Lynxie’s Comments (group member since Jan 12, 2012)

Lynxie’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Hey guys, one of my buddies has just released a couple of short stories in the sci-fi/fantasy space. They're humourous in nature, perhaps also a bit tongue-in-cheek.

Hunter Ryan's two stories are:
The Knight and the Moon and The Vampire's Kiss

Available on kindle for $0.99 each: http://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Ryan/e/B...

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct from the author..."

It does, doesn't it Jools. I am very keen to read it :D Always up for a good M/M romance

Brenda wrote: "Lynxie wrote: "Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct from the author..."

Oh fantastic! I was worried it wouldn't since there's about five different release dates for it ranging from 2011 - now. :)

Brilliant. I'll update my list with this one :)

Hey Brenda, would Captive Prince qualify for the New Release?

It's being released by Penguin in April, but it was previously available online direct from the author (or so it seems). I've managed to get it through Netgalley.

I have eight days to finish the book I'm reading and get I am Forgotten read... hmm. I should be right.

Phrynne wrote: "I had not heard of Lindsay Buroker so I checked her out and now I have a whole new author to read. Thanks Lynxie:)"

Lindsay is one of my favourites (clearly!!) She's so great with reader communications and interactions too. I wrote a profile article on her a year or so ago. I got to interview her via email and she was so helpful :D

I love her characters in The Emperor's Edge series too - Amaranthe is awesome and I ADORE Sicarius.

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Great list Jools! But I'm curious..how did you choose a) ?"

Because its very hot?? Set in a hot climate? Makes you feel warm inside? no??
Looking at the cover I figured, if I left m..."

Very creative Jools :)

A few surprises in there, I must admit. But it is good to see some indies right up there :)

1. Rebecca Royce - 21
2. Lindsay Buroker - 14
3. James Patterson - 13
3. Charlaine Harris - 13
5. Tony Talbot - 12
6. Laurell K. Hamilton - 11
7. Natasha Duncan-Drake - 10
7. John Marsden - 10
9. Keri Arthur - 9
9. Paul Jennings - 9

Kiera wrote: "Can I link this in with the other challenges I already have going?"

Yep I have :) A couple are also being read for my Aussie Authors Challenge

Brenda wrote: "Another great list Lynxie:)"
This one came together quite quickly.

1. Make a cup of tea!
a) Boil the water - Read a book which is "steamy", set in a hot climate or makes you feel warm inside. Or books where the author's name or book title begins with B, O, I or L.
Shameless Exposure – Steamy!!

b) Choose your tea - Read books with a colour on the cover to match the type of tea you choose:
Black - black tea
Desexed ★★

c) Steep the tea - Read a book with page counts to indicate how strong you like your tea:
Medium - 151 to 300 pages
THE LAZARUS EXPERIMENT ★★★

d) Sweet? - Read a book to indicate how sweet you like your tea:
One spoonful - Book one in a series
The Journeyman ★★★★

e) Black or white? - Read a book to indicate what else to add to your tea:
No milk - General fiction
From The Feet Up

2.March 4th is Clean up Australia Day - read at least one book by an Aussie Author from your TBR list...
Breath by Tim Winton

3.March 20th is International Day of Happiness so pick up a book you've been desperate to read OR re-read an old favourite - either will make you HAPPY.
Decrypted – been on the TBR for ages and long awaited.

4.April 22nd is International Mother Earth Day - save the earth by reading a library book, or a book borrowed from a friend...
Meant To Be

5.May 15th is International Family Day - read a book which has family featured...
The After House – mother/daughter ★★

6.New Release by an Aussie Author - Read a book that is released in Autumn 2015 - March, April or May...
Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat - release date of 7th April 2015 ★★★★★

Perhaps we'll have a challenge where we need to show our understanding of Autumn in interpretive dance?

What is this reading books business you're talking about Sally?!

Haven't started this challenge yet - good thing I've got all year :D Keep those reviews coming guys :D There's been some great books read already.

Great review Sally. :)

I haven't seen the movie. Probably won't if you didn't like it... And I hated the book. Thanks for the heads up :)

I finished my challenge on a doozy!!

The Road★

I'd give it negative stars if I could. I kept reading hoping it'd get better... that I'd find something good to say about it. The only thing good is that it was relatively short.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sally906 wrote: "Gertiebee wrote: "Currently TBR = 552 (and growing)... definitely mind of its own :)"

I swear my books breed while I'm not looking"

Yep - in the dark, like rabbits :)

Found one on my TBR - I am Forgotten. It's been on my TBR for AGES (since 2013!), so I figure I can give it a bash in Feb :)

Currently reading my last book of the challenge: The Road

I was able to put up my review of Bloodlines because it's now been released!! ★★★★★ book, but it's the last of a trilogy, I know the first book is on sale for 99c for a short time if you like crime. This is by a female Aussie author, so it'd fit for your AWW challenge or the Australian Author Challenge. :) I can't recommend these books enough.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Brenda wrote: "I haven't read that one Lynxie..I'll check it out, thanks:)"

It's available free online. http://www.neilgaiman.com/p/Cool_Stuf...

Brenda wrote: "@Rita, Lynxie and Dana (and anyone else who feels the same!)

Don't stress about liking Neil Gaiman or not you guys! That's why everyone has different tastes...of course he's not f..."

So true Brenda. I have read one of his short stories - it's set in the nursery rhyme land called: The Case of the Four and Twenty Blackbirds. That one I enjoyed. :)