Witches, Weres, and Vamps, Oh MY! discussion

Anyone have any ideas for a good book to read together in November?

I really want to avoid using polls because I think some people vote on polls just for fun without really planning on reading the book. We have only a few active members so I'm going to try something new. If you see a book you WILL read next month (if it's chosen) please comment. If you are planning on reading more than one book that is mentioned feel free to chime in for both books. I'll keep a running tally of all the comments for each book mentioned.

If there is enough interest in a couple books then we could have more than one going - kind of like buddy reads I guess...

Anyways - What books are you planning on reading in the next month that might be good for a group/buddy read?

Running Totals...


FOUR "VOTES"
Something from the Nightside - #1 in Nightside
Recommended by Shanon - "Voted" on by: Sarah, Kertu-Liisu, Raindropmelody

TWO "VOTES"
The Fall - #2 in The Strain
Recommended by Lily - "Voted on by: Shanon

Rosemary and Rue - #1 in October Daye
Recommended by Kim - "Voted" on by: Ruby,

Eighth Grade Bites - #1 in series
Recommended by Lily - "Voted" on by Susie

ONE "VOTE"
Alpha - #6 in Shifters
Recommended by Carolyn F. - "Voted" on by:

I am going to be starting the Nightside series next month sometime. The first book is Something from the Nightside.

That is a series I've been wanting to start too! I don't think I'd be able to get through the first 5 books in time but there are probably others that will be reading it soon. Good suggestion Carolyn!

I have it staring at me on my dresser and I want to get to it as soon as I catch up on my library books.

Rosemary and Rue by Seanann McGuire. It's book 1 of 3 so far. She's new to urban fantasy and is right up there with Jim Butcher, Kelley Armstrong,and the other modern greats. It is a rich world of the fey living in our time, but focusing on changelings.

I have already read both and (both of which were great!!).

I would be up for I've been wanting to start this series for a while, so this would be an excuse to move it up on my TBR list.

Some books I am going to read next month are:

The Fall
I reserved it and hoped to get to it this month but it didn't happen. I am still pretty far down the reserved list so--NOVEMBER


Masques (Sianim, #1) One of two books by Briggs I haven't read. LONG AWAITED! almost to top of wait list on this one.

Regarding the books others have mentioned, I love Green, but am about 6 books into that series. I will probobly chime in though. Read Rosemary and rue and the rest of that series already. Dont really like the Vincint series. However the first couple in that series were pretty good.

A quick glance of the books I have from the library and those on reserve about to be picked up or next two in line are:



Dust (got some buzz going about it) Zombie stuff.


Boneshaker (More zombie stuff, also really good buzz.)


Magic Study (Another YA, but I am reading this for me. I loved Poison Study)

Killbox Latest in a sci fi romantic series I love.



Venom (Next in the Elemental assasin series. I really am enjoying this series. Fresh and fast paced!

Bayou Moon Same author as Magic strikes series. Second in this series. Pretty good urban fantasy although its more rural than urban--but set in modern times about a swamp witch, and an alternate magical world. Probobly more paranormal romance.


Shakespeare Undead I love this author. She does urban fantasy/erotica/PNR as good as any. This looks different and I just wanna see what this is about.


Torment Cuz Im reading it with my granddaughter.


Hush, Hush Grand daughter again
Eighth Grade Bites Granddaughter again

The YA books I am reading with my granddaughter (twelve). She has discovered grandma reads cool stuff, so some YA, I would probobly pass on, I am now reading and enjoying through her.

Any of these that folks are interested in I will be sure to read for NOV.

Lily, I just got my copy of The Fall today! I probably won't be able to get to it until next month (maybe late October if I'm quick).

Yea. Me too(will read in NOV) I still haven't recieved it from the library yet. Can not wait! You have great control. I would be ripping into it, no matter what "plan" I had ;-)

I think Something from the Nightside would be a great choice. I've been seeing this series everywhere recently so I'm planning to read it quite soon. As this is said I vote for it.

I vote for Rosemary and Rue.

I'd read Eighth Grade Bites

Suzie,

My granddaughter states that Eighth Grade Bites is so popular, you cant even dream of getting it from her middle school library. It sounds cute. Did you enjoy it?

Something from the Nightside would get my vote. I've just joined this group and have a massive reading list; though the more interesting ones get priority.

I think we'll announce our group read for November tomorrow night.

So far it looks like there are four of us that will be reading Something from the Nightside.

Hey Lily, I started The Fall yesterday... I couldn't wait. Let me know when you read it and we'll chat :)

Sounds good. I wouldn't have been able to wait either. I love Simon Green so I will probobly chime in on the nightside conversation.

i would love to read something from the nightside too-
can i still join in-i just signed up for the group and am anxious to start something new :)

Sarabeth wrote: "i would love to read something from the nightside too-
can i still join in-i just signed up for the group and am anxious to start something new :)"

Anyone can join in any time :D

Less than 12 hours and we'll announce the offical winner.

Voting Results so far:
5 Readers - Something from the Nightside
2 Readers - The Fall
2 Readers - Rosemary and Rue
2 Readers - Eighth Grade Bites
plus several that have been suggested so be sure to scroll through everyone's post or nominate your own.

great-can't wait!

I recommend by Debbie Christiana. This novel deals with a form of witchcraft called Stregheria. I learned a lot about it (Ms. Christiana definitely did her homework!) and really found it interesting. Not just the practice, the storyline itself was great!