Reading lists

What Jia’s Been Reading, Late October/Early November

What Jia’s Been Reading, Late October/Early November

Both my reading speed and time have taken a serious hit the past few weeks. Hopefully, my upcoming vacation over Thanksgiving will remedy that but who knows? Cast in Ruin by Michelle Sagara I’m a big fan of Michelle Sagara/Michelle West’s books but this one didn’t live up to my expectations. It seems like every(…)

What Janine is Reading, October 2011

What Janine is Reading, October 2011

October was a month for reading material with fantastical elements. All three of the works I read were promising, but only one ended up satisfying me. White Cat by Holly Black My husband and I started reading this contemporary YA paranormal, which Jia reviewed favorably awhile back, after it was recommended by a friend. We(…)

What Janine is Reading, Late Summer/Early Fall 2011

What Janine is Reading, Late Summer/Early Fall 2011

In addition to the books I read for review, I’ve been doing some reading with my husband. Because he is not a romance fan, and I am not a fan of science fiction (his genre of choice), we have to meet in the middle. For the most part that has turned out to be young(…)

What Jia’s Been Reading, Early October

What Jia’s Been Reading, Early October

I think I might be getting my reading groove back. But I also think that has something to do with my choosing appropriate books for the reason. There’s a definitely a pattern here — give me the creepy, the bloody, the supernatural. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor. A very different sort of(…)

What January is Reading as of 10/09/2011

What January is Reading as of 10/09/2011

It’s been an odd month for me, reading-wise. I’ve started many things and struggled to finish almost all of them. Here’s a quick grocery-list of what is currently on my Kindle. Lord of the Vampires – Gena Showalter I thought the premise of this miniseries was intriguing, if a bit muddled. I truly wanted to(…)

What Sarah was Reading in September

What Sarah was Reading in September

Like Jane, I’ve been reading a lot of ARCs for November and December, and wow, you’re all in for some real treats. Riptide Publishing opens its door on October 30. It’s already open for pre-orders and sending out review copies. Almost all of the initial offerings so far listed are under 30K words. And honestly,(…)

What Jaclyn Is Reading, September 2011

What Jaclyn Is Reading, September 2011

I read a lot in September, like holy-guacamole a lot. There is a letterpress broad side on the wall of my office with a quote from Erasmus that reads, “When I get a little money I buy BOOKS; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.” I think Erasmus and I would have(…)

What Jia’s Been Reading, Late September

What Jia’s Been Reading, Late September

I should have known better than to say anything. Shortly after my previous reading list went up, work exploded and it’s been tough finding time to read! I suppose I should be glad that I now have a reason for the reading slowdown, but it just doesn’t feel right. Hellbent by Cherie Priest. Requested this(…)

Reading List for Jane, Ending October 4, 2011

Reading List for Jane, Ending October 4, 2011

I’ve been reading a lot of ARCs so most of my reading list are for titles not published until November, December and January. I hope that is okay with the readers. Contemporary: Holiday Kisses, an anthology by Shannon Stacey, HelenKay Dimon, Jaci Burton, and Alison Kent. I liked all the stories in this contemporary Christmas(…)

What Jane’s Been Reading,  week ending September 15

What Jane’s Been Reading, week ending September 15

Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh. This is a December release. It’s a full fledged fairy tale with an ugly heroine (described as having a hook nose, walks with a limp, and a misshapen body) and a somewhat virginal hero. He’s been Lord of the Abyss for as long as he can remember and(…)

What Jia’s Been Reading, Late August/Early September

What Jia’s Been Reading, Late August/Early September

Reading slowed down a lot these past few weeks, but I did manage to finish 2 YAs, an urban fantasy, and a paranormal contemporary.   The Dark Glamour by Gabriella Pierce. This is the follow-up to 666 Park Avenue, which I read for review earlier this year. About families of witches in NYC high society. An(…)

What Jayne is reading/watching at the end of August

What Jayne is reading/watching at the end of August

Space Slugs by Frances Pauli – What starts well doesn’t necessarily end well. There are tons of plot threads that are tossed in then left and the world building needs help. See posted review. Unnatural Fire by Fidelis Morgan – I picked this one up and enjoyed it though I didn’t love it like a(…)

What Jennie’s Been Reading

What Jennie’s Been Reading

By Jennie I’m not sure how often I’ll be contributing to this feature; I’m a slow reader who reads several books at once, and right now three of the four books I’m reading are LONG and dense. So unless folks want to read a chapter by chapter update, it might not be of much interest. Anyway…(…)

What Lazaraspaste is Reading—August to September

What Lazaraspaste is Reading—August to September

Haunting of Miss Trentwood by Belinda Kroll, Self_Published Mary Trentwood’s father is dead, but not gone. His ghost lingers, interfering with Mary’s life. Things become even more complicated with the arrival of Alexander Hartwell, a barrister looking into the blackmail of his elder sister. An interesting and different historical romance. There are some problematic aspects,(…)

What Janine is Reading 8/21/11-9/4/11

What Janine is Reading 8/21/11-9/4/11

In the reading world I’m more of a turtle than a greyhound. During the past two weeks, I read two books. Here’s a recap: Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh I picked up this third novel in Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series in preparation for book four, Archangel’s Blade, which I had committed myself to reviewing.(…)