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Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I have been reading the 2013 Pulp Friction series which is about a group of ex-cops/spy types set in Atlanta. It is a collaboration of four authors and each author focuses on one of the men -Lee B..."
That looks interesting, Ije. Are they quite short stories? There are a lot of books there.
Lone Star is a novella and part of the Men Under the Misteltoe collection. I think the other two by Josh may also be novellas but I have electronic versions so I can't really tell. The Quarter Boys is a novel and I have the paperback version. I find that I read really quickly on my Ipad but more slowly for paperbacks.
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "in a series of six books about homicide detective Michel Doucette. I really like the setting and the characters and I think this will be a great series to follow on from the Henry Rios series. This series seems to have a more romantic feel to it which is just what I need, so a few happy reading days ahead for me."The second book won the Lambda, I see now.
Let us know what you think after you've finished it, please!
I am really enjoying it Antonella. It is more romantic than Henry Rios but still a great mystery. More feedback later :)
Hj wrote: "I've been reading Another Place In Time, on and off. So many wonderful authors together! I loved the stories by K.J. Charles and Joanna Chambers ..."I enjoyed these two stories best.
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I will be reading some of Josh's novellas over the next few days. I read Icecapade yesterday and really enjoyed it. Over the next few days I want to read [book:A Vintage Affair|84672..."So much fun reading ahead! :-) I adore Icecapade! the most.
The mystery series sounds intriguing. (view spoiler)
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OMG. CROAK!!!!!!! I LOVE CROAK!!!! I borrowed each book from the library and then had to buy them so she could sign them for me. Best series. Ever. lol.
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lol. At least there is a contents page, which is also a crossword puzzle, so the chapter titles go with the puzzle. I figured out what 1 Down is, but not the rest so far. I'm assuming each chapter's answer will be found within that chapter. But if I ever get stuck, there's an answer key in the back of the book. :-)
It ties in with the main character who has a love of crossword puzzles and timing himself to see how many he can do in a certain amount of time, usually while he's at work at a gas station.
And apparently Gina, the author, has a love of crossword puzzles that she got from her Dad, so that's cool.
Someday I'll write a novel involving trains from my love of trains I got from my Dad. Hmmm... actually... I kinda like this already... lol!
Jordan wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I'm now reading an ARC of my favorite YA author's next book Hellhole. She did it somehow crossword style, so I read chapter 1 and then found myself ..."Croak is available with Kindle Unlimited so I downloaded it to her Kindle to try. She is excited to start it after she finishes the series she's reading now. :)
Valerie C wrote: "I'm currently reading Something Like Lightning by Jay Bell."I've just read it, too. For those about to read it, unless you remember Something Like Spring very well I recommend re-reading it first. I enjoyed Lightning, although I underestimated how long it is (it is very long) and so read far too late last night! And now I can't wait for the next book, Something Like Thunder.
Actually, these books fit into the discussion about writing series which is on another thread. All the four seasons books tie together very closely, and so do these weather books. I feel that one cannot think of them as a series in a linear sense, because although some are chronologically after others, some overlap almost completely (but are written from the POV of a different character) and they all link together. I'm not good at graphics, but I would think a better representation might be a type of star, with lines running between the different books.
I've also just read The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen, which I think is classified as YA. It's about ice hockey players, two of whom have a history from five years ago. Only one is out as gay. It's good, and I enjoyed it even though I know very little about ice hockey. It's the third in a series (the other two are m/f) but you can read it as a standalone.
I am reading Home the Hard Way by ZA Maxfield. It has been a good week for great books, I gotta say. :)
Hj wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "I'm currently reading Something Like Lightning by Jay Bell."I've just read it, too. "
I skimmed some of Something Like Spring to refresh my memory, but I didn't reread the whole thing. I am enjoying Lightning so far.
Hj wrote: "I've also just read The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen, which I think is classified as YA. It's about ice hockey players, two of whom have a history fr..."I LOVE this series. I consider them New Adult (college/university age). All 3 are great, IMO. If you do like hockey (I do!), Understatement of the Year has the most actual hockey playing in it (and it is M/M). And I think the hockey is well done. But the first 2 are well worth reading if you like m/f. I also have the novella Blonde Date (m/f) on my Kindle to read soon.
Susinok wrote: "I am reading Home the Hard Way by ZA Maxfield. It has been a good week for great books, I gotta say. :)"It has been a great couple weeks of reading for me. It seemed I was reading a lot of "meh" books for a while and I was getting worried. ;-)
Home the Hard Way is another one I need to read soon. My TBR is ridiculous.
I think I will read something from Joseph Hansen. What Johanna and Kc wrote about the books, let me think, that will be a striking reading experience. Which one should I read at first. The first from the Dave Brandstetter series or a standalone?
Valerie C wrote: "Hj wrote: "I've also just read The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen, which I think is classified as YA. It's about ice hockey players, two of whom have a..."I agree, NA. Sorry -- I don't really get all these distinctions! And it is of course a college hockey team.
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Sweet! :-D It's one of the teen books I recommend the most at the library and everyone who's read it based on my (and my coworker's) recommendation seem to have loved it too.
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I haven't read anything else by Hansen except the Brandstetter books. But I do highly recommend Brandstetter. Highly recommend them. In fact, some day, when there's time, I'm going to reread them. Again and again and again. lol.
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I just noticed Croak and Scorch are on sale at audible. I posted links over on the Listening thread, if you're interested. I'm going to give them a try, I think.
Hj wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "Hj wrote: "I've also just read The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen, which I think is classified as YA. It's about ice hockey players, ..."I liked these as well.
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Maybe start with Hansen's Brandstetter series? Fadeout is the first in the series.
I haven't read very many stand alones from him yet, but if you want to start with a stand alone I'd recommend Pretty Boy Dead or Backtrack.
Johanna wrote: "Sabine wrote: "I think I will read something from Joseph Hansen. What Johanna and Kc wrote about the books, let me think, that will be a striking reading experience. Which one should I read at firs..."And they are all wonderful stories, beautifully told. I can almost envy you for having them to look forward to ;)
I will read Fadeout, so now it's on my kindle. Thank you for your help!
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Enjoy, dear! I'm quite sure you'll like it! :-)
Sabine wrote: "I will read Fadeout, so now it's on my kindle. Thank you for your help!"Enjoy, Sabine! I've only read the first two Brandstetter books, but I absolutely loved them and look forward to reading more.
I just finished ZA Maxfield's Home the Hard Way and damn, it blew me away! The mystery, the relationship between Finn and Dare, and the past, including Dare's father's suicide and Finn's mother's death, all interwove into one big ball of an amazing story.
Sabine wrote: "I think I will read something from Joseph Hansen. What Johanna and Kc wrote about the books, let me think, that will be a striking reading experience. Which one should I read at first. The first fr..."Oh, i hope so! that it will be a wonderful reading for you as well. I read the Brandstetter series first, and then Backtrack which is a short novel, really good, more intense. Anyway, i really hope you enjoy them :-)
Susinok wrote: "I just finished ZA Maxfield's Home the Hard Way and damn, it blew me away! The mystery, the relationship between Finn and Dare, and the past, including Dare's father's suicide and F..."Cool. I'll give it a try. She's been a bit of a hit and miss for me so far.
I've just finished Bloodline by Jordan L Hawk. I was delighted to see reference to the village of Dunwich. It was once one of the 10 largest towns or cities in England, but due to storms and coastal erosion it's now a small seaside village. My dad was born and brought up there and I have many fond memories of going there to visit my great-aunt and great-uncle.
I just finished Something Like Lightning. I really liked it and agree that I need Something Like Thunder ASAP. Something Like Autumn is still my favorite of the series. That is such a beautiful story. I *heart* Jace! :-)I am starting The Half of Us by Cardeno C. Sure to be sugar overload. :D
It has been a long time since I was here. I took a break from M/M and spent a couple of months reading mainly fantasy with some sci-fi thrown in. I've read and re-read all sixteen books set in the Malazan world (ten by Steven Erikson and six by Ian Esslemont), plus City of Stairs, The Dark Defiles, new John Scalzi's book and a couple of others.Now, I have returned to the fold with The Boy with the Painful Tattoo. XD It was great fun, I love Kit a lot. And that bit of fan-service with Cloak and Dagger - made my day. :)
Lady*M wrote: "It has been a long time since I was here. I took a break from M/M and spent a couple of months reading mainly fantasy with some sci-fi thrown in. I've read and re-read all sixteen books set in the ..."It's lovely to see you again! I can't discuss any of the books you've been reading, I'm afraid, but I do find it refreshing to go and binge-read in another genre sometimes. I love reading all of a series (or set of inter-connected books) one after another, getting deeply into their world.
I just finished my Josh binge of Lone Star Snowball in Hell A Vintage Affair. Each of them is very different. Lone Star is a Christmas romance and Snowball in Hell is a mystery set during WW 2 in the US. I really enjoyed them all. I am about to start Lynn Hagens latest shifter storyCowboy Stripper for some lighthearted reading. Then I will move on to Prosperity by Alexis Hall
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I just finished my Josh binge of Lone Star Snowball in Hell A Vintage Affair. Each of them is very different. Lone Star is a Christmas romance and Snow..."What a lovely reading binge! :-)
I'm looking forward to the new Alexis Hall. I was a tiny bit disappointed with Sand and Ruin and Gold (view spoiler), though still excellent.
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I just finished my Josh binge of Lone Star Snowball in Hell A Vintage Affair. Each of them is very different. ..." I love how a Josh binge reminds one of how talented he is. He can write so many different types of book so well.
I'm longing for another Alexis Hall which isn't fantasy or paranormal (or whatever classification fits). I do like his writing very much but not even for him can I cope with fantasy or paranormal.
His last two have been fantasy and while I am enjoying Prosperity it is taking me time to get used to the way the main character speaks.
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I think I would opt for standalone to see what you think? Back Track is one of my favorite books of all time.
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Hiya, Lady*M. :-)
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I didn't realize it was out yet. I saw it listed on Net Galley. Is it a standalone?
Just finished Scrap Metal by Harper Fox. So beautiful
Josh wrote: "KC wrote: "Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I just finished my Josh binge of Lone Star Snowball in Hell A Vintage Affair. Each of them is very differe..."Prosperity is a stand alone but there are some short stories in the same world which will be published after Christmas. The ebook version isn't available until the end of the month but I treated myself to the paperback and it arrived last week :)
Josh wrote: "KC wrote: "Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I just finished my Josh binge of Lone Star Snowball in Hell A Vintage Affair. Each of them is very differe..."Sand and gold and ruin by Alexis Hall is standalone.
Felice wrote: "Just finished Scrap Metal by Harper Fox. So beautiful"Beautiful, beautiful book!
Valerie C wrote: "Hj wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "I'm currently reading Something Like Lightning by Jay Bell."I've just read it, too. "
I skimmed some of Something Like Spring to refresh my memory,..."
Hi everyone! I think this is my first time posting in this thread.
I, too, recently finished Something Like Lightning, and I thought it was great (in particular, I enjoyed the fact that, much like Tim, Kelly was a character who needed some redemption after Something Like Spring, and it happened!). But I'm in love with that entire series. Something Like Winter is my favorite -- I'm a Tim fangirl(!) -- but I think Something Like Autumn was actually the best written of the five.
I also read Champion of the Scarlet Wolf Book One. I hope the second book picks up the pace a touch, but characteristically for Ginn Hale, the world-building was so unique and the romance was exquisite. She's just outstanding.
I finished The Boy with the Painful Tattoo last night. It was so much fun! I wanted to strangle Kit several times, when he made choices that I thought were peculiar and dangerous, but the mystery was entertaining and the romance was wonderful. It's definitely my favorite in the series thus far (view spoiler).
Right now, I'm on to Book 5 in the Widdershins series, Bloodline. I'm really excited about this one.
It has been a fabulous few days of reading for me! I feel like I'm in a very comfortable rut, though. I keep reading authors who I know I really enjoy, and haven't taken many risks with new folks. The last new author/out-of-the-park read for me was Alexis Hall's Glitterland, which I finally got around to about 2-3 months ago. I want something by a new-to-me author which is that good. Alas, the search will continue!
KC wrote: "Felice wrote: "Just finished Scrap Metal by Harper Fox. So beautiful"Beautiful, beautiful book!"
Yes it was and it left me with an aching desire to explore The Scottish Coast. I will definitely be re- reading that one at some point.
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "KC wrote: "Felice wrote: "Just finished Scrap Metal by Harper Fox. So beautiful"Beautiful, beautiful book!"
Yes it was and it left me with an aching desire to explore The Scottish Coast. I will ..."
So much beauty in that book!
I read Bloodline and loved it. I was never a paranormal fan, but that series has gripped me. I guess its the time period.
I'm now reading Rhys Ford's Cole McGinnis series, starting with Dirty Kiss, and love it. I'm very excited to find an author with a big back list to explore. Because i have so much time to read. sigh....
KC wrote: "What a lovely reading binge! :-)I'm looking forward to the new Alexis Hall. I was a tiny bit disappointed with Sand and Ruin and Gold [because i felt it followed too closely some scenes from the movie Blackfish (hide spoiler)], though still excellent."
I'm excited for the new Alexis Hall. It sounds like it will be lots of fun. And Sand and Ruin and Gold was so pretty, but I didn't quite connect with it. The writing is beautiful.
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I am also reading The Quarter Boys which is a murder mystery set in New Orleans. It is the first book in a series of six books about homicide detective Michel Doucette. I really like the setting and the characters and I think this will be a great series to follow on from the Henry Rios series. This series seems to have a more romantic feel to it which is just what I need, so a few happy reading days ahead for me.