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Susan wrote: "Ok I have this Goodread app. that came on my kindle, it just shows who is reading what, reviews, from my goodread friends well Deb popped up with a question about our read and I seen spoiler so i w..."

Susan, I saw that too! Definitely don't tap or click on "spoiler" and you should be okay!

[Debbie]

Lisa wrote: "FWIW, D. D Ayres is a pseudonym for Laura Parker who wrote the most amazing historical romance and also some fabulous women's fiction -- I've known her for YEARS and she's such an amazing writer ! ..."

Thanks Lisa and if anyone should know about historical romance its someone who had a wicked past like you ;-)

What are you working on?

[Debbie]

TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Debbie wrote: "TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Deb, I am interested to see what you think of "The Girl On the Train." For me, it didn't quite measure up."

Well my mom just read it and said at first she didn..."

Okay here's what I thought.
I knew who did it the minute Megan alluded to another man I don't know how I know but I did. It did keep my attention and the ending was satisfying. Her making her female characters so pathetic sort of kept your attention off the mystery.

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Debbie wrote: "TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Debbie wrote: "TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Deb, I am interested to see what you think of "The Girl On the Train." For me, it didn't quite measure up."

Well my mom just read it and ..."

The female characters were indeed pathetic! To the point of being too depressing.

[Christine]

[Debbie]

Just starting my August reviews!

[Ang from OZ]

Not much reading for me this week, I've been watching the Shannara Chronicles. Hoping to find some Terry Brook's books at the bookfest sale today!

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Have fun at the book sale, Ang!

I'm hoping maybe my book will come tomorrow and I can get started reading it this weekend.

[Ang from OZ]

I hope it arrives Tarheelgirl!

Did fairly well at the book sale, a few i got were...
The cuckoo's calling, jk rowling writing under a pen name, the collector by nora roberts, the lost swimmer by ann turner, leaving time by jodi picoult, the book thief by marcus zusak, plus a heap of paranormal romance, but most of those are part of a series and are book 5 or later so i will have to track down the first books in those. So many people there, and some of the rudest people i have come across in a long time. Pushing and shoving, i mean really!!!!

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Ang, I want to read "Cuckoo's Calling" too. I really liked "The Book Thief" too! It is sort of strangely written, but in a good way once you get used to it. I read the book and then watched the movie--enjoyed them both!

I know what you mean about the crowds at the book sales. Because I work, it seems I always end up going on a Saturday and it's always crowded. Last year it worked out I was off work on a weekday during the sale, and it was fabulous! There were very few people there and I had some interesting book conversations with the volunteers. If I could only afford an early retirement.......

[Debbie]

TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Ang, I want to read "Cuckoo's Calling" too. I really liked "The Book Thief" too! It is sort of strangely written, but in a good way once you get used to it. I read the book and then watched the mov..."

The one thing I really enjoy about retirement is not having to go places on the weekends, so much more pleasant during the week. I hope your book comes soon!

[Kamas]

Debbie wrote: "TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "The one thing I really enjoy about retirement is not having to go places on the weekends, so much more pleasant during the week."

You don't have to retire to do that. Just work a non-traditional schedule. Sure, you never get to see your family/friends that work traditional hours, but you get to hit Walmart when there aren't as many people there, or see a matinee, you don't have to take time off to stop at the bank or DMV. ;-)

[Christine]

[Ang from OZ]

I started reading You

Not too sure about it at the moment, the language is a little crude for my liking. But this helps with the creepiness of the main character.

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Ang from OZ wrote: "I started reading You

Not too sure about it at the moment, the language is a little crude for my liking. But this helps with the creepiness of the main character."

Let us know what you think. I just read the description and it sounds good. I agree that some books can go overboard with the crude language.

[Ang from OZ]

TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "I started reading You

Not too sure about it at the moment, the language is a little crude for my liking. But this helps with the creepiness of the main..."

Yes that's very true Tarheelgirl, one of the reason why I can't read Stephen King novels. I don't like his writing language.

[Ruth]

I attend to the George Carlin school regarding foul language. Words are only as powerful as you allow them to be. But I understand that is not the way many others feel and I will not use the language myself. I don't really care the words spoken, but rather the underlying intent.

With that being said, it may be hypocritical of me to find it really weird/ awkward hearing so-called bad words spoken by my 13-year-old. I don't yell at him for using them in my presence, but warn him that he may cause offense, and that he needs to understand his audience.

[Debbie]

Just about to start

for the August RT Magazine

[Ang from OZ]

Susan wrote: "I read a comment some where that the writter thought No One Knows had foul language and had explet sex."

I didn't think so!

[Christine]

[Debbie]

Ang from OZ wrote: "Susan wrote: "I read a comment some where that the writter thought No One Knows had foul language and had explet sex."

I didn't think so!"

I don't think so either

[[deleted user]]

Maybe I will get my book soon and I'll let you know what I think. I left my name on the hold list and I've moved up to the #1 spot. Maybe the person with it now will be a fast reader! Either way, I'll read the one I get first.

[Ang from OZ]

I just finished reading I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh, and Oh My Goodness, I LOVED IT SO MUCH, probably enjoyed it even more than No One Knows!!!!

[Debbie]

TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Maybe I will get my book soon and I'll let you know what I think. I left my name on the hold list and I've moved up to the #1 spot. Maybe the person with it now will be a fast reader! Either way, I..."

Fingers crossed that you get either the library book or the book you won! I'm excited to chat about it with you all!!

[[deleted user]]

Reading and .

I don't normally read two books at a time, but these books are completely different. "The Charm Bracelet" by Viola Shipman (aka Wade Rouse) is a family drama, while "The Ice Limit" by Preston & Child is an adventure/thriller.

[Christine]

[Debbie]

TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Reading and .

I don't normally read two books at a time, but these books are completely different. "The Charm Bracelet" by V..."

OOh TarHeelGirl, the Charm Bracelet is on my pile too! Can't wait to see what you think!

[Debbie]

Okay gang what's on your reading plate for the weekend, plus next weekend is a long holiday weekend for most of America are you traveling? How do you read when you travel, by device or print copy?

There's been some sad news on the RT Magazine Front like everything in print the last print issue will be July, the format will continue on in digital but they're eliminating the series which is most of my paycheck LOL oh well that's the way it is.

Have a great weekend!

[Kamas]

Debbie wrote: " the format will continue on in digital but they're eliminating the series which is most of my paycheck
..."

Sorry to hear that

[Ang from OZ]

Sorry to hear that Deb. But unfortunately that's the way the world is heading. Suprising it has remained in a print addition for this long. This might mean more time for pleasure reading for yourself though?!

[Debbie]

Ang from OZ wrote: "Sorry to hear that Deb. But unfortunately that's the way the world is heading. Suprising it has remained in a print addition for this long. This might mean more time for pleasure reading for yourse..."

Kamas wrote: "Debbie wrote: " the format will continue on in digital but they're eliminating the series which is most of my paycheck
..."

Sorry to hear that"

Thanks both of you
I hope it will mean more reading time it did this month
But I'm also going to propose some things to Harlequin and that might take it back again. :) Such is life!

[[deleted user]]

Sorry to hear your news, Deb, but maybe you can work something out with Harlequin to help fill in the gap. But having more time to read for pleasure is not a bad thing either! Good luck with whatever you work out!

[Kamas]

I'm trying to get back into reading again. My bifocals aren't bothering me as much, but I'm still not completely used to them. I figured some shorts stories would be a good way to get back into the swing of things, so I've been reading a bunch of the Hugo nominated short works for 2014. Uffda, what dreck.

[Christine]

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Debbie wrote: "OOh TarHeelGirl, the Charm Bracelet is on my pile too! Can't wait to see what you think! ..."

It is a heartwarming story with wonderful characters, especially Lolly! It's hard to put down. Also, keep the tissues handy--it's filled with a lot of touching memories!

[Ang from OZ]

I looked at The Charm Bracelet on kobo. $25.99 that is almost triple the price of the ebooks i normally buy. Think i will check the library! I have already splurged this week and bought Nora Roberts Stars of Fortune. Started reading it yesterday.

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Ang from OZ wrote: "I looked at The Charm Bracelet on kobo. $25.99 that is almost triple the price of the ebooks i normally buy. Think i will check the library! I have already splurged this week and bought Nora Robert..."

Wow, that's a lot. I was lucky and won a hardcover copy of the book.

[Ang from OZ]

TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Ang from OZ wrote: "I looked at The Charm Bracelet on kobo. $25.99 that is almost triple the price of the ebooks i normally buy. Think i will check the library! I have already splurged this week an..."

Yes I thought that was a lot as well. Rarely do I see ebooks priced that high. I am happy to pay that for a author I know well, but it's too much for me to spend on a unknown.

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Guess what, everybody? My copy of No One Knows arrived today! Hooray! I hope to finish The Charm Bracelet tonight and get started on it tomorrow.

[Ang from OZ]

Woooo hooooo! Great news Tarheelgirl! I'm so excited for you! :)

I've been asked to do a early read for review of Wyvern's Mate by author Deborah Cooke. It is the first novella in a new dragon series releasing next month.

[Debbie]

TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "Guess what, everybody? My copy of No One Knows arrived today! Hooray! I hope to finish The Charm Bracelet tonight and get started on it tomorrow."

Oh Boy!!! :)

[Debbie]

Ang from OZ wrote: "Woooo hooooo! Great news Tarheelgirl! I'm so excited for you! :)

I've been asked to do a early read for review of Wyvern's Mate by author Deborah Cooke. It is the first novella in a new dragon se..."

Me too Ang, but I know we're both huge fans of Deb. Can't wait to see what you think and to read the brand new novel. I'm almost finished listening to The Crusader's Heart and just finished reading and reviewing The Crusader's Kiss, that was really good!

[Debbie]

Right now I'm reading a September release, the sophomore offering of Shannon Kirk and she's done a total 180 on subject matter. Her debut was called Method 15/33
its a psychological thriller about a serial killer who kidnaps a teenaged pregnant girl who just so happens to be a sociopath. YIKES! This next book is called The Extraordinary Journey of Vivienne Marshall,
its about woman who's barely hanging on to life in the ICU and she gets to choose which Heaven she goes to. Very good! But wow, right?

[Christine]

[April]

Ang from OZ wrote: "I just finished reading I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh, and Oh My Goodness, I LOVED IT SO MUCH, probably enjoyed it even more than No One Knows!!!!"

Ang, so glad to hear you loved I Let You Go. I'm on the waiting list at my library and can't wait to read it.

Right now I'm reading LaRose by Louise Erdrich. It's a really amazing read so far.

[Debbie]

Happy Friday peeps
what's on tap for the US Holiday weekend
I'm going to play Bingo tonight and no real plans for the weekend?

I'm reading Sarah Morgan's September release Sunset in Central Park -

[[deleted user]]

I plan to finish the The Ice Limit and No One Knows. Then I'm not sure what's next. If Beyond the Ice Limit is still available at the library I may read it next. If not, I may mix things up a bit and read a classic or grab something from my book sale stack.

[Kamas]

I'm still slogging through The Name of the Rose, but TarHeel's got me thinking I should maybe go back and read Ice Limit or possibly Antarctica

[Debbie]

Kamas wrote: "I'm still slogging through The Name of the Rose, but TarHeel's got me thinking I should maybe go back and read Ice Limit or possibly Antarctica"

oh I hate "slogging" through books Kamas so yes maybe its time to walk away from the book!

[Christine]