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May 05, 2015 04:49PM
I started Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick yesterday and it is really good. I think it needs to be required reading for high school kids!!
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Finished
it wasn't a brilliant book, but solid all the way through and a very strong ending. I'll be checking out book 2 for sure.Up next,
I am reading a nice long involving series that is more mystery and character development and a polygamist religious cult than anything. It is on Kindle Unlimited and also comes with Audible listening.
i am on the second in the series
Yeah I'm totally sucked into the story at this point. The imagery is fantastic, and the people Alex is encountering are very interesting too-- he just left Elroy and his wife's house last night (Edna, I think?).@Tommy I'm looking forward to reading Monstrumologist in a few months, I hope you like it!
I'm reading The Dream Thieves and The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones Loved The Raven Boys. I'm only a few chapters into The Dream Thieves and already hooked :)
Reading the History of Westeros, which gives a fascinating insight into the rich and varied cultures of the world of Westeros as well as a better understanding of character back stories. There's so much information, I've found it better to read it in bite-sized chunks.
Slightly off topic, but did anyone see this week's episode of GOT. I can't believe they killed off Barristan Selmy. He was old school & one of the last remaining good guys. And the jury's out as to whether Greyworm's still alive. This series has deviated so much from the books, I've no way of knowing when to hide behind my cushion to avoid the gruesome bits!
The Dracula Tape by Fred Saberhagen The Dracula Tape
Finally a novel that lets you hear Dracula's side of what really happened when the man pack came after him with his love Mina Harker. This time Van Helsing is the Villian! Yes. :) Takes place decades down the road to clear his name, the rest you'll have to read for yourself..cause I'm still enjoying this book.
Another good author to follow and check out his other books to a T.
W.J. wrote: "I'm reading The Dream Thieves and The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones Loved The Raven Boys. I'm only a few chapters int..."
I liked The Raven Boys and loved The Dream Thieves. Hop e you enjoy it too!
A Girl Amongst Books wrote: "I'm now onto
and
"I thought Splintered was good! An enjoyable summer read last year. I need to finish that trilogy...
W.J. wrote: "I'm reading The Dream Thieves and The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones Loved The Raven Boys. I'm only a few chapters int..."
ahhhh I've been dying to get the History of Westeros (no pun intended *side-eyes GRRM*) I keep telling myself "next paycheck, next paycheck" lol
Ashley - know what you mean, it is a bit on the pricey side. I was lucky & hubby bought it for my birthday. Maybe you could drop some big hints to family members.There's quite a weight to it too, not that I was thinking of using it as a blunt weapon, but it's always good to be prepared ;)
W.J. wrote: "Ashley - know what you mean, it is a bit on the pricey side. I was lucky & hubby bought it for my birthday. Maybe you could drop some big hints to family members.There's quite a weight to it too,..."
Yeah when I saw it on Amazon I was like "oooooh coffee table book". Hm. I've already told my dad I want the full set of Locke & Key graphic novels for my bday in September and they're a bit more pricey than this, so I'll probably wind up snagging it myself in the next few months ;)
Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: " A Girl Amongst Books wrote: "I'm now onto
and
"I thought Splintered was good! An enjoyable summer read last year. I need t..."
I've been waiting for a used copy of
to come into my bookstore....as soon as it did...I was all over it! I love Alice in Wonderland and retold/reimagined fairytales/classics.
A Girl Amongst Books wrote: "Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: " A Girl Amongst Books wrote: "I'm now onto
and
"I thought Splintered was good! An enjoya..."
Have you read
Looking Glass Wars? Another fantastic Alice retelling.
Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: " A Girl Amongst Books wrote: "Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: " A Girl Amongst Books wrote: "I'm now onto
and
"I thought ..."
I haven't but it has been on my TBR list for awhile!
I tried reading her Iron Fey books when they first came out but I couldn't get into them. But I absolutely loved Blood of Eden, so I was disappointed the first time I tried reading Talon. Now I've almost finished it in a few hours, so I'm hoping Rogue will be good.
I'm still working on my re-read of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets but I'm getting ready to start The Monstrumologist with Storm and Tommy! :)
Teresa wrote: "I finished
which was so so so good. I definitely recommend it to whoever hasn't read it"
I've had that one on my TBR for awhile, Teresa!
which was so so so good. I definitely recommend it to whoever hasn't read it"I've had that one on my TBR for awhile, Teresa!
Jenny wrote: "Finished
, really enjoyed it! These books are just LOL funny! The ending was really good."I'm reading the Parasol Protectorate series right now - so good! I think it's the adult version of that series.
Skylee wrote: "I tried reading her Iron Fey books when they first came out but I couldn't get into them. But I absolutely loved Blood of Eden, so I was disappointed the first time I tried reading Talon. Now I've ..."
:D see books deserves a second chance :) Sometimes its the mood the reader is in not the book.
:D see books deserves a second chance :) Sometimes its the mood the reader is in not the book.
Harlee wrote: "I'm still working on my re-read of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets but I'm getting ready to start The Monstrumologist with Storm and Tommy! :)"I'm excited for you to get to books 3 and 4 of Potter. And for more Monstrumologist with the homies, 'course.
Skylee wrote: "I'm still slooooooowly working through Rogue."
Is it a bad book or do you just not have time to read?
Is it a bad book or do you just not have time to read?
Oda wrote: "Skylee wrote: "I'm still slooooooowly working through Rogue."Is it a bad book or do you just not have time to read?"
I mean, I didn't even make it through Talon the first time I tried to read. I liked it this time around and I had hopes that Rogue would hook me. But alas, I'm finding characters annoying and I'm having a hard time keeping focus.
Skylee wrote: "Oda wrote: "Skylee wrote: "I'm still slooooooowly working through Rogue."
Is it a bad book or do you just not have time to read?"
I mean, I didn't even make it through Talon the first time I tried..."
huh. oki.
Is it a bad book or do you just not have time to read?"
I mean, I didn't even make it through Talon the first time I tried..."
huh. oki.
Skylee wrote: "I think I'll just take a break from it and come back to it later."
good idea :)
good idea :)
Reading
, an ARC of
,
and listening to
. All are really good!
And starting
tomorrow for a buddy read with Eva and Jenny! :)
, an ARC of
,
and listening to
. All are really good!And starting
tomorrow for a buddy read with Eva and Jenny! :)
, the final book in the Angelfall series comes out in 4 days!Might help me get out of my reading slump.
Would anyone like to buddy read it in the coming weeks?
Daniel wrote: "
, the final book in the Angelfall series comes out in 4 days!Might help me get out of my reading slump.
Would anyone like to buddy read it in the coming weeks?"
I will. You should give
a try to get you out of your slump. I really think you'll like it.
Jenny wrote: "Teresa wrote: "I finished
which was so so so good. I definitely recommend it to whoever hasn't read it"I've had that one on my TBR for awhile, Teresa!"
You'll love it :)
Belkis wrote: "I finished 

now I'm reading
and up next for me will be [bookcover:A Cour..."
Can't wait to read Crimson Bound, the Replaced, and Court of Thorns and Roses!


now I'm reading
and up next for me will be [bookcover:A Cour..."Can't wait to read Crimson Bound, the Replaced, and Court of Thorns and Roses!
Daniel wrote: "
, the final book in the Angelfall series comes out in 4 days!
Might help me get out of my reading slump.
Would anyone like to buddy read it in the coming weeks?"
YES! I would love to :)
, the final book in the Angelfall series comes out in 4 days!Might help me get out of my reading slump.
Would anyone like to buddy read it in the coming weeks?"
YES! I would love to :)
Teresa wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Teresa wrote: "I finished
which was so so so good. I definitely recommend it to whoever hasn't read it"I've had that one on my TBR for awhile, Teresa!"
..."
lol Teresa, I am resorting to trashy teen high school fiction to get me out of my funk. It's working.
David wrote: "Daniel wrote: "
, the final book in the Angelfall series comes out in 4 days!Might help me get out of my reading slump.
Would anyone like to buddy read it in the com..."
Great! Let me know when you can get your hands on it. I told my librarian the release is soon, so she should have it in the next two or three weeks.
Skylee wrote: "I'm so close to giving up on Rogue :("That saddens me because I'm looking forward to that series. Here's to hoping it gets better for you, and/or that I enjoy it more when I get to those books.
Daniel wrote: "David wrote: "Daniel wrote: "
, the final book in the Angelfall series comes out in 4 days!Might help me get out of my reading slump.
Would anyone like to buddy read..."
I just put a hold on it at my local library along with
. I really think you should try Vicious for some reason I can really picture you enjoying it.
Tommy wrote: "Skylee wrote: "I'm so close to giving up on Rogue :("That saddens me because I'm looking forward to that series. Here's to hoping it gets better for you, and/or that I enjoy it more when I get to..."
I've seen plenty of other people love it! so don't get too sad! I think I just really had my hopes because I loved her Blood of Eden trilogy so much.
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