tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post2380282613098243939..comments2024-03-27T12:54:20.598-07:00Comments on The Misadventures Of Super Librarian: Taking Tea With Lovely RitaWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-8121442662354031762012-04-05T16:29:48.823-07:002012-04-05T16:29:48.823-07:00Donna: Really happy for you! Hope to see you in A...Donna: Really happy for you! Hope to see you in Anaheim!<br /><br />Lesleen: ::shaking fist:: Dang you Lesleen! LOL - I can feel myself caving on that Amanda Stevens book now. I love creepy. I might be able to get over my paranormal burn-out long enough to read something good and creepy.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-34145202655695784242012-04-04T06:42:24.371-07:002012-04-04T06:42:24.371-07:00I really must recommend several of the books that ...I really must recommend several of the books that you listed. Deanna Raybourne writes some of the best historical mystery/romances out there! Her and Eliz Hoyt have some of the best characters, flaws and all!!! Same goes for Thea Harrison. She breaks the stereotypical paranormal mold and makes it shine. As for Amanda Stevens, her book scared the crap out of me! I was reading it at night with my back to the windows (which have no curtains). I got to a scene where the heroine is seeing something in her back yard through dark windows and I got the chills. I would classify her as a mystery with paranormal elements and she is top notch. Hope you give these a try, I don't think you will regret it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-26217997118802466442012-03-30T18:00:44.781-07:002012-03-30T18:00:44.781-07:00Sending you big hugs, Wendy...thanks for the littl...Sending you big hugs, Wendy...thanks for the little "extra" words about the nom. I swear I started crying when I saw the area code on the call display.Donna Alwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826068694000203655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-71242202225722120822012-03-30T18:00:10.412-07:002012-03-30T18:00:10.412-07:00Sending you big hugs, Wendy...thanks for the littl...Sending you big hugs, Wendy...thanks for the little "extra" words about the nom. I swear I started crying when I saw the area code on the call display.Donna Alwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826068694000203655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-19893884861899596182012-03-30T08:01:30.695-07:002012-03-30T08:01:30.695-07:00Amber: I've seen a lot readers mention they re...Amber: I've seen a lot readers mention they really liked the D'Alessandro contemporary - will have to look into that one!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-68213246760224171872012-03-30T07:58:49.150-07:002012-03-30T07:58:49.150-07:00Marguerite: I know I've got The Winter Sea lyi...Marguerite: I know I've got The Winter Sea lying around here somewhere....Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-43317769632889539062012-03-30T07:58:18.351-07:002012-03-30T07:58:18.351-07:00Alys: I recognized most of them, although I'm ...Alys: I recognized most of them, although I'm spottier with the YA stuff (not my job at work, so a lot of that flies under my radar). I think there's been an influx of new voices in the past year, especially in historicals, and the RITAs are starting to reflect that (IMHO).Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-34732333556650179822012-03-30T07:56:35.133-07:002012-03-30T07:56:35.133-07:00AL: I know, I know. And Rosie nagged me into buyi...AL: I know, I know. And Rosie nagged me into buying the first Skin book, and where do you think that one is still languishing? Yep.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-68895072598976588302012-03-30T07:55:58.728-07:002012-03-30T07:55:58.728-07:00Nath: Holy cow! 17.5!!! I can't even imagine...Nath: Holy cow! 17.5!!! I can't even imagine....Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-78931690185694621302012-03-30T07:54:36.257-07:002012-03-30T07:54:36.257-07:00Lil Sis: Well now that you're gainfully employ...Lil Sis: Well now that you're gainfully employed again, I can grab lots of YA books for you when the conference is in Anaheim this summer :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-24098257010265783432012-03-28T08:52:18.315-07:002012-03-28T08:52:18.315-07:00I've read 6 of them. And I have another 3 in t...I've read 6 of them. And I have another 3 in the TBR. I don't read YA and rarely read category, but the fact that I've only read 1 single title contemporary is odd. I adore contemps, but I've only read the D'Alessandro. Which I loved, although I miss her historicals.Buriedbybooks https://www.blogger.com/profile/13945897945845383252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-39793583911365576342012-03-28T07:21:01.164-07:002012-03-28T07:21:01.164-07:00I enjoyed Susanna Kearsley's The Rose Garden, ...I enjoyed Susanna Kearsley's The Rose Garden, but if you haven't read any of hers, I'd say The Winter Sea/Sophia's Choice is better by miles - and that's not just because it's set in Scotland!Marguerite Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886711566567879237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-7879561123363423502012-03-27T10:59:15.398-07:002012-03-27T10:59:15.398-07:00Have I been living under a rock or something? I do...Have I been living under a rock or something? I don't recognize more than 80% of these...Only a few authors and maybe two books. O_olittle alyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526474330761827118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-53887697887429698762012-03-27T10:15:37.298-07:002012-03-27T10:15:37.298-07:00Well, I'm an Ann Aguirre fangirl, and she'...Well, I'm an Ann Aguirre fangirl, and she's the other half of Ellen Connor, so you should get off your bum and read <i>Nightfall <b>and</b> Enclave</i>. There, I said it :grin:aztecladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14857872357667370906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-24796630558535021572012-03-27T07:45:57.855-07:002012-03-27T07:45:57.855-07:00So I was talking with Ames about the RITA nominati...So I was talking with Ames about the RITA nominations and it turns out that I've read about 17.5 of the books nominated!! Woohooo, I think that's a record for me :) The 0.5 is because I read half of the book and skimmed till the end. Just wasn't in the mood. Oh and I have 5-7 other books in my TBR pile :)<br /><br />I'd have to agree with Lori that I think in the RS category, Ms Banks has the most chance to win. I read New York to Dallas and didn't think it was the best In Death book. While I didn't read that particular Christina Dodd, I did read the sequel, Revenge at Bella Terra... and I don't think that'll win it. However, Ms Lamb might be the surprise in that category. I've read one of her book and while it wasn't a wowzer, it was very solid. Especially when it came to the suspense :)<br /><br />I'm hoping Darynda Jones will win either the best first book or strong romantic element. I really enjoyed First Grave to the Right :) And I'm really glad Summer at Seaside Cove by Jacquie D'Alessandro was nominated! Great gem, completely too me by surprise :) And of course, I hope that Jennifer Estep will win something as well :)nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-81118430132744103032012-03-26T23:35:52.105-07:002012-03-26T23:35:52.105-07:00I know about Enclave - I haven't read it thoug...I know about Enclave - I haven't read it though. It seems like magic (Harry Potter) was hot, then vampires and werewolves (Twilight), and now the end of the world (Hunger Games). I usually find new books when my students want the "next big thing."Lil Sisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-74323604720932695872012-03-26T22:11:47.280-07:002012-03-26T22:11:47.280-07:00I know! I totally felt that way after Passion and ...I know! I totally felt that way after Passion and Prose. I wanted to read every single on of their books asap. And maybe I will....Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-56669812905072914032012-03-26T22:10:32.953-07:002012-03-26T22:10:32.953-07:00Of course, I bought all 3 today. Damn you.Of course, I bought all 3 today. Damn you.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-67444176036564086952012-03-26T20:44:06.994-07:002012-03-26T20:44:06.994-07:00AnimeJune: Every time I'm at a conference and ...AnimeJune: Every time I'm at a conference and see a YA panel, or hear a YA author talk - I just want to run out and read NOTHING but YA. Sigh, it's just hard to find the time! So many adult books, having to work for a living - bah!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-59854962444630429802012-03-26T20:42:37.335-07:002012-03-26T20:42:37.335-07:00Samantha: Graves is an author who is all over the ...Samantha: Graves is an author who is all over the map for me. I've loved some of her books, and loathed others. Even with reviews, I've found myself either elated or burned by the outcome. Not sure what it is - but makes it hard for me when navigating her backlist.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-35679915129348499612012-03-26T20:39:50.001-07:002012-03-26T20:39:50.001-07:00Lori: I'm curious about the Lamb(s), and I ro...Lori: I'm curious about the Lamb(s), and I routinely buy Ellison for work (patron requests!) - so I'll be curious to hear what you say about those.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-57672546499997383402012-03-26T16:06:26.921-07:002012-03-26T16:06:26.921-07:00The only one of the YA nominees I've read is I...The only one of the YA nominees I've read is I'M NOT HER, which was a "m'eh" grade for me. I've kind of lost touch with romance lately (I've been getting more into fantasy and YA), and the Rita nominees kind of brought that home (although CONGRATS to Courtney Milan and Joanna Bourne!).AnimeJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-63806146188964036152012-03-26T13:59:16.120-07:002012-03-26T13:59:16.120-07:00I am very happy to see Jane Graves get TWO nominat...I am very happy to see Jane Graves get TWO nominations in the Contemporary single title category. One I read and the other I am reading right now. Jane Graves consistently writes great books. <br />I haven't read any of the Contemporary Series stuff although I have Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan in a pile somewhere.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07096423955877547496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350052669699480502.post-33104207181303408122012-03-26T13:47:02.164-07:002012-03-26T13:47:02.164-07:00So yeah. Like you, I am amazed at how few of these...So yeah. Like you, I am amazed at how few of these I've read. Last year I'd read so many of them. Go figure. <br /><br />Anywho... re: the R/S. I've read the Banks and the Mann, that's it. *sob* I gave up on Cherry Adair when she went all paranormal, and have been slow to pick up this new RS series, even though I really adored her first series. I'm one book shy of reading the Robb, so could likely let you know soon enough, but if you aren't caught up on the series, obviously you wouldn't want to pick this one up yet. I gave up reading Dodd when a couple of her SEAL books were too silly/TSTL for me to finish. <br /><br />And... I've heard really good things about both Joyce Lamb and JT Ellison, neither of whom I've read before, so will need to check those out.<br /><br />Between the two I've read, I would go with the Banks. It wasn't my favorite in the series (that would be the first one - this is #3), but if you love the fun banter between brothers, it's definitely a winner. Though both books have pieces that will hit your personal hot buttons, lol. I enjoyed them both, but I'm also so much easier to please than you are. Oh, and yeah. The Banks is #3 in a series, and the Mann is #2.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.com