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[Jordan]

Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I whole heartedly second what Alison and Antonella said about Charm of Magpies. It's definitely worth it, and so very good. If you like her other stuff, you'll like this. Go buy ever..."

It should!

[Antonella]

Alison wrote: "I have read two especially lovely books recently:

--Coffee Boy by Austin Chant. A cute office romance novella featuring a feisty intern (who's trans) and a somewhat ill-tempered po..."

Thank you confirming that it is good. I thought that someone else also recommended it, but I don't find any mention of it here.
Maybe I found it on my own? Anyway after I had read the excerpt I put it on my wish list.

[Antonella]

Jordan Castillo Price about how

Psy Cop 8 is taking shape

[Alison]

Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "I have read two especially lovely books recently:

--Coffee Boy by Austin Chant. A cute office romance novella featuring a feisty intern (who's trans) and a somewhat ..."

I think I picked up on it from KJ Charles, who wrote a nice review of it here on GR. It's short and cute and #ownvoices. Austin Chant has a new trans Peter Pan romance just out that I am looking forward to--Peter Darling.

[Susinok]

If you like KJ Charles and Jordan Hawk's historicals, then definitely get Joanna Chamber's historical series from Samhain.

Enlightened series begins with Provoked. As good as KJ Charles. Very centered in history. And the politics of the time.

[WMD]

Alison wrote: "WMD wrote: "Actually, my favorites by R Cooper are two short stories (contemp romance) "A Wealth of Unsaid Words" and "Hottie Scottie and Mr. Porter." Two in my top mm shorts list, great stuff."

I..."

Thanks for the Let There Be Light recommendation, by R. Cooper.

I also second Alison's recommendation of The Laurence Brown Affair (historical romance)

[WMD]

For me Think of England and the Magpie Lord series are K.J.'s best because of the humor and mystery/adventure aspects; especially the very funny dialogue and observations by the characters. My fingers are crossed the new series has some of the same type of rich characters and sarcastic conversations. The Society of Gentlemen series was too unwavering in its seriousness for me to fully love.

[Elena]

Susinok wrote: "If you like KJ Charles and Jordan Hawk's historicals, then definitely get Joanna Chamber's historical series from Samhain.

Enlightened series begins with Provoked. As good as KJ Ch..."

I was considering it, the reviews are good, but I don't know the author. If you say she's at the same level of K.J. Charles and Jordan L. Hawk, I'll take the risk. Thanks, Susinok.

[Elena]

WMD wrote: "For me Think of England and the Magpie Lord series are K.J.'s best because of the humor and mystery/adventure aspects; especially the very funny dialogue and observations by the characters. My fing..."

I found that The Society of Gentlemen had "very funny dialogue and observations by the characters", just as Think of England.
Now that I think of it, though, I see your point. The funny moments and cutting observations were more frequent in Think of England and the series touches some serious themes, especially the second book.

[KC]

Antonella wrote: "Jordan Castillo Price about how

Psy Cop 8 is taking shape"

Awesome! :-)

[Jordan]

Just started The Mothers for my library book group. It's ok, but it's not really a book I would choose to read on my own. It's very odd in that it's told from the point of view of a group known as "The Mothers" who seem to be the fly on the wall for everything, even though they weren't there for everything that happened. And they don't seem to be dead people like in the YA novel told from the POV of the gay men who'd died of AIDS.
Just odd. And not my thing.

[Alison]

Elena wrote: "Susinok wrote: "If you like KJ Charles and Jordan Hawk's historicals, then definitely get Joanna Chamber's historical series from Samhain.

Enlightened series begins with Provoked. ..."

Speaking of Joanna Chambers, I'd also recommend her Unnatural, Elena. It's a gorgeous historical and a stand-alone. It's beautiful and heartwarming and I absolutely loved it. Her work is truly excellent.

[KC]

Alison wrote: "Elena wrote: "Susinok wrote: "If you like KJ Charles and Jordan Hawk's historicals, then definitely get Joanna Chamber's historical series from Samhain.

Enlightened series begins with [book:Provok..."

Seconding! Everything by Joanna Chambers is excellent.

[Elena]

Alison wrote: "Elena wrote: "Susinok wrote: "If you like KJ Charles and Jordan Hawk's historicals, then definitely get Joanna Chamber's historical series from Samhain.

Enlightened series begins with [book:Provok..."

I already bought it with the Enlightened series, when I realized it's linked to it. I figured, if I was jumping in the dark, I might as well make it a big jump. :D
It's reassuring to know that you and KC loved it, though. Thanks for mentioning it, Alison. :)

[KC]

Elena wrote: "Alison wrote: "Elena wrote: "Susinok wrote: "If you like KJ Charles and Jordan Hawk's historicals, then definitely get Joanna Chamber's historical series from Samhain.

Enlightened series begins wi..."

Enjoy! The first book starts with a difficult scene, but that's a bit misleading, because the rest is delightful.

[Josh]

Elena wrote: "Susinok wrote: "If you like KJ Charles and Jordan Hawk's historicals, then definitely get Joanna Chamber's historical series from Samhain.

Enlightened series begins with Provoked. ..."

I love Joanna Chambers. Definitely right there with Charles and Hawk.

[Josh]

Mymymble wrote: "Josh wrote: "Karen wrote: "My road to Josh…

I daydreamed slash for many years before I knew it was "a thing," seeing homoerotic subtext everywhere whether or not it was there. : )

..."

Same her..."

Right? THANK YOU. No one ever seems to know what I'm talking about when I mention that. :-D

[Josh]

Mymymble wrote: "Josh wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Josh wrote: "Karen wrote: "My road to Josh…

I daydreamed slash for many years before I knew it was "a thing," seeing homoerotic subtext everywhere whether or not it w..."

I'm pretty sure it was! But yes, to read as an adult I see nothing out of the ordinary.

[Johanna]

I just realized I still have one Raymond Chandler book left to read! Yay! So now I'm listening to Playback, working on a handicraft project and smiling goofily.

[ttg]

I just finished listening to Fair Play yesterday and really enjoyed it. It was the first time I read it. (I know it's been out for a couple years--I tend to keep a small hoard of unread Lanyons, so I know I always have one when I need it. Does anyone else do that?) :-D

I've actually had a pretty tough time enjoying books since the election--I find this time we're in very stressful, and even diving into my fave de-stressing hobby has been somewhat hobbled. Fair Play and The Soldier's Scoundrel have been two books that I've picked up since then, read (or listened) all the way through, and really enjoyed.

I have a few books still in my Lanyon hoard--I just started listening to The Boy with the Painful Tattoo and so far, that also feels like a good book to help weather through.

[Josh]

ttg wrote: "I just finished listening to Fair Play yesterday and really enjoyed it. It was the first time I read it. (I know it's been out for a couple years--I tend to keep a small hoard of un..."

Since the election I find that I can't read anything remotely political (in the way of fiction, I mean), I have no sense of humor and almost no tolerance for characters and situations I could once be more open-minded about.

Weirdly, I'm enjoying a lot of spec fiction. I suppose I feel a need for magic right now that I normally don't. :-D

[Susinok]

Josh wrote: "ttg wrote: "Since the election I find that I can't read anything remotely political (in the way of fiction, I mean), I have no sense of humor and almost no tolerance for characters and situations I could once be more open-minded about. .."

One thing that really drives me nuts is the trope of gay son of a conservative politician. I am so sick to death of that particular set up if I see it again I may fling my phone across the room.

It has been done. to. death.

[Josh]

Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "ttg wrote: "Since the election I find that I can't read anything remotely political (in the way of fiction, I mean), I have no sense of humor and almost no tolerance for characters and..."

HA. Well then we will see what you make of The Monet Murders. It is not EXACTLY that trope, but it has some of that surrounding tropiness. Which is sort of funny, as I think about it, because I too loathe that particular set up.

Probably more so now than ever because I can take absolutely nothing relating to politics in my fiction.

[Susinok]

Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Probably more so now than ever because I can take absolutely nothing relating to politics in my fiction...."

Maybe that's what my crankiness comes from too.

[Jordan]

Because I don't like politics in general, I steer pretty clear of that in my fiction, unless it's a fantasy novel. Rifter, anyone? ;-) so that means I'm not sick of it yet from what little I do read. Actually, it's mostly the politicians themselves I can't stand, so why would I want to read about them?

However, I am slightly intrigued by the book about the President needing BDSM and the First Lady having to bring in the head of security to help because he and the Pres go way back. I don't remember the title off hand, but I just might read it some day, just because.

[Ame]

OMG Jordan. The mental image I have now in my head? And me on my way to bed?! This will either be a sleepless night or filled with night terrors.

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "Because I don't like politics in general, I steer pretty clear of that in my fiction, unless it's a fantasy novel. Rifter, anyone? ;-) so that means I'm not sick of it yet from what little I do rea..."

Inhaled sharply and nearly drowned in my water glass. LOL

[Jordan]

Got it. Kneel, Mr. President by Lauren Gallagher.

Sorry folks, but yeah, that's about the same reaction I had when I first read the description. I can't imagining this happening in real life after watching documentaries on the White House. Makes me intrigued.

[Loretta]

Jordan wrote: "Got it. Kneel, Mr. President by Lauren Gallagher.

Sorry folks, but yeah, that's about the same reaction I had when I first read the description. I can't imagining this happening in real life afte..."

I read that! I don't remember how it ended. I might have to go back and read the last couple of chapters. I remember think what an understanding First Lady she was.

[Karen]

Here's another one with a very understanding First Lady (m/m not menage): Dear Mister President.

I just started Tal Bauer's Enemies of the State. Escaping RL politics...

[Jordan]

Oh, I forgot about those two! Haven't read them though. Maybe someday.

[Ame]

Lets be honest though. It depends on the president. I mean, Obama in that role? Hell yeah!

Trump? Stuff that nightmares are made of.

;)

[Jordan]

No no, Trump needing submission and a tough Master. Not that I'd want to watch or anything... Hopefully he wouldn't get too much pleasure from the business end of a whip or paddle. ;-)

[Ame]

You know what this reminds me of? Paul Kane. Evil, twisted, masochostic sociopath ;)

[Antonella]

Karen wrote: "Here's another one with a very understanding First Lady (m/m not menage): Dear Mister President."

That was really good, 4 solid stars. One could give more, if one manages the suspension of disbelief.

[Jordan]

Ame wrote: "You know what this reminds me of? Paul Kane. Evil, twisted, masochostic sociopath ;)"

*SNORTS*

[Josh]

Ame wrote: "Lets be honest though. It depends on the president. I mean, Obama in that role? Hell yeah!

Trump? Stuff that nightmares are made of.

;)"

Feeling faint... :-D

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "No no, Trump needing submission and a tough Master. Not that I'd want to watch or anything... Hopefully he wouldn't get too much pleasure from the business end of a whip or paddle. ;-)"

PEOPLE, I HAVE NOT HAD BREAKFAST YET!!!

YEESH

[Jordan]

Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "No no, Trump needing submission and a tough Master. Not that I'd want to watch or anything... Hopefully he wouldn't get too much pleasure from the business end of a whip or paddle. ;..."

lol, then what are you doing here?! Go eat your breakfast!

[Alison]

I read Austin Chant's Peter Darling the other day and it is spectacularly good. It's a queer Peter Pan sequel and I completely loved it and it made me really happy. It's charming and fun and poignant and moving and absolutely delightful. It is very much a sequel to Barrie's book and those characters, not the later, more kid-friendly versions, and I felt I appreciated this book a little bit more for having read the original. I absolutely loved this and I really look forward to reading it again. It's shortish and it's a glorious way to spend a couple of hours. I really connected to this story and it's one of my favourite things I've read in a while. Austin Chant is a new author and I'm definitely keeping my eye on him. This is gorgeous and highly recommended.

[Antonella]

Alison wrote: "I read Austin Chant's Peter Darling the other day and it is spectacularly good. It's a queer Peter Pan sequel and I completely loved it and it made me really happy. It's charming an..."

Thanks for the rec. I've just read Coffee Boy and I loved it.

Here an excerpt from Peter Darling:
http://www.lessthanthreepress.com/exc...

BTW I had a knee jerk reaction at the mention of a queer Peter Pan thing, because I had read and disliked another one.

[Alison]

Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "I read Austin Chant's Peter Darling the other day and it is spectacularly good. It's a queer Peter Pan sequel and I completely loved it and it made me really happy. I...

BTW I had a knee jerk reaction at the mention of a queer Peter Pan thing, because I had read and disliked another one. "

Oh no! Yes, retellings and sequels of classic things don't always work so well. I'm sure many of us have been through that too. I felt this book was very successful both in continuing the story in the right way and also expanding and honouring the original characters. I was hesitant about the Peter Pan thing in general because I have mixed feelings about the original, but I'm glad I read Barrie's book and I definitely felt it increased my appreciation and understanding of this book.

[Karen]

Alison wrote: "I read Austin Chant's Peter Darling the other day and it is spectacularly good. It's a queer Peter Pan sequel and I completely loved it and it made me really happy. It's charming an..."

I ordered this after reading Coffee Boy. I have kind of a weird affection for Peter Pan (and know the original story rather well) because my younger daughter starred in two productions of her dance company's version (some years back). A perfect trouser role, and her crow was excellent! I enjoy retellings of classic stories when well done.

She also played Basil (the painter) in their production of The Picture of Dorian Grey before the company became a dance/theater company combining dialogue with dance. It was more difficult for her to voice male roles.

[Alison]

Karen wrote: "Alison wrote: "I read Austin Chant's Peter Darling the other day and it is spectacularly good. It's a queer Peter Pan sequel and I completely loved it and it made me really happy. I..."

I would imagine getting the crow right would be one of the difficult parts, so good on your daughter! :)
I hope you like it, Karen. :)

[Antonella]

Aargh! Apparently I was able to miss the release of .

Buy it at
http://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Attracti...
or from the publisher Penguin Random House (!!):
http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/boo...

[WMD]

Yep its good...but be braced for the fact that part of the story will carry over three books.

[Alison]

Antonella wrote: "Aargh! Apparently I was able to miss the release of .

Buy it at
http://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Attracti...
or from the publis..."

How did you manage that? ;)
I just read it and it's fantastic. I absolutely adored it and I'm excited for more.

[Antonella]

Alison wrote: "How did you manage that? ;)
I just read it and it's fantastic. I absolutely adored it and I'm excited for more."

I've read 25% last night and it is great, as I expected...

[KC]

Antonella wrote: "Alison wrote: "How did you manage that? ;)
I just read it and it's fantastic. I absolutely adored it and I'm excited for more."

I've read 25% last night and it is great, as I expected..."

Started An Unseen Attraction yesterday, and i'm enjoying it very much. I'm curious at this point (~midway through), if i've already met characters that will appear in the next two books. But I also want to keep that as a surprise :-)

[KC]

Read the The Lawrence Browne Affair. I enjoyed the first book (The Soldier's Scoundrel), and this was even/much better.