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Angus, I tend to get fixated on finishing nooks too. I can put them down now... but I have to admit that I finished the Stark Trilogy and was disappointed. The overall series, for me, wasn't great.
OK writing from my Kindle and auto spell check got me again. Sorry Angie!
I loved Wuthering Heights. I re-read it as an adult about 1.5 ago. It is a love story told by a third person observer to another person. And it centers on two children who were abused and neglected -- they grow up to be horrible human beings but their love for each other is intense and powerful. That is what I got from that story. :) I loved it. I haven't seen the movie.LOL Lori -- when I read that post I knew it was a spellcheck issue!
I am reading
-- and it starts off strong. I love her style of writing. I finished
and I loved it -- loved the sex scenes. Maybe 3.5 stars total -- I am so partial to a latino lead, she got some cultural things wrong -- but I loved it.
Lori McD wrote: "Angus, I tend to get fixated on finishing nooks too. I can put them down now... but I have to admit that I finished the Stark Trilogy and was disappointed. The overall series, for me, wasn't great."LOL Lori! Your post cracked me up.
Ugh...I hate to hear that about the Stark trilogy. I thought the first book was pretty good. This second one just isn't grabbing me. There seems to be no plot in this one.
Lauren wrote: "Hi! Right now I'm reading the original Dracula by Bram Stoker. I'm not that far into it right now, but I'm already terrified of the Count based on the narrator's experiences. The story is told thro..."I hadn't read the book but listened to the audiobook a few months ago. It was a full cast that included Alan Cumming and Tim Curry and was excellent!
After listening to
on audio and could barely stand the narrator for some reason which caused me to lose focus and not listen, I've checked the pb from the library. Wow, I missed a lot from the audio version! It's so much better but I still find myself eye-rolling with the attraction thing going on between Elena and Raphael.
Regina wrote: "I am reading -- and it starts off strong. I love her style of writing. "Are you reading or listening, Regina?
Regina wrote: "I am reading -- and it starts off strong. I love her style of writing. I finished
and I loved it -- loved the sex ..."I think it's funny how the author was outed as J.K. Rowling writing under a pen name and the book sales skyrocketed overnight.
I feel bad for her. I can see why she wanted to keep it quiet. But yeah. As soon as I knew I wanted to read it NEXT. DG I am reading. I am only at 3%.
I think the idea was brilliant. Wait for the book to get good reviews and then come out! (I'm sure she was planning at some point even if it happened sooner than she expected.)It's really good. I'm around 25% of the audio. The narrator is great. He does all these different regional English accents and you can hear the difference.
I don't think it was planned as it is a series. Hmm. Maybe ill switch to the audio.
@Lisa: Listening to Alan Cumming and Tim Curry just might convince me to listen to Dracula! I'll have to see if our library has the audio.
@Regina: Your post has convinced me to give Wuthering Heights another read! Or maybe try the audio (although so far I've fallen asleep while listening to a few digital audios!)
Ok, apologizing for hogging the posts on this thread :D But I just opened my email and I won a copy of
through the Goodreads giveaway program! I am SO excited as Kate Morton has become one of my favorite authors. Can't wait for it to arrive!
Congrats Peggy! How exciting! That's a stand-alone, isn't it?
Finished
and it was interesting. I've watched several documentaries on Munchausen-by-proxy syndrome, but have never really paid attention Munchausen syndrome as its own thing. The lead character was pretty unlikable but the story sort of made up for some of my dislike of her. And the guy was adorable.
Also making some headway into
You have me excited to read Mr. Perfect Stacia!I'm struggling with Special Forces - Mercenaries Part II. I'm seriously on the verge of DNF (edited from DNG;) this book.
Domino (aka Meme) wrote: "finished To Seduce a Sinner and it was great! now on the next in the trilogy 
"To Seduce a Sinner was the book that got me hooked on Elizabeth Hoyt. It's rare to find a happy-go-lucky social hero with inner torment paired with an introverted dirty-talking experienced heroine. Loved it! :o) Good luck with Beguile a Beast! :o)
I'm going to try Elizabeth Essex's
. The reviews are mediocre, but Essex said her favorite authors are Laura Kinsale and Joanna Bourne so I must try her work. :o)
Leea wrote: "I'm seriously on the verge of DNG this book."Did not google?
Ian wrote: "Leea wrote: "I'm seriously on the verge of DNG this book."Did not google?"
Hilarious!! Edited my post.
Brenda Novak is a bit like Karen Rose. She sometimes disturbs me. I'm reading Home to Whiskey Creek atm and the story is making me a little uncomfortable but it's very good. Started Beautiful Bad Man last night but didn't really get very far.
Will finish up Deadly Games tonight, very good in an A-Team meets Romancing the Stone meets Steam Punk kind of way.
Leea wrote: "You have me excited to read Mr. Perfect Stacia!I'm struggling with Special Forces - Mercenaries Part II. I'm seriously on the verge of DNF (edited from DNG;) this book."
DO NOT...AND I MEAN DO NOT SHELF THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL REGRET IT. HANG IN THERE. I PROMISE YOU IT IS WORTH THE STRUGGLES YOU ARE GOING THROUGH!!!!
Anna (Bobs Her Hair) wrote: "Domino (aka Meme) wrote: "finished To Seduce a Sinner and it was great! now on the next in the trilogy "To Seduce a Sinner was the book that got me hooked o..."
thanks Anna. that's the same reason why i loved it. To Beguile a Beast is going good so far. i don't normally like kids in a novel, but James and Abigail are cute.
Faking It looks really good, Kay. I'm interested to hear what you think.
Thank goodness that when professionally I'm beating my head in frustration, I can go lose myself in a good book. Cheaper than drinking, am I right? (Okay, actually maybe not. But healthier.) Going to grab the third Mercy Thompson book now. And well, any of the rest of them that are on the shelf at the library.
Tellulah wrote: "Thank goodness that when professionally I'm beating my head in frustration, I can go lose myself in a good book. Cheaper than drinking, am I right? (Okay, actually maybe not. But healthier.) Going..."I don't drink so books are my drug of choice. Ha ha!
Hmm, I drink and read. :D The 3rd is emotional, but the ending will be satisfying for you. #4 was scary. Do you know how the time line of Alpha & Omega intertwines with Mercy?
Here is a link to the timeline: http://hurog.com/forum/index.php?topi...
Just finished reading
in pb form and I liked it SO much better than the audio. I was able to follow it better and found that I missed a LOT while listening to it. Or rather, not really listening to it. I blame it partly on the narrator but sometimes it can be me and what's going on while trying to listen to an audiobook. And sometimes, it's the world-building - where I absorb more info while reading versus hearing. I must process better visually or something. Weird. Anyway, I really liked Angels' Blood once I got past the eye-rolling beginning. The second half was WAY better and I look forward to continuing the series. But if I hear about Raphael's "sharp blade of a voice" or all the various "blade" themes, I might scream. A little bit.Guess my next book will be
before July is done with.
Peggy Z wrote: "Ok, apologizing for hogging the posts on this thread :D But I just opened my email and I won a copy of through the Goodreads giveaway program! I am SO excited..."Congrats, Peggy! I like Kate Morton, too, so you'll have to let me know what you think about The Secret Keeper when you get it.
WENDY & LEEA - KEEP READING SF - MERCENARIES PART 2!!! I can't say whether or not you'll be sorry, but you'll kick yourself if you don't finish, especially if you're close to being done. (view spoiler)
I'm switching gears... was slogged down in an Agatha Raisin mystery (no, not a romance) thinking it would clear my palate after the Unravling series. Unfortunately, the book and mystery seem to GO. ON. FOREVER.
Switching to
by Primula Bond that I got from Netgalley. It's rather Moody and Noir... but it's a contemp erotic romance. So far, I have yet to see the erotic and any real romance other than 1st attraction, but... it's interesting. The language and the way that the author sets the mood almost makes me giggle, though... "His eyes are lowered over his cocktail as if he's a soothsayer examining the entrails of a goat." - I mean, really? Yeah, it's Halloween and all, but this isn't a costume party scene. And the author seems to like spinning such phrases.
Lori McD wrote: ""His eyes are lowered over his cocktail as if he's a soothsayer examining the entrails of a goat."C'mon! Is that for real? Bad imagery in books always makes me laugh.
Yep, that's a direct quote - LOL! It's like the author is trying too hard or something.I mean, do YOU find that sexy? She's talking about this tall, dark, mysterious stranger she's attracted to.
Regina wrote: "Hmm, I drink and read. :D The 3rd is emotional, but the ending will be satisfying for you. #4 was scary. Do you know how the time line of Alpha & Omega intertwines with Mercy?
Here is a link..."
I read one of the Alpha and Omega but remember nothing about it. So will pick up when I finish this series. Thanks for the link, Regina.
Tellulah check out the link - you shouldn't wait until you finish the series as there is story cross over and spoilers. Enjoy.
Lori McD wrote: "Yep, that's a direct quote - LOL! It's like the author is trying too hard or something.I mean, do YOU find that sexy? She's talking about this tall, dark, mysterious stranger she's attracted to."
Haha. That's awkward.
"His eyes are lowered over his cocktail as if he's a soothsayer examining the entrails of a goat."... That sounds familiar...like I read it in another book (because I hadn't read THAT book) and somebody was reading some kind of entrails, not necessarily a goat's...hmm... But right, WHY would that author put that in there, if not for a later reference or something? Or why couldn't he had studied his cocktail like he was reading something like tea leaves? Or some beautiful lady's palm? Or reading his horoscope? Oh man, I could go on and on LOL!
Lori McD wrote: "Peggy Z wrote: "Ok, apologizing for hogging the posts on this thread :D But I just opened my email and I won a copy of through the Goodreads giveaway program!..."Oh yeah they've been to (view spoiler)
Lori McD wrote: ""His eyes are lowered over his cocktail as if he's a soothsayer examining the entrails of a goat." ..."NO SEXY at all!!
Lisa wrote: "Congrats Peggy! How exciting! That's a stand-alone, isn't it?"Thanks, Lisa & Lori Mc! I think all of Kate Morton's books have been stand alones. Think that The Secret Keeper is her 4th. Called my Mom as she loved The Forgotten Garden (I read her copy) and she's also very excited since now she doesn't have to purchase TSK!
@Peggy - that's good to know because I have a couple of Morton's books but thought I had to read them in order (so used to series). Now I don't - yay. How fun, to share reading the same books with your mom. Wish my daughter liked to read and then to read the same kind of books as me (small pity party going on here).After finishing Angels' Blood, I can't get into a contemporary romance mood for Mr. Perfect yet. So I've started book 2 of the Guild Hunters series,
instead, on my kindle. And on my ipod, started book 3
. I LOVE this series!! Especially on audio.
Finished
and really liked it, which surprised me. Romantic suspense is not normally my preferred genre, but there was a good balance of romance, mystery, danger, and comedy.
I'm sure someone's asked this, but what's the difference between Young Adult & New Adult? Is it about age or rating like PG-13 vs R?
I finished
. I have mixed feelings about it.
Stacia ~ Vixen of Variety wrote: "Finished and really liked it, which surprised me. Romantic suspense is not normally my preferred genre, but there was a good balance of romance, mystery, danger, and ..."Oh that's awesome! I cannot wait to read your review.
Lori McD wrote: "I'm sure someone's asked this, but what's the difference between Young Adult & New Adult? Is it about age or rating like PG-13 vs R?"New Adult is the college age range. Mostly 18 to 22, imo, although some people will classify as up to age 24 (I stop at 22 because that's when most people leave a 4 year college, and before the term NA came along a lot of adult books had protags around age 23/24, so I still think of that age as adult). Characters do not need to actually be in college. It's strictly an age classification.
New Adult contemporary romance tends to be fairly steamy, not all that different from a mainstream adult contemporary romance.
Other genres in NA are not necessarily as steamy, such as UF, Sci-Fi/Fantasy and the like.
Young Adult is split into two age ranges - Middle Grade and regular Young Adult. Middle Grade is the pre-teen age range up through middle school/jr. high. Content is fairly clean.
Young Adult is pretty much high school age - 14 to 18ish. Content is varied. Some YA books have limited or no sex, violence or swearing, whereas some YA books have lots of swearing, violence and/or sex. Sex is generally not as detailed, but it really depends on the author and publisher. Some YA books actually do have full-on sex scenes with erotic detail. I've also seen graphic violence and rape in YA, but it's not as common for most mainstream books, unless the subject matter is about abuse.
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Have never read Dracula; too scary for me! Read Wuthering Heights years ago but don't remember much of the storyline. Maybe watching the movie would help :D