What are you reading/just finished?

[KarCan - Book Addict]

I just finished The Sinner I love Gerritsen Tess writing and am impatiently waiting for the next audiobook in the series.

while I am waiting, I have started One Thousand White Women: The Journals Of May Dodd I really love reading about history and this was reccomended to me. Only just started it and it's horrifying, but captivating-the US government with all their deceptive secret deals.

[Heather B]

Gavin wrote: "I have finished Cinder by Marissa Meyer. It was a great book and had far more to offer than your average Cinderella re-telling. One of those rare books which continued to get better as the story pr..."

I like it a lot already and I'm only a few chapters in. I can already tell that there is going to be a lot in the book.

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Gavin wrote: "I have finished Cinder by Marissa Meyer. It was a great book and had far more to offer than your average Cinderella re-telling. One of those rare books which continued to get better as the story pr..."


Glad to hear you enjoyed Cinder, Gavin! It seems to have a rather positive feedback, so I may think about getting it to read!

Ahhh, the group read. I've just ordered my from the library, so hopefully it should be with me shortly. I shan't be reading it until the end of May because of other commitments, but I'm looking forward to it.

As for me, I just finished The Bewitching Tale of Stormy Gale which was an atrocious let down after the first book. I didn't hate it, but it didn't make me prance around the room in joy. My review is rather negative, so I wouldn't advise any of you to read it when it comes out, it totally ruins the first novel magic!

And I started about four pages of Ophelia by Lisa Klien, but I'm not sure if I want to read it and find a phony replacement for the Ophelia of my imagination from Shakespeare's Hamlet because I adored Ophelia in Hamlet and I saw her more as a sensual siren, rather than some innocent young girl who lives in a young adult novel. However, I'm determined I'll eventually read it.

Then I decided I was going to start Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward instead and I'm about 100 and something pages in and loving it. I did intend to re-read the first 6 again before this, but my friend is still holding onto the first two, so I gave up and decided to start reading this one instead, since I haven't read it yet. Safe to say, I'm in love.

I really shouldn't be reading these books when I have many more important things to read at the moment, but I couldn't help myself with J.R. Ward!

[Gavin]

Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "I really shouldn't be reading these books when I have many more important things to read at the moment, but I couldn't help myself with J.R. Ward! "

More important than J.R.Ward!. Is there such a thing?.
Ward is my joint favorite romance author, and the other Judith McNaught was my standalone fav for fifteen years until I discovered J.R.Ward!.


Heather: I thought Catching Fire started a little slow before bursting into awesomeness!. So if you like it now that can only be a good sign.

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Gavin wrote: "Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "I really shouldn't be reading these books when I have many more important things to read at the moment, but I couldn't help myself with J.R. Ward! "

More importan..."

There is unfortunately! I hate to admit it, but there are! She's one of my favourite paranormal romance authors too, along with Jeaniene Frost!

[Gavin]

High praise for indeed for Jeaniene Frost. A quick dig through my personal library has revealed I already have Halfway to the Grave. I'll definitely have to read it sometime soon!.

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DO READ! She's really good, although he latest book flopped a little for me, she's especially talented!

[Gavin]

Currently reading Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon so far it's exactly what you would expect from a book about a Greek love slave, LOL.

Next up for me will be the much praised Divergent by Veronica Roth.

[Matt]

I am currently reading The Hobbit.

[Beza]

Gavin wrote: "Currently reading Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon so far it's exactly what you would expect from a book about a Greek love slave, LOL.

Next up for me will be the much praised Divergent by Veroni..."
I loved both those books! The only problem I have with the Dark Hunter series is that the further you get in it the more confused you become I have not read the second book of Divergent yet but I cant wait to start it! I just finished City of Lost Souls by Clarissa Clare and Out of Sight Out of Time by Ally Carter both A-mazing! :D

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Gavin wrote: "Currently reading Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon so far it's exactly what you would expect from a book about a Greek love slave, LOL.

Next up for me will be the much praised Divergent by Veroni..."

Ahhh, Fantsy Lover! I know exactly what you mean Gavin! I read it sometime last year. I found it interesting enough to keep my attention, but it's pretty much what it says on the tin! Still a really good book though.

Ohhh, Divergent, I have that to read too! Just haven't found the time! :)

Ahhhh, Matt. The Hobbit. I've tried to read that book and failed. I plan to come back to it later this year or maybe next with a new set of eyes, but I just put it down and kind of forgot to read it. Opps.

Me, I'm reading Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh. I've loved pretty much everyone from book four onwards immensely, and this ones seems to be good so far. Admittedly I forgot who the main character actually was from the previous 6 books because he's only appeared in one and he hasn't reoccured enough for me to remember! HOWEVER, having said that I love getting to know his character and I feel like this story has come at a vital moment to start explaining things.

I'm also reading The Golden Flute by Catherine Lanigan. It's okay I guess, but it seems to far-fetched and I like the characters, but they don't seem to stay consistent for me. There are far too many loop-holes in this story and I think if I was maybe 10 or 11 I may enjoy this book and skip all the loop-holes, but I can't. It's intresting enough for me to keep reading and go along, but not one that's got me highly thrilled!

What am I gonna read next? I haven't quite decided. Need to finish of Ophelia by Lisa Klein. Then maybe Lover Mine by J.R. Ward, The Clan of the Cave Bear or The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa.

So much to read and so little time in which to do it.

[Gavin]

Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "Ahhh, Fantsy Lover! I know exactly what you mean Gavin! I read it sometime last year. I found it interesting enough to keep my attention, but it's pretty much what it says on the tin! Still a really good book though. "


That's my opinion as well. I'll definitely read more books in the Dark Hunter series.

Ahhh, How to decide what book to read next?. I always seem to have about ten books that I want to read *next* and even then I still sometimes end up reading something else!.

Glad to hear you enjoyed Divergent, Rose. Reading the description of Out of Sight Out of Time by Ally Carter and it sounds a lot like the recent TV remake of Nikita.

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I'm glad to hear you'll read more, I'm about 6 or 7 in now I think, and there are quite a few more to go! I hate the fact that I tend to start 30/40 book series. It takes so long to read them!

Yes! Exactly! I do that every time! Glad I'm not the only person who can't stick to what they say they'll read.

[Heather B]

I just finished reading the Hunger Games series. I really liked the first two novels in the series, the second being my favourite. There was a lot of action in all of them which keep the plot moving along well. I was never bored reading them. However, I felt the ending of the last book to be a little rushed and empty. I wasn't impressed with the way she ended the series at all. Did anyone else feel this way? Or was it just me?


I'm currently reading The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. I'm only about 50 pages in so far, but it seems like it's going to be a good read. A good mystery which I love to read.

[Gavin]

Heather wrote: "I just finished reading the Hunger Games series. I really liked the first two novels in the series, the second being my favourite. There was a lot of action in all of them which keep the plot movin..."

I was also disappointed by Mockingjay.
I felt like the first two books had a real sense of hope about them and that Mockingjay definitely ended the series on a bleak note. I also was not impressed by (view spoiler)[ Finnick and Prim's deaths. Finnick who had been such a great character had such a throw away death that I actually had to re-read that chapter again just to be sure it had really happened. I expected Prim to die at some point in the series but when it actually occurred it was so pointless. Why was she on the frontline during a battle?, and who on earth did it benefit to have her there?.
I still have no idea why Katniss agreed to another Hunger Games at the end of the book and felt like she ended up with Peeta by default rather than choice which seems such a shame, he deserved better!. (hide spoiler)]

I've recently finished and while it was good, it was not as good as The Hunger Games.

Have also just finished Some Girls Bite which was OK. It did however have one of the most pointless love triangles I've read so far. (view spoiler)[One book into the series and it's obvious that Morgan stands no chance against Ethan, why even bother to drag this out?> (hide spoiler)]

I'm moving straight on to book two in the Chicagoland Vampires series
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[Heather B]

Gavin wrote: "Heather wrote: "I just finished reading the Hunger Games series. I really liked the first two novels in the series, the second being my favourite. There was a lot of action in all of them which kee..."

I agree completely, the ending of the series was a total disaster. (view spoiler)[ Finnick's death was where she completely lost me. She had developed this great character that people fell in love with. Someone that really added to the whole story. But then she just went ahead and wrote him of in about two lines. It was a huge waste of a character.
As for Prim, I did in some ways think she may die but still didn't want it to happen. And I really felt that the way that she did it was all wrong. She had already destroyed Katniss and everything she was fighting for. It wasn't necessary to kill her sister off right at the end. I fell like that is what lead to the horrible ending. I believe that if Prim has only survived, Katniss would have been able to pull through better and actually been what Peeta needed. Through the whole series I thought that eventually she would realize how much she really needed him. And even though in the end she did end up with him, it didn't feel right at all. The only way I can think to describe the ending of that series is empty. It mad me sad and angry. (hide spoiler)]

Other than the love triangle, which I agree with you on, did you like the book?

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Heather wrote: "Gavin wrote: "Heather wrote: "I just finished reading the Hunger Games series. I really liked the first two novels in the series, the second being my favourite. There was a lot of action in all of ..."

Totally agree with you guys over the ending of Mockingjay, I got exactly the same feeling! (view spoiler)[Another point was Gale because the blame did kind of revolve back to him and he'd been Katniss' best friend and a potential 'lover interest' and then she just struck him out to be hated when I don't think he really deserved it. And I don't think Peeta got any development really from hating Katniss to suddenly them being in love again. It didn't really work. So much had been built up and I was expecting some spectuarly ending and resolution between the two and it fell flat on it's face. Highly disappointing, I agree, although despite the deaths and Peeta, it was a good book. Finnick's death was by far the worst because it served no purpose and she barely granted him two lines of death. I don't even know how she came up with that, but he deserved the happy ending out of them all and it just annoyed me! (hide spoiler)]

I'm currently reading:

Lover Mine by J.R. Ward

I'm really liking this book, but I did expect to. I think it's creeping into being one of my favourite of the series, but I'm really getting into the Blay storyline, so it's even more exciting, even though the book is based on John Matthew.

I'm also reading:

The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

This book is highly descriptive and interesting, but it really requires you to sit down and read straight so it can be quite heavy going. Adding to the fact it's nearing 600 pages and I'm only about 200 and something through, it feels like I'll never finish. I'm enjoying it, but it's not a light or quick read!!

Finally, I'm also reading.

The Peculiars by Maureen Doyle McQuerry

This book is meant to be Steampunk, I'm yet to really see any of that. I really can't be bothered to finish and it's rather dreadful. The characters fall flat, everything is just a little bit drab and boring. Surprisingly it's actually well-written, but for me that's the only merit of the story. Everything seems rather pointless. I don't like not finishing books, so I think I'll try and stick it out and get it read, but who knows...

[Gavin]

It appears as if we all felt much the same about the ending of Mockingjay. I'd love to hear the opinion of someone who actually liked the ending and their reasons why?.

Heather wrote: "Other than the love triangle, which I agree with you on, did you like the book? "



?. I thought it was OK. Interesting enough to continue with the series but nowhere near the best series I have read.
(view spoiler)[I do find it amusing that Merrit only ever seems to have two things on her mind, sex and food. She even seems to judge the other girls she meets based on their looks!.

I do wish we had a secondary love interest who was a little more convincing. More like Stefan and Damon from the Vampire Diaries, you really believe Elena could pick either one of the brothers. As it stands I think shifter Jeff, who she treats about as seriously as Krusty the Clown, has more of a chance in the long run than Morgan.

I was convinced during the last chapter of the book that the ending was going to be horrible. Selina was captured so easily that it made her seem like such a weak villain, even more so when she added her reason for hating the humans so much. Thankfully the epilogue rescued the ending.
It still seems a little ridiculous that they would let her live after what she did.

Of course Merrits obsession with people's looks might just be a symptom of the fact that I listened to the audiobook of this. The narrator Cynthia Holloway even managed to make Granddads' " baby girl" sound lecherous!. (hide spoiler)]

Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "Lover Mine by J.R. Ward

I'm really liking this book, but I did expect to. I think it's creeping into being one of my favourite of the series, but I'm really getting into the Blay storyline, so it's even more exciting, even though the book is based on John Matthew.
"

I'm glad to hear you are enjoying this Olivia. I thought it was great when I read it a few months back. Lover Mine and Lover Avenged are two of the best books in the whole series, I probably only enjoyed Zsadist and Bella's story Lover Awakened more.
Ooh , I definitely agree I think Blay's storyline even overshadows John's.

Is highly descriptive or overly descriptive. I have thought about reading this for a few years but usually prefer character driven novels.

I give books about 150 pages to catch my attention. After that if I'm not enjoying it I just move onto something else. There is so much good books in the world that I'll never have time to read them all, So I have no problem abandoning the bad one's left, right , and Centre!.

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I'll give you an excerpt Gavin.

"For fourteen days of the surgeon's summer spawning, the mouths of the streams and rivers were full. Though the fish that chose the smaller waterways did not reach the size of the giants that churned their way up the great rivers, the surgeon that found their way into the clan's net would be more than enough for them to beach."


This is probably the level of detail for everything really. There isn't a lot of speech because they don't really communicate via speech as such, they have some speech, but I suppose we don't have lots of "he said" "She said" going off. It works well for the novel.

The main character Ayla is certainly strong and she does seem to drive the story. I think the characters are really good! They have a strong sense of who they are and they're really engaging, I'm just finding that because it's highly descriptive that it takes time to visualise and keep up.

I am enjoying the novel, but I suppose I'll have a better idea when I finish it. Hopefully that will be later this week! :)

As for Lover Mine, I do think you're right about Blay's story overshadowing John's. I just cannot put this book down, it's fantastic! I have around 200 pages left and I've only been reading it a couple of days, so I'm very happy! :) I agree about those two, and my favourite of Rhage's story. I just love Rhage.

[Heather B]

Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "Heather wrote: "Gavin wrote: "Heather wrote: "I just finished reading the Hunger Games series. I really liked the first two novels in the series, the second being my favourite. There was a lot of a..."

I know what you mean about Gale. (view spoiler)[I felt like in the end she was lost as to what to do with him and just about wrote him off. I felt that she should have closed off his part of the story more, he never really had an ending. And even though I honestly didn't ever want him with Katniss I did like him. He was a big enough character that he deserved more of a finish.
I think she should have slowed things down a little, kept the characters like Finnick in it, and written a fourth book. Usually I'm not one to encourage carrying on a story too long but I feel like this series could have easily had another book in it. (hide spoiler)]

[Heather B]

Gavin wrote: "It appears as if we all felt much the same about the ending of Mockingjay. I'd love to hear the opinion of someone who actually liked the ending and their reasons why?.

Heather wrote: "Other than..."

ahaha ya I think it really would emphasize some things in the book by listening to it instead of reading. I do agree that it wasn't the best book I've read though. But like you it's good enough for me to want to keep reading the series. I've finished the first two books now.

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Heather wrote: "Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "Heather wrote: "Gavin wrote: "Heather wrote: "I just finished reading the Hunger Games series. I really liked the first two novels in the series, the second being ..."

I agree Heather with everything you said about Gale. (view spoiler)[I didn't want him with Katniss either, but his ending felt cruel and harsh and it just wasn't right. I agree, a fourth book could have really done this series well! (hide spoiler)]

[Gavin]

Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "I'll give you an excerpt Gavin.

"For fourteen days of the surgeon's summer spawning, the mouths of the streams and rivers were full. Though the fish that chose the smaller waterways did not reach..."

Thanks for that info Olivia. It sounds like The Clan of the Cave Bear is just the sort of book that would bore the life out of me.

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Gavin wrote: "Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "I'll give you an excerpt Gavin.

"For fourteen days of the surgeon's summer spawning, the mouths of the streams and rivers were full. Though the fish that chose t..."

haha. It's not very exciting admittedly, but I think I'll stick it out. I want to know the ending.

[Gavin]

I've recently finished a couple of classic books
by Ray Bradbury and by John Steinbeck

While Fahrenheit 451 was thought provoking it was not particularly entertaining.

The Grapes of Wrath was quite good but then again I listened the L.A. Theatre Works production which was a full cast dramatization ( like an abridged audiobook ). The upside to this was that I did not have to suffer the over use of metaphors and large portions of flowery descriptions that most of the classics seem to contain. Also the emotion that the actors brought to some of the scenes really seemed to humanize the plight of the Joad family. It's one thing to to read a distressing scene and quite another to hear the pain conveyed in an actors voice while performing the same scene.

I'll probably try a few more classics soon.

On a far more enjoyable note I've also just finished by Daniel O'Malley
I can't recommend it highly enough. Very different from the other urban fantasy books out there.

I'm currently reading
by J.R. Ward
Since J.R.Ward is one of my current favorite authors, I fully expect to enjoy this.

[Beza]

I just finished Masque of the Red Death (Masque of the Red Death #1)by Bethany Griffin really good!

[Matt]

I have just finished The Lost Gate By: Orson Scott Card and Incarceron By: Catherine Fisher. I am now reading Insugent By: Veronica Roth.

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I have just finished The Birds, the Bees and Other Secrets, which I loved. It made me laugh and cry. I've just started East of Eden. A little bit intimidating but three chapters in and so far, so good.

[Gavin]

Jennie wrote: "I have just finished The Birds, the Bees and Other Secrets, which I loved. It made me laugh and cry. I've just started East of Eden. A little bit intimidating but three chapters in and so far, so g..."

I've read two John Steinbeck books in my time. I read Of Mice and Men while I was at school and hated it. I found it overly descriptive and very depressing!.

Second time round with Steinbeck, I listened to the play of The Grapes of Wrath which I enjoyed. If I ever return to Steinbeck, I'll try to track down a dramatized version of East of Eden.

I've finished The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy which I thought was very good. Plenty of action and romance.

Now I'm reading the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. I've finished the first book Vampire Academy and am just about to finish the second Frostbite. I'm loving this series.

Also halfway through Zombie Fallout by Mark Tufo. Don't quite know what to make of it so far. It's the first 'guy' book I've read in a while. Action laced with plenty of sarcastic humor.

With the new Sinbad TV show just about to start I have decided to listen to the The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights. The Lang version rather than the Burton version. Since I got it free!.

[Beza]

Right now I am rereading Warriors of Ankh really good!!

[Matt]

I just finished A Thousand Bayonets By: Joel Mark Harris A Thousand Bayonets Great book!
Now I'm onto A Game of Thrones!

[Samantha]

Gavin wrote: "I have finished Cinder by Marissa Meyer. It was a great book and had far more to offer than your average Cinderella re-telling. One of those rare books which continued to get better as the story pr..." Just read


which is a retelling of a bunch of stories, specifically the princess and the frog and jack and the bean stock. It was actually good and cleverly written while being told with an interesting fairy tale tone. pretty good.

[Gavin]

Samantha wrote: "Just read


Enchanted which is a retelling of a bunch of stories, specifically the princess and the frog and jack and the bean stock. It was actually good and cleverly written while being told with an interesting fairy tale tone. pretty good. "

Glad to hear you enjoyed . I have it on my to-read list. I love fairytale re-tellings.

[Lisbeth Avery {Domus Libri}]

Reading . Very good so far.

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Gavin wrote: "With the new Sinbad TV show just about to start I have decided to listen to the The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights."

An excellent idea, Gavin, although I'd rather read. My mind wanders when I listen to a book.

[Gavin]

Jennie wrote: "An excellent idea, Gavin, although I'd rather read. My mind wanders when I listen to a book. "

Audiobooks are an acquired taste. The narrator can make or break a book. A good narrator elevates the story while a bad one can destroy a good book!.

Lisbeth ~{Domus Libri}~ wrote: "Reading . Very good so far."

Sounds interesting. If they release it in audio I'll give it a try. Though I prefer Greek mythology rather than Norse.

[Lisbeth Avery {Domus Libri}]

Gavin wrote: "Jennie wrote: "An excellent idea, Gavin, although I'd rather read. My mind wanders when I listen to a book. "

Audiobooks are an acquired taste. The narrator can make or break a book. A good narrat..."

I like Greek alot and definetly know more about it but with all the Loki fangirls (myself included) I had to read it.

[Gavin]

Lisbeth ~{Domus Libri}~ wrote: "I like Greek alot and definetly know more about it but with all the Loki fangirls (myself included) I had to read it.
"

I was puzzled for a moment there. I had no idea why, out of the blue, Loki had suddenly acquired fangirls. Let's be honest he's no Thor ( Who in turn, is no Achilles ).

A quick Google search fixed that. One click a tons of pics of the guy who plays Loki in the new Avengers movie popped up.

I'll really have to make time to watch the movie version of Thor at some point.

On topic. I'm just about to start the group BotM,
and maybe

[Lisbeth Avery {Domus Libri}]

Gavin wrote: "Lisbeth ~{Domus Libri}~ wrote: "I like Greek alot and definetly know more about it but with all the Loki fangirls (myself included) I had to read it.
"

I was puzzled for a moment there. I had no i..."
Eh, Thor is boring.

Everneath is a very good read. Nice and fluffy. Eragon is... different. Can't wait to see what you think.

[Samantha]

I liked Eragon but thought it was the least favorite in the series I feel like the books got better. Just finished Mayandree Michel Betrayal. Good story but I thought the dialogue was a bit choppy and badly executed, but as the story went on it got better. Still really cant wait for the next book though.

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Sounds like we've all been reading some interesting books.

Matt, I'm reading A Game of Thrones at the moment. How are you liking it? I find I can only sit and read large bits otherwise I'll get lost unless I read a lot at once. I'm only about 100 pages in, but I'm really enjoying it. Lots of plots and different characters and the scandals are crazy. I haven't quite read fantasy like this, so I'm really enjoying it.

Gavin, glad to hear you're enjoying the Vampire Academy series. I have heard a lot about it and I got the first book free once on a special offer so I have that in one of my many boxes to read. May have to pull it out soon and read since it's part of a yearly challenege I'm taking part in for Young-Adult books. Do you think once you finish on you need to get on with the next?

And did you get around to reading Crave, Gavin?

Lisbeth, Loki sounds very interesting. I LOVE the Thor film, although I'm a totally dedicated Thor and Chris Hemsworth lover I can appreciate Loki, haha. Just added Loki to my wishlist, I love all legends of old and historical mythology books. They excite me a lot!

Samantha, Enchanted is on my wishlist too, so I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.

Ohhhhh, I'm so excited I bought two new books. Haven't bought any in AGES since I've had no money and my mother told me off pretty badly for buying more books. She told me it was wasting my money and I needed to read books I owned. It wasn't fun. So I bought Everneath and I'm really excited to read it as this months BoftM. I like that little acronym Gavin! It looks to be a fantastic book, and I've heard lots of good things, so it better be worth the money and the fact it's of larger and awkwarder size that my other books. haha.

Eragon is a book I also have to read, so I'll be interested to hear what you think.

As you can probably gather, I have a lot to read....

What I've recently finished:

Killing Me Softly by Nicci French
I heard some interesting reviews on this when I picked it up from my local library. I found the book enjoyable, but the main character began to grate on my nerves about halfway through. It certainly made my heart beat a little faster and I was really into the book. A good thriller, but not the best. I'd suggest taking a look.

Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine I read the first four books in about a month and loved them, but then I just set these books aside last summer until now. Why haven't I picked up this book sooner?! I totally understand why my frien moaned at me to read these because they are fantastic vampire books.

Wanted: Dead or Undead by Angela Scott
I was asked by the author to review this book and I fell in love. The whole storyline of zombies in the Wild West seemed a little odd and I don't usually go for Western fiction, but the female lead was strong and stubborn and full of secrets and real gusto. The male was swoon worthy. I really loved this book and I am thrilled and happy to own a copy!

What am I currently reading?

Graceling by Kristin Cashore This is a monthly group read for a book club I'm part of on Goodreads and I've had it on my shelf to read for months. Just started this and it seems very interesting. I have high hopes for this young-adult fantasy because I've heard some very positive reviews.

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin As I've already said I'm reading this and it's heavy going, but very good. I should have picked this book up before now, but I think I have more time to dedicate to it now which is always good!

The Rook by Daniel O'Malley Should have read this last month, but really did not have the time when I finally got around. Such a shame because it's a fabulous book.

When Darkness Hungers by J.K. Beck Never read a book from this eeries before, but I certainly think I may go out and get the first because this one I'm enjoying immensley.

Wow, that was one hell of a long message, haha.

[Gavin]

Olivia A Game of Thrones is full of great twists and turns. It's also full of great characters. It's a real favorite of mine.

I'm loving the Vampire Academy series. I read the first two back to back but I think each book has a satisfactory conclusion. I've put the series on pause so I can read Eragon.

After a slightly slow start I loved Crave. Ward never disappoints. I think Crave is the darkest book she has wrote so far ( that I've read ).

Olivia, I'm glad you enjoyed Thor. I have the DVD around somewhere.

Yep I stole that acronym from someone else.

I look forward to your thoughts on Graceling. I've heard great things about it plus it's another one I already own.

I've been meaning to read the Morganville Vampire series for a while. Is it good?.

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Certainly is. I was having a discussion with my friend over Jon Snow or Tyrion Lannister and she favours Tyrion whilst I favour Jon Snow. She told me he had a lack of depth to his character. I disagree, but I'm very much enjoying the great characters of A Game of Thrones.

That's good to hear since I only own the first one. haha. I find I read far too many series. I will look forward to your thoughts on Eragon because I have heard many great things about the series but it's something I've never been bothered with. However Christopher Paolini's parents published his books, I heard, so some people resent him for this.

Ahh, I've read Covet, but I probably need to read it again before I read Crave, since it's a little fuzzy in my brain and I just enjoy her books.

You must watch it, it's a wonderful film. Although I sit and drool for most of it, quite shamefully.

That's cool, since I'll steal it from you.

Yes, it looks to have a promising start and I should finish it shortly since it's a young-adult novel and I tend to get through those quite quickly compared to adult novel which tend to be more intense and longer reads.

Morganville Vampire series is wonderful! It's very unique and I feel like we have some really gritty vampires in the story with lots of different plot twists and turns. I can safely say, I am never disappointed and never receieve something I expect to see. The ending was such a crazy ending in the lastest novel that I NEVER would have expected, which makes them so great. I think they have some really great characters too. The four friends are certainly a fantastic starting point of Michael, Eve, Shane and Claire. It works wonderfully and I'd suggest starting with those books soon! :)

[Gavin]

Tyrion or John?. I like both but prefer Tyrion. If memory serves I do think I liked John better for most of the first book. There is a ton of wonderful characters you have not even met yet.

Christopher Paolini's parents published his books so people resent him?. Lol, I work for/with my family so I have no problem with nepotism. So far so good with Eragon.

I'm more hyped for Morganville Vampire series now. Truthfully I was close to reading it but ended up choosing Vampire Academy instead.

I've finished The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights. Of the four tales included in my version, Sinbad's tale turned out to be the least interesting. I would be disappointed but the other tales were quite good. Still looking forward to TV Sinbad.

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John!

Yes, I'll look forward to reading more.

Yup! They do... or so I've heard some people say. haha. I don't have a problem with it either really. Glad to hear that.

Ahhh, that's a shame, but do pick it up shortly.

[Gavin]

Jon! my bad. Stupid audiobooks, they never help with the spellings of names. That said, I should have got that one right.

I've finished Eragon. It was quite good. If I had not known beforehand how young Christopher Paolini was when he wrote it, I doubt I would have realized it. It seemed as well written as anything else I've read latley.

I'm currently reading Everneath and Eldest and A Kiss at Midnight. I do fear Goodreads has been a bad influence on me. What with everybody reading multiple books at the same time!.

Hope you are still enjoying A Game of Thrones.

[Matt]

I just finished A Game of Thrones and loved it! Now strait onto the 2nd book.

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Yeah. My friend called him John too and she read the books. haha.

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! It's somewhere amongst my many boxes of books to read! Will you continue to read the rest of the series?

Just three, Gavin? haha!

Goodreads does have a bad influence! However to say I'm reading '5' books, I'm not actually reading one of them and two are when I feel into reading, so really I count it as two. Although Game of Thrones is currently on hold until I finish the other lots of books I'm reading.

Glad to hear you enjoyed Game of Thrones, Matt! I probably need to pick it up again. I just find that I can only read it when I can get about 100-200 pages read at a time where I can absorb everything! haha.

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As for me, I'm currently reading as top priority.

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

The first few pages were a bombardment of dozens of character names that thoroughly confused me, but I hope to get into it!.

I've just finished reading Ash by Malinda Lo and Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry.

Overall I enjoyed Ash and found it a quick, easy read and one I'd recommened, but nothing amazing. Whilst Pushing the Limits, I actually adored! Stayed up late to finish it and everything! Haven't done that in a while. Whilst I wouldn't call it perfect literature, it thrilled me enough to give it 5 stars.

[Gavin]

Olivia *^*A Nerdy Girl*^* wrote: "Yeah. My friend called him John too and she read the books. haha.

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! It's somewhere amongst my many boxes of books to read! Will you continue to read the rest of the ser..."

Yep I'm reading the second Eldest now.

As someone who has spent their whole life reading only one book at a time, I consider three as going a bit crazy.

I got Sense and Sensibility free last month, so I'll be trying Jane Austen at some point myself.

As well as Eldest by Christopher Paolini, I'm also reading Ash by Malinda Lo and Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard

For what it's worth I did enjoy both and .