Joanna here, talking about the books we're reading this month.
It's been a humid, rainy June up in my mountains. I am overwhelmed by the beauty of it, with mist everywhere and deer coming out of the woods to eat the grass I just had mowed. They like all that juicy, tender, new growth.
On the free time front, I was harassed by deadlines and by all the little ills the flesh is heir to. I learned, for instance, that it takes a team of men and a huge, noisy, orange machine three days to fix a well pump. Who knew? Also, if your car gets old enough, the repairs cost more than the car is worth.
Did I mention I haz deadlines?
So I didn't get any particular amount of reading done, but instead watched my To Be Read pile grow like summer weeds.
I am rich in books, but I have no time to read them. I am an object lesson in book misering and literary greed.
So what did I read?
From Grace Burrowes, who writes such warm, appealing characters, Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal. This is another of her infallible cheer-me-up books. Right up there with Julia Quinn. Beautiful and funny.
I also indulged myself in Ilona Andrews' Fate's Edge, Book Three in 'The Edge' Series. Just to be contrary, I'll say that if Andrews is a new-to-you writer, I suggest starting with her Magic Bites.
When I read that series I'm always saying to myself, "Like cats much?"
I also returned to an old favorite, Mary Jo Putney's The Bargain. David Lancaster is one of my favorite heroes — brave, warm-hearted, straightforward.
What can I say? I think my character Grey has some of David Lancaster in him.
Mary Jo herself picks a couple winners. She says:
I’m currently reading Letters from Backstage: The Adventures of a Touring Stage Actor by Michael Kostroff.
Michael Kostroff was a reasonably successful TV actor in Los Angeles, but his long held dream was to appear in a big, splashy Broadway show, so when the opportunity arrived to join the first national tour of The Producers, he leaped on it gladly. Kostroff is also a freelance writer, so his e-mails from the road to his friends were so much fun 
that they urged him to put them together into a book. This is that book. Besides being delightful to read, it does something I love in a book: it takes me in a new world in a compelling and believable way. I have zero interest in touring with a theater company (not to mention zero talent <G>), but it was fascinating to read about.
In the fiction category, I was happy to see that The Mad Earl’s Bride,, a longish novella by Loretta Chase, is now available in an e-edition.
Originally published in 1995 in the Three Weddings and a Kiss anthology, it has long been a favorite story of mine, and downloading it to my Nook was easier than digging the anthology out of the basement. <G> The story is a spin-off from Loretta’s much loved Lord of Scoundrels, and for a description, it’s hard to beat the blurb:
Gwendolyn Adams is about to propose to an earl. On his deathbed.
Gwendolyn Adams isn't shocked at being asked to save a handsome earl's dying line, even when she learns the prospective bridegroom is seriously ill and possibly insane. She's quite a good nurse, after all, and her family is famous for producing healthy male children. Those stories about his riding the moors half-naked on a pale white horse? Extremely intriguing—especially after she gets her first look at the gorgeous lunatic.
The Earl of Rawnsley wants only to lose what's left of his mind in peace and privacy. But his busybody relatives have saddled him with a surprise bride and orders to sire an heir forthwith. (And they say he's mad?) But with Gwendolyn, his health is returning, and his resistance … crumbling. Is it possible that love is the finest madness of all?
Nicola brings us one of those serendipitous discoveries. I love it when this happens. She says:
(She's recommending two of my reliably favorite authors, by the way)
Don't believe the stories you have heard about me. I have never killed anyone, and I have never stolen another woman's husband. Oh, if I find one lying around unattended, I might climb on, but I never took one that didn't want taking. And I never meant to go to Africa.
trying to finish a book, and though most people would imagine that reading would be set aside at such a time, for me, reading is a necessary part of unwinding and refreshing my brain. 
prompts. I don't do that, but it would be interesting, I think, to try.
I’ve been lazy. After finishing the brilliant Judith Kinghorn book “The Last Summer”, I’ve been reading old short regencies, some for review (Rebecca Ashley), others rereads for sheer fun (Marion Chesney). I tossed a fantasy/steampunk first-in-series for general stupidity and lack or originality. For penance I reread Frederica. I have a Chase Brandon thriller and a couple of science fiction titles on hand. I am waiting for September when a number of my favorite authors will have new titles out – Madeline Hunter, Lee Child, MC Beaton (an Agatha Raisin title), Michael Brandman, some others. There’s lots to look forward to!
I’ve been lazy. After finishing the brilliant Judith Kinghorn book “The Last Summer”, I’ve been reading old short regencies, some for review (Rebecca Ashley), others rereads for sheer fun (Marion Chesney). I tossed a fantasy/steampunk first-in-series for general stupidity and lack or originality. For penance I reread Frederica. I have a Chase Brandon thriller and a couple of science fiction titles on hand. I am waiting for September when a number of my favorite authors will have new titles out – Madeline Hunter, Lee Child, MC Beaton (an Agatha Raisin title), Michael Brandman, some others. There’s lots to look forward to!
I’ve been lazy. After finishing the brilliant Judith Kinghorn book “The Last Summer”, I’ve been reading old short regencies, some for review (Rebecca Ashley), others rereads for sheer fun (Marion Chesney). I tossed a fantasy/steampunk first-in-series for general stupidity and lack or originality. For penance I reread Frederica. I have a Chase Brandon thriller and a couple of science fiction titles on hand. I am waiting for September when a number of my favorite authors will have new titles out – Madeline Hunter, Lee Child, MC Beaton (an Agatha Raisin title), Michael Brandman, some others. There’s lots to look forward to!
I’ve been lazy. After finishing the brilliant Judith Kinghorn book “The Last Summer”, I’ve been reading old short regencies, some for review (Rebecca Ashley), others rereads for sheer fun (Marion Chesney). I tossed a fantasy/steampunk first-in-series for general stupidity and lack or originality. For penance I reread Frederica. I have a Chase Brandon thriller and a couple of science fiction titles on hand. I am waiting for September when a number of my favorite authors will have new titles out – Madeline Hunter, Lee Child, MC Beaton (an Agatha Raisin title), Michael Brandman, some others. There’s lots to look forward to!
I’ve been lazy. After finishing the brilliant Judith Kinghorn book “The Last Summer”, I’ve been reading old short regencies, some for review (Rebecca Ashley), others rereads for sheer fun (Marion Chesney). I tossed a fantasy/steampunk first-in-series for general stupidity and lack or originality. For penance I reread Frederica. I have a Chase Brandon thriller and a couple of science fiction titles on hand. I am waiting for September when a number of my favorite authors will have new titles out – Madeline Hunter, Lee Child, MC Beaton (an Agatha Raisin title), Michael Brandman, some others. There’s lots to look forward to!
I suppose because we all like the wenches books we all have much the same taste in other books.I have You Had Me At Hello two down on the TBR pile and Mary Jo’s The Bargain on the top .I am trying to read one historical,one modern and one non fiction in sequence.The non fiction is a history of Poole Harbour and its surrounds.However with all my good intentions I must admit most of this month I have been wooking my way through Mary Jo’s Fallen Angels!Trouble with me if I start a series I have to find out what happens next!!I have just taken delivery of Stephanie Laurens The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh so that might have to jump to the top of the pile – but under the Bargain!
I suppose because we all like the wenches books we all have much the same taste in other books.I have You Had Me At Hello two down on the TBR pile and Mary Jo’s The Bargain on the top .I am trying to read one historical,one modern and one non fiction in sequence.The non fiction is a history of Poole Harbour and its surrounds.However with all my good intentions I must admit most of this month I have been wooking my way through Mary Jo’s Fallen Angels!Trouble with me if I start a series I have to find out what happens next!!I have just taken delivery of Stephanie Laurens The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh so that might have to jump to the top of the pile – but under the Bargain!
I suppose because we all like the wenches books we all have much the same taste in other books.I have You Had Me At Hello two down on the TBR pile and Mary Jo’s The Bargain on the top .I am trying to read one historical,one modern and one non fiction in sequence.The non fiction is a history of Poole Harbour and its surrounds.However with all my good intentions I must admit most of this month I have been wooking my way through Mary Jo’s Fallen Angels!Trouble with me if I start a series I have to find out what happens next!!I have just taken delivery of Stephanie Laurens The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh so that might have to jump to the top of the pile – but under the Bargain!
I suppose because we all like the wenches books we all have much the same taste in other books.I have You Had Me At Hello two down on the TBR pile and Mary Jo’s The Bargain on the top .I am trying to read one historical,one modern and one non fiction in sequence.The non fiction is a history of Poole Harbour and its surrounds.However with all my good intentions I must admit most of this month I have been wooking my way through Mary Jo’s Fallen Angels!Trouble with me if I start a series I have to find out what happens next!!I have just taken delivery of Stephanie Laurens The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh so that might have to jump to the top of the pile – but under the Bargain!
I suppose because we all like the wenches books we all have much the same taste in other books.I have You Had Me At Hello two down on the TBR pile and Mary Jo’s The Bargain on the top .I am trying to read one historical,one modern and one non fiction in sequence.The non fiction is a history of Poole Harbour and its surrounds.However with all my good intentions I must admit most of this month I have been wooking my way through Mary Jo’s Fallen Angels!Trouble with me if I start a series I have to find out what happens next!!I have just taken delivery of Stephanie Laurens The Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh so that might have to jump to the top of the pile – but under the Bargain!
Thanks Wenches, I now have a t-b-r pile that is teetering. I know I will enjoy all the recommendations when I have a chance to read them. Dee
Thanks Wenches, I now have a t-b-r pile that is teetering. I know I will enjoy all the recommendations when I have a chance to read them. Dee
Thanks Wenches, I now have a t-b-r pile that is teetering. I know I will enjoy all the recommendations when I have a chance to read them. Dee
Thanks Wenches, I now have a t-b-r pile that is teetering. I know I will enjoy all the recommendations when I have a chance to read them. Dee
Thanks Wenches, I now have a t-b-r pile that is teetering. I know I will enjoy all the recommendations when I have a chance to read them. Dee
Hi Janice —
Now that is a wide range of books. I have always suspected that Wench readers wander into Mystery, SF and so on.
When I get some time I think I’ll reread me some Heyer …
Hi Janice —
Now that is a wide range of books. I have always suspected that Wench readers wander into Mystery, SF and so on.
When I get some time I think I’ll reread me some Heyer …
Hi Janice —
Now that is a wide range of books. I have always suspected that Wench readers wander into Mystery, SF and so on.
When I get some time I think I’ll reread me some Heyer …
Hi Janice —
Now that is a wide range of books. I have always suspected that Wench readers wander into Mystery, SF and so on.
When I get some time I think I’ll reread me some Heyer …
Hi Janice —
Now that is a wide range of books. I have always suspected that Wench readers wander into Mystery, SF and so on.
When I get some time I think I’ll reread me some Heyer …
Hi Jo —
I’m the same. I want to do a series from beginning to end, one right after the other.
I don’t say I’ll delay picking up a series till they’re all completed — I know some people do that.
Hi Jo —
I’m the same. I want to do a series from beginning to end, one right after the other.
I don’t say I’ll delay picking up a series till they’re all completed — I know some people do that.
Hi Jo —
I’m the same. I want to do a series from beginning to end, one right after the other.
I don’t say I’ll delay picking up a series till they’re all completed — I know some people do that.
Hi Jo —
I’m the same. I want to do a series from beginning to end, one right after the other.
I don’t say I’ll delay picking up a series till they’re all completed — I know some people do that.
Hi Jo —
I’m the same. I want to do a series from beginning to end, one right after the other.
I don’t say I’ll delay picking up a series till they’re all completed — I know some people do that.
Hi Dee —
I know what you mean. When I see what everyone else likes, I get so intrigued.
Now I’m going to have to go buy The Proposal.
Hi Dee —
I know what you mean. When I see what everyone else likes, I get so intrigued.
Now I’m going to have to go buy The Proposal.
Hi Dee —
I know what you mean. When I see what everyone else likes, I get so intrigued.
Now I’m going to have to go buy The Proposal.
Hi Dee —
I know what you mean. When I see what everyone else likes, I get so intrigued.
Now I’m going to have to go buy The Proposal.
Hi Dee —
I know what you mean. When I see what everyone else likes, I get so intrigued.
Now I’m going to have to go buy The Proposal.
I love hearing about what everybody’s reading! I’m a huge fan of series, and devour them once I find characters that really suck me in (Anne Gracie’s Perfect series, anyone?) I’ve just finished reading books by two local York authors, Helen Cadbury’s crime debut To Catch a Rabbit, and Tom Harper’s Secrets of the Dead – tbh, I started both out of duty but ended up really enjoying both. Now I’m in the middle of Kate Morton’s The Distant Hours. Am not as absorbed as I’ve been in some of her others, but she’s a great writer, I think.
I love hearing about what everybody’s reading! I’m a huge fan of series, and devour them once I find characters that really suck me in (Anne Gracie’s Perfect series, anyone?) I’ve just finished reading books by two local York authors, Helen Cadbury’s crime debut To Catch a Rabbit, and Tom Harper’s Secrets of the Dead – tbh, I started both out of duty but ended up really enjoying both. Now I’m in the middle of Kate Morton’s The Distant Hours. Am not as absorbed as I’ve been in some of her others, but she’s a great writer, I think.
I love hearing about what everybody’s reading! I’m a huge fan of series, and devour them once I find characters that really suck me in (Anne Gracie’s Perfect series, anyone?) I’ve just finished reading books by two local York authors, Helen Cadbury’s crime debut To Catch a Rabbit, and Tom Harper’s Secrets of the Dead – tbh, I started both out of duty but ended up really enjoying both. Now I’m in the middle of Kate Morton’s The Distant Hours. Am not as absorbed as I’ve been in some of her others, but she’s a great writer, I think.
I love hearing about what everybody’s reading! I’m a huge fan of series, and devour them once I find characters that really suck me in (Anne Gracie’s Perfect series, anyone?) I’ve just finished reading books by two local York authors, Helen Cadbury’s crime debut To Catch a Rabbit, and Tom Harper’s Secrets of the Dead – tbh, I started both out of duty but ended up really enjoying both. Now I’m in the middle of Kate Morton’s The Distant Hours. Am not as absorbed as I’ve been in some of her others, but she’s a great writer, I think.
I love hearing about what everybody’s reading! I’m a huge fan of series, and devour them once I find characters that really suck me in (Anne Gracie’s Perfect series, anyone?) I’ve just finished reading books by two local York authors, Helen Cadbury’s crime debut To Catch a Rabbit, and Tom Harper’s Secrets of the Dead – tbh, I started both out of duty but ended up really enjoying both. Now I’m in the middle of Kate Morton’s The Distant Hours. Am not as absorbed as I’ve been in some of her others, but she’s a great writer, I think.
Oh, I love this feature even though it weighs down my TBR pile and decimates my credit card! As soon as I read Wench Cara/Andrea’s comments I had to order A Spear of Summer Grass. I’m also glomming on Deborah Crombie’s crime novels at the moment.
Oh, I love this feature even though it weighs down my TBR pile and decimates my credit card! As soon as I read Wench Cara/Andrea’s comments I had to order A Spear of Summer Grass. I’m also glomming on Deborah Crombie’s crime novels at the moment.
Oh, I love this feature even though it weighs down my TBR pile and decimates my credit card! As soon as I read Wench Cara/Andrea’s comments I had to order A Spear of Summer Grass. I’m also glomming on Deborah Crombie’s crime novels at the moment.
Oh, I love this feature even though it weighs down my TBR pile and decimates my credit card! As soon as I read Wench Cara/Andrea’s comments I had to order A Spear of Summer Grass. I’m also glomming on Deborah Crombie’s crime novels at the moment.
Oh, I love this feature even though it weighs down my TBR pile and decimates my credit card! As soon as I read Wench Cara/Andrea’s comments I had to order A Spear of Summer Grass. I’m also glomming on Deborah Crombie’s crime novels at the moment.
Anne, I love A Writer’s Book of Days. It’s one of a select few craft books that is never more than an arm’s length away. I’ve never tried the meeting and writing daily, but I do use Reeves’s book when I hit a writing wall. I skim the prompts until something catches my fancy and play with it for a bit. It’s a never fail method to get the words flowing again.
Because I review on my blog and at other sites, much of my romance reading is several months ahead of publication schedule. For example, I’ve already read and delighted in Mary Jo’s Sometimes a Rogue and Nicola’s The Lady and the Laird. Another recent read I loved is Miranda Neville’s The Ruin of a Rogue. An essay I’m working on has had me rereading my two favorite mystery series: Margaret Maron’s Deborah Knott books and Julia Spencer-Fleming’s Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne series. And I am slowly making my way through Daniel Shealy’s annotated edition of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, enjoying the wonderful illustrations and discovering biographical, social, and historical tidbits I never knew, even though I read the book so many times I knew sections by heart as a girl and reread it when I taught it several times as an adult.
Anne, I love A Writer’s Book of Days. It’s one of a select few craft books that is never more than an arm’s length away. I’ve never tried the meeting and writing daily, but I do use Reeves’s book when I hit a writing wall. I skim the prompts until something catches my fancy and play with it for a bit. It’s a never fail method to get the words flowing again.
Because I review on my blog and at other sites, much of my romance reading is several months ahead of publication schedule. For example, I’ve already read and delighted in Mary Jo’s Sometimes a Rogue and Nicola’s The Lady and the Laird. Another recent read I loved is Miranda Neville’s The Ruin of a Rogue. An essay I’m working on has had me rereading my two favorite mystery series: Margaret Maron’s Deborah Knott books and Julia Spencer-Fleming’s Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne series. And I am slowly making my way through Daniel Shealy’s annotated edition of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, enjoying the wonderful illustrations and discovering biographical, social, and historical tidbits I never knew, even though I read the book so many times I knew sections by heart as a girl and reread it when I taught it several times as an adult.
Anne, I love A Writer’s Book of Days. It’s one of a select few craft books that is never more than an arm’s length away. I’ve never tried the meeting and writing daily, but I do use Reeves’s book when I hit a writing wall. I skim the prompts until something catches my fancy and play with it for a bit. It’s a never fail method to get the words flowing again.
Because I review on my blog and at other sites, much of my romance reading is several months ahead of publication schedule. For example, I’ve already read and delighted in Mary Jo’s Sometimes a Rogue and Nicola’s The Lady and the Laird. Another recent read I loved is Miranda Neville’s The Ruin of a Rogue. An essay I’m working on has had me rereading my two favorite mystery series: Margaret Maron’s Deborah Knott books and Julia Spencer-Fleming’s Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne series. And I am slowly making my way through Daniel Shealy’s annotated edition of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, enjoying the wonderful illustrations and discovering biographical, social, and historical tidbits I never knew, even though I read the book so many times I knew sections by heart as a girl and reread it when I taught it several times as an adult.
Anne, I love A Writer’s Book of Days. It’s one of a select few craft books that is never more than an arm’s length away. I’ve never tried the meeting and writing daily, but I do use Reeves’s book when I hit a writing wall. I skim the prompts until something catches my fancy and play with it for a bit. It’s a never fail method to get the words flowing again.
Because I review on my blog and at other sites, much of my romance reading is several months ahead of publication schedule. For example, I’ve already read and delighted in Mary Jo’s Sometimes a Rogue and Nicola’s The Lady and the Laird. Another recent read I loved is Miranda Neville’s The Ruin of a Rogue. An essay I’m working on has had me rereading my two favorite mystery series: Margaret Maron’s Deborah Knott books and Julia Spencer-Fleming’s Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne series. And I am slowly making my way through Daniel Shealy’s annotated edition of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, enjoying the wonderful illustrations and discovering biographical, social, and historical tidbits I never knew, even though I read the book so many times I knew sections by heart as a girl and reread it when I taught it several times as an adult.
Anne, I love A Writer’s Book of Days. It’s one of a select few craft books that is never more than an arm’s length away. I’ve never tried the meeting and writing daily, but I do use Reeves’s book when I hit a writing wall. I skim the prompts until something catches my fancy and play with it for a bit. It’s a never fail method to get the words flowing again.
Because I review on my blog and at other sites, much of my romance reading is several months ahead of publication schedule. For example, I’ve already read and delighted in Mary Jo’s Sometimes a Rogue and Nicola’s The Lady and the Laird. Another recent read I loved is Miranda Neville’s The Ruin of a Rogue. An essay I’m working on has had me rereading my two favorite mystery series: Margaret Maron’s Deborah Knott books and Julia Spencer-Fleming’s Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne series. And I am slowly making my way through Daniel Shealy’s annotated edition of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, enjoying the wonderful illustrations and discovering biographical, social, and historical tidbits I never knew, even though I read the book so many times I knew sections by heart as a girl and reread it when I taught it several times as an adult.
Hi Pamela —
I love Mysteries. I will keep an eye out for Helen Cadbury and Tom Harper. Also Kate Morton.
I have an Anne Perry I’ll get to as soon as I see some daylight ahead. And I love C.S. Harris. I’m always eagerly waiting for her next book.
Hi Pamela —
I love Mysteries. I will keep an eye out for Helen Cadbury and Tom Harper. Also Kate Morton.
I have an Anne Perry I’ll get to as soon as I see some daylight ahead. And I love C.S. Harris. I’m always eagerly waiting for her next book.
Hi Pamela —
I love Mysteries. I will keep an eye out for Helen Cadbury and Tom Harper. Also Kate Morton.
I have an Anne Perry I’ll get to as soon as I see some daylight ahead. And I love C.S. Harris. I’m always eagerly waiting for her next book.
Hi Pamela —
I love Mysteries. I will keep an eye out for Helen Cadbury and Tom Harper. Also Kate Morton.
I have an Anne Perry I’ll get to as soon as I see some daylight ahead. And I love C.S. Harris. I’m always eagerly waiting for her next book.
Hi Pamela —
I love Mysteries. I will keep an eye out for Helen Cadbury and Tom Harper. Also Kate Morton.
I have an Anne Perry I’ll get to as soon as I see some daylight ahead. And I love C.S. Harris. I’m always eagerly waiting for her next book.
Hi Janga —
I envy you your ARCs. Not that I’d have time to read any, you understand. That does not keep me from envying you.
Hi Janga —
I envy you your ARCs. Not that I’d have time to read any, you understand. That does not keep me from envying you.
Hi Janga —
I envy you your ARCs. Not that I’d have time to read any, you understand. That does not keep me from envying you.
Hi Janga —
I envy you your ARCs. Not that I’d have time to read any, you understand. That does not keep me from envying you.
Hi Janga —
I envy you your ARCs. Not that I’d have time to read any, you understand. That does not keep me from envying you.
I loved The Proposal and really look forward to The Arrangement and the rest of the series.
I’m currently reading Emily March’s Reflection Point which is the 6th book in her Eternity Springs series. It’s got some of my favorite elements – small town romance, re-visit with characters from the earlier books, and each book has a character that has a difficult past or issue to overcome (plus hints of angel involvement).
I loved The Proposal and really look forward to The Arrangement and the rest of the series.
I’m currently reading Emily March’s Reflection Point which is the 6th book in her Eternity Springs series. It’s got some of my favorite elements – small town romance, re-visit with characters from the earlier books, and each book has a character that has a difficult past or issue to overcome (plus hints of angel involvement).
I loved The Proposal and really look forward to The Arrangement and the rest of the series.
I’m currently reading Emily March’s Reflection Point which is the 6th book in her Eternity Springs series. It’s got some of my favorite elements – small town romance, re-visit with characters from the earlier books, and each book has a character that has a difficult past or issue to overcome (plus hints of angel involvement).
I loved The Proposal and really look forward to The Arrangement and the rest of the series.
I’m currently reading Emily March’s Reflection Point which is the 6th book in her Eternity Springs series. It’s got some of my favorite elements – small town romance, re-visit with characters from the earlier books, and each book has a character that has a difficult past or issue to overcome (plus hints of angel involvement).
I loved The Proposal and really look forward to The Arrangement and the rest of the series.
I’m currently reading Emily March’s Reflection Point which is the 6th book in her Eternity Springs series. It’s got some of my favorite elements – small town romance, re-visit with characters from the earlier books, and each book has a character that has a difficult past or issue to overcome (plus hints of angel involvement).
I agree that Grace Burrowes books are great comfort reads, and I also enjoy hearing what everyone else is reading. I recently discovered Nita Abrams’s Regency spy romances, and reading is too mild a description; it’s more accurate to say I’ve been fairly wallowing in them. I’ve been rolling in them like a cat in a bed of catnip. Unfortunately she only wrote 5 books, and then seemingly vanished, so I have to drag out the process by reading other people’s books in between, or I’ll run out too quickly. “The River of No Return” and “Grave Mercy” are also on my TBR pile.
I agree that Grace Burrowes books are great comfort reads, and I also enjoy hearing what everyone else is reading. I recently discovered Nita Abrams’s Regency spy romances, and reading is too mild a description; it’s more accurate to say I’ve been fairly wallowing in them. I’ve been rolling in them like a cat in a bed of catnip. Unfortunately she only wrote 5 books, and then seemingly vanished, so I have to drag out the process by reading other people’s books in between, or I’ll run out too quickly. “The River of No Return” and “Grave Mercy” are also on my TBR pile.
I agree that Grace Burrowes books are great comfort reads, and I also enjoy hearing what everyone else is reading. I recently discovered Nita Abrams’s Regency spy romances, and reading is too mild a description; it’s more accurate to say I’ve been fairly wallowing in them. I’ve been rolling in them like a cat in a bed of catnip. Unfortunately she only wrote 5 books, and then seemingly vanished, so I have to drag out the process by reading other people’s books in between, or I’ll run out too quickly. “The River of No Return” and “Grave Mercy” are also on my TBR pile.
I agree that Grace Burrowes books are great comfort reads, and I also enjoy hearing what everyone else is reading. I recently discovered Nita Abrams’s Regency spy romances, and reading is too mild a description; it’s more accurate to say I’ve been fairly wallowing in them. I’ve been rolling in them like a cat in a bed of catnip. Unfortunately she only wrote 5 books, and then seemingly vanished, so I have to drag out the process by reading other people’s books in between, or I’ll run out too quickly. “The River of No Return” and “Grave Mercy” are also on my TBR pile.
I agree that Grace Burrowes books are great comfort reads, and I also enjoy hearing what everyone else is reading. I recently discovered Nita Abrams’s Regency spy romances, and reading is too mild a description; it’s more accurate to say I’ve been fairly wallowing in them. I’ve been rolling in them like a cat in a bed of catnip. Unfortunately she only wrote 5 books, and then seemingly vanished, so I have to drag out the process by reading other people’s books in between, or I’ll run out too quickly. “The River of No Return” and “Grave Mercy” are also on my TBR pile.
I just started a real “oldie”…Edgar Rice Burroughs. His “Martian Series.” It’s been at least 30 years since I read them in paperback…now on my Kindle.
I just started a real “oldie”…Edgar Rice Burroughs. His “Martian Series.” It’s been at least 30 years since I read them in paperback…now on my Kindle.
I just started a real “oldie”…Edgar Rice Burroughs. His “Martian Series.” It’s been at least 30 years since I read them in paperback…now on my Kindle.
I just started a real “oldie”…Edgar Rice Burroughs. His “Martian Series.” It’s been at least 30 years since I read them in paperback…now on my Kindle.
I just started a real “oldie”…Edgar Rice Burroughs. His “Martian Series.” It’s been at least 30 years since I read them in paperback…now on my Kindle.
I do so enjoy these discussions — my TBR pile is groaning but still, I’m impelled to buy more recommendations.
Pam, thanks for the heads up for my “perfect” series — I love reading series, too.
Janga, that’s pretty much how I use A Writers Book of Days, though I would like to try the writing from random reading prompts — maybe combine it with my Dorothea Brande writing. I can’t recall where I first heard of AWBoD, but it might well have been your blog, which is responsible for quite a few inches of my TBR pile. 🙂
I do so enjoy these discussions — my TBR pile is groaning but still, I’m impelled to buy more recommendations.
Pam, thanks for the heads up for my “perfect” series — I love reading series, too.
Janga, that’s pretty much how I use A Writers Book of Days, though I would like to try the writing from random reading prompts — maybe combine it with my Dorothea Brande writing. I can’t recall where I first heard of AWBoD, but it might well have been your blog, which is responsible for quite a few inches of my TBR pile. 🙂
I do so enjoy these discussions — my TBR pile is groaning but still, I’m impelled to buy more recommendations.
Pam, thanks for the heads up for my “perfect” series — I love reading series, too.
Janga, that’s pretty much how I use A Writers Book of Days, though I would like to try the writing from random reading prompts — maybe combine it with my Dorothea Brande writing. I can’t recall where I first heard of AWBoD, but it might well have been your blog, which is responsible for quite a few inches of my TBR pile. 🙂
I do so enjoy these discussions — my TBR pile is groaning but still, I’m impelled to buy more recommendations.
Pam, thanks for the heads up for my “perfect” series — I love reading series, too.
Janga, that’s pretty much how I use A Writers Book of Days, though I would like to try the writing from random reading prompts — maybe combine it with my Dorothea Brande writing. I can’t recall where I first heard of AWBoD, but it might well have been your blog, which is responsible for quite a few inches of my TBR pile. 🙂
I do so enjoy these discussions — my TBR pile is groaning but still, I’m impelled to buy more recommendations.
Pam, thanks for the heads up for my “perfect” series — I love reading series, too.
Janga, that’s pretty much how I use A Writers Book of Days, though I would like to try the writing from random reading prompts — maybe combine it with my Dorothea Brande writing. I can’t recall where I first heard of AWBoD, but it might well have been your blog, which is responsible for quite a few inches of my TBR pile. 🙂
I forgot to say, I, too love Kate Morton’s books. Beautiful writing, and wonderfully complex, intriguing stories.
I forgot to say, I, too love Kate Morton’s books. Beautiful writing, and wonderfully complex, intriguing stories.
I forgot to say, I, too love Kate Morton’s books. Beautiful writing, and wonderfully complex, intriguing stories.
I forgot to say, I, too love Kate Morton’s books. Beautiful writing, and wonderfully complex, intriguing stories.
I forgot to say, I, too love Kate Morton’s books. Beautiful writing, and wonderfully complex, intriguing stories.
Hi Diane —
I think some folks reading the comments here are going to perk their ears up at the elements in Emily March’s books. They sound classic.
Hi Diane —
I think some folks reading the comments here are going to perk their ears up at the elements in Emily March’s books. They sound classic.
Hi Diane —
I think some folks reading the comments here are going to perk their ears up at the elements in Emily March’s books. They sound classic.
Hi Diane —
I think some folks reading the comments here are going to perk their ears up at the elements in Emily March’s books. They sound classic.
Hi Diane —
I think some folks reading the comments here are going to perk their ears up at the elements in Emily March’s books. They sound classic.
Hi Karin —
I’ve heard such great things about Nita Abrams work. (And I love Regency spy stories *g*) I will have to track some of her books down.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Hi Karin —
I’ve heard such great things about Nita Abrams work. (And I love Regency spy stories *g*) I will have to track some of her books down.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Hi Karin —
I’ve heard such great things about Nita Abrams work. (And I love Regency spy stories *g*) I will have to track some of her books down.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Hi Karin —
I’ve heard such great things about Nita Abrams work. (And I love Regency spy stories *g*) I will have to track some of her books down.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Hi Karin —
I’ve heard such great things about Nita Abrams work. (And I love Regency spy stories *g*) I will have to track some of her books down.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Hi Louis —
I love ERB. I read ALL the Tarzan books and all the Mars — excuse me … Barsoom — books.
Wow. That takes me back. I must have been in my early teens.
Hi Louis —
I love ERB. I read ALL the Tarzan books and all the Mars — excuse me … Barsoom — books.
Wow. That takes me back. I must have been in my early teens.
Hi Louis —
I love ERB. I read ALL the Tarzan books and all the Mars — excuse me … Barsoom — books.
Wow. That takes me back. I must have been in my early teens.
Hi Louis —
I love ERB. I read ALL the Tarzan books and all the Mars — excuse me … Barsoom — books.
Wow. That takes me back. I must have been in my early teens.
Hi Louis —
I love ERB. I read ALL the Tarzan books and all the Mars — excuse me … Barsoom — books.
Wow. That takes me back. I must have been in my early teens.
I’ve been reading historical fiction. I finished Grace Burrowes Darius and on my TBR list is Nicholas and Ethan.
I too enjoy Mary Balough and may have to find The Proposal and re-read it.
My discovery of the month was Amanda Forester’s A Wedding in Springtime, with its large and entertaining cast. A lot of humor in romance escapes me but I found myself chuckling at a couple of scenes in A Wedding. Apparently, it’s her first regency. I”m adding her earlier books on to the TBR list.
I’ve been reading historical fiction. I finished Grace Burrowes Darius and on my TBR list is Nicholas and Ethan.
I too enjoy Mary Balough and may have to find The Proposal and re-read it.
My discovery of the month was Amanda Forester’s A Wedding in Springtime, with its large and entertaining cast. A lot of humor in romance escapes me but I found myself chuckling at a couple of scenes in A Wedding. Apparently, it’s her first regency. I”m adding her earlier books on to the TBR list.
I’ve been reading historical fiction. I finished Grace Burrowes Darius and on my TBR list is Nicholas and Ethan.
I too enjoy Mary Balough and may have to find The Proposal and re-read it.
My discovery of the month was Amanda Forester’s A Wedding in Springtime, with its large and entertaining cast. A lot of humor in romance escapes me but I found myself chuckling at a couple of scenes in A Wedding. Apparently, it’s her first regency. I”m adding her earlier books on to the TBR list.
I’ve been reading historical fiction. I finished Grace Burrowes Darius and on my TBR list is Nicholas and Ethan.
I too enjoy Mary Balough and may have to find The Proposal and re-read it.
My discovery of the month was Amanda Forester’s A Wedding in Springtime, with its large and entertaining cast. A lot of humor in romance escapes me but I found myself chuckling at a couple of scenes in A Wedding. Apparently, it’s her first regency. I”m adding her earlier books on to the TBR list.
I’ve been reading historical fiction. I finished Grace Burrowes Darius and on my TBR list is Nicholas and Ethan.
I too enjoy Mary Balough and may have to find The Proposal and re-read it.
My discovery of the month was Amanda Forester’s A Wedding in Springtime, with its large and entertaining cast. A lot of humor in romance escapes me but I found myself chuckling at a couple of scenes in A Wedding. Apparently, it’s her first regency. I”m adding her earlier books on to the TBR list.
Hi Shannon —
I love Mary Balough and have several of her books on my short keeper shelf.
I mostly read Historical Romance, but I’ll follow an author into contemporary. And I’ll read the funny ones. Crusie. Phillips. I love humor in a Romance.
Hi Shannon —
I love Mary Balough and have several of her books on my short keeper shelf.
I mostly read Historical Romance, but I’ll follow an author into contemporary. And I’ll read the funny ones. Crusie. Phillips. I love humor in a Romance.
Hi Shannon —
I love Mary Balough and have several of her books on my short keeper shelf.
I mostly read Historical Romance, but I’ll follow an author into contemporary. And I’ll read the funny ones. Crusie. Phillips. I love humor in a Romance.
Hi Shannon —
I love Mary Balough and have several of her books on my short keeper shelf.
I mostly read Historical Romance, but I’ll follow an author into contemporary. And I’ll read the funny ones. Crusie. Phillips. I love humor in a Romance.
Hi Shannon —
I love Mary Balough and have several of her books on my short keeper shelf.
I mostly read Historical Romance, but I’ll follow an author into contemporary. And I’ll read the funny ones. Crusie. Phillips. I love humor in a Romance.
Two different books: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a new-to-me author of whom I definitely will read more, and The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley, a wonderful followup to The Shadowy Horses.
Two different books: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a new-to-me author of whom I definitely will read more, and The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley, a wonderful followup to The Shadowy Horses.
Two different books: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a new-to-me author of whom I definitely will read more, and The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley, a wonderful followup to The Shadowy Horses.
Two different books: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a new-to-me author of whom I definitely will read more, and The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley, a wonderful followup to The Shadowy Horses.
Two different books: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a new-to-me author of whom I definitely will read more, and The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley, a wonderful followup to The Shadowy Horses.
Hi Liz —
Oh, Kearsley. I love her work.
Haven’t had a chance to read those last two because I am run off my feet with work, but my TBR shelf has her, waiting for me.
Hi Liz —
Oh, Kearsley. I love her work.
Haven’t had a chance to read those last two because I am run off my feet with work, but my TBR shelf has her, waiting for me.
Hi Liz —
Oh, Kearsley. I love her work.
Haven’t had a chance to read those last two because I am run off my feet with work, but my TBR shelf has her, waiting for me.
Hi Liz —
Oh, Kearsley. I love her work.
Haven’t had a chance to read those last two because I am run off my feet with work, but my TBR shelf has her, waiting for me.
Hi Liz —
Oh, Kearsley. I love her work.
Haven’t had a chance to read those last two because I am run off my feet with work, but my TBR shelf has her, waiting for me.
I too read The Mad Earl’s Bride this month (loved it), and re-read Balogh’s The Proposal in preparation for reading her new one coming out this summer. Currently, I’m reading Judith Lansdowne’s books – I’m a sucker for the old, traditional Regencies especially if they have a bit of mystery!
Found an almost new copy of Rutherford’s The Forest yesterday at an antique store and the store owner *gave* it to me! Nothing beats a free book! Also on the TBR pile is The Lacemaker, a recommendation from author M. M. Bennetts (May 1812, Of Honest Fame). And just in the mail from Amazon is Nita Abram’s A Question of Honor, so I’m really looking forward to reading her (waves at Karin).
Anne – a really fun writing book is Fondling Your Muse by John Warner. It is laugh out loud funny.
I too read The Mad Earl’s Bride this month (loved it), and re-read Balogh’s The Proposal in preparation for reading her new one coming out this summer. Currently, I’m reading Judith Lansdowne’s books – I’m a sucker for the old, traditional Regencies especially if they have a bit of mystery!
Found an almost new copy of Rutherford’s The Forest yesterday at an antique store and the store owner *gave* it to me! Nothing beats a free book! Also on the TBR pile is The Lacemaker, a recommendation from author M. M. Bennetts (May 1812, Of Honest Fame). And just in the mail from Amazon is Nita Abram’s A Question of Honor, so I’m really looking forward to reading her (waves at Karin).
Anne – a really fun writing book is Fondling Your Muse by John Warner. It is laugh out loud funny.
I too read The Mad Earl’s Bride this month (loved it), and re-read Balogh’s The Proposal in preparation for reading her new one coming out this summer. Currently, I’m reading Judith Lansdowne’s books – I’m a sucker for the old, traditional Regencies especially if they have a bit of mystery!
Found an almost new copy of Rutherford’s The Forest yesterday at an antique store and the store owner *gave* it to me! Nothing beats a free book! Also on the TBR pile is The Lacemaker, a recommendation from author M. M. Bennetts (May 1812, Of Honest Fame). And just in the mail from Amazon is Nita Abram’s A Question of Honor, so I’m really looking forward to reading her (waves at Karin).
Anne – a really fun writing book is Fondling Your Muse by John Warner. It is laugh out loud funny.
I too read The Mad Earl’s Bride this month (loved it), and re-read Balogh’s The Proposal in preparation for reading her new one coming out this summer. Currently, I’m reading Judith Lansdowne’s books – I’m a sucker for the old, traditional Regencies especially if they have a bit of mystery!
Found an almost new copy of Rutherford’s The Forest yesterday at an antique store and the store owner *gave* it to me! Nothing beats a free book! Also on the TBR pile is The Lacemaker, a recommendation from author M. M. Bennetts (May 1812, Of Honest Fame). And just in the mail from Amazon is Nita Abram’s A Question of Honor, so I’m really looking forward to reading her (waves at Karin).
Anne – a really fun writing book is Fondling Your Muse by John Warner. It is laugh out loud funny.
I too read The Mad Earl’s Bride this month (loved it), and re-read Balogh’s The Proposal in preparation for reading her new one coming out this summer. Currently, I’m reading Judith Lansdowne’s books – I’m a sucker for the old, traditional Regencies especially if they have a bit of mystery!
Found an almost new copy of Rutherford’s The Forest yesterday at an antique store and the store owner *gave* it to me! Nothing beats a free book! Also on the TBR pile is The Lacemaker, a recommendation from author M. M. Bennetts (May 1812, Of Honest Fame). And just in the mail from Amazon is Nita Abram’s A Question of Honor, so I’m really looking forward to reading her (waves at Karin).
Anne – a really fun writing book is Fondling Your Muse by John Warner. It is laugh out loud funny.
It’s always fascinating to see what other people are reading and a little comforting to know that their TBR piles are teetering too! I’m in the middle of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys which is such fun and recently finished Revenge Wears Prada. Mary Balogh and Anne Gracie are faves and I definitely want to read You had me at Hello after reading this post!
It’s always fascinating to see what other people are reading and a little comforting to know that their TBR piles are teetering too! I’m in the middle of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys which is such fun and recently finished Revenge Wears Prada. Mary Balogh and Anne Gracie are faves and I definitely want to read You had me at Hello after reading this post!
It’s always fascinating to see what other people are reading and a little comforting to know that their TBR piles are teetering too! I’m in the middle of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys which is such fun and recently finished Revenge Wears Prada. Mary Balogh and Anne Gracie are faves and I definitely want to read You had me at Hello after reading this post!
It’s always fascinating to see what other people are reading and a little comforting to know that their TBR piles are teetering too! I’m in the middle of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys which is such fun and recently finished Revenge Wears Prada. Mary Balogh and Anne Gracie are faves and I definitely want to read You had me at Hello after reading this post!
It’s always fascinating to see what other people are reading and a little comforting to know that their TBR piles are teetering too! I’m in the middle of Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys which is such fun and recently finished Revenge Wears Prada. Mary Balogh and Anne Gracie are faves and I definitely want to read You had me at Hello after reading this post!
What a feast of reading possibilities! I’m happy to hear that my books feature in the TBR piles of others. The Fallen Angels have been remarkably resilient.
It’s interesting what legs The Bargain has had. I originally wrote is as a traditional Regency called The Would-Be Widow, and while I like the characters and thought the plot device cool, I had no idea how the story would resonate. When I revised the story as a historical, I tightened some of my wandering prose, and developed a subplot a bit, but basically, it’s still the same story of David and Jocelyn.
What a feast of reading possibilities! I’m happy to hear that my books feature in the TBR piles of others. The Fallen Angels have been remarkably resilient.
It’s interesting what legs The Bargain has had. I originally wrote is as a traditional Regency called The Would-Be Widow, and while I like the characters and thought the plot device cool, I had no idea how the story would resonate. When I revised the story as a historical, I tightened some of my wandering prose, and developed a subplot a bit, but basically, it’s still the same story of David and Jocelyn.
What a feast of reading possibilities! I’m happy to hear that my books feature in the TBR piles of others. The Fallen Angels have been remarkably resilient.
It’s interesting what legs The Bargain has had. I originally wrote is as a traditional Regency called The Would-Be Widow, and while I like the characters and thought the plot device cool, I had no idea how the story would resonate. When I revised the story as a historical, I tightened some of my wandering prose, and developed a subplot a bit, but basically, it’s still the same story of David and Jocelyn.
What a feast of reading possibilities! I’m happy to hear that my books feature in the TBR piles of others. The Fallen Angels have been remarkably resilient.
It’s interesting what legs The Bargain has had. I originally wrote is as a traditional Regency called The Would-Be Widow, and while I like the characters and thought the plot device cool, I had no idea how the story would resonate. When I revised the story as a historical, I tightened some of my wandering prose, and developed a subplot a bit, but basically, it’s still the same story of David and Jocelyn.
What a feast of reading possibilities! I’m happy to hear that my books feature in the TBR piles of others. The Fallen Angels have been remarkably resilient.
It’s interesting what legs The Bargain has had. I originally wrote is as a traditional Regency called The Would-Be Widow, and while I like the characters and thought the plot device cool, I had no idea how the story would resonate. When I revised the story as a historical, I tightened some of my wandering prose, and developed a subplot a bit, but basically, it’s still the same story of David and Jocelyn.
Oh, count me as another fan of The Fallen Angels, it’s one of my favorite series ever; every H&h has such depth to them; there are no also-rans.
Oh, count me as another fan of The Fallen Angels, it’s one of my favorite series ever; every H&h has such depth to them; there are no also-rans.
Oh, count me as another fan of The Fallen Angels, it’s one of my favorite series ever; every H&h has such depth to them; there are no also-rans.
Oh, count me as another fan of The Fallen Angels, it’s one of my favorite series ever; every H&h has such depth to them; there are no also-rans.
Oh, count me as another fan of The Fallen Angels, it’s one of my favorite series ever; every H&h has such depth to them; there are no also-rans.
Hi Karin —
*g* I like the Fallen Angels. Like the Rogues, too, as long as I’m talking about stuff I would be reading if I had any time.
Hi Karin —
*g* I like the Fallen Angels. Like the Rogues, too, as long as I’m talking about stuff I would be reading if I had any time.
Hi Karin —
*g* I like the Fallen Angels. Like the Rogues, too, as long as I’m talking about stuff I would be reading if I had any time.
Hi Karin —
*g* I like the Fallen Angels. Like the Rogues, too, as long as I’m talking about stuff I would be reading if I had any time.
Hi Karin —
*g* I like the Fallen Angels. Like the Rogues, too, as long as I’m talking about stuff I would be reading if I had any time.
Hi Jennifer —
Your faves are very much my faves.
I have that Neil Gaiman on my TBR shelf. My teenager ran off with it and loves it.
Hmmm … I guess that means it’s not on the TBR shelf after all.
Hi Jennifer —
Your faves are very much my faves.
I have that Neil Gaiman on my TBR shelf. My teenager ran off with it and loves it.
Hmmm … I guess that means it’s not on the TBR shelf after all.
Hi Jennifer —
Your faves are very much my faves.
I have that Neil Gaiman on my TBR shelf. My teenager ran off with it and loves it.
Hmmm … I guess that means it’s not on the TBR shelf after all.
Hi Jennifer —
Your faves are very much my faves.
I have that Neil Gaiman on my TBR shelf. My teenager ran off with it and loves it.
Hmmm … I guess that means it’s not on the TBR shelf after all.
Hi Jennifer —
Your faves are very much my faves.
I have that Neil Gaiman on my TBR shelf. My teenager ran off with it and loves it.
Hmmm … I guess that means it’s not on the TBR shelf after all.
Hi Donna —
And related to the Mad Earl’s bride — I recently reread The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie . Another great, related book, of course, is Kinsale’s classic Flowers From the Storm e
Hi Donna —
And related to the Mad Earl’s bride — I recently reread The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie . Another great, related book, of course, is Kinsale’s classic Flowers From the Storm e
Hi Donna —
And related to the Mad Earl’s bride — I recently reread The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie . Another great, related book, of course, is Kinsale’s classic Flowers From the Storm e
Hi Donna —
And related to the Mad Earl’s bride — I recently reread The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie . Another great, related book, of course, is Kinsale’s classic Flowers From the Storm e
Hi Donna —
And related to the Mad Earl’s bride — I recently reread The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie . Another great, related book, of course, is Kinsale’s classic Flowers From the Storm e
On reading,… I have only just returned… having said that my favourite book I recently consumed was *Letters from Skye* by Jessica Brockmole. The story evolves through letters and correspondances between the two principals: Elspeth and David. It was my first epistolary novel, which methinks I have become a bit hooked onto! The pacing was an adjustment, but ooh! The reward of time slipping between World War I and World War II, with the interconnections, mystery, and intrique that were set into motion once these two were first befriended by Elspeth’s poetry,… its one of those books that nestles into your heart and happily draws a mirth of joy when you say the title aloud!
I was blessed to read this as an ARC, and I know at some point, I am going to purchase the published version of it!
In regards to Ms. Elliott/Penrose: The quotation you shared drew a breath in me to remember quite fondly: And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander! This is one year I vowed to myself to get a bit further along in the serials I love most, and her Lady Emily Ashton series is one I miss quite dearly! I believe it’s really *Lady Emily* as a series name, but as I only have read the first book, I’m still attached to her last name thus far in! 🙂
Ms. Raybourn’s book was checked out when it first came in to the library, but alas, I was not in the right frame of mind to consume it, thus it boomeranged back! Aye. Along with *The Ashford Affair*, did you read that one!? I read an interview with both authors and apparently, they conceived similiar stories set in the same era/place, yet with entirely unique to their own muses produced the two end results!
On reading,… I have only just returned… having said that my favourite book I recently consumed was *Letters from Skye* by Jessica Brockmole. The story evolves through letters and correspondances between the two principals: Elspeth and David. It was my first epistolary novel, which methinks I have become a bit hooked onto! The pacing was an adjustment, but ooh! The reward of time slipping between World War I and World War II, with the interconnections, mystery, and intrique that were set into motion once these two were first befriended by Elspeth’s poetry,… its one of those books that nestles into your heart and happily draws a mirth of joy when you say the title aloud!
I was blessed to read this as an ARC, and I know at some point, I am going to purchase the published version of it!
In regards to Ms. Elliott/Penrose: The quotation you shared drew a breath in me to remember quite fondly: And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander! This is one year I vowed to myself to get a bit further along in the serials I love most, and her Lady Emily Ashton series is one I miss quite dearly! I believe it’s really *Lady Emily* as a series name, but as I only have read the first book, I’m still attached to her last name thus far in! 🙂
Ms. Raybourn’s book was checked out when it first came in to the library, but alas, I was not in the right frame of mind to consume it, thus it boomeranged back! Aye. Along with *The Ashford Affair*, did you read that one!? I read an interview with both authors and apparently, they conceived similiar stories set in the same era/place, yet with entirely unique to their own muses produced the two end results!
On reading,… I have only just returned… having said that my favourite book I recently consumed was *Letters from Skye* by Jessica Brockmole. The story evolves through letters and correspondances between the two principals: Elspeth and David. It was my first epistolary novel, which methinks I have become a bit hooked onto! The pacing was an adjustment, but ooh! The reward of time slipping between World War I and World War II, with the interconnections, mystery, and intrique that were set into motion once these two were first befriended by Elspeth’s poetry,… its one of those books that nestles into your heart and happily draws a mirth of joy when you say the title aloud!
I was blessed to read this as an ARC, and I know at some point, I am going to purchase the published version of it!
In regards to Ms. Elliott/Penrose: The quotation you shared drew a breath in me to remember quite fondly: And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander! This is one year I vowed to myself to get a bit further along in the serials I love most, and her Lady Emily Ashton series is one I miss quite dearly! I believe it’s really *Lady Emily* as a series name, but as I only have read the first book, I’m still attached to her last name thus far in! 🙂
Ms. Raybourn’s book was checked out when it first came in to the library, but alas, I was not in the right frame of mind to consume it, thus it boomeranged back! Aye. Along with *The Ashford Affair*, did you read that one!? I read an interview with both authors and apparently, they conceived similiar stories set in the same era/place, yet with entirely unique to their own muses produced the two end results!
On reading,… I have only just returned… having said that my favourite book I recently consumed was *Letters from Skye* by Jessica Brockmole. The story evolves through letters and correspondances between the two principals: Elspeth and David. It was my first epistolary novel, which methinks I have become a bit hooked onto! The pacing was an adjustment, but ooh! The reward of time slipping between World War I and World War II, with the interconnections, mystery, and intrique that were set into motion once these two were first befriended by Elspeth’s poetry,… its one of those books that nestles into your heart and happily draws a mirth of joy when you say the title aloud!
I was blessed to read this as an ARC, and I know at some point, I am going to purchase the published version of it!
In regards to Ms. Elliott/Penrose: The quotation you shared drew a breath in me to remember quite fondly: And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander! This is one year I vowed to myself to get a bit further along in the serials I love most, and her Lady Emily Ashton series is one I miss quite dearly! I believe it’s really *Lady Emily* as a series name, but as I only have read the first book, I’m still attached to her last name thus far in! 🙂
Ms. Raybourn’s book was checked out when it first came in to the library, but alas, I was not in the right frame of mind to consume it, thus it boomeranged back! Aye. Along with *The Ashford Affair*, did you read that one!? I read an interview with both authors and apparently, they conceived similiar stories set in the same era/place, yet with entirely unique to their own muses produced the two end results!
On reading,… I have only just returned… having said that my favourite book I recently consumed was *Letters from Skye* by Jessica Brockmole. The story evolves through letters and correspondances between the two principals: Elspeth and David. It was my first epistolary novel, which methinks I have become a bit hooked onto! The pacing was an adjustment, but ooh! The reward of time slipping between World War I and World War II, with the interconnections, mystery, and intrique that were set into motion once these two were first befriended by Elspeth’s poetry,… its one of those books that nestles into your heart and happily draws a mirth of joy when you say the title aloud!
I was blessed to read this as an ARC, and I know at some point, I am going to purchase the published version of it!
In regards to Ms. Elliott/Penrose: The quotation you shared drew a breath in me to remember quite fondly: And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander! This is one year I vowed to myself to get a bit further along in the serials I love most, and her Lady Emily Ashton series is one I miss quite dearly! I believe it’s really *Lady Emily* as a series name, but as I only have read the first book, I’m still attached to her last name thus far in! 🙂
Ms. Raybourn’s book was checked out when it first came in to the library, but alas, I was not in the right frame of mind to consume it, thus it boomeranged back! Aye. Along with *The Ashford Affair*, did you read that one!? I read an interview with both authors and apparently, they conceived similiar stories set in the same era/place, yet with entirely unique to their own muses produced the two end results!
‘Letters from Skye’ does sound fascinating. I love trying some new approach in the genre.
Interesting how Raybourn and Willig take somewhat the same time and place and do such different things with it. There’s an esample of how writing works.
‘Letters from Skye’ does sound fascinating. I love trying some new approach in the genre.
Interesting how Raybourn and Willig take somewhat the same time and place and do such different things with it. There’s an esample of how writing works.
‘Letters from Skye’ does sound fascinating. I love trying some new approach in the genre.
Interesting how Raybourn and Willig take somewhat the same time and place and do such different things with it. There’s an esample of how writing works.
‘Letters from Skye’ does sound fascinating. I love trying some new approach in the genre.
Interesting how Raybourn and Willig take somewhat the same time and place and do such different things with it. There’s an esample of how writing works.
‘Letters from Skye’ does sound fascinating. I love trying some new approach in the genre.
Interesting how Raybourn and Willig take somewhat the same time and place and do such different things with it. There’s an esample of how writing works.
Jorie, I love Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series too. And yes, I have read The Ashford Affiar and loved it! (Lauren and I are good pals as we taught a seminar together at Yale on regency romance. But I sing her praises as an avid reader as well as a friend.)
Jorie, I love Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series too. And yes, I have read The Ashford Affiar and loved it! (Lauren and I are good pals as we taught a seminar together at Yale on regency romance. But I sing her praises as an avid reader as well as a friend.)
Jorie, I love Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series too. And yes, I have read The Ashford Affiar and loved it! (Lauren and I are good pals as we taught a seminar together at Yale on regency romance. But I sing her praises as an avid reader as well as a friend.)
Jorie, I love Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series too. And yes, I have read The Ashford Affiar and loved it! (Lauren and I are good pals as we taught a seminar together at Yale on regency romance. But I sing her praises as an avid reader as well as a friend.)
Jorie, I love Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series too. And yes, I have read The Ashford Affiar and loved it! (Lauren and I are good pals as we taught a seminar together at Yale on regency romance. But I sing her praises as an avid reader as well as a friend.)
Ms. Bourne and Ms. Elliott,
I agree with sampling new methodologies of story because I find it challenges my perception of how a story can be told as much as how I can draw pleasure out of reading it! And, yes, I always felt there would be parellels between writers, as we all draw a breath of inspiration from similiar sources of thought, so it’s always been plausible in my mind that two writers OR more even could write a story set in the same vein!
I’d love to attend seminars such as the one you taught with Ms. Willig in the future! There are a lot of bookish events around the country that I wasn’t readily aware of until a few months ago!
I’m knee deep into “The Golem and the Jinni”, and I have become transfixed by it’s breadth of a historically enriched mythological time slip novel laced with hintings of romance! The author is a wordsmith and I am appreciating her choice of words to carry the story forward as it plays out in my mind’s eye!
Ms. Bourne and Ms. Elliott,
I agree with sampling new methodologies of story because I find it challenges my perception of how a story can be told as much as how I can draw pleasure out of reading it! And, yes, I always felt there would be parellels between writers, as we all draw a breath of inspiration from similiar sources of thought, so it’s always been plausible in my mind that two writers OR more even could write a story set in the same vein!
I’d love to attend seminars such as the one you taught with Ms. Willig in the future! There are a lot of bookish events around the country that I wasn’t readily aware of until a few months ago!
I’m knee deep into “The Golem and the Jinni”, and I have become transfixed by it’s breadth of a historically enriched mythological time slip novel laced with hintings of romance! The author is a wordsmith and I am appreciating her choice of words to carry the story forward as it plays out in my mind’s eye!
Ms. Bourne and Ms. Elliott,
I agree with sampling new methodologies of story because I find it challenges my perception of how a story can be told as much as how I can draw pleasure out of reading it! And, yes, I always felt there would be parellels between writers, as we all draw a breath of inspiration from similiar sources of thought, so it’s always been plausible in my mind that two writers OR more even could write a story set in the same vein!
I’d love to attend seminars such as the one you taught with Ms. Willig in the future! There are a lot of bookish events around the country that I wasn’t readily aware of until a few months ago!
I’m knee deep into “The Golem and the Jinni”, and I have become transfixed by it’s breadth of a historically enriched mythological time slip novel laced with hintings of romance! The author is a wordsmith and I am appreciating her choice of words to carry the story forward as it plays out in my mind’s eye!
Ms. Bourne and Ms. Elliott,
I agree with sampling new methodologies of story because I find it challenges my perception of how a story can be told as much as how I can draw pleasure out of reading it! And, yes, I always felt there would be parellels between writers, as we all draw a breath of inspiration from similiar sources of thought, so it’s always been plausible in my mind that two writers OR more even could write a story set in the same vein!
I’d love to attend seminars such as the one you taught with Ms. Willig in the future! There are a lot of bookish events around the country that I wasn’t readily aware of until a few months ago!
I’m knee deep into “The Golem and the Jinni”, and I have become transfixed by it’s breadth of a historically enriched mythological time slip novel laced with hintings of romance! The author is a wordsmith and I am appreciating her choice of words to carry the story forward as it plays out in my mind’s eye!
Ms. Bourne and Ms. Elliott,
I agree with sampling new methodologies of story because I find it challenges my perception of how a story can be told as much as how I can draw pleasure out of reading it! And, yes, I always felt there would be parellels between writers, as we all draw a breath of inspiration from similiar sources of thought, so it’s always been plausible in my mind that two writers OR more even could write a story set in the same vein!
I’d love to attend seminars such as the one you taught with Ms. Willig in the future! There are a lot of bookish events around the country that I wasn’t readily aware of until a few months ago!
I’m knee deep into “The Golem and the Jinni”, and I have become transfixed by it’s breadth of a historically enriched mythological time slip novel laced with hintings of romance! The author is a wordsmith and I am appreciating her choice of words to carry the story forward as it plays out in my mind’s eye!