It's time for what I think of as “the most expensive recurring feature” on the site – What are you reading?
Seriously, I read the comments and the book spending goes up, up, up, and I feel both lightheaded and giddy. I hope I'm not the only one.
This weekend is the Great American Backyard Campout, and I'm parking myself, the hubby, and our two boys (and a lot of bug spray – we're all lumpy-allergic to insect bites) in the backyard in a tent with flashlights and books and the best of intentions to sleep outside all night. I know Freebird, who is 6, will probably bring his favorites from the Lunchlady graphic novel series, and Baba O'Riley, who is 4, will probably bring ALL OF HIS BOOKS because that child is like a sherpa.
As for me, I'll be reading Truly, Madly Yours, by Rachel Gibson. I've never read it, and y'all had really good things to say about it in the recent Gibson thread. Watch, I'll wake everyone up trying to muffle my very loud snort-laugh.
What about you? What are you reading this weekend?
I’m planning on finishing up the ARC I have of Delphine Dryden’s “Theory of Attraction” (if you like Big Bang Theory and erotic fiction, pre-order this now!) and finally getting around to reading Farrah Rochon’s “I’ll Catch You” since I signed up to review it for the RITA reviews. If I finish both of those, then it’s on to the ARC of Nico Rosso’s “Night of Fire”.
Going to finish Cinder by Marissa Meyer this weekend. It’s teen fiction, not romance but it’s really good. One of those that has you thinking “omg omg OMG SH*T AHHH!”
Those are the best after reading a much more calm book like Little Women. Even though when Laurie decided to marry Amy instead of Jo, that was pretty much my same reaction.
I just finished Redeeming the Rogue by Donna MacMeans (great by the way) and I’m starting First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones thanks to your review. It sounded really good. Everybody stay cool and sip at a tall one.
And did you see that there’s a Fairyland sequel due in October, The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There? Cannot wait. I listened to the first book and then had to buy the physical book to enjoy the fabulous pictures. Thanks for the mention of Orphans.
Currently reading Susanna Kearsley’s Marianna, which of course is very enjoyable, but haven’t we been here before? I’m hoping the second half does something a little different.
I have an ARC of Carolyn Jewel’s Not Proper Enough..so I’ll be reading/reviewing that this weekend. And I also have Jillian Hunter’s The Love Affair of an English Lord… but none of this reading is taking place before I complete writing 6,000 + words for an assignment. *sad face* <——This is what happens when you procrastinate.
Earlier this week (I think) in the Tattered Cover recommends post, I saw someone mention a 7 Brides series loosely based on the 7 Brides for 7 Brothers musical. I love that show, and the first book, Rose, was only $2.99 on Kindle. Now I’m hooked, and the rest of the series is $2.99 each. Sold. I’m almost done with book 2, Fern. I like to take a break between historicals so I don’t OD. So I’ll probably read something short and contemporary and then go back to book 3, Iris. They are written by Leigh Greenwood, by the way.
I just finished Where the Truth Lies by Jennifer Warman, a YA and kind of a romance. I really liked it. I thought she got the character of the troubled boy exactly right; he reminded me of my husband (also a foster child) though I like my husband better. I will likely read other books by her.
I also just read River’s Song by Melody Carlson, a women’s fiction/romance set in the 50’s and dealing with native issues. I liked it a good deal but am not convinced I will read the next in the series.
I also read If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where’s My Prince? by Melissa Kantor. It’s a young YA but enormously cute. This is the third time I’ve read it in the last five years.
Now I have to get out my Nook over the lunch hour and add all the books you guys have been reading. You do not want to know how long my TBR list is getting to be.
Since graduation, I’ve been averaging a novel per day. Most recently, I’ve read Hot Island Nights and Her Best Worst Mistake by Sarah Mayberry, both of which were full of awesome and have landed her on my auto-buy list. This weekend I’ll just keep chipping away on my TBR pile, which currently has just over 200 titles on it. I’d like to say it’s shrinking, but that would be a lie; I’m buying books faster than I can read them.
Rachel Gibson’s “Rescue Me” is waiting for me at the GBPL drive through. Completely coincidental timing. I reserved it months ago. It’ll probably be one of my last new reads for a while as I’ve slotted July for my own Anne McCaffrey Memorial Dragonriders of Pern Reread. Not that I don’t reread them every 5 years or so as it is. And since I splurged on hard covers lo those many decades ago, they aren’t in tattered cover territory… yet. Having just finished the latest Temeraire book, it’ll be interesting to see how my favorite dragons hold up.
After reading the review of First Grave to the Right, I checked out the Darynda Jones books from the library. I also have a few by Mary Balogh and Teresa Medeiros.
I hadn’t seen, but this is the first book I’ve read by her.
*Adds to tbr pile*
I’m trying to finish Cassandra Clare’s City of Ashes this weekend. It’s been months since I started it, other books just keep distracting me. If I manage to finish it, I have Broken by Karin Slaughter lined up, it needs to go back to the library next week.
I just finished Shelly Laurenston’s The Mane Squeeze, and it had me laughing out loud, so I’ll be starting on the next one.
I have been continuing my Kristen Ashley read-a-thon. I’ve finished up her Rock Chicks series (really good and funny and emotionally engaging) and am re-reading her Mystery Man series.
I just finished reading a couple of Loretta Chase’s early books, Isabella and The English Witch. I enjoyed both. I would love to read more of her early books on my ereader. I don’t suppose anybody knows when they’ll be coming out? anybody?
Anyway, just started Julia Quinn’s new one. So far so good. In fact I think it may be more memorable than some of her other books. I find all of her books to be really forgettable, but usually pretty enjoyable when I’m reading them.
The Fairy Godmother, by Mercedes Lackey.
And thanks for providing a link to hideacover.com a few days ago. I’ve wanted a book cover since hearing about them, but didn’t even know where to start looking. Now I might be getting one for my birthday in a few days. 🙂
Karleen Koen’s Before Versailles: A Novel of Louis XIV. So far it’s a stand alone. I recommend all of her books. For the series of 3, start with Through a Glass Darkly.
I hope it’s better than her last book-which was DNF for me.
Yes, it has more action than her usual books, fistfights, a kidnapping by a madman even! I enjoyed it.
I’m reading Delicious by Shayla Black and it is HOT HOT. I love her books
I am reading Dirty Secrets by Lonaire Drummond. It’s just so different from all the books I have read. I love reading about exotic locals and extraordinary situations. I can’t afford a vacation this summer so it helps that Dirty Secrets is set in St. Lucia and Italy. I’ve never read anything from this author before, but I like her writing style.
I’m finishing Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook then i’ll probably start re-reading Claudia Dain’s Courtesan Chronicles
I would be reading Julie James’ latest but no, for some reason us poor folks in UK seem not worthy of Kindle editions at the same time as USA. I haven’t even read Kate Noble’s ‘If I fall’ yet. It is v frustrating as your favourite authors publish and yet you don’t even get a date for when available.
However, I do have ‘Delicious’ by Sheery Thomas ready to go.
Oops, frustration pours into spelling: sorry Sherry!
Pinterest for Dummies – really, I am.
Pinterest for Dummies – really, I am.
I’m reading the ebook copy for The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter. With this book,I will have finally read everything she’s got printed so far. And no, I’m not obessed.
Also finishing up Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian (I’m rereading the series for about the tenth time) and starting Demon Mistress by Yasmine Galenorn
excellent!
I also decided to check out Judith Krantz after the review, and since I’ve now read Till We Meet Again, Scruples, and Scruples Two, it seems unlikely anyone will believe that I’m not enjoying it…and I am, sort of, only they make me feel icky too. Shallow. I read her stuff when I was a kid, and it makes me feel like a kid again, with all the accompanying feelings of failure. What’s with her daddy issues, yes, and also that obsession with appearance and money and fame? I feel as fat and lacking in chic as if I were reading fashion magazines. Must. Stop.
So, I tried reading the first of Candice Hern’s Merry Widow’s books which were recommended here, I think in the context of older heroines, or possibly second marriages that don’t devalue the first, but either way, not a good choice. Holy mother of god was it bad. The hero and heroine were both so stupid, so morally bankrupt, and so baffling I only kept reading because I couldn’t believe it could stay that bad (I am determined not to learn from experience, apparently). I need a palate cleanser in the worst way, and the only thing I have out from the library is an Eloisa James novella, and a novella is not going to cut it.
Taking the Shot by Jaci Burton on eBook, Before I Go To Sleep by SJ Watson on audiobook, and Three Sinful Wishes by RG Alexander in print. I’ve grown slightly bored with BIGTS, and not because it’s an audiobook. But I’m torn between TTS and TSW because they’re both really good by authors I adore.
Reading the Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis. I’m trying to pace myself with all the series books I’m reading right now, but all I really want to do is devour the rest of Estep’s Elemental Assassin series, Showalter’s Lord of the Underworlds series and the 3rd book in Darynda Jones Grave series. However if I get caught up, then I have to WAIT!
I am reading Somehting About You by Julie James…
probably going to sit for hours reading the comments on this site, and after I have gone into my deep spiral of romance cliche depression I’ll reread my favourite romance books aka. Anita Blake first few books
I’ve been a book slump for a couple weeks now. After a five book winning streak where they hit all the right buttons, I stumbled on one that didn’t work for me and now I’m having a hard time finding a book I’m in the mood for.
I’ve used up all my proper bookmarks starting books, seeing if anything will reignite the spark, but no go so far. Currently trying Curse of the Pharaohs, by Elizabeth Peters, the second Emelia Peabody book. I was getting into it, and I had free time last night to read, only to find out I left it at my brother’s. *weep*
So now do I give another go to one I’ve already started, or do I start another one until I can get Curse back?
I hate reading slumps where it’s me and not the books (at least when it’s the books, I know there’s hope of finding a good one). Anyone else ever go through this?
I had Quite enough of Calvin Trillan, and Flora’s fury (the third book in the Flora Segunda series) all ready to go, but then I picked up Georgette Heyer’s The quiet gentleman because I couldn’t remember how long it had been since I’d read it and got totally sucked in. It’s probably minor Heyer, but she does write such wonderful dialogue.
This week has been interesting. After the Krantz review, I wanted to read something similar but not…so I read Valley of the Dolls. Holy hell in a handbasket, that book was messed up and crazy in the best way. I could not get it out of my head. A great blend of cracktastic drama and WTF that manages to portray an entire industry…much like my experience with Jackie Collins’ Hollywood Wives.
Then I read an unusual YA fantasy, The Game of Triumphs, that used tarot cards and role playing games as the base for the premise. It was solid and read like the opening hour-long special to an anime/fantasy cartoon. Now I’m reading Lousie Rennison’s Away Laughing on a Fast Camel, her fifth book in the Georgia Nicholson series. Rennison’s Georgia books are just the best. Every other page makes me laugh and snort. Way too much for it to be healthy.
Just finished The Rook by Daniel O’Malley, no romance, but OMG, can the man flesh out a world. Very strange, very compelling, had me racing through to find out What Happens Next! Great way to spend a cold winter weekend
I’ve just finished Molly Harper’s “How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf”. Enjoyed it and plan to read the sequel soon.
Just finished the ARC of Shadow of Night (sequel to A Discovery of Witches) and it is better than the first.
Now reading a Marsha Canham backlist that she has re-released as an ebook: Across a Moonlit Sea. Good stuff.
I’m reading a Harry Dresden book (#3). The short story in Hexed made me give this series another try. I liked it at first, but am having second thoughts now. Harry is giving Rachel Morgan a run for her money as the most TSTL UF character (although I love Harrison’s series).
I think this series is suffering a bit in comparison because I just finished Wen Spenser’s Ukiah Oregon series (more, please) and the first 3 books in Connie Suttle’s Ir’Indicti series (love this woman’s books).
Oh, and I just read Rachel Gibson’s Any Man I Love. I’m not usually a huge fan of contemps, but I really enjoyed this. Now on to the other books in the Chinooks series that I got on sale.
Sarah, I’m with you—this feature always ends up costing me money, but I love hearing about what everyone else is reading. Thanks!
(Sorry if this posts more than once; my tablet’s acting up.)