February Books

[Tera, First Chick]

Well just fun. I wanted to wait to announce February book(s) until I knew if the two books a month thing would pass. It did. So this month we will be doing The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, and The Heratics Daughter by Kathleen Kent The Heratics Daughter by Kathleen Kent. You can join both, one or none but it should make for some great fun and give everyone a better option.

[Meg]

That is so cool, the two books I really wanted to discuss. I just got Gargoyle so I am really ready for February!!

Are you leading Heretic's Daugher?

[Tera, First Chick]

If you don't want to I will. Do you like the book so far?

[Holli]

There is a bit of a wait for The Gargoyle at my library but I should be getting Heretic's Daughter soon. I'm excited!!

[Kristen]

I'm 3rd on the list to get "Heretic's Daughter" from our library. Holli beat me to it! LOL

I will be joining in on this one as it sounds like a great book. It will be my first "CoL" book! I'm a slacker, I know. I'm excited!

[Holli]

I did beat ya Kristen...I'm number one! For once :) I'm like number a million for Edgar Sawtelle. lol

[Meg]

$10 for Heretic's Daughter on BOMC2

Tera I want you to lead this one because if it weren't for you I wouldn't have picked it up so soon. I am grateful for your high recommendation. It is SO awesome, I am locking myself in the house to finish it.

THANK YOU TERA

[Lynlee4]

Oh! How cool!

I LOVED Gargoyle and am dying to read Heretic's Daughter!! Thanks, guys!

BOMC2 also has Gargoyle for $10.

[Meg]

Ohhhhhh Tera,
all I can say is that it is amazing, especially knowing it is a first time author. Holy cow!

[Tera, First Chick]

I'm SO glad you liked it Meg. It seems like a story to amazing to be real but I really had to remind myself that those events and those people are real. She did a great job. FIRST TIME author too!

[Meg]

I can't believe it is her first. Amazing huh? Too bad she is not a goodreads member.

i want to shout to every to get this book.

[Terri]

Oh I want to read both of these! I'm hoping the hubby has got me The Gargoyle for Christmas :) The Heretics Daughter isn't published in the UK til January, so I'll have to get that then.

[Meg]

Tera, I also didn't realize that the author is a direct descendant of Martha, did you?

[Kathy]

I'm looking forward to reading the Heratic's Daughter. I have read a few books on the Salem witch trials and I've been to Salem MA.

[Kat (A Journey In Reading)]

Both of these books are on my "wish list" for Christmas!!

[Kathy]

I loved The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent. One of the aspects that drew me to it was the fact that the author is a descendant of Martha. I had just read The Lace Reader, which is set in modern day Salem, so The Heretic's Daughter was a nice connecting read. I don't like to be negative, but I wasn't crazy about The Gargoyle, was somewhat disappointed. However, it wasn't a terrible read by any means, lots of interesting tidbits. And, I always remember that I absolutely loved The Girls by Lori Lansens and one of my best friends couldn't stand it. So, it is quite possible that everyone in the group will love The Gargoyle. I look forward to the discussions on both books.

[Tera, First Chick]

That is so funny Kathy I read The Lace Reader right after Heratics Daughter also. I really liked it. I usually figure out the twists in books early on but that one got me.

[Kathy]

Yes, Tera, The Lace Reader certainly had its surprises. I think it's so interesting that what was considered the work of the devil (witchcraft) in old Salem was a thriving business in new Salem. It would be funny if it wasn't so tragic that people lost their lives because of the hysteria.

[Meg]

I am thinking that people are going to have a hard time keeping up, Would anyone like to do a pass around the book? For example, if I get to read Gargoyle quickly I could send it to someone who could then send it to someone else. Just hoping to get it back when the round is completed. Of course if more than one person is willing to share a lot more could participate. Anyone interested?

[Bloomin’Chick (Jo) aka The Eclectic Spoonie]

I've been waiting for the Heretic's Daughter since October (when Tera rec'd it to me) and I'm #5 on the list - they just got it in in Oct so @ 2 months for ea person (if you renew it the max times) it might be Summer before I get it! BUT I've got a dvd to exchange @ Barnes & Noble (duplicate Xmas present) so I think I'll pick it up there!

[Tera, First Chick]

I'm a big library or PBS girl. I hate to buy a book unless I know I love it enough Ill read it again and again otherwise I library myself.

[Holli]

I've rec'd The Heretic's Daughter from the library and will start it soon. I'm number 52 on the list for The Gargoyle so I'm sure I'll get it by February. Thanks for the offer though Meg!!

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I am so jealous of the libraries you all have access to! We just don't have anything here that resembles a good library! We are lucky to have a good book store and a great used book store.. I just can't ever find CoL reads at the used store!

I am spending a fortune.. I try to buy when I go off island but that doesn't always work out.

I am seriously thinking of starting a local book swap!

[Holli]

I think you should Katie....I'm sure you aren't the only one there that wants the up-to-date books. What a great idea!!

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Thanks Holli.. I really am trying to figure out how I can do it... and turn it into a business...

[Katie]

I just looked and my library has both of these on audio! I'm going to start them as soon as I finish The Thirteenth Tale.

[Dolly]

Katie, My library here doesn't have either of these books, so you're not alone in that :)

In Asheville NC there is a wonderful used book store called Mr. K's. I may call them to see if they have it and if so, get someone to get it for me up there.

[Bloomin’Chick (Jo) aka The Eclectic Spoonie]

Katie, check out our Trading Post thread under the Hot book discussions topic! I think that could work well for ya!

[Rachelle]

I'm very excited about both of the choices, I've wanted to read them so now I have an excuse to move those to the front of my ever changing list!

[Meg]

I can't wait for everyone to read Heretic's Daughter, it is soooooooo good.

Gargoyle is next for me.

[Kathy]

I just put myself on the list for the Heretic's Daughter at the library. I should get it in about a week.

[Kathy]

I am so excited! I just found out today that Kathleen Kent, the author of The Heretic's Daughter, is going to be one of the participating authors at a book festival that I attend every April. It is the Southern Kentucky Book Fest held each April in Bowling Green, Ky. A couple of my book loving friends and I go each year. I have already read and loved The Heretic's Daughter, so I can't wait to hear Kathleen Kent speak and get her to sign my book.

[Kathy]

Brenda, I do hope you give it another chance. I really like the Salem witch trial period, nonfiction and fiction reading. I think one reason I was able to get right into it was that I had read The Lace Reader right before it, which is set in modern day Salem.

[Meg]

The first 15 pages are read of Gargoyle and all I can say is that it is so well written and hooks you by the 2nd page. What a month February is going to be!

[KrisT]

Yeah I am so glad you think so Meg. how are you going to balance W and P and the Gargoyle and the Heretic's daughter and any other reads this month is what I want to know?
I didn't join W and P cuz I read it a few years ago with a group. I want to reread Gargoyle and get the HD in from the library soon but so far my shouting out the back door for those who have it to hurry up and finish has yielded nada! :P

[Meg]

Well I read Heretic's Daughter over vacation. And I am doubling up with W&P and Gargoyle. I am also reading one other book that I have to finish prior to reading our book for this month. Not too much pressure huh?

[Cindy]

Know what you mean Brenda, that's kind of how I'm feeling about 3 cups of tea right now.

[Hannah]

Just got The Gargoyle from the library today. Looking forward to reading it!

[Vicki]

I actually recently got both from the library. I am having problems getting in The Heretic's Daughter though, does it pick up? I haven't started Gargoyle because I got it today.

[Beth]

I just started reading The Gargoyle last night. So far, so good.

[Sheila , Supporting Chick]

I just got my copy of The Heratics Daughter in the mail yesterday, so I started it last night. I am very interested in reading this story because I have researched our family genealogy, and my husband actually has relatives who were arrested, sentenced, tortured and/or hanged in the Salem witch trials. I'm interested to see if any of them are mentioned in this book. Is anyone else here a descendent of any of the Salem trial families?

[Kat (A Journey In Reading)]

Ok... so I was so looking forward to The Heretic's Daughter.... It has taken me two weeks to read it... I have less than 100 pages left and I keep wondering... "ok, is this going to get any better?" A book of its size usually takes me less than 2 days to read... what is up with this?

[Lauren]

I loved The Heretic's Daughter. One of the best books I've ever read. It felt like I was there, with the main character, feeling the same emotions. A great read!

[Robyn]

I happened to find Heretic's Daughter at the library and recognized it as the February book. It sounds fascinating. I'm only a few pages it, its a tough book to read whenever you have a moment.

[Melissa]

Sheila wrote: "I just got my copy of The Heratics Daughter in the mail yesterday, so I started it last night. I am very interested in reading this story because I have researched our family genealogy, and my hus..."

I have ancestors (well, one that I've found) that were involved with the witch trials! It's fascinating stuff!

[Holli]

Lauren...I will agree that you feel you are right there with Sarah feeling and doing everything she is feeling and doing. In that respect the author did a fantastic job.

This book wasn't what I expected it to be at all and as I said in my review I would have enjoyed it more from Martha's point of view.

[Meg]

I found it a little hard to get into, but once you hit about 150 you get totally drawn into it. I really loved the book.

[Meg]

Anyone start Gargoyle yet? I am loving it

[Thauna]

Meg, I'm reading it...about 80ish pages in or so. I'm very interested in it...I enjoy really being in someone's head, I think.

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I tried reading The Gargoyle in November but I didn't get into it. But, I did like what I read so far. I just wasn't able to read it before someone else wanted to read it :-(