Wednesday, October 8, 2014

September Wrap Up

September is over. Sad I know, but hey its now time for the creepy. The month of orange & black, icky spiders & most importantly CANDY.

Since September is over I thought I'd do a wrap up for everything I read during the month.



Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster

This was the first book in the London Steampunk series. It has a really different take on vampires & werewolves. I immediately continued the series. I was lucky enough to listen to this one as an audiobook.



The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper

This is the second book in the Naked Werewolf series. I loved the strong female character & found this to be an easy & enjoyable read.


The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet by Kate Rorick

LOVED THIS BOOK! I really enjoyed the web series & this was a great addition to it.








My Lady Quicksilver by Bec McMaster

Book 3 of the London Steampunk series. I loved this story & really liked the mystery involved.



Fanning the Flames by Victoria Dahl

This was a prequal to a series. I really liked it & hope to continue the series when I can get them from the library.






 On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

This is a first in a really sweet new adult series in Scotland. I really liked the characters in this one & was glad to see them show up in the next two books.








Sidekick by Auralee Wallace

I did not like this one at all. I don't really remember much of this one. I finished this one which is why there is two stars instead of one.














Hidden Riches by Nora Roberts

This was a reread for me. I liked it the first time & still enjoyed it the second time around.









Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster

This was a good story though I did like the first one better.








Down London Road by Samantha Young

I liked the reoccurring of characters from the first novel. There were a few things about the characters I didn't care for but overall I did like it.










Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young

This is the third book in the On Dublin Street series. I enjoyed this book, but I did find it full of tropes and did not like it as well as the first two.









The Curious Case of The Clockwork Menace
 by Bec McMaster

This is a book in between the third & fourth book. It is not a happy ending but you get an inside look at the next two characters in book four, Forged in Desire.







Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews

This is the book between books 4 and 5 of the Kate Daniels series. I really liked Andrea & was really frustrated to find out that I had read this out of order. I have this book as an audiobook & really enjoyed it.


Sunday, September 14, 2014

Reading Update! Finally!

So its been MONTHS! I'm sorry I'm not consistent at all!

So I'm trying to update the two Reading Challenges I'm participating in in 2014.
The Goodreads Challenge & The Reading Bingo Challenge.

Goodreads:

On the Goodreads Challenge I'm still doing 65 books & as of today I'm 2 books behind. 
This isn't really accurate as I've reread probably 20 books. Unfortunately Goodreads doesn't have a reread date. I really think they should, I know I can't be the only person who rereads books!
If you want to know what I've read Here's a link to my Goodreads Challenge
or you can click on the Challenge on the sidebar.

Reading Bingo Challenge:
I have separated out the finished squares from the ones in progress. Um yeah I've a lot to read...



Finished Squares:
1. One Book in TBR  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
8. ReRead Hidden Star by Nora Roberts
9. Free Square Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
10. Contemporary The Heist by Janet Evanovitch & Lee Goldberg
11. One Book in a Series Captive Star by Nora Roberts
12. Two Books in a Series Down London Road & Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young
13. Three Books in a Series Heist Society, Uncommon Criminals, Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter
16. Fantasy  Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster   
17. Free Square   How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper 
18. Historical Fiction  Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster
19. Mystery  Hidden Riches by Nora Roberts
20. Romance  On Dublin Street by Samantha Young                    
21. One New Release The Chase by Janet Evanovitch & Lee Goldberg

In Progress Squares:
2. Two Books in TBR The Book Theif by Marcus Zusak
3. Three Books in TBR I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
4. Four Books in TBR The Maze Runner Series & Prequel by James Dashner
5. Five Books in TBR Gallagher Girls Series (2-6) by Ally Carter
6. Non Fiction
7. ClassicPride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
14. Four Books in a Series Cress by Marissa Meyer, The Titan’s Curse, Battle of the Labyrinth& The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
15. Five Books in a Series Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant by Veronica Roth, Assassin’s Curse by Cassandra Rose Clarke
22. Two New Releases Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins, Shattered by Kevin Hearne
23. Three New Releases
24. Four New Releases
25. Five New Releases

Are you participating in a reading challenge this year? How is it going?
Let me know in the comments!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Reading Bingo Update!

So um yeah, I meant to update months ago & forgot. Life has been crazy & when I get home from work I usually crash! 

I've been rereading a lot! I reread the In the Garden trilogy by Nora Roberts, this was brought on by working in the garden & planting flowers with my dad!
 I've also been re-listening to the Iron Druid series by Kevin Hearne since his new book Shattered is coming out in June! The audio books are AMAZING! Get them! 

So I've only finished one more square on my bingo card. Oh well! I listened to The Fault in Our Stars by John Green at work this week. Oh wow! I may do a review probably with spoilers later! 

So as I was putting this together I remember I also listened to my first Brandon Sanderson book: Steelheart. Since there isn't a Sci-Fi Square I'm going to use one of my Free Spaces for it so I really finished TWO squares! wohoo! 

 Ok enough of my rambling! Let's check out the Bingo Card:



Ok Here is the TBR/Read List for the card: 


1. One Book in TBR The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 
2. Two Books in TBR The Book Theif by Marcus Zusak
 3. Three Books in TBR GGSB1 by Ally Carter 
4. Four Books in TBR The Maze Runner Series & Prequel by James Dashner 
5. Five Books in TBR Gallagher Girls Series (2-6) by Ally Carter 
6. Non Fiction 
7. Classic 
8. ReRead Hidden Star by Nora Roberts 
9. Free Square Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson
10. Contemporary The Heist by Janet Evanovitch & Lee Goldberg 
11. One Book in a Series Captive Star by Nora Roberts 
12. Two Books in a Series Cinder, Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 
13. Three Books in a Series Heist Society, Uncommon Criminals, Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter 
14. Four Books in a Series Cress by Marissa Meyer, The Titan’s Curse, Battle of the Labyrinth& The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan 
15. Five Books in a Series Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant by Veronica Roth, Assassin’s Curse by Cassandra Rose Clarke 
16. Fantasy
 17. Free Square
 18. Historical Fiction
 19. Mystery
 20. Romance
 21. One New Release The Chase by Janet Evanovitch & Lee Goldberg 
22. Two New Releases Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins, Shattered by Kevin Hearne 
23. Three New Releases 
24. Four New Releases 
25. Five New Releases