Vi’s Comments (group member since Jun 04, 2011)

Vi’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Leslie, you haven't read any of the Harry Potter books? Oh, the horror!! I'll rec HP audio books - both the narrators worked for me.

Yes, she's *finally* going to write it. I can't wait! I know her Crystal Cove series worked for you and Leslie but I just couldn't seem to get into them. :(

In other news, I finished - loved it this time around too. Loved Liberty & Gage. I wish Kleypas would write another straight contemp instead of the magic-realism. I'm sooo tempted to read straight away.

I totally agree, LK! Both the LK books are favorites and re-readables.

Thanks for the rec, both of you. I downloaded from my library. Ah, the joys of instant gratification.. to get a book even at 2 am.

Working on it now.

I can be one.

Awwwww, CC. While I love it, there are others who hate it too. So in the interest of fairness, can we have a doublet? I'm sure there are a few who'll like that.. :D

Leslie, you seem to have read more Stephanie Laurens that me. Can you give me a rec on which book is the best to start with? I need one for the FAC..

It was difficult. I was so glad you posted. It was very fun closing that browser window. :P

Yes, they are my favorite! I just *love* sliding them all day!! ;)

Emailed Puzzle #66 for Moonstone.

Yay! Rebecca did the slider! I don't have to slide anymore. *Happy Dance*

Leslie, LOL!! When I went to the library, after a long, long time, I had the same feeling.

I love too! I really should control my re-reading. And Leslie, you should totally read & - two of my top favorite of Linda Howard's. There are a few books (of hers) which didn't hold up after re-reading but these two still remain the same. If I remember correctly, LK also has it listed as her favorites.

And did you say creepy? Which book is that?

And now I have to go back to sliding. I wish I could get better at that. *Sigh*

It was. But you should try it out, Karen if you like the premise. You might end up loving it!

Huh.. I'm not sure I'd like to have my DNA tested - most of mine comes from my dad anyway. I'm *almost* a carbon copy of him.

I had a library trip yesterday before getting house arrested for the next few days. They had a few new copies of books all gleaming and shiny calling out to me. Those new copies I picked up: (and the last two will be re-reads but I couldn't resist)

I finished - it was ok. There's mostly rave reviews about this one but I was in the minority. It actually looked right up my alley but I just couldn't get into the story or the main character.

Also finished re-reading - this has one of the best (or is worst?) doormat h I've ever met but somehow Howard's writing make me love the h, H , the setting and story. One of my favorite of Howard's. The other includes After the Night

I'm not sure if or work for the Captain's Challenge. Will leave it to Chris.

It depends on the genre and if the author is a one I've read previously. YA book reviews are almost always gushing with loads of GIFs and the top ones area almost always 5 stars. In those cases, I don't trust GR rating but go instead to a friend's review. Especially one with whom you know your tastes match. And then, if an author is one I've previously read and found it ok, then I'll take all the reviews/ratings with a pinch of salt. Almost all other genres, I generally take a peek at the reviews rather than rating.

Karen wrote: "Just thought of a question for everyone as I was deciding on putting a bok on my TBR or not

Does the goodreads rating score impact your decision to read a book?

For example, if the synopsis of t..."

I was so sure some pages were missing. Then I had to re-read again. Still, when you don't want the book to finish and it finishes in such abrupt manner, it's annoying.

Karen wrote: "So true Vi! I flipped the page and went "huh? The end?!" But then I also kind of liked that as it is left to your imagination."

Wow, Leslie! Must have sucked not having a laptop.

For the Captain's challenge, I finished (using alt cover) - It was awesome. I've been meaning to read this book for a long, long time but I was hesitant about a Quaker h (I know nothing about that sect). Maddy was irritating and I love how the author managed to turn around Christian that you are rooting for him at the end. In the end, the romance was so good that I had to forgive Maddy. One of the best historicals I've ever read.

Also finished; : A perfect continuation from the above. I thought it would be light and fluff but halfway through it didn't. And it was an issue I never thought I'd actually see in a Romance Novel. So apart from the H/h, the h's step-mother, Layla is a kick-ass person. From the books I've read in this series, I think this was the best.

Note: Both covers have face of the protagonists (assumption)

And thus ends my historical kick. I need me some contemporary/fantasy.

Just checking - are we all ok to start on June 22?

For those interested in reading , Here is the thread. We are planning to start 22nd June and you are very welcome to join in the BR. :)