HAPPY NEW RELEASE DAY and may I just say….Β HOLY MOLY HUGE LIST FULLY LOADED in awesomeness!!!!
I’m still working on it and will be posting my own mini blurb jolt list right here, shortly, but figured I’d put up the list right now while I’m at it. π
P.S. Donβt forget to check out yesterdayβs awesome surprises! βΒ Monday Earlybird Book ReleasesΒ :D!!!
P.P.S. Let me know if Iβm missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).

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xo, ZachΒ by Kendall Ryan
- How to Date Your DragonΒ by Molly Harper
- Millions: Dollars, Book 5Β by Pepper Winters
- My Unexpected Forever: Beaumont Series, Book 2Β by Heidi McLaughlin
- Fall from GraceΒ by Danielle Steel
- Don’t Go: A For You RomanceΒ by Alexa Riley
- Brave: Wicked, Book 3Β byΒ Jennifer L. Armentrout
- Sisters Like Us: Mischief BayΒ byΒ Susan Mallery
BARGAINS & READER RECOMMENDATIONSΒ (NOTE: bargain priced when I added them, but prices can change on Amazon, so make sure to check before you finalize your order.)
MisconductΒ by Penelope Douglas <— PENELOPE DOUGLAS SUPER-BARGAIN!! SHE’S THE TEACHER & HE’S THE STUDENT… “...yetβ¦there is something about him that draws Easton inβa hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn.Β Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Eastonβs resolveβand reveal what should stay hidden...”
- Mister McHottie: A Billionaire Boss / Brother’s Best Friend / Enemies to Lovers Romantic ComedyΒ by Pippa Grant <—Β COMEDY ROMANCE & Jean recommends it!
Jean: …if you want another REALLY FUNNY book, MISTER MCHOTTIE!!!!!! Highly recommend!
My TorinΒ by K. Webster <— PSYCH-THRILLER!!Β Jean AND Kooloo recommend this one, BIG time!
Jean: Just finished My Torin! Loved, loved, loved it! So amazing.! Move this one up on your TBRs girls, like asap!!!!!!
Kooloo: My Torin is brilliant. DO IT & DO IT NOW
- King Hall (Forever Evermore Book 1)Β by Scarlett Dawn <—Β Tessa is LOVING it!
Tessa: FYI, last night I was in tears because of the BEGINNING of a book: King Hall. It was on my wishlist forever then went on sale sometime around Black Friday and ugh. Honest truth though, it has all I love. School setting (college), paranormal fantasy stuffs, emotion/ angst, politics influencing everything, and a jerk. Right now, my tummy is operating in an anger at the world mode. lol
Dearest Ivie: A Novella Set in the Black Dagger World (Black Dagger Brotherhood)Β by J.R. Ward <— J.R. WARD UPCOMING SURPRISE!!!!! It’s not out yet (this is the preorder) but it’s coming out pretty soon and OMG!!!!!!!!!!!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN
Claimed in Shadows: A Midnight Breed Novel (The Midnight Breed Series Book 15)Β by Lara Adrian <— LARA ADRIAN ALERT!!
- Inconvenient Mate (Mate of the Tyger Prince Book 6)Β byΒ Shannon West <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Spirits and Spells (Warlocks MacGregor Book 5)Β byΒ Michelle M. Pillow
- Kye (Rise of the Pride, Book 6)Β byΒ Theresa Hissong
- Wicked Captor (A SciFi Alien Warrior Romance) (Warrior of Rozun Book 1)Β byΒ Zoey Draven
- Fire Warrior: (Dark Warrior Alliance Book 14)Β byΒ Brenda TrimΒ andΒ Tami Julka
- Morna’s Ghost: A Sweet, Scottish Time Travel Romance (The Magical Matchmaker’s Legacy Book 8)Β byΒ Bethany Claire
- Fallen For Shame (The Glacial Blood Book 3)Β byΒ Anna Edwards
- Wolf Tales 12: ExposedΒ byΒ Kate Douglas
Judgment Road (Torpedo Ink)Β by Christine Feehan <— CHRISTINE FEEHAN ALERT!!! “…the small town of Caspar has given Anya Rafferty a new lease on life. And she’s desperate to hold on to her job at the biker bar, even if the scariest member of the club seems to have it out for her. But Reaper’s imposing presence and smoldering looks just ratchet up the heat…“
- Accelerating Universe (The Sector Fleet, Book 1)Β byΒ Nicola Claire
- Finding Freedom: A Time Travel Romance (The Lost in Time Duet Book 1)Β byΒ Kamery Solomon
- Sanguine (Blood Slave Book 1)Β byΒ HK Khan
Thrall (Supernaturals of Las Vegas Book 1)Β byΒ Carina Cook
- Wicked Alchemy (Deadly Alchemy series Book 3)Β byΒ Julie Morgan
- Dark Demise (Wings of Artemis Book 7)Β byΒ Rebecca Royce
- The Renaissance ClubΒ byΒ Rachel Daces
- Pack Daugher (Were Chronicles Book 7)Β byΒ Crissy Smith
- My Werewolf Girl (Werewolf Romance Book 1)Β byΒ Sumit Joshi
CONTEMPORARY
Keep Her Safe: A NovelΒ by K.A. TuckerΒ <— K.A. TUCKER ALERT!!! He’s privileged and the son of a cop and she’s from a trailer park… and they both carry a secret burden. “Noah Marshall has known a privileged and comfortable life thanks to his mother, the highly decorated chief of the Austin Police Department. But all that changes the night she reveals a skeleton that’s been rattling in her closet for years, and succumbs to the guilt of destroying an innocent family’s life. Reeling with grief, Noah is forced to carry the burden of this shocking secret.Β Gracie Richards wasn’t born in a trailer park, but after fourteen years of learning how to survive in The Hollow, it’s all she knows anymore. At least here people don’t care that her dad was a corrupt Austin cop, murdered in a drug deal gone wrong. Here, she and her mother are just another family struggling to survive… until a man who clearly doesn’t belong shows up on her doorstep...”
Here Comes the Sun (Butler, Vermont Series Book 3)Β by Marie Force <— HE SUSPECTS SHE’S BEING ABUSED... “...he suspects she’s in an abusive marriage, but she never confirms that, and he has no choice but to mind his own business where she’s concerned.Β Two years after they first met and a year after he last heard from her, Mia shows up half-frozen, bruised and beaten on his doorstep, needing something only Wade can provide...”
- Queen of Hearts (A New Beginnings Book Book 3)Β byΒ Kathryn R. Biel
- MendΒ by Chelle Bliss <— CHELLE BLISS ALERT! “Before senior year, I was forced to move away, leaving behind the only boy I ever loved.Β He said heβd love me forever. He promised nothing would tear us apart. He swore heβd wait for me, but Jack NelsonΒ lied.Β Now, Jack wants to make me his again, but he may never be able to forgive my sins.”
- She Asked for ItΒ by Willow Winters <— SOUNDS SOMEWHAT… DARK… “…You still think you know what happened? You donβt.Β Heβs innocent and I enjoyed every second I was with him.Β Let me tell you my story, all about how I asked for it...”
- Siren in the City (Texas Sirens Book 2)Β by Lexi Blake
Fall from Grace: A NovelΒ by Danielle Steel <— DANIELLE STEEL ALERT!!! SHE’S FORCED TO REBUILD HER LIFE… “…Widowed at forty-nine, she discovers he has failed to include her in his will. With Andrewβs vicious daughters in control of his estate, and no home or money, Sydney finds a job in fashion, despite her own designer daughtersβ warnings. NaΓ―ve, out of her element, and alone in a world of shady international deals and dishonest people, she is set up by her boss and finds herself faced with criminal prosecution...”
- Fatal Thrill: SEALs of Shadow Force, Book 6 (SEALs of Shadow Force Romantic Suspense Series)Β byΒ Misty Evans
- Their Rebellious Submissive (Office Intrigue Book 3)Β by Nicole Edwards
- Broken SEAL (Sleeper SEALs Book 10)Β by Geri Foster
- Escaping Ryan (Genoa Mafia Series Book 2)Β byΒ Ginger Ring
xo, ZachΒ by Kendall Ryan <— KENDALL RYAN/STUDENT-TEACHER ALERT!!! Well… sorta. Close enough. π “...You hate Mondays so every Monday I slip an anonymous poem into your bag and your smile gets me through the week.Β I think I’m falling for you, and I know it’s wrong. I know that I’m only supposed to be the adviser to your program and nothing more, but here’s the thing. I think you’re falling for me too…”
- Sexy Bad Boss (Sexy Bad Series Book 3)Β byΒ Misti MurphyΒ andΒ Tami Lund
- Puck Daddy: A Bad Boy Hockey RomanceΒ byΒ Cass Kincaid
- Finding Mr. Right Now (The Right Now Series Book 1)Β byΒ DD Sparxx
- Saving the Sheriff (The Hills of Texas Book 1)Β byΒ Kadie Scott
UndefeatedΒ by Jane Harvey-Berric and Stuart Reardon <— JANEY HARVEY-BERRIC & STUART REARDON ALERT!!!!! RUGBY STAR HAS AN ACCIDENT!!! “...Dr. Anna Scott might be the one person who can help Nick, but she has her own secrets. And when Nickβs past comes back to haunt them both, the enigmatic doctor is more vulnerable than she seems.Β Broken and betrayed, the struggle to survive seems intolerable...”
- SEALs of Honor: MacklinΒ byΒ Dale Mayer
- Smooth: A Love StoryΒ byΒ Tracy Ewens
- Hidden Danger (Small-Town Guardians Book 1)Β byΒ Jennifer Pierce
- At First Blush (A Well Paired Novel Book 1)Β byΒ Marianne Rice
- Crazy on You (Love in the Fast Lane Book 1)Β byΒ Nicole Terry
Deep Inside (Going Deep Book 3)Β byΒ Virna DePaul <— FOOTBALL STAR ALERT!!! “Alec, the cocky and talented tight end of the Savannah Bootleggers, repeatedly asks Ruby for a date, and no oneβs more shocked than Ruby when she finally says yes. Less than twenty four hours later, however, heβs engaged to someone else. Lesson learned. Two months later, Alecβs single again, acting like a publicity nightmare and requiring up-close supervision. Now Ruby has to help Alec fix his bad boy reputation, even as she protects her heart…“
- Training Sasha (Club Zodiac Book 1)Β byΒ Becca Jameson
- Possess (Arcadia)Β byΒ Josie Litton
- Misunderstood Hacker (White Hat Security Book 3)Β byΒ Linzi Baxter
- Love You Through It (A Rebel Desire Novel Book 2)Β byΒ Fabiola Francisco
SidelinedΒ byΒ Marquita Valentine <— FOOTBALL STAR ALERT!!!! Her husband left her for the wedding planner and she wants to get over him… “…He might be the hottest quarterback in the NFL and my older brother’s best friend, but he doesn’t intimidate me. He promised to help me and I’m holding him to it… even if it means I have to convince him one seduction at a time.Β Until the seduced becomes the seducer.Β I no longer want to get over my ex; I just want Aiden…”
- Run To Me (Lazarus Rising Book 4)Β byΒ Cynthia Eden
- Boss LadyΒ byΒ Victoria Quinn
- Se7en Deadly SEALs: Season 1Β byΒ Alana Albertson
- Heart of Eden (Colorado Hearts Book 1)Β byΒ Caroline Fyffe
Respect: An Infidelity Stand-alone NovelΒ by Aleatha Romig <— ALEATHA ROMIG ALERT!! IT CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE!! “…Angelina Costello was my dream and now my reality. I’d worked diligently to move beyond the actuality of being a dockworker’s son to becoming a self-made, successful entrepreneur, all in an effort to earn the right to call her my own. I’d overcome servitude to others, collecting their paychecks and lowly praises, to being the one who signed the paychecks and offered the accolades when they were rightfully earned. Β The world was my oyster and walking toward me on the arm of her uncle was my pearl…“
Pretty Ugly LiesΒ by Pamela Crane <— PSYCH THRILLER ALERT!! “...Joβs idyllic life would make the Kardashians jealous. Then one day her daughter is abducted and the only way to find her is to unravel her dark past.Β Ellie is a devoted wifeβ¦ until she discovers the pain of betrayal. Now vengeance is all she can think about.Β Party-girl Shayla knows how to hide her demons. But when sheβs confronted with a life-shattering choice, it will cost her everything.Β June knows suffering intimately, though the smile she wears keeps it hidden.Β Four intertwined lives. Four deadly lies. One killer hiding among them.”
- Wayward Son: A Camden Ranch NovelΒ byΒ Jillian Neal
- About That Kiss: A Heartbreaker Bay NovelΒ by Jill Shalvis <— JILL SHALVIS ALERT!!
Angelβs Halo: Fallen Angel (Angelβs Halo MC Book 6)Β by Terri Anne Browning <— TERRI ANNE BROWNING BIKER BOOK ALERT!! “When I lost Rory, I lost everything. Her father ripped her away from me, and I didnβt see her again for three long years.Β Now, she is back in my life, and Iβm not about to let anyone take her away from me again...”
- Dear Dwayne, With LoveΒ byΒ Eliza Gordon
- Blast from Her PastΒ byΒ Katy Eeten
- Unlocking Fear (Keys to Love Series, Book One)Β byΒ Kennedy Layne
- Don’t Go (For You)Β by Alexa Riley
Let’s Talk About LoveΒ byΒ Claire Kann <— SHE HAS HER PERFECT SUMMER PLANNED… “...The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she’s asexual). Alice is done with datingβno thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she canβt stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for (uncertainty, butterflies, and swoons, oh my!). When her blissful summer takes an unexpected turn and Takumi becomes her knight with a shiny library-employee badge (close enough), Alice has to decide if sheβs willing to risk their friendship for a love that might not be reciprocatedβor understood…“
- Falling Under: a Walker Security standalone novelΒ by Lisa Renee Jones <— LISA RENEE JONES ALERT!! HE HAS TO PROTECT HER... “…His newest job should be simple and cut and dry. Jewel Carpenter, the daughter of the CEO of Carpenter Enterprises, is receiving death threats. He’s to protect her and find out who is issuing the treats.Β Simple. Cut and Dry.Β Until it’s not...”
Bad for You (Dirty Deeds)Β by J. Daniels <— J.DANIELS ALERT!!! “Shayla Perkins isn’t the kind of girl who makes the same mistake twice, especially when it comes to Sean “Stitch” Molina. So when he gives her the world’s biggest rejection, that’s it–she’s done. Until the sexy, silent, unavailable Sean makes Shay a very personal offer. Of course, it still doesn’t mean he’s interested in her…”
- The Winter Lodge: A Holiday House NovelΒ byΒ J.L. Jarvis
- Lee (Lucian & Lia Book 6)Β byΒ Sydney Landon
- Our Lady of the PrairieΒ byΒ Thisbe Nissen
SeekΒ by Mia SheridanΒ <β MIA SHERIDANβS LATEST IS LIVE???! OMG!!! MIA SHERIDANβS LATEST IS LIVE!!!!!Β βWealthy socialite Olivia Barton never imagined her fiancΓ© would disappear on what was supposed to be a routine business trip. Sheβs even more heartbroken and confused when a hired private investigator tracks him half a world away, to a seaside town in Colombia. But the country has recently been ravaged by a massive earthquake and deadly tsunami, shutting down outside communication and making travel all but impossible. Still, Olivia is determined to make it to Colombia to find the answers she so desperately seeks. What she needs is a guideβa mercenaryβ¦β
- BLAZE ERUPTING: Scorpius Syndrome/A Brigade NovellaΒ byΒ Rebecca Zanetti
- Thugs: Seven: Thugs and the Women Who Love Them (Book 7)Β byΒ Wahida Clark
- Tragic Beauty (Beauty & The Darkness, Book One)Β byΒ Iris Ann Hunter
Ryanβs BedΒ by TijanΒ <β TIJANβS LATEST IS LIVE!!!! OMG IT SOUNDS HEARTBREAKING & INTENSE!!!! βI crawled into Ryan Jensenβs bed that first night by accident. I barely knew him. I thought it was his sisterβs bedβher room. It took seconds to realize my error, and I shouldβve leftβ¦ I didnβt. I didnβt jump out. I didnβt get embarrassed. I relaxed. And that night, in that moment, it was the only thing I craved. I asked to stay. He let me, and I slept. The truth? I never wanted to leave his bed. If I couldβve stayed forever, I would have. He became my sanctuary. Becauseβfour hours earlierβmy twin sister killed herself.β
- With This Forever (Windswept Bay Book 10)Β byΒ Debra Clopton
- Out of the Ashes (Can’t Help Falling Book 4)Β byΒ Lauren Giordano
- Flames of Love: A Western Firefighter Romance Novel (Firefighters of Long Valley Book 1)Β byΒ Erin Wright
Buried in LiesΒ byΒ T.L Smith <— PSYCH THRILLER ALERT!!! I can’t quite get a handle on this blurb, but I am intrigued nonetheless! “...The devil told me he knew me.Β But lies had a way of unraveling, even if we didn’t want them to.Β The devil had a trick, for his love was full of acid. Acid that burned at every touch, every linger, and I let it scorch me to my core.Β A devil made you sin. And my devil was the worst...”
- Deep Control (Dark Dominance Book 2)Β by Annabel Joseph
Wrapped Up in You : A Valentine’s Day Short StoryΒ by Ella Frank & Brooke BlaineΒ Β <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!!Β A short Valentineβs Day story by USA Today Bestselling Authors Ella Frank & Brooke Blaineβcoming to Passionflix in 2019!
- Contour (Shape of You Book 1)Β byΒ Meg HardingΒ <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!!
- Dream: A Skins NovelΒ byΒ Garrett Leigh <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!!
- Bases LoadedΒ by Sean Michael <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
- Why I Need YouΒ byΒ Colette DavisonΒ <— M/M ROMANCE!!!
Guts & Glass (New York Crime Kings Book 6)Β by Skyla Madi <— SKYLA MADI ALERT!!! “…sheβs slipping further and further away from me, her will bending to those who seek only to hurt herβto own her.Β I crave to feel Skullβs blood splash against my skin, to peel the fleshy ink from his bones, and I know that time is coming.Β Soon...”
- Promise MeΒ byΒ Kelly Walker <— BOTH HAVE BEEN HEARTBROKEN… “...With the futures they were counting on destroyed, Ian and River find themselves starting over. Ian reminds River of things sheβd much rather forget, but pushing him away is harder than she expected. Ian wants a second chance at happily ever after, but the more he gets to know River, the more he worries she isnβt trying to figure out how to live again, sheβs figuring out how to die...”
































































PREORDERS (Next few days, and a few of next weekβs!!!Β Β )
- Love Me Like This: The MorrisonsΒ by Bella AndreΒ – January 24th 2018
- CombustΒ by K. Bromberg β January 29th 2018
- Still Me: A NovelΒ by Jojo MoyesΒ β January 30th 2018
Moonlight Sins (de Vincent series)Β by Jennifer L. Armentrout β January 30th 2018
- Well PlayedΒ by J. S. Scott & Ruth CardelloΒ – January 30th 2018
- The Upside to Being SingleΒ by Emma Hart β January 30th 2018
- Dark in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel (In Death, Book 46)Β by J.D. RobbΒ β January 30th 2018
- Stumbling Into Love (Fluke My Life Book 2)Β by Aurora Rose Reynolds β January 30th 2018
A Crack in Everything (Cracks Book 1)Β by L.H. Cosway β January 30th 2018
- Escape (The Getaway Series Book 3)Β by Jay Crownover β January 30th 2018
Maryse, can you please make a list of cop romances?
Anyone else going to read the KA Tucker one….or the Buried in Lies one?!!
I’ll be reading Keep Her Safe for SURE!!!!!
Absolutely, Janie. It’s fast becoming one of my favorite genres. π
Good morning!
Wow! So many good ones up there, and a BDB world novella–gah! Even more reason to get caught up in that series!
Ooh, ooh! I know a great cop book! The Brave Line by Kate Stewart.
Thanks Maryse! It’s definitely becoming one of my favorite genres too. I love a good mystery or thriller aspect thrown into a romance!
Must. Not. Click. Gah, I hate the book ban. I need the KU list π
*tosses glitter* it’s Tuesday! And there are some heavy hitters in that list. Man…
Good Morning.
I hope everyone has a great day today.
Grey you got this. How long are you going for?
Golden by My Morning Jacket.
Love his voice in this song. And the guitars..tjat rhythm. Reminds me a bit of that Johnny Cash rhythm. Just in this one.
Good day mates!
lol Grey, just click and see if they are in KU. π The cover of Thrall got me, and it’s a KU.
It’s true Grey. There’s a vast majority of them in all the lists I post, that are KU. :D!!!
*nods* I’d say anywhere for 25-50 percent each week are KU. I stopped looking for that, and started just looking at what’s up there that Maryse is enticing me with to pick. Like, *grins* Thrall. Ryan’s Bed, though, not KU. π
*no* if I look and it’s not KU… I could be swayed. It’s not safe. *grumble* *grabs Manny and dives into the blankie fort*
Thanks bev, at least until March 1st. Gah. Why do I do this stupid crap? π
Tell me which and I’ll check for you…. *looks through what’s available in KU* Nevermind. Don’t look this time. An unusally low number of books on KU today. I did find two mafia books though.
Ok folks, I used my immersion blender and lived to tell about it. π
It was much like using my hand mixer. You have to be careful as to not splatter everywhere, and…of course a little scarier because soup was boiling hot, but…it worked just fine. It was very nice not having to clean blender or food processor. So yay me and my homemade tomato soup!!
Yay, Leslie!
I’m definitely going to do a tomato soup with mine. I just have to get all the ingredients. Maybe this weekend..
So good…I want to eat whole pot!
Now I’m in the mood for tomato soup and grilled cheese sammiches.
The H in My Torin has Autism? Hmmmm… I’m pretty picky when it comes to that. Needs to be authentic, not cliche. Someone who read it tell me how they dealt with this?
King Hall sounds totally up my alley! A new Adult Fantasy Series? YES! Tessa… you MUST update your progress & report back STAT. No pressure.
Ryan’s Bed … OMG… you just know that one needs a blankie fort & box of Kleenex! Gah!!! How sad is that little blurb?
Sad news that Ursula K Leguin has passed away. Legendary fantasy and science fiction author. Wrote the Earthsea books and many more. π
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/obituaries/ursula-k-le-guin-acclaimed-for-her-fantasy-fiction-is-dead-at-88.html
MichelleS, I read My Torin and it was pretty authentic. In the beginning of the book, the author wrote that she had done a lot of research. Also, he is considered to have high functioning autism (not sure if i said that right). His main issue was communicating and showing emotion. (Hope that doesn’t spoil anything). Loved the book!
Sorry what is KU?
Linda, it’s “Kindle Unlimited” (a program on Amazon that we can subscribe to that allows us to “borrow” books for free to read). π
KU is Kindle Unlimited. π
Sad to hear about Ursula K Leguin. Earthsea was the first high fantasy that I truly enjoyed. She told the story without CH at the end of each chapter, trusting the story itself would keep me enthralled. I read through the series in one sitting.
MichelleS, I really enjoyed it. I went to read another book, and my mind wouldn’t get off of it. I think the angst could’ve been higher at certain points, but it’s six books, so I think it was more about really establishing the group’s friendship and how things play. There were two things that I felt didn’t get the full attention it deserved, but past that, it was super good. Probably 4.5 stars because they didn’t take certain angst as far as they could with those two things. lol If done right, though, the next one should hurt!
Listening to Bastille- World Gone Mad while reading the prologue in Waiting for the Sun. Coincidence? I. Think. Not! Sniffling already and biting my nails in anticipation of the cliffhanger. UGH.
Cheryl thank you for the music tip! I’m in the process of creating the playlist for book 2 and I’m short several songs. If anyone’s heard the playlist from book one *cough Grey* and knows any bands who have a similar feel let me know. I want to try to avoid covers unless it’s better than the original.
Full stop! I need help. (and yes, I hear you, I’m on it, R!)
So, I don’t know if you guys saw my Facebook post. But I took my son (13 years old) to the LIBRARY, because he asked!!! Woohoo, I may have danced. (in my head, because I’m a cool mom and never would embarrass him like that… no wait, I would *totally* embarrass him like that… *giggle*) Anyway, he’s reading… usually, he only reads in his off season, or if he’s grounded from electronics haha! he’s a MAD sports enthusiast, you name it, he plays it… but modified high school season is a bit different than the town league, and he doesn’t play gadgets during the week…. wow… LONG winded explanation for me telling you all what I need HELP with! *He* needs book recommendations!
He previously has read Kathryn Lasky’s Guardians of Ga’Hoole series and was very much attached, I think he’s read the series (15 books), like 4 times. It was very much a beloved favorite. He’s reading The Maze Runner in school right now, but they can’t read ahead….so he’s bummed about that. He’s read Percy Jackson series and Harry Potter… I just ordered him a book series by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners series that he said looked interesting. But… please help!
One of those weird times when bored and not sure what to do. Kinda want to read, but kinda don’t. Kinda want to watch something, but kinda don’t.
R, do you want songs that have a certain meaning, tell a certain story?
Yes bev, but it’s hard to pinpoint. I find a band that fits and listen until something clicks. Sometimes I find the PERFECT song, but the band isn’t right. But if you know of any love hurts songs, that’s the typical gist!
Oasis ~ Wonderwall
Emma just used that in The Butterfly Project, but the sound fits!
Where is this music list? I love music…
Most of mine you’d probably know. This year I want to keep up with newer or newer to me music.
Many on your play list i havent heard before, so that’s fun. So won’t necessarily know the sound. But might throw some songs out because it’s fun. And I love when Everyone does music recs, even if it turns out to not be my type.
Like ypu.and Amy always rec female singers which is good because I tend to lean towards male, though I love a lot of female singers.
Speaking of have you heard Somebody to Love by Valerie June? The album version. Love her voice and the vulnerability of it though very simple song.
Jody IDK if you mean mine, but I’ll be happy to force it on…I mean share it with you! π https://www.robinhillwrites.com/music.html
Grey I love you for that rec. Gah, I loved them when I was like 16….still do.
I’ll check it out now bev. You’re right! I do lean toward female singers! Wasn’t even aware!
Grey, my son started with Percy Jackson then went on to other series by Rick Riordan. He loves them!
The Hero’s of Olympus
Kane Chronicles
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
*grins* Grey, you are speaking my language! lol Let me go through my stuff and avoid those YA that could go a little too NA. The only one of those series I haven’t read is the Owl one.
-Abarat by Clive Barker – This is his only YA book, and it’s not horror, but pure fantasy. It’s pretty fascinating.
-Eragon by Christopher Paolini (better than the movie, but the movie was decent)
-Garth Nix books, just those in general. lol I read Mister Monday and that series, but someone else read Sabriel and love it. π
-Christopher Pike books. (RL Stine’s Fear street books are good too, but the writing isn’t as on par as Pike’s books are.)
-Chronicles of Nick by Sherrilyn Kenyon. It’s actually GEARED towards young boys. π
Darkest Mind by Alexandra Bracken – Thank you Fabi for getting me hooked on that one.
The Xanth series by Piers Anthony
Robert Asprin Myth series
Yes, I admit it. I love books that are fantasy but geared towards young boys. ROFL
Now, things rec to me: The Thief by Megan Whalan Turner
I am Number Four by Pattacus Lore
5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Firestar’s Quest by Erin Hunter
Uh… This is just the beginning. lol
One older song I am loving right now is Clay Pigeons by John Prime. It doesn’t really fit but because I like it I want to rec it, lol. Plus, it mentions Texas.
And yeah, I just have to read the latest Magnus book from Rick Riordin and the crossover of Kane and Jackson books. If he continues the Percy books, the next set is Heroes of Olympus and then the Apollo books, which are not complete yet. The other two, Kane and Magnus, are different parthenons. The characters appear from Percy, but only as a side character. I don’t even think Kane introduces Percy stuff until their crossover. It’s been a while since I’ve read the Kane books.
R, do you listen to the Alabama Shakes? I lead singers voice is great.
Alriht, Robin. I’m throwing this out there – The Kill by 30StM. *grins* You didn’t have a single one by them in your playlist. Any like that, well, I’ll look through mine.
Oh, Everybody Hurts by REM
Tessa, I was thinking that one! Funny.
I am picky with my music (just like books) and my fave genre is 90’s rock/alt rock.
R, I am thinking you don’t want Soundgarden or Pearl Jam recs? Hee hee
Whew. I have just spent the past hour bending poor R’s ear on FB, she’s probably SOOO sick of me now, haha!
TESSA!!! You’re my hero! I mean, for more than just the normal reasons. Ok, so when we went to the library, because we had to order the book series that we’d looked up, (the Brandon Sanderson one…) we were looking through the YA books and we picked up a David Baldacci one, called The Finisher? He started it tonight, couldn’t even wait til we got home, started reading during the 3 minute car ride…we’ll see.
R, a few songs off the top of my head that are love hurts theme:
Creep -Radiohead; Madness -Muse; Bring Me to Life – Evanescence; Unsteady- X Ambassadors.
bev: Somebody to Love by Valerie June–liking this! Definite potential. I think I’ve heard Alabama Shakes, but need a refresher. listening now.
Tessa!! You KNOW I want 30STM but they don’t fit at all. I tried so hard to make it work for the first one.
Leslie, I’m good with anything if it has the right “feel.” I went with Miley Cyrus on my last for goodness sakes! π
Not even Grey! I think I may have found my opener!! XOXO!
Time Has Told Me by Nick Drake
Lover You Should’ve Come Over by Jeff Buckley
I’m Your Man by Leonard Cohen
Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn? I’ll look up FInisher. I haven’t seen that one before. π
I know R. But, I had to mention it because it’s them! Another thought with the Doors comes Joplin, Piece of My Heart.
A 90s playlist would be awesome.
Now need to choose what I’m going to do before my bedtime. And make some cheesy ramen.
OMG… *facepalms* Grey, Earthsea by Ursula LeGuin.
WHOA bev. Time Has Told Me…lyrics are PERFECT. Unsure of the sound but I think it will work. It’s on the short list. Thanks!
Bev, my problem with a nineties playlist is I basically boycotted a lot of music in the 90s, lol I finally gave up with Mirror, Mirror won best rap Grammy, and I couldn’t escape 5 slow songs for one decent song. So, the nineties until Matchbox 20 was full of oldies discovery, country, classical and opera, and musicals. MOSTLY musicals. π
One more then done.
The Last Goodbye by the Kills.
The way she sings it just makes me think of an old torch song.
2 hours spent on music. A night well spent!
Tessa, no, it’s Steelheart, well that’s the first one. They’re getting it from a library 35 miles away. LOL.
Ok, night all!
So, R. It’s funny because there is a famous pic of Nick Drake and it popped into my head when in the book she sees Darian in a suit leaning against a wall. Of course Nick Drake is a lot sadder story.
I’ve always loved that line of a “Troubled cure for a troubled mind.”
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Now I need to listen to Pink Moon.
Tessa, lol.
Such a mix though. The alternative, Lilith Fair type, 2nd Brit invasion, ska, rap, r&b and so on.
Oh and country. I was listening to early to mid 90s country not long ago.
The 2nd British invasion was 80s. π I totally missed the move from Mirror, Mirror (*shudders* How in the world did THAT win a Grammy?) to gangster rap. And yes, it was because of that song. It was so horrible I stopped listening to any station that would play it.
I got into music when it started Ska, and Lilith Fair type (which most I’d be happy to miss).
R&B was part of why I stopped listening. The music was mostly soft, romantic stuff that after three, would bore me to tears. I love them alone. Gimme Boys II Men’s End of the Road, I’ll Make Love to You, etc, or Mariah Carey’s stuff, and sure, I like it. But, mixed with other things. I can’t take it all at once. It just puts me to sleep.
Now! Alternative! My nephew was into it and listened to it all the time on MTV so I missed nothing. lol I’d read while he’d watch them. I even accidently learned grunge, most of which kept me from going to KROQ. Ironically, LOVE grunge lyrics, but seriously, I don’t understand a word Kurt Cobain said.
R. Yea, I was asking about yours, sorry! I wanted an idea of what you like. I’ve got everything from classical to metal.
On that note.. I highly recommend Nothing But Thieves, Seafret and City and Colour.
Ugh, this is tough when I don’t know what people have heard already. I’m fond of Tori Amos and Sarah McLaughlin’s 90s stuff. Meg Myers. Chet Faker. Jeff Buckley. As Tall As Lions. Embers (UK)
Specifically, Oceandust by Hands Like Houses. It’s probably a *huge* stretch but I’ll throw it out there… Stay & Don’t Lose Your Heart by Dream on Dreamer.
A lot of what I have is more along the industrial, hard rock, metal genres. I’m rambling! Just let me know if any of this strikes a chord & maybe I can come up with more. (I may have opened Spotify while writing this.) Haha.
Tessa, funny story. Back when Nirvana was new, I couldn’t understand most of what Kurt said either. Fast forward a few years, I got into metal. (A surprise.) I went back and listened to Nirvana and found I could understand him better. Haha
lol I loved metal before the grunge movement. He just slurs his words so much, I’m lost. It wasn’t until lyrics became a popular thing to post on the internet that I actually knew what the words were. Also, hearing covers of them. Those usually sound good. π
Grey, my children read goodnight Mr Tom in the 1st year of high school itβs by Michelle Magorian and I have read it 4 times for school itβs really good.
And we stay Jenny Hubbard
Hunger games
Now Morris gleitzman
Soon Morris gleitzman
Paperboy Vince vawter
I have been reading Midnight Blue and I am loving it. Nearly finished,
Oh and one more maybe 2. To kill a mockingbird Harper lee.
And a Australian book that is sort of similar or based on To kill a Mockingbird called Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey racially based against aboriginals it very good.
Missed all the talk about music last night!
But regarding library books, I have a friend whose daughter is mentally disabled (27 years old, but more like a teenager). She took her to the library and couldn’t really find any books for her. She ended up with The Princess Diaries. The recommendations were not fitting for her. Any suggestions from you guys?
Thanks for all the suggestions! I’m making a list as soon as I get home today and checking them out! I love including lesser known bands with The Doors!
I just won a Goodreads giveaway! I never win! Man Hands (hate the cover) by Sarina Bowen (but love the author)!
Robin, someone just suggested a band to me this week, Greta van Fleet….. they sound a lot like Led Zeppelin and even do some of their stuff. Don’t know if any songs will apply to your book, but you should check them out!
*grins* I adored the Princess Diaries books. Some of these are oldies, but they have the same heart as Princess Diaries.
-Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants
-Really, any of Meg Cabot books. Even her paranormal have that feel to it.
-The old Sweet Valley High books
-To see if she likes PNR, besides Twilight there is Secret Circle by LJ Smith
-For more drama, Pretty Little Liars or Eleanor and Park
-Barthe Clemente wrote a bunch of kid books, Nothings Fair in the Fifth Grade, but that series has two YA book that were far better. Ninth Grade Blues and Seventeen and In Between. These are much older, but they were good enough to re-read even as an adult.
Tell me what else she’s into, and I might have more ideas.
Thank you so much Tessa! That’s a huge help!
Grey, I have a 14 year old son who is not a reader. Much to his Mom’s dismay but my 11 year old daughter loves to read so that helps:)
Here are a couple of recommendations that my son actually liked and wanted the next book in the series:
1. The Compound by S.A. Bodeen. The second book in the series is the Fallout.
2. John Grisham’s Kid Lawyer Series (6 books in series). Both my son and daughter like these books.
Oooh thank you Jean!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE me some Led Zeppelin! I’m listening to them now. Awesome!
OK that was weird. I’ve never heard of them, so I go ask the hubs if he has and he was *just* texting his friend in Alabama about them this morning! Tickets for Austin go on sale Friday and they’re going!
That’s crazy Robin! Their good, right? You and I definitely have same tastes in music!
R, I was actually going to suggest Thank You by Led Zep but only so could I throw in Chris Cornell’s beautiful acoustic cover. π
Jean thereβs heaps actually
What about slammed Colleen Hoover
Chinese Cinderella
Twilight
Shopaholic
The great Gatsby
The Vincent boy Abbie glines
Sisterhood of the travelling pants
How many do you want?
Thanks Melinda! I think Slammed would be a little too heavy for her. Think more Judy Blume or Disney…..no sex scenes (she is already sexually frustrated enough….lol….loves boys and always has a boyfriend.. but ya know, she’s just hand holding or dancing).
R. forgot about this song until I heard it today. REM- The One I Love. Also my daughter has me listening to the Front Bottoms. Lipstick covered magnet, Swimming Pool are a couple that come to mind.
Every time I hear “Somebody that I used to know” by Gotye, I immediately think of a book I’m reading.
And “Just the way you are” by Bruno Mars is my Rhage & Mary song. LOL.
One REM song I love is At My Most Beautiful, just think it is beautiful.
Right now listening to English Rose. Paul Seller’s solo live version.
Then onto Galway Girl by Steve Earle. But that song always brings to mind PS I Love You , the movie.
Just wanted to let everyone know that Katy Regenery’s Unloved is on sale for .99! I have wanted to read this book for awhile, every since Maryse put on her recommend list. Now its on sale and I can! YIPEE!
YAY!! Thank you for letting us know, Robyn! I posted it. π
R. I totally forgot to mention The Tea Party! My fave song is Temptation. (Of course.)
Tessa, kids these days don’t know how good they have it. I used to listen to a radio station that was operated by high school students. They would hardly ever mention band names. I remember having to wait for a particular song and have to jot down what lyrics I thought I heard. Then hope they were online somewhere… there are songs that still haunt me…
At least you had online. I would call the radio station and ask them. It was the only way to find out, though most stations would name each song. Probably from all of us calling and asking the name of the song. Literally, before the song list they would say what was playing next, then after, they would list every single song they played. I wish they all still did that.
Could not put Seek down. It was amazing. Finally out of my book rut!
Sarah, thanks for the feedback! I can’t decide whether to start that or Ryan’s Bed today…… decisions, decisions…….
Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game, which everyone floved when it came out, is on sale today for $1.60. Bargain.
Is anyone gonna do FLT today? I’ll break the ice. I’m reading a book from one of YOUR RECS, Maryse. And liking it π
I walked into the meeting fifteen minutes late.
from The Difference Between Us by Rachel Higginson.
It’s bk 2 after The Opposite of You. Anyone remember the beard controversy, and the beard apron etc etc? Well, Ezra, the hot H in this one DOESN”T have a beard. And he is hot. Older, dour, grumpy, taciturn, but he has a tender spot for the h. Sweet and low-angst so far.
OMG JAN YESSSSSS I LOVED THAT BOOOOOOK!!!!!
I loved The Difference Between Us too, Jan. Not as much as The Opposite of You, but certainly enough to make my top 2017 list. π
Seek is getting lots of love. I might need to read that one soon.
Jan, I liked The Difference Between Us! Ezra…*happy sigh*
I am reading audiobook, so can’t really do FLT. π
FLT: The first time I snuck into Ryan Jensenβs bed was an accident. (Ryan’s Bed by Tijan)
Leslie, I almost started Seek first, just couldn’t decide…… That one will probably be next!
Robyn to me Patty Griffin IS AUSTIN!!!
The songs that could be the soundtrack to WFTS most Kleenex grabbing moments are…
You Are Not Alone – https://youtu.be/chU5b7bgls4
When It Donβt Come Easy – https://youtu.be/knEnMCmTZGI
Rain – https://youtu.be/pFbjE7NFmUI
Up To The Mountain – https://youtu.be/p_AHpwjP8G4
My flt(s) are the same as last week. I suck.
Jean, I got that one, so you have to tell me how it is.
Alright, I just finished a series I had to read all the way through; The Tainted Accords by Kelly St. Clare. 4 book fantasy that involves a severely abused “princess” and um, her adventures. Seriously a lot just happens. That’s the best explanation without any spoilers. π
So, I guess, my desire for fantasy is back! YEAH!
Tessa you are making me jealous. I haven’t done a glom in so long.
I want a book. A book with a slow delicious burn. A book I cannot wait to get back to. A book I think about when I am away from it. A book with a likable heroine. A book that shows not tells. A book with zippy witty conversation. A book that has conversations.
That book.
Of course I probably wouldn’t read that book.
Maryse, you should do a post on book slumps. Not how to overcome them or book recs….cause we are not reading. But on where and on what the book time is being used. Where has the attention been diverted.
bev…
Wait For It.
Waiiiiiiit forrrrrrrrrrrr iiiiiiiiit.
bev… give me a book slump confession (or maybe I’ll compile your slump-posts), and we’ll see what kind of help we can get for you… er… US. π
P.S. My attention is being diverted to cooking and gardening when I’m in a book slump. And to glaring at my iPad.
P.P.S. Also to wondering where Amy is and how she is.
Also to wondering if there’s a crazy, gasp-worthy, jaw-dropping twisty book out there that I don’t know about yet (or I forgot about).
Also hoping we can get through book-slumps together, either by finding awesome un-slumping books, or talking fun (or crazy) life stuff that’s happening instead.
Jodi, I can’t find these Nothing but Thieves songs. Do you have links? You can email me [email protected]
FLT:
“Darian, come on.” Waiting for the Sun by Robin Hill.
I love Darian and Frankie. On the other hand, I am not looking forward to having to wait for more!! *hate cliffhangers*
Better than me. When I get distracted, it’s usually a game.
“Wondering if thereβs a crazy, gasp-worthy, jaw-dropping twisty book out there that I donβt know about yet (or I forgot about)”——–> I want one of those and of course Maryse would be the one to find it for us.
I get distracted with home improvement/decorating projects and my daughter’s activities.
Well, Iβm so lucky Iβve read 3 books in row and loved all of them.
1 robins book βWaiting for The Sunβ. I can wait as good work needs time.
2. Midnight Blue l.j Shen. I loved the twisted broken rock star Alex
3. My Torin k Webster. Wow this is very good too. All totally different.
β Anything essential is invisible to the eyeβ Midnight Blue
Jean and kooloo, how good is My Torin fantastic. Donβt think I have read anything from this author before. About an high functioning Austistic boy. But she has really captured the Autism spectrum, unbelievably realistic.
I Too would like to read Seek thatβs next. Maaayyybbeee. Too many to choose from.
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Loved My Torin Melinda! Can’t stop thinking about it! You should try Whispers and the Roars by same author. I love that her stories are unique and unforgettable!
Kooloo, jeesh….what kind of music so you listen to? I wanted to throw myself off bridge after listening to those songs!! Hee hee. They were beautiful, but depressing.
Bev – the Weaving Man is a book I couldn’t stop thinking about, shows & not tells in the best way, has so many likable characters it’s not even funny! It’s my “get outta dat slump” rec from me.
R. You should be able to find them on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube… maybe specific song titles? Lover, Please Stay; Tempt you; Graveyard Whistling. I hope you find it. Conor’s voice is amazing. So far I’ve seen them every time they’ve been near here! So much better live!
Also, if you like Pink, she did a project with Dallas Green (City and Colour) called You + Me. I haven’t listened to it all but they did a cover of Sade that’s pretty good.
Thanks Jody! And sorry I misspelled your name. π I couldn’t find my post because it had an i.