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[Travis]

The Blood Gospel . Just got.delivered wishing I wasn't already reading 4 books. Must read faster.

[Ctgt]

Travis of NNY wrote: "The Blood Gospel. Just got.delivered wishing I wasn't already reading 4 books. Must read faster."

I just picked this up from the library. Hopefully getting to it in the next couple weeks.

[Bev]

Ctgt wrote: "I'll also be interested in what you think, Lee. I read this several months ago. I'll wait till you finish to comment any further.

Just started Raven Black, about 50 pages in and am really loving i..."

I am so glad :)

[Bev]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Me too... like The Rook in audiobook."

I like the Rook too.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I tend to "spend" quite a bit at Audible. I use my credits and when they drop to 0 Audible usually offers 3 at about the price of 2 so I buy those. Also if a book's price is less than my monthly fee I usually just buy it rather than use a credit. It seems like a waste of a credit. I find I have more time to listen to audio books than I can make to read print books if I do "other stuff". :)

[Travis]

I use the audible app for my droid phone and listen about 6 hours a day while I am milking. I also use libravox which is all free books that are in public domain.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

When I'm reading an audiobook, I like listening while walking my dog, he gets a 45 minute walk as many days as I can manage (best) and driving to work( manable second best) and while I get ready for work in the morning (manable third best time).

I use the android App with my Motorola Razrr Max and a blue tooth headset (For walking). That works very well.

[Travis]

I too have the razr maxx but i just put my phone in my shirt pocket

[Mike (the Paladin)]

My daughter got me an MP3 for my books last Christmas...this year she gave me a battery powered speaker I can use with the MP3. I listen to it when washing dishes, driving, doing leather wok, etc. Well I listen to the books on my computer when home.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Travis of NNY wrote: "I too have the razr maxx but i just put my phone in my shirt pocket"

Please tell me that you didn't expose those poor cows to Fifty Shades of Gray as an audiobook.

[Travis]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Travis of NNY wrote: "I too have the razr maxx but i just put my phone in my shirt pocket"

Please tell me that you didn't expose those poor cows to Fifty Shades of Gray as an audiobook."

rest assured I never jumped on the Fifty Shades band wagon but they will have well over 100 hours of Roy Dotrice by the time I finish all 5 books of A Song of Fire and Ice by George RR Martin

[Eileen]

I too, use the audible app on phone a Note II. I love when audible has there $4.95 sales, you can't beat that for a audio book or even a book. I have no idea how many books I have on my phone right now. I just pop in my blue tooth and I listen while I get all my work done. Do blue tooth wear out? I use so much I think I'm wearing it out, might be time for a new one.

[Patricia]

I am reading a sorta off the wall choice called Bone Dry. I chose it because a) it was free and b) it is set in Blanco County, Texas, which is in the Austin area, and that is where I grew up.

I am enjoying it for those two reasons. Off the wall humor and good familiar local color. The Curmudgeon's father, AKA the WHR, was once pastor of the Johnson City Christian Church. At that time JC was just a wide spot in the winding, narrow road. Theoretically, Lyndon Johnson was a member of that church. Never saw him, but money could be extorted from him.

The book is a little bit raunchy. I would call it masculine humor.

[Patricia]

Bone Dry is by Ben Rehder. That is German background country.

[Ctgt]

I have tried audiobooks several times and have given up on them. My mind tends to wander and I lose track and then have to back up and listen again. I don't have a long commute (20-25 min.)but even then I end up getting distracted(usually yelling at someone).

[Seeley]

Ctgt wrote: "I have tried audiobooks several times and have given up on them. My mind tends to wander and I lose track and then have to back up and listen again. I don't have a long commute (20-25 min.)but even..."

I know what you mean, I have trouble with audio books too. I can read for 2-3 hours at a stretch (my wife can read cover-to-cover, non-stop, but I get restless) but I can't listen for more than 20 minutes without having to rewind five minutes worth.


Peace, Seeley

[Jim]

I have to do something while listening to an audio book. My commute (45 m) is about perfect. Hand sanding a bowl is good, too. Neither requires much attention, but just enough that I have brain power left over for an easy book. I'm listening to The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I can't listen to something too heavy or convoluted, though.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Jim wrote: "I have to do something while listening to an audio book. My commute (45 m) is about perfect. Hand sanding a bowl is good, too. Neither requires much attention, but just enough that I have brain ..."

Yes, I have trouble just sitting there, listening, for me, it's walking my dog (45 minutes at a time), driving to work, (30 mins), getting ready for work (30 mins to an hour, ironing clothes etc, shower shaving all those things). Just sitting in a chair, nope, that's too much inaction.

I've also listened to books while cooking etc. Generally its doing things that have a sort of automatic pilot to them (like walking etc.)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm usually doing something beside listening, chores or as I mentioned leather work. I'm supposed to be finishing up a couple of knife sheaths today (and maybe tomorrow...and Sat., who knows?) so I'll try to listen to Monster Hunter Legion as I do.

[Ctgt]

Just finished Raven Black and I really enjoyed it. Not really AA, more mystery/crime, but I know we all cross genres. Between this book, The Blackhouse and The Night Sessions, I've read three really good, bordering on great, mysteries over the past month. I highly recommend all three.

Thanks to Bev for the Raven Black recommendation.

Still working my way through The Horus Heresy, starting The Flight of the Eisenstein.

[Bev]

Ctgt wrote: "Just finished Raven Black and I really enjoyed it. Not really AA, more mystery/crime, but I know we all cross genres. Between this book, The Blackhouse and The Night Sessions, I've read three reall..."
Welcome Ctgt, I also read The Blackhouse recently and enjoyed it. Both that and Raven Black set in Scottish islands if different ones. Agreed probably not AA but still good. Do try some of Anne Cleeves other books as they are also good reading. I will put The Night Sessions on my TBR pile. Thankyou

[Sharon]

Just finished and found it just a bit of a let-down. I think my expectations were too high. Good, standard A/A writing but pretty predictable.

[Ctgt]

Bev wrote: "I will put The Night Sessions on my TBR pile."

I'll give you a heads up about it. I saw a comment you made while reading Life of Pi and I will tell you there is a fair amount of religion in this book. At the core it's a sci/fi, police procedural, dystopian story that revolves around the bombing of a very small church. I didn't find it "preachy"; to me it was a look at how we deal with fringe or marginal groups and the inherent prejudices we cast on those same groups whether they are religious or not. The story takes place in a world where all religions are marginalized because radical fundamentalism of all types led the world into "The Faith Wars".

To me, the mark of a great book, is how much I continue to think about the story after I have finished. Obviously, I am still thinking about this book, not just the overall themes, but the cool sci/fi gadgets and how they were incorporated into a police procedural. There are also some very great ideas about robots, self aware AI and religion.

[Jim]

Just starting Harbor Nocturne by Joseph Wambaugh.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Me too... like The Rook in audiobook."

LOVED IT!!!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I finished The Geneva Decision and enjoyed it (review pending). It started a bit quick (Seems like a trend) but really came together towards the end. It was a traditional Action-Adventure type story with a different leading character.

The supporting cast was fun too.

Now I've picked up Treasure Life by Alex Sheridan. Not too deep into it, but I like the Heroine. This might qualify as a "Cozy" action adventure, but it's early yet. Either way it's a pleasant read so far.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I'll keep an eye out for your reviews, Hugh.

[Mark]

I just finished...



And immediately bought the next in the series, but first I'm going to read...

[Jim]

I'm going to start Clean Coal Killers today at lunch. It's the second of David E. Manuel's Richard Paladin series - hit man for the EPA.

[Bev]

Ctgt wrote: "Bev wrote: "I will put The Night Sessions on my TBR pile."

I'll give you a heads up about it. I saw a comment you made while reading Life of Pi and I will tell you there is a fair amount of religi..."

Hi thanks for that. I am not against religion or religion in books but it is how it is put across that sometimes gets me down but sounds good!

[Bev]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Me too... like The Rook in audiobook."

LOVED IT!!!"

Rook rocks!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Rook Rocks Aye! Thank you for helping sort my booking issues! I want to read Tim's book first, then I'll slot that one and give it a go.

[Seeley]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "I finished The Geneva Decision and enjoyed it (review pending). It started a bit quick (Seems like a trend) but really came together towards the end. It was a traditional Action-Adventure type st..."

My editor kept hounding me to move the opening along, get into the story fast. I ended up dropping 3-5000 words of literary description and emotional backstory from the first three chapters. Shotgun openings are a trend that only established writers (like Lee Child) can buck. Glad you liked some of it. Looking forward to your review.

Lady Danielle, somewhere in the flow of forums is my offer to give a free copy to anyone in the A/AA group. If you're interested in a heroine-thriller, send me an email with your preferred format - seeley@seeleyjames.com

Peace, Seeley

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Seeley wrote: "My editor kept hounding me to move the opening along, get into the story fast. I ended up dropping 3-5000 words of literary description and emotional backstory from the first three chapters. Shotgun openings are a trend that only established writers (like Lee Child) can buck. Glad you liked some of it. Looking forward to your review...."

I liked more than some of it I liked the book. Your right, when I said "seems like this is a trend" I meant in the action adventure world. This is the forth book by the forth writer in a row where I felt the start went too fast for me to blink (I didn't want to miss anything).

I grew to like the characters, Pia in particular, the more I read. You may have cut a lot, but, what you left I enjoyed.

I also liked that Pia is a young, strong Woman who hasn't lost an almost "altruistic" view of the world, which is like much of our optimistic youth. Her sidekick was a hoot too!

[Sharon]

Well, darn. This is sounding better and better. Guess I'd better go download the sample at least and see if I can manage to stay with the "only free first books" line I've drawn in the sand.

[Eileen]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Seeley wrote: "My editor kept hounding me to move the opening along, get into the story fast. I ended up dropping 3-5000 words of literary description and emotional backstory from the first three c..."

I wasn't sure I would like Pia in the beginning and she did grow on me as the story moved along, I liked her a lot in the end. Tania was a hoot!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Eileen wrote: "Tania was a hoot!"

Yea, I loved the scene where Tania asks Pia if she's gay. She has a knack of getting the last word in, and it's usually a funny dig or aside.

[Eileen]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Tania was a hoot!"

Yea, I loved the scene where Tania asks Pia if she's gay. She has a knack of getting the last word in, and it's usually a funny dig or aside."

I did laugh out load at that.

[Eileen]

Started Skinwalker not sure yet how I feel about this one. I'll wait and read some more before I makeup my mind to keep reading.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Eileen wrote: "I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Tania was a hoot!"

Yea, I loved the scene where Tania asks Pia if she's gay. She has a knack of getting the last word in, and it's usually a funny dig or asid..."

I also liked how Pia "Chose" to be "Good" over and over, though there were plenty of opportunities to make other choices. I found interesting that, from what it sounded like, she was not so "altruistic" on the soccer field. Lots of people with axes to grind over this foul or that one. (Reminds me of one of the USA Women's Olympic Soccer team now, at least one game I was watching. I'll keep her name out of it.)

I'll start a book thread. Good stuff in there.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Eileen wrote: "Started Skinwalker not sure yet how I feel about this one. I'll wait and read some more before I makeup my mind to keep reading."

I hope it grows on you. I really liked it.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Thanks, Seeley. I will!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Rook Rocks Aye! Thank you for helping sort my booking issues! I want to read Tim's book first, then I'll slot that one and give it a go."


It's really good on audio. The narrator was fantastic. She made all the voices sound distinct and has a way with conveying wry humor. I think you'll like it!

[Ctgt]

Just finished The Flight of the Eisenstein which is the fourth book in The Horus Heresy series. It was good but not great.

Starting Jet. Pretty decent action so far.

[Eileen]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Started Skinwalker not sure yet how I feel about this one. I'll wait and read some more before I makeup my mind to keep reading."

I hope it grows on you. I really liked it."

It's picking up. In the beginning I was getting a little confused who was talking, Jane or her animal half. It is growing on me now that I'm farther along.

[Eileen]

I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Eileen wrote: "I, Curmudgeon wrote: "Eileen wrote: "Tania was a hoot!"

Yea, I loved the scene where Tania asks Pia if she's gay. She has a knack of getting the last word in, and it's usually a fu..."

Definitely good stuff in there.

[Sharon]

Eileen wrote: "
It's picking up. In the beginning I was getting a little confused who was talking, Jane or her animal half. It is growing on me now that I'm farther along.
"

I do remember having that issue myself. I don't remember now if I figured out that the transitions got smoother or if I got used to how they were being handled, but the 'relationship' between them definitely gets smoother and easier to follow the further in to the series you get.

[Eileen]

Sharon, I'm getting use to it, I figured out when she's in animal form Jane's speech is monotone with very simple words. I do like Jane, her inner strength and independence reminds me of Mercy Thompson (?). Another of my favorite UF series.

[Sharon]

Eileen, I did get used to it too and as the series goes along the transitions don't seem as confusing.

Jane is my favorite urban fantasy series character. While I read quite a lot of urban fantasy, I'm not actually a big fan of much of the vampire and werewolf books, not just sure why, but I don't find vampires 'sparkly' and I often don't like the way the werewolf hierarchy is presented from the point of the human forms. But I do just fine with the shapeshifter theme and I like the way Jane deals with vampires so I manage the vampires in this series fine as well.

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

Okay, Alex Sheridan has been holding out on us. I've been reading her Treasure Life and, now that I'm 1/3 rd of the way through it, I can say if the rest of the book is like this, it's really good.

and

Unless something changes, it is an action/adventure book every bit as much as Rollins and Cussler. It's kind of like the movie "The Deep" except Nick Nolte is a hot 40 something real estate agent and Jaquelyn Bisset is Latina...oh, and there is this paranormal connection instead of the drug thing (and if you ask me, Sari is a trade up from Nick Nolte.) It probably fits in the "Cozy Action Adventure catagory, but, it's already got things blowing up...that's always a plus!

It's sort of like "Into the Blue" with Jessica Alba, except this story is about Adults.


I'm liking it. (Better than Finding Round even though I loved the human side of Finding Round)