Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Eimeriina~ wrote: "Becky wrote: "Eimeriina
Happy Monday! I hope I found you something that interests you. It was so fun looking through your shelves!
Cupid Rules
Always & Forever
Covet by JR War..."

I would love to read either Comfort Food or Perfect Chemistry. Or both:) I have wanted to read both for a while so if you are up for both otherwise I would like Perfect Chemistry.

Suzanne! Here are you recommendations.
Cupids rules! Romance abounds. :)
Always and Forever: The Recruit by Susan Kyle
Cupid Rules! Untouched by Anna Campbell
Diamonds are a Girl's Beast Friend: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding

Screw Cupid! Who Needs romance when you have books?
Single and Loving It!: A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly
Stupid Cupid- Stop Picking On Me:Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
Valentine's Day Massacre: Divine Evil by Nora Roberts

Other Stuff happens in February you know- buddy reads
Black History Month: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
President's Day(and Lincoln's Birthday) Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Maslanitsa(Russian Spring Festival) The Russian Concubine by Kate Furnivall

no picks yet for me. I hope everything is ok

I can help with the re-picks as well.

Megan L wrote: "Hi Katherine,

Sorry for the delay in getting these picks to you but I finally had a minute to pick! I hope you enjoy and that you have a wonderful Valentine's Day with your sweetie! :)

Megan,
Thank you for the recommendations. I think I will read Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake.


Cu..."

Always happy to help with re-picks if you need me :)

I can also help with repicks if needed.

I can help with repicks as well if needed :)

Angelica wrote: "Hi Yz the Whyz,

These are your challenges. Some are from your bookshelves, and some others are from mine. I hope you enjoy them!

Always and forever:Forever My Love
Cupid rules!:[bo..."

Great picks, Angelica!

Now, I just have to decide which one to read. I'm torn between James' [book:Practice Makes Perfect|5082599] and Clare's Extreme Exposure. Also, The Bronze Horseman looks very good, and plenty of Lisa Kleypas books to choose from.

I'll let you know later what I have decided on.

Again, thanks!

Kimmy wrote: "Hi Dawn (Kat n Hat),
I decided to read Dead Reckoning this month, haven't read one of Charlaine H's books in a bit. I will also add The Trouble With Magic to my list ..."

I will request The Trouble With Magic from the library.I'll let you know when I get it.

Becky wrote: "Eimeriina~ wrote: "Becky wrote: "Eimeriina
Happy Monday! I hope I found you something that interests you. It was so fun looking through your shelves!
Cupid Rules
Always & Forever
[book:Covet..."

Up for both, yeah! i have both for too long and wanted to read them so w can do it! when do you want to start?

Sandy, glad that you found some books that looked interesting. Hope that you like them!

Roxy wrote: "For Rossy:

Happy February! Please see my suggested picks below.
Let me know what you think.


Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)
Always and Forever: The Auction by Kitty Thomas or The Heart of Devi..."

Thanks Roxy! I'll have to double check on a little bit to choose, but from what i browse i really like your picks.

I'm running a little late, but i'm going to figure out who i'll be picking for and get it done right now!

Lady Allison St. Vincent wrote: "Joyce, glad you found one! Looking forward to your reaction! :) & if you finish Dreamfever, make sure you have Shadowfever on hand!"

I've been told that before, so I already have it ready to go.

Eimeriina~ wrote: "Hi Michelle,

Sorry for keeping you waiting... I got carried away with the Australian Open yesterday which lasted 6 hours then had to cook for my hubby's birthday which will be happening tonight (..."
Eimeriina~
These are some great picks. I have several to choose from. Thanks. I may take you up on doing a buddy read of Trust in Advertising. If you're interested, let me know. If not, I have several to keep me busy.

Becky wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Becky,
Okay I lied, I will be posting your list tonight! I couldn't stop from working on it! I had fun putting this together for you and I hope that you find something that you like..."

I'm so glad! That is such a great series. I hope that you enjoy it. Let me know how it goes.

Debbie wrote: "Sounds great, so glad you found a few that you liked. - Never been able to figure out if Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman should be read before or after American Gods, but it does..."

I'll keep that it mind. Thanks for the heads up.
I hope that you enjoy your rec's!

Sorry it took so long Carolyn, but woman you've got alot of books! lol
Hope you find something on the list you'd be up to reading this month. Let me know if you'd like me to repick any. I tried to stick to your TBR list with a couple of exceptions.

Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)
Always and Forever:
Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian I noticed you read many of the other books in the Midnight Breeds series. If you've already read #3 (It's still listed as tbr on your list as of right now, but you never know, I sometimes forget to update my list as well.) then I would continue the series where you left off with #8 Taken by Midnight
Cupid Rules!:
Dear Cupid by Julie Ortolon
Noble Intentions by Katie MacAllister

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend:
No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong
Kick Ass by Maggie Shayne

Screw Cupid! Who needs romance when you have books?
Single and Loving It!:
Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley
The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister

Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me:
Spider's Web by Agatha Christie
Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Valentine's Day Massacre:
Survivor In Deathby J.D. Robb
Alone by Lisa Garner

Other stuff happens in Febuary you know - buddy reads
Black History Month:
Hot Westmoreland Nights by Brenda Jackson
Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione

President's Day (and Lincoln's birthday):
State of Rebellion by Gordon Ryan

Maslenitsa (Russian spring festival):
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Bonus Time!
Vision in White by Nora Roberts
Sixteen Brides by Stephanie Grace Whitson

Hi Rebecca,

So nice that you have a wide range of interests and that we seem to have somewhat similar tastes. It made picking books really fun.

Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)
Always and Forever: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
Cupid Rules!: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake
Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend: Mr. Commitment by Mike Gayle

Screw Cupid!
Single and Loving It!: Tell No One by Harlan Coben

Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me: Blood & Circumstance by Frank Turner Hollon

Valentine's Day Massacre: Wild Fling or wedding Ring by Mira Lyn Kelly (set in Chicago)

Other stuff happens in Febuary you know -
Black History Month: Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

President's Day (and Lincoln's birthday): Darkness Bound by (American author) Larry Brooks

Maslenitsa (Russian spring festival): I had to reach for this one. The Cowboy & the Cossack by Clair Huffman

Bonus Time!
True Love & Other Disasters by Rachel Gibson

Hope you find something you love,

Suzie

Laura wrote: "Shell
I am so sorry that I am just now posting your picks! I got side tracked last night because I was helping my son with a history project. I hope you find something interesting to read in my ..."

Thanks for the Rec's Laura! I'm going to go with Never Enough & Friday Night Bites. Agnes and the Hitman looks cute too, but I dunno if I can get to it or not this month.

I think i'm picking for Suzie....Hi there!

Always and Forever: The Crossroads Cafe by Deborah Smith, who is an author we both like.
Cupid Rules!: The Lost Recipe for Happiness
Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend: Pack Challenge

Screw Cupid! Who needs romance when you have books?
Single and Loving It!: The Shadow Wife
Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me: Henry's Sisters
Valentine's Day Massacre: After the Night or Shades Of Twilight

Other stuff happens in Febuary you know - buddy reads
Black History Month: I have no idea on this one right now, i'll give it some thought while i have something quick to eat.
President's Day (and Lincoln's birthday): Extreme Exposure
Maslenitsa (Russian spring festival): Winter Garden

Bonus Time!
A Summer in Sonoma, features a wedding and marriage in general.

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Dee wrote: "i think is the first time that i've seen Danielle Steel recommended ;) (and several times at that)"

Really? In which category?"

the Russian one - i've seen Zoya recommended a few times

Rishika wrote: "Hi roxy, do you want to to change for you? please let me know..."

Hi Rishika,

Thank you for offering, but don't worry! I have quite a few books to keep me busy for next month.

Take care

Rossy wrote: "I think i'm picking for Suzie....Hi there!

Always and Forever: The Crossroads Cafe by Deborah Smith, who is an author we both like.
Cupid Rules!: [book:The Lost Recip..."

Hi Rossy!
Sorry, but I think you are picking for me...
I can wait for re picks tho I guess. It's ok.

Sorry for the delay Erin here are your picks..

Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)
Always and Forever: Bear meets girl by Shelly Laurenston
Cupid Rules!: Thoughtless by SC Stephens
Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend: The Vampire Queen’s servant by Joey W. Hill

Screw Cupid! Who needs romance when you have books?
Single and Loving It!: You’re the one that I don’t want by Alexandra Potter
Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me: Death on Nile by Agatha Christie
Valentine's Day Massacre – Perfect Chemistry by Simon Elkeles

Other stuff happens in Febuary you know - buddy reads
Black History Month: Fallen by Lauren Kate
President's Day (and Lincoln's birthday): Honor’s Splendor by Julie Garwood

Maslenitsa (Russian spring festival): Her Perfect Revenge By Anna Mara

Bonus Time!
What I did for Love By Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Cathy
Sorry for taking so long but here's your list!

Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)

Always and Forever: Recommend a book from a series or author that your pickee already loves.
I saw that you liked two of her other books so I recommend Annie's Song
Cupid Rules!: Recommend a romance!
I loved this sweet romance when I read it The Magic of You
Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend: In honour of the leap year tradition where girls propose to guys choose a book with unconventional gender roles or characteristics for the lead characters (kick-ass girls and wimpy guys count!): To me Anita Blake is one kick ass vampire hunter so I recommend Guilty Pleasures

Screw Cupid! Who needs romance when you have books?
Single and Loving It!: Recommend a stand-alone novel.
I saw it on your TBR shelf and I think since this one is a cute read and a stand alone that it's perfect for this Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale
Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me: Recommend a book from a genre other than romance - horror, sci fi, fantasy, crime. Anything low (or non-existent) in terms of romance.
Saw this on your TBR list and it's a book I gave 5 stars to. Being a juvenile fiction book I think it's a great choice! The Lightning Thief

Valentine's Day Massacre: In honour of the 1929 Valentine's Day Massacre, choose a book that features gang/mob crime or murder or is set in Chicago.
I recommend The Godfather when I think mob I think of this book which is really good!

Other stuff happens in Febuary you know - buddy reads
Black History Month: Pick a book that is written by a black author, has a black main character or a black cover.
Naked is not on your tbr list but I've been told its a great book.
President's Day (and Lincoln's birthday): Recommend a book that is set in the US, features politics or was written by an American author.
Rainshadow Road is set in the U.S. :)


Maslenitsa (Russian spring festival): Recommend a book set in Russia, with a Russian character or written by a Russian author.
I see that you like historical romance and I've been meaning to this one read for years is The Bronze Horseman

Bonus Time!
My little sister is getting married on February 4th so here's a bonus category to pick for - select a book that is fourth in a series, has a younger sister character or features a wedding :)

This is both the 4th book in a series and features a wedding and looks like a good read The Accidental Wedding

Suzie wrote: "Hi Rebecca,

So nice that you have a wide range of interests and that we seem to have somewhat similar tastes. It made picking books really fun.

Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)
Always and F..."

Suzie Thanks for the wonderful picks I will try to read all of them, for the buddyread I would like to read
Infidel this looks very good.

Michelle wrote: "Eimeriina~ wrote: "Hi Michelle,

Sorry for keeping you waiting... I got carried away with the Australian Open yesterday which lasted 6 hours then had to cook for my hubby's birthday which will be ..."

i was hoping you'd want that so i am in, i need to get the book when do you think we can do it?

still waiting for my picks - hope my Pickee didnt forget me

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "still waiting for my picks - hope my Pickee didnt forget me"

If you don't get them by 5pm today, then you'll be re-assigned to somebody else. Regardless, you should have them by tomorrow the latest. :)

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "still waiting for my picks - hope my Pickee didnt forget me"

If you don't get them by 5pm today, then you'll be re-assigned to somebody else. Regardless, you should have them..."

thank you for the info..i was wondering how this would work if by chance this happened...

Nairabell, I don't think you need any more people to do repicks but if you do, I can always help.

Skandia wrote: "Hi Aleksandra,

Thanks for great picks !

I want to read . This is, I think, the only Sidney Sheldon book I haven't read yet, so now it's a perfect excuse to do so!
..."

Rage of Angels is actually the first book I read from Sheldon and it was recommended to me by a long-distance friend. It's typically Sheldon's - fluent, interesting, etc.

I would love to do a BR of SEP book with you if you have time? (: This would be my first BR to be honest, but I'm all up for it. ^^

Reetuparna wrote: "Sorry for the delay Erin here are your picks..

Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)
Always and Forever: Bear meets girl by Shelly Laurenston
Cupid Rules!: Thoughtless by SC Stephens
Diamonds are a..."

Thanks for the picks Reetuparna! Not sure what I'm gonna get from the library in time, but I've put in a request for , , and . I'm hoping to read all 3, but this is gonna be a busy month for me, so I'll read as many as I have time for.

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Angelica wrote: "Hi Yz the Whyz,

These are your challenges. Some are from your bookshelves, and some others are from mine. I hope you enjoy them!

Always and forever:[book:Forever My Love|693..."

I'm so happy you like my picks! Please let me knowwhen you choose because I'll have to read some of them, as they are new to me too. Your bookshelves are intimidating, girl! But i had fun nonrtheless.

Hey Sallie only just got my internet back today it was playing up sorry, hope it's not too late.

Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)
Always and Forever: Ill Wind by Rachel Caine, I haven't read this yet but you seem to be a fan of Rachel Caine like me.
Cupid Rules!: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia - I think this is the type of book you would enjoy.
Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend:Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton If you have read this one then just the next one in the list, but this one isn't on your shelves. :)

Screw Cupid! Who needs romance when you have books?
Single and Loving It!: The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff - you have quite a wide range like me so I thought I'd pick something I loved off my shelf.
Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me: The Associate by John Grisham
Valentine's Day Massacre: Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs

Other stuff happens in Febuary you know - buddy reads
Black History Month: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova this was a tough one but this cover is mainly black. I chose this because we both have it on our tbr.
President's Day (and Lincoln's birthday): Wicked : The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the Westby Gregory Maguire
Maslenitsa (Russian spring festival): Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

Bonus Time!
Impossible by Nancy Werlin - it says that the protagonist gets married in this book.

I hope these are okay

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Pollyanna

You have such a variety of books in your TBR, I had a hard time pinpointing what your interests are, but that is what makes this activity both challenging and fun. So here goes nothin..."

Thankyou Yz, I will definitely read Magic Study, I will have to see if I can get hold of any of the others :)

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Laura: It was a bit difficult to pick for you because you seem to read mostly paranormal with some contemporary romance thrown in and some of the categories didn't lend themselves to either genre. ..."

So many good books to choose from...I decided to read both Pleasure Unbound and Hounded. I have them requested and hope they are available soon at my library!!!!

Laura wrote: "D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Laura: It was a bit difficult to pick for you because you seem to read mostly paranormal with some contemporary romance thrown in and some of the categories didn't le..."

Really good choices, Laura. I hope you like them.

For a change I didn't write a commentary for the recommendations but both of those are ones I really enjoyed.

Pollyanna wrote: "Hey Sallie only just got my internet back today it was playing up sorry, hope it's not too late.

Cupids rules! Romance abounds :)
Always and Forever: Ill Wind by [author:Rachel Cain..."

thank you Pollyanna - no worries & its never too late for a good book lol

my picks for this month are Ill wind by Rachel Caine because I have had it forever & Narcissus in Chains..thank you for some really great rec's - looks like my TBR just got bigger ...looking forward to getting started

Okay guys. Repicks will be coming up in a few minutes. Please bear with me as I'm doing this on my phone.

Repicks

Dee picks for Mandy
Mandy picks for Lady Allison St. Vincent
Valerie ~Varuca~ picks for Dragana
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ picks for Brett

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with repicks. You guys rock!

I'm around so Brett will have her picks within the hour. :)

i'll get mandy's done tonight as well

Hooray! Thanks, Dee.

Lady Allison St. Vincent- I'm working on yours now.

Hi Brett!

I see from your profile that you like historical fiction...me too! That's why a lot of my suggestions leaned towards historical in one way or the other. I also ended up giving you some of the same suggestions I gave my other pickee...but mostly because they really fit the categories or were books I really enjoyed. Hope you find something below you like. :)

CUPID RULES! ROMANCE ABOUNDS
1. Always and Forever:
Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas: I see you've loved the contemporaries you read by Lisa Kleypas so I thought you should try one of my favorites of her historical romance. The tone is very different from her contemporaries (she almost seems like a different writer) but they are also very good in their own right.
Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian: You seem to be enjoying this series...it's time to continue!

2. Cupid Rules (Romance):
Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase: One of the most hysterical books I've read with a different setting (Egypt) and crazy, 'not very smart' hero.
Do Over by Mari Carr: Very romantic novella about a couple that it's re-discovering themselves after years of marriage.

3. Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend (unconventional gender roles): Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides: Gender roles are unconventional with a capital U in this book (won't say more because I don't want to spoil it.)
The Battle Sylph by L.J. McDonald: In this book, the men are slave to the women (it's not as creepy as it sounds...you must read it to see what I mean.)



SCREW CUPID! WHO NEEDS ROMANCE WHEN YOU HAVE BOOKS?
4. Single and Loving It! (Standalone):
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline: I see you don't read as much Sci-Fi but this is one of my favorite books from 2011!
Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone: Very romantic book with a tough theme.

5. Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me! (genre other than romance):
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury: One of my favorite classics, still very relevant today.
Hounded by Kevin Hearne: Really funny UF with funny hero and an amazing sidekick.

6. Valentine's Day Massacre (set in Chicago): It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or Paradise by Judith McNaught: These are both old romances (written in the 90s) set in Chicago. They are both awesome though so you should give them a try.



OTHER STUFF HAPPENS IN FEBRUARY (BUDDY READS):
I'm in a very funky mood so I'm not sure I'll be able to do any buddy read with you. Some books I read already (I just thought they were good fits for the categories) and others I might be able to read with you if I can get my head straight. Just let me know!

8. Black History Month :
Red Sky in Morning Patrick Culhane: This book is about African American sailors in the Navy during WWII. I really enjoyed it.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor: My first 5-star book of 2012! Totally recommend it.

9. President's Day :
Delirium by Lauren Oliver: Not sure if you like YA dystopias but this book made me cry buckets (which for me, means it's awesome.)
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare: One of the best romantic suspense series out there.

10. Maslenitsa (set in Russia):
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys or The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons: I haven't read either of these but they come highly recommended.

BONUS TIME! A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie (this book can be read as a standalone)

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Lady Allison St. Vincent,

Ok. I think my recs are all over the place. Let me know if I completely missed the mark and need to try again or if you want to read one of the buddy reads.

Always and Forever: River Marked- It's not Briggs' best work, but you have to read it.
Cupid Rules!: Your Scandalous Ways- I think you'll really like the witty banter in this one.
Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend: The Iron Duke- Mina's pretty unconventional with her being a female detective in Victorian England.

Single and Loving It!: Agnes and the Hitman- You've read tons of Crusie. How have you missed this one? It's my favorite of hers.
Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me: The Gargoyle- The beginning's pretty rough, but it gets so much better.
Valentine's Day Massacre: Don't Mess with Texas- The heroine is a murder suspect. Cute book. I might have a mug, key chain, and cap printed with the saying/title. That happens to a Texan once leaving Texas.

Black History Month: Lothaire- Black Cover
President's Day: The Peach Keeper: A Novel- Set in North Carolina
Maslenitsa: Scent of Darkness- Russian Character


Bonus: Ain't She Sweet- Has a wedding with an older bride than the usual romance novel.

ok Mandy - here you go...(did I just do rec's for you recently, your shelf seems really familiar...)

Cupids rules! Romance abounds
Always and Forever
So 2 of these authors you had read a lot of, the other 2 only 1 but you gave the book a decent star rating, so what the heck
All Through the Night: A Troubleshooter Christmas - this is like my favorite TS of all time...I love Jules and Robin
Rapture in Death - you like Nora and JD Robb, so how about the next in death book
or Fire (since you liked Graceling and the last book in the trilogy is due out this year) or The Fault in Our Stars (since you liked the other John Green that you read)

Cupid Rules!
sooo many choices...so here are a few:
Lothaire, Mine Till Midnight, Reckless or Lust

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend
Since i'm a woman in a male dominated job, I love this category, so here are two choices for you: No Mercy (She is a former army sniper) or Succubus Blues (sex demon)

Screw Cupid! Who needs romance when you have books?
Single and Loving It!
My One and Only or Untouched

Stupid Cupid - Stop Picking on Me
The Surgeon - the first in the Rizzoli and Isles series, or The Name of the Star (a YA Horror, Jack the Ripper kind of story)

Valentine's Day Massacre
Fool Moon - how about continuing on with the Dresden Files, or you could try Some Girls Bite (the first book in the Chicagoland Vampires series) or A Lot Like Love (I was also recommended this one this month, if you maybe want to do a buddy read)

Other stuff happens in Febuary you know - buddy reads
some of these I have already read, but they fit so perfectly that I had to recommend them. I put a star next to them (*) if I hadn't

Black History Month
Harvard's Education - since you like Brockmann's TS, this is the series that predated it and was one of the first serial romances to feature 2 AA people on the cover or for just dark covers, how about trying The Restorer*, The Night Circus* or The Tiger's Wife*

President's Day (and Lincoln's birthday)
You have a fairly diverse reading portfolio, so I decided to steer away from romances here, and go with some other stuff, so how about State of Rebellion* or The Great Divorce: a Nineteenth-Century Mother's Extraordinary Fight Against Her Husband, the Shakers, and Her Times*

Maslenitsa (Russian spring festival)
i've read both of these books, but really liked them - The Bronze Horseman - a historical fiction set during the Battle of Leningrad during WW2 or Between Shades of Gray - a YA about Stalin's annexation of the Baltic states during WW2.

Bonus
I cut my romance teeth on LaVyrle Spencer and can't believe you don't have any of her on your shelf, so how about The Endearment or for something about sisters, Between Sisters

Thanks for the picks, Dee! You haven't picked for me before, but you did a great job. There are SO many books to choose from. I know I'm going to read Lothaire and The Night Circus. Some of the others are going on my TBR.

Thanks again!

Thank you for the great recs, Mandy!!! I put the Loretta Chase historical on hold at my library - I'm a sucker for witty banter! I also put the audio version of Agnes & the Hitman on hold since I ADORE Jenny Cruise's books come to life on audio :) I see above that you'll be reading Lothaire too, I'd love to do a buddy read with you (& anyone else who happens to be reading it this month!) Let me know if that works for you & thanks again! :D