April's Affections and Intrigues: Love and Mystery Bloom

Pam Nolan

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Re: Blown Away (10:46am May 30, 2010):

I usually read them as they come out. Sometimes I'll wait until I have the 3 together. LOL guess my answer is yes & no.

Re: A Thread So Thin (9:47pm May 16, 2010):

Yes I had 2 imaginary friends, I really wonder why since there were other children in the family & in the neighborhood. You are right about finding authors that create worlds & characters that we readers love to return to. I've never really thought of them as imaginary friends but why not!

Re: Big Girl (6:15pm March 21, 2010):

The Promise was my 1st Danielle Steel book and I loved it! Coincidentally, I am re-reading it for a group read. I've seen the made for TV movie a few yrs ago. My mother loved DS so I'll always look at her books fondly. I think she is a great story teller but as a writer not so great. I really do prefer listening to her books on CD when I can. This way all the repetition doesn't bother me so much, especially since I usually listen while driving so 100% concentration is not being given as it is when I sit and read. As for the 1st real adult book it was probably Gone With the Wind & I was about 12. Still one of my favorites.

Re: Down By The River (11:32am January 24, 2010):

I like both stand-alones and series. I read a lot of mysteries and still enjoy the books that Marcia Muller and Sue Grafton write and these have been going on for over 20 years. I do prefer to read in order but rarely bo back & reread.

Re: Forbidden Falls (4:41pm January 17, 2010):

Neither freak nor phobe. I love my computer & printer/scanner/copier & we try to keep updated on that but as far as all the other gadgets...well just don't have any kindle, iphone, ipod etc. Not really against them but my present financial status is.

Re: Come Hell Or High Water (11:45am January 10, 2010):

Sandi, friends, family, food and meeting authors & reading would all be involved in a perfect day for me too! Maybe add a little travel to someplace new. Basically I like my tried&true comforts like reading but also like new discoveries -- a new-to-me author or restaurant or place. So learning something new & being stimulated along w/ the comfort of relaxing w/ friends, family, good book would be very satisfying! I am happy you had a nearly-perfect day. A financial windfall may be too much to ask...but one can dream LOL

Re: Rainwater (6:48pm December 13, 2009):

Interesting question. I have to agree w/ Mary Anne, there are some stories set in the 60's focusing on civil rights and events of those years that couldn't be set in any other time period and altho' I was young at that time, I guess it is history and would have to consider it historical. I used to automatically consider anything before I was born, meaning WWII and earlier.

Re: Dark Lover (10:35am November 29, 2009):

Sandi congrats on your new puppy, Orea! I hope you and your family enjoy many happy years w/ her.

Genre preference -- not really, I read a variety of things. Thus, the reason for so many books waiting to be read. And w/ so many books waiting to be read no I really don't keep the ones I've read. I tend to pass them on, trade them. I figure w/ the trade sites if I really want to re-read I can just swap for it again.

Re: Kindred In Death (5:29pm November 8, 2009):

I have to agree w/ Joy, there are a lot series I really love (Sue Grafton, JD Robb) but at the same time I like to have time to explore new authors.

Re: The Promise (11:37am October 11, 2009):

There are lots of older books that are still good reading. But I can feel for you w/ the time factor. I used to try to collect everything from a new found author, I realize now I just will never get to them all so now when I find someone new I just try to go forward (most of the time) w/o thinking I must collect the entire backlist.

Re: Lucky Break (8:29am October 5, 2009):

Reading usually wins over cleaning for me.

Re: Red Hot Lies (11:07pm August 30, 2009):

I know many people seem to be very particular about point of view and reading in 1st person or not. It really is not something that makes that much difference to me. If it is written well w/ an abosbing story and well-depicted characters I am involved.

Re: The Fixer Upper (11:21pm August 23, 2009):

Sandi, another great topic. I read lots of different books and I don't consider any of them empty literary calories. I'm sure The National Enquirer could care less about being called non-literary, they must be laughing all the way to the bank, since I think they have a pretty strong reader base. So even tho' everyone say's they don't read it -- lots of somebodies are. I remember hearing of a university professor wrote mystery books but since this type of writing would be considered not worthy by her colleagues she used a pseudonym. Oh please! Read what you like. Life is too short.

Re: The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society (12:27pm July 5, 2009):

The Da Vinci Code had no appeal to me. The Secret Life of Bees wasn't Great for me like everyone else seemed to be exclaiming, but after recently seeing the movie & loving it -- I feel maybe I wan't in the mood for it. I tried one Anita Blake book, it was just so-so for me, and didn't inspire me to read on. I have Guernsey (& yes I do know where it is -- I visited nearby Isle of Jersey when i was 16) and have plans to read it this year so can't comment yet. As always, Sandi, love your topics!

Re: A Thread Of Truth (3:03pm June 21, 2009):

It seems like there are always going to be some typos in books. As long as they're kept to a minimum it usually doesn't pull me out of the story. I do remember a book w/ a character named Marian. And this character's name was spelled Marian and/or Marion throughout the book -- this did kind of irritate me.

Re: The Warrior (10:41am May 24, 2009):

I'm a bit of both. I plan by putting books on wish list but I still love the thrill of visiting a bookstore/library & finding new discoveries. I may go in w/ something in mind but I come out w/ something else. Ummm...sort of like grocery shopping have my list for a few things but somehow the cart fills up. How was Fiddler on the Roof? I wish I lived nearby I would go w/ you. I love plays/theater but rarely get the chance to indulge. -- Pam

Re: Comfort Food (1:15pm May 3, 2009):

I am also a victim of too many choices. There are my own books, my library books, books for upcoming group reads, books I just got at an author signing that I really want to read when the meeting is still fresh, the ones I hear all my friends recommending, the ones to read for upcoming events, on & on. What can I say I just love books & reading.

Re: Behind The Shadows (7:56am May 3, 2009):

Yes, retail therapy is one way I use to de-stress. And my main choices for browsing & buying are books and stationery items. The thrill of the hunt for just the right book, the discovery of one I am just discovering, the revisiting w/ an old friend (new book by a treasured author), etc. Yes, these all can brighten my day...as well as closing the door on the guest bedroom & cozying up w/ a good book and a cuppa tea.

Re: The Accidental Human (10:37am April 12, 2009):

Covers do definitely draw my attention and usually one w/o people or indistinct features is one to capture my interest. I do like setting/scenery -- that usually gives me a "feel" for what may be inside. I would next read the inside cover flap if hardcover or back cover to get some information before I made a purchase. If I already read/like the author the cover probably matters less to me.

Re: Smoke Screen (10:55am January 11, 2009):

Hi Sandi, 2 great authors mentioned. I have become a bit more cautious in trying to add every book of a newly discovered author. BUT... yes I used to feel the need to try to collect all the back list. Now, I know I just will never be able to get to all of them so I try to either go back to one or 2 or just proceed onwards. -- Pam who has refined her glomming to a more manageable habit ... most of the time

Re: Thread of Fear (5:21pm January 4, 2009):

Hi Sandi, I like your resolutions and they do sound fun! I was reading at my normal rate until moving, then I slowed down and then stopped. So for me I just need to find the time to read again. I still love books and add new/used ones all the time to the TBR. But looking at them isn't enough, now, is it! I hope you will keep us up to date w/ your word of the month books, that is a fun challenge!

Re: Shadow of Turning (7:07am December 28, 2008):

Sandi, thanks for sharing your new & old faves! I'm going to look into some of these. I always enjoy reading your blog -- your friendly, at-ease tone makes me feel like I am sitting w/ you having a book chat. Happy 2009 to you!