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[A]

Currently reading and

[Peggy]

Just finished -twice-in-a-lifetime highly recommended

[Kit★]

[Barbara]

Just finished =Winter at Mustang Ridge. Not bad. It's a lighter read, a good break if you've been reading a ton of intense emotional drama. Looking forward to starting an Elizabeth Boyle book that's been sitting on my nightstand for a few months. And The Miss Ran Away With The Rake

[Jodi]

Recently I've read Song for Sophia by Moriah Densley , Deathwatch by Dana Marton, and Long, Simmering Spring by Elizabeth Barrett . I gave them 5 stars, 3 stars, and 2 stars respectively.

[Michelle T.]

Ok, I'm working with:
#1. The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons.
#2. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, for another group challenge.
#3. The English Girl by Daniel Silva

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

I read Gone With The Wind way back when I was about 16ish. I bawled my eyes out. (Emotional teen!)

[Michelle T.]

I read it in Spanish when I was around the same age... Now, I'm reading it again for another group challenge. So far, is just like I remember it!!! :)

[namericanwordcat]

Reading ARC.

[Sonya]

I've not even read a sentence of Gone with the Wind - I guess because I'm not American. One day I should pick it up... It's probably something I'd enjoy... The movie is on television here every so often, and I'm always startled by how long it is!

I've had a horrible week (I'm Ukrainian, and know people who have been shot at in the centre of Ukraine), so I picked up a fluffy Highlander romance today:

Not bad, but the hero and the princess heroine shared a bed a few hours after they met. In Regency Britain...

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

OMG, Sonya! I'm so sorry! I hope everything calms down over there. Keeping you n my thoughts and prayers! (((hugs)))

[Kit★]

Working on

[Michelle T.]

Sonya, sorry to hear what's going on in Ukraine. I'm from Venezuela, and the situation over there is not very good either...

[Stories]

I am reading Fifty Shades of Grey for the second time. I was inspired to re-read after reading If I Were You, which could be considered a retelling of "50 Shades".

Originally I actually listened to "50 Shades" through Audible. Though the Audible voiceover was fine, I think it would be interesting to see if my view of the story is the same after reading vs listening.

I purchased an e-book copy, marked down from $9.99 to $4.99 on Kobo books.

I have already reviewed this book and gave it 3 stars. The review was actually based on the entire 3 books in the series.

If I were to rate the 1st book "50 Shades of Grey" as a stand alone book I would probably give it 4 stars as, the other two books started to get boring and predictable.

Though at the same time, I continued through the series because I wanted to know how it ended.

[Sonya]

Thanks. I just stayed up until 7:30am watching the live video feed of the action in the main square. I'm going to very tentatively say things might be improving. The president fled the country. Opposition politicians imprisoned on false charges have been released. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets to face off with the few remaining military police...

Phew. It took a lot of deaths (and I saw too many of them live on TV), but maybe, just maybe it's ending now...

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Really. Stay safe, Sonya.

[Sonya]

Wow. You know, none of these responses appeared when I checked this thread before - sorry!

Michelle T. wrote: "Sonya, sorry to hear what's going on in Ukraine. I'm from Venezuela, and the situation over there is not very good either..."

Thanks. I was actually reading up on the situation in Venezuela a few hours ago. And Thailand. So many countries where crazy things are happening at the moment... :( I don't think the world news even has the energy to cover them and do them justice!

Lisa Kay wrote: "Really. Stay safe, Sonya."

Thanks! I have cousins who have played a big part in the revolution. The bravest thing I have done is donate money for medical costs. In Ukraine it's terrible - if you need an injection, you have to buy your own syringe! On the 20th alone, over 100 were killed, and over 500 others were shot by snipers. That's a lot of money they need...

[Sonya]

ANYWAY, I'm sorry that I ruined this thread! I've been trying to read some happier books this past week. But I'm in a slump. I've started nearly a dozen books and have only finished a couple of them.

I'm actually thinking of rereading Cindy Gerard's Bodyguards series, starting with this one:

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

Sonya, you didn't ruin the thread! We want to know that you are okay. I hate to think of your country being in such turmoil. Please be careful and stay safe!

[Kvkeith]

Stories&Verse, have you read Knight by Kristen Ashley? Similar but her books are not quite as intense (which you guys might need right now)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Naughty Co-Mod]

We're doing a little housecleaning here in the Happily Ever After Cafe!

Because some threads get lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday posting, we're giving them permanent homes.

This Currently Reading thread has been moved to the This & That Folder.

[Stories]

Kvkeith wrote: "Stories&Verse, have you read Knight by Kristen Ashley? Similar but her books are not quite as intense (which you guys might need right now)"

Hi,Kvkeith, I have never read Knight, But i have added it to my to read list. thank you for the suggestion... though I am not sure about the "...Knight tries to leave Anya to the life she deserves of white picket fences and a man who watches football on Sundays – good, normal and clean." part of the synopsis, it does seem interesting.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Naughty Co-Mod]

I loved Knight! And Creed. And Raid...

*sigh*

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

Love KA bunches!

[Kit★]

Starting today

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Finished on audio and in paperback.

Currently listening to and will probably start soon - on both paperback and audio.

[Stories]

I finished reading Fifty Shades of Grey for the 2nd time.

I changed my rating from a 3 to a 2 because the inner goddess comments made me queasy.

Also I found my connection to Anastaisa and Christian withered... When I read the first time Ana and Christian were my idols, in the second reading I became... I don't want to say jealous, but I think I became used to their characters and the magic disapated.

Overall, the storyline should be a 5 star rating and I can understand the hype surrounding the book, but because I couldn't connect with main characters I gave 50 Shades 2.5 stars.

Despite this low rating I think it is a book worth reading.

I am also concerned that this book is being made into a movie... there are a lot of BDSM scenes... Simliar to twilight... the fantasy always withers after the movie comes out

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Interesting comment there at the end, S&V.

[Stories]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Interesting comment there at the end, S&V."

...It just seems to me that the movie sometimes takes away from the book or the book is always better than the movie... Maybe I'll be wrong about the 50 Shades movie... according to my google search it comes out Feb 13th, 2015. Though, I am not sure if I want to see it.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Naughty Co-Mod]

I'm reading Kaylea Cross's . Almost finished but it's so intense I can't keep reading! GAH!

She writes amazing military romantic suspense.

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

I haven't read her yet, Dhes but I want to and will.

Oops, I have read one of her, Out Of Her League.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Naughty Co-Mod]

I haven't read that one, Pamela.

Her Bagram Special Ops is so unique. You see the down and dirty fighting battles, as well as romance and sex.

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

Sounds good. Gonna have to break down and check em out.

[Michelle T.]

Stories&Verse wrote: "I finished reading Fifty Shades of Grey for the 2nd time.

I changed my rating from a 3 to a 2 because the inner goddess comments made me queasy.

Also I found my connection to Ana..."

I love Fifty Shades of Grey, no matter how many times I read it. The first time it was kind of weird, the only type of books that I used to read with content like that were the romantic ones, so if I tell you the truth, this books were a different story and adventure for me...

[Stories]

Michelle T. wrote:
I love Fifty Shades of Grey, no matter how many times I read it. The first time it was kind of weird, the only type of books that I used to read with content like that were the romantic ones, so if I tell you the truth, this books were a different story and adventure for me...
"
I like the storyline, that's why I read it twice, its just the inner goddess comments started to sound almost comical which I thought took away from the mood of the story... I am not good at comedic romance... The movie is supposed to be coming out Feb 13th 2015, I am not sure i want to see it but maybe the movie will be better since there might not be any inner goddess comments

[Nikki ♥]

Just started .

[Pamela(AllHoney), Fairy Godmother]

Oh, good one, Nikki!

[Sonya]

UniquelyMoi ... So I Can Shine... wrote: "I'm reading Kaylea Cross's . Almost finished but it's so intense I can't keep reading! GAH!

She writes amazing military romantic suspense."

She is one of the absolute best. I tend to measure other authors in this genre against her (and Cindy Gerard!). Kaylea Cross does SO much research. She visits military bases and things and asks a gazillion questions. It shows in her books.

[Sonya]

Stories&Verse wrote: "Lisa Kay wrote: "Interesting comment there at the end, S&V."

...It just seems to me that the movie sometimes takes away from the book or the book is always better than the movie... Maybe I'll be w..."

I'm not a fan of the book (in particular, I have issues with the ethics of publishing fan fiction and refusing to even give credit to the source).

However I wouldn't get too excited about the movie. I actually read a few discussions about it the other day and erm... Yeah. It looks and sounds pretty terrible!

The lead actress from the 1995 Pride and Prejudice is playing the mother in 50 Shades, and I swear I'm never going to be able to watch P&P again!

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Sonya Heaney wrote: "The lead actress from the 1995 Pride and Prejudice is playing the mother in 50 Shades, and I swear I'm never going to be able to watch P&P again!"

LOL!

[Stories]

I am currently reading Being Me; book two of the Inside out Series byLisa Renee Jones.

This series is fan fiction for Fifty Shades of Grey. I must say it is a very engaging series.... It is more suspensful than Fifty Shades and there are a lot of dark sercrets revealed.

I am also reading the novellas that accompany the seires; Rebecca's Lost Journals

At first I vowed I was not going to read the novellas, but there are so many unanswered questions, I had to give in and read them.

I am also participating in the Inside Out by Lisa Renee Jones Read Along discussion group (https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/......

I am really enjoying this series. Books 4 and 5 are yet to be published in September and November of this year.

[Stories]

Sonya Heaney wrote:I'm not a fan of the book (in particular, I have issues with the ethics of publishing fan fiction and refusing to even give credit to the source).

However I wouldn't get too excited about the movie. I actually read a few discussions about it the other day and erm... Yeah. It looks and sounds pretty terrible!

The lead actress from the 1995 Pride and Prejudice is playing the mother in 50 Shades, and I swear I'm never going to be able to watch P&P again!


Thanks, I will think about that before seeing the movie. I would probably wait until it is out on DVD rather than seeing it in the theatre anyway.

[Sonya]

Stories&Verse wrote: "Thanks, I will think about that before seeing the movie. I would probably wait until it is out on DVD rather than seeing it in the theatre anyway. "

It's nearly a year before it's released, anyway. I think they might be waiting too long and are going to lose the hype that was carrying the project.

[Sonya]

I've been reading lots of Patricia Briggs. Most are rereads:

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Love those series, Sonya, especially A&O.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Sonya Heaney wrote: "Stories&Verse wrote: "Thanks, I will think about that before seeing the movie. I would probably wait until it is out on DVD rather than seeing it in the theatre anyway. "

It's nearly a year before..."

Yep, I agree Sonya. I think it will passé by the time it hits the screens but probably will do well in DVD sales because we'll all be just a little bit curious...

[Sonya]

Hey – is there a reason this thread is stuffed down at the bottom of the page? Unless it’s at the top of the ‘unread’ thingy, I can never find it!
It’s in the ‘This and That’ section – shouldn’t it be higher up in one of the book sections? At the moment it’s below things like recipes and self-promotion… :/

[Sonya]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Love those series, Sonya, especially A&O."

I love them so much, but I’d better take a break when I’m finished with Silver Borne! I try to limit myself to four Briggs books in a week!

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Yep, I agree Sonya. I think it will passé by the time it hits the screens but probably will do well in DVD sales because we'll all be just a little bit curious..."

I had nothing to do with the Twilight craze, but it seemed those movies were cranked out faster. They knew their teen audience would grow up and out of the books pretty fast, I guess.

[Lisa Kay, Tinker Bell]

Four a week!

[Stories]

I just finshed reading Lost. I got the book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I am glad I read this book. The story is a grim erotic tale. I am hoping the sequel comes out soon, as I need to find out what happens with Flynn and Olivia.