Books are my life... discussion

hi :) and i share that opinion :)

I'm Erica. 19 yr old college student, may be going into Nursing. I love reading! (duh) I love young adult fantasy. I love Fablehaven, oh my gosh!! Some of my other fav books include: percy jackson, brightly woven, graceling, fire, iron king, academy 7, jane eyre, pride and prejudice. Besides reading, well, I don't have much of a life. Reading is my life, and writing. I'm currently writing a book, and hopefully *crosses fingers* it will someday be published.

@Erica: Welcome! I see that you like Jane Eyre - it's my favorite book as well. I recently read and reviewed the monster mashup version called Jane Slayre on my site, and I thought it was great.

If you (and anyone else really) is interested, I'll be posting an interview tomorrow on my blog with the writer of Jane Slayre, Sherri Erwin. I think you'll all love her responses to my questions, but more than that, you can feel free to leave questions on the post as Sherri will be popping by periodically throughout the day to respond to them!

I'm hesitant to read books like that, like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies because I love the classics so much, and I'm afraid that reading classics transformed into parnormal stuff might taint how I feel about the real books. I did just read the description to Jane Slayre, and it sounds funny. So maybe I would like these books more than I thought.

@Erica: I can't say anything about Pride And Prejudice And Zombies as I haven't read it myself and I've heard some odd things like they throw in flatulance jokes for some reason...strange.

I can, however, say that Jane Slayre was really done in a loving way. She doesn't just add things to be funny where they don't make sense, but she definitely adds something special to it. It's possible that you won't like it, but I'm all for the classics myself (have an MA in 19th C. lit). This was just a fun new take on it in my humble opinion.

Hi I'm Maggie and I definately Love books hope to read something good!Oh and I finished Shiver A couple weeks ago can't wait for the second book!

@Erica Here's a link to my interview with Sherri Erwin Browning - the author of Jane SlayreJane Slayre.

Sherri is answering questions all day long, so come on by, leave a question in the comments, and she'll respond: Today only!

Hello Every one I am Angela i am 26 married have three kids and i live in Australia, I love to read!! Mostly i read PNR My fave series are LOTU and Merry Gentry series,Midnight breed series,Dark Hunter series, Women of the other world series i have so many more tho....lol I LOVED LOVED reading Shiver, I read it Last week and i couldn't put it down. The best Y/A i have read in ages!!!
Today i am starting to the Dark Lover(haven't read the BDB series yet) so i am excited... I loved the Nightwalkers series too :) LOve chatting books and meeting new people..

Hi!So you are from australia?

@Maggie yeah im in Australia :)
you??

No America

but I wish!

Cool, I want to got there one day :)
maybe when the kids are all grown up!!

Yea!If you go you have to see the capital it is buestiful.Not bragging.

Ang... I'm shocked!!! you haven't read the BDB books??? you're in for such a treat!!! Now I feel like rereading mine:-))

Hi, I'm tameera, and I love to read and write! I'm a complete bookworm, and always have been!

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda and I live in Hamilton, Ontario. I teach grade 3 and I'm a mother of 3. I rediscovered my love of reading last fall and I can't stop now! Been reading a lot of historical fiction/historical romance. Can't wait to get recommendations from everyone and listen to your thoughts on many texts. check out my blog
www.mandysescape.blogspot.com

hey everyone i go by chica (even though my name says otherewise....) love to read ya books and i always have my nose in a book!! :)

Hello...I am Debbie from Burlington Ontario and yes, I love to read!! I read in the car, I read while watching my shows (usually during commercials or during the show if my book is more interesting!!), I read before I start work, at lunch and while waiting for my hubby to pick me up after work lol I always have at least 1 or 2 books with me at all times! So, yes, I love to read :o)

Hi Melanie, Erica, Maggie, Angela, Tameera, Amanda, Chica and Debbie :)

Sorry I wasn't on earlier to welcome you all. I hope that you enjoy the group and join into any of the discussions that interest you, look forward to hearing all your thoughts in the group discussions.

Happy Reading
Your Mod

Heather :)

Woot! I love this group. Out of all the groups I've joined, this is the one that I can't stay away from. Pretty much the only one I comment in. A perfect way to waste my time when I'm not reading. Thanks Heather for creating it! :)

Hi Im sandi and I love to read historical romance,historical fiction, mystery, fantasy,young adult,not so keen on horror..like to sleep at night!
looking forward to sharing with others on their reads & reviews & and what you would recommend!

Sandi wrote: "Hi Im sandi and I love to read historical romance,historical fiction, mystery, fantasy,young adult,not so keen on horror..like to sleep at night!
looking forward to sharing with others on their re..."

Hey Sandi,

My name is April and it looks like we share a lot of the same tastes in reading - I love historical fiction, more about that later - we need to compare lists, I think.

But what caught my eye about your post right now is one of the books I'm reading right now:

The Challice by Phil Rickman (be aware, there are a lot of other books by the same title)

Anyway, I thought you might find this one interesting as it brings together both fantasy, history and mystery.

It's modern day Glasonbury and Avalon, fantasy/history of the area and pagan practices, etc, AND it is a bit of a ?murder (not totally sure whether we actually have a murder yet; as i'm 1/3 in).

So, I wouldn't classify The Challice as horror; put it is errie and mysterious; so maybe you'd like to give it a try?

Let me know if you do, okay?

And I'll through Phlippa Gregory and Margaret George out as two of my most favorite writers of historical fiction. Tell me some of yours, and maybe I;ll find some new ones to read.

Thanks,
April

Hi everyone,

Getting a little ahead of myself here - commenting on comments before giving a proper intro.

My name is April and I am a long-time, avid reader. Mostly fiction/literature, have read a lot of classics (recently Silas Marner), and some non-fiction too.

I've spent the last few years reading a lot of historical fiction; recently finished Wolf Hall), , and The Constant Princess); SciFi; have read a lot of Robert j Sawyer (especially Calculating God - loved it and am in the middle of his Parallex/homid series).

I also really enjoy audio books - this has easily added another two/books/week to my 'reading'.


I'm enjoying poking around in this labrythian Books Are My Life group - I'm in the middle of Breakably Yours. I hope I can find my way to the correct link when discussion starts on June 15th - I will accept whatever guidance anyone has to offer.

Thanks,
April

Hi! I'm Kelly.

hi april & welcome! the book you recommend sounds right up my aisle!I have noticed alot of books are called the challice.my favorite authors? um...that depends..I LIKE alot of authors..but a favorite to me means..the book (or series) caught me right away..kept me reading..and I keep it and re-read again and enjoy even more 2nd time around! so my fav's at the moment are: terry goodkind-sword of truth series. diana gabaldon-outlander series.and my favorite author is carlos ruz zafon wrote the shadow & the wind & the angels game. I loved these I have them in hard cover & soft! book about books,mystery, love story. highly recommend I also will "multi-read" if a book isnt keeping me. if you love historical fiction join the club Im there too and they have great recommends!

welcome all you new who just joined!

Hey Sandi,

Clearly we share a lot of authors: I really ejoyed the Diana Gabaldon series and turned a lot of my friends on to her.

And a friend urged me to try carlos ruz zafon's Shadow and the Wind turned out to be one of my fave reads last year. It felt a little like South American magic realism (eg marquez 100 Years of Solitude X John Irving - The World According to Garp mash up ;-). The characters were so quirky but endearing. I'll have to look for the second title of his you mentioned. When I really like one book by an author, I'm always excited to check out their other work. I must have alredy been reading a lot of books last year when I read Shadow and the Wind. I'm adding it to my Check it Out list right now.

I didn't realize there is a historical fiction club - I'll go look for that too.

And seriously, check out Phillipa Gregory and Margaret George when you have a chance.

Off to bed to read.
G'night,
April

oh, oh, Sandi, and anyone else interested in historical fiction, and please, please check out:

The Secret Book of Grazia de Rossi,
by Jaqueline Park

It's historical fiction of Renaissance Italy, and the main character is Grazia and she's the daughter of Jewish bankers (Christians were prohited from commiting usury/charging interest - so they left it to the jews).

Park worked on this book for ten years and she only has one other earlier one. And since she's written so little; you might miss this one and that would be a shame.

Let me know if you read it and what you thought, okay?

Now, i am definitely going to bed to read!

hi april..carlos 2nd book angles game is a prequel to shadow of the wind.dont know why they do that..Im hoping he writes a 3rd being julian story. gosh..look at my bookshelf..I have all margaret george & phillipa gregory! :) I did try jaqueline parks book..couldnt get into it.maybe I should give another try...

april..check out my historical fiction bookshelf..give you an idea of my likes. compare to yours? sandi

bluemoon..I have both these in hard cover & soft.
I LOVED these books!! 5 star for me..its a mystery, book about the love of books, got some romance...I would read the angels game first as it is the prequel but was written second..but it dosent matter which order. did you read in my profile "about me" I say "a room without books is like a body without a soul" quote from shadow of the wind! try the library if your not sure hope this helps :)

Erica wrote: "Woot! I love this group. Out of all the groups I've joined, this is the one that I can't stay away from. Pretty much the only one I comment in. A perfect way to waste my time when I'm not reading. ..."

Hi Erica
Thank you so much, I love it when people actually like the group. Also if there is anything missing from the group that you think should be in here just let me know, I'm always up for suggestions.
Hope you continue to like the group :)

Hi Sandi, April and Kelly :)

Welcome to the group, I look forward to hearing your opinions on the discussions in the group.

Your Mod Heather

thanks heather!:)

No problem :)

Hi my name is Becky, I'm a mom of 2. I loved reading as a teen but kind of got out of it when i had kids. My love of reading has returned (I think the twilight series got me back into it). I'm currently reading the uglies/pretties series but my list contains a wide range of books. I would appreciate any suggestions of books to add to my list. I don't have the ability to sit down for an hour to read and can only read for 10-15 min intervals as I'm chasing a 3 year old and entertaining a 5 month old...so if you have any suggestions for "easy" reads I would also appreciate that.

welcome becky! this is a great group! lots of members will have great suggestions for you here.
also browse around here and read what people are reading...I rememember those days of only 10-15 min to yourself...now I can enjoy the long reads!

Becky wrote: "Hi my name is Becky, I'm a mom of 2. I loved reading as a teen but kind of got out of it when i had kids. My love of reading has returned (I think the twilight series got me back into it). I'm curr..."

Hi Becky :)

Welcome to the group, I hope you enjoy yourself here.
As for suggestions what kind of books do you like best? What age range, genre, length?

I only get short periods where i get a minute to read so I like books that do not have too many characters and can be put down for a few days...picked back up and you don't feel like you are completely lost. I love YA books. I started off with vampires series but i would really like to get into other characters (ie angels, werewolves) or even a good mystery. I'm open to any suggestions.

Becky wrote: "I only get short periods where i get a minute to read so I like books that do not have too many characters and can be put down for a few days...picked back up and you don't feel like you are comple..."

Some That I would suggest than are:


Those are probably the ones that fit best under the discription that you gave.

My name is Princess (I know right?) and I love reading! I read ALL types of books! Im currently reading Time Traveler's Wife, and just finished Some Girls Are... You can give me any book suggestions to read if you want because Im always looking for a new book! (Becky you should probably also read the Blood coven series? idk if thats what the series is called, but one of the books are called Bad Blood)

Hello, everyone. I'm Alex Lee (not my real name. :) And I love reading - of course I do. Why would I be in GoodReads if I don't like reading? I'm thirteen and I'm from Canada.

Anyway, I like reading angst/tragedy books. So, if any of you guys have any suggestions, please tell me.

I'm currently reading If I Stay by Gayle Forman and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Both books are good. But I must say, THe Book Thief is more interesting.

Hi, I'm Audrey. I love to read both fiction and non-fiction, depending on the week and what mood I'm in. It's great to be here!

Hi Princess, Alex and Audrey :)

Thanks for joining the group, and welcome.

Thanks, Heather. Nice to meet you :}

Hey, no problem, and same :)

Hello everyone, Becky sent me an invite and I could stay away,lol. I have to small boys who are both about to be finished school for the year. I have a LARGE to read list and want to try and make a dent in it this summer.
Becky, I have Hush Hush when you want to give it a try just let me know.
Alex, I have The Book Thief sitting on my shelf and am scared to start it. I keep hearing such mixed opions. Because of that it keeps getting put to the bottom of the pile.

Thanks, Bluemoon :}.

Hi Lori :)

Welcome to the group and thanks for joining, I hope you have fun here with everyone.

Your Mod
Heather :)