You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

February’s It’s a Love / Hate Thing Toppler is finally here!
Grab your book or media device, get comfy, and let the love of reading flow!

Check in here to see what everyone’s reading and eating and drinking, and let us know what you’re up to.

Good morning Topplerites. Are you ready to read?
I know everyone will do their best and have lots of fun!

I've been ready for HOURS ;)

I've had my breakfast and now I'm ready to tackle book #1!

I'm here too! Just waiting for the computer to get going :-)

I'm starting with . I randomly opened the book to three pages, on the first one she's imagining his body all hot and naked, on the second one he's staring at her nipples asking if she's cold and volunteering to warm her up, and on the third they've just had sex against a tree in the woods. Hmmm...I wonder what task this book will fit :)

I'm late. Let the Toppled begin.

jaxnsmom wrote: "I'm starting with . I randomly opened the book to three pages, on the first one she's imagining his body all hot and naked, on the second one he's staring at he..."

That's hilarious! I'm reading so it sounds like we'll be completing the same task. I'm VERY skeptical, but hey, this is the time to do it.

jaxnsmom wrote: "I'm starting with . I randomly opened the book to three pages, on the first one she's imagining his body all hot and naked, on the second one he's staring at he..."

They move fast in Harlequin world!

Aha my computer is up and running (as is the rugby) and my first read is going to be Demon Hunter: Saga for a bit of a nightmare :-)

Who is playing, Sam?

I'm starting with The Aviator's Wife.

I'm here. Was over at Love Stinks setting things up for "The Wining" team!

I'm starting with Before Ever After. I've been eyeing this one for a while now.

jaxnsmom wrote: "I'm starting with . I randomly opened the book to three pages, on the first one she's imagining his body all hot and naked, on the second one he's staring at he..."

Hmmmm, I wonder!

Past time to get started! May the best team win... US!

Getting ready to read The Evidence Against Her: A Novel . I have no idea how this book found its way to my shelf but a toppler is the perfect time to have it removed! I hope it's a good one!

Kat wrote: "Who is playing, Sam?"

It's Wales v France and the score currently stands at 3-3 after 23 mins so a bit tense!!

Almeta wrote: "I'm here. Was over at Love Stinks setting things up for "The Wining" team!"

And while you were doing that I was working on the thread for the winning team ;-)

Ah, but Almeta has it right. We'll be winning while having our wine = wining :)

My first book will be

Unfortunately wining is a real word that means entertaining with wine but no winning involved so you lot can have your wine while we'll have our win (and in my case a beer or twoo...or several the way this game is going!)

:-D

jaxnsmom wrote: "Ah, but Almeta has it right. We'll be winning while having our wine = wining :)"

LOL! I'm going to kick back with a glass now, and exercise my wrists holding The Thorn Birds

Sam wrote: "Unfortunately wining is a real word that means entertaining with wine but no winning involved so you lot can have your wine while we'll have our win (and in my case a beer or twoo...or several the ..."

Those cheese eating surrender monkeys living up to their name? ;-)

I wish they were, it seems they learnt how to battle hard since last week...wish they'd waited until the week after next when the play England! I can't be coping with all this stress you know! ;-)

Kat wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "Ah, but Almeta has it right. We'll be winning while having our wine = wining :)"

LOL! I'm going to kick back with a glass now, and exercise my wrists holding The Thorn Birds"

Kat, I can't wait to hear your thought on The Thorn Birds. That book is one of my treasures!

Julia - it sounds like you're going for the darker side of Love Stinks :)

Kat - Harlequins certainly don't waste any time. I'm wondering if I should save this for tonight :D

Roz - I looked up your book and realized that I've read it. If you get a little stuck at the beginning, don't give up, it's worth it.

April wrote: Kat, I can't wait to hear your thought on The Thorn Birds. That book is one of my treasures!

I've read it about 4 or 5 times in my late teens, it was the book that got me started on historical fiction.

When I took it off the shelf earlier I discovered it still has the price tag from when I bought it nearly three years ago on one of my trips home - I can't believe how expensive books are in Australia still - $22 for a paperback!

My first book is Birdsong. Go Team Love Stinks!

Kat wrote: "April wrote: Kat, I can't wait to hear your thought on The Thorn Birds. That book is one of my treasures!

I've read it about 4 or 5 times in my late teens, it was the book that got me started on ..."

WOW! Yes, that is expensive. I am very fortunate in that I have a first edition hardback. My mother bought the book when it first came out. She then passed it on to her sisters who passed it on their friends. Everyone who has read the book has signed the inside cover and dated it. Eventually, the book became mine. I will keep it forever!

Kat wrote: "Who is playing, Sam?"

If Sam's watching the same game i am (and i bet she is) at present, no one is. Not a masterclass of the art.

While watching it I'm one book done. I don't recommend
Never Let Me Go to anyone wanting plot, characterisation, dash, verve, surprise or a memorable read. My granny would have loved it...

So the book was as good as most of the match then Helen (apart from these last few minutes of course)?

So a lot of smoking hot books in here. How are you doing, Jmom and Julia?

I am a little late as the telly couldn't choose a worse time to premier Sherlock Holmes: A game of shadows. Couldn't possibly miss it, I loved it. And now to get in a few hours reading before I hit the bed. It's 12:10am here Saturday night. Thank God for Sundays.

I'm not going to lie, it's pretty bad so far. Not finding Christian Grey to be hot - more like a creepy stalker. I actually just started uncontrollably laughing because Ana puts her hair in pigtails in an effort to turn him off.

Well the match picked up in the last 10 minutes - the book didn't >:-)

jaxnsmom wrote: "Ah, but Almeta has it right. We'll be winning while having our wine = wining :)"

Thanks for the SAVE jax! lol

Julia wrote: "I'm not going to lie, it's pretty bad so far. Not finding Christian Grey to be hot - more like a creepy stalker. I actually just started uncontrollably laughing because Ana puts her hair in pigtail..."

Well at least it's giving you a laugh, Julia!

Sam wrote: "Almeta wrote: "I'm here. Was over at Love Stinks setting things up for "The Wining" team!"

And while you were doing that I was working on the thread for the winning team ;-)"

Pffft!

:-P

I'm just starting Kaffertjie - a love story on my iPhone. My kindle is downstairs and its too much hassle with my ankle to go and get it!

I'm here, ready to read trying to decide which book to start with :)

Poor planning on my part I would say.

Julia, I abandoned that book, so oh well, I know what you're going through. My sympathies.

April wrote: "My mother bought the book when it first came out. She then passed it on to her sisters who passed it on their friends. Everyone who has read the book has signed the inside cover and dated it. Eventually, the book became mine. I will keep it forever! "

Aw, that story put a smile on my face ... that is lovely.

April wrote: "My mother bought the book when it first came out. She then passed it on to her sisters who passed it on their friends. Everyone who has read the book has signed the inside cover and dated it. Eventually, the book became mine. I will keep it forever!"

That is such a wonderful story April - I love that all the readers have signed it!

Not only is that a great story. It is also a great book.

Pragya wrote: "So a lot of smoking hot books in here. How are you doing, Jmom and Julia?

I am a little late as the telly couldn't choose a worse time to premier Sherlock Holmes: A game of shadows. Couldn't possi..."

It's going well here. Except that every now and then I have to tell Jingo to take his mouth off of my arm (he doesn't bite but gets quite mouthy, a habit I'm trying to break). I'm halfway through Chance Encounter, it's a quick and easy read. No sex yet, but lots of heavy breathing and arousal - the characters, not me :D

AmyK wrote: "I'm here, ready to read trying to decide which book to start with :)

Poor planning on my part I would say."

Fruit machine!!

I didn't decide until the start which book I was going to read. I have about fifteen boks and five downloads so I could have a variety to choose from.

April, that's so wonderful. And now you can continue the tradition.

I have to find something to eat now. And play with the dogs.

jaxnsmom wrote: "Ah, but Almeta has it right. We'll be winning while having our wine = wining :)"

At least no one is whining!

Julia wrote: "I'm not going to lie, it's pretty bad so far. Not finding Christian Grey to be hot - more like a creepy stalker. I actually just started uncontrollably laughing because Ana puts her hair in pigtail..."

I had to abandon this one and tell myself I'd try again later. The characters were just too stereotyped for me. Good luck with it!