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[KC]

Becky wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I'm still waiting for someone to write the Avery Oxford mysteries. ;-)) "

When they do I'm gonna write a fanfic crossover with Miss Butterwith. ;-)"

:-)

[Jordan]

Karen wrote: "Reggie wrote: "Read Machine.

Loved It. Great wrap up to the series. The MC's are William and Fan from Mongrel. It was just perfect.

..."

Just bought this one and merman! Thanks for the reminder!

[Jordan]

I'm hoping to finish both The Great Gatsby in audio today and A Study in Scarlet on my kindle.

Two books down, and four more to go for this month. lol. I'll have a week of nothing but reading at the start of July, so that'll help. :-)

Hopefully tomorrow I'll be starting The Face of Fear by Dean Koontz. It's really high time I get a move on with his books. :-)

[Karen]

I've been distracted from my to-read-now list by the Strachey books. I read On the Other Hand, Death yesterday, started watching Ice Blues, then decided to read it first. I doubt it would make a difference whether one reads or watches first, since the film seems to differ a lot from the book. In the film, the Lenihans' financial/social status appears to be reversed, and the story takes place in the mid-2000s. The 1980s setting of the first three books is significant and poignant.

[KC]

Karen wrote: "I've been distracted from my to-read-now list by the Strachey books. I read On the Other Hand, Death yesterday, started watching Ice Blues, then decided to read it first. I doubt it ..."

This series is great! Thank you for reminding me :-) I have quite a few Hansen books waiting, so maybe after that i'll continue with the Strachey ones. That's interesting about the movies vs. the books. I haven't seen the movies yet, so i'm curious how they compare.

[Antonella]

Karen wrote: "I've been distracted from my to-read-now list by the Strachey books. I read On the Other Hand, Death yesterday, started watching Ice Blues, then decided to read it first."

Good idea. Richard Stevenson didn't appreciate a lot the movies, if not for the fact that they inspired him to reread and restart the Strachey series.

[Calathea]

KC wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Did someone mention already that L.B. Gregg's newest Men of Smithfield book Sam and Aaron is out today? Anyway, it is. Yay! :-)"

Yay! It arrived on..."

I started reading Monday evening and had the strangest reading experience (in a good way). This story is so very much "Men of Smithfield" (if you know what I mean) and I listened to the audio books so many times that I hear the book more than that I read it. I have the voice of the several characters clear and loud in my ears with all the right pronounciation and inflection and whatnot. :-D

That made me wonder if audio books will change the way I read in the long run. *scratches head* Will have to watch that.

[KC]

Calathea wrote: "KC wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Did someone mention already that L.B. Gregg's newest Men of Smithfield book Sam and Aaron is out today? Anyway, it is. Yay! :-)"

Yay! It..."

I first noticed this with Adrien and Jake, and that's why i think i still prefer reading a book before listening to it - i now have these characters' voices in my head that were not there before, by which of course i mean Jake and Adrien and Perry and Kit and so on, not random new voices... ;-) But yes, now inevitably, when i re-read a book i've listened to, i hear the audio voices (if they left a strong impression), which worked out great with Josh's audiobooks (not all work out well; someone ruined Piglet's voice for me...)

[HJ]

Jordan wrote: "I'm hoping to finish both The Great Gatsby in audio today and A Study in Scarlet on my kindle.

Two books down, and four more to go for this month. lol. I'll have a week of nothing but reading at ..."

I meant to listen to the Great Gatsby next but got distracted by Rough Magic! Lovely Bret with his looong eyelashes...

[HJ]

Calathea wrote: "I started reading Monday evening and had the strangest reading experience (in a good way). This story is so very much "Men of Smithfield" (if you know what I mean) and I listened to the audio books so many times that I hear the book more than that I read it. I have the voice of the several characters clear and loud in my ears with all the right pronounciation and inflection and whatnot. :-..."

I know what you mean, especially Trooper Tony Gervase! I've been listening to audiobooks for years, and I do hear my favourites as I re-read them in print. There are a few comfort-reads that I do this with, mainly Heyer and Josephine Tey. I wish someone would release Mary Stewart in audio! And of course now I always hear Jake's voice when I read -- I can't believe how well Chris Patton did him.

[Jordan]

I LOVE Chris's voice for Jake, so for me it's not a problem hearing him when I read. I don't recall others sticking in my head that much. At least not yet.

[Alison]

Calathea wrote: "I'm still waiting for someone to write the Avery Oxford mysteries. ;-))"

I know! How great would that be? I'd love to read a Titus Andronicus-themed mystery! I think Adrien's onto something good.

[Alison]

Karen wrote: "Reggie wrote: "Read Machine.

Loved It. Great wrap up to the series. The MC's are William and Fan from Mongrel. It was just perfect...

Thanks for this post! I can't believe that I missed the release of this book. Well, remedied now. I love these books. "

Yes, thanks, Reggie. I missed it too somehow. I really enjoyed Mongrel.

[Jordan]

Just finished A Study in Scarlet. Interesting book, though the second half threw me for a bit. I'm not a fan of how Sherlock has to explain everything after the bad guy is arrested. I hope that changes as John learns the trade of the criminalist!

Finished the audio of Gatsby earlier too.

So, now I'm off to grab dinner and start reading Dean Koontz, my next summer reading book author.

[Susinok]

Valerie C wrote: "I am about 15% into The Art of Breathing and can tell it's going to be an emotional roller coaster. :)"

I just started that one, too. I'm not even that far into it yet.

[Reggie]

Well, I hope you guys like Machine (Mongrel#3). I look forward to hearing what you think.

[HJ]

Jordan wrote: "Just finished A Study in Scarlet. Interesting book, though the second half threw me for a bit. I'm not a fan of how Sherlock has to explain everything after the bad guy is arrested. I hope that cha..."

I don't think it does change, Jordan. I think John stays at the feet of the master, having to have everything explained. It's a bit of a tradition in mysteries, isn't it -- the detective explaining everything in a denouement.

[HJ]

I've been re-reading some of the earlier Men of Smithfield books by L.B. Gregg and enjoying them again: Cover me, which is now called Max and Finn, and Seth and David.

[Ame]

I keep reading books that make me cry! Just bawled my eyes out this morning while finishing Memorizing You and while I know most of you don't like epilogues I really, really, really wanted an epilogue! (view spoiler)[I wanted to read about when they finally met again, what had happened to Ryan, why it took them so long to meet again and I wanted some HEA time between them, damn it! (hide spoiler)]

Anyway it started really slowly and it took me awhile to get into the book, I liked it but still my mind was on the verge of wandering time and again but then it just gripped me.

Some things I found a bit unbelievable. Like how how the MC's were totally accepted. In that time and that place? Little bit unbelievable but maybe it could happen.

[Calathea]

Hj wrote: "I know what you mean, especially Trooper Tony Gervase!"

I like Tony. Funny, how Sam is talking about Mark. I never perceived him as so high-strung.

I had this audio-phenomenon with re-reads too. I was just a bit unsettled by the fact that now it was happening with a book I never read before. ;-)

[Calathea]

Hj wrote: "I've been re-reading some of the earlier Men of Smithfield books by L.B. Gregg and enjoying them again: Cover me, which is now called Max and Finn, and [book:Seth ..."

Max and Finn is probably my favourite of them (haven't finished Sam and Aaron yet). I mean, come on, the brave little toaster? That was hilarious! :-D

[Calathea]

Alison wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I'm still waiting for someone to write the Avery Oxford mysteries. ;-))"

I know! How great would that be? I'd love to read a Titus Andronicus-themed mystery! I think Adrien's onto..."

The Titus Andronicus was the one Adrien wrote, right? Jason Leland?

[Calathea]

KC wrote: "I first noticed this with Adrien and Jake, and that's why i think i still prefer reading a book before listening to it "

That's what I think too. Only exception are books that I never got around to read because I'm scared by them or not really interested in (classics, loooong best sellers that might not quite be my taste and such). Those I would listen as an audio book to just get done with them. ;-)

[Valerie]

Susinok wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "I am about 15% into The Art of Breathing and can tell it's going to be an emotional roller coaster. :)"

I just started that one, too. I'm not even that far into i..."

It's LONG! I liked it but it really could have been much shorter and I probably would have liked it more. BOATK was the first m/m book I read so this crazy family is kind of special to me. :) I can't even imagine what it's like up in TJ's head, LOL. This book was angsty, funny, sad, crazy, etc. TJ is good at wringing ALL kinds of emotions out of the reader. I would have liked more Dom (he was pretty amazing), and to see more of the build-up of Ty and Dom's relationship once Ty returned to Seafare.

I loved (view spoiler)[ seeing the Tell Me It's Real gang. Can't wait to read more about Sandy and Corie/Kori and the rest of the guys. And OMG the ending - I definitely saw it coming, but still! :) (hide spoiler)]

[KC]

Calathea wrote: "Alison wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I'm still waiting for someone to write the Avery Oxford mysteries. ;-))"

I know! How great would that be? I'd love to read a Titus Andronicus-themed mystery! I thin..."

Yes :-) I'd love to read Adrien's mysteries.

[Valerie]

I'm currently reading Better Than Friends and it's good so far. I needed something with hopefully a little less angst after reading The Art of Breathing. ;-) I love that this series takes place in Washington, D.C. I haven't read many books in this genre set there.

[Ame]

Valerie C wrote: "I'm currently reading Better Than Friends and it's good so far. I needed something with hopefully a little less angst after reading The Art of Breathing. ;-) I love ..."

How funny... I am currently relistening to the first book in the series, the narrator is really good and I can't help but be drawn into the story despite (or maybe because) of all the fluffiness. I only wish the author had used the word "adorable" not quite as much ;)

[KC]

Ame wrote: "I keep reading books that make me cry! Just bawled my eyes out this morning while finishing Memorizing You and while I know most of you don't like epilogues I really, really, really..."

I cried for days after reading Memorizing You. I loved it but it's just so unbearably sad...and yes, an epilogue in this case would have helped.

[Valerie]

I was perusing Riptide's website and noticed that you can preorder There's Something About Ari by L.B. Gregg. Very nice cover, too. Yum. ;-)

Also, for Alexis Hall fans -- his upcoming release Prosperity is currently discounted if you preorder from Riptide.

http://www.riptidepublishing.com/titl...

[Jordan]

Ah! So many books! lol.

The Face of Fear is creepy as all hell. As is Dean's thing. The end of the first chapter: "I'm not a murderer. I'm just your garden variety rapist." says the man to the woman with a knife to her throat. Yeah. Wasn't expecting that. *gulp* I knew he was going to do something bad, possibly THAT. But I didn't think he'd come right out and say it like that. *shivers*

I'm gonna go do something else now. lol.

[Josh]

Kate wrote: "Josh wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Anybody know anything about the Phryne Fisher books? I've been watching the show (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries) on Netflix the last couple of days, and really love it, ..."

This is so tempting, but anything that shows up on Acorn is just a month or so from Amazon, etc. I was really frustrated with the limited library -- and the fact that so much rotates OUT again.

[Josh]

Candice wrote: "Hi, y'all. How is everybody? I have a FABULOUS new rec for you. THE NEXT by RAFE HAZE. It's a WOW. Really original, very funny, wonderfully romantic. Heartbreaking in all good ways. You will ..."

:-D :-D :-D

[Josh]

Tracy wrote: "Anybody know anything about the Phryne Fisher books? I've been watching the show (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries) on Netflix the last couple of days, and really love it, and the first book in the s..."

I have not read the books, but I really enjoyed series one.

[Josh]

Hj wrote: "Karen wrote: "Hj wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Did someone mention already that L.B. Gregg's newest Men of Smithfield book Sam and Aaron is out today? Anyway, it is. Yay!..."

What I adore about LB's Gregg's work are these little vignette moments -- the cooking class with the lobster, for example. These stay with me long after I have forgotten the stories, even which book they occurred in. They are just classic romantic comedy. Just thinking about them makes me chuckle because she has such a brilliant sense of, well, the human comedy.

And of course she writes HOT like nobody I know.

[Josh]

Becky wrote: "I'm about to start Stormhaven. I love Whyborne and Griffin. :)"

I am collecting these books for a much-anticipated weekend of just-reading-for-fun marathon. :-D

[Josh]

ttg wrote: "Finished recently book 6 Psyched to Death of the Jamie Brodie Mysteries, and enjoyed it. It's a pretty easy-going cozy gay mystery series.

You can totally tell the author Meg Perry..."

Meg is a sweetie!

[Josh]

Calathea wrote: "ttg wrote: "Finished recently book 6 Psyched to Death of the Jamie Brodie Mysteries, and enjoyed it. It's a pretty easy-going cozy gay mystery series.

You can totally tell the auth..."

*Inhale coffee*

(Exhale is not nearly as pretty)

[Josh]

Karen wrote: "I just finished my first Donald Strachey, Death Trick. Not sure why I skipped over this series. I'd watched one of the movies, not sure which one since it's been awhile. Since I don'..."

This is heartbreaking to me. The thing is, if your only experience with the Strachey books is the TV version, you really have ZERO experience. The plots, characters, backstory were all changed -- dumbed down in the most embarrassing fashion -- for the at home viewers.

It's okay to enjoy the TV show -- I just viewed it as something unique to itself -- but it's like trying to tell yourself Cremora is the same as fresh cream.

[Josh]

Karen wrote: "I've been distracted from my to-read-now list by the Strachey books. I read On the Other Hand, Death yesterday, started watching Ice Blues, then decided to read it first. I doubt it ..."

I would love someone to do this series for real. And actually be true to the books -- which are so smart, so funny, so insightful.

[Josh]

Valerie C wrote: "I was perusing Riptide's website and noticed that you can preorder There's Something About Ari by L.B. Gregg. Very nice cover, too. Yum. ;-) [bookcover:There's Something About Ari|2..."

Riptide does such a nice job of promotion.

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "Hj wrote: "Karen wrote: "Hj wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Did someone mention already that L.B. Gregg's newest Men of Smithfield book Sam and Aaron is out today? Anyway, ..."

I LOVED that date night cooking class lobster scene. So. Much. Fun! :-)

[Calathea]

Johanna wrote: "I LOVED that date night cooking class lobster scene. So. Much. Fun! :-) "

Not for the lobster, though... ;-)

[HJ]

Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I LOVED that date night cooking class lobster scene. So. Much. Fun! :-) "

Not for the lobster, though... ;-)"

Better than the alternative! I agree with Josh; the little scenes from LBG remain with you, and it's fun to rediscover them. I recall one with a life-saved reindeer ornament in the ice and snow? Simple Gifts? I was laughing like a loon driving through the English countryside listening to that!

[Popcorn]

Boystown 6: From The Ashes: A Nick Nowak Mystery.
I loooooved this book. Boystown is probably my second favorite mm series... after Adrien English.
Nick is one of the most amazing and real characters I've read.
Book 7, why do I have to wait for you another year?!!

[Karen]

Josh wrote: "Karen wrote: "I've been distracted from my to-read-now list by the Strachey books. I read On the Other Hand, Death yesterday, started watching Ice Blues, then decided to read it firs..."

I would love someone to do this series for real. And actually be true to the books -- which are so smart, so funny, so insightful.

I agree. I just finished Third Man Out, which was also the DS film I originally saw, which come to think of it may be why I back-burnered the books. Unfortunate, especially since this is one of my favorite books so far.

A large part of this mess is due to the change of time and place. The film location is meant to be Albany, but it's just not, certainly not the Albany of the early books in this series. And the 1980s are intrinsic to the story, because the story is as much about relationships and the world pre-AIDS and after as it is about the mysteries (at least in books 1-4).

Also, changing the homophobic Bowman's character to a well-meaning slightly befuddled copper removes some of the best dialogue to be found in any series.

The shows looks like a PC attempt to showcase a "normal" long-term monogamous gay relationship, juxtaposed with trite 21st century police/action plots that incorporate "gay issues." Well, sort of incorporate. As much as I may enjoy watching Chad Allen and Sebastian Spence hug, transforming Timmy into a male Donna Reed is very unpleasant. And unfair to Donna. All of that brilliant repartee and the negotiations of a real, complicated, working relationship — all discarded for primetime. : (

Well, enough of that — I'm on to book 5.

[Karen]

Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I LOVED that date night cooking class lobster scene. So. Much. Fun! :-) "

Not for the lobster, though... ;-)"

So true, on both counts. : )

[KC]

Calathea wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I LOVED that date night cooking class lobster scene. So. Much. Fun! :-) "

Not for the lobster, though... ;-)"

Lol, true... I was reading it yesterday and that cooking scene is awesome! LB is so funny. I think i'll want to re-read the other MoS at some point. But i think Sam and Aaron is shaping to be my favorite fun-wise.

[Lillian]

An April Shroud by Reginald Hill. This is an early Daziel and Pascoe book, mid 70's. I can't believe they started way back then.

It's a welcome change to the last print book I read which was Along Came a Spider. So boring I DNF'd it. Couldn't work out why until I started An April Shroud and the characters jumped off the page at me, then I realised, Alex Cross had zero personality for me.

[Murphy]

I looked up the Meg Perry books on Amazon and they were very expensive. Where did you find them?

[Susinok]

I am in Casino hell. Found a place to park myself untill Michael is done with his conference where I can charge my phone and read. Thwre are no less than three different songs piped from three directions. I'm so glad I refilled my ibuprofen bottle before coming here.

Still reading The Art of Breathing. Yes it's long... and rambly... and I'm losing patience... But that may be my surroundings and not the book's fault.