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[Alison]

Jordan wrote: "OK, next question: I don't read many blogs about MM Romance. Do any of you have a favorite?

I'm working on something called a LibGuide, which is basically a library guide on a particular subject. ..."

And I should say I love that you're doing this, Jordan. That's very cool. Good on you. :)

And I just remembered another site that I haven't looked at very much, but also has potential: https://queerscifi.com/
It's obviously about queer sci-fi. :) It's run by Angel Martinez, J. Scott Coatsworth, and B. A. Brock.

[Phoebe]

I haven't looked at blogs in a long time. I'm going to check these out.

[Antonella]

Alison wrote: "I follow some people on GR who work with the Prism Book Alliance site and while I don't follow the site myself, I have looked at it a few times and it seems like they're competent and do a reasonable job and care about inclusion and diversity and good discussion. But, like I said, I don't *really* know, but maybe they're worth a look. ?

http://www.prismbookalliance.com/"

Ah, that's the site I thought worth following. Thank you, dear Alison.

[Jordan]

Alison wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Yup like Antonella, I had a great m/m historical site but lost it when I switched kindles."

Do you mean ''Speak Its Name''? I wanted to give the link to Jordan a..."

Oooh, thanks!

[Jordan]

Mymymble wrote: "I've bookmarked these. It's a fine idea, Jordan. It's amazing how few there are, apparently. In fanfic I just go straight to fandom.com. Returning to the now tiny Oz fandom 15 years after leaving t..."

When it gets published, I'll post a link for you guys. I've got to get trained in how to use the software first.

Right now, I'm going to create lists of must-read books with MM Romance and various genres like fantasy, paranormal, and mystery and a list of blogs. I will also talk about using GR to find good books/authors and groups.

I'm not sure what else I'll talk about. Or what else needs to be talked about for new MM readers.

[ttg]

Mymymble wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Yup like Antonella, I had a great m/m historical site but lost it when I switched kindles."

Do you mean ''Speak Its Name''? I wanted to give the link to Jordan a..."

I've read the first half of Fallocaust book 1 (so around 450 pages of 900.) It's very readable and tense--like a very violent soap opera, but for me, it was way too dark, and I would personally find it hard to describe as sweet, even with the romance. The rape, non-con, cannibalism, violence, etc, was really heavy for me personally, so I had to stop at that point since I didn't think I could take it going even darker. Just my experience.

It's very readable though, so for readers who really enjoy darker reads, it may be up your alley. If you dislike darker reads, and dislike things like rape and non-con in your books, then I wouldn't rec this book for you.

[Susinok]

ttg wrote: "It's very readable though, so for readers who really enjoy darker reads, it may be up your alley. If you dislike darker reads, and dislike things like rape and non-con in your books, then I wouldn't rec this book for you. ..."

Sounds like a "not only no but HELL NO" to me. Don't mind dark but I don't like rape or non-con.

[Jordan]

ttg wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Yup like Antonella, I had a great m/m historical site but lost it when I switched kindles."

Do you mean ''Speak Its Name''? I wanted to give the..."

I could deal with some of those things. But others, just NO. *sigh* can't please everyone.

[Haldis]

Ame wrote: "Can we do both since someone last year wanted to adapt the Icelandic costum of spending Christmas night reading which gives us plenty time to do both ;)"

I second this motion!

[Josh]

Josh wrote: "Alison wrote: "Guys! There's a new Ginn Hale book coming soon! Squee! :)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0EBV70"

Now there we have good news."

Aaaaand I preordered yesterday. WE HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER. :-(

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "I know it's early, but I've been charged with creating a winter themed book list for December, and I'm having a hard time deciding which book fits better: Winter Kill or Snowball in Hell?

Thoughts?"

I think Snowball is the better book. I've been listening to it on audio at night and I'm pretty proud of that book.

But Winter Kill is the colder, snowier, winterier book. :-D IMHO

[Anne]

Susinok wrote: "ttg wrote: "It's very readable though, so for readers who really enjoy darker reads, it may be up your alley. If you dislike darker reads, and dislike things like rape and non-con in your books, th..."

Or cannibalism. Really?

[Anne]

This is completely off the current topics, but I have just finished Gambled Away: A Historical Anthology a completely delightful historical (some fantasy) anthology. No m/m, but lovely stories from several favourites.

[Calathea]

I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :(

[Jordan]

Yeah, tough call. I guess, of the "sub-topics" given for the book list's title "First Day of Winter": "snow themed" "wintery books" and "best books to curl up with under the covers" etc... Either one would fall under all of them. Lol. Wouldn't look right to have two books by the same author or I'd put both. :-P

[Jordan]

Will be starting The Iron Jackal by Chris Wooding tonight! Finally!

[Sabine]

Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to audiobooks every day on my two hour commute.
Yesterday I forgot my earphones, I was really, really irritated.

[Anne]

Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to audiobooks every day on my two hour commute.
Yester..."

I feel for you both. It's a sad state of affairs when you haven't got the time or energy for books. And Sabine, I wouldn't have been just irritated, I would have been devastated. I am commuting now myself ( just two more weeks, yay!) and bring my kindle, knitting and I-pod with audiobooks downloaded out of fear for not having anything to interest me. :)

[Sabine]

Anne wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to audiobooks every day on my two hour c..."

The problem is, that I can't read so often in a tram anymore, because I get nauseatic. But I got it covered, by thinking what all will happen to Tucker and about the whole book. Later I have written it down to see if I am in the same boat as Josh :-D . I know I am weird.

[Antonella]

Sabine and Calathea, I'm sorry for you: I read a lot before sleeping, and I'm frustrated if I can't read just *one* evening.

[Anne]

Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to audiobooks every day on ..."

That kind of weird is wonderful, dear! And you are in the right place for it :)

[Johanna]

Anne wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to audiobook..."

Oh yeah, what Anne says, Sabine. :-)

[Johanna]

Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

Not fun. :-(

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to audiobooks every day on my two hour commute.
Yester..."

I would be so annoyed if I didn't have anything to read on my journey to work. I normally have either a kindle or IPad to read on and my IPod for listening to books. I have them with me for all my commutes and travels.

[Jordan]

That would drive me nuts too!

I've accustomed myself to reading before falling asleep. Now, even if I'm dead exhausted, I can't sleep unless I read at least a page, or at least attempt reading a paragraph. lol.

It's awful when you can't read at all! Or when you forget your earbuds on the way to work for the audio book. For me, while I've been reading print books on my morning and evening commute, audio books are much easier because they allow me to hold on to something and don't take up space in a standing-room-only train car! I need to get back to my audio books soon. I haven't listened to an audio book in a few months.

[Josh]

Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to audiobooks every day on ..."

Ha! Now I would be fascinated to see that myself! :-D

[Josh]

Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to audiobooks every day on my two hour c..."

I was going to suggest singing, but remembered you're probably talking public transport. But it might be worth it to see everyone's expression if you burst into song. :-D

[Jordan]

I'm currently reading The Iron Jackal, which is book three in a four book series. It's a lot like Firefly so people either love it or hate it because of that. I enjoyed the first two books years ago, but never got around to finishing the series until now. I'm hoping I will still enjoy them.

[Sabine]

Josh wrote: "Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I listen to aud..."

I would have the tram suddenly for me alone. :D

[Josh]

Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same page. :-)
But I ..."

Sabine. The Musical!

:-D

[Sabine]

Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Calathea wrote: "I haven't read a thing since last Sunday. Except for work, that is. Sad affair. :("

I am on the same p..."

:-D :-D :-D

[Judy]

I reread a short story from Adam Bertocci, I needed a slice-of-life sometimes funny, sometimes poignant story and this filled the bill. The Twilight references were spot on, and added to the enjoyment. I heartily recommend this.

[Jordan]

Since there are dog lovers here, I just found this pretty awesome book: Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days. It gets released next month. I found an uncorrected proof at the library and have read a few sections and I like what he has to say and how he says it. Apparently the author has a tv show on CBS called "Lucky Dog". I've not heard of it before. Maybe others here have?

[Susinok]

Jordan wrote: "Since there are dog lovers here, I just found this pretty awesome book: Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days. It gets released next month. I found an uncorrected proof at the..."

No, that's a new one on me. I just found another dog training book in my office while packing it up. It had chew marks on the corner, hehe.

[Haldis]

Judy wrote: "I reread a short story from Adam Bertocci, I needed a slice-of-life sometimes funny, sometimes poignant story and this filled the bill. The Twilight references were spot on, and added to the enjoym..."

I'll give it a go!

[Johanna]

Jordan wrote: "Since there are dog lovers here, I just found this pretty awesome book: Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days. It gets released next month. I found an uncorrected proof at the..."

No, I haven't heard about these (the show or the book).

[Johanna]

Susinok wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Since there are dog lovers here, I just found this pretty awesome book: Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days. It gets released next month. I found an uncorrect..."

LOL!

[Jordan]

I got fed up with the sci-fi book I just wasn't in the mood for that was going to take me forever to get through. So last night I started reading Murder on the Eightfold Path and instantly felt much better about the world after getting frustrated with the previous book and with my stupid phone for deciding that it has no internet connection and can't do anything. Grrr. Still grrring over that, but at least I have a good book to distract me!

[KC]

Jordan wrote: "I got fed up with the sci-fi book I just wasn't in the mood for that was going to take me forever to get through. So last night I started reading Murder on the Eightfold Path and ins..."

It's so awesome when a book distracts us from grrring and restores our good mood. I like that feeling of surprise when i realize that instead of grrring, i'm smiling again, or in a better mood, and interested in what i'm reading.

Enjoy! :-)

[Jordan]

KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I got fed up with the sci-fi book I just wasn't in the mood for that was going to take me forever to get through. So last night I started reading [book:Murder on the Eightfold Path|7..."

Right? I didn't have high hopes or anything, but I'm glad I changed the book!

[KC]

Read Dal Maclean's Bitter Legacy. It's brilliant. Even as it broke my heart several times (but so did Adrien English and that's my favorite series ever, so i guess it depends on the how it breaks one's heart and then mends it), anyway..., there are so many things i loved about it: the writing is extremely good; the characters are so very flawed and raw and human that at times you're not sure what to do with them, in a good way, in a way that makes you think and care about them; the mystery is compelling and well-paced; and there's an incredibly emotional arc to the story. Definitely looking forward to Dal Maclean's next book.

[Antonella]

KC wrote: "Read Dal Maclean's Bitter Legacy. It's brilliant. Even as it broke my heart several times (but so did Adrien English and that's my favorite series ever, so i guess it depends on the how it breaks one's heart and then mends it)..."

Good to know. Thank you for your review.

Now I hope that the mending part is solid ;-)...

[KC]

Antonella wrote: "KC wrote: "Read Dal Maclean's Bitter Legacy. It's brilliant. Even as it broke my heart several times (but so did Adrien English and that's my favorite series ever, so i guess it dep..."

It's...complicated...

[Antonella]

KC wrote: "It's...complicated..."

Uh, uh...

[KC]

Finished reading Lisa Henry's Adulting 101 which proved to be a lovely surprise, adorable and sweet and funny, with heartfelt moments.

[Ame]

KC wrote: "Finished reading Lisa Henry's Adulting 101 which proved to be a lovely surprise, adorable and sweet and funny, with heartfelt moments."

Yes, really one of my favorite reads of the year.

[Johanna]

KC wrote: "Read Dal Maclean's Bitter Legacy. It's brilliant. Even as it broke my heart several times (but so did Adrien English and that's my favorite series ever, so i guess it depends on the..."

Cool!

[Johanna]

KC wrote: "Finished reading Lisa Henry's Adulting 101 which proved to be a lovely surprise, adorable and sweet and funny, with heartfelt moments."

Added this into my to-read list.

[Averin]

I read R.J. Samuel's , described usually as lesfic. I'm no expert but it was truly more mystery and a little romance. And a lot of magical realism. Beautifully written and still clinging to my brain ten days later.

[Alison]

Anne wrote: "This is completely off the current topics, but I have just finished Gambled Away: A Historical Anthology a completely delightful historical (some fantasy) anthology. No m/m, but lov..."

Good to hear, Anne. I was intrigued by this one a while back but kind of forgot about it. I love Rose Lerner and Joanna Bourne, but I haven't read the other authors before. Thanks for the reminder. :)