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What else are you reading? (June 2010 - May 2013) *closed*
I just finished listening to A Dangerous Thing, and all I can say from the bottom of my heart is...thank you, thank you, thank you! for taking the time to find the right narrators! Loved it!Was listening to another one before this one came out by Dreamspinner. I had read the paperback and enjoyed the story, but listening to it in audio... the narrator butchered the story. Couldn't get past the 3rd chapter before I started forwarding to the next chapter. Ended up not finishing it.
Unless Dreamspinner starts being more selective about narrators, probably won't be buying another audio from them.
Again, thank you for maintaining quality. I'm soooooo looking forward to the third The Hell You Say
My little blue Siamese female is the perfect reading companion. She comes to sit on the arm of my chair while I am reading and naps and purrs for a while. When she wants to get more comfortable, she moves to a pillow across the room near my computer and naps and purrs some more.
Tharayn wrote: "I can't read anymore..."Thank you for the cute pics. But I'd also like to know what were you reading...
I just finished The Hot Floor by Josephine Myles, a hot and thoughtful menage story. I really loved it and will read it again soon at a less fevered pace.I am now about to start Under The Sun by R.J. Scott.
I read The Bolt-Hole by Amy Lane and really liked it. I just started Lover Reborn so I can finally read Lover at Last. It's been so long since I read the last book I can't remember what happened or who some of these characters are.
Valerie wrote: "I read The Bolt-Hole by Amy Lane and really liked it. I just started Lover Reborn so I can finally read Lover at Last. It's been so long since I read the last book I can't remember what happened or..."I had the same problem, but reading Lover Reborn refreshed my memory on most of it.
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I tried The Yellow Canary, but had to put it aside. I think Sherman is an amazing writer, but I'm not sure if/when I'll be strong enough to read it. Let's just say that the 1950s weren't "happy days" for gays.
Because I was working on a deadline to complete my dossier, I tried to pick short light reading for late night decompression. One of the freebies listed lately got me caught up in two short books that turned out to be a serial with cliffhanger endings, but nothing memorable enough for me to be likely to notice when the next one comes out.
I've had Third You Die for awhile now, and finally started reading it. I do very much like this series, but again have to be in a mood. I'm there now. ;-)
Karen wrote: "Because I was working on a deadline to complete my dossier, I tried to pick short light reading for late night decompression. One of the freebies listed lately got me caught up in two short books that turned out to be a serial with cliffhanger endings, but nothing memorable enough for me to be likely to notice when the next one comes out."Ugh, a surprise serial! That would have boiled my water. If you know going in, at least you're a little prepared for it not being a full story. :/
If you're ever looking for another shorter work to read (especially for decompressing), I recently read and really enjoyed the short novella The Tradesman's Entrance.
The set-up (plumber visiting high-strung writer) sounds a little porny, but it was actually very good, funny, sweet, and with great characterization. Especially good if you like something with a distinct British voice, like JL Merrow's work. (There was some slang that totally flew by me.) Still, very fun read (and it's a complete story. No cliffhanger.)
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This is one of the paperbacks I had been saving for my vacation and then I didn't have time to read it.
I'm definitely interested in hearing how you liked it! :)
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I have After Ben on my Kindle, but I haven't read i..."
I did finally finish Tinseltown. This one is extremely difficult for me to review, but I gave it 4 stars (although it was more like 3,5 stars for me). I appreciated the hilarity of it, but felt all the way that I couldn't quite get a grip on the story. And I sincerely feel that there is something about me that made it impossible to quite connect with Micah. "It's not you, Micah, it's me!" LOL.
(I'm not happy to say this, but I'm afraid I'm too organized for liking Micah's character. And I would have liked to have more "screen" time to ponder on the relationship stuff, (view spoiler) and so on. I felt I only got to scratch the surface a bit. It's like Micah was a speed boat and I'm a rowing boat kind of girl. *grin*)
Yes, it's funny how some books just fit so well in one's state of mind at a particular moment and some don't. And yes, I, too, think that we should give books second chances. :-)
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I have After Ben on my Kindle, but I h..."
It's definitely not you. I think it's a book that triggers a mixed reaction. I had to be in the right mood for it.
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Was l..."
That makes me feel very good. :-)
Tharayn wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "I can't read anymore..."Thank you for the cute pics. But I'd also like to know what were you reading..."
Oh it was no M/M book that's why I didn't mentioned it...."
I have Clockwork Angel but I haven't started it yet.
I've been up all night reading two het books called Tasting Never and Finding Never. I really want to buy the last book in the trilogy Keeping Never. It's a really good series. I love love stories involving two tortured souls that heal each other. And I also love me a good bad boy :). zNow I have to get ready for work >_>. I will definitely be hitting up Starbucks to get me a Cafe Americano.
Just finished reading Facebook Zombies by Richard Parise 17 pages was free reg 99 cents. Was a fun read worth the time. Could not help but think tat was how I felt before deleating fb account.
Currently reading frost Burned by Patricia Briggs & Most Wanted by Shannon West
ttg wrote: "Karen wrote: "Because I was working on a deadline to complete my dossier, I tried to pick short light reading for late night decompression. One of the freebies listed lately got me caught up in two..."I will try Tradesman's entrance since i'm looking for something light and i also like Merrow's writing.
Just finished reading the third Donald Strackey mystery and it left a heavy feeling. I do like his writing very much but without adding spoilers here, there are things that bother me, so if anyone is interested in talking a bit about that series let me know.
Johanna wrote: "Karen wrote: "I've had Third You Die for awhile now, and finally started reading it. I do very much like this series, but again have to be in a mood. I'm there now. ;-)"This is one of the paperba..."
I read the Kevin Connor mysteries a while back, but here are some of my impressions: i liked the first book best; i liked Kevin throughout but could not relate at all to the Tony character, it was clear that Kevin's crazy about him, so i accepted that, but didn't really understand why; this aside..., i found all three books enjoyable and the supporting cast was great.
Tharayn wrote: "KC wrote: " I do like his writing very much but without adding spoilers here, there are things that bother me, so if anyone is interested in talking a bit about that series let me know. "
Oh I a..."
I guess this will have some spoilers...
So i think the writing is fantastic, so easy flowing and i like the minimalist way in which Stevenson expresses feelings and impressions, and that cynical pov. I'm not a fan of open relationship, mildly put, but in the first book, because of the writing and plot and that easy going banter between Don and Timmy, it was ok-ish. Relationship-wise, i found it interesting that Don gives matter of fact details for his extra 'affairs' but when it came to him and Timmy, he doesn't or provides very small yet crucial details that give the reader insight into how he really feels about Timmy. I found that sweet. But then in the second book he really pissed me off (Don, that is), because it was clear that Timmy's really hurt by his behavior, so that really bothered me. Maybe there's some other way of looking at this?... because it just leaves this unpleasant feeling even when everything else in the book is great.
Anyway, i'd gladly hear some of your impressions.
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Thank you for your thoughts, KC. I've read the first two books and I, too, liked the first one best. :)
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Thanks, The Tradesman's Entrance was a perfect recommendation. Short, funny, sweet, and a very well-done version of opposites attract. I had just finished The Art of Touch, another lovely read with some similar elements. I recommend both.
I agree with you that it's not necessary so to speak, and as far as i can tell it doesn't add anything ... constructive to that relationship. For me at least, i enjoy the mystery and and i enjoy their interaction, so i'm glad to hear that it becomes less of an issue in later books. (btw, what is OOC?) :-)
Tharayn wrote: "I can't read anymore...And after he went away... the next conquerer arrived
Good arguments for an e-reader."
Cats are so evil. I don't normally adore evil.
Wait a minute. How'd you know we were all going to look at the spoiler. Does that work like do-not-look-in-this-box?
Josh wrote: "ED wrote: "Josh, I purchased, and am in the progress of listening to the first 2 of the Adrien English series, audio books. I do like the narrator. He does a great job. Jake's voice is especially s..."I'm so glad. I bought #2 as soon as it came out, but am sort of saving it, just for a bit. It's over so fast, you know?
A question for the ladies (and gentlemen) who read Lover at Last. Do I need to read the previous two books to read this one?
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Hmm... I bet you can manage without reading them. You have read the earlier ones, right? So you basically know how the BDB world works? Although Ward did introduce a few important, new characters in the two previous books...
I have read all the previous books, but now when I started to read Lover at Last I realize that I don't remember much about the last one Lover Reborn. I'm kind of hoping that it all comes back to me as I go... ;)
ETA: I forgot to say that I've only read 10% of Lover At Last so far, so I'm probably not the right person to answer your question. Let's see what the others say! :)
I've got a nice rec for you: LAYING A GHOST by Jane Davitt and somebody else. Takes place on a Scottish island, current day, although it's hard to tell. A life-long resident, jack of all trades, falls for an Englishman who is running away from his "gift." Very down to earth, an enjoyable romance and good secondary characters.
Tharayn wrote: "Antonella wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "I can't read anymore..."Thank you for the cute pics. But I'd also like to know what were you reading..."
Oh it was no M/M book that's why I didn't mentioned it...."
You know, also non m/m books are allowed here now and then ;-))...
Tharayn wrote: "It is as far as I remember (it is... really a long time ago that I read them), so I'm not 100% certain. But I believe that I was quite shocked when I read the first books (I read later books first)..."Thanks! Yes, that doesn't sound like Timmy. In any case, even when Don upsets me, i still like his voice and the way he goes about mystery related things. I'll probably get back to the series eventually, since i do want to know what happens.
For now, i just read The Tradesman's Entrance - short, light, and cute, exactly what was needed :-) I found the effect of the use of the present tense interesting.
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I think Don and Timmy's relationship evolves in a way that honestly reflects the time and era as well as someone who has left one very restrictive relationship and maybe, despite falling in love, isn't quite ready to settle down completely into another one.
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I think it helps to remember these are not romances, they are mysteries. The relationship with Timmy is wonderful, but it's very much a subplot.
Josh wrote: "KC wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "KC wrote: " I do like his writing very much but without adding spoilers here, there are things that bother me, so if anyone is interested in talking a bit about that seri..."Good point, i don't know how i've completely forgotten that part... hm, funny that..., but of course Don wouldn't forget it...
Josh wrote: "Tharayn wrote: "It is as far as I remember (it is... really a long time ago that I read them), so I'm not 100% certain. But I believe that I was quite shocked when I read the first books (I read la..."I know..., it does help to keep that in mind, and as a subplot i like it despite getting worked up about it here and there; it falls into that grey area... because they do fit well together and share a sense of humour - very important that, methinks :-)
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I remember reading those first books and thinking Oh no, Don. How can you risk what you've found with Timmy?
But at the same time, I felt like Don had to maybe go through all that to really value what he'd found.
I just finished The Angel of 13th Street by Eden Winters. For a change, the rentboy business was not glamorized any. Many of these kids did not want to be there and Noah was working on getting them out, and working through the guilt of being one himself. It has a sequel, Fallen Angel, which I will read after a bit of a break from it. They are not depressing but not light and fluffy either.
Susinok wrote: "I just finished The Angel of 13th Street by Eden Winters. For a change, the rentboy business was not glamorized any. Many of these kids did not want to be there and Noah was working on getting them..."I can't get over how much you read, I'm impressed.
Josh wrote: "I think my favorite of the Strachey books is Ice Blues. But I do enjoy them all."Of the first three that i read so far, i liked Death trick and Ice blues best writing and mystery-wise. I like how he weaves very relevant serious issues with mystery and humour.
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They are Power Readers in this group!
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Of the first three that i read so far, i liked Death trick and Ice blues best writing and ..."
I love the fact that Stevenson is still writing.
Josh wrote: "They are Power Readers in this group! "I totally read that as power ups, I've got gaming on the mind.
In regards to the Strachey books, should you read them in order?
I've only read the first Strachey book so far, and I found it tough going. A book written in and set during the late 70s/early 80s in the gay community is very different from a book written 30 years later. Knowing that the danger and police harassment was, and in some places probably still is, a daily thing is one thing, experiencing it through the eyes of a character is something else.I have caught all the movies through Netflix, though, and enjoyed them quite a bit. Based on the one book I've read, the tone of the movies is quite a bit lighter, and it sounds like the relationship between Don and Timmy gets a little more screen time. They're actually a bit Hallmark channel-cheesy, but if can get passed that, they're fun.
I've read the Enemies to Lovers series (http://www.goodreads.com/series/73724...) by Anyta Sunday over the Easter holidays - which was really enjoyable to read, although definitely in need of good editing IMO. Pretty standard romance, but with likeable characters and an easy, uncomplicated flow. I'll now target Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen - I've only read Pride and Prejudice so far and have liked that quite a bit, so I'm really curious about this one :D
I'm reading Touch & Geaux! :DThis is perfect. It's Cesar Chavez day so I have no classes. I can lounge around and read this all day.
Charlinda wrote: "I'm reading Touch & Geaux! :DThis is perfect. It's Cesar Chavez day so I have no classes. I can lounge around and read this all day."
I'm envious!!! You ordered the paperback, right?
I wont get my copy untill tomorrow, since I realised too late, that Amazon already had them(was there a mix-up with the release date or something?), which is surprising, we never get them earlier and usually have to wait a bit for the paperback.
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This is perfect. It's Cesar Chavez day so I have no classes. I can lounge around and read this all day."
Wow. I didn't even know that this one has been released already...
Josh wrote: "The first read through, I gave up on it. Johanna. You have to be in the right frame of mind for that one. "For Tinseltown you mean? What is the right frame of mind? I have it but haven't read it yet.
Johanna wrote: "Charlinda wrote: "I'm reading Touch & Geaux! :DThis is perfect. It's Cesar Chavez day so I have no classes. I can lounge around and read this all day."
Wow. I didn't even know that this one has b..."
I read somewhere today that the e-version should be out on the 6th.
Becky wrote: "I've only read the first Strachey book so far, and I found it tough going. A book written in and set during the late 70s/early 80s in the gay community is very different from a book written 30 yea..."The social issues are tough, but with these books i felt like i was standing right behind/besides this powerful unapologetic person dealing with them, not sure if that makes sense..., but it made it easier to read thru them.
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Cat's do love paper, and Kindles don't give off much heat. But what do they do when you're actually reading the Kindle? Don't they come and sit on your chest and obstruct your view?