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I've been reading Bob the Book, chiefly because I was curious about what wins the Lambda Literary Best Debut Fiction category these days. Completely charming, especially if you hoard old books like I do. But it does make me feel odd reading it on a Kindle. If books have personalities, the Kindle must have one hell of a case of multiple personality disorder.
John wrote: "But it does make me feel odd reading it on a Kindle. If books have personalities, the Kindle must have one hell of a case of multiple personality disorder. "Actually, mine seems quite self actualized.
As much as I like the cover for All She Wrote , I think the layout for the His for the Holidays cover is the sweetest and sexiest one so far.
Charming wrote: "John wrote: "If books have personalities, the Kindle must have one hell of a case of multiple personality disorder. "Actually, mine seems quite self actualized."
Mine might be closer to that, if Brideshead Revisited would quit bickering with The God Delusion
Cleon wrote: "I think we need to do some Inception on our own, you know, planting ideas that we are the hottest girl ever? Let's start with Gerald Butler for Emanuela and Matthew Morrison for me. :D"Awww, you're my new best friend, lol
I'm hopeless lately because of a series of unfortunate events. If something positive happens, I'll change my name back to something more cheerful.
I'd like to change my name to Emanuela Butler, though, lol
Emanuela ~hopeless~ wrote: "Cleon wrote: "I think we need to do some Inception on our own, you know, planting ideas that we are the hottest girl ever? Let's start with Gerald Butler for Emanuela and Matthew Morrison for me. :..."Aww... *hugs* You know I would hand delivered Butler and all hot guys in your photo album, bound & gagged, if I could right? ;)
Becky wrote: "I'm not a George Clooney fan. He was cute (if a baby) back in his Roseanne days, but he hasn't done anything for me since. Being a bit of a geek, I'm more of a Captain Jack fan. Harkness, not Sp..."I'm a Ianto Jones fan :)
Or ... a Gareth David-Lloyd actually.
Every time I think my obsession has passed ... and then I hear him sing again and I go ... *guh*
Cleon wrote: "Aww... *hugs* You know I would hand delivered Butler and all hot guys in your photo album, bound & gagged, if I could right? ;)"I know I know :D
Hey thanks for pointing this one out. Great cover!
Sorry to hear that Emanuela.Pray for me. Since I've been downloading free books to my ereader, I've decided to start reading Ulysses by James Joyce. I don't think Jack Harkness is in that one, more's the pity. Maybe Gabriel Byrne, given the country.
Ladies: No, (Edina, was it?) you're not the only one re Leonardo DiCaprio. Not sexy to me, but a fabulous actor. First thing I ever saw him in was Gilbert Grape, and Wow!Yes! re Gerard Butler (and Daniel Craig). Here's one for you. Did y'all see Butler in that dragon movie...with that Batman actor who's so good. My impression, the makers left it to the audience to decide if the two were "partners." And a very nice early role for Butler.
I have just finished Mann of my Dreams - took me a week! - but I so enjoyed it - thank you MandyM for sending me the pdf file - for those of you who haven't read it - do! its fab.
MandyM, I might also ask you for the pdf, if that's ok - I read it (and loved it like you, Minne) but I wouldn't mind re-reading it.Also, have you read Theo's story? Not the same drama as Mann of My Dreams, but very sweet, I thought.
mc wrote: "MandyM, I might also ask you for the pdf, if that's ok - I read it (and loved it like you, Minne) but I wouldn't mind re-reading it.Also, have you read Theo's story? Not the same drama as Mann o..."
MC Can you pm me your email addy and I'll send the pdf to you. I actually loved Theo's story. I've read it about 3 times now and it grows on me more each time. It's quite poignant and sweet.
I am currently reading "Sticks and Stones" by Madeleine Urban and as soon as that's finished I will either head straight to book 3 or start Prove It by Chris Owen.
Susan wrote: "I am currently reading "Sticks and Stones" by Madeleine Urban and as soon as that's finished I will either head straight to book 3 or start Prove It by Chris Owen."I found it impossible not to read the series straight through, Susan (I recommend getting hold of Fish and Chips!).
I probably will but I have a crazy tendency to read multiple books at the same time. I am currently half way through Vampire in Atlantis as well...not sure why I do this. I also wish Fish and Chips was available on my Nook...I hate when Barnes and Nobles does'nt offer all books in a series and I have to search elsewhere.
Susan, I didn't buy an ereader until I had amassed - and I do mean amassed - hundreds of ebooks, mostly in pdf format, in far better priced and complete environs than B&N. It actually doesn't occur to me now to buy an m/m book at B&N. But I am very new to the Nook, so I am definitely not the right person to talk about this issue!
How did you read them? On a computer?
Yes, Susan, and that made me VERY used to backlighting. I am starting, just starting to get used to e-ink. I think I may keep this thing, though it isn't perfect, especially where sideloading is concerned. And B&N customer service isn't the best, though I have found the people in the stores to be terrific.I actually bought the original Nook the other day (since you can return it) to compare it to the Touch, which is what I originally bought, but I'm going to return it. I'm already spoiled by how incredibly light it is. I just wish one could do more with shelves an the like...but at least those are software issues. The hardware has glitches, but I think they (ereaders) all do.
TMI, right?
Never too much info. I love my nook color but it does have crazy glitches. I read pdf on my computer at work...since i cant be seen reading a book lol.The email part drives me crazy because even though i delete mail it keeps coming back as new...nuts i tell you.
Ah, no email here. I bought the original nook to compare and contrast because the people who have it love it SO much, but I think it might be better to stick with the newer model.I really don't know about the people here, Susan...in less than two months, they've convinced me to buy an ereader, read books I've been saving for a special occasion, and perhaps, even starting writing again.
It's a dangerous place, I tell you. Be warned.
mc wrote: "Ah, no email here. I bought the original nook to compare and contrast because the people who have it love it SO much, but I think it might be better to stick with the newer model.I really don't ..."
mc, come over to the dark side. Write. You know you want to.
That reminds me, I should probably try to organize the writing day for tomorrow.
mc wrote: "...and perhaps, even starting writing again."ns CHEEERS!! ns is waiting on Anne and mc to write stuff.
ns wrote: "mc wrote: "...and perhaps, even starting writing again."ns CHEEERS!! ns is waiting on Anne and mc to write stuff."
Check out my author page, ns. I have up a teaser for my Hot July Days story. :)
Anne wrote: "ns wrote: "mc wrote: "...and perhaps, even starting writing again."ns CHEEERS!! ns is waiting on Anne and mc to write stuff."
Check out my author page, ns. I have up a teaser for my Hot July Da..."
Dang, Anne, you need a "HOT HOT HOT" warning up there! I think my Kindle melted :)...looking fwd to it. I still have no idea what this HJD thing you guys have been talking about is, but I expect something will happen in July?
ns wrote: "Anne wrote: "ns wrote: "mc wrote: "...and perhaps, even starting writing again."ns CHEEERS!! ns is waiting on Anne and mc to write stuff."
Check out my author page, ns. I have up a teaser for m..."
The m/m group is doing a massive free anthology. I'm too tired to explain it coherently, but here's the thread about it.
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
They did one for Christmas last year that you can still download for free from ARe.
http://www.allromanceebooks.com/produ...
Becky wrote: "The m/m group is doing a massive free anthology. I'm too tired to explain it coherently, but here's the thread about it.http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5532...
They did one for Christmas last year that you can still download for free from ARe.
http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-...
"
I had seen the link, actually, but it doesn't let me view those pages (as I'm not a member of the group).
ns wrote: "Becky wrote: "The m/m group is doing a massive free anthology. I'm too tired to explain it coherently, but here's the thread about it.http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5532...
They did one for..."
Ah, sorry. I forgot it's a private group. Basically, there were pictures, and Dear Author letters, and a bunch of people volunteered to write stories based on the pictures and letters. And then sometime in July those stories will be posted, and I guess the whole collection will be made available again through ARe.
I guess that really wasn't all that hard to explain. I'm just not firing on all cylinders tonight.
Read
over the weekend...So lovely. I think is is the best BDSM book I've read. Can't understand how this is not published. Reading
Liam is still to hot for words :O)
over the weekend...So lovely. I think is is the best BDSM book I've read. Can't understand how this is not published. Reading
Liam is still to hot for words :O)
Becky wrote: "ns wrote: "Becky wrote: "The m/m group is doing a massive free anthology. I'm too tired to explain it coherently, but here's the thread about it.http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5532...
They ..."
It's only private to protect minors, though. so you really should join :)
There's lots of good stuff in the m/m romance group, so yeah, join. The Christmas anthology had great stories and this one has writers like Neil Plakcy, Amy Lane, Jade Archer, Kate Sherwood...It will be out for free eventually (or some of it; we have 113 stories coming) but the group gets them first. (Happy I-can't-wait-till-July-1 dance...) There are other great discussions and resources too, although if you don't like graphic pix then beware. This group definitely needs the no-minors precaution.
Becky wrote: "ns wrote: "Becky wrote: "The m/m group is doing a massive free anthology. I'm too tired to explain it coherently, but here's the thread about it.http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5532...
They ..."
There are around 110 stories, and they will all eventually be part of an anthology, but I think that's not until October. A lot of authors are going to also offer their works for free on their websites, I think? But I can't remember the rules around that. Not until after the anthology comes out? It's all going to be free, at any rate.
I would recommend you join the group, ns. :)
Lauraadriana wrote: "Read over the weekend...So lovely. I think is is the best BDSM book I've read. Can't understand how this is not published. Reading [bookcover:Teach Me To..."Wow, The Violet and the Tom looks good. I love alternative history stuff.
Anne wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Read over the weekend...So lovely. I think is is the best BDSM book I've read. Can't understand how this is not published. Reading [..."
it's fantastic...totally my favorite BDSM
over the weekend...So lovely. I think is is the best BDSM book I've read. Can't understand how this is not published. Reading [..."it's fantastic...totally my favorite BDSM
Lauraadriana wrote: "Anne wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Read over the weekend...So lovely. I think is is the best BDSM book I've read. Can't understand how this is not publishe..."I have a friend who's looking for good BDSM, but I don't know her well enough to be sure exactly what she's interested in. I might rec this, though.
Anne wrote: "I would recommend you join the group, ns. :) "Thanks, Becky, and I hear ya, Cleon, Kaje and Anne. I really do. But I have to say, it's just logistically impossible for me.
I can barely keep up with this forum as it is. I have very little spare time, and even the little that I participate here cuts into my reading time (which was carved out of my sleeping time to start with). There's no way I could take on an additional timesink that is certain to be (judging by the group membership numbers, if nothing else, which scare me).
And truth be told, I figure anything interesting will probably filter its way to here, eventually.
Reading used to be a pretty solitary and private activity for me. Even this much sharing is going way out of my comfort zone, honestly. I'm happier reading than I am discussing a book in public - just the way that I'm built, I suppose. Not that I don't enjoy writing about books occasionally.
I do look fwd to reading those stories at some point. That will be fun :).
hmm...Its been a while since I checked in here.I've finished the Masks series by Hayden Thorne. The 1st book is
and its really cute/funny YA m/m.Then I read
and
. Loved both of those!!Currently reading Jade Archer's Contact series getting ready for the
release tomorrow!!!!
My June Reading List. Posting it early because I'm not going to be adding to it any more this month. Cream of the m/m crop: JCP, Kimberling, Hale, Derr, Fox.
I will just say that Night might just be the most beautiful book I've ever read. I did start crying around the second line of the foreword, though. And then you just sit with all this stuff in your mind, all the detritus of this immense mental fatigue bearing down on you, choked up by this severe emotional arteriosclerosis and think to yourself you may never read another book again. NS goes to find icecream.
Night -- Wiesel
The Ambassadors -- Miller
Rebirth (Morpheus 5) -- JCP
Tainted (Morpheus 4) -- JCP
Mannikin (Morpheus 3) -- JCP
Vertigo (Morpheus 2) -- JCP
Turnskin -- Kimberling
Sinnerman -- Calmes
Lord of the White Hell 2 -- Hale
Lord of the White Hell 1 -- Hale
Rage of the Fallen -- Delaney
Tailor of Panama -- Le Carre
Conquest -- SJ Frost [DNF]
Hanging Loose -- Harper
Crown Jewels -- Derr
Bless Us With Content -- Tinnean [DNF]
Bad Company -- Mitchell [DNF]
AJ's Angel -- Witt [DNF]
Duty of a Beta -- Dare [DNF]
Heart in Hand -- Calmes [DNF]
Rifter 4 -- Hale
Last Line -- Fox
Wicked Gentlemen -- Hale
The Vampire Who Played Dead -- Rain
Mann of My Dreams -- Tinnean
Darke -- Sage
Deadly Silence -- Banis
Deadly Dreams -- Banis
Deadly Slumber -- Banis
Deadly Wrong -- Banis
Deadly Nightshade -- Banis
Magic Slays -- Andrews
Shying Away -- Sherwood [DNF]
Promises -- Sexton
Early Moon -- Sandburg
Illegal Magic -- Blakely
Black Cat Ink -- Kimberling
Baby It's Cold Outside -- Kimberling
Wow, you're organized. I never plan more than one book ahead, and rarely remember what I read when. Let us know what you think of the Banis. I've been considering diving into those.
Night is a brilliant book - have you ever heard Weisel speak, ns? It's very humbling.Also, have you ever read Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning? You might appreciate it.
I finally bought a Megan Derr book. You and others have been recommending her so much, I thought I'd give it a try.
Kaje wrote: "Wow, you're organized. I never plan more than one book ahead, and rarely remember what I read when. Let us know what you think of the Banis. I've been considering diving into those."Ah, no, no organization or planning goes into that, I just write down what book I've read after I've read it. I just do it on my own in a simple text log instead of using the Goodreads site like everyone else (which I abuse mostly to track my paperback purchases).
I'd go mad if I didn't keep a record of what I read and what I've bought with the amount of reading and buying I do. I suspect I'd be picking up the same book to read a dozen times with that sieve I have for a memory, not to mention buying books I already own.
I liked the Banis books, but as I mentioned earlier in this thread somewhere and the ensuing discussion, they did lose a bit of their lustre when I found out they were recent books (2009). They definitely felt very dated, and somewhat derivative, as a result.
mc wrote: "Night is a brilliant book - have you ever heard Weisel speak, ns? It's very humbling.No such luck, mc, a downside of living so far off the usual speaker circuit.
"Also, have you ever read Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning? You might appreciate it."
No, I have not. Thanks for the rec, I'll look it up, it sounds interesting.
"I finally bought a Megan Derr book. You and others have been recommending her so much, I thought I'd give it a try."
Ooh, I'm glad! Which one did you get? She has only one real dud that I didn't like (The King's Harem), and the rest have varied from decent to adorable.
They are all wonderfully written, though, she's a very polished writer. You do have to frame them and read them appropriately, though -- they are not exactly the m/m genre -- they are fairy tales, charming fables or more complex fantasy (Prisoner, Bound).
ns wrote: ""Also, have you ever read Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning? You might appreciate it."No, I have not. Thanks for the rec, I'll look it up, it sounds interesting. "
Victor Frankl was a survivor who had lost everyone in the concentration camp during Nazi period.
He was one of existential psychologists and he formed his theory as the result of his experience in the camp. Shortly, he felt that a man needed to have a meaning in his life and he would be able to endure anything.
He's a very great man and it's a good book. Unlike many philosophy/ psychology books, the book is easy to understand. It does contain some details on his experience in the concentration camp.
Cleon wrote: "ns wrote: ""Also, have you ever read Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning? You might appreciate it."No, I have not. Thanks for the rec, I'll look it up, it sounds interesting. "
Victor Frank..."
Thanks for the info, Cleon..sounds pretty interesting. I'll definitely look it up.
I just finished A to Z by Marie Sexton. I wasn't sure that I was going to like it. I didn't particularly like Zach in the sample, but I loved Strawberries for Dessert so I decided to give it a chance. It was kind of different, but I liked Zach quite a bit once he finally pulled his head out of his butt, and I liked Angelo from the start. He's definitely rough around the edges, but he's a good person, and smart. His thoughts about Matt and Jared (the main characters from Promises) and Zach were really interesting.Reading-wise, I just plan to putz around for the next couple of days. But then on Friday the next Lady Julia Grey title, The Dark Enquiry, will be available for Kindle. I can't wait! I love a mystery series with a slowly building romance (like AE), and this one definitely qualifies. I absolutely adore Brisbane.
I just started 
Cannot say anything about it yet, since I have only been in chapter 1. But the blurb sounds promising
Ami wrote: "I just started Cannot say anything about it yet, since I have only been in chapter 1. But the blurb sounds promising"
Sounds very interesting. Let us know what you think of it. I am currently reading Counterpoint: Dylan's Story.
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I liked Di Caprio A LOT in The Departed."
Hey, I just re-watched Law Abiding Citizen a few days ago and yes, Gerard is the kind that can make ..."
I was wondering at the change of last name for a while... now I know. LOL.