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[Becky]

thelastaerie wrote: "Listening to the "I Spy" series these days... I still find Mark to be the least likable main character from all of Josh's stories (that's I've read)

So it's remarkable that I still love the series..."

Not like Mark? How can this be?!

[Johanna]

Becky wrote: "Not like Mark? How can this be?!"

I know! (And I'm not being sarcastic here — I really, really like Mark.)

[Josh]

Becky wrote: "thelastaerie wrote: "Listening to the "I Spy" series these days... I still find Mark to be the least likable main character from all of Josh's stories (that's I've read)

So it's remarkable that I ..."

My editor hated him. :-D It was funny (sort of) at the time. We laughed about it later. But yes, Mark is not universally loved.

[Eve]

Jordan wrote: "I started out disliking Jake. But now that I'm rereading the AE books, I have a better insight into Jake since finishing the last book. I really like Jake...."

I probably only disliked Jake briefly during The Hell You Say, well, he did test his fans' limits there! And for some reason, the audio version made his "cruel" actions sounded worse...

Maybe that's a success, in a way ;-P

[Josh]

thelastaerie wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I started out disliking Jake. But now that I'm rereading the AE books, I have a better insight into Jake since finishing the last book. I really like Jake...."

I probably only disli..."

Kudos to Chris for making people hate Jake more! :-D :-D :-D

[Susan]

Josh wrote: "My editor hated him. :-D It was funny (sort of) at the time. We laughed about it later. But yes, Mark is not universally loved. "

It really is fascinating how we all react so differently to individual characters. From the first moment I read Mark he grabbed my heart and never let go. In ISSB I ached for how much he wanted Stephen back. He is absolutely one of my favorites.

[Carlita]

Odd. I love Mark. It's just a good thing he found Stephen to balance him out. These two are among my top four JL couples. :-)

[Becky]

Josh wrote: "My editor hated him. :-D It was funny (sort of) at the time. We laughed about it later. But yes, Mark is not universally loved. "

Not that I'm saying I'd want to hang out with him. He'd make me nervous. Like if you approach him from the wrong angle he'll shoot you or something. :D But I love to read about him.

[Antonella]

Idamus wrote: "Antonella, I have quite a few unread JL books, I'm trying to pace myself so I don't run out :p"

That's a brave thing to do.

Anyway, my comment was only for Eve, because we know each other since a long time and she was one of the people who pushed me to read Josh in the distant 2008.

[Susinok]

Josh wrote: "My editor hated him. :-D It was funny (sort of) at the time. We laughed about it later. But yes, Mark is not universally loved. ..."

I really liked Mark (Oh, hello Mark...). I felt sorry for him a bit. He is so exhausted from his former life.

[HJ]

Josh wrote: Kudos to Chris for making people hate Jake more! :-D :-D :-D ..."

Yes, but even more kudos to Chris for making people love him more, too! I certainly like him more than I did when I read the books initially.

But I think that's also a function of reading all the books in the series one after the other; when I had to wait for ages for the next book in which Jake redeems himself (more or less) the dislike I had for him festered. But when I can read the books one after the other I can understand him and his choices a bit better, and end up forgiving him and liking him. And then Chris has that marvellous irresistible voice for him...

[Josh]

Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "My editor hated him. :-D It was funny (sort of) at the time. We laughed about it later. But yes, Mark is not universally loved. ..."

I really liked Mark (Oh, hello Mark...). I felt so..."

And he truly is at his worst when we first meet him. He's injured, exhausted, and on the verge of a breakdown. Which would probably test anyone's social skills -- and his are somewhat limited to start with. :-D

[Josh]

HJ wrote: "Josh wrote: Kudos to Chris for making people hate Jake more! :-D :-D :-D ..."

Yes, but even more kudos to Chris for making people love him more, too! I certainly like him more than I did when I r..."

Oh yes. That Jake voice...

;-)

[Jordan]

Josh wrote: "Becky wrote: "thelastaerie wrote: "Listening to the "I Spy" series these days... I still find Mark to be the least likable main character from all of Josh's stories (that's I've read)

So it's rema..."

I liked Mark, pretty much right off the bat, as I recall. And I only like him more with each listening of the audio.

[Jordan]

Josh wrote: "thelastaerie wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I started out disliking Jake. But now that I'm rereading the AE books, I have a better insight into Jake since finishing the last book. I really like Jake...."

..."

Oh no! No way. I think Chris makes me love Jake even more! His voice! LOVE it! Especially the "uh huh." :-)

[Becky]

So I seem to have relistened to the Adrien English series - in reverse order. I have no clue why. I'm strange that way. Finishing up withe Fatal Shadows.

[Karen]

Fair Game

For maybe the third time. Even though I don't care for the narrator's intonation or expression. Still it's nice hear read aloud. : )

[Jordan]

Listening to things backwards is sometimes more fun and interesting!

I'm downloading Cards on the Table now. But got caught up in a sample audio for one of my favorite books and then had a heart attack when I saw the price. Lol. Big name author. Big name pub house. They'll do that to you when you haven't shopped there in a long time. You get used to lower prices you can actually afford on a whim that might come along pretty often. *sigh* One Door Away From Heaven by Dean Koontz will go on my wish list. Maybe it can be my Xmas present to myself? I love the sample clip. Perfect scene to choose.

Oh, and Slide, by Garret Leigh is on sale for $1.99, for those in the mood for angst with your gay romance! I liked the book, so I grabbed the audio just now too.

[Idamus]

Jordan wrote: "Listening to things backwards is sometimes more fun and interesting!

I'm downloading Cards on the Table now. But got caught up in a sample audio for one of my favorite books and then had a heart a..."

Slide is $13.96 for me :-(

[Susinok]

Karen wrote: "Fair Game

For maybe the third time. Even though I don't care for the narrator's intonation or expression. Still it's nice hear read aloud. : )"

I had trouble with the narrator at first, but then the story swept me away and I didn't notice as much.

[Valerie]

Karen wrote: "Fair Game

For maybe the third time. Even though I don't care for the narrator's intonation or expression. Still it's nice hear read aloud. : )"

Not my favorite narrator, either, but I still was able to enjoy the story. I need to re-listen, hopefully this weekend or next week. I just haven't been in the mood for audiobooks lately. I've been catching up on podcasts and listening to music during my commutes.

[Jordan]

Idamus wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Listening to things backwards is sometimes more fun and interesting!

I'm downloading Cards on the Table now. But got caught up in a sample audio for one of my favorite books and the..."

Oh bummer!

[Valerie]

ICYMI there is a 'Buy 4 Get $10' credit this month at Audible.

http://www.audible.com/mt/LR_Nov14/?s...

[Valerie]

I have a book hangover from listening to Fangirl yesterday. I loved it so much, I didn't want it to end. I finished listening at 2 a.m. and immediately opened the ebook on my Kindle to highlight my favorite parts. Such a great listen and I loved that Cath, the protagonist, writes slash fic (and reads it out loud to her boyfriend, lol).

Speaking of slash, I'm currently listening to some free Sterek (Teen Wolf) fluff, No Homo.

http://www.audiofic.jinjurly.com/no-homo

I think I will start Burn for Me, the new Ilona Andrews' UF tomorrow.

[Susinok]

I started The Haunted Heart: Winter this morning. I'm temped to listen at work. I have some accounts to set up so good time to do that.

[Na]

I've finished the audiobook of I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban yesterday. It was a melange of history and personal anecdotes. It was interesting.

[Jordan]

Na wrote: "I've finished the audiobook of I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban yesterday. It was a melange of history and personal anecdotes. It was int..."

that got put on the teen summer reading list for last year and it'll be on the list again for 2015. :-)

[Idamus]

PSYCOP 2 IS OUT IN AUDIO :D

Just bought it

[Susinok]

Idamus wrote: "PSYCOP 2 IS OUT IN AUDIO :D

Just bought it"

Sweet! Remember, buy 4 books in Nov to get $10 credit. I normally do that and use the credit to buy more credits (thus making them cheaper per book).

[Idamus]

Susinok wrote: "Idamus wrote: "PSYCOP 2 IS OUT IN AUDIO :D

Just bought it"

Sweet! Remember, buy 4 books in Nov to get $10 credit. I normally do that and use the credit to buy more credits (thus making them cheap..."

The UK site has a buy 3 and get £10

[Jordan]

Downloading it now! :-D

[Mtsnow13]

Yay! Me too :-)

[Valerie]

Idamus wrote: "The UK site has a buy 3 and get £10"

No fair! ;-)

Of course, I've already bought 5 or 6 so far this month (mostly whispersync deals) so I'm good.

[Idamus]

Valerie C wrote: "Idamus wrote: "The UK site has a buy 3 and get £10"

No fair! ;-)

Of course, I've already bought 5 or 6 so far this month (mostly whispersync deals) so I'm good."

Well, the UK books are pricier than their US counterparts, at least for me

[Mtsnow13]

I'm going thru and adding whispersync deals to my cart to take advantage of the 4/10 deal... Then I can use the 10 on the ones that aren't whispersynced

[Valerie]

I used my last credit on Burn for Me but I buy mostly Whispersync books that aren't available at my library. I've had the "Light" membership since last February, and I'm not sure if I'm going to go back to a regular membership or not.

Also, it's probably been mentioned before, but if you check out the Kindle version from the library (or borrow through Kindle lending program) you can get the Whispersync price at audible. I've used that a lot. My library carries a lot more ebooks than audiobooks through Overdrive.

[Josh]

Na wrote: "I've finished the audiobook of I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban yesterday. It was a melange of history and personal anecdotes. It was int..."

I bet.

[Valerie]

Wow, Scribd is now offering audiobooks with their subscription services.

https://gigaom.com/2014/11/06/scribd-...

This may convince me to keep my Scribd subscription when my free trial runs out. I already like their e-book selection better than Kindle Unlimited.

[Jordan]

I'm listening to Criss Cross and LOVING it! Possibly even better than the first book.

[Idamus]

Finished The Complaints by Ian Rankin, 3 stars for the story, 5 for the sexy voiced narrator

I have book 2 as well, but I need to read a book written by a friend first Fixing the Hole and then of course there's new JL book in my future

[Karen]

Jordan wrote: "I'm listening to Criss Cross and LOVING it! Possibly even better than the first book."

I finished it last night. Yes, it's really well done. The narrator seems even more in the groove. And he read that last love scene really, really well. : ) JCP has made a great audio debut with this narrator.

[Jordan]

Karen wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I'm listening to Criss Cross and LOVING it! Possibly even better than the first book."

I finished it last night. Yes, it's really well done. The narrator seems even more in the groo..."

Squeee! I can't wait for my walk home from work. I might be freezing my butt off out there, but at least my ears will be warm with an audio book! :-)

[Johanna]

Jordan wrote: "I'm listening to Criss Cross and LOVING it! Possibly even better than the first book."

I'm still listening to Among the Living, but I'm REALLY looking forward to Criss Cross!

[Antonella]

8-Year-Old Trans Boy's Epic Coming-Out Rap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPEvm...

http://www.advocate.com/politics/tran...

[Susinok]

Antonella wrote: "8-Year-Old Trans Boy's Epic Coming-Out Rap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPEvm...

http://www.advocate.com/politics/tran......"

That was awesome, wasn't it? It was at a camp for LGBT youth.

[Idamus]

Antonella wrote: "8-Year-Old Trans Boy's Epic Coming-Out Rap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPEvm...

http://www.advocate.com/politics/tran......"

*Sniffles* awesome mom

[Alison]

Antonella wrote: "8-Year-Old Trans Boy's Epic Coming-Out Rap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWPEvm...

http://www.advocate.com/politics/tran......"

Awww. I love it. :)

[Idamus]

I just finished Midnight Riot too funny, go get it :-)

[Karen]

Idamus wrote: "I just finished Midnight Riot too funny, go get it :-)"

I love this narrator and this series!

[Idamus]

Lou wrote: "Idamus wrote: "I just finished Midnight Riot too funny, go get it :-)"

I finished the whole series--what's out so far--already and can't wait for more."

I hurried up and bought book 2, am listening while cleaning right now :-)