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October Meeting Recap and Reviews.
Oct. 27th, 2009 01:38 pmIf you read nothing else, read this: You are all invited to meet Jennifer Rardin on Saturday November 7th, and the Club has an exclusive Lunch with her in the theater from 12 noon to 1 pm. Jennifer will be signing in the store from 1-4 pm.
I also hope to see lots of you at our next meeting, Sunday, November 29th!
But I hope you do keep reading, of course!
The October meeting was lots of fun, thanks to all those who made it out!
We met inside the cafe, the weather was a little dreary, and we arranged the tables into more of a conference arrangement, which I think helped a lot. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on some good conversations! I always learn so much from all of you, the way you judge what you do and don't like in a book always gives me some new insight the next time I read.
We discussed October's reads, Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin, and Burning Wild by Christine Feehan. Most people seemed to like both authors, even though they are vastly different.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin:
Jennifer's style of writing is simple and filled with lots of little nods to film noir, but never takes it too seriously. The tongue-in-cheek comments made all of us grin while reading, and that's a good thing. The heroine is sharp, real and believable, even in the midst of unreal circumstances. Throw in a few Bond-esque contraptions and you have an interesting mix of paranormal adventure with comedic espionage. Certainly not the normal fare on the paranormal shelf, and quite a fun read for those looking for a straightforward story suitable for everyone. We would in fact recommend this series for young adults looking for something to read after tiring of the Twilight craze, as well as adult readers looking for a quick and fun series. The only complaint we did have was that perhaps it was a bit too light, those of us that enjoy romantic relationships in our stories were hoping for a bit more interaction between the characters.
(for new members: Our rating system consists of two ratings, fangs for overall enjoyability, and penises for the amount of erotic romance (a.k.a. smut! Both systems are a 1-5 system.)
4 fangs out of 5!
0 penises
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan:
Hot. That's what everyone said about Burning Wild. Some of the sex scenes can get a bit intense, so be warned! Jake, the main character can also be a bit of an ass, at least until he is saved from terminal jerkland by his lady love. Still, we do forgive him for some of his transgressions, his parents being what they were, and having the passions of a leopard seething inside him as well. The writing is very well done, in many ways far more engaging than her other books. We all appreciated the build up of the characters and their relationship to each other. Instead of throwing two people together and having them become intimate in a matter of days or weeks, this book actually extends the courtship over a long period of time. During this time we watch Jake progress from a self-serving, domineering rogue to a loving and caring man. We definitely wished there had been something more spectacular for the demise of his parents, suitable for the wrongs they imposed on their son. But all in all, the book hit all the marks for our readers, and was given very high praise!
4 fangs out of 5!
4 penises
I also hope to see lots of you at our next meeting, Sunday, November 29th!
But I hope you do keep reading, of course!
The October meeting was lots of fun, thanks to all those who made it out!
We met inside the cafe, the weather was a little dreary, and we arranged the tables into more of a conference arrangement, which I think helped a lot. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on some good conversations! I always learn so much from all of you, the way you judge what you do and don't like in a book always gives me some new insight the next time I read.
We discussed October's reads, Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin, and Burning Wild by Christine Feehan. Most people seemed to like both authors, even though they are vastly different.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin:
Jennifer's style of writing is simple and filled with lots of little nods to film noir, but never takes it too seriously. The tongue-in-cheek comments made all of us grin while reading, and that's a good thing. The heroine is sharp, real and believable, even in the midst of unreal circumstances. Throw in a few Bond-esque contraptions and you have an interesting mix of paranormal adventure with comedic espionage. Certainly not the normal fare on the paranormal shelf, and quite a fun read for those looking for a straightforward story suitable for everyone. We would in fact recommend this series for young adults looking for something to read after tiring of the Twilight craze, as well as adult readers looking for a quick and fun series. The only complaint we did have was that perhaps it was a bit too light, those of us that enjoy romantic relationships in our stories were hoping for a bit more interaction between the characters.
(for new members: Our rating system consists of two ratings, fangs for overall enjoyability, and penises for the amount of erotic romance (a.k.a. smut! Both systems are a 1-5 system.)
4 fangs out of 5!
0 penises
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan:
Hot. That's what everyone said about Burning Wild. Some of the sex scenes can get a bit intense, so be warned! Jake, the main character can also be a bit of an ass, at least until he is saved from terminal jerkland by his lady love. Still, we do forgive him for some of his transgressions, his parents being what they were, and having the passions of a leopard seething inside him as well. The writing is very well done, in many ways far more engaging than her other books. We all appreciated the build up of the characters and their relationship to each other. Instead of throwing two people together and having them become intimate in a matter of days or weeks, this book actually extends the courtship over a long period of time. During this time we watch Jake progress from a self-serving, domineering rogue to a loving and caring man. We definitely wished there had been something more spectacular for the demise of his parents, suitable for the wrongs they imposed on their son. But all in all, the book hit all the marks for our readers, and was given very high praise!
4 fangs out of 5!
4 penises
