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Books I completed this week are:
ONCE UPON A NIGHTMARE by Lee Moylan was a slow start for me. Not so slow I wanted to stop reading, but enough to make me wish things would pick up. You guys know how A.D.D. I am. It took about midway through before I was 100% invested in the book. This was a dark thriller with gruesome scenes - really good stuff. Gillian Flynn's book (below) could be labeled that as well, but this was visual where Flynn's was more psychological.
DARK PLACES by Gillian Flynn is probably the best thriller I've read this year. If you are into audio books, this would be the perfect one. Great narrator.
THE STRUGGLE (Book 2: The Vampire Diaries) by L. J. Smith - I'm hooked on this series. I look forward to book two.
THE INITIATION Book 1: The Secret Circle by L. J. Smith is probably as good as the rest of her other books, but I couldn't connect with story. I found it too slow compared to the Vampire Diaries.
So this week:
A CIRCLE OF SOULS by Preetham Grandhi is a psychological thriller.
SWOON by Nina Malkin is a paranormal YA.
THE FURY by L. J. Smith is book three of The Vampire Diaries. It's a YA paranormal that's sort of a love story as well.
JUMPED by Rita Williams-Garcia is another YA book.
What Are You Reading?
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51 comments:
You had a good week last week and sounds like some great YA coming up this week. Enjoy!
I've been wanting to read Swoon, I hope you enjoy it!
Have you finished the 100+ this year? If not you must be close. When I've finished my current 2 I will be on 90, which amazes me because last year I read 50. You have really inspired me to read a lot this year J. Kaye, with all your fantastic challenges.
I've heard good things about Swoon. Have a great week!
What? It's not Monday yet! ;)
Enjoy Swoon! I really liked it. I've been wanted to read Jumped.
I really liked A Circle of Souls. Although I thought the end could have used some work.
I'm reading Criss Cross (PsyCop, Book 2), which is excellent m/m romantic suspense by Jordan Castillo Price.
Swoon sounds like it should be good!
Last week, I read: My Name is Will, April and Oliver, The Reliable Wife. I've started Housecalls and Hitching Posts but I'm not very far into it yet...
I'm finishing up Lamb by Christopher Moore today then attempting Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke for the 3rd time (it's just so big, I get parway through and then get sidetracked!)
Looks like I need to add 'The Vampire Diaries' series to my 'to read' list :)
I read a pleasantly eclectic mix of books last week with more of the same set for this week.
I'll be reading Once Upon a Midnight soon too! I'm glad you stuck with it and ended up enjoying it =)
So glad your liking the Vampire Diaries so far. I've caught up with the older books but I need to start on the newly released ones. I haven't started the Secret Circle but I'm looking forward to seeing the differences between The Vampire Diaries.
I meant Once Upon a Nightmare lol woops
Hope everyone has a great reading week! As usual, J. Kaye, your lists amaze me!
I have a little something for you, J. Kaye ;)
Looks like you had a good reading week too. I look forward to your thoughts on A Circle of Souls.
Here's what I am reading this week.
Ooo, supernatural this coming week J.Kaye?
Sounds like a great list, happy reading.
I wish I could read fast, but I'm currently reading "Destined for an Early Grave" by Jeaniene Frost. It's taking me longer than normal.
I found you via BrookeReviews! :)
I hope you enjoy A Circle of Souls...I did!
I'm reading Dancing With Anna
Girls in Trucks
The Blue Star
America Libre
Fearless Fourteen
Last week I finished Blue Hole Back Home
Plum Lucky
Plum Lovin'
The Full Plate Diet
So I guess that I should go post it!
Thanks J. Kaye
You had a good week J.Kaye. I'd love to read A Circle of Souls one of these days. This week I'm working on The White Queen and about 4 or 5 others I've started along the way.
I'm excited to see you are reading L.J. Smith. I hope you enjoy her writing (I just bought her three Night World compilations!)
I read Flynn's first book and thought it was chilling, so I definitely have to read Dark Places.
I'll look for DARK PLACES, I'm always happy for audiobook recommendations.
A CIRCLE OF SOULS sounds good but intense, I'm not sure if I want to read it or not, I'll keep my eye on the reviews.
I've got to get back to Dark Places, I'm half way through but then got distracted by others. I really need to stop doing that. I think I won't start A Circle of Souls until I finish Dark Places.
what I'm reading this week:
The Other Queen - Philippa Gregory
The Warrior Heir - Cinda Williams Chima
The Godfather - Mario Puzo
The Wife's Tale - Lori Lansens
Those are the ones I'll be focusing on the most.
I am halfway through Outlander. I hope to finish it this week. It is quite a tome at almost 700 pages.
Sounds like everyone is getting ready for a busy ready week. I just finished a really great historical Romance by Jo Beverley " To Rescue a Rogue" it was such a great read. Next I am on to Dancing with Anna which is a review book. I can't wait to get started on it
Here's my link:
http://stephanie-reviewgirl.blogspot.com/2009/08/its-mondaywhat-are-you-reading-8-10-09.html
This week I'm reading Once Bitten Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin and then onto In The Woods by Tana French
Another great reading week J Kaye!
I'm thinking of trying out "The Vampire Diaries"!
I'm so late today! Spilled coffee all over my keyboard, had to go buy a new one today!! What a way to start the week!
I'll start since I've been reading a lot! I just finished Friday Night Knitting Club. I liked it well enough, but thought the ending was kind of lame. Now I'm reading Pet Sematary.
People keep talking about these Vampire Diaries, my interest is piqued! I think I need to look into this series.
I just finished Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella. For this week I'm looking at Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Hot Six by Janet Evanovich. Could I have found two book further apart on the Woman's Lit spectrum to read back to back? I really don't know.
Hi J. Kaye - I like how you summarized the ones you read! Good idea! Thanks. So I have a dark thriller coming - "gruesome...really good stuff." Why does that sound sort of warped?? LOL
Martha
I completed nothing :(
You had a great week!
I recently finished reading a book by Kathleen S. Wilson called Rumer & Qix. A futuristic sci-fi kinda book with a strong 16 year old protagonist named Rumer and her side kick Qix go on an amazing adventure like no other. Inside, you find out the future is set in an optimistic, hopeful light, with assurances that mankind can turn things around before its too late and kids have a big role to play in the process.
Looking forward to hearing what you think about Swoon. Have a great week of reading!
I didn't finish anything last week, and I probably won't finish anything this week. But my post has LOADS of things I'm reading!
Looks like a great week of reading! I really enjoyed the Secret Circle and VD series.
Dark Places has been tempting me. I'm adding it to the list! Circle of Souls sounds so good. Enjoy your reading week!
I LOVE this post! And I know I MUST say it every week for some, but this is a really brilliant idea. I love to see what eveyone else is reading, PLUS I get to find new blogs!
Thanks to your creativity!
xoxo Amy (park-avenue princess)
Wow...I can see you're doing really well with most of your reading challenges!
xoxo Amy (park-avenue princess)
Sorry, I just got a blogger error : ( Those keep happening today!
UGHHHH!
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I've been noticing how well you're doing on most of your challenges! I'm always amazed at how organized this blog (and you) are!
xoxo Amy (Park-Avenue Princess)
I just finished Seduce Me (for a blog tour) and I loved it. I also finished Nate Kenyon's book "The Bone Factory" and "Undiscovered Gyrl".
I am still reading "A Bad Day for Sorry", "After you" and "Lipstick Apology" and I really want to pick up "Dark Places" but I haven't yet1
I can never do mr. linkie right. I don't think he likes me AT ALL!
LOL
xoxo AMY (Park-Avenue Princess)
Teddyree ~ Yes, it's OD on YA this week...lol!
throuthehaze ~ I am still at the beginning, but so far so good.
Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings ~ Yeah, I passed 100, but I was shooting for 200 this year. :)
J.T. Oldfield ~ Ugh! I know!
Lenore ~ I've read mixed reviews, but I am liking it.
Trin ~ I passed it on to Steve. I am not in the mood for it and he was running low on books. ;)
Chris ~ LOVE romantic suspense!
Mary ~ I am really hoping so.
Pam ~ You had a great week!
Mel (He Followed Me Home) ~ Another Moore fan! LOL!
Alissa ~ I usually do, but this week I am into the YAs.
Mishel ~ I just found out that the copy I had could have been one that had issues in publishing.
Joanne ~ {{{HUGS}}}
Anonymous Tam @ Bailey's and Books ~ Yeah, but not enough if I am going to finish that Paranormal 999.
Kristen ~ LOL! Yep!
Andrea ~ I am pretty excited.
Laura ~ I don't read fast. Seriously. I read granny slow. It's just I read several hours a day. No tv either.
Neas Nuttiness & Dar ~ Passed it on to Steve.
April ~ Can't wait to read the Night World series!
Sandra ~ Okay, if you read that one and thought it was chilling...this is even better. No joke...I flipped out over it.
imbookingit ~ Oh gosh, yes, the narrator was super!
bookmagic ~ I couldn't stop if I wanted too. That's why I got the audio to go with it. I listened some and read some.
okbolover ~ Jimmy loves Cinda Williams Chima!
FictionGroupie ~ LOL! I've heard it's thick and well worth the time.
Momma Hunt ~ "To Rescue a Rogue" sounds great!
Stephanie ~ Great post!
Razlover's Book Blog ~ I love it.
Lisa ~ Oh gosh...hope things are getting better.
elspeth ~ Love S. King's book!
alitareads ~ The good thing is you can get one book. It's really short. If you don't care for it, you didn't waste a whole lot of time.
MarthaE ~ I am going to start doing that. Writing a quick note on how I feel. And as far as warped? Hon, you know I wear that label proudly! (lol)
Veens ~ Yeah, but you have a good excuse!
Chrissy ~ Man, oh man, that does sound good!
Jess ~ I worked on a story idea last night and didn't read more...plan to read tonight...I hope!
Susan ~ Life is cutting into my reading time too. Next week might not be so profitable.
Debbie's World of Books ~ The Secret Circle isn't something I will continue with. It's not bad, but not my preference if that makes sense.
Bri Meets Books ~ Dark Places will probably go down as the best thriller I've read in 2009.
Park Avenue Princess ~ Hope you decide to join in one Monday...or two or...
LOL! I am trying to participate in my own little way. Everytime I try to use Mr. Linkie and link him to my own post. I don't know what happens. Something goes wrong. (psst...I think he hates me...) And it's NOT me, I've tried to be nice. I really have!
I do however LOVE this post! It's a wonderful idea~
xoxo Amy (Park-Avenue Princess)
Mel - I have also tried to read Jonathan Strande and Mr. Norell a couple of times and I keep looking at it on my shelf...Good luck with it this time!
J.Kaye - I did have a good week but with 2 sick kiddies, this week isn't looking so promising...
I also enjoy seeing what others are reading...Gives me some new ideas (not that I need a longer wishlist)
Pam ~ I hope your little ones are feeling better!
Oh and do I KNOW what you mean about at "WISH LIST"...Um...mine could NEVER be completed...I keep adding and adding and adding. I see NO end in sight! LOL
xoxo Amy (Park-Avenue Princess)
Thanks, Amy! The kids seem to be feeling a bit better though now hubby and I are fighting off the sniffles...
And my TBR list is now taking over our family room! And that's not counting on the pages of books on my wish list. Yikes!
I loved A Circle of Souls!
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