Books I’ve Been Reading
In the past few days, I’ve read a kajillion books.
NINTH GRADE SLAYS by Heather Brewer. Did you think EIGHTH GRADE BITES rocked? Well, NINTH blows it away. Everyone’s favorite boy vampire is back and even better than before. Vlad still has girl problems (hell, he’s 14 — of course he’s got girl problems), not to mention a ruthless student photographer hell-bent on exposing him for the vampire he is, and a full-fledged vampire slayer hot on his heels. All this, plus the woes of being a high school freshman. I absolutely loved this book, and I can’t wait to read TENTH GRADE BLEEDS.
FROM DEAD TO WORSE by Charlaine Harris. For longtime Sookie fans, this one’s a major deal. Lots of storylines get neatly (and not so neatly; heck, some are downright bloody) tied up, and there’s a number of new ones that begin, which promise to be real doozies. This is a pivotal book in the Sookieverse, especially because it’s paving the way for major things to come. I laughed out loud numerous times (if I didn’t love my books so much, I’d go through this one with a highlighter to memorize some of Sookie’s gems), and I sighed over some of Sookie’s difficult decisions (and yeah, she’s got a boatload). Looking forward to what happens next.
POISON SLEEP by TA Pratt. I (heart) Marla. This one’s even better than BLOOD ENGINES, which I didn’t think would be possible. Terrific stuff. I’m insanely jealous.
BLOODSUCKING FIENDS, YOU SUCK, and PRACTICAL DEMONKEEPING by Christopher Moore. What can I say? I’m in a Chris Moore sort of place. If you haven’t read anything by him, I’d suggest starting with either BF or with LAMB (one of my all-around favorite books, period).
I also read a friend’s manuscript, which I suppose doesn’t count. But I read it in one sitting, and if there’s any justice in the world, he’ll get it published in a terrific deal. Fingers crossed for you, KC!
What have you been reading lately?
