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[Ayesh]

Just finished Chance to be King by Sue Brown; love love loved it :D

[Kaje]

mc wrote: "Cheryl, that's going to be my next long read commitment, probably in December.

Right now, I'm reading books 7-12 of the Dresden Chronicles, which I have to finish by November 26th. 2300 pages, pe..."

Do I want to know why the Dresden marathon? I love them, so of all the series I read, this would be my first choice to power read, but it still seems like an unfortunate way to approach entertaining books.

[mc]

Ah, Kaje, well. I took the ebook out of the library, but it's a bundle of books 7-12, and I only have 21 days to read them. The only good news is that when you read them back to back, there a real sense of how the overall plot reads (and I remember the outlying character names better, though I still have moments of who? what?)

I know. You want to say it. I'm crazy.

[Kaje]

mc wrote: "Ah, Kaje, well. I took the ebook out of the library, but it's a bundle of books 7-12, and I only have 21 days to read them. The only good news is that when you read them back to back, there a rea..."

Nope. Been there, done that with other books. (There's always that thing where you could return them, wait 24 hours, and then take them out again, but I hate the hassle.) Can't you renew? Here I get either 9 weeks or 12 weeks with renewals, depending on the library system. (Fortunately, since I use them for homeschool books instead of buying most of the textbooks.) Anyway I hope you enjoy them.

[Josh]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "I skipped the comma when I first read this: Josh the Inquisitor. What is he up to now!?
..."

What a perfect time for a Monty Python quote, eh?

[mc]

Kaje wrote: "mc wrote: "Ah, Kaje, well. I took the ebook out of the library, but it's a bundle of books 7-12, and I only have 21 days to read them. The only good news is that when you read them back to back, ..."

With an ebook, you get 21 days at most in my library system (which is better than some at 14 days). You can return it, but then get put back in the queue and to wait again. Also, I think that with ebooks, there's a limit of three times you can take one individual book out.

I know it's all limited, but hey! it's free, right?

And what's this I hear (in another thread) that there was another I Spy book? What? I LOVED the original, and didn't know there was a revisitation of that lovely couple.

Another Lanyon book to put into my 'sabbatical year drought' pile. I have enough put away that I am feeling like a very industrious squirrel.

[Josh]

Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time, wouldn't they? That relationship always felt fragile. It would be nice to show how things were coming along.

[Josh]

She's being hailed as the next Mary Renault. I have to admit the book does sound wonderful.

[Josh]

So! It's Armistice Day. AKA Veteran's Day. The day when we remember, amongst other things, that some people have real problems.

Any favorite World War 1 books to share?

One of my favorites is a

I've had this book forever and it is one of the most eclectic and movign collections of WW1 poetry.

[Antonella]

I'm cheating here, because I haven't read it yet, but I've got it on paper recommended by one of my best friends and I'm quite sure I'll like it:

[mc]

You had me at "Mary Renault" - I must check that out, as well as the WW1 poetry. As soon as read another 800 pages, of course.

As far as WW1 books, right now, I'm still thinking about War Horse, which I saw earlier in the year. It focuses on the ground troops who were mounted on horses. The sheer volume of 'face-to-face' death (compared to modern warfare) was overwhelming and grim. Beautifully staged, though not as complex as one might think, since it was adapted from a children's story, but still.

[Kristie]

Josh wrote: "She's being hailed as the next Mary Renault. I have to admit the book does sound wonderful."

I have to admit I've only read a couple of books by Mary Renault but I absolutely loved every moment of The Persian Boy!

[Josh]

Kristie wrote: "Josh wrote: "She's being hailed as the next Mary Renault. I have to admit the book does sound wonderful."

I have to admit I've only read a couple of books by Mary Renault but I absolutely loved ev..."

I would say Renault is pretty much the gold standard on historical romance -- certainly gay historical romance.

[Liade]

Josh wrote: "So! It's Armistice Day. AKA Veteran's Day. The day when we remember, amongst other things, that some people have real problems.

Any favorite World War 1 books to share?

One of my favorites i..."

Remembrance Day here (i.e. with the British Forces) today, including a brief service on the parade square.

I don't know that I have any favourite WWI books but my favourite WWI "thing" is without doubt Blackadder Goes Forth. Hilarious and often unbearably poignant, not only the last episode. It's a really tricky combination but succeeds beautifully IMO.

[Josh]

Liade wrote: "I don't know that I have any favourite WWI books but my favourite WWI "thing" is without doubt Blackadder Goes Forth. Hilarious and often unbearably poignant, not only the last episode. It's a really tricky combination but succeeds beautifully IMO.
.."

I don'tthink I've ever watched it. I think I was doubtful that the subject could be funny. I'm going to check it out now. Thanks.

[Johanna]

mc wrote: "And what's this I hear (in another thread) that there was another I Spy book? What? I LOVED the original, and didn't know there was a revisitation of that lovely couple."

Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time, wouldn't they? That relationship always felt fragile. It would be nice to show how things were coming along."

YES YES YESSSSSSSSSSS Mark and Stephen would make wonderful candidates for a Christmas story... or any other story anytime! :)

[Liade]

Josh wrote: "Liade wrote: "I don't know that I have any favourite WWI books but my favourite WWI "thing" is without doubt Blackadder Goes Forth. Hilarious and often unbearably poignant, not only the last episod..."

The humour is very British throughout. If you find that it's a little too British for your taste, you should at least watch the last episode. Extremely moving/poignant even if you don't actually know who the characters are.

[Ayesh]

Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time, wouldn't they? That relationship always felt fragile. It would be nice to show how things were coming along."

Remember Josh, u promised 2012 :D

[Becky]

Speaking of veterans, an anthology was released today, with proceeds going to the Veterans' Research Corporation to help fund medical research. Some big names donated stories to the anthology, and the picture on the cover is probably familiar to most of us.



It's available now for Kindle and Nook, with paperback to follow.

[Josh]

Becky wrote: "Speaking of veterans, an anthology was released today, with proceeds going to the Veterans' Research Corporation to help fund medical research. Some big names donated stories to the anthology, and..."

It's a wonderful cause and probably a terrific anthology, but good lord what an awful title!

[Josh]

Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time, wouldn't they? That relationship always felt fragile. It would be nice to show how things were coming along."

Remem..."

Remember Josh, u promised 2012 :D

Waaaaaiiiiit a second. :-D I'm on sabbatical next year.

[Becky]

Josh wrote: "Becky wrote: "Speaking of veterans, an anthology was released today, with proceeds going to the Veterans' Research Corporation to help fund medical research. Some big names donated stories to the ..."

I have a twitter friend who keeps forgetting the title and referring to it as SEALed for Her Pleasure.

[Josh]

Becky wrote: "I have a twitter friend who keeps forgetting the title and referring to it as SEALed for Her Pleasure.
..."

It could be worse. It could be SEALED to Ensure Freshness. :-P

[Cleon Lee]

Josh wrote: "Becky wrote: "I have a twitter friend who keeps forgetting the title and referring to it as SEALed for Her Pleasure.
..."

It could be worse. It could be SEALED to Ensure Freshness. :-P"

*snorts ramen out of nose*

LMAO!

[Becky]

Josh wrote: "Becky wrote: "I have a twitter friend who keeps forgetting the title and referring to it as SEALed for Her Pleasure.
..."

It could be worse. It could be SEALED to Ensure Freshness. :-P"

SEALed for Your Protection

[Kaje]

Liade wrote: "I don't know that I have any favourite WWI books but my favourite WWI "thing" is without doubt Blackadder Goes Forth. Hilarious and often unbearably poignant, not only the last episode. It's a really tricky combination but succeeds beautifully IMO. ..."

Yeah, loved that one too.

[Ayesh]

Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time, wouldn't they? That relationship always felt fragile. It would be nice to show how things were coming ..."

WHAT?? But u promised :'(

[Susan]

Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time,..."

Bella, Josh's comment is referring to Stephen and Mark from the I SPY series, not Adrien and Jake.

[Josh]

Susan wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time,..."

Bella, Josh's comment is referring to Stephen and Mark from the I SP..."

Yes! Susan is right. I do plan to try and do an Adrien and Jake Christmas story for next year. That's the one thing I know for sure.

[Ayesh]

Susan wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time,..."

Bella, Josh's comment is referring to Stephen and Mark from the I SP..."

LOL I know; he promised me on the other thread that there'll be a xmas story on Stephen and Mark from I Spy on 2012. I have no interest on new jake and adrien honestly. For me they had a proper finishing

[Antonella]

Bella wrote: "I have no interest on new jake and adrien honestly. For me they had a proper finishing"

Hi, Bella!

Also IMO they had a proper finishing, but I'll always be interested in more Jake and Adrien!

[Josh]

Bella wrote: "LOL I know; he promised me on the other thread that there'll be a xmas story on Stephen and Mark from I Spy on 2012...."

I'm sorry, Bella. I must have misunderstood or misspoke. I'm really hoping not to write anything next year if I can help it. Other than the little Christmas story which will be at the end of the year.

The way I feel right now I don't think I'd do a very good job!

[Ayesh]

Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "LOL I know; he promised me on the other thread that there'll be a xmas story on Stephen and Mark from I Spy on 2012...."

I'm sorry, Bella. I must have misunderstood or misspoke. I'..."

It's totally ok as long as u keep them on ur mind

[Ayesh]

Antonella wrote: "Bella wrote: "I have no interest on new jake and adrien honestly. For me they had a proper finishing"

Hi, Bella!

Also IMO they had a proper finishing, but I'll always be interested in more Jake ..."

Well hon, every1 has their own choice right :D ? Stephen and Mark is always special to me. I Spy Something Series is one of my top fav and yes I like them even more than Jake and Adrien ;]

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "LOL I know; he promised me on the other thread that there'll be a xmas story on Stephen and Mark from I Spy on 2012...."

I'm sorry, Bella. I must have misunderstood or misspoke. I'..."

All right, so:

- Jake & Adrien, Christmas 2012
- Mark and Stephen, Valentine's day 2013
- summer vacation 2013 with Nick and Perry
- Christmas 2013 with Kit and JX

ETA: Drew and Fraser Halloween 2013 again...

I've got it all figured out so perfectly... I'm not even delusional...

[Josh]

I've got it all figured out so perfectly... I'm not even delusional...

No more so than the rest of us. :-D

[mc]

Aren't you already kind of on your sabbatical, Josh? If so, no need to think of any writing or deadlines. Just a blank 2012 calendar! Walking around in your bathrobe, watching bad TV, eating cookies for breakfast.

Oh, wait, that's what I'd do. Well, you'll figure it out :)

[Liade]

Josh wrote: "Susan wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time,..."

Bella, Josh's comment is referring to Stephen and Mark..."

I'm sooo looking forward to it. And I'm hoping Adrien and Jake won't answer every single question posed by your fans, or there won't be anything interesting left to write!

[Josh]

mc wrote: "Aren't you already kind of on your sabbatical, Josh? If so, no need to think of any writing or deadlines. Just a blank 2012 calendar! Walking around in your bathrobe, watching bad TV, eating cook..."

Well, I'm not in my bathrobe and the visiting nephews have eaten all the cookies, but I'm watching a 1960s Japanese ghost movie. KURONEKO. It's not my favorite but it's certainly interesting.

[Anne]

Josh wrote: "So! It's Armistice Day. AKA Veteran's Day. The day when we remember, amongst other things, that some people have real problems.

Any favorite World War 1 books to share?



No doubt Pat Barker's Regeneration trilogy, Regeneration, The Eye in the Door and The Ghost Road.

[Josh]

Lou wrote: "Has anyone watched Downton Abbey on BBCA? It's a a very fine upstairs-downstairs miniseries. The story ended just as WWI was about to break out. The second season will be coming in January.

I coll..."

A couple of years ago ebay was selling a collection of pencil sketches and letters done by a WW1 soldier -- someone who had ended up surviving the war, happily. I was tempted to bid just because the time period fascinates me -- and the sketches were quite nice, a little quaint. I didn't have the money though, even though the bidding didn't go as high as I'd have expected.

[Kari]

Josh wrote: "Lou wrote: "Has anyone watched Downton Abbey on BBCA? It's a a very fine upstairs-downstairs miniseries. The story ended just as WWI was about to break out. The second season will be coming in Janu..."

Ebay frustrates me. The only time I've ever bothered is the gap between Christmas and New Years. Everybody was broke so it was a bargain hunter's paradise.

Except for the time one of my program kids stole one of my (biological) kid's trading cards. I replaced all the rare cards courtesy of ebay. Cost a bloody fortune.

[Josh]

I've bought art from Ebay. Paintings and old posters. I've bought other things too, but those are the most interesting for offering access to stuff you'd never be able to find otherwise.

[Tracy]

The only thing I've bought from ebay is vintage Pyrex Cinderella mixing bowls, because mine broke and they are the BEST for baking bread at home.

Oh, and a Tiger Tank belt buckle for my DH, because he loves Tigers.

[Candice]

Kaje wrote: "Liade wrote: "I don't know that I have any favourite WWI books but my favourite WWI "thing" is without doubt Blackadder Goes Forth. Hilarious and often unbearably poignant, not only the last episod..."

I'm nuts about Black Adder.

[Candice]

Bella wrote: "Susan wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Bella wrote: "Josh wrote: "Those two would be good candidates for a Christmas story some time,..."

Bella, Josh's comment is referring to Stephen and Mark f..."

I have an interest. Adrien and Jake; are you kidding? I can't wait.

[Candice]

Folks who rec'd The Larton Chronicles: I really enjoyed it. If, for some, it was too circumspect re the sex, I understand. Maybe for me, too. But I still dug it.

I did my entire military service in England (apart fm my training), and I fell very much in love w/the country. So, a goodly chunk of my enjoyment of Larton was relative to that. It was what I wanted books like Creatures Great and Small to be--that is, the same but w/2 male leads.

Thanks for the rec.

[Josh]

Candice wrote: "Folks who rec'd The Larton Chronicles: I really enjoyed it. If, for some, it was too circumspect re the sex, I understand. Maybe for me, too. But I still dug it.

I did my entire military serv..."

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's one of my all time favorites. Make notes about what you liked so you can join us in our December discussion! I love hearing people talk about that book.

[John]

Lou wrote: "Where did you get hold of it? It seems to be out of print and not available in ebook."

It's not available in any electronic form, but the paper book is £6.49 (+ £6.00 airmail postage to the US) direct from the publisher at http://www.waywardbooks.com/books.html .

[Candice]

Lou wrote: "Candice wrote: "Folks who rec'd The Larton Chronicles: I really enjoyed it. If, for some, it was too circumspect re the sex, I understand. Maybe for me, too. But I still dug it.

I did my entire..."

It's not out of print. You can get it from Wayward Books on line; no sweat. They are a small publisher, only a few books for sale, but it's there.