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Week#29- Week ending June 28

Posted by CeyLo, 4 years ago

Book #37 - The White Tiger

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Books 29 and 30

Posted by Manda, 4 years ago

Die Trying by Lee Child ~ This book is another Reacher book from the series. Full of action and a bit of mystery right to the end. I really love this character. He seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and yet it works out for him.

The Black Ice by Michael Connelly ~ This is the second book in the Harry Bosch series. He is an LAPD detective that seems to be the only one who sees the need to dig deeper on a fellow officer's suicide. Bosch soon learns that there is more than meets the eye in this investigation which is tied into at least two other unsolved cases that his Lieutenant drops in his lap. A good police mystery novel. I am really enjoying this series.

I am trying to read something different after these two novels to shake things up a little. I will post my next read soon.

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Book #35

Posted by Nettie, 4 years ago

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer was definately a good read. I enjoyed most of this book compared to new moon. It had more action throughout the book and steady action, not 200 pages in between, but constant, which I find helps me get addicted to a book.
Still reading Shake Hands with the Devil. It's very military writing, especially in the begining when he is setting up the scene for the reader. It is starting to get interesting in the fact that it is still happening in the world right now. Greed is the root of all evil. Whether it's for power, oil, money, land or status, it never ends in a good way for the innocent people.

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Weeks #26 (June 21 -27)

Posted by Kristy, 4 years ago

Hi everyone! I've been 'missing' for a few weeks. I was on vacation in Europe for a couple weeks and since then been trying to catch up on everything that was missed during vacation...it's been VERY busy since I got home! Haven't had very much time to read but I managed to read two more books since my last post.

Book #33 - Twilight by Stephanie Meyer - so I never really felt drawn into the whole hype behind the twilight series and never intended to read this book. I was bringing it to Europe with me to return it for a family member here back to my cousin (who lives in Germany). I figured if I was bringing all that way I might as well read it on the plane. I did and it's a fun book. It's fluff for sure but a entertaining read. I completely understand why so many young people love the series and why so many young women are in love with Edward :)

Book #34 - Through Black Spruce by Joseph Boyden - an amazing second novel by Joseph Boyden. Personally I preferred his first, Three Day Road, but this novel did win the Giller Prize and is very critically acclaimed. It is about William Bird (grandson of Xavier if you've read the first) who is a bush pilot and his niece. The story focuses on life in Northern Ontario (Moosonee and Moose Factory). The main characters are Ojib-Cree and the novel touches on many of the difficulties facing this community today. Very good book! Can't wait for Boyden's next novel!

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

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2nd book this month.

Posted by Bookmason, 4 years ago

Another good light SF book from Scalzi. Have enjoyed all his books, good quick reads with small messages.

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Boy am I really on a streak. I have actually finished my second book in a week, this one from start to finish. Agent to the Stars by John Scalzi was fun scifi, nothing to deep, but it rolled along well. Good warm weather reading. Jumped over three more serious books I have on the go and can't seem to finish.

Scalzi writes good interesting SF with a light touch, more like Heinlien then Asimov or Clarke, but in a sort of 60s way not like most of the hard SF I usually read. Thoroughly enjoyed it, though will admit it is sort of like going to a summer blockbuster. Fun while your their, but not something you remember deeply after a few better books.

3/5

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Book 28

Posted by Manda, 4 years ago

Praying for Sleep by Jeffery Deaver ~ Wow what a book! I was actually shocked at the end of this book. I definitely did not see this twist coming! Excellent story, lots of surprises. A good suspenseful thriller which I found hard to put down.

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Book 26 of 52

Posted by Sue Kupka, 4 years ago

Lucy Monroe always writes a passonate romance that sweeps the reader off their feet. This next installment of the TGP team is not an exception. I really enjoyed meeting the serious brother Mat, from the last book and seeing his softer side. Lana is a great hearoine who screams rescuing but is a tough nut and takes care of her own. I love the way her character thinks.

This book brought back characters from many of Lucy's previous books, Howire, Clair, Joise and Elle to name a few. I look forwrad to the next book in the series.

This is a fast hot romance for those looking for it.

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Week#28- Week ending June 21

Posted by CeyLo, 4 years ago

Book #36 -- The Book Thief...

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Books 26 and 27

Posted by Manda, 4 years ago

The Soul Catcher by Alex Kava ~ this is part of the Maggie O'Dell series. This is a good read. This book would be great for laying on the beach or on the dock catching some sun! Definitely some twists and turns in this one to keep you guessing.

The Black Echo by Michael Connelly ~ This is the first in a series about LAPD detective Harry Bosch. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next in the series.

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Books 23 - 34 (some re-reads some new)

Posted by Macwolf01, 4 years ago

So far in June I've been on a romance kick ... mostly historical romances by Julie Garwood. I love the humor that she weaves in her historical romances. They are quick & fun reads.
Re-reads: The Wedding, The Bride, The Secret, Ransom, The Lion's Lady, Guardian Angel, The Gift, The Prize, Castles and Saving Grace.
The two new books by Julie Garwood I read this month are Shadow Music (another historical romance) and Shadow Dance (a contemporary romance novel).
I have a few other Julie Garwood books that I'm going to re-read and I am looking for suggestions of fun historical romance novels.

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Fallen Behind

Posted by Leah Andres, 4 years ago

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I have been sorely neglecting my weekly reading commitment. Once this dreaded exam is over, I will have time to catch up.

I have started to re-read The Time Traveler's Wife, in anticipation of the movie's release this August. You can check out a preview here .. www.suvudu.com/2009/06/trailer-the-time-travelers-wife.html.

If you haven't already read this, now is the time. It is an amazing love story. And who doesn't love time travel?? Enjoy!!

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Weeks 19 & 20

Posted by Steph S., 4 years ago

'Black Beauty'

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I have been badly neglecting to go online for the last few weeks, but I've got some book reviews to make up for it!

Week 19: 'Black Beauty' - Anna Sewell
A children's classic that, surprisingly, was not actually written with children in mind. Sewell wrote the book to show horse-owners that animals must be treated with care and respect in order to get the most out of them; the book only became popular with children many years later. The chapters are very short, usually only 3 to 5 pages long, and the style is overly sentimental, although that is understandable considering the purpose that Sewell had in mind. I'd never actually read 'Black Beauty' when I was a kid, but it was fairly interesting to read even now.

Week 20: 'Dead Until Dark'
The highly popular Charlaine Harris books that have been made into the HBO series 'True Blood.' After a ton of recommendations, I picked it up; I got through it in two days quite easily, but have not been compelled to pick up the second book yet. It was interesting, but fell a bit short of all the hype that is surrounding it, and so I felt a bit let down about that. Actually, the character who I considered most interesting (Sookie's grandmother) was killed off halfway through, and I think that was the most disappointing part of the entire book, at least for me.

Now working on 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' and 'Alice in Wonderland'!

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Great Zombie Fiction

Posted by Bookmason, 4 years ago

Recommended - A cross between Shawn of the Dead and a regular Zombie movie, told from the view of the Zombies.

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The best Zombie book I have ever read and only book I have finished so far this month (too many other distractions).

I should qualify a little as I am pretty sure it is the only Zombie non-comic book that I think I have ever read.

I was about 75 pages into this and trying to decide whether I would keep on with it. Gave it one more try and it hit its stride. Laughed, giggled was grossed out and found sympathy for the life of a Zombie.

Adventure, romance, coming to accept one's role in life (unlife), celebrity and cooking tips. What more could a Zombie want in a book!!

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#18 - June 17th, 2009

Posted by Jillian Hewitt, 4 years ago

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The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham (aka Sophie Kinsella).

A fairly typical Kinsella-esque novel (despite the content, which is a little stranger than her usual books). A light and easy summer read.

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Book #34

Posted by Nettie, 4 years ago

The Final Warning by James Patterson is part of the Maximum Ride series. It's about hybrid humans with avian dna in them, so they have wings. This book was a little dissappointing. There was not alot of new information or excitement as the first three books. There is another book in the series that I might try.

Right now I'm readin Shake Hands With the Devil by Romeo Dallaire. I will let you know how it tunrs out.

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Books 24 and 25! Almost half way there!

Posted by Manda, 4 years ago

Secret Asset by Stella Rimington ~ Another fantastic book by Rimington. I think this is by far the best of the three I have read of her books. I was intrigued right up to the end. I can't wait for more books from her.

The Enemy by Lee Child ~ This is the prequel book to the Jack Reacher series. I'm hooked! This book really introduces you to the Reacher character and you see what kind of man he is and how events that take place form his character in the rest of the series. Lots of twists and turns. No dull moments in this book. I look forward to the rest of the series!!

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Book #33

Posted by Nettie, 4 years ago

A Lion Called Christian by Anthony Bourke and John Rendall is the story behind the YouTube reunion between two men and a grown lion raised by them and introduced into the wild. They left Christian for one year and came back when they filmed the reunion and is on YouTube now. It was a great book for any animal lover.

Now reading The Final Warning by James Patterson. I hope it's good like the others in the series.

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Week#27- Week ending June 14

Posted by CeyLo, 4 years ago

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Book # 33 - This Charming Man
Quite enjoyable... Lots of serious topics in the book, especially for chick lit

Book# 34 - Look Again
Not quite what I was expecting... But a good quick read

Book # 35 - March
It took me forever to get through this book.. The overall story was interesting, but for some reason I found it very hard to read ....

Now reading the Book Thief...

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Book 25 of 52

Posted by Sue Kupka, 4 years ago

So, I litterally could not put this down as you can tell from the posts that are so close together. The Darkyn series is my new vampire favorite. There is murder, intrigue and double twists that make you hate that the book is coming to an end. This is not your typical vampire romance, you have a hero who you want to love but has flaws and a heroine that is kickass and conflicted with everything she does. The end of the book leaves you wondering if it did all work out and you run to the bookstore for the next!

Great book - great characters who you will want to look out for in the rest of the series!

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Books 23 and 24 of the year

Posted by Sue Kupka, 4 years ago

I am in romance mode and really loving the mix I have on the shelf of historical romance and my new toy, vampire romance - which seems to always end up in a series.

Julia London's Highland Scandel was a good read but missing something. Our Hero Jack never seems to show that he is a changed man or capable of doing everyday work. Though he falls for our heroine, there seems to be something missing - a connection which Julia London is always great at making. I didn't believe that they fell in love - and normally I am aching with the heroine and this time I just didn't get that.

Dead Until Dark - was a fun book. You really get into the characters of the novel and I can't wait to see how Bill the vampire's charcter developes. It is missing the sexual tension of most vampire novels as it glazes over these bits but the story is great. Sam is another great character who I look forward to reading more about as is Jason.

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Book 23

Posted by Manda, 4 years ago

1984 by George Orwell
I find it amazing that the book was published in 1949. Some of the concepts just seem to be very "futuristic" especially for that time. I thought this was a good book however, I found that it really dragged in the middle. The last 100 pages managed to regain my interest. I'm glad I stuck it out and finished it! I can see why its on so many "must read " lists.

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Book #32

Posted by Nettie, 4 years ago

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer was a great book. I liked how Jacob was more involved in the story. I was debating whether to continue the series, but now I would be definately reading the rest of the series.

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Book #31

Posted by Nettie, 4 years ago

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports: Maximum Ride novel - James Patterson was a very good read. This novel answers quite a few questions in the previous novels in the series. I have started New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. So far it's not too bad. I'm only in a few chapters though.

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Books 21 and 22

Posted by Manda, 4 years ago

Revamped by J.F. Lewis ~ This is the follow up book to Staked which I read a few weeks ago. Again this is a very quirky book much like Staked was. I feel like my questions that I was left with have now been answered. I will probably continue reading this series if more books come out. I can't help but like the main characters of the series and want to read more about them. I like the sarcasm and quirkiness and look forward to the next book!

Killing Floor by Lee Child ~ What can I say??? I'm hooked to the main character of this series Jack Reacher. What a terrific story line. I was into this book from page 1 right to the end. The character is an ex military police officer who has been discharged from the military and is drifting across the US. He runs into some trouble in a "too good to be true" small town in Georgia. I can't wait to pick up the next in this series!! This is my kind of fiction.

My next read which I am halfway through is 1984 by George Orwell. I'll post my thoughts when I'm finished. So far so good!

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Week#26- Week ending June 7th

Posted by CeyLo, 4 years ago

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Book #32 - The Last Wife of Henry VIII
Another good historical fiction novel based on the life of Catherine Parr...

Still trying to get through March ... It's not going so well for me.
Also started This Charming Man ... pretty good so far... easy read...

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Book 20

Posted by Manda, 4 years ago

24 Declassified - HEAD SHOT by David Jacobs ~ I love the TV series 24 so naturally I really enjoy reading the books. These books are based on "declassified" missions that happened between 1993 and 9/11.
This book had an excellent story line. Lots of action and mystery to keep you guessing.
I really enjoyed this one. I look forward to the next release.

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May's 6 books.

Posted by Bookmason, 4 years ago

Stunning collection of short stories. Truly captures the feel of the lower end of American society at any time in the last 40 years. Sparse yet beautiful prose throughout.

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I started this group in early May, so I'm only going to use books I finished since the start of May. I read finished 6 books a couple started well before May and still have 2 or 3 others about 1/2 way finished. In one of those jump all over the place trying to find the perfect book to read phases.

1 - The Given Day by Denis Lehane - Great historical melodrama of 1917-1919 American centred around Boston and the police strike of 1919. Lehane of Mystic River fame has written a complex tale of the costs of fighting for your beliefs.

2 - Rant: An Oral Biography Of Buster Casey by Chuck Palahniuk. Not to all tastes that's for sure, a tale of a modern plague centred around rabies patient 0. Told from viewpoint of people who knew him and with medical specialists comments through in every now and then. If you are a Chuck fan read it, not sure I can recommend his stuff widely as it is all way out there, but each book I read leads me to want to read another by him.

3 / Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child, Well the newest Jack Reacher breaks the book a week rule and turns into the book in a day. ,This more then made up for the last Reacher novel Nothing to Lose (out now in paperback - skip it unless you are a series completist more then makes up for last one that sucked. Child back in form with a great story. Bought it it Tbay on a Tuesday, finished at home on Wednesday. What more can you want from a thriller then to have to read it in a day.

4 - Atomic Lobster by Tim Dorsey - Serge O'Storms returns. Silly, crazy Florida crime fun, Carl Hiassen for the partially deranged. Don't know why I love these so much, but Serge remains a more lovable serial killer then Dexter. Again probably not to all tastes but these make me LOL.

5 - Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson - Short Stories and the best collection I have read ever. I was just stunned by a couple of these most from the view of an alcoholic, petty criminal are very bleak but there are moments in many of transcendant beauty. I can't recommend this highly enough. A very gritty portrayal of life from the bottom of the ladder in short excerpts from a drug and booze addled point of view. Johnson (Tree of Smoke) continues to astound me, I need to read more of his stuff and wished I discovered him before.

6 - Metamorphisis and othe Stories - Franz Kafka - Short Stories that quite simply put are very strange, but stunningly well written. It is hard to read Kafka quickly it took me about 2 months to get through 5 stories her. Truly fascinating and something everyone should try to read, they are not all comfortable stories and I don't claim to understand them all, but well worth the read.

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Book #30

Posted by Nettie, 4 years ago

Wicked Prey by John Sandford. I loved this book. I love this series and author. The next book he comes out with will be hard to beat. Lucas Davenport solving crimes as usual, but his almost adopted daughter gets this more mixed up when she gets involved with a person who wants Lucas dead. Awesome book. I really recommend this for anyone who reads mysteries.

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Book #29

Posted by Nettie, 4 years ago

The 8th Confession by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro was an excellent read. It was excitement from beginning. Just like the other books in this series, it was a great read. Highly recommended if the reader likes mystery and action.

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#17 - June 1, 2009

Posted by Jillian Hewitt, 4 years ago

About the life and works of Douglas Adams

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DON'T PANIC by Neil Gaiman

I don't often read non-fiction, very rarely in fact, but I am a long time fan of Douglas Adams and his HitchHiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And when I saw that the biography was written by Neil Gaiman, I really couldn't resist.

It's extremely witty so far, as was expected : )

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