Whatcha Reading? February Edition

Open book with tree and road going through the pages with sky in the backgroundI don't always do nosy question threads, but when I do, they are HOLY CRAP EXPENSIVE because you all read all the interesting books and then tell me about them. 

I'm reading a few books concurrently – I call this “buffeting” my books, like I'm at the biggest all you can eat buffet and I can't just pick one thing. It's usually a sign that I'm stressed and easily distracted, but for now, it's working for me.

I'm reading a nonfiction book about inflammation and dietary response (WOO FUN) and Edith Layton's Tempting the Bride. Those two things are not the same at all. But Elyse is totally right about her books being wonderfully welcoming comfort reads.

So, whatcha reading? Any books that you'd recommend to others? What books are making your brain happy right now?

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  1. Sarah Winter says:

    I’m reading The Secret Life of Bees hoping to God I get a Sue Monk Kidd with a good ending. She’s such a good writer but The Mermaid Chair left me wanting. I’m about 25%R of the way through it and it’s been good so far, so high hopes!

  2. Bea says:

    I am currently inhaling The Pride of Chanur by CJ Cherryh.
    Holy crap—lioness people in space! So good!

  3. Fiona McGier says:

    I don’t like to read in the same genre I write in, so unless I’m judging in a contest, I avoid erotic romance.  I just finished “Cirque du Freaks” by Darren Shan, based on the recommendation of one of the students I subbed for last week…and darned if I’m not heading to the library to grab the next few in the series because he was right about how good they are.  I’ve also started Margaret Atwood’s “Mad Addams”, the final book in her dystopic trilogy that started with “Oryx and Crake.” And I’m re-reading “The Dumbest Generation” by Mark Baurlein because I like discussing the ideas he raises about the virtue of reading, and the bibliophobia among many of today’s young people who never read books unless forced.  And I’m enjoying “The Case For God” by Karen Armstrong, a book one of my sons read for an Anthropology class in college that he enjoyed so much he kept it.  4 at a time is about my limit, along with stealing time to work on my WIP whenever I can.

  4. Kerri says:

    I’ve just finished reading all of Rainbow Rowell’s books. I finished Attachments and than thought I’d just read the first few chapters of the next one and stayed up to 3am to finish Fangirl, and the only reason I didn’t finish Eleanor and Park the following day was because I had to get some sleep.

    Such amazing books and I’m really looking forward to her next release.

    Next up is the new JD Robb. I’m hoping it’s out tomorrow morning so I can start reading it on the way to work.

  5. jenG says:

    Kate Manning’s My Notorious Life. So good. So good. Historical fiction, flawed characters, damn good story. And yeah, not your average romance but there’s a relationship story in there. I just like this author’s writing style so much. Ugh. Y’all should read it.

  6. Heather S says:

    Kris:

    There’s one by Suzanne Robinson called “Flight of the Falcon”, I think. The hero’s name is Count Seth. SB Sarah stated a desire to henceforth be named Count Seth while snarking the cover of this book (featured Fabio – with pink hair – of course).

  7. Heather S says:

    I just finished “The Cad” by Edith Layton. It was pretty good, but the ending felt rather rushed. This is a problem in a lot of romances, I find.

    I stayed up until 3 this morning to finish “The King’s Mistress” by Anna Campion, about Alice Perrers, the mistress of King Edward (the third?). I needed a break from my usual historical romance. Really good, excellent world-building. Her next book comes out this spring, so I may have to check it out.

  8. Joan Wolf says:

    I’ve become engrossed by C.S. Harris’ books about Sebastian St. Cyr.  Wonderful stories.  Wonderful, wonderful characters.  I see she has a new book coming out soon and I’‘ve already ordered it on Amazon.  If you haven’t tried these brilliant regencies, you have a treat coming!

  9. Crystal F. says:

    I’m currently working my way through the Barnes and Noble leather bound edition of Wicked and Son of a Witch. The book itself is absolutely gorgeous. Not sure how I feel about the story itself. It’s definitely different.

    I’m reading it because I’m a huge fan of the TV series Once Upon a Time, and in the upcoming episodes, they’re going to be incorporating The Wizard of Oz, and Wicked, and Elphaba. (The Wicked Witch of the West.) Once I’m done with the half of the book with Wicked, I’ll be looking up the musical, since they’re supposed to be different from one another. I’ll also be ordering the B&N edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for my collection and so that they can go together.

  10. Christine says:

    @ Joan Wolf I discovered the Sebastian St. Cyr books last year also and I love them too!  Excited to hear there is a new one out soon!

  11. Denver Petal says:

    So, I just finished reading Anna Richland’s First to Burn. What a great surprise- a book from a woman’s perspective about serving in the military! It addresses head on some difficult issues, fraternization, injuries, love with an immortal. Yes, immortal.  But, even that back story is unique.  And, it doesn’t take the usual cop outs. Theresa and Wulfe were well drawn, believable characters. Highly recommend! 

    I am also reading Lauren Dane’s Blade to Keep. It isn’t drawing me in as much as Book 1, but still worth a read.  Finally, I just finished Sharon Shinn’s Royal Airs. This book reads like YA FICTION. which wouldn’t have bothered me if it had been labeled as such.  This is book 2 of a new series and it just felt like she was in a rush to get to the end, or as if someone told her the book was too long.  But, fantasy/romance books are supposed to be long. Sigh, I hope the next one is better.  Shinn is usually on my must buy right away list, but I’m glad I read this one after borrowing it from the library.

  12. Carlamm says:

    Reading My Bloody Valentine – Short Story Collection … because it has an Alex Bledsoe Firefly Witch story in it.. Currently Amazon has it priced for only 2.99

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