Tuesday New Releases

These are books that I am interested in!

Today in Sci Fi Patricia Briggs new book in her Alpha and Omega series was released. Its technically the third in the series but is consider the second because the opening to this series is a short novel in On The Prowl with romance authors Sunny, Karen Chance, and Eileen Wilks. You do not have to read the short novel in order to understand but it doese help and I would recommend reading anything in the correct order.
Reading Order:
On The Prowl (anthology) Alpha and omega
Cry Wolf
The Hunting Ground

In romance Marliss Melton's new book in her Military romance series Show No Fear is out. This is a new author that I am looking into.
Reading Order
Forget Me Not
In The Dark
Time To Run
Next To Die
Don't Let Go
Too Far Gone
Show No Fear

Kate Douglas Anthology Sexy Beast IIV. This follows along with her Wolf Tales series on the Chanku breed. It is a really good, hot and steamy type of paranormal romance. The reading order is simple, just follow the roman numbers on both the Wolf Tales and Sexy Beast!

Movies - DVD Box Sets
House MD Season 5
One Tree Hill Season 6

No more said! Enjoy reading and watchings

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Mistie

Book Club outside of the Book Club

Allison and I have formed a book club outside of our book club, picking books we would love to read but knowing we probably won't get to them. We eached picked 6 books and pulled each title out from a cup. Each book was for one month out of the year.

Well one of my pickes was Flatland by Edwin A Abbott. It is literally 82 pages. It was, like, the March pick. Of course we are now in August. Still have not finished it.

So Cara, her almightly self, I guess got tired of us complaining about how was can't seem to finish it. Went out and bought. Finished it in two days. Only difference is her copy was a 147 pages. So now she thinks she can gloat and says she really enjoyed it. The guy loved his big words.

I am not saying it is a bad book. It is actually really interesting. Its not mind-consuming and one of those books you should read out loud. Just not while taking your morning walk. Too much breath.

Allison and I will finish this book and then finally move on to the next pick. Bitter is the New Black by Lancaster!

Wish us luck
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Mistie

I Finished - BookClub Meeting

I finally finished Year of living biblically, tuesday. (I know late post, but hey its here) I really enjoyed it and cant wait for the big talk.

The excitment on why I am very happy I finished, I am the hardest reader in the group. Sometimes I just can't read a book no matter how good it might be. Take Elizabeth's pick persuasion. I only made to page 13. I just couldn't bring myself to read anymore.

Then there is Cara's picks. For some reason, on both of her books I have not been able to finish either one. The devil in the white city, I have about a hundred pages left to read. Chocolat, I am about half way with that one as well. Its just a mind thing I can't over come.

But I have read all the other ones. Which I am very proud of myself for doing. so 3 out of 14 books ain't all that bad. Hopefully Cara's next book I will be able to finish. Third times a charm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BookClub Meeting:
Aug 16, 2009 at 9pm - Elizabeth's house
I am bring a chick-pea salad that everyone can injoy (including cara - see I remembered this time cara) I really think someone should bring chocolate covered crickets or even ants.

See ya then!

Mistie

Lust Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss

Lust, Loathing, and a Little Lip Gloss is another great book in the Sophie Katz series. I loved this one just as much as the others, Sophie is back with her stellar sleuth skills and quick wit that makes you laugh out loud while reading. Many times while reading this book I got the “is that lady crazy look” for busting out laughing in public. Anatoly is sexy and sweet as ever and I was so happy with the way these two are progressing in their relationship. The paranormal side of the story keeps it very interesting and gives a twist to the type of mystery going on. Marcus is one of my favorite characters and he is back for the fun, even if it is unknowingly. You also get a better insight on Sophie and her fathers relationship before he passed away, which develops the character of Sophie even more making you love her even more. I counted down the days between Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate and this book and I will do the same for the next Sophie Katz mystery. The only thing I would warn about buying this book is the amount of money you spend at Starbucks, every time I read a Sophie book I have to have a frappuccino!

by: Cara Purcell

A Celebration of Reading: Dallas

AJ Jacobs is going to be one of the authors attending the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy this year on Nov 16, 2009 7pm at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Some of the other authors includ Jeff Engel, Julia Reed, and Mary Tyler Moore. (More authors to be announced later)

If I am reading the official announcement correctly, Tickets are $250, Dinner and Program are $150.

Friend ($5,000)
• 8 Event tickets
• One reserved table for 8 at the dinner
• Listing in event printed program

I would love to go but that is alot of money. Fundraisers any one??? HEHEHEHE

My turn

Hi! I finally made it!!!

Allison

Picture

I added our profile picture. I love it. So us!

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Mistie

My Goal!

I made myself a goal to read at least a hundred pages today, inbetween errands and such. I did it. As one of the few members who is not close to being done before we meet up on Aug 9. I am so proud of myself. I was one page 106 and now I am on page 218! Yea, go me! There is only about 332 pages. I am almost their! Will keep you updated!

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Mistie

Beginnings

I am very excited about the blog to be able to post about our beloved books, ask questions, and make comments. Having a place to do all this without brothers, dads, boyfriends, or pretty much any member of the male population thinks your crazy for reading a book and talking about it is wonderful!! I'm looking forward to all the discussions.

Peace,

Cara

WELCOME LITERATURE LOVERS

Misty went to the effort of accomplishing the technical aspects of this little project so I'll take care of the introduction.

WELCOME!!!!!

Who doesn't love a good book? Obviously we all do as we're all members of this fabulous, if sometimes silly, book club. The great thing about a book club is the challenge to conquer pieces of literature that might have never crossed your path if it weren't for this literarily inclined group of cohorts. So dive in. Don't just read the chosen book. Savor it. Look up the words you don't know. Ask someone about a paragraph that doesn't make sense. Laugh out loud at the funny parts and don't be afraid to get so involved that you shed a tear when the story is heartbreaking.

"Of all the diversions of life, there is none so proper to fill up its empty spaces as the reading of useful and entertaining authors." -Joseph Addison

Hello Blog

I am very excited about having a bookclub blog. I can't wait until we all talk about books and gossip about what we like and don't like. A way to communicate and keep track of our thoughts as we read so we don't forget our most favorite parts or the ones we hate the most.

Mistie
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Greetings!

This blog is an excellent idea! I look forward to having an easier way to keep in touch with everyone about our readings. ^^