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[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "I can't read right now. I am stuck in this strange limbo of needing and wanting action (to pick up and move camp) and having to stay very, very still (SPEND NOTHING!) All I seem to be able to do is..."

:-D :-D :-D

[Karen]

Idamus wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Reading Scrap by Josephine Myles. It's surprisingly slow going on this one. Usually I tear through her books. I'm having a hard time liking one of the characters. I ..."

I finished this book, and ended up liking it quite a bit. With niggles, but the (un)likability of the MC in question wasn't really one of them.
What slowed me down was dreading the pending dire actions of Grant's boss. Then that turned out... well, not so dire.

What I did appreciate about this story was how realistic the "just talk to each other" issue was, meaning that in real life, as in this story, "just talking" isn't so simple as thing as it might seem when we look at it from the outside (as a reader, or as a friend/relative watching those we care about suffer).

[Susinok]

Karen wrote: "What slowed me down was dreading the pending dire actions of Grant's boss. Then that turned out... well, not so dire...."

That exact thing slowed me down as well. Here I was expecting a catastrophe, but it was all nicely resolved. I hate it when I'm flinching for what I think will come.

I did end up liking Grant. Finally.

[Johanna]

I'm reading Motel. Pool. by Kim Fielding, who is a new-to-me author. I'm about 35% through and very curious to find out where the story is headed. It's enjoyably different so far.

This is actually a book I've bought after its cover caught my interest. I really like how it looks.

[Johanna]

Next in line is Mel Keegan's Ice, Wind and Fire. The paperback arrived last week and when hubby saw it he asked: "Is that one a m/m book?" "Yeah. Why?" "Because it has the best m/m book cover I've ever seen." "Hu? Oh. Okay." :-D

[Susinok]

Johanna wrote: "I'm reading Motel. Pool. by Kim Fielding, who is a new-to-me author. I'm about 35% through and very curious to find out where the story is headed. It's enjoyably different so far.

..."

Kim Fielding writes some unusual stories. I really enjoyed Motel Pool. It's definitely something different, in a good way.

[Becky]

Johanna wrote: "Next in line is Mel Keegan's Ice, Wind and Fire. The paperback arrived last week and when hubby saw it he asked: "Is that one a m/m book?" "Yeah. Why?" "Because it has the best m/m b..."

I've got that one. I call it "The one with the Miami Vice cover" :D

[Johanna]

Becky wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Next in line is Mel Keegan's Ice, Wind and Fire. The paperback arrived last week and when hubby saw it he asked: "Is that one a m/m book?" "Yeah. Why?" "Because it ha..."

"I've got that one. I call it "The one with the Miami Vice cover" :D"

LOL. I see what you mean. :-)

[Varecia]

I had a relapse with this coughing business last week and spent five days in bed mostly sleeping :-( In between I was looking for some lighter stuff to read, I think Brandstetter would have killed me for sure!

I found the Simon Kirby-Jones mysteries by Dean James, a kind of low-key cozy series with a small paranormal twist, which I enjoyed very much.

[Sara]

Varecia wrote: "I had a relapse with this coughing business last week and spent five days in bed mostly sleeping :-( In between I was looking for some lighter stuff to read, I think Brandstetter would have killed ..."

They look fun, Varecia. I hope you're feeling much better now.

[Haldis]

Varecia wrote: "I had a relapse with this coughing business last week and spent five days in bed mostly sleeping :-( In between I was looking for some lighter stuff to read, I think Brandstetter would have killed ..."

I just downloaded a sample. Looks like my kinda thing. I love cozy.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

I am finishing off How to Howl at the Moon It is a really nice feel good story. I have also started Stormhaven.

[Ame]

So I finally read Lovers and Other Strangers... I admit I was totally fooled, did not suspect who the real killer was.

[Johanna]

Varecia wrote: "I found the Simon Kirby-Jones mysteries by Dean James, a kind of low-key cozy series with a small paranormal twist, which I enjoyed very much."

Thank you for the recommendation! I haven't noticed these before.

[Idamus]

Reading a Danish book for once Sten Saks Papir (rock scissors paper) by Naja Marie Aidt, it's a school assignment, but my own pick, it's the closest I've seen to m/m in Danish, or maybe gay fiction

Sorry, no link, the search didn't work, I was told to read a book instead, so ttfn

[Susinok]

I am reading Getting It Right by A.M. Arthur. Listening to Love Lessons by Heidi Cullinan. Not at the same time! :)

[Ame]

Idamus wrote: "Reading a Danish book for once Sten Saks Papir (rock scissors paper) by Naja Marie Aidt, it's a school assignment, but my own pick, it's the closest I've seen to m/m in Danish, or maybe gay fiction..."


I don't think there are any MM literature in Icelandic. Though it seems there are Icelandic authors writing MM but in English and it's not getting published in Iceland.

But there is very small feature of gay literature, the most recent one I can remember is this book: Mánasteinn - Drengurinn sem aldrei var til "Moonstone - the boy who never existed". It's written by Sjón who's quite known author here and has collaborated a lot with Björk and also with her and Lars von Trier with Dancer in the Dark.

The book is about 16 year old orphan boy living with his great aunt and making a living as a prostitute to men and women and does now label himself any which way and takes refuge in Hollywood movies to escape his harsh reality. The story takes place in 1918, a quite remarkable year in Icelandic history, over 2 weeks time. In those 2 weeks he experiences the end of world war, the country getting sovereignty, dangerious volcanic eruption and the deathly Spanish flue that has big influence on his future. It sounds unbelievable but actually all those things did happen.

I couldn't find it in English but it seems to be availabe in Danish and Finnish at least.

[Antonella]

Idamus wrote: "Sorry, no link, the search didn't work"

Here the link Sten Saks Papir, not that the majority of us can do anything with it because it's in Danish, also translated in Norwegian...

[Antonella]

Ame wrote: "I couldn't find it in English but it seems to be availabe in Danish and Finnish at least."

And German: ''Der Junge, den es nicht gab''

[Idamus]

Antonella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Sorry, no link, the search didn't work"

Here the link Sten Saks Papir, not that the majority of us can do anything with it because it's in Danish, also translated in..."

Ooh, thanks, hey then Anne can read it as well :p
Possibly Johanna and Ame too? No idea

But at least the rest of you can look at that 'awesome' cover :D

Blurp: Rock Scissors Paper is a brutal tale about life, about men and the Western culture's myths about men, fathers and sons. About climbing the social ladder, love, jealousi and revenge. About violence. About families. And poetry as a healing power. A novel about trying to be a decent person, and about failing.

Roughly translated

[Ame]

Has anyone read Cronin's Key?

Because I really like N.R. Walker but I'm not big on fantasy books.... so is it too much fantasy or?

[Ame]

Idamus wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Sorry, no link, the search didn't work"

Here the link Sten Saks Papir, not that the majority of us can do anything with it because it's in Danish, ..."

Yes I can. Danish was until recently the second language here. It seems people either love this book or dislike it.

[Idamus]

Ame wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Sorry, no link, the search didn't work"

Here the link Sten Saks Papir, not that the majority of us can do anything with it because i..."

I thought so.

I've not read much yet, but she has a very odd writing style in general, at least in her poetry

[HJ]

Ame wrote: "So I finally read Lovers and Other Strangers... I admit I was totally fooled, did not suspect who the real killer was."

It's a good one, isn't it? I'm always surprised again when I re-read it how long it took for anyone to realise that he was missing.

[Ame]

HJ wrote: "Ame wrote: "So I finally read Lovers and Other Strangers... I admit I was totally fooled, did not suspect who the real killer was."

It's a good one, isn't it? I'm always surprised..."

Yes I agree. Sorry Josh but it did feel bit unrealistic. However I really, really did like (view spoiler)[ how realistic the cheating was. No lame excuses for it, no cheap excuses either and just real, sorrow over stupid things done. Because so often affairs are just stupid things people get drawn into. And I really liked Con and Finn. Even though my heart ached with Finn. (hide spoiler)]

[KC]

Johanna wrote: "I'm reading Motel. Pool. by Kim Fielding, who is a new-to-me author. I'm about 35% through and very curious to find out where the story is headed. It's enjoyably different so far.

..."

I read a few Kim Fielding stories and they've all been enjoyable. I added this to my tbr list, sounds interesting.

[KC]

Varecia wrote: "I had a relapse with this coughing business last week and spent five days in bed mostly sleeping :-( In between I was looking for some lighter stuff to read, I think Brandstetter would have killed ..."

I started the first book - Posted to Death - yesterday, i was in need of something light after reading Hansen's Steps Going Down. I'm enjoying it so far, and it's always fun to discover a new author.

[KC]

I'm slowly reading through several right now, but all very good ones:
- Posted to Death. Gay vampire amateur sleuth in cozy English village, yes please!
- A Sticky End (third/last book in the series). I really enjoy James Lear's writing and sense of humor, and Mitch, the MC, is a lot of fun, though on the wistful side this time.
- The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café. Book 15 in this series, and though it's still good, i think probably i won't read the next one. I love the atmosphere and characters, but it's starting to feel...stretched.
- Hansen's Steps Going Down. I have about 50 pages left and it's pretty intense. Excellent characterization and atmosphere as usual. It should be totally depressing and yet i feel happy - though happy is not exactly the right word... - for having read it.

[KC]

Johanna wrote: "Next in line is Mel Keegan's Ice, Wind and Fire. The paperback arrived last week and when hubby saw it he asked: "Is that one a m/m book?" "Yeah. Why?" "Because it has the best m/m b..."

It's a fun cover :-) Let us know how you like it?

[Jordan]

I've got Steps Going Down on my Amazon wish list. Perhaps once I move in September, I'll reward myself buy buying ALL the Hansen books I don't have/don't have in print. I feel the need to own all of them. :-) And can't wait to read new-to-me books.

[KC]

Jordan wrote: "I've got Steps Going Down on my Amazon wish list. Perhaps once I move in September, I'll reward myself buy buying ALL the Hansen books I don't have/don't have in print. I feel the need to own all o..."

Awesome plan! :-)

[Varecia]

I will try James Lear's Mitch Mitchell series next. Bought the first book today and three is a kind of manageable number :-)

And I am waiting for the third Dick Hardesty mystery coming out - The Bar Watcher. Didn't the author say that they meant to publish one book a month? March is nearly gone... *sigh*

[Tharayn]

KC wrote: "I'm slowly reading through several right now, but all very good ones:
- Posted to Death. Gay vampire amateur sleuth in cozy English village, yes please!
- [book:A Sticky End|7771547..."


I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going through "hell" again.
One reviewer wrote it was too realistic for him. Somehow I agree, although it is difficult to explain. I do understand what you mean with "happy reading it", but it got me down.

[Jordan]

KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I've got Steps Going Down on my Amazon wish list. Perhaps once I move in September, I'll reward myself buy buying ALL the Hansen books I don't have/don't have in print. I feel the ne..."

lol, I just put that on my to-do list for a week after my move date. :-D

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

Varecia wrote: "I will try James Lear's Mitch Mitchell series next. Bought the first book today and three is a kind of manageable number :-)

And I am waiting for the third Dick Hardesty mystery coming out - [book..."

I have some of the Dick Hardesty novels which i have had for ages. I signed up for the author's blog and had a nice email from him explaining that he is re-releasing all the books or republishing them. Something like that. You might be able to get an old paperback copy from AMZ.

[Varecia]

Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Varecia wrote: "I will try James Lear's Mitch Mitchell series next. Bought the first book today and three is a kind of manageable number :-)

And I am waiting for the third Dick Hardesty mystery co..."

Thank you for the information, Ije! Yes, they re-released books 1 and 2 in January and February with nice covers as e-books, so I thought I would wait and get them all month after month for the Kindle. Well, maybe in the end I will have to get the paperbacks, if the e-book-republishing doesn't work out.

[Johanna]

Idamus wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Sorry, no link, the search didn't work"

Here the link Sten Saks Papir, not that the majority of us can do anything with it because it's in Danish, ..."

Sten Saks Papir sounds interesting, Idamus.

Swedish is Finland's second official language and knowing Swedish definitely helps understanding Danish. So, in theory, I could read the book in Danish, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't understand most of it correctly. :-(

[Johanna]

Ame wrote: "Idamus wrote: "Reading a Danish book for once Sten Saks Papir (rock scissors paper) by Naja Marie Aidt, it's a school assignment, but my own pick, it's the closest I've seen to m/m in Danish, or ma..."

I added Poika nimeltä kuukivi (Mánasteinn - Drengurinn sem aldrei var til in Finnish) into my to-read list. I haven't read anything Icelandic for a long time, so I'm really looking forward to this. Thank you for the recommendation, Ame!

[Johanna]

KC wrote: "- Hansen's Steps Going Down. I have about 50 pages left and it's pretty intense. Excellent characterization and atmosphere as usual. It should be totally depressing and yet i feel happy - though happy is not exactly the right word... - for having read it."

Thank you for letting us know how you liked this one. The paperback is waiting for me on my bookshelf. :-)

[Johanna]

KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I've got Steps Going Down on my Amazon wish list. Perhaps once I move in September, I'll reward myself buy buying ALL the Hansen books I don't have/don't have in print. I feel the ne..."

"Awesome plan! :-)"

What KC said! :-)

[Johanna]

Tharayn wrote: "I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going through "hell" again.
One reviewer wrote it was too realistic for him. Somehow I agree, although it is difficult to explain. I do understand what you mean with "happy reading it", but it got me down."

Maybe I should carefully pick the right moment to read it... When I'm not otherwise stressed out? ;-)

[KC]

Tharayn wrote: "I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going through "hell" again.
One reviewer wrote it was too realistic for him. Somehow I agree, although it is difficult to explain. I do understand what you mean with "happy reading it", but it got me down. "

I think probably the reason why i didn't feel (too) depressed after reading it is because in some way everything felt inevitable, with logical, well-motivated consequences for the future of all involved. So in that way, it's brilliant. In every way actually. I've come to trust that Hansen will take me each and every time on an unexpected, intense, and always ultimately very satisfying journey.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

I managed to get a paperback copy of Boystown 7: Bloodlines free from Amazon. They had charged me twice for something I ordered so as an apology they gave me some credit so when I came to buy the book it was free. It was such a nice surprise and i now have a lovely paperback. :)

[Tharayn]

KC wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going through "hell" again.
One reviewer wrote it..."


Partly yes. (view spoiler)[But Pelletier didn't suffer any real consequences. And that felt very depressing. Cutler did the wrong things for the wrong reasons - but nontheless I felt sorry for him. (hide spoiler)]

[Tharayn]

Johanna wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going through "hell" again.
One reviewer wrote it..."


Maybe. =D Although I read a book before that was also very depressing (but so good! I loved it). It seems I have a knack for dpressing books, lately.

[Johanna]

Tharayn wrote: "Maybe. =D Although I read a book before that was also very depressing (but so good! I loved it). It seems I have a knack for dpressing books, lately. "

Oh dear. :-)

[KC]

Tharayn wrote: "KC wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going through "hell" again.
One review..."

Yes (view spoiler)[that is very depressing. But the thing is, i'm sure eventually he'll get what he deserves; he has a childish mentality, no real sense of the real world - although in a sense he seems to have too much - and he lacks empathy. Plus, his looks will only get him so far. And i doubt he'll ever find another Cutler, i.e. someone that would really care for him. (hide spoiler)]

[Tharayn]

KC wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "KC wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going through "hell" ag..."

(view spoiler)[ I'm not sure - if the world would be fair, yes. But the world isn't. That's what I meant it is "too realistic" - it happens too often that people like Pelletier don't bear the consequences - or at least for a very long time. And sometimes it seemed that Pelletier really care for Veronica (and she for him?). I thought first he just takes advantage of her too, but there were one/two scenes, that excite doubt in me. They are a devilish pair - and probably they deserve each other.
But I agree, when he gets older and the looks are fading he won't get far with his attitude. But he is in a sense smart and maybe knows other ways to get what he wants, when the time comes...

But maybe I'm to pessimistic? =D (hide spoiler)]

[Jordan]

Tharayn wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going through "hell" again.
One r..."

I'm the same way too about depressing books. Sometimes they're just really really good.

[KC]

Tharayn wrote: "KC wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "KC wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "I finishes reading "Steps going down" today. I find the book depressing. It is a very good book, put picking it up was always like going throug..."

I know...though i am optimistic about that version if probably unrealistic. I was trying to cheer us up :-)