I've had a dry spell from the reading department and I know I've read a few books a couple months ago that I forgot to write about.
Currently I'm reading the two latest Sookie books, I have really lost interest in them but decided while at my sister's recently that I did want to read them so I started Dead in the Family. For now I put it down but hope to pick it up again.
The reason i put down the Sookie book is that I got the Glasslight trilogy books from my sister (well the first two). I'm reading the Amanda Quick book QuickSilver now and of course loving it, always do!
Since finishing The Help I started listening to a new author Julia Quinn with Ten Things I Love About You, another victorian romance and so far so good.
I'm finally back to reading and looking forward to my vacation next week and a bit more time to read then!
Showing posts with label charlaine harris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charlaine harris. Show all posts
Monday, August 15, 2011
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Grave Secret (Harper Connelly book 4)
by Charlaine Harris.
This is the 4th and final book in the series. My issue with this series is the brother/sister/love relationship between Toliver and Harper. It's hard to get past the relationship however I love the mystery behind the gift Harper has been given and I find it a very intriguing psychic power that a lot could be done with so I'll be sorry to not read more in the series.
This one did not disappoint at all. The mystery surrounding Harper's sister was finally solved and I enjoyed the mystery very much.
This is the 4th and final book in the series. My issue with this series is the brother/sister/love relationship between Toliver and Harper. It's hard to get past the relationship however I love the mystery behind the gift Harper has been given and I find it a very intriguing psychic power that a lot could be done with so I'll be sorry to not read more in the series.
This one did not disappoint at all. The mystery surrounding Harper's sister was finally solved and I enjoyed the mystery very much.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Last Scene Alive (Aurora Teagarden book 7)
by Charlaine Harris.
Back to the beginning - that's what this book felt like - similar to the first book in this series which I really enjoyed. I was kind of getting bored with the Aurora series and this one really shook things up again. I really enjoyed it and stayed up late reading again which was a nice change to the last few.
There's an 8th book in this series that I don't yet have my hands on - but I think i could do with a break anyway. Besides, I have a new Amanda Quick just calling my name that I'm borrowing from a friend... ahhh...i can't wait!
Back to the beginning - that's what this book felt like - similar to the first book in this series which I really enjoyed. I was kind of getting bored with the Aurora series and this one really shook things up again. I really enjoyed it and stayed up late reading again which was a nice change to the last few.
There's an 8th book in this series that I don't yet have my hands on - but I think i could do with a break anyway. Besides, I have a new Amanda Quick just calling my name that I'm borrowing from a friend... ahhh...i can't wait!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
A Fool and His Honey (Aurora Teagarden Book 6)
by Charlaine Harris.
Oh My God! That's all I can say about this one. The mystery was good, I'm not a huge fan of the Aurora series so far (I loved the first one though) - but I'm really looking forward to number 7 now that I've finished this one... hmm.. I really liked the ending (that's kind of sick) but by that I mean that I respect the ending and think the author did a good job.
Oh My God! That's all I can say about this one. The mystery was good, I'm not a huge fan of the Aurora series so far (I loved the first one though) - but I'm really looking forward to number 7 now that I've finished this one... hmm.. I really liked the ending (that's kind of sick) but by that I mean that I respect the ending and think the author did a good job.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Dead over Heels (Aurora Teagarden book 5)
by charlaine harris.
Hot off the press - just finished book 5 minutes ago. This one again was not easy to figure out who the murderer was and was a fun read. Again nothing extra captivating and again she skipped 2 whole years between books but the characters are still going strong and I'm still enjoying myself.
On to book 6 and 7!!!
Hot off the press - just finished book 5 minutes ago. This one again was not easy to figure out who the murderer was and was a fun read. Again nothing extra captivating and again she skipped 2 whole years between books but the characters are still going strong and I'm still enjoying myself.
On to book 6 and 7!!!
The Julius House (Aurora Teagarden book 4)
by Charlaine Harris.
This is the 4th book and this series really jumps time between books. Aurora is now married and has a new house with a mystery twist - the prior occupants completely disappeared 6 years ago! I really didn't figure this one out until the end and it was quite a fun read. Not as captivating as her other series' go but fun!
This is the 4th book and this series really jumps time between books. Aurora is now married and has a new house with a mystery twist - the prior occupants completely disappeared 6 years ago! I really didn't figure this one out until the end and it was quite a fun read. Not as captivating as her other series' go but fun!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
A Secret Rage
by Charlaine Harris.
Wow that was a tough read. It was a good book though. This one was about a rapist and there are some graphic scenes (not very detailed but you don't have to be detailed to be graphic when it comes to rape). I'm very glad I read it but I wouldn't easily recommend this to just anyway, they need to be warned ahead of time for sure.
I have no idea what to read next - I'm waiting on a large order of books to arrive, I do not have the 3rd Lily Bard so that's out (and it's very hard to get a copy of!) - I should have the 4th and 5th Aurora Teagarden books coming soon, maybe those will be next. Rather than start a new series it might be good to continue this one a bit.
Wow that was a tough read. It was a good book though. This one was about a rapist and there are some graphic scenes (not very detailed but you don't have to be detailed to be graphic when it comes to rape). I'm very glad I read it but I wouldn't easily recommend this to just anyway, they need to be warned ahead of time for sure.
I have no idea what to read next - I'm waiting on a large order of books to arrive, I do not have the 3rd Lily Bard so that's out (and it's very hard to get a copy of!) - I should have the 4th and 5th Aurora Teagarden books coming soon, maybe those will be next. Rather than start a new series it might be good to continue this one a bit.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Sweet and Deadly
by Charlaine Harris.
This was a very good mystery, light on the romance which was just fine with me. The mystery I thought was really good. My mom complained that some of Charlaine Harris' early work is a bit dated, there's a lot of stuff about racial tension in her early work which is strange to me, growing up in the Northeast, there just weren't any racial issues. So it's strange to have it be such a major part of some of her work.
For example in the Lily Bard series one of the white women is dating a black man at some point and this is scandalous - how bizaar, just a non-issue in my current life, i never would have even noticed it so it's kind of disconcerting to read about it like that. Hopefully this is because these are both dated and set in the south maybe.
This was a very good mystery, light on the romance which was just fine with me. The mystery I thought was really good. My mom complained that some of Charlaine Harris' early work is a bit dated, there's a lot of stuff about racial tension in her early work which is strange to me, growing up in the Northeast, there just weren't any racial issues. So it's strange to have it be such a major part of some of her work.
For example in the Lily Bard series one of the white women is dating a black man at some point and this is scandalous - how bizaar, just a non-issue in my current life, i never would have even noticed it so it's kind of disconcerting to read about it like that. Hopefully this is because these are both dated and set in the south maybe.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Shakespeare's Champion (Lily Bard book 2)
by Charlaine Harris.
This was a good read, it dealt with some racial issues in a small town and had a very good conclusion to the mystery. I also enjoyed the relationships of Lily's better in this one and i really look forward to the next couple in this series. I have to borrow number 4 and 5 from my friend and number 3 is very hard to get and getting republished i think this year but i'll try to track it down.
Now i'm reading some of Charlaine's first books, non-series books. I think the one I started is Sweet and Deadly.
This was a good read, it dealt with some racial issues in a small town and had a very good conclusion to the mystery. I also enjoyed the relationships of Lily's better in this one and i really look forward to the next couple in this series. I have to borrow number 4 and 5 from my friend and number 3 is very hard to get and getting republished i think this year but i'll try to track it down.
Now i'm reading some of Charlaine's first books, non-series books. I think the one I started is Sweet and Deadly.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard book 1)
by Charlaine Harris.
I love this series (okay - have I read a book I haven't loved in a long time or what!) It's a charlaine harris so it's a mystery, it's got some romance, it's great. I love the main character, I love the strength she possesses and the haunted past that recurs through every day life and makes her who she is now. This was very well done and I can't wait to read the next in the series...
BUT FIRST!!! I have in my possession currently- Sookie book 8!!! It's on loan from a friend (only out in hardcover so I won't buy it until soft cover) and I have made a date with myself to read it tonight!!!! Oooooo I can't wait - really I can't! I've heard it wonderful too - okay - now to focus on work - I'll be reading in exactly 12 hours from now!!!
I love this series (okay - have I read a book I haven't loved in a long time or what!) It's a charlaine harris so it's a mystery, it's got some romance, it's great. I love the main character, I love the strength she possesses and the haunted past that recurs through every day life and makes her who she is now. This was very well done and I can't wait to read the next in the series...
BUT FIRST!!! I have in my possession currently- Sookie book 8!!! It's on loan from a friend (only out in hardcover so I won't buy it until soft cover) and I have made a date with myself to read it tonight!!!! Oooooo I can't wait - really I can't! I've heard it wonderful too - okay - now to focus on work - I'll be reading in exactly 12 hours from now!!!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Three Bedrooms, One Corpse (Aurora Teagarden book 3)
by Charlaine Harris.
Book three picked up pretty close to where book 2 ended which was better. It also had a new and interesting character and I really enjoyed this mystery. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this goes and have to wait until June until book 4 comes out - yikes!!!
Book three picked up pretty close to where book 2 ended which was better. It also had a new and interesting character and I really enjoyed this mystery. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this goes and have to wait until June until book 4 comes out - yikes!!!
A Bone To Pick (Aurora Teagarden book 2)
by Charlaine Harris.
The second in the Aurora Teagarden series, it was better than the first in my opinion! The only strange part was that there was a large gap between book one and book two (that's not too strange) but in that gap a lot happened in the main character's personal life and it wasn't explained completely to my satisfaction... I don't want to give much away though so i'll just leave it at that.
This was a fast read, again I read it in CA and quickly moved on to the third in the series next...
The second in the Aurora Teagarden series, it was better than the first in my opinion! The only strange part was that there was a large gap between book one and book two (that's not too strange) but in that gap a lot happened in the main character's personal life and it wasn't explained completely to my satisfaction... I don't want to give much away though so i'll just leave it at that.
This was a fast read, again I read it in CA and quickly moved on to the third in the series next...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Real Murder (Aurora Teagarden book 1)
by Charlaine Harris.
She's at it again (Ms. Harris) - with another series - so far with 6 or 8 published. I enjoyed the first book, like Sookie the main character has more than one possible love interest which always annoys me but keeps it interesting for sure.
In this series the main character is in a group called "Real Murder" which likes to explore murders, then someone in the group is brutally murdered, in an imitation of a specific murder that was to be discussed. The main character who is not a detective gets pulled into the murder spree investigation this way and that. It's basically a Sookie story without the vampires, werewolves and other ghoulies, just people. Very enjoyable.
She's at it again (Ms. Harris) - with another series - so far with 6 or 8 published. I enjoyed the first book, like Sookie the main character has more than one possible love interest which always annoys me but keeps it interesting for sure.
In this series the main character is in a group called "Real Murder" which likes to explore murders, then someone in the group is brutally murdered, in an imitation of a specific murder that was to be discussed. The main character who is not a detective gets pulled into the murder spree investigation this way and that. It's basically a Sookie story without the vampires, werewolves and other ghoulies, just people. Very enjoyable.
All Together Dead
by Charlaine Harris.
I read this book all day Monday 4/7/08 (flying to california). It definitely lived up to my expectations and was riveting of course! The 8th book comes out soon (hardcover) - I'm going to try to hold off for soft cover and I think I have the books to help me do that (see next few posts!)
I read this book all day Monday 4/7/08 (flying to california). It definitely lived up to my expectations and was riveting of course! The 8th book comes out soon (hardcover) - I'm going to try to hold off for soft cover and I think I have the books to help me do that (see next few posts!)
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Audiobooks
I finished "Survivor in Death" by JD Robb and I'm onto Origin in Death which is quite intriguing!
On another note I started "All Together Dead" by Charlaine Harris in audiobook format. I don't like the voices used for some of the characters but I'll stick with it. I think i'm 3 hours into it and listened while I quilted last weekend. I'll bring it home with me and possibly listen to it there over the holiday but not sure yet.
On another note I started "All Together Dead" by Charlaine Harris in audiobook format. I don't like the voices used for some of the characters but I'll stick with it. I think i'm 3 hours into it and listened while I quilted last weekend. I'll bring it home with me and possibly listen to it there over the holiday but not sure yet.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Definitely Dead
by Charlaine Harris.
Book 6. I read this.. hmm... Friday night. I think it was from 9pm-2am.
One thing to note about this book, I felt like I was missing some story between book 5 and 6. She often refers back to prior events but in usually they are events that happened in a previous book that I remember. This time she refers back to certain events that never happened in a book which was quite frustrating for a while.
The book of course was excellent and I really like the new characters in it.
I'm thrown for what to do about book 7, I have it in audio form and I'm thinking I'll start listening to it but that's tough, I need 10 hours and I have to hope I can tear myself away from it once I start as I just don't have 10 hours straight to listen!
Book 6. I read this.. hmm... Friday night. I think it was from 9pm-2am.
One thing to note about this book, I felt like I was missing some story between book 5 and 6. She often refers back to prior events but in usually they are events that happened in a previous book that I remember. This time she refers back to certain events that never happened in a book which was quite frustrating for a while.
The book of course was excellent and I really like the new characters in it.
I'm thrown for what to do about book 7, I have it in audio form and I'm thinking I'll start listening to it but that's tough, I need 10 hours and I have to hope I can tear myself away from it once I start as I just don't have 10 hours straight to listen!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Dead as a Doornail
by Charlaine Harris
Book 5 did not disappoint! Last night my new amazon order had arrived! I couldn't resist and by 8pm I was snuggled up with Dead as a Doornail!
By 1am I was reading chapter 1 (the preview) of the next book but put it down before I got too in to it. I may have to read it tonight though.
Book 5 was full of mystery, I like how while there's a mystery throughout the book, the focus isn't Sookie trying to solve the mystery the whole time, she's got enough going on in her life! This one was full of danger and I'm very curious how the next one will go now! We also got to learn more about Were tradition in this one - a treat and a curse :)
Book 5 did not disappoint! Last night my new amazon order had arrived! I couldn't resist and by 8pm I was snuggled up with Dead as a Doornail!
By 1am I was reading chapter 1 (the preview) of the next book but put it down before I got too in to it. I may have to read it tonight though.
Book 5 was full of mystery, I like how while there's a mystery throughout the book, the focus isn't Sookie trying to solve the mystery the whole time, she's got enough going on in her life! This one was full of danger and I'm very curious how the next one will go now! We also got to learn more about Were tradition in this one - a treat and a curse :)
Monday, October 29, 2007
Dead to the World
by Charlaine Harris.
This one I held off a bit (due to being busy Saturday) and I read on Sunday - from 5-10:30pm to be exact. Lots of suspense, still can't put these books down once i start them! I think I like the way this one ended and I'm looking forward to the next one (there was a sneak peak of chapter 1 at the end!).
Now i'm in a dilemma, I have books 5,6,7 in audiobook form to listen to but I think i like the paperback form so I may have to go buy them??? another friend owns 5 & 6 so I could borrow them from her but i'm not sure when I'd actually get them. So i may just get them at the bookstore...
This one I held off a bit (due to being busy Saturday) and I read on Sunday - from 5-10:30pm to be exact. Lots of suspense, still can't put these books down once i start them! I think I like the way this one ended and I'm looking forward to the next one (there was a sneak peak of chapter 1 at the end!).
Now i'm in a dilemma, I have books 5,6,7 in audiobook form to listen to but I think i like the paperback form so I may have to go buy them??? another friend owns 5 & 6 so I could borrow them from her but i'm not sure when I'd actually get them. So i may just get them at the bookstore...
Club Dead
by Charlaine Harris
Started Saturday at 12:00am, finished Saturday 5:00am. Yup still addicted! I couldn't help myself and as soon as I finished working friday I picked up the third book in the series!
The third brought in a lot of relationship turmoil and some new main characters to get to know. I'd have to say the second is still my favorite but I loved this one too!
Started Saturday at 12:00am, finished Saturday 5:00am. Yup still addicted! I couldn't help myself and as soon as I finished working friday I picked up the third book in the series!
The third brought in a lot of relationship turmoil and some new main characters to get to know. I'd have to say the second is still my favorite but I loved this one too!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Living Dead in Dallas
by Charlaine Harris
This is just sick - here it is only 14 hours after finishing the first book and I've already finished the second book - in the meantime I've also slept for 5 of those hours and worked a bit (estimating 4). These are impossible to put down. I really just wanted to read a chapter or two while my code was building and I couldn't put it down after that.
This one continues the Sookie Stackhouse mystery series with two adventures, one at home in Louisiana and one in Dallas. In order not to give much away I'll just say it was great!
Now i have a good 5 hours of work ahead of me before the weekend can officially start. I think I'll hold off on book three until saturday evening/night but I'm sure i'll be finishing that one this weekend as well. It's probably better to just finish all 4 before monday :)
This is just sick - here it is only 14 hours after finishing the first book and I've already finished the second book - in the meantime I've also slept for 5 of those hours and worked a bit (estimating 4). These are impossible to put down. I really just wanted to read a chapter or two while my code was building and I couldn't put it down after that.
This one continues the Sookie Stackhouse mystery series with two adventures, one at home in Louisiana and one in Dallas. In order not to give much away I'll just say it was great!
Now i have a good 5 hours of work ahead of me before the weekend can officially start. I think I'll hold off on book three until saturday evening/night but I'm sure i'll be finishing that one this weekend as well. It's probably better to just finish all 4 before monday :)
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