Friday, February 11, 2011

Bookish Delights

Happy Friday! Since it's almost the weekend, I'll keep this short and sweet, and share a few of my recent and upcoming reads.





Gemma Burgess's A Girl Like You came today in the post. I can't wait to start reading.








Tamsyn's Murray second book in the Stunt Bunny Series, Tour Troubles, is a fantastic read for kids (and adults!). I have a bunny crush on Harriet!










As research for my next novel Watching Willow Watts, I've just started reading Goddess, a fantastically detailed, journalistic account of Marilyn Monroe's life, both on and off the set.





And from two blogging buddies:






The Bear with Two Shadows, by Roland Yeomans.







Birthright: The Arrival by Nicole MacDonald - an entertaining tale with kick-ass heroines!








What are you reading?
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51 comments:

  1. Kath11 February 2011 at 14:17

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  2. Kath11 February 2011 at 14:18

    Stunt Bunny: Tour Troubles was ace. I loved it and its predecessor. I've got Gemma and Nicole's books lined up to read, as well, and can't wait. They both sound fab. Have fun with Marilyn. Booboobedoo!

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  3. Leigh Caron11 February 2011 at 14:28

    Let us know how Goddess is. I think Marilyn Monroe was a fascinating woman.

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  4. JE11 February 2011 at 14:29

    Wow--those look great!

    I'm not reading anything right now. Giving my brain a break after reading 7 books these past two weeks!

    Have a good weekend!

    ~JD

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  5. Roland D. Yeomans11 February 2011 at 14:41

    Have you read FRAGMENTS? It is a collection of Marilyn's poems and journal entries. It is a fascinating look at her inner thoughts. I think you'd like it.

    And thanks for mentioning THE BEAR WITH TWO SHADOWS. I think you'll enjoy his adventures -- it, too, has kick-ass heroines : The Turquoise Woman and the Sidhe of Ice and Sorrows, Leandra Dagda.

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  6. Cat Lavoie11 February 2011 at 14:45

    I'm reading Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan (the book on which the movie The Town is based.) It's a departure from my usual chick-lit/rom-com reads, but I'm really enjoying it. Have a great weekend! :)

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  7. walk2write11 February 2011 at 14:49

    My husband just shakes his head whenever he sees me coming in with an armload of books from the library or bookstore. He just can't fathom reading several at a time. Right now, I'm reading ON TRUTH by Harry G. Frankfurt, THE SIX-LITER CLUB by Harry Kraus, and THE WORLD IS FLAT by Thomas L. Friedman.

    I'm curious about the Marilyn book. Can't wait to see what you think about it.

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  8. Joanne11 February 2011 at 14:58

    I'm reading The Butterfly House by Marcia Preston, a story of friendship and family drama.

    Happy Friday to you :)

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  9. Unknown11 February 2011 at 15:03

    Cool set of books! I want to read some of those as well.

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  10. Carol Kilgore11 February 2011 at 15:09

    A couple of those look quite enticing. I'm reading a book by Linda Howard.

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  11. Angelina Rain11 February 2011 at 15:09

    I plan to finish reading “The Hating Game” this weekend. (I wonder who wrote that book, lol.) I’m very close to finishing it, but I haven’t had the time.

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  12. Nicole Zoltack11 February 2011 at 15:12

    Wow, those all look like great books!

    I'm reading the Sookie series, on book 4.

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  13. Lindsay N. Currie11 February 2011 at 15:17

    Oooh, fantastic list! I'm reading Room, The Duff, Freefall and Matched right now:)

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  14. ~Sia McKye~11 February 2011 at 15:47

    On my reading list:
    Greatest Knight--Elizabeth Chadwick,
    I Dream of Genies--Judi Fennell,
    Demons Are A Girl's Best Friend--Linda Wisdom,
    Rock Hard, Olivia Cunning, Haunting Jasmine Anjali Banerjee

    I just fininshed Kiss At Your Own Risk--Stephanie Rowe. A bit of a departure from her suspense books, this one was para.

    I've also ordered Bear with Two Spirits by Roland Yeoman

    Have a great weekend Talli!

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  15. Roland D. Yeomans11 February 2011 at 15:54

    Sia, thank you for ordering my book. Talli's THE HATING GAME is a great book, too. My blog friends make this darn cold easier to bear. Thank you again, Talli, for reading my book. Happy Weekending, Roland

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  16. RosieC11 February 2011 at 15:58

    I love the sound of Goddess. I adore Marilyn. Maybe I'll check that out, though my to-read stack is getting a tad unruly.

    And speaking of, I'm slowly but surely making my way through The Hating Game, and I love it more and more with each chapter. I just finished chap 7 (I know! How is it taking me so long?), and I'm now fascinated and terrified by Adam. Ah! Anyway, enough gushing... I'm also teaching myself/learning a few things about good, strong voice that I plan to blog about tomorrow, if you don't mind :)

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  17. Abby Minard11 February 2011 at 16:05

    Those look great! I'm reading the ARC of Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton right now. Really good so far!

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  18. Karen11 February 2011 at 16:41

    I started A Girl Like You a couple of days ago and I'm loving it :o)

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  19. Heather11 February 2011 at 17:15

    Looks like some great reads! I'm happy to see Roland's book in there. Yay Roland! I wish I had an ereader so I could pick it up. You'll have to let me know how it is!

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  20. Old Kitty11 February 2011 at 17:17

    Yay - fabulous gorgeous picks - I do like me some Marilyn though!! Take care
    x

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  21. M Pax11 February 2011 at 18:14

    Yes, I'd like to know how Goddess is , too.

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  22. Bossy Betty11 February 2011 at 18:30

    I am reading thousands of student essays. These picks look much better!

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  23. Melissa11 February 2011 at 18:47

    You have to let us know how Goddess is!

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  24. Michael Di Gesu11 February 2011 at 18:50

    Great picks.

    I've always been a huge fan of Marilyn... keep us posted.

    Have a great weekend.

    Michael

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  25. Amy Saia11 February 2011 at 19:07

    They all sound very readable, especially the Marilyn one. Great cover for that. You see many pictures of her, but that's really striking.

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  26. Golden Eagle11 February 2011 at 20:07

    I just finished The Arrival--one awesome book!

    Right now I'm reading The Scorch Trials by James Dashner.

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  27. Myne11 February 2011 at 21:05

    I'm yet to get Roland's book, maybe I'll do that this weekend.

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  28. Unknown11 February 2011 at 21:53

    Kick-Ass heroines sounds good, Will look into that one.
    Nahno ∗ McLein ™

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  29. Wendy Lu11 February 2011 at 23:10

    That Marilyn Monroe one sounds interesting! I am currently reading The March by E.L. Doctorow and my Economics textbook haha.

    ~TRA

    http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com

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  30. Roland D. Yeomans11 February 2011 at 23:45

    Myne, that's so nice of you. I think you'll like Hibbs and his world. Heather, if you download the free "Kindle for PC", you'll be able to read my book. Talli, let me know what you think of it -- even if you hate it. Thanks again for deciding to take a chance on my prose. Have a great weekend, everyone. Me, I'll be doing blood runs both days. Whew! Roland

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  31. Jemi Fraser12 February 2011 at 00:36

    Great choices! I'm currently finishing the latest Pern novel - then I have 5 or 6 blog buddy novels waiting for me - can't decide which to choose first!

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  32. Susan Fields12 February 2011 at 01:39

    I read part of The Bear with Two Shadows on Roland's blog this morning - good stuff! I'm reading a YA romance called Perfect Chemistry. I don't generally read straight romance, but a friend gave it to me so I gave it a try and now I can barely put it down.

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  33. Arlee Bird12 February 2011 at 02:31

    I'd prefer to read the Mariyn Monroe book the most I think. She was legendary.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out and the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011

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  34. Meredith12 February 2011 at 02:43

    What a fun list! I'm hoping to finish Across the Universe this weekend and move on to Fall for Anything by Courtney Summers.

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  35. Shannon O'Donnell12 February 2011 at 03:21

    Talli, forgive me. I hopped over from D.L.'s to say hello and realized I'm not following you! I could have sworn I started following you a year ago!!! :-)

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  36. Roxy12 February 2011 at 03:26

    Sounds like you've got some fun reading to do! Thanks for sharing those bookish delights with us. I'm reading Across the Universe now. Have an awesome weekend!

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  37. dolorah12 February 2011 at 05:49

    Awesome.

    Have a great weekend.

    .......dhole

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  38. Andrew12 February 2011 at 12:16

    All very...womanly reads....
    I'm currently reading SFW, by Andrew Wellman -- a rather cynical Generation X-ish short of affair.

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  39. LindyLouMac12 February 2011 at 13:49

    I have the last title on my Sony Ereader and am looking forward to reading and reviewing.

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  40. Ann12 February 2011 at 14:08

    Hi Talli, trying to email you about some signed books. Please get back to me. ormondann at gmail dot com

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  41. WritingNut12 February 2011 at 16:52

    These look great :)

    I'm currently reading Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick.

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  42. Rosalind Adam12 February 2011 at 17:22

    Some great books there. Going to see if I can get hold of a copy of Goddess.

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  43. Rachel Fenton12 February 2011 at 19:46

    Happy reading! And have a great weekend!

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  44. Unknown13 February 2011 at 02:34

    That's a great, ecclectic list. They all sound good! I just finished Matched and started Keeper and Plain Kate.

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  45. LTM13 February 2011 at 22:00

    Hooray for Roland & Nicole! And I would LURV to read that Goddess book... you must share what you think~

    Have a great V-day! <3

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  46. Tara McClendon13 February 2011 at 23:46

    I had a star-studded week with Hush, Hush and the Hunger Games trilogy.

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  47. Alleged Author14 February 2011 at 03:27

    Those look like some great reads!

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  48. Flowerpot14 February 2011 at 09:19

    Without Reservations by Alice steinbach - the travels of an independent woman. Just wonderful.

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  49. Samantha Vérant14 February 2011 at 10:27

    I've just (finally) started the Kite Runner. Last week, however, I read three books – all YA. (I am Number Four, Matched, and The Forest of Hands and Teeth)!

    happy valentine's day!

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  50. Sarah Ketley14 February 2011 at 10:31

    hmmmm was so sure i have followed you here, maybe another site of yours.

    Anyway have done so now!

    Just bought your book

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  51. hosted BES14 February 2011 at 12:12

    Would love to get your review on Goddess! She was an awesome lady!

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