deathlynx
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Representing evil!
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Post by deathlynx on Aug 20, 2010 18:06:08 GMT -6
Daemon's Mark by Caitlin Kittredge
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Post by debim on Aug 22, 2010 13:44:35 GMT -6
LABYRINTH, Kat Richardson.
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Post by Michelle on Aug 25, 2010 18:26:45 GMT -6
Just finished the Mockingjay... the third Hunger Games book. Even if you don't read YA generally... I highly recommend this series. I don't want to give it away for those reading it... but the final installment was worth sleep deprivation.  |
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Post by Raven on Aug 25, 2010 18:42:02 GMT -6
^What's all the buzz about with this series, Michelle?
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Post by Michelle on Aug 25, 2010 19:26:45 GMT -6
It is a fast paced and well thought story using some familiar ideas (ie: Greek myth) with some pretty cool innovations. Some unexpected twists throughout. I know the third installment kept me guessing--I couldn't ever commit to how I thought it would end. But it was satisfying in the end, in its way. Suzanne Collins first person writing style is one that really doesn't waste words (this is the thing I love best... I never skip or scan a word when reading her) so it's consumable. Yet the character conflict and world building keeps it multi-layered and thick with content. It's just really tight writing. Collins isn't afraid to bring her reader through the dregs with the protagonist or bombard you with her world or it's politics (whilst still keep you flipping pages). She's got a clear vision of what kind of story she wants her reader to experience. Dare I say... it's the best I've read? (I'm afraid to boast so... cause the third book is still settling and I still feel squishy from it... but I think it's true). Plus, you go through so much with these characters... it's so hard to let them go. I'd call her a writers writer and a readers storyteller. Does that help? I don't want to give content away to anyone who hasn't read it and wants to. Buzz... perhaps... but buzz I think that's backed by great craft.
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Post by Raven on Aug 27, 2010 15:41:59 GMT -6
Wow. What a stellar review. Everyone seems to just LOVE it.
Thanks.
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Post by debim on Aug 27, 2010 18:18:41 GMT -6
I'm reading MOCKINGJAY now and I am afraid to go at my usual pace because it will be over too soon. Love this series!
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Post by JeannieHolmes on Nov 26, 2010 12:01:52 GMT -6
Since Mark got me a NOOKcolor for an early b-day, I've been having a lot of fun. So many books for the shiny.....
Currently reading BONESHAKER by Cherie Priest
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Post by ailishsmom on Nov 26, 2010 19:53:08 GMT -6
Yay for da Nook! Now you can get the coffee cookbook!
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Post by amarchen on Nov 27, 2010 12:02:33 GMT -6
Reading - Howdunit Forensics by D. P. Lyle
Listening - The Science of Superheroes by Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg
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Post by ailishsmom on Nov 27, 2010 17:27:24 GMT -6
Reading Simon Green's new Ghost Finders series.
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Post by Alexis on Nov 30, 2010 9:44:49 GMT -6
This Book is No Good For You, Pseudononymous Bosch (Book 3 in the Secret series)
It's a fun read. For middle grade readers. But its perfect for me right now, as my sister has put a rush order on new chapters of my ms. So I can pick it up when I have a minute and read a couple pages. The Secret series is really cute tho. Definitely worth checking out. (1st book: "The Name of This Book is Secret. 2nd book: "If You're Reading This It's Too Late")
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Post by JeannieHolmes on Nov 30, 2010 11:47:44 GMT -6
Reading - Howdunit Forensics by D. P. Lyle Doug's books are great references. He really knows his stuff...he's also a nice guy. |
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Post by Michelle on Dec 18, 2010 0:49:29 GMT -6
I just started Boneshaker by Cherie Priest. So far so good...
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Post by Raven on Dec 18, 2010 20:32:08 GMT -6
I'm reading an ARC of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer. It's okay so far. I'm not much into historical fiction, but I love vamps. Her nemesis is King Arthur's son, Morded, who is a powerful vampire that seems to have some connection to her.
She's like a Buffy, from what I gather. THE Slayer.
I'll tell you more when I finish it. It's supposed to be out in January.
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