Book Blogger Hop & Readers Recommends

Book Blogger Hop

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This weeks Question: 
If you could have lunch with any living authors and/or book bloggers, who would you choose
and why?

Answer:
It's really hard to pick one or two. I have so many I would love a chance at coffee to just have a nice relaxing chat. I would have to say Patricia Briggs but that's because I love Mercy Thompson and would love to pick her brain about what is in store for my favorite coyote shifter. I've always dropped any books I'm reading for the newest Mercy Thompson book. 

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She's not currently doing this weekly.
It's been ages since I've done this one but while looking back at my old posts I thought this one would be fun. I'll be picking my open themes each week. 

This week I am recommending - The Karma Inc series by Gillian Zane 

So far the first 3 books are out and I'm anxiously waiting to get the next one in my hands. They are fast paced Paranormal Fantasy books. They are perfect for a quick reading session with a great character you can't help loving Cassie. I love the covers they are mesmerizing. Highly recommend checking the Karma, Inc series out. 

 How about you? Do you have a recommendation to share? 

Book Blogger Hop & Readers Recommends

Book Blogger Hop

Hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer

This weeks Question: 

What do you do with books you no longer want? Do you donate them? Do you take them to a half-price bookstore? Does a friend or family member benefit?

Answer:
I have a hoarding issue and tend to not get rid of books. However, if and when I do it's by donation and passing off to friends and family. I love the chance to share my love of books with my friends and family. I do admit that my hoarding is so bad I haven't gotten rid of many books over the years. 

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hosted by Jessica @ Ramblings on Reading 
She's not currently doing this weekly.
It's been ages since I've done this one but while looking back at my old posts I thought this one would be fun. I'll be picking my open themes each week. 

This week I am recommending - fun shifter series  

1. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - I love Mercy Thompson she's one of my favorite skin walkers tossed into a supernatural world mixed with werewolves, fae and vampires. She's one of those characters that I will drop other books to read the newest one. 

2. Queen Heir by Jaymin Eve & Leia Stone - I was instantly hooked by the concept of the wolf shifters and their rivals and the return of the fae. I need to finish the rest of the series. 

3. Winter Valley Wolves by V. Vaughn - I love the quick steamy romance stories. 

4. The SnowFang Bride by Merry Ravenell - I read the first one and instantly fell in love with the everything about it. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one as soon as it comes out. 

5. Shifting Dreams by Elizabeth Hunter - I've only read the first but I loved it. I have the other books in the series to read just need to find the time. I like the unique spin on the shifters of the town. 

6. Breaking The Storm by Sedona Venez - an exciting new series I just found. Loved every moment of it. 

 How about you? Do you have a favorite shifter series? 

Book Blogger Hop & Readers Recommends

Book Blogger Hop

Hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer

This weeks Question: 

What is more important to you when you are deciding to read a book?

Answer:

First it has to be fiction. I pick based on synopsis and cover. I read all forms of fiction. I'm a sucker for a beautiful cover. Those books with the less than beautiful covers are chosen based on synopsis. I try to be fair when it comes to choosing each book. I won't lie a cover get's me every time. A few of my pretties I want to read. 

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This week we are recommending Ghost stories 

Well this week is kind of tough. I don't read a lot of ghost stories so it's really hard to recommend some. This is my first week participating in this weekly So I'm going to share a few I've read and one I plan to read in next week. 

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - Goodreads

I read this one the first of the year. I loved every moment of it. One of my new favorite series. the ghost element is strong in this one. This was also my first book by the author, and I loved her writing style. 

First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - Goodreads 

I wish I could say I'm current on this series but I'm not. I do hope to change that though in the future. I love the first one Charley is a great character and a reaper which is still a newer concept to me. 

Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter - Goodreads 

I haven't finished this series only because I'm on the last and don't want to see it end seems to be a trend with me. While the ghost elements aren't very predominate in this one I do enjoy them. Plus the cover is fantastic.

Maplecroft by cherie Priest - Goodreads

This one was picked for my bookclub that I will be starting next week. I've had it on my TBR list for a while and I'm super excited to read it. 

As I'm sure you can see my Ghost stories aren't super scary like typical ghost stories but maybe Maplecroft will be a little scary. 

 How about you? How do you pick your books? Any good ghost stories?