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[Josh]

mc wrote: "Josh, I just (Thursday) downloaded the first one from the library onto my e-reader. I'll report back, if you're interested."

Yes! I would definitely like to hear.

[Josh]

Lauraadriana wrote: "Josh wrote: "I got carried away on Amazon last night and downloaded a slew of Georgette Heyer (at a great low price) and then I saw they had a lot of the old Patricia Wentworth novels at $9.99. Whi..."

Holy moly. It looks like Amazon was making money hand over fist from us last night!

[Josh]

Tracy wrote: "I've read *most* of the Artemis Fowl series, and I really liked it. Artemis is a smart kid; I kind of liked the moral ambiguity he suffers from (well, not really suffers; it doesn't seem to bother ..."

I like the sound of that.

[Tracy]

It's definitely worth checking out; your local library probably has it! I have to admit, I'm not too fond of anything else he's written, but I really do love Artemis. He's a thief and a schemer, and yet somehow manages to do the right things.

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Josh wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Josh wrote: "I got carried away on Amazon last night and downloaded a slew of Georgette Heyer (at a great low price) and then I saw they had a lot of the old Patricia Wentworth..."

It just so easy with that blasted 1-Click thingy!

[Josh]

Tracy wrote: "It's definitely worth checking out; your local library probably has it! I have to admit, I'm not too fond of anything else he's written, but I really do love Artemis. He's a thief and a schemer, an..."

He has a new noir novel out and I almost went for that and then I thought...what you really want to try is Artemis Fowl. Of course by then I'd already spent my allowance. ;-)

[Kaje]

Josh wrote: "I got carried away on Amazon last night and downloaded a slew of Georgette Heyer (at a great low price) and then I saw they had a lot of the old Patricia Wentworth novels at $9.99. Which is not exa..."

I liked the first couple of Artemis Fowl books and my teenagers loved them. We all got a little bored with them as the series went on, though. Almost all libraries should have them (Free is good!)

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Do you trust Amazon's recommendations? I only buy m/f and m/m romance from them, so imagine my surprise when I got recs for embroidery books. I haven't bought, haven't browsed, haven't even considered in my mind embroidery. If it's something age-related, I'll sue them :-(

[Mandapanda]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Do you trust Amazon's recommendations?..."

I have no idea how their recommendation system works. They seem to recommend the same authors to me all the time no matter what I buy. I've always wondered if publishers could pay Amazon to push their books as recommendations?

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

MandyM wrote: "I've always wondered if publishers could pay Amazon to push their books as recommendations?"

I think Siren Publishing does, because it's much more recommended than others, especially if you stumbled upon one of their books in your browsing history (I purged them from the other recommendation thingies, but they resurrect).

[Charming]

Josh wrote: "Has anyone read the Artemis Fowl series? Do you think I'd like that? "

We all adored them - the entire series. The library will have them (in kids or teens probably) and they are quick reads.

Artemis is a really cool character. At one point he (view spoiler)[ loses his memory and goes back to being the selfish cold person he started out as (hide spoiler)] and you realize how much personality development there has been over the whole series. Excellent world building, too.

[Charming]

MandyM wrote: "I have no idea how their recommendation system works. They seem to recommend the same authors to me all the time no matter what I buy. I've always wondered if publishers could pay Amazon to push their books as recommendations? "

It could be, but I also think it is very slow to adapt. It didn't figure out to recommend M/M books to me for months after I started buying them.

[Josh]

Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Do you trust Amazon's recommendations? I only buy m/f and m/m romance from them, so imagine my surprise when I got recs for embroidery books. I haven't bought, haven't browsed, haven't even conside..."

I have to admit their recs are usually way off base.

[Josh]

Charming wrote: "Josh wrote: "Has anyone read the Artemis Fowl series? Do you think I'd like that? "

We all adored them - the entire series. The library will have them (in kids or teens probably) and they are qui..."

I think I'll invest in the first few books at least.

[mc]

Josh, I just finished reading the first Artemis Fowl, and though I enjoyed it, I might suggest taking it out of the library first. (I know, it sounds like I'm damning it with that comment, but really, I'm not.)

Based on the first one, which was a quick read, and had some nice world-building, I don't know if I'd want to re-read it (eg, purchase it), though I'm interested enough to want to take the second one out of the library next.

Charming, am I just a grumpy person for saying that?

[Kaje]

mc wrote: "Josh, I just finished reading the first Artemis Fowl, and though I enjoyed it, I might suggest taking it out of the library first. (I know, it sounds like I'm damning it with that comment, but rea..."

I'm not Charming, but I'd agree. The kids did reread as pre-teens but once was enough for me.

[Jordan]

You know, I should know something about Artemis, seeing as I work with books and that age range, but there are just too many books YA and M/M that I can't keep up and read them all. As much as I'd love to. But yes, your library should have them for sure. Check out the first one, and if you really like it, then buy it. I find that's a great way to test books!

As for M/M I did buy Zero Hour in one of my last book buying binges just as it came out in print. I LOVE the cover, and I can't wait to read it. I didn't read the serialized version as I'd joined her newsletter too late, so we'll see what I think when I get to it. But right now, I'm doing my best to put it off for a later date. There are too many other books to read, and I want to save the best for last, I guess... though I know it won't be last. *sigh* Love JCP. Definitely haven't met one of her's that I didn't like, either.

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Reading The Rifter #2...And I have NO IDEA what is happening...I will continue reading. Hopefully some things will be clearer soon.

[Charming]

mc wrote: "Charming, am I just a grumpy person for saying that? "

Nah. It is possible to enjoy something once and not need to own it.

[Tracy]

Charming wrote: "mc wrote: "Charming, am I just a grumpy person for saying that? "

Nah. It is possible to enjoy something once and not need to own it."

That's WHY there are libraries and Netflix. :D

[Jordan]

Exactly! I've found that to be true too. In fact, these days that incorporates most YA books. lol, when I was a teen I thought I would never read anything else. And now I've found that I have indeed moved on. So I'm glad I don't have to buy the books, even if they are good. Most of them are not books I'd want to read again.

I started to read The Future Is Queer, and I have to say it's good. In fact it might get a 4 or 5 star review out of me in the end. btw, Neil Gaiman has a short story in it! (speaking of YA authors) It's a mix of gay and lesbian short fiction, but each story is different and interesting. There is some romance in it, but it's not really about the romance. I was surprised my library had it, which is great, lets me read it for free and then decide to buy it if I really want it.

[Mandapanda]

Couple of great new m/m's I've read are
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[Cheryl]

I've been meaning to read something by Ann Sommerville, so I might give Unnatural Selection a try someday when I've read all the books that I already own. That's the problem with onlline shopping, it's so easy to buy too much!

[Jordan]

So as far as M/M goes, I'm currently reading Mind Fuck (duh, for the book group) but this weekend I'm taking a mini trip home and figured it would be good to bring a book that I've started but have yet to finish. You know those books where months go by and you're still in the middle of it?

My choice is As Meat Loves Salt by Maria McCann. It's a very well written historical fiction, but you have to dig for the romance, and it's just tough to slog through. However. I'm determined to finish the book one day. I don't remember what time period it's set in, but several hundred years ago at the least, and that's a time period when you just don't hear about gay relationships, which is part of the reason I'm determined to finish the book.

Let's just see if I can hold onto that choice until and after I start packing on Saturday night after work. lol. Mind Fuck will be coming with me too, but I need something else just incase I finish that one, you know? I'm such a slow reader, but I still like to be prepared cause one never knows what's going to happen, especially when spending an entire day on the train. If writing doesn't come easily, I'll need a backup plan!

[[deleted user]]

Read still feeling all warm and fuzzy...So I'm rereading one of my favest faves :O)

[Jordan]

One of these days I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and get the ebooks of Dangerous Ground 2, 3, and 4. It makes me want to cry because I don't have them yet and the first one was sooooo good.

Lauraadriana I'm so glad it made you feel all warm and fuzzy. I love it when stories do that to me! Kinda like The Dark Tide and In Sunshine or in Shadow.

[[deleted user]]

Lauraadriana wrote: "Read still feeling all warm and fuzzy...So I'm rereading one of my favest faves :O)"

Can't wait for the third one to come out!

[Blaine]

Bought yesterday, but am still reading , so it'll have to wait (so many funny lines, I keep laughing)

Bought as well
Oh, and is also on my list of books to read ASAP!

I really need a day or two to update my Goodreads. I still haven't commented on all the HSD stories yet (well, I did, but only in my notebook)

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Kate Mc. wrote: "Lauraadriana wrote: "Read still feeling all warm and fuzzy...So I'm rereading one of my favest faves :O)"

Can't wait for th..."

Me either Kate! I have to say the second read was even better than the first. Carole can write, that is for sure.

[Cleon Lee]

I have no restrain. I've bought Dead Run. *off to read*

[Cheryl]

Cleon wrote: "I have no restrain. I've bought Dead Run. *off to read*"

I have no restraint either. This is the second time I've broken my "no new books until you read the ones you have" rule for a Josh Lanyon book. Not that he's the only author I've broken the rule for, just the only one I've broken it for twice.

[Emanuela ~plastic duck~]

Cheryl wrote: "Cleon wrote: "I have no restrain. I've bought Dead Run. *off to read*"

I have no restraint either. This is the second time I've broken my "no new books until you read the ones you have" rule for a..."

Bad bad bad rule! No no no, I'll pretend I havent's seen it, I wouldn't read a newly released book in a year probably :)

[Cleon Lee]

Cheryl wrote: "Cleon wrote: "I have no restrain. I've bought Dead Run. *off to read*"

I have no restraint either. This is the second time I've broken my "no new books until you read the ones you have" rule for a..."

Ditto! I actually have no budget for books whatsoever this month!

[Josh]

Cheryl wrote: "Cleon wrote: "I have no restrain. I've bought Dead Run. *off to read*"

I have no restraint either. This is the second time I've broken my "no new books until you read the ones you have" rule for a..."

And I do appreciate that.

[Josh]

Blaine D. wrote: "Bought yesterday, but am still reading , so it'll have to wait (so many funny lines, I keep laughing)

Bought [bookcover:I, Omega|12085447..."

Ice Blues is probably my favorite of the series. I just remember laughing my head off!

[Ayesh]

Now that all my excitement from Dead Run is gradually subsiding..I'm reading Sometimes It's Fate by Angela S.Stone which reminds me that I could die to read good cop stories like this one :D

[Tracy]

Cleon wrote: "Ditto! I actually have no budget for books whatsoever this month!"

I justified Dead Run by tallying up coupon savings & buying stuff on sale & more of that ilk...

[Cleon Lee]

Tracy wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Ditto! I actually have no budget for books whatsoever this month!"

I justified Dead Run by tallying up coupon savings & buying stuff on sale & more of that ilk..."

I skipped going to a cafe to write and spent all afternoon reading Dead Run. Of course, that means.. no writing today. lol. Psst... I think Jordan might have to utilize her new crop...

[Tracy]

Cleon wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Ditto! I actually have no budget for books whatsoever this month!"

I justified Dead Run by tallying up coupon savings & buying stuff on sale & more of that ilk..."

I s..."

One month, I completely gave up all my vices (basically, caffeine, chocolate & late fees at the library -- I'm such a Wild Child!) b/c it was the only way I could afford to buy any books. Of course, they were all books that I couldn't get hold of at my local library. I swear!

[Ayesh]

Cleon wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Ditto! I actually have no budget for books whatsoever this month!"

I justified Dead Run by tallying up coupon savings & buying stuff on sale & more of that ilk..."

I s..."

U r an author cleon??

[Cleon Lee]

Bella wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Tracy wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Ditto! I actually have no budget for books whatsoever this month!"

I justified Dead Run by tallying up coupon savings & buying stuff on sale & more of tha..."

Aspiring author to be exact. :)

[Ayesh]

Cleon wrote: "Aspiring author to be exact. :) .."

Awesome ^_^ and all the best

[Cleon Lee]

Bella wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Aspiring author to be exact. :) .."

Awesome ^_^ and all the best"

Thanks, Bella! :D

[Ayesh]

Cleon wrote: "Bella wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Aspiring author to be exact. :) .."

Awesome ^_^ and all the best"

Thanks, Bella! :D"

U r welcome and if u want any1 to check ur first writings..I would love to read them :D

[Becky]

Tracy wrote: "One month, I completely gave up all my vices (basically, caffeine, chocolate & late fees at the library -- I'm such a Wild Child!) b/c it was the only way I could afford to buy any books. Of course, they were all books that I couldn't get hold of at my local library. I swear!"

The real reason for all the library budget cuts? With digital lending I'm no longer racking up astronomical late fees.

[Cleon Lee]

Bella wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Bella wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Aspiring author to be exact. :) .."

Awesome ^_^ and all the best"

Thanks, Bella! :D"

U r welcome and if u want any1 to check ur first writings..I would ..."

Sure, Bella! Anyway, I have a free story on M/M Romance group here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5... if you want to take a look. I should upload it as PDF but haven't found the time to do it. lol.

[Ayesh]

Cleon wrote: "Bella wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Bella wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Aspiring author to be exact. :) .."

Awesome ^_^ and all the best"

Thanks, Bella! :D"

U r welcome and if u want any1 to check ur first writ..."

OMG ..u were one of the writers on m/m groups Hot Summer Days...that's so cool and don't worry..I have the pdf of this group's stories on my collection.. am definitely gonna read it and let u know how I feel :D

[Cleon Lee]

Thanks so much! Jordan, Blaine, Kari, LC, and Anne also have stories for Hot Summer Days and their stories are awesome! :)

[Ayesh]

Cleon wrote: "Thanks so much! Jordan, Blaine, Kari, LC, and Anne also have stories for Hot Summer Days and their stories are awesome! :)"

Man... thanks for letting me know; I am gonna try them all; my friends r such a big fan of this hot summer collection so I'm sure I'm gonna like it too :D

[Becky]

Bella wrote: "Cleon wrote: "Thanks so much! Jordan, Blaine, Kari, LC, and Anne also have stories for Hot Summer Days and their stories are awesome! :)"

Man... thanks for letting me know; I am gonna try them all..."

I don't know if you've seen this yet or not, but the first of the compilations is available for download. Don't Read in the Closet: GayRomLit Retreat 2011 Special Edition This is the one with all the authors who will be at the GayRomLit retreat. They're still working on the rest.