All the Books! discussion

I would love to read A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES soon, as I already have a copy and I just cant wait to start it! it will be a lot better reading it with a group, than by myself.. Also how about the WINNER'S TRILOGY? I hear its very good, and 2 books are already out.

Lucy wrote: "Speaking of series, I just found out isn't really a standalone? I only just found out since one of my GR friends just finished reading it. I was trying to..."

Hmm I wonder why they haven't posted an "untitled" book for a second. I'll leave it in the Stand Alone's for now, but if anyone hears about a second one coming out let us know and we can make it a series read!

Not a suggestion but just a random mention, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is actually the 2nd book in the Narnia series. :)

Erika wrote: "Not a suggestion but just a random mention, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is actually the 2nd book in the Narnia series. :)"

What is the first book? Goodreads lists this one as book 1.

The Magician's Nephew is actually the first one.

Erika wrote: "The Magician's Nephew is actually the first one."

Hmm. Goodreads has it listed as #6.. Why is that?

Sara wrote: "Erika wrote: "The Magician's Nephew is actually the first one."

Hmm. Goodreads has it listed as #6.. Why is that?"

Not a clue, according to the actual listing of CS Lewis' work, Magician's Nephew is one, followed by The Lion, The With, and The wardrobe. The copy of The Magician's Nephew I have has the little 1 on the spine.

is it maybe a prequel? So maybe the order is different?

Yup! The Magician's Nephew sets up Narnia so though it was published later it's suggested to be read first. That's why my little single bound book (like the ones my library has) has a 1 on The Magician's Nephew

Well what do you guys think? Would you guys like to change our order to read the Magician's Nephew first?

I am good either way

Same here, just so long as we're all doing the same thing.

Well since we're all prepared to read the LW&W first, let's just do it in the order that GR says.

good thing we have a decisive leader.

True! Thanks Sara!

Ah so looking further into this -


The Chronicles of Narnia (Publication Order) #1
The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronological Order) #2

Looks like we're taking the publication order route.

Sara wrote: "Ah so looking further into this -


The Chronicles of Narnia (Publication Order) #1
The Chronicles of Narnia (Chronological Order) #2

Looks like we're taking the publication order route."

Fine with me!

It's that time again! Time to start thinking about July!

So far we have 1 series read: Prince Caspian, the second book in publication order of the CoN.

We will need one other series and two stand alones.

Am I the only one reading the Charley Davidson Series by Darynda Jones or Dark Elements by Jennifer Armentrout? Both awesome series that I think some of you will enjoy.
As for stand alone....I'm just along for the ride and happy to read anything

I dunno if you guys have heard - they're making the Newt Scamander books into movies (Eddie Redmayne will be playing Newt). So if you haven't read those book, those could be a GBR as well.

Sara wrote: "I dunno if you guys have heard - they're making the Newt Scamander books into movies (Eddie Redmayne will be playing Newt). So if you haven't read those book, those could be a GBR as well."

I have never heard of them.

Brandy wrote: "Sara wrote: "I dunno if you guys have heard - they're making the Newt Scamander books into movies (Eddie Redmayne will be playing Newt). So if you haven't read those book, those could be a GBR as w..."

Lucy wrote: "Sara wrote: "Brandy wrote: "Sara wrote: "I dunno if you guys have heard - they're making the Newt Scamander books into movies (Eddie Redmayne will be playing Newt). So if you haven't read those boo..."
I agree with Brandy and Lucy! I have the Unwind dystology on my to read shelf and would be into another Gillian Flynn.

I definitely agree to another Gillian Flynn book!

Also, what about the series? It looks like the 3rd is rumored to come out this summer.

Also I went through some new releases this year:


If we want to go for a fun series, I hear these are good:


I also like the idea of a book that's turning/already turned into a movie like Lucy mentioned.

how about we make it a good variety this month. Maybe a suspense (Gillian Flynn) and then something lighthearted or just fun. It is summer time and we need something not so serious.

I really liked reading NPH's book, maybe we could throw in another book like that?

Maybe:

Or:

I still havent read the little Hogwarts library and a darker read sounds fun to me

I'm up for all of these suggestions!

How about as a standalone too. It's another thriller like Gone Girl and is getting a lot of attention.

Nicola wrote: "I'm up for all of these suggestions!

How about as a standalone too. It's another thriller like Gone Girl and is getting a lot of attention."

I have heard good things about this book. Been wanting to read it for awhile.

Aaron(Reblast) wrote: "How about Finders Keepers? Any King fans up for a buddy read?"

I saw that book on the recently released list and considered that one. But I still need to read the first book.

Brandy wrote: "Nicola wrote: "I'm up for all of these suggestions!

How about as a standalone too. It's another thriller like Gone Girl and is getting a lot of attention..."

I've also heard a lot about and would like to check it out!

What about the Darkest Minds trilogy? Has anyone read those?

Sara wrote: "What about the Darkest Minds trilogy? Has anyone read those?
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I haven't, but they look good.

Sara wrote: "What about the Darkest Minds trilogy? Has anyone read those?
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Never read, but they are in my to-read pile

so many books so little time

Hmm maybe we should do this series too then!

I've been wanting to read the Darkest Minds series for a long time too. I keep hearing so many good things!

Would you guys all want to start that next month? Our winner for the series reads [so far] looks like the Harry Potter side trilogy. Those are very small books & the Chronicles of Narnia books are also really small. If we make those 1-weekers, then we can start reading the Darkest Minds in July as well.

sounds like a plan.....You are going to make me get some reading done, aren't you?! ;)

It's time to get out of your slump! haha I know the feeling though - I had a mini slump the last couple weeks.

Sounds like a good plan to me!

Same here, I'm in!

Is the pole closed? I need to get some books on order for next month.

It closes Monday, but I think everyone has already voted by now. I can add the winners tomorrow morning.

UPDATE:
I have updated our GBRs, I'll send out the email shortly.

I've decided not to do a poll for August. I think we're all trying to catch up on books so I thought we could use a break.
We have three books currently lined up for August..


If you guys are ready and want to throw in another stand alone, Brie suggested Luckiest Girl Alive

Let me know your thoughts!

Sara wrote: "I've decided not to do a poll for August. I think we're all trying to catch up on books so I thought we could use a break.
We have three books currently lined up for August..
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Thank you Sara! I definitely have some catching up to do, and if there are others like me we can push off Luckiest Girl Alive to maybe September. It just looks like our kind of read :)

I think September. Seems like most of us our a little behind and could use the time to play catch up.

That's exactly what I was thinking. I think it'll be good to just do three books so we can do a little catching up.

And September it is!

Has anyone read ?

Sara wrote: "Has anyone read ?"

Never heard of it.

The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks, don't know how to put the picture of the book in lol