I'm in the midst of finishing up some work, so I've invited the Publishing Fairy to stop in and wave her wand over one of you. No, you won't turn into an author. Unless you're a frog. I can't do anything about any accidental amphibian anthropomorphisms.If you've got a book to wish for, in comments to this post tell us the title of the last book you read (or if you can't remember, just toss your name in the magic hat) by midnight EST on Friday, February 1st, 2013. I'll draw one name at random from everyone who participates, and PF will grant the winner a BookWish*. This giveaway is open to everyone on the planet, even if you've won something here at PBW in the past.
*A BookWish is any book of the winner's choice available for order online and that costs up to a maximum of $30.00 U.S. dollars (I'll cover any additional shipping costs involved.)
The last book I read was Rachel Gibson's "The Trouble With Valentine's Day."
ReplyDeleteI'm working my way through the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare -- on book 4, _City of Fallen Angels_ now.
ReplyDeleteI just read Glass Houses by Rachel Caine-I decided it was time to re-read these.
ReplyDeleteThe last book I read was Seraphina, by Rachel Hartman. All the people telling me it was good were right!
ReplyDeleteI just finished "Born Wicked" by Jessica Spotswood. Highly recommend it too, if you are into alternate history, YA fantasies. :)
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Alan Bennett's 'People'. Brilliant. 10/10
ReplyDeleteThe last book I read was one that you sent me when I won the book wish just before Christmas. It was Killing Time by Linda Howard and I'm so glad you sent it because it was great, I loved it. This was a theme break in the middle of reading the "In Death" series by J D Robb.
ReplyDeleteAs I'm still riding high on that win, please don't put my name in the magic hat.
The last book I read was Nalini Singh's Archangel's Blade.
ReplyDeleteYesterday, I finished reading Robert Jordan's New Spring. I'm re-reading the series before I give in and read the last book. I can't quite believe it's over. Both that it's finished... and that it was finishable, given the circumstances.
ReplyDeleteLast books of series, especially loved series that held onto the hope of seeing the end to since my early teens - those are the most difficult to let go of. I still haven't managed to let myself read The Land of Painted Caves by Jean Auel.
It took me eight years - yes eight - to give in and read the 7th Dark Tower book - and then I only did because Stephen King had given in and written an 8th. I just couldn't bear to see it over.
I'm not like that about everything - I read far too prolifically for that - but there are a select few, that oh my... it's much of what convinces me that in heaven, no one will need superglue to apply rear to chair to write. The words will come easy, and all of us with a story to tell shall be able to easily share.
Just finished "Going Interstellar" edited by Les Johnson and Jack McDevitt.
ReplyDeleteI've just finished reading Life of Pi for the second time in anticipation of seeing the movie tonight.
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten how much I adored the novel - I find the writing so engaging. Hope the movie can live up to it!
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So wrapped up in my own writing it is hard to read with out getting annoyed. But finishing Footprints of Thunder by James F David. But I just finished reading the original Mary Poppins by PL Travers - does that count? ~grins~
ReplyDeleteI'm in the middle of Hollywood Secrets (book #2 of the Hollywood Headlines series) by Gemma Halliday.
ReplyDeleteThe last book I "read" was the audiobook of Hexed by Kevin Hearne. It's the second of his Iron Druid series and a lot of fun. He's the fellow I point to when someone wants to find out about "Voice".
ReplyDeleteLast book I read was Mesmerized by Lauren Dane
ReplyDeleteI just finished The Peculiar Pets of Miss Pleasance by Delilah Dawson and Club Monstrosity by Jesse Peterson. I am finishing up Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger, so fun. Then it will be on to House Rules by Chloe Neill. :)I am so glad I took 2 weeks off from school, I have gotten a lot of reading done. :)
ReplyDeleteThe last book I read was "Ender's Shadow" by Orson Scott Card. I am currently reading "Beautiful Creatures" by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl because I saw the trailer for the movie and thought it would be a good read!
ReplyDeleteThe last book I finished was a collection of short stories and poems: Lunch Break by Quent Cordair.
ReplyDeleteJust finished re-reading Anne McCaffrey's "The Crystal Singer".
ReplyDeleteI just finished "Gunmetal Magic" by Ilona Andrews.
ReplyDeleteGood take on her Kate Daniels urban fantasy series, and an interesting exploration of a side character.
I can't remember the last book I read. I am currently in reading funk. However, late February and early March have some much anticipated releases.
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I just finished Lacrimosa by Christine Fonseca.
ReplyDeleteJust finished Iced by Karen Marie Moning.
ReplyDeleteOnly a few chapters left before I finish Heart of Brass, by Kate Cross which I plan to read this afternoon. Great story...
ReplyDeleteI just finished Becoming Clementine by Jennifer Niven,
ReplyDeleteThe Shoemaker's Wife, a memorable novel which I just finished.
ReplyDeleteIn the past week I finished Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz and Spell Bound and Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong. I am currently reading Shadow Woman by Linda Howard.
ReplyDeleteI just finished Tempted by the Highland Warrior by Michelle Willingham. Really good book.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading The Chick and the Dead by Casey Daniels. It's second in a ghost/cozy-mystery series, and quite amusing. :-)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to the Publishing Fairy!
Just finished The Siren Depths by Martha Wells. Loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading Barely Breathing by Rebecca Donovan. This was such an emotional book.
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I just finished "In the Shadow of the Ark" by Anne Provoost. I've had it for a while and it finally reached the top of my TO READ pile.
ReplyDeleteI've just finished the Apocalypse Codex by Charlie Stross. Good one!
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ReplyDeleteWell, when Larissa Ione's latest novel, Rogue Rider came out, I ran out and bought it. (I had womanfully controlled myself to wait until all four books had been released.) Then right after Thanksgiving, I started reading the first book in the Lords of Deliverance series, Eternal Rider. I read the entire series series between Thanksgiving and New Year's which is quite an accomplishment considering the amount of running around I did! I have started a new book, but not sure if I like it yet so I won't mention it.
Tami
Jacksonville
I just finished The Daylight War by Peter Brett, which was fantastic! My next book is Glamour in Glass by Mary Robinette Kowal. I loved her first book, Shades of Milk and Honey, which is like one of Jane Austen's book with a touch of magic added.
ReplyDeleteI'm not entering, my list of unread books is embarrassing right now, but I wanted to jump in because I always find great recs in these threads. I'm currently reading Ever After and it is much fun.
ReplyDeleteSweet Surrender by Maya Banks
ReplyDeleteThe last book I read was Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI just finished The First Prophet by Kay Hooper.
ReplyDeletejust finished Bound by Shadows by Keri Arthur. I'm working my way thru the series
ReplyDeletejust finished Bound by Shadows by Keri Arthur. I'm working my way thru the series
ReplyDeleteThe Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
ReplyDeleteThe last book that I read was The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World. It was research for the current WIP. It didn't help with WIP, but I did learn more about reconstructing dead languages than I thought possible.
ReplyDeleteThe last book that I remember loving is Written in Red by Anne Bishop. Loved. It. (I have the ARC) it is coming out in March.
ReplyDeleteI've read several much less memorable books since then. I think the most recent was 'Stop the Wedding' by Stephanie Bond finished this afternoon. Yesterday I finished Beeline for Trouble by Hanna Reed.
I finished Shelly Laurenston's Bear Meets Girl, currently reading Big Bad Beast (out of order for the series, but that's not a big deal).
ReplyDeleteCloud Atlas!
ReplyDeleteI just Thorn Queen and am about half way through it.
ReplyDeleteI just got done reading White Oleander by Janet Fitch and Immortal City by Scott Speer. Both excellent
ReplyDeleteI've dipped into a few books and am having trouble finding something to stick with.
ReplyDeleteThe last book I finished and remember is Beautiful Darkness. I'm hooked on this series!
"Applying Regression and Correlation: A Guide for Students and Researchers" by Jeremy Miles and Mark Shevlin. I especially liked the surprise ending.
ReplyDeleteLast book I read was Mourning Cloak by Rabia Gale.
ReplyDeleteLast book I read was Better Part of Darkness by Kelley Gay
ReplyDeleteEver After/Kim Harrison
ReplyDeleteAlso read part of a free self help book but I can't remember the name...
I last book I read was Reached, by Ally Condie.
ReplyDeleteJust finished Ever After by Kim Harrison
ReplyDeleteCurrently reading Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder. Will probably finish it tonight or tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteKristen Ashley's Knight
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