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What are you reading?
Kay wrote: "How is the Lisa Jewell book going? I've been wanting to try her out for awhile now..."I'm adoring the book but haven't had the time to fully dedicate to reading it. There's something about the writing feels like a fulfillment of what I'd been hoping to get out of my Jojo Moyes reads but was never realized. I'm about halfway in now and the writing style is so very lovely.
LMAO @ the timing. I just made a comment on your page. The texts have been a lot of fun. I like that kind of thing. It's weird though because of the galley formatting the texts are showing as sentences butted up against each other, so you have to make sure you read the PoV switch. I'm sure that will be fixed with the final copy though.
Yeah, that confused me at first... i'm sure it will be fixed. I'm going to a concert tonight, picking up the kids a little early from school and heading out. Last time we went to this arena it took us 2 hrs to part and another hr to get into the concert so we are leaving extra early and bought VIP entrance tickets... Plus Jim gets to go backstage and meet the band. Should be fun!!
Sooo, basically I can't read much more today. Might be able to pick it up on the drive to my lovely SIL who's watching out kids tonight!!
fun - did I miss what concert? I'm going to Kenny Chesney in a couple of weeks, and then Tim McGraw in june
Miranda lambert, Deirks Bentley (that's who Jim's gets to meet back stage) and I'm really excited for pistol Annie's! Have fun Dee!! I really want to see Jason Aldean again and Brad Paisley.
Regina wrote: : "
I loved that song as a kid. I should have known then that I would always love the bad boys.
Haha, ya same here!
All this wine talk is making me regret not stopping at the new Total Wine store on my way home tonight! Does anyone have one of those? It is now occupying our old neighborhood Borders book store. It's amazing actually. But I can't help but feel nostalgic as I walk up to it.
http://www.totalwine.com/eng/grand-op...
Do you live in Albuquerque? I used to live there! That shop looks like so much fun!I just finished
I absolutely loved them but I forcing myself to take a break. I don't want to run out of these books! So I am going to read
-- I remember I was supposed to read that maybe with Stacia? Did you read it yet?
Welcome Elize!! Oh we've got a passion for books :)
Ladyhawk, we have Total Wines here in Vegas. It's a great store, but it's not too close to me. And while they were happy to order a case of a new wine I found at a wine tasting, it was a bit of a hassle. So I confess, I haven't been back since. But I understand they do tastings and things, so I should give them another try.Welcome, Elize!
I'm in the middle of
, but I'm... hesitant. The Infernal Devices is my favorite part of this series, and I don't want it to end just yet.So... I decided to plunge into Shayla Black's
. As usual, a steamy romance (this one is a menage with BDSM, what could be bad about that - LOL) can clear my "palate" a bit.
I'm finally getting some time to read this morning... it's slow going because I drank too many beers last night at the concert. So fun! I'm half way thru
and I now know why the reviews say this book pushes the limit or is so good. Hello Hunter!! There is more steam in this book already. I have such a major crush on Michael, I need this book!!
I'm half way thru and I now know why the reviews say this book pushes the limit or is so good. Hello Hunter!! There is more steam in this book already. I have such a major crush on Michael, I need this book!! Ok, twist my arm! I'll put it on my tbr!
Yes, I'm in Albuquerque. I didn't know you used to live here Regina??? Where? For how long??? And you have a few books in the EiT series to get through. Though I know most of you ladies are speed reading demons.
I need to go back to Total wine too Lori. They have a great selection and they're not over priced. Btw, I can't believe up you went through TMI and TID so quickly!
Hi Elize!
I spent a semester in grad school at UNM and ended up transferring to a different university to work with a certain professor to finalize my thesis. I lived in a not very nice area (accidentally, lol, but I realized it soon enough -- it was called the "war zone" at the time). This was in 1996. Every morning I would wake up and take my dog and we would hike in the Sandias for an hour. I completely miss that -- and a few college restaurants.
Wow Regina that's awesome. I went to UNM too. The 'war' zone is now referred to as the 'international district'. Ha!The Sandias are still awesome as well as the food. ;0)
I visited Albaquerque last year - does that count? I was only there for 5 days, but had fun
Dee wrote: "I visited Albaquerque last year - does that count? I was only there for 5 days, but had fun"Yes! It counts! For something! Lol do you have friends here Dee? What brought you?
I finished
and it's such a good book. My crush on Michael got even bigger from reading this book.I have no clue what to read next...
I hope everyone has an amazing Mother's Day tomorrow!
Happy Mother's Day! I hope all the Moms are having a good time today and get nice (book) gifts!Mother's Day in the DR is actually the last Sunday in May so I have to put it in my Calendar so I remember!
Ladyhawk wrote: "Dee wrote: "I visited Albaquerque last year - does that count? I was only there for 5 days, but had fun"Yes! It counts! For something! Lol do you have friends here Dee? What brought you?"
I was there for a writers/readers conference - we took over the Hard Rock Cafe hotel for like 5 days - for GayRomLit12 - basically a huge gathering of m/m readers/writers - it was awesome! I'd love to go back so I could sight-see some more
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms here! Finished
It wasn't my favourite because I like stories with the initial fall in love part, but it was very sweet!
After finising
, I am back to finishing
. :)
I hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day.I'm currently reading
. It's full of more angst than I expected.
Angie, hope you liked Texas Glory... love this series.Still don't know what to read next. Tomorrow i'll just have to pick something off my Kindle. Haha!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Happy (belated) Mother's Day to all the moms out there... I was caught up this weekend in all kinds of things, not the least of which involved in pampering and cooking for my mom. I logged on Saturday for awhile, because I was building my list on Out of Milk, but yesterday I just couldn't do it.ANYWAY... finally finished
- amazing book! I kept waiting to cry... and when I got to the Prologue, that's all I seemed to be able to do. I hope that the "feeling", the nobility, and the tie-ins with The Infernal Devices continue into The Mortal Instruments - TID is the best part of that series, IMO. I wasn't completely shocked or surprised by much that happened; if you see my review of
, you'll even see that I made a prediction... I just wonder, now, how that comes about in light of the Prologue of Clockwork Princess. I'll have to ask a question in that thread...Also got through
, and it was OK.Moving on to Dream Of Me - "Believe in Me" part 2 of the Viking romance. And later this week,
by Megan Hart.In the meantime, I have to re-read some Experiment in Terror... BTW, anyone see last week's CSI (Las Vegas) about the ghost hunters? Made me think of Dex & Perry for like, 2 minutes - LOL!
Wasn't the ending of CP (view spoiler)Finished
yesterday and did like it but this was my least favorite book of the series so far. Overall though, I have no complaints, because this is still one of the better series I've read in a very long time. Imo, Michael was the best part of the book. I've never had a big connection to Hunter, except for when he's interacting with one of the other guys.
So sorry I wasn't around to talk about it yesterday, Leea. Mother's Day sort of got in the way. :p
Started
and will probably start on book 2 of
tonight. I didn't forget about the MacKinnon's Rangers book and I'm still liking it (about 2/3 through) but I had a couple scheduled reads I needed to get started on.
I'm listening The Deep Blue Good-By, a book I got in today's Audible sale just because it was narrated by Robert Petkoff. So far so good.I'm also reading
to finish the trilogy.
Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity wrote: "Wasn't the ending of CP [spoilers removed]Finished
yesterday and did like it but this was my least favorite book of the series so far. Overall though, I have no compla..."I felt the same way about Hunter. But there is just something about Michael that I love. I need his book. haha!
I don't know what to read... I might start
today. You ladies have raved about it. Wish I could have watched more episodes of Vikings before starting this.
How far did you get into the t.v. series? I absolutely loved Dream of Me. :)My brother's name is Michael, so it throws me off a little, but he is my favorite character, so I am with you in being excited for his book.
I wonder who will get the next .5 novella? There's been a 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, so I'm assuming there will be a 3.5.
I finished
and I really enjoyed it.I need to get back into the Elementals. I really liked Michael in Elemental and was disappointed that it was such a short novella. It doesn't look like we'll have his book until book 5...seems such a long time away.
Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity wrote: "How far did you get into the t.v. series? I absolutely loved Dream of Me. :)My brother's name is Michael, so it throws me off a little, but he is my favorite character, so I am with you in being ..."
First episode. lmao!!
My dads legal name is Michael but everyone calls him Tim... Thank God! Ha!
Stacia ~ Mistress of Mediocrity wrote: "I wonder who will get the next .5 novella? There's been a 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, so I'm assuming there will be a 3.5...."Maybe she'll do on on Chris or on Michael. Fingers crossed.
I'd like to see a Chris novella. I feel like once he had his book, he's been relegated to the background. What is up with our families having interchangeable names? My Father in Law is Tim. Your brother's name is my husband's name, my brother's name is your dad's name, our kids have the same names, etc. etc. It's so bizarre!
Yeah, I feel the same way about Chris. He needs something to happen to him or we just need to get more of him in general.I know it's so funny!! All the men in my family, their names are basically James, Troy, Tim (Timothy), Michael, or some combination of those. My nephew is Timothy Michael (After my dad) and my Brother it Troy Timothy (after my dad)... You get the idea.
Reading Robin in the Hood which is a cute story. Robin is a boarding school girl who doesn't really know her parents but has plenty of money. When pop has a heart-attack she quickly finds herself on the run from the law and the mob and living in a trailer park with a bunch of folks who would be turned away from the average trailer park.
Has the perfect mix of odd characters and am loving it.
That sounds so good, Ian. I'm adding it to the ever growing TBR pile. haha!
Miss you ladies. About to board a plane and get some solid dex time!!
OOOH, Regina! Great way to pass the time on a plane! Have fun and good luck!Just read
, which was very short and very - drat! It left me hanging! How you NOT want to read the 1st book now?Starting "Believe In Me", the 2nd half of the Viking story from the group read.
Thanks! Minneapolis here I come! Plus I got a free drink coupon. :)
Regina wrote: "Thanks! Minneapolis here I come! Plus I got a free drink coupon. :)"lol...I need 4 before I'm buzzed enough to be lured onto the plane. I hate flying.
Lucky you Regina! :D Enjoy it. My boyfriend is going to Minneapolis next week, haha.
I am reading
. I am going about it really slowly though.
Lol Ian. :)It is for work so I am not sure how lucky I am but I always enjoy the Marriott! Okay shutting down all devices now. :)
Lori McD wrote: "OOOH, Regina! Great way to pass the time on a plane! Have fun and good luck!Just read
, which was very short and very - drat! It left me hanging! How you NOT want to..."Wasn't that a great little short? So much packed into a small space.
Have a great flight, Regina. :)
Hope the flight went good and the drink was even better :)I'm about 15% into
and it's SO good. I'm glad I finally picked this book up :)
Isn't it? I was surprised at how much I loved the book.
The writing is beautiful and the attraction between them - it's just better than I could have imagined.
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LOL, I'm a bit of pain but I'm feeling better than yesterday."
I drank way too much Wine last night... 2 1/2 glasses hit me hard for some reason and I just went to bed at 9:30... I swear, taking aspirin before bed really works for me.