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1Ilithyia
Happy New Year, fellow readers!
I'm excited for the upcoming year. With a full year of teaching under my belt now I don't constantly fill like I'm drowning (only in papers to grades). Also I only have ONE class left before my Master's is complete and then I have that weight off my mind.
So as I said last year, I read lots and lots of young adult novels because I teach middle school English and work in the children's department at Barnes & Noble - and because they're fun and entertaining. But I've been feeling a little bogged down in them lately and hope that this year I can get back to my love of romance novels and adult scifi fantasy with a bit of mystery and non-fiction thrown in.
I hope to also spend a bit more time poking around here. I was an active member of lots of groups and threads a few years ago before grad school and teaching started sucking up all of my time. No longer sitting in a cubicle in front of my computer all day has really cut back on my chatting! But I hope to strike up some new reading friendships and renew some old ones. So if you see something interesting here or have a question or great recommendation, feel free to comment and I'll try to do the same!
I'll also try to be better about writing reviews this year. Sometimes I get to it and sometimes I don't. :-(
So here's to a new year of books! Cheers!
I'm excited for the upcoming year. With a full year of teaching under my belt now I don't constantly fill like I'm drowning (only in papers to grades). Also I only have ONE class left before my Master's is complete and then I have that weight off my mind.
So as I said last year, I read lots and lots of young adult novels because I teach middle school English and work in the children's department at Barnes & Noble - and because they're fun and entertaining. But I've been feeling a little bogged down in them lately and hope that this year I can get back to my love of romance novels and adult scifi fantasy with a bit of mystery and non-fiction thrown in.
I hope to also spend a bit more time poking around here. I was an active member of lots of groups and threads a few years ago before grad school and teaching started sucking up all of my time. No longer sitting in a cubicle in front of my computer all day has really cut back on my chatting! But I hope to strike up some new reading friendships and renew some old ones. So if you see something interesting here or have a question or great recommendation, feel free to comment and I'll try to do the same!
I'll also try to be better about writing reviews this year. Sometimes I get to it and sometimes I don't. :-(
So here's to a new year of books! Cheers!
2Ilithyia
1. Squire - Tamora Pierce
First book of the year is a reread. Every year I reread my favorite series of books by Tamora Pierce. Not only are they like visiting old friends during the holiday season, but they're so familiar I zip right through them and they help to bolster my numbers at the end of the year. ;-p
First book of the year is a reread. Every year I reread my favorite series of books by Tamora Pierce. Not only are they like visiting old friends during the holiday season, but they're so familiar I zip right through them and they help to bolster my numbers at the end of the year. ;-p
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2. Lady Knight - Tamora Pierce
Second book is a reread too, just to finish this quartet. Think I'll take a break from Tamora for a bit now and go read something new.
Second book is a reread too, just to finish this quartet. Think I'll take a break from Tamora for a bit now and go read something new.
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3. Alcatraz versus the Shattered Lens - Brandon Sanderson
5billiejean
Just wanted to stop by and say Happy New Year! Here's to lots of good reading in 2011!
--BJ
--BJ
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4. Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning
Embarking on a massive reread before Shadowfever comes out!
Embarking on a massive reread before Shadowfever comes out!
7eesti23
Hi Ilithyia,
Good luck with your challenge. I know what you mean about having your time sucked up as last year I was teaching and completing my masters too. But this year I am not only not teaching but my masters is also finished (phew!).
Hopefully we'll both finish the challenge!
Heather
Good luck with your challenge. I know what you mean about having your time sucked up as last year I was teaching and completing my masters too. But this year I am not only not teaching but my masters is also finished (phew!).
Hopefully we'll both finish the challenge!
Heather
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5. To Tame a Highland Warrior - Karen Marie Moning
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6. Into the Land of the Unicorns - Bruce Coville
Really quick reread. The final book in this series come out within the last year, and now I can finally have closure on a series I've been reading for 15 years or more!
Really quick reread. The final book in this series come out within the last year, and now I can finally have closure on a series I've been reading for 15 years or more!
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7. Song of the Wanderer - Bruce Coville
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8. The Highlander's Touch - Karen Marie Moning
12lamplight
My goodness: You are off and running already. I just finished my first book yesterday! I too am a teacher, but of SK/Grade ones.
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9. Dark Whispers - Bruce Coville
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10. I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas - Lewis Black
I've been reading this one in snippets during my breaks at the bookstore. A completely irreverent and yet hysterically thought-provoking of a cynical, crotchety, vulgar, portrayal of Black's experience being Jewish - and himself - during the Christmas season.
The best feature about this little volume is the front cover! Take a peek.
I've been reading this one in snippets during my breaks at the bookstore. A completely irreverent and yet hysterically thought-provoking of a cynical, crotchety, vulgar, portrayal of Black's experience being Jewish - and himself - during the Christmas season.
The best feature about this little volume is the front cover! Take a peek.
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11. Kiss of the Highlander - Karen Marie Moning
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12. Three Cups of Tea: The Young Reader's Edition - Greg Mortenson
Since I'm going to start teaching this one to my 7th graders this week, I thought I'd refresh my memory with a reread.
Good teacher, here's a cookie.
Since I'm going to start teaching this one to my 7th graders this week, I thought I'd refresh my memory with a reread.
Good teacher, here's a cookie.
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Which? Three Cups of Tea? There's an adult version, a young reader's edition, and a picture book version of it. It's a story that reaches all audiences!
The one I read was the young reader's edition because I teach it to middle school students.
I haven't read the adult version. I'd like to read it some day though and see what extra time of information it contains.
The one I read was the young reader's edition because I teach it to middle school students.
I haven't read the adult version. I'd like to read it some day though and see what extra time of information it contains.
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13. The Dark Highlander - Karen Marie Moning
This might very well be my favorite of hers... though I love them all!
This might very well be my favorite of hers... though I love them all!
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14. A Conspiracy of Kings - Megan Whalen Turner
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15. The Immortal Highlander - Karen Marie Moning
I love snow days! Though I spent a good chunk of today's reading a whole book, I suppose I'll have to spend tomorrow's grading papers...
I love snow days! Though I spent a good chunk of today's reading a whole book, I suppose I'll have to spend tomorrow's grading papers...
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16. The Last Hunt - Bruce Coville
Okay...so I didn't use today to grade papers. But I get another snow day tomorrow (these Virginia people are so wimpy when it comes to a little frozen precipitation).
Okay...so I didn't use today to grade papers. But I get another snow day tomorrow (these Virginia people are so wimpy when it comes to a little frozen precipitation).
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17. The Spell of the Highlander - Karen Marie Moning
Finished before bed last night. Now I'm ready to start with the Fever books! I'm glad I did this reading of her Highlander series first because not only were they wonderful (again), but the Faery Queen is obviously playing a very complicated game of chess with her Druids that I think may play into the final volume - Shadowfever.
Finished before bed last night. Now I'm ready to start with the Fever books! I'm glad I did this reading of her Highlander series first because not only were they wonderful (again), but the Faery Queen is obviously playing a very complicated game of chess with her Druids that I think may play into the final volume - Shadowfever.
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18. Light Weaver (The Spectrum Chronicles) - Thomas Locke
I remember loving these books when I was in middle school so I thought I'd give them another go. I forgot about all the religious overtones in the first one and how preachy it give - even if the message is not bad (about love and light, etc.). I think they other three have more of a science fiction/love story bent and less of the religion. But they're all short - less than 200 pages - so it's not too much of a waste of time one way or another.
I remember loving these books when I was in middle school so I thought I'd give them another go. I forgot about all the religious overtones in the first one and how preachy it give - even if the message is not bad (about love and light, etc.). I think they other three have more of a science fiction/love story bent and less of the religion. But they're all short - less than 200 pages - so it's not too much of a waste of time one way or another.
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20. Path Finder (The Spectrum Chronicles) - Thomas Locke
These books are such a breeze to read (less than 200 pages a piece) that I almost feel bad counting them! Of course, some of my book are over the 300-400 page norm so I suppose... I can live with it.
These books are such a breeze to read (less than 200 pages a piece) that I almost feel bad counting them! Of course, some of my book are over the 300-400 page norm so I suppose... I can live with it.
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22. Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning
Well after reread seven books in her Highlander series, I've finally moved to the Fever series. Only three more until I can read the long-awaited conclusion Shadowfever...as soon as it comes in from the library.
Well after reread seven books in her Highlander series, I've finally moved to the Fever series. Only three more until I can read the long-awaited conclusion Shadowfever...as soon as it comes in from the library.
30forest-mage
yeah tamora pierce is amazing especially circle of magic and circle opens
31forest-mage
yeah tamora pierce is amazing especially circle of magic and circle opens
32ljbwell
Saw your thread and thought I'd wish you luck. I used to teach middle school English (though mostly to bilingual or non-native students), which is when I started adding Young Adult lit to what I read. Despite not teaching, I've kept up the habit. Good luck with your reading and with teaching!
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25. Wolf at the Door - Christine Warren
This is the beginning of a new series, although I read this one a few years ago I haven't read any of the many sequels, and I look forward to seeing how this paranormal world is constructed and unfolds.
Here's the review that I wrote last time and my feelings haven't changed about it. I still think this will be a very worthwhile series to invest my reading time in.
As the first book in a new paranormal series, Warren is off to a running start. A Novel of the Others, Wolf at the Door is the “tail” of Sullivan Quinn and Cassidy Berry. Quinn, coming from a long line of Irishman werewolf ambassadors, comes to the States as a delegate from the European Council of Others to the American Council to advocate that it is time for the Others to announce themselves to the humans of the world and try to coexist peacefully and truthfully. Cassidy is a Foxwoman, an anthropologist who - although being from a long and illustrious line of diplomats herself - has no interest in politics, but - based on her expertise - is vehemently against the idea of unveiling themselves to the world. Throw in a religious fanatical group bent on the complete exposition and destruction of all Others, several kidnappings, a domineering and opinionated old fox (literally) of a grandmother, and some steamy love scenes to make this a good start to, what looks to be, a great new series.
I enjoyed this romance for it’s very witty quips and dialogue, the interesting characters, and because it opens up a world that Warren could write about for some time. The romance was pretty easy with few obstacles - but lots of sex, as Warren spent more time on the overall plot than on the two getting together. Which is often nice, because even I get bored from time to time with a romance novel just being the constant misunderstandings between the couple keeping them apart and the easy resolution at the end that could have been found in the beginning. Not to mention, that this was an introduction novel, and she had to spend some time establishing the new world
That is not to say that I haven’t read better paranormal romance, but you can’t only read the “best book ever” or you would shortly run out of things to read. I think Warren has a lot of potential and I look fowarding to reading her next one, She’s No Faerie Princess. I hope at some point she’ll write a backstory about how werejaguar Felix (that’s like a werewolf Alpha) Rafael de Santos met his witchy (again, literally) wife Tess!
Oh, and I have to share my favorite line from this book you - well, at least my favorite PG one.
Quinn to Cassidy - “I need you to understand what you do to me. You go to my head like whiskey, and I’m asking you nicely to please let me have another sip.” Boy, would I have liked to hear that in his sweet Irish brogue. *sigh*
This is the beginning of a new series, although I read this one a few years ago I haven't read any of the many sequels, and I look forward to seeing how this paranormal world is constructed and unfolds.
Here's the review that I wrote last time and my feelings haven't changed about it. I still think this will be a very worthwhile series to invest my reading time in.
As the first book in a new paranormal series, Warren is off to a running start. A Novel of the Others, Wolf at the Door is the “tail” of Sullivan Quinn and Cassidy Berry. Quinn, coming from a long line of Irishman werewolf ambassadors, comes to the States as a delegate from the European Council of Others to the American Council to advocate that it is time for the Others to announce themselves to the humans of the world and try to coexist peacefully and truthfully. Cassidy is a Foxwoman, an anthropologist who - although being from a long and illustrious line of diplomats herself - has no interest in politics, but - based on her expertise - is vehemently against the idea of unveiling themselves to the world. Throw in a religious fanatical group bent on the complete exposition and destruction of all Others, several kidnappings, a domineering and opinionated old fox (literally) of a grandmother, and some steamy love scenes to make this a good start to, what looks to be, a great new series.
I enjoyed this romance for it’s very witty quips and dialogue, the interesting characters, and because it opens up a world that Warren could write about for some time. The romance was pretty easy with few obstacles - but lots of sex, as Warren spent more time on the overall plot than on the two getting together. Which is often nice, because even I get bored from time to time with a romance novel just being the constant misunderstandings between the couple keeping them apart and the easy resolution at the end that could have been found in the beginning. Not to mention, that this was an introduction novel, and she had to spend some time establishing the new world
That is not to say that I haven’t read better paranormal romance, but you can’t only read the “best book ever” or you would shortly run out of things to read. I think Warren has a lot of potential and I look fowarding to reading her next one, She’s No Faerie Princess. I hope at some point she’ll write a backstory about how werejaguar Felix (that’s like a werewolf Alpha) Rafael de Santos met his witchy (again, literally) wife Tess!
Oh, and I have to share my favorite line from this book you - well, at least my favorite PG one.
Quinn to Cassidy - “I need you to understand what you do to me. You go to my head like whiskey, and I’m asking you nicely to please let me have another sip.” Boy, would I have liked to hear that in his sweet Irish brogue. *sigh*
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26. She's No Faerie Princess - Christine Warren
Finished late last night before sleepy time...
Fiona really is an immortal Faerie princess, and when she takes a vacation from her Aunt Mab’s court into New York City, she finds herself being stalked by a demon. Fortunately, Tobias Walker, a werewolf and Head of Security to the Alpha, comes to her rescue. As they grudgingly work together to discover why Fiona is unable to return home, why a demon (the enemy of the Fae and supposedly trapped in the Below) is running around New York, and what the King of the Unseelie Court has to do with it, the wolf and the princess realize that eternity looks pretty bleak when spent alone.
I’m definitely enjoying Warren’s Others series. She has incredibly well-fleshed out reoccurring characters, some of who are already married not just conveniently single friends to be the leads in other books. Her plots are also very believable (at least in a paranormal sense), especially when dealing with the politics of the supernatural world revealing itself to the human one. In other words, it is possible to enjoy this series on many levels.
Finished late last night before sleepy time...
Fiona really is an immortal Faerie princess, and when she takes a vacation from her Aunt Mab’s court into New York City, she finds herself being stalked by a demon. Fortunately, Tobias Walker, a werewolf and Head of Security to the Alpha, comes to her rescue. As they grudgingly work together to discover why Fiona is unable to return home, why a demon (the enemy of the Fae and supposedly trapped in the Below) is running around New York, and what the King of the Unseelie Court has to do with it, the wolf and the princess realize that eternity looks pretty bleak when spent alone.
I’m definitely enjoying Warren’s Others series. She has incredibly well-fleshed out reoccurring characters, some of who are already married not just conveniently single friends to be the leads in other books. Her plots are also very believable (at least in a paranormal sense), especially when dealing with the politics of the supernatural world revealing itself to the human one. In other words, it is possible to enjoy this series on many levels.
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27. The Demon You Know - Christine Warren
I finished this third book in the Others series before going to sleep last night. I really enjoy the world and the relationships and the reoccurring characters that Warren is creating.
I finished this third book in the Others series before going to sleep last night. I really enjoy the world and the relationships and the reoccurring characters that Warren is creating.
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29. Dreamfever - Karen Marie Moning
The last of my rereads, and boy is the cliffhanger is a doozie! Not sure I can wait for the library copy to come in. I might have to pilfer a friend's digital copy!
The last of my rereads, and boy is the cliffhanger is a doozie! Not sure I can wait for the library copy to come in. I might have to pilfer a friend's digital copy!
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30. Discord's Apple - Carrie Vaughn
As a lover of all kinds of mythology, I really liked this clever and well-thought out story. Check it out!
As a lover of all kinds of mythology, I really liked this clever and well-thought out story. Check it out!
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32. Bulu: The African Wonder Dog - Dick Houston
I actually started this last week, but had to take a short break to read Shadowfever.
I actually started this last week, but had to take a short break to read Shadowfever.
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33. Chronicles of Nick: Infinity - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Although this is a good teen series, it really heightens the enjoyment if you're already familiar with Kenyon's Dark-Hunter books.
Although this is a good teen series, it really heightens the enjoyment if you're already familiar with Kenyon's Dark-Hunter books.
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35. The Charmed Return: The Faerie Path Book Six - Frewin Jones
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36. Treachery in Death - J.D. Robb
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37. Chronicles of Nick: Invincible - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Crazy week, chaperoned a field trip last week - we took 20 kids to New York city! So it took me awhile to finish this one, but wrapped it up last night before sleeping.
Crazy week, chaperoned a field trip last week - we took 20 kids to New York city! So it took me awhile to finish this one, but wrapped it up last night before sleeping.
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39. Shadowfever - Karen Marie Moning
I can't remember the last time I read a book twice in one year, let alone in a month. But it was so epically amazing that I had to experience it again! After reading all 11 books prior to it again and with Moning astounding storytelling techniques, it was like reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It had so many twists and such a satisfying ending. I'm sure I'll be reading this one again and again.
I can't remember the last time I read a book twice in one year, let alone in a month. But it was so epically amazing that I had to experience it again! After reading all 11 books prior to it again and with Moning astounding storytelling techniques, it was like reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It had so many twists and such a satisfying ending. I'm sure I'll be reading this one again and again.
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40. Royal Treatment - MaryJanice Davidson
Very funny! Alternative reality chicklit involving a commoner and the prince of Alaska (yes, Alaska). I recommend you check it out!
Very funny! Alternative reality chicklit involving a commoner and the prince of Alaska (yes, Alaska). I recommend you check it out!
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41. The Emperor of Nihon-Ja: Ranger's Apprentice Book 10 - John Flanagan
52billiejean
I added Royal Treatment to my wishlist.
53Ilithyia
billiejean,
You'll love it! It's so funny and off the wall. The romance is pretty standard, but the execution and supporting characters make it worth it. Plus it's a really fast read. As is it's sequel, which I did not mean to read all of today...
42. The Royal Pain - MaryJanice Davidson
You'll love it! It's so funny and off the wall. The romance is pretty standard, but the execution and supporting characters make it worth it. Plus it's a really fast read. As is it's sequel, which I did not mean to read all of today...
42. The Royal Pain - MaryJanice Davidson
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43. The Royal Mess - MaryJanice Davidson
I certainly didn't plan to read these three books so quickly, but they're addictive! I highly recommend them as a good, fun, quick, hysterically funny, and sometimes raunchy read. ;-p
I certainly didn't plan to read these three books so quickly, but they're addictive! I highly recommend them as a good, fun, quick, hysterically funny, and sometimes raunchy read. ;-p
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44. Tortall and Other Lands: a Collection of Tales - Tamora Pierce
I didn't read the whole thing, I was only interested in the stories with some tie to the Tortall books. But as always, everything by her is fabulous.
I didn't read the whole thing, I was only interested in the stories with some tie to the Tortall books. But as always, everything by her is fabulous.
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45. The Last Days of Krypton - Kevin J. Anderson
Not only an amazing Superman prequel, but it's a really well-written scifi/fantasy novel from one of the best authors in the genre. I love how all the pieces fit together at the end, and with brilliant prose no less!
Not only an amazing Superman prequel, but it's a really well-written scifi/fantasy novel from one of the best authors in the genre. I love how all the pieces fit together at the end, and with brilliant prose no less!
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46. Harry, a History - Melissa Anelli
Fabulous read for a die-hard Potter fan, thanks to my student Xan for letting me borrow it from her. I relish the opportunity for a student to lend a book to the teacher instead of the usual reverse.
Review to come later.
Fabulous read for a die-hard Potter fan, thanks to my student Xan for letting me borrow it from her. I relish the opportunity for a student to lend a book to the teacher instead of the usual reverse.
Review to come later.
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47. After the Golden Age - Carrie Vaughn
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51. Hit List - Laurell K. Hamilton
Finished late late last night before bed.
Hamilton has returned to her earlier style of more plot with some sex...rather than the reverse. I did miss the usual crew in this one. It was Edward heavy andvery light on most of the other characters we've come to love, a lot like Obsidian Butterfly.
Finished late late last night before bed.
Hamilton has returned to her earlier style of more plot with some sex...rather than the reverse. I did miss the usual crew in this one. It was Edward heavy andvery light on most of the other characters we've come to love, a lot like Obsidian Butterfly.
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52. Smokin' Seventeen - Janet Evanovich
As good as the rest, and I feel as if Stephanie is finally coming to terms with the fact that she will have to choose between Morelli and Ranger (with some sexy scenes thrown in during the interim). I can't wait to read the next one, which the back of the book says is coming out in November. Yay! for not having to wait a whole year!!
As good as the rest, and I feel as if Stephanie is finally coming to terms with the fact that she will have to choose between Morelli and Ranger (with some sexy scenes thrown in during the interim). I can't wait to read the next one, which the back of the book says is coming out in November. Yay! for not having to wait a whole year!!
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62. No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon
This was a reread in preparation for Retribution which should be coming in from the library shortly! But you've got to love that Dev finally found himself a good. ;-p
This was a reread in preparation for Retribution which should be coming in from the library shortly! But you've got to love that Dev finally found himself a good. ;-p
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63. Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder
76LillianRodriguez
What a nice idea! I love Tamora Pierce, and her female heroines! I was obsessed with those books when I was a tween.
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66. The Skin I'm In - Sharon Flake
I've been teaching this during summer school. It's not a book I would have picked, if only because it's not really my genre, but it has a good message and a satisfying ending.
I've been teaching this during summer school. It's not a book I would have picked, if only because it's not really my genre, but it has a good message and a satisfying ending.
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69. Mindset: The New Pyschology of Success- Carol Dweck
I had to read this one for the start of a new school year. Apparently kids CAN learn. Well, that just turns my world upside!
I had to read this one for the start of a new school year. Apparently kids CAN learn. Well, that just turns my world upside!
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75. So Silver Bright - Lisa Mantchev
This was a crazy busy couple of weeks, so don't judge the quality of this one based on how long it took me to read it. It was slow going for a while, but I really enjoyed the ending. It was nice to finally have a conclusion to this trilogy, but I wouldn't mind meeting these characters again!
This was a crazy busy couple of weeks, so don't judge the quality of this one based on how long it took me to read it. It was slow going for a while, but I really enjoyed the ending. It was nice to finally have a conclusion to this trilogy, but I wouldn't mind meeting these characters again!
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79. The Last Unicorn - Peter S. Beagle
This is my favorite movie of all time and they just released a beautifully illustrated graphic novel based on the original book. It's a lovely additional to the story, though I miss the amazing songs from the movie.
This is my favorite movie of all time and they just released a beautifully illustrated graphic novel based on the original book. It's a lovely additional to the story, though I miss the amazing songs from the movie.
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80. Heart of the Flame - Tina St. John
I've been crazy busy with school and the boyfriend lately, not to be mention enamored with my new iPad (lots of online reading and Netflix watching) so this is my first entry in more than two weeks! I believe this is the longest time it's taken me to read a book in years - maybe ever.
Now we're moving in a few months so I'm sure I'll be devoting a great deal of time to packing all of my books rather than reading them. Phooey!
I've been crazy busy with school and the boyfriend lately, not to be mention enamored with my new iPad (lots of online reading and Netflix watching) so this is my first entry in more than two weeks! I believe this is the longest time it's taken me to read a book in years - maybe ever.
Now we're moving in a few months so I'm sure I'll be devoting a great deal of time to packing all of my books rather than reading them. Phooey!
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82. Alanna: The First Adventure - Tamora Pierce
Embarking on my yearly reread, at least 15 years and counting. I definitely need it during this uber stressful time of packing, moving, and grading!
Embarking on my yearly reread, at least 15 years and counting. I definitely need it during this uber stressful time of packing, moving, and grading!
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83. In the Hands of the Goddess - Tamora Pierce
96billiejean
Good luck with your move.
97Ilithyia
Thanks, billiejean! I haven't moved in 6 six years and I'm a total book hoarder, so there's lots of purging to be done - which just breaks my heart.
Of course, I've had to put any packing on hold the last few days and for the next few days as I grade papers for upcoming report cards next week. Argh!
Of course, I've had to put any packing on hold the last few days and for the next few days as I grade papers for upcoming report cards next week. Argh!
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85. Lioness Rampant - Tamora Pierce
Finished this last night. I love the ending, even if I have it memorized by now. ;-)
Finished this last night. I love the ending, even if I have it memorized by now. ;-)
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86. Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians - Brandon Sanderson
I am reading/teaching this book with my after-school book club - the students love it!
I am reading/teaching this book with my after-school book club - the students love it!
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88. Home for the Holidays - Lisa Plumley
This adorable romance moved from the read and trade in pile to the keeper pile. Read it in one day!
This adorable romance moved from the read and trade in pile to the keeper pile. Read it in one day!
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93. Page - Tamora Pierce
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95. Fortune's Fool - Mercedes Lackey
I've entered these last two under 2011 because I read about 90% of them before day, so I figured they belonged here.
Happy New Year!
I've entered these last two under 2011 because I read about 90% of them before day, so I figured they belonged here.
Happy New Year!
