I seem to have become addicted...

[IreadthereforeIam]

to paranormal-type books. It all started with Twilight, and has just got worse from there. I belong to a book club, so I DO read other books as well, but I'm getting through an inordinate amount of books (I blame Kindle, and my local library seem to catering solely for me...). I used to read the classics, high-brow type books, but I literally can't put these books down!! I think I need counselling!!

It's kind of like a secret addiction - I went into Waterstones the other day, found the section of books that I wanted, only to find out they come under the heading of 'Dark Romance'. I had to leave - I can't read Dark Romance books - that's almost like reading a blood sucking version of Mills and Boon, surely?!!

You may laugh, but I can assure you - it's like the bloke who has the top shelf magazine and has to disguise it with The Times (or something). Dh thinks I've lost the plot, my friends can't believe it (other than the ones who are borrowing the books I've finished with, of course!).

Please tell me I'm not reverting to a 16 year old (however, as someone who is a long way from 16, I wouldn't mind so much if it included getting rid of the crows feet...).

Seriously though - they're a great escape, and my life is far from perfect (disabled ds1, depressed dh, deaf ds2), so I may not be able to discuss books with many people of my own age, but hey ho...

It's a case of you find one book on amazon, and then they start recommending more of them to you - it's never ending!! And I seem to have got some recommendations from off this thread too, now!! Perhaps we can do that (if that's not what we seem to be doing already!) on here?

i've just been on amazon and typed in vampire, and it gave me the option to visit their vampire store, full of books

Right, I'll try that with Werewolves as well (I'm having a bit of a werewolf thang at the moment!! I kind of alternate between the two! And all the other bits in between!). Thanks

You're certainly not on your own!!

I'm also convinced that the librarians at my local branch have a snigger at the books that i take out too! Although now that there are self service 'checkouts' i can take out what i like without shoving them into my bag and running out hanging my head in shame!

I have just started reading the Black Dagger Brotherhood. OMG. I was up until 2am as i wanted to finish the one i started. I've got 5 of them out of the library and have read 2 of them over 4 days. I can't wait to get started on the next one.

Have you read any of the Shelley Laurenston shapeshifter/werewolf ones?

Starfleet - welcome to Caldwell, I'm obsessed with the Black Dagger Brotherhood! There are 9 altogether, the lastest one just came out this month. The good news is that there is no ending in sight! If you like these you will love the the Midnight Breeds by Lara Adrian and also Larissa Ione's Demonica Series

Thanks Sandy.

I've heard of Lara Adrian but have never read anything by her - I shall go onto Amazon now and have a gander!

I can't believe I've only just found this thread!

Paranormal books are my not-so-secret obsession too! I'm quite gobsmacked no one has mentioned Kelley Armstrong yet. She's my favourite paranormal author. Her Otherworld series starts with Bitten and she's just about to write her last two books numbered 12 and 13. Honestly, read them! You won't be disappointed.

The Anita Blake books (up until book 8) are good too, but total trashy fiction. If you'd like a very slightly more highbrow vampire book read I am Legend by Richard Matheson.

I've just started a new series by DD Barant, the first one's called Dying Bites and so far it's really good too.

Also, Rachel Vincents books are good. The first one's called Stray. Now the first half of this books is pants but stick with it because the second half really picks up. Rachel Vincent also has a new series which starts with My Soul to Take - I got the first one for my birthday but haven't read it yet but it does have a good write up on Amazon.

Browncoats: I have the Kelley Armstrong books but just haven't got round to reading them, I'm busy with the Dark Hunters by Sherrilyn Kenyon at the minute

I'm spending an absolute fortune on my Kindle - I'm dreading dh looking at the credit card bill
At least I won't be short of reading material when we're camping!!
I've read some of Kelley Armstrongs YA books (the series about the Necromancer) - very entertaining. I'm planning on reading her Otherworld series when I've got through the books on my Kindle! I may be some time!! I'm not fussy, YA, Adult fiction - as long as they're a good read. I've read some Tanya Huff, too - they're good (definitely more of an adult read!).
Keep 'em coming!!

If you're any good at writing reviews, the website I review for seems to have a huge number of paranormal YA books come in and wait ages for someone to write about them. No money in it but you do get the books posted to you for free. Look at www.thebookbag.co.uk

And if you have a Kindle (I don't) there's a site called netgalley - again you have to write reviews.