tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post5660003359243182970..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Book Reports Part IUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-75502705994691388802009-05-07T18:56:00.000-04:002009-05-07T18:56:00.000-04:00This is a shout out to those who like to listen to...This is a shout out to those who like to listen to their reads:<br /><br /><I>Darkfever</I> is available as a free download via PodioBooks.com as well as iTunes.<br /><br />I loved listening to it--the reader (Joyce Bean) is amazing. It's worth the listen to experience her voices.Shawn Hansenhttp://www.shawnhansen.net/MonthlyStorynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-92218593606131986072009-05-07T18:00:00.000-04:002009-05-07T18:00:00.000-04:00Sherri - you're right. The Fever series DID start...Sherri - you're right. The Fever series DID start in hardcover. Darkfever was originally released in October 2006 in hardcover - I distinctly remember being at the store buying it, so it's definitely not a jump to hardcover mid-series.<br /><br />Also, wondering if you've read the Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben. I just started it, and love it.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972526989804512716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-74603087182121434882009-05-07T11:43:00.000-04:002009-05-07T11:43:00.000-04:00I'm like 99% sure the Fever series started as Hard...I'm like 99% sure the Fever series started as Hardcover...so it's not bumping to Hardcover with Faefever (the 3rd in the 5 book series). Faefever will be released in paperback this summer about a month prior to the Hardcover release of Dreamfever (4th of the 5) on August 18th. (Shadowfever is due out sometime next year if Moning's health doesn't interfere.)<br /><br />As for the romance in the Fever series...it is spread over the arc of the 5 books. So they aren't stand alone romances. It is awfully misleading that most stores shelve them in the romance section based on her previous novels. <br /><br /><I>(damn can she do dark angsty men or what?!)</I> LOL yep she can!<br /><br />If you like Moning's Highlander series you'll enjoy Melissa Mayhue's Daughters of the Glen series.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042368061073048819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-10568783815662488472009-05-06T10:27:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:27:00.000-04:00So what's with this highlander series of hers? Any...<I>So what's with this highlander series of hers? Anything like these fever books, or is it more historical romance?</I>The highlander books are historical fantasy (or hist. paranormal), and I read and loved them all many years ago (damn can she do dark angsty men or what?!). They're sitting on my keeper shelf. <br /><br />My friend Jen picked up a couple of them AFTER I got her hooked on the Fever books--she says the heroines have annoyed her(LOL). I have to say, reading the Fever series has made me want to re-read the historicals. <br /><br />Fangirl Ramble: One of the things I love and appreciate is the fact this series is set Somewhere Else. It could have worked anywhere but honestly, Ireland, which I view as the home of anything and everything fae, is just utter perfection :D <br /><br />/end fangirl ramble<br /><br />LOL Sorry for the blog hijack.Amie Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145328243563702260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-87986250208050929762009-05-06T00:00:00.000-04:002009-05-06T00:00:00.000-04:00I can see I'm going to have to add Monning to my r...I can see I'm going to have to add Monning to my reading list! I had no idea the books were urban fantasy or I'd have tried 'em already.Charlene Tegliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483186891214783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-33914555697397044882009-05-05T22:46:00.000-04:002009-05-05T22:46:00.000-04:00I like Carolyn Jewel's books and her voice. Monin...I like Carolyn Jewel's books and her voice. Moning's new series was my first time trying her. I too was quite sure how much I liked the first, though was left wanting more and after the next two was drawn in and love the series. Cant'wait for the new release.Pam Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707336988423231812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-87585808453972830102009-05-05T22:10:00.000-04:002009-05-05T22:10:00.000-04:00My first reply came out a little risque, so I've d...My first reply came out a little risque, so I've deleted that and will try again. :)<BR><BR>Shiloh wrote: <I>The nurse in me very often shudders when I read a sex scene that involves food.</I><BR><BR>I always think of the interesting extractions I've observed in the ER. Just because you <I>can</I> fit an object into a point of entry doesn't mean that you <I>should</I>, guys.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-43930017195582609682009-05-05T22:07:00.000-04:002009-05-05T22:07:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-13174377401914524552009-05-05T21:46:00.000-04:002009-05-05T21:46:00.000-04:00The nurse in me very often shudders when I read a ...The nurse in me very often shudders when I read a sex scene that involves food.shiloh walkerhttp://shilohwalker.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-58433953512838739052009-05-05T20:57:00.000-04:002009-05-05T20:57:00.000-04:00Sorry about the deletion up there, folks -- a SPAM...Sorry about the deletion up there, folks -- a SPAMmer got through before Tom or I realized it.<BR><BR>Karen wrote: <I>I enjoyed hearing your opinions on them.</I><BR><BR>I wish I could get over this historical romance burnout; it's really starting to bug me. Maybe if Lisa Valdez would publish that second book in her series, she'd save me . . . :)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-40148474311511142362009-05-05T20:44:00.000-04:002009-05-05T20:44:00.000-04:00Thanks for your take on the books you read, Lynn. ...Thanks for your take on the books you read, Lynn. I enjoyed hearing your opinions on them. Very interesting.Karen W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-14632305352064125462009-05-05T19:09:00.000-04:002009-05-05T19:09:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Kallicat - MzKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170312682458365364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-28892630568372582822009-05-05T17:10:00.000-04:002009-05-05T17:10:00.000-04:00Amie wrote: There's little if any romance in Monni...Amie wrote: <I>There's little if any romance in Monning's series, but hey, it's Urban Fantasy (IMO). I loved it too, but you already know that.</I><BR><BR>Ms. Moning can thank you for three sales here. :) So what's with this highlander series of hers? Anything like these fever books, or is it more historical romance?the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-55018871769452202222009-05-05T17:07:00.000-04:002009-05-05T17:07:00.000-04:00Joanne wrote: I get round not wanting to give a ne...Joanne wrote: <I>I get round not wanting to give a negative review by only reviewing those books I can be positive about. That way I don't mislead or offend anybody.</I><BR><BR>I usually do the same, Joanne; authors get bashed enough elsewhere and I don't think they need to hear it from me. These books were all recommended by my visitors, though, and out of respect for them I wanted to pass along my honest take. Hopefully I won't get into hot water for it.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-51831875945587030192009-05-05T16:37:00.000-04:002009-05-05T16:37:00.000-04:00Lainey wrote": I've reserved a copy of
The Book o...Lainey wrote": <I>I've reserved a copy of <br />The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark at the library to try this author.</I><BR><BR>I think you'll enjoy it, Lainey. It's also gorgeous, and reminds me of the good old days in book production, when they didn't spare any expense crafting the physical book.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-69505544678561467792009-05-05T16:35:00.000-04:002009-05-05T16:35:00.000-04:00Mary wrote: Although I also wish it hadn't bumped ...Mary wrote: <I>Although I also wish it hadn't bumped to hardcover quite so fast I also know I do not have the willpower to resist buying the next book as soon as it comes out. I HAVE to know what happens next!</I><BR>I like continuing a good series, too, but I wouldn't have bought the hardcover on faith if I hadn't had a 40% off store coupon from Borders. I think I'd have waited for it to come out in paperback, or more likely forgotten about it. That's the danger when you bump a series from pb to hadrcover too fast for new readers.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-49866209336426377902009-05-05T16:32:00.000-04:002009-05-05T16:32:00.000-04:00Laurel wrote: It's nice you offered a little comp...Laurel wrote: <I> It's nice you offered a little comparison for similar books.</I>I've found with all the reader/genre confusion lately that it helps to give a comparitive reference when you talk about a book from a new or new-to-you author. Amie's rec, <I>DarkFever</I>, impressed me as one of the better UFs I've read this year, but it's labeled as a romance on the spine and in my local bookstores it's only shelved in romance (usually you find UF on the SF/F and mainstream lit shelves.) I find that really confusing because there is like zero romance in the book (okay, two lines when the guy kisses her when she's semi-conscious, but that's it.)<br /><br />Glad the reports helped. :)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-23807001723044631862009-05-05T16:00:00.000-04:002009-05-05T16:00:00.000-04:00everyone who accuses me of not writing romance sho...<I>everyone who accuses me of not writing romance should read this one, then come talk to me about how I don't put enough romance in my books</I>*HOWLING* S'truth! There's little if any romance in Monning's series, but hey, it's Urban Fantasy (IMO). I loved it too, but you already know that. <br /><br />Laurel...I think it's August. Saw a note on Facebook from KMM that the next book got bumped up a week to something like 8/16Amie Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145328243563702260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-47797369137299423562009-05-05T14:51:00.000-04:002009-05-05T14:51:00.000-04:00I know where you're coming from re. reviews for bo...I know where you're coming from re. reviews for books that didn't suit your tastes. I get round not wanting to give a negative review by only reviewing those books I can be positive about. That way I don't mislead or offend anybody.Jo Walpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972318968316588965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-30499544084047481702009-05-05T13:52:00.000-04:002009-05-05T13:52:00.000-04:00Thanks Lynn! I've reserved a copy of
The Book of...Thanks Lynn! I've reserved a copy of <br />The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark at the library to try this author.Laineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646581153872151520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-73041005656561019312009-05-05T09:55:00.000-04:002009-05-05T09:55:00.000-04:00I resisted the Moning "Fever" series even though I...I resisted the Moning "Fever" series even though I'm a huge fan of her previous books. Then I read the first in the series and was totally hooked. Although I also wish it hadn't bumped to hardcover quite so fast I also know I do not have the willpower to resist buying the next book as soon as it comes out. I HAVE to know what happens next!Mary Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186261066656584772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-72154543164603583102009-05-05T08:10:00.000-04:002009-05-05T08:10:00.000-04:00Hi Lynn,
Thanks for the review. I've read a coupl...Hi Lynn,<br /><br />Thanks for the review. I've read a couple of these and glanced at others. It's nice you offered a little comparison for similar books. I used to really like Laurell Hamilton, but she's taken a different turn with her books. Her other series featuring Meredith is so similar that I think I'm seeing the same story line redone in fantasy. It's okay, but I no longer look forward to her releases. I can wait until the library gets them and even then, I'm willing to wait a couple of months before reading it.<br />Love Karen Moning. Didn't like her heroine at first, either, but she grew on me. I'm waiting for her next one. I believe it's out in June or July?<br />Anyway, you've put a couple new titles on my list.<br /><br />LaurelRavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11906089638356227232noreply@blogger.com