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Date Posted: Saturday, January 07, 06:27:55am
Author: Robin
Subject: BOOKS, BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS. How do we decide? And what about series?

I'm thinking I'm gonna do it. I really am. I'm thinking I'm gonna read Part 4 of a four part series FIRST. I know its against the rules but hey, sometimes I'm a rebel. (Hahahaha)

I just read about Gaelen Foley's MY RUTHLESS PRINCE and it has all the elements I love: Someone who has loved someone for years but they've never gotten together AND a tortured hero.

But after reading about the first three and how everyone has been waiting for this guy to have his story, I KNOW how much more richer it will be to wait and read them in order.

Anyone else read this INFERNO CLUB series?

Series Series Series. I have so many series that I have started but have fallen behind on.

1. The Dark series by Feehan. I'm about 4 behind on this one...and while I have 2 of the 4 here, I'm still behind. Lately I have to be in a mood for para's.

2. Darkhunters by Kenyon. I'm woefully behind on these although again, I have many of them here. I think the last one I read was Val's story. I never even got to Ash yet and of course everyone was waiting for his story!

3. In Death series by J.D. Robb. I'm about 3 behind on this one too even though I keep buying them and having them here.

4. Stephanie Plum series by Evanovich. I'm only one behind on this one (18) and I have it here.

5. The I-Team series by Pamela Clare. I read the first one, loved it and then bought books 2 and 3 when they came out but haven't read them yet. And then there are books 4 and 5 to get to. I keep hearing that everyone's fave is Marc I believe? But I have to read these in order. LOL

6. Madeleine Hunter's jewel series, I read the first 2 and have the second two here, but alas, haven't read them yet.

7. Lori Foster's romantic suspense series The Edge of Honor, where I read the first one (When you Dare) and loved it, bought 2 and 3 but haven't started them yet.

8. I also have a Linda Lael Miller series that I started (the McKettricks) but I don't think I'll EVER get all those read. LOL

And then I have so many series here to begin, but I feel like I want to finish these others up before I start a new one, you know?

I have a Jodi Thomas and Dana Ransom series here (thanks to Beaty!). The Ledbeater series here (east of peculiar, etc) thanks to Ann, and the whole Marsha Canham series here, 2 different series I believe. Plus about 200 others in my TBR stack.

If I just concentrated on reading what I have, and didn't buy any more books, at the rate that I read (about 65 a year), I'd never buy another book for 2.5 years. But we know that is not gonna happen. How can I resist these lovely new releases?

I actually used to try and make a rule "If you buy a book NEW, you must read it within 30 days of buying it". That didn't last long though...

So do you read series? Do you keep a list and try to keep up? Do you ever feel behind? Do you read out of order? Do you buy new books and they just sit, unread for 6 months before you get to them? Am I the only one out here keeping track?

Have a great weekend everyone! I'm on my way to Barnes and Noble later to spend a gift card. LOL What to buy, what to buy? Hahahahhaha

Robin

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[> My goal is to have enough books when I retire so I don't have to buy any more. Mainly cuz I won't be able to afford them. I'll be going back to the library. *G* Really I have enough built up to read that I'd have plenty to read and reread for the rest of my life. I read my series favorites immediately - start them the day they come out in fact. Laurell K - J D Robb - Suzanne Brockmann - Pamela Clare - Stephanie Plum series -Tara Jantzen - and there are so many more! That keeps me busy - but there are plenty waiting in the wings. And I'm always looking for a new-to-me great author! -- Beaty, Saturday, January 07, 07:07:14pm

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[> [> One good thing Beaty about Ebooks is that you won't have to worry about where to store all these books for when you retire, right? -- Robin, Sunday, January 08, 01:28:08pm

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[> [> But, but, Beaty.... IS there such a thing as "enough books"? I didn't think that was possible.... I mean, I have a whole shop full of books and can still manage to find something else I "need" at someone else's shop, or the library... Just greedy, I guess. -- Merry, Monday, January 16, 09:01:24am

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[> HA...and I you don't have Robyn Carr or the Marie Force series yet?!?!!?! You already know abuot Robyn Carr...I'd get on it if I were you...because I think, as of right now, there are 14 or 15 books...she is cranking them out. Marie Force's "Fatal" series is AWESOME...if you like J.D. Robb...then you'll love Sam and Nick in Force's "Fatal" series. That's only 3 books and 1 novella right now...so you can catch up pretty quickly. The 4th book is coming out in February. Get the first one "Fatal Affair" and you will be hooked...trust me Robin!!! :) As for Pamela's I-Team...I hate to tell you to do this...but READ Marc's book...it is AWESOME...and my favorite of all of them....but I know you will LOVE Julian from book 2 too!!! -- Heather, Saturday, January 07, 08:14:33pm

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[> [> Heather Heather Heather! YOU of all people have been a major candidate for the READ THEM IN ORDER campaign, and NOW you tell me I can break the rules? LOL I was actually thinking about the series I AM caught up with and I felt a little better....but I still have many to go. I already have Julians story so I'll do that one next, in order, like a good girl. I've also decided that I've read too many re-reads and I'm going to force myself to at least alternate (if I read 1 re-read, then I have to read 1 new to me book). And you and I have similar reading tastes so I KNOW I will like the Fatal series if I start them. You got me hooked on Erin McCarthy's race car books and I finally got #2 and have it here. I can't wait for Suzanne and Ryder, cuz I bet they will get back together in another book soon. -- Robin, Sunday, January 08, 01:24:57pm

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[> Robin, I am reading the McKitterick series now too! I hope you realize there is a set of 20th Century relatives too! :D -- SKYE O¿O, Sunday, January 08, 06:39:16pm

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[> [> Yes Skye, I found that out. Thanks! -- Robin, Monday, January 09, 01:45:59pm

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[> I've been hemming and hawing trying to figure out which new book to start my year off with and was bored by everything I picked up. So I picked up Indulgence in Death and I KNOW I will never be bored with Roarke and Eve. Its been since Mar 2011 since I read an In Death book, and I have 3 here in hardback, so I'm due.... -- Robin, Wednesday, January 11, 02:26:26pm

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[> I'm reading some short story that I can't remember who told me to get but it's only 68 pages & so far it's totally strange to me. It's by Darynda Jones & I just noticed it says it says it's a Charley Davidson story so does that mean it's a series? Who recommended this to me? We need to talk.*G* -- , Saturday, January 14, 11:51:41pm

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[> [> Might've been me, hon. I've read the series-to-date, and they're terrific. She's Death, right? Try "First Grave on the Right", and "Second Grave on the Left". The next book comes out this month - "Third Grave Dead Ahead". Thanks for the heads-up on the novella/shirt story; I'd missed it! Darynda is new, but I think she'll go far in the paranormal/urban fantasy genre. -- Merry, Monday, January 16, 09:09:58am

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[> [> [> Ummm. "SHORT" story, not "shirt"! Ooopsie. -- Merry, Monday, January 16, 09:11:40am

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[> I am constantly behind on the series that I read. I am behind on Kenyon's Dark Hunters, Feehan's Dark series along with many others. I just can't keep up with all the great authors out there. -- Louisa, Friday, January 27, 02:06:34pm

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[> I can certainly relate to this. I have so many series going that I don't think I will ever catch up. It's mostly RBL's fault and the Hughie awards from last year :), ha ha. The only ones I am caught up on are J.R. Wards black dagger series and Fallen Angels seires, and G.A. Aikens Dragon series. If I ever get off my butt and learn HTML I might list them all for you. I do tend to read in order, but sometimes cheat too *G*. I usually print a book list off the authors website and then check them off as I go. Is J.D. Robbs Death series a good one to cheat on. There are so many and I have only read the first 5. -- roberta, Saturday, January 28, 10:54:08am

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[> I am also caught up on Karen Marie Monings Fever and Highlander series. I love her books. -- roberta, Saturday, January 28, 10:57:19am

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