Five by Five Contest
In the last few months, I did a couple things that started adding to the TBR. First, I bought a Dell Axim, which, while I can use it for a multitude of things, functions as an e-reader, so I immediately downloaded all kinds of books to that. Then, I started getting out of the house a few days a week to work or research at the local B&N, and hooked Mike into that as well, when we realized we could sit and have a coffee and read magazines rather than paying for them. Before the B&N people get all puffy about that, I should follow quickly by saying I also started trying to write in a new genre, mystery, which means every time I walk into B&N, I walk out with no fewer than 3-5 new books, and then dh usually buys some, too, so I don't feel too guilty about the free magazine reading. All this means my TBR has grown.
However, it's not unmanageable. I am reading steadily, and enjoying most of the books I come across. The last five books I read were
Fool Moon Jim Butcher
Fire Study, by Maria Snyder
D is for Deadbeat, Sue Grafton
Abby Cooper: Psychic Eye, Victoria Laurie
Poison Pen, a Forensic Handwriting Mystery, Sheila Lowe
The next five coming up are:
A Kiss to Remember, Kim VanMeter
Blood Lines, Tanya Huff
Grave Peril, Jim Butcher
A Sexy Time Of It Cara Summers
E is for Evidence Sue Grafton
In addition, I see there is a new Charlaine Harris to be had, and also a new Sarah Mayberry, which will be added to the stack. Recent reads which I loved but didn't make the list is the Succubus Series by Richelle Mead, which I have reviewed at Writers are Readers, and my reviews can be read here. I also love Lisa Scottoline, and had Daddy's Girl on e-book, but as I've found out, ebooks outside of Harlequin are often expensive as print books (Stupid) and also don't download reliably -- the Daddy's Girl download was corrupt, so I have to try to get it again, but I don't know if I'll be able to -- maybe this is the advantage to a Kindle?
So, for lack of anything more insightful to talk about early on a Monday morning, I thought I would just share my growing stack of reading, and maybe we could all talk books. If you've read any of my last five, did you like them? If you've read any of my next five, please don't give anything away! :) If you have any really good recommendations, or any e-book downloading tips, please share!
And if you are a registered user, and you can share your last five, and your next five, you will qualify for a drawing to win a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card on Friday, which will also help me not feel guilty about reading their magazines for free... ;>
Fun!
Well, I haven't read any of your last five or next five, Samantha, so I'm no help there :X.
The last five books I read were:
Wild, Wicked, & Wanton by Jaci Burton
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
Baddest Bad Boys by Shannon McKenna, EC Sheedy and Kate Noble
Real Men Do It Better by Carrie Alexander, Lora Leigh, Susan Donovan, and Lori Wilde
The next 5 books I'm going to read are:
Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
French Kissing by Nancy Warren
Seven Nights of Sin by Lacey Alexander
and hopefully Fallen by Erin McCarthy if/when I can get it.
:X But I can't do any reading as of yet. 2 finals in 24 hours, and the first one is in 6... I'm telling myself I'm de-stressing by playing online -although I'm supposed to be doing practice problems right now. Haha- so I'm the one who should be feeling guilty. :X
oops! School first!
Then a whole summer of reading later! ;)
I keep hearing about Kresley Cole, I think Dee likes her -- have to check that out...
Good luck on finals!
Sam
:D
Finals are over! I am now officially a 3L! I hope :P.
I've really liked the first two Kresley Cole books and I just got the next two so I'm looking forward to them :D. I also really enjoyed looking through everyone's 5s. So many great books!
Mmm, books...
I also haven't read any of those books, but I enjoy several of those authors.
My last five: Baby, It's Cold Outside by Cathy Yardley
Angels Fall by Nora Roberts
Lady and The Vamp by Michelle Rowen
The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands
and Talking In Your Sleep by...two guesses who!
My next five: Rogue by Rachel Vincent
Drop Dead Gorgeous by Kimberly Raye
Vampire Interrupted by Lynsay Sands
Overhexed by Vicki Lewis Thompson
and Must Love Dragons by Stephanie Rowe
BTW, Sam, not sure if I told you this before, but I really liked Joy and Rafe. If I did, it bears repeating. :)
Cari
Thanks Cari!
I never get tired of hearing people love my characters. :)
Angels Fall was a good book -- loved that -- actually, I don't read much Nora anymore, though I do read JD Robb, but I enjoyed Angels Fall a lot. It's a good, thick vacation book, too.
Sam
My last five
My last five favorites:
Embrace The Night by Karen Chance
The Beast In Him by Shelly Laurenston
Savor Me Slowly by Gena Showalter
Killer Secrets by Lora Leigh
The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
Books I am looking forward to:
Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
The Touch of Twiligt by Vickii Pettersson
One Foot In The Grave by Jeaniene Frost
The Darkest Kiss by Keri Arthur
Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe
Me,too
on Dead to Worse... I love her titles. I am struggling to title a series now, and it's not easy! I will wait for PB on this one, tho...
Sam
I am wayyyy too disorganized
I am wayyyy too disorganized to have a next five!! LOL!!!
M
But what were the last five? ;>
Fun topic!
Wow--I'm sitting at school and cannot remember the titles of the books I've recently read. I think of them as Ellen's book, or Sam's book. Let's see (I'm awful at remembering titles):
Wanted Man by Ellen Hartman
Diaper Diaries by Abby Gaines
Undercover Protector by Molly O'Keefe
Sir Gawain and The Green Knight
Another Man's Baby by Kay Stockham (this is in progress)
My TBR pile is toppling and I can't remember any titles, lol. I'll get back to you...:)
Jeannie
I do that, too...
Right now, reading Kim's book -- isn't it fun, buying books that someone you know wrote? It gives a whole new level to reading...
Sam
Five
The last five books I read:
1. Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks
2. Silent Run by Barbara Freethy
3. Guilty by Karen Robards
4. The Haunting of Josie by Kay Hooper
5. Killing Fear by Allison Brennan
The next five books:
1. Nameless by Debra Webb
2. Twisted by Andrea Kane
3. The Death Dealer by Heather Graham
4. Quicksand by Iris Johansen
5. Head On by Colleen Thompson
wow
The only one I have read on that list is Allison Brennan, and that was an anthology... I see you are into "big" suspense. :)
Sam
Last 5 books read: The Next
Last 5 books read:
The Next Accident by Lisa Gardner
Twisted Creek by Jodi Thomas
Last Known Victim by Erica Spindler
A Stranger's Touch by Cait London
Silent Fall by barbara Freethy
Next 5 to read:
The River Knows by Amanda Quick
One Real Man by Janette Kenny
Innocent As Sin by Elizabeth Lowell
Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
I have heard so much
about SEP and that book in particular -- I think I need to pick it up. Have you read others of hers? And Cait, love her. ;)
Sam
I have read both Sue Grafton
I have read both Sue Grafton books and enjoyed them.
I also have read A Kiss to Remember by Kim and loved it. I reviewed it in the eHar book challenge.
The last 5 books I read are:
1. The Inconvenient Bride by Anne McAllister
2. Shadow Mountain by Leona Karr
3. A Single Dad at Heathermere by Abigail Gordon
4. Texas Lullaby by Tina Leonard
5. The Baby Plan by Susan Gable
As far as my next five to read --- I never know until I pick a book up which one I'll read next. It's almost like close your eyes and grab one off the TBR shelf.
However I am reading "When a Hero Comes Home" by Teresa Southwick at the moment.
I'm still in my mystery
I'm still in my mystery mode, primarily, but I have snuck a few romances in there. I love Kim's book too -- love books with landscaping, LOL. I know, I'm weird...
I can't pick the books by random though, as so much of it is dictated by mood...
Sam
books
The last five are
Temptation of the Warrior
A Warriors Talking by Margo Maguire
The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy
Real Vampires Have Curves Gerry Bartlett
Wyoming Manhunt Ann Voss Peterson
Next five I'm not sure but I think they will be.
Moondark by Jane Toombs
Secrets of Surrender by Madeline Hunter
Betrayed by Jamie Leigh Hansen
Meant to Be by Deinse A. Agnew
Immortal Desire by Maggie Shayne.
Not man y there I recognize...
I have read several of Maggie's books, though years ago, and never heard of Gerry Bartlett, but the title looks fun -- did you enjoy it?
Sam
Real Vampire have Curves
Yes I did enjoy this book. It was a real cute comedy. It was the first book I read of her also. I had never heard of her either.
My last five.... 1 Before
My last five....
1 Before Dawn by Ann Bruce
2 Night of the Huntress by Kathryn Smith
3 The Devil's Den by Gracen Miller
4 One Eye Open by Karen Whiddon
5 Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden
no clue what my next 5 are, I can't pick ahead of time lol
Ashley
hi Ash
As you can see, Cynthia will be here next week! Cool. :)
Sam
Lots of good books
Lots of good books mentioned.
Last 5:
1. The New Earth - Eckhart Tolle
2. The Education of Mrs. Brimley - Donna McMeans
3. The Art of Temptation - Lauren Royal
4. The Harlot's Daughter - Blythe Gifford
5. Devil on Horseback - Beth Williamson
Next 5: (ok it's really 6)
The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon
wow, the whole series?
That must be your summer reading list? the next 6? those are some huge books...
Sam
Reading piles - gotta love 'em!
Hey there Sammas! I have been reading up a Regency romance storm lately. Have just discovered Loretta Chase and have been devouring her backlist:
Mr Impossible
Lord Perfect
Miss Wonderful
Not Quite a Lady
All terrific. And have also been "doing" a bit of Carl Hiassen - Lucky You and Skinny Dip being my most recent. I do love his voice. Very funny. I also read the latest Karen Kendall, Take Me If You Can, which I really enjoyed - fun, sexy, a new direction for Karen with adventures in the world of high art theft.
As for my next reads, I have more Loretta Chase on the way ( I do love a nice long backlist!) and I am looking forward to the soon-to-be-released Rachel Gibson book in May. Not sure of titles on any of these.
I do occasionally read mystery/crime. Tess Gerristen is my all time favourite these days, but I also really admire Minette Walters, an English writer, because each of her books is totally different and so interesting and compelling. PD James, another English writer, also does great detective fiction - very intense and psychological.
Right, back to manuscript for me. Big shout out to everyone - hope you're all well.
Hey you!
A Mayberry Sighting! (who is an RT Top Pick, by the way, folks, so keep an eye out for the new book, which I think Sarah will be talking about next month...) :)
Love Carl Hiassen -- hysterical, the environmental themes, love it. I go back and forth on Rachel G -- I have absolutely loved some of her books, but didn't make it halfway through the last one... Strange how that happens... See Jane Score and True Confessions were my very favorites... Have heard a lot about James, yes... and others JA Jance, and one other, Anne Perry? Some drift into suspense more... though Tess Gerritsen is one I keep meaning to try...
Sam
HI!!
Hi, Sarah (and Sam!) Posted below before scrolling up to read everyone else's comments! Glad to hear you're well, and I'm about to start in on Loretta Chase, too! And I haven't read Karen's yet, but loved her cover and premise--I keep thinking Pierce Brosnan...
Happy writing!
on e for the road by crystal
on e for the road by crystal green
hard and fast by lisa jones
fool for love by vicki thompson
getting real by vicki
unlwaful contact by pam clare
private pary by jamie alden
mouth to mouth by erin mccarthhy
out of control by shannon mceknna
the foutune hunter by jasmine haynes
fallen angels by lori foster
Is that one of LF's new paranormals?
Haven't tried them yet, but might...
Sam
I haven't read any of the
I haven't read any of the books you have or any of the books up on deck for you.
I have read....
1. Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
2. Promises to Keep by Kathryn Shay
3. Doctors Order by Jessica Andersen
4. Creation in Death by JD Robb
5. Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann
Next up
1. Strangers in Death by JD Robb
2. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
3. Taking the Heat by Kathryn Shay
4. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
5. Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
(4 & 5 dependent on loving 2 :) )
I've read Grafton
I've read all the Sue Grafton books, but it's been a while. I think she had a new one around Christmas and I read it while at my inlaws' house.
I have just read:
1. After Glow by Jayne Castle
2. After Dark by Jayne Castle
3. Where Are You Now by Mary Higgins Clark
4. The Third Circle by Amanda Quick
5. It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
Next up:
1. Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
2. The Hollow by Nora Roberts
3. The Naked Earl by Sally MacKenzie
4. The Naked Gentleman by Sally MacKenzie
5. Quicksand by Iris Johansen
#4 depending on how I like #3, and #5 depending if I can get into it quickly enough to finish before it's due back at the library. I've been distracted by the others and life in general. So if something else better comes along, #5 will change. I've read others in the Eve Duncan forensics series and they have been hit or miss for me, but I always request her books as soon as they are listed on the coming attractions page on the library web site. I used to do that with Patricia Cornwell, but the last few of hers I didn't even finish so I gave up.
Ann, yes
I loved the first two Singh books, though the third didn't do much for me -- I won't say why, don't want to bias you.
Still reading the In Death books, too -- though I don't think they are as great as the first 12 were, really... bigger things need to happen...
Sam
The first 12 ID...
Totally agree, Sam. I still love the series...but around book 13, for me, some of the magic disappeared.
Cari
Fun!
This was a really good idea, Sam! I've added lots of new titles to my "to buy" list! :)
My last five were:
1. Bedded By The Billionaire - Leanne Banks
2. Catch A Mate - Gena Showalter
3. Shaken & Stirred - Kathleen O'Reilly
4. The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood (for Lit class)
5. No Apologies - Tracy Woolf (ebook)
My next five are:
1. The Darkest Night - Gena Showalter
2. Faking It - Jennifer Crusie
3. Kiss of Fire -Deborah Cooke
4. Have Mercy - Jo Leigh
5. Sex, Straight Up - Kathleen O'Reilly
I've started all of these books over the past couple of weeks and am not letting myself read anything else 'til I finish them. :)
Me, too
I don't think I realized how dangerous this thread would be to finding new books, LOL!
Sam
my 5
Alas, haven't read any of yours listed, but here's mine
First, the 5 coming up --
1 - Julia London's The Hazards of Hunting a Duke
2 - Julia London's The Perils of Pursuing a Prince
3 - Julia London's The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount
4 - Nicola Marsh's Princess Australia
5 - Michele Ann Young's No Regrets
the 5 I read --
1 - Sally Mackenzie's The Naked Gentleman
2 - John Dean's Worse than Watergate
3 - Nicola Marsh's Executive Mother-To-Be
4 - Lisa Manuel's Fortune's Kiss
5 - Jacquie D'Alessandro's Kiss the Cook
Okie dokie! :)
Lois
Okie-dokie back! :)
I don't recognize many of these either, I know JL's name, but have never read her books (historicals, yes? the one genre aside of hard-core sci-fi that I don't read...), though very intrigued by the Watergate book -- nonfiction?
Sam
My TBR pile is so high
The last 5 books I read were all interesting in their own way
HIS MIRACLE BABY-Kate Walker
SOUVENIR-Therese Fowler
NO ONE HEARD HER SCREAM-Jordan Dane
THE BRASS BED-Jennifer Stevenson
NATURAL BORN CHARMER-Susan Elizabeth Phillips
As you can see, I read any genre and am anxious to read the second in the series by Toni Causey with Bobbie Faye getting into more trouble and the following
A DISTANT MAGIC-Mary Jo Putney
DROP DEAD BEAUTIFUL-Jackie Collins
HIGH NOON-Nora Roberts
BIKINI SEASON-Sheila Roberts
I am an avid reader and enjoy visiting blogs to see new and different authors I have yet to read
5 by 5
The last 5 I read were:
Just Desserts - Barbara Bretton
Twenty Wishes - Debbie Macomber
Blame it on Paris - Jennifer Green
Strike Zone - Kate Angell
Making Over Mr. Right - Judi McCoy
AS for the next 5 - my tbr pile is so high but how about:
Twisted Creek - Jodi Thomas
Hot - Julia Harper
Coming Undone - Susan Andersen
Sweet Return - Anna Jeffrey
Hello Doggy = Elaine Fox
5by5
the last 5:
Adopting Alyssa by Denise Patrick
When I'm With You by LaConnie Taylor
The Warrior's Touch by Michelle Willingham
The Vase of Many Colors by Rachel Thoene
Just Us Girls by Linda Walker
the next 5:
A Hero's Redemption by Suzanne McMinn
Born Again Virgin by Sami Lee
Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
Once A Rake by Rona Sharon
Very fun!
Hi, Samantha!
Hmm... we're on the road right now, so I don't have my stacks of books on hand... If I'm remembering correctly, my last five were:
- Sylvia Day's Ask For It
- MacKenzie McKade's The Game
- Susan Kay Law's The Bad Man's Bride
- Marie Donovan's Bare Necessities
- Anne Gracie's The Gallant Waif
My next five will probably be (subject to change, of course...):
- Elizabeth Hoyt's The Serpent Prince (I finished the first two a couple months back, and loved them)
- Kate Hoffmann's Legally Mine
- Loretta Chase's Miss Wonderful
- Laura Lee Guhrke's She's No Princess
- Sarah Mayberry's Island Heat
I'm sorry--I haven't read any of your lists of five, but at least I won't be offering any spoilers either! ;) And I don't have an e-book reader yet, so I've be limited to reading e-books on the computer, which I haven't really enjoyed all that much--it's OK, but I tend to prefer a physical book to the screen-reading experience. It might be different with a handheld reader, but I couldn't say...
5x5
I hope I'm not too late - things have been zany crazy wacko around here lately!
Last five:
The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne
Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell
Untouched by Anna Campbell
French Kissing by Nancy Warren
Sex, Straight Up by Kathleen O'Reilly
Next five:
Nightcap by Kathleen O'Reilly
The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas
Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight Swain (gotta do a presentation for my chapter meeting, LOL)
Stripped by Brian Freeman
5 lists
I haven't read of the books on your list.
Last books read
1. Vows and A Vengeful Groom-Bronwyn Jameson
2. Pride and a Pregnancy Secret- Tess Radley
3. Mistress and a Million Dollars-Maxine Sullivan
4. Satin and A Scandalous Affair-Jan Colley
5. To Pleasure A Lady -Nicole Jordan
Next to be read
1. Bride of Shadow Canyon-Stacey Kayne
2. To Bed a Beauty-Nicole Jordan
3. To Seduce a Bride-Nicole Jordan
4. The Darkest Kiss-Keri Arthur
5. Whispers-Lisa Jackson
Last/Next books
Last 5 books:
Princess Australia by Nicola Marsh
Savor Me Slowly by Gena Showalter
The Baby Plan by Susan Gable
The Art of Temptation by Lauren Royal
Doctors Order by Jessica Andersen
I have no idea what I will be reading next. I know that I want to read Angels Fall by Nora Roberts.
Thanks...
Thanks for telling me us that one of the ebooks was corrupt. I usually buy them from eHarlequin and Fictiowise and never had any problem.
The last five books I have read where:
Lucy Gordon - The Italian's Passionate Revenge
Myrna Mackenzie - The Heir's Convenient Wife
Caroline Anderson - His Pregnant Housekeeper
Maureen Mackey - The Marriage Duel
Celeste Bradley - Duke Most Wanted
I have all liked them, but I have to say I really liked the Myrna Mackenzie one.
My next books:
Isabel Sharpe - Indulge Me
Sarah Mayberry - Below the Belt
Jill Monroe - Primal Instinct
Sara Orwig - Seduced by the Enemy
Paula Roe - Boardrooms & A Billionaire Heir
Books
I have not read your last 5 SO I can't comment:
The last 5 books I read were:
Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh
Oceans of Fire by Christine Feehan
To Touch a Dark Wolf by Jennifer St. Giles
Driven by Eve Kenin
Ascencion by Lauren Dane
My next Five are:
Hidden by Eve Kenin
Harmony's Way by Lora Leigh
Dangerous Tides by Christine Feehan
The Dark Gate by Pamela Palmer
Witch Fire by Anya Bast