David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion
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I agree, Catherine. I was also a bit concerned I would be pretty confused but I fell in love with this book. I am dying for the next one!!
I recently finished
such a great series!! I'm going to try reading
before February when I start the book of the month
David wrote: "I just finished Illuminae (great read!) and now I'm onto Six of Crows!"
Let me know what you think David! I think that's my next book to read.
Let me know what you think David! I think that's my next book to read.
Finished Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
which is so great and I award it 5 stars and recommend to it everyone! I also finished The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency
which is very interesting, highly recommend and also award 5 stars. For cookbooks I finished 100 Recipes Everyone Should Know How to Make: The Relevant (And Surprising) Essential Recipes for the 21st Century Cook
which was very well done, except for some slight weird layout. A great beginning cookbook. Currently reading Empire of Fear: Inside the Islamic State
which has started out very well and kind of scary with the implications of what IS started as and where they are planning on heading. Also just started Last Chance Mustang: The Story of One Horse, One Horseman, and One Final Shot at Redemption
and I am excited to get into this one.
I've been so busy I haven't touched a book in days! So I'm still working on Monsters of Men and I'm hoping I can finish it soon.
You can do it Harlee!
Started it last night, halfway done. Still waking up so when I'm more awake I'm gonna plow right on through.
@Storm Thanks! I've been curious about The Haunting of Sunshine Girl. I look forward to seeing what you think of it!
I can say thus far it's reminding me of my old Fear Street books in the best way possible. It's so far delightfully creepy.
Victoria wrote: "Tracy wrote: "You got a,lot of reading done Victoria."Yeah, I did. Got ahead of my reading goal, and put a nice little dent in my to-read list too. :)"
I need to do that as well Victoria. My TBR is out of control.
Jenny wrote: "I finished
which I really loved! Great sequel :)Now I'm reading one of my PIFM books
"I have yet to read the Soulless series. Is that what they are called? Anyway, i have had it on my list for ages. There are just so many books I need to catch up on.
Oda wrote: "Finished
not impressed but dident hate it.continuing on with
"Oh, that's sad Oda. I really liked Extracted even though I haven't read the rest of them.
Tracy wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Tracy wrote: "You got a,lot of reading done Victoria."Yeah, I did. Got ahead of my reading goal, and put a nice little dent in my to-read list too. :)"
I need to do that as well..."
I know what you mean. I have literally hundreds of books on my Kindle waiting to be read, and a couple of thousand more on my to-read shelf here on Goodreads that I'd love to read but don't have copies of yet.
I'm trying to focus at least most of my reading this year on getting the books I've had for ages read before newer ones I grab. So far I'm doing a good job of making that happen... About two thirds of the books I've read this month have been ones I've had on my to-read shelf for three months or longer.
Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I finished
which I really loved! Great sequel :)
Now I'm reading one of my PIFM books
"
I have yet to read the..."
The series is called The Parasol Protectorate I believe and you must read it! This book is HILARIOUS so far!
which I really loved! Great sequel :)Now I'm reading one of my PIFM books
"I have yet to read the..."
The series is called The Parasol Protectorate I believe and you must read it! This book is HILARIOUS so far!
Re-reading
to avoid a book hangover. I've been wanting to read this for a while and I am glad I chose to now.
Jenny wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I finished
which I really loved! Great sequel :)Now I'm reading one of my PIFM books
"I have y..."
I HIGHLY recommend the Parasol series on audiobook!
Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I finished
which I really loved! Great sequel :)
Now I'm reading one of my PIFM books
"
I have yet to read the..."
HIGHLY HIGHLY,recomend this series!
which I really loved! Great sequel :)Now I'm reading one of my PIFM books
"I have yet to read the..."
HIGHLY HIGHLY,recomend this series!
Thanks all! I'm 25% in on Six of Crows and really liking it. I don't mind a slow build on fantasy stories since worldbuilding is so important. The characters are really flawed and interesting and I like how the POV keeps switching. Right up my alley!
David wrote: "Thanks all! I'm 25% in on Six of Crows and really liking it. I don't mind a slow build on fantasy stories since worldbuilding is so important. The characters are really flawed and interesting and I..."
I get that, recently read some fantasy books that have very little world building and fast paced, it does not work. AT ALL. You end up not caring at all about any of it, world bulding and a fitting pace is key.
I get that, recently read some fantasy books that have very little world building and fast paced, it does not work. AT ALL. You end up not caring at all about any of it, world bulding and a fitting pace is key.
I know exactly what you mean, Oda! Red Queen was like that for me, as was An Ember in the Ashes (although I liked An Ember in the Ashes far more than Red Queen which I wasn't able to finish).
Six of Crows is far better than BOTH of those, in my opinion :)
Six of Crows is far better than BOTH of those, in my opinion :)
Oda wrote: "David wrote: "Thanks all! I'm 25% in on Six of Crows and really liking it. I don't mind a slow build on fantasy stories since worldbuilding is so important. The characters are really flawed and int..."So glad to hear you say that Oda & David. World building is such an important part of fantasy, yet can be damn hard to get right. That's why the 2nd book in my trilogy has taken me so long to write. But on the up side I'd like to think that by taking my time, my story will be all the better for it & my world feel much more credible :) Will be interested to know what you think of Six of Crows, David. It's on my TBR list this year.
P.S On an unrelated note, very jealous you've seen the first couple of episodes of the X Files. Not sure when it will be screening in the UK, gah!
Victoria wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Tracy wrote: "You got a,lot of reading done Victoria."Yeah, I did. Got ahead of my reading goal, and put a nice little dent in my to-read list too. :)"
I need to d..."
Good job Victoria. I will make my own challenge a couple of months out of the year to read older books on my TBR.
Jenny wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I finished
which I really loved! Great sequel :)Now I'm reading one of my PIFM books
"I have y..."
I love funny Jenny so I will have to get them. I think I checked it out at the library once but didn't get it read before it was due back : ( Will have to try again soon.
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I finished
which I really loved! Great sequel :)Now I'm reading one of my PIFM books [bookcover:Soulless|63812..."
Love audio Heidi. I think that's what I'm going to do, get it in audio.
Well, guys I've finally reached it, I've been avoiding this book for three years, because unfortunately I know some of the things that happen thanks to tumblr, but I've finally decided to start it
I finished
which was a PIFM book. Still reading
and
.
I think I'll pick up
next.
I just got one of our BotM books
from my elibrary so I may be starting that one next as well.
which was a PIFM book. Still reading
and
.I think I'll pick up
next.I just got one of our BotM books
from my elibrary so I may be starting that one next as well.
I just finished
and it was a really good read. Plenty of action and fighting with very little romantic elements--it was the sequel to
and I'm so glad she didn't try for a third....the series ended well. It's one of those books that I think both boys and girls would enjoy. :)
PS....Karen, you should totally pick up Six of Crows next. It was such a good read--my fave of 2015!
Elora wrote: "PS....Karen, you should totally pick up Six of Crows next. It was such a good read--my fave of 2015!"
I've already pulled it off the shelf and have it on my bed now! ;)
I've already pulled it off the shelf and have it on my bed now! ;)
I finished
and this was SO GOOD! Great mystery, if you love a good mystery, I def recommend this one! Very entertaining, too.
Still reading
, and then its
and this was SO GOOD! Great mystery, if you love a good mystery, I def recommend this one! Very entertaining, too.Still reading
, and then its
Jenny wrote: "I finished
and this was SO GOOD! Great mystery, if you love a good mystery, I def recommend this one! Very entertaining, too.Still reading [bookcover:Sou..."
YAY! I'm looking forward to Soulless at some point this year :) And Cuckoo's Calling was a great book, wasn't it?
Lauren wrote: "Just diving into
!
Recently finished
and
- really enjoyed both!"
Ha! We are reading all the same books!
!Recently finished
and
- really enjoyed both!"Ha! We are reading all the same books!
Lauren wrote: "Just diving into
!
Recently finished
and
- really enjoyed both!"
Yeay, Skulduggery :D Planning onreading book 9 soon.
!Recently finished
and
- really enjoyed both!"Yeay, Skulduggery :D Planning onreading book 9 soon.
Just Finished book one of the "slip trilogy"! Loved it, especially Micheal Kelly. That poor, poor guy, hugs and cookies & therapy very much needed. (For him and just about every one else in the story.)
I can't wait to buy all three books! :D
Lanie wrote: "Just Finished book one of the "slip trilogy"!
Loved it, especially Micheal Kelly. That poor, poor guy, hugs and cookies & therapy very much needed. (For him and just about every one else in the s..."
Michael Kelly was also a favorite of mine! You could just feel his pain! :( I LOVED this trilogy!!!
Loved it, especially Micheal Kelly. That poor, poor guy, hugs and cookies & therapy very much needed. (For him and just about every one else in the s..."
Michael Kelly was also a favorite of mine! You could just feel his pain! :( I LOVED this trilogy!!!
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I'm so excited for this release! Looks so good!"
Just finished it. This book surprised me. It was really good! :)