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message 251: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (theholyterror) | 313 comments Martina wrote: "@ Shannon - I second everything good you have to say about Some Girls Bite A Chicagoland Vampires Novel by Chloe Neill. I read it a few months back and absolutely loved it! Book #2 is already on my Amazon wishlist just so I don't forget to get it AS SOON as it's released! :-)"

Yeah, it was a great surprise. I read a lot of vampire books and it's nice to read one where it feels like a fresh idea again. I loved that Merit wasn't too stubborn or whiny - she didn't immediately accept everything but she didn't bitch and moan for chapters and chapters like so many characters do. She's smart, strong, funny, and totally likable. I hope this series goes on for a long time!

The second one is on my wishlist and I'll more than likely get it from work when it comes out - the employee discount is a wonderful thing ...




message 252: by Clerah (new)

Clerah 08.11.09 UPDATE


1. Romance    |Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
2. Urban Fan |Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
3. Fantasy       |Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh
4. Historical   | Bedding the Beast by Doreen Desalvo
5. Fut/Sci-Fi   |Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair
6. YA                   | Moonlight by Rachel Hawthorne
7. Chick-Lit      |You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister08.10.09*****
8. Erotica         |Bengal's Heart by Lora Leigh
9. Suspense      |Club Dead by Charlaine Harris08.08.09****


Branded by Fire (Psy-Changelings, #6) by Nalini Singh [image error] Coyote's Mate (Breed Series, #18) by Lora Leigh Bedding the Beast by Doreen DeSalvo Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair Moonlight (Dark Guardian, Book 1) by Rachel Hawthorne [image error] Bengal's Heart (Breed Series, #19) by Lora Leigh Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #3) by Charlaine Harris

I really fell in love with You Slay Me. I laughed out loud several times. I never thought it would end the way that it did...I won't spoil it for those of you who might not have read it yet. The ending definitely made you want to read the second one to see how things will play out with Aisling. By the way Rene the taxi driver and her Demon Jim are HA-larious!

I've had a really hard time getting into the Sookie Stackhouse books, but with all the good reviews, and the prompting from my sister, I've pushed through. Now that I've finished the third I've got to say it is my favorite of the series so far. I'm really a fan of Eric - Go Team Eric, lol! So this time I'm really looking forward to reading the next book.



message 253: by Melissa (new)

Melissa 5/9 completed


Romance - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister* * *
Urban 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
Erotica - My Immortal by Erin McCarthy* * * *
Suspense - Darkness Calls by Marjorie M. Liu



message 254: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) I liked Undead and Unwed more than I thought I would. Betsy was pretty annoying and selfish, but I did laugh out loud a few times.

Romance: Storm of Visions by Christina Dodd
Urban Fantasy: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/3 ****
Fantasy: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Historical: When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
Futuristic: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
Young Adult: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 8/5 ****
Chick-Lit: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 8/11 ***
Erotica: Dominic The Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber 8/8 ***
Horror: Dracula by Bram Stoker

4/9 done



message 255: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB Clerah -- I love the Aisling Grey series. I think the second book is even funnier than the first. Hope you enjoy it :)


message 256: by Michelle B (new)

Michelle B (karenshell) | 75 comments Romance--Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian

Urban Fantasy--One Foot in the Grave by Jeanine Frost

Fantasy--Pure Blood by Caitlin Kittredge read 8.3.09

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 finished 8.7.09

Erotic--Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur

Suspense/Thriller--Ill Wind by Rachel Caine read 8.11.09

Michelle(karenshell)



message 257: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Gilmore 1. Romance: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh8/2****
2. Urban Fantasy: Bloodfever by Karen M. Moning 8/8****
3.Fantasy: Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder 8/6*****
4.Historical: The Vampire Who Loved Me by Teresa Medeiros 8/5*****
5.Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh 8/12****
6. Young Adult: Blood Promise 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


After changing my sci-fi choice three times, I decided on Nalini Singh's Caressed by Ice. I've only read the first three books of her Psy-Changeling series thus far, and she's become one of my favorite authors. When I first started reading, I didn't think I'd like it as much as the first two, but I was wrong. There were some parts that were repetitve, like the hero's constant internal struggle; I thought it dragged on for a bit, but the overall story was excellent in my opinion. Singh tastefully introduces new characters, while characters reappear from the previous novels. I've been recommending this series to anyone who'll listen. I think that anyone who's enjoys sci-fi romance will really enjoy this series.

Michelle in TN


message 258: by Arcadia (last edited Aug 19, 2009 09:36PM) (new)

Arcadia Barrile (braintasiabooks) | 295 comments Arcadia's Challenge List:

1. Romance: How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
2. Urban Fantasy: Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge
3. Fantasy: Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
4. Historical: Shadow's Kiss by Joan Hohl
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Gate of Ivrel by C.J. Cherryh
6. Young Adult:Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
7. Chick-Lit: Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
8. Erotica: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance

How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake #1) by Kerrelyn Sparks [image error] Shadow's Kiss by Joan Hohl Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, #2) by Richelle Mead


message 259: by Vicci (new)

Vicci (theibookemporium) | 193 comments 3 down 6 to go.
I have to change my list,switching "Poison Study" By Maria V. Snyder to "Fire Me Up" by Katie MacAlister.

1. Romance: Hot Blooded By Lisa Jackson
2. Urban Fantasy: Urban Shaman By C.E. Murphy
3. Fantasy: Fire Me Up By Katie MacAlister
4. Historical: The Perfect Poison By Amanda Quick 8/8 (****)
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Seduce the Darkness By Gena Showalter 8/2 (*****)
6. Young Adult: The Graveyard Book By Neil Gaiman
7. Chick-Lit: You Slay Me By Katie MacAlister 8/12 (****)
8. Erotica: Beauty's Punishment By Anne Rice
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror: Odd Thomas By Dean Koontz

Hot Blooded (Zebra Romantic Suspense) by Lisa Jackson Urban Shaman (Walker Papers, #1) by C.E. Murphy Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey Guardian, #2) by Katie MacAlister The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter [image error] [image error] [image error] Odd Thomas (Odd Thomas Novel, Book 1) by Dean Koontz



message 260: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) | 411 comments Update 13/8

1. Romance: Truth Or Dare by Jayne Ann Krentz 9/8
2. Urban Fantasy: Dancing with the Devil by Keri Arthur 13/8
3. Fantasy: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
4. Historical: Affair by Amanda Quick 6/8
5. Futuristic/sci-fi: Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Young Adult: Bloodlust by Alex Duval
7. Chick-lit: Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
8. Erotica: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan
9. Suspense/thriller/horror: Whirlpool by Elizabeth Lowell

Truth or Dare by Jayne Ann Krentz Dancing with the Devil (Nikki & Michael, #1) by Keri Arthur Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Affair by Amanda Quick Eternity in Death (In Death #24.5) by J.D. Robb [image error] Undead and Unemployed (Undead, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, #7) by Christine Feehan Whirlpool by Elizabeth Lowell


message 261: by Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~ (last edited Aug 30, 2009 05:41PM) (new)

Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~ (wwwgoodreadscomprofilejael) Update 8/30/09 Throwing in the towel for this one

Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian Kissing Sin (Riley Jenson Guardian Series, # 2) by Keri Arthur Night Falls Darkly (Shadow Guard, #1) by Kim Lenox The Devil's Right Hand (Dante Valentine, #3) by Lilith Saintcrow Vampireville (Vampire Kisses, Book 3) by Ellen Schreiber Bit the Jackpot (Vegas Vampires, #2) by Erin McCarthy Desire Untamed (Feral Warriors, Book 1) by Pamela Palmer The Strain (The Strain Trilogy, Book 1) by Guillermo Del Toro [image error]



Romance-----Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian****

Urban Fantasy-----Kissing SinbyKeri Arthur****

Historical -----Night Falls Darkly by Kim Lenox

Futuristic----- The Devil's Right Hand byLilith Saintcrow***

Young Adult-----Vampireville byEllen Schreiber**

Chicklit-----Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy***

Erotica----- Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer***

Suspense/Thriller----- The Strain byGuillermo Del Toro

Fantasy -----Up In Smoke byKatie MacAlister


message 262: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) I switched my romance choice to Dark Lover. Not sure when I will be getting Storm of Visions from the library.

Romance: Dark Lover by Brenda Joyce 8/13 ****
Urban Fantasy: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/3 ****
Fantasy: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Historical: When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
Futuristic: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
Young Adult: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 8/5 ****
Chick-Lit: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 8/11 ***
Erotica: Dominic The Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber 8/8 ***
Horror: Dracula by Bram Stoker

5/9 done



message 263: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
Well, I've changed my scifi--the one I'd picked to read I couldn't get into because it felt a little confusing. I finally went to Amazon and checked it out and discovered that it was the middle book in a trilogy. And, since I got it from the library I went back to that to reserve the others and guess what--my library only has that ONE book in the series. So, anyway, rather than feel totally frustrated, I decided to just read something else. Now, if I can just find the TIME to get these last 2 books read.

Ann in VA


message 264: by Melissa (new)

Melissa 6/9 completed


Romance - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister* * *
Urban 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* * * *
Erotica - My Immortal by Erin McCarthy* * * *
Suspense - Darkness Calls by Marjorie M. Liu



message 265: by I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (last edited Aug 14, 2009 05:19AM) (new)

I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (ibookienookie) I am new to this group, so I am a little late posting this list. I have read a few this month that qualify, so I think I can do it.


Romance: Lover Avenged
Urban Fantasy: Darkfever
Fantasy: Poison Study
Historical: My Immortal
Sci-Fi: Midnight Rising
Young Adult: Sunshine
Chick Lit: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
Erotica: A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)
Horror: Blood Brothers
Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder My Immortal (Seven Deadly Sins, #1) by Erin McCarthy Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian Sunshine by Robin McKinley [image error] A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)  by Laurell K. Hamilton [image error]


message 266: by [deleted user] (new)

1. Romance - Midnight Awakening 8/10
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. scifi - Midnight Rising (aliens) 8/11
6. YA - Messenger by Lois Lowry
7. chick-lit - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
8. Erotica - Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian 8/7
9. Suspense - Redemption Alley by Lilith Saintcrow 8/6



message 267: by Sandy (new)

Sandy | 449 comments 4 of 9
Romance: Over My Dead Body by Michele Bardsley
Urban Fantasy: Skinwalker: A Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter 8/6
Fantasy: The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff 8/9
Historical: Topper by Thorne Smith
Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Young Adult: Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
Chick-Lit: Sucker For Love by Kimberly Raye 8/1
Erotica: Fangs for the Memories by Kathy Love
Horror: Bad to the Bone by Jeri smith-Ready 8/12



I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (ibookienookie) I am new to this book challenge and was hoping someone could tell me how to strike through the text when I finish a book?


message 269: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB Cherra - Sent you a message with the strikethrough tag instructions :) Enjoy the challenge!


message 270: by I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (last edited Aug 14, 2009 05:52AM) (new)

I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (ibookienookie) Thanks FlibBity!

Romance: Lover Avenged
Urban Fantasy: Darkfever (reading)
Fantasy: Poison Study
Historical: My Immortal
Sci-Fi: Midnight Rising
Young Adult: Sunshine
Chick Lit: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
Erotica: A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)
Horror: Blood Brothers




message 271: by Angie (new)

Angie 1. Romance – You're So Vein – Christine Warren
2. Urban Fantasy – Urban Shaman – C E Murphy
3. Fantasy - Thief of Lives – Barb & JC Hendee
4. Historical – Dark Angel – Lucy Blue
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi – Shards of Crimson - Liz Maverick et al.
6. Young Adult – Carpe Corpus - Rachel Caine
7. Chick-Lit – Over Hexed – Vicki Lewis Thompson
8. Erotica – Trinity Broken – Jamie Craig
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror – Memory Zero – Keri Arthur

Trinity Broken by Jamie Craig Urban Shaman (Walker Papers, #1) by C.E. Murphy Carpe Corpus (The Morganville Vampires, #6) by Rachel Caine You're So Vein (The Others, Book 7) by Christine Warren


message 272: by Lori (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) I think I'm probably done with this one unless I come across books to fit the last two categories. Since I'm only reading M/M romance these days, those two are hard to find with paranormal elements.

Allergies by T.A. Chase Dark Whispers by Barbara Sheridan Converge by Chris Owen Braided (A Velvet Glove Novel) by Sean Michael Where The Heart Is (Bay City Paranormal Investigations, #6) by Ally Blue Knowing Caleb (Hawkins Brothers/Quinten, Montana, #5) by Cameron Dane Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield

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
8. Erotica - Knowing Caleb by Cameron Dane
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror - Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield



message 273: by Yz the Whyz (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 1020 comments Mod
Update!

So far we have 49 participants.

Arcadia - 4 books read
Ann in VA - 6 books read
Yz
Melissa - 6 books read
Mel - 3 books read
Shannon - 4 books read
Angie - 4 books read
Nita - 5 books read
Vicki
Diana - 2 books read
Stav
Charlotte - 3 books read
Barbara
Sandy - 4 books read
Michelle(shelli_m) - 1 book read
Kyle - 9 books read - Complete! - Congratulations!
Michelle in TN - 5 books read
Annvelwis - 8 books read
K - 3 books read
Kelly - 7 books read
Lenore - 1 book read
Brandyw
Jael - 6 books read
Michelle(karenshell) - 3 books read
Ann
Lady Ozma
Jessica
Melinda - 5 books read
Kathy - 2 books read
Lori - 7 books read
Shazzy - 5 books read


The following had signed up since the last update:

Clerah - 2 books read
Vicci - 3 books read
Token Female Gamer - 3 books read
Uniquely Moi - 4 books read
BJ Rose - 2 books read
Lu - 1 book read
Cherra - 2 books read
Jan - 6 books read
Valerie - 1 book read
Trish - 2 books read
Delitealex - 5 books read
Martina - 2 books read
Lily - 3 books read
Laura - 2 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 5 books read
colleen - 2 books read
Stav - 2 books read
Mrs.soule - 2 books read


Group's running total of books read: 152

So far, one participant had completed the challenge.

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Happy reading, everyone!






message 274: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 443 comments Finally finished another! Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, #7) by Christine Feehan The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin [image error]

1. Romance: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan August 5 *****
2. Urban Fantasy: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3. Fantasy: The Ice Dragon by George R.R.Martin August 6 ***1/2
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 August 14 ****
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

[image error] Dance Through Time (MacLeod 1) by Lynn Kurland Ceremony in Death (In Death #5) by J.D. Robb Wolf at the Door (The Others, Book 1) by Christine Warren Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward The Haunting of Josie by Kay Hooper

Also read this month:
**** Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
**** Crescent City Kill by Julie Smith
*** Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (more recipes to try!)
***** Clipper of the Clouds by Jules Verne
*** Bridget by Linda Lael Miller
****1/2 An Accidental Woman by Barbara Delinsky
****A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
***1/2 Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline


message 275: by Kelly (last edited Aug 14, 2009 09:51PM) (new)

Kelly Oakes (kellymoakes) | 111 comments 9 of 9 done:

1. Romance: Love at first bite, Sherrilyn Kenyon 08/02
2. Urban Fantasy: Bad Moon Rising. Sherrylin Kenyon08/08
I was so glad to finally get another of SK's books in my hand when this came out! It didn't disappoint. This book answered many questions and filled in the blanks to the earlier novels in the series. So if like me, you felt the short stories about Fang, Vane and Fury before left you still thirsty. You will now be quenched... for a little while. You meet new characters in the book, keep your eye out for

3. Fantasy: Heart of the Dragon, Gena Showalter08/06

4. Historical: Spell of the Highlander, Karen Marie Moning 08/01
This is a fantastic Para-Historial romance series. Each of the 7 books in the series are worth the read. The writing style is similar to JR Ward, BDB.

5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Abduction, Robin Cook 08/04

6. Young Adult: Twilight,Stephanie Meyer 08/11
I tried so hard NOT to read this series and expecting to hate it. I'm a hardcore Laurell K Hamilton fan and prefer the more intense vampire/paranormal novels. But alas, I saw the movie and yeilded to the calling of the Twilight.... and I loved the book. Now I'm hooked and reading the series.

7. Chick Lit: Heart of Fire, Linda Howard,/s>08/14
8. Erotic: ,s>The Nymph King, Gena Showalter
08/14
9. Horror: Swimsuit/James Patterson
Swimsuit: This book was not the norm for James Patterson, you can tell that from the beginning. The murder and carnage is in your face the first few chapters and leaves you with images you wish you could forget. A good book, but strange.


Read
Love at First Bite (Includes Dark-Hunter, Related Books #5; Wild Wulfs of London #4) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Spell of the Highlander (Highlander, #7) by Karen Marie Moning Abduction by Robin Cook Swimsuit by James Patterson Heart Of The Dragon (Atlantis, #1) by Gena Showalter Bad Moon Rising (Dark-Hunter, #19) by Sherrilyn Kenyon [image error] Heart of Fire (Pocket Books Romance) by Linda Howard The Nymph King (Atlantis, #3) by Gena Showalter



message 276: by Nita (last edited Aug 15, 2009 07:43AM) (new)

Nita (gillnit) Poison Study was really good. I can see why so many people on here are talking about it. I will definitely continue the series.

Romance: Dark Lover by Brenda Joyce 8/13 ****
Urban Fantasy: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/3 ****
Fantasy: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 8/14 ****
Historical: When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
Futuristic: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
Young Adult: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 8/5 ****
Chick-Lit: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 8/11 ***
Erotica: Dominic The Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber 8/8 ***
Horror: Dracula by Bram Stoker

6/9 done


message 277: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 443 comments Lori wrote: "I think I'm probably done with this one unless I come across books to fit the last two categories. Since I'm only reading M/M romance these days, those two are hard to find with paranormal element..."

Lori, have you read Lynn Flewelling? Luck in the Shadows and Stalking Darkness might do for both. The M/M romance is only hinted at in the first book, but becomes obvious in the 2nd. There's also a 3rd book, which I didn't read


message 278: by Annvelwis (new)

Annvelwis | 75 comments Done: 9/9 Completed

Gideon (Nightwalkers, #2) by Jacquelyn Frank Skin Trade (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #17) by Laurell K. Hamilton Sourcery (Discworld, #5) by Terry Pratchett The Reluctant Viking (Timeswept) (Viking I, #1) by Sandra Hill Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder [image error] Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey Guardian, #2) by Katie MacAlister The Waterlord by Dawn Thompson Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6) by Lara Adrian

1. Romance
Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank 06-08
2. Urban Fantasy
Skin Tradeby Laurell K. Hamilton 15-08
3. Fantasy
Sourcery by Terry Pratchett 03-08
4. Historical
The Reluctant Viking by Sandra Hill 01-08
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 12-08
6. Young Adult
Untamed by P.C. & Kristin Cast 04-08
7. Chick-Lit
Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister 06-08
8. Erotica
The Waterlord by Dawn Thompson 11-08
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror
Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 10-08


message 279: by Kyle (new)

Kyle Borland (kgborland) great job annvelwis!!! :D


message 280: by Ann aka Iftcan (last edited Aug 15, 2009 09:28AM) (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
7 of 9 finished


1. Romance So Into You by Sandra Hill

2. Urban Fantasy Destined for an Early Grave—Jeaniene Frost

3. Fantasy The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff)

4. Historical The Daughters Grimm by Minda Webber

5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi The Frost Haired Vixen by John Zakour

6. Young Adult Tomorrow’s Magic by Pamela F. Service

7. Chick-Lit Sucker for Love by Kimberly Raye

8. Erotica Guardian: The Time Hunters book 2 by Angela Knight

9. Suspense The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Jennifer Crusie et.al.



Also read:

The Bohemian Murders by Dianne Day

A taste of magic by Tracy Madison

Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie

A Stroke of Magic by Tracy Madison

Well, my SciFi is finished. It was a humourous one. (Sorry, been in the mood for only humour this month) Its set in the not so far future (2066 to be exact.) And the main character is the last PI in the world. Computers pretty much rule everything, there are humans, mutated humans, robots and clones everywhere. Somewhat derivative, but then again, with this category (humour) that seems to be the case. I gave it 4 stars. (oh, did I mention there is now only ONE Holiday (yes, with a capital H) and its ruled by Santana, a female version of Santa. The Elves were genically created and are all clones of 1 male and 1 female. Someone has killed 2 Elves at the North Pole and Santana has come to Zachery Nixon Johnson, our intrepid PI to solve the mystery (and, incidently, save the Holiday AND the world--again)



Ann in VA The Frost-Haired Vixen by John Zakour


message 281: by Annvelwis (new)

Annvelwis | 75 comments Kyle wrote: "great job annvelwis!!! :D"

Thanks ;D


message 282: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB Hmmm... library hold came up and so I think I want to swap books so I can read it. Hopefully it qualifies as Historical Paranormal Romance... ;)

1.Romance - Bite Me If You Can by Sands - Aug 9, 3.5/5
2.Urban Fantasy - Destined for an Early Grave by Frost - Aug 2, 5/5
3.Fantasy - Magic Bites by Daniels
4.Historical - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
5.Futuristic/Sci Fi - The Host by Meyer
6.Young Adult - A Great and Terrible Beauty by Bray Aug 11, 4/5
7.Chick-Lit - Date Me Baby One More Time by Rowe Aug 10, 4.5/5
8.Erotica - Incubus Dreams by Hamilton - Aug 8, 2.5/5
9.Horror - Narcissus in Chains by Hamilton - Aug 4, 3/5

Bite Me If You Can (Argeneau #6) by Lynsay Sands Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith The Host by Stephenie Meyer A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) by Libba Bray Date Me, Baby, One More Time (Immortally Sexy, Book 1) by Stephanie Rowe Incubus Dreams (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #12) by Laurell K. Hamilton [image error]


Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 386 comments 4 Down, 5 to go.

[image error] Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2) by Philip Pullman The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3) by Philip Pullman Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, Book 1) by Anya Bast I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

Romance - A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole - Finished 15th August
Urban Fantasy - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton - Finished 7th August
Fantasy - The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
Historical - The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Sci Fi - Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman - Finished 4th August
Young Adult - The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
Chick Lit - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
Erotica - Witch Fire by Anya Bast
Suspense/Thriller/Horror - I Am Legend by Richard Matheson - Finished 9th August

I enjoyed A Hunger Like No Other, will be carrying on with the series. Need to get my arse in gear with this months challenge, have fallen a little bit behind.


message 284: by Ann aka Iftcan (last edited Aug 15, 2009 03:20PM) (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
8 of 9 done.


1. Romance So Into You by Sandra Hill

2. Urban Fantasy Destined for an Early Grave—Jeaniene Frost

3. Fantasy The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff)

4. Historical The Daughters Grimm by Minda Webber

5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi The Frost Haired Vixen by John Zakour

6. Young Adult Dogsbody by Diana Wynne Jones

7. Chick-Lit Sucker for Love by Kimberly Raye

8. Erotica Guardian: The Time Hunters book 2 by Angela Knight

9. Suspense The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Jennifer Crusie et.al.



Also read:

The Bohemian Murders by Dianne Day

A taste of magic by Tracy Madison

Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie

A Stroke of Magic by Tracy Madison

The YA was a fantasy that was set in England during the "Irish Troubles". The heroine was a 10 year old Irish girl who was staying with a cousin while her father was in prison for acting against the English in Ireland. The Dogsbody that is referred to in the title is the intelligence that lives in the green giant Sirius. He's been banished to earth because he was accused of a murder of the intelligence from another star. He has to find the Zoi (a kind of gizmo is the best I've been able to figure) and by doing that he'll prove (how isn't exactly explained) that he didn't commit the murder. Anyway, he is popped into the body of a new born puppy--one that is half "normal" puppy and half Hound (the Hounds that ride with the Huntsman in the Wild Hunt.) He is assisted by the intelligence that lives in Sol and by Earth herself. Goodness wins, Sirius proves he didn't do it, and now he's waiting for Kathleen to grow up (she's 12) and agree to become the intelligence inhabiting his Companion star. A solid 5 star read.



Dogsbody by Diana Wynne Jones


message 285: by Vicci (new)

Vicci (theibookemporium) | 193 comments 6 down 3 to go.

I have to change my list again, I got on a role with Katie MacAlister and could not stop.

Switching Out:
#1 "Hot Blooded" by Lisa Jackson to "Light My Fire" By Katie MacAlister.

#2 "Unbran Shaman" by C.E Murphy to "Holy Smokes" by Katie MacAlister.

#9 "Odd Thomas" by Dean Koontz to "Just After Sunset" by Stephen King

1. Romance: Light My Fire By Katie MacAlister 8/14 (****)
2. Urban Fantasy: Holy Smokes By Katie MacAlister 8/15 (****)
3. Fantasy: Fire Me Up By Katie MacAlister 8/13 (****)
4. Historical: The Perfect Poison By Amanda Quick 8/8 (****)
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Seduce the Darkness By Gena Showalter (*****)8/2
6. Young Adult: The Graveyard Book By Neil Gaiman
7. Chick-Lit: You Slay Me By Katie MacAlister 8/12 (****)
8. Erotica: Beauty's Punishment By Anne Rice
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror: Just After Sunset By Stephen King

Light My Fire (Aisling Grey Guardian, #3) by Katie MacAlister Holy Smokes (Aisling Grey Guardian, #4) by Katie MacAlister Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey Guardian, #2) by Katie MacAlister The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter [image error] [image error] [image error] Just After Sunset by Stephen King


message 286: by Jeannine (last edited Aug 15, 2009 10:55PM) (new)

Jeannine (beanwarrow) | 2 comments Here is my list so far:
1. Romance:Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
2. Urban Fantasy:Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
3. Fantasy: The Magicians A Novel by Lev Grossman
4. Historical: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Jennifer Governmentby Max Barry
6. Young Adult: The Awakening by Kelly Armstrong
7. Chick Lit: Undead and Unwelcome by Mary Janice Davidson
8. Erotic:
9. Horror:






message 287: by Michelle (last edited Aug 15, 2009 11:18PM) (new)

Michelle Gilmore 1. Romance:Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh8/2****
2. Urban Fantasy: Bloodfever by Karen M. Moning 8/8****
3.Fantasy: Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder 8/6*****
4.Historical: The Vampire Who Loved Me by Teresa Medeiros 8/5*****
5.Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh 8/12****
6. Young Adult: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
7. Chick-Lit: You Slay Me by Katie Macalister 8/15****
8. Erotica: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
9. Suspense/Thriller/Horror: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard

I really enjoyed You Slay Me by Katie Macalister. I don't think I've ever read anything in the paranormal genre that I found so good humored and light hearted. Not only that, but it had the mystery and romance pieces in addition to an ending that was so unpredictable that I've already purchased book 2 in the Aisling Grey series, and will be looking into other works by Katie Macalister; the TBR pile just keeps on growing.

Michelle in TN





Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 386 comments Jeannine wrote: "Here is my list so far:
1. Romance:Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
2. Urban Fantasy:Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
3. Fantasy: [book:T..."


Jeannine what did you think of Jennifer Government? It's been sat on my bookshelf so long I'd forgotten it was there!!


message 289: by Brandy (last edited Aug 16, 2009 05:25AM) (new)

Brandy | 0 comments 2 down. 7 to go. 1 reading

1 ROMANCE: Lover revealed by J.R. Ward READ 8/15 (*)
2 URBAN FANTASY: Black magic woman by Justin Gustainis
3 FANTASY: Master of dragons by Angela Knight READ 8/16 (***)
4 HISTORICAL: Night falls darkly by Kim Lenox
5 FUTURISTIC: After dark by Jayne Castle
6 YOUNG ADULT: Tithe: A modern faerie tale by Holly Black
7 CHICK LIT: Dead end dating by Kimberly Raye
8 EROTIC: A kiss of shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton
9 SUSPENSE: Street magic by Caitlin Kittredge

others:
Inked Exchange. Melissa Marr (**)
Diamond Star. Catherine Asaro (****)

Reading:
Tempting danger by Eileen Wilks
After Dark. Jayne Castle


message 290: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
All finished now.

1. Romance So Into You by Sandra Hill

2. Urban Fantasy Destined for an Early Grave—Jeaniene Frost

3. Fantasy The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff)

4. Historical The Daughters Grimm by Minda Webber

5. Futuristic/Sci-Fi The Frost Haired Vixen by John Zakour

6. Young Adult Dogsbody by Diana Wynne Jones

7. Chick-Lit Sucker for Love by Kimberly Raye

8. Erotica Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon

9. Suspense The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Jennifer Crusie et.al.



Also read:

The Bohemian Murders by Dianne Day

A taste of magic by Tracy Madison

Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie

A Stroke of Magic by Tracy Madison


Ok, I don't know how many of you would have put the Kenyon into Eroitica, but I'm not a real big fan of that category, and Kenyon is about as erotic as I like to get. This was actually book 6 of the Dark Hunters series (and can we all say there is some seriously mixed up numbering going on in that series?) Its one that I had missed before, and that I'd been looking for. I finally found a battered copy at Goodwill and picked it up for 50cents. I thought this one should have been in the Were-hunters category, since there are very few vamps killed, and except that Ash and Simi (gotta LOVE that demon) appear in it a couple of times, as well as a few ex-Dark Hunters and "regular" Dark Hunters, I didn't really think it fit that category. Its more an "ok, I have THE most disfunctional family on the planet" type story. I really do LOVE Fang, Vane and Fury. And I think that Mum and Dad got their cumuppence at the end. I think that (except for Asheron) this is probably my fav of the full length novels that revolve around the Dark Hunters/Were-hunters. That might be because I really identified with Bride. I too am a plus sized woman and am sssoooo sick of the size 2 being what everyone wants to see on screen, modeling clothes, able to BUY clothes off the rack.

(coughing in embarassment) Ok, sorry about the mini-rant there.

A nice solid 5 stars.



message 291: by I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (last edited Aug 16, 2009 08:06AM) (new)

I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (ibookienookie) Romance: Lover Avenged
Urban Fantasy: Darkfever
Fantasy: Poison Study
Historical: My Immortal
Sci-Fi: Midnight Rising
Young Adult: Sunshine
Chick Lit: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
Erotica: A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)reading
Horror: Blood Brothers



message 292: by Jeannine (new)

Jeannine (beanwarrow) | 2 comments Charlotte wrote: "Jeannine wrote: "Here is my list so far:
1. Romance:Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
2. Urban Fantasy:Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
3...."


Charlotte,
I really did not like Jennifer Government. It was way too commercial which I know was the idea of the book being set in a world where name brands are more important than the government. The big thing was there just weren't enough characters that I admired or cared about so the story line was not well driven. It was a struggle to finish.


message 293: by Sandy (new)

Sandy | 449 comments Romance: Over My Dead Body by Michele Bardsley
Urban Fantasy: Skinwalker: A Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter 8/6
Fantasy: The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff 8/9
Historical: Topper by Thorne Smith
Futuristic/Sci-Fi: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Young Adult: Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow 8/14
Chick-Lit: Sucker For Love by Kimberly RayeErotica: Fangs for the Memories by Kathy Love 8/15
Horror: Bad to the Bone by Jeri Smith-Ready 8/12



message 294: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 443 comments Working on the 5th one Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, #7) by Christine Feehan The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin [image error] The Haunting of Josie by Kay Hooper

1. Romance: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan August 5 *****
2. Urban Fantasy: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3. Fantasy: The Ice Dragon by George R.R.Martin August 6 ***1/2
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 August 14 ****
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 August 16 ***

[image error] Dance Through Time (MacLeod 1) by Lynn Kurland Ceremony in Death (In Death #5) by J.D. Robb Wolf at the Door (The Others, Book 1) by Christine Warren Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward

Also read this month:
**** Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
**** Crescent City Kill by Julie Smith
*** Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (more recipes to try!)
***** Clipper of the Clouds by Jules Verne
*** Bridget by Linda Lael Miller
****1/2 An Accidental Woman by Barbara Delinsky
****A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
***1/2 Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline
***1/2 MacKenzie's Mission by Linda Howard
****Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
**** Mary Called Magdalen by Margaret George


I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (ibookienookie) ok, so i am on pg 120ish in the first book in the Merry Gentry series--a kiss of shadows and I am just feeling like it is taking FOREVER for this book to catch my interest. Does it pick up any time soon? I feel like there is too much going on and I dont see how any of it connects...

****************SPOILER***************************

she is a detective-gets seduced by womanizing power hungry human with these branwyns tears-has a relationship with this shapeshifting roane who has now left her to return to the sea-kisses the giant--running from the unseelie...stop the madness!

Just tell me--did anyone else have trouble getting into this book? and does it get better? i was so excited to read this book and I am not so into it right now.


message 296: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 2 left (in the middle of the Host at the moment). I enjoyed Magic Bites. The heroine had a pretty snarky sense of humor. I could use a bit more romance, but it had some nice setup for future books, I think...

1.Romance - Bite Me If You Can by Sands - Aug 9, 3.5/5
2.Urban Fantasy - Destined for an Early Grave by Frost - Aug 2, 5/5
3.Fantasy - Magic Bites by Daniels - Aug 15, 4/5
4.Historical - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
5.Futuristic/Sci Fi - The Host by Meyer
6.Young Adult - A Great and Terrible Beauty by Bray Aug 11, 4/5
7.Chick-Lit - Date Me Baby One More Time by Rowe Aug 10, 4.5/5
8.Erotica - Incubus Dreams by Hamilton - Aug 8, 2.5/5
9.Horror - Narcissus in Chains by Hamilton - Aug 4, 3/5

Bite Me If You Can (Argeneau #6) by Lynsay Sands Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith The Host by Stephenie Meyer A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) by Libba Bray Date Me, Baby, One More Time (Immortally Sexy, Book 1) by Stephanie Rowe Incubus Dreams (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #12) by Laurell K. Hamilton [image error]



message 297: by Kyle (new)

Kyle Borland (kgborland) Cherra wrote: "ok, so i am on pg 120ish in the first book in the Merry Gentry series--a kiss of shadows and I am just feeling like it is taking FOREVER for this book to catch my interest. Does it pick up any tim..."

I personally never got into the series. ive read them all but that was more out of loyalty to LKH then actually being interested in merry.


message 298: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 443 comments 5 down, 4 to go Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, #7) by Christine Feehan The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin [image error] The Haunting of Josie by Kay Hooper Dance Through Time (MacLeod 1) by Lynn Kurland

1. Romance: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan August 5 *****
2. Urban Fantasy: Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke
3. Fantasy: The Ice Dragon by George R.R.Martin August 6 ***1/2
4. Historical: A Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland August 16
5. Futuristic: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
6. YA: Flyte:Septimus Heap by Angie Sage August 14 ****
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 August 16 ***

[image error] Ceremony in Death (In Death #5) by J.D. Robb Wolf at the Door (The Others, Book 1) by Christine Warren Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward

Also read this month:
**** Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
**** Crescent City Kill by Julie Smith
*** Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke (more recipes to try!)
***** Clipper of the Clouds by Jules Verne
*** Bridget by Linda Lael Miller
****1/2 An Accidental Woman by Barbara Delinsky
****A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
***1/2 Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline
***1/2 MacKenzie's Mission by Linda Howard
****Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
**** Mary Called Magdalen by Margaret George


message 299: by Laura (last edited Aug 19, 2009 05:37PM) (new)

Laura | 16 comments 1. Romance - Bad Moon Rising - Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Urban Fantasy - Second Skin - Caitlin Kittredge 8/13
3 Fantasy - Wild Magic - Tamora Pierce(audio) 8/15
4. Historical - Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce
5. Futuristic/Sci Fi - Enslave Me Sweetly - Gena Showalter 8/15
6. YA - Lioness Rampant - Tamora Pierce 8/8
7. Chick Lit - Fire Me Up - Katie MacAlister 8/3
8. Erotica - The Nymph King - Gena Showalter 8/16
9. Suspense - Dreamfever - Karen Moning


message 300: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) | 411 comments Update 17/8

1. Romance: Truth Or Dare by Jayne Ann Krentz 9/8
2. Urban Fantasy: Dancing with the Devil by Keri Arthur 13/8
3. Fantasy: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 17/8
4. Historical: Affair by Amanda Quick 6/8
5. Futuristic/sci-fi: Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Young Adult: Bloodlust by Alex Duval
7. Chick-lit: Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
8. Erotica: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan
9. Suspense/thriller/horror: Whirlpool by Elizabeth Lowell

Truth or Dare by Jayne Ann Krentz Dancing with the Devil (Nikki & Michael, #1) by Keri Arthur Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Affair by Amanda Quick Eternity in Death (In Death #24.5) by J.D. Robb [image error] Undead and Unemployed (Undead, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, #7) by Christine Feehan Whirlpool by Elizabeth Lowell


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