Book Recommendations:
I've decided that instead of occasional book recommendations, I'm going to simply post what I'm currently reading, with a brief comment. I'll just keep adding to the list so there will be a running list of what I have read this year with a few notes, where applicable.
Good Reading,
Lance Storm
What I'm reading in 2010
Hostage Zero, John Gilstrap My current read, the second Jonathon Grave novel.
Frankenstein, Mary Shelley The worst book I've ever read. Just dreadfully bad.
No Mercy, John Gilstrap The first Jonathon Grave novel, excellent.
Trapped, Jack Kilborn Another solid novel of terror.
Endurance, Jack Kilborn A great page turning horror novel.
Double Edge, Robert W. Walker Second in the "Edge" series, another solid read.
The Cutting Edge, Robert W. Walker First in the "Edge" series, very good.
The Good, The Bad, and the Undead, Kim Harrison Thumbs down, too slow.
And The Rain Came Down, S.A. Bailey A solid read.
Playing with Fire, Theo Fleury Autobiography. I tapped out, didn't finish it.
Scarecrow, Matthew Reilly Too high spot crazy, he lost me.
Temple, Matthew Reilly A bit far fetched IMO but very enjoyable.
Vampire Dreams, Robert W. Walker Good but not my cup of tea.
Executive Powers, Vince Flynn The 4th Mitch Rapp book, I was disappointed.
The Midnight House, Alex Berenson Another solid John Wells.
The Silent Man, Alex Berenson The Third John Wells Novel.
Separation or Power, Vince Flynn Another Mitch Rapp, good not great.
The Third Option, Vince Flynn Another Mitch Rapp, great stuff.
Transfer of Power, Vince Flynn The start of his Mitch Rapp series; Excellent.
American on Purpose, Craig Ferguson Craig's Autobiography, very funny.
61 Hours, Lee Child: A not yet released Jack Reacher novel, AWESOME.
Split Image, Robert B. Parker: Latest Jesse Stone novel. Very good.
Jack: Secret Circles, F. Paul Wilson: 2nd young Repairman Jack. Excellent!
Disturb, J.A. Konrath: Free download-able novel or avail on Kindle.
Shot of Tequila, J.A. Konrath: Available on Kindle.
Origins, J.A. Konrath: Free download-able novel or avail on Kindle.
List, J.A. Konrath: Free download-able novel or avail on Kindle.
Planters Punch, J.A. Konrath: Free download-able short or avail on Kindle.
Suckers, J.A. Konrath: Free download-able short or avail on Kindle.
Serial, J.A. Konrath: Free download-able short or avail on Kindle.
The Busy Body, Donald Westlake: A very old book but a lot of fun.
Untitled, Marcus Wynne: A yet unpublished Wynne novel. This guy is GREAT!
The First Rule, Robert Crais: The 2nd Joe Pike novel. Joe rules!
A Twisted Ladder, Rhodi Hawk: Wasn't crazy about this one.
Unfortunately I've shut down Book Marks.
Enrollment and reader involvement has been dropping off gradually over the last year or two and it's gotten to the point where there doesn't seem to be enough interest to warrant the amount of work involved.
I started Book Marks 9 years ago and while being a ton of work, it has also been a true pleasure. I've discovered a ton of great new authors through the club as well as made some really good friends. I've become friends with many of the authors we've featured in the club as well as several of you readers who have taken part.
As a group we've read 38 books spanning 31 different authors, and only one of which I didn't have personal contact with. Douglas Adams (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)had passed away by the time we read his classic tale. Every other author knew about their involvement in the club and was happy to be a part of it. Of those 30 participating authors only two failed to deliver and stood us up: G.M. Ford (Black River) and Adam Copeland (On Edge). Everyone else came through and to those I say thank you.
Thank you for taking part in Book Marks with me and making it special. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of the club and your contributions to the world of literature. If we created even one new reader we were a success.
I hope to get all past Book Responses reposted by the end of the year. I took them down at one point due to bandwidth issues on my site, which have since been fixed. I plan to still post book recommendations on the site and hope to continue to hear from some of you more loyal Book Marks. Thanks to everyone who took part.
Good Reading Everyone,
Lance
