Romance, Historical or Otherwise discussion
What Are You Reading Now?
Leea wrote: "Wendy and I are reading it Thursday, Kay. If you want to join us :)"Well, if you decide to read Under the Never Sky later after you finish The First Days, let me know...I might join you ladies.
Yay!!! We're reading it, well that's the plan at least. haha!
I love maya banks, read all her books looking forward to more by her.
a completely different subject its nook related.. whenever anyone either curses or gove a title for a book there is a green square instead of the word(s). any ideas?
Regina wrote: "Elizabeth, this may help decide if it is for you - -my review is long and has absolutely no spoilers: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."Thanks so much!!
I'm about 24% into
and it's very good. I'm hooked, right from the first sentence. It's this amazing mix of horrifying events/moments and humor, not a lot but a great mix.Thanks for suggesting this one, ladies!
Question... has anyone read the Lara Adrian Midnight Breed series? I finished the first in the series yesterday and it wasn't great but maybe because its the poor cousin of BDB. I knew that the series were similar before I started and if Ward is going to endorse the books than I have no issue in that regard. I do have issue in the aspects that didn't need to be similar, of course vampires as warrior good guys paranormal romance are going to have some similarities that I'm fine with, I often like knowing what I'm getting in to but the aspects such as ...(view spoiler) Just unimaginative. If a writer is going to use another's ideas then at least don't rewrite every page. What are some of your ideas on this topic?
In other news, I got Dragonfly in Amber from the library today. I've been waiting for it since the start of November.
I just finished
and loved it!Up next will most likely be
.
Caitlyn wrote: "Question... has anyone read the Lara Adrian Midnight Breed series? I finished the first in the series yesterday and it wasn't great but maybe because its the poor cousin of BDB. I knew that the ser..."I agree Caitlyn. The poor cousin is a perfect description. I stopped around the 4th or 6th books in that series. The sex scenes are well written and there is a good deal of angst, but I found them too similar to BDB and every book was so ridiculously similar -- a woman who had no societal contacts and was all alone yet somehow marked to be a mate. Personally, I don't think it is worth you reading further.
Enjoy Dragonfly in Amber! I loved that book.
I just realized that I started the second in a series instead of the first. I am 30% in, so I will finish and I am able to understand what is going on, but it stinks b/c I know what happens with a love interest/enemy at the end of book 1.
Leea wrote: "I'm about 24% into and it's very good. I'm hooked, right from the first sentence. It's this amazing mix of horrifying events/moments and humor, not a lot but a gr..."Great! I am glad you are enjoying it. You are right, the beginning of First Days is addictive -- the concept of what Jennie has been through and lost is so horrific. I think this series would make a great tv series. I read this series before I saw Walking Dead and many of my criticisms of Walking Dead came from what the characters did in First Days to survive.
Julie wrote: "a completely different subject its nook related.. whenever anyone either curses or gove a title for a book there is a green square instead of the word(s). any ideas?"On your Nook Tablet?
Caitlyn wrote: "Question... has anyone read the Lara Adrian Midnight Breed series? I finished the first in the series yesterday and it wasn't great but maybe because its the poor cousin of BDB. I knew that the ser..."I'm one who has invested a lot of precious reading time into the whole series. I started off thinking the books were okay and did compare it to BDB a lot! (BDB is still hands down the better PNR here!) After a few books in, I was able to appreciate the characters and world without comparing it to BDB anymore since the bad guys are pretty bad and the women with their powers were a part of the fight. I do have to say that I don't like the direction the author has taken with the last book. But I will still continue on reading since I've already invested so much time. Do I recommend this? Hmmm...well, if you like PNR with some cheese! Yes! But for more substance, I wouldn't waste your time.
Angie wrote: "I just finished and loved it!Up next will most likely be
."I'm so glad you are liking Heath. After you're done with this series, I will pester you to pick up her westerns!
I finished reading
and enjoyed it. I have one more book to read in this series and I will finally be caught up.I started reading
last night. It's going pretty good so far.
Kay wrote: "Laura wrote: "She's doing ok, a little worse, so we're struggling with her chemo meds. Thanks so much for remembering and asking Kay, means the world. How are you and your kiddos? Miss chatting wit..."Awww thank you so much Kay, I am blessed to have her. Glad you are all well!!
Can't wait to hear your thoughts on "Avoiding" if you do end up reading it!
I am seriously loving
! Haven't loved a book so much in a long time! I think I might go out and buy more books by this author.
Ok, I may have spoken a little too soon since I wasn't done with
yet. I did love it, but not as much when I finished it. I wasn't too fond of the climax and the resolution, so the ending kind of fell off for me. I loved the humor in this book and it caught me by surprise since I haven't read a funny book in quite a while. I also love the author's style of writing so I will be tempted to buy more by her. But probably will proceed with a little more caution and research for each book that I want to read.
Kay wrote: "Angie wrote: "I just finished and loved it!Up next will most likely be
."I'm so glad you are liking Hea..."
I've read a few of her Westerns, and I agree, they're good :D
Regina wrote: "Leea wrote: "I'm about 24% into
and it's very good. I'm hooked, right from the first sentence. It's this amazing mix of horrifying events/moments and humor, not a..."That one's been on my to-ponder list for awhile now, I think I'm going to bump it up to more of a priority, keep hearing good things about it :)
Bump it up... I finished
and LOVED it!! I found myself comparing it to The Walking Dead. I enjoyed the honest friendship between Katie and Julie the most. I'm beat tonight so I plan on writing a review tomorrow.I'm going to read
... another buddy read with Wendy F. We need pics done Wendy so I can post those beauties in my review.
YAY for all of The First Days reads. :) I still need to read book 3 of the trilogy at some point, so let me know if you guys ever make it there.And a second yay (hey, I don't squee but I do yay) for Under the Never Sky.
Finished
and I really think that I'd be curious to see Wendy and Regina's (and anyone else's too, but I thought of W&R as ones who would be the takers) opinions on this one. The book messed with my head big time. I liked it, but at the same time was freaking out over so many things.
Oh, and enjoy Perry and Roar. I love how they play off each other, being opposites!
I think I'll start
and see how that goes. Kiss an Angel was an emotional ride for me so I think I need something lighter.
Leea wrote: "Bump it up... I finished and LOVED it!! I found myself comparing it to The Walking Dead. I enjoyed the honest friendship between Katie and Julie the most. I'm bea..."Wow, I've never seen that cover of Under the Never Sky. I think I like it more.
YES,
was a wild ride! I couldn't put the book down. So good.Stacia, I'm going to try to squeeze that in this weekend, Every Day, because I need something that's more of a serious book (and it sounds like it might be?). So I'll definitely let you know what I think of it.
I feel bad but I got bored with
I really liked I at the beginning. Not sure what happened.
Changed my mind... again. Haha! Putting Under the Never Sky on hold, because I have to read
. I just have to know what happens. For those who've read it, is there a cliffhanger at the end?
i started
last night. going so well i can't get to studying =)
Hmm, I can't remember if there is a cliff hanger. I know I went right on to read #3 when I was done. :)
I just started Gena Showalter's Last Kiss Goodnight
Regina wrote: "Hmm, I can't remember if there is a cliff hanger. I know I went right on to read #3 when I was done. :)"Uh ohhh, be ready Wendy and Stacia... We may have to read this one sooner than later :) Now who's being pushy. hehe!
I just finished
, and I'll probably be diving right into
next!I do love this series!
Leea wrote: "Regina wrote: "Hmm, I can't remember if there is a cliff hanger. I know I went right on to read #3 when I was done. :)"Uh ohhh, be ready Wendy and Stacia... We may have to read this one sooner ..."
Hahahahaha! We may have to rearrange our schedule!
I finished
which was really good. I started last night
and I'm really liking it.
Angie wrote: "I just finished , and I'll probably be diving right into next!I do love this series!"
Enjoy Frannie and Sterling!
Kay wrote: "Angie wrote: "I just finished , and I'll probably be diving right into next!I do love this series!"
Enj..."
I will, thanks! You know whose story I'd like to see? Winnie and the doctor's. I think they should have a book. LOL
Angie wrote: "I will, thanks! You know whose story I'd like to see? Winnie and the doctors. I think they should have a book. LOL "Do you mean Graves? Bill? He's the only one she didn't write about :(
Kay wrote: "Angie wrote: "I will, thanks! You know whose story I'd like to see? Winnie and the doctors. I think they should have a book. LOL "Do you mean Graves? Bill? He's the only one she didn't write abou..."
Yes. I would love for them to end up together. (view spoiler)
Kay wrote: "I finished which was really good. I started last night and I'm really liking it."Oh, Kay. i'm sorry we changed our plans and started Fighting to Survive. I know i'll be reading this early next week. Can't wait to hear what you think ;)
Leea wrote: "Oh, Kay. i'm sorry we changed our plans and started Fighting to Survive. I know i'll be reading this early next week. Can't wait to hear what you think ;) "No worries, Leea! I'll be here when you want to discuss about it :)
I think the 'updates' feed is nothing but trouble. I've added hundreds of books since I've discovered it. LOL If I click on it and someone has marked something to be read, I check it out, and more often than not, it ends up on my TBR list.I'm going to have to quit my job and become a full time reader.
LOL Angie, so true.I started and finished last night
and it was just okay.Angie, it has the theme you like --hotter older brother and younger sister.
I liked the romance part, although things happened too quickly and conveniently. It also had my most hated method of telling a story -- the bad guys' POV. I am thinking slightly less than 3 stars. I got it from NG. I likely won't read the sequel (which I also got from NG). But I was interested enough to finish it in one night, I did skim quite a bit too.
Regina wrote: "LOL Angie, so true.I started and finished last night
and it was just okay.Angie, it has the theme you like --hotter older brother and younger sister.
I liked ..."
Thanks, Regina. I'll add it to my TBR list...I just don't have enough of those! ;)
Wow...I'm going to have to try and forget the cover before I read it.
Yesterday I finished reading
by Kate Alcott. I really enjoyed this novel. It was very hard to put it down. I loved all the historical details about the Titanic and its survivors. I liked this unique take on the Titanic disaster. Not many books about the Titanic sinking feature the aftermath of it and how survivors try to deal with what happened and move on. I gave it 4 stars! My full review is here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I'm also about to finish
by Janet Evanovich and make a start on
by William Peter Blatty.
Angie wrote: "I think the 'updates' feed is nothing but trouble. I've added hundreds of books since I've discovered it. LOL If I click on it and someone has marked something to be read, I check it out, and more ..."ME, TOO! But that's what I love about Goodreads!
Ha! That is funny Angie. I totally agree. I just recently joined this book club and my TBR list has tripled. If only I wasn't stuck behind my desk at work and instead I was at home with a nice hot cup of coffee and a good book..... I WISH!Angie wrote: "I think the 'updates' feed is nothing but trouble. I've added hundreds of books since I've discovered it. LOL If I click on it and someone has marked something to be read, I check it out, and more ..."
I was just telling Kay that if only we could clone ourselves...
Haha! I'd love that. :) My kids would too. Gah, I constantly hear from my kids how they dont' get enough alone time with me. I started for both a challenge on Gr and a real life book club
I am almost done with
Stacia (the hype killer) wrote: " Finished and I really think that I'd be curious to see Wendy and Regina's (and anyone else's too, but I thought of W&R as ones who would be the takers) opinions on this one. The book messed with my head big time. I liked it, but at the same time was freaking out over so many things. "
I am just seeing this now. Off to see your book review. ;) I haven't heard of this book before!
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I heard The First Days is really good. I really liked the author's vampire books