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This isn't really a "what I'm currently reading" post, but not sure where else to put it and wanted to share...I've just managed to buy all of Julia Quinn's backlist on ebooks (yaay) and am updating my Calibre (ebook database), to make sure they're in the right format for my eReader. Anywho... I've only just noticed that in EVERY SINGLE BOOK there is a little dedication "For Paul, even though..." finished by something amusing. Just thought this was cute... Had anyone else ever noticed it?
Okay, so I've started
in hopes it will get me out of my reading slump
CaroB wrote: "there is a little dedication "For Paul, even though..." "Yeah, pretty neat, right?
Yay! Megan, you go!
✿Michelle✿ wrote: "I just finished reading The Bronze Horseman, in my opinion it definitely a 5 star book!"OMG, that HUGE book- you FINISHED IT??!! ;o)
✿Michelle✿ wrote: "I just finished reading The Bronze Horseman, in my opinion it definitely a 5 star book!"I absolutely agree!
✿Michelle✿ wrote: "I just finished reading The Bronze Horseman, in my opinion it definitely a 5 star book!"I thought it was going to take you all month to read. Did you call in sick? You naughty girl!
It is huge! I can't believe you read it already. I keep staring at it thinking, "Hmm, maybe I should start with something a little smaller?" Then I argue with myself, because getting the bigger one done first sounds good. The result? I read nothing for 4 days, end up buying a New Release from the store, and reading that. Sigh!
Kristi wrote: "It is huge! I can't believe you read it already. I keep staring at it thinking, "Hmm, maybe I should start with something a little smaller?" Then I argue with myself, because getting the bigger one..."LOL!!!
Lisa Kay wrote: "✿Michelle✿ wrote: "I just finished reading The Bronze Horseman, in my opinion it definitely a 5 star book!"I thought it was going to take you all month to read. Did you call in sick..."
LOL! No, I didn't call in sick, but I lost sleep.
Kristi wrote: "It is huge! I can't believe you read it already. I keep staring at it thinking, "Hmm, maybe I should start with something a little smaller?" Then I argue with myself, because getting the bigger one..."LOL! That's what I normally end up doing, but this one was so good in my opinion, that I could hardly put it down.
Just finished
as a "buddy read" and it was fun. Link to my review.Still reading
as a "buddy read" - and it is still good!
✿Michelle✿ wrote: "LOL! That's what I normally end up doing, but this one was so good in my opinion, that I could hardly put it down."Awesome-ness! I know not a real world, but...oh well. It's encouraging (the book being so good, not the making up of words).
CaroB wrote: "Just started 
."I hope you love it CaroB!! :o)
Finally starting this series and listening to
.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Finally starting this series and listening to ."I hope you enjoy that series Lisa! I loved the first three, but I'm a little disappointed with the most recent two.
Okay, after reading
AND seeing the movie, I can't help but start
next
Did you listen to them or read them?
I read them, so I don't know how the reader is on the audio
Megan, I'll post my GR friend, Christine S.'s (one of our group members) comment to my review:"I do love the narration, but it did take me a little while to get used to her rendition of Bones... it's a bit high, sort of a cross between Oliver Twist & Sharon Osbourne, lol! But for me, I enjoyed the books so much it was easy to get past Bones' voice."This holds true for me. I would have preferred two narrators (male and female); but the book is good enough to get past it. The narrator does a great job, otherwise. Good infection, humor, etc. I think she is perfect for Cat. Sounds young!
The mom sort of sounded like she had a bit of a Minnesota accent, like she was challenging Frances McDormand from Fargo, LOL!
Luckily, I could download them from my library! I wanted to check them out b/f I committed.
I'm glad you are enjoying it so far Lisa. It's always nice when there is both a male & female narrator, but know it's not always possible. That's nice that you could try it out from the library!
I just finished
, and I have no idea what to start on next. Part of me wants to read a book with normal people, and another part of me wants to stick with the paranormal. Maybe a good werewolf novel is what I need....
Michelle, snap! I've just finished reading that too, last night! I thought it was good considering it's a 4th in the series... and there was no way it was going to be as good as the third, man that was a tear jerker!Still on Hunger Games, it just managed to suck me in today.
CaroB wrote: "Michelle, snap! I've just finished reading that too, last night! I thought it was good considering it's a 4th in the series... and there was no way it was going to be as good as the third, man that..."Wow! I wish I knew you were reading it. I would've liked to chat about a few things along the way! Hunger Games is really good, so I'm hoping you'll be sucked in to that one too.
Ok, in the end the normal people won out. I'm starting
.
I'd be keen to do a buddy read, am finding myself at a loss for my next read... I can't seem to get into either of my next two challenge books for this month. I'm in the mood for a contemporary romance or a PR romance. Anyone interested?
CaroB, There are three of us getting ready to start a planned “buddy read” this coming Sunday 5/15 (our PST time):
. Is that too late for you and/or have you already read it?
Lisa Kay wrote: "CaroB, There are three of us getting ready to start a planned “buddy read” this coming Sunday 5/15 (our PST time): . Is that too late for you and/or have you al..."Lisa Kay, thank you, you're a legend!
Definitely count me in, this is in my TBR shelf and I own it on ebook so all good to go. What else do I need to know?
Yaaay :-)
We'll be setting up a folder or thread in the group "Nothing But Reading Challenges" - are you a member? If not, join up. I with contact the other two people.
Carol, Just to let you know, this is an in-depth "buddy read" and we'll be reading three chapters a night. (Hope this isn't too slow for you.) We will take turns posting questions each night; we all post our answers every night.We really aren't that ridgid as Sans and I both get migraines, so we understand if the other is ill. Here is the link: Pleasure Unbound Buddy Read. Also, the language gets a little raw; to be expected with this type of book.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Carol, Just to let you know, this is an in-depth "buddy read" and we'll be reading three chapters a night. (Hope this isn't too slow for you.) We will take turns posting questions each night; we ..."Sounds Good Lisa :-) I've never done a set number of chapters a night before, it'll be interesting to see how much more of an insight you get into the book when you get more time to ponder between the story.
Great, CaroB. (Sorry I misspelled your name above! Those little typing fingers have a mind of their own sometimes, LOL!) BTW, saw your post to your profile page. Did you get a chance to check out our other "buddy read" on Magic Study to see how the questions are posted and answered? I think I posted it somewhere when you asked about "buddy reads" on another thread. Here is the link again: Buddy Read for Magic Study.
All good Lisa, it looks great, I'm really looking forward to it!
Lisa Kay wrote: "Carol, Just to let you know, this is an in-depth "buddy read" and we'll be reading three chapters a night. (Hope this isn't too slow for you.) We will take turns posting questions each night; we ..."I think I'd like to do this with you guys if that's ok. Is there a limit on how many can participate?
✿Michelle✿ wrote: "I think I'd like to do this with you guys if that's ok. Is there a limit on how many can participate?..."Sans, just posted "the more the merrier".
Kit★ wrote: "Just started 
after finishing 
."What did you think of A Perfect Bride, Kit★ ?
I really liked it! The characters were good, likable, the love story was touching, I even got watery eyes for a minute towards the end. I'm most definitely going to be looking for more books by Samantha James. :)
CaroB, It is available on GR bookswap. Are you able to use that feature down there where you are?
ROLF!!! Tell me about it :-) If I weren't living in one of the best places in the world, I'd be pissed at all the stuff we miss out on being so far away from everything :-)
They should get organized and start something for "down under". I wonder what the stats are for how many Australians there are on GRs. Seems like there are a few of you.
Really Lisa Kay? I've only met one other.
Anyone interested in
?? The Nothing But Reading Challenges has started a thread for the "buddy read" they are having in June. Here is the GR link: Game of Thrones Buddy Read. Looks like it might start around 6/9/11.
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I am really enjoying them - and Sans is a hoot! She is a couple decades younger than me and teaching me the current vernacular, which is improving my reviews, LOL! I guess we are cracking the monitors up. Impressive, huh?