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message 1851: by D.G. (new)

D.G. I haven't been able to finish Faithful Place (I'm afraid of the ending.) Maybe I'll try today.

I'm also almost done with I, Juan de Pareja. It's a little simplistic so now I know why it's considered a children's book.

I'm also around 100 pgs. into Ashfall and I'm enjoying it.


message 1852: by Leea (new)

Leea Kay wrote: "I started [bookcover:The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys 11 Shrink Appointments 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me Ruby Oliver] last night. My baby woke me up around 2am bc he's been sick lately. I couldn't fall ba..."

It's time to read The Boyfriend list. haha! I think i'm the only one who hasn't.


message 1853: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Kay I have had many nights like that, I am glad you had a good book to help you through it. I agree about Ruby, she was much cooler than I was and had her shit together more than I ever did. I hope you got some sleep. I thought each book in the series got progressively better, funner and just more amazing.

DG, I remember being very satisfied with the ending of Faithful Place. Which is unusal with Tana French.


message 1854: by Leea (new)

Leea Marcella wrote: "I am reading Pandemonium by Daryl Gregory and Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh. I am really into the Psy book but can't continue at the moment until the ladies in my group read catch up. Geez this is killi..."

Hey Marcella. It's been a long time since we've seen you. Hope you're well :)


message 1855: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Marcella wrote: "I am reading Pandemonium by Daryl Gregory and Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh. I am really into the Psy book but can't continue at the moment until the ladies in my group read catch up. Geez this is killi..."

Thanks for posting that Leea, I missed that you posted -- welcome back Marcella!


message 1856: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "I haven't been able to finish Faithful Place (I'm afraid of the ending.) Maybe I'll try today.

I'm also almost done with I, Juan de Pareja. It's a little simplistic so now I know why it's conside..."


Oh DG, did I remind you to think of me while you are reading Ashfall? Where he is headed to and the area that he is, is where I grew up (just east of the Mississippi, northern Illinois)


message 1857: by Marcella (new)

Marcella (marcella6) | 886 comments Hi Leea! I am okay. I have just been really busy with work.


message 1858: by Marcella (new)

Marcella (marcella6) | 886 comments Thanks Regina! It is good to be back. I missed you ladies!


message 1859: by Leea (new)

Leea *high five* for the Wonder woman avatar - that's awesome!


message 1860: by D.G. (new)

D.G. Regina wrote: "DG, I remember being very satisfied with the ending of Faithful Place. Which is unusal with Tana French. "

Oh ok. I'll finish it today then!


message 1861: by D.G. (last edited May 23, 2012 08:54AM) (new)

D.G. Regina wrote: "Oh DG, did I remind you to think of me while you are reading Ashfall? Where he is headed to and the area that he is, is where I grew up (just east of the Mississippi, northern Illinois) "

Oh I didn't know that! I'll think of you then. :) I was thinking of you when I read About That Night because the leads meet in college (Champaign-Urbana.)


message 1862: by D.G. (new)

D.G. Marcella wrote: "I am reading Pandemonium by Daryl Gregory and Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh. I am really into the Psy book but can't continue at the moment until the ladies in my group read catch up. Geez this is killi..."

Marcella - When you're done with Pandemonium, I'd like to hear your thoughts. I wasn't too happy with the way it went.


message 1863: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) That is an amazing avatar Marcella!

Oh, I didn't know it took place there (where I went to undergrad and law school) -- I am going to have to look into reading it. :)


message 1864: by Marcella (new)

Marcella (marcella6) | 886 comments Leea wrote: "*high five* for the Wonder woman avatar - that's awesome!"

Thanks Leea! I was in a kick ass kind of mood. LOL!


message 1865: by Marcella (new)

Marcella (marcella6) | 886 comments Regina wrote: "That is an amazing avatar Marcella!

Oh, I didn't know it took place there (where I went to undergrad and law school) -- I am going to have to look into reading it. :)"


Thanks Regina!


message 1866: by Marcella (new)

Marcella (marcella6) | 886 comments D.G. I will let you know what I think of the book as soon as I am done with it. I have other friends who loved it so it is interesting you didn't like the way it turned out. I scared now! He he!


Nadene  (Totally Addicted to Reading) (nadz2012) | 4 comments I am almost finished reading Yankee Wife by Linda Lael Miller. I will be starting Pure Healing by Aja James next.


message 1868: by Mimi (new)

Mimi Smith | 94 comments I've read Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer , which I liked a lot. A refreshing take on fairytales, for sure!

Also Fall of Giants (The Century Trilogy #1) by Ken Follett , which was okay. Kind of slow at times, but still interesting.


message 1869: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Mimi Fall of Giants is a huge book to read! How long did it take you to read?


message 1870: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) I am reading The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey which is also a take on a fairy tale. I love the author's blog, she really lives in Alaska: http://lettersfromalaska.wordpress.com/


message 1871: by D.G. (new)

D.G. I finished Faithful Place and you were right, Regina! The ending was a bit hopeful. I thought the book was going to end with (view spoiler)


message 1872: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Yes! It was so odd, (view spoiler)

The weird thing about her books is that the subsequent book is only in the same worldish, but different characters. And each time she moves on to a new character I think -- I don't want to read about him/her. But then I love the book. I am feeling the same way about #4 Broken Harbour (Dublin Murder Squad, #4) by Tana French the lead appeared in #3 and I wasn't interested. But I am sure it will be fabulous.

I found Tana French b/c Stacia Kane had rated her books 5 stars each. I will always be thankful. I love them. Even if I do have issues with #1 and #2 -- I love them.


message 1873: by Mimi (new)

Mimi Smith | 94 comments @Regina... A few days, I guess. Yes, it's long, but generally interesting, so I didn't have stalling periods of putting it down. I know the author has many other books, but am not as interested in the medieval period. This is still... WWI, spies, battles, revolutions and so on which I am interested in. I'll probably read the 2nd book when it comes out.


message 1874: by D.G. (last edited May 23, 2012 12:37PM) (new)

D.G. Oh yes, I liked that too! I liked (view spoiler)

TF books are like PNR...instead of a having a different couple, she has different main characters in her books. :)


message 1875: by Tellulah (new)

Tellulah Darling (tellulahdarling) Regina wrote: "Yes! It was so odd, [spoilers removed]

The weird thing about her books is that the subsequent book is only in the same worldish, but different characters. And each time she moves on to a new cha..."


Ooh! You've got your hands on #4. Can't wait to read it. The Likeness continues to stay with me long after I read it.


message 1876: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Ha, good comparison.

If you plan to read 1 or 2, you should read 1 first. The character that is continued on in 2 and her experiences only makes sense in light of the ending of 1.

So, I am reading Sleeping With the Wolf (After the Crash #1) by Maddy Barone and it is actually good! Despite being vague on the how of the apocalypse and the how of the time travel, I am enjoying it. People looking for details as to how or why that stuff happens wouldn't enjoy it. Usually PNRs lose me by the first 5 pages, but this one hasn't.


message 1877: by Gwennie (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) I think the only PNR I've ever really liked was BDB. I keep my eyes open for other good ones.


message 1878: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Me too Wendy. Me too. I am not sure why I keep looking though.


message 1879: by Gwennie (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) I just read a friends review and it sounds HILARIOUS, if it's done right. I think I'm going to have to get my hands on that one and give it a shot.


Stacia (the 2010 club) (stacia_r) Regina wrote: "I am reading The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey which is also a take on a fairy tale. I love the author's blog, she really lives in Alaska: http://lettersfromalaska.wordpress.com/"

I was recc'd that one by Isa I think. It looks interesting.

You'll have to let us know how the PNR book turns out.

Finished Insanity (Asylum #1) by Lauren Hammond and got a little ranty over that one. It's been a bad week for me and ranting I think.

Still working on Hammered but my mind doesn't seem to want to be processing it, so I might put it on hold for a day or two and try to reset with a romance or something. Maybe a Kleypas...not sure yet.


message 1881: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Tellulah wrote: "Regina wrote: "Yes! It was so odd, [spoilers removed]

The weird thing about her books is that the subsequent book is only in the same worldish, but different characters. And each time she moves ..."


Tellulah -- i LOVED the Likeness. Loved it. I sort of idealized the (view spoiler) Donna Tartt's The Secret History by Donna Tartt , which was written first, was similar in a way. It is about a group of extremely smart college/grad students who form an insular circle and bad things happen. :) I don't have Broken Harbour which I am sad about. The ARCs are only going to professional reviewers like at NYT. ;) So I will be buying it! I am so excited you like Tana French Tallulah!


message 1882: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Wendy F wrote: "I just read a friends review and it sounds HILARIOUS, if it's done right. I think I'm going to have to get my hands on that one and give it a shot."

Which book Wendy?


message 1883: by Gwennie (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) Sleeping with the Wolf


message 1884: by Gwennie (new)

Gwennie (blessedwannab) Stacia, the first few chapters of Hammered were hard for me. I think it was just... too jumbled, starting out in an action scene. I'm half way through it now, and it's much better.


message 1885: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) It does sound hilarious! Pming you.


message 1886: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Stacia ~ the professional insomniac wrote: "Regina wrote: "I am reading The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey which is also a take on a fairy tale. I love the author's blog, she really lives in Alaska: http://lettersfromalaska.wordpress.com/"

I was ..."


Isa wrote a fabulous review for it. It is absolutely beautiful. I love the idea of living in a stark wilderness and this is the setting (although I actually couldn't deal I am sure).

The cover for Insanity is really pretty.


Stacia (the 2010 club) (stacia_r) It is a pretty cover.

Going to use Kleypas for my reset.

Where Dreams Begin  by Lisa Kleypas


message 1888: by Leea (new)

Leea LK is perfect for a reset. That's one of her books I haven't read. Can't wait for your review :)


message 1889: by Aoibhínn (new)

Aoibhínn (aoibhinn) I've finished Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris this afternoon and now I'm reading White Oleander by Janet Fitch.


message 1890: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Okay, I can't wait to read more of Sleeping with the Wolf tonight. I think I want to accidentally time travel via airplane (LOST flashback) to the future where a virus has killed all the women and men fight for the right to be with me -- and the one who wins is an alpha of a wolf pack and he is of native american ancestry. Oh -- and he has learned about romance and sex by reading romance novels. :) LOL -- sounds ideal doesn't? Sleeping With the Wolf (After the Crash #1) by Maddy Barone


message 1891: by Courtney (new)

Courtney  | 337 comments I'm really liking The Pride of Lions (Highlands, #1) by Marsha Canham at the moment. The hero is so enticing! And a highlander! YUM!


message 1892: by D.G. (new)

D.G. Regina wrote: "Okay, I can't wait to read more of Sleeping with the Wolf tonight. I think I want to accidentally time travel via airplane (LOST flashback) to the future where a virus has killed all the women and..."

Oh I have to get that book, Regina! Sounds too funny for words. :)


message 1893: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) I hit the halfway point and got kind of bored with Sleeping with the Wolf. I sitll like some things about it, but I will likely give it 3 stars. There are also some editing/grammar errors. I am glad I read it though. I would love for a really good romance based post-apoc book (not dystopia which has its share). I loved the Aftertime series which had this -- if anyone knows of a series like that, please let me know. :)


message 1894: by Leea (new)

Leea Courtney ~in a social rut~ wrote: "I'm really liking The Pride of Lions (Highlands, #1) by Marsha Canham at the moment. The hero is so enticing! And a highlander! YUM!"

I loved this book. Read it on my Highlander kick :) Enjoy Courtney!


message 1895: by Leea (last edited May 24, 2012 09:07AM) (new)

Leea Still reading Law Man (Dream Man, #3) by Kristen Ashley - Tack is SO alpha he has me going huh? I really like this book just parts seem choppy. We've been so busy I haven't had much time to read.

Bummed we had to cancel our trip to Half Moon Bay this weekend because it's going to rain friday and then be super cold.

Regina, I really need to finally read Aftertime. Might be my next book.


message 1896: by Marcella (new)

Marcella (marcella6) | 886 comments D.G. so far I am not really liking Pandemonium. The story is not as riveting as Delirium. But I will hold final judgement until I am finished.


message 1897: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) That is really too bad. I hate when I wait for a sequel, buy it and it is a let down. I hope it picks up for you!


message 1898: by Regina (new)

Regina (reginar) Leea wrote: "Regina, I really need to finally read Aftertime. Might be my next book.
"


I hope you like it, I believe Kay enjoyed it. :) The main character is a recovering alcoholic and has memories of a painful and shameful past (both done to her and what she did when she was drinking) and she is a mom so there is that dynamic as well. I loved her personal journey and her journey to a HEA. It is not a typical road to a HEA at all - -and the HEA only happens at the end of the third book, so be prepared.


message 1899: by D.G. (new)

D.G. Marcella wrote: "D.G. so far I am not really liking Pandemonium. The story is not as riveting as Delirium. But I will hold final judgement until I am finished."

I agree. I'm really looking forward to your opinion regarding the end.


message 1900: by Marcella (new)

Marcella (marcella6) | 886 comments Regina wrote: "That is really too bad. I hate when I wait for a sequel, buy it and it is a let down. I hope it picks up for you!"

Thanks Regina! I hope so too. I have high hopes for this series. The first book blew me away.


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