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Random Book List #86

Duration: June 19 - July 17, 2012

Based on Mary Calmes' A Matter of Time, here is our new list:

Bear, Otter, and the Kid by TJ Klune

Chasing Nikki by Lacey Weatherford (1)
Aleksandra - 7/11 ****

Callum & Harper by Fisher Amelie

Deadly Dreams by Victor J. Banis

Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
Nicola - Hot Six 6/26
Yz - Two for the Dough 7/2 ****

Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin (1)
Lekshmy - 7/12

Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb
Christina (AKA Babbling) - Vengeance in Death 7/17 ***1/2

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray (1)
Suzanne - 7/17

Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James

The Third Option by Vince Flynn

Shattered Glass by Dani Alexander (2)
Valerie ~Varuca~ - 6/26
Jane(PS) - 7/10

Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels (1)
Yvonne 0- 7/17 ****

Oh good. I need another Chicago based book for the Seasonal Reading Challenge. :) Instead of Practice Makes Perfect, Ill be reading Something About You

I'm thinking I'll read Deadly Nightshade in place of Deadly Dreams. But this may yet change :)

Good list :)

I will probably read Faith & Fidelity.

I just thought of something -- I know I can substitute books in a series, but I just remembered that Something About You is the first in the US Attorney/FBI series and Practice Makes Perfect is a stand alone book.

Can I still substitute Something About You for Practice Makes Perfect?

I'm going to use this list to get back to the Stephanie Plum series. I will be reading Two for the Dough.

Christina (AKA Babbling) wrote: "I just thought of something -- I know I can substitute books in a series, but I just remembered that Something About You is the first in the US Attorney/FBI series and Practice Makes Perfect is a s..."

I can't understand how I miss this question.

Sorry to say, it has to be a book within the same series as the 'listed' book.

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Christina (AKA Babbling) wrote: "I just thought of something -- I know I can substitute books in a series, but I just remembered that Something About You is the first in the US Attorney/FBI series ..."

Thanks! :D Not a problem. I'll just read Vengeance in Death for Celebrity in Death instead.

I finished for on the 25th. I find Stephanie quite humorous even though she is a bit ditzy. I wonder how she gets insurance though, she goes through cars like most people go through underwear!

I finished Two for the Dough for Smokin' Seventeen. I really enjoyed the book. It made me giggle a lot plus a few laugh out loud moments. 4 stars.

I'm going to switch to Shattered Glass - I've just received it as a rec for a challenge, so it ties in neatly :)

I'm going to switch to Bear, Otter and the Kid.

We just can't make our minds up, eh Fran? ;)

I finished Shattered Glass last night... 5 stars! This is a great book with some truly funny moments :) And quite a complex storyline - it kept me engaged the whole way through and gave a really good wrap up at the end. Very entertaining and worth the read :)

I finished Knots and crosses.. it was a boring book.. it was just too simple...

I read Chasing Nikki by Lacey Weatherford and finished it on [7/11/2012], giving it 4 stars. It was a wonderful and emotional YA novel, I'm already looking forward to the sequel.

I finished Faith & Fidelity a few days ago and give it 4 stars. It was a nice read, even if a bit predictable at time and somehow everyone seemed to take it too much in stride that two presumably straight guys were 'suddenly' gay.

I finished Beauty Queens last night and it was really good! I thought it was going to be really dumb, but I listened to the audiobook version and there were times that I literally laughed out loud! The author did a really nice job animating all the different voices too. 5 Stars!

Vengeance in Death (for Celebrity in Death) -- 3.5 (rounded up to 4) -- 17 July 2012 -- Enjoyed this one more than the previous book. Interesting to see more of the personal side of Summerset.

Suzanne wrote: "I finished Beauty Queens last night and it was really good! I thought it was going to be really dumb, but I listened to the audiobook version and there were times that I literally laughed out loud..."

I've been thinking about buying that one Suzanne. Good to know that it was well narrated - might have to push it up the buying list :)

Random Book List #91

Duration: July 24 - August 21, 2012

Based on Dani Alexander's Shattered Glass, here is our new list:

I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose

Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell

A Perfect Storm by Lori Foster

Above by Leah Bobet

Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley (1)
Tina "coffee and books" - 8/2

Gone, Gone, Gone by Hannah Moskowitz (4)
Fran - 8/10
Valerie ~Varuca~ 8/21 ****
Vi - 8/7 ***1/2
Suzanne - 8/21

The Reversal by Michael Connelly

John Dies at the End by David Wong (1)
Dragana - 8/21 ***

Supernaturally by Kiersten White

Slade by Laurann Dohner (1)
Mandy - Fury 7/25 ****
Yz - Fury 7/29 ***
Sandra - Fury 8/21 ****
Sandra - 8/21 ****

Laurel Heights by Lisa Worrall

Chase in Shadow by Amy Lane (1)
Yvonne - 8/10

looks really good. Just bought it on Amazon, got a great deal on a used - like new copy.

I love these lists! I have found some great reads that I've never heard of before :)

Fran, Gone, Gone, Gone looks really good too. Wanna buddy read?

I second that. I love these lists. They introduce me to new books and make me take ones off my TBR as well. Great deal!

I would love to buddy read it with you Vi :)

I'll let you know when I get my copy, it might take a few weeks.

Gone, Gone, Gone sounds really good - I'll be interested to see what you both think. However I think I'll read Chase in Shadow...

I'll read as I already had it down to read in August ;)

I'm going to read for .

I'm going to read for as well. (Although I may try to read also before the time is up.)

Sure, Fran. I'll source out the book too.

Fran wrote: "I would love to buddy read it with you Vi :)

I'll let you know when I get my copy, it might take a few weeks."

Finished 4 stars

This series appears to be similar in topic to Lora Leigh's Breeds series, but that did not detract from my enjoyment in the least. (view spoiler)[When Ellie learns that the company she works for is testing on humans that have had their DNA spliced with animal genes and are keeping them prisoner, she agrees to try to find proof in order to take them down. Unfortunately, the day she finally has what she needs, she also risks everything to keep one of the test subjects alive. Not understanding why she does what she does, 416 - who takes the name Fury - is rightly angered because he feels betrayed and blows up when he sees her again. They are combustible together and reading about the twists and turns that life takes them is quite interesting. A great beginning to a series! (hide spoiler)]

I'm going to read Fury for 'Slade'. :)

Dragana wrote: "I'm going to read Fury for 'Slade'. :)"

Sorry, I hope it is ok if I change my choice?

On second thought I decided to read John Dies at the End by David Wong. I'm in a mood for something funny, I hope it will not be a disappointment. :)

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "I think I might read Gone, Gone, Gone as well"

Please join us if you'd like Valerie!

Vi,

The book arrived today in the mail. I can start it whenever you are ready. No rush, we have plenty of time to read it :)

Hi Fran, Sorry, been out of GR for a while. Can I get back to you on the start date? I'm at my in-laws place and its mayhem here.

Sure, no rush :)

Enjoy your visit - mayhem and all!

Dragana wrote: Sorry, I hope it is ok if I change my choice?

On second thought I decided to read John Dies at the End by David Wong. I'm in a mood for som..."

It's not set in stone...until you've actually read the book.. : )

Feel free to change.

I finished this weekend. It was just an okay read. I feel that some parts are just too 'cheesy' for my taste. I give it 3 stars.

Valerie,

I finished Gone, Gone, Gone today. Vi finished it a few days ago. Would love to chat about it with you when you are done. It was interesting, and the. 9/11 references resonated with me. I'm in NY and close to NYC. Totally related to the feelings of fear and loss.

I'll be reading

I finished yesterday and gave it 5 stars - the blurb didn't really convince me to read it, but a friend of mine had read it and given it a good review so I trusted her. It's a really intense story. DO NOT READ if mention of suicide, anorexia/bulimia or depression disturb you in any way. Especially the depression and attempted suicide plus the resulting therapy are described in much detail. But that's exactly what I loved about it, no 'magic healing' of mental problems by love or sex, it's a hard process and you can tell by reading this book.

I finished by Kristen Ashley on 8/2. This book was amazing! 5 stars!

See abreviated version of my review below. My full review can be found at

Sweet Dreams is book #2 in the amazing Colorado Mountain series. If you've not read Kristen Ashley..You have to! Her books are fabulous, her characters are real and so emotion provoking you will be a wreck reading them.

This book has it all...a hot, hot, hot (did I mention he's hot?) male lead, a female lead who makes you love her from the second you meet her, awesome love scenes, all kinds of crazy ass drama and a serial killer that needs to be stopped.

My only warning is that these books could ruin you for all other books. Kristen Ashley writes "real" men. They don't tiptoe around a girls feelings, they tell it like it is and they don't check their language, but they are protective and amazing mates. The problem is when you read a different book the men just don't seem manly enough. If only everyone had problems like these :)

I managed to finish today (that was close to deadline). 3 stars and only because first 20% of book were great, after that it gets gross and boring.

I read both and on 21 August and gave them both 4 stars. Whilst the series is very similiar to Lora Leigh's Breeds, there were some differences, and I enjoy both series for what they are.

Sorry, forgot to update. I finished Gone, Gone, Gone on 7 Aug. I rated it 3 1/2 stars. I did feel that the book captured the feeling post 9/11 but I did want the relationship between the main characters to be handled differently. I felt the relationship was a little bit unequal.

I haven't made it to Chase in Shadow :( I'll just wait for the next round.

Jane (PS) wrote: "I haven't made it to Chase in Shadow :( I'll just wait for the next round."

If you find the time, you should still read it - I really loved it

I really want to read it Yvonne - I own the book... I just have a lot of other books down for various challenges that I MUST read.

I was really pleased to see how much you enjoyed it though - it really whet my appetite ;)

Random Book List #91

I read and it was alright. Very angsty, not sure if I cared for it or not. Maybe I would of liked it better if I was in high school...

Random Book List #96

Duration: August 27 - September 25, 2012

Based on Hannah Moskowitz's Gone, Gone, Gone, here is our new list:

I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga (1)
Vi - 9/21 ****

The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines (2)
Irina - 9/18 ****1/2
Ty - 9/19 ***

Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy by Bill Wright (1)
Fran - 9/9 ***1/2

Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson (3)
Yz - 8/29 ****
Dragana - 9/4 ****
Dragana - Perfection 9/5 ***
Ren - 9/20

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

After by Amy Efaw (1)
Suzanne - 9/25

The Maze Runner by James Dashner (1)
Yvonne - 9/8

The Soldier's Wife by Margaret Leroy

Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott

Night Beach by Kirsty Eagar

If I Lie by Corrine Jackson

I'm going to read . I've been planning to read this series for a while now.