Friday Reads 12.15.23
Happy Friday, friends. Let’s talk about what we’re reading!
I’ve been bouncing back and forth a bit between books this week. The holidays are drawing ever closer, and I did manage to get my cards out, but I still have to send my out-of-town presents, including our annual “signature” gift. I hadn’t heard it called that before, but I saw it on a post from the divine and realized what a perfect name it is. We have been sending the same thing to the same people annually for many, many years. It’s a meaningful gift, not horribly pricey. Perfect for extended family and friends whom we don’t get to share the holidays with. Still, miles to go before I sleep, but once this is wrapped, all the pressure for the holidays is almost off. We’re throwing our annual cocktail party Sunday night, with this lovely concoction as the main event. It’s always a hit. As is my favorite mocktail recipe. It is a happy fizzy alternative.
I started listening to THE UNMAKING OF JUNE FARROW while signing books for an event in January, and I have high hopes for it. Adrienne Young is an epically talented author. Her last book, SPELLS FOR FORGETTING, was one of my top five faves last year. It will be hard to live up to, but if anyone can do it, Adrienne can.
I also started reading INHERITANCE by Nora Roberts after I saw her commenting on and defending the cliffhanger. Remarkable, really, that anyone questions the Queen’s storytelling devices, but now I must see for myself.
It was a week of chaos in the writing world, described well here by . In the thriller world, we have tools for coping with the pressures of being a debut in the thriller world through the fabulous International Thriller Writers Debut Author Program. I don’t know any other program like it that would benefit Fantasy debuts, or YA. Do you?
Also, somewhat unexpectedly, I started writing #HLN. That wasn’t on my bingo card for this week, but I think all the writing about the book and the prep work I’ve been doing somehow triggered an opening to play with. It did not go smoothly, as you can read about Sunday. But it is a beginning, and it’s growing.
That’s it from me this week. How about you? What’s on your reading plate this weekend?
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I'm all about a book series. I'm currently reading "The Hitwoman VS the Security Guard" (#32 Neurotic Hitwoman) by JB Lynn. They are humorous, fun, and engaging. "The Cutting Room (CJ Townsend Thriller #3) by Jilliane Hoffman. Tense, mysterious, thrilling, & edge of your seat.
Going to read Peter Swanson's The Christmas Guest this weekend with the holiday quickly approaching! He's one of my favorites so I figure you can't go wrong with this one.
I loved It's One of Us by YOU - it was different and so enjoyable, as are all of your novels.