The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
This was a book recommended by author Stephanie Meyer on her blog. I was looking for something different to read, but I was almost reluctant to start because it seemed maybe too different. The book is set in the future, there is no more US, but a new country with 12 districts. Every year each district has to send one boy and one girl to the hunger games, which is essentially a fight to the death. The last one standing wins. The book is focused on the FMC Katniss. I have to say that I really liked it. I couldn't stop reading it, even though Ella was making a mess in the living room (and bathroom). I couldn't even stop when dancing with the stars came on. And even though I was unsatisfied with the ending (I needed more!) I could see why the author stopped there. I think this is actually a young adult book, but I think it was great! I will definitely take Stephanie's recommendations in the future.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
No. 119: This Time Love
This Time Love by Elizabeth Lowell
This book was terrible - what they call a wallbanger, so horrible you throw it against the wall. I have a rule that I finish every book I start, but I wanted to quit reading this book so many times. It really was probably the worst romance novel I have ever read - the dialogue, characters, descriptions and the plot (what there was of it) were all either stupid, annoying or boring, or all three. Besides from the irritating love story, the rest of the book was technical scientific information about caves and cave formation. Seriously. It will be a long long time before I read another book by Elizabeth Lowell
This book was terrible - what they call a wallbanger, so horrible you throw it against the wall. I have a rule that I finish every book I start, but I wanted to quit reading this book so many times. It really was probably the worst romance novel I have ever read - the dialogue, characters, descriptions and the plot (what there was of it) were all either stupid, annoying or boring, or all three. Besides from the irritating love story, the rest of the book was technical scientific information about caves and cave formation. Seriously. It will be a long long time before I read another book by Elizabeth Lowell
Friday, September 26, 2008
No. 118: Faefever
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
I feel totally gypped and I have no one to blame but myself. For some reason, I was positive that this series was a trilogy, and so this would be the last book and I would get some resolution and find out what happens, but no. It is not the last book (which is really a good thing) but I was so excited about finding out the ending because it is such a dramatic series, that I was actually really disappointed when the book ended in a VERY critical place and I have to wait, who knows how long, until the next one comes out. At least I have the author's assurances that there is a happy ending because it totally does not seem like one is possible from how the story is going.
This book/series is a lot different than what I usually read. It is not a romance, it is not a mystery really (although there are several mysterious characters) it is more of a fantasy or action series. But I like it! I have several other books by this author that I will have to find and re-read.
The FMC kicks butt - and although her motives are good (saving mankind and vengence for her murdered sister), her actions are sometimes not. I also like that she is not perfect, she doesn't know what she is doing, but she is trying and she takes action even when it might be wrong. And I have no idea who will end up being her real love interest - if there is one. There seem to be three options, and I am kind of torn between two. One is possibly a bad guy though, and he gets irrationally angry and mean, but there is CHEMISTRY! I cannot wait until the next book in the series comes out!
I did order the first book in the series from Amazon because for some reason no bookstore in Anchorage sells it. So I do have that to look forward to.
I feel totally gypped and I have no one to blame but myself. For some reason, I was positive that this series was a trilogy, and so this would be the last book and I would get some resolution and find out what happens, but no. It is not the last book (which is really a good thing) but I was so excited about finding out the ending because it is such a dramatic series, that I was actually really disappointed when the book ended in a VERY critical place and I have to wait, who knows how long, until the next one comes out. At least I have the author's assurances that there is a happy ending because it totally does not seem like one is possible from how the story is going.
This book/series is a lot different than what I usually read. It is not a romance, it is not a mystery really (although there are several mysterious characters) it is more of a fantasy or action series. But I like it! I have several other books by this author that I will have to find and re-read.
The FMC kicks butt - and although her motives are good (saving mankind and vengence for her murdered sister), her actions are sometimes not. I also like that she is not perfect, she doesn't know what she is doing, but she is trying and she takes action even when it might be wrong. And I have no idea who will end up being her real love interest - if there is one. There seem to be three options, and I am kind of torn between two. One is possibly a bad guy though, and he gets irrationally angry and mean, but there is CHEMISTRY! I cannot wait until the next book in the series comes out!
I did order the first book in the series from Amazon because for some reason no bookstore in Anchorage sells it. So I do have that to look forward to.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
No. 117: A Summer to Remember
A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
This book I liked much better than the last one. Not only was I happy to see Lauren get a good ending, but it is the introduction of some of my all time favorite characters, the Bedwyns and Syndham Butler. Now I really want to read their stories too - although that is like 9 books. And they are all packed still somewhere in the garage, and I have a huge stack of books from the library to get through so it might have to wait. Even though this book was good, it does not compare to the Slightly series or the Simply series because this book is a lot more like Balogh's more traditional regencies that I am not a fan of. Too much tragedy, too many misunderstandings. But I did like it.
I also just remembered that I probably have already read both the Slightly and the Simply series this year. But they are both so good, I could read them over and over - and I have read the Slightly series at least 5 times because it is so so good.
This book I liked much better than the last one. Not only was I happy to see Lauren get a good ending, but it is the introduction of some of my all time favorite characters, the Bedwyns and Syndham Butler. Now I really want to read their stories too - although that is like 9 books. And they are all packed still somewhere in the garage, and I have a huge stack of books from the library to get through so it might have to wait. Even though this book was good, it does not compare to the Slightly series or the Simply series because this book is a lot more like Balogh's more traditional regencies that I am not a fan of. Too much tragedy, too many misunderstandings. But I did like it.
I also just remembered that I probably have already read both the Slightly and the Simply series this year. But they are both so good, I could read them over and over - and I have read the Slightly series at least 5 times because it is so so good.
No. 116: One Night for Love
One Night for Love by Mary Balough
This was a good book, but not quite as good as I remember, or as good as the Slightly series or the other series about the teachers at Miss Martin's school. But, since it has some of the same characters I enjoyed it. I plan on reading the book that follows this one next, it is the story of the woman whose wedding day was ruined in this book.
This was a good book, but not quite as good as I remember, or as good as the Slightly series or the other series about the teachers at Miss Martin's school. But, since it has some of the same characters I enjoyed it. I plan on reading the book that follows this one next, it is the story of the woman whose wedding day was ruined in this book.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
No. 115: BloodFever
BloodFever by Karen Marie Moning
I got this book because I have read other stuff by this author that I really liked. I wish that I had gotten the first book in the series (this is the middle one) but, there was enough explanation at the beginning that I wasn't confused. I really really liked it though. I liked the transformation the FMC went through (although I think it would have been more dramatic if I had read the first one) and she was pretty funny too. I might have liked a little more info about the MMC - he was too mysterious I think. This book is not a romance (even though I got it in the romance section) but there was one kiss - it wasn't that great of a kiss. I think there will be more relationship development in the next book out next month. Oh, the other weird thing is that I actually wanted the FMC to hook up with other characters in the book - so that is kind of different. I don't love the MMC enough yet...too mysterious. But I will definitely be making a trip to the book store for the first one and when the third comes out I am sure I will get that too. I do love a series and I need some resolution!!!
I got this book because I have read other stuff by this author that I really liked. I wish that I had gotten the first book in the series (this is the middle one) but, there was enough explanation at the beginning that I wasn't confused. I really really liked it though. I liked the transformation the FMC went through (although I think it would have been more dramatic if I had read the first one) and she was pretty funny too. I might have liked a little more info about the MMC - he was too mysterious I think. This book is not a romance (even though I got it in the romance section) but there was one kiss - it wasn't that great of a kiss. I think there will be more relationship development in the next book out next month. Oh, the other weird thing is that I actually wanted the FMC to hook up with other characters in the book - so that is kind of different. I don't love the MMC enough yet...too mysterious. But I will definitely be making a trip to the book store for the first one and when the third comes out I am sure I will get that too. I do love a series and I need some resolution!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
No. 114: The Gift
The Gift by Julie Garwood
This is the book immediately following the last one I read - it is about the brother of the FMC of the last book. It is pretty good, although I found the FMC in this book totally annoying. She is kind of stupid and she cries a lot and she is purposely dependent on her husband (she doesn't want to learn to swim because it is his duty not to let her drown even though they are on a ship in the ocean- aaggghhh!) and just generally irritating. That being said, I still liked the book. It could have used a little more piracy and a little less Sara freaking out and doing something stupid though.
This is the book immediately following the last one I read - it is about the brother of the FMC of the last book. It is pretty good, although I found the FMC in this book totally annoying. She is kind of stupid and she cries a lot and she is purposely dependent on her husband (she doesn't want to learn to swim because it is his duty not to let her drown even though they are on a ship in the ocean- aaggghhh!) and just generally irritating. That being said, I still liked the book. It could have used a little more piracy and a little less Sara freaking out and doing something stupid though.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
No. 113: Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
Another old book by one of my all time favorite authors. This is not one of my favorites, but it is part of a kind of mini-series with recurring characters. So I like that much. Julie Garwood has a thing where her characters constantly talk about their "flaws" I swear she uses the word flaw 500 times in this book.
I read a thing on the internet about romance cliches and bad words and phrases that authors use a lot, and I read it right before I read this book so I could not stop picking out all the irritating things in this book! I wish I had never seen that post! But I still liked the book.
Another old book by one of my all time favorite authors. This is not one of my favorites, but it is part of a kind of mini-series with recurring characters. So I like that much. Julie Garwood has a thing where her characters constantly talk about their "flaws" I swear she uses the word flaw 500 times in this book.
I read a thing on the internet about romance cliches and bad words and phrases that authors use a lot, and I read it right before I read this book so I could not stop picking out all the irritating things in this book! I wish I had never seen that post! But I still liked the book.
Friday, September 19, 2008
No. 112: Prince Charming
Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
This is an old Julie Garwood book that I have read a few times before. It is not her best, but I always like her books that are set in the west - the characters are very interesting. One of the problems with this book is that I didn't think there was enough resolution at the end, even though it is a fairly long book, most of it is taken up with the journey from England to Montana and the search for the twins. There is not enough time devoted to the evil uncle and the MMC's enemy the Army guy. Also I could have used a little more about the secondary characters Hunter and Victoria, they have an interesting story.
I went back to the library today and got another huge stack of books. Hopefully they will be good enough to keep me from being completely depressed that I have to go back to work Monday. I doubt it though.
This is an old Julie Garwood book that I have read a few times before. It is not her best, but I always like her books that are set in the west - the characters are very interesting. One of the problems with this book is that I didn't think there was enough resolution at the end, even though it is a fairly long book, most of it is taken up with the journey from England to Montana and the search for the twins. There is not enough time devoted to the evil uncle and the MMC's enemy the Army guy. Also I could have used a little more about the secondary characters Hunter and Victoria, they have an interesting story.
I went back to the library today and got another huge stack of books. Hopefully they will be good enough to keep me from being completely depressed that I have to go back to work Monday. I doubt it though.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
No. 111: Glory Glory
Glory Glory by Linda Lael Miller
I bought this book online and I didn't even read the summary, I just bought it because of the author. If I had, I probably would not have bought it. Not that it wasn't a fine book, but it is one of those plots that I am not a big fan of - the whole we used to be in love but then there was a tragic misunderstanding because the characters were not acting rationally AT ALL and then they meet again and still love yet HATE each other. Gets on my nerves when book characters act so stupid. Even though I know it is not real life, I have a hard time becoming invested in characters who don't act like a normal person would. So it wasn't bad, but I didn't really like it. Also, for some reason, the author used the word latte like 1000 times (approximately) and it was italicized and it was very very irritating.
So this is like the 3rd or 4th not that good book in a row. I have a new stack from the library of old favorites that I know I love and I just got Stephanie Meyer's book The Host in the mail today - no vampires, but I have heard it is good so we will see. But it has aliens and I technically hate alien books. But I suppose with the exception of her Twilight series, I hate vampire books too :)
I bought this book online and I didn't even read the summary, I just bought it because of the author. If I had, I probably would not have bought it. Not that it wasn't a fine book, but it is one of those plots that I am not a big fan of - the whole we used to be in love but then there was a tragic misunderstanding because the characters were not acting rationally AT ALL and then they meet again and still love yet HATE each other. Gets on my nerves when book characters act so stupid. Even though I know it is not real life, I have a hard time becoming invested in characters who don't act like a normal person would. So it wasn't bad, but I didn't really like it. Also, for some reason, the author used the word latte like 1000 times (approximately) and it was italicized and it was very very irritating.
So this is like the 3rd or 4th not that good book in a row. I have a new stack from the library of old favorites that I know I love and I just got Stephanie Meyer's book The Host in the mail today - no vampires, but I have heard it is good so we will see. But it has aliens and I technically hate alien books. But I suppose with the exception of her Twilight series, I hate vampire books too :)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
No. 110: Don't Look Down
Don't Look Down by Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer
This book was not good. It was actually kind of bad and it took me a long time to finish it. I told Aaron that I thought the book was garbage and Ella has since asked me a million times if the book was garbage and if she should throw it away for me. If it wasn't a library book, I would have been tempted to say yes.
If I had a dollar for every time this book had some stupid special forces cliche I would be a rich woman. And it was the same lame ones over and over - kill zone, double tap, coin check (which I have never actually heard of before but it is still lame). I hardly think that a real Green Beret talks about being a Green Beret so much. At least I would hope not because it would be very annoying. Also, the ex-husband was crazy - he didn't seem to have a real defined character - was he actually crazy, was he in over his head, did he really want her back, did he love the sister. I couldn't even work up the enthusiasiam to be upset about the things he did because I had no idea how I should feel about it. So I felt confused. I felt that way about most of the characters. The only character I genuinely liked was the 5 year old. Everyone else was either dumb, annoying, or too confusing.
So, even though I have read books by this author before (on her own, not with this Mayer character) I will hesitate to read another.
This book was not good. It was actually kind of bad and it took me a long time to finish it. I told Aaron that I thought the book was garbage and Ella has since asked me a million times if the book was garbage and if she should throw it away for me. If it wasn't a library book, I would have been tempted to say yes.
If I had a dollar for every time this book had some stupid special forces cliche I would be a rich woman. And it was the same lame ones over and over - kill zone, double tap, coin check (which I have never actually heard of before but it is still lame). I hardly think that a real Green Beret talks about being a Green Beret so much. At least I would hope not because it would be very annoying. Also, the ex-husband was crazy - he didn't seem to have a real defined character - was he actually crazy, was he in over his head, did he really want her back, did he love the sister. I couldn't even work up the enthusiasiam to be upset about the things he did because I had no idea how I should feel about it. So I felt confused. I felt that way about most of the characters. The only character I genuinely liked was the 5 year old. Everyone else was either dumb, annoying, or too confusing.
So, even though I have read books by this author before (on her own, not with this Mayer character) I will hesitate to read another.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
No. 109: The Naked Gentleman
The Naked Gentleman by Sally MacKenzie
This is in a series, all with similarly terrible titles, but I had read some before and so I picked this up at the library. It was okay, nothing special. I would never have bought it, but like I said, I got it from the library. The only interesting part of this book is that the FMC dressed up as a man to attend a meeting at a mens only club and she was discovered by the MMC - they left the meeting and the MMC was so overcome seeing her in pants that he kissed her on the street. Everyone saw and since she was dressed as a man, everyone thought the MMC was gay. So that was kind of funny and different.
This is in a series, all with similarly terrible titles, but I had read some before and so I picked this up at the library. It was okay, nothing special. I would never have bought it, but like I said, I got it from the library. The only interesting part of this book is that the FMC dressed up as a man to attend a meeting at a mens only club and she was discovered by the MMC - they left the meeting and the MMC was so overcome seeing her in pants that he kissed her on the street. Everyone saw and since she was dressed as a man, everyone thought the MMC was gay. So that was kind of funny and different.
Friday, September 12, 2008
No. 108: There and Now
There and Now by Linda Lael Miller
The second book in this short series. It was pretty good too - this one had a bit more back and forth in time, they actually traveled to the present time together, which is always good for a laugh. Trying to explain modern technology (so to speak as this book was set in the 90's) is pretty funny (short skirts and tvs etc) So it was good.
I am pretty sure the library has more books by this author, so I will have to check that out. I apparently suffer from author OCD, once I start reading I have to read everything they have ever written :)
The second book in this short series. It was pretty good too - this one had a bit more back and forth in time, they actually traveled to the present time together, which is always good for a laugh. Trying to explain modern technology (so to speak as this book was set in the 90's) is pretty funny (short skirts and tvs etc) So it was good.
I am pretty sure the library has more books by this author, so I will have to check that out. I apparently suffer from author OCD, once I start reading I have to read everything they have ever written :)
No. 107: There and Now
There and Now by Linda Lael Miller
So, this book has two thing about it I like in a book, actually three - it is a series, it has time travel and cowboys. So, I liked it! In this one the FMC goes back in time to Victorian times Washington State (outside Seattle) which is kind of an unusual place/time period - but one this author has done before. Anyway, she falls in love (shocking I know). Pretty good, and best of all, there is another book to come involving her cousin.
So, this book has two thing about it I like in a book, actually three - it is a series, it has time travel and cowboys. So, I liked it! In this one the FMC goes back in time to Victorian times Washington State (outside Seattle) which is kind of an unusual place/time period - but one this author has done before. Anyway, she falls in love (shocking I know). Pretty good, and best of all, there is another book to come involving her cousin.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
No. 106: Courting Suzannah
Courting Suzannah by Linda Lael Miller
Another library book - I think I got 10 or 11. I didn't like this one nearly as much as I have liked her other books. I didn't care for the MMC and I was frustrated with the FMC's friendship with Julia. It is hard to believe that you can be best friends with someone, almost like a sister she said, with someone who is such a jerk. The author tried to make a personality change kind of thing work, but it didn't play for me.
Another library book - I think I got 10 or 11. I didn't like this one nearly as much as I have liked her other books. I didn't care for the MMC and I was frustrated with the FMC's friendship with Julia. It is hard to believe that you can be best friends with someone, almost like a sister she said, with someone who is such a jerk. The author tried to make a personality change kind of thing work, but it didn't play for me.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
No. 105: Son of the Morning
Son of the Morning by Linda Howard
I decided to re-read some some of Linda's older books to see why she used to be one of my favorite authors - I am glad I started with this one. It is definitely a good one as it combines many of my favorite things into one book - a murderous bad guy, the Scottish highlands, being on the run, time travel, history, and a FMC who knows how to take care of business. (all this book needs to be perfect is a Navy Seal XD) Also this book had the added bonus of being somewhat about the Knights Templar which is a very interesting subject (no matter how completely made up and crazy the stuff is) So, even though this book was still a little graphic, and totally out of date (set in the early 90's I think) the amazing plot totally saved the book.
I also discovered (at my new favorite place - the library) the real reason why I used to love Linda Howard, she wrote one of my all time favorite series about a family - the MacKenzie series. Which, in my humble opinion is awesome!
Today was a 2 book day (my favorite type of day) and since my glorious and beloved maternity leave is almost over, I have to make the most of every minute. And really, what could be a better way to spend a day than snuggling with a sweet sleeping baby and reading a good book?
I decided to re-read some some of Linda's older books to see why she used to be one of my favorite authors - I am glad I started with this one. It is definitely a good one as it combines many of my favorite things into one book - a murderous bad guy, the Scottish highlands, being on the run, time travel, history, and a FMC who knows how to take care of business. (all this book needs to be perfect is a Navy Seal XD) Also this book had the added bonus of being somewhat about the Knights Templar which is a very interesting subject (no matter how completely made up and crazy the stuff is) So, even though this book was still a little graphic, and totally out of date (set in the early 90's I think) the amazing plot totally saved the book.
I also discovered (at my new favorite place - the library) the real reason why I used to love Linda Howard, she wrote one of my all time favorite series about a family - the MacKenzie series. Which, in my humble opinion is awesome!
Today was a 2 book day (my favorite type of day) and since my glorious and beloved maternity leave is almost over, I have to make the most of every minute. And really, what could be a better way to spend a day than snuggling with a sweet sleeping baby and reading a good book?
No. 104: Springwater Christmas
Springwater Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
I went to the library for the first time in a long time and came home with a bag full of books - some old favorites and some I have not read before. Even though I have read many books by this author, I had not read this one. I am really glad I picked it up though because it was great. It is another book set in the west just after the Civil War, this time in Montana. I really enjoyed it and I think it is part of a series set in the town of Springwater - I will have to see if they have the rest at the library!
I went to the library for the first time in a long time and came home with a bag full of books - some old favorites and some I have not read before. Even though I have read many books by this author, I had not read this one. I am really glad I picked it up though because it was great. It is another book set in the west just after the Civil War, this time in Montana. I really enjoyed it and I think it is part of a series set in the town of Springwater - I will have to see if they have the rest at the library!
Friday, September 5, 2008
No. 103: Dying to Please
Dying to Please by Linda Howard
I had already read this book before but I bought it because it didn't sound familier - what is going on with my memory lately! It was okay - nothing great. The relationship was so-so, the killer was not overly exciting because you know who he is and he is only mildly creepy, some of the scenes were too graphic for me (again - when will I learn?) and some of them were just gross. So, kind of a disappointment. I have one more book by this author that I picked up on my trip to the used bookstore, then I imagine I won't read another for awhile. I can't remember why I used to like this author, I wonder if she has changed her writing style or if she had a series I liked or what - I will have to look into that.
I had already read this book before but I bought it because it didn't sound familier - what is going on with my memory lately! It was okay - nothing great. The relationship was so-so, the killer was not overly exciting because you know who he is and he is only mildly creepy, some of the scenes were too graphic for me (again - when will I learn?) and some of them were just gross. So, kind of a disappointment. I have one more book by this author that I picked up on my trip to the used bookstore, then I imagine I won't read another for awhile. I can't remember why I used to like this author, I wonder if she has changed her writing style or if she had a series I liked or what - I will have to look into that.
No. 102: Betrayal in Death
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb
So, I was tricked into buying this book because it said on the cover "first time in print!" and I thought, Hooray! A new book! But it was not a new book, it was, in fact, a very old book that I have already read. Nevertheless, it was still good - they always are. My favorite part of this book was Rorke's friend from Ireland and the funny stuff he said - Roberts/Robb writes well for her Irish characters, they sayings and how the words go together just a little different, you can really imagine it being spoken with an Irish accent. Very nice.
So, I was tricked into buying this book because it said on the cover "first time in print!" and I thought, Hooray! A new book! But it was not a new book, it was, in fact, a very old book that I have already read. Nevertheless, it was still good - they always are. My favorite part of this book was Rorke's friend from Ireland and the funny stuff he said - Roberts/Robb writes well for her Irish characters, they sayings and how the words go together just a little different, you can really imagine it being spoken with an Irish accent. Very nice.
Monday, September 1, 2008
No. 101: Up Close and Dangerous
Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
This was an interesting story - the focus for at least the first half of the book was the back story and survival after the crash - the romance didn't really come in until later. Which was good because this author tends to be a little more explicit in her descriptions than I like. But it was a good book and a good story with a good mystery. I will have to see how many other books by this author I have not read yet.
This was an interesting story - the focus for at least the first half of the book was the back story and survival after the crash - the romance didn't really come in until later. Which was good because this author tends to be a little more explicit in her descriptions than I like. But it was a good book and a good story with a good mystery. I will have to see how many other books by this author I have not read yet.
Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer
I am not going to count this in my tally because it is not a complete book, but since it was SO fantastic I wanted to include it.
This is in the Twilight series - it is acutally Twilight from Edwards perspective. And since, lets be honest, Edward is the best part of the books anyway, this book was amazing. I need to get it printed out so I can read it off the computer (which is much better) It is about 250 or so pages.
Unfortunately the author might not finish writing this book - someone released a partial draft of the book without the authors permission. She is understandably very upset so even though her plan was to finish Midnight Sun and release it as her next book, those plans have been put on hold indefinitely. She posted the part of the book that was released on her website and I read it as soon as I heard (until 3:00 in the morning). Midnight Sun - even though it is an incomplete rough draft is probably my favorite book in the series (maybe tied with Twilight) I just hope that Stephanie Meyer can finish the book and release it.
I am not going to count this in my tally because it is not a complete book, but since it was SO fantastic I wanted to include it.
This is in the Twilight series - it is acutally Twilight from Edwards perspective. And since, lets be honest, Edward is the best part of the books anyway, this book was amazing. I need to get it printed out so I can read it off the computer (which is much better) It is about 250 or so pages.
Unfortunately the author might not finish writing this book - someone released a partial draft of the book without the authors permission. She is understandably very upset so even though her plan was to finish Midnight Sun and release it as her next book, those plans have been put on hold indefinitely. She posted the part of the book that was released on her website and I read it as soon as I heard (until 3:00 in the morning). Midnight Sun - even though it is an incomplete rough draft is probably my favorite book in the series (maybe tied with Twilight) I just hope that Stephanie Meyer can finish the book and release it.
No. 100: All the Queen's Men
All the Queens Men by Linda Howard
It turns out I had read this book before, but it had been so long that I didn't remember anything. I have read almost everything this author has written, and although I prefer her historical books, I like the ones that involve the MMC in this book, John Medina, because they are spy/black ops books that I like.
I can't believe that I have read 100 books this year - and I really can't believe that I have managed to keep track this long - I don't have a good history of keeping my New Year's resolutions :)
It turns out I had read this book before, but it had been so long that I didn't remember anything. I have read almost everything this author has written, and although I prefer her historical books, I like the ones that involve the MMC in this book, John Medina, because they are spy/black ops books that I like.
I can't believe that I have read 100 books this year - and I really can't believe that I have managed to keep track this long - I don't have a good history of keeping my New Year's resolutions :)
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