Cindy's away from home dealing with a family illness, so I offered to post this for 2022. Sign up and mark your spot, now or any time later in the year. This thread will be for both lists AND discussion.

Here is our Reading Challenge for 2022. The challenge starts Jan 1, 2022 (books begun in 2021 don't count). 

• Read one in a category: Bronze medal. | Read two in a category: Silver medal. | Read three in a category: Gold medal. | Read five in a category: Platinum medal. | Read 10 in a category: Overachiever/paranormal junkie status.

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
8. Abracadabra - Magic
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)

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Marking my own spot.

Here is our Reading Challenge for 2022. The challenge starts Jan 1, 2022 (books begun in 2021 don't count). 

• Read one in a category: Bronze medal. | Read two in a category: Silver medal. | Read three in a category: Gold medal. | Read five in a category: Platinum medal. | Read 10 in a category: Overachiever/paranormal junkie status.

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
   1. The Amber Crown by Jacey Bedford - 1/25
   2. Rosebud by Paul Cornell - 5/5
   3. Flint and Mirror by John Crowley - 5/6
   4. Ignite the Fire: Inferno (Cassandra Palmer, Bk 12) by Karen Chance - 5/13
   5. Heroic Hearts anthology by Jim Butcher et al. - 5/22
   6. All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie - 5/25
   7. Aspects by John M. Ford - 7/18
   8. Crown of Shadows (Relic Hunters, Bk 1) by Keri Arthur - 10/21
   9. Uncanny Times (Huntsmen, Bk 1) by Laura Anne Gilman - 11/12
   10. Ocean's Echo by Everina Maxwell - 11/15
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
   1. Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh - 1/29
   2. Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, Bk 1) by Annette Marie - 2/6
   3. Spellbound (Magic in Manhattan, Bk 1) by Allie Therin - 2/15
   4. Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto Moore - 3/6
   5. Comeuppance Served Cold by Marion Deeds - 4/26
   6. Star Eater by Kerstin Hall - 5/24
   7. Carnival (Firefly, Bk 6) by Una McCormack - 6/13
   8. Xstabeth by David Keenan - 6/30
   9. January Fifteenth by Rachel Swirsky - 9/29
   10. The Justice of Kings (Empire of the Wolf, Bk 1) by Richard Swan - 10/14
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
   1. Druid Vices and a Vodka (Guild Codex: Spellbound, Bk 6) by Annette Marie - 3/31
   2. Sword and Shadow (Wolves of Elantra, Bk 2) by Michelle Sagara - 4/10
   3. Saffron Alley (Sword Dance, Bk 2) by A.J. Demas - 5/15
   4. Strong Wine (Sword Dance, Bk 3) by A.J. Demas - 5/18
   5. Renegade Love (Galactic Love, Bk 3) by Ann Aguirre - 7/10
   6. All the Seas of the World by Guy Gavriel Kay - 7/17
   7. Be the Serpent (October Daye, Bk 16) by Seanan McGuire - 10/18
   8. Extra Witchy (Fix-It Witches, Bk 3) by Ann Aguirre - 11/20
   9. Cast in Conflict (The Chronicles of Elantra, Bk 16) by Michelle Sagara - 12/11
   10. The Serpent in Heaven (Gunnie Rose, Bk 4) by Charlaine Harris - 12/26
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
   1. Nice Werewolves Don't Bite Vampires (Half-Moon Hollow, Bk 8) by Molly Harper - 1/2
   2. The Last Necromancer (Ministry of Curiosities, Bk 1) by C.J. Archer - 3/31
   3. Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher - 5/4
   4. Queen's Gambit (Dorina Basarab, Bk 5) by Karen Chance - 5/11
   5. Zone One by Colson Whitehead - 6/23
   6. Other Half (PsyCop, Bk 12) by Jordan Castillo Price - 7/25
   7. Nona the Ninth (Locked Tomb, Bk 3) by Tamsyn Muir - 10/15
   8. Devouring Darkness (Heirs of Chicagoland, Bk 4) by Chloe Neill - 10/20
   9. Final Heir (Jane Yellowrock, Bk 15) by Faith Hunter - 11/7
   10. The Girl's Guide to Vampires: All You Need to Know about the Original Bad Boys by Barb Karg - 12/21
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
   1. The Wolf Fount (WatchWeres Inc., Bk 1) by Gayla Drummond - 1/4
   2. The Sorceress Queen and the Pirate Rogue (Heirs of Magic, Bk 2) by Jeffe Kennedy - 1/12
   3. The Alchemist and an Amaretto (Guild Codex: Spellbound, Bk 5) by Annette Marie - 3/29
   4. Harbinger (Elfhome, Bk 5) by Wen Spencer - 5/1
   5. Storm Echo (Psy-Changeling Trinity, Bk 6) by Nalini Singh - 7/31
   6. Soul Taken (Mercy Thompson, Bk 13) by Patricia Briggs - 9/4
   7. Sorrow's Song (Lizzie Grace, Bk 9) by Keri Arthur - 10/6
   8. The Storm Princess and the Raven King (Heirs of Magic, Bk 4) by Jeffe Kennedy - 10/10
   9. Brute of All Evil (Ordinary Magic, Bk 9) by Devon Monk - 10/16
   10. Small Magics by Ilona Andrews - 12/27
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
   1. Ignite the Fire: Incendiary (Cassie Palmer, Bk 11) by Karen Chance - 1/10
   2. The Dragon's Daughter and the Winter Mage (Heirs of Magic, Bk 3) by Jeffe Kennedy - 2/7
   3. Drowned Country (Greenhollow Duology, Bk 2) by Emily Tesh - 2/12
   4. Her First Taste of Fire (Shadowvale, Bk 5) by Kristen Painter - 2/18
   5. Bloodline (Whyborne & Griffin, Bk 5) by Jordan L. Hawke - 3/30
   6. Storm of Fury (Legends of the Storm, Bk 4) by Bec McMaster - 4/19
   7. Master of Storms (Legends of the Storm, Bk 5) by Bec McMaster - 5/7
   8. Bitterburn (Gothic Fairytales, Bk 1) by Ann Aguirre - 6/19
   9. The Great Troll War (The Last Dragonslayer Chronicles, Bk 4) by Jasper Fforde - 7/4
   10. The Book of Dragons anthology ed. Jonathan Strahan - 10/29
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
   1. Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, Bk 2) by Annette Marie - 2/8
   2. Two Witches and a Whiskey (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, Bk 3) by Annette Marie - 2/9
   3. Boss Witch (Fix-It Witches, Bk 2) by Ann Aguirre - 4/18
   4. The Exile's Curse (Daughter of Ravens, Bk 1) by M.J. Scott - 8/18
   5. The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling - 12/26
8. Abracadabra - Magic
   1. The Prince of Souls (Nine Kingdoms, Bk 12) by Lynn Kurland - 1/7
   2. Servant Mage by Kate Elliott - 1/30
   3. Demon Magic and a Martini (The Guild Codex: Spellbound, Bk 4) by Annette Marie - 3/28
   4. Grey Magic (Bonds of Magic, Bk 3) by Jeffe Kennedy - 4/3
   5. Monday, Monday (Rivers of London, Bk 9) by Ben Aaronovitch - 7/5
   6. Trouble with the Cursed (Hollows, Bk 15) by Kim Harrison - 7/15
   7. The Silver Bough by Lisa Goldstein - 11/22
   8. A Restless Truth (The Last Binding, Bk 2) by Freya Marske - 12/16
   9. Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk - 12/26
   10. The Night Raven (Crow Investigations, Bk 1) by Sarah Painter -12/20
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
   1. The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer - 2/6
   2. Earth and Fire (Earth Girl Novellas, Bk 1) by Janet Edwards - 3/6
   3. Earth and Air (Earth Girl Novellas, Bk 2) by Janet Edwards - 3/6
   4. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Harry Potter, Bk 8) by John Tiffany, Jack Thorne & J.K. Rowling - 3/30
   5. The Art of Saving the World by Corinne Duyvis - 5/26
   6. Calling (Sorcery and Society, Bk 3) by Molly Harper - 9/11
   7. Holiday Heroine (Heroine Complex, Bk 6) by Sarah Kuhn - 9/29
   8. Tithe by Holly Black - 10/16
   9. Catalyst: A Novel of Alien Contact by Nina Kiriki Hoffman - 10/23
   10. The Golden Enclaves (Scholomance, Bk 3) by Naomi Novik - 10/25
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
    1. Paladin's Hope (The Saint of Steel, Bk 3) by T. Kingfisher - 2/8
    2. Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson - 6/10
    3. Playing God by Sarah Zettel - 9/25
    4. Shifters in the Night (Mystic Bayou, Bk 7) by Molly Harper - 10/19
    5. The Mystic Marriage (Chronicles of Alpennia, Bk 2) by Heather Rose Jones - 11/4
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
    1. Spelunking Through Hell: A Visitor's Guide to the Underworld (Incryptid, Bk 11) by Seanan McGuire - 3/12
    2. Point of Honour (Sarah Tolerance, Bk 1) by Madeleine E. Robins - 3/16
    3. The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi - 4/5
    4. A Spindle Splintered (Fractured Fables, Bk 1) by Alix E. Harrow - 5/27
    5. Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel - 6/20
    6. A Mirror Mended (Fractured Fables, Bk 2) by Alix E. Harrow - 9/5
    7. The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead - 10/2
    8. The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake - 11/15
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
    1. A Liaden Universe Constellation, Vol 2 by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller - 1/24
    2. Uncertain Allies (Connor Grey, Bk 5) by Mark Del Franco - 3/27
    3. Undone Deeds (Connor Grey, Bk 6) by Mark Del Franco - 3/27
    4. Black Wine by Candas Jane Dorsey - 4/10
    5. Gluttony Bay (Sin du Jour, Bk 6) by Matt Wallace - 6/19
    6. The Venusian Gambit (Daedalus, Bk 3) by Michael Martinez - 6/25
    7. A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay - 5/23
    8. First Truth (Truth, Bk 1) by Dawn Cook - 8/28
    9. Or Else My Lady Keeps the Key by Kage Baker - 8/31
    10. Taste of Wrath (Sin du Jour, Bk 7) by Matt Wallace - 10/11
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
    1. A Song for a New Day by Sarah Pinsker - 2/4
    2. Quantum of Nightmares (Laundry Files, Bk 11) by Charles Stross - 2/13
    3. Escape from Yokai Land (Laundry Files, Bk 12) by Charles Stross - 4/3
    4. Crowbones (World of the Others, Bk 8) by Anne Bishop - 4/8
    5. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks - 5/15
    6. Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You by Scotto Moore - 5/16
    7. Into the Broken Lands by Tanya Huff - 9/14
    8. What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher - 9/19
    9. Hokuloa Road by Elizabeth Hand - 9/24
    10. Perfunctory Affection by Kim Harrison - 11/12
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
    1. Phoenix Inheritance (Phoenix Institute, Bk 4) by Corrina Lawson - 1/7
    2. The Impossible Us by Sarah Lotz - 6/8
    3. Scales and Sensibility by Stephanie Burgis - 11/19
    4. Ambush or Adore: A Delightfully Deadly Novel by Gail Carriger - 11/23
    5. A Little Too Familiar by Lish McBride - 12/13
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery
    1. Spirits and Sourdough (Magical Bakery, Bk 10) by Bailey Cates - 2/5
    2. Southern Bred and Dead (Southern Ghost Hunter, Bk 9) by Angie Fox - 3/8
    3. The Haunted Homecoming (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries, Bk 10) by Angie Fox - 3/20
    4. Amongst Our Weapons (Rivers of London, Bk 9) by Ben Aaronovitch - 5/9
    5. Bitter Pill (PsyCop, Bk 11) by Jordan Castillo Price - 5/30
    6. The ABCs of Spellcraft, Vol 1 by Jordan Castillo Price - 7/24
    7. Ten Little Wizards (Lord Darcy, Bk 4) by Randall Garrett & Michael Kurland - 8/29
    8. Station Eternity (Midsolar Murders, Bk 1) by Mur Lafferty - 11/19
    9. Flight Risk (Booking Agents, Bk 2) by Cherie Priest - 12/21
    10. A Study in Sorcery by Michael Kurland - 12/22

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
   1. Life Signs (Firefly, Bk 5) by James Lovegrove - 2/6
   2. The Martian by Andy Weir  - 2/20
   3. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - 2/23
   4. The Scavenger Door (The Finder Chronicles, Bk 3) by Suzanne Palmer - 4/28
   5. The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley - 5/25
   6. A Liaden Universe Constellation, Vol 3 by Sharon Lee & Steven Miller - 6/16
   7. Drunk on All Your Strange New Words by Eddie Robson - 8/5
   8. A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers - 8/11
   9. Liaden Universe Constellation, Vol 4 by Sharon Lee & Steven Miller - 11/29
   10. Fair Trade (Liaden, Bk 24) by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller - 12/9
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
   1. High Jinx (Cursed Luck, Bk 2) by Kelley Armstrong - 1/18
   2. Stone's Throe by C.E. Murphy - 5/31
   3. A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys - 8/17
   4. A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows - 9/1
   5. The Origin of Storms (The Lotus Kingdoms, Bk 3) by Elizabeth Bear - 9/5
   6. Fall of Light by Nina Kiriki Hoffman - 9/9
   7. Ruby Fever (Hidden Legacy, Bk 6) by Ilona Andrews - 10/6
   8. The Kinsmen Universe by Ilona Andrews - 10/23
   9. Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews - 10/23
   10. Salvaged by Madeleine Roux - 11/12
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
   1. Amaryllis and Other Stories by Carrie Vaughn - 7/17
   2. Daughter of Mystery (Alpennia, Bk 1) by Heather Rose Jones - 9/18
   3. High Times in the Low Parliament by Kelly Robson - 11/3
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
   1. The Untold Story (Invisible Library, Bk 8) by Genevieve Cogman - 1/29
   2. The God of Lost Words (Hell's Library, Bk 3) by A.J. Hackwith - 2/12
   3. Imprinted (Magic ex Libris novella) by Jim C. Hines - 5/9
   4. Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman - 7/27
   5. The Atlas Six (Atlas, Bk 1) by Olivie Blake - 7/29
   6. The Book of Mayhem (The Last Oracle, Bk 3) by Melissa McShane - 10/10
   7. The Book of Lies (The Last Oracle, Bk 4) by Melissa McShane - 11/19
   8. The Book of Betrayal (The Last Oracle, Bk 5) by Melissa McShane - 12/25
   9. The Book of Havoc (The Last Oracle, Bk 6) by Melissa McShane - 12/26
   10. Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander - 12/29
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)
   1. Risen (Alex Verus, Bk 12) by Benedict Jacka - 1/14
   2. Driving the Deep (The Finder Chronicles, Bk 2) by Suzanne Palmer - 4/26
   3. Dangerous Gifts (Babylon Steel, Bk 2) by Gaie Sebold - 7/22
   4. Terminal Peace (Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse, Bk 3) by Jim C. Hines - 9/25
   5. The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal - 11/30

Saving my spot:

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
8. Abracadabra - Magic
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)

This will be my spot.  Thanks Rebecca for getting this together.

• Read one in a category: Bronze medal. | Read two in a category: Silver medal. | Read three in a category: Gold medal. | Read five in a category: Platinum medal. | Read 10 in a category: Overachiever/paranormal junkie status.

CATEGORIES:

Up to the Minute - Published in 2022

Time for a Change - New-to-you author

1. Death & Desire (Jezebel Files, Bk 2) by Deborah Wilde 4-6
2. The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings (Black and Blue, Bk 1) by Lily Morton 4-11
3. Beneath the Neon Moon by Theda Black  6-4

Next in Line - Next in a series you're following

1. Across the Green Grass Fields [Wayward Children, Bk 6] by Seanan McGuire  1-22
2. Guardian's Grace (Dark Protectors, Bk 12) by Rebecca Zanetti 2-11
3. The Unkindest Tide (October Daye, Bk 13) by Seanan McGuire 2-28
4. A Killing Frost (October Daye, Bk 14) by Seanan McGuire 3-6 
5. Reaver [Demonica, Bk 6] by Larissa Ione  3-25

The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.

1. Slow Burn City of Stin Book 7 [Slow Burn Zombie Apocalypse Series - Volume 7] by Bobby Adair 1-7
2. Zombie a Novel [P.S.] by Joyce Carol Oates 1-9 
3. Slow Burn: Grind, Book 8 (Slow Burn Zombie Apocalypse Series) (Volume 8) by Bobby Adair 1-20
4. Z-Burbia 2: Parkway To Hell (Volume 2) by Jake Bible  2-1
5. Slow Burn: Sanctum, Book 9 (Slow Burn Zombie Apocalypse Series) (Volume 9) by Bobby Adair 2-10
6. The Suck Stops Here [First Fangs Club, Bk 4] by Kristen Painter 2-12 
7. Other Half (PsyCop, Bk 12) by Jordan Castillo Price 3-9
8. Blood Harvest (Blood Curse, Bk 12) by Tessa Dawn 3-15
9. Claws and Fangs by Laurann Dohner 4-28

Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters

1. Brittle Midnight (City of Magic, Bk 2) by Helen Harper  1-18
2. Ravensong (Green Creek) by TJ Klune 4-1 
3. Heartsong [Green Creek] by TJ Klune4-3
4. Code Name: Mockingbird by Kristen Painter  6-4

Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts

1. Scorched Heart [Firebrand, Bk 4] by Helen Harper 1-24
2. Spelunking Through Hell a VIsitor's Guide to the Underworld [InCryptid] by Seanan McGuire 3-12
3. Heart of Fire [Legends of the Storm, Bk 1] by Bec McMaster 4-22 
4. Storm of Desire [Legends of the Storm, Bk 2] by Bec McMaster 4-26
5. Bigfoot Cop by Kevin Shamel 5-17
6. Banshee by Terry Maggert 6-13 

Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches

1. Burn (Witchbane, Bk 1.5) byMorgan Brice  6-7 

Abracadabra - Magic

1. Shadowbound (Dark Arts, Bk 1) by Bec McMaster  1-4 
2. Hexbound (Dark Arts, Bk 2) by Bec McMaster 1-14 
3. Soulbound (Dark Arts) (Volume 3) by Bec McMaster 1-16
4. Sin & Spirit (4) (Demigods of San Francisco) by K F Breene 3-21

Kid Stuff - Young Adult

Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older

Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds

Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year

Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror

1. Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 4-14
2. Dead Sea by Brian Keene 5-13
3. The Marked by Lilith Saintcrow 5-30
4. Fellside by M R Carey 6-22
5. The Sleep Experiment (World's Scariest Legends, Bk 2) by Jeremy Bates 6-23
6. Neverland by Douglas Clegg 6-25
7. Off Season: The Unexpurgated Edition by Jack Ketchum 6-30

Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending

Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery

1. Ink by Jonathan Maberry 1-30 
2. Badlands (Badlands, Bk 1) by Morgan Brice 2-24 

BONUS CATEGORIES:

Future Tense - Science fiction

1. Scavenger Blood (Scavenger Exodus, Bk 2) by Janet Edwards 2-19
2. The Camelot Betrayal (Camelot Rising, Bk 2) by Kiersten White 3-18
3. Portal: A Post Apocalyptic Novel by Kristen Painter, Bruno Miller 3-23
4. Keys (City of Keys, Bk 1) by Amber Kell 4-18 
5. Finder (Finder Chronicles, Bk 1) by Suzanne Palmer 5-16
6. The Cybernetic Tea Shop by Meredith Katz 6-14

Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other

1. Lethal Rider [Lords of Deliverance, Bk 3] by Larissa Ione 3-27 
2. Rogue Rider [Lords of Deliverance, Bk 4]  by Larissa Ione 3-29

Female Power - Female lead or author

1. Wayward Moon (Souls of the Moon, Bk 2) by Devon Monk 4-29
2. Agent of Enchantment (Dark Fae FBI) (Volume 1) by C.N. Crawford 5-2 

Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books

Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)

Since I'm mainly paranormal now, count me in.  

• Read one in a category: Bronze medal. | Read two in a category: Silver medal. | Read three in a category: Gold medal. | Read five in a category: Platinum medal. | Read 10 in a category: Overachiever/paranormal junkie status.

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
   1. Munro (Immortals After Dark, Bk 18) by Kresley Cole
   2. Fated in Winter (Talon Pack, Bk 11) by Carrie Ann Ryan
   3. Storm Echo (Psy-Changeling Trinity, Bk 6) by Nalini Singh
   4. Alpha Unbound (Feral Pack, Bk 1) by Eve Langlais
   5. The Viper (Prison Camp, Bk 3) by JR Ward
   6. Garrett's Destiny by Rebecca Zanetti
   7. Enforcer Unleashed by Eve Langlais
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
   1. A Heart of Blood and Ashes (Gathering of Dragons, Bk 1) by Milla Vane
   2. In Sickness and in Elf (Paranormal Wedding Planners, Bk 1) by AE Jones
   3. Written in Red (The Others, Bk 1) by Anne Bishop
   4. Tarnished Knight by Bec McMaster
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
   1. Magic Dreams (Kate Daniels, Bk 4.5) by Ilona Andrews
   2. Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, Bk 5) by Ilona Andrews
   3. A Touch of Stone and Snow (A Gathering of Dragons, Bk 2) by Milla Vane
   4. Magic Rises (Kate Daniels, Bk 6) by Ilona Andrews
   5. Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels, Bk 7) by Ilona Andrews
   6. Magic Binds (Kate Daniels, Bk 9) by Ilona Andrews
   7. Hunter's Season (Elder Races, Bk 4.7) by Thea Harrison
   8. Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster
   9. Marked in Flesh by Ann Bishop
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
   1. Immortal's Honor (Dark Protectors, Bk 14) by Rebecca Zanetti
   2. Blood Web (Blood Curse, Bk 10) by Tessa Dawn
   3. Blood Echo (Blood Curse, Bk 11) by Tessa Dawn
   4. Delivering Evil for Experts (Demonized, Bk 4) by Annette Marie
   5. Bane's Choice (Vampire Motorcycle Club, Bk 1) by Alyssa Day
   6. Damek's Redemption by NJ Waters
   7. Antonio by DB Reynolds
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
   1. Dawn Unearthed (Ravenwood Coven, Bk 1) by Carrie Ann Ryan
   2. Bond of Destiny (Demonica Novella) by Larissa Ione
   3. True Colors (Elder Races, Bk 3.5) by Thea Harrison
   4. The Jaguar's Secret Baby (Jaguar Island, Bk 3) by Bianca D'Arc
   5. Mated in Darkness (Talon Pack, Bk 10) by Carrie Ann Ryan
   6. Cougar Bait (Cougarville, Bk 2) by Evangeline Anderson
   7. Missing Lynx (Kodiak Point, Bk 6) by Eve Langlais
   8. Vision in Silver (The Others, Bk 3) by Anne Bishop
   9. Wolf by Rebecca Zanetti
   10. Beta Untamed by Eve Langlais
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
   1. Drakon's Prey (Blood of the Drakon, Bk 2) by NJ Walters
   2. Dragon Bound (Elder Races, Bk 1) by Thea Harrison
   3. Drakon's Plunder (Blood of the Drakon, Bk 3) by NJ Walters
   4. Claiming the Dragon King (The Elite Guards, Bk 2) by Amelia Hutchins
   5. From this Fae Forward (Paranormal Wedding Planners, Bk 2) by AE Jones
   6. Snow Dragon (Dragon Knights, Bk 13) by Bianca D'Arc
   7. The Winter Court (The Elite Guards, Bk 3) by Ameila Hutchins
   8. Dragon Mage (Dragon Point, Bk 7) by Eve Langlais
   9. Dragon's Jinn (Dragon Point, Bk 8) by Eve Langlais
   10. Dragon's Kitty (Dragon Point, Bk 9) by Eve Langais
   11. Drakon's Past (Blood of the Drakon, Bk 4) by NJ Walters
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
   1. Beguiled (Betwixt & Between, Bk 3) by Darynda Jones
   2. Dusk Unveiled (Ravenwood Coven, Bk 2) by Carrie Ann Ryan
   3. Witch Please (Fix-It Witches, Bk 1) by Ann Aguirre
   4. Boss Witch (Fix-it Witches, Bk 2) by Ann Aguirre
   5. American Witch (America Witch, Bk 1) by Thea Harrison
8. Abracadabra - Magic
   1. Protect the Prince (Crown of Shard, Bk 2) by Jennifer Estep
   2. Damned Souls and a Sangria (Spellbound, Bk 8) by Annette Marie
   3. A Demon's Dark Embrace (Elite Guards, Bk 1) by Amelia Hutchins
   4. Capture the Crown (Gargoyle Queen, Bk 1) by Jennifer Estep
   5. Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels, Bk 8) by Ilona Andrews
   6. Ruby Fever (Hidden Legacy, Bk 6) by Ilona Andrews
   7. Sword of Darkness by Keri Arthur
   8. Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
   1.  
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
    1. Spellcasting with a Chance of Spirits (Grimm Cove, Bk 3) by Mandy M. Roth
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
    1. Storm's Heart (Elder Races, Bk 2) by Thea Harrison
    2. Gossamer in the Darkness (Fantasyland, Bk 5.5) by Kristen Ashley
    3. A Rip Through Time (A Rip Through Time, Bk 1) by Kelley Armstrong
    4. Bjorn Cursed (Forgotten Brotherhood, Bk 4) by NJ Walters
    5. Finding Abigail by Carrie Ann Ryan
    6. A Stitch in time by Kelley Armstrong
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
    1. Dragon Lord by Kaitlyn O'Connor
    2. Abducting Abby (Dragon Lords of Valdier, Bk 1) by SE Smith
    3. Demon Walking (Dragon Point, Bk 6) by Eve Langlais
    4. Finding Chrissten (Legacy, Bk 5) by NJ Walters
    5. Steel's Edge (The Edge, Bk 4) by Ilona Andrews
    6. Charmed Spirits by Carrie Ann Ryan
    7. Lord's fall by Thea Harrison
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
    1. Dance with the Devil by Kit Rocha
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
    1. Guarding the Goddess (Kindred Tales, Bk 21) by Evangeline Anderson
    2. Stealing Her Heart (Kindred Tales, Bk 22) by Evangeline Anderson
    3. Serpent's Kiss (Elder Races, Bk 3) by Thea Harrison
    4. The Kindred Warrior's Captive Bride (Kindred Tales, Bk 24) by Evangeline Anderson
    5. Oracle's Moon (Elder Races, Bk 4) by Thea Harrison
    6. Heart of the Wolf (The Wild Hunt Legacy, Bk 6) by Cherise Sinclair
    7. Protecting His Mistress (Kindred Tales, Bk 26) by Evangeline Anderson 
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery
    1. Gunmetal Magic (Kate Daniels World, Bk 1) by Ilona Andrews
    2. Crown of Shadows (Relic Hunters, Bk 1) by Keri Arthur
    3. Magic Stars (Kate Daniels World, Bk 9.5) by Ilona Andrews
    4. Natural Evil (Elder Races, Bk 4.5) by Thea Harrison
    5. A Sense of Danger by Jennifer Estep

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
   1. Her Commanders by MK Eidem
   2. King of Clubs (Arcana, Bk 3) by Bianca D'Arc
   3. King of Stars (Arcana, Bk 4) by Bianca D'Arc
   4. Dark and Light (Kindred Tales, Bk 25) by Evangeline Anderson
   5. Victoria's Challenge by MK Eidem
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
   1. The Dark Prince's Prize (Curizan Warriors, Bk 2) by SE Smith
   2. Jacinda's Challenge by MK Eidem
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
   1. Crush the King (Crown of Shards, Bk 3) by Jennifer Estep
   2. Dragon Bites (Stormwalker, Bk 6) by Allyson James
   3. Tear Down the Throne (Gargoyle Queen, Bk 2) by Jennifer Estep
   4. Murder of Crows (The Others, Bk 2) by Anne Bishop
   5. Devil's Gate (Elder Races, Bk 4.6) by Thea Harrison
   6. Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
   1. The Wicked by Thea Harrison
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)
   1. Taming Two Warriors (Kindred Brides, Bk 23) by Evangeline Anderson
   2. Blood Harvest (Blood Curse, Bk 12) by Tessa Dawn

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
8. Abracadabra - Magic
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)

Yay for being mostly paranormal, Hollie!

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
8. Abracadabra - Magic
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
   1. The Long Forgotten Winter King by Annette Marie done 4/2
   2. Crowbones by Anne Bishop done 4/19
   3. A Terrible Fall of Angels by Laurel K. Hamilton 5/17
   4. Crown of Shadows by Keri Arthur done 7/1
   5. Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs done 9/14
   6. the Accidental Queen by Kristen Painter done 11/13
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
   1. How to Fly a Pig by Willow Mason done 2/17
   2. Witch for Hire by Molly Fitz 4/11
   3. Secret Agent Mom by Martha Carr 5/28
   4. 3 Minutes to Midnight by L.M. Hatchell done 6/12
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
   1. The Silver Mist by Yasmine Galenorn done 6/22
   2. High Jinx by Kelley Armstrong done 8/22
   3. Witching Hour by Yasmine Galenorn done 10/18
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
   1. Blood Web by Tessa Dawn 1/29
   2. The Vampire's Sunny Sweetheart by Kristen Painter 9/28
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
   1. Immortal's Honor by Rebecca Zanetti 7/25
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
   1. Her First Taste of Fire by Kristin Painter 1/28
   2. The Choice by Nora Roberts done 12/3
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
   1. Halfway There by Eve Langlais done 4/22
   2. The Dirty Coven by Lilly Harper Hart done 6/10
   3. Extra Witchy by Ann Aguirre 11/1
8. Abracadabra - Magic
   1. Midnight Web by Yasmine Galenorn done 4/13
   2. Tear Down the Throne by Jennifer Estep done 7/11
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
    1. Sucker Punch by Kristen Painter done 3/6
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
    1. The Becoming by Nora Roberts 1/9
    2. The Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones 8/23
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
    1. Freaky Days by Amanda M. Lee done 1/8
    2. Fairy Tale by Stephen King done 12/19
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
    1. Rebel's Karma by Rebecca Zanetti done 6/6
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery
    1. Be My Ghost by Carol J Perry done 2/28
    2. Death on the Shelf by Allison Brook done 8/6

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
   1. Hard Times by Jodi Taylor 2/8
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
   1. Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander done 6/1
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
   1. Vixen by Rebecca Zanetti done 3/24
   2. 2 Minutes to Midnight by L.M. Hatchell done 8/20
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)

Una's space.

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022                                                                                                                                                        Embrace The Suck: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel: Kristen Painter
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author                                                                                                                                                    Throwing Shade (Magic After Midlife, Bk 1): Deborah Wilde                                                                                                                           It's a Wonderful Midlife Crisis (Good to the Last Death, Bk 1): Robyn Peterman
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following                                                                                                                                         Dark Whispers (Firebrand, Bk 5): Helen Harper
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.                                                                                                                       Spellcasting with a Chance of Spirits (Grimm Cove, Bk 3): Mandy M. Roth                                                                                                      Bane's Choice (Vampire Motorcycle Club, Bk 1): Alyssa Day
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters                                                                                                                              Beguiled (Betwixt & Between, Bk 3): Darynda Jones
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts                                                                                                                          To Spell With It (A Moonstone Bay Cozy Mystery): Amanda M. Lee (cupids)
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches                                                                                                                                                 Bookshop Witch (A Seashell Cove Paranormal Mystery): T. Thorn Coyle
8. Abracadabra - Magic                                                                                                                                                                                       Edge of Dreams (Diamond City Magic, Bk 2): Diana Pharaoh Francis
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult                                                                                                                                                                                   Shifter in the Swamp (Academy of Necessary Magic, Bk 1): Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older                                                                                                                                               Bewitching Bitters: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Midlife Magic Cocktail Club): Annabel Chase
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending                                                                                       American Witch: Thea Harrison
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022 Amongst Our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author The Paper Magician by Charlie N Holmberg
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following Rapture by J.R. Ward / Dark Heart of Magic by Jennifer Estep
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc. College Arcane by John Conroe
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters Smoke Bitten by Patricia BriggsJ
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts Magic for Nothing by Seanan McGuire / Tricks for Free by Seanan McGuire
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches A Familiar Tale by Delia James
8. Abracadabra - Magic Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge by Paul Krueger
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult  Sirensong by Jenna Black
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older  I Shot the Buddha by Colin Cotterill
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds Agents of Light and Darkness by Simon R. Green
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year Skin Game by Jim Butcher
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending Steele's Edge by Ilona Andrews
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction Lock In by John Scalzi
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other  Synchronized Sorcery by Juliet Blackwell
3. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books  Libriomancer by Jim C Hines / Codex Born by Jim C Hines
4. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover) Betrayals by Kelley Armstrong

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
8. Abracadabra - Magic
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
   1. The Stolen Slippers - Melissa de la Cruz
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
    1. Yesterday is History - Kosoko Jackson
    2. A Coin for the Ferryman - Megan Edwards
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
    1. Vicious - V.E. Schwab
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery
    1. The Missing of Clairedelune - Christelle Dabos

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not a simple badass woman or hunky guy cover)

CATEGORIES:

1. Up to the Minute - Published in 2022
2. Time for a Change - New-to-you author
3. Next in Line - Next in a series you're following
4. The Undead - Vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
5. Ch-ch-changes - Werewolves and other shapeshifters
6. Legendary Creatures - Dragons and other mythological beasts
7. Double, Double, Toil and Trouble - Witches
8. Abracadabra - Magic
9. Kid Stuff - Young Adult
10. Older and Wiser - Main character 40 or older
11. Time and Tide - Time travel, alternate history, parallel worlds
12. Out with the Old - Been on your TBR more than 1 year
13. Scary Stuff - Dystopian and horror
14. Love Is in the Air - Paranormal romance and/or HEA (happily ever after) ending
15. Mysterious Ways - Paranormal mystery

BONUS CATEGORIES:

1. Future Tense - Science fiction
2. Family Business - Stories with family members working together or against each other
3. Female Power - Female lead or author
4. Books on Books - Set in libraries, in bookstores or even within books
5. Every Picture Tells a Story - Cover illustrating more than just a single main character (that is, not

So: what is everyone planning to start out the year with? New books, next-in-series books you've been meaning to get around to, TBR pile?

I'm going to start with Nice Werewolves Don't Bite Vampires by Molly Harper, to mail for the UFP box, and then I've been finishing off a decent PnR series I'd forgotten about that my library has in e-book form - Corrina Lawson's Phoenix Institute series (I just took out the last book, Phoenix Inheritance).

For me, when I go back to Seattle in April/May, I don't intend to take any of the paperbacks I have laying around here in Arizona.  So, I need to start the Elder Races series, try Milla Vane (new to me) and finish up some series I'm currently in.  Currently that's like 10 books, but with new coming in and ebooks that's more like 100.    I did finish my first though, the continuation of the Kate Daniels series I'm reading.  I left books 5 and 6 back in Seattle so I have to wait until hubby comes back to keep with that series though.  

Hope everyone has a great 2022!  

I read the first Milla Vane book a few weeks ago to mail to you, Hollie, but then I read the second one last week because the first one had stuck in my mind and I wanted to! (Which I have to say is rare lately; I've gotten into kind of a rut of reading things mainly because I need to mail them or they're due at the library, more than because they're the next thing I want to read.) Vane has managed to include in her world-building some cultures that are relatively open about sex, with a certain amount of religious ritual around it, which makes the romance/erotica aspect of the books fit into the high fantasy plot better than it usually does; it's pretty neatly done.

Oh!  Good to know Rebecca!  I actually was just FIFO'ed the 2nd book.  Maybe I'll have to move #1 up on my TBR list.  :)

Maybe I need to put those on my WL.....or my MWL in the UFPnR VB.

I started out with Shadowbound (Dark Arts, Bk 1) by Bec McMaster  1-4.  It's a trilogy that I've had around for quite awhile.  I've taken a lot longer to read it than I usually would.  Blaming that on distractions here at my Mom and Dad's, having to prepare 3 meals a day, and going to town to do all their errands.  I really don't mind the going to town part - I usually need the break from them!

LOL, Cindy, I feel the same way about my parents! Love 'em, but after a while I can't hear myself think and I need a break ;). Fortunately they're readers too, which helps, but doesn't stop my father in particular from interrupting my book to talk about his, and such.

For some reason I got in the mood to read from my older TBR (even though I have a couple of new and highly wanted library ebooks that I need to finish before they expire... still have a couple of weeks, though), so last night I read a short, 0-wisher book from a UF/PnR author who seems to be mostly under people's radar, but I like: The Wolf Fount (WatchWeres Inc., Bk 1) by Gayla Drummond. She did some interesting stuff with the "werewolf's fated mate" trope - let's just say Things Did Not Entirely Go As Planned. The only thing is, I don't think she's continued the series yet, which is too bad.

Well, I finished my first Milla Vane book.  It's a big book (MMPB with 542 pages), so for me, I thought some pieces could have been shortened or omitted.  BUT really enjoyed the concept of the story, the outcome, and that it's not completely vanilla.  I also like that it appears each book has a HEA.  I look forward to book #2 after I stop in Kate Daniels world for  bit.

I finished Her First Take of Fire by Kristin Painter. Her newest book out. Fun read and I love books with Dragons

I am reading delightful Paranormal cozy Be My Ghost [Haunted Haven, Bk 1] by Carol J. Perry. The ghost and their legends are fun. Wonderful characters and a Golden retriever named Finn. Look forward to book 2.