- Micah ~ Laurell K Hamilton ~ A stand alone novel in the Anita Blake Vampire Series.
- Grave Surprise ~ Charlaine Harris ~ Book 2 in the Harper Connelly series.
- Danse Macrabre ~ Laurell K Hamilton ~ Book 13 in the Anita Blake Series.
- Stroke of Midnight ~ Laurell K Hamilton ~ Book 4 in the Merry Gentry Series. All of LKH’s books have LOTS and LOTS of sex. Maybe that is why I have read so many this month.
- Labyrinth ~ Kate Mosse ~ This was pretty good. Not what I was expecting. Some places a little far fetched but overall a good read.
- Mistral’s Kiss ~ Laurell K Hamilton ~ Not as good as others. Book 5, Merry Gentry Series.
- The Thirteenth Tale ~ Diane Setterfield ~ This started well and then lost me.
- You Can Have Your Cake and Kill Him, Too ~ Nancy Martin ~ She is one of the authors of The Lipstick Chronicles. An excellant blog. This book was ok, I really wanted to love it. I will read her again from the library to see if the books get better.
- The Messanger ~ Daniel Silva ~ I read all his stuff. It is very good. His books are totally current with what is happening with the world. In fact, that is what makes them so frightening. It is a cruel and scary world out there. I love the main charecter Gabriel.
- Candles Burning ~ Tabitha King & Micheal McDowell ~ This was good. It took forever to get anywhere and then seemed to zoom along until the end. A different kind of ghost story. I wonder what its like to be married to Stephen King.
- Sleeping with Fear ~ Kay Hooper ~ Good
- Book of Names ~ Jill Gregory and Karen Tintori ~ A end of the world novel using a story from the Kabbalah. I wished it was a little meatier, but it was good.
- Into the Storm ~ Suzanne Brockmann ~ I read these books and always get a chuckle. Love happens no matter where you are. Good stories.
- Memory in Death ~ JD Robb (Nora Roberts) ~ I read all the Death books.
- Husband ~ Dean Koontz ~ It was good.
- The Bancroft Strategy ~ Robert Ludlum ~ Good. Interesting, that he is dead and they are still putting out books in his name. Do you think the new author likes this arrangement Must be lots of cash involoved.
- Dead Watch ~ John Sanford
- Crisis ~ Robin Cook ~ Interesting book on Concierge Medicine.
- Kill Me ~ Stephen White ~ I think this book was his best ever.
- Munion ~ LA Banks ~ My first of her books. I would read more of this series.
- Twelve Sharp ~ Janet Evanovich ~ Hysterical.
- Judge & Jury ~ James Patterson ~ Typical. Kinda boring.
- Born in Death ~ JD Robb ~ This was one of the better ones. Eve and pregnancy are good for a laugh. I just realized that Nora Roberts has a few vampire books out. I will have to check them out.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder ~ Joanne Fluke ~ I really wanted to like this book. It started off well, has yummy cookie recipes, and then just had a typical ending.
- Marks Power Peek ~ Mark S. Husson ~ This is a great book if you are interested in Astrology, but all the signs, planets, houses and aspects makes your head hurt. it is daily 411 on what is happening with the planets. Very easy to understand. You can also sign up for his weekly newsletter: Marks Power Peek
- The Rest Falls Away ~ Colleen Gleason ~ Fist in the Gardella Vampire Chronicles. Very good. Think Buffy in Victorian Age. Without all the teenage Buffy angst. I will be reading the next book, Rises the Night, which comes out in June.
- Moon Called ~ Patricia Briggs ~ I enjoyed this book and I would read more by this author.
- Plain Truth ~ Jodi Picoult ~ My first book that I have read by her. Can you believe it I really liked this book and will be reading much more by her.
- Surviving Demon Island ~ Jaci Burton ~ Was this made into a movie I hate the name of the book and I really did not like the back cover description. I was prepared not to like and was surprised that it was much, much better than I expected. I will be reading the next in the series. ( the sex scenes are hot!)
- Scent of Shadows ~ Vicki Pettersson ~ The Best book I have read all year. I took this with me everywhere, I could not put it down. Fresh, great writing and surprises everywhere. This is her first novel. Second in th series comes out in April. And, as much as I love vampires, not a vamp in sight.
- The Holographic Universe ~ Michael Talbot ~ Excellant book. This is one where you underline almost every page. I will have to re-read just to get the full effect.
- Exile ~ Richard North Patterson ~ Good, but hard read. My thoughts here.
- Power of the Soul ~ John Holland ~ Excellant book for beginning and intermediate lessons on Intuitive ability.
- Intuitive Medicine ~ Laura Alden Kamm ~ Very interesting and I enjoyed this book a lot.
- Immediate Family ~ Eileen Goudge ~ She has written better.
- 40 Signs of Rain ~ Kim Stanley Robinson ~ This was good. I have to admit I skipped a lot of the science. It was just a little much for me.
- Fifth Vial ~ Michael Palmer ~ Big money in kidnapping� ones organs.
- The Taste of Night ~ Vicki Pettersson ~ Just as good as the first book in the series. I’ll say it again: you have to read this. There is nothing else like this in the paranormal genre. It is fresh, unique and awesome!
- Spellbinder ~ Melanie Rawn ~ I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. I will be looking at her other books.K
- Next ~ Michael Crichton ~� Scary stuff genetics.
- Kabul Beauty School ~ Deborah Rodriguez ~ Teaching women in Afghanistian how to learn a living cutting hair.� Excellant.
- Murder Unleashed ~ Elaine Viets
- Storm Runners ~ T. Jefferson Parker ~ This was a solid story. And, I enjoyed a lot of it. But it was predictable. Which is my new favorite word for books: Predictable.
- Scavernger ~ David Morrell ~ A good story, yet predictable. Another I knew what was going to happen before I read it. I think Morrell’s earlier work was much better. It was interesting to read about time capsules. The book also talks about Letterboxing. Lettterboxing is basically going on a treasure hunt. You follow the clues to find the box w. the goodies. Looking at Maine there are lots of places to explore and find the treasure. This is something that would be fun to do w. the kids.
- Amnesia Clinic ~ James Scudamore ~ My thoughts
- Finn ~ John Clinch ~ My thoughts
- The Camel Bookmobile ~ Masha Hamilton ~ I wanted to love it. But, was disappointed.
- The Thief of Time ~ John Boyne ~ Totally enjoyed. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
- Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antionette ~ Sena Jeter Naslund ~ This is my first book by this author. I felt like I was right there w. Marie Antionette. It felt like I was reading her diary. Excellant.
- The Merlot Murders: A Wine Country Mystery ~ Ellen Crosby ~ This was my first pick for the Summer Mystery Challenge. It was really good. Lots of characters and I did not guess the ending. Not, too long. Easy, breezy beach read.
- The Shadow Catcher ~ Thomas Lakeman ~ Debut novel. I read before the SMC started. This was good! Tight reading, full of twists and turns. I knew who did it, but did second guess myself a few times. Read like he has been around awhile.
- For a Few Demons More ~ Kim Harrison ~ I love this series. Totally enjoyable.
- Half Moon Investigations ~ Eoin Colfer ~ Audio Book. The kids and I listened to this on the way to Vermont. We all loved it. Even the 14 year old son!
- Blood Bound ~ Patricia Briggs ~ 2nd in the Mercy Thompson series.
- Rises the Night ~ Colleen Gleason ~ Can’t wait for the next one. What will Victoria do about Sebastion (who I keep thinking of as Simon) and Max. They saved her and betrayed her. This is a series I hope will be around for awhile.
- Heart Shaped Box ~ Joe Hill ~ This was AWESOME! I LOVED this book. I cannot rave enough about it. I did not have any hopes that it would be as good as it is. If you like scary this is the book for you.
- Head Games ~ Thomas Cavanagh ~ Not that good. Liked the relationship between Mike and his brain tumor, Bob.
- Don of the Dead ~ Casey Daniels ~ Fun read. First in the series.
- Maisie Dobbs ~ Jacqueline Winspear ~ Grown up Nancy Drew. First in the series.
- The Collectors ~ David Baldacci ~ Not the best I have read by him.
- Purity in Death ~ JD Robb ~ #17 in the Eve and Rouarke series.
- The Innocent ~ Harlan Coben
- Bewitched, Bothred and Bewildered ~ Maggie Shayne ~ Three short stories. Lots of fun.
- Veil of Roses ~ Laura Fitzgerald ~ Excellant. A great read that really makes you think about womens issues. Especially, Muslim countries. Similar feel as Kabul Beauty School.
- Vanishing Acts ~ Jodi Picoult ~ Excellant audiobook.
- Counterplay ~ Robert K. Tanenbaum ~ Excellant book. Hard to believe that this family can attract so much violence to them.
- Dedication ~ Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus ~ OK. Easy read.
- Looking Glass Wars ~ Frank Beddor ~ So good. I can’t wait for the next one. The website is very cool.
- Insuffiency of Maps ~ Nora Pierce ~ I hated the ending and thought the rest of the book was ok at best.
- The Dead Room ~ Heather Graham ~ This was really good.
- Spanish Dagger ~ Susan Wittig Albert ~ A China Bayles Mystery. The best part of these books is the herb talk. A solid mystery series.
- Wild Indigo ~ Sandi Ault ~ My thoughts here.
- The Pact ~ Jodi Picoult ~ Audiobook. This was another great book. My only problem was the ending.
- Keeping Faith ~ Jodi Picoult ~ I think what Jodi is good at is perspective. Perspective from many viewpoints. I wonder how much Libra energy is in her chart. This was good, again not thrilled w. the end. But, I don’t think I have liked the end of any of her books.
- The Nanny Diaries ~ Emma Mclaughlin and Nicola Kraus ~ The movie is about to come out.
- The Summoner ~ Gail Z. Martin ~ Awesome. My review.
- Blue Bloods ~ Melissa De La Cruz ~ Just ok.
- The Name of the Wind ~ Patrick Rothfuss~ Awesome. If you like fantasy, read this.
- Morrigan’s Cross ~ Nora Roberts ~ Book one of the Circle Trilogy. Her paranormal series: Witches, vampires, shapeshifters and lots of magic.
- City of Bones ~ Cassandra Clare ~ Book one in the Mortal Instruments trilogy. Young adult. Very, very good. City of Ashes comes out in March 2008 and City of Glass comes out in March 2009.
- Dance of the Gods ~ Nora Roberts ~ Book two of the Circle Trilogy
- Zig Zag ~ Jose Carlos Somoza ~ Excellant. Who knew String Theory could be so fascinating and scary.
- The Acid Alkaline Diet ~ Christopher Vasey, MD ~ I had to read this for my nutrition class. Very interesting.
- East ~ Edith Pattou ~ Very good. Young adult
- Blue Zone ~ Andrew Gross ~ OK. Pretty much follows the James Patterson form of writing. I did not realize who this was when I picked it up.
- The God of Animals ~ Aryn Kyle ~ I really liked this novel.
- Circle of Assassins ~ Steven Rigolosi ~ I won this book for participating in the Summer Mystery Challenge. This was an interesting concept and a surprise ending that I did not see coming. My son liked it as well.
- Unleash the Night ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~ Book 9. I finally found these books. They are actually quite good. They are perfect for my mood: entertaining, amazing sex, fast pace, good stories, great people. I can finish one in a few hours. So, much fun and the best part is my library has a bunch of them. This women writes a lot and has new books coming out all the time. These are so much fun I don’t even care that I am reading them out of order. This one is about Wren and Marguerite.
- Dark Side of the Moon ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~ Book 10. This was not set in the South. Ravyn and Susan lead the way in this book.
- Devil May Cry ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~ Book 11. Sin and Kat are featured here. A little different than the others. More mythology and, as always, lots of magic.
- Night Play ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~ Book 6. This is about the Were-Hunters. Bride and Vane are in this one. This is one of my favorites and maybe it is because Bride is on heavy and still gets the super-hot guy. I thought her weights issues were portrayed well. There is so much stuff on all of Kenyon’s websites. Lots of fun things to get lost in.
- Fantasy Lover ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~ Book one in the Dark Hunter series.
- Night Pleasures ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~ Book two featuring Kyrian of Thrace.
- Night Embrace ~ Sherrilyn Kenyon ~ Book three with Talon and Sunshine.
