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August 2009 Reading Challenge
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as for me--right now I'm thinking that the Wizard of Oz is about as UF as I can stand going at this minute. When I hurt (and the weather we've been having the last week, I hurt almost constantly) I can not stand to read anything that is even remotely "down" or I sit and sob my heart out. Arthritis meds are serious downers as well as pain killers, so I try to only watch/read light, fluffy no brainer things when its acting up.
As a result, while I have read about 5 books so far this month, only a couple are for this challenge. The latest being Jennifer Crusie's Geting rid of Bradley Its a 4.5 star book because it has--a cute (but rough around the edges) cop, a control freak-over-protective-pain-in-the-rear sister (I know, that's ME when it comes to my family) 4 dogs and a cat from he**. Plus a warm, cuddley love story. I mean, what more can anyone ask for?
Ann in VA
Uniquely Moi wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Update my books:1. Romance: Heart of Fire, Linda Howard
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Is this part of a series, Kelly? I want to try this author but don't want to become invested in another series whil..."
I don't believe so. My friend give me audio by Linda Howard and I've never had them be part of a series.
If you want to try a REALLY good book.
Sandra Brown: Slow heat to Heaven is GOOD.
Kyle wrote: "1.Romance: Bad Moon Rising - Sherrilyn Kenyon 2.Urban Fantasy: Bitten - Kelley Armstrong
3.Fantasy: Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder
4.Historical: The Gargoyle - Andrew Davidson
5.futuristic/Sci..."
How on earth did you manage to read The Host so quickly???? There's no way I could read that as part of a monthly challenge!!!!
lol I read it last night in like 5 hours :PI'm just a fast reader. Plus I've read it before so I wasn't intimately reading it or antyhing :P
Kyle wrote: "lol I read it last night in like 5 hours :PI'm just a fast reader. Plus I've read it before so I wasn't intimately reading it or antyhing :P"
I keep putting off reading it, as Twilight is one of my favourite books. Edward is awesome!!! I keep thinking that I'll be disappointed in The Host.
In my opinion The Host was FAR better than twilight. I don't think it gets enough credit and I wish she would continue with the trilogy for the host she had planned.
Kyle wrote: "In my opinion The Host was FAR better than twilight. I don't think it gets enough credit and I wish she would continue with the trilogy for the host she had planned."Amen with a cherry on top. GREAT read, so much better than Twilight.
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lol thats def PNR but we can let it slide :P"
I haven't read any..."
I took a peek at your TBR shelf and Karen Chance's Cassie Palmer books will fit the UF category very well. Other options would be Meade's books (Succubus Blues..etc).
Yz wrote: "Uniquely Moi wrote: "Kyle wrote: "Uniquely Moi wrote: "I'm thinking of Riding the Storm as my UF pick. Anyone consider this book UF"lol thats def PNR but we can let it slide :P"
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I have Succubus Blues so that's the one! Thanks :)
2/9 completedUrban Fantasy - Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy
Fantasy - Dagger-Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
Historical - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason
Sci-Fi - Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Young Adult - Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Chick-Lit - Bled Dry by Erin McCarthy
Suspense - Darkness Calls by Marjorie M. Liu
Count me in for this month.I've been absent for a couple months due to the pain of moving (my queue books are STILL in boxes) but I think I can pull together this month's list. I may drop out half-way through the month as I'm due to have my first baby in T-12 days and have no idea what kind of upset he'll bring to my reading schedule.
So, no official list for now (b/c they're all in boxes as I mentioned) - but I'll start by reading Blood Noir by LKH which could count for possibly UF, Erotica, or Suspense. :-)
With a little luck my husband will have the books on shelves for me within a few days and I'll be able to provide a "proper" list. :-)
I think I might have to drop out of this month... School starts in a week for me, and getting new schedules, going to football games, school work, all the fun things some of you ladies have already bought the t-shirt for, start up August 10. So good luck to everyone this month, and I hope to start back in September!
1. Romance: 2. Urban Fantasy: Bloodfever by Karen M. Moning
3. Fantasy: Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
4. Historical: The Vampire Who Loved Me by Teresa Medeiros
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Parallel Attraction by Deidre Knight, or The Legend of Banzai Maguire by Susan Grant
6. Young Adult: Blood Promise(I can't wait until this one comes out on 8/25!) by Richelle Mead
7. Chick-Lit: You Slay Me by Katie Macaliser
8. Erotica: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror: Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre, or Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard
Just an update. I decided to change my UF choice to Bloodfever by Karen Moning, instead of Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow.
Michelle in TN
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4. Historical To Catch a Wolf by Susan Krinard
5. Futuristic/Sci-FiGuardian: The Time Hunters by Angela Knight
6. Young Adult Tomorrow’s Magic by Pamela F. Service
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8. Erotica Guardian: The Time Hunters book 2 by Angela Knight
9. Suspense/ The Night Visitor by James D. Doss
Also read:
The Bohemian Murders by Dianne Day
A taste of magic by Tracy Madison
Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie
Well, that's 1 more of the list down. I like the DED books. That's Dead End Dating for those who haven't read any. Its an NYC dating service for--Vamps, Were's, Others and the occasional human. And some of the Others are really OTHER. In this book we have a power mad 500+ Year old warlock, an incognito Mayan goddess (won't give away who THAT is) plus Lil's Mom is going nuts because her brother who is married to a human has just announced that he and his wife are trying for a little fangy bundle of joy, Lil's OTHER brother and her BFF have just broken up and someone has kidnapped Esther, one of Lil's clients. So all in all--its going to be another one of THOSE weeks for poor Lil. 5 stars for the humour and the crazy and weird vamps, were's, demons and Other's that inhabit the DED world.
1. Romance-The Wolf by Jean Johnson2. Urban Fantasy-Destined for an early grave by jeaniene frost
6.Young Adult-
1. Romance 2. Urban Fantasy
Dayhunter
3. Fantasy
Warbreaker
4. Historical
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi
Ice Song
6. Young Adult
Strange Angels or Forest of Hands and Teeth
7. Chick-Lit
Midnight Brunch
8. Erotica
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror
Cell or Agents of Light and Darkness
I havent succeeded in any of these challenges but thats just more reason to try try try again.
Dayhunter, Warbreaker, Ice Song, Strange Angels, The Forest of Hands and Teeth, Midnight Brunch, CellAgents of Light and Darkness
1. Romance: Demons Librarian2. Urban Fantasy: Dayhunter
3. Fantasy: Warbreaker
4. Historical: Dracula
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Ice song
6. Young Adult: Strange Angels or Forest of Hands and Teeth
7. Chick-Lit: Midnight Brunch
8. Erotica
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror: Cell or Agents of Light and Darkness
1. Romance-The Wolf by Jean Johnson2. Urban Fantasy-Destined for an early grave by jeaniene frost
6.Young Adult-
7. Chick Lit-Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind by Karen Kelley
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2. Urban Fantasy: Up in Smokes - Katie MacAlister
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4. Historical: Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Slave to Sensation - Nalini Singh
6. Young Adult: Vampire Academy – Richelle Mead OR City of Bones by Cassandra Claire
7. Chick-Lit: Undead & Unwed - Mary JaniceDavidson
8. Erotica: Dark Elves IV Dissent - Jet Mykles
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror: Iron Kissed - Patricia Briggs OR Nightlife - Rob Thurman
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1.Romance 2.Urban Fantasy Holy Smokes - Katie MacAlister
3.Fantasy Grimspace - Ann Aguirre
4.Historical Beyond the highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning
5.futuristic/Sci-Fi Enslave Me Sweetly - Gena Showalter
6.Young Adult Untamed - PC Cast
7.Chick-Lit Undead & Unreturnable - Mary Janice Davidson
8.Erotica Elizabeth's Wolf - lora Leigh
9.Suspense/Thriller/Horror The Turning - Jennifer Armintrout
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Uniquely Moi wrote: "Kyle wrote: "In my opinion The Host was FAR better than twilight. I don't think it gets enough credit and I wish she would continue with the trilogy for the host she had planned."Amen with a c..."
Ok, looks like I'll have to take the plunge when the August challenge is over!!!!
Romance--Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian Urban Fantasy--One Foot in the Grave by Jeanine Frost
Historical--Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Futuristic/Sci-fi--
Young Adult--City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Chick Lit--Undead and Unemployed by Mary Janice Davidson
Erotic--Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur
Suspense/Thriller--The Strain by Guillermo Del Torro
Michelle(karenshell)
Lily wrote: "I havent succeeded in any of these challenges but thats just more reason to try try try again."I agree, Lily - last month was my worst showing ever, so I should be able to do much better this time. But I notice Ann already has completed 4, and I'm still on my 1st one!
Finished my first for August!Romance: Storm of Visions by Christina Dodd
Urban Fantasy:
Fantasy: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Historical: When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
Futuristic: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
Young Adult: Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev
Chick-Lit: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
Erotica: Dominic The Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber
Horror: Dracula by Bram Stoker
1/9 done
1 Down, 8 to go.
Romance - Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
Urban Fantasy - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
Fantasy - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Historical - The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Sci Fi -
Young Adult - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Chick Lit - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
Erotica - Witch Fire by Anya Bast
Suspense/Thriller/Horror - Black Magic Woman by Justin Gustainis
Wasn't over impressed with Soon I Will Be Invincible. Maybe it would have been better as a graphic novel. The superheroes were just not worth the effort, think I preferred the Evil Genius - Doctor Impossible.
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When I'm not reading tho, I'm either sewing, surfing the web or being entertained (their defination) by my grandsons. They are almost 11 and almost 13. The younger will be 11 on Sept. 27, the elder will be 13 on Oct. 20. And Oz (Lady Ozma who also takes part in these challenges) is in a frenzy because the 15 year old foreign exchange student she's hosting this year is due in SOON (like a week or less) and she's trying to get everything ready for HER. Lol, Oz says that's the only way she can keep from being over-powered by the testosterone in her house, since she lives with 2 boys, a husband and a male (neutered) dog. I'm hoping this one will LIKE girly things (the last 2 were more "jocks" than girly) and that I'll have the fun of making prom dresses, home coming dresses, pretty, frilly girly things. :o)
1. Romance-The Wolf by Jean Johnson2. Urban Fantasy-Destined for an early grave by jeaniene frost
6.Young Adult-
7. Chick Lit-
Did not like morganville..I wish I did..but I didn't.1.Romance: Bad Moon Rising - Sherrilyn Kenyon
2.Urban Fantasy: Bitten - Kelley Armstrong
3.Fantasy: Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder
5.futuristic/Sci-Fi: The Host - Stephenie Meyer
6.Young Adult: Glass Houses - Rachel Caine
7.Chick-Lit: Undead & Unwed - MaryJanice Davidson
8.Erotica: Witch Fire - Anya Bast
9.Suuspense/Thriller/Horror: Nightlife - Rob Thurman
Kyle wrote: "Did not like morganville..I wish I did..but I didn't."I didn't like it either, it's what's been keeping me from reading the rest even though everyone raves about them. I never really got emotionally attached to any of the characters. I like her Weather Warden series better.
I was thinking about starting them...so the warden series is worth it?
Kyle wrote: "I was thinking about starting them...so the warden series is worth it?"I think so. The whole concept is so different that it's really a nice change of pace.
I was going to buy Ill Wind today...but they didn't have it :(
1. Romance - 2. Urban Fantasy - Second Skin - Caitlin Kittredge
3 Fantasy - Terrier - Tamora Pierce
4. Historical - Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce
5. Futuristic/Sci Fi - Enslave Me Sweetly - Gena Showalter
6. YA - Lioness Rampant - Tamora Pierce
7. Chick Lit -
8. Erotica - The First Sin - Cheyenne McCray
9. Suspense - Dreamfever - Karen Moning
1 down...
1. Romance - Allergies by T.A.Chase
2. Urban Fantasy - Dark Whispers by Barbara Sheridan
3. Fantasy - Converge by Chris Owen
4. Historical (stories set in the past)- TBD
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi - Braided by Sean Michael
6. Young Adult - TBD
7. "Boy"-Lit - (Bay City Paranormal Investigations #6), Where The Heart Is by Ally Blue
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror - Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
1. Romance - Dancing with the Devil by Keri Arthur
2.UF - Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/1
3.Fantasy - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead 8/3
4. Historical - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
5. futuristic - Bloodring by Faith Hunter
6. YA - Messenger by Lois Lowry
7. chick-lit - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
8. Erotica - Accustomed to his Fangs by December Quinn
9. Suspense - Redemption Alley by Lilith Saintcrow
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4. Historical - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
5. futuristic - Bloodring by Faith Hunter
6. YA - Messenger by Lois Lowry
7. chick-lit - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
8. Erotica - Accustomed to his Fangs by December Quinn
9. Suspense - Redemption Alley by Lilith Saintcrow
1.Romance: Bad Moon Rising - Sherrilyn Kenyon 3.Fantasy: Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder
5.futuristic/Sci-Fi: The Host - Stephenie Meyer
6.Young Adult: Glass Houses - Rachel Caine
7.Chick-Lit: Undead & Unwed - MaryJanice Davidson
8.Erotica: Acheron - Sherrilyn Kenyon
9.Suuspense/Thriller/Horror: Nightlife - Rob Thurman
I've never done one of these, but thought it would be fun to participate :)1.Romance - A Hunger Like No Other by Cole
3.Fantasy - Magic Bites by Daniels
4.Historical - A Great and Terrible Beauty by Bray
5.Futuristic/Sci Fi - The Host by Meyer
6.Young Adult - A Certain Slant of Light by Whitcomb
7.Chick-Lit - Date Me Baby One More Time by Rowe
8.Erotica - Incubus Dreams by Hamilton
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1. Romance: 2. Urban Fantasy: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco
3. Fantasy: Magic Lost, Trouble Found by Lisa Shearin
4. Historical: Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
6. Young Adult: Meridian by Amber Kizer
7. Chick-Lit: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
8. Erotica:
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror: Poison Sleep by T.A. Pratt
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Finished Swallowing Darkness (Meredith Gentry, #7) last night and I have to say I was ultimately underwhelmed. The beginning was good and exciting, the middle was slow and boring, we had a brief interlude where Merry had sex with some minor characters to give them powers, and then the end was rushed. Typical LKH now if you ask me. I did like how some storylines were finally wrapped up in this book though. That's the only reason I could give it 3 stars.
2 down and 7 to go!
1. Romance-The Wolf by Jean Johnson2. Urban Fantasy-Destined for an early grave by jeaniene frost
3. Fantasy-Honored Enemy by Raymond Feist
6.Young Adult-
7. Chick Lit-
Updated 08/04/091. Romance:
2. Urban Fantasy: Succubus Blues
3. Fantasy: Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder
4. Historical: Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James
5. Futuristic:
6. YA:
7. Chick-Lit:
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great choice for fantasy Moi, Storm Glass is awesome :D I love snyder!
I love her, too! Did I tell you my daughters went to a book signing/poison tasting? Maria was awesome!
I am getting a signed copy of Fire STudy! I cant wait for next month when Sea Glass comes out :D
Oh, I know. We are excited about Sea Glass, too.We have 3 signed copies of Storm Glass. The ones my daughters got at the book signing, my copy that I won, and a 4th copy that I bought because my husband wanted to read it but he ONLY reads while eating and I was NOT going to let him get food on my signed copy!
One of my daughters won the UK set of the Study series, all signed, at the book signing.
1st one done!
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2. Urban Fantasy: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3. Fantasy: The Ice Dragon by George R.R.Martin
4. Historical: A Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland
5. Futuristic: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
6. YA: Flyte:Septimus Heap by Angie Sage
7. Chick-Lit: Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren
8. Erotica: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
9. Suspense/Thriller: The Haunting of Josie by Kay Hooper
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Uniquely Moi wrote: "Oh, I know. We are excited about Sea Glass, too.We have 3 signed copies of Storm Glass. The ones my daughters got at the book signing, my copy that I won, and a 4th copy that I bought because m..."
so not fair! I've been having such a hard time trying to get a hold of fire study! its always sold out lol
I found a used book store that actually had all 3 of the series.Funny thing... she took me to the PNR section and there were shelves and shelves of books, and right smack in the center was an empty shelf. She looked at me and said "That's where JR Ward would go...IF we could keep her in stock."
lol! So true. The BooksaMillion down here can never keep her books in stock :P I just bought all for of the georgina kincaid books on amazon...pay day is bad for me..because i can't stop spending lol
I don't know of Georgina Kincaid... is she good? UF, PNR?On my SOON to be read shelves I have:
Cherry Adairs T-FLAC (never read her before)
Gina Showalter (never read her before)
The Duchess Series by Eloisa James (again, never read...)
So many books, so little time...
and now I'm looking at Christina Dodd's Storm of Visions but I don't know if I have to read her other series first.
AND I want to read Cheyanne McCray, but don't know how her PNR stacks up to others.
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