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[Antonella]

is out now!

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[Sabine]

Antonella wrote: " is out now!

http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=..."

Yes, I had it on my kindle this morning. ☺

[Kim]

Just read The Layover by Roe Horvat great read.

[Antonella]

Kim wrote: "Just read The Layover by Roe Horvat great read."

Thank you for the rec, has good reviews, although I have some troubles to buy the ''love at first sight'' thing...

[Kim]

Absolutely loved the Layover.
Just about breaks your heart.

[Jordan]

I'm missing Dave And Cecil already. Oh boy...

[Murphy]

Antonella wrote: " by Elin Gregory is out:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
http://www.amazon.com/Bones-Our-Fathe...

Here she ..."

I loved the new Elin Gregory book, Bones-Of-Our-Fathers. I guess I thought it would be a mystery and it is in a way; but it is a truly delightful book. So well-written but totally engrossing.

[Johanna]

Murphy wrote: "Antonella wrote: " by Elin Gregory is out:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
http://www.amazon.com/Bones-Our-Fathe......"

Sounds like something I want to read ASAP. :-)

[Johanna]

Kim wrote: "Just read The Layover by Roe Horvat great read."

Thank you for pointing this out, Kim. I added it into my to-read list.

[Jordan]

In putting together an LGBTQ mystery list, I came across this mystery/thriller with a bisexual main character! As soon as I get a chance, I'll be reading it! The Swede is the title in the United States, My Name Is N, is the title elsewhere.

I found this interesting article about it too:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/201...

I also wonder if this would make a good BOM for us, though I've already nominated something else.

[Antonella]

Jordan wrote: "In putting together an LGBTQ mystery list, I came across this mystery/thriller with a bisexual main character! As soon as I get a chance, I'll be reading it! The Swede is the title ..."

I remembered reading that article, so I checked: we had talked about My Name Is N one year ago, Averin was the first to mention it. It looks good, but I've bought 6 books just yesterday...

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "Just started Brandstetter and Other Stories this morning. But, as the first book has Dave in it, I'm saving it for last.

So, I started the second short story in it, and so far, it's..."

The stories are...I'm not sure how to describe. Wonderful, disturbing, gorgeously written, evocative...

[Jordan]

Here's our poll that will be up until midnight tomorrow for our BOM: https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Anne]

I'm currently reading The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. What can I say? It's gorgeously written, very enigmatic, terrific world building and populated by a set of characters as diverse as I have ever seen. Warmly recommended if you like fantasy and unique story telling. It's not a romance.

[Jordan]

Eleventh Hour won the poll with one vote!

[Johanna]

Jordan wrote: "Eleventh Hour won the poll with one vote!"

Cool. I *think* I have this already in my Kindle...

[Loretta]

I read Spectred Isle. I enjoyed it more than the current series (although I am looking forward to the last book). It inspired me to reread The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal,

[Antonella]

Loretta wrote: "I read Spectred Isle. I enjoyed it more than the current series (although I am looking forward to the last book). It inspired me to reread [book:The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal..."

This might happen to everybody who read it ;-).

[KC]

Loretta wrote: "I read Spectred Isle. I enjoyed it more than the current series (although I am looking forward to the last book). It inspired me to reread [book:The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal..."

I'm reading "Spectred Isle" at the moment. Really cool storytelling. I read/reread the Casebook recently and enjoyed it more than i remembered enjoying the first two stories when they came out.

The other series - i really liked "An Unseen Attraction," then even more "An Unnatural Vice," and definitely looking forward to "An Unsuitable Heir." :-)

[Judy]

Finished reading (listening) to an interesting nonfiction book. I found it insightful, thoughtful, and answered questions I didn't even know I had. I don't know anyone with autism or even close friends with autistic children. It was an eye opener.
I bought the audiobook, but my local library has this on its shelves.
If interested, Naoki Higashida's written another book titled "Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: A Young Man's Voice from the Silence of Autism"

[Alison]

I finished Spectred Isle a few days days ago, and man, I think it is superb. I absolutely loved it. I, too, am thinking of re-reading Feximal. Funny, that. I love that we'll be seeing more of Sam. :)

[Alison]

Murphy wrote: "Antonella wrote: " by Elin Gregory is out:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
http://www.amazon.com/Bones-Our-Fathe......"

I really enjoyed this as well. It's just a really nice story.

[Alison]

A few weeks back I read Amy Rae Durreson's Recovery and I totally loved it. It's the third book in her excellent big sweeping queer fantasy adventure romance series about dragons. It's an exciting story and the romance is lovely and this author's writing is so, so good. I definitely recommend this series if you like your fantasy and romance to be equal partners--neither aspect outshines or detracts from the other, which is cool.

[KC]

I'm seconding Alison's recommendation for Amy Rae Durreson's fantasy series. It's so good and the writing is wonderful.

[Karen]

Alison wrote: "I finished Spectred Isle a few days days ago, and man, I think it is superb. I absolutely loved it. I, too, am thinking of re-reading Feximal. Funny, that. I love that we'll be seei..."

Agree with all of this. :)

[Karen]

Alison wrote: "Murphy wrote: "Antonella wrote: " by Elin Gregory is out:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
http://www.amazon.com/Bones-Our-Fathe......"

I just re-read Eleventh Hour for our BOM discussion and I'm again so impressed with Gregory's story. Will start The Bones of Our Fathers tonight. Looking forward to it.

[Alison]

Karen wrote: "I just re-read Eleventh Hour for our BOM discussion and I'm again so impressed with Gregory's story."

I'm so excited there will be a sequel. I completely loved that book. I should re-read it just because.

[Jordan]

Currently trying to make my way through The Yiddish Policemen's Union. It's a long book, just over 400 pages. And while it's good, written in a hard-boiled detective style, I'm finding the constant use of unexplained Yiddish words to be really irritating. But I'm too lazy to find a dictionary when reading. lol.

[Alison]

Charlie Cochrane's new Cambridge Fellows novella is just out--Lessons in Loving thy Murderous Neighbour: A Cambridge Fellows Mystery novella. I'm reading it now and loving it to bits. It's 1922 and Jonty and Orlando are well into their forties and it's delightful and amusing, as this series always is.

[Alison]

Mymymble wrote: "Alison wrote: "Charlie Cochrane's new Cambridge Fellows novella is just out--Lessons in Loving thy Murderous Neighbour: A Cambridge Fellows Mystery novella. I'm reading it now and l..."

Oh dear. Here's a bit of an explanation--the first eight books were with Samhain and are in the process of being re-released, so hopefully they will be available again soon ish. The author says they are re-homed, but has not announced anything officially yet. With any luck you'll have a chance soon. :)

Also, only the first book is in audio at this stage with no word on whether more will be recorded. Hopefully she decides to do more.

And yes, I think these books are very good. It's one of my most favourite series. :)

[KC]

Jordan wrote: "Currently trying to make my way through The Yiddish Policemen's Union. It's a long book, just over 400 pages. And while it's good, written in a hard-boiled detective style, I'm finding..."

I liked this one. It did feel on occasion like i was trying to make my way through it, though...

I tried two other books by Michael Chabon: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, which has very good moments, but there were also things that upset me (a bit reminiscent of a "Well of Loneliness" mentality, or at least that's what it relates to in my head), and mostly it felt like it went on and on, so eventually I didn't finish it.

The other one was an adventure story - Gentlemen of the Road - which was pretty cool.

[KC]

Read recently:
- Spectred Isle, which i loved.
- a good mystery by a new-to-me author: TA Moore - Bone to Pick.
- Patron by CB Lewis - wonderfully lovely.
- White Flag by Thom Lane, also wonderfully lovely.

[Jordan]

KC wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Currently trying to make my way through The Yiddish Policemen's Union. It's a long book, just over 400 pages. And while it's good, written in a hard-boiled detective sty..."

So far this one's ok. I just don't ever seem to have enough time to really read it. But, hopefully I'll get more into it soon.

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

I am reading The Killer of Orchids. It is a really good murder mystery. I bought this book ages ago when I saw a reference to it in another book. Unfortunately I don't think there is an electronic version of the book but it is a great story and really well written.

[Anne]

KC wrote: "Read recently:
- Spectred Isle, which i loved.
- a good mystery by a new-to-me author: TA Moore - Bone to Pick.
- Patron by CB Lewis - wonderfully lo..."

Some interesting books here, thank you for the recommendations!

[Alison]

I read C.S. Forester's Mr. Midshipman Hornblower and it was fantastic. It's the first book in the lengthy Hornblower naval historical series and I found it so engaging. Horatio Hornblower is a wonderful character. He's amazingly human and I am so fond of him and I look forward to reading more. Recommended if you're into exciting British naval adventures during the Napoleonic Wars featuring a plucky young man.

[Sabine]

Alison wrote: "I read C.S. Forester's Mr. Midshipman Hornblower and it was fantastic. It's the first book in the lengthy Hornblower naval historical series and I found it so engaging. Horatio Hornblo..."

I have read that ca. 1970. Perhaps time for a reread. 😄

[Jordan]

I've switched to the audiobook for The Yiddish Policemen's Union, and it's even better than reading it to myself. The narrator is perfect. He's got just the right voice for it. And this makes it easier to get through, and to find the time to do it. Especially since I've gotten back into the habit of making embroidery floss bracelets this week, in hopes that I can sell them to raise money for nano in November. Now can I do two things at once! lol.

[Murphy]

Alison wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Alison wrote: "Charlie Cochrane's new Cambridge Fellows novella is just out--Lessons in Loving thy Murderous Neighbour: A Cambridge Fellows Mystery novella. I'm rea..."

It is one of my favorite series also. I got it in ebook before publisher went of business so I am sure they will be re-released! They are one of my favorite series, also! I wish she would write more and more in the series!

[Anne]

Sabine wrote: "Alison wrote: "I read C.S. Forester's Mr. Midshipman Hornblower and it was fantastic. It's the first book in the lengthy Hornblower naval historical series and I found it so engaging. ..."

I must have read them around that time, too :). My parents had the Norwegian translation of the series.

[Candice]

Just finished Murder on the Champs Elysee. I loved it. One of the best mysteries I've read in a long time. I only read m/m mysteries so I realize that limits me. Nevertheless, it kept me guessing all the way and set up a lot of cool possibilities for the next book in the series. Strong rec.

Is Yiddish Policemen's etc. m/m? I wasn't clear. What I've read of Michael Chabon so far has left me mostly frustrated.

[Karen]

Candice wrote: "Just finished Murder on the Champs Elysee. I loved it. One of the best mysteries I've read in a long time. I only read m/m mysteries so I realize that limits me. Nevertheless, it kept me guessing a..."

I also just finished Murder on the Champs-Élysées last night. Teal listed it on our Ebook freebies and special offers - act fast! page last week. It's no longer on sale (but is available on KU). A very promising series. This book is more a mystery with a gay MC than a romance (but that may change in future books). The reader gets alternating POVs from two of the MCs, not necessarily the two you'd expect. :)

I found the book engaging (and at times frustrating) as the inspector-MC's perspective is clearly limited by his experiences, background, and biases. He is not one of those infallible sleuths. The plot has gratifying twists and turns. At times, the writing seems to have been translated from French (it wasn't).

Also recommended.

[Jordan]

The Yiddish Policemen's Union is not MM. Still, I finished it last night and can say that it was very good. The audiobook was easier to get through, and I enjoyed the interview with Chabon at the end which isn't in the print version.

[Ame]

I read Santino Hassell's Illegal Contact over the weekend. He might act all gruff and hardened but deep down I think the author is extremely romantic. All his books have very romantic feel to them no matter how flawed the characters are.

Which brings me to one of my favorite topics. I believe men are much more romantic beings than women. I'm not talking about flowers and chocolate romance (which in my opinion isn't romantics but charades) but the neverending request of finding the one and only. While I feel women are more pragmatic which also leads to men becoming more disappointed with their relationships and the faults of their spouses while women rather endure them.

Am I right or wrong?

[Ije the Devourer of Books]

Ame wrote: "I read Santino Hassell's Illegal Contact over the weekend. He might act all gruff and hardened but deep down I think the author is extremely romantic. All his books have very romant..."

I think it depends on the culture. I would never describe Nigerian men as romantic. I think I know a few but not many. :)

[Antonella]

I found this list:

Ten Gay Men’s Novels You Should Already Have Read If You Consider Yourself Even Semi-Literate

because Mark Merlis died, an important gay author I had never heard of:

The Books of Mark Merlis Brought Modern Gay Identity to Life

[Susinok]

This book is on BookBub's deal of the day. I am intrigued. A cozy mystery where a person inherits a Scots whisky distillery. Hmmm...

Single Malt Murder by Melinda Mullet (what a name!)

[Sabine]

I am reading The Heart of the Lost Star by Megan Derr.
I liked The High King's Golden Tongue and The Pirate of Fathoms Deep very much, so I am looking forward to this story.

[Antonella]

Sabine wrote: "I am reading The Heart of the Lost Star by Megan Derr.
I liked The High King's Golden Tongue and The Pirate of Fathoms Deep very much..."

Oh, thank you! I liked the first two books and for sure I'll read also this one.

[Jordan]

I will be starting Blue Notes later today. I'm excited. This has been on my TBR list for ages! lol.