Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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Just read Waiting for the Flood. Such a wonderful little story. And different from anything else I have read by him, he is very versatile in his writing. But all good :)
Anne wrote: "Just read Waiting for the Flood. Such a wonderful little story. And different from anything else I have read by him, he is very versatile in his writing. But all good :)" Have you listened to him on his blog telling Marius' joke? That was a good one and I thought he has a nice voice for reading an audiobook...
Varecia wrote: "Anne wrote: "Just read Waiting for the Flood. Such a wonderful little story. And different from anything else I have read by him, he is very versatile in his writing. But all good :..."I haven't. I'm still trying to figure out the joke btw ;)
Anne wrote: "Just read Waiting for the Flood. Such a wonderful little story. And different from anything else I have read by him, he is very versatile in his writing. But all good :)"I loved it soo much!
Anne wrote: "I'm still trying to figure out the joke btw ;) "LOL
I find it interesting that Hall polarizes the readers so much. His writing is not sparse, but I do not think it's pretentious or purple either. Or maybe I am a pretentious geek myself...We readers will just have to agree to disagree and be glad that there is space enough, so those authors not to one's own taste can be cheerfully ignored.
Varecia wrote: "I find it interesting that Hall polarizes the readers so much. His writing is not sparse, but I do not think it's pretentious or purple either. Or maybe I am a pretentious geek myself...We readers..."
I loved everything i've read so far by Alexis Hall, and i appreciate his versatility. It's so rare, at least i find it so, to find an author that consistently writes well without compromising, and in a humble and unassuming way. I'm glad he's not one of the one- or two-hit wonders, glad that i can expect exciting, well-written stories from him. Anyway, i'm really looking forward to the new story, which i haven't yet read since i'm all caught up in JCP's Mnevermind world.
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The Burnt Toast B&B, Heidi Belleau
Wild Raspberries, Jane Davitt
A Case of Spirits, KJ Charles
Restless Spirits, Jordan L Hawk
We Found Love, Kade Boehme
Down and Dirty, Rhys Ford
Loving Jay, Renae Kaye
Secrets and Charms, Lou Harper
Body and Soul (audiobook), Jordan Castillo Price
The Best Corpse for the Job, Charlie Cochrane
Murder at Pride Lodge (audiobook), Mark McNease
Red Dirt Heart, NR Walker
Lights, Camera, Cupid, (the usual suspects)
Jackdaw, KJ Charles
Off Campus, Amy Jo Cousins
These books look good and i have a few of them in my to read pile. I am currently reading The Best Corpse for the Job and Vieux Carré Voodoo. I recently finished the first in the Dick Hardesty series The Butcher's Son and i will definitely be reading the rest in the series.
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A long time since I've been here. Mainly because I made a significant break in reading while binge watching TV shows, but also because the real life intervened. Now I am back. The last few books I've read (and reviews):
The Autumn Republic (Powder Mage, #3) by Brian McClellan
Obsession in Death (In Death #40) by J.D. Robb
Half the World (Shattered Sea, #2) by Joe Abercrombie
How Star Wars Conquered the Universe by Chris Taylor
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab ...
...plus some novellas and short stories.
Now, I am eying Jackdaw by K.J. Charles. But, who knows? :)
Lady*M wrote: "A long time since I've been here. Mainly because I made a significant break in reading while binge watching TV shows, but also because the real life intervened. Now I am back. The last few books ..."
Susinok wrote: "I'm reading a trans romance, Illusions & Dreams by Z. Allora."
Hi and welcome back!
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And yet, with the way things have been going at work this week, I feel like I need to binge sticky sweet MM. So I might hunt something down, maybe one of the Anne Tenino's on my coffee table and read it alongside the other. We'll see.
I am reading Vieux Carré Voodoo which is the fourth in the Scotty Bradley mystery series by Greg Herren. I really like his writing and this particular series which is set in New Orleans.
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I am reading Vieux Carré Voodoo which is the fourth in the Scotty Bradley mystery series by Greg Herren. I really like his writing and this particular series which is..."I must re-read those, and his more serious Chanse series. From reading those books I fell in love with New Orleans and have read all the books I can find which are set there. Have you read Julie Smith's mysteries set there?
No i havent read those but I am slowly making my way through his Chanse series as well. It is nice to have two contrasting series set in the same city. I am also hoping to read the https://www.goodreads.com/series/7481... books by David Lennon. This series is also set in New Orleans and is on the more serious side like the Chanse series. I read the first one The Quarter Boys and really enjoyed it. So i shall be spending quite a bit of time in New Orleans in the coming months with Michel, Chanse and Scotty!!!
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: " I am also hoping to read the https://www.goodreads.com/series/7481... books by David Lennon. This series is also set in New Orleans and is on the more serious side like the Chanse series. ..."Thank you for reminding me of these. I haven't read them yet!
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Now I feel like I'm back in 4th grade begging my mom to homeschool me, except that it's work related and I can't work from home. I'd love to stay home all week reading Special Forces. That would make my week.
HJ wrote: "Good to see you again, Lady*M!Anne wrote: "Hi and welcome back! "
Thanks! :)
I just finished The Necromancer's House by Christopher Buehlman. Never read this author before, but I will definitely do it again.
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I just finished Illusions & Dreams by Z. Allora. It was a trans romance, and two romances in the book. Best friends.It was pretty good, though it did drag a bit in some places. The two trans women characters were enchanting.
In the end I fell headlong into the Brandstetter series and decided to wait with JCP's Life is Awesome; I remembered that it felt more like a book in parts than a "real" series to me, so obviously it will be better to do a reread first and get in the proper mood for that.Read The Man Everybody Was Afraid Of and Skinflick instead and loved them maybe even more than books 2 and 3. (view spoiler)
Varecia wrote: "... decided to wait with JCP's Life is Awesome"I'm ready from this evening, because I finished yesterday to reread Forget Me Not and The Persistence of Memory.
Glad you found your way into the Brandstetter series.
I just finished KC, at Bat. Not exactly a romance, nor a coming of age story, but maybe a little bit of both, extremely well written. I'm really enjoying the writing of Tom Mendicino.
Anne wrote: "I just finished KC, at Bat. Not exactly a romance, nor a coming of age story, but maybe a little bit of both, extremely well written. I'm really enjoying the writing of Tom Mendicino"I've read Probation and it was excellent, although not light.
What about this book?
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On the other hand, it's Hooch and Matt! How could I even contemplate not reading about them?! Lol.
Antonella wrote: "Anne wrote: "I just finished KC, at Bat. Not exactly a romance, nor a coming of age story, but maybe a little bit of both, extremely well written. I'm really enjoying the writing of..."It's not very dark, but kind of bittersweet.
ETA: It isn't a romance, so he doesn't follow the "rules" of romance writing. Just so you're warned :)
I've finished Life is Awesome last night. Awesome!Jordan Castillo Price is one of the best writers around: excellent writing, brilliant ideas, great characters, compelling plots. And each time she comes up with something original.
Antonella wrote: "I've finished Life is Awesome last night. Awesome!Jordan Castillo Price is one of the best writers around: excellent writing, brilliant ideas, great characters, compelling plots. ..."
It is waiting on my Kindle, I look forward to reading it. I agree with your assessment of Jordan Castillo Price, highly original and very good author.
I am currently reading Jackdaw. KJ Charles is another very good author imo.
Antonella wrote: "I've finished Life is Awesome last night. Awesome!Jordan Castillo Price is one of the best writers around: excellent writing, brilliant ideas, great characters, compelling plots. ..."
I completely agree!
Antonella wrote: "I've finished Life is Awesome last night. Awesome!Jordan Castillo Price is one of the best writers around: excellent writing, brilliant ideas, great characters, compelling plots. ..."
She really is
Lillian wrote: "I'm reading The Lincoln Lawyer. Not sure if I like him as much as Bosch."Lillian wrote: "I'm reading The Lincoln Lawyer. Not sure if I like him as much as Bosch."
Try sticking to it, you might change your mind *tries not to spoil too much*
Idamus wrote: "Lillian wrote: "I'm reading The Lincoln Lawyer. Not sure if I like him as much as Bosch."Lillian wrote: "I'm reading The Lincoln Lawyer. Not sure if I like him as much ..."
Woah, why did my comment come up twice?
Okay, I trust your judgment. I'll stick with him :) At least he's a decent writer. Some of the paper books I've been reading recently have been right clonkers. You follow my non mm account, you must have seen how many DNFs I had last year.
Lillian wrote: "I'm reading The Lincoln Lawyer. Not sure if I like him as much as Bosch."I listened to its sequel The Brass Verdict when my library didn't have another Harry Bosch audiobook readily on hand. By the time I was done, I liked Mickey as much as Harry.
Lincoln Lawyer is in my queue, but I'm taking a bit of a break from Connelly. Life sucks just a bit too much in his world.
Since we are awkward in the UK we have World Book Day early. Not 23rd April, but 5th March for us. http://worldbookday.com/
But that's okay, it means we get to have two world book days really. :D
A lot of it's aimed at children and they are encouraged to dress up as book characters, so if you're in the UK expect to see all kinds on miniature versions of your favourite characters wandering about today. :D
What are you reading right now on World Book Day? I'm in the middle of a long one - the second volume of A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
Becky wrote: "A lot of it's aimed at children and they are encouraged to dress up as book characters, so if you're in the UK expect to see all kinds on miniature versions of your favourite characters wandering about today. :D"That sounds like fun! What are kids' preferences today? In Germany quite a lot of boys dress up as Harry Potter during carnival...
Becky wrote: "Since we are awkward in the UK we have World Book Day early. Not 23rd April, but 5th March for us. http://worldbookday.com/
But that's okay, it means we get to have two world book days really. :..."
I am alternating between Jackdaw and Dead Heat today.
Anne wrote: "Becky wrote: "Since we are awkward in the UK we have World Book Day early. Not 23rd April, but 5th March for us. http://worldbookday.com/
But that's okay, it means we get to have two world book ..."
I try to finish a German novel, Das Seil, that I find difficult to connect with. If I succeed I could move on to Hansen's Gravedigger, a much better choice to celebrate a World Book Day, I think!
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I'm only about half way though the book, because I sidetracked myself by searching anything and everything about Alexander the Great. :-) I'm also ashamed to say that some of the things I've learned about him in the past I had totally forgotten by now. But, it's all coming back to me bit by bit and I've also found quite a few new-to-me facts.
But back to The Persian Boy — I enjoy Renault's writing tremendously and I'm in awe how beautifully she manages to mix historical facts and fiction in the book. And I only now see that there is actually more truth to her story than I assumed there would be. She must have done enormous amount of research for her trilogy! I have The Persian Boy both in print and audio, and it's the audio I'm currently listening to. I can wholeheartedly recommend it! The narrator is excellent! It IS a long book in audio (about 20 hours) but I'm enjoying the pace hugely. It's such a "massive", rich story that I like to have it delivered in peace. (LOL. No pun intended.)
Anyway, how you guys who've read The Persian Boy feel about it? And did any of you read the whole Alexander trilogy?
For some reason I've postponed reading The Persian Boy for a few years. It even travelled once to Maldives and back with me — I never even opened it then. Shame on me.
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I finally decided to read the Captive Prince series and after wolfing down Captive Prince: Volume One and Captive Prince: Volume Two I was STUNNED to find out that there is yet ANOTHER book to the series and that Captive Prince: Volume Three isn't published yet. ARGH! If I had paid a little more attention to the facts I would have saved the series a bit later. Oh, well... Aaaaanyways, I liked the story a lot and will definitely read the last book when it comes out (whenever that is).
Funny thing is that if I wouldn't have known about the third upcoming book, I actually would have been totally satisfied with the ending of the book #2 to be the ending for the whole series. :-) But NOW when I know it isn't... I will have trouble waiting for the final book.
Another funny thing — I haven't read any slave stories or this kind of historicals for the longest time and now, in my slight fever and disoriented state I kept mixing up this series and The Persian Boy occasionally. Like... "How come Alexander doesn't notice all these flogging scars on Bagoas' back?!" LOL. :-D
Johanna wrote: "Jordan and I started talking about Mary Reanult's The Persian Boy on another topic, but I'll continue the discussion here where it better belongs.I'm only about half way though the b..."
I loved the Persian Boy when I read it, a couple of years ago, and I agree with your descripion of the historical details, I learned so much reading the book. It is beautiful and heatbreaking at times.
I have the other two books in the trilogy, but haven't read them yet. So if and when you do, please tell.
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What amazes me most is that all the things I adore about Hansen's writing is already there in Lost on Twilight Road! His ability to paint a vivid picture of a character with only a few well chosen words, the way he makes the story feel so painfully REAL, the beautiful lines, the harrowing themes like being true to oneself, the complexity of life and why we choose to make the choices we do... Even the eucalyptus trees are already there! :-)
This book is also a coming of age story and it's definitely a story about what is it to love and to be loved in return. And what are the things we're willing to do for that feeling. In short, I really wish it would be easier to get your hands on this book, because I definitely think it deserves to be read.
Even I think it's funny that Hansen is my comfort read while I'm being sick. Because his books are never easy reads and they always put me through more or less pain. I keep wondering why is it that the authors who do this to us — put us through emotional mangel again and again, and make us ponder endlessly — are the ones we always come back to with the biggest joy? (Yes, I'm looking at your way, Josh Lanyon.) :-)
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Gah, how can I compete with Alexis Hall and Jordan Castillo Price?! :D