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Ian -- I am starting to wish Written in Blood would speed up. I like the story a lot, but I would cut out 1/3 of the writing. It is funny, I didn't feel that way for the first 60%.
Ian - I believe that's how I differentiate between a 4 and 5 star book also - the emotional tie. For some reason, and it could be hormonal, a lot of books get me emotionally, where I really connect to some part of the book. Or maybe I chose a lot of books that set me off, I don't know. If a book doesn't look that interesting, I don't bother picking it up.
Samantha wrote: "Lisa, I'm not so quick to give out 5 stars, etc. I did give it five. I think. I'm waiting for the other books in the series to come out. Each book got better and the writing is so descriptive. Just fantastic..."That's good to know. I read that Stevens is working on book 4 so I'm not sure about rushing to read #3 when I finish #2. I hate the wait, especially if there's cliffhangers. But usually that feeling goes away when I get wrapped up in another book/series.
Don't rush but I don't remember any cliff hangers.
I'm reading
and i'm really enjoying it. I love that this miners daughter has educated herself and it not a one dimensional character. She's not looking to get married, or at least she seems more options than that. The romance is very hot but not too graphic... I'm just pleasantly surprised by this book!Still reading Outlander, but I needed to get a few arcs out of the way.
Happy Monday everyone!!
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a good weekend. I finished
which isn't the best by Quinn. I also started and will finish
sometime this morning. I love Sarra Manning and I'm actually reading an actual tangible book *gasp* just b/c this book isn't available in ebook.
Regina wrote: "Ian -- I am starting to wish Written in Blood would speed up. I like the story a lot, but I would cut out 1/3 of the writing. It is funny, I didn't feel that way for the first 60%."I'm just at 60% and have started feeling the same. It's like the author is world building, but she's spending so much time on the color of the dirt that we aren't being given the important stuff.
I am actually rooting for the humans right now. She hadn't made the monsters like able enough for me!
Finished
and my heart was all over the place. I was shocked and horrified to find out some of what happened in River's childhood. But by the time I was finished reading, my main feeling was one of regret for not getting to see what kind of man he would have become.This is not a spoiler. Anyone can click it. I'm just hiding this because it's a big pic and quote. Sigh. Feels.
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Starting
with Wendy.
Stacia (now censored by Goodreads) wrote: "Finished and my heart was all over the place. I was shocked and horrified to find out some of what ..."I really want to read Viper Room. I was such a River fan and it was so shocking and surreal to me when I learned of his death. I feel the same way, regret for not getting to see who he would have become.
Good to know about
, Kay - I'll borrow it from the library.Finished
by Joey W. Hill - in the Nature of Desire series. It's book 6, but I just couldn't read book 5
. Whoever said it was weird was RIGHT. I only read the first couple of chapters, and it reminded me of the song "Hotel California" - a nightmare of some sort.Have a lot of reviews to catch up on here, not to mention at Booklikes.
HAS THE OUTLANDER RE-READ/BUDDY READ STARTED YET? Or is that Nov 1st?
That's beautiful Stacia! I'm an auntie!!! My niece, Emily Mae was born this afternoon. My SIL pushed for 6 hrs, ended up having a csection. She looks like she went 15 rounds, her eyes have broken blood vesicles. She's here & healthy but it's been a long day.
Congrats, Auntie Leea! Your newest niece sounds lovely. Hope she and her mama are doing well.
Leea wrote: "I'm reading and i'm really enjoying it. I love that this miners daughter has educated herself and it not a one dimensional character. She's not looking to get..."I haven't read that Brenda Novak yet - but she emailed me about reviewing her newest Whiskey Creek book - contemp romance/bordering on Women's Lit - it was pretty good - i'm going back and reading the rest of the series now - although they can kinda stand on their own
Leea wrote: "That's beautiful Stacia! I'm an auntie!!! My niece, Emily Mae was born this afternoon. My SIL pushed for 6 hrs, ended up having a csection. She looks like she went 15 rounds, her eyes have broken..."
Congratulations! Sounds like a long day but I know how that is. Both of my kids took forever to come. Glad to hear that she came through okay.
Tellulah wrote: "Stacia (now censored by Goodreads) wrote: "Finished
and my heart was all over the place. I was shoc..."He's one of the true standouts in my mind from that time period.
I'm sort of reading bits and pieces of 3 books at the moment. I'd mentioned Parasite already (OMG..NO to engineered tapeworms), but I'm also starting these two as well. Psycho is for a different buddy read.
Congratulations Leea!!!Stacia how are you liking parasite?
It's pretty interesting so far.
I am reading it next so that is good to hear. I have read mixed reactions to it.
My kindle paperwhite will arrive tomorrow...sooner than originally promised. Yippee!! Quick question, when side loading books, do you all just load via computer or do you send it to your kindle email address for your personal documents?
Leea wrote: "That's beautiful Stacia! I'm an auntie!!! My niece, Emily Mae was born this afternoon. My SIL pushed for 6 hrs, ended up having a csection. She looks like she went 15 rounds, her eyes have broken..."
Yay! Congratulations Leea and Happy Birthday to Emily Mae!
Kay, I mostly use the Kindle e-mail address. It's quick and easy.
Dee wrote: "Leea wrote: "I'm reading and i'm really enjoying it. I love that this miners daughter has educated herself and it not a one dimensional character. She's not l..."I'll have to look into that series. I really love her writing style.
So I am reading
for my in real life book club and am really enjoying it. I never would have picked it up on my own. I do love literary fiction and I tend to read the award winners and nominees that this author has won, but something about it would have put me off but I am so glad I am reading it. I also started
-- not sure what to think. I am listening to the audio and it is funny so far.
Leea wrote: "That's beautiful Stacia! I'm an auntie!!! My niece, Emily Mae was born this afternoon. My SIL pushed for 6 hrs, ended up having a csection. She looks like she went 15 rounds, her eyes have broken..."
Congrats, Aunt Leea! Love the name Emily Mae! Hope your SIL has a quick recovery from her C-section.
Congrats Auntie Leea! How many nieces and nephews do you have now?I just finished book 3 of The Graveyard Queen series,
and Samantha is right - a verra good series. Can't wait for book 4! I've heard that the audio is excellent and now I want to take a listen to hear that lovely Charleston accent.
I have one Niece from my brother, Emily and an older Niece on my husbands side. I have one nephew. My BIL"s are just married so I hope many more to come...I got to hold Emily for the first time today and it was amazing! I got to help my SIL nurse her for the first time, she did great! Not much reading again today because I spent most of it at the hospital with them.
Still reading and enjoying Through the Smoke Its very good and not your usual HR.
Lisa wrote: "Congrats Auntie Leea! How many nieces and nephews do you have now?I just finished book 3 of The Graveyard Queen series,
and Samantha is right - a verra good serie..."Goodie. I want to listen to the audio as well. I hope the narration is good.
Congratulations on becoming an auntie again, Leea! :)
I'm reading an American historical
on my new paperwhite!Another kindle question: Is there a sleep timer I can set or does it automatically go to sleep after X amount of minutes of no activity? My Nook had this in the settings but I can't find it for the kindle. I fall asleep reading sometimes so I'm just wondering if it has this option.
Lori McD wrote: "Kay, I mostly use the Kindle e-mail address. It's quick and easy."Thanks Lori. I emailed a bunch of books to my kindle email address before I received it so it was nice that it automatically downloaded to my kindle when I turned on the WiFi. It was super easy.
Kay I never have had a timer on my kindles but I don't have a paper white. If you are worried about the battery - I wouldn't. My batteries for my kindles last awhile. Just make sure the wifi/3G is turned off before you read for the night. :)
Mine goes to sleep after so long of no use, Kay. Not white screen off, but the screen saver comes on. Your battery should work well though, if you keep it on airplane mode when you're not getting online.
I remember liking that feature with the Nook but, Kindles just go to sleep or the screen turns off when not in use. I have a question about ebook library lending... I've been borrowing books from the library for Ethan (who's using my older kindle touch now) but when they say the book has expired, it's still on the reader? Not that i'm complaining just curious is that normal. I keep renewing the book so now i've got a few copies on there. I didn't realize the book would still remain after it expiring?
It will until you turn on the wifi/3G.
Thanks, everyone! I did fall asleep reading last night and when I woke up, the kindle was on sleep. So, I'm glad it didn't stay on the whole time.
It goes to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity I think
Just started Her Own Devices by Shelley Adina. Cute, very short Steam Punk novel. Am nearly finished Take me Home for Christmas by Brenda Novak. It's pretty good. 
Do you think holiday themed books are novelties? I mean, do you take them less seriously than the regular books by an author? Seems to me that a lot of authors will write a couple of regular books a year and one holiday season book.
I've read a few holiday themed novellas that are part of a series but didn't seem too critical to the storyline. I've also read a few holiday themed books, like
that helped when I was feeling anti-holidayish (bah humbug).Finally! Have started
today. Can't wait to see how this all shakes out.
Ian wrote: "Just started Her Own Devices by Shelley Adina. Cute, very short Steam Punk novel. Am nearly finished Take me Home for Christmas by Brenda Novak. It's pretty good. [bookcover:Her Own Devices|1332..."
Do you like that Whiskey Creek series Ian? How does it compare to Virgin River?
Can't wait to hear what you think Lisa?I finished Through the Smoke and it was so good.
Now i'm going to start another arc, The Mountain Between Us
Leea--I don't know how far in advance you plan your reads, but I'm going to add The Restorer to my December reading list if you want to buddy up.
Yeah, give me a heads up about week or so before starting. Can't wait!
Sure thing, Leea. We can set a date at the beginning of that month. :)
I'm excited too, Leea! It looks so good!I am finally starting
.
Leea - i'll weigh in on Virgin River vs Whiskey Creek - I've only read 2 VR books (the first two), but the WC ones doesn't have the preachy quality that I found VR to have...they are also significantly long...they remind me more of Toni Blake's Destiny series - but not as smexy
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Leea, it was Up to the Challenge by Terri Osburn. It's not really a gripe and maybe women see things differently but something I notice with other authors is when the guy acts like a Jack-Ass, the woman often forgives him too easily. She's only written two books but I'm yet to get that with Terri Osburn. They're the contemporary romance version of Mama Bear's Porridge.
Lisa, for me there is no real difference between 5 and 4 Stars....at least not in the quality of the book. The main difference is in how I respond to it. With a 5 Star book there is an extra, maybe emotional, connection to the book.