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[Josh]

Lillian wrote: "I've just finished the entire LA Paranormal series https://www.goodreads.com/series/9282... by Lou Harper.

Excellent series."

I've got the first book!

[Josh]

Mymymble wrote: "Calathea wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Finally got past the first coupla clunky chapters of Captive Prince. After that I didn't know or care if it was clunky - I was captivated.
Now have bought the oth..."

This is definitely on my to-be-read list.

Originally I was doubtful, but it's had such incredible reviews and inspires such devotion from readers. :-)

[Josh]

Kirsten wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Finished Bitter Legacy today. Yep, I think I read for nearly five hours straight. And now I'm having trouble picking a follow up book!"

I'm kinda stuck in the middle. It's hitting m..."

Yes! Well, I mean no, but yes. Dal is one of those writers who can literally turn you hot and cold...I have a visceral reaction to her stories. I truly feel what the characters feel...it's exhausting! :-D

I think it's a wonderful gift to be able to do that. :-D

I will say that she's not the writer to pick up when you're looking for a little comfort, a little coziness, a quick pleasant read. :-D

[Jordan]

Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Weird link in there! *shrugs*

Anyway, I spent a lovely misty, foggy morning yesterday reading Death in a Difficult Position until I'd finished it.

Now, I'm needing..."

Oh good, so there will be more! yay! I'll be waiting patiently for that. :-)

[Jordan]

I've updated the Midnight Riot/Rivers of London thread in our BOM discussion with new release dates for The Hanging Tree. Check it out.

Side note: I'm irritated at the lag time (sometimes a few years!) between a UK release and the follow up US release! This one doesn't seem to be that bad, but still, they keep pushing the US release back!

[Antonella]

I've been reading a lot, also outside, enjoying the last sunny days.

Two years after I bought it I finally read , an astounding mix of investigative journalism and graphic novel. I suppose I'm biased, but the work is not black and white, lots of gray in it as well, just like reality is.

Then I've re-read the beginnings of two series: the one starting with , and the one starting with .

I wanted to be able to enjoy the following books . The first series was great, the second one disappointed me. But I know lots of people liked it, so good for the author...

[KC]

Read this weekend Lou Harper's Dead and Lost. I'm really enjoying this series. (view spoiler)[even though it was clear pretty early on who the bad guy was (hide spoiler)].

[Sabine]

KC wrote: "Read this weekend Lou Harper's Dead and Lost. I'm really enjoying this series. [spoilers removed]."

I will try this series. Thank you KC !

[Jordan]

Antonella wrote: "I've been reading a lot, also outside, enjoying the last sunny days.

Two years after I bought it I finally read , an astounding mix of investigative journalism..."

I did enjoy Catch a Ghost. And even I'm wondering why, because I recognized that it wasn't the greatest thing. But I still liked it.

[Antonella]

Jordan wrote: " did enjoy Catch a Ghost. And even I'm wondering why, because I recognized that it wasn't the greatest thing. But I still liked it."

Well, I enjoyed the first read enough that that I bought the next two books when there was a sale at Riptide...

[KC]

Sabine wrote: "KC wrote: "Read this weekend Lou Harper's Dead and Lost. I'm really enjoying this series. [spoilers removed]."

I will try this series. Thank you KC !"

I hope you like it. I discovered Lou's paranormal/fantasy/mystery series one day when i was feeling tired and cranky, and found them to have a soothing, relaxing quality, while at the same time being intriguing and engaging. I like her romance books too.

[Elena]

I never managed to make up my mind about reading Catch a Ghost or not.
Many people loved it and just as many didn't like it, so every time I read the blurb and think about giving it a try I get stuck between reviews. :D
Do you think it's worth the time and effort, even if it's not a masterpiece?

[Jordan]

KC wrote: "Sabine wrote: "KC wrote: "Read this weekend Lou Harper's Dead and Lost. I'm really enjoying this series. [spoilers removed]."

I will try this series. Thank you KC !"

I hope you li..."

Lou's work is great! It's terribly sad that I'm so far behind in her books!

So little time... so many books! :-)

[Johanna]

Now here's a book I'm pleasantly surprised with: How to Howl at the Moon by Eli Easton. I'm in the middle of listening to this one and I'm liking it A LOT. More than I thought I would! I LOVE when that happens! It's very sweet and fun and ADORABLE and the audio book also has a wonderful narrator, Matthew Shaw. To say it shortly — this book is exactly what I needed right now.

Several of you have recommended How to Howl at the Moon here, so thank you at least to KC, Sabine, Haldis... (sorry if I forgot someone!) I haven't even finished the book yet and I already bought the next one in the series to make sure I already have it at hand when I'm done with the first one. :-)

[KC]

Johanna wrote: "Now here's a book I'm pleasantly surprised with: How to Howl at the Moon by Eli Easton. I'm in the middle of listening to this one and I'm liking it A LOT. More than I thought I wou..."

Yay! So glad you're enjoying it! :-)

[Sabine]

Johanna wrote: "Now here's a book I'm pleasantly surprised with: How to Howl at the Moon by Eli Easton. I'm in the middle of listening to this one and I'm liking it A LOT. More than I thought I wou..."

Yes, these audiobooks are great. I liked the second the most, but all three are really good. Take a broth, Johanna. :-D

[Calathea]

Sabine wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Now here's a book I'm pleasantly surprised with: How to Howl at the Moon by Eli Easton. I'm in the middle of listening to this one and I'm liking it A LOT. More than..."

LOL, yes, broth is good. I'd like some too! :-)

[Sabine]

Calathea wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Now here's a book I'm pleasantly surprised with: How to Howl at the Moon by Eli Easton. I'm in the middle of listening to this one and I'm liking it A..."

For you, Calathea self-made broth!

[Antonella]

Elena wrote: "I never managed to make up my mind about reading Catch a Ghost or not. (...)
Do you think it's worth the time and effort, even if it's not a masterpiece? ."

Our tastes are 85% similar for the books we both read and rated. I noticed that you gave in general one star less than me to similar stuff (Special Forces, Cut & Run series).

Please consider that you'll be left with a cliffhanger if you read only the first book. In fact you'll be left with a cliffhanger after every book of the series ;-).

This said, you have to decide. Sorry if I didn't help a lot...

[Judy]

reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I'd forgotten how much I've missed Harry and friends.

[Alison]

Elena wrote: "I never managed to make up my mind about reading Catch a Ghost or not.
Many people loved it and just as many didn't like it, so every time I read the blurb and think about giving i..."

I remember finding it entertaining and easy. It's not really my usual sort of thing, but it's so over-the-top that I found it pretty fun. I agree with what Jordan said, that it's not the greatest thing ever, but it's totally likeable. I did Antonella's trick and it looks like we have some tastes vaguely in common (86%!), for whatever that's worth. Maybe it's like a summer blockbuster action movie? Fun and entertaining, but maybe not something to take too seriously, if that makes sense. I read the second book too, and enjoyed it for the same reasons, but stopped there because it wasn't really my sort of thing. For me, it was easy, escapist fun that didn't require too much thought. But yeah, heaps of people love it dearly. There's always the "read the sample and see" method. Good luck. :)

[Antonella]

Alison wrote: "There's always the "read the sample and see" method. Good luck. :)"

Smashwords always allows you to read a bigger chunk of the books in comparison to amazon or the original publishing house, in this case till page 34:
http://www.smashwords.com/extreader/r...

[Elena]

Thank you Alison and Antonella, I'll follow your advice and just try the sample. :)

Alison wrote: "Maybe it's like a summer blockbuster action movie? Fun and entertaining, but maybe not something to take too seriously, if that makes sense."

It makes a lot of sense, it's exactly the idea that I got from all the different reviews. I think this book is a case of "you could just as easily love it or think it's mediocre".
Thank you for confirming it, Alison.

Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "There's always the "read the sample and see" method. Good luck. :)"

Smashwords always allows you to read a bigger chunk of the books in comparison to amazon or the original publishi..."

Good to know. Grazie mille, Antonella.

[Elena]

Judy wrote: "reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I'd forgotten how much I've missed Harry and friends.
"

Oh, Harry!
Is it as good as the "original" series?

[Marge]

Sabine wrote: "I liked the second the most, but all three are really good...."

The third one is out? How did I miss this? And in May, too!

Was this a Kindle Unlimited book at first? So many authors seem to be doing this now. And then even if they put it out for all audiences after three months, by then it's dropped off my radar screen. Sigh.

[Marge]

Marge wrote: "Sabine wrote: "I liked the second the most, but all three are really good...."

The third one is out? How did I miss this? And in May, too!

Was this a Kindle Unlimited book at first? So many autho..."

PS. Thanks for discussing these books, Sabine, Johanna and KC, so that I know about the new one. The first two are excellent!

[Loretta]

In the last week, I have read three books that the author thanked Josh for her encouragement and help. I think one of the reasons I enjoy Josh's work so much is not only are her books fabulous, but she is truly generous and kind person. I can't count all the wonderful authors I have found based on Josh's recommendation or from their interaction with her.

I read Bitter Legacy. It was an interesting and good read, which we will all discuss in the book of the month.

I also read I Don't: A Christmas Wish. I thought I had read all of Kari's books, but I missed this one (2012). It was very enjoyable, humorous, and my first Christmas read this year.

The final book was The Mystery of Nevermore. This is another new author and also a Christmas story. I enjoyed it very much.

[Jordan]

Currently hunting down more winter themed books and books that are just good to read in the winter. :-)

[Haldis]

Johanna wrote: "Now here's a book I'm pleasantly surprised with: How to Howl at the Moon by Eli Easton. I'm in the middle of listening to this one and I'm liking it A LOT. More than I thought I wou..."

Yea!!! Glad you like it. I also remember being very pleasantly surprised when I first read it!

[Antonella]

I've read and , both 5 stars.

[KC]

Antonella wrote: "I've read and , both 5 stars."

Will try the Gaiman one. Thanks for recommending :-)

[Alison]

Antonella wrote: "I've read and , both 5 stars."

Glad you enjoyed the Beecroft. :)
I believe the second book is written, so we might have that one in our hot little hands before too long.

[Judy]

Elena wrote: "Judy wrote: "reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I'd forgotten how much I've missed Harry and friends.
"

Oh, Harry!..."

I think it's pretty darned good. The MCs are Harry's son and Draco's son. And this is a playwright script, not a novel version. I enjoyed it, but I'm waiting until the novel is published before I buy.

[Antonella]

Alison wrote: "Glad you enjoyed the Beecroft. :)
I believe the second book is written, so we might have that one in our hot little hands before too long.."

In the notes they write that the sequel will be published in December 2016. I'm glad I waited a moment to read it...

[Josh]

Was it Murder? by James Hilton. A relatively early effort and not one of his best known works, but I was finding it relaxing at two in the morning. Not so relaxing that it put me to sleep, so that's something. ;-)

[Jordan]

Finally making my way slowly through The Iron Jackal by Chris Wooding. It took me awhile to be in the right mood for this one. Also, I was irritated by a few things Captain Frey did in the beginning that I didn't agree with that stuck in my mind, even though they really shouldn't have.

Happily though, I've got Ann Cleaves The Crow Trap next, which is Vera book one. I saw a patron the other day checking out Harbor Street and when I asked if she'd read the rest of the series she wanted to know why I was asking. Obviously, I was making conversation and wanting to know her thoughts, but she said Harbor Street would be the first shed read. Since she didn't seem interested in conversation, I didn't ask why she wasn't starting with book one. *shrugs* I guess that's not important to her, or she wanted whatever was available.

[Karen]

I've read and listened to a melange of the amazing in the best sense, and the amazing in the sense that the characters are given words and actions that no real person would speak or perform (or at least I hope that's the case).

The audiobooks of For Real and The Mermaid Murders are wonderful. Great narration of great stories. Bitter Legacy was challenging, but is a new favorite, albeit painful, story.

The strangest book I've recently read was The Mystery of Nevermore which I first took as an homage to Fatal Shadows, but finished feeling as though it were more like AE fanfic (AE fanfic that makes me glad that the notion of JL-invited fanfic was nixed by a lot of us).(view spoiler)[But (IMO) with a rather unpleasant character in the Adrien role, and sex scenes that were kind of embarrassing to read. Or perhaps it is intended as a parody? It reads like a weak version of one of the STHH scenarios. And even the cover implies Adrien. (hide spoiler)]

[Haldis]

Just finished the Captive Prince series. I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.

[Alison]

I just read Anna Butler's amazing Gyrfalcon. It's a really exciting sci-fi space adventure with a romance subplot and I totally loved it. It's very gripping with engaging characters and interesting drama, both familial and romantic, and of course, being badass in space. One reviewer on GR compared it with the Vorkosigan books, and I agree--it's military sci-fi that's about people and relationships rather than the military (though I doubt there will ever be a character that's cooler than Miles Vorkosigan. :) ). Highly recommended if you think that sort of thing sounds like fun. I thought it was awesome! I'm excited to start the second book tonight. Unfortunately, I must go to work first. Drat it all.

[Anne]

Alison wrote: "I just read Anna Butler's amazing Gyrfalcon. It's a really exciting sci-fi space adventure with a romance subplot and I totally loved it. It's very gripping with engaging characters..."

That sounds like something I might like. Thank you for the recommendation.

[Alison]

Anne wrote: "Alison wrote: "I just read Anna Butler's amazing Gyrfalcon. It's a really exciting sci-fi space adventure with a romance subplot and I totally loved it. It's very gripping with enga..."

You're welcome. I did start the second book last night and it's wonderful so far. It started off with a bang and I'm really struggling to not read it this morning! There is a big story to tell and I gather it is to be a longer series, so nothing is rushed and there's such depth, which I absolutely love.

I also recommend her other book, The Gilded Scarab, which I really enjoyed earlier this year. It's a steampunkish adventure romance about an ex-soldier who buys a coffeehouse in AU Victorian London, falls in love, and then lots of trouble follows.

[Ame]

I spent the night reading Interborough instead of sleeping. All I can say is that Santino Hassell is the biggest closet romantic I've read since Barbara Cartland! ;)

Okay, maybe not but his stories are extremely romantic even if gritty.

[Elena]

Ame wrote: "I spent the night reading Interborough instead of sleeping. All I can say is that Santino Hassell is the biggest closet romantic I've read since Barbara Cartland! ;)

Okay, maybe no..."

Well, if it kept you up all night it must have been really good!
I plan to re-read Sunset Park before Interborough, so it won't be very soon, I'm afraid. :(
Is the series concluded with this one? I can't remember if he said something about it.

[Ame]

No. He has 2 out in 2017. One about Ashton and the other about Charles. Can't wait, I really love this series.

[Anne]

Alison wrote: "Anne wrote: "Alison wrote: "I just read Anna Butler's amazing Gyrfalcon. It's a really exciting sci-fi space adventure with a romance subplot and I totally loved it. It's very gripp..."

I read the gilded scarab earlier this year and liked it very much.

[Ame]

Ame wrote: "No. He has 2 out in 2017. One about Ashton and the other about Charles. Can't wait, I really love this series."

And he said he'd like to also Raymond's friends stories, especially Stephanie's.

[Elena]

Good to know. Thanks, Ame!

[Marge]

Alison wrote: "There is a big story to tell and I gather it is to be a longer series, so nothing is rushed and there's such depth, which I absolutely love. ..."

She has planned it as a five book series. Anna always tries to remind people that this is mostly a sprawling space opera with the m/m relationship in the background. She doesn't want hardcore romance readers to be disappointed.

I own the first two books myself, and SOMEDAY I'm going to find the time to read them! Hmm, maybe we ought to make Gyrfalcon a Book of the Month.

[Johanna]

Karen wrote: "The strangest book I've recently read was The Mystery of Nevermore which I first took as an homage to Fatal Shadows, but finished feeling as though it were more like AE fanfic (AE fanfic that makes me glad that the notion of JL-invited fanfic was nixed by a lot of us)."

Oh, I hadn't realize this. (Granted, I haven't read the book yet.) Anyways, that probably also explains the same cover model on the cover than AE series has. I quite like the cover:

[Calathea]

Alison wrote: "I just read Anna Butler's amazing Gyrfalcon. It's a really exciting sci-fi space adventure with a romance subplot and I totally loved it. It's very gripping with engaging characters..."

Thanks for the rec! Sounds good, I'll put it on the list. :-)