Book 23 : From Dead to Worse

From Dead to Worse. Written by Charliane Harris. Sookie book #8:)

After the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina, and the manmade horror of the explosion at the vampire summit, Sookie Stackhouse is safe but dazed, yearning for things to get back to normal. But her boyfriend Quinn is among the missing. And things are changing, whether the weres and vamps in her corner of Louisiana like it or not. In the ensuing battles, Sookie faces danger, death…and once more, betrayal by someone she loves. And when the fur has finished flying and the cold blood ceases flowing, her world will be forever altered.

Book 22 : All Together Dead

All Together Dead, by Charlaine Harris. Sookie book #7.

Betrayed by her longtime vampire love, Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse must now not only deal with a possible new man in her life-the oh-so-handsome shapeshifter Quinn-but also contend with a long-planned vampire summit. With her power base weakened by hurricane damage to New Orleans, the local vampire queen is vulnerable to those hungry for a takeover. Soon, Sookie must decide what side she'll stand with. And her choice may mean the difference between survival and all-out catastrophe.

Book 21 : Definately Dead

Definately Dead. By Charliane Harris. Sookie Stackhouse book #6:)

Spiked with a frothy fusion of romance, mystery, and fantasy, this bestselling series sends the supernaturally gifted cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse to New Orleans, where she has to deal with the legacy of one of her own family and a host of potentially dangerous characters.

Book 20: Dead as A Doornail

Dead as a Doornail. By Charlaine Harris. Sookie Stackhouse book #5.

When Sookie's brother Jason's eyes start to change, she knows he's about to turn into a were-panther for the first time. But her concern becomes cold fear when a sniper sets his deadly sights on the local changeling population-and Jason's new panther brethren suspect he may be the shooter. Now, Sookie has until the next full moon to find out who's behind the attacks, unless the killer decides to find her first.

Book 19 : Dead to the World

Dead to the World, by Charlaine Harris. Sookie book #4, my book #19:) Loved it. I am starting to remember why I like these books so much more than the show:)
From BN:

When cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse sees a naked man on the side of the road, she doesn't just drive on by. Turns out the poor thing hasn't a clue who he is, but Sookie does. It's Eric the vampire--but now he's a kinder, gentler Eric. And a scared Eric, because whoever took his memory now wants his life

Book Count : 19

Book 18 : Club Dead

Club Dead. Written by Charlain Harris.  Book 3 in the Sookie Stackhouse Series.

This is the third installment in the series; however it can be read by itself. Sookie Stackhouse is a strong, independent female who happens to have the gift of being telepathic. She falls in love with a vampire specifically because she cannot read his mind. Her lover, Bill, is kidnapped by his ex-lover Lorena, a vampire who is notoriously vicious. Sookie hooks up with a charming werewolf (is there another kind?) who will safely accompany her to Jackson, Mississippi where Bill is being held. The werewolf has just had his heart broken and is immediately smitten with Sookie. Their destination is Club Dead, where all the elite vampires hang out. Needless to say, Sookie is an intelligent protagonist, beautiful and blessed with acerbic wit. She also has an uncanny attraction to danger. This will appeal to readers who immerse themselves in this genre. It has humor sprinkled about, which helps with all the violence.

Book Count : 18
Page Count : this is starting to annoy me, so I am not doing it anymore-lol:)

Book 17 - Living Dead in Dallas

Living Dead in Dallas, by Charlaine Harris. Book # 2 in the Sookie Stackhouse Series. 291 pages. Again, great book. Here is a review from BN:

This is one terrific read. Harris has created a charming and winning character in Sookie Stackhouse-cocktail waitress, telepath, and girlfriend of a vampire. Stackhouse lives in a different world, one where vampires, werewolves, and assorted other mythical beings actually exist. She is beholden to the local Louisiana nest of vampires and is sent by its head, Eric, to help the nest in Dallas. It seems that one of their vamps has disappeared and they need a telepath to track him and possibly save him. She dutifully follows Bill to Dallas where they stay at an interesting vampire hotel complete with windowless rooms and synthetic blood. In Dallas they discover a fanatical religious cult that is vehemently opposed to vampires and is trying to destroy them or, better yet, get them to destroy themselves. Sookie has to dive headlong into this mystery before she gets to try her hand and her mind at solving the murder of a fellow worker back home. Harris creates wonderful characters, an inventive plot, and terrific situations. She has a real feel for the world she has created and allows the willing suspension of disbelief to do its job. Her work is reminiscent of Laurel Hamilton and her Anita Blake series but much less dense. It also reminds a reader of Tanya Huff's work and has the same light touch. There is plenty of sexual tension between Sookie and her boyfriend but also between Sookie and Eric, who also wants her for his own. At the same time there is a joy and an innocence about the work that make it very appealing.

Book Count : 17
Page Count : 4911

Book 16 - Dead Until Dark

Dead Until Dark, by Charlaine Harris. 304 pages. Yes, I finally picked up another book... It's been almost 2 months... And then of course finished it in less than two days... This is the first book in the Southern Vampire Series (The Sookie Stackhouse Novels.) This series is the basis of the HBO show, True Blood. I read through the whole series back when I started watching the first season of True Blood. I love thise books. Seriously. The show is good, but of course, the books are better:) This book is set in a small town in Lousiana, shortly after vampires have "come out" to the public, so to speak. The book has a telepath, the vampires, a shapeshifter, and a string of murders that people come to blame on the main characters brother.

Book Count: 16

Page Count: 4620

Book 15: Nim's Island

Nim's Island, by Wendy Orr. 128 pages. Like most people (I assume), I watched this movie several times before getting the book. So, most of you probably know what it is about. A scientist father and his daughter live alone on a deserted island. The father leaves for a short trip, that ends up lasting much longer, due to a storm hitting. Meanwhile, the daughter is corresponding via e-mail with her favorite author. During her father's absense, the daughter has to defend the island against a crusie ship that would like nothing more than to turn their little island into a vacation spot. Right around this time, the author comes to visit their little island. I thought the movie was really cute, so when I saw the book, I thought the kids would love it. Duh... why do I never consider that movies (some) might have been a book first. The movie and book were very similar, with only a few things different. Zachariah like it, but I think Micah couldn't care less. I enjoyed it though:)

Book Count: 15
Page Count: 4316

Book 14 - Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, by Betty MacDonald. 144 pages. I know this is a children's book, but I have decided that I am going to count the books I am reading to the kids (except picture books...) I really like this book, just as I did when I was a child:) Here is an excerpt from BN:

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house and smells like cookies. She was even married to a pirate once. Most of all, she knows everything about children. She can cure them of any ailment. Patsy hates baths. Hubert never puts anything away. Allen eats v-e-r-y slowly. Mrs Piggle-Wiggle has a treatment for all of them.
The incomparable Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children good or bad and never scolds but has positive cures for Answer-Backers, Never-Want-to-Go-to-Bedders, and other boys and girls with strange habits.

Book Count : 14
Page Count : 4188