Anne here, bringing you our monthly What We're Reading post from Andrea's house, where five of the wenches have been holding a writing retreat. And I'm running late because my new book, MARRY IN SECRET came out yesterday and I was all over the place trying to promote it.
From Mary Jo: I discovered Connie Schultz some years back while listening to NPR's Diane Rehm show. A journalist and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Connie was promoting her first book, …and His Lovely Wife, a memoir of how she met her second husband, Sherrod Brown (he sent a fan email to her at her newspaper comparing her writing to Barbara Kingsolver. Swoon! What female writer could resist that???)
At any rate, they married, combined families–and then Sherrod Brown, at the time an Ohio Congressman, decided to run for Senator. He was a real long shot, but like a good wife, Connie took a leave of absence from her newspaper and helped her husband on the campaign trail–and wherever they appeared, she was introduced as "…and his lovely wife." Connie saw the humor in that, and she was so warm and funny that I bought her memoir.
Later I bought a collection of her newspaper columns, Life Happens. It's described as about: kids, dogs, politics, men, women, and how it all works, except when it doesn't." <G> I enjoyed the book then, and I recently came across it on the bookshelf and am enjoying it all over again.
Her columns run about two pages each and they make delightful tidbits that can be wise, funny, heart warming, heart rending, and deeply insightful. A favorite of mine is called "The real gift of giving unto others," and it's about her mother, who married young, worked hard, never achieved her dream of becoming a nurse, but who was one of God's gifts to the world.
Connie said her mother's one cautionary note to her daughters about marriage was "Don't marry him until you see how he treats the waitress." She goes on to quote her mother as saying, "Everyone has a name. Everyone has someone one who loves them. Everyone deserves to feel that they matter."
Connie gives examples of how her mother lived her philosophy, and ends by saying, "She never held elective office, was never a company president or in charge of anyone other than her daughters. But, when she died, more than eight hundred people showed up for her calling hours." That woman had a life worth living, and this is a book worth reading.
Andrea says: This month has been a strange reading month. I finished a few books that were okay, but had some key flaws that kept me from really liking them. And then I picked up The Confessions of Frannie Langton, by debut author Sara Collins, which got a great write-up from my local library. It’s a historical murder mystery about a formerly enslaved woman from Jamaica who’s accused of murdering her husband and wife employers in Georgian London. Frannie can’t remember anything that night, but as she sits in Newgate, she writes down her memories of how life brought her to this moment . . .
The prose is incredibly inventive and powerful, and I was really was mezmerised by the author’s use of language and structure. The story itself is dark and disturbing in places—not usually my cup of tea. But it’s so well done that just carries you along. A light beach read, it’s not. However, I really appreciated how it challenged me. I found it a masterful example of creative storytelling.
And now for Joanna: I had not read Patricia Briggs. Yes, I know most folks of my acquaintance who like Adventure and Paranormal and Romance have read and recommended her. I have no excuse for dragging my feet. I think I harbored subconscious skepticism about werewolf books, having read a few disappointing ones.
Anyhow, round about the beginning of July I started on Moon Called, the first of her Mercy Thompson series. (Well. There may be some short stories that precede Moon Called chronologically, but it’s close enough to the first book that it serves the purpose just fine.) Mercedes “Mercy” Thompson is a Volkswagon mechanic and coyote shapeshifter raised by a pack of werewolves. Strong, tough heroine. Fine books. I sped through them and had a most enjoyable time. I will put them in my mental reread file.
Though I don’t think anyone ever actually says — “You have to excuse Mercy’s manners. She was raised by wolves.” — they would have been justified in doing so.
Susan says: July brought a lot of work-related reading, but even with research to do and an enormous pile of my own pages to edit (working on three manuscripts at once, crazy days), I took a break to read a few pages in a new book … and pretty much camped out until the story ended. Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald is love story, ghost story, time-slip, and beautifully rendered on all levels.
In the late 1930s, in New York City's Grand Central Terminal, Joe, a train leverman, meets Nora, who had taken a fateful train ride years earlier. She is lost, confused, charming, and Joe is a kind, strong soul who wants to help the girl who mysteriously vanishes, only to reappear later, and disappear again. Joe wants her to stay–even when he discovers that the young woman he is falling in love with may be a ghost–or is she? When circumstances allow Joe and Nora time together, they begin to puzzle out why she seems to exist in some magical gap in reality.
Grunwald seamlessly blends historical accuracy with supernatural elements for a stunning novel that breathes life into the world of Grand Central in the early 20th century. Joe and Nora are simply and beautifully evoked, along with their love and devotion and the obstacles that bind and challenge them. If I were taking a train out of Grand Central today, I would not be surprised to see Nora crossing the grand concourse.
Anne again. My reading this month has been mainly old book rereads, as I've been concentrating on my writing, and preparing to travel to the US for the RWAmerica conference. Of the few new-to-me books I've read this month the standouts were Lisa Kleypas's Devil's Daughter, which I've had for a while but was saving until I'd finished the book. But I caved and read it anyway.
It's the 5th book in her Ravanels series, and is about Phoebe, the widowed daughter of Evangeline Jenner and Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent, the couple in my favorite book of the "Wallflower" series, (currently on special for under $2 if you haven't read it.) The hero is West Ravanel, once a schoolboy bully and later a loose-living rake. When an upright, idealistic lady meets a man trying to live down his tarnished past, there's instant and powerful attraction, and some issues to work through. I really enjoyed it.
The other one I read and enjoyed was Mary Balogh's Someone to Honor, book 6 in her series about the Westcott family who discovered on their father's death that they were a product of a bigamous (and therefore invalid) marriage, and that they were illegitimate. This series is about how each member of the family learns to cope with the shattering of their formerly rich and privileged lives — and it's fascinating.
Someone to Honor is about Abigail Westcott, who has come to terms with her illegitimacy, and is living the comfortable life of an independent lady. Her hero is Gilbert Bennington, an officer who was friends with her brother Harry who on learning of his illegitimacy had joined the army and gone to war. Harry was badly wounded and had Gil Bennington not found him might have died of his wounds. Gil comes home with Harry, and there Abigail meets him — shirtless and chopping wood. Naturally she takes him for a servant . . . And the fun begins. A lovely story in Mary Balogh's usual style.
And that's it for the wenches — now, wenchly readers, it's over to you. What have you been reading and enjoying this month?
I too, just finished SOMEONE TO HONOR by Mary Balogh and I loved it. Also just read THE GOVERNESS by Mary Kingswood. Liked it very much. Enough that I want to finish the whole Sisters of Woodside Mysteries series. Gentlewomen (four sisters) who must earn their living after their father dies and leaves them penniless.
I’m having issues with my wi-fi, but as soon as I can figure that out, I will be downloading MARRY IN SECRET by Anne Gracie. If it is as good as the two previous books in this series, I’m sure I will love it.
I also want to download a small “freebie” book of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay – RENASCENCE AND OTHER POEMS. One of your recent blogs (by Susan I believe) contained a small blurb from one of her poems. It reminded me of how much I enjoy her poetry.
I too, just finished SOMEONE TO HONOR by Mary Balogh and I loved it. Also just read THE GOVERNESS by Mary Kingswood. Liked it very much. Enough that I want to finish the whole Sisters of Woodside Mysteries series. Gentlewomen (four sisters) who must earn their living after their father dies and leaves them penniless.
I’m having issues with my wi-fi, but as soon as I can figure that out, I will be downloading MARRY IN SECRET by Anne Gracie. If it is as good as the two previous books in this series, I’m sure I will love it.
I also want to download a small “freebie” book of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay – RENASCENCE AND OTHER POEMS. One of your recent blogs (by Susan I believe) contained a small blurb from one of her poems. It reminded me of how much I enjoy her poetry.
I too, just finished SOMEONE TO HONOR by Mary Balogh and I loved it. Also just read THE GOVERNESS by Mary Kingswood. Liked it very much. Enough that I want to finish the whole Sisters of Woodside Mysteries series. Gentlewomen (four sisters) who must earn their living after their father dies and leaves them penniless.
I’m having issues with my wi-fi, but as soon as I can figure that out, I will be downloading MARRY IN SECRET by Anne Gracie. If it is as good as the two previous books in this series, I’m sure I will love it.
I also want to download a small “freebie” book of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay – RENASCENCE AND OTHER POEMS. One of your recent blogs (by Susan I believe) contained a small blurb from one of her poems. It reminded me of how much I enjoy her poetry.
I too, just finished SOMEONE TO HONOR by Mary Balogh and I loved it. Also just read THE GOVERNESS by Mary Kingswood. Liked it very much. Enough that I want to finish the whole Sisters of Woodside Mysteries series. Gentlewomen (four sisters) who must earn their living after their father dies and leaves them penniless.
I’m having issues with my wi-fi, but as soon as I can figure that out, I will be downloading MARRY IN SECRET by Anne Gracie. If it is as good as the two previous books in this series, I’m sure I will love it.
I also want to download a small “freebie” book of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay – RENASCENCE AND OTHER POEMS. One of your recent blogs (by Susan I believe) contained a small blurb from one of her poems. It reminded me of how much I enjoy her poetry.
I too, just finished SOMEONE TO HONOR by Mary Balogh and I loved it. Also just read THE GOVERNESS by Mary Kingswood. Liked it very much. Enough that I want to finish the whole Sisters of Woodside Mysteries series. Gentlewomen (four sisters) who must earn their living after their father dies and leaves them penniless.
I’m having issues with my wi-fi, but as soon as I can figure that out, I will be downloading MARRY IN SECRET by Anne Gracie. If it is as good as the two previous books in this series, I’m sure I will love it.
I also want to download a small “freebie” book of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay – RENASCENCE AND OTHER POEMS. One of your recent blogs (by Susan I believe) contained a small blurb from one of her poems. It reminded me of how much I enjoy her poetry.
I avoided fantasy books because I assumed they were really for children, but so many people had told me how good The Curse of Chalion by Lois Macmaster Bujold is that I took it along with me to the conference. I figured it would be something innocuous to read at bedtime.
I was so wrong.
I couldn’t stop reading it. I missed several workshops I had planned to attend because I couldn’t tear myself away from my book.
Now I have a new author to glom and maybe a whole new genre to explore. When am I going to get any work done?
I avoided fantasy books because I assumed they were really for children, but so many people had told me how good The Curse of Chalion by Lois Macmaster Bujold is that I took it along with me to the conference. I figured it would be something innocuous to read at bedtime.
I was so wrong.
I couldn’t stop reading it. I missed several workshops I had planned to attend because I couldn’t tear myself away from my book.
Now I have a new author to glom and maybe a whole new genre to explore. When am I going to get any work done?
I avoided fantasy books because I assumed they were really for children, but so many people had told me how good The Curse of Chalion by Lois Macmaster Bujold is that I took it along with me to the conference. I figured it would be something innocuous to read at bedtime.
I was so wrong.
I couldn’t stop reading it. I missed several workshops I had planned to attend because I couldn’t tear myself away from my book.
Now I have a new author to glom and maybe a whole new genre to explore. When am I going to get any work done?
I avoided fantasy books because I assumed they were really for children, but so many people had told me how good The Curse of Chalion by Lois Macmaster Bujold is that I took it along with me to the conference. I figured it would be something innocuous to read at bedtime.
I was so wrong.
I couldn’t stop reading it. I missed several workshops I had planned to attend because I couldn’t tear myself away from my book.
Now I have a new author to glom and maybe a whole new genre to explore. When am I going to get any work done?
I avoided fantasy books because I assumed they were really for children, but so many people had told me how good The Curse of Chalion by Lois Macmaster Bujold is that I took it along with me to the conference. I figured it would be something innocuous to read at bedtime.
I was so wrong.
I couldn’t stop reading it. I missed several workshops I had planned to attend because I couldn’t tear myself away from my book.
Now I have a new author to glom and maybe a whole new genre to explore. When am I going to get any work done?
I’m still working my way through the Shetland series by Anne Cleeves. As I move through them, I’m starting to have a love/hate relationship with them but they’re still so much deeper than the TV series, which I also love.
I flew through Marry In Secret in about nine hours, I absolutely loved it! Then of course, I had to re-read them all. Waiting now for George’s story. 🙂
I’m still working my way through the Shetland series by Anne Cleeves. As I move through them, I’m starting to have a love/hate relationship with them but they’re still so much deeper than the TV series, which I also love.
I flew through Marry In Secret in about nine hours, I absolutely loved it! Then of course, I had to re-read them all. Waiting now for George’s story. 🙂
I’m still working my way through the Shetland series by Anne Cleeves. As I move through them, I’m starting to have a love/hate relationship with them but they’re still so much deeper than the TV series, which I also love.
I flew through Marry In Secret in about nine hours, I absolutely loved it! Then of course, I had to re-read them all. Waiting now for George’s story. 🙂
I’m still working my way through the Shetland series by Anne Cleeves. As I move through them, I’m starting to have a love/hate relationship with them but they’re still so much deeper than the TV series, which I also love.
I flew through Marry In Secret in about nine hours, I absolutely loved it! Then of course, I had to re-read them all. Waiting now for George’s story. 🙂
I’m still working my way through the Shetland series by Anne Cleeves. As I move through them, I’m starting to have a love/hate relationship with them but they’re still so much deeper than the TV series, which I also love.
I flew through Marry In Secret in about nine hours, I absolutely loved it! Then of course, I had to re-read them all. Waiting now for George’s story. 🙂
Wow Ladies! you hit three of my favorite authors this month! Patricia Briggs, Lois McMaster Bujold, and Mary Balogh – I have complete runs of all three authors!!!!
I’ve spent the past 6 weeks reading for our library’s adult summer reading program. We do a library bingo card and I have all but two spaces filled – romance and historical fiction. I saved the easiest for last!
In reading I had a few real winners: Nation by the late great Terry Pratchett, several Ellis Peters Cadfael mysteries, Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian (my banned book selection) and I just finished Jennifer Ryan’s Chilbury Ladies Choir (if you liked the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you’ll like Chilsbury).
Wow Ladies! you hit three of my favorite authors this month! Patricia Briggs, Lois McMaster Bujold, and Mary Balogh – I have complete runs of all three authors!!!!
I’ve spent the past 6 weeks reading for our library’s adult summer reading program. We do a library bingo card and I have all but two spaces filled – romance and historical fiction. I saved the easiest for last!
In reading I had a few real winners: Nation by the late great Terry Pratchett, several Ellis Peters Cadfael mysteries, Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian (my banned book selection) and I just finished Jennifer Ryan’s Chilbury Ladies Choir (if you liked the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you’ll like Chilsbury).
Wow Ladies! you hit three of my favorite authors this month! Patricia Briggs, Lois McMaster Bujold, and Mary Balogh – I have complete runs of all three authors!!!!
I’ve spent the past 6 weeks reading for our library’s adult summer reading program. We do a library bingo card and I have all but two spaces filled – romance and historical fiction. I saved the easiest for last!
In reading I had a few real winners: Nation by the late great Terry Pratchett, several Ellis Peters Cadfael mysteries, Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian (my banned book selection) and I just finished Jennifer Ryan’s Chilbury Ladies Choir (if you liked the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you’ll like Chilsbury).
Wow Ladies! you hit three of my favorite authors this month! Patricia Briggs, Lois McMaster Bujold, and Mary Balogh – I have complete runs of all three authors!!!!
I’ve spent the past 6 weeks reading for our library’s adult summer reading program. We do a library bingo card and I have all but two spaces filled – romance and historical fiction. I saved the easiest for last!
In reading I had a few real winners: Nation by the late great Terry Pratchett, several Ellis Peters Cadfael mysteries, Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian (my banned book selection) and I just finished Jennifer Ryan’s Chilbury Ladies Choir (if you liked the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you’ll like Chilsbury).
Wow Ladies! you hit three of my favorite authors this month! Patricia Briggs, Lois McMaster Bujold, and Mary Balogh – I have complete runs of all three authors!!!!
I’ve spent the past 6 weeks reading for our library’s adult summer reading program. We do a library bingo card and I have all but two spaces filled – romance and historical fiction. I saved the easiest for last!
In reading I had a few real winners: Nation by the late great Terry Pratchett, several Ellis Peters Cadfael mysteries, Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian (my banned book selection) and I just finished Jennifer Ryan’s Chilbury Ladies Choir (if you liked the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you’ll like Chilsbury).
Thanks, Mary — I haven’t heard of Mary Kingswood and it’s always good to find someone new-to-you that you enjoy. I’ll try her out.
I hope if and when you get hold of Marry in Secret you enjoy it.
And thanks for the poetry suggestion. Sometimes it’s lovely to sink into poetry.
Thanks, Mary — I haven’t heard of Mary Kingswood and it’s always good to find someone new-to-you that you enjoy. I’ll try her out.
I hope if and when you get hold of Marry in Secret you enjoy it.
And thanks for the poetry suggestion. Sometimes it’s lovely to sink into poetry.
Thanks, Mary — I haven’t heard of Mary Kingswood and it’s always good to find someone new-to-you that you enjoy. I’ll try her out.
I hope if and when you get hold of Marry in Secret you enjoy it.
And thanks for the poetry suggestion. Sometimes it’s lovely to sink into poetry.
Thanks, Mary — I haven’t heard of Mary Kingswood and it’s always good to find someone new-to-you that you enjoy. I’ll try her out.
I hope if and when you get hold of Marry in Secret you enjoy it.
And thanks for the poetry suggestion. Sometimes it’s lovely to sink into poetry.
Thanks, Mary — I haven’t heard of Mary Kingswood and it’s always good to find someone new-to-you that you enjoy. I’ll try her out.
I hope if and when you get hold of Marry in Secret you enjoy it.
And thanks for the poetry suggestion. Sometimes it’s lovely to sink into poetry.
Isn’t she wonderful, Lillian? I did exactly the same, back when I first read her. Approached with a certain degree of caution, and sank right into the story — and then went on to read all her books.
And recently I reread them all over again and enjoyed them just as much, if not more.
Isn’t she wonderful, Lillian? I did exactly the same, back when I first read her. Approached with a certain degree of caution, and sank right into the story — and then went on to read all her books.
And recently I reread them all over again and enjoyed them just as much, if not more.
Isn’t she wonderful, Lillian? I did exactly the same, back when I first read her. Approached with a certain degree of caution, and sank right into the story — and then went on to read all her books.
And recently I reread them all over again and enjoyed them just as much, if not more.
Isn’t she wonderful, Lillian? I did exactly the same, back when I first read her. Approached with a certain degree of caution, and sank right into the story — and then went on to read all her books.
And recently I reread them all over again and enjoyed them just as much, if not more.
Isn’t she wonderful, Lillian? I did exactly the same, back when I first read her. Approached with a certain degree of caution, and sank right into the story — and then went on to read all her books.
And recently I reread them all over again and enjoyed them just as much, if not more.
Theo, I started the first in the Anne Cleeves Shetland series on your recommendation, but my reading got interrupted by preparation for my travels and meetings with my publisher, and the RWA conference and wenchly writing retreat, and . . . my brain is scrambled. I think I’ll have to start it again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed Marry In Secret — thank you.
Theo, I started the first in the Anne Cleeves Shetland series on your recommendation, but my reading got interrupted by preparation for my travels and meetings with my publisher, and the RWA conference and wenchly writing retreat, and . . . my brain is scrambled. I think I’ll have to start it again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed Marry In Secret — thank you.
Theo, I started the first in the Anne Cleeves Shetland series on your recommendation, but my reading got interrupted by preparation for my travels and meetings with my publisher, and the RWA conference and wenchly writing retreat, and . . . my brain is scrambled. I think I’ll have to start it again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed Marry In Secret — thank you.
Theo, I started the first in the Anne Cleeves Shetland series on your recommendation, but my reading got interrupted by preparation for my travels and meetings with my publisher, and the RWA conference and wenchly writing retreat, and . . . my brain is scrambled. I think I’ll have to start it again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed Marry In Secret — thank you.
Theo, I started the first in the Anne Cleeves Shetland series on your recommendation, but my reading got interrupted by preparation for my travels and meetings with my publisher, and the RWA conference and wenchly writing retreat, and . . . my brain is scrambled. I think I’ll have to start it again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed Marry In Secret — thank you.
Linda, you’ve mentioned some of my favorites, too. I adore Terry Pratchett, but haven’t yet read his last book. I bought it, but felt a bit too sad. And I’ve read the Chilbury Ladies Choir too. Didn’t like it quite as much as the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, but I did enjoy it.
I love how we exchange reading suggestions each month. Thank you.
Linda, you’ve mentioned some of my favorites, too. I adore Terry Pratchett, but haven’t yet read his last book. I bought it, but felt a bit too sad. And I’ve read the Chilbury Ladies Choir too. Didn’t like it quite as much as the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, but I did enjoy it.
I love how we exchange reading suggestions each month. Thank you.
Linda, you’ve mentioned some of my favorites, too. I adore Terry Pratchett, but haven’t yet read his last book. I bought it, but felt a bit too sad. And I’ve read the Chilbury Ladies Choir too. Didn’t like it quite as much as the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, but I did enjoy it.
I love how we exchange reading suggestions each month. Thank you.
Linda, you’ve mentioned some of my favorites, too. I adore Terry Pratchett, but haven’t yet read his last book. I bought it, but felt a bit too sad. And I’ve read the Chilbury Ladies Choir too. Didn’t like it quite as much as the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, but I did enjoy it.
I love how we exchange reading suggestions each month. Thank you.
Linda, you’ve mentioned some of my favorites, too. I adore Terry Pratchett, but haven’t yet read his last book. I bought it, but felt a bit too sad. And I’ve read the Chilbury Ladies Choir too. Didn’t like it quite as much as the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, but I did enjoy it.
I love how we exchange reading suggestions each month. Thank you.
I have been obsessed with Nicci French’s Freida Klein series. I have one more to read or listen to and i’m putting it off because I don’t want to leave that world. Not romance by any means but she is able to create a little community around Freida that is so well done.
I have been obsessed with Nicci French’s Freida Klein series. I have one more to read or listen to and i’m putting it off because I don’t want to leave that world. Not romance by any means but she is able to create a little community around Freida that is so well done.
I have been obsessed with Nicci French’s Freida Klein series. I have one more to read or listen to and i’m putting it off because I don’t want to leave that world. Not romance by any means but she is able to create a little community around Freida that is so well done.
I have been obsessed with Nicci French’s Freida Klein series. I have one more to read or listen to and i’m putting it off because I don’t want to leave that world. Not romance by any means but she is able to create a little community around Freida that is so well done.
I have been obsessed with Nicci French’s Freida Klein series. I have one more to read or listen to and i’m putting it off because I don’t want to leave that world. Not romance by any means but she is able to create a little community around Freida that is so well done.
Sounds good, Deb. I might try them after I finish this book. Thanks for the recommendation.
Sounds good, Deb. I might try them after I finish this book. Thanks for the recommendation.
Sounds good, Deb. I might try them after I finish this book. Thanks for the recommendation.
Sounds good, Deb. I might try them after I finish this book. Thanks for the recommendation.
Sounds good, Deb. I might try them after I finish this book. Thanks for the recommendation.
Read in July (and how can it almost be August?) ~
— The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. This had me laughing aloud several times from some witty banter. I’ve read several books by this author pair, and I look forward to their next book.
— Surreal Estate by Jesi Lea Ryan which I enjoyed is a male/male romance with a paranormal element.
— Boundary Broken (Boundary Magic) by Melissa F. Olson. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more by this author. This is definitely not a book to begin with as it builds on the author’s previous books.
— A Midnight Spark by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner. This is a modern historical (moon shot era) romance novella that the authors serialized for members of their mailing list; I enjoyed it.
— Valor’s Choice (Valor Novel Book 1) and The Better Part of Valor (Valor Novel Book 2) by Tanya Huff both of which I enjoyed. These are military science fiction.
— a fun time travel book ~ Bump Time Origin by Doug J. Cooper. Initially I thought I might put aside the book, but then I got caught up in the story. I was a little surprised when the story ended and would like to read on. A sequel is promised but as this is a new book…
— reread SK Dunstall’s Linesman … again.
— Under Currents: A Novel by Nora Roberts. I enjoyed this even though I did figure out the villain well before the end.
— Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard for my book group. I found this a fascinating read about a person of whom I had known little (President Garfield). It was an easy read (the pages kept turning), but also quite gory. I recommend it.
— The Do-Over by MK Schiller. There were some aspects of a main character that I didn’t care for, but overall it was a pleasant read.
— Patricia Briggs’ newest book which I enjoyed: Storm Cursed (A Mercy Thompson Novel). This is book eleven in the series, so I do not recommend starting with this book!
— Sleepless Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn is a graphic novel which I quite enjoyed. I’m interested in reading on.
— Starship Mine (First Contact) by Peter Cawdron was an intriguing novella about alien contact.
— Concierge Service by P.D. Singer was a male/male romance which I enjoyed.
— And I read a host of samples on my Kindle.
Read in July (and how can it almost be August?) ~
— The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. This had me laughing aloud several times from some witty banter. I’ve read several books by this author pair, and I look forward to their next book.
— Surreal Estate by Jesi Lea Ryan which I enjoyed is a male/male romance with a paranormal element.
— Boundary Broken (Boundary Magic) by Melissa F. Olson. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more by this author. This is definitely not a book to begin with as it builds on the author’s previous books.
— A Midnight Spark by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner. This is a modern historical (moon shot era) romance novella that the authors serialized for members of their mailing list; I enjoyed it.
— Valor’s Choice (Valor Novel Book 1) and The Better Part of Valor (Valor Novel Book 2) by Tanya Huff both of which I enjoyed. These are military science fiction.
— a fun time travel book ~ Bump Time Origin by Doug J. Cooper. Initially I thought I might put aside the book, but then I got caught up in the story. I was a little surprised when the story ended and would like to read on. A sequel is promised but as this is a new book…
— reread SK Dunstall’s Linesman … again.
— Under Currents: A Novel by Nora Roberts. I enjoyed this even though I did figure out the villain well before the end.
— Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard for my book group. I found this a fascinating read about a person of whom I had known little (President Garfield). It was an easy read (the pages kept turning), but also quite gory. I recommend it.
— The Do-Over by MK Schiller. There were some aspects of a main character that I didn’t care for, but overall it was a pleasant read.
— Patricia Briggs’ newest book which I enjoyed: Storm Cursed (A Mercy Thompson Novel). This is book eleven in the series, so I do not recommend starting with this book!
— Sleepless Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn is a graphic novel which I quite enjoyed. I’m interested in reading on.
— Starship Mine (First Contact) by Peter Cawdron was an intriguing novella about alien contact.
— Concierge Service by P.D. Singer was a male/male romance which I enjoyed.
— And I read a host of samples on my Kindle.
Read in July (and how can it almost be August?) ~
— The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. This had me laughing aloud several times from some witty banter. I’ve read several books by this author pair, and I look forward to their next book.
— Surreal Estate by Jesi Lea Ryan which I enjoyed is a male/male romance with a paranormal element.
— Boundary Broken (Boundary Magic) by Melissa F. Olson. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more by this author. This is definitely not a book to begin with as it builds on the author’s previous books.
— A Midnight Spark by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner. This is a modern historical (moon shot era) romance novella that the authors serialized for members of their mailing list; I enjoyed it.
— Valor’s Choice (Valor Novel Book 1) and The Better Part of Valor (Valor Novel Book 2) by Tanya Huff both of which I enjoyed. These are military science fiction.
— a fun time travel book ~ Bump Time Origin by Doug J. Cooper. Initially I thought I might put aside the book, but then I got caught up in the story. I was a little surprised when the story ended and would like to read on. A sequel is promised but as this is a new book…
— reread SK Dunstall’s Linesman … again.
— Under Currents: A Novel by Nora Roberts. I enjoyed this even though I did figure out the villain well before the end.
— Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard for my book group. I found this a fascinating read about a person of whom I had known little (President Garfield). It was an easy read (the pages kept turning), but also quite gory. I recommend it.
— The Do-Over by MK Schiller. There were some aspects of a main character that I didn’t care for, but overall it was a pleasant read.
— Patricia Briggs’ newest book which I enjoyed: Storm Cursed (A Mercy Thompson Novel). This is book eleven in the series, so I do not recommend starting with this book!
— Sleepless Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn is a graphic novel which I quite enjoyed. I’m interested in reading on.
— Starship Mine (First Contact) by Peter Cawdron was an intriguing novella about alien contact.
— Concierge Service by P.D. Singer was a male/male romance which I enjoyed.
— And I read a host of samples on my Kindle.
Read in July (and how can it almost be August?) ~
— The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. This had me laughing aloud several times from some witty banter. I’ve read several books by this author pair, and I look forward to their next book.
— Surreal Estate by Jesi Lea Ryan which I enjoyed is a male/male romance with a paranormal element.
— Boundary Broken (Boundary Magic) by Melissa F. Olson. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more by this author. This is definitely not a book to begin with as it builds on the author’s previous books.
— A Midnight Spark by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner. This is a modern historical (moon shot era) romance novella that the authors serialized for members of their mailing list; I enjoyed it.
— Valor’s Choice (Valor Novel Book 1) and The Better Part of Valor (Valor Novel Book 2) by Tanya Huff both of which I enjoyed. These are military science fiction.
— a fun time travel book ~ Bump Time Origin by Doug J. Cooper. Initially I thought I might put aside the book, but then I got caught up in the story. I was a little surprised when the story ended and would like to read on. A sequel is promised but as this is a new book…
— reread SK Dunstall’s Linesman … again.
— Under Currents: A Novel by Nora Roberts. I enjoyed this even though I did figure out the villain well before the end.
— Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard for my book group. I found this a fascinating read about a person of whom I had known little (President Garfield). It was an easy read (the pages kept turning), but also quite gory. I recommend it.
— The Do-Over by MK Schiller. There were some aspects of a main character that I didn’t care for, but overall it was a pleasant read.
— Patricia Briggs’ newest book which I enjoyed: Storm Cursed (A Mercy Thompson Novel). This is book eleven in the series, so I do not recommend starting with this book!
— Sleepless Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn is a graphic novel which I quite enjoyed. I’m interested in reading on.
— Starship Mine (First Contact) by Peter Cawdron was an intriguing novella about alien contact.
— Concierge Service by P.D. Singer was a male/male romance which I enjoyed.
— And I read a host of samples on my Kindle.
Read in July (and how can it almost be August?) ~
— The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. This had me laughing aloud several times from some witty banter. I’ve read several books by this author pair, and I look forward to their next book.
— Surreal Estate by Jesi Lea Ryan which I enjoyed is a male/male romance with a paranormal element.
— Boundary Broken (Boundary Magic) by Melissa F. Olson. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more by this author. This is definitely not a book to begin with as it builds on the author’s previous books.
— A Midnight Spark by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner. This is a modern historical (moon shot era) romance novella that the authors serialized for members of their mailing list; I enjoyed it.
— Valor’s Choice (Valor Novel Book 1) and The Better Part of Valor (Valor Novel Book 2) by Tanya Huff both of which I enjoyed. These are military science fiction.
— a fun time travel book ~ Bump Time Origin by Doug J. Cooper. Initially I thought I might put aside the book, but then I got caught up in the story. I was a little surprised when the story ended and would like to read on. A sequel is promised but as this is a new book…
— reread SK Dunstall’s Linesman … again.
— Under Currents: A Novel by Nora Roberts. I enjoyed this even though I did figure out the villain well before the end.
— Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard for my book group. I found this a fascinating read about a person of whom I had known little (President Garfield). It was an easy read (the pages kept turning), but also quite gory. I recommend it.
— The Do-Over by MK Schiller. There were some aspects of a main character that I didn’t care for, but overall it was a pleasant read.
— Patricia Briggs’ newest book which I enjoyed: Storm Cursed (A Mercy Thompson Novel). This is book eleven in the series, so I do not recommend starting with this book!
— Sleepless Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughn is a graphic novel which I quite enjoyed. I’m interested in reading on.
— Starship Mine (First Contact) by Peter Cawdron was an intriguing novella about alien contact.
— Concierge Service by P.D. Singer was a male/male romance which I enjoyed.
— And I read a host of samples on my Kindle.
Joanna, have you also read Patricia Briggs’ Alpha and Omega stories? While I like the Mercy books, the A&O books are my favorites. The two series interlink. The author also has a collection of her ‘Mercyverse’ stories entitled Shifting Shadows which has some excellent pieces including the A&O novella.
Joanna, have you also read Patricia Briggs’ Alpha and Omega stories? While I like the Mercy books, the A&O books are my favorites. The two series interlink. The author also has a collection of her ‘Mercyverse’ stories entitled Shifting Shadows which has some excellent pieces including the A&O novella.
Joanna, have you also read Patricia Briggs’ Alpha and Omega stories? While I like the Mercy books, the A&O books are my favorites. The two series interlink. The author also has a collection of her ‘Mercyverse’ stories entitled Shifting Shadows which has some excellent pieces including the A&O novella.
Joanna, have you also read Patricia Briggs’ Alpha and Omega stories? While I like the Mercy books, the A&O books are my favorites. The two series interlink. The author also has a collection of her ‘Mercyverse’ stories entitled Shifting Shadows which has some excellent pieces including the A&O novella.
Joanna, have you also read Patricia Briggs’ Alpha and Omega stories? While I like the Mercy books, the A&O books are my favorites. The two series interlink. The author also has a collection of her ‘Mercyverse’ stories entitled Shifting Shadows which has some excellent pieces including the A&O novella.
For me, July was the month that “Life Happens”. We had one house circuit down for abbout 10 days; I had a computer repair problem (still not completely corrected), and I had a SUCCESSFUL cataract surgery! Oh, I read – how else would I have stayed sane? But exceptions such as the aready mentioned Balogh book, I don’t truly remember what I read. (Not the fault of the books or their authors – in a month like this one, every thing becomes a blur). Except for my final book this month – a reread of Nora Robert’s High Noon. This was as enjoyable as it has always been.
For me, July was the month that “Life Happens”. We had one house circuit down for abbout 10 days; I had a computer repair problem (still not completely corrected), and I had a SUCCESSFUL cataract surgery! Oh, I read – how else would I have stayed sane? But exceptions such as the aready mentioned Balogh book, I don’t truly remember what I read. (Not the fault of the books or their authors – in a month like this one, every thing becomes a blur). Except for my final book this month – a reread of Nora Robert’s High Noon. This was as enjoyable as it has always been.
For me, July was the month that “Life Happens”. We had one house circuit down for abbout 10 days; I had a computer repair problem (still not completely corrected), and I had a SUCCESSFUL cataract surgery! Oh, I read – how else would I have stayed sane? But exceptions such as the aready mentioned Balogh book, I don’t truly remember what I read. (Not the fault of the books or their authors – in a month like this one, every thing becomes a blur). Except for my final book this month – a reread of Nora Robert’s High Noon. This was as enjoyable as it has always been.
For me, July was the month that “Life Happens”. We had one house circuit down for abbout 10 days; I had a computer repair problem (still not completely corrected), and I had a SUCCESSFUL cataract surgery! Oh, I read – how else would I have stayed sane? But exceptions such as the aready mentioned Balogh book, I don’t truly remember what I read. (Not the fault of the books or their authors – in a month like this one, every thing becomes a blur). Except for my final book this month – a reread of Nora Robert’s High Noon. This was as enjoyable as it has always been.
For me, July was the month that “Life Happens”. We had one house circuit down for abbout 10 days; I had a computer repair problem (still not completely corrected), and I had a SUCCESSFUL cataract surgery! Oh, I read – how else would I have stayed sane? But exceptions such as the aready mentioned Balogh book, I don’t truly remember what I read. (Not the fault of the books or their authors – in a month like this one, every thing becomes a blur). Except for my final book this month – a reread of Nora Robert’s High Noon. This was as enjoyable as it has always been.
I just finished “Spinning Silver” by Naomi Novik. Its a YA fantasy that reads like a fairy tale. It’s loosely based on the story of Rumpelstilskin.
It has characters from one spectrum of emotion to the other in raw physical violence to a manipulative male protagonist and loving, wise and uplifting emotions on the other.
I enjoyed reading her Temeraire series about dragons and the officers who ride them into battle during the Napoleonic wars as well as “Uprooted” another type of fairy tale fantasy novel.
I just finished “Spinning Silver” by Naomi Novik. Its a YA fantasy that reads like a fairy tale. It’s loosely based on the story of Rumpelstilskin.
It has characters from one spectrum of emotion to the other in raw physical violence to a manipulative male protagonist and loving, wise and uplifting emotions on the other.
I enjoyed reading her Temeraire series about dragons and the officers who ride them into battle during the Napoleonic wars as well as “Uprooted” another type of fairy tale fantasy novel.
I just finished “Spinning Silver” by Naomi Novik. Its a YA fantasy that reads like a fairy tale. It’s loosely based on the story of Rumpelstilskin.
It has characters from one spectrum of emotion to the other in raw physical violence to a manipulative male protagonist and loving, wise and uplifting emotions on the other.
I enjoyed reading her Temeraire series about dragons and the officers who ride them into battle during the Napoleonic wars as well as “Uprooted” another type of fairy tale fantasy novel.
I just finished “Spinning Silver” by Naomi Novik. Its a YA fantasy that reads like a fairy tale. It’s loosely based on the story of Rumpelstilskin.
It has characters from one spectrum of emotion to the other in raw physical violence to a manipulative male protagonist and loving, wise and uplifting emotions on the other.
I enjoyed reading her Temeraire series about dragons and the officers who ride them into battle during the Napoleonic wars as well as “Uprooted” another type of fairy tale fantasy novel.
I just finished “Spinning Silver” by Naomi Novik. Its a YA fantasy that reads like a fairy tale. It’s loosely based on the story of Rumpelstilskin.
It has characters from one spectrum of emotion to the other in raw physical violence to a manipulative male protagonist and loving, wise and uplifting emotions on the other.
I enjoyed reading her Temeraire series about dragons and the officers who ride them into battle during the Napoleonic wars as well as “Uprooted” another type of fairy tale fantasy novel.
I’m glad that Joanna has been enjoying the ‘Mercyverse’ stories by Patricia Briggs. Unlike Kareni, I prefer the ‘Mercyverse’ stories to the Alpha and Omega ones, possibly because of Anna’s history of having been raped and victimized. However, she’s definitely becoming a stronger and more interesting character and the series is getting better and better.
In July, I reread ‘Burn Bright’, the most recent A&O book and then read ‘Storm Cursed’, the most recent Mercedes Thompson book.
I also
Read an ARC of the Love California Series Collection 1 – 3 by Jan Moran;
Received and read a POD copy of ‘Sweep of the Blade’ by Ilona Andrews;
Preordered ‘Sapphire Flames’ by Ilona Andrews in all formats;
Re-read ‘A Bollywood Affair’ by Sonali Dev;
Read ‘A Dancing Girl’ by Nillu Nasser, which has led me to order POD copies of All the Tomorrows and Hidden Colours. From the reviews, the writing is excellent, but the topics are not ‘light’;
Read ‘Every Last Breath’ by Juno Rushdan (which may have been recommended by one of you – or maybe by Rachel Grant, whose romantic suspense I love) and preordered the 2nd in the series, ‘Nothing to Fear’
Read ‘Polaris Rising’, a very well-written debut ‘space opera’ by Jessie Mihalik (recommended by Ilona Andrews);
Read ‘A Question of Numbers’ by Andrea Penrose;
Once again, started to listen to the audiobook of ‘Black Hawk’ by Joanna Bourne while travelling between communities for my work;
Re-Read ‘How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)’ by Harold Johnson (a harvard-trained indigenous lawyer, who’s now ‘retired’ to northern Saskatchewan but seems to be writing more than ever) – though that’s really for work and not leisure;
I’m glad that Joanna has been enjoying the ‘Mercyverse’ stories by Patricia Briggs. Unlike Kareni, I prefer the ‘Mercyverse’ stories to the Alpha and Omega ones, possibly because of Anna’s history of having been raped and victimized. However, she’s definitely becoming a stronger and more interesting character and the series is getting better and better.
In July, I reread ‘Burn Bright’, the most recent A&O book and then read ‘Storm Cursed’, the most recent Mercedes Thompson book.
I also
Read an ARC of the Love California Series Collection 1 – 3 by Jan Moran;
Received and read a POD copy of ‘Sweep of the Blade’ by Ilona Andrews;
Preordered ‘Sapphire Flames’ by Ilona Andrews in all formats;
Re-read ‘A Bollywood Affair’ by Sonali Dev;
Read ‘A Dancing Girl’ by Nillu Nasser, which has led me to order POD copies of All the Tomorrows and Hidden Colours. From the reviews, the writing is excellent, but the topics are not ‘light’;
Read ‘Every Last Breath’ by Juno Rushdan (which may have been recommended by one of you – or maybe by Rachel Grant, whose romantic suspense I love) and preordered the 2nd in the series, ‘Nothing to Fear’
Read ‘Polaris Rising’, a very well-written debut ‘space opera’ by Jessie Mihalik (recommended by Ilona Andrews);
Read ‘A Question of Numbers’ by Andrea Penrose;
Once again, started to listen to the audiobook of ‘Black Hawk’ by Joanna Bourne while travelling between communities for my work;
Re-Read ‘How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)’ by Harold Johnson (a harvard-trained indigenous lawyer, who’s now ‘retired’ to northern Saskatchewan but seems to be writing more than ever) – though that’s really for work and not leisure;
I’m glad that Joanna has been enjoying the ‘Mercyverse’ stories by Patricia Briggs. Unlike Kareni, I prefer the ‘Mercyverse’ stories to the Alpha and Omega ones, possibly because of Anna’s history of having been raped and victimized. However, she’s definitely becoming a stronger and more interesting character and the series is getting better and better.
In July, I reread ‘Burn Bright’, the most recent A&O book and then read ‘Storm Cursed’, the most recent Mercedes Thompson book.
I also
Read an ARC of the Love California Series Collection 1 – 3 by Jan Moran;
Received and read a POD copy of ‘Sweep of the Blade’ by Ilona Andrews;
Preordered ‘Sapphire Flames’ by Ilona Andrews in all formats;
Re-read ‘A Bollywood Affair’ by Sonali Dev;
Read ‘A Dancing Girl’ by Nillu Nasser, which has led me to order POD copies of All the Tomorrows and Hidden Colours. From the reviews, the writing is excellent, but the topics are not ‘light’;
Read ‘Every Last Breath’ by Juno Rushdan (which may have been recommended by one of you – or maybe by Rachel Grant, whose romantic suspense I love) and preordered the 2nd in the series, ‘Nothing to Fear’
Read ‘Polaris Rising’, a very well-written debut ‘space opera’ by Jessie Mihalik (recommended by Ilona Andrews);
Read ‘A Question of Numbers’ by Andrea Penrose;
Once again, started to listen to the audiobook of ‘Black Hawk’ by Joanna Bourne while travelling between communities for my work;
Re-Read ‘How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)’ by Harold Johnson (a harvard-trained indigenous lawyer, who’s now ‘retired’ to northern Saskatchewan but seems to be writing more than ever) – though that’s really for work and not leisure;
I’m glad that Joanna has been enjoying the ‘Mercyverse’ stories by Patricia Briggs. Unlike Kareni, I prefer the ‘Mercyverse’ stories to the Alpha and Omega ones, possibly because of Anna’s history of having been raped and victimized. However, she’s definitely becoming a stronger and more interesting character and the series is getting better and better.
In July, I reread ‘Burn Bright’, the most recent A&O book and then read ‘Storm Cursed’, the most recent Mercedes Thompson book.
I also
Read an ARC of the Love California Series Collection 1 – 3 by Jan Moran;
Received and read a POD copy of ‘Sweep of the Blade’ by Ilona Andrews;
Preordered ‘Sapphire Flames’ by Ilona Andrews in all formats;
Re-read ‘A Bollywood Affair’ by Sonali Dev;
Read ‘A Dancing Girl’ by Nillu Nasser, which has led me to order POD copies of All the Tomorrows and Hidden Colours. From the reviews, the writing is excellent, but the topics are not ‘light’;
Read ‘Every Last Breath’ by Juno Rushdan (which may have been recommended by one of you – or maybe by Rachel Grant, whose romantic suspense I love) and preordered the 2nd in the series, ‘Nothing to Fear’
Read ‘Polaris Rising’, a very well-written debut ‘space opera’ by Jessie Mihalik (recommended by Ilona Andrews);
Read ‘A Question of Numbers’ by Andrea Penrose;
Once again, started to listen to the audiobook of ‘Black Hawk’ by Joanna Bourne while travelling between communities for my work;
Re-Read ‘How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)’ by Harold Johnson (a harvard-trained indigenous lawyer, who’s now ‘retired’ to northern Saskatchewan but seems to be writing more than ever) – though that’s really for work and not leisure;
I’m glad that Joanna has been enjoying the ‘Mercyverse’ stories by Patricia Briggs. Unlike Kareni, I prefer the ‘Mercyverse’ stories to the Alpha and Omega ones, possibly because of Anna’s history of having been raped and victimized. However, she’s definitely becoming a stronger and more interesting character and the series is getting better and better.
In July, I reread ‘Burn Bright’, the most recent A&O book and then read ‘Storm Cursed’, the most recent Mercedes Thompson book.
I also
Read an ARC of the Love California Series Collection 1 – 3 by Jan Moran;
Received and read a POD copy of ‘Sweep of the Blade’ by Ilona Andrews;
Preordered ‘Sapphire Flames’ by Ilona Andrews in all formats;
Re-read ‘A Bollywood Affair’ by Sonali Dev;
Read ‘A Dancing Girl’ by Nillu Nasser, which has led me to order POD copies of All the Tomorrows and Hidden Colours. From the reviews, the writing is excellent, but the topics are not ‘light’;
Read ‘Every Last Breath’ by Juno Rushdan (which may have been recommended by one of you – or maybe by Rachel Grant, whose romantic suspense I love) and preordered the 2nd in the series, ‘Nothing to Fear’
Read ‘Polaris Rising’, a very well-written debut ‘space opera’ by Jessie Mihalik (recommended by Ilona Andrews);
Read ‘A Question of Numbers’ by Andrea Penrose;
Once again, started to listen to the audiobook of ‘Black Hawk’ by Joanna Bourne while travelling between communities for my work;
Re-Read ‘How Alcohol is Killing My People (and Yours)’ by Harold Johnson (a harvard-trained indigenous lawyer, who’s now ‘retired’ to northern Saskatchewan but seems to be writing more than ever) – though that’s really for work and not leisure;
Joanna – I’m so glad that you’ve discovered Patricia Briggs. I discovered her thanks to Mary Jo. I’ve red all the books in order. Briggs also has another werewolf series, related to the first, featuring Charles & Anna. And BTW – the various short stories and novellas are absolutely well worth hunting down. Trust me. I also loved Lisa Kleypas’s Devil’s Daughter (sigh) and Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor. Echoing another poster, I’ve also just re-read Nora Roberts’ High Noon. I also have re-read her Obsession and The Collector. My next read will be Anne’s Marry in Secret. Can’t wait!
Joanna – I’m so glad that you’ve discovered Patricia Briggs. I discovered her thanks to Mary Jo. I’ve red all the books in order. Briggs also has another werewolf series, related to the first, featuring Charles & Anna. And BTW – the various short stories and novellas are absolutely well worth hunting down. Trust me. I also loved Lisa Kleypas’s Devil’s Daughter (sigh) and Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor. Echoing another poster, I’ve also just re-read Nora Roberts’ High Noon. I also have re-read her Obsession and The Collector. My next read will be Anne’s Marry in Secret. Can’t wait!
Joanna – I’m so glad that you’ve discovered Patricia Briggs. I discovered her thanks to Mary Jo. I’ve red all the books in order. Briggs also has another werewolf series, related to the first, featuring Charles & Anna. And BTW – the various short stories and novellas are absolutely well worth hunting down. Trust me. I also loved Lisa Kleypas’s Devil’s Daughter (sigh) and Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor. Echoing another poster, I’ve also just re-read Nora Roberts’ High Noon. I also have re-read her Obsession and The Collector. My next read will be Anne’s Marry in Secret. Can’t wait!
Joanna – I’m so glad that you’ve discovered Patricia Briggs. I discovered her thanks to Mary Jo. I’ve red all the books in order. Briggs also has another werewolf series, related to the first, featuring Charles & Anna. And BTW – the various short stories and novellas are absolutely well worth hunting down. Trust me. I also loved Lisa Kleypas’s Devil’s Daughter (sigh) and Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor. Echoing another poster, I’ve also just re-read Nora Roberts’ High Noon. I also have re-read her Obsession and The Collector. My next read will be Anne’s Marry in Secret. Can’t wait!
Joanna – I’m so glad that you’ve discovered Patricia Briggs. I discovered her thanks to Mary Jo. I’ve red all the books in order. Briggs also has another werewolf series, related to the first, featuring Charles & Anna. And BTW – the various short stories and novellas are absolutely well worth hunting down. Trust me. I also loved Lisa Kleypas’s Devil’s Daughter (sigh) and Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor. Echoing another poster, I’ve also just re-read Nora Roberts’ High Noon. I also have re-read her Obsession and The Collector. My next read will be Anne’s Marry in Secret. Can’t wait!
Well, there was a book sale last month, so now my ebook pile is a bit bigger again. Right now I’m reading Lost in Finland by Tim Walker and I just finished reading Millaista on olla eläin? (what it’s like to be an animal) by Helena Telkänranta. I’m sorry to say that last one is not available in English. It was really interesting!
Well, there was a book sale last month, so now my ebook pile is a bit bigger again. Right now I’m reading Lost in Finland by Tim Walker and I just finished reading Millaista on olla eläin? (what it’s like to be an animal) by Helena Telkänranta. I’m sorry to say that last one is not available in English. It was really interesting!
Well, there was a book sale last month, so now my ebook pile is a bit bigger again. Right now I’m reading Lost in Finland by Tim Walker and I just finished reading Millaista on olla eläin? (what it’s like to be an animal) by Helena Telkänranta. I’m sorry to say that last one is not available in English. It was really interesting!
Well, there was a book sale last month, so now my ebook pile is a bit bigger again. Right now I’m reading Lost in Finland by Tim Walker and I just finished reading Millaista on olla eläin? (what it’s like to be an animal) by Helena Telkänranta. I’m sorry to say that last one is not available in English. It was really interesting!
Well, there was a book sale last month, so now my ebook pile is a bit bigger again. Right now I’m reading Lost in Finland by Tim Walker and I just finished reading Millaista on olla eläin? (what it’s like to be an animal) by Helena Telkänranta. I’m sorry to say that last one is not available in English. It was really interesting!
In July I read Mary Balogh’s “Someone to Honor”, Joanna Shupe’s “Rogue of Fifth Avenue”, A book written by my friend from HS Linda Lewis “Seeking Miranda; the almost true story of a wretch like me,” Teresa Reasor’s “Deep Within the Stone,” and MJP’s “Dearly Beloved.” I’m currently reading (I started it in July) Jacqueline Winspear’s “Messenger of Truth.”
In July I read Mary Balogh’s “Someone to Honor”, Joanna Shupe’s “Rogue of Fifth Avenue”, A book written by my friend from HS Linda Lewis “Seeking Miranda; the almost true story of a wretch like me,” Teresa Reasor’s “Deep Within the Stone,” and MJP’s “Dearly Beloved.” I’m currently reading (I started it in July) Jacqueline Winspear’s “Messenger of Truth.”
In July I read Mary Balogh’s “Someone to Honor”, Joanna Shupe’s “Rogue of Fifth Avenue”, A book written by my friend from HS Linda Lewis “Seeking Miranda; the almost true story of a wretch like me,” Teresa Reasor’s “Deep Within the Stone,” and MJP’s “Dearly Beloved.” I’m currently reading (I started it in July) Jacqueline Winspear’s “Messenger of Truth.”
In July I read Mary Balogh’s “Someone to Honor”, Joanna Shupe’s “Rogue of Fifth Avenue”, A book written by my friend from HS Linda Lewis “Seeking Miranda; the almost true story of a wretch like me,” Teresa Reasor’s “Deep Within the Stone,” and MJP’s “Dearly Beloved.” I’m currently reading (I started it in July) Jacqueline Winspear’s “Messenger of Truth.”
In July I read Mary Balogh’s “Someone to Honor”, Joanna Shupe’s “Rogue of Fifth Avenue”, A book written by my friend from HS Linda Lewis “Seeking Miranda; the almost true story of a wretch like me,” Teresa Reasor’s “Deep Within the Stone,” and MJP’s “Dearly Beloved.” I’m currently reading (I started it in July) Jacqueline Winspear’s “Messenger of Truth.”
Wow, Kareni, as usual a big bouquet of books (she says. alliterating ) I’m interested to see you read graphic novels. I haven’t really got into that — not since I was a kid and illicitly read comics (when Dad wasn’t around to confiscate them)
Wow, Kareni, as usual a big bouquet of books (she says. alliterating ) I’m interested to see you read graphic novels. I haven’t really got into that — not since I was a kid and illicitly read comics (when Dad wasn’t around to confiscate them)
Wow, Kareni, as usual a big bouquet of books (she says. alliterating ) I’m interested to see you read graphic novels. I haven’t really got into that — not since I was a kid and illicitly read comics (when Dad wasn’t around to confiscate them)
Wow, Kareni, as usual a big bouquet of books (she says. alliterating ) I’m interested to see you read graphic novels. I haven’t really got into that — not since I was a kid and illicitly read comics (when Dad wasn’t around to confiscate them)
Wow, Kareni, as usual a big bouquet of books (she says. alliterating ) I’m interested to see you read graphic novels. I haven’t really got into that — not since I was a kid and illicitly read comics (when Dad wasn’t around to confiscate them)
I’m in the middle of The Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish (don’t know where I heard about it – maybe here?) and go back and forth between being completely enthralled and being put off by the sometimes overly-pretentious writing. Great July reads included The Tin Man by Sarah Winman, the phenomenal When All is Said by Anne Griffin (keep tissues at hand towards the end), the eye-opening and beautifully crafted The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone, and Jane Harper’s gripping Force of Nature. I was not as inclined to praise as many have been towards Sally Rooney’s Normal People, and while I enjoyed The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber, I’m not rushing out to find the next in the series. For delightful romantic escape I reread Julia Quinn’s The Duke and I and was delighted by Lauren Layne’s new The Prenup. Anne, Marry in Secret is by my bed, as are several of Mary Balogh’s that I keep close at hand – they’re my “Break here in case of emergency” stock! Horrified that the summer is now more than half-way done and that my reading time will soon be curtailed. Hope you retreat-ensconced wenches are having a delightful and productive time!! It was great to see you at RWA.
I’m in the middle of The Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish (don’t know where I heard about it – maybe here?) and go back and forth between being completely enthralled and being put off by the sometimes overly-pretentious writing. Great July reads included The Tin Man by Sarah Winman, the phenomenal When All is Said by Anne Griffin (keep tissues at hand towards the end), the eye-opening and beautifully crafted The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone, and Jane Harper’s gripping Force of Nature. I was not as inclined to praise as many have been towards Sally Rooney’s Normal People, and while I enjoyed The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber, I’m not rushing out to find the next in the series. For delightful romantic escape I reread Julia Quinn’s The Duke and I and was delighted by Lauren Layne’s new The Prenup. Anne, Marry in Secret is by my bed, as are several of Mary Balogh’s that I keep close at hand – they’re my “Break here in case of emergency” stock! Horrified that the summer is now more than half-way done and that my reading time will soon be curtailed. Hope you retreat-ensconced wenches are having a delightful and productive time!! It was great to see you at RWA.
I’m in the middle of The Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish (don’t know where I heard about it – maybe here?) and go back and forth between being completely enthralled and being put off by the sometimes overly-pretentious writing. Great July reads included The Tin Man by Sarah Winman, the phenomenal When All is Said by Anne Griffin (keep tissues at hand towards the end), the eye-opening and beautifully crafted The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone, and Jane Harper’s gripping Force of Nature. I was not as inclined to praise as many have been towards Sally Rooney’s Normal People, and while I enjoyed The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber, I’m not rushing out to find the next in the series. For delightful romantic escape I reread Julia Quinn’s The Duke and I and was delighted by Lauren Layne’s new The Prenup. Anne, Marry in Secret is by my bed, as are several of Mary Balogh’s that I keep close at hand – they’re my “Break here in case of emergency” stock! Horrified that the summer is now more than half-way done and that my reading time will soon be curtailed. Hope you retreat-ensconced wenches are having a delightful and productive time!! It was great to see you at RWA.
I’m in the middle of The Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish (don’t know where I heard about it – maybe here?) and go back and forth between being completely enthralled and being put off by the sometimes overly-pretentious writing. Great July reads included The Tin Man by Sarah Winman, the phenomenal When All is Said by Anne Griffin (keep tissues at hand towards the end), the eye-opening and beautifully crafted The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone, and Jane Harper’s gripping Force of Nature. I was not as inclined to praise as many have been towards Sally Rooney’s Normal People, and while I enjoyed The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber, I’m not rushing out to find the next in the series. For delightful romantic escape I reread Julia Quinn’s The Duke and I and was delighted by Lauren Layne’s new The Prenup. Anne, Marry in Secret is by my bed, as are several of Mary Balogh’s that I keep close at hand – they’re my “Break here in case of emergency” stock! Horrified that the summer is now more than half-way done and that my reading time will soon be curtailed. Hope you retreat-ensconced wenches are having a delightful and productive time!! It was great to see you at RWA.
I’m in the middle of The Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish (don’t know where I heard about it – maybe here?) and go back and forth between being completely enthralled and being put off by the sometimes overly-pretentious writing. Great July reads included The Tin Man by Sarah Winman, the phenomenal When All is Said by Anne Griffin (keep tissues at hand towards the end), the eye-opening and beautifully crafted The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone, and Jane Harper’s gripping Force of Nature. I was not as inclined to praise as many have been towards Sally Rooney’s Normal People, and while I enjoyed The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber, I’m not rushing out to find the next in the series. For delightful romantic escape I reread Julia Quinn’s The Duke and I and was delighted by Lauren Layne’s new The Prenup. Anne, Marry in Secret is by my bed, as are several of Mary Balogh’s that I keep close at hand – they’re my “Break here in case of emergency” stock! Horrified that the summer is now more than half-way done and that my reading time will soon be curtailed. Hope you retreat-ensconced wenches are having a delightful and productive time!! It was great to see you at RWA.
Sue, what a difficult month for you — but how wonderful that the cataract surgery was successful! A friend of mine had it and was amazed at what a difference it made.
The wenches are big on astrology, and for the last month Mercury has been Retrograde until today. Google it, as I’m no expert and daren’t explain but It’s when all kinds of unpleasant things happen, and it’s certainly happened to some of the wenches.
Sue, what a difficult month for you — but how wonderful that the cataract surgery was successful! A friend of mine had it and was amazed at what a difference it made.
The wenches are big on astrology, and for the last month Mercury has been Retrograde until today. Google it, as I’m no expert and daren’t explain but It’s when all kinds of unpleasant things happen, and it’s certainly happened to some of the wenches.
Sue, what a difficult month for you — but how wonderful that the cataract surgery was successful! A friend of mine had it and was amazed at what a difference it made.
The wenches are big on astrology, and for the last month Mercury has been Retrograde until today. Google it, as I’m no expert and daren’t explain but It’s when all kinds of unpleasant things happen, and it’s certainly happened to some of the wenches.
Sue, what a difficult month for you — but how wonderful that the cataract surgery was successful! A friend of mine had it and was amazed at what a difference it made.
The wenches are big on astrology, and for the last month Mercury has been Retrograde until today. Google it, as I’m no expert and daren’t explain but It’s when all kinds of unpleasant things happen, and it’s certainly happened to some of the wenches.
Sue, what a difficult month for you — but how wonderful that the cataract surgery was successful! A friend of mine had it and was amazed at what a difference it made.
The wenches are big on astrology, and for the last month Mercury has been Retrograde until today. Google it, as I’m no expert and daren’t explain but It’s when all kinds of unpleasant things happen, and it’s certainly happened to some of the wenches.
That’s interesting, Patricia — I just had someone else recommend Silver Spinning to me. I started reading Temeraire, but didn’t get into it. Must try again. Sometimes there’s nothing wrong with the book — it’s that you’re not in the right mood for it. But I’ll read Spinning Silver first.
That’s interesting, Patricia — I just had someone else recommend Silver Spinning to me. I started reading Temeraire, but didn’t get into it. Must try again. Sometimes there’s nothing wrong with the book — it’s that you’re not in the right mood for it. But I’ll read Spinning Silver first.
That’s interesting, Patricia — I just had someone else recommend Silver Spinning to me. I started reading Temeraire, but didn’t get into it. Must try again. Sometimes there’s nothing wrong with the book — it’s that you’re not in the right mood for it. But I’ll read Spinning Silver first.
That’s interesting, Patricia — I just had someone else recommend Silver Spinning to me. I started reading Temeraire, but didn’t get into it. Must try again. Sometimes there’s nothing wrong with the book — it’s that you’re not in the right mood for it. But I’ll read Spinning Silver first.
That’s interesting, Patricia — I just had someone else recommend Silver Spinning to me. I started reading Temeraire, but didn’t get into it. Must try again. Sometimes there’s nothing wrong with the book — it’s that you’re not in the right mood for it. But I’ll read Spinning Silver first.
Sounds like you’ve had a lovely reading month, Anne. I love both those Patricia Briggs series and couldn’t really pick a favorite. And I have the latest of Ilona Andrews innkeeper/sweep stories on my kindle, waiting until I have time (and brainspace) to sink into it.
Thanks for those recommendations.
Sounds like you’ve had a lovely reading month, Anne. I love both those Patricia Briggs series and couldn’t really pick a favorite. And I have the latest of Ilona Andrews innkeeper/sweep stories on my kindle, waiting until I have time (and brainspace) to sink into it.
Thanks for those recommendations.
Sounds like you’ve had a lovely reading month, Anne. I love both those Patricia Briggs series and couldn’t really pick a favorite. And I have the latest of Ilona Andrews innkeeper/sweep stories on my kindle, waiting until I have time (and brainspace) to sink into it.
Thanks for those recommendations.
Sounds like you’ve had a lovely reading month, Anne. I love both those Patricia Briggs series and couldn’t really pick a favorite. And I have the latest of Ilona Andrews innkeeper/sweep stories on my kindle, waiting until I have time (and brainspace) to sink into it.
Thanks for those recommendations.
Sounds like you’ve had a lovely reading month, Anne. I love both those Patricia Briggs series and couldn’t really pick a favorite. And I have the latest of Ilona Andrews innkeeper/sweep stories on my kindle, waiting until I have time (and brainspace) to sink into it.
Thanks for those recommendations.
Binnie, I’ve read and reread Patricia Briggs’s series, and I remember when I read the first book in the A&O series (I think) I realized the story had already started and hunted down the novella that gave rise to it.
Must also dig out Nora’s High Noon, since it’s been mentioned by several wenchly readers. I hope you enjoy Marry In Secret.
Binnie, I’ve read and reread Patricia Briggs’s series, and I remember when I read the first book in the A&O series (I think) I realized the story had already started and hunted down the novella that gave rise to it.
Must also dig out Nora’s High Noon, since it’s been mentioned by several wenchly readers. I hope you enjoy Marry In Secret.
Binnie, I’ve read and reread Patricia Briggs’s series, and I remember when I read the first book in the A&O series (I think) I realized the story had already started and hunted down the novella that gave rise to it.
Must also dig out Nora’s High Noon, since it’s been mentioned by several wenchly readers. I hope you enjoy Marry In Secret.
Binnie, I’ve read and reread Patricia Briggs’s series, and I remember when I read the first book in the A&O series (I think) I realized the story had already started and hunted down the novella that gave rise to it.
Must also dig out Nora’s High Noon, since it’s been mentioned by several wenchly readers. I hope you enjoy Marry In Secret.
Binnie, I’ve read and reread Patricia Briggs’s series, and I remember when I read the first book in the A&O series (I think) I realized the story had already started and hunted down the novella that gave rise to it.
Must also dig out Nora’s High Noon, since it’s been mentioned by several wenchly readers. I hope you enjoy Marry In Secret.
Minna, the day will come (I hope) when translations of books in other languages will become widely available. As it is, publishers choose, based on whether they think the book will be enjoyed by their particular audience. It’s like e-books — once self publishing took off, all kinds of wonderful books that traditional publishers would have rejected, thinking they were too “niche,” have done really well.
Minna, the day will come (I hope) when translations of books in other languages will become widely available. As it is, publishers choose, based on whether they think the book will be enjoyed by their particular audience. It’s like e-books — once self publishing took off, all kinds of wonderful books that traditional publishers would have rejected, thinking they were too “niche,” have done really well.
Minna, the day will come (I hope) when translations of books in other languages will become widely available. As it is, publishers choose, based on whether they think the book will be enjoyed by their particular audience. It’s like e-books — once self publishing took off, all kinds of wonderful books that traditional publishers would have rejected, thinking they were too “niche,” have done really well.
Minna, the day will come (I hope) when translations of books in other languages will become widely available. As it is, publishers choose, based on whether they think the book will be enjoyed by their particular audience. It’s like e-books — once self publishing took off, all kinds of wonderful books that traditional publishers would have rejected, thinking they were too “niche,” have done really well.
Minna, the day will come (I hope) when translations of books in other languages will become widely available. As it is, publishers choose, based on whether they think the book will be enjoyed by their particular audience. It’s like e-books — once self publishing took off, all kinds of wonderful books that traditional publishers would have rejected, thinking they were too “niche,” have done really well.
Thanks, Pamela — some really fine authors in that list.
Thanks, Pamela — some really fine authors in that list.
Thanks, Pamela — some really fine authors in that list.
Thanks, Pamela — some really fine authors in that list.
Thanks, Pamela — some really fine authors in that list.
Margaret, thanks for that list. I too keep certain books close for times when I need a guaranteed good reading escape.
It was lovely to meet you and other wenchly readers in NY. The wenches who were able to meet up in NY had a short, but lovely time together, and the five of us who’ve been on retreat have had an excellent time. Much laughter, some very productive brainstorming, good food and fine hospitality from Wench Andrea, and many stories were told. It’s been wonderful.
Margaret, thanks for that list. I too keep certain books close for times when I need a guaranteed good reading escape.
It was lovely to meet you and other wenchly readers in NY. The wenches who were able to meet up in NY had a short, but lovely time together, and the five of us who’ve been on retreat have had an excellent time. Much laughter, some very productive brainstorming, good food and fine hospitality from Wench Andrea, and many stories were told. It’s been wonderful.
Margaret, thanks for that list. I too keep certain books close for times when I need a guaranteed good reading escape.
It was lovely to meet you and other wenchly readers in NY. The wenches who were able to meet up in NY had a short, but lovely time together, and the five of us who’ve been on retreat have had an excellent time. Much laughter, some very productive brainstorming, good food and fine hospitality from Wench Andrea, and many stories were told. It’s been wonderful.
Margaret, thanks for that list. I too keep certain books close for times when I need a guaranteed good reading escape.
It was lovely to meet you and other wenchly readers in NY. The wenches who were able to meet up in NY had a short, but lovely time together, and the five of us who’ve been on retreat have had an excellent time. Much laughter, some very productive brainstorming, good food and fine hospitality from Wench Andrea, and many stories were told. It’s been wonderful.
Margaret, thanks for that list. I too keep certain books close for times when I need a guaranteed good reading escape.
It was lovely to meet you and other wenchly readers in NY. The wenches who were able to meet up in NY had a short, but lovely time together, and the five of us who’ve been on retreat have had an excellent time. Much laughter, some very productive brainstorming, good food and fine hospitality from Wench Andrea, and many stories were told. It’s been wonderful.
I read quite a few books in July but the 3 best are: Amanda Quick’s Tightrope – I really like this series. Her mysteries are always fun. A short story by Eloisa James called Wilde Denial was lovely. Cindy Kirk has two really good series, and the most recent book in her Hazel Green series One and Only You, is a lovely story of overcoming our past. But, for me the bestest one of all is Mary Balogh’s Someone To Honor.
That series has been one of her artistic masterpieces. For some reason, this book simply knocked my socks off.
I have come to the conclusion that I am very fortunate to be able to read. My heart would break if I had missed all these terrific stories.
I read quite a few books in July but the 3 best are: Amanda Quick’s Tightrope – I really like this series. Her mysteries are always fun. A short story by Eloisa James called Wilde Denial was lovely. Cindy Kirk has two really good series, and the most recent book in her Hazel Green series One and Only You, is a lovely story of overcoming our past. But, for me the bestest one of all is Mary Balogh’s Someone To Honor.
That series has been one of her artistic masterpieces. For some reason, this book simply knocked my socks off.
I have come to the conclusion that I am very fortunate to be able to read. My heart would break if I had missed all these terrific stories.
I read quite a few books in July but the 3 best are: Amanda Quick’s Tightrope – I really like this series. Her mysteries are always fun. A short story by Eloisa James called Wilde Denial was lovely. Cindy Kirk has two really good series, and the most recent book in her Hazel Green series One and Only You, is a lovely story of overcoming our past. But, for me the bestest one of all is Mary Balogh’s Someone To Honor.
That series has been one of her artistic masterpieces. For some reason, this book simply knocked my socks off.
I have come to the conclusion that I am very fortunate to be able to read. My heart would break if I had missed all these terrific stories.
I read quite a few books in July but the 3 best are: Amanda Quick’s Tightrope – I really like this series. Her mysteries are always fun. A short story by Eloisa James called Wilde Denial was lovely. Cindy Kirk has two really good series, and the most recent book in her Hazel Green series One and Only You, is a lovely story of overcoming our past. But, for me the bestest one of all is Mary Balogh’s Someone To Honor.
That series has been one of her artistic masterpieces. For some reason, this book simply knocked my socks off.
I have come to the conclusion that I am very fortunate to be able to read. My heart would break if I had missed all these terrific stories.
I read quite a few books in July but the 3 best are: Amanda Quick’s Tightrope – I really like this series. Her mysteries are always fun. A short story by Eloisa James called Wilde Denial was lovely. Cindy Kirk has two really good series, and the most recent book in her Hazel Green series One and Only You, is a lovely story of overcoming our past. But, for me the bestest one of all is Mary Balogh’s Someone To Honor.
That series has been one of her artistic masterpieces. For some reason, this book simply knocked my socks off.
I have come to the conclusion that I am very fortunate to be able to read. My heart would break if I had missed all these terrific stories.
As you can see, I am unable to count up to 4. Please forgive me for being dumber than a box of rocks on this.
As you can see, I am unable to count up to 4. Please forgive me for being dumber than a box of rocks on this.
As you can see, I am unable to count up to 4. Please forgive me for being dumber than a box of rocks on this.
As you can see, I am unable to count up to 4. Please forgive me for being dumber than a box of rocks on this.
As you can see, I am unable to count up to 4. Please forgive me for being dumber than a box of rocks on this.
I love novels by Kleypas and Balogh. Alas the only UK audios for Kleypas seem to be in German so afraid I have now abandoned her. For Mary Balogh I’m up to book 3 in the Westcott series. The audios are available up to Book 5 so I expect ‘Someone to Honor’ is in the pipeline. They are all narated by Rosalyn Landor who is superb for these romances …. what a treat in store!
Two particular highlights for me over the past month:
1)’The signature of all things’ by Elizabeth Gilbert. The fictional botanist Alma Whittaker has a fascination with plants, especially mosses and develops a theory of evolution which predates that of Darwin but is not published. Complicated family life and varied travel hold the interest throughout with references to Joseph Banks of Kew Gardens and Captain Cook among others.Excellent naration makes this a 5-star listen for me.
I also enjoyed the fantasy novel ‘Daughter of the forest’, book 1 of the Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier (an Aussie author I think). Set in tenth century Ireland the book is steeped in myth and magic. The heroine strugles to undo a spell set by her wicked sorceress stepmother and falls in love with one of the hated Britons in the process. Excellent naration and very emotional at times. I will definitely be trying more audio books by this author.
I have 4 mp3 players with audio books for all occasions. One is reserved for car journeys where I tend to listen to Wenchly novels but haven’t finished one this month (not many car trips!)
Always interested to see what others are reading and enjoying. 😊
I love novels by Kleypas and Balogh. Alas the only UK audios for Kleypas seem to be in German so afraid I have now abandoned her. For Mary Balogh I’m up to book 3 in the Westcott series. The audios are available up to Book 5 so I expect ‘Someone to Honor’ is in the pipeline. They are all narated by Rosalyn Landor who is superb for these romances …. what a treat in store!
Two particular highlights for me over the past month:
1)’The signature of all things’ by Elizabeth Gilbert. The fictional botanist Alma Whittaker has a fascination with plants, especially mosses and develops a theory of evolution which predates that of Darwin but is not published. Complicated family life and varied travel hold the interest throughout with references to Joseph Banks of Kew Gardens and Captain Cook among others.Excellent naration makes this a 5-star listen for me.
I also enjoyed the fantasy novel ‘Daughter of the forest’, book 1 of the Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier (an Aussie author I think). Set in tenth century Ireland the book is steeped in myth and magic. The heroine strugles to undo a spell set by her wicked sorceress stepmother and falls in love with one of the hated Britons in the process. Excellent naration and very emotional at times. I will definitely be trying more audio books by this author.
I have 4 mp3 players with audio books for all occasions. One is reserved for car journeys where I tend to listen to Wenchly novels but haven’t finished one this month (not many car trips!)
Always interested to see what others are reading and enjoying. 😊
I love novels by Kleypas and Balogh. Alas the only UK audios for Kleypas seem to be in German so afraid I have now abandoned her. For Mary Balogh I’m up to book 3 in the Westcott series. The audios are available up to Book 5 so I expect ‘Someone to Honor’ is in the pipeline. They are all narated by Rosalyn Landor who is superb for these romances …. what a treat in store!
Two particular highlights for me over the past month:
1)’The signature of all things’ by Elizabeth Gilbert. The fictional botanist Alma Whittaker has a fascination with plants, especially mosses and develops a theory of evolution which predates that of Darwin but is not published. Complicated family life and varied travel hold the interest throughout with references to Joseph Banks of Kew Gardens and Captain Cook among others.Excellent naration makes this a 5-star listen for me.
I also enjoyed the fantasy novel ‘Daughter of the forest’, book 1 of the Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier (an Aussie author I think). Set in tenth century Ireland the book is steeped in myth and magic. The heroine strugles to undo a spell set by her wicked sorceress stepmother and falls in love with one of the hated Britons in the process. Excellent naration and very emotional at times. I will definitely be trying more audio books by this author.
I have 4 mp3 players with audio books for all occasions. One is reserved for car journeys where I tend to listen to Wenchly novels but haven’t finished one this month (not many car trips!)
Always interested to see what others are reading and enjoying. 😊
I love novels by Kleypas and Balogh. Alas the only UK audios for Kleypas seem to be in German so afraid I have now abandoned her. For Mary Balogh I’m up to book 3 in the Westcott series. The audios are available up to Book 5 so I expect ‘Someone to Honor’ is in the pipeline. They are all narated by Rosalyn Landor who is superb for these romances …. what a treat in store!
Two particular highlights for me over the past month:
1)’The signature of all things’ by Elizabeth Gilbert. The fictional botanist Alma Whittaker has a fascination with plants, especially mosses and develops a theory of evolution which predates that of Darwin but is not published. Complicated family life and varied travel hold the interest throughout with references to Joseph Banks of Kew Gardens and Captain Cook among others.Excellent naration makes this a 5-star listen for me.
I also enjoyed the fantasy novel ‘Daughter of the forest’, book 1 of the Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier (an Aussie author I think). Set in tenth century Ireland the book is steeped in myth and magic. The heroine strugles to undo a spell set by her wicked sorceress stepmother and falls in love with one of the hated Britons in the process. Excellent naration and very emotional at times. I will definitely be trying more audio books by this author.
I have 4 mp3 players with audio books for all occasions. One is reserved for car journeys where I tend to listen to Wenchly novels but haven’t finished one this month (not many car trips!)
Always interested to see what others are reading and enjoying. 😊
I love novels by Kleypas and Balogh. Alas the only UK audios for Kleypas seem to be in German so afraid I have now abandoned her. For Mary Balogh I’m up to book 3 in the Westcott series. The audios are available up to Book 5 so I expect ‘Someone to Honor’ is in the pipeline. They are all narated by Rosalyn Landor who is superb for these romances …. what a treat in store!
Two particular highlights for me over the past month:
1)’The signature of all things’ by Elizabeth Gilbert. The fictional botanist Alma Whittaker has a fascination with plants, especially mosses and develops a theory of evolution which predates that of Darwin but is not published. Complicated family life and varied travel hold the interest throughout with references to Joseph Banks of Kew Gardens and Captain Cook among others.Excellent naration makes this a 5-star listen for me.
I also enjoyed the fantasy novel ‘Daughter of the forest’, book 1 of the Sevenwaters trilogy by Juliet Marillier (an Aussie author I think). Set in tenth century Ireland the book is steeped in myth and magic. The heroine strugles to undo a spell set by her wicked sorceress stepmother and falls in love with one of the hated Britons in the process. Excellent naration and very emotional at times. I will definitely be trying more audio books by this author.
I have 4 mp3 players with audio books for all occasions. One is reserved for car journeys where I tend to listen to Wenchly novels but haven’t finished one this month (not many car trips!)
Always interested to see what others are reading and enjoying. 😊
I also have been re reading some of my old favorites. I needed a bit of comfort reading as I’ve been feeling unwell of late. I read a couple of Poiret books which I’m doing as a buddy read with my daughter. I hadn’t read them before, only watched the tv series, but I’m really, really enjoying them.
I read quite a few Kleypas over the years. She writes wonderful books. What caught my eye here is Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald that Susan read. This is right up my alley and I’m definitely going to get it!!
Some great new ones for the TBR as usual.
I also have been re reading some of my old favorites. I needed a bit of comfort reading as I’ve been feeling unwell of late. I read a couple of Poiret books which I’m doing as a buddy read with my daughter. I hadn’t read them before, only watched the tv series, but I’m really, really enjoying them.
I read quite a few Kleypas over the years. She writes wonderful books. What caught my eye here is Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald that Susan read. This is right up my alley and I’m definitely going to get it!!
Some great new ones for the TBR as usual.
I also have been re reading some of my old favorites. I needed a bit of comfort reading as I’ve been feeling unwell of late. I read a couple of Poiret books which I’m doing as a buddy read with my daughter. I hadn’t read them before, only watched the tv series, but I’m really, really enjoying them.
I read quite a few Kleypas over the years. She writes wonderful books. What caught my eye here is Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald that Susan read. This is right up my alley and I’m definitely going to get it!!
Some great new ones for the TBR as usual.
I also have been re reading some of my old favorites. I needed a bit of comfort reading as I’ve been feeling unwell of late. I read a couple of Poiret books which I’m doing as a buddy read with my daughter. I hadn’t read them before, only watched the tv series, but I’m really, really enjoying them.
I read quite a few Kleypas over the years. She writes wonderful books. What caught my eye here is Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald that Susan read. This is right up my alley and I’m definitely going to get it!!
Some great new ones for the TBR as usual.
I also have been re reading some of my old favorites. I needed a bit of comfort reading as I’ve been feeling unwell of late. I read a couple of Poiret books which I’m doing as a buddy read with my daughter. I hadn’t read them before, only watched the tv series, but I’m really, really enjoying them.
I read quite a few Kleypas over the years. She writes wonderful books. What caught my eye here is Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald that Susan read. This is right up my alley and I’m definitely going to get it!!
Some great new ones for the TBR as usual.
I too read the Mary Balogh, but I continue to prefer her earliest works, so I reread Red Rose again as well.
The best July read for me was The Parisians by Marius Gabriel, set in WW2 Paris during the Occupation, about three women – an American artist called Olivia Olsen (fictional) and two Parisian women, Coco Chanel and the actress Arletty (historical) – and what befell them. In the midst of a war it’s hard to know which side will prevail, and two of them guessed wrong.
I have begun reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. At first I thought this is overwritten hypermedieval fantasy, derivative Tolkien only with more bad smells, and it’s a brick, and it’s the first in a series – but I am changing my mind. Taken in small doses it’s getting a hold on me and I want to see where he goes with it. The copy I have looks like an unread copy from my swap club, which is kind of a review in itself; I think I have just passed the point where the previous owner gave up.
Now reading Anne’s Marry in Secret and enjoying it very much.
I too read the Mary Balogh, but I continue to prefer her earliest works, so I reread Red Rose again as well.
The best July read for me was The Parisians by Marius Gabriel, set in WW2 Paris during the Occupation, about three women – an American artist called Olivia Olsen (fictional) and two Parisian women, Coco Chanel and the actress Arletty (historical) – and what befell them. In the midst of a war it’s hard to know which side will prevail, and two of them guessed wrong.
I have begun reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. At first I thought this is overwritten hypermedieval fantasy, derivative Tolkien only with more bad smells, and it’s a brick, and it’s the first in a series – but I am changing my mind. Taken in small doses it’s getting a hold on me and I want to see where he goes with it. The copy I have looks like an unread copy from my swap club, which is kind of a review in itself; I think I have just passed the point where the previous owner gave up.
Now reading Anne’s Marry in Secret and enjoying it very much.
I too read the Mary Balogh, but I continue to prefer her earliest works, so I reread Red Rose again as well.
The best July read for me was The Parisians by Marius Gabriel, set in WW2 Paris during the Occupation, about three women – an American artist called Olivia Olsen (fictional) and two Parisian women, Coco Chanel and the actress Arletty (historical) – and what befell them. In the midst of a war it’s hard to know which side will prevail, and two of them guessed wrong.
I have begun reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. At first I thought this is overwritten hypermedieval fantasy, derivative Tolkien only with more bad smells, and it’s a brick, and it’s the first in a series – but I am changing my mind. Taken in small doses it’s getting a hold on me and I want to see where he goes with it. The copy I have looks like an unread copy from my swap club, which is kind of a review in itself; I think I have just passed the point where the previous owner gave up.
Now reading Anne’s Marry in Secret and enjoying it very much.
I too read the Mary Balogh, but I continue to prefer her earliest works, so I reread Red Rose again as well.
The best July read for me was The Parisians by Marius Gabriel, set in WW2 Paris during the Occupation, about three women – an American artist called Olivia Olsen (fictional) and two Parisian women, Coco Chanel and the actress Arletty (historical) – and what befell them. In the midst of a war it’s hard to know which side will prevail, and two of them guessed wrong.
I have begun reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. At first I thought this is overwritten hypermedieval fantasy, derivative Tolkien only with more bad smells, and it’s a brick, and it’s the first in a series – but I am changing my mind. Taken in small doses it’s getting a hold on me and I want to see where he goes with it. The copy I have looks like an unread copy from my swap club, which is kind of a review in itself; I think I have just passed the point where the previous owner gave up.
Now reading Anne’s Marry in Secret and enjoying it very much.
I too read the Mary Balogh, but I continue to prefer her earliest works, so I reread Red Rose again as well.
The best July read for me was The Parisians by Marius Gabriel, set in WW2 Paris during the Occupation, about three women – an American artist called Olivia Olsen (fictional) and two Parisian women, Coco Chanel and the actress Arletty (historical) – and what befell them. In the midst of a war it’s hard to know which side will prevail, and two of them guessed wrong.
I have begun reading The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. At first I thought this is overwritten hypermedieval fantasy, derivative Tolkien only with more bad smells, and it’s a brick, and it’s the first in a series – but I am changing my mind. Taken in small doses it’s getting a hold on me and I want to see where he goes with it. The copy I have looks like an unread copy from my swap club, which is kind of a review in itself; I think I have just passed the point where the previous owner gave up.
Now reading Anne’s Marry in Secret and enjoying it very much.
I am reading two historicals side by side right now. One is Kelly Bowen’s “A Rogue By Night” which involves smuggling on the Kentish coast and two main characters who are doctors(although only the hero gets to call himself a doctor, the heroine usually gets classified as a midwife, although she’s just as knowledgeable and talented a surgeon as him). I do recommend reading the previous two books in the series because a lot of characters from previous books reappear. I’m also reading “No Other Duke But You” by Valerie Bowman, which is fluffy and comical but supremely silly, with barely a nod to historical verisimilitude.
I might have mentioned last month that I was reading a contemporary British police procedural series, the Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mysteries by Emma Jameson. Well, I got hooked, and after the two MCs got married the series took an unexpected turn, so long story short, I am now well into the 5th book, which sadly appears to be the last one.
I had “The Work of Art” by Mimi Matthews on preorder, so I started reading it the second it came out. It’s a marriage of convenience story, with a damsel in distress and a wounded war veteran hero, so several of my favorite tropes all in one book! An absolute delight. If you haven’t tried any of her books yet, I highly recommend them. They are all page-turners.
“Devil’s Daughter” was not one of Kleypas’s best, I thought, but I am looking forward to reading the next in the Westcott series, “Someone To Honor”. I think Mary Balogh will always be an autoread for me. And next after that will probably be “Marry in Secret”, Anne Gracie is also an autoread!
I am reading two historicals side by side right now. One is Kelly Bowen’s “A Rogue By Night” which involves smuggling on the Kentish coast and two main characters who are doctors(although only the hero gets to call himself a doctor, the heroine usually gets classified as a midwife, although she’s just as knowledgeable and talented a surgeon as him). I do recommend reading the previous two books in the series because a lot of characters from previous books reappear. I’m also reading “No Other Duke But You” by Valerie Bowman, which is fluffy and comical but supremely silly, with barely a nod to historical verisimilitude.
I might have mentioned last month that I was reading a contemporary British police procedural series, the Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mysteries by Emma Jameson. Well, I got hooked, and after the two MCs got married the series took an unexpected turn, so long story short, I am now well into the 5th book, which sadly appears to be the last one.
I had “The Work of Art” by Mimi Matthews on preorder, so I started reading it the second it came out. It’s a marriage of convenience story, with a damsel in distress and a wounded war veteran hero, so several of my favorite tropes all in one book! An absolute delight. If you haven’t tried any of her books yet, I highly recommend them. They are all page-turners.
“Devil’s Daughter” was not one of Kleypas’s best, I thought, but I am looking forward to reading the next in the Westcott series, “Someone To Honor”. I think Mary Balogh will always be an autoread for me. And next after that will probably be “Marry in Secret”, Anne Gracie is also an autoread!
I am reading two historicals side by side right now. One is Kelly Bowen’s “A Rogue By Night” which involves smuggling on the Kentish coast and two main characters who are doctors(although only the hero gets to call himself a doctor, the heroine usually gets classified as a midwife, although she’s just as knowledgeable and talented a surgeon as him). I do recommend reading the previous two books in the series because a lot of characters from previous books reappear. I’m also reading “No Other Duke But You” by Valerie Bowman, which is fluffy and comical but supremely silly, with barely a nod to historical verisimilitude.
I might have mentioned last month that I was reading a contemporary British police procedural series, the Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mysteries by Emma Jameson. Well, I got hooked, and after the two MCs got married the series took an unexpected turn, so long story short, I am now well into the 5th book, which sadly appears to be the last one.
I had “The Work of Art” by Mimi Matthews on preorder, so I started reading it the second it came out. It’s a marriage of convenience story, with a damsel in distress and a wounded war veteran hero, so several of my favorite tropes all in one book! An absolute delight. If you haven’t tried any of her books yet, I highly recommend them. They are all page-turners.
“Devil’s Daughter” was not one of Kleypas’s best, I thought, but I am looking forward to reading the next in the Westcott series, “Someone To Honor”. I think Mary Balogh will always be an autoread for me. And next after that will probably be “Marry in Secret”, Anne Gracie is also an autoread!
I am reading two historicals side by side right now. One is Kelly Bowen’s “A Rogue By Night” which involves smuggling on the Kentish coast and two main characters who are doctors(although only the hero gets to call himself a doctor, the heroine usually gets classified as a midwife, although she’s just as knowledgeable and talented a surgeon as him). I do recommend reading the previous two books in the series because a lot of characters from previous books reappear. I’m also reading “No Other Duke But You” by Valerie Bowman, which is fluffy and comical but supremely silly, with barely a nod to historical verisimilitude.
I might have mentioned last month that I was reading a contemporary British police procedural series, the Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mysteries by Emma Jameson. Well, I got hooked, and after the two MCs got married the series took an unexpected turn, so long story short, I am now well into the 5th book, which sadly appears to be the last one.
I had “The Work of Art” by Mimi Matthews on preorder, so I started reading it the second it came out. It’s a marriage of convenience story, with a damsel in distress and a wounded war veteran hero, so several of my favorite tropes all in one book! An absolute delight. If you haven’t tried any of her books yet, I highly recommend them. They are all page-turners.
“Devil’s Daughter” was not one of Kleypas’s best, I thought, but I am looking forward to reading the next in the Westcott series, “Someone To Honor”. I think Mary Balogh will always be an autoread for me. And next after that will probably be “Marry in Secret”, Anne Gracie is also an autoread!
I am reading two historicals side by side right now. One is Kelly Bowen’s “A Rogue By Night” which involves smuggling on the Kentish coast and two main characters who are doctors(although only the hero gets to call himself a doctor, the heroine usually gets classified as a midwife, although she’s just as knowledgeable and talented a surgeon as him). I do recommend reading the previous two books in the series because a lot of characters from previous books reappear. I’m also reading “No Other Duke But You” by Valerie Bowman, which is fluffy and comical but supremely silly, with barely a nod to historical verisimilitude.
I might have mentioned last month that I was reading a contemporary British police procedural series, the Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mysteries by Emma Jameson. Well, I got hooked, and after the two MCs got married the series took an unexpected turn, so long story short, I am now well into the 5th book, which sadly appears to be the last one.
I had “The Work of Art” by Mimi Matthews on preorder, so I started reading it the second it came out. It’s a marriage of convenience story, with a damsel in distress and a wounded war veteran hero, so several of my favorite tropes all in one book! An absolute delight. If you haven’t tried any of her books yet, I highly recommend them. They are all page-turners.
“Devil’s Daughter” was not one of Kleypas’s best, I thought, but I am looking forward to reading the next in the Westcott series, “Someone To Honor”. I think Mary Balogh will always be an autoread for me. And next after that will probably be “Marry in Secret”, Anne Gracie is also an autoread!
You’re just going down a checklist of super fine writers.
Two of them are new to me, Sherman Alexie and Jennifer Ryan. I’ll have to buckle down and read them.
You’re just going down a checklist of super fine writers.
Two of them are new to me, Sherman Alexie and Jennifer Ryan. I’ll have to buckle down and read them.
You’re just going down a checklist of super fine writers.
Two of them are new to me, Sherman Alexie and Jennifer Ryan. I’ll have to buckle down and read them.
You’re just going down a checklist of super fine writers.
Two of them are new to me, Sherman Alexie and Jennifer Ryan. I’ll have to buckle down and read them.
You’re just going down a checklist of super fine writers.
Two of them are new to me, Sherman Alexie and Jennifer Ryan. I’ll have to buckle down and read them.
I have read the Alpha and Omega books. Took me a while to work up the courage to open them.
I read Storm Cursed and am still digesting it. A bit different from some of the others.
I’ll have to get hold of the Shifting Shadows book. Haven’t yet.
I have read the Alpha and Omega books. Took me a while to work up the courage to open them.
I read Storm Cursed and am still digesting it. A bit different from some of the others.
I’ll have to get hold of the Shifting Shadows book. Haven’t yet.
I have read the Alpha and Omega books. Took me a while to work up the courage to open them.
I read Storm Cursed and am still digesting it. A bit different from some of the others.
I’ll have to get hold of the Shifting Shadows book. Haven’t yet.
I have read the Alpha and Omega books. Took me a while to work up the courage to open them.
I read Storm Cursed and am still digesting it. A bit different from some of the others.
I’ll have to get hold of the Shifting Shadows book. Haven’t yet.
I have read the Alpha and Omega books. Took me a while to work up the courage to open them.
I read Storm Cursed and am still digesting it. A bit different from some of the others.
I’ll have to get hold of the Shifting Shadows book. Haven’t yet.
The “overcoming abuse” theme was why I was hesitant to approach the Alpha and Omega series.
I like it now that I’m reading it. Well done.
The “overcoming abuse” theme was why I was hesitant to approach the Alpha and Omega series.
I like it now that I’m reading it. Well done.
The “overcoming abuse” theme was why I was hesitant to approach the Alpha and Omega series.
I like it now that I’m reading it. Well done.
The “overcoming abuse” theme was why I was hesitant to approach the Alpha and Omega series.
I like it now that I’m reading it. Well done.
The “overcoming abuse” theme was why I was hesitant to approach the Alpha and Omega series.
I like it now that I’m reading it. Well done.
I will take your advice and hunt down those short stories. *g*
(jo puts it on her list)
I will take your advice and hunt down those short stories. *g*
(jo puts it on her list)
I will take your advice and hunt down those short stories. *g*
(jo puts it on her list)
I will take your advice and hunt down those short stories. *g*
(jo puts it on her list)
I will take your advice and hunt down those short stories. *g*
(jo puts it on her list)
I read Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor – I really enjoy her stories, but I read them too fast & then wait for the next installment.
I read Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor – I really enjoy her stories, but I read them too fast & then wait for the next installment.
I read Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor – I really enjoy her stories, but I read them too fast & then wait for the next installment.
I read Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor – I really enjoy her stories, but I read them too fast & then wait for the next installment.
I read Mary Balogh’s Someone to Honor – I really enjoy her stories, but I read them too fast & then wait for the next installment.
Annette, I was really enjoying the Amanda Quick series, but lost track of where I was up to and haven’t caught up. I agree with you that this Mary Balogh series is a masterpiece — the premise of an aristocratic family cooing with the discovery that their entire life was based on a lie and now they’re all illegitimate is simply brilliant!
And yes, aren’t we lucky to have such a range of wonderful fiction available?
Annette, I was really enjoying the Amanda Quick series, but lost track of where I was up to and haven’t caught up. I agree with you that this Mary Balogh series is a masterpiece — the premise of an aristocratic family cooing with the discovery that their entire life was based on a lie and now they’re all illegitimate is simply brilliant!
And yes, aren’t we lucky to have such a range of wonderful fiction available?
Annette, I was really enjoying the Amanda Quick series, but lost track of where I was up to and haven’t caught up. I agree with you that this Mary Balogh series is a masterpiece — the premise of an aristocratic family cooing with the discovery that their entire life was based on a lie and now they’re all illegitimate is simply brilliant!
And yes, aren’t we lucky to have such a range of wonderful fiction available?
Annette, I was really enjoying the Amanda Quick series, but lost track of where I was up to and haven’t caught up. I agree with you that this Mary Balogh series is a masterpiece — the premise of an aristocratic family cooing with the discovery that their entire life was based on a lie and now they’re all illegitimate is simply brilliant!
And yes, aren’t we lucky to have such a range of wonderful fiction available?
Annette, I was really enjoying the Amanda Quick series, but lost track of where I was up to and haven’t caught up. I agree with you that this Mary Balogh series is a masterpiece — the premise of an aristocratic family cooing with the discovery that their entire life was based on a lie and now they’re all illegitimate is simply brilliant!
And yes, aren’t we lucky to have such a range of wonderful fiction available?
Quantum, Juliet Marillier is a NZer who lives in Australia, and is one of my favourite fantasy writers. The Sevenwaters series is superb. I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.
I used to listen to audio books when I was spending a lot of time on the highway, too. Now I don’t need to travel so much, and I miss being read to. Of course I could always listen to books while doing dreary housework chores, but then I think I’d rather just read.
Thanks for the Elizabeth Gilbert recommendation. I might try it.
Quantum, Juliet Marillier is a NZer who lives in Australia, and is one of my favourite fantasy writers. The Sevenwaters series is superb. I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.
I used to listen to audio books when I was spending a lot of time on the highway, too. Now I don’t need to travel so much, and I miss being read to. Of course I could always listen to books while doing dreary housework chores, but then I think I’d rather just read.
Thanks for the Elizabeth Gilbert recommendation. I might try it.
Quantum, Juliet Marillier is a NZer who lives in Australia, and is one of my favourite fantasy writers. The Sevenwaters series is superb. I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.
I used to listen to audio books when I was spending a lot of time on the highway, too. Now I don’t need to travel so much, and I miss being read to. Of course I could always listen to books while doing dreary housework chores, but then I think I’d rather just read.
Thanks for the Elizabeth Gilbert recommendation. I might try it.
Quantum, Juliet Marillier is a NZer who lives in Australia, and is one of my favourite fantasy writers. The Sevenwaters series is superb. I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.
I used to listen to audio books when I was spending a lot of time on the highway, too. Now I don’t need to travel so much, and I miss being read to. Of course I could always listen to books while doing dreary housework chores, but then I think I’d rather just read.
Thanks for the Elizabeth Gilbert recommendation. I might try it.
Quantum, Juliet Marillier is a NZer who lives in Australia, and is one of my favourite fantasy writers. The Sevenwaters series is superb. I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.
I used to listen to audio books when I was spending a lot of time on the highway, too. Now I don’t need to travel so much, and I miss being read to. Of course I could always listen to books while doing dreary housework chores, but then I think I’d rather just read.
Thanks for the Elizabeth Gilbert recommendation. I might try it.
Teresa, I really enjoy this monthly feature and it always results in my buying more books. My favorite TV Poirot is the David Suchet one — for me her really nails Poirot.
Teresa, I really enjoy this monthly feature and it always results in my buying more books. My favorite TV Poirot is the David Suchet one — for me her really nails Poirot.
Teresa, I really enjoy this monthly feature and it always results in my buying more books. My favorite TV Poirot is the David Suchet one — for me her really nails Poirot.
Teresa, I really enjoy this monthly feature and it always results in my buying more books. My favorite TV Poirot is the David Suchet one — for me her really nails Poirot.
Teresa, I really enjoy this monthly feature and it always results in my buying more books. My favorite TV Poirot is the David Suchet one — for me her really nails Poirot.
Thanks, Janice — it might be time for a reread of the Red Rose. The Parisian book sound interesting — WW2 books seem to be proliferating — maybe because most of those who lived through it have died.
I hope you continue to enjoy Marry in Secret — thanks.
Thanks, Janice — it might be time for a reread of the Red Rose. The Parisian book sound interesting — WW2 books seem to be proliferating — maybe because most of those who lived through it have died.
I hope you continue to enjoy Marry in Secret — thanks.
Thanks, Janice — it might be time for a reread of the Red Rose. The Parisian book sound interesting — WW2 books seem to be proliferating — maybe because most of those who lived through it have died.
I hope you continue to enjoy Marry in Secret — thanks.
Thanks, Janice — it might be time for a reread of the Red Rose. The Parisian book sound interesting — WW2 books seem to be proliferating — maybe because most of those who lived through it have died.
I hope you continue to enjoy Marry in Secret — thanks.
Thanks, Janice — it might be time for a reread of the Red Rose. The Parisian book sound interesting — WW2 books seem to be proliferating — maybe because most of those who lived through it have died.
I hope you continue to enjoy Marry in Secret — thanks.
Karin, I resisted reading “Devil’s Daughter because I’m not a big fan of the younger generation romances with former heroes and heriones becoming parents, but I was agreeably surprised. The Mimi Matthews books sound interesting — thanks for the recommendation.
I hope you enjoy Marry in Secret.
Karin, I resisted reading “Devil’s Daughter because I’m not a big fan of the younger generation romances with former heroes and heriones becoming parents, but I was agreeably surprised. The Mimi Matthews books sound interesting — thanks for the recommendation.
I hope you enjoy Marry in Secret.
Karin, I resisted reading “Devil’s Daughter because I’m not a big fan of the younger generation romances with former heroes and heriones becoming parents, but I was agreeably surprised. The Mimi Matthews books sound interesting — thanks for the recommendation.
I hope you enjoy Marry in Secret.
Karin, I resisted reading “Devil’s Daughter because I’m not a big fan of the younger generation romances with former heroes and heriones becoming parents, but I was agreeably surprised. The Mimi Matthews books sound interesting — thanks for the recommendation.
I hope you enjoy Marry in Secret.
Karin, I resisted reading “Devil’s Daughter because I’m not a big fan of the younger generation romances with former heroes and heriones becoming parents, but I was agreeably surprised. The Mimi Matthews books sound interesting — thanks for the recommendation.
I hope you enjoy Marry in Secret.
I do the same, Diane — I gulp them down in one sitting. But then I get to read and enjoy them again in a more leisurely fashion at some future date.
I do the same, Diane — I gulp them down in one sitting. But then I get to read and enjoy them again in a more leisurely fashion at some future date.
I do the same, Diane — I gulp them down in one sitting. But then I get to read and enjoy them again in a more leisurely fashion at some future date.
I do the same, Diane — I gulp them down in one sitting. But then I get to read and enjoy them again in a more leisurely fashion at some future date.
I do the same, Diane — I gulp them down in one sitting. But then I get to read and enjoy them again in a more leisurely fashion at some future date.
I suspect you’ll enjoy most of the stories in Shifting Shadows. I liked the author notes that introduced each story.
I suspect you’ll enjoy most of the stories in Shifting Shadows. I liked the author notes that introduced each story.
I suspect you’ll enjoy most of the stories in Shifting Shadows. I liked the author notes that introduced each story.
I suspect you’ll enjoy most of the stories in Shifting Shadows. I liked the author notes that introduced each story.
I suspect you’ll enjoy most of the stories in Shifting Shadows. I liked the author notes that introduced each story.
I hope you’ll soon feel better, Teresa.
I hope you’ll soon feel better, Teresa.
I hope you’ll soon feel better, Teresa.
I hope you’ll soon feel better, Teresa.
I hope you’ll soon feel better, Teresa.
Congratulations on your successful surgery, Sue.
Congratulations on your successful surgery, Sue.
Congratulations on your successful surgery, Sue.
Congratulations on your successful surgery, Sue.
Congratulations on your successful surgery, Sue.
I’ve had eye surgeries too, Sue, and I understand the tension, but these days so much can be done that couldn’t be done before. I think of how difficult it became for my mother to read, and I thank God that that is one thing off my list. It’s very nice to read in any light or look up into the sky and see stars instead of blurs 🙂
I’ve had eye surgeries too, Sue, and I understand the tension, but these days so much can be done that couldn’t be done before. I think of how difficult it became for my mother to read, and I thank God that that is one thing off my list. It’s very nice to read in any light or look up into the sky and see stars instead of blurs 🙂
I’ve had eye surgeries too, Sue, and I understand the tension, but these days so much can be done that couldn’t be done before. I think of how difficult it became for my mother to read, and I thank God that that is one thing off my list. It’s very nice to read in any light or look up into the sky and see stars instead of blurs 🙂
I’ve had eye surgeries too, Sue, and I understand the tension, but these days so much can be done that couldn’t be done before. I think of how difficult it became for my mother to read, and I thank God that that is one thing off my list. It’s very nice to read in any light or look up into the sky and see stars instead of blurs 🙂
I’ve had eye surgeries too, Sue, and I understand the tension, but these days so much can be done that couldn’t be done before. I think of how difficult it became for my mother to read, and I thank God that that is one thing off my list. It’s very nice to read in any light or look up into the sky and see stars instead of blurs 🙂
I’m late to the party this month but here goes. As usual thanks for ALL the lovely recommendations from everyone. Groan…goes my list and soon the shelf even more. Funnily enough I have The Chilbury Ladies Choir on request from the library so that too will need to be read. But I’m fine with it not being here yet.
yesterday I managed to find a copy of Anne Gracie’s Marry in Secret so…it is at the top of my August stack of books.
July was a read all the put back books that I abandoned previously and all my Large Format and Harbdbacks to make Mt. TBR more stable (HA!!) Plus other’s of course!
Emily Larkin – Primrose and the Dreadful Duke. Really enjoyed it. It was a regency romance/murder mystery. 1/3rd mystery, 2/3rds romance. Very fun characters
Kelly Bowen – A Rogue in the night. I’m thinking that may be the wrap up of that series . As mentioned above it was interesting.
Marie Brennan – A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent. Unfortunately for me, I just didn’t like Lady Trent and definitely didn’t like the ending so I won’t be reading any more of that series. I wanted to like it since I’d heard so many good things about the book. I felt obligated to read it to the end as it had been a Christmas present and was in HB as well!
Elsie Cromwell (also known as Elsie Lee) – Ivorstone Manor. Kind of a gothic modern romance mystery but had ALL the hallmarks of Elsie Lee’s contemporary books. Witty humor, smart h, she rescues herself, etc. Very much enjoyed it.
Dinah Dean – The Cockermouth mail. Highly recommend. I know several years back it was mentioned on here so I go it then but only now read it. Very enjoyable old style regency. Glad I finally read it.
Jennifer Ashley – 4 more of her Shifter’s Unbound series. Pride Mates, Primal Bonds, Mate Claimed and Wild Cat.
Trisha Ashley – Read 4 of her books. Wedding Tiers, Chocolate Wishes, Good Husband and Chocolate Shoes. Interestingly enough I hadn’t really noticed until I read so many together that she has a very definite pattern. Older woman. Marriage/long term live in relationship ends due to betrayal. Flailing around. Dance around a new relationship. Unexpected pregnancy. EX tries to get the h back. Etc. Some I’ve enjoyed more than others.
As for my put aside DNF’s. I looked at where I’d left the bookmarks. All between page 32 and 36. I started at the beginning of each and by that section again I was going hmm. Apparently I’ve made up my mind whether I like a book or not at that point. I did continue reading 2 of the books but at the end went PFFTT…they were a waste of time! I will feel no guilt about abandoning books in the future.
I’m late to the party this month but here goes. As usual thanks for ALL the lovely recommendations from everyone. Groan…goes my list and soon the shelf even more. Funnily enough I have The Chilbury Ladies Choir on request from the library so that too will need to be read. But I’m fine with it not being here yet.
yesterday I managed to find a copy of Anne Gracie’s Marry in Secret so…it is at the top of my August stack of books.
July was a read all the put back books that I abandoned previously and all my Large Format and Harbdbacks to make Mt. TBR more stable (HA!!) Plus other’s of course!
Emily Larkin – Primrose and the Dreadful Duke. Really enjoyed it. It was a regency romance/murder mystery. 1/3rd mystery, 2/3rds romance. Very fun characters
Kelly Bowen – A Rogue in the night. I’m thinking that may be the wrap up of that series . As mentioned above it was interesting.
Marie Brennan – A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent. Unfortunately for me, I just didn’t like Lady Trent and definitely didn’t like the ending so I won’t be reading any more of that series. I wanted to like it since I’d heard so many good things about the book. I felt obligated to read it to the end as it had been a Christmas present and was in HB as well!
Elsie Cromwell (also known as Elsie Lee) – Ivorstone Manor. Kind of a gothic modern romance mystery but had ALL the hallmarks of Elsie Lee’s contemporary books. Witty humor, smart h, she rescues herself, etc. Very much enjoyed it.
Dinah Dean – The Cockermouth mail. Highly recommend. I know several years back it was mentioned on here so I go it then but only now read it. Very enjoyable old style regency. Glad I finally read it.
Jennifer Ashley – 4 more of her Shifter’s Unbound series. Pride Mates, Primal Bonds, Mate Claimed and Wild Cat.
Trisha Ashley – Read 4 of her books. Wedding Tiers, Chocolate Wishes, Good Husband and Chocolate Shoes. Interestingly enough I hadn’t really noticed until I read so many together that she has a very definite pattern. Older woman. Marriage/long term live in relationship ends due to betrayal. Flailing around. Dance around a new relationship. Unexpected pregnancy. EX tries to get the h back. Etc. Some I’ve enjoyed more than others.
As for my put aside DNF’s. I looked at where I’d left the bookmarks. All between page 32 and 36. I started at the beginning of each and by that section again I was going hmm. Apparently I’ve made up my mind whether I like a book or not at that point. I did continue reading 2 of the books but at the end went PFFTT…they were a waste of time! I will feel no guilt about abandoning books in the future.
I’m late to the party this month but here goes. As usual thanks for ALL the lovely recommendations from everyone. Groan…goes my list and soon the shelf even more. Funnily enough I have The Chilbury Ladies Choir on request from the library so that too will need to be read. But I’m fine with it not being here yet.
yesterday I managed to find a copy of Anne Gracie’s Marry in Secret so…it is at the top of my August stack of books.
July was a read all the put back books that I abandoned previously and all my Large Format and Harbdbacks to make Mt. TBR more stable (HA!!) Plus other’s of course!
Emily Larkin – Primrose and the Dreadful Duke. Really enjoyed it. It was a regency romance/murder mystery. 1/3rd mystery, 2/3rds romance. Very fun characters
Kelly Bowen – A Rogue in the night. I’m thinking that may be the wrap up of that series . As mentioned above it was interesting.
Marie Brennan – A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent. Unfortunately for me, I just didn’t like Lady Trent and definitely didn’t like the ending so I won’t be reading any more of that series. I wanted to like it since I’d heard so many good things about the book. I felt obligated to read it to the end as it had been a Christmas present and was in HB as well!
Elsie Cromwell (also known as Elsie Lee) – Ivorstone Manor. Kind of a gothic modern romance mystery but had ALL the hallmarks of Elsie Lee’s contemporary books. Witty humor, smart h, she rescues herself, etc. Very much enjoyed it.
Dinah Dean – The Cockermouth mail. Highly recommend. I know several years back it was mentioned on here so I go it then but only now read it. Very enjoyable old style regency. Glad I finally read it.
Jennifer Ashley – 4 more of her Shifter’s Unbound series. Pride Mates, Primal Bonds, Mate Claimed and Wild Cat.
Trisha Ashley – Read 4 of her books. Wedding Tiers, Chocolate Wishes, Good Husband and Chocolate Shoes. Interestingly enough I hadn’t really noticed until I read so many together that she has a very definite pattern. Older woman. Marriage/long term live in relationship ends due to betrayal. Flailing around. Dance around a new relationship. Unexpected pregnancy. EX tries to get the h back. Etc. Some I’ve enjoyed more than others.
As for my put aside DNF’s. I looked at where I’d left the bookmarks. All between page 32 and 36. I started at the beginning of each and by that section again I was going hmm. Apparently I’ve made up my mind whether I like a book or not at that point. I did continue reading 2 of the books but at the end went PFFTT…they were a waste of time! I will feel no guilt about abandoning books in the future.
I’m late to the party this month but here goes. As usual thanks for ALL the lovely recommendations from everyone. Groan…goes my list and soon the shelf even more. Funnily enough I have The Chilbury Ladies Choir on request from the library so that too will need to be read. But I’m fine with it not being here yet.
yesterday I managed to find a copy of Anne Gracie’s Marry in Secret so…it is at the top of my August stack of books.
July was a read all the put back books that I abandoned previously and all my Large Format and Harbdbacks to make Mt. TBR more stable (HA!!) Plus other’s of course!
Emily Larkin – Primrose and the Dreadful Duke. Really enjoyed it. It was a regency romance/murder mystery. 1/3rd mystery, 2/3rds romance. Very fun characters
Kelly Bowen – A Rogue in the night. I’m thinking that may be the wrap up of that series . As mentioned above it was interesting.
Marie Brennan – A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent. Unfortunately for me, I just didn’t like Lady Trent and definitely didn’t like the ending so I won’t be reading any more of that series. I wanted to like it since I’d heard so many good things about the book. I felt obligated to read it to the end as it had been a Christmas present and was in HB as well!
Elsie Cromwell (also known as Elsie Lee) – Ivorstone Manor. Kind of a gothic modern romance mystery but had ALL the hallmarks of Elsie Lee’s contemporary books. Witty humor, smart h, she rescues herself, etc. Very much enjoyed it.
Dinah Dean – The Cockermouth mail. Highly recommend. I know several years back it was mentioned on here so I go it then but only now read it. Very enjoyable old style regency. Glad I finally read it.
Jennifer Ashley – 4 more of her Shifter’s Unbound series. Pride Mates, Primal Bonds, Mate Claimed and Wild Cat.
Trisha Ashley – Read 4 of her books. Wedding Tiers, Chocolate Wishes, Good Husband and Chocolate Shoes. Interestingly enough I hadn’t really noticed until I read so many together that she has a very definite pattern. Older woman. Marriage/long term live in relationship ends due to betrayal. Flailing around. Dance around a new relationship. Unexpected pregnancy. EX tries to get the h back. Etc. Some I’ve enjoyed more than others.
As for my put aside DNF’s. I looked at where I’d left the bookmarks. All between page 32 and 36. I started at the beginning of each and by that section again I was going hmm. Apparently I’ve made up my mind whether I like a book or not at that point. I did continue reading 2 of the books but at the end went PFFTT…they were a waste of time! I will feel no guilt about abandoning books in the future.
I’m late to the party this month but here goes. As usual thanks for ALL the lovely recommendations from everyone. Groan…goes my list and soon the shelf even more. Funnily enough I have The Chilbury Ladies Choir on request from the library so that too will need to be read. But I’m fine with it not being here yet.
yesterday I managed to find a copy of Anne Gracie’s Marry in Secret so…it is at the top of my August stack of books.
July was a read all the put back books that I abandoned previously and all my Large Format and Harbdbacks to make Mt. TBR more stable (HA!!) Plus other’s of course!
Emily Larkin – Primrose and the Dreadful Duke. Really enjoyed it. It was a regency romance/murder mystery. 1/3rd mystery, 2/3rds romance. Very fun characters
Kelly Bowen – A Rogue in the night. I’m thinking that may be the wrap up of that series . As mentioned above it was interesting.
Marie Brennan – A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent. Unfortunately for me, I just didn’t like Lady Trent and definitely didn’t like the ending so I won’t be reading any more of that series. I wanted to like it since I’d heard so many good things about the book. I felt obligated to read it to the end as it had been a Christmas present and was in HB as well!
Elsie Cromwell (also known as Elsie Lee) – Ivorstone Manor. Kind of a gothic modern romance mystery but had ALL the hallmarks of Elsie Lee’s contemporary books. Witty humor, smart h, she rescues herself, etc. Very much enjoyed it.
Dinah Dean – The Cockermouth mail. Highly recommend. I know several years back it was mentioned on here so I go it then but only now read it. Very enjoyable old style regency. Glad I finally read it.
Jennifer Ashley – 4 more of her Shifter’s Unbound series. Pride Mates, Primal Bonds, Mate Claimed and Wild Cat.
Trisha Ashley – Read 4 of her books. Wedding Tiers, Chocolate Wishes, Good Husband and Chocolate Shoes. Interestingly enough I hadn’t really noticed until I read so many together that she has a very definite pattern. Older woman. Marriage/long term live in relationship ends due to betrayal. Flailing around. Dance around a new relationship. Unexpected pregnancy. EX tries to get the h back. Etc. Some I’ve enjoyed more than others.
As for my put aside DNF’s. I looked at where I’d left the bookmarks. All between page 32 and 36. I started at the beginning of each and by that section again I was going hmm. Apparently I’ve made up my mind whether I like a book or not at that point. I did continue reading 2 of the books but at the end went PFFTT…they were a waste of time! I will feel no guilt about abandoning books in the future.
Teresa, I too hope you are feeling better soon. At least there are many good books to cozy up with.
Teresa, I too hope you are feeling better soon. At least there are many good books to cozy up with.
Teresa, I too hope you are feeling better soon. At least there are many good books to cozy up with.
Teresa, I too hope you are feeling better soon. At least there are many good books to cozy up with.
Teresa, I too hope you are feeling better soon. At least there are many good books to cozy up with.
Sue, your July sounds like my July last year! Though I didn’t have Cataract Surgery. So glad the cataract surgery was a great success. I’m glad you are able to see so much better now.
Sue, your July sounds like my July last year! Though I didn’t have Cataract Surgery. So glad the cataract surgery was a great success. I’m glad you are able to see so much better now.
Sue, your July sounds like my July last year! Though I didn’t have Cataract Surgery. So glad the cataract surgery was a great success. I’m glad you are able to see so much better now.
Sue, your July sounds like my July last year! Though I didn’t have Cataract Surgery. So glad the cataract surgery was a great success. I’m glad you are able to see so much better now.
Sue, your July sounds like my July last year! Though I didn’t have Cataract Surgery. So glad the cataract surgery was a great success. I’m glad you are able to see so much better now.
Amazingly diverse list, Kareni. I’m adding some to my wish list.
Amazingly diverse list, Kareni. I’m adding some to my wish list.
Amazingly diverse list, Kareni. I’m adding some to my wish list.
Amazingly diverse list, Kareni. I’m adding some to my wish list.
Amazingly diverse list, Kareni. I’m adding some to my wish list.
“I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.”
Anne,I bought the first three Sevenwaters books in a special offer, with a feeling that it was highly recommended by someone significant. It must have been your posts that alerted my subconscious. As I scientist I always try to acknowledge any input that assists me …. thanks a lot! *smile*
“I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.”
Anne,I bought the first three Sevenwaters books in a special offer, with a feeling that it was highly recommended by someone significant. It must have been your posts that alerted my subconscious. As I scientist I always try to acknowledge any input that assists me …. thanks a lot! *smile*
“I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.”
Anne,I bought the first three Sevenwaters books in a special offer, with a feeling that it was highly recommended by someone significant. It must have been your posts that alerted my subconscious. As I scientist I always try to acknowledge any input that assists me …. thanks a lot! *smile*
“I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.”
Anne,I bought the first three Sevenwaters books in a special offer, with a feeling that it was highly recommended by someone significant. It must have been your posts that alerted my subconscious. As I scientist I always try to acknowledge any input that assists me …. thanks a lot! *smile*
“I’ve recommended her books a number of times in this column before, and I’m delighted you’ve discovered her.”
Anne,I bought the first three Sevenwaters books in a special offer, with a feeling that it was highly recommended by someone significant. It must have been your posts that alerted my subconscious. As I scientist I always try to acknowledge any input that assists me …. thanks a lot! *smile*
I am sorry to hear you are under the weather, Teresa. I always enjoy your comments here. Take care of yourself.
What a neat thing to read a book along with someone else, and a daughter…what a blessing. I have only come close to that fun several times, as I read something that my son, or a friend has read first and discussed it while it was still fresh in their minds.
I am sorry to hear you are under the weather, Teresa. I always enjoy your comments here. Take care of yourself.
What a neat thing to read a book along with someone else, and a daughter…what a blessing. I have only come close to that fun several times, as I read something that my son, or a friend has read first and discussed it while it was still fresh in their minds.
I am sorry to hear you are under the weather, Teresa. I always enjoy your comments here. Take care of yourself.
What a neat thing to read a book along with someone else, and a daughter…what a blessing. I have only come close to that fun several times, as I read something that my son, or a friend has read first and discussed it while it was still fresh in their minds.
I am sorry to hear you are under the weather, Teresa. I always enjoy your comments here. Take care of yourself.
What a neat thing to read a book along with someone else, and a daughter…what a blessing. I have only come close to that fun several times, as I read something that my son, or a friend has read first and discussed it while it was still fresh in their minds.
I am sorry to hear you are under the weather, Teresa. I always enjoy your comments here. Take care of yourself.
What a neat thing to read a book along with someone else, and a daughter…what a blessing. I have only come close to that fun several times, as I read something that my son, or a friend has read first and discussed it while it was still fresh in their minds.
I get so much out of this monthly post from you The Wenches. I finally figured it was easiest to just have both Audible and Amazon windows up to add books as I read the W.W. article and the comments too.
Connie Schultz is new to me, but her books sound really fun. I’m a big fan of Mary Balogh, Lisa Kleypas and of course Anne Gracie. I haven’t started The Ravenels series yet, but I read all of the Hathaways, straight through, last spring and loved them. I’m a real dork when it comes to series of authors I know I love. Once I start a series, I don’t want to stop so I like to collect them all before I get going. And I really strive to get them on sale when I can, otherwise I just can’t do it. I did start the Westcott series before realizing it was a series. I’m really drumming my fingers though, wanting to complete my collection of all those in the series mentioned above.
I added more to my wish lists too, with Kelly Bowen’s book, which has caught my eye previously. And I loved the description of Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, I searched Auible for it as well and it’s narrated by Juliet Stevenson, that’s a win-win. There’s tons more added to the wish lists.
I started listening to Jennifer Ashley’s Mackenzies series. There are a lot of them, and I don’t know how far I’ll take listening once they get past the original family members named in the first book.
The book I read this month that I can recommend is Newton and Polly: A Novel of Amazing Grace by Jodi Hedlund (my first by her.) The book was obviously about John Newton, and some will know of his story from the movie, Amazing Grace. This book is about his early life, and a covers only a span of 7 years. But what a time of tumult, anger, hope and despair for that character in that 7 years! He screws up his life and makes the wrong decision so many times, suffering tremendous hardship by his own faulty actions. The hymn Amazing Grace is so completely his story, by the time he wrote the words I was truly choked up. He had several beacons of hope that kept trying to reach his soul, and for that he was amazingly blessed. And I think I heard about that book here.
I get so much out of this monthly post from you The Wenches. I finally figured it was easiest to just have both Audible and Amazon windows up to add books as I read the W.W. article and the comments too.
Connie Schultz is new to me, but her books sound really fun. I’m a big fan of Mary Balogh, Lisa Kleypas and of course Anne Gracie. I haven’t started The Ravenels series yet, but I read all of the Hathaways, straight through, last spring and loved them. I’m a real dork when it comes to series of authors I know I love. Once I start a series, I don’t want to stop so I like to collect them all before I get going. And I really strive to get them on sale when I can, otherwise I just can’t do it. I did start the Westcott series before realizing it was a series. I’m really drumming my fingers though, wanting to complete my collection of all those in the series mentioned above.
I added more to my wish lists too, with Kelly Bowen’s book, which has caught my eye previously. And I loved the description of Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, I searched Auible for it as well and it’s narrated by Juliet Stevenson, that’s a win-win. There’s tons more added to the wish lists.
I started listening to Jennifer Ashley’s Mackenzies series. There are a lot of them, and I don’t know how far I’ll take listening once they get past the original family members named in the first book.
The book I read this month that I can recommend is Newton and Polly: A Novel of Amazing Grace by Jodi Hedlund (my first by her.) The book was obviously about John Newton, and some will know of his story from the movie, Amazing Grace. This book is about his early life, and a covers only a span of 7 years. But what a time of tumult, anger, hope and despair for that character in that 7 years! He screws up his life and makes the wrong decision so many times, suffering tremendous hardship by his own faulty actions. The hymn Amazing Grace is so completely his story, by the time he wrote the words I was truly choked up. He had several beacons of hope that kept trying to reach his soul, and for that he was amazingly blessed. And I think I heard about that book here.
I get so much out of this monthly post from you The Wenches. I finally figured it was easiest to just have both Audible and Amazon windows up to add books as I read the W.W. article and the comments too.
Connie Schultz is new to me, but her books sound really fun. I’m a big fan of Mary Balogh, Lisa Kleypas and of course Anne Gracie. I haven’t started The Ravenels series yet, but I read all of the Hathaways, straight through, last spring and loved them. I’m a real dork when it comes to series of authors I know I love. Once I start a series, I don’t want to stop so I like to collect them all before I get going. And I really strive to get them on sale when I can, otherwise I just can’t do it. I did start the Westcott series before realizing it was a series. I’m really drumming my fingers though, wanting to complete my collection of all those in the series mentioned above.
I added more to my wish lists too, with Kelly Bowen’s book, which has caught my eye previously. And I loved the description of Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, I searched Auible for it as well and it’s narrated by Juliet Stevenson, that’s a win-win. There’s tons more added to the wish lists.
I started listening to Jennifer Ashley’s Mackenzies series. There are a lot of them, and I don’t know how far I’ll take listening once they get past the original family members named in the first book.
The book I read this month that I can recommend is Newton and Polly: A Novel of Amazing Grace by Jodi Hedlund (my first by her.) The book was obviously about John Newton, and some will know of his story from the movie, Amazing Grace. This book is about his early life, and a covers only a span of 7 years. But what a time of tumult, anger, hope and despair for that character in that 7 years! He screws up his life and makes the wrong decision so many times, suffering tremendous hardship by his own faulty actions. The hymn Amazing Grace is so completely his story, by the time he wrote the words I was truly choked up. He had several beacons of hope that kept trying to reach his soul, and for that he was amazingly blessed. And I think I heard about that book here.
I get so much out of this monthly post from you The Wenches. I finally figured it was easiest to just have both Audible and Amazon windows up to add books as I read the W.W. article and the comments too.
Connie Schultz is new to me, but her books sound really fun. I’m a big fan of Mary Balogh, Lisa Kleypas and of course Anne Gracie. I haven’t started The Ravenels series yet, but I read all of the Hathaways, straight through, last spring and loved them. I’m a real dork when it comes to series of authors I know I love. Once I start a series, I don’t want to stop so I like to collect them all before I get going. And I really strive to get them on sale when I can, otherwise I just can’t do it. I did start the Westcott series before realizing it was a series. I’m really drumming my fingers though, wanting to complete my collection of all those in the series mentioned above.
I added more to my wish lists too, with Kelly Bowen’s book, which has caught my eye previously. And I loved the description of Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, I searched Auible for it as well and it’s narrated by Juliet Stevenson, that’s a win-win. There’s tons more added to the wish lists.
I started listening to Jennifer Ashley’s Mackenzies series. There are a lot of them, and I don’t know how far I’ll take listening once they get past the original family members named in the first book.
The book I read this month that I can recommend is Newton and Polly: A Novel of Amazing Grace by Jodi Hedlund (my first by her.) The book was obviously about John Newton, and some will know of his story from the movie, Amazing Grace. This book is about his early life, and a covers only a span of 7 years. But what a time of tumult, anger, hope and despair for that character in that 7 years! He screws up his life and makes the wrong decision so many times, suffering tremendous hardship by his own faulty actions. The hymn Amazing Grace is so completely his story, by the time he wrote the words I was truly choked up. He had several beacons of hope that kept trying to reach his soul, and for that he was amazingly blessed. And I think I heard about that book here.
I get so much out of this monthly post from you The Wenches. I finally figured it was easiest to just have both Audible and Amazon windows up to add books as I read the W.W. article and the comments too.
Connie Schultz is new to me, but her books sound really fun. I’m a big fan of Mary Balogh, Lisa Kleypas and of course Anne Gracie. I haven’t started The Ravenels series yet, but I read all of the Hathaways, straight through, last spring and loved them. I’m a real dork when it comes to series of authors I know I love. Once I start a series, I don’t want to stop so I like to collect them all before I get going. And I really strive to get them on sale when I can, otherwise I just can’t do it. I did start the Westcott series before realizing it was a series. I’m really drumming my fingers though, wanting to complete my collection of all those in the series mentioned above.
I added more to my wish lists too, with Kelly Bowen’s book, which has caught my eye previously. And I loved the description of Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, I searched Auible for it as well and it’s narrated by Juliet Stevenson, that’s a win-win. There’s tons more added to the wish lists.
I started listening to Jennifer Ashley’s Mackenzies series. There are a lot of them, and I don’t know how far I’ll take listening once they get past the original family members named in the first book.
The book I read this month that I can recommend is Newton and Polly: A Novel of Amazing Grace by Jodi Hedlund (my first by her.) The book was obviously about John Newton, and some will know of his story from the movie, Amazing Grace. This book is about his early life, and a covers only a span of 7 years. But what a time of tumult, anger, hope and despair for that character in that 7 years! He screws up his life and makes the wrong decision so many times, suffering tremendous hardship by his own faulty actions. The hymn Amazing Grace is so completely his story, by the time he wrote the words I was truly choked up. He had several beacons of hope that kept trying to reach his soul, and for that he was amazingly blessed. And I think I heard about that book here.
Matthews can write some really heart rending stories, something she has in common with you, Anne! But with a more Gothic flavor. “The Matrimonial Advertisement” just blew me away.
Matthews can write some really heart rending stories, something she has in common with you, Anne! But with a more Gothic flavor. “The Matrimonial Advertisement” just blew me away.
Matthews can write some really heart rending stories, something she has in common with you, Anne! But with a more Gothic flavor. “The Matrimonial Advertisement” just blew me away.
Matthews can write some really heart rending stories, something she has in common with you, Anne! But with a more Gothic flavor. “The Matrimonial Advertisement” just blew me away.
Matthews can write some really heart rending stories, something she has in common with you, Anne! But with a more Gothic flavor. “The Matrimonial Advertisement” just blew me away.
Thanks Quantum. I have a shelf full of her books, and she’s done several fine series. You have some gorgeous listening ahead of you.
Thanks Quantum. I have a shelf full of her books, and she’s done several fine series. You have some gorgeous listening ahead of you.
Thanks Quantum. I have a shelf full of her books, and she’s done several fine series. You have some gorgeous listening ahead of you.
Thanks Quantum. I have a shelf full of her books, and she’s done several fine series. You have some gorgeous listening ahead of you.
Thanks Quantum. I have a shelf full of her books, and she’s done several fine series. You have some gorgeous listening ahead of you.
Quantum, I found an interview I did with Juliet Marillier and thought you might be interested. I know There are more recommendations, but I the Typepad search engine is a tricky beast and some posts that mention her don’t show up. But here’s the interview.
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2015/11/juliet-marillier.html?
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2013/01/what-were-reading.html
Quantum, I found an interview I did with Juliet Marillier and thought you might be interested. I know There are more recommendations, but I the Typepad search engine is a tricky beast and some posts that mention her don’t show up. But here’s the interview.
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2015/11/juliet-marillier.html?
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2013/01/what-were-reading.html
Quantum, I found an interview I did with Juliet Marillier and thought you might be interested. I know There are more recommendations, but I the Typepad search engine is a tricky beast and some posts that mention her don’t show up. But here’s the interview.
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2015/11/juliet-marillier.html?
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2013/01/what-were-reading.html
Quantum, I found an interview I did with Juliet Marillier and thought you might be interested. I know There are more recommendations, but I the Typepad search engine is a tricky beast and some posts that mention her don’t show up. But here’s the interview.
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2015/11/juliet-marillier.html?
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2013/01/what-were-reading.html
Quantum, I found an interview I did with Juliet Marillier and thought you might be interested. I know There are more recommendations, but I the Typepad search engine is a tricky beast and some posts that mention her don’t show up. But here’s the interview.
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2015/11/juliet-marillier.html?
https://wordwenches.typepad.com/word_wenches/2013/01/what-were-reading.html
Thanks for the links Anne. Looking at your fascinating interview with Juliet Marillier I discovered that I actually commented and was reading the kindle version of ‘Daughter of the Forest’ at the time (Nov 2015)!! 😳
My only excuse for the memory lapse is that I was starting to struggle with my reading vision at the time. Audio books have provided a whole new landscape for me to explore … and I am very appreciative. 😊
Thanks for the links Anne. Looking at your fascinating interview with Juliet Marillier I discovered that I actually commented and was reading the kindle version of ‘Daughter of the Forest’ at the time (Nov 2015)!! 😳
My only excuse for the memory lapse is that I was starting to struggle with my reading vision at the time. Audio books have provided a whole new landscape for me to explore … and I am very appreciative. 😊
Thanks for the links Anne. Looking at your fascinating interview with Juliet Marillier I discovered that I actually commented and was reading the kindle version of ‘Daughter of the Forest’ at the time (Nov 2015)!! 😳
My only excuse for the memory lapse is that I was starting to struggle with my reading vision at the time. Audio books have provided a whole new landscape for me to explore … and I am very appreciative. 😊
Thanks for the links Anne. Looking at your fascinating interview with Juliet Marillier I discovered that I actually commented and was reading the kindle version of ‘Daughter of the Forest’ at the time (Nov 2015)!! 😳
My only excuse for the memory lapse is that I was starting to struggle with my reading vision at the time. Audio books have provided a whole new landscape for me to explore … and I am very appreciative. 😊
Thanks for the links Anne. Looking at your fascinating interview with Juliet Marillier I discovered that I actually commented and was reading the kindle version of ‘Daughter of the Forest’ at the time (Nov 2015)!! 😳
My only excuse for the memory lapse is that I was starting to struggle with my reading vision at the time. Audio books have provided a whole new landscape for me to explore … and I am very appreciative. 😊
Thank you all for your kind comments. I love this blog. It’s one of my pleasures in life.
Thank you all for your kind comments. I love this blog. It’s one of my pleasures in life.
Thank you all for your kind comments. I love this blog. It’s one of my pleasures in life.
Thank you all for your kind comments. I love this blog. It’s one of my pleasures in life.
Thank you all for your kind comments. I love this blog. It’s one of my pleasures in life.