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Never heard that expression either, but I'm going to try to remember it. It's hilarious!


message 552: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Yes please use it!!! If something really annoys you... Say " Well that really shits me off"!!!! :)


message 553: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I have reading Firestorm Forever by the lovely Deborah Cooke. She even sent me a pack of goodies in the mail!


message 554: by Debbie (last edited May 24, 2015 05:00AM) (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
I'm just about to finish Victorious

Then it's off to The Marriage Charm for a blog tour

I'm in. Then Its What Lies Behind

Ang I've never heard that either but I LOVE it!! I also have Deborah Cooke's Serpent's Kiss to read. As you know she's one of my faves too!!
Everyone enjoy your Sunday/Monday!!


message 555: by Ruth (new)

Ruth | 206 comments Just shared it with my family. Let's see if we can create a new phrase here in the U.S.


message 556: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ruth wrote: "Just shared it with my family. Let's see if we can create a new phrase here in the U.S."

Love it!!


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Kamas Kirian (kamas716) | 928 comments Well, I didn't get any reading done this morning. ADE is not working for me on two different computers. I even tried a couple of different versions. And of course Adobe has zero customer service. Looks like my future purchases for awhile will be DRM free only. Of course, I've got 1600+ books to choose from so I don't think I'll run out anytime soon.


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Finished Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen today. I try to get a classic in every now and then.


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Reading What LIes Behind by JT EllisonWhat Lies Behind OMG It is soooo good, scary good!


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Debbie wrote: "Reading What LIes Behind by JT EllisonWhat Lies Behind OMG It is soooo good, scary good!"

It sounds good!


message 561: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I finished up with "Firestorm Forever" by the lovely Deborah Cooke. Smashing finished to the series!

Now I think I'll start "Daughter of Deep Silence" by Carrie Ryan, this is a different genre than Carrie Ryan normally does, her other books were about Zombies. But I loved those. So happy to give her new book a try.

Daughter of Deep Silence by Carrie Ryan


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Reading "Don't Look Behind You and Other True Cases" by the queen of true crime, Ann Rule.

Don't Look Behind You and Other True Cases (Crime Files, #15) by Ann Rule


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Ruth | 206 comments Now reading "A God in Ruins," a companion novel to Kate Atkinson's "Life After Life," which was my favorite read of 2014.


message 564: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Oh ladies both good choices, I'm about halfway through JT Ellison's What Lies Behind
one more for pleasure book before I get to my September reviews will be Paula Brackston's upcoming
Lamp Black, Wolf GreyLamp Black, Wolf Grey

I hope you all have a very literary weekend!!


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Susan wrote: "Finished Girl Runner it was really good , Tarheel you may want to pick it up. now on to one of my to reads Everything I never told you."

It sounds good. I like stories that reveal both the past and present.


message 566: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I downloaded the first Outlander book. Got it for $5 which I thought was pretty good. No reading yet for me this weekend, awful headache today.


message 567: by Ruth (new)

Ruth | 206 comments I'm in that "What do I read now?"-state that often comes after reading a really great book. I'm trying out "A God in Ruins" this weekend. I loved "Life after Life" and this is a companion novel.


message 568: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ang from OZ wrote: "I downloaded the first Outlander book. Got it for $5 which I thought was pretty good. No reading yet for me this weekend, awful headache today."

Feel better Ang, headaches suck!


message 569: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Well it's Friday again I'll be posting the reading schedule for our July book club read, The Martian sometime this weekend. I did invite Andy to join us but he's unfortunately not able to, but I'm sure we'll have a grand time none the less.

I'm just starting my September editorial reviews but will take a break this weekend to read
The Book Club by Mary Alice Monroe
For my in-person meeting on Monday night

What's on your reading list this weekend!


message 570: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I'm digging into "Shards of Hope" by Nalini Singh. A long running series this one. And each book just keeps getting better and better.

Shards of Hope (Psy-Changeling, #14) by Nalini Singh

Then I might start "In the Air Tonight" by Lori Handeland. First in her new witch series.

In the Air Tonight (Sisters of the Craft, #1) by Lori Handeland

Funny thought though, every time I read the title of the book I start singing, in the air tonight by Phil Collins, lol.


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Ruth | 206 comments LOL I totally would, too!


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ruth wrote: "LOL I totally would, too!"

That's too funny I was thinking that very thing as I was interviewing Lori. You can see our chat if you'd like to-http://www.thereadingfrenzy.blogspot....


message 573: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Lori has been a staple in my reading for a long time. Really looking forward to the new series.


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Kamas Kirian (kamas716) | 928 comments Debbie wrote: What's on your reading list this weekend!"

I'm going to try and finish up Monster Hunter International and then The Mark of Zorro


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Hey Kamas, I hope you will join in for the read of The Martian with everyone in July!!! :)


message 576: by Kamas (new)

Kamas Kirian (kamas716) | 928 comments Right now I'm planning to. I think the family is going to be out of town for a few days so I might get to read at home.


message 577: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Kamas wrote: "Right now I'm planning to. I think the family is going to be out of town for a few days so I might get to read at home."

Very exciting to have you join in Kamas
the reading schedule is posted
of course there will be a thread during week two for those who've read the whole novle


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Ruth | 206 comments I'm still in a "What do I read now?" funk, I think. I started reading "A God in Ruins" but haven't been getting really into it, yet. Maybe it's an end-of-school-year depression? My son turns 13 on Sunday (in about an hour) and then the summer kicks off for reals!

Too much stress... I need to get into the gym!


message 579: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Hope you get out of your reading funk soon Ruth, I have had a few funks myself this year.


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Reading "Birthdays For The Dead" by Stuart MacBride. A dark, intense thriller!


message 581: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ruth, know how that can be. Let the summer begin maybe then you'll settle down and happy b-day to your son!

TarHeelGirl I love those kinds of reads, I do intent to prefer women authors in that genre. Even though they tend to be more diabolical their plot is usually easier to digest. I've never tried McBride though maybe I will


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Debbie wrote: "Ruth, know how that can be. Let the summer begin maybe then you'll settle down and happy b-day to your son!

TarHeelGirl I love those kinds of reads, I do intent to prefer women authors in that gen..."


The crimes in his books are rather violent and disturbing, but he balances it with great characters and humor. I also LOVE learning all the words and phrases used by the Irish!


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Debbie wrote: "Ruth, know how that can be. Let the summer begin maybe then you'll settle down and happy b-day to your son!

TarHeelGirl I love those kinds of reads, I do intent to prefer women authors in that gen..."


The crimes in his books are rather violent and disturbing, but he balances it with great characters and humor. I also LOVE learning all the words and phrases used by the Irish!


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April (april_h) | 159 comments Currently reading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (a favorite author of mine) and Elvis and Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story by Ginger Alden. My mother-in-law is a huge Elvis fan and wanted the book as a gift, so since I knew she'd want to discuss the book with me, I decided to read it before I gave it to her! :)


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Ruth, know how that can be. Let the summer begin maybe then you'll settle down and happy b-day to your son!

TarHeelGirl I love those kinds of reads, I do intent to prefer women auth..."


If you like dark Irish crime author try Declan Hughes


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
April wrote: "Currently reading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (a favorite author of mine) and Elvis and Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story by Ginger..."

Great strategy April :)


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Debbie wrote: "TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Ruth, know how that can be. Let the summer begin maybe then you'll settle down and happy b-day to your son!

TarHeelGirl I love those kinds of reads, I do inten..."


Thanks for the suggestion!


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I just started "In the Air Tonight" by Lori Handeland.

Sing along with me now... I can feel it coming in the air tonight, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life... :) lol!


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Now I'm hearing that song in my head!


message 590: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Glad someone else has it stuck in their brain. I've only just started the book, seems alright so far. Did you read it Debbie? I went and checked out your interview with Lori.


message 591: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ang from OZ wrote: "Glad someone else has it stuck in their brain. I've only just started the book, seems alright so far. Did you read it Debbie? I went and checked out your interview with Lori."

I didn't read it yet, I'm in the middle of my editorial reviews right now but its on my pile ;)


message 592: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Well it's Friday again so what's reading boys and girls?

I just got elected to go on a road trip w/my daughter next weekend. I'd rather have a tooth removed then travel anywhere but it will be nice to have some one on one time with her.

I'll be reading my review requirements this weekend my HQN series and one upcoming Carla Neggers novel in her Donovan & Sharpe series













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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments One of the guys at work has given me Gordon Ramsay's Biography to read. So what the hey, I'll give it a whirl! Only just started, and it is interesting so far. Although a few of the phrases he uses are lost on me. Guess because I'm not British.

Humble Pie by Gordon Ramsay


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ang from OZ wrote: "One of the guys at work has given me Gordon Ramsay's Biography to read. So what the hey, I'll give it a whirl! Only just started, and it is interesting so far. Although a few of the phrases he u..."

Or a Sadist ;)


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Hey guys I have a giveaway on the blog for one autographed copy of Night Tremors sorry Ang it's a US only giveaway but there's no takers
anyone want to enter?
http://thereadingfrenzy.blogspot.com/...

Night Tremors by Matt Coyle


message 596: by Ang from OZ (new)

Ang from OZ | 1690 comments Debbie wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "One of the guys at work has given me Gordon Ramsay's Biography to read. So what the hey, I'll give it a whirl! Only just started, and it is interesting so far. Although a few..."

Yes, he had a bad upbringing, but I don't think that is an excuse for how he treats people. Especially when he whinges throughout the book on how chef's treated him during his early career.


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Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ang from OZ wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "One of the guys at work has given me Gordon Ramsay's Biography to read. So what the hey, I'll give it a whirl! Only just started, and it is interesting so far. ..."

Oh wow exactly, why not be the way he wasn't treated not perpetuate it. Gah!


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Ang from OZ | 1690 comments I've started reading the first Outlanderbook by Diana Gabaldone, and also watching the rest of the TV series. All the scottish language has me laughing, like "dinna fash" (don't fuss) and "you ken" (you know) my best friend from highscool parents were Scottish i can understand their accent better these days than what i could back then. It is a big book though!


message 599: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (dhaupt) | 4773 comments Mod
Ang from OZ wrote: "I've started reading the first Outlanderbook by Diana Gabaldone, and also watching the rest of the TV series. All the scottish language has me laughing, like "dinna fash" (don't fuss) and "you ke..."

I'm jealous Ang, I've read the books but am dying to see the tv series, soon!


message 600: by Ruth (new)

Ruth | 206 comments A friend of mine just read Outlander and she is hot to borrow my collection. I loaned it to her once before, but she never got around to reading them. She has been turned!


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