Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

LibraryLass wrote: "Wow, Steph, I'm feeling a bit intimidated by having to choose for you! I am fairly new to the paranormal genre and you seem to have read nearly everything I have. I shall give it a go ;)

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LOL, LibraryLass, don't be. I'm always anxious to find a new series to read. These are great options - all of which I have on hand and want to read. :)

Between series IAD & MB, which did you like better?

I may go with Hunger Games, that's on my "Serial Challenge" and I could scratch that one off two lists at once. :)

Decisions, decisions...

tosca wrote: "Cherra wrote: "For something completely different, an erotic historical romance I read on the recommendation of one of my GR friends-never read that genre before and the story was awesome. I was gl..."

Ha! Sometimes the people at the library probably think I work there, but no, I am not a librarian, I just read a lot. Does Addicted sound like a book you would like to read? I would be glad to throw in a few more suggestions if you would like for me to?

Kasia wrote: "Annie, this is what I came up with:


The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale - a fairytale retelling. I've noticed all the McKinleys on your shelves, it's not McKinley, but it's good..."

Thanks Kasia! I've requested all of them from the library [ie work:]... and will decide which one, depending on how I feel!

Hi Jess. Sorry for the wait! Hmmm... very little in common - so I've gone with books that you might not have thought about! Hope you can track down any of these.

Following on from Tosca's query about TBRs... I highly recommend you do read The Hunger Games on your TBR list...

Otherwise...
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause. Young adult, werewolves... I have a friend - guy in his 50s - who recommends this to teenage boys!

The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey. First in a series set in a fantasy world, and based upon fairytales.

The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey. Set in Edwardian London - with magic. First in a series about the Elemental Masters.

Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs. First in a series - mysteries, solved by a scrapbooking shop owner.

Cherra wrote: "tosca wrote: "Cherra wrote: "For something completely different, an erotic historical romance I read on the recommendation of one of my GR friends-never read that genre before and the story was awe..."

I'm quite happy to try Addicted - I'm a fan of historical romance and the erotica is a bonus. So to speak LOL

tosca wrote: "Cherra wrote: "tosca wrote: "Cherra wrote: "For something completely different, an erotic historical romance I read on the recommendation of one of my GR friends-never read that genre before and th..."

I loved Addicted!

"For something completely different, an erotic historical romance I read on the recommendation of one of my GR friends-never read that genre..."

Between you, you've convinced ME to try it! Tosca - we'll have to compare notes...

Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: ""For something completely different, an erotic historical romance I read on the recommendation of one of my GR friends-never read that genre..."

Between you, you've convinced ME to try it! Tosca..."

Well, goody! I hope everyone loves Addicted!

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Amanda -- here are a few suggestions I came up with for you :)

1) Another book in the Bridgertons Family series. Romancing Mister Bridgerton. I see you've read the first three b..."

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions! I will probably go with Romancing Mister Bridgerton since I already own it. The others are going on the TBR list too!

Photojim,

Sorry for the delay. Here are a few suggestions:

1. You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister (funny paranormal romance)
2. Body Movers by Stephanie Bond (romantic mystery)
3. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas (contemporary romance)


Hope at least one of these is appealing to you. Let me know if I need to pick something else.

I'm going to go with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Thanks, LibraryLass. :)


Read @ 12/09/09 .... 5★


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↪ Challenge Completed @ 12/09/09

Amanda, your picks are perfect! I picked up You Slay Me today from the library as it will be my birthday shelf pick (Mel). I had a couple of the Body Mover series here and finally ordered the first from Amazon a couple of weeks ago. I've been wanting to read it, but I just haven't gotten to it yet. Thank you for giving me the reason to take the plunge. Besides, my wife has read the series and wants my take on things.

Steph ---- yay! Hunger Games!!!!!! :)
Photojim -- I really liked the Aisling Grey series. I hope you enjoy it :)
Amanda --- I'm on the last Bridgerton book. It's been a really fun series. I hope you enjoy the next book :)

Steph wrote: "I'm going to go with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Thanks, LibraryLass. :)

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Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, Steph. I have been flat out at work (and at home) getting ready for our summer reading programme at work (for 250 kids!). So haven't been keeping up with the posts as much as I should. I loved the Hunger games and my workmates are pissed cos we just got no. 2 Catching fire in and I've got first reserve!!!! Yay!!! Hope you enjoy

Karyn wrote: "Annvelwis, Here's a few suggestions
Strayis already on your to read list and I quite enjoyed it.
Would-Be Witchby Kimberly Frost was recommended to ..."

Thanks, Karyn :) I'll try (once again, hah) to read Stray. Your second pick looks intresting too - I'm adding Would-Be Witch to my TBR

Yz,

After browsing thru your shelf my first thought was what have you not read. My second thought was OMG what am I going to recommend. But I think I have found a few choices for you.

1. Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen I can tell you are a huge fan of paranormal romance. This series is a PNR based on the Mayan belief that 12/21/2012 will be the end of time. I read a review by J R Ward recommending this series and have really enjoyed the series. I like the fact that it is a PNR but there are no vamps or weres.

2. Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor I saw this was on your TBR list and thought I would add it to my recommend list. This series is about the Knights of the Round Table after the fall of Camelot. I really like the mix of modern and historical in this series. And as always, Sherrilyn Kenyon/Kinley MacGregor writes the yummiest heroes.

3. Forget Me Not by Marliss Melton I noticed you are a fan of Suzanne Brockmann and so am I. This book begins a series about SEAL Team 12 by Marliss Melton. I have read and enjoyed the series and hope you do too.

I hope I found something you will find interesting, if not let me know and I will try again. Enjoy.

Hey Kasia, it seems like Sara will not be participating. Do you want me to pick for Cathy?

Cathy wrote: "Yz,

After browsing thru your shelf my first thought was what have you not read. My second thought was OMG what am I going to recommend. But I think I have found a few choices for you.

1. [bo..."

Cathy,

Thanks for the suggestions. I've decided I'm going for Jessica Andersen's book. Sounds like something up my alley, and considering that she and the Warden are writing buddies, just makes it more interesting.

I also added the Marliss Melton to my TBR shelf. I might have to pass on Kinley MacGregor. I don't know how to explain it but there is just something about Kenyon's writing that I don't like.

Karyn:

I saw that you really enjoy Nora Roberts, and also paranormal novels. So I picked out these two books. Since you enjoyed twilight I thought you may like...
1. A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray --it's a bit of a fantasy with of course the school gossipyness but not to the extreme of gossip girl. They are trying to build up "The Order" which had in the past been apart of the boarding school experience. It also has that mystery twist going on---not sure if you'll be into it. It can be a love-it, or hate-it sorta thing.
2. Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler--I have honestly not read this. But, it seems like a captivating story. It looks like it may be a little scary (horror) so I am not sure if you'll be much into it. It takes a different look on vampires than what is usual, she is trying to find out who wants to destroy her and also there's some other details that go along with it.

If neither of these seem up your alley let me know and I will be happy to find some other novels. Happy Reading!

hey emily!
thanks for the picks, they all seem pretty me-ish.=D I think I'ma read
"Remember Me" by Sophie K. thanks so much for the picks. I'll add the ones that perked my interest to my list of "to-reads." I'll let you know how I enjoy it.

Rossy wrote: "Hey Kasia, it seems like Sara will not be participating. Do you want me to pick for Cathy?"


Hmmm.... I'm kind of wondering about Kathe too. I guess I'll give it until Sunday and see what happens.

Michelle wrote: "Hmmm.... I'm kind of wondering about Kathe too. I guess I'll give it until Sunday and see what happens."

Well if not, maybe Tosca can pick for you as she was supposed to pick for Kathe.

Rossy wrote: "Hey Kasia, it seems like Sara will not be participating. Do you want me to pick for Cathy?"

Yes please, Rossy!! You're a lifesaver!!!


And I'll get in touch with the others, it's so easy to forget to check on this thread...

No problem, Kasia!

Cathy - I have been giving a selection for you some thought just in case, and i think i can still recommend Saffron Skies by Lesley Lokko. I think you'll like that one since you seem to really enjoy a book with a "meaty" plot.

I have a few others alternatives. While i have yet to read some of them, i took what you prefer to read in consideration instead. They do come highly recommended by some of my GR friends who enjoy the same books you do though.

2. Blood Price by Tanya Huff
3. The Secret by Julie Garwood
4. The Irish Devil by Diane Whiteside
5. Squeeze Play by Kate Angell

Ok i think i covered all my bases to whatever mood you're in for reading.LOL

Rossy wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Hmmm.... I'm kind of wondering about Kathe too. I guess I'll give it until Sunday and see what happens."

Well if not, maybe Tosca can pick for you as she was supposed to pick f..."

Am happy to pick for someone else, too, so just keep me posted. Work kept me busy for last 2-3 days but have a few days leave up my sleeve so just leave a msg for me here if you need me to choose something for Michelle :)

Jess wrote: "Hi Annie. Thanks for the great picks. While I know The Hunger Games is on my TBR shelf, I think I am going to go with something that I may not have come across if not for this challenge, so I am go..."

Hope you enjoy it! Definitely something for older teens

Rossy wrote: "No problem, Kasia!

Cathy - I have been giving a selection for you some thought just in case, and i think i can still recommend Saffron Skies by Lesley Lokko. I thi..."

Thanks so much for the recommendations. I really wanted to try Saffron Skies but was unable to find it at my local library or used paperback store. But I was able to get both Squeeze Play and The Irish Devil at the library. I am going to try both of these this month.

Cathy wrote: "Rossy wrote: "No problem, Kasia!

Cathy - I have been giving a selection for you some thought just in case, and i think i can still recommend Saffron Skies by [author:Lesley Lokko|..."

Oh too bad, i hope you're able to find it later on and give it a try. It was such a good book. If i wasn't so attached to my used copy i would send it to you through the swapping system here...LOL...but i never know when i can just go back and do another re-read. I don't even touch my hardback copy, that should tell you how much i love it.

You'll enjoy Squeeze Play for sure, the whole series is quite good actually.

Edit: Guess what Cathy? I found some copies for you through Powell: Lesley Lokko

There's even one for just $5 here: Powells

tosca wrote: "Am happy to pick for someone else, too, so just keep me posted. Work kept me busy for last 2-3 days but have a few days leave up my sleeve so just leave a msg for me here if you need me to choose something for Michelle :) "

Could you? I've tried reaching Kathe, but had no luck thus far... I'd be in your debt Tosca. But if you're short on time, let me know, and I'll try to think of something for Michelle to read. She must be getting impatient by now... (Hi Michelle!)

Yz wrote: "Okay Cherra. I've finished browsing your shelves and you have pretty eclectic taste, although you tend towards PNR/UF, so I'm going to pick three different titles from three separate genres.

Fi..."

Ok Yz, I am going with The Stranger I Married. It is on order at the library.

Cathy wrote: "Rossy wrote: "No problem, Kasia!

Cathy - I have been giving a selection for you some thought just in case, and i think i can still recommend Saffron Skies by [author:Lesley Lokko|..."

Hey! Thanks for thinking of me!! I hear its going to snow this weekend so I'm looking forward to staying in with a few good books :)

Me too, my ereader is all set for the weekend. The only thing i have to do is pack a bit and read a lot.LOL

I already dusted off the book you recommended, so let me know what day you want to start it.

Michelle - wowsers! Had fun hunting through your bookshelves and assessing what you'd read, what you were wanting to read etc. Phenomenal!! Truly, truly awesome experience LOL Ok, assuming I read your shelves right, I decided to go for urban fantasy with storylines that had strong male protagonists that you hadn't read and, interestingly enough, you had earmarked a few as TBR. Have also included 2 possible anthologies as backup (1 a mix of female/male writers and the other female writers only). If none of this is what you're looking for feel free to EWW and I'll choose again heh:

1. Nightlife by Rob Thurman which is book 1 in the Cal Leandros series
2. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher which is book 2 in the Dresden Files
3. Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge which is book 1 in the Black London series
4. Must Love Hellhounds anthology by Ilona Andrews
5. Strange Brew anthology as edited by P.N. Elrod

tosca wrote: "Michelle - wowsers! Had fun hunting through your bookshelves and assessing what you'd read, what you were wanting to read etc. Phenomenal!! Truly, truly awesome experience LOL Ok, assuming I re..."

Hmmm..... I'm having a hard time deciding. They all seem pretty good to me. Do you know if there's an overall story arc to the Dresden Files? I think I'm leaning in that direction and would have no problem reading book 1 first if necessary. Thanks Tosca!

Michelle wrote: "tosca wrote: "Michelle - wowsers! Had fun hunting through your bookshelves and assessing what you'd read, what you were wanting to read etc. Phenomenal!! Truly, truly awesome experience LOL Ok,..."

D'OH@me - I just realised I should have put Storm Front there instead of Fool Moon. Storm Front is book 1 and Fool Moon is book 2 - not sure what I was thinking when I did that. I LOVE Harry Dresden as the hero in the books and in the tv series. Def go for that one :)

Just came back from Library not long ago and picked up a whole bunch of books for this month. One of which is Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman about demons, angels and an apocalyptic throwdown. Can't wait to start it!

tosca wrote: "Michelle wrote: "tosca wrote: "Michelle - wowsers! Had fun hunting through your bookshelves and assessing what you'd read, what you were wanting to read etc. Phenomenal!! Truly, truly awesome ex..."

Storm Front it is, thanks. I have Trick of Light as well, but haven't read it yet. I'd love to know what you think about it when you're done.

Rossy wrote: "Me too, my ereader is all set for the weekend. The only thing i have to do is pack a bit and read a lot.LOL

I already dusted off the book you recommended, so let me know what day you want to st..."

I'd like to start it sometime this Sunday or Monday. I'm finishing up a few books that either revolve around ghosts, demons, or vampires and NEED to follow with something light and humorous, lol!

(((((((Tosca)))))))

Thanks!

Changing recommendation for Karyn to:
Before Midnight A Retelling of "Cinderella"-- we fixed out a conflict of the books I had recommended earlier.=D

Hey Annvelwis, Just finished Pack challenge.... wow! Thanks for the recommendation. This is probably on the limit of how much erotica I like in my romance, but what a fun read. Definitely be reading the others in the series ;)

Storm Front is in on hold at the library. I'll pick it up today or tomorrow.

@ Rossy, I'll probably start Nerd in Shining Armor tonight too. Have you started reading it yet?

Michelle wrote: "Storm Front is in on hold at the library. I'll pick it up today or tomorrow.

@ Rossy, I'll probably start Nerd in Shining Armor tonight too. Have you started reading it yet?"

Not yet, Michelle. I'm thinking on staring tonight myself after work or early tomorrow.

LibraryLass wrote: "Hey Annvelwis, Just finished Pack challenge.... wow! Thanks for the recommendation. This is probably on the limit of how much erotica I like in my romance, but what a fun read. Definitely be re..."

I'm glad you liked it :) I definietely recommend the rest of Laurenston's books. IMO, next in the series are much better. The romance/erotica ralation is similar, and humor is ever present.

Jess wrote: "I just finished Blood and Chocolate last night. Thanks for the recomendation Annie. I think the storyline has potential for a series and wish that she had continued it with a second book..."

I know! But in some ways it's quite refreshing having a stand-alone book.
I've heard it's been made into a bad movie.
Glad you enjoyed it.

I got caught up at work this week and was planning on getting my challenge book today, Storm Front by Jim Butcher. Does anyone know if it has one of those endings where I should have book 2 readily available?

Hey Michelle,

Good question. Am trying to remember and I don't believe that it has a cliffhanger ending. Usually the end of one book is the end of a case but it's been a couple of months since I last re-read Storm Front.

Michelle, Storm Front ends, no cliffhanger, you don't need the second one handy.

Hi Kasia - I went with Soulless.
I think the tongue-in-cheek style was just what I needed. And there's nothing wrong with vampires, werewolves AND steampunk. All that goodness in one book.
Thanks for the recommendation - I'll be keeping my eye out for the sequel!

Amanda, since I had already picked up You Slay Me to read for my birthday shelf, I went with Body Movers. I liked the characters, I liked the story, and I felt myself drawn in not wanting to wait to find out what happens next. Thank you. Great choice! I've picked up the next three in the series. I'll give them a go when I have a chance.

Karyn,
I just finished Stray. It was ok, but nothing I would like to read twice, hah. Thank you for your recommendation :)