Order of Patricia Briggs books?

[B]

I just started Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs in On the Prowl. I've never read any of her other books -- is it okay to start with Alpha and Omega without having read the Mercy Thompson series? Thanks. :)

[new_user]

I think so. You see some secondary characters from the Mercy series. You'll probably enjoy them more if you've read that series, but the main character, Anna, is brand new and Charles only makes a fleeting appearance in the Mercy series, so you're good. She establishes the world, etc. for readers new to the series.

[B]

Thanks. :) I have so many books here that I want to read that I *could* wait and get the Mercy one first before reading this one (and not be wanting for something to read) but I kind of like this one and don't want to wait (who knows when the library will have it for me?!). So I think I'll continue with it. :) Thanks again new_user.

[Pamela, Moderatrix]

Yeah, I think the Anna and Charles series will work without reading Mercy first, though the secondary characters (and Charles) get a lot of their background from Mercy. It's not essential, though, and Charles explains himself to Anna in this series, so I think you're good.

[B]

Cool. Thanks Fangirl. I started Cry Wolf last night and I'm enjoying it, so I'd hate to have to stop now. My only hesitation is that I'll have to wait until the summer for the second in the series. It would be nice to read through the Mercy series one after another since they're available.... Decisions, decisions. :)

[mlady_rebecca]

I just read "Cry Wolf" a week ago. You can easily read it without reading the Mercy books.

I've only read the first Mercy book, but I find myself more intrigued by Charles and Anna than Mercy and her friends.

[B]

Cool mlady_rebecca -- thanks. I'm almost halfway through Cry Wolf, and disappointed that it's almost over. :)

[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

I loved the short story in On the Prowl and I really enjoyed Cry Wolf. However, I can't heap enough praise on the Mercy series. They are brilliant books that just get better and better as the series progresses. I would definitely recommend seeking them out!

[B]

Oh, I haven't given up on them Nicole! If the library doesn't get the first one for me soon, I'll try to get it another way. :)

[CJ - It's only a Paper Moon]

Can't wait for the fourth book. It takes place immediately after Moon Called, so I'd recommend reading the Mercy Thompson series in order.

[B]

Isn't Moon Called the first one?

[Lori]

Here's the order that I have:

Moon Called
Blood Bound
Iron Kissed
Bone Crossed - Feb 5th release date

[B]

Thanks. Thought so.

[Pamela, Moderatrix]

Urban Fantasy Land just posted the cover to the new Alpha & Omega book: http://urbanfantasyland.wordpress.com... Looks like it's coming out at the end of July. I can't wait!

[CJ - It's only a Paper Moon]

Lori wrote: "Here's the order that I have:

Moon Called
Blood Bound
Iron Kissed
Bone Crossed - Feb 5th release date
"

Yep...duh! I am actually ashamed of myself right now.

I suppose the moral of the story is never write and drink. It impairs memory and causes embarrassment!

[CJ - It's only a Paper Moon]

The Discriminating Fangirl wrote: "Urban Fantasy Land just posted the cover to the new Alpha & Omega book: http://urbanfantasyland.wordpress.com... Looks like it's coming out at ..."

that looks amazing!

[new_user]

Thanks for the link, Fangirl! That cover does look awesome! She has some beautiful covers. I like that they're art and not just printed photos, LOL. The girl is beautifully drawn.

I can finally replace the ugly "this book does not have a cover" placeholder we've had at GR for this book, LOL. I can't wait to read it!

[Jess]

That cover looks fantastic! Can't wait for it to come out.

[B]

I should be finishing Cry Wolf tonight -- gotta get my hands on Moon Called so I can get through that series while waiting for the next A&O book! :)

[Flitterkit]

Bonnie wrote: "Oh, I haven't given up on them Nicole! If the library doesn't get the first one for me soon, I'll try to get it another way. :)" I personally gave up on the library and bought the damn books a few months ago. :) Totally couldn't wait. I have gotten a bunch of other books by her from the library as well and the Hob's Bargain is also excellent.

[B]

Since I *did* finish Cry Wolf tonight, I'm going to see if any of the others I have here hold my interest until Moon Called shows up at the library -- but if not, I'll just buy it. :)

Options right now are:
Heart Of Stone
Hotter After Midnight
Kitty and the Midnight Hour

(And the non-Briggs stories in On the Prowl.)

[new_user]

Hotter After Midnight wasn't bad. The second book, Midnight Sins, was better though, more concentrated in the things that the first book just hinted at, like a strong hero and heroine. :) It's a good introduction to the setting and the secondary characters that star in the next books.

[B]

Thanks new_user -- I was about to return it to the library the other day, but I'd read a bit of it and I realized it stuck with me/I was interested. Same for Kitty. Heart of Stone wasn't pulling me so much (I was trying to read it for a GR group read), so I might abandon that one. Not sure.

[new_user]

Yeah, I also plan to read HoS for the UF group. I like the prospect of gargoyles, but I've never really enjoyed the books from that publisher so I've been dragging my feet. Plus, I don't like seeing the same couple starring all throughout a series. It gets tedious for me.

[[deleted user]]

I've read comments from Patricia Briggs regarding her Mercy covers. She is thrilled with the artist her publisher has chosen.

[B]

new_user wrote: "Yeah, I also plan to read HoS for the UF group. I like the prospect of gargoyles, but I've never really enjoyed the books from that publisher so I've been dragging my feet. Plus, I don't like seein..."

I think when I've been reading so many good authors, and stories that really catch my interest, and I have such a long list of others to try, it feels like I shouldn't have to force myself to get into a book. It should either happen right away, or it goes on my "abandoned" shelf.

[Flitterkit]

Bonnie wrote: "I think when I've been reading so many good authors, and stories that really catch my interest, and I have such a long list of others to try, it feels like I shouldn't have to force myself to get into a book. It should either happen right away, or it goes on my "abandoned" shelf.
"
An "abandoned" bookshelf! Neat. I was trying to think of a good thing to call that. I don't usually have that many. I am stubborn and usually finish what I start, however with as many good new books recently, I have not finished a few. I was having trouble since they aren't really either to reads, or Read. Thanks!

[B]

You're welcome Flitterkit! I usually like to finish what I start, too, but recently have realized it's just silly if the book is just awful -- or if it's something I'm enjoying but just not in the mood to finish right now. (And I can make note of that in the notes, and even give it good stars and/or put it back on the "to read" shelf at the same time. (It has to also be in "to read" or "read" though -- that's the only problem -- I'm not sure how to mark that part yet.))

[new_user]

Yeah, I generally don't like to force myself through a book. If I think I might be in the mood to try again later, I put it back on my TBR shelf. Otherwise, I put it in my "read" shelf just so I know not to pick it up again. Books that I have to struggle through are generally not books I end up liking at any rate.

You know, if you mark that abandoned shelf "exclusive" you can use it as a third option instead of "to-read" or "read." I would do it myself, but that would probably cover too many books, LOL.

[B]

Ohhh!! Thank you new_user!! "Exclusive" -- got it!

[B]

Yay -- just finished Moon Called -- LOVED it.

[Jess]

:) yay... now you just have to get the rest of the books Bonnie!! lol.

[B]

Workin' on it, workin' on it. :)

[Pamela, Moderatrix]

Yay, I'm glad you liked it!

[new_user]

Cool, Bonnie! Hope you like the rest of the books too! :)

[B]

Ahhhhh!!! I thought the library had one book waiting for me (Halfway to the Grave) and was happy, and not so disappointed about abandoning Heart Of Stone. Just checked the listing again, and they got two more in! And....one was Blood Bound!!!!! (I have to get stuff done today -- can't keep reading all day!!!) The other is Nightlife. YAY!!!!

[[deleted user]]

Life's too short to finish books I'm not enjoying. So yeah, I could use an abandoned book shelf!

Which Nightlife, and how did you like it?

[B]

Using my abandoned shelf has been so freeing! :)

The Cal Leandros Nightlife (I linked to it above). Haven't started it yet. I'm reading (and really enjoying) Halfway to the Grave right now.