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What else are you reading? (June 2010 - May 2013) *closed*
Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Oh God... you guys are hilarious!As for what I'm currently reading, this is it: The Affair of the Porcelain Dog. It's an interesting historical novel..."
The blurb says that it's set in 1889.
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I also have to agree with you about Taylor L. Please don't ever write anything with or about him. Please. lol, not that you would. But still. Uhh, that goes for anyone here, yeah?
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As for what I'm currently reading, this is it: The Affair of the Porcelain Dog. It's an interesting his..."
Yep. I read that. I swear! lol. I'm just not with it today.
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I'd promise ANYTHING as long as your next newest did not include anything that in any way resemble Taylor Lautner. I mean, there's taking a break. There's blocked. And then...there's..."
I hate to say it, but in my mind he's not dreamy at all. Neither him nor Robert P. The actors I like are not what anyone would call "hot" but I love them for their looks and their acting too.
Jordan wrote: "Becky wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Oh God... you guys are hilarious!As for what I'm currently reading, this is it: The Affair of the Porcelain Dog. It's an i..."
LOL! There's often a long gap between when I read a blurb and when I get around to reading the book. So if they don't say it again somewhere in the book, there's a good bet I won't remember, either.
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As for what I'm currently reading, this is it: [book:The Affair of the Porcelain Dog|10116..."
That, and I'm also ignoring whether or not it's realistic or not, timewise or otherwise.
Jordan wrote: "Christopher wrote: "Kari wrote: "I'd promise ANYTHING as long as your next newest did not include anything that in any way resemble Taylor Lautner. I mean, there's taking a break. There's blocked..."
This reminds me of Xavier Samuel and another movie.
I only saw the first Twilight movie, but I think Xavier Samuel is in Eclipse. (I think he plays Riley.)
He also played a gay character in the Australian movie Newcastle. For a surfing movie (one of my many weaknesses) it did a good job showing his sense of isolation and budding relationship even though it was a minor subplot. You don't see that in mainstream North American movies.
Josh wrote: "I'm going to Catalina with a pal for a "writer's retreat."Which is insanely optimistic because the very thought of writing makes me feel genuinely queasy.
All the more reason to make myself wri..."
As soon as you said "writer's retreat" I immediately thought of poor Kit at his writer's retreat.
Jordan wrote: "I hate to say it, but in my mind he's not dreamy at all. Neither him nor Robert P. The actors I like are not what anyone would call "hot" but I love them for their looks and their acting too. "
It's weird what types people go for.
There are quite a few stars - guys like George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Ioan Griffiths - who seem to be widely acknowledged sex symbols but do absolutely nothing for me.
I mean, I can acknowledge that they're good looking guys who have all aesthetic attributes of a leading man. They're also all tall, dark and handsome...which generally is my type.
But for me they all possess zero sex appeal. Absolutely nothing.
Taylor on the other hand...*woof!*
Oh Christopher, you're so right. But then I have a thing for Alan Rickman (so evilly sexy) so I shouldn't even enter this discussion, but of course, I couldn't resist.
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They're not my type either, but then again, they're all a lot older than me too, and I don't generally do large age gaps. Taylor L. is just age gapping in the other direction, and it's less of a gap, but even so, and even though I do like younger guys, there's just something I find very squicky about him. I don't know.
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I would totally forget to take it. :-P
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As for what I'm currently reading, this is it: The Affair of the Porcelain Dog. It's an interesting historical novel..."
I believe there are references to Sherlock Holmes that could not occur?
Jordan wrote: "They're not my type either, but then again, they're all a lot older than me too, and I don't generally do large age gaps. Taylor L. is just age gapping in the other direction, and it's less of a gap, but even so, and even though I do like younger guys, there's just something I find very squicky about him. I don't know."Age gaps have never been that much of a problem for me. My longest relationship lasted for eight years and we met when I was 22 and he was 31. I don't think I've ever slept with anyone over 55, though I do tend to go for older guys.
I've slept with younger guys as well, but to be honest, the pillow talk is always a bit of a yawn.
Jordan wrote: "As for other werewolf books, check out Joely Skye's series. I read these three books: Marked Feral
Lynx "
I've just finished all three. Thanks for the rec!
They're quite good, but reading all three on the trot in two days was possibly a bit much. The author does tend to overdo the whole hurt/comfort thing, and almost every character is a angsty loner type.
Did enjoy them though.
I just came acrosss the author L.A. Witt last week and have been really taken with style of writing. The Distance Between Us not only has an 10+ year age gap, but the gap places the youngest character into a threesome with this 10+ year age gap. Both age gaps and threesomes beiing something that I have slowly changed my opinions (from distasteful to acceptable) as I read. Witt is a good example of why my opinion is changing. The use of internal monologues and attention to writing body language around the dialogs gives the book a depth that I wouldyn't have expected. The book description led me to believe I'd be reading a shallow plot at the bottom edge of my tolerance range but due to Witt's skill the plot (which I still believe is shallow) became secondary to the characters. So, in response to the most recent thread rambles, age gaps could be a make or break point for a book. If the author can make the reader that is a little uncomfortable with an age gap look beyond that detractor you've got yourself a seller.
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As for what I'm currently reading, this is it: The Affair of the Porcelain Dog. It's an interesting his..."
I'm not sure when Holmes was around exactly, but one of the characters has a facination with him and dresses up as him, complete with the hat and the cloak. But that's it.
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Feral
Lynx "
I've just finished all three. Thanks for the rec!
They're quite good, bu..."
Wow, glad you enjoyed them! Yep, I've got a thing for angsty loners, what can I say? lol.
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This may have been a problem for the writer as well?
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Well . . . I'm still genre-jumping like crazy, to satisfy my restless mind. :-p Next up for me is a gay YA, The World of Normal Boys, and then A Choir of Ill Children, which sounds like a truly creepy Southern gothic. (How cool is the juxtaposition of those two titles? :))
Jordan wrote: "Probably. I was never big on Holmes and I think I only read one of his stories in 9th grade. lol. I'm failing here, I know. *givessheepishgrin*"Have you guys seen the new BBC adaptation of Sherlock Holmes set in the present day? I believe it is currently being shown in the US.
A 10yr age gap doesn't bug me. A 20yr age gap hits my squick button every time. If I'm old enough to have given birth to that person, that's just chock full of hell no for me. Ew.
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Have you guys seen the new BBC adap..."
Nope. I haven't yet. I keep meaning to check out the movies, but I'm lazy and haven't gotten to it yet.
Christopher wrote: "Have you guys seen the new BBC adap..."Oh man, now there's a sexy Sherlock!
Dev wrote: "Christopher wrote: "Have you guys seen the new BBC adap..."Oh man, now there's a sexy Sherlock!"
Benedict Cumberbatch does have a certain...intense thing going on. Definitely has sex appeal. But a bit too skinny for me...you do need something to hold onto after all.
Christopher wrote: "Have you guys seen the new BBC adaptation of Sherlock Holmes set in the present day? I believe it is currently being shown in the US.Oh my God, I'm loving this series so far!! (It kicks the crap outta the Robert Downey Jr/Jude Law movie, in my opinion).
I was planning on reading "Come Unto These Yellow Sands" as my next "Josh" book, but now I'm going to be reading his Sherlock/Moriarty series next (just picked the books up yesterday). :)
CK wrote: "Christopher wrote: "Have you guys seen the new BBC adaptation of Sherlock Holmes set in the present day? I believe it is currently being shown in the US.Oh my God, I'm loving this series so far!! (It kicks the crap outta the Robert Downey Jr/Jude Law movie, in my opinion).
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Absolutely! Can't wait for the next episodes!
Christopher wrote: "Benedict Cumberbatch does have a certain...intense thing going on. Definitely has sex appeal. But a bit too skinny for me...you do need something to hold onto after all.Agreed. If he just put on 10-15 more pounds, he'd be perfect!
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I looked up Sherlock Holmes and it says he was in print in 1887 and this book was set in 1889. But really, the fact that the one character dresses up as Sherlock as a disguise didn't need to be there at all. He could have dressed as himself, since he was immediately recognizable to the MC anyway. There didn't need to be a mention of him at all.
It was a good book, but the ending was a little odd. Definitely NOT a romance novel for sure. But an enjoyable read for sure. I can say that much.
Christopher wrote: "Have you guys seen the new BBC adap..."It's awesome! I hear season two is now out and there's even going to be a season three. Yay.
K.Z. wrote: "Well . . . I'm still genre-jumping like crazy, to satisfy my restless mind. :-p Next up for me is a gay YA, The World of Normal Boys, and then A Choir of Ill Children..."
That last book does sound really creepy and yet, strangely compelling. :)
Pender wrote: "Christopher wrote: "Have you guys seen the new BBC adap..."It's awesome! I hear season two is now out and there's even going to be a season three. Yay."
I was wondering when the UK people were going to taunt us about Season 2. We won't get to see it 'til May here in the States. :( No spoilers!!
You all are very lucky!
Reggie wrote: "Pender wrote: "Christopher wrote: "Have you guys seen the new BBC adap..."It's awesome! I hear season two is now out and there's even going to be a season three. Yay."
I was wondering when t..."
I'm in Canada, but don't know when we'll get to see it here. I guess I could look at the BBC Canada Channel info, but that would be way too proactive.
The only Sherlock for me is and always will be Jeremy Brett. Though, if it's good, I'll watch any mystery/police procedural show. Even Sherlock in contemporary setting. ^^OT:
I just finished In the Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. It was good and I plan to read the entire trilogy, but it's not extraordinary.
I've been on a bit of a JL Merrow binge today. I've finished Wight Mischief, A Ghoul LIke You, Tortoise Interruptus, Sex, Lies and Edelweiss, Dulce et Decorum Est and Snared.They're all excellent, if extremely upper class English in tone and style. Bloody English. Worst two years of my life were spent living in the Home Counties.
I just finished Marlowe's Ghost by Sarah Black that came out this week, and it was absolutely fantastic. She takes on the legend of Kit Marlowe and does it so well. Loved that book.
I also read The Islandby Lisa Henry a couple of weeks ago and completely loved it. Brutal and super hard read, but SOOOO GOOD.
Easily these are the best two books I've read so far this year. With the exception of Aleks Voinov's Dark Soul stories, but those started last year.
I also read The Islandby Lisa Henry a couple of weeks ago and completely loved it. Brutal and super hard read, but SOOOO GOOD.
Easily these are the best two books I've read so far this year. With the exception of Aleks Voinov's Dark Soul stories, but those started last year.
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This morning, I started two of Josh Lanyon's books, but couldn't pick one, until my short break at work when I finally landed on Dangerous Ground #2. Yep, hooked immediately, and I'm so glad I finally get to read it!
I was planning on going home early today, but someone called in sick, so I'm stuck at work for 8 hours without lunch and it's pouring rain outside. To make it worse? I've only got $6 in cash and the pizza place won't deliver for less than $9. The ATM's just across the street, but hello, it's pouring rain out.
The one bright spot in my day, is the fact that I get to read Dangerous Ground on my lunch break. YAY!
It's just that kind of day. I can't wait to start my long weekend. But with my luck, someone will call me in tomorrow, or heck, even Sunday or Monday. ick.
Anyway, I'm ranting and rambling and I really just want to say Dangerous Ground. YAY! lol.
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Have you guys seen the new BBC adap..."
Eagerly waiting for series 2 here!
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I agree. The old-enough-to-be-your-father is going to require some selling to convince me.
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Excellent. Where did you find that reference?
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You all are very lucky! .."
MAY??? I thought it was March!
How flipping aggravating is THAT?
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You will laugh, I know, but I love Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
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Glad you're enjoying it!
Josh wrote: "I agree. The old-enough-to-be-your-father is going to require some selling to convince me."Heh, when I was 20 I spent a month going out with a 45 year old guy who taught me how to wrestle...think I've still got the singlet somewhere...
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Heh, when I was 20 I spent a month going out with a 45 year old guy who taught me how to wr..."
NOT that it can't be done -- and convincingly. :-D
Josh wrote: "NOT that it can't be done -- and convincingly. :-D "I thought you said that you'd require some selling to convince you?
You're real easy Josh...
;-D
Christopher wrote: "Josh wrote: "NOT that it can't be done -- and convincingly. :-D "I thought you said that you'd require some selling to convince you?
You're real easy Josh...
;-D"
Must've been the singlet. ;-p
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I thought you said that you'd require some selling to convince you?
You're real easy Josh...
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So they tell me -- though usually not to my face! :-P
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As for what I'm currently reading, this is it: The Affair of the Porcelain Dog. It's an interesting historical novel about a kept w..."
Honestly, this was something I hadn't even thought about. And I'm the worst person to ask, because I never paid attention in history class. What I can tell you, is that the plot is riveting, it's making me laugh, and I'm almost done with it. There is definitely no romance in it. There is an established relationship that I originally thought might dissolve, but hasn't yet, and that's it for romance.
I just can't tell you if the historical facts hold up. From what I gather, the book is set in the late 1800's, though I don't think I've run across a definite date. Or if I have, I totally missed it. There are lots of references to the 1870's being in the past, if that helps.
I'm just enjoying a good book and not putting my thinking cap on... except to try to figure out the case, which is very complicated. At least for me anyway, in terms of who's siding with whom and why and what's really going on underneath the covers.