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Book Number: 25

Number Of Pages: 274

Book Title: The Bingo Palace

Author: Louise Erdrich

Rating: 5/5

Review: A very interesting book. Reminded me a lot of American Gods, especially once you figure out that one of the characters (and his mother and son fit neatly in the picture, as well) is an analogue for a certain Trickster cultural hero. Loved the ending -- sneaky and beautiful, and much to think about!

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Book Number: 163

Number Of Pages: 416

Book Title: Alvin Journeyman (Alvin Maker #4) Audio

Author: Orson Scott Card

Review: I do like this series but so far it seems like Good Alvin, Bad Calvin, Weak, loving Peggy. It's getting to be a bit repeativtive, even if Alvin finally did marry Peggy. I have book 5 on cd but I'm taking a short break from the series.

 

 

Book Number: 164

Number Of Pages: 400

Book Title: Another Pan (Another Series, #2)

Author:Daniel Nayeri

Review: I must admit, the Egyptian legends were awesome to read about but John annoyed the living daylights out of me. SPOILER

He knows they are looking for bones and he goes and hands an arm bone to the semi-bad guy. And he's all like, Oh yeah, bad woman who stuck a hook in my arm, tearing it to bits, is coming after me. I'll just stand here and let her stick the same hook in my stomach, why not. *grumbles* Not to even mention all the "hood talk". I liked book 1 a whole lot better.

 

I'm actually listening to Book 1 as I take a break from Alvin

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Updated up to here.

 

Shadowflame, you were actually on #26.

 

Added: Abbyhursty and VampiricOmen.

 

Sorry it took me so long to update, guys. It shouldn't be that long again.

 

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Book Number: 69

Number Of Pages: 631

Book Title: Shaman's Crossing

Author: Robin Hobb

 

 

I've been so busy these past months I haven't been able to read books of my own choosing. Feels good to finally have read some fantasy again!

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Book Number: 29

Number Of Pages: 179

Book Title: The Giver

Author: Lois Lowry

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@Nimrodel: How did you like Shaman's Crossing? I had purchased it some years ago and found it hard to get into.

 

Book Number: 97

Number Of Pages: 268 pgs

Book Title: Sleeping with the Fishes

Author: Mary Janice Davidson

Rating: 2/5

Review: Fred is a mermaid. She doesn't sing, or sits on rocks mooning after human princes, and does not have friends named Flounder, Sebastian or Scuttle. No. Instead, she works as a marine biologist, is crabby and unsocial, and somewhat oblivious to the admiration of the two men who will make up the damn love triangle, and has a metrosexual guy friend named Jonas.

 

I think I like reading about women scientists, I like the fact that Fred is an unconventional female (cranky instead of sweet and loving), and how due to her dual heritage, is stronger than her best friend, Jonas. I was also tickled by the fact that she was a mermaid who was allergic to shellfish and a marine biology who got seasick on boats. Humor such as this was evident, especially once the visiting marine biologist and the Prince of the Black Sea enter Fred's life. Poor Fred. Life was hard enough with the marine residents of the aquarium decided to go on a food-strike. Now she needs to decide on what to do about her too obvious admirers. Yep. It has a damn love triangle (Sorry, DON'T LIKE them).

 

There was also some plot about finding out who was using the ocean as some sort of dumping site, and Jonas mooning after Fred's boss, an older woman he had been crushing on for six years but nothing substantial.

 

The entire book was a nice, entertaining read. Unfortunately, I am not at all sure her writing style (and some humor) is right for me.

 

Book Number: 98

Number Of Pages: 158 pgs

Book Title: No Souvenirs [e-book; reread]

Author: K.A. Mitchell

Rating: 4/5

Review: My Goodreads Review For mature readers

 

Book Number: 99

Number Of Pages: 266 pgs

Book Title: Collision Course [e-book]

Author: K.A. Mitchell

Rating: 3/5

 

Book Number: 100

Number Of Pages: 256 pgs

Book Title: Her Best Friend's Brother

Author: Kay Stockham

Rating: 4/5

Review: My Goodreads Review For mature readers

 

Book Number: 101

Number Of Pages: 432 pgs

Book Title: The Secret Duke

Author: Jo Beverley

Rating: 3/5

Review: For a book I dragged my feet reading (Renewed from Library 4 times), it was actually not that bad.

 

Book Number: 102

Number Of Pages: 271 pgs

Book Title: Swimming Without a Net

Author: MaryJanice Davidson

Rating: 3/5

Review: Fred was selfish, wanting both guys to herself while pushing them away. Nonetheless, I think I enjoyed this one better than the first one.

 

Book Number: 103

Number Of Pages: 314 pgs

Book Title: Slave

Author: Cheryl Brooks

Rating: 2/5

Review: Um, it was silly. Even silly, first half was okay. It started getting a bit more ridiculous second half. Will have to review properly later.

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@Nimrodel: How did you like Shaman's Crossing? I had purchased it some years ago and found it hard to get into.

I'm a bit torn, actually. As a whole I like the story, but I found a fair share of the book to be quite slow. I'm hoping that it's just because it's the first book, and the whole story and all the characters must be established at some point. I hope the story will pick up the pace in the next two books.

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And another down....

 

Book Number: 14

Number Of Pages: 374

Book Title: Dark Melody (Dark Series #12)

Author:  Christine Feehan

Rating: 5

Review: Another good one

Chalking up the books smile.gif

 

Book Number: 15

Number Of Pages: 383

Book Title: Dark Destiny (Dark Series #13)

Author: Christine Feehan

Rating: 5

Review: This one was a page turner smile.gif

And another one done smile.gif

 

Book Number: 16

Number Of Pages: 247

Book Title: Maker of Universes (World of Tiers Series #1)

Author: Philip Jose Farmer

Rating: 4

Review: Pretty good book for one so old smile.gif

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Book Number: 165

Number Of Pages: 35,000 words.

Book Title: His Convenient Husband

Author: J. L. Langley

Review: It wrapped up a bit too nicely for my taste. Had all this conflict with a guy and then he was told he wasn't his father's son and he just... went away. Bleh.

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Sowwy... got a bit distracted by life and other things...

 

Here's the latest group of books that I have read.

 

 

Book Number: 42th

Number Of Pages: 480

Book Title: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Author: Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Rating: 5/5

Review: Inspiring stories! I loved every page!

 

Book Number: 43rd

Number Of Pages: 352

Book Title: A 2nd Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul

Author: Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

 

Book Number: 44th

Number Of Pages: 376

Book Title: A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul

Author: Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

 

Book Number: 45th (reread)

Number Of Pages: 448

Book Title: Uglies

Author: Scott Westerfeld

Rating: 4/5

Review: Really does make you think about how you perceive the world around you. At least, it did for me and that's always a good thing. Thinking about perceptions is always a good thing, I think.

 

Book Number: 46th (reread)

Number Of Pages: 400

Book Title: Pretties

Author: Scott Westerfeld

 

Book Number: 47th (reread)

Number Of Pages: 384

Book Title: Specials

Author: Scott Westerfeld

 

Book Number: 48th (reread)

Number Of Pages: 448

Book Title: Extras

Author: Scott Westerfeld

 

Book Number: 49th (reread)

Number Of Pages: 375

Book Title: Counterfeit Lady

Author: Jude Deveraux

 

Book Number: 50th (reread)

Number Of Pages: 352

Book Title: Lost Lady

Author: Jude Deveraux

 

Book Number: 51st (reread)

Number Of Pages: 320

Book Title: River Lady

Author: Jude Deveraux

 

Book Number: 52nd (reread)

Number Of Pages: 384

Book Title: Twin of Fire

Author: Jude Deveraux

 

Book Number: 53rd (reread)

Number Of Pages: 309 (hard-cover)

Book Title: Twin of Ice

Author: Jude Deveraux

 

Going slower than I expected, but life's been throwing doozies at me. tongue.gif

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Book Number: 12

Number of Pages: 390

Book Title: Filth

Autor: Irvine Welsh

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Book Number: 45

Number Of Pages: 274

Book Title: Platform (reread)

Author: Michel Houllebecq

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Book Number: 26

Number Of Pages: 576

Book Title: Claymore volumes 15-17

Author: Norihiro Yagi

Rating: 4/5

Review: *whistles* Plot twist! One that I was expecting, but in a very different way than I had anticipated, with a much grander scope. Also, Abyss Feeders are creeeeeeppppyyyyyyy...

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Book Number: 39

Number Of Pages: 125

Book Title: How to Raise and Keep a Dragon

Author: John Topsell

Rating: 5/5

 

Book Number: 40

Number Of Pages: 202

Book Title: The Magician's Nephew

Author: C. S. Lewis

Rating: 5/5

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Book Number: 166

Number Of Pages: 352

Book Title: Harpy Thyme ~R~

Author: Piers Anthony

Review: I'm not sure this should count as a reread since I haven't read it in over 15 years. It was my favorite Xanth novel when I was a child.

 

Book Number: 167

Number Of Pages: 224

Book Title: Forever Found

Author: Jlee Meyer

Review: I actually liked this. Though why anyone would fall in love with the person who destroyed their leg and soccer career, I dunno.

 

Book Number: 168

Number Of Pages: 368

Book Title: Currant Events ~R~

Author: Piers Anthony

Review: Yet another Xanth novel, though this one I didn't realize I had already read it till I was about a 4th of the way through. Still good.

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Book Number: 27

Number Of Pages: 441

Book Title: Extraordinary Engines

Editor: Nick Gevers

Rating: 3/5

Review: I've been picking away at this book for a looooong time, which ought to tell you my overall feelings toward it. I really like anthologies, because as a busy college student I rarely have time to sit down and just read the way I like. Collections of short stories like these allow me to enjoy a fully fleshed out story that just happens to be shorter than my usual books -- pick it up, read story, return to work. The problem is that most of these stories are... Well. Sort of meh. There was one story I really enjoyed ("The Lollygang Saves the World On Accident" by Jay Lake), and wouldn't mind reading more about these characters and/or that world. This is counted by one story that I absolutely, positively hated, such that I can't discuss it without frothing at the mouth, ranting and raving, and generally getting more worked up than a short story from an author I've never heard of before is worth. But overall, the stories aren't bad. They're not even "not good." They're just sort of... meh.

 

*sigh* It's so hard to find good steampunk.

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Book Number: 169

Number Of Pages: 352

Book Title: Heartfire (Alvin Maker #5) (Audio)

Author: Orson Scott Card

Review: Very good series. I am still grumbly grr that he wrote book 6 in 2003 and there is still no sign of book 7. I have book 6 being shipped from another library to mine. The Audio.

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Book Number: 170

Number Of Pages: 256

Book Title: What Hides Inside ((Bay City Paranormal Investigations #2)

Author: Ally Blue

Review: Let me start off by saying I hated book 1. Hated it. I didn't realize I still had book 2, this one, on my wishlist until I found it in my mail box. I actually liked this one a whole lot better. I may actually read book 3 and 4 now. Yay for not removing it from my wishlist.

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Book Number: 53

Number Of Pages: 482

Book Title: The King's Quest Companion, 3rd Edition

Author: Peter Spear

*Re-read

**This is a combination strategy guide and story. And I have read it, cover to cover. I don't know if strategy guides count, but as this is 98% words and 2% other stuff, I figured this one might get to count. I've see several guides that are more pics than words, but that is not the case with this. If it doesn't get to count, please let me know. Thanks!

***As per my mature pm book up date updating to 52.

 

Book Number: 54

Number Of Pages: 306

Book Title: Marked

Author: PC Cast & Kristin Cast

*Re-read

 

Book Number: 55

Number Of Pages: 310

Book Title: Betrayed

Author: PC Cast & Kristin Cast

*Re-read

 

Book Number: 56

Number Of Pages: 307

Book Title: Chosen

Author: PC Cast & Kristin Cast

*Re-read

 

Book Number: 57

Number Of Pages: 338

Book Title: Untamed

Author: PC Cast & Kristin Cast

*Re-read

 

Book Number: 58

Number Of Pages: 323

Book Title: Hunted

Author: PC Cast & Kristin Cast

*Re-read

 

Book Number: 59

Number Of Pages: 319

Book Title: Tempted

Author: PC Cast & Kristin Cast

*Re-read

 

Book Number: 60

Number Of Pages: 323

Book Title: Burned

Author: PC Cast & Kristin Cast

*Re-read

 

Book Number: 61

Number Of Pages: 290

Book Title: Awakened

Author: PC Cast & Kristin Cast

 

 

[almost forgot to mention, all these (save for Awakened) are re-reads] happy.gif

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Book Number: 30

Number Of Pages: 141

Book Title: Animal Farm

Author: George Orwell

 

ETA: Wrong book number. dry.gif

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Book Number: 46

Number Of Pages: 349

Book Title: Anansi Boys

Author: Neil Gaiman

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@Kanaye: I have Book 1 of the Bay City series. I think I got it as a freebie. What did you dislike about it?

 

@lightbird: How was Anansi Boys compared to American Gods? I've been meaning to read Anansi Boys for a while but I didn't like American Gods as much as I did Neverwhere so I've been putting it off.

 

@Danne: Have you read The Iron Duke by Meljean Brooks? I heard that that was really good. And yeah, the Abyss Feeders are definitely creepy.

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@lightbird: How was Anansi Boys compared to American Gods? I've been meaning to read Anansi Boys for a while but I didn't like American Gods as much as I did Neverwhere so I've been putting it off.

I don't know, this is the first Gaiman book I've ever read. /shrugs

 

Edit: Finished another one this morning!

 

Book Number: 47

Number Of Pages: 245

Book Title: The Left Hand of Darkness

Author: Ursula Le Guin

Review: It's a sci-fi novel about an envoy from Earth to a planet whose humanoid inhabitants are hermaphroditic and with monthly cycles of sexual activity/sterility, his attempts on convincing the local authorities to join the Ekumenical union of planets and the implications of the lack of the physical/mental duality of the people on the order of their society. Really loved this one, although it reads rather slowly.

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