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February 2010 Reading Challenge
7/101.Favorite Author -
2.New Author -
3.2nd Chance - Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
4.GoodReads Author -
5.Born in 1980 -
6.Initial J -
7.Initial Z - Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
8.Male Author -
9.Female Author -
10.Multi-Author - Out of the Light, Into the Shadows by Lori Foster, L.L. Foster, & Erin McCarthy
Stardust is a wonderful fairy tale like story that makes your feel like you are reading about the past with a few touches of the future. For those who enjoyed the movie and wonder about the book I would say give the book a read. There are differences between the two of course but the odd this I noticed is that it seems they added more to the movie then they took away from the original story. The book isnt as "quarky" as I found the movie but I enjoyed it all the same.
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4. Rosemary and Rue
5. Blackwood Farm
6. Slave to Sensation
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Pleasure of a Dark Prince was AMAZING!!!!!1.A favorite author:
2. An Author that is "new" to you:
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance:
4. A GoodReads Author:
5. An Author born in 1980: The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name (L):
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name (H) :
8. A male Author: Wit'ch Fire by James Clemens
9. A female Author:
10. With more than one Author:
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8/101. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike
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Also Read: 8/8
Possession By Jennifer Armintrout
The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins
Flirt By Laurell K. Hamilton
The Awakening By Kelley Armstrong
Succubus Dreams By Richelle Mead
Succubus Heat By Richelle Mead
Midnight Reflections By Katrina Michaels
8 Down / 2 To Go 3. Second Chance - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
8. A male Author - An Irish Country Girl: A Novel by Patrick Taylor
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First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
ALL ABOUT AUTHORS - MARTINA'S LIST - 6/10 COMPLETED!Just finished Jane Bites Back: A Novel by Michael Thomas Ford which I give four stars.
What if Jane Austen didn't die of illness in 1817, but instead was turned into a vampire and is now living in upstate NY and running her own bookstore? That's Jane Bites Back in a nutshell. Jane lives in a small town where no one knows she's a vampire. She runs the bookstore by day, feeds discretely at night and in her private time tries to get her current manuscript, Constance published. Suddenly her unlife is in turmoil, both good & bad. Yes, she finally has a publisher interested in Constance, but she's also being plagued by the unwanted attentions of her maker, Lord Byron.
I adored this book! It was a fun, lightweight read with a good amount of silliness. If you love both Jane Austen and vampires, it's a must read! Much better than the recent bestseller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, in my opinion. A second in the series, Jane Goes Batty, is also in the works.
1. Favorite Author - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3) by Richelle Mead
2. New-to-me Author -
3. Second Chance Author - Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, Book 1) by Karen Chance
4. GoodReads Author -
5. 1977 Author -
6. "M" Author -
7. "B" Author - Come Hell or High Water (Broken Heart, OK, Book 6) by Michele Bardsley
8. Male Author -
9. Female Author - White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows, Book 7)by Kim Harrison
10. 2+ Authors -
8/101. Favorite Author:
2. New Author:
3. Second Chance Author:
4. GoodReads Author:
5. Author born in 1982:
6. First Name Author:
7. Last Name Author< /b> Cry Wolf
8. Male Author: Generation Dead
9. Female Author:
10. More than one Author
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Martina wrote: "ALL ABOUT AUTHORS - MARTINA'S LIST - 6/10 COMPLETED!Just finished Jane Bites Back: A Novel by Michael Thomas Ford which I give four stars.
What if Jane Austen didn't die of illness in 1..."
This one's available in audio! Yay!
Martina wrote: "Just finished Jane Bites Back: A Novel by Michael Thomas Ford which I give four stars."
Thank you for reviewing Jane Bites Back!! I have been interested in this book ever since I saw it on the "giveaway" section on here. I wasnt sure about it though so I havent picked it up yet.
6/10 Completed. 1. A Favorite Author- Changed: Lori Handland "Rising Moon" FINISHED 2/14/10 ***. I really like the way she develops charicters, builds plots and depicts relationship and sex. Fun and yummy.
2. New to Me: (CHANGED) Pamela Palmer "Desire Untamed" FINISHED 2/9/10 *** More straight paranormal romance than my usual fair, but I actually really enjoyed it. I'm gunna read another p-romance in fact!
3. Second Chance: Jennifer Armatrout "Queen of Light (Lightworld/Darkworld)"
4. A GoodReads Author: Lilith Saint Crow "Strange Angels". FINISHED 2/13/10 **** I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read Betrayals! I love the power dynamics and sexual tension in this book.
5. born 1963: LKH Devine Misdemeneors
6. First Name starts with L: Lori Handeland "Doomsday Can Wait". FINISHED 2.9.10 *** (I really like this series. Cant wait for the next. Good sex, pacing, action and yummy men.
7. first or last name starts with B: CHANGING BOOK AGAIN: "Must Love Hellhounds" Meljean Brook (among other authors). Reading Now.
8. A male Author Jim Butcher "First Lords Fury"
9. A female Author: "Kitty"s House of Horrors" Carrie Vaughn FINISHED *** It was a fun romp--just what I was looking for!
10. With more than one Author: CHANGED On the EdgeFINISHED 2/17/10 *** This was a good book. Look forward to any others in that world. It was pretty much a paranormal romance.
5/10Read Shift on flight to the States and loved it, as I knew I would. I can't wait to see how she wraps the series up this autumn.
Carried on to the second book in the Cassie Palmer series, as I don't have the new Kresley Cole book yet and needed an author with a "C" surname. It was good and I look forward to discovering more.
4. A GoodReads Author Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
5. An Author born in 1975 Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
6. An Author whose first initial is N Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler
9. A female Author Nightlife by Rob Thurman
10. With more than one Author Strange Brew
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DONE ****2.New Auth-
DONE ****3.2nd Chance-
DONE **4.Good Reads Auth-
DONE****5.Auth 1969-
6.Auth Initial T-
Done****7.Auth Initial O-
DONE ***8.Male Auth-
DONE ***9.female Auth-
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Can't find where I posted my original list. So here it is.3/10
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3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance The Song by Jean Johnson
4. A GoodReads Author Playing with Fire by Katie McAlister
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable. The Warrior by Angela Knight
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian
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9. A female Author Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). My Zombie Valentine Anthology
Jaime wrote: "Thank you for reviewing Jane Bites Back!! I have been interested in this book ever sinc..."Jaime, just note that I'm fairly forgiving. I think I still gave P&P&Zombies a 3 star. Although I really should have given it a 2 star. But I adore anything JA. Jane Bites Back was definitely better, but still not a fabulous book. Just a good bit of fun if you love PNR and JA. Which I do! :-) I need to get my hands on "Mr. Darcy, Vampyre" next.
PNR- All About Authors February Challenge5/10 READ
5/10 TO READ
Wow!!! Lover Awakened is AMAZING. This book have so many emotions and have action and show so many ways of love I couldn't put it down. I will keep saying this series is one of my very favorites one.
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2. NEW AUTHOR - Gail Carriger - Soulless
3. 2ND TRY - Alyson Noel - Blue Moon
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5. BORN IN 1974 - ??????
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8. MALE AUTHOR - Christopher Pike Thirst #1(This is 3 books on 1, so I will read the first 1)
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10. MORE THAN 1 AUTHOR C T Adams & Caty Clamps Touch of Evil
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Mel wrote: "Lory wrote: " Love Rhage!!! I just start the Z story and I just can put down t..."Lory I promise: you'll love this one even more. Lover Awakened was my all time favorite. This book is INTENSE!
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You were right. This book is so INTENSE, I cry, I laugh, I really don't want to read anything else :( I want to dream about Zsadist for the rest of my life :O) LOL
3/101. Favorite Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. New Author:
3. Second Chance: Karen Marie Moning Beyond the Highland Mist
4. GoodReads Author:
5. Born in 1978: Rachel Vincent My Soul to Lose
6. Name C: Cynthia Eden Hotter After Midnight
7. Name T:
8. Male:
9. Female:
10. Multiple Authors:
I really thought that I had posted my list before now, I guess not, though. Here it is. Hoping to make it through this one.6/10 Complete
1. A Favorite Author -
2. A new author (new to me) - A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
3. Second chance -
4. A Goodreads author -
5. An Author born in 1981 - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
6. Initial of C -
7. Initial of P - The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike
8. A male author - Frozen Fire by Tim Bowler
9. A female author -
10. With more than one author -
Here's my updated list:1/10 Complete
1. Favorite Author: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
2. "New" author: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
3. Author with second chance: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh
4. GoodReads Author: Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog
5. Author born in same year: Oh My Goth by Gena Showalter (1976)
6. Author with same first initial: Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray
7. Author with same last initial: The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia by Ursula K. Le Guin
8. Male Author: The Devil You Know by Mike Carey
9. Female Author: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
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by Trisha Telep (short story anthology)
5 of 10February 1 - February 28
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2. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
3. The Watcher by Jeanne C. Stein
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5. Death at the President's Lodging by Michael Innes
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9. The Duke And I by Julia Quinn CURRENTLY READING
10. Over The Moon by Sunny, et al.
Read: 9/101. Favorite Author:
2. New Author:
3. Second Chance Author:
4. A GoodReads Author: Staked by JF Lewis
5. Author born 1971:
6. Author "S" initial:
7. Author "B" initial:
8. A male Author:
9. A female Author:
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Does it have to be all paranormal books? I'd like to join this challenge, but I can't read this many PNR before the end of the month. I've read a few and some other genres that would fit though and I like these catergories (especially since previous posts have given me so many choices for #5 which seems to be a toughie).
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Read a book by the following:
1. A Favorite Author The Eagle and the Nightingales by Mercedes Lackey
2. An Author that is "new" to you Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockmann
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Covet by J. R. Ward
4. A GoodReads Author The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you (1955) The Charmed Sphere by Catherine Asaro
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name
8. A male Author
9. A female Author Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
10. With more than one Author Ladies Prefer Rogues by Janet Chapman, Sandra Hill et. Al.
Now comes the hard part, the initial one. I am thinking that I'm going to have to use an author's first name for my first initial. Altho I realized that the Catherine Asaro actually fit THREE (ok 4 if you count the female one) categories. In addition to being born the same year I was--it was the first book of hers that I'd ever read--and her last name starts with the same initial as my first name. Altho, actually now that I THINK about it. . . Hey Yz--What are we counting as "first name?" :oP Ok, ok, I'm weird, I admit it, but I never ever, ever used my first name. (long story short, named for my Uncle Larry who died as a result of injuries received at Pearl Harbour--and am one of SEVEN of us with Laura/Larry names.) So, as soon as I got married, I dropped that like a hot potato and went to using my middle name and maiden name. Ok, so, I'm getting a little punch drunk here--been a long, long, LONG day, and I only slept for 4 hours last night--and 3 the night before. But I'm suffering with a cold/sore throat, and having trouble breathing when I'm laying down.
5/10 completed2. An Author that is "new" to you: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
3.second chance author: Love Bites by Lynsay Sands
4. A GoodReads Author: Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
5.Born in 1989: The Eyes of a King by Catherine Banner
8. A male Author: The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
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Abrown wrote: "Can't find where I posted my original list...."Message # 284 = original list :)
ALL ABOUT AUTHORS - MARTINA'S LIST - 7/10 COMPLETED!Just finished Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, Dhampir, Book 1) by Karen Chance which I give 4 stars. If you read the Cassandra Palmer series, you'll be happy to note that this is a spin-off of that series. While the main character is different and you probably can read this series without reading the Cassie series, I'm inclined to think that understanding this book is a lot easier if you read the Cassie series first. Because I'm feeling lazy, here's the blurb from the back of the book:
"Dorina Basarab is a dhampir - half human, half vampire. Subject to uncontrollable rages, most dhampirs live very short, very violent lives. So far Dory has managed to maintain her sanity by unleashing her anger on those demons and vampires who deserve killing.
Now Dory's vampire father has come back into her life. Her uncle Dracula (yes, THE Dracula), infamous even among vampires for his cruelty and murderous ways, has escaped his prison. And her father wants Dory to work with the gorgeous master vampire Louis-Cesare to put him back there.
Vampires and dhampirs are mortal enemies, and Dory prefers to work alone. But Dracula is the only thing on earth that truly scares her, so when Dory has to go up against him, she'll take all the help she can get . . . "
Karen Chance was my "second chance" author for this challenge because I gave up on the Cassandra Palmer series after the second book. While I like this series (so far) better than that one, there's still something missing. I like Dory and enjoyed the sexual tension between her & Louis-Cesare as well as her and a particularly interesting Fae that will go un-named for the time being and will probably pick up book #2 just to see what happens with those pairings. However, I don't like the world-building so much. A lot seems to be missing. Perhaps that's just because the reader is expected to have gotten it from the CP series? I also don't like the fight sequences that much. There seems to be too much happening without a good explanation of WHY it's happening. During one particular scene three parties of "bad guys" are all trying to kill Dory & the good guys. Not only does it get rather messy in the readers head (IMO), it's also just too convenient for the storyline that they all showed up at the same place at the same time.
Still, good story overall, with a kick-ass protagonist and good sexual tension.
1. Favorite Author - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3) by Richelle Mead
2. New-to-me Author -
3. Second Chance Author -
4. GoodReads Author -
5. 1977 Author -
6. "M" Author -
7. "B" Author - Come Hell or High Water (Broken Heart, OK, Book 6) by Michele Bardsley
8. Male Author -
9. Female Author - White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows, Book 7)by Kim Harrison
10. 2+ Authors -
1/9 Completed. Only nine because there was no author born in 1981.Here is my list
1. A Favorite Author - Small Favor by Jim Butcher
2. An Author that is "new" to you - Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance One Silent Night by Sherrlilyn Kenyon
4. A GoodReads Author - Eve of Darkness by S J Day
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable. - ???
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name H An Ice Cold Grave by Charlain Harris
8. A male Author - Staked by J.F. Lewis
9. A female Author - Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). Unbound
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Gem H aka *Dhelirious* wrote: "1/9 Completed. Only nine because there was no author born in 1981..."There is an author born in 1981. I'm going to use him for my challenge too: Mark Charen Newton with Nights of Villjamur. One who died in 1981 is also acceptable by the way.
8/10 completed4. goodreads author - Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
10. two authors - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Shiver was fantastic. Great characters, excellent writing, a really cool take on werewolves. It will be hard to wait until mid-summer for the sequel. I highly recommend it.
Another great book from Elizabeth Vaughan. White Star continued right where Dagger-Star left off, but with different main characters. Vaughan does such a great job with mixing just the right amount of romance, magic, and adventure. I'm looking forward to her next book which she thoughfully and cleverly lets the reader know which characters will be the next books main characters. She continues to be my favorite author.
I was a little disappointed by Staked. There were some inconsistencies in the world that was created. Sometimes to the point of confusing the hell out of me. Lots of sarcasm and dry humor, which is good, decent characters and an okay plot. I'm sure I will read the sequel, but I'm not rushing out to buy it based on this book.
Well, I am glad that I gave the author of Angel of Mercy a second chance, but I won't be picking up the next book. I bought book 1 (Beg for Mercy) and this book at my library's used book sale last summer. After reading the first book at the beginning of the year, I had put it and this book aside to get rid of. I only spent a dollar total on them so I didn't really care if I hadn't read the second book. Now I can feel like I didn't waste any money, but I sort of wasted my time. I actually struggled to remember who was who and what had happened in the other book even though I read it 6 weeks ago. That says it all, the books are forgettable.
So, Karen Chance is totally my new favorite author and I wish Cassie was my BFF. I loved Touch the Dark, which I read last month, so I was hoping that Claimed By Shadow would be just as good, and it was fanatastic. I love all the characters and the whole world. I love the pace of these books. I'm so glad I bought the whole series and the spin offs so I can keep reading!
I enjoyed Fragile Eternity just as much as the first two in the series. This one ended with somewhat of a cliffhanger. I'm hoping the next book will make the characters more decisive. I'm getting a little tired of the who should I be with that seems to be catching in these books.
I really liked Vampire Academy and look forward to continuing the series. It was a quick and fun read and I liked all the characters. I'm always happy when the books I buy just because everyone on goodreads talks about them, end up being worth the money.
The Devil You Know was about as good as the first book in the series. I will be reading the third book because I own it, but I'm not rushing to pick it up or buy any more of this series. It was a fast, easy read, but I started to get sick of the main character. I was sort of getting sick of all the characters, actually. I better quit thinking about the book before I decide not to read the next one.
Mel wrote: "Gem H aka *Dhelirious* wrote: "1/9 Completed. Only nine because there was no author born in 1981..."There is an author born in 1981. I'm going to use him for my challenge too: Mark Charen Newto..."
thanks for letting me know. Unfortunatly my library doesn't have his book and its £9 to buy the book. I think I'll pass on it just now. I've got lots to read anyway. :) Cheers anyway Mel!
6/10Really enjoyed Tempest Rising. Nicole Peeler has created an interesting and amusing new world and I'm really looking forward to the next in the series.
4. A GoodReads Author Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
5. An Author born in 1975 Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. A female Author Nightlife by Rob Thurman
10. With more than one Author Strange Brew
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8/101. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
8. Male Author- Fool Moon By Jim Butcher
Also Read: 9/9
Possession By Jennifer Armintrout
The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins
Flirt By Laurell K. Hamilton
The Awakening By Kelley Armstrong
Succubus Dreams By Richelle Mead
Succubus Heat By Richelle Mead
Midnight Reflections By Katrina Michaels
Vampire Academy By Richelle Mead
I had to change my Male Author book. The person who has it now from the lib is a month late with it. I want to finish up, so I am moving on.
8 down! Up Next: Must Love Hellhounds
1. Favorite Author: Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
2. New Author:
3. Second Chance Author:
4. GoodReads Author:
5. Author Born in 1979:
6. J Author:
7. M Author:
8. Male Author:
9. Female Author:
10. Multiple Authors: Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, and Meljean Brook
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Favorite Author -
"New" Author - Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher
2nd-Chance Author - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Good Reads Author - Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden
1970 Author - I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley
Initial "Y" - Changeling by Yasmine Galehorn
Initial "S" - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
Male Author - Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
Female Author -
Multiple Authors -
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LOL...Ok, Ann...as long as its not the initial of your last name...I guess you can play around with whatever name you answer to for your first initial category or whatever fits the book you want to read. Have fun playing the name game... :)
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3)2nd Chance- Faith Hunter-
4)GoodReads Author- Chole Neill-
5)Born in 1989- Catherine Banner-
6)Initial A- Ilona Andrews-
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2/78)Male Author- Rob Thurman-
9)Female Author- Nalini Singh-
10)Multi-Author-
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was a big disappointment for me. See review.
5 down, 5 to go3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
4. A GoodReads Author
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable.
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).
Pleasure of a Dark Prince was AMAZING!!!!!1.A favorite author:
2. An Author that is "new" to you:
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance:
4. A GoodReads Author:
5. An Author born in 1980: The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name (L): Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name (H) :
8. A male Author: Wit'ch Fire by James Clemens
9. A female Author:
10. With more than one Author:
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8/101.Favorite Author -
2.New Author -
3.2nd Chance -
4.GoodReads Author -
5.Born in 1980 -
6.Initial J -
7.Initial Z - Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
8.Male Author -
9.Female Author -
10.Multi-Author - Out of the Light, Into the Shadows by Lori Foster, L.L. Foster, & Erin McCarthy
Im sorry to say that the immortals series just doesnt make me jump up and down. Blue Moon, the second book in the series, was an ok read. It was quick and easy but pretty perdictable. My main issue with the series is the main character Ever. The girl needs to grow a brain. In this book, I was actually rooting for the "evil bad guy" cause if anyone was stupid enough to fall for his tricks, they deserve to lose. If you are looking for a quick, thought-less read, I would pick up the books but if you prefer a story with a complex plot you will not enjoy this book.
Laurie, I believe Rob Thurman is a woman.
My computer’s not working so this is the first time I’ve update my list this month – I miss you guys!Dead to the World was AWESOME! The Sookie series just keeps getting better.
Kiss of Crimson was two stars up until the middle and then it turned into a four star book – I think I’ll try one more book of hers, but she’s definitely not a favorite.
X-Men:Dark Mirror was highly irritating as all your favorite mutants have switched bodies with mental hospital patients with no special abilities. The story is well-written, but I like the X-men BECAUSE of their superpowers – take those away and I was just overly frustrated the whole time. My husband even begged me to read something else ‘cause I was so grumpy while reading it.
The Lightning Thief was most excellent – very good book and excellent young adult writing.
No Rest for the Wicked was great fun – I love Kresley Cole and so far have thoroughly adored her heroines.
Dates from Hell was a good read depending on the author – the first story I did NOT like, but the 2nd & 4th were great fun.
2. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4. Soulless by Gail Carriger
7. Intertwined by Gena Showalter (S)
8. The Digital Plague by Jeff Somers
10/10 Done YAY!1.Favorite Author -
2.New Author -
3.2nd Chance -
4.GoodReads Author -
5.Born in 1972 -
6.Initial V -
7.Initial B -
8.Male Author -
9.Female Author -
10.Multi-Author -
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8/101. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
8. Male Author- Fool Moon By Jim Butcher
Also Read: 10/10
Possession By Jennifer Armintrout
The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins
Flirt By Laurell K. Hamilton
The Awakening By Kelley Armstrong
Succubus Dreams By Richelle Mead
Succubus Heat By Richelle Mead
Midnight Reflections By Katrina Michaels
Vampire Academy By Richelle Mead
Frostbite By Richelle Mead
9 Down / 1 To Go 9 books down! Just read Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. I've tried getting into this series once before, and I just have a hard time with it. The book took me about half of it to really get into the story. I wasn't too happy with the world building. I feel like I have lots of questions still! I did like some of the characters that were introduced, especially Curran. I think that he and the mystery behind who Kate really is are the two things that will make me try out book #2
8. A male Author - An Irish Country Girl: A Novel by Patrick Taylor
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First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Silent Blade by Ilona Andrews
Favorite Author Kaitlyn O’connor—The illumination Done 2/1 4*2. An Author that is "new" to you Joss Ware Beyond the Dark 2/5 3*
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance me Liz Craven Tiger's Tail 2/12 3*
4. A GoodReads Author Souless Gail Carriger
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable Healer Viola Grace 4* 2/13
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Ecstasy Unveiled Larissa Ione Done 2/4 4*
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name Kresly Cole Pleasure of a Dark Prince 2/17 4*
8. A male Author The lightening thief Rick Rioden
9. A female Author First Drop of Crimson Jeanne frost 2/10 4*
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). Girls Guide to Guns and Monsters
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Mrs.soule wrote: "My computer’s not working so this is the first time I’ve update my list this month – I miss you guys!Dead to the World was AWESOME! The Sookie series just keeps getting better.
Kiss of Crim..."
I got half way through Kiss of Midnight. I don't like. I hear the series get better.
Three more to go!1. A Favorite Author: Dark Slayer - Christine Feehan (finished 2/2)
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance: Blood Bound - Patricia Briggs (finished 2/5)
4. A GoodReads Author: Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder (finished 2/17)
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: (1974) Princess Academy - Shannon Hale
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name: Ilona Andrews - On the Edge (finished 2/7)
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name: Stephanie Meyer - The Host (finished 2/9)
8. A male Author: Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere (finished 2/15)
9. A female Author: Richelle Mead - Succubus Blues
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included: Deep Kiss Of Winter - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole (finished 2/4)
5/101.Favorite Author : Sherrilyn Kenyon -
2.Author "new" to me: Mary Hughes -
3.Second chance author: Stephanie Meyer - Breaking Dawn
4.GoodReads Author: Terry Spear -
5.Author Born in Same year: Cheyenne McCray Forbidden Magic
6.Author with Initial F: Jeanine Frost - Halfway to the Grave
7.Author with Initial S: Shelly Laurenston -
8.Male Author: James Clemens -Wit'ch Fire
9.Female Author: Lara Adrian -
10.Multiple Authors: Gena Showalter, Maggie Shayne, Susan Krinard - Heart of Darkness
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Kelley Anne...the Kate Daniels series gets better with each book, the third book is one of my favorite books of all time now, so if you liked Kate and Curran at all, I would give book 2 and 3 a try.Jamie...I was bummed out with Blue Moon, too. I enjoyed Evermore because it was a bit different than what I had been reading, but the sequel was a train wreck. I'm not sure I want to bother with book 3.
And yes...Rob Thurman is a woman :)
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1. A favorite author: The Host by Stephenie Meyer
2. New author: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
3. Second chance author: Megan's Mark (Breeds, #7) by Lora Leigh
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GoodReads author: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick2/16 ****5. Author born 1971: Tithe by Holly Black
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Author whose first or last name starts with S: Ballad: The Gathering of Faerie by Maggie Stiefvater2/6 ***1/27. Author whose first or last name starts with D: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
8. Male author: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld
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Female author: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian2/10 ****10. With more than one author: Undecided