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[Soo]

L&L - Fantasy guitar! LoL It made me imagine the horrible electric guitar screech that can be made when you press the wrong strings and strum. Hahahha

That or like heavy metal GRRRRR without the hair and muscle T's.

[Tonari no Emily]

Yeah AV3 was def my favorite AV! I wasnt sure if the prologue (view spoiler)[was actually real or just AVs imagination explaining to a theoretical child what happened to her dad in that panicky way Andrea has when she just rambles on lol. But the ending is perfecr and Augustina sounds like a handful. Love that Androidea and her played switcheroo when raising, definitely sounds like an AV move xD

The Cats of Amantilado saving the day had me cackling. Loved all the niche super powers being used.

And also GLAAAREEE is just my favorite lol (hide spoiler)]

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I see it more as glAAAREEE... the gl is soft, then it goes full caps lock...

[Nirkatze]

Soo wrote: "L&L - Fantasy guitar! LoL It made me imagine the horrible electric guitar screech that can be made when you press the wrong strings and strum. Hahahha

That or like heavy metal GRRRRR without the h..."

That was my first thought when they described the sound that emerged on the kid's initial try. Cafe's just not ready for death metal. :)

[Nirkatze]

Timelord Iain wrote: "I see it more as glAAAREEE... the gl is soft, then it goes full caps lock..."

I can see that, or maybe guh-LAAARE!!

At least we all agree it needs multiple AAAs.

[Nirkatze]

Emily wrote: "Yeah AV3 was def my favorite AV! I wasnt sure if the prologue was actually real or just AVs imagination explaining to a theoretical child what happened to her dad in that panicky way Andrea has whe..."

I never thought of the prologue as a potential theoretical! I like that thought. My first impression was that it (view spoiler)[was suggesting that TBA had either died, or that they had split up, which made me feel rather bummer, until I figured the author wouldn't do that to us.

I LOVED the tricks they played on Augustina, both the reasoning for hiding TBA's nature, and with Androidea.

guh-LAARE!! started out as my least fav and rather annoying when he was introduced, but now he's totally my favorite too! (hide spoiler)]

I may have to get over my shyness and try sending Kane a message, asking if he sees AV as a trilogy and wrapped up or if he might return to the universe if the muse strikes him. For sure, I'd love to see (view spoiler)[Augustina wrecking havoc as The Little Axe. (hide spoiler)]

[Soo]

Timelord Iain wrote: "I see it more as glAAAREEE... the gl is soft, then it goes full caps lock..."

This 2x. LOL g-L-AAAARRRREEE

[Soo]

I have zero problems in messaging Kane. We bonded over my review getting picked as one of the best on Audible. Hahahha

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Yea... I have no idea how it's typed in print, but it's how Bahni Turpin said it on audio...

Some things sound weird at 2x speed... some still work... singing and giggling sounds a bit hyper/manic... like in Wandering Inn...

[Nirkatze]

Soo wrote: "I have zero problems in messaging Kane. We bonded over my review getting picked as one of the best on Audible. Hahahha"

Your review got picked as one of the best on Audible? That's awesome!!!

I have starstruck syndrome with authors.

[Nirkatze]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Yea... I have no idea how it's typed in print, but it's how Bahni Turpin said it on audio...

Some things sound weird at 2x speed... some still work... singing and giggling sounds a bit hyper/manic..."

Oh eek! Most things I can barely do 1.5x speed--Legends & Lattes I'm on 1.3x--but on Wandering Inn I do 2x. But I can't understand the frost fairies most of the time. >.<

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nirkatze wrote: "Soo wrote: "I have zero problems in messaging Kane. We bonded over my review getting picked as one of the best on Audible. Hahahha"

Your review got picked as one of the best on Audible? That's awe..."

You know what they say... Everybody Poops!

[Tonari no Emily]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Nirkatze wrote: "Soo wrote: "I have zero problems in messaging Kane. We bonded over my review getting picked as one of the best on Audible. Hahahha"

Your review got picked as one of the best on Au..."

LOL that's a good way to get over being starstruck xD

[Tonari no Emily]

And yeah, Bahni Turpin did say it more like gl-AAAARREEE!! Alsomusically which is just great. I love great narrators :D

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nirkatze wrote: "Timelord Iain wrote: "Yea... I have no idea how it's typed in print, but it's how Bahni Turpin said it on audio...

Some things sound weird at 2x speed... some still work... singing and giggling so..."

I've been back up at 2.2x/2.4x/2.5x, as much as possible this year... finally cranking things up again... which is mostly keeping my reading from falling even slower, with all the other non-reading things I've been doing (TV binging/etc)...

But yea, it makes the frost faeries sound like hyperactive chipmunks... it kinda works, tho... I have more trouble with Octavia, honestly... she kinda gets into auctioneer mode when she's trying to pull a fast one...

[Soo]

Audible Reader Review Picks:

It sounds like it's an honor until you read some of the reviews that they pick and it's not. LOL

I think half of the reason why mine was picked was due to the fact that it's not just, I love the story & narrator.

You need 2 elements to be picked as a Reader'c Choice/Rec:
- 5 Star Rating
- Positive Review about Audiobook

That's about it. You don't even need proper grammar or spelling. XD

[Tonari no Emily]

I just have to go back and read the bits with Octavia and the faeries when I get a chance because yeah... I get about 50% of what they're saying at 2.5x and I can't always alter the speed easily if I'm doing something.

[Tonari no Emily]

Soo wrote: "Audible Reader Review Picks:

It sounds like it's an honor until you read some of the reviews that they pick and it's not. LOL

I think half of the reason why mine was picked was due to the fact th..."

oh.. oh no. LOL

[Soo]

It's pretty easy to see because I actually do look at the Rec post to see what's been chosen. LoL I'm easy to amuse.

[Nirkatze]

Emily wrote: "I just have to go back and read the bits with Octavia and the faeries when I get a chance because yeah... I get about 50% of what they're saying at 2.5x and I can't always alter the speed easily if..."

Oh yea, Octavia also. Can't understand her most of the time. >.<

[Nirkatze]

Soo wrote: "Audible Reader Review Picks:

It sounds like it's an honor until you read some of the reviews that they pick and it's not. LOL

I think half of the reason why mine was picked was due to the fact th..."

That's pretty...disheartening. >.<

Also kind of sad that Audible Reader Reviewer Picks is only for 5 star and positive reviews--not everything deserves that. Better to be honest and articulate about what you liked and why, and what didn't work for you and why, right?

One thing I have liked about watching Daniel Greene's reviews is that he's very adamant about reviews being subjective--and you have to find a reviewer whose taste matches yours, not just trust any old reviewer.

[Nirkatze]

Legends & Lattes Chapter 18--(view spoiler)[I'm totally shipping Viv & Tandry (sp?). Partners! ^_~

Lack is giving me Badger from Firefly vibes, with Baldree's voice. (hide spoiler)]

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nirkatze wrote: "Soo wrote: "Audible Reader Review Picks:

It sounds like it's an honor until you read some of the reviews that they pick and it's not. LOL

I think half of the reason why mine was picked was due to..."

Audible and Goodreads are both owned by Amazon... and GR has had some controversies, over the years, with deleting negative reviews... they've tried to enforce a policy where reviews have to be about the book and not the author... and sometimes, authors have gotten a bit too involved in interacting with negative reviewers and basically started a war, I think?...

Most of that's before my time... I think Soo is a veteran of that war ;)

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Nirkatze wrote: "Legends & Lattes Chapter 18--I'm totally shipping Viv & Tandry (sp?). Partners! ^_~

Lack is giving me Badger from Firefly vibes, with Baldree's voice."

I loved the "thaumaturgical guitar" stuff...

[Nirkatze]

Timelord Iain wrote: "Nirkatze wrote: "Soo wrote: "Audible Reader Review Picks:

It sounds like it's an honor until you read some of the reviews that they pick and it's not. LOL

I think half of the reason why mine was ..."

I've heard some about that...about some authors attacking even other authors for their reviews... >.<

[Nirkatze]

Chapter 21--I like how they show the whole menu every time they add an item to it. And the words and little descriptions are pretty fun too.

Wonder when they'll pick up a Mocha. :) Or hot chocolate.

Thaumic Lute just got introduced!

[Nirkatze]

Finished Legends & Lattes! It was really sweet. I see why everyone was so effusive about it earlier!

[Nirkatze]

Soo wrote: "Legends & Lattes:

Finished! That was great! The intro was worked on a bit too much and come across that way to me. It was packed with particular adjectives, verbs, etc.

I LOVE the characters! Th..."

Loved reading your thoughts Soo! About the cycles, and how everything tied up nicely, and how there's still a lot of area to plumb if Baldree decides to return. I'd love to see more in this universe.

[Nirkatze]

Emily wrote: "Finished L&L! Really liked this one.,. I think the book blurb was the perfect description really
I’m a sucker for found families! Viv insisting on everyone getting equal partnership got me a littl..."

Found your thoughts too Emily! Really enjoyed them--especially describing the relationship as "a bit of froth" and the parallels to Wandering Inn--I was thinking that about the rebuilding too. Also comparing Viv's relationship with violence like that of a recovering addict was very on point.

[Nirkatze]

Going to listen a little further in Wandering Inn I think, then pick up the next TT tomorrow. Joe something right?

[Soo]

Look! I won a GR Giveaway. I haven't won in forever. I guess I'll have to read this one vs listening. Nice little hardback. =D (insert happy starry eyes)

[Soo]

Next up is indeed TTJH (Joe Hart) #6, the guy that made a group for travelers in the library from the last book.

[Julian]

Congrats Soo!! You're the first person I know to ever win one!

[Soo]

Oh yeah, when do you all want to read Constance Verity Destroys the Universe #3? =D

[Soo]

Thanks, Julian! But a bunch of you guys have won the book fairy. We are all winners! lol

[Nirkatze]

Julian wrote: "Congrats Soo!! You're the first person I know to ever win one!"

I was going to say the same! Congrats!

[Brian]

Wow!!! Awesome.

[Nirkatze]

I haven't read the first two Constance Verity books but they look interesting. Give me some time to catch up and I'll join.

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Me and Choko BR'd the first 2 in this thread last month, when you weren't looking...

[Soo]

*pokes Iain, nudges Choko* Whadda about #3? When's your schedule lighter on the BR side? lol

[Choko]

I can do it any time:) I am ready! I am taking a mental day break from the second Malazan... The ravages of the war there are just... too much at the moment....

TTGH... Up to Ch. 15... (view spoiler)[ That is one bleak existence... I am not judging, because, if it is up to only me, I would probably be like Joe, only instead of video games, I would be escaping life with books... But I am so happy that he is actually taking some initiative to have a life away from his house. Choosing to go to therapy was a great idea! And volunteering with the puppies:) He just had that meeting from the previous book, with Veronica McAllister. I wish she had been willing to hang out with him more, but even though they had gone through similar things, they still have different paths... I get it. (hide spoiler)]

[Narilka]

The Broken Room, Ch 37. It seems Clines has taken Stephen King's advice on horror lol (view spoiler)[When in doubt, gross them out! Ok, so King's actual quote is a lot more eloquent but that's what I first thought of with all the vomit and bugs hatching.

I won't be reading the remainder of this book during meals. So glad I was driving for that one. Ugh. lol

Also, this just took a Threshold turn with green cockroaches.

This has been the weirdest roadtrip book ever. They should be about ready to make it to the facility. Not a lot of pages left and seems like a lot to do.

I'm assuming the "Russian doll" reference Tim made is the nesting dolls. Unless there's another type of famous Russian dolls? Guess we will see how that concept plays out in fixing Natalie. (hide spoiler)]

[Choko]

TTGH... Ch. 18... You can lead a horse to the river, but you can't make it drink... Those high idiots!

[Soo]

Choko, aren't you on Deadhouse Gates? That one is DEpressING.

TTJH #6: A feel good story without enough conflict. Hahhaha

Plenty of weird, couple of shorts with older characters and great time period refs via objects/music/etc.

Broken Room: Russian Doll - As far as I know, we're on the same page because that's what I thought too.

Also, the story did have various EWWW moments. lol

[Soo]

Changing it up a bit today. A bit of dual synchronicity. 😄

1) Legendary Moonlight Sculptor light novel + Moonlight Sculptor Mobile Game

2) Legend of the Phoenix Mobile Game + Legend of the Phoenix CDrama

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I finished The Wisdom of Crowds today, and am throwing around words like Masterpiece in the BR thread... it was awesome... glowing review... and this is coming from someone that spoiled a couple big things in it a few months ago...

So much more stuff happened... and then it ended with a prophecy setting up future books... big stuff...

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

I can do Constance Verity after Master of Djinn and Crowbones and Seven Kinds of Hell... so end of week/end I'd say?...

[Brian]

Timelord Iain wrote: "I finished The Wisdom of Crowds today, and am throwing around words like Masterpiece in the BR thread... it was awesome... glowing review... and this is coming from someone that spo..."

I really need to get to that series. Love Abercrombie

[Tonari no Emily]

TTJH:lots of alcoholism in these books.

I dont think weve had a bad narrator for these so far which I'm pretty thankful for..

[Julian]

I'm about 80% or so finished with Lux at this point. I'm seeing interesting parallels between this series and the original trilogy. I take it that the timeline of these events are running at the same time as book 2?