Look what just went live!! Today’s latest Friday Finds and Reader Recommendations…

I’m stuck.

That is some freaky stuff right there bev…..you poor thing!

Everything Everything…..1-click (especially since it’s a bev recommendation)! Bev, hang in there with your book! I’m still in Russia. Feel like I read and read and read and then only moved 1% forward! Haha…..I’m at 25% now but hoping for lots of reading time this weekend with nasty weather expected here! (I love nasty weather….lol)!

Punk 57 is calling my name too….

I want to find time for Punk 57 too. October/November are overwhelming new release months.

“Your pain is my gain”…….blahahaha, that was hysterical R and I thought the same thing! (Sorry bev)

Fabi, yes, completely overwhelmed with all the new releases!

I finally broke down this morning and pulled up my scheduler. I added ARC review dates, loan expiration dates and planned BRs. I set up reminders for each a day or two in advance. Now, I just have to quit adding to it!

Other people plan their vacations, I plan my reading time. Each book is a mini vacation for me.

I haven’t finished, I don’t get to sneak away from work to read. *shakes fist at work*
Not really I like my job.
I’m not sure what I should say when done. I don’t want to give too much away if any choose to read it. Especially you Marmy readers if I’m too relieved you’ll be disappointed.

M.N. Forgy has her Devil’s Dust MC series bundled & released yesterday for $9.99….this afternoon it went down to $.99!!! Get it while you can!!!

Wow Grey! What a lineup! You can always go to RT in May!! **waiting patiently for the author lineup!!**

Which convention is SBC? Is that a writers’ one?

It’s FRIDAY!!!! yAY!!! It’s bday weekend! yay…haven’t started a Friday book yet…like to save the “good” ones that I have been waiting for the weekend….just not sure what it will be…Vampires, angsty or dragons…oh my!

Do I want a twist my belly up kinda read ( R, Jean and Bev are tempting me) or a happy feel good?!?!?

Jeez Maryse…It’s like you’re proposing to me. I do.

Some great book covers this week. I love the cover of Dragons Need Love, Too. I might even give the book a try, even tho I haven’t read bk 1. Punk 57 has a striking cover as well.

Thanks, Maryse! So count me in as a Marmy book lover too! Is there a Marmy list or do we just go by ‘what to read after…’ lists that we know are gut-wrenching?

Oh, and duh, I forgot that a book being discussed would most likely be on the list at the top of the page! Thanks for posting the cover–that’s the one I guessed Bev was talking about.

I just got my Halloween costume in from Amazon!! We’re doing Phantom of the Opera! Anyone else dressing up?

Happy birthday, DG. *hugs*

Halloween isn’t such a big deal in Australia, but we can still watch all the fun you guys are having

Yay! Can’t wait for the Marmy list!!

Oh no!! Thanks for the *warning* Jan LOL

I LOVE Halloween! It’s my anniversary! 15 years!

I love Halloween. I’m not dressing up this year but have decorated the house. Lol Heck, my obsession with Guild Wars 2 Halloween stuff should be an explanation in itself.

Thanks Tessa and Jan! I have Punk 57 on my TBR ….the blurb definitely intrigues me….

Also I am waiting for someone …anyone to read From Here to the Horizon…chapter 7 was the wtf moment for me…curious if anyone else Has that same reaction…

DG…I clicked that one the other day, and I’ll probably be reading it here in the next few days, maybe after Punk 57 or one of bev’s books from today. Oh, and YAY for you being a Marmy!!! I can’t remember who coined that term (was it you, Tessa?) but I think it is the funniest thing. And all the Marmy books on one list? BOOKGASM!!!!

I LOVE Halloween!!! Probably more than Christmas, but that probably has to do with the fact that Christmas seems to start in November nowadays and by the time Christmas *actually* comes around, I am burnt out.

Caramel apple martinis tonight, ladies!! Who’s gettin’ tipsy with me tonight???

Amy, im surprised it is doing this to me. I didn’t think I was as invested as I am or maybe didn’t think it was going to have such serious stakes.

OMG that sounds good but by the time I have 3 of them my costume won’t fit!

Can’t argue that!

I’m a Marmy… We’re grey marmies LOL… Gimme a book that’s gonna kick my ass any day! I love ‘em!

Oh yeah, R?

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Amy, does your husband drink your cocktails?

Grey Marmies…like Manny!!!

If it’s any consolation, I only run and do crossfit with a trainer because I love food and liquor, and I am the epitome of a pear shape so most of any weight gained goes to my lower half. And I don’t have the tits to balance it out so Christina Hendricks I AM NOT!!

My trainer actually told me one time it looked like I had edema in my a$$ after I tried to use edema of the shins to get out of running and doing box jumps. Jerk.

Bev…he tastes them, but he is a bourbon or whiskey guy.

Oh and Grey, RT is the big convention in Atlanta in May. https://www.rtconvention.com/

And I’m dressing up as Christine Daae. This is my dress and I have a cape. I know she usually wears white, but Emmy Rossum wore burgundy in the movie! (and I’m under the wire!) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EE27QFM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amy, you two are totally KA characters.

Dang it! I put 2 links in one comment so I’m in moderation. But it’s Christine Daae, Grey and the convention is the Atlanta one in May.

If we’re KA characters, then maybe we could get some of that special tea from the Fantastical series.

Some of us need a little help.

*cough* not me *cough*

*blink blink*

*rolling on floor laughing at Amy*. OMG that is HILIARIOUS!

No mentioning that movie *shudders* That said, I adore Christine and that dress is beautiful. Great choice.

Just finished reading “Win some lose some” by Shay Savage. Pleasantly surprised by the YA story. It was light, sweet and very uplifting. Sometimes I just need a angst free book to cleanse the palate. This one hit the spot. It had a similar feel as a fav of mine,”Puddle Jumping” by Amber J. Johnson.

Grey–I did get Playing with Monsters, but then I realized that I have to finish Seducing Destiny, which I’m having a very hard time getting through for some reason, and then Ristan’s book. I did get about 30 pages of Seducing Destiny read, but I kept putting it down, and then, more readily available books were right there in front of me, so….

But I AM going to read it! I’m really looking forward to both it and Ristan’s books!

I do that too!! I have to sub out both sweetheart and darling. If I came across buddy, I’d probably have to give up.

I am with you guys on stupid terms of endearments making me cringe. The whole “daddy” thing in Knight by KA made me GAG!! However, I swoon if it’s a southern accent saying “darlin’” (not to be confused with “darling”).

Actually, now that I think about it, it all depends on the H. If he’s likeable and super swoony he can get away with pretty much anything. One of my fave CRs (One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake) the H calls the H “pussycat” (stop rolling your eyes everyone!!) but it works in the context.

I always liked Buddy, different unique. But know many had the same reaction. When he first calls her that he is not meaning for it to be a term of endearment. It’s when he first meets her and it’s a slightly stressful moment.
I’m not sure I want to say that KA said a soldier called her that at a bar one time and she just remembered it, lol.
Darling makes me think of Cary Grant and I have no problem with that.

Punk 57. *sighs* It was so good. Penelope Douglas is an awesome writer and this just reminds me why she’s an auto buy for me.

The only pet name I don’t like is mom, mommy, or mama. That’s just a nope for me. I actually DNF’d a book that did that.

R. The play is insanely good. I saw it first for my 17th birthday. The actor for phantom kinda sucked, (he whined!) and the Christine couldn’t hit a high note to save her life, but it was still good. About 10 years later, I took my mom, and the cast was superb. We were both crying and loving it.

I’ve read the 1st 2 Cheryl. Yes it’s HS which is something I struggle with. Think Gossip Girl as in they pretty much *run* the school. Now, if you can see past that, it’s a fun angsty guilty pleasure that is a bit OTT soap opera-y in the best sense. I was un the mood for it so it was fun.

Negative Nelly here – Sorry…
I did not like The Royals…well, I only did first one Paper Princess. However, a lot of people loved it. It was very YA, OTT rich people drama with not as much focus on the romance. However, the h was bada$$. But keep in mind I disliked Fallen Crest and this had same “feel” as that.

Cheryl, I read Black Swan Affair and gave it 3.5 stars. I was expecting angst and turmoil, and it didn’t really have much of either. It wasn’t bad, just a little mild for my taste. But it was fun enough to keep me reading!

Punk 57…OOOOOOH he is a meanie JERKFACE!!!! I mean, I get *why* he is behaving the way he is, but I also get why she is acting as she does. Not that I agree with her, I just understand with her being an insecure teenager and all. I’m only 30% in and really curious to see what’s in store considering how things are going right now.

Yes Maryse! The writing style is my favorite part. I love how she compares her German classes and the German language to real life and her situation.

I really loved Black Swan Affair and I’m loving The Bronze Horseman, which is totally out of the box for me (historical romance). I’m only at 40% though so not sure if Leslie’s comments will come into play.

Jean, I hope you LOVE Bronze Horseman….it seems like most do. I HATE when I don’t like a popular book!!!

It is just taking so long to read it Leslie. And all these new releases are out and screaming my name! And I too only like Tania at this point.

Liz, YES! Loved, loved, loved Pull Me Close. Everyone has to read it!

I’m enjoying it, as in I haven’t felt the need to put it down, but I’m not loving it. The rainstorm scene made it jump the shark for me a bit. I have no intention to DNF because I’m curious how it will all wrap up.

That is exactly what I’ve been thinking! A lot of the issues I have are issues I know all of you have with other books. Maybe you (readers in general) didn’t have those issues back then (when this book came out). I loved 50 Shades, but I think I’d hate it now that my tastes have become more defined. I’d really be curious to go back and read some of the books I thought I loved way back when .

Yeah sometimes when you go back, a book seems a bit dated and you wonder what you first saw in it it. Maybe our tastes develop and mature? (Like good wine LOL) Altho I have been on a bit of a HR reread fest lately, and funnily enough found I liked some of them more than before! What’s with that?

Leslie I usually don’t like high school books either, or bully books. I like some NAs, mainly college age. I could never get into Fallen Crest (I tried, guys, I really did). So I’ve kept away from the Royals.

I don’t mind most cutesy terms of endearment, in context of course. (except ‘buddy’ lol). Weirdly, I even didn’t mind ‘Daddy’ in Knight, even tho IRL it would seem really creepy. That book always felt a bit taboo for me. I liked but kept looking over my shoulder, thinking, hope no one’s looking. I shouldn’t be liking this. Weak, I know. It’s pretty tame compared to many others, but still.

Now I’m gonna look up One Reckless Summer

Liz and Jean, Pull Me Close is a standalone?

I’m mixing things up a bit here.

FLS in lieu of FLT cause I need to share this first line:

“I was staring at a penis”. Roman Crazy by Alice Clayton

I like the sound of this one already!

Cheryl, yes it is a standalone
But i just realized its not out until Tuesday
One of those books that the less you know the better so I won’t say too much other than you should read it

Leslie–ROFL!!

Dang Cheryl. I hope your hubby likes YA romance. Illuminae is not along the lines of Isaac Asimov sci-fi. It’s along the lines of Divergent/Hunger Games. I feel bad. I would never recommend Illuminae to a die hard sci-fi fan. Hope he enjoys it anyways.

Now to answer your question. I haven’t read Gemina yet but it’s supposed to be a direct sequel to Illuminae.

Question, did you buy the hard copy?

And yes he loves Isaac Asimov and Orson Scott Card too. He’s pretty much a sci-fi nerd and likes it all.

*son*. Sorry, I was trying to eat pizza and type at the same time.

*giggles at R* it is Saturday night….

Woohoo! Time to break out the vino!

Everyone in my house is down for the night…including my pup! Love some quiet time!

*pours big* It’s virtual so I have an endless supply! OMG soooo good!

Cheryl, I just finished the black swan affair and I really loved it. I generally don’t books that contain cheating. But it was the first chapter I worried but I really enjoyed it from start to finish.

Love a glass R.

All my kids have exams at the moment so we are treading carefully around the house as everyone is stressed. So I feel your pain Cheryl.
Especially 3 girls hormones hormones.

Oh Cheryl, I didn’t even notice price of Roman Crazy….I get most of books from library. It’s tough to pay more than $2.99 for books with how many we all read. I will let you know how I like it.

Public Service Announcement: Where I live (central Massachusetts) besides my town library (as a MA resident) I have free access to Boston Public Library too!! You even apply on line. It’s awesome since Boston is huge city compared to mine, its a big selection AND they now have Hoopla which has TONS of audiobooks. ALL FREE BABY!! So……check out what options you have where you live!!

Lisa, my little town does sometimes surprise with books they do have and then I can check online all libraries around for either hard copy or electronic. Unfortunately, Roman Crazy is not available on those but I’ll have to take a look at bigger libraries around me.

I did start Royally Screwed last night too. So far the funny, lighthearted read I was looking for.

Yay Nay!! Blind!!! And really avoid reviews. And give staus updates!!

So far so good! I’m just at 10%, but I just had to mention that laughing out loud at the Ellen Diaries entries! And I very rarely laugh out loud when I read books. Okay, back to it!

I just unpacked my new hardback copy of Gemina. It is gorgeous. They really hit the jackpot with the format of these books.

I’m tempted to get a hardcover copy of Punk 57 because I’m in love with that cover. I don’t know. I really don’t have any more room on my bookshelves. I kind of envy people who can put nick nacks on their shelves. Since moving to this smaller house, my books are cramped. They’re about to start overflowing into the main living areas. :-/

lol Bev, mine aren’t quite that bad. But I completely agree that books are the most interesting and beautiful decorations in a home.

“All the books on these shelves represent the many hours I’ve spent in another place, as another person, learning something about myself and the world.

What could be more beautiful?”

Three things:
1. I just got back from the park with little dude.
2. I really want a hard apple cider for the yummy taste.
3. I started The Man I Love and so far, it’s put downable.

Who knows. Right now I want virtual candy corn more.

Lol but real ones won’t get me cute in game outfit!

Ugly Love, that male pov sounded so off to me.
Haven’t tried this one yet though I have it and the next.

Oh oh, I’m pretty picky about male POV

Tessa and Fabi,

The Man I Love starts out very slow. It’s for a reason. I almost put it down myself until someone told me, “just make it to 30%.” I did and it became my favorite book of all time.

Tessa–TMIL was put-downable for me too–up until a certain point, and then it just went off the rails at about 30% (I thought it was really good before that point, but that’s when I thought it got REALLY good!) I ended up loving it, so try to stick with it and, hopefully, the same will happen for you!

I was worried about you Fabi because we like opposite H’s. Aside from Full Tilt’s Jonah, Erik is my top book boyfriend ever.

That’s funny, we had a similar discussion about JR. No info dump in that book, she throws you right in. The beginning is confusing. I enjoyed right away, but many had to get past that first 100 pages or so.

Oh. And Leslie.. who is evidently a pervy old man and Amy who we know is really a horny pre-teen named Andy. Have a great day!!

R I didn’t know we like opposite Hs. :-/

I DNF-ed TMIL a long time ago… *hides from the massive peanut onslaught I’m sure is coming*, I didn’t know about the 30% thing.

Oh ha! Ok. Although I have to admit my first hubby was like that. He would have made a good MC for you. Me? It didn’t work so well. lol

It’s ok Grey. If you don’t know about the 30% I admit it’s hard to stick with it. But considering you like Marmy books, you should give it another shot!

Once I finished it I was mad at myself for rushing the first part and went back and read it all over again. Now I try to tell people ahead of time to take it slow and savor it, because the point will come where it nears the end and you won’t want it to.

Fabi…don’t make me drive up there! I’m kind of busy this week! I totally understand if you want to squirrel it. I know it’s not your thing. I won’t be upset at all!

3 things…

1) watching The Voice from this past week with my middle kid. (Our mother/son bonding, we have the app and picked our team members and everything)
2) I’m real nervous for Nay…
3) I can’t remember the last time I read a book-book.

Ha! No, don’t give me an out. Besides, I picked it out of your favorites. I could have picked another one.

Ill start it tomorrow. I’ll be done with my current arc by then. If I don’t jump into my Kindle and kick the MC where he’ll remember it.

What’s a book-book?

lerve? Is it contagious?

I’m anxious to hear what you think Jan! Her style of writing is not for everyone, but I love it, obviously. I actually got tricked into reading it. My friend (you’ve probably seen on GR) Ashley picked it and then couldn’t get into it LOL. She squirreled and I kept going after some encouragement. Then I made her finish it! I had zero interest in it but it was her turn to pick!

Grey–Oh no! Is something bad coming soon?!

DG happy happy birthday! I’ve been waiting all weekend to say that and then the day almost got away from me. Hope you’ve had a wonderful birthday.

Is DG on here tonight? Happy actual birthday!!

50% OH NOOOOOOO!!!!

I just realized…I’m ONLY at 50%! There’s still 50% MORE!!!

Cheryl, just bought thst book. Looks fun.

Cheryl. It reminds me of Princess Mary of Denmark who was an Aussie commoner….met the Prince of Denmark (in a pub rumour has it) during the 2000 olympic games in Sydney and didnt know who he was.
Obviously they worked it out because she is now Danish royalty!!

“…and Amy who we know is really a horny pre-teen named Andy” <——- Hey!! Don't make me drop my drawers again to show I'm female! *grabs waistband of pajama bottoms*

Sounds good Lisa.

Can someone please tell me why people on Twitter forget that the entire world doesn’t watch The Walking Dead at the same time??? Grrrrrrrrrr…

yeah Lisa, Royally Screwed reminded me of Princess mary’s story too. Did you see the telemovie pf their romance? Quite nicely done.

R, did some jerk face spoil Walking Dead for you? My hubs is a huge fan but I don’t watch…he yelled at me & my son to be quiet the minute it started. Hee hee

I have learned you HAVE to stay out of any internet/tv etc if you don’t want something big like that spoiled. My hubs was so scared to hear a spoiler for The Force Awakens when it came out that we fought the crowd and saw it opening weekend. Hee hee

Maryse! I totally agree! My heart broke for her. She was wrong and she knew she was wrong but it was too late. She was too far gone. I think some people read this thinking she’s just this selfish “b,” but she’s not at all. I don’t think a person can be selfish when there isn’t any “self” left to lose.

re: It Ends With Us

Finished it! Loved yet hated it! (those who read it know what I mean) The author’s notes at the end REALLY took me over the edge.

Done. Sorry. 51% and I can’t anymore. I see the appeal but honestly I don’t feel angsty at all. I do see a lot of people liking it though. I just don’t like something that happened. It’s a huge pet peeve of mine.

I agree. That’s exactly what happened to me with Thoughtless!

So I’m reading Marriage Games now. It’s been a few years since I’ve read a BDSM book, so I’m looking forward to it!

Is it a trigger if you don’t like a particular story line? Like, if it ticks you off every time you read that type of plot? Or is it just taste?

R there’s no such thing as too much cowboy

I think that when certain things happen, I just suddenly don’t care. For instance, if they use hard drugs. Suddenly I’m like, nope.

I get it Tessa. I wanted to dnf my last read because of a “pet peeve”. I totally get it.

Good lord, Maryse…you articulated it perfectly. I knew she had brought so much on herself with how she isolated herself and kept making destructive decisions, but I ached for her.

You know what else I thought was pretty brilliant? How the conversations between her and the one lover related to fires and such were tied seamlessly into the storyline at any given time.

I’m curious…where are you at in it?

***points finger at Amy*** wasn’t me!!

Welcome JAE! Mostly readers on here though!

I will NEVER tell….

Well, just make sure you aren’t running around here with a little open baby bird mouth waiting for peanuts…the last time that happened, Maryse got more than she bargained for.

OMG that was autocorrect’s finest moment. Someone needs to find the actual link to that convo.

Was that the “penis” autocorrect moment???

Lol Leslie. I bet lots of writers lurk here! And what you said was spot on! This is a reader’s forum!

Leslie…I didn’t see anything negative in your post. You simply said it wasn’t your taste but were otherwise supportive of authors who can make us like the unlikeable.

Thanks again Amy. I bought it. It sounds like a unique take on the teacher-student trope. It’s a longer novel, which I enjoy. And it’s Ella Frank. Yup, the only thing missing was my name in the title. Ha!

JEAN!! *tackle hugs Jean*

Bring us back some vodka, m’kay?

*giggle* Fabi’s Veiled Innocence…

*groan* Amy! hahaha you are so bad (in a good way bad) lol

Yep bev, that’s what I think of triggers.

So, TBH, I really do love it, or should I say I love Tania. I don’t love Alexander (yet) and the rest of her family were blah! I know Leslie didn’t really like it, and I get that….it could be quite depressing at certain points, but it was wartime, so…… At this point, I just want to finish so I can move on…..I ESPECIALLY WANT TO READ EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING NEXT!!!!!

I know! I was catching up on comments and commenting myself, and for whatever reason JAE’s comment hadn’t shown up until after I posted. That’s when I freaked a little. *snort*

Alright, Maryse…I’m picking up the mixings right now for Godiva chocolate martinis. Extra strong ones. Because…well, you’re past Charles. Tells me all I need to know.

Oh yeah Fabi…..didn’t realize how that looked or sounded. I want to read EVERYTHING, but I want to read the book called “Everything, Everything”! LOL!

I really wish Hausfrau was not so much money or I’d be all over that bad boy! You guys…..*whine*….you are making me want to read it!

Chocolate martins!!! MY FAVORITE!!

Jean…it’s worth the price. Trust me.

Alright, so I started Never Let You Go and loving it! Just what I was looking for. Non HS angst. Nothing against that, just my mood was needing a different angst.

“Le sigh”. LOL R. That’s how I felt after reading Laura Florand and all those French hotties. I’ll have a chocolate martini too, please.

Maryse, I won’t be able to start until tomorrow night probably, but yes, would love to buddy read!

Nay was talking about Marriage Games by CD Reiss right Grey? That looks really good, but it’s a 2 book series and 2nd book doesn’t come out until January.

I am seriously struggling to finish TBH……I totally get it now Leslie.

You can make it, Jean. I doubt I will finish it tonight. I really like it. *shrug*
But I am getting a bit antsy with my tbr looming. Because it’s a trilogy I doubt it will all tie up at the end.

Yes bev, it’s very easy to picture them. I’m at 78%. Wanted to finish tonight, but my eyes are already closing!

Oh shoot Gtey, I forgot about the new Max Monroe book tomorrow……Wes and Winnie…..so excited! Preppy comes out tomorrow too…..I think I have like 4 books preordered…..yes, feeling really antsy right now!

Isnt it great when authors pop in here (besides our beloved Robin who we want to keep).
I forget others are watching our chat….it feels like our intimate little group most of the time.
Hi Jean!! Im feeling you with TBH. I remember hitting the wall a bit with that book.
Wondering if I can squeeze the new Max Monroe in before my Gemina BR with Fabi??

Yup Lisa, I think you can. Since mine is a hardback, I’m considering leaving for next weekend since I’m not going to haul it around with me.

Maryse has authors popping in all the time.

We also have several writers among us, R, Grey, Tessa…who am I missing?

Jean, that’s why I got a hardcover of Hausfrau. The ebook was too much. I found one at Powells online and it was even autographed. I paid $10 for it, but I just saw on Amazon the “like new” used hardcovers are $4 shipping included, and there’s a “very good” for the same price on Prime.

Holy moly, I checked in at EXACTLY the right moment. Just in time for your reaction.

You’re feeling the full impact of that last line, right?

*slides chocolate martini over*

I’m so happy you loved it!

Im having a go at NaNoWrMo this year. I probably wont get finished because I have a full week of work in November that comes with lots of marking and assessments. But Ive cheated a bit and got a few outlines down now. Exciting!!
Robin I snooped on your website tips for writers which was so helpful. Thank you!! Psst. Im a bit frightened of inappropriate use of gerunds!!

Oh, goodness. She kills herself in the last line doesn’t she. Like Anna Karinina or something.
Is there a train in this book?
You are all swoony over her death, aren’t you?

Me too Amy!!!!!

OMG Lisa! Yay! If you ever read one of my reviews and I say something like “the writing style wasn’t for me,” it’s probably because of stupid gerunds!

I just looked it up and read the New York Times review and her name really is Anna????

What’s Russia?

*looks up Russia*

Wikipedia: Death Club
Amy
Maryse
R
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the list is quite long

I’m not technically in the club am I? Oh god. I think maybe I am. What’s happening??!!

OMG bev!! LOL!!!!

Yup. There’s a picture of each of their faces….mugshot style….right next to the Wiki definition of Death Club. And they’re swooning, the weirdos!!

That’s why you love us Maryse because we knew you needed that laugh as well as those hugs.

Interesting. I was just looking at the reviews. So, there is a connection to that Anna and Madame Bovary. Slate and The Guardian bring up the differences in circumstances though. In the first Anna ‘ s case she was stuck. But a modern women would have more recourse and they didn’t understand why that wasn’t more a part of the book. Why do you guys think this Anna was so passive when she could potentially have more agency?

She had no one. No home. No country even. Yes, she was married, but I’d say she didn’t even have him, not really. And she had children holding her in place. So even modern day, she was still stuck.

…aaaaaaaand R *was* explaining it better as I typed out my comment.

I don’t feel like I explained it at all.

I’m not going to read it, but was just curious. In regards to the reviews it seemed to be the common question.

It’s more like her passivity led her to isolate herself which led to her internal struggles ad eventual decline, and she dealt with all of that through the affairs.

I can see some similarities between Anna K and Hausfrau, but to me they are minor and the two books shouldn’t be compared (as I know they are). Not by you, bev, but by reviewers. To compare them is to minimize Hausfrau, and that’s a travesty.

But Amy, If you let everyone believe that the books are death books then think how surprised and happy they will be at the ending.

But bev, they may not read them if they think they are all death books and then they won’t get to experience them.

BEV!! I did not know Time Travelers Wife was THAT kind of book for you! I FLOVE that book! Absolutely FLUFFING FLOVE it. It is one of my re-read books…a bloody classic. Like Gatsby and Wuthering Heights and Time Travelers Wife! I still fall in love with Henry every time I read it. And I couldn’t even finish watching the movie. It was not good. Sometimes your favorite book need to stay your favorite book, and not become your least favorite movie.
MMMmm. I guess it qualifies as a death book too.

I know they have become synonymous.
So, to any newbies or anyone wondering a Marmy book does not equal a death club book. Death club actually came from somewhere else. I tease them about it because they are not afraid of them. In fact they love any book that has an uncertain ending.
Uncertain can mean more than just death. Any twist or mind f***. But also a hard won hea. Maybe just not a traditional hea.
Marmy book are just books that are extremely high angst and makes the reader feel extreme emotions. Sadness yes but also anxiety, fear, confusion, anger, and etc. Me Before You, Thoughtless, Jezebel, Hausfrau, Avoiding Commitment, Arsen, The Opportunist, and Rainfall all Marmy books.
I do have to say that I actually think the majority of those that comment and read this blog love a Marmy book and maybe a death club book too. I think us more conventional romance readers are in the minority here. Which is probably why I do not always understand you all.

Giggle…I love you guys. I am gonna read it next… After this ARC…and the Max Monroe. And shhh Fabi no telling tales. Haha!

I love the “death books”, I’m not sure which part I hold… Cuz I really like the dark ones, give me the twisty pretzely ones (I read LoA remember LOL!) But yeah…

And bwahaha the autocorrect that will live on in infamy forever! You guys are awesome!

So… I’m thinking about Nano… WTF, I should be committed…

Lol Just don’t add me to the death club. Once in a blue moon I’ll read one, but I normally avoid them. Now Mary angsty… Sure. That’s why I haven’t read Bound yet. Never Let You Go is all angsty which I need right now.

Lisa, if you do NANOWRIMO, friend me. Also, don’t worry about grammar as you write. That’s what editing is for.

Also, I’m not a writer. I’m still trying to figure out how I write. I’ve yet to write a story that I like.

1. Y’all hilarious talking to each other.
2. It totally just happened accidentally that her name was Anna. Hand to god. It’s just… her name, right? But the collective unconscious would say ‘of course that’s her name” and that’s good too. Anna B–> Emma Bovary –I had MB in mind over AK. But there’s no way to invoke one without the other. MB tho because of the foreign-ness.
3. Switzerland is beautiful but thank you Jesus I don’t live there now. I remarried and live in Texas with a nice Taiwanese boy. Which I highly recommend.
4. Y’all adorable.

Ahhhh that’s what I was hoping Tessa! I loved that book and the Vixen and the Vet from the same series was also great!

I’m glad you both did. It’s been a great roller coaster.

Hey! Ms. Essbaum is playing 3 things and didn’t even know it. Sort of…

1. I’m super sleepy.
2. Hey, I’m adorable.
3. I’m adorably sleepy.

Totally adorbs bev…

OMG I think Jan’s right!
http://mckennagrace.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Designated-Survivor.jpg

It’s kind of blurry but looks suspiciously like our little guy!!

Me! Me!
1. I finished Never Let You Go and now I’m in a book fog, which is good because the tablet is low on battery.

2. I started The Bound by KA Linde anyway and read the first chapter, then decided to reread the first book and the second book’s first chapter seriously is going to skew the reread of the first, cause now, I know THINGS!

3. I’m tired but have found myself oddly fascinated by this show about hypothetical extra terrestrials and how they could get here, and why they would be here.

I just saw these posted on a gift guide. I love this quote and how cute are these?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/258340423/jane-eyre-by-charlotte-bronte-miniature?ref=related_listings

R, your so funny.

Ok, I shouldn’t ask because I still have not finished my last BR, and I am the one liking the book. I’m sorry Leslie, I fell asleep at 8 last night.
But does anyone want to do one next month? I have a book I’ve been wanting to read for forever and never get to and it would be the push I need. It’s An Untamed State by Roxane Gay.

No more BRs of gazillion page, tragic books for this gal!! *coughs* Bronze Horseman

But if anyone wants BR something romantic, sexy and fun…

Only 386 pages. That’s not long at all.

No, no sarcasm. 386 is an average page count.

Sherlock!!!!!

Dear Amy, Look Sherlock will return!

Uh-huh.

Big talking, me thinks.

I’m pretty sure any responses I make to “shock” & “panties” is going to be turned into something dirty, lol.

Leslie – An Untamed State by Roxane Gay. That’s what Bev suggested. It looks so sad.

Tessa, I think it will be a hard read. Many liked the heroine which is always a draw for me.

Jan, yeah. I bought it when it was on sale, like last year. But, at least here, it got a ton of buzz and Roxane Gay still does for her books, opinion pieces, & twitter, so I’d check your library. Maybe they have it if your interested.

wow Jan :-O

I’ve been around the block a time or ten but I have to admit I never dared those quiet libraries.

Actually, we are starting to see more male librarians these days, aren’t we? Hot, nerdy, thick-framed black glasses, loves literature….. oh yeh, a girl can dream

*goes to check out pinterest*

I should have bookmarked it. ha! pun and all

Thanks for clarifying Tessa. I thought you were crazy saying Bronze Horseman wasnt a long book.

An Untamed State def looks interesting, but I almost never read a non-romance book.

I love getting “lucky” at the library. *snort* I feel like I hit the lottery when a book I can’t afford is available for free!! Not to mention free audiobooks!! Love that!!