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Sabine wrote: "I am here only for one Week and I am not sure, you are one, two or more people! So if you only one Person, you are really amazing, but I do not think is healthy. And I know is it not my concern, sorry! I think motherly feelings are overwhelming me ; ) ..."
Hah! :)
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I am one very tired person. :-D
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Started reading Silver/Steel last night and so far it's okay. Not as good, yet, as Blacque/Bleu though. But I'm not that far into it so we'll see.
I also started an audio book this morning that I'm seriously enjoying. It's a Harlequin M/M, surprisingly. A Reason To Believe. I've already mentioned it in the audio forum, but I thought I'd mention it here. I think a lot of people in our group might like it. Detectives, ghosts, romance, heartbreak, what's not to love? This is a new author for me, but I'm quickly getting hooked.
Jordan wrote: "I finished Turbulence last night. I think most of the ending flew over my head, but looking at the reviews there were a few people who understood it. I still liked it, no doubt about that, but the ..."I really liked the narrator of A Reason to Believe, Jack LeFleur. And I loved Kiernan. :-)
Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Josh wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Josh wrote: "I wish I knew how to nap. My whole family knows how to nap. The SO knows how to nap. I cannot take a nap. Even wh..."So, tired person, would you please take care of yourself a little bit? ;)
I really enjoyed "A Reason to Believe".
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Oh — and I think K.Z. made this comparison before me — The Brothers Bishop had the same feel to it than Junction X by Erastes. Another one that made me miserable, but to which I gladly gave 5 stars.
Johanna wrote: "I finished reading The Brothers Bishop yesterday. It was brilliant, I simply loved it, but it was also the most painful book I've read for a long time. I recommend it, but if you'll r..."Yep, Johanna, it was exactly how I felt about it: "watching a train wreck in slow motion" is a very apt description, given (what I felt was) the inevitability of the characters' paths. It's a little like a Francis Bacon painting - beautifully executed but an agony once it all comes together.
(I've been wondering what you thought of the book; I'm glad you shared those thoughts with us.)
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Yes. I like that analog, John! Very fitting. :-)
The Brothers Bishop also seems to be one of those books that refuse to leave me. Usually this is a good thing, but this time I would like to let it go for now, so that my heart would stop squeezing and I could breath normally again. I feel like I need a break from the painful wisdom I got out of the story — I'm eager to put some time and space between myself and the book. Just to get my feelings and thoughts reorganized, you know? Not because I didn't like it (I did!) but because there is some tough truth behind that story, behind the fact how these characters became who they were and why they did what they did.
(I couldn't be more vague, now could I? I'm trying very hard not to spoil anything for anyone.) :-)
Johanna wrote: "The Brothers Bishop also seems to be one of those books that refuse to leave me."This won't exactly cleanse the palate after TBB, exactly, but you may be interested to try
sometime. It has a rather different feel (bits of it are wickedly funny), but a similar sort of impact. I've been reading the Gay Fiction Lambda Literary finalists this spring and it's (deservedly) on it.http://www.lambdaliterary.org/reviews...
Just about to start Lord John and the Private Matter. I haven't read any other Diana Gabaldon, mostly doesn't appeal, but saw it for 50p on a second hand book stall and remembered Lord John is a gay character, so bought it for the m/m. :)
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This won't exactly cleanse the palate after TBB, exactly, but you may be interested to try [bookco..."
Oh, wow. The Desperates sounds wonderful, John. I'm definitely going to read this one! If not right away, but in the near future for sure. Anyway, I already bought it. Thank you for the recommendation!
Barbra wrote: "Becky wrote: "Just about to start Lord John and the Private Matter. I haven't read any other Diana Gabaldon, mostly doesn't appeal, but saw it for 50p on a second hand bo..."I will try the Lord John Books, have only to look for the chronological order.
I'm reading Amara:The Rebirth by Zathyn Priest. Already made me tear up a few times, but a lovely story. Made me look up and crave Ffrois....mmmmEven found a recipe! http://www.food.com/recipe/welsh-crep...
Barbra wrote: "I've read all of the Lord John books, including the "shorts" and love them all. I haven't been able to convince friends or family to give them a try, but I like them enough to re-read every once in a while."I hated the last book. Too much main series problems and story. And to be honest Johns inability to move on started to going on my nerves.
Barbra wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "Barbra wrote: "I've read all of the Lord John books, including the "shorts" and love them all. I haven't been able to convince friends or family to give them a try, but I like them ..."Well, I'm not a fan of the main series or Jaime in particular, so it was a huge disappointment for me. I'm not even sure anymore, if I would read the next book (I don't even know if the author will write more books...). I originally just picked up this series because of a gay main character in a historical crime novel. Three things I like. ;)
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I just finished this one. It's my favorite of the four. Over the top (a bit) as usual. Didn't hurt that the bulk of the story takes place in Provence. Now that seemed like an unlikely location for the boys, but Anne pulled it off with finesse. : )
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Well, I ended up taking a lot of yesterday off, so...yes! I will do my best. :-)
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John wrote: "Johanna wrote: "I finished reading The Brothers Bishop yesterday. It was brilliant, I simply loved it, but it was also the most painful book I've read for a long time. I recommend it,..."A train wreck, that was how I felt too. But what a great book it is!
Josh wrote: "Anne wrote: "Josh wrote: "Sabine wrote: "Josh wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Josh wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Josh wrote: "I wish I knew how to nap. My whole family knows how to nap. The SO knows how to nap. I ..."I am glad to hear that!
Karen wrote: "Susinok wrote: "I'm reading more frat house silliness with our own Anne Tenino's Poster Boy."I just finished this one. It's my favorite of the four. Over the top (a bit) as usual...."
Yes, Poster Boy did make me want to visit Provence again. I almost studied abroad in Aix-en-Provence when I was in college, but it didn't end up working out for me.
I'm reading City Wolf which is the sequel to Winter Wolf. It's sweet and funny so far.
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I finished Silver/Steel last night and wasn't as pleased with it as I was with her other books. There was a lot of wrapping up at the end that just didn't happen, leaving me with several questions about what happened. It also took me awhile to get into the story and start enjoying it. Oh well. Her other books have been really enjoyable reads so I'm not done reading her yet.
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I'm glad you're still enjoying it. In fact, I would hugely appreciate it if anyone has recommendations of similar books — books that are perfect for winding down at night. I usually use certain poetry books or soothing music for this, but if you guys come to think of any m/m romances that do this... I would really appreciate the suggestions. :-)
Jordan wrote: "I'm about to start Slide by Garrett Leigh. (It annoys me that the GR app won't let me link to books!) anyway, this one looks super good and super dark, so I can't wait to dive into it. I finished..."
I have Slide and the sequel. I've been hovering over it lately wanting to start it.
Susinok wrote: "Jordan wrote: "I'm about to start Slide by Garrett Leigh. (It annoys me that the GR app won't let me link to books!) anyway, this one looks super good and super dark, so I can't wait to dive into i..."Worth the time. Slide is a 5 star with me.
Lou wrote: "I've started readin JCP's The Persistence of Memory and OMG, it has plot! Mystery, suspense! I love that shit. :P"Cool! :-)
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It's part of my UK Meet shelf read. :-) The last book scheduled to be read this month. lol, I'm nuts, I know.
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I'm glad you're still enjoying it. In fact, I would hugely appreciate it if anyone has recommend..."
I read all kinds of things right before going to bed. I'm sooo not the person to ask. lol.
Although, I really liked this short piece by Charlie Cochran Promises Made Under Fire. It's a nice, sweet little story that would be great right before bed, I think.
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I'm so enjoying this series, looking forward to book 3. I think these are JCP's that aren't getting the attention they deserve. Her range amazes me.
Lou wrote: "I've started readin JCP's The Persistence of Memory and OMG, it has plot! Mystery, suspense! I love that shit. :P"Very cool!
Lou wrote: "I've started readin JCP's The Persistence of Memory and OMG, it has plot! Mystery, suspense! I love that shit. :P"I loved the first one. I'm reading the second one now, Forget Me Not. A third in, I miss the plot and mystery and suspend. I find a bit difficult to get into with the other point of view. Still, knowing JCP's writing, I trust it will turn around sooner than later. :-)
Jordan wrote: "Although, I really liked this short piece by Charlie Cochran Promises Made Under Fire. It's a nice, sweet little story that would be great right before bed, I think. ..."It is a lovely story, I agree. I find I have to be really careful what I read in the late evenings, let alone just before I go to sleep. I've just had a very disturbed night in which I relived (and rewrote) in my dreams Secrets of a Lady by Tracy Grant. It has a wonderfully complicated plot involving spies, kidnapping, and mayhem during and after the Peninsula and Napoleonic wars, and I think my subconscious must have been continuing to work out some of the twists. (Not m/m, by the way, but excellent for those who love mysteries and historical novels.)
I am reading BG Thomas's new book Spring Affair. Nice story so far, and I see complications ahead... Cool cover, too.
One of the MC's mother recently died of cancer and he's left with her house and garden to tend. That is so close to my situation 25 years ago, it's uncanny. Funny how you find bits of your life sometimes in books. Not always the fun bits, either.
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Jordan wrote: "Started Slide last night. So far, it's very well written and very enjoyable. The characters are very realistic, which I like, even with all of their issues."I think that was one that everybody loved but me. :) It wasn't bad but I had some issues with the plot (seemed a bit contrived). I really liked her novella Bullet, though. I also have Only Love to get to soon.
I finished reading Third Man Out and I think this is my favourite Don Strachey book so far. I watched the film before reading it but it didn't spoil things for me because the book is more detailed. I also finished reading Only Love by Garrett Leigh. I enjoyed it but i felt it was a bit too long in places. I have Slide on my tbr.At the moment I am reading The Darkling Thrush and really enjoying the magic/fantasy aspects of the story.
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I think..."
I haven't read anything else by her yet. Will check out some of her others after I finish this one.
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I just finished The Darkling Thrush on audio. Fantastic narrator. Fantastic. He does a Scottish accent so well, I could listen to him talk for hours on end.
Lou wrote: "Well, I finished both, and I'm now off to nag JCP about publishing the third already.."
Then I'll be optimistic about the ongoing #2. :-)
Jordan wrote: "Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I finished reading Third Man Out and I think this is my favourite Don Strachey book so far. I watched the film before reading it but it didn't spoil t..."I haven't tried audible books yet. I might start with one of Josh's but i always think I might fall asleep.
Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Ije the Devourer of Books wrote: "I finished reading Third Man Out and I think this is my favourite Don Strachey book so far. I watched the film before reading it but it..."Your first book is free :-)
At least mine was, I signed up with my Amazon log-in
Just finished the "Dirty Deeds" book by Rhys Brown. I am really enjoying this series.
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If you're unsure about audio books, my suggestion would be to either pay outright for your first one before you make a decision you're stuck with. Or, borrow a book on CD from a friend or the library.
And of course, learn to knit, if you don't know how already. Doing something while listening ensures you don't fall asleep. I also like to listen while I'm doing the dishes.
Or take a walk while you listen. I enjoy audio books while on my walk home and even while in the grocery store.
And if you do decide to start with one of Josh's I highly recommend starting with either Fatal Shadows (uh huh) or Come Unto These Yellow Sands, which is very soothing for an audio book.
Susinok wrote: "I am reading BG Thomas's new book Spring Affair. Nice story so far, and I see complications ahead... Cool cover, too.One of the MC's mother rec..."
Looking forward to reading this one. There's a lot of warmth and kindness in his books even when some of the things touched upon are difficult.
Jordan wrote: "The first book is free so long as you get an audible account and agree to pay a monthly fee. If you're unsure about audio books, my suggestion would be to either pay outright for your first one b..."
I agree with all you say! I would only add that if you drive journeys which you know well (i.e. are no trying to navigate at the same time), listening to an audiobook in the car is another good test to try before committing. This is how I got hooked on audiobooks (borrowed from the library), in the days when I had a long, boring drive on Monday mornings and Friday evenings.
Also: do you think it would be better to start with a book you already know, or a book new to you? I started with books I knew and realised how much extra I got out of hearing them read, and I still like to do this (hence my ownership of all Josh's audiobooks). But other people may not agree, especially if they do not usually re-read books.
Thanks for all the lovely advice. I am planning a trip early next year and I hate flying. I think listening to a book during the flight will be nice and soothing, probably a few of my favourites from Josh. :)
Hj wrote: "Jordan wrote: "The first book is free so long as you get an audible account and agree to pay a monthly fee. If you're unsure about audio books, my suggestion would be to either pay outright for y..."
You have to agree to the monthly fee, but you don't have to stick to it, I stopped my membership right away and was offerered 3 credits at half price if I stayed, I did, but I could also refuse, the first book would still be mine for keeps, this worked both at the US & the UK Audible sites
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Then I'll read the fourth Arcadia book, something about a dream hunter, which sounds exciting, and a werewolf who was a minor character in Blacque/Bleu.