I am currently on a rereading binge. But again, being the occasionally brainless person I am, I completely forgot how many books are in this series. Probably because I only have the first few in print and the rest are digital. I had wanted to get them all read again before the new book came… Continue reading Reread Mode
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Quietly Reading
While I have still been reading, I've just kind of been off to the side, doing it quietly. Partly because there have been quite a lot of things going on that have kept me too busy and partly because I just haven't had much to say about what I've read recently, no matter if it… Continue reading Quietly Reading
Thoughts on Reading and Writing: What Are Your Favorites and Why
This post has been pestering me for a while, but I've struggled to get it written because there are just so many different things to say and ways to say it that its hard to narrow it down below a novel level. I initially thought this would be more about authors' writing styles and creation… Continue reading Thoughts on Reading and Writing: What Are Your Favorites and Why
Thoughts on Author Kristen Ashley
Reading Heaven and Hell, by Kristen Ashly opened my eyes to something that has been bugging me with the last several KA books I've read. It took a while because I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but with this book, I finally figured it out. While she writes these amazing, badass alpha males,… Continue reading Thoughts on Author Kristen Ashley
Thoughts on Reading and Writing: Male vs. Female Authors
Most everyone has preferences when it comes to reading. Those may be the genres and subgenres they lean towards, paperback/hardcover vs. ebook, specific authors or even writing styles. Another big preference potential is male or female authors. Male and female authors very often write from differing or even contrasting world views. As I mentioned in… Continue reading Thoughts on Reading and Writing: Male vs. Female Authors
Thoughts on Reading and Writing: Perceptions
It is easy as a reader to think that when you open that book, you are starting with this blank space that the book fills completely. That the book will succeed or fail entirely on its own merits. That is great in theory, but theory and reality rarely ever travel along the same path. In… Continue reading Thoughts on Reading and Writing: Perceptions
Coming in May and Update
Current reading stats New: 138 Re-reads: 28 How I choose the next book to read often depends on how many books are on my To Read list. The fewer I have available, the more time I have before they are due back (if they are checked out of the library) and I will often just… Continue reading Coming in May and Update
Key Essentials to a Great Romance Novel
A great romance novel is something that tugs at the heartstrings, yanks on the readers emotions and draws them into the story. It is an escape and, in some cases, a hope that honestly great romances do happen. There are several things that a story needs to have to become a truly great romance novel,… Continue reading Key Essentials to a Great Romance Novel
Spider’s Bite: Elemental Assassin, Book 1
Author: Jennifer Estep Book Name: Spider's Bite Series: Elemental Assassin Order: #1 Rating: Really Good Genre: Fantasy Blurb: My name is Gin, and I kill people. They call me the Spider. I’m the most feared assassin in the South — when I’m not busy at the Pork Pit cooking up the best barbecue in Ashland.… Continue reading Spider’s Bite: Elemental Assassin, Book 1
Full Blooded: Jessica McClain, Book 1
Author: Amanda Carlson Book Name: Full Blooded Series: Jessica McClain Order: #1 Rating: Really Good Genre: Fantasy Blurb: Born the only female in an all male race, Jessica McClain isn’t just different—she’s feared. After living under the radar for the last twenty-six years, Jessica is thrust unexpectedly into her first change, a full ten years late.… Continue reading Full Blooded: Jessica McClain, Book 1
Dead Heat: Alpha and Omega, Book 3
Author: Patricia Briggs Book Name: Dead Heat Series: Alpha and Omega (in the Mercy Thompson World) Order: #4 Rating: Really Good Genre: Fantasy Blurb: For once, mated werewolves Charles and Anna are not traveling because of Charles’s role as his father’s enforcer. This time, their trip to Arizona is purely personal, as Charles plans to… Continue reading Dead Heat: Alpha and Omega, Book 3
March Update and Upcoming in April
As of right now, my current book count stands at 112 new and 27 re-reads. Seems that I am continuing with my theme of re-reading some of my favorites this year. This month, I re-read one of my all time favorite series, Michelle Sagara's Chronicles of Elantra. I probably should have read House War (another… Continue reading March Update and Upcoming in April
Vision in Silver: The Courtyard of the Others, Book 3
Author: Anne Bishop Book Name: Vision in Silver Series: The Courtyard of the Others Order: #3 Rating: Excellent/Favorite Genre: Fantasy Yet again, Anne Bishop has managed to bring us another stunningly rich book so full of character that you cannot help but be sucked in. I cannot say enough good things about this new addition… Continue reading Vision in Silver: The Courtyard of the Others, Book 3
Can’t Wait! and Update for February
March 3 is the release date for the newest book in the the Courtyards of the Others series by Anne Bishop, Vision in Silver. I've already got this on pre-order and will be getting started reading it as soon as it shows up on my reader. Still going back and forth on trying to decide… Continue reading Can’t Wait! and Update for February
Jason: Anita Blake Series, Book 23
Author: Laurell K. Hamilton Book Name: Jason Series: Anita Blake Order: #23 Rating: Mediocre/Didn't Like Genre: Fantasy/Romance I really debated on whether or not I actually wanted to write this review. I dislike saying or writing negative things, especially when it comes to something I normally would be raving about. In this case, I just… Continue reading Jason: Anita Blake Series, Book 23
Lady Luck: Colorado Mountain Series, Book 3
Author: Kristen Ashley Book Name: Lady Luck Series: Colorado Mountain Series Order: #3 Rating: Excellent/Favorite Genre: Romance This wasn't actually a new read for me. I read it last year for the first time, but it is absolutely one of those that demands more than one read. I first ran across Kristen Ashley last year… Continue reading Lady Luck: Colorado Mountain Series, Book 3
Broken Soul: Jane Yellowrock, Book 8
Author: Faith Hunter Book Name: Broken Soul Series: Jane Yellowrock Order: #8 Rating: Excellent/Favorite Genre: Fantasy This was another excellent addition to a favorite series of mine. Since I'm kind of an instant gratification kinda gal, I don't always like cliff hanger types of books. While the Jane Yellowrock series doesn't exactly do that, it… Continue reading Broken Soul: Jane Yellowrock, Book 8
How I Rate Books
There are several things that I believe will either make or break a book with tiny variations along the way being the only difference between a good book and one that is awesome. Or... along the other spectrum, awful. I categorize books based mainly on whether or not I'd be willing to spend the money… Continue reading How I Rate Books
So Far – January 2015
As of today, I've already read 19 books. For the most part, while I have enjoyed what I've read, I haven't just loved it. I think I've gotten to a point where I need to find a new author I love to add to my favorites list, though. Last year's new author was Kristen Ashley. … Continue reading So Far – January 2015
2014 Final Book Count & Looking Forward
I managed to get my database updated with the last few books I read in 2014 and was a bit stunned by my final totals. I really didn't think it was possible to read more books than I did last year, but not only did I do that, but I did it by quite a… Continue reading 2014 Final Book Count & Looking Forward
TJ Fox: Sharing the Experience 