September is a grand month for reading. We've come up with some great suggestions.
Anne here: I've been really enjoying some NA (New Adult) college stories. I've mentioned Sarina Bowen in this column several times and now I'll add Elle Kennedy to the list — they've written a few book together, which is how I discovered Elle Kennedy. Both these authors are writing fresh, fun, yet realistic stories that deal with some very serious issues faced by young people at that age, while still remaining very sexy and romantic. 
Neanderthal Seeks Human: A Smart Romance, is the first book written by Penny Reid. I love the brain-heavy, neurotic heroine—who has every right to be neurotic given her dysfunctional family. It’s totally a contemporary fantasy but the author’s voice is so hilarious that I kept reading anyway. Sure, it could use a lot of trimming, but who would want to trim material that contains (and I’ve seriously edited here) lines like this: “I think my alcohol-saturated forebrain lost the ability of conscious thought, but my lower brain—the Id…may have slipped my forebrain some benzodiazeprines…. I will call that part of my brain Ida.”
It’s so extremely difficulty to write funny books without prat-falling, stupid characters that I must recognize one that celebrates intelligence. And the hero is a total hunk, too. Hang around for the ending. You won’t regret it.
And a miracle of sorts, I found a second book I can report on with relish—Eileen Goudge’s Bones and Roses. The heroine is a reformed alcoholic, fallen from real estate glamor in a pricey California coastal town to maintaining the properties she once sold. When she is directed toward the bones of her mother, missing for twenty-five years, and the local police force doesn’t have the funds or interest to follow up, she uses her knowledge of the locals to track the murderer on her own. Several romantic interests, lovely setting, and the heroine shows nice growth. And she gets the help of someone knowledgeable in her detecting instead of bumbling around like an idiot—most of the time.
Mary Jo here. It's a little embarrassing that I don't have anything new to recommend. Kerry Greenwood's Corinna Chapman books have been mentioned here before, but having just visited Melbourne and loved the city, I couldn't resist reading all six books again. Set in contemporary Melbourne, the stories are told from the point of view of Corinna, a fat and happy former accountant turned brilliant bread baker. She lives and works in a city center apartment building designed in Roman style, and with a wonderful variety of fellow residents.
I love the many delightful characters, who range from the elegant Mrs. Dawson in her 70s to the 15 year old former heroine addict who becomes Corinna's apprentice and a genius muffin maker. And one mustn't forget Corinna's lover, a wildly handsome, kind, and sexy Israeli detective who finds her beautiful and enchanting. They have wonderful meals together, and are altogether a great romantic couple.
I also adore the many highly individual felines, such as the Mouse Police, who keep the bakery vermin free, and who race out every morning to the nearby sushi shop to beg scraps of Endangered Fish of the Southern Ocean. There is Horatio, a tabby of high standards, and Lucifer, an orange kitten of suicidal courage and daredevil deeds. Some of the plotting is wildly unlikely, but I don't care because I love the humor and the way Kerry Greenwood puts words together. First in the series is Earthly Delights,and I do hope she eventually writes more Corinnas!
And here's another of the Wenches who hasn't found much time for new reading this month.
Cara/Andrea here. I’m afraid I don’t have any new-to-me authors to report on this month. Along with the usual hectic spin of life, I realized I had some catching up to do on two long-running two series by Anne Perry, which I enjoy very much. So, my nose has been buried in The Angel Court Affair, the latest in her Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mysteries, and Corridors of the Night, the latest in her William Monk mysteries.
I really like the way Perry captures the range of human emotions and foibles, especially as she continues to develop the relationship between the two married couples and their families and close friends. Things are never black and white, but always shaded in an infinite range of grays, even with the villains, who at first blush may seem irredeemably evil. That she observed the small moments too, and how powerful the simple joys of just sitting next to a loved one reading can be, adds to the textures and nuances of her books. The plots are also interesting and at times unexpected, as she weaves in strong threads of the issues of the era. All in all, I always find them engaging and interesting reads.
Jo here. I recently read The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
The Goblin Emperor is a fantasy novel, or perhaps best described as an other world novel, as the touches of magic are very slight. The common fantasy element it does have is the lost heir storyline. Maia is the youngest son of the emperor and is living in obscure, abusive exile because he is the result of a dynastic union between the emperor of the Elflands and a goblin woman.
The elves, of course, are pale and elegant. Goblins are dark, sturdy, and in elvish minds, inferior. But when his father and half-brothers are killed in an airship crash (clearly they've never heard that such dynastic groups should never travel together) he's pulled out of the middle of nowhere and into a labyrinthine and befuddling court where he doesn't even understand most of the terms, and which is typically a boiling stew of intrigue, faction, and rivalry.
This is an odd book in many ways, and it has some flaws, but I enjoyed it, in part because Maia is the emperor, doing all the things an emperor does. He wears the correct robes, reads many documents, and attends appropriate meetings and social gatherings, but not inappropriate ones. So often in such books the discovered ruler is never seen in his or her ruling role, but is plunged into free-wheeling adventures, so I found this refreshing. As for his befuddling court, we learn about it as he does, and his complex and well drawn character makes the process very engaging.
I read a piece by the author which highlighted why Maia makes this book. "I wanted to write someone whose ethical compass could find true north and stick to it," she writes. Yes! And also: "This could, of course, have turned into a Candide-like satire, in which Maia´s compassion is met at every turn by betrayal and derision. And it´s not that betrayal and derision don´t happen, either; the Elflands are not a Utopia. But I wanted to write a story(reflecting my own ethical beliefs, which I get more fierce about as I grow older) in which compassion was a strength instead of a weakness." Yes, again. I get so tired of cruel, violent, or wounded-so-they'll-wound-others heroes.
nicely, but at others he did understand the nuances, so when I didn't, it irritated. I also found his relationship with Csethiro, his approved betrothed, unformed. It had great potential, she had the makings of a great character, but
it was a weak thread that was left hanging. Perhaps that's just the romance reader in me.
However, this big book held my interest to the end, so I recommend it. I'm not alone. The Goblin Emperor received the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel and was nominated for the Nebula, Hugo and World Fantasy Awards.
Susan here. I've bounced from book to book lately, nothing quite grabbing me for long – until I picked up a copy of Naomi Novik's newest, Uprooted. The cover got me first, an earthy provincial design evocative of fairy tale illustration – and the fairy tale/fantasy premise got me for sure. Within a few pages I was hooked, feeling like a kid curling up with a thick volume of fairy tales, and that return to a deep read was great. 
What am I reading?
I recently went back for a reread of an old favorite, The Folk of the Air by Peter S. Beagle. I never get tired of his writing because he's lyrical and evocative and he never writes the same sort of book twice. I wish he would. Every one of his books leaves me wanting more.
Folk of the Air takes us to Southern California in the 70s, the era of Peace, Love and recreational Drugs. The book is a wild ride of historical scholars, the Society for Creative Anachronism — those are the people who dress up as Medieval folk and stage mock battles with sword and buckler — Renaissance Faire, time travel, hippies, an ancient goddess, love and friendship, strolling minstrel, fairies, coming of age, madness, Timbuktu, Vikings, and old, old magic.
If this book were a recipe it would say, "Throw everything you got into a pot and stir."
It would come out tasting exceedingly good.
So what have you been reading lately?
Some lucky commenter will receive a copy of The Last Chance Christmas Ball a cool collection of Christmas stories from all of us to all of you. The Christmas season, a sparkling ballroom, and a time when, against any odds, love wins at last.
I’ve been catching up on Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series, as well as the most recent Bess Crawford adventure from the team of Charles Todd. Other than that, I’ve read some old Elizabeth Hewitt, Helen Tucker and Amanda Scott for review, and for fun I’ve been rereading some Barbara Metzgers that are now on kindle. On the more serious side, I read Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen, which, although it has its woowoo side, is a pretty serious history of the US’s best known experimental aircraft development site, and a couple of older books by Major Donald E Keyhoe and Frank Edwards, which were contemporary accounts of the UFO question in the years immediately after World War II. I have become fascinated with WW! and WW2 history and fiction, and how our world has changed since then.
In the TBR I have Mary Jo Putney’s Not Always a Saint, and The Last Chance Christmas Ball is on order. I am so plesed to see a NEW regency Christmas anthology 🙂
I’ve been catching up on Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series, as well as the most recent Bess Crawford adventure from the team of Charles Todd. Other than that, I’ve read some old Elizabeth Hewitt, Helen Tucker and Amanda Scott for review, and for fun I’ve been rereading some Barbara Metzgers that are now on kindle. On the more serious side, I read Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen, which, although it has its woowoo side, is a pretty serious history of the US’s best known experimental aircraft development site, and a couple of older books by Major Donald E Keyhoe and Frank Edwards, which were contemporary accounts of the UFO question in the years immediately after World War II. I have become fascinated with WW! and WW2 history and fiction, and how our world has changed since then.
In the TBR I have Mary Jo Putney’s Not Always a Saint, and The Last Chance Christmas Ball is on order. I am so plesed to see a NEW regency Christmas anthology 🙂
I’ve been catching up on Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series, as well as the most recent Bess Crawford adventure from the team of Charles Todd. Other than that, I’ve read some old Elizabeth Hewitt, Helen Tucker and Amanda Scott for review, and for fun I’ve been rereading some Barbara Metzgers that are now on kindle. On the more serious side, I read Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen, which, although it has its woowoo side, is a pretty serious history of the US’s best known experimental aircraft development site, and a couple of older books by Major Donald E Keyhoe and Frank Edwards, which were contemporary accounts of the UFO question in the years immediately after World War II. I have become fascinated with WW! and WW2 history and fiction, and how our world has changed since then.
In the TBR I have Mary Jo Putney’s Not Always a Saint, and The Last Chance Christmas Ball is on order. I am so plesed to see a NEW regency Christmas anthology 🙂
I’ve been catching up on Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series, as well as the most recent Bess Crawford adventure from the team of Charles Todd. Other than that, I’ve read some old Elizabeth Hewitt, Helen Tucker and Amanda Scott for review, and for fun I’ve been rereading some Barbara Metzgers that are now on kindle. On the more serious side, I read Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen, which, although it has its woowoo side, is a pretty serious history of the US’s best known experimental aircraft development site, and a couple of older books by Major Donald E Keyhoe and Frank Edwards, which were contemporary accounts of the UFO question in the years immediately after World War II. I have become fascinated with WW! and WW2 history and fiction, and how our world has changed since then.
In the TBR I have Mary Jo Putney’s Not Always a Saint, and The Last Chance Christmas Ball is on order. I am so plesed to see a NEW regency Christmas anthology 🙂
I’ve been catching up on Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series, as well as the most recent Bess Crawford adventure from the team of Charles Todd. Other than that, I’ve read some old Elizabeth Hewitt, Helen Tucker and Amanda Scott for review, and for fun I’ve been rereading some Barbara Metzgers that are now on kindle. On the more serious side, I read Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen, which, although it has its woowoo side, is a pretty serious history of the US’s best known experimental aircraft development site, and a couple of older books by Major Donald E Keyhoe and Frank Edwards, which were contemporary accounts of the UFO question in the years immediately after World War II. I have become fascinated with WW! and WW2 history and fiction, and how our world has changed since then.
In the TBR I have Mary Jo Putney’s Not Always a Saint, and The Last Chance Christmas Ball is on order. I am so plesed to see a NEW regency Christmas anthology 🙂
I finished This Book Will Change Your Life by Amanda Weaver yesterday, and I thought it was a really sweet read. Most New Adult books are extremely misogynistic and full of violence, and this one was such a nice change!
Now I’m finishing yet another Amish book. I never thought I would enjoy Amish books! I guess they’re almost historical romances in some ways, if you take their lifestyle into account…
(I already have a review copy of the book, so don’t enter me!)
I finished This Book Will Change Your Life by Amanda Weaver yesterday, and I thought it was a really sweet read. Most New Adult books are extremely misogynistic and full of violence, and this one was such a nice change!
Now I’m finishing yet another Amish book. I never thought I would enjoy Amish books! I guess they’re almost historical romances in some ways, if you take their lifestyle into account…
(I already have a review copy of the book, so don’t enter me!)
I finished This Book Will Change Your Life by Amanda Weaver yesterday, and I thought it was a really sweet read. Most New Adult books are extremely misogynistic and full of violence, and this one was such a nice change!
Now I’m finishing yet another Amish book. I never thought I would enjoy Amish books! I guess they’re almost historical romances in some ways, if you take their lifestyle into account…
(I already have a review copy of the book, so don’t enter me!)
I finished This Book Will Change Your Life by Amanda Weaver yesterday, and I thought it was a really sweet read. Most New Adult books are extremely misogynistic and full of violence, and this one was such a nice change!
Now I’m finishing yet another Amish book. I never thought I would enjoy Amish books! I guess they’re almost historical romances in some ways, if you take their lifestyle into account…
(I already have a review copy of the book, so don’t enter me!)
I finished This Book Will Change Your Life by Amanda Weaver yesterday, and I thought it was a really sweet read. Most New Adult books are extremely misogynistic and full of violence, and this one was such a nice change!
Now I’m finishing yet another Amish book. I never thought I would enjoy Amish books! I guess they’re almost historical romances in some ways, if you take their lifestyle into account…
(I already have a review copy of the book, so don’t enter me!)
I’ve just discovered Jane Ashford’s wonderful historical romances and I am reading her way through her backlist. What a joy it is to discover another writer like the Wenches who writes authentic, emotional, witty and engrossing Regency romances.
I’ve just discovered Jane Ashford’s wonderful historical romances and I am reading her way through her backlist. What a joy it is to discover another writer like the Wenches who writes authentic, emotional, witty and engrossing Regency romances.
I’ve just discovered Jane Ashford’s wonderful historical romances and I am reading her way through her backlist. What a joy it is to discover another writer like the Wenches who writes authentic, emotional, witty and engrossing Regency romances.
I’ve just discovered Jane Ashford’s wonderful historical romances and I am reading her way through her backlist. What a joy it is to discover another writer like the Wenches who writes authentic, emotional, witty and engrossing Regency romances.
I’ve just discovered Jane Ashford’s wonderful historical romances and I am reading her way through her backlist. What a joy it is to discover another writer like the Wenches who writes authentic, emotional, witty and engrossing Regency romances.
We’re pretty please Kensington wanted to do another anthology. So much fun to write.
I’ve heard good things about the Maisie Dobbs series. Did one o the Wenches recommend it? I think so. I’m planning to try it as soon as I can carve free a little time.
And, of course, Metzger/ Elizabeth Peters/ Barbara Michaels always delights. I think I’ve read everything she’s written. I have Mummy Case sitting on my shelf right now, ready to be reread. It was almost my What We’re Reading for the month.
We’re pretty please Kensington wanted to do another anthology. So much fun to write.
I’ve heard good things about the Maisie Dobbs series. Did one o the Wenches recommend it? I think so. I’m planning to try it as soon as I can carve free a little time.
And, of course, Metzger/ Elizabeth Peters/ Barbara Michaels always delights. I think I’ve read everything she’s written. I have Mummy Case sitting on my shelf right now, ready to be reread. It was almost my What We’re Reading for the month.
We’re pretty please Kensington wanted to do another anthology. So much fun to write.
I’ve heard good things about the Maisie Dobbs series. Did one o the Wenches recommend it? I think so. I’m planning to try it as soon as I can carve free a little time.
And, of course, Metzger/ Elizabeth Peters/ Barbara Michaels always delights. I think I’ve read everything she’s written. I have Mummy Case sitting on my shelf right now, ready to be reread. It was almost my What We’re Reading for the month.
We’re pretty please Kensington wanted to do another anthology. So much fun to write.
I’ve heard good things about the Maisie Dobbs series. Did one o the Wenches recommend it? I think so. I’m planning to try it as soon as I can carve free a little time.
And, of course, Metzger/ Elizabeth Peters/ Barbara Michaels always delights. I think I’ve read everything she’s written. I have Mummy Case sitting on my shelf right now, ready to be reread. It was almost my What We’re Reading for the month.
We’re pretty please Kensington wanted to do another anthology. So much fun to write.
I’ve heard good things about the Maisie Dobbs series. Did one o the Wenches recommend it? I think so. I’m planning to try it as soon as I can carve free a little time.
And, of course, Metzger/ Elizabeth Peters/ Barbara Michaels always delights. I think I’ve read everything she’s written. I have Mummy Case sitting on my shelf right now, ready to be reread. It was almost my What We’re Reading for the month.
Hi Sonya —
I have to admit I haven’t read any Amish romances, unless one counts the Tom and Laura Curtis book Sunshine and Shadow from many years ago. Maybe I should give some of the Amish romances a try.
Hi Sonya —
I have to admit I haven’t read any Amish romances, unless one counts the Tom and Laura Curtis book Sunshine and Shadow from many years ago. Maybe I should give some of the Amish romances a try.
Hi Sonya —
I have to admit I haven’t read any Amish romances, unless one counts the Tom and Laura Curtis book Sunshine and Shadow from many years ago. Maybe I should give some of the Amish romances a try.
Hi Sonya —
I have to admit I haven’t read any Amish romances, unless one counts the Tom and Laura Curtis book Sunshine and Shadow from many years ago. Maybe I should give some of the Amish romances a try.
Hi Sonya —
I have to admit I haven’t read any Amish romances, unless one counts the Tom and Laura Curtis book Sunshine and Shadow from many years ago. Maybe I should give some of the Amish romances a try.
Jane Ashford, huh? Okay. I will put her on my list to get hold of. Thank you.
Jane Ashford, huh? Okay. I will put her on my list to get hold of. Thank you.
Jane Ashford, huh? Okay. I will put her on my list to get hold of. Thank you.
Jane Ashford, huh? Okay. I will put her on my list to get hold of. Thank you.
Jane Ashford, huh? Okay. I will put her on my list to get hold of. Thank you.
I’ve been indulging in old mysteries from the Golden Age—Ngaio Marsh at the moment. I’ve probably read them all before, but so long ago that I no longer remember who dunnit. Great fun.
I’ve been indulging in old mysteries from the Golden Age—Ngaio Marsh at the moment. I’ve probably read them all before, but so long ago that I no longer remember who dunnit. Great fun.
I’ve been indulging in old mysteries from the Golden Age—Ngaio Marsh at the moment. I’ve probably read them all before, but so long ago that I no longer remember who dunnit. Great fun.
I’ve been indulging in old mysteries from the Golden Age—Ngaio Marsh at the moment. I’ve probably read them all before, but so long ago that I no longer remember who dunnit. Great fun.
I’ve been indulging in old mysteries from the Golden Age—Ngaio Marsh at the moment. I’ve probably read them all before, but so long ago that I no longer remember who dunnit. Great fun.
I love the old crime fic. Like you, I haven’t reread them in a long time. I should treat myself to some, and Marsh would be a great place to start.
I love the old crime fic. Like you, I haven’t reread them in a long time. I should treat myself to some, and Marsh would be a great place to start.
I love the old crime fic. Like you, I haven’t reread them in a long time. I should treat myself to some, and Marsh would be a great place to start.
I love the old crime fic. Like you, I haven’t reread them in a long time. I should treat myself to some, and Marsh would be a great place to start.
I love the old crime fic. Like you, I haven’t reread them in a long time. I should treat myself to some, and Marsh would be a great place to start.
I just finished my annual re read of Lord of Scoundrels. Still adore that book!
Currently I am reading Not Always a Saint and the book is going to get my in trouble because I have been reading it on breaks at work and I don’t want to put it down to go back to work!!
Also reading The Butler’s Directory and Remembrance (that may not be the exact title, I don’t have it next to me now) a wonderful research book!
I just finished my annual re read of Lord of Scoundrels. Still adore that book!
Currently I am reading Not Always a Saint and the book is going to get my in trouble because I have been reading it on breaks at work and I don’t want to put it down to go back to work!!
Also reading The Butler’s Directory and Remembrance (that may not be the exact title, I don’t have it next to me now) a wonderful research book!
I just finished my annual re read of Lord of Scoundrels. Still adore that book!
Currently I am reading Not Always a Saint and the book is going to get my in trouble because I have been reading it on breaks at work and I don’t want to put it down to go back to work!!
Also reading The Butler’s Directory and Remembrance (that may not be the exact title, I don’t have it next to me now) a wonderful research book!
I just finished my annual re read of Lord of Scoundrels. Still adore that book!
Currently I am reading Not Always a Saint and the book is going to get my in trouble because I have been reading it on breaks at work and I don’t want to put it down to go back to work!!
Also reading The Butler’s Directory and Remembrance (that may not be the exact title, I don’t have it next to me now) a wonderful research book!
I just finished my annual re read of Lord of Scoundrels. Still adore that book!
Currently I am reading Not Always a Saint and the book is going to get my in trouble because I have been reading it on breaks at work and I don’t want to put it down to go back to work!!
Also reading The Butler’s Directory and Remembrance (that may not be the exact title, I don’t have it next to me now) a wonderful research book!
My copy of Last Chance Christmas Ball came day before yesterday so I’ll be hunkering down with that for the next few days. Very excited to read it! 🙂
My copy of Last Chance Christmas Ball came day before yesterday so I’ll be hunkering down with that for the next few days. Very excited to read it! 🙂
My copy of Last Chance Christmas Ball came day before yesterday so I’ll be hunkering down with that for the next few days. Very excited to read it! 🙂
My copy of Last Chance Christmas Ball came day before yesterday so I’ll be hunkering down with that for the next few days. Very excited to read it! 🙂
My copy of Last Chance Christmas Ball came day before yesterday so I’ll be hunkering down with that for the next few days. Very excited to read it! 🙂
I’m re-reading Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters at the moment. I’ve read my way through the various sites while I keep taking breaks for other books and genres. I love that she mixes well drawn characters with deeply human flaws with contemporary settings of conflict. She brings her own passions and beliefs to the resolution of the action, the romantic and the ethical dramas. The romances are wonderful and not only feel good, but remind how good relationships work. On top of that, as always when I read a block of one of my favorite authors (who are mostly historical romance writers) I get too appreciate the ways in which their ideas have developed and their craft has been honed.
I’m re-reading Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters at the moment. I’ve read my way through the various sites while I keep taking breaks for other books and genres. I love that she mixes well drawn characters with deeply human flaws with contemporary settings of conflict. She brings her own passions and beliefs to the resolution of the action, the romantic and the ethical dramas. The romances are wonderful and not only feel good, but remind how good relationships work. On top of that, as always when I read a block of one of my favorite authors (who are mostly historical romance writers) I get too appreciate the ways in which their ideas have developed and their craft has been honed.
I’m re-reading Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters at the moment. I’ve read my way through the various sites while I keep taking breaks for other books and genres. I love that she mixes well drawn characters with deeply human flaws with contemporary settings of conflict. She brings her own passions and beliefs to the resolution of the action, the romantic and the ethical dramas. The romances are wonderful and not only feel good, but remind how good relationships work. On top of that, as always when I read a block of one of my favorite authors (who are mostly historical romance writers) I get too appreciate the ways in which their ideas have developed and their craft has been honed.
I’m re-reading Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters at the moment. I’ve read my way through the various sites while I keep taking breaks for other books and genres. I love that she mixes well drawn characters with deeply human flaws with contemporary settings of conflict. She brings her own passions and beliefs to the resolution of the action, the romantic and the ethical dramas. The romances are wonderful and not only feel good, but remind how good relationships work. On top of that, as always when I read a block of one of my favorite authors (who are mostly historical romance writers) I get too appreciate the ways in which their ideas have developed and their craft has been honed.
I’m re-reading Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters at the moment. I’ve read my way through the various sites while I keep taking breaks for other books and genres. I love that she mixes well drawn characters with deeply human flaws with contemporary settings of conflict. She brings her own passions and beliefs to the resolution of the action, the romantic and the ethical dramas. The romances are wonderful and not only feel good, but remind how good relationships work. On top of that, as always when I read a block of one of my favorite authors (who are mostly historical romance writers) I get too appreciate the ways in which their ideas have developed and their craft has been honed.
For years I heard others’ mention the Earthsea series by Ursula K. LeGuin. I got to it a few months ago and loved her lyrical, poetical, emotionally-moving storytelling.
I also enjoyed “The Lathe of Heaven.”
She is astounding and still writing at age 86.
For years I heard others’ mention the Earthsea series by Ursula K. LeGuin. I got to it a few months ago and loved her lyrical, poetical, emotionally-moving storytelling.
I also enjoyed “The Lathe of Heaven.”
She is astounding and still writing at age 86.
For years I heard others’ mention the Earthsea series by Ursula K. LeGuin. I got to it a few months ago and loved her lyrical, poetical, emotionally-moving storytelling.
I also enjoyed “The Lathe of Heaven.”
She is astounding and still writing at age 86.
For years I heard others’ mention the Earthsea series by Ursula K. LeGuin. I got to it a few months ago and loved her lyrical, poetical, emotionally-moving storytelling.
I also enjoyed “The Lathe of Heaven.”
She is astounding and still writing at age 86.
For years I heard others’ mention the Earthsea series by Ursula K. LeGuin. I got to it a few months ago and loved her lyrical, poetical, emotionally-moving storytelling.
I also enjoyed “The Lathe of Heaven.”
She is astounding and still writing at age 86.
I’ve had some wonderful September reads ranging back and forth through Mary Jo’s “Not Always A Saint” (excellent and well worth the wait!) and a bunch of Amanda Quick’s, Jayne Ann Krenz’s and Jayne Castle’s. I like that her series go across all her genres. I love series as they’re like one really long book with lots of chapters. 🙂
And now onto October’s reads…. 😀
I’ve had some wonderful September reads ranging back and forth through Mary Jo’s “Not Always A Saint” (excellent and well worth the wait!) and a bunch of Amanda Quick’s, Jayne Ann Krenz’s and Jayne Castle’s. I like that her series go across all her genres. I love series as they’re like one really long book with lots of chapters. 🙂
And now onto October’s reads…. 😀
I’ve had some wonderful September reads ranging back and forth through Mary Jo’s “Not Always A Saint” (excellent and well worth the wait!) and a bunch of Amanda Quick’s, Jayne Ann Krenz’s and Jayne Castle’s. I like that her series go across all her genres. I love series as they’re like one really long book with lots of chapters. 🙂
And now onto October’s reads…. 😀
I’ve had some wonderful September reads ranging back and forth through Mary Jo’s “Not Always A Saint” (excellent and well worth the wait!) and a bunch of Amanda Quick’s, Jayne Ann Krenz’s and Jayne Castle’s. I like that her series go across all her genres. I love series as they’re like one really long book with lots of chapters. 🙂
And now onto October’s reads…. 😀
I’ve had some wonderful September reads ranging back and forth through Mary Jo’s “Not Always A Saint” (excellent and well worth the wait!) and a bunch of Amanda Quick’s, Jayne Ann Krenz’s and Jayne Castle’s. I like that her series go across all her genres. I love series as they’re like one really long book with lots of chapters. 🙂
And now onto October’s reads…. 😀
I’m a great fan of LoS. Great characters. Beautiful plotting. It deserves its reputation.
Not Always a Saint is still in my future. I have no time to read so I’m putting it off till I can savor.
And your nonfic sounds interesting. I’ll keep an eye out for it. Mostly I read nonfic these days.
I’m a great fan of LoS. Great characters. Beautiful plotting. It deserves its reputation.
Not Always a Saint is still in my future. I have no time to read so I’m putting it off till I can savor.
And your nonfic sounds interesting. I’ll keep an eye out for it. Mostly I read nonfic these days.
I’m a great fan of LoS. Great characters. Beautiful plotting. It deserves its reputation.
Not Always a Saint is still in my future. I have no time to read so I’m putting it off till I can savor.
And your nonfic sounds interesting. I’ll keep an eye out for it. Mostly I read nonfic these days.
I’m a great fan of LoS. Great characters. Beautiful plotting. It deserves its reputation.
Not Always a Saint is still in my future. I have no time to read so I’m putting it off till I can savor.
And your nonfic sounds interesting. I’ll keep an eye out for it. Mostly I read nonfic these days.
I’m a great fan of LoS. Great characters. Beautiful plotting. It deserves its reputation.
Not Always a Saint is still in my future. I have no time to read so I’m putting it off till I can savor.
And your nonfic sounds interesting. I’ll keep an eye out for it. Mostly I read nonfic these days.
Oh excellent. Excellent.
I do hope you like it.
Oh excellent. Excellent.
I do hope you like it.
Oh excellent. Excellent.
I do hope you like it.
Oh excellent. Excellent.
I do hope you like it.
Oh excellent. Excellent.
I do hope you like it.
I do the same thing. I read or reread the whole body of an author’s work. I just love doing this.
I do the same thing with TV shows. When I find a new series I go to Netflix and watch the WHOLE THING.
I do the same thing. I read or reread the whole body of an author’s work. I just love doing this.
I do the same thing with TV shows. When I find a new series I go to Netflix and watch the WHOLE THING.
I do the same thing. I read or reread the whole body of an author’s work. I just love doing this.
I do the same thing with TV shows. When I find a new series I go to Netflix and watch the WHOLE THING.
I do the same thing. I read or reread the whole body of an author’s work. I just love doing this.
I do the same thing with TV shows. When I find a new series I go to Netflix and watch the WHOLE THING.
I do the same thing. I read or reread the whole body of an author’s work. I just love doing this.
I do the same thing with TV shows. When I find a new series I go to Netflix and watch the WHOLE THING.
She is so utterly cool.
Have you read her short stories? Like:
http://engl210-deykute.wikispaces.umb.edu/file/view/omelas.pdf
http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/hmcl3230/3230anth/day.html
She is so utterly cool.
Have you read her short stories? Like:
http://engl210-deykute.wikispaces.umb.edu/file/view/omelas.pdf
http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/hmcl3230/3230anth/day.html
She is so utterly cool.
Have you read her short stories? Like:
http://engl210-deykute.wikispaces.umb.edu/file/view/omelas.pdf
http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/hmcl3230/3230anth/day.html
She is so utterly cool.
Have you read her short stories? Like:
http://engl210-deykute.wikispaces.umb.edu/file/view/omelas.pdf
http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/hmcl3230/3230anth/day.html
She is so utterly cool.
Have you read her short stories? Like:
http://engl210-deykute.wikispaces.umb.edu/file/view/omelas.pdf
http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/hmcl3230/3230anth/day.html
I’m a big fan of JAK’s work. I can read her when I’m writing, (and I can’t read most romance fiction.) I find her work warm and delightful.
I’m a big fan of JAK’s work. I can read her when I’m writing, (and I can’t read most romance fiction.) I find her work warm and delightful.
I’m a big fan of JAK’s work. I can read her when I’m writing, (and I can’t read most romance fiction.) I find her work warm and delightful.
I’m a big fan of JAK’s work. I can read her when I’m writing, (and I can’t read most romance fiction.) I find her work warm and delightful.
I’m a big fan of JAK’s work. I can read her when I’m writing, (and I can’t read most romance fiction.) I find her work warm and delightful.
I don’t have any new authors.
After finishing Not Always a Saint, I completed my collection of the old Hiram Potter mysteries and read the next to last two of the final three (I had already read the final book). Then I did many re-reads until yesterday.
I have now finished Patricia Rice’s Cyber Genius —which is great! I hope there will be more volumes in the Family Genius series.
Then I bought and finished The Last Chance Christmas Ball. Also a great read!
I don’t have any new authors.
After finishing Not Always a Saint, I completed my collection of the old Hiram Potter mysteries and read the next to last two of the final three (I had already read the final book). Then I did many re-reads until yesterday.
I have now finished Patricia Rice’s Cyber Genius —which is great! I hope there will be more volumes in the Family Genius series.
Then I bought and finished The Last Chance Christmas Ball. Also a great read!
I don’t have any new authors.
After finishing Not Always a Saint, I completed my collection of the old Hiram Potter mysteries and read the next to last two of the final three (I had already read the final book). Then I did many re-reads until yesterday.
I have now finished Patricia Rice’s Cyber Genius —which is great! I hope there will be more volumes in the Family Genius series.
Then I bought and finished The Last Chance Christmas Ball. Also a great read!
I don’t have any new authors.
After finishing Not Always a Saint, I completed my collection of the old Hiram Potter mysteries and read the next to last two of the final three (I had already read the final book). Then I did many re-reads until yesterday.
I have now finished Patricia Rice’s Cyber Genius —which is great! I hope there will be more volumes in the Family Genius series.
Then I bought and finished The Last Chance Christmas Ball. Also a great read!
I don’t have any new authors.
After finishing Not Always a Saint, I completed my collection of the old Hiram Potter mysteries and read the next to last two of the final three (I had already read the final book). Then I did many re-reads until yesterday.
I have now finished Patricia Rice’s Cyber Genius —which is great! I hope there will be more volumes in the Family Genius series.
Then I bought and finished The Last Chance Christmas Ball. Also a great read!
I just finished The Legend of Lyon Redmond and loved it. I absolutely adore Penny Reid. The series just keeps getting better with each book.
I just finished The Legend of Lyon Redmond and loved it. I absolutely adore Penny Reid. The series just keeps getting better with each book.
I just finished The Legend of Lyon Redmond and loved it. I absolutely adore Penny Reid. The series just keeps getting better with each book.
I just finished The Legend of Lyon Redmond and loved it. I absolutely adore Penny Reid. The series just keeps getting better with each book.
I just finished The Legend of Lyon Redmond and loved it. I absolutely adore Penny Reid. The series just keeps getting better with each book.
Would that be The footman’s directory, and butler’s remembrancer, or The advice of Onesimus to his young friends : comprising, hints on the arrangement and performance of their work, rules for setting out tables and sideboards, the art of waiting at table, and conducting large and small parties, directions for cleaning plate, glass, furniture, clothes, and all other things which come within the care of a man-servant, and advice respecting behaviour to superiors, tradespeople and fellow-servents : with an appendix, comprising various useful receipts and tables.? Sounds useful and fun. Amazon has it (title is w/o the last ‘r’ in Remembrancer) in print facsimike, pricy but maybe a juicy splurge.
Would that be The footman’s directory, and butler’s remembrancer, or The advice of Onesimus to his young friends : comprising, hints on the arrangement and performance of their work, rules for setting out tables and sideboards, the art of waiting at table, and conducting large and small parties, directions for cleaning plate, glass, furniture, clothes, and all other things which come within the care of a man-servant, and advice respecting behaviour to superiors, tradespeople and fellow-servents : with an appendix, comprising various useful receipts and tables.? Sounds useful and fun. Amazon has it (title is w/o the last ‘r’ in Remembrancer) in print facsimike, pricy but maybe a juicy splurge.
Would that be The footman’s directory, and butler’s remembrancer, or The advice of Onesimus to his young friends : comprising, hints on the arrangement and performance of their work, rules for setting out tables and sideboards, the art of waiting at table, and conducting large and small parties, directions for cleaning plate, glass, furniture, clothes, and all other things which come within the care of a man-servant, and advice respecting behaviour to superiors, tradespeople and fellow-servents : with an appendix, comprising various useful receipts and tables.? Sounds useful and fun. Amazon has it (title is w/o the last ‘r’ in Remembrancer) in print facsimike, pricy but maybe a juicy splurge.
Would that be The footman’s directory, and butler’s remembrancer, or The advice of Onesimus to his young friends : comprising, hints on the arrangement and performance of their work, rules for setting out tables and sideboards, the art of waiting at table, and conducting large and small parties, directions for cleaning plate, glass, furniture, clothes, and all other things which come within the care of a man-servant, and advice respecting behaviour to superiors, tradespeople and fellow-servents : with an appendix, comprising various useful receipts and tables.? Sounds useful and fun. Amazon has it (title is w/o the last ‘r’ in Remembrancer) in print facsimike, pricy but maybe a juicy splurge.
Would that be The footman’s directory, and butler’s remembrancer, or The advice of Onesimus to his young friends : comprising, hints on the arrangement and performance of their work, rules for setting out tables and sideboards, the art of waiting at table, and conducting large and small parties, directions for cleaning plate, glass, furniture, clothes, and all other things which come within the care of a man-servant, and advice respecting behaviour to superiors, tradespeople and fellow-servents : with an appendix, comprising various useful receipts and tables.? Sounds useful and fun. Amazon has it (title is w/o the last ‘r’ in Remembrancer) in print facsimike, pricy but maybe a juicy splurge.
I like to occasionally visit romance in the Wild West. The gun toting hero’s, the villainous outlaws, the frightening native Indians and the beautiful heroine who demonstrates the power of love in calming, inspiring and civilising a magnificent though rough and turbulent land.
Rosanne Bittner and Shirl Henke are my latest ‘discoveries’. Bittner’s Bride trilogy is a gripping series. I listened to the audio version and really felt that I was there heading West on the Oregon trail in ‘Oregon Bride’. Shirl Henke’s ‘River Nymph’ also had a stunning impact. The book opens with the heroine in a poker game, where eventually her main opponent gambles his clothes for a chance to recover some of his losses. The image of the defeated gambler stripping off, mounting his guns, and walking away is one that lingers for quite a while!
I like to occasionally visit romance in the Wild West. The gun toting hero’s, the villainous outlaws, the frightening native Indians and the beautiful heroine who demonstrates the power of love in calming, inspiring and civilising a magnificent though rough and turbulent land.
Rosanne Bittner and Shirl Henke are my latest ‘discoveries’. Bittner’s Bride trilogy is a gripping series. I listened to the audio version and really felt that I was there heading West on the Oregon trail in ‘Oregon Bride’. Shirl Henke’s ‘River Nymph’ also had a stunning impact. The book opens with the heroine in a poker game, where eventually her main opponent gambles his clothes for a chance to recover some of his losses. The image of the defeated gambler stripping off, mounting his guns, and walking away is one that lingers for quite a while!
I like to occasionally visit romance in the Wild West. The gun toting hero’s, the villainous outlaws, the frightening native Indians and the beautiful heroine who demonstrates the power of love in calming, inspiring and civilising a magnificent though rough and turbulent land.
Rosanne Bittner and Shirl Henke are my latest ‘discoveries’. Bittner’s Bride trilogy is a gripping series. I listened to the audio version and really felt that I was there heading West on the Oregon trail in ‘Oregon Bride’. Shirl Henke’s ‘River Nymph’ also had a stunning impact. The book opens with the heroine in a poker game, where eventually her main opponent gambles his clothes for a chance to recover some of his losses. The image of the defeated gambler stripping off, mounting his guns, and walking away is one that lingers for quite a while!
I like to occasionally visit romance in the Wild West. The gun toting hero’s, the villainous outlaws, the frightening native Indians and the beautiful heroine who demonstrates the power of love in calming, inspiring and civilising a magnificent though rough and turbulent land.
Rosanne Bittner and Shirl Henke are my latest ‘discoveries’. Bittner’s Bride trilogy is a gripping series. I listened to the audio version and really felt that I was there heading West on the Oregon trail in ‘Oregon Bride’. Shirl Henke’s ‘River Nymph’ also had a stunning impact. The book opens with the heroine in a poker game, where eventually her main opponent gambles his clothes for a chance to recover some of his losses. The image of the defeated gambler stripping off, mounting his guns, and walking away is one that lingers for quite a while!
I like to occasionally visit romance in the Wild West. The gun toting hero’s, the villainous outlaws, the frightening native Indians and the beautiful heroine who demonstrates the power of love in calming, inspiring and civilising a magnificent though rough and turbulent land.
Rosanne Bittner and Shirl Henke are my latest ‘discoveries’. Bittner’s Bride trilogy is a gripping series. I listened to the audio version and really felt that I was there heading West on the Oregon trail in ‘Oregon Bride’. Shirl Henke’s ‘River Nymph’ also had a stunning impact. The book opens with the heroine in a poker game, where eventually her main opponent gambles his clothes for a chance to recover some of his losses. The image of the defeated gambler stripping off, mounting his guns, and walking away is one that lingers for quite a while!
Umm…Barbara Metzger isn’t an Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels/Barbara Mertz pen name. She’s written many regencies as Barbara Metzger and some contemporary fantasy as Celia Jerome.
When I want a laugh with a bit of substance to it, I fall back on Metzger and Marion Chesney/MC Beaton. I’m glad to see so many of their old books available for kindle.
Umm…Barbara Metzger isn’t an Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels/Barbara Mertz pen name. She’s written many regencies as Barbara Metzger and some contemporary fantasy as Celia Jerome.
When I want a laugh with a bit of substance to it, I fall back on Metzger and Marion Chesney/MC Beaton. I’m glad to see so many of their old books available for kindle.
Umm…Barbara Metzger isn’t an Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels/Barbara Mertz pen name. She’s written many regencies as Barbara Metzger and some contemporary fantasy as Celia Jerome.
When I want a laugh with a bit of substance to it, I fall back on Metzger and Marion Chesney/MC Beaton. I’m glad to see so many of their old books available for kindle.
Umm…Barbara Metzger isn’t an Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels/Barbara Mertz pen name. She’s written many regencies as Barbara Metzger and some contemporary fantasy as Celia Jerome.
When I want a laugh with a bit of substance to it, I fall back on Metzger and Marion Chesney/MC Beaton. I’m glad to see so many of their old books available for kindle.
Umm…Barbara Metzger isn’t an Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels/Barbara Mertz pen name. She’s written many regencies as Barbara Metzger and some contemporary fantasy as Celia Jerome.
When I want a laugh with a bit of substance to it, I fall back on Metzger and Marion Chesney/MC Beaton. I’m glad to see so many of their old books available for kindle.
I like Jane Ashford very much also, both her older books, which her current publisher is reprinting, and her newer ones. We have some reviews up at Regency Retro Reads for the curious. Scroll down to the index.
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/regency/retroread.htm
I like Jane Ashford very much also, both her older books, which her current publisher is reprinting, and her newer ones. We have some reviews up at Regency Retro Reads for the curious. Scroll down to the index.
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/regency/retroread.htm
I like Jane Ashford very much also, both her older books, which her current publisher is reprinting, and her newer ones. We have some reviews up at Regency Retro Reads for the curious. Scroll down to the index.
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/regency/retroread.htm
I like Jane Ashford very much also, both her older books, which her current publisher is reprinting, and her newer ones. We have some reviews up at Regency Retro Reads for the curious. Scroll down to the index.
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/regency/retroread.htm
I like Jane Ashford very much also, both her older books, which her current publisher is reprinting, and her newer ones. We have some reviews up at Regency Retro Reads for the curious. Scroll down to the index.
http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/regency/retroread.htm
I finally read Tessa Dare’s Castles Ever After series, started (and am still reading) Shana Galen’s Convent Garden Club series, and of course Grace Burrowes’ latest Jaded Gentlemend – Mathew.
I finally read Tessa Dare’s Castles Ever After series, started (and am still reading) Shana Galen’s Convent Garden Club series, and of course Grace Burrowes’ latest Jaded Gentlemend – Mathew.
I finally read Tessa Dare’s Castles Ever After series, started (and am still reading) Shana Galen’s Convent Garden Club series, and of course Grace Burrowes’ latest Jaded Gentlemend – Mathew.
I finally read Tessa Dare’s Castles Ever After series, started (and am still reading) Shana Galen’s Convent Garden Club series, and of course Grace Burrowes’ latest Jaded Gentlemend – Mathew.
I finally read Tessa Dare’s Castles Ever After series, started (and am still reading) Shana Galen’s Convent Garden Club series, and of course Grace Burrowes’ latest Jaded Gentlemend – Mathew.
just read What to do with a Duke by Sally Mackenzie. Seem to have been on a recent paranormal/fantasy kick but ready to get back to historicals as I attempt to make progress on the TBR pile (or at least keep up with it a little bit) 🙂
just read What to do with a Duke by Sally Mackenzie. Seem to have been on a recent paranormal/fantasy kick but ready to get back to historicals as I attempt to make progress on the TBR pile (or at least keep up with it a little bit) 🙂
just read What to do with a Duke by Sally Mackenzie. Seem to have been on a recent paranormal/fantasy kick but ready to get back to historicals as I attempt to make progress on the TBR pile (or at least keep up with it a little bit) 🙂
just read What to do with a Duke by Sally Mackenzie. Seem to have been on a recent paranormal/fantasy kick but ready to get back to historicals as I attempt to make progress on the TBR pile (or at least keep up with it a little bit) 🙂
just read What to do with a Duke by Sally Mackenzie. Seem to have been on a recent paranormal/fantasy kick but ready to get back to historicals as I attempt to make progress on the TBR pile (or at least keep up with it a little bit) 🙂
It is widely known that one’s TBR pile grows when you’re not looking at it. If you go away for a weekend you find the TBR books are now shelves two deep.
It’s a full time job keeping up with the thing.
It is widely known that one’s TBR pile grows when you’re not looking at it. If you go away for a weekend you find the TBR books are now shelves two deep.
It’s a full time job keeping up with the thing.
It is widely known that one’s TBR pile grows when you’re not looking at it. If you go away for a weekend you find the TBR books are now shelves two deep.
It’s a full time job keeping up with the thing.
It is widely known that one’s TBR pile grows when you’re not looking at it. If you go away for a weekend you find the TBR books are now shelves two deep.
It’s a full time job keeping up with the thing.
It is widely known that one’s TBR pile grows when you’re not looking at it. If you go away for a weekend you find the TBR books are now shelves two deep.
It’s a full time job keeping up with the thing.
All quite wonderful reads from wonderful authors. That is just a stellar line up.
I have books from all three of them in my TBR pile, waiting. I envy you being able to dive right in to their latest. Had I but world enough and time …
All quite wonderful reads from wonderful authors. That is just a stellar line up.
I have books from all three of them in my TBR pile, waiting. I envy you being able to dive right in to their latest. Had I but world enough and time …
All quite wonderful reads from wonderful authors. That is just a stellar line up.
I have books from all three of them in my TBR pile, waiting. I envy you being able to dive right in to their latest. Had I but world enough and time …
All quite wonderful reads from wonderful authors. That is just a stellar line up.
I have books from all three of them in my TBR pile, waiting. I envy you being able to dive right in to their latest. Had I but world enough and time …
All quite wonderful reads from wonderful authors. That is just a stellar line up.
I have books from all three of them in my TBR pile, waiting. I envy you being able to dive right in to their latest. Had I but world enough and time …
She is a new-to-me author. I’ve promised my self to grab hold of her work as soon as I get a spare moment.
She is a new-to-me author. I’ve promised my self to grab hold of her work as soon as I get a spare moment.
She is a new-to-me author. I’ve promised my self to grab hold of her work as soon as I get a spare moment.
She is a new-to-me author. I’ve promised my self to grab hold of her work as soon as I get a spare moment.
She is a new-to-me author. I’ve promised my self to grab hold of her work as soon as I get a spare moment.
I haven’t read too many books set in the American West. Elizabeth Lowell comes to mind. Her Only series is one of my favorites.
I haven’t read too many books set in the American West. Elizabeth Lowell comes to mind. Her Only series is one of my favorites.
I haven’t read too many books set in the American West. Elizabeth Lowell comes to mind. Her Only series is one of my favorites.
I haven’t read too many books set in the American West. Elizabeth Lowell comes to mind. Her Only series is one of my favorites.
I haven’t read too many books set in the American West. Elizabeth Lowell comes to mind. Her Only series is one of my favorites.
Have to go with the recc for Pat’s book. I’m going to blush and admit I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. My reading has been SO much on hold these last couple months.
The old Hiram Potter mystery series is one I haven’t heard of before. I’m very much a dabbler in Mystery. But I will keep an eye out for it. For the home gamers, Rae Foley is the author. These books haven’t made it to e-book yet, it seems.
Have to go with the recc for Pat’s book. I’m going to blush and admit I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. My reading has been SO much on hold these last couple months.
The old Hiram Potter mystery series is one I haven’t heard of before. I’m very much a dabbler in Mystery. But I will keep an eye out for it. For the home gamers, Rae Foley is the author. These books haven’t made it to e-book yet, it seems.
Have to go with the recc for Pat’s book. I’m going to blush and admit I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. My reading has been SO much on hold these last couple months.
The old Hiram Potter mystery series is one I haven’t heard of before. I’m very much a dabbler in Mystery. But I will keep an eye out for it. For the home gamers, Rae Foley is the author. These books haven’t made it to e-book yet, it seems.
Have to go with the recc for Pat’s book. I’m going to blush and admit I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. My reading has been SO much on hold these last couple months.
The old Hiram Potter mystery series is one I haven’t heard of before. I’m very much a dabbler in Mystery. But I will keep an eye out for it. For the home gamers, Rae Foley is the author. These books haven’t made it to e-book yet, it seems.
Have to go with the recc for Pat’s book. I’m going to blush and admit I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. My reading has been SO much on hold these last couple months.
The old Hiram Potter mystery series is one I haven’t heard of before. I’m very much a dabbler in Mystery. But I will keep an eye out for it. For the home gamers, Rae Foley is the author. These books haven’t made it to e-book yet, it seems.
Blast. You’re right. I was answering messages when tired and misread that for Barbara Mertz. So careless of me. Thanks for catching it.
Blast. You’re right. I was answering messages when tired and misread that for Barbara Mertz. So careless of me. Thanks for catching it.
Blast. You’re right. I was answering messages when tired and misread that for Barbara Mertz. So careless of me. Thanks for catching it.
Blast. You’re right. I was answering messages when tired and misread that for Barbara Mertz. So careless of me. Thanks for catching it.
Blast. You’re right. I was answering messages when tired and misread that for Barbara Mertz. So careless of me. Thanks for catching it.
Sounds interesting. I’m always looking for new authors. I especially like it when they come with a backlist. :}
Sounds interesting. I’m always looking for new authors. I especially like it when they come with a backlist. :}
Sounds interesting. I’m always looking for new authors. I especially like it when they come with a backlist. :}
Sounds interesting. I’m always looking for new authors. I especially like it when they come with a backlist. :}
Sounds interesting. I’m always looking for new authors. I especially like it when they come with a backlist. :}
Sounds fascinating.
It’s in the digtal archives at
https://archive.org/details/footmansdirector00cosn
Sounds fascinating.
It’s in the digtal archives at
https://archive.org/details/footmansdirector00cosn
Sounds fascinating.
It’s in the digtal archives at
https://archive.org/details/footmansdirector00cosn
Sounds fascinating.
It’s in the digtal archives at
https://archive.org/details/footmansdirector00cosn
Sounds fascinating.
It’s in the digtal archives at
https://archive.org/details/footmansdirector00cosn
I’ve read “The Goblin Emperor” and liked it. I am now rereading selections from “The Portable Dorothy Parker” after watching some of the political stuff on TV I needed a bit of wit and sarcasm. I’m looking forward to the collaborative efforts of my favorite writers in “Last Chance Christmas Ball”.
I’ve read “The Goblin Emperor” and liked it. I am now rereading selections from “The Portable Dorothy Parker” after watching some of the political stuff on TV I needed a bit of wit and sarcasm. I’m looking forward to the collaborative efforts of my favorite writers in “Last Chance Christmas Ball”.
I’ve read “The Goblin Emperor” and liked it. I am now rereading selections from “The Portable Dorothy Parker” after watching some of the political stuff on TV I needed a bit of wit and sarcasm. I’m looking forward to the collaborative efforts of my favorite writers in “Last Chance Christmas Ball”.
I’ve read “The Goblin Emperor” and liked it. I am now rereading selections from “The Portable Dorothy Parker” after watching some of the political stuff on TV I needed a bit of wit and sarcasm. I’m looking forward to the collaborative efforts of my favorite writers in “Last Chance Christmas Ball”.
I’ve read “The Goblin Emperor” and liked it. I am now rereading selections from “The Portable Dorothy Parker” after watching some of the political stuff on TV I needed a bit of wit and sarcasm. I’m looking forward to the collaborative efforts of my favorite writers in “Last Chance Christmas Ball”.
Thank you, Sue. A compliment from you is worth a hundred from others whose excellent tastes I don’t know. And yes, if I can just finish this romance trilogy, there will be more Genius volumes–two if all goes well!
Thank you, Sue. A compliment from you is worth a hundred from others whose excellent tastes I don’t know. And yes, if I can just finish this romance trilogy, there will be more Genius volumes–two if all goes well!
Thank you, Sue. A compliment from you is worth a hundred from others whose excellent tastes I don’t know. And yes, if I can just finish this romance trilogy, there will be more Genius volumes–two if all goes well!
Thank you, Sue. A compliment from you is worth a hundred from others whose excellent tastes I don’t know. And yes, if I can just finish this romance trilogy, there will be more Genius volumes–two if all goes well!
Thank you, Sue. A compliment from you is worth a hundred from others whose excellent tastes I don’t know. And yes, if I can just finish this romance trilogy, there will be more Genius volumes–two if all goes well!
The Genius series isn’t in our normal genre, so I don’t expect you to read it! Heck, I can’t expect anyone to keep up with my erratic list of bouncing genres.
The Genius series isn’t in our normal genre, so I don’t expect you to read it! Heck, I can’t expect anyone to keep up with my erratic list of bouncing genres.
The Genius series isn’t in our normal genre, so I don’t expect you to read it! Heck, I can’t expect anyone to keep up with my erratic list of bouncing genres.
The Genius series isn’t in our normal genre, so I don’t expect you to read it! Heck, I can’t expect anyone to keep up with my erratic list of bouncing genres.
The Genius series isn’t in our normal genre, so I don’t expect you to read it! Heck, I can’t expect anyone to keep up with my erratic list of bouncing genres.
Shirl is a friend of mine. She’ll be delighted to hear this! I’m glad people are still reading westerns. Should I ever find time, I have a few more backlist stories to publish.
Shirl is a friend of mine. She’ll be delighted to hear this! I’m glad people are still reading westerns. Should I ever find time, I have a few more backlist stories to publish.
Shirl is a friend of mine. She’ll be delighted to hear this! I’m glad people are still reading westerns. Should I ever find time, I have a few more backlist stories to publish.
Shirl is a friend of mine. She’ll be delighted to hear this! I’m glad people are still reading westerns. Should I ever find time, I have a few more backlist stories to publish.
Shirl is a friend of mine. She’ll be delighted to hear this! I’m glad people are still reading westerns. Should I ever find time, I have a few more backlist stories to publish.
Just lately I’ve had a bit of a tough time and trying to settle on a new book hasn’t been easy. So I’ve started rereading my Georgette Heyer collection. What a joy these books are. I laugh out loud in parts and sniff and sniffle through other parts. They never fail to get me back in reading mode. And hopefully just in time for ‘Last Chance Christmas Ball’. I’m really looking forward to it!
Just lately I’ve had a bit of a tough time and trying to settle on a new book hasn’t been easy. So I’ve started rereading my Georgette Heyer collection. What a joy these books are. I laugh out loud in parts and sniff and sniffle through other parts. They never fail to get me back in reading mode. And hopefully just in time for ‘Last Chance Christmas Ball’. I’m really looking forward to it!
Just lately I’ve had a bit of a tough time and trying to settle on a new book hasn’t been easy. So I’ve started rereading my Georgette Heyer collection. What a joy these books are. I laugh out loud in parts and sniff and sniffle through other parts. They never fail to get me back in reading mode. And hopefully just in time for ‘Last Chance Christmas Ball’. I’m really looking forward to it!
Just lately I’ve had a bit of a tough time and trying to settle on a new book hasn’t been easy. So I’ve started rereading my Georgette Heyer collection. What a joy these books are. I laugh out loud in parts and sniff and sniffle through other parts. They never fail to get me back in reading mode. And hopefully just in time for ‘Last Chance Christmas Ball’. I’m really looking forward to it!
Just lately I’ve had a bit of a tough time and trying to settle on a new book hasn’t been easy. So I’ve started rereading my Georgette Heyer collection. What a joy these books are. I laugh out loud in parts and sniff and sniffle through other parts. They never fail to get me back in reading mode. And hopefully just in time for ‘Last Chance Christmas Ball’. I’m really looking forward to it!
Louisa, so happy to be distracting you from virtuous but boring labors!
The Butler book sounds really interesting. Must look for it.
Louisa, so happy to be distracting you from virtuous but boring labors!
The Butler book sounds really interesting. Must look for it.
Louisa, so happy to be distracting you from virtuous but boring labors!
The Butler book sounds really interesting. Must look for it.
Louisa, so happy to be distracting you from virtuous but boring labors!
The Butler book sounds really interesting. Must look for it.
Louisa, so happy to be distracting you from virtuous but boring labors!
The Butler book sounds really interesting. Must look for it.
Karen, I’m glad you’re enjoying Not Always a Saint, and it’s always a pleasure to be mentioned in the same breath as JAK. *G*
Karen, I’m glad you’re enjoying Not Always a Saint, and it’s always a pleasure to be mentioned in the same breath as JAK. *G*
Karen, I’m glad you’re enjoying Not Always a Saint, and it’s always a pleasure to be mentioned in the same breath as JAK. *G*
Karen, I’m glad you’re enjoying Not Always a Saint, and it’s always a pleasure to be mentioned in the same breath as JAK. *G*
Karen, I’m glad you’re enjoying Not Always a Saint, and it’s always a pleasure to be mentioned in the same breath as JAK. *G*
Sue, you get a LOT of reading done! I’m glad you like NAAS and the Christmas Ball. I’ve just started reading CYBER GENIUS and I’m really enjoying it. This is a series that defied categorization. *G*
Sue, you get a LOT of reading done! I’m glad you like NAAS and the Christmas Ball. I’ve just started reading CYBER GENIUS and I’m really enjoying it. This is a series that defied categorization. *G*
Sue, you get a LOT of reading done! I’m glad you like NAAS and the Christmas Ball. I’ve just started reading CYBER GENIUS and I’m really enjoying it. This is a series that defied categorization. *G*
Sue, you get a LOT of reading done! I’m glad you like NAAS and the Christmas Ball. I’ve just started reading CYBER GENIUS and I’m really enjoying it. This is a series that defied categorization. *G*
Sue, you get a LOT of reading done! I’m glad you like NAAS and the Christmas Ball. I’ve just started reading CYBER GENIUS and I’m really enjoying it. This is a series that defied categorization. *G*
Happily for us, although Barbara Mertz is gone, Barbara Metzger is still with us 🙂
Happily for us, although Barbara Mertz is gone, Barbara Metzger is still with us 🙂
Happily for us, although Barbara Mertz is gone, Barbara Metzger is still with us 🙂
Happily for us, although Barbara Mertz is gone, Barbara Metzger is still with us 🙂
Happily for us, although Barbara Mertz is gone, Barbara Metzger is still with us 🙂
I read and loved “Not Always a Saint” on a cross-country plane trip. I thought the H&h were a perfect couple! But I struggled through “Never Judge a Lady By Her Cover”, even though I’ve liked some other Sarah MacLean books. I just didn’t find the plot to be plausible or the characters sympathetic(although Lord knows I’ve overlooked some ridiculous plot setups if the writing or the characters captivate me in some way!).
I read my first book by Lorraine Heath, “Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman” and I loved it. Amnesia, a wounded war veteran who was thought to be dead, a secret baby, marriage of convenience, it was just full of romance reader catnip! The title has nothing to do with the story, by the way.
I’m now in Spokane, Washington which has a wonderful independent bookstore, Auntie’s Bookstore, which I visit whenever I’m out here. Their romance section is small although carefully stocked, but their mystery and science fiction sections are the real standouts. Today is the 2nd time that I stumbled across an autographed copy of a book by Lois McMaster Bujold at Auntie’s. A couple of years ago, it was “Komarr”, and this time it was “The Vor Game”. I am very slowly working my way through the Vorkosigan series.
I read and loved “Not Always a Saint” on a cross-country plane trip. I thought the H&h were a perfect couple! But I struggled through “Never Judge a Lady By Her Cover”, even though I’ve liked some other Sarah MacLean books. I just didn’t find the plot to be plausible or the characters sympathetic(although Lord knows I’ve overlooked some ridiculous plot setups if the writing or the characters captivate me in some way!).
I read my first book by Lorraine Heath, “Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman” and I loved it. Amnesia, a wounded war veteran who was thought to be dead, a secret baby, marriage of convenience, it was just full of romance reader catnip! The title has nothing to do with the story, by the way.
I’m now in Spokane, Washington which has a wonderful independent bookstore, Auntie’s Bookstore, which I visit whenever I’m out here. Their romance section is small although carefully stocked, but their mystery and science fiction sections are the real standouts. Today is the 2nd time that I stumbled across an autographed copy of a book by Lois McMaster Bujold at Auntie’s. A couple of years ago, it was “Komarr”, and this time it was “The Vor Game”. I am very slowly working my way through the Vorkosigan series.
I read and loved “Not Always a Saint” on a cross-country plane trip. I thought the H&h were a perfect couple! But I struggled through “Never Judge a Lady By Her Cover”, even though I’ve liked some other Sarah MacLean books. I just didn’t find the plot to be plausible or the characters sympathetic(although Lord knows I’ve overlooked some ridiculous plot setups if the writing or the characters captivate me in some way!).
I read my first book by Lorraine Heath, “Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman” and I loved it. Amnesia, a wounded war veteran who was thought to be dead, a secret baby, marriage of convenience, it was just full of romance reader catnip! The title has nothing to do with the story, by the way.
I’m now in Spokane, Washington which has a wonderful independent bookstore, Auntie’s Bookstore, which I visit whenever I’m out here. Their romance section is small although carefully stocked, but their mystery and science fiction sections are the real standouts. Today is the 2nd time that I stumbled across an autographed copy of a book by Lois McMaster Bujold at Auntie’s. A couple of years ago, it was “Komarr”, and this time it was “The Vor Game”. I am very slowly working my way through the Vorkosigan series.
I read and loved “Not Always a Saint” on a cross-country plane trip. I thought the H&h were a perfect couple! But I struggled through “Never Judge a Lady By Her Cover”, even though I’ve liked some other Sarah MacLean books. I just didn’t find the plot to be plausible or the characters sympathetic(although Lord knows I’ve overlooked some ridiculous plot setups if the writing or the characters captivate me in some way!).
I read my first book by Lorraine Heath, “Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman” and I loved it. Amnesia, a wounded war veteran who was thought to be dead, a secret baby, marriage of convenience, it was just full of romance reader catnip! The title has nothing to do with the story, by the way.
I’m now in Spokane, Washington which has a wonderful independent bookstore, Auntie’s Bookstore, which I visit whenever I’m out here. Their romance section is small although carefully stocked, but their mystery and science fiction sections are the real standouts. Today is the 2nd time that I stumbled across an autographed copy of a book by Lois McMaster Bujold at Auntie’s. A couple of years ago, it was “Komarr”, and this time it was “The Vor Game”. I am very slowly working my way through the Vorkosigan series.
I read and loved “Not Always a Saint” on a cross-country plane trip. I thought the H&h were a perfect couple! But I struggled through “Never Judge a Lady By Her Cover”, even though I’ve liked some other Sarah MacLean books. I just didn’t find the plot to be plausible or the characters sympathetic(although Lord knows I’ve overlooked some ridiculous plot setups if the writing or the characters captivate me in some way!).
I read my first book by Lorraine Heath, “Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman” and I loved it. Amnesia, a wounded war veteran who was thought to be dead, a secret baby, marriage of convenience, it was just full of romance reader catnip! The title has nothing to do with the story, by the way.
I’m now in Spokane, Washington which has a wonderful independent bookstore, Auntie’s Bookstore, which I visit whenever I’m out here. Their romance section is small although carefully stocked, but their mystery and science fiction sections are the real standouts. Today is the 2nd time that I stumbled across an autographed copy of a book by Lois McMaster Bujold at Auntie’s. A couple of years ago, it was “Komarr”, and this time it was “The Vor Game”. I am very slowly working my way through the Vorkosigan series.
Dorothy Parker is an old old favorite of mine. Wit and more than a dash of darkness.
I do hope you like Last Chance Christmas Ball.
Dorothy Parker is an old old favorite of mine. Wit and more than a dash of darkness.
I do hope you like Last Chance Christmas Ball.
Dorothy Parker is an old old favorite of mine. Wit and more than a dash of darkness.
I do hope you like Last Chance Christmas Ball.
Dorothy Parker is an old old favorite of mine. Wit and more than a dash of darkness.
I do hope you like Last Chance Christmas Ball.
Dorothy Parker is an old old favorite of mine. Wit and more than a dash of darkness.
I do hope you like Last Chance Christmas Ball.
When we have LOTS of an author — as we do with Heyer — we sometimes almost forget how skilled she is. Those books are so well written.
Her first book, The Black Moth, is in public domain.
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38703
When we have LOTS of an author — as we do with Heyer — we sometimes almost forget how skilled she is. Those books are so well written.
Her first book, The Black Moth, is in public domain.
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38703
When we have LOTS of an author — as we do with Heyer — we sometimes almost forget how skilled she is. Those books are so well written.
Her first book, The Black Moth, is in public domain.
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38703
When we have LOTS of an author — as we do with Heyer — we sometimes almost forget how skilled she is. Those books are so well written.
Her first book, The Black Moth, is in public domain.
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38703
When we have LOTS of an author — as we do with Heyer — we sometimes almost forget how skilled she is. Those books are so well written.
Her first book, The Black Moth, is in public domain.
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38703
I don’t know quite how the publishers choose their titles. I really don’t. Sometimes they seem to have nothing to do with the story at all.
I envy you your immersion in the Vorkosigan series. I read my way through all of them years ago and have gone second rounds on the lot. Third and fourth on my favorites.
I don’t know quite how the publishers choose their titles. I really don’t. Sometimes they seem to have nothing to do with the story at all.
I envy you your immersion in the Vorkosigan series. I read my way through all of them years ago and have gone second rounds on the lot. Third and fourth on my favorites.
I don’t know quite how the publishers choose their titles. I really don’t. Sometimes they seem to have nothing to do with the story at all.
I envy you your immersion in the Vorkosigan series. I read my way through all of them years ago and have gone second rounds on the lot. Third and fourth on my favorites.
I don’t know quite how the publishers choose their titles. I really don’t. Sometimes they seem to have nothing to do with the story at all.
I envy you your immersion in the Vorkosigan series. I read my way through all of them years ago and have gone second rounds on the lot. Third and fourth on my favorites.
I don’t know quite how the publishers choose their titles. I really don’t. Sometimes they seem to have nothing to do with the story at all.
I envy you your immersion in the Vorkosigan series. I read my way through all of them years ago and have gone second rounds on the lot. Third and fourth on my favorites.
I read Mary Balogh’s ‘Only A Kiss’ in her Survivor’s Club series, JD Robb’s ‘Devoted in Death’ plus the new anthology ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’ with another In Death story. I’m also working my way thru Janet Chapman’s Sinclair Brothers series and BJ Daniels Beartooth, Montana series. I like to mix up my genres. But next I’ll go back to some more historicals.
I read Mary Balogh’s ‘Only A Kiss’ in her Survivor’s Club series, JD Robb’s ‘Devoted in Death’ plus the new anthology ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’ with another In Death story. I’m also working my way thru Janet Chapman’s Sinclair Brothers series and BJ Daniels Beartooth, Montana series. I like to mix up my genres. But next I’ll go back to some more historicals.
I read Mary Balogh’s ‘Only A Kiss’ in her Survivor’s Club series, JD Robb’s ‘Devoted in Death’ plus the new anthology ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’ with another In Death story. I’m also working my way thru Janet Chapman’s Sinclair Brothers series and BJ Daniels Beartooth, Montana series. I like to mix up my genres. But next I’ll go back to some more historicals.
I read Mary Balogh’s ‘Only A Kiss’ in her Survivor’s Club series, JD Robb’s ‘Devoted in Death’ plus the new anthology ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’ with another In Death story. I’m also working my way thru Janet Chapman’s Sinclair Brothers series and BJ Daniels Beartooth, Montana series. I like to mix up my genres. But next I’ll go back to some more historicals.
I read Mary Balogh’s ‘Only A Kiss’ in her Survivor’s Club series, JD Robb’s ‘Devoted in Death’ plus the new anthology ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’ with another In Death story. I’m also working my way thru Janet Chapman’s Sinclair Brothers series and BJ Daniels Beartooth, Montana series. I like to mix up my genres. But next I’ll go back to some more historicals.
I love Christmas Anthologies, especially historical romance I buy at least one every year! Thanks for the post!
I love Christmas Anthologies, especially historical romance I buy at least one every year! Thanks for the post!
I love Christmas Anthologies, especially historical romance I buy at least one every year! Thanks for the post!
I love Christmas Anthologies, especially historical romance I buy at least one every year! Thanks for the post!
I love Christmas Anthologies, especially historical romance I buy at least one every year! Thanks for the post!
Writing a short story — these are really ‘short stories’ in the anthology — is quite different to writing a novel.
I think they read differently too. The best comparison that comes to mind is series TV versus a movie.
Writing a short story — these are really ‘short stories’ in the anthology — is quite different to writing a novel.
I think they read differently too. The best comparison that comes to mind is series TV versus a movie.
Writing a short story — these are really ‘short stories’ in the anthology — is quite different to writing a novel.
I think they read differently too. The best comparison that comes to mind is series TV versus a movie.
Writing a short story — these are really ‘short stories’ in the anthology — is quite different to writing a novel.
I think they read differently too. The best comparison that comes to mind is series TV versus a movie.
Writing a short story — these are really ‘short stories’ in the anthology — is quite different to writing a novel.
I think they read differently too. The best comparison that comes to mind is series TV versus a movie.
I like to read outside the genre, myself. I’ll be in the mood for a mystery or for SF&F and even the best Historical Romance isn’t ‘right’ at that moment.
I’ve heard such good things about Only a Kiss and I just love Balogh. I will have to go pick it up.
I like to read outside the genre, myself. I’ll be in the mood for a mystery or for SF&F and even the best Historical Romance isn’t ‘right’ at that moment.
I’ve heard such good things about Only a Kiss and I just love Balogh. I will have to go pick it up.
I like to read outside the genre, myself. I’ll be in the mood for a mystery or for SF&F and even the best Historical Romance isn’t ‘right’ at that moment.
I’ve heard such good things about Only a Kiss and I just love Balogh. I will have to go pick it up.
I like to read outside the genre, myself. I’ll be in the mood for a mystery or for SF&F and even the best Historical Romance isn’t ‘right’ at that moment.
I’ve heard such good things about Only a Kiss and I just love Balogh. I will have to go pick it up.
I like to read outside the genre, myself. I’ll be in the mood for a mystery or for SF&F and even the best Historical Romance isn’t ‘right’ at that moment.
I’ve heard such good things about Only a Kiss and I just love Balogh. I will have to go pick it up.
Naomi Novik’s “Uprooted” is a keeper, I agree. I have been reading Christmas anthologies (saving the Wench’s one for Xmas week); Carla Kelly has returned to Regency England with her 3 novella “Christmas Gifts” – hurray! Also found a new author (writes on this blog?) Louisa Cornell in Christmas Revels – very much has the wit and light-hearted approach which I treasure. Eagerly waiting for more from this author. Another series I have devoured is Django Wexler’s The Thousand Names/Shadow Throne/Price of Valour: echoes of the Napoleonic Wars with touches of magic, multiple protagonists, including a concealed woman in the army with realistic limitations, a monarch who promotes the Revolution and an aristocratic count who reforms the army and wins against long odds. 2 more books to come in this series.
Naomi Novik’s “Uprooted” is a keeper, I agree. I have been reading Christmas anthologies (saving the Wench’s one for Xmas week); Carla Kelly has returned to Regency England with her 3 novella “Christmas Gifts” – hurray! Also found a new author (writes on this blog?) Louisa Cornell in Christmas Revels – very much has the wit and light-hearted approach which I treasure. Eagerly waiting for more from this author. Another series I have devoured is Django Wexler’s The Thousand Names/Shadow Throne/Price of Valour: echoes of the Napoleonic Wars with touches of magic, multiple protagonists, including a concealed woman in the army with realistic limitations, a monarch who promotes the Revolution and an aristocratic count who reforms the army and wins against long odds. 2 more books to come in this series.
Naomi Novik’s “Uprooted” is a keeper, I agree. I have been reading Christmas anthologies (saving the Wench’s one for Xmas week); Carla Kelly has returned to Regency England with her 3 novella “Christmas Gifts” – hurray! Also found a new author (writes on this blog?) Louisa Cornell in Christmas Revels – very much has the wit and light-hearted approach which I treasure. Eagerly waiting for more from this author. Another series I have devoured is Django Wexler’s The Thousand Names/Shadow Throne/Price of Valour: echoes of the Napoleonic Wars with touches of magic, multiple protagonists, including a concealed woman in the army with realistic limitations, a monarch who promotes the Revolution and an aristocratic count who reforms the army and wins against long odds. 2 more books to come in this series.
Naomi Novik’s “Uprooted” is a keeper, I agree. I have been reading Christmas anthologies (saving the Wench’s one for Xmas week); Carla Kelly has returned to Regency England with her 3 novella “Christmas Gifts” – hurray! Also found a new author (writes on this blog?) Louisa Cornell in Christmas Revels – very much has the wit and light-hearted approach which I treasure. Eagerly waiting for more from this author. Another series I have devoured is Django Wexler’s The Thousand Names/Shadow Throne/Price of Valour: echoes of the Napoleonic Wars with touches of magic, multiple protagonists, including a concealed woman in the army with realistic limitations, a monarch who promotes the Revolution and an aristocratic count who reforms the army and wins against long odds. 2 more books to come in this series.
Naomi Novik’s “Uprooted” is a keeper, I agree. I have been reading Christmas anthologies (saving the Wench’s one for Xmas week); Carla Kelly has returned to Regency England with her 3 novella “Christmas Gifts” – hurray! Also found a new author (writes on this blog?) Louisa Cornell in Christmas Revels – very much has the wit and light-hearted approach which I treasure. Eagerly waiting for more from this author. Another series I have devoured is Django Wexler’s The Thousand Names/Shadow Throne/Price of Valour: echoes of the Napoleonic Wars with touches of magic, multiple protagonists, including a concealed woman in the army with realistic limitations, a monarch who promotes the Revolution and an aristocratic count who reforms the army and wins against long odds. 2 more books to come in this series.
I’m reading a new-to-me author: Theresa Romain. I’m a hundred pages into To Charm a Naughty Countess. I’m also reading Loreth Anne White’s The Slow Burn of Silence–it’s got a real dark edge so I’m not reading it last think at night…just in case I won’t be able to sleep. One book recent read that was simply stunning was Jodi Picoult’s Leaving Time–I read it one sitting, then lent into a young friend and she devoured it in one sitting too. Aside from a compelling story, I found it a really interesting novel from a structural point of view: there are four (four!!!!) first person point of views and it worked for me. Be warned, it’s not a romance!
I’m reading a new-to-me author: Theresa Romain. I’m a hundred pages into To Charm a Naughty Countess. I’m also reading Loreth Anne White’s The Slow Burn of Silence–it’s got a real dark edge so I’m not reading it last think at night…just in case I won’t be able to sleep. One book recent read that was simply stunning was Jodi Picoult’s Leaving Time–I read it one sitting, then lent into a young friend and she devoured it in one sitting too. Aside from a compelling story, I found it a really interesting novel from a structural point of view: there are four (four!!!!) first person point of views and it worked for me. Be warned, it’s not a romance!
I’m reading a new-to-me author: Theresa Romain. I’m a hundred pages into To Charm a Naughty Countess. I’m also reading Loreth Anne White’s The Slow Burn of Silence–it’s got a real dark edge so I’m not reading it last think at night…just in case I won’t be able to sleep. One book recent read that was simply stunning was Jodi Picoult’s Leaving Time–I read it one sitting, then lent into a young friend and she devoured it in one sitting too. Aside from a compelling story, I found it a really interesting novel from a structural point of view: there are four (four!!!!) first person point of views and it worked for me. Be warned, it’s not a romance!
I’m reading a new-to-me author: Theresa Romain. I’m a hundred pages into To Charm a Naughty Countess. I’m also reading Loreth Anne White’s The Slow Burn of Silence–it’s got a real dark edge so I’m not reading it last think at night…just in case I won’t be able to sleep. One book recent read that was simply stunning was Jodi Picoult’s Leaving Time–I read it one sitting, then lent into a young friend and she devoured it in one sitting too. Aside from a compelling story, I found it a really interesting novel from a structural point of view: there are four (four!!!!) first person point of views and it worked for me. Be warned, it’s not a romance!
I’m reading a new-to-me author: Theresa Romain. I’m a hundred pages into To Charm a Naughty Countess. I’m also reading Loreth Anne White’s The Slow Burn of Silence–it’s got a real dark edge so I’m not reading it last think at night…just in case I won’t be able to sleep. One book recent read that was simply stunning was Jodi Picoult’s Leaving Time–I read it one sitting, then lent into a young friend and she devoured it in one sitting too. Aside from a compelling story, I found it a really interesting novel from a structural point of view: there are four (four!!!!) first person point of views and it worked for me. Be warned, it’s not a romance!
keep meaning to read Jodi Picoult, who turns up on the library’s recommend shelves with great regularity.
That does sound like a challenging structure. Four First Person POVs. Wow cool!
You may have finally edged me into walking across the library and picking Picoult up.
keep meaning to read Jodi Picoult, who turns up on the library’s recommend shelves with great regularity.
That does sound like a challenging structure. Four First Person POVs. Wow cool!
You may have finally edged me into walking across the library and picking Picoult up.
keep meaning to read Jodi Picoult, who turns up on the library’s recommend shelves with great regularity.
That does sound like a challenging structure. Four First Person POVs. Wow cool!
You may have finally edged me into walking across the library and picking Picoult up.
keep meaning to read Jodi Picoult, who turns up on the library’s recommend shelves with great regularity.
That does sound like a challenging structure. Four First Person POVs. Wow cool!
You may have finally edged me into walking across the library and picking Picoult up.
keep meaning to read Jodi Picoult, who turns up on the library’s recommend shelves with great regularity.
That does sound like a challenging structure. Four First Person POVs. Wow cool!
You may have finally edged me into walking across the library and picking Picoult up.
I haven’t read Django Wexler, and considering (his? her?) premise I’m certainly going to do so.
I will finish up here and run out to try it.
I haven’t read Django Wexler, and considering (his? her?) premise I’m certainly going to do so.
I will finish up here and run out to try it.
I haven’t read Django Wexler, and considering (his? her?) premise I’m certainly going to do so.
I will finish up here and run out to try it.
I haven’t read Django Wexler, and considering (his? her?) premise I’m certainly going to do so.
I will finish up here and run out to try it.
I haven’t read Django Wexler, and considering (his? her?) premise I’m certainly going to do so.
I will finish up here and run out to try it.
That’s the one. It is a delightful read! I bought my hardbound used copy via Amazon and it wss shipped from the UK. A library discard in great shape.
That’s the one. It is a delightful read! I bought my hardbound used copy via Amazon and it wss shipped from the UK. A library discard in great shape.
That’s the one. It is a delightful read! I bought my hardbound used copy via Amazon and it wss shipped from the UK. A library discard in great shape.
That’s the one. It is a delightful read! I bought my hardbound used copy via Amazon and it wss shipped from the UK. A library discard in great shape.
That’s the one. It is a delightful read! I bought my hardbound used copy via Amazon and it wss shipped from the UK. A library discard in great shape.
Your comment completely made my day, Mary Jane! I am so very pleased you enjoyed A Perfectly Dreadful Christmas. Christmas Revels II will be up for pre order at the end of this month and it will feature my new novella A Perfectly Unregimented Christmas. The heroine is one of Winterbourne’s sisters. I am currently working to finish and publish Mary and Christian’s story A Perfectly Scandalous Bride. Your mention of my work on this blog definitely encourages me to get busy! Thank you!
Your comment completely made my day, Mary Jane! I am so very pleased you enjoyed A Perfectly Dreadful Christmas. Christmas Revels II will be up for pre order at the end of this month and it will feature my new novella A Perfectly Unregimented Christmas. The heroine is one of Winterbourne’s sisters. I am currently working to finish and publish Mary and Christian’s story A Perfectly Scandalous Bride. Your mention of my work on this blog definitely encourages me to get busy! Thank you!
Your comment completely made my day, Mary Jane! I am so very pleased you enjoyed A Perfectly Dreadful Christmas. Christmas Revels II will be up for pre order at the end of this month and it will feature my new novella A Perfectly Unregimented Christmas. The heroine is one of Winterbourne’s sisters. I am currently working to finish and publish Mary and Christian’s story A Perfectly Scandalous Bride. Your mention of my work on this blog definitely encourages me to get busy! Thank you!
Your comment completely made my day, Mary Jane! I am so very pleased you enjoyed A Perfectly Dreadful Christmas. Christmas Revels II will be up for pre order at the end of this month and it will feature my new novella A Perfectly Unregimented Christmas. The heroine is one of Winterbourne’s sisters. I am currently working to finish and publish Mary and Christian’s story A Perfectly Scandalous Bride. Your mention of my work on this blog definitely encourages me to get busy! Thank you!
Your comment completely made my day, Mary Jane! I am so very pleased you enjoyed A Perfectly Dreadful Christmas. Christmas Revels II will be up for pre order at the end of this month and it will feature my new novella A Perfectly Unregimented Christmas. The heroine is one of Winterbourne’s sisters. I am currently working to finish and publish Mary and Christian’s story A Perfectly Scandalous Bride. Your mention of my work on this blog definitely encourages me to get busy! Thank you!
I’m about halfway through Last Night’s Scandal (Loretta Chase) and also am partway through the anthology Way of the Warrior by Suzanne Brockmann and company 🙂 Been busy with a few final proofreads, so it’s been very enjoyable to relax and read for fun!
Very much looking forward to The Last Chance Christmas Ball!!
I’m about halfway through Last Night’s Scandal (Loretta Chase) and also am partway through the anthology Way of the Warrior by Suzanne Brockmann and company 🙂 Been busy with a few final proofreads, so it’s been very enjoyable to relax and read for fun!
Very much looking forward to The Last Chance Christmas Ball!!
I’m about halfway through Last Night’s Scandal (Loretta Chase) and also am partway through the anthology Way of the Warrior by Suzanne Brockmann and company 🙂 Been busy with a few final proofreads, so it’s been very enjoyable to relax and read for fun!
Very much looking forward to The Last Chance Christmas Ball!!
I’m about halfway through Last Night’s Scandal (Loretta Chase) and also am partway through the anthology Way of the Warrior by Suzanne Brockmann and company 🙂 Been busy with a few final proofreads, so it’s been very enjoyable to relax and read for fun!
Very much looking forward to The Last Chance Christmas Ball!!
I’m about halfway through Last Night’s Scandal (Loretta Chase) and also am partway through the anthology Way of the Warrior by Suzanne Brockmann and company 🙂 Been busy with a few final proofreads, so it’s been very enjoyable to relax and read for fun!
Very much looking forward to The Last Chance Christmas Ball!!
Some really great reads in here!
Some really great reads in here!
Some really great reads in here!
Some really great reads in here!
Some really great reads in here!
I always enjoy the What We’re Reading posts. I come away with a buncha books to buy.
I always enjoy the What We’re Reading posts. I come away with a buncha books to buy.
I always enjoy the What We’re Reading posts. I come away with a buncha books to buy.
I always enjoy the What We’re Reading posts. I come away with a buncha books to buy.
I always enjoy the What We’re Reading posts. I come away with a buncha books to buy.
I will read anything Loretta Chase writes. I have some favorites among them, but they’re all good … and all interesting to a writer in terms of plotting and characterization.
As a reader, of course, I just sit back and enjoy.
I will read anything Loretta Chase writes. I have some favorites among them, but they’re all good … and all interesting to a writer in terms of plotting and characterization.
As a reader, of course, I just sit back and enjoy.
I will read anything Loretta Chase writes. I have some favorites among them, but they’re all good … and all interesting to a writer in terms of plotting and characterization.
As a reader, of course, I just sit back and enjoy.
I will read anything Loretta Chase writes. I have some favorites among them, but they’re all good … and all interesting to a writer in terms of plotting and characterization.
As a reader, of course, I just sit back and enjoy.
I will read anything Loretta Chase writes. I have some favorites among them, but they’re all good … and all interesting to a writer in terms of plotting and characterization.
As a reader, of course, I just sit back and enjoy.