tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post5680676214713255012..comments2024-03-02T14:54:21.802-05:00Comments on The happily ever after . . .: What I Read Last MonthChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-44196655131539865792011-05-11T09:32:52.809-04:002011-05-11T09:32:52.809-04:00Angie!! I can't wait to hear your new baby new...Angie!! I can't wait to hear your new baby news!!! ^_^Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-4021329352929183952011-05-06T18:46:50.290-04:002011-05-06T18:46:50.290-04:00*sigh* Sadly, I'm not going this year. Baby du...*sigh* Sadly, I'm not going this year. Baby due that week, though I'm hoping it comes sooner. Any time now, really. :)Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-75225905719172816192011-05-05T10:33:42.425-04:002011-05-05T10:33:42.425-04:00No apologies necessary, orannia! I have been havin...No apologies necessary, orannia! I have been having a difficult time keeping up with my blog hopping either. <br /><br />I'm sure you'll get around to <i>River Marked</i> at some point. You have plenty of time, too, because I don't think the next Mercy book comes out until 2013! I could be wrong, but I think that's what I read somewhere. So sad.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-37317201869300261242011-05-05T03:23:38.018-04:002011-05-05T03:23:38.018-04:00Apologies for the late comment - I've been onl...Apologies for the late comment - I've been online but having a headless chicken moment (so not really blog hopping the past few days).<br /><br />Anyway, great month! I moved River Marked down my TBR list because I thought I was going to overflow with library books (and even though I read LU I'm still not really in the mood for PNR/UF), but...hopefully I'll get to it soon.oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-31399400408196217402011-05-04T22:41:30.921-04:002011-05-04T22:41:30.921-04:00you're*
ugh. There should be an edit function...you're*<br /><br />ugh. There should be an edit function in comments. Especially for the owner of the blog... :/Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-88425747107604792732011-05-04T22:39:05.906-04:002011-05-04T22:39:05.906-04:00Alex, I can totally see why Jellicoe Road is one o...<b>Alex</b>, I can totally see why Jellicoe Road is one of your all time favorites. It is now one of mine, too! I'm considering buying my own copy. Especially since I'm all but begging my daughters to read it, too!<br /><br /><b>nath</b>, <i>Naomi & Ely</i> would be a great emergency pick-me-up book! lol <br /><br />Oh gosh. Tell you a bit about <i>Jellicoe Road</i>... hmm.. it's kind of complicated to explain, but I'll try. The story is mostly about a teenage girl who was abandoned by her mother at a convenience store in this town several years prior. A woman in the community takes her in and she attends a private boarding school on Jellicoe Road. She's kind of finding her way and wants to know what happened to her mother. At the same time there is a this annual territorial war going on between the kids in the boarding school, the kids who attend the public school in town and a group of boys from a military school who spend part of their summer in "survival training" in the woods in the community. On top of that, there are snippets of flashbacks or memories of a tragic car accident that occurred on Jellicoe Road many years ago and how it affected the lives of those involved through to present day. Everything is sort of connected. I cried a lot reading this book--many parts are tragic, others bittersweet but I can tell you it has a nice ending. <br /><br />The Jeannie Lin story is very short and more anecdotal than a story--99 cent entertainment during your lunch hour! <br /><br /><b>Ciara</b>, I'm so sorry to hear your having trouble finishing <i>River Marked</i>. I didn't think it was as dark and scary as the previous books. Maybe you're right and it's just not the right time for you. <br /><br />You probably know this already since Margaret Mallory is a chapter mate, but she has a brand new release out right now in her new Highlander series, that I'm anxious to read. Maybe you can get your hands on that one?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-80451013791553795762011-05-04T19:45:06.356-04:002011-05-04T19:45:06.356-04:00Wow, impressive number of books! I started River M...Wow, impressive number of books! I started River Marked because I love Mercy Thompson, but I'm having trouble finishing it. I don't know if it's a little too dark and scary for my peace of mind at the moment, or what. I've been meaning to try Margaret Mallory since she's a chapter mate. I think I'll steer clear of anything with infidelity or the "weight and sadness of loss, confusion, loneliness, uncertainty." Oye. I only want to read happy happily-ever-after type books these days!Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976497239726167676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-52526823744009934852011-05-04T18:14:27.138-04:002011-05-04T18:14:27.138-04:00Really, really good reading month, christine!! I&#...Really, really good reading month, christine!! I'm jealous!<br /><br />I have the Naomi & ely's No Kiss List in my TBR pile... Am keeping it for emergency LOL. When I'm truly in a funk and need something to cheer me up.<br /><br />Haven't heard of Jellicoe Road, but might have to check it out :) Can you tell me a bit more about the story?<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed River Marked and it lived up to expectations :)<br /><br />and oh, the Jeannie Lin!! I'm probably going to give that one a try! too bad it's a short story :(nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-32057319351906705002011-05-03T23:48:40.802-04:002011-05-03T23:48:40.802-04:00Jellicoe!! and Eli and Naomi!!
I think Jellicoe i...Jellicoe!! and Eli and Naomi!!<br /><br />I think Jellicoe is one of my old time favorite books, I feel the urge to re-read it every so often <br /><br />Looks like you had a great reading month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-29240851839748934612011-05-03T18:45:28.071-04:002011-05-03T18:45:28.071-04:00Angie, I did! I do believe I first learned of Jell...Angie, I did! I do believe I first learned of <i>Jellicoe Road</i> from you. It must have been a year or two since you posted your review. Anyway, I'm so glad I finally read it. I absolutely LOVED it and plan on reading more of Melina Marchetta's books. <br /><br />By the way, are you going to BEA this year??Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-64505141542304924792011-05-03T17:50:00.017-04:002011-05-03T17:50:00.017-04:00Ooh. You read JELLICOE ROAD. Yay! That book comple...Ooh. You read JELLICOE ROAD. Yay! That book completely blew me away. I'm looking forward to re-reading it soon. :)Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-15570768051413146992011-05-03T15:41:36.396-04:002011-05-03T15:41:36.396-04:00Time for the old payback, eh? haha!Time for the old payback, eh? haha!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-71400344224057698922011-05-03T15:33:47.412-04:002011-05-03T15:33:47.412-04:00Yeah, that's the story. Yes, one of the best r...Yeah, that's the story. Yes, one of the best romantic short stories I ever read. And I suspect you're right about how I'll feel about the KMM Fever books. But I promised a friend I'd try them. She often follows my book recs, so I figure I owe her, lol!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665665401551658932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-51417034720994537712011-05-03T15:30:26.005-04:002011-05-03T15:30:26.005-04:00hmm.. based on what I know about your reading pref...hmm.. based on what I know about your reading preferences, Phyl, I'm more inclined to think you'd enjoy the Mercy Thompson series more than KMM's Fever books. Although both are favorites of mine, I think Briggs is a more solid writer. I'd love to hear what you think of both, actually. <br /><br />Are you referring to the "Alpha & Omega" short story novella in the <i>On the Prowl</i> anthology? omg that novella is amazing--totally blew me away. So emotional and intense, and so cohesive for a story that comes in at under 80 pages!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-6856862663319270632011-05-03T15:05:47.317-04:002011-05-03T15:05:47.317-04:00No I don't. I'm one of the few who didn...No I don't. I'm one of the few who didn't really enjoy The Iron Duke. But I did really like Briggs' Alpha and Omega novella which is an offshoot of the Mercy Thompson world, so I've been thinking about tackling these after I finally read KMMs Fever books.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665665401551658932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-31263864004491592172011-05-03T14:52:41.053-04:002011-05-03T14:52:41.053-04:00Phyl, you don't read much urban fantasy, do yo...Phyl, you don't read much urban fantasy, do you? This series is nice. It's UF ... but I don't know... really down to earth, if that makes sense.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-76097352214181007182011-05-03T14:45:30.077-04:002011-05-03T14:45:30.077-04:00Some day I'm going to read the Mercy Thompson ...Some day I'm going to read the Mercy Thompson series. <br /><br />Nice list Christine. I always enjoy seeing it.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665665401551658932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-35138955015123502322011-05-03T14:18:33.062-04:002011-05-03T14:18:33.062-04:00Linda, ten IS really wonderful. I don't usuall...Linda, ten IS really wonderful. I don't usually hit double digits on the number of books I read in a month! lol And yes! You need to read more BDB. So flipping addictive. <br /><br />Brandy, you enjoyed too? It's been getting some really nice reviews on goodreads and I did add it to my wish list... but since you enjoyed it, too, I might just pick it up sooner rather than later.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-78681942723284733702011-05-03T13:50:09.550-04:002011-05-03T13:50:09.550-04:00You might like a new author I discovered last mont...You might like a new author I discovered last month. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison was a pleasant read and part of a new 'Elder' series.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738504696243512495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-27355267425874710042011-05-03T13:22:20.574-04:002011-05-03T13:22:20.574-04:00Ten is wonderful. I'm way behind of the BDB bo...Ten is wonderful. I'm way behind of the BDB books. Too many great books to read.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.com