A Local Habitation (October Daye #2)

[Lisa]

OK! So here is the schedule I came up with for the second October Daye book, A Local Habitation. Fellow hosts welcome! :)

Week 1: Saturday 5th March, Chapters 1-8 hosted by Over The Effing Rainbow
Week 2: Saturday 12th March, Chapters 9-16 - hosted by Lynn's Book Blog
Week 3: Saturday 19th March, Chapters 17-25 - hosted by Books By Proxy
Week 4: Saturday 26th March, Chapters 26-end - hosted by The Bibliosanctum

[Anya, Dragonmaster]

Awesome! I won't be able to host I think since I'm not sure if my library will come through in time, but I'll try!

[Lisa]

*Crosses fingers*

[Cee]

It'll be hard to wait a month before starting the second book :D

[Tiara]

If you're not opposed to audiobooks, Anya, I'd be more than happy to provide you an Audible copy if your library can't come through. I tend to buy the Kindle book + audiobook deal whenever available. I could gift you a copy. I literally do it all the time for people. My gift list is so long because of audiobooks I've given to people that it's crazy, so it's not a big deal. I've even gone as far as to send my favorite comic series to someone in Finland on me because I want people to have all the books. I don't care if I have to hike to them to get a book to them. But I know that can probably be a bit annoying when trying to write out questions, though. I certainly do not mind in any event.

I want to say I'd like to give hosting a try, but I'm freaking out like: "WHAT IF I CAN'T COME UP WITH QUESTIONS? WHAT IF THE ONES I DO SUCK?" So, let me hyperventilate about this for a little bit and if you don't get people who are actually good at this thing like all of you are, I'll volunteer as tribute. LOL.

[Anya, Dragonmaster]

Aw Tiara you are so sweet! I'll let you know how the library search goes, but I do love audiobooks so I would be open to that option <3 also don't worry about coming up with good questions, we don't judge and practice improves, plus for me at least the discussion is awesome but I'm in this to force myself to actually read these awesome books ;)

[Anya, Dragonmaster]

It looks like my library has a copy and it is currently on the shelf so it is likely that it won't be snagged when we start the read along, but if someone does, I'll let you know ;-) Thank you again!

[Tiara]

No problem. It is my goal in life to make sure people get books. I think that makes me some kind of book smuggler. I'll accept this. If books are ever truly banned, my face is going to be all over Wanted posters. LOL.

[Lynn]

Happy to host a week - but, if other people want a go then happy to stand down. - Tiara, your questions will be ace jump in!
Lynn :D

[Susan]

I'm in, but just to do posts and discussions. I still have lots of medical shit going on and not sure what March will hold, so no hosting for me as I have Jacqueline Carey read along to babysit.

[Lisa]

No problem! *Sends get-well wishes*

[proxyfish]

Count me in!

[Lisa]

proxyfish wrote: "Count me in!"

Yay! Would you like to host a week?

[proxyfish]

I don't mind giving it a go! Can't vouch for the quality of my questions though ;)

[Lisa]

Practice, practice, practice. ;-)

[Hisham]

I'm up for book 2! :D

[Lisa]

I have updated the schedule! There's still one hosting spot open - Tiara, do you want the last week?

[Tiara]

Um... sure... I'll give it a go. :D

(Sorry so late replying... Was out of town this weekend and didn't check my feeds as much.)

[Lisa]

Heh, no problem! Aaand we're set! :D

[Lisa]

Oh! Anya, will we be having a banner for this one too? *Hopeful face* ;-)

[Anya, Dragonmaster]

For sure! I'm out and about currently but I'll make it tonight :)

[Anya, Dragonmaster]

http://www.onstarshipsanddragonwings.... :D

[Lisa]

OK! Here are my questions for Part 1 (Chapters 1-8) - under the spoiler tag just in case!

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1. Some familiar faces are back for book 2 (hi Tybalt!), but we don't waste much time getting to meet some new people, most notably Sylvester Torquill's niece, January, who is ... less than upfront with Toby at first meeting. What do you think of January so far?

2. Another new face is April, who's got a rather unique back story according to Alex. What do you make of her so far, and what do you think of the merging of magic and technology that seems set to be the underlying theme in this book?

3. Do any of the rest of the new faces stand out to you here? If so, who and why?

4. We get some explanation of the political situation where Tamed Lightning is concerned, and by the end of this section we've got a body on the ground at ALH Computing... Got any initial thoughts/suspicions/things you still want to know?

That's it for my questions, but have at it with any additional thoughts/observations/ponderances, etc!
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[Anya, Dragonmaster]

My post will be here tomorrow: http://www.onstarshipsanddragonwings....

[Lisa]

Here's my Part 1 post! http://overtheeffingrainbow.co.uk/201...

[Lynn]

My post too : http://lynns-books.com/2016/03/05/a-l...

[proxyfish]

My post is here! https://booksbyproxy.wordpress.com/20...

[Hisham]

Here's my post :D (On time this time) ;)

https://hishamelfar.wordpress.com/201...

[Susan]

Here's my Week 1: http://dabofdarkness.com/2016/03/06/a...

Dealing with health issues still but hope to get around and visit everyone in timely manner.

[Tiara]

Here's my week 1: http://bibliosanctum.com/2016/03/06/a...

I'll get around to reading and commenting on everyone else's soon. My youngest is sick today.

[Lynn]

Questions for week 2 (hidden because of spoilers)
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1. ALH is a very odd place - what do you make of it so far and it’s inhabitants? It has a different feel to the last book doesn’t it?

2. There is certainly a lot going on at ALH - different dynamics, what are your feelings on the people you’ve met. Anything at all about those remaining and those who have died.

3. The phone call with Tybalt. I was curious about his comment about Riordan and what do you think he intends to do next? We’re learning a little bit more about the Cat Sidhe - what do you think Tybalt’s next move will be?

4.. Barbara - what do you make of the new evidence that has come to light with her dealings with the Duchess of Dreamer’s Glass? What is she up to?

5. It looks like Toby is going to try and summon the Night Haunts? Any thoughts on how this will go and speculation about the Night Haunts?

6. Any guesses so far as to what’s going on? (hide spoiler)]

[Anya, Dragonmaster]

My questions will be at http://www.onstarshipsanddragonwings.... tomorrow!

[proxyfish]

Here's my week 2 post: https://booksbyproxy.wordpress.com/20...

[Lisa]

Here's my week 2 post! http://overtheeffingrainbow.co.uk/201...

[Lynn]

Week 2 post : http://lynns-books.com/2016/03/12/a-l...

[Tiara]

Week 2: http://bibliosanctum.com/2016/03/13/a...

Now, I have to catch up on everyone's week 1 and week 2.

[proxyfish]

Questions for Week 3 (hidden because of spoilers!)

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1. First things first, Toby braved the likelihood of being eaten alive by summoning the night-haunts! What are your impressions of this strange race of fae? And how do you think Toby’s relationship with the Luidaeg will change now that her final question has been asked?

2. The storyline has really kicked off with another death to add to the body count and yet another attempt on Toby’s life. How did you feel about this latest murder? Are you suspicious of anyone in particular or seeing any patterns regarding motivations?

3. Before her untimely demise, January was on the verge of revealing a secret regarding ALH and a mysterious project it was running. Do you have any suspicions on what this might be?

4. April is a fascinating and amusing character to read about, how do you think she’ll cope now she no longer has her adoptive mother? Can you see her becoming part of another court or as an addition to Toby’s life?

5. In this section of the novel a little more is revealed about one half of our suspicious siblings, Alex and Terrie. Whilst Alex gets very handsy and a bit hypnocreep with Toby, Terrie is almost non-existent! What are your thoughts on this pair? Was Toby’s reaction justified? And are you as suspicious of at least one half of this pairing as Toby?!

6. Alex might not be able to turn off the seduction but in this section we see the return of both Connor and Tybalt. What do you think of Connor and his obviously complicated relationship with both Toby and Raysel? Do you think they have a future? Or is Tybalt too much of an infuriating temptation? Or more to the point, will either of them be of any use during the investigation? Thoughts please! (hide spoiler)]

[Hisham]

I've fallen WAAAAAY behind on the SF/F Readalong groups read of this. I blame ridiculously early shifts and getting distracted by my potential Hugo nominations TBR pile.

(I'm catching up as fast as I can, will probably do a double post for weeks 2 & 3)

(and I HAVEN'T even started watching Daredevil yet!)

[Anya, Dragonmaster]

My post will be here tomorrow: http://www.onstarshipsanddragonwings....

[proxyfish]

My week three post: https://booksbyproxy.wordpress.com/20...

[Lynn]

My week 3 post:
http://lynns-books.com/2016/03/19/a-l...

[Tiara]

Week 3: http://bibliosanctum.com/2016/03/19/a...

I'll be posting my questions a little early this week because I'll be out of town this upcoming weekend due to my birthday and anniversary. Now that week 3 is posted, I'm going to get the rest of this listened to while I do some fetch quests in a game.

[Lisa]

Here's my week 3 post! http://overtheeffingrainbow.co.uk/201...

[Susan]

Here's my week 2 - http://dabofdarkness.com/2016/03/20/a...

Again, sorry for the delay. I'm in for Book 3 but might be hit and miss as I continue to deal with my crappy lungs.

[Susan]

And here's my Week 3: http://dabofdarkness.com/2016/03/21/a...

Sorry I haven't made it around to visit people's posts - health situation BS is still ongoing. But I am really enjoying this book!

[Lisa]

Susan wrote: "And here's my Week 3: http://dabofdarkness.com/2016/03/21/a...

Sorry I haven't made it around to visit people's posts - health situation BS is still ongoing. But I am reall..."

Yay for enjoyment! Hope you get better soon. *Gentle hugs*

[Hisham]

Ok, I know I'm late (again) but I should finally have my week 2 AND 3 post(s) ready tonight. (I'll probably combine them into one super post*.) Professional Train Voice: "Apologies for the late running of this Readalong Post."

*Cape not included.

[Tiara]

Questions for week 4 posted early, but starting tomorrow, my online time is going to be touch and go as I go into my birthday/anniversary weekend. :-)

(view spoiler)[1. Alex and Terrie's secrets are finally revealed. Was that the outcome you were expecting? If not, what theories did you have concerning the two?

2. We get Toby doing more powerful things with blood during the course of this story aside from gleaning information. What are you thoughts on this? Do you think we'll start to see her doing more wondrous things over the course of the series?

3. Did you expect Tybalt to actually show up at Tamed Lightning? What's your take on this "not-friendship" that is developing between Toby and Tybalt? Does learning more about the cats and sensing Tybalt's own feelings about what has occurred make you feel differently about him or see new aspects to his personality?

4. Despite being misguided, what did you think of the attempt to create something lasting for Faerie after hearing Elliot's explanation? Is there a way to save and preserve Faerie or is Toby right that maybe its end is near?

5. What do you think will happen at Tamed Lightning now that Jan is gone? Do you think April will be able to maintain or do you think things are just getting started between Tamed Lightning and Dreamer's Glass? Do you think others will be willing to go to Tamed Lightning after this?

6. Overall, what did you think of A Local Habitation? Did you like it more or less than the first book? Are you still excited to see where Toby's journey leads? Any favorite parts? Least favorites? Gush as much or as little as you want. (hide spoiler)]

Also, hope you feel better soon, Susan! Take care of yourself.

[Hisham]

I AM still writing up my post(s), please don't hate me! ;)

I got distracted by a migraine yesterday and traveling to Manchester for Mancunicon today! ;)

(Is anyone else on here at Mancunicon?)

I'm almost halfway done with my posts so far and will get them finished over the weekend. PROMISE! ;)

[Lisa]

Don't fret about the scheduling! You're at a con. Have fun. Hopefully without further migraineness. ;-)

(I wish I was there!)