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This book keeps popping up and I've got it ready to read - noticed quite a few peeps have read/are reading/plan to read it and I was wondering if I should bump it into in my top 10 to-read list?

I did enjoy it, but it got a bit carried away with the relationship rather than the story at the end, so that did annoy me. Apparently, that is less so in book 2, so I am looking forward to that.

Go on Kirsty, you know you want to!

Kerry wrote: "I did enjoy it, but it got a bit carried away with the relationship rather than the story at the end, so that did annoy me. Apparently, that is less so in book 2, so I am looking forward to that.
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Enabler!

Moi?

Don't act all innocent

You may now shorten my name to Kirst;)

Ooh :-)

It's taking a while to get through but I am enjoying it :-)

Finished!!! Want the next one - NOW! (the end leaves it hanging a bit.................)
(still love 'the house' as a character tho ;-) )

Next one's not out till June which seems like a horribly long wait!

Oh, now you've made me go and pre-order it and everything!

aarh - a series? Is it an open ending or do you just want to know more in general?

I thought it definitely reads like the first in a series, I'm not saying more than that though for fear of spoilers!

Sorry Kerry! I have resisted ordering so far

Yes, it definitely makes you want to read the next one! Naughty Jo (we need the naughty smilie LOL)

I need the innocent whistling smilie :)

No, you are certainly not innocent here!

So Kirst? Have we persuaded you yet?

Kerry wrote: "So Kirst? Have we persuaded you yet?"

I'm going to put it in my top 10 :)

I really liked this book too! I thought the house was really cool! :) Can not wait to read the second, as the first in a series seem to always be a bit rough.

I didn't expect to really enjoy it, but found myself completely drawn in. I'd say give it a go! :)

Ailhlin wrote: "I didn't expect to really enjoy it, but found myself completely drawn in. I'd say give it a go! :)"

Thanks - is it quite a quick read? (Welcome to posting :)

KirKel wrote: Thanks - is it quite a quick read?

Thanks! I'd say yes and no, I ended up backstitching it a lot but once I got into it I didn't want to put it down and it flew by all to quickly :)

Yay - we're reading it next month. Any volunteers for discussion leader?

has arrived!!

Mine arrived yesterday, too. I can't wait to read it now :) A Discovery of Witches really pulled me in, and I felt kind of bereft when it was finished, so it'll be nice to rejoin Matthew and Diana :)

I've just won a copy of Shadow of Night, so I'm thinking I really should get round to reading A Discovery of Witches!

Ooh I didn't even realise it was out yet! anyone started reading it?

I started it last night :-)

My copy got delivered today. I'm forcing myself not to start it until I've finished at least one of the three I've already started!

I'm waiting for either PB or payday when I'll get it for Kindle.........

Has anyone read the 2nd book?

Yes! And I cannot praise it enough. I admit it took a while for me to get my head around the book, but once into it, it was a cracker.

Karen wrote: "Yes! And I cannot praise it enough. I admit it took a while for me to get my head around the book, but once into it, it was a cracker."

Yay, I need to read it soon. I enjoyed the first one.

****Breaking news**** The last book in the triolgy is launched (on Kindle) 15 July 2014 - it's called The Book of life . Kindle pre-order price of £5.96

I've just re-started this. Last year I got to page 10 & got bored. it seems to be getting better already, on page 16 now. I should've given it more of a chance I think.

I bought the 3rd book yesterday, so that's my evening planned :)
Who's read it? Thoughts? No spoilers please but did you enjoy it?

I have started it. I forgot about a lot of the story but I'm getting into it again now

I know, it's been so long I keep forgetting who's who and what's happened so far. I probably should have reminded myself of the second book before starting this one, am enjoying it so far though. I like the present day stuff more than the time travelling bit

Me too, but then I don't really want to reread the old one before the new one, not patient enough!

No I didn't enjoy the second one enough to re-read it but I did think a quick scan of the last chapter might have been a good reminder. I'm sure I'll get back into the swing of it :)

I loved them. All of them, even the second which no-one seemed to enjoy. My problem is now I don't know how to fill the void :-( any suggestions?

Have you read the Divergent trilogy? Not similar to these at all, but a little bit like the Hunger Games in a way that it's an interesting concept.
I'm speeding through The Book of Life, I do hope the ending is going to be good!

I loved it, but as with all good books I wanted more :) I have ordered the divergent book set & also the maze runner set from The works. The Maze Runner movie is out in September so I want to read the books first. I will abstain from watching Divergent til I've read the book too. I hope they are good :)

I always worry about recommending books in case people hate them!
I've not heard of the maze runner books, I shall have a look out for those I think :)

I think they are the same type of thing Jo Dystopian? Not sure of the term. It does seem to be a bit of a trend. I do hope they come soon. I'm really struggling with A Christmas Carol...

Yep, was trying to think of that word! Christmas Carol is one of my least favourite Dickens books, I know it's a good plot idea, it just isn't really my thing. Are you reading it for fun or coursework?

I've not heard of Maze Runner, either. Off to Amazon to check them out, I think! I really liked the Hunger Games, once I got past how grim the idea sounded lol.

I finished The Book of Life a few days ago. I enjoyed it more than the second one, although I felt the ending was a bit rushed. Given that the whole trilogy was leading up to it, I think I was expecting more of a fanfare. Didn't see the little twist coming, though, so that was a big point in its favour.

Have you read Lani Taylor's trilogy, Sam? It begins with A DaughTer of Smoke and Bone, and it's compared a lot to the All Souls books. I haven't started the first one yet, but it's on my shelf.

I've slowed down on my reading now, having just discovered prison break on Netflix and become slightly addicted to it! Need to pick my book back up I think

Finished. I enjoyed it but I do agree it seemed a little rushed at the end. I started to find some of the characters a bit irritating too tbh! Mind you, I found twilights Edward and fifty shades whatsisname Grey a bit annoying as well so perhaps I just don't like those possessive/controlling male characters we're supposed to find so romantic. Bluergh.