Bookworm Buddies discussion

Alondra wrote: "Just finished reading Thr3e and really like it."

:) I can hardly contain my happiness for you, Alondra!!

What am I reading?? Well later today, I'm going to finish Inheritance... FINALLY

I finished The Bronze Horseman last night and immediately started Book 2, Tatiana and Alexander.

Dustin wrote: "What am I reading?? Well later today, I'm going to finish Inheritance... FINALLY"

thanx Dustin. I see Inheritance was quite the read. ready to read your review. i already bought this book and will read it; because overall, i really enjoyed this series. i think i will do a full reread of the series next year so i don't feel completely lost.. :O

I have a few Hoag, have not read them but plan to very soon!

Alondra wrote: "Dustin wrote: "What am I reading?? Well later today, I'm going to finish Inheritance... FINALLY"

thanx Dustin. I see Inheritance was quite the read. ready to read your review. i already bought thi..."

You're always welcome, book-sister.
I'm not quite done with Inheritance, actually (60 pages left,) but I am very disappointed. It's such a shame, too, because up to a certain point, I was really impressed with the progression of the series (I loved it, in fact,) but now it's totally anti-climatic...:(

Kyle ~Special K: Rebel Leader~ wrote: "I'm currently reading Down the Darkest Roadby Tami Hoag. It's excellent!"

I read that a lil over a week ago. It was my first Hoag book, I must say I liked it. I will look for more of her work.

Dustin wrote: "You're always welcome, book-sister.
I'm not quite done with Inheritance, actually (60 pages left,) but I am very disappointed. It's such a shame, too, because up to a certain point, I was really impressed with the progression of the series (I loved it, in fact,) but now it's totally anti-climatic...:( ."

NNNNNnnnnnnoooooo!! My heart just dropped. Did our young author forget what got him writing in the first place? Did his ideas get too large? Or too detailed?

That is upsetting, book-brother. Very upsetting... :/

Started reading The Maze Runner and got ticked off because i had to clock in for work. .... really.

the book is fantastic and i am only on page 36.

Alondra wrote: "Dustin wrote: "You're always welcome, book-sister.
I'm not quite done with Inheritance, actually (60 pages left,) but I am very disappointed. It's such a shame, too, because up to a certain point, ..."

I am so very sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but yeah, it is VERY anti-climatic. It's such a shame, too, because it had so much potential, I thoroughly loved it up until a certain point, and then.. nothing. Blah, talk about a snooze-fest! I literally had to force myself to get through it!

Again, I do apologize..

I am currently reading The Neverending Story with Janie and Lee.

Yes and it is so good so far!

I just finishes The Neverending Story, not sure what I am going to read next.

Dustin wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Dustin wrote: "You're always welcome, book-sister.
I'm not quite done with Inheritance, actually (60 pages left,) but I am very disappointed. It's such a shame, too, because up to a..."

I will read it, but try to go into it with an open mind so i can finish. i hope i don't throw it against the wall... it is really heavy! ...hehehhehe

LOL Lee what? Wow I guess I better finish today. I did not read much last night. Remember we were planning to read Call of the Wild too. If you still want too.

When I get into a book I have a tendency not to put it down. I am go for call of the wild whenever, just say the word.

I'm reading Innocent Traitor

Alondra wrote: "Dustin wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Dustin wrote: "You're always welcome, book-sister.
I'm not quite done with Inheritance, actually (60 pages left,) but I am very disappointed. It's such a shame, too, ..."

Yeah, if you throw it against a wall, you might just pull a muscle or something!:)

I'm in a reading slump so not sure what to read next. I might read North and South

Rachel wrote: "I'm in a reading slump so not sure what to read next. I might read North and South"

Hi, Rachel!

You could always join us for the Atlas Shrugged buddy read, if you're interested.:)

Awww, thanks so much, Dustin. I've tried to read it before but it just wasn't for me. How about you? Are you liking it so far?

I've just started This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don’t Touch It. It's described on the jacket as a combination of Doug Adams and Stephen King. I'm about 25 pages in and it's pretty amusing. Still waiting for the scary stuff--it has potential.

Let us know how it turns out Terri. I am currently reading The Host. Its ok, but hard to get into. I hope it picks up a bit for me. I have heard so many people rave over this book.

Rachel wrote: "Awww, thanks so much, Dustin. I've tried to read it before but it just wasn't for me. How about you? Are you liking it so far?"

You are very welcome, Rachel!

So far, I am loving every word. Thank you for asking.:) Rand's writing never ceases to amaze me.. not yet, anyway, but I'm only 71 pages in. Her characters are incredibly vivid and complex, I just LOVE IT!

That's awesome, Dustin! It's such a wonderful thing when a book can move us like that! :)

Terri, the title of that book is hilarious. Sounds fun. :)

I decided to go ahead and start North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. It seems to be helping my reading slump.

YES! It's been quite awhile since a book has moved me like this!!

I hope you enjoy it, Rachel.

Thanks, Dustin! I'm 24% in and so far I like it. :)

I'm reading a not-yet-released novel called The Black Trinity by my author friend Abby Ryan. She writes YA fantasy. For those of you who may be interested, check out her novel Orphan of the Shadows: The Light and Dark Chronicles. Go on, do it! I dare you. :)

I'm reading Adam because so many of you raved about it, fantastic so far. :)

Rachel wrote: "Thanks, Dustin! I'm 24% in and so far I like it. :)"

You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear that.

Tracy wrote: "I'm reading Adam because so many of you raved about it, fantastic so far. :)"

That's awesome, Tracy! You're going to love it, I'm sure!!:)

J.S. wrote: "I'm reading a not-yet-released novel called The Black Trinity by my author friend Abby Ryan. She writes YA fantasy. For those of you who may be interested, check out her novel Orphan of the Shadows..."

All right, you've convinced me, J.S.:) Thank you for the recommendation! It is now on my "to-read" list.

I am reading a very controversial and sensitive book called Aphrodisiac by Mercedes Keyes. She is an African American author who writes on interracial relationships. However, this isn't the controversy with this book. This book goes into very sensitive subject which many people may be uncomfortable with. I love authors who dare to push the envelope or write on subjects others are afraid to touch. I was recommended this book by my sister-in-law mother. And I recommend this book to those who are not shocked or offended easily.

Tracy wrote: "I'm reading Adam because so many of you raved about it, fantastic so far. :)"

Hehe Tracy please let us Dekker Fans know what you think of the book. I thought it was amazing!

Veronica wrote: "I am reading a very controversial and sensitive book called Aphrodisiac by Mercedes Keyes. She is an African American author who writes on interracial relationships. However, this isn't the controv..."

Hmmm? Sounds quite interesting Veronica. I may have to check that one out. Thanks for the share.

Janie wrote: "Tracy wrote: "I'm reading Adam because so many of you raved about it, fantastic so far. :)"

Hehe Tracy please let us Dekker Fans know what you think of the book. I thought it was amazing!

Veronic..."

I think you would like. You will at least have a lot to say about it. Its a book one can have in their discussion group and create a heavy debate ( and not because its an interracial relationship).

Lee wrote: "When I get into a book I have a tendency not to put it down. I am go for call of the wild whenever, just say the word."

I'm ready now if you are Lee!

@ Veronica

I'm intrigued. Would you be so kind as to give me a spoiler (with spoiler tags) as to what the controversy is? I'm thinking of reading it but I want to know what I'm getting into beforehand. Also, (view spoiler)[is there an HEA? (hide spoiler)]Thanks!

Rachel wrote: "@ Veronica

I'm intrigued. Would you be so kind as to give me a spoiler (with spoiler tags) as to what the controversy is? I'm thinking of reading it but I want to know what I'm getting into before..."

I will tell you one. (view spoiler)[ Carina is raped by Will when she was 10 and he was 18. His was smoking and drinking, and his friends spiked them with an aphrodisiac. Fourteen years later, he finds and falls in love (hide spoiler)]. That is just a teaser. There is more. But have to read it. This is just a vague description and there are a few things that happens that makes this very, very sensitive.

Do you have a Nook?

That may not be too bad of a read. I think I may check it out. Thanks for the little teaser Veronica.

Janie wrote: "That may not be too bad of a read. I think I may check it out. Thanks for the little teaser Veronica."

I founf myself really reacting to the characters like I am watching TV. LOL

LOL I know how that goes, its the real good books that can cause that!

Just finished This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don’t Touch It. Outstanding!! It's the story of a pending apocalypse and it has everything--evil, horror, wit, irony, humor, monsters, friendship and love. I liked it as much or more than any King book I've read. A great reading experience! Now I'm starting Graveminder. I'm not usually that into horror except for King, but I'll give this one a try. It was a GR finalist in the genre for 2011.

Terri wrote: "Just finished This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don’t Touch It. Outstanding!! It's the story of a pending apocalypse and it has everything--evil, horror, wit, irony, humor, monsters, f..."

This book sounds interesting. I will put this one on my tbr list

@ Veronica

Whoa! That is controversial! And there's more than that? Wow. Okay, I'm really intrigued. Thanks so much for the info! I usually try to stay away from (view spoiler)[ forced seduction or rape of h by an H but this sounds interesting so I think I might give it a shot. (hide spoiler)]

Unfortunately no, I don't have a Nook. I have a Kindle.

Rachel wrote: "@ Veronica

Whoa! That is controversial! And there's more than that? Wow. Okay, I'm really intrigued. Thanks so much for the info! I usually try to stay from [spoilers removed]

Unfortunately no, I..."

Ita deeper and more than that. You will see. If you had a Nook, i could have lent you the book

Veronica wrote: "Ita deeper and more than that. You will see. If you had a Nook, i could have lent you the book."

Awww thanks, Veronica! That's very sweet of you. :)

This is one of the downsides to ebooks. It's sad that you cannot lend them out or read them on any device of your choosing.

just finished A Game of Thrones and picked up A Clash of Kings :)

I'm currently reading Flesh and Bone. I think it's interesting that the actual founder of the Body Farm collaborates on the books. Unfortunately, the actual writing itself isn't wonderful, but it's certainly readable.

Finished The Neverending Story last night. Magical 5 star book. Now I'm onto Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby, Jr.

I am done with "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. I also happened to finish "The Sun On Fire" by Christopher Nicole. Both are outstanding books. However, I wish that no other crazy bookworm would be in a condition as pitiable as mine. I have no books to read!