tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post6615517294201112062..comments2024-03-11T22:06:54.857+11:00Comments on inkcrush: Books of the Month: JanuaryNomeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995363401476834241noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-70941496484945891652012-02-13T03:03:37.400+11:002012-02-13T03:03:37.400+11:00I have copies of Bittersweet and The Statiscal, an...I have copies of Bittersweet and The Statiscal, and The Fault in our Stars. I'm so excited to read them. I love me some Kinsella too. She has a great sense of humor and her characters are always fun albeit crazy. We have a few rainy days here as well but no floods yet so I guess we're on the good side.Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-17163810346200737262012-02-10T04:59:04.096+11:002012-02-10T04:59:04.096+11:00I loved Sarah Ockler's first two books, but I ...I loved Sarah Ockler's first two books, but I haven't read Bittersweet yet - the title doesn't give much away and despite reading a couple of reviews I'm not entirely sure what it's about, I'll have to read it for myself.<br /><br />I'm trying to decide whether I'd rather have your temperatures with the rain, or our mostly dry and sunny bitter cold. I'm fed up with having to wrap up in jumpers and coats and tights under jeans and still be cold.Katie Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844778170761632779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-33722204453945978272012-02-09T03:42:48.206+11:002012-02-09T03:42:48.206+11:00I've really enjoyed Ockler's 3 previous no...I've really enjoyed Ockler's 3 previous novels, so I'm hoping I'll love Bittersweet as much as you did!Melaniehttp://melaniesmusings.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-17713699664288586602012-02-08T18:58:10.596+11:002012-02-08T18:58:10.596+11:00I love that you did this post! It seems that you&#...I love that you did this post! It seems that you've had quite a few disappointments this month, but I'm sure February will be much better for you (on that note, I wish you'd reconsider reading Suicide Notes, it's really a funny, beautiful, unpretentious story). <br /><br />I enjoyed both Angelfall and The Fault in Our Stars, though not nearly as much as other people did. <br />And yaaay about you reading urban fantasy! I'd dance, but then I'd probably fall and break something because I'm graceful like that, so it's better that I express my enthusiasm with words. :)Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-47015607461526837052012-02-07T09:33:32.939+11:002012-02-07T09:33:32.939+11:00I can't believe you're going to read less ...I can't believe you're going to read less books! ;) <br /><br />I still need to get around to reading TSPoLaFS! I think you're the only one I've seen that hasn't loved it. :( <br /><br />I <3 Sarah Ockler! I still need to read this one though!<br /><br />I gave Angelfall 4 starts, not five, like most (or even all) people I've seen.Jacinda (The Reading Housewives)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11923129365106674434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-27845410621344487632012-02-06T16:23:25.290+11:002012-02-06T16:23:25.290+11:00OK. Seriously. I'd been putting off buying any...OK. Seriously. I'd been putting off buying any more books, but I just caved and went and ordered Bittersweet. Seriously just now. It's ENTIRELY YOUR FAULT (I can't get your review out of my head) :P<br /><br />Seriously? MAGIC BITES? OMG. YES. It's definitely Urban Fantasy. Sometimes the lines can blur between adult UF and PNR, but Magic Bites is DEFINITELY urban fantasy. Try be patient with it. The world is STRANGE, and you're thrown straight in, learning bits as you go along. There's NO info dumping to acclimate you, but it's brilliant. It has a real fantasy vibe... the kind of dense complexity (I mean this is a good way) and world building I expect to see in a book about dragons and sword fights and epic battles? It's dark, and it reminded me a little of a low-tech <em>Blade Runner</em>. I SO hope you like it!<br /><br />Sorry, I'll stop gushing now :)Sarah (saz101)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08936602748682093150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-5640110491197080282012-02-02T09:01:14.120+11:002012-02-02T09:01:14.120+11:00Oh, my gosh those gorgeous kids!! And that beach!!...Oh, my gosh those gorgeous kids!! And that beach!!! haha, so jealous of you. Well, while you've been getting hit with lots of thunderstorms, we've been having unseasonably warm weather up here. So much so that I'm beginning to wonder if there really is an apocalypse coming. :)<br /><br />Love your list, adding your double stars to my TBR list. I enjoyed TFioS, more so than some of his other ones, though the voice didn't grab me as much as LFA or AoK. I have heard a few people say that it wasn't for them though, so I don't think you're alone. <br /><br />Just saw, Night Beach is on Netgalley - and guess what? It's only for AUSTRALIANS!!! Soooooo unfair. :( <br /><br />Feel honored that you adopted my little meme; it was really just a short cut because I'm too lazy to do many reviews. Loving it though! :)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526875813399934443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-24193268269504729592012-02-02T03:23:39.606+11:002012-02-02T03:23:39.606+11:00Wow! I think you're the first to say that Gree...Wow! I think you're the first to say that Green's latest didn't blow you away. Every review I've read for it keeps saying the same thing. Thanks for offering a different opinion. <br /><br />And I can't believe I haven't read anything by Sarah Ockler, yet. I need to try her someday soon. Magic Bites has been on my TBR forever, and I plan to get that series read this year.<br /><br />Your kids are adorable. I'm glad you got to enjoy some time outdoors for a while.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-47505207853716338142012-02-02T02:32:26.915+11:002012-02-02T02:32:26.915+11:00Agreed. Kinsella does hit the spot.
LOVE those pi...Agreed. Kinsella does hit the spot.<br /><br />LOVE those pictures. Beautiful!<br /><br />Oooo please say you'll be reviewing that audiobook? :)Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-4193204425243133042012-02-02T02:00:53.767+11:002012-02-02T02:00:53.767+11:00Sorry to hear about all your rain and storms! I al...Sorry to hear about all your rain and storms! I also live in a coastal area which takes a fair few bashings! It's freezing over here at the moment, not so much rain though!<br /><br />I've been hearing all these amazing things about Angelfall. Not quite sure if it's my thing - I'm not one for gore, but I'm tempted to check it out nonetheless just to see what all the buzz is about!<br /><br />The Distant Hours has been on my shelf for over a year. I really want to read it, but it's so big! lol! I will get to it, though. Hopefully sooner rather than later!Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-56477371431768188652012-02-01T19:25:17.268+11:002012-02-01T19:25:17.268+11:00Can't wait to read Bittersweet as I enjoyed, T...Can't wait to read Bittersweet as I enjoyed, Twenty Boy Summer, but was mostly pulled in by the fact that the book trailer is delicous, yummy and cute! Check it out if you haven't done so yet! <br /><br />Sorry you didn't love TFIOS, I'm really anxious to read it though after I watched the video of John Green reading the first chapter. Also, I really can't wait to read ony of his books as I have yet to do of yet! Lets hope I get to it soon! <br /><br />Awesome post Nomes! :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234560405122776663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-80083634645042206422012-02-01T17:52:14.374+11:002012-02-01T17:52:14.374+11:00It goes to show that everyone has different tastes...It goes to show that everyone has different tastes. I am a HUGE John Green fan, and I read TFIOS in one sitting, alternating between sobbing and laughing.<br /><br />And how random has the weather been lately?? You call this summer?Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444920778218867295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-86757213899904428462012-02-01T16:52:45.508+11:002012-02-01T16:52:45.508+11:00Oh my gosh, just look at you with your ipod pictur...Oh my gosh, just look at you with your ipod picture! I remember poor, naive Nomes of just a month ago. You are a totally different person now:)Flannery (The Readventurer)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00235116017210793386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-83436226652135964602012-02-01T16:37:29.655+11:002012-02-01T16:37:29.655+11:00Sorry to hear that you'll be having bad weathe...Sorry to hear that you'll be having bad weather for the rest of the week! It's like that over here as well during typhoon season. :( All you want to do is curl up in bed with a good book. I'm excited for you to read the Kate Daniels novels because that's my favorite urban fantasy series. I don't get to read a lot under that genre but I love Ilona Andrews.Chachichttp://chachic.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-40557499750390069742012-02-01T14:51:02.099+11:002012-02-01T14:51:02.099+11:00Oh my god, a new Ockler book? I've been so out...Oh my god, a new Ockler book? I've been so out of it but MUST CHECK IT OUT IMMEDIATELY. Hope your weather picks up! It's been nothing but rainy then perfect weather then rainy again over here. hm, strange winters.Jenn (Books At Midnight)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14939427985838403657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-37191725551691351712012-02-01T13:48:47.182+11:002012-02-01T13:48:47.182+11:00You know? it's raining here too and is SOO Col...You know? it's raining here too and is SOO Cold!<br />*sigh*<br /><br />I don't know why but I guess I'll be like you when I read The Fault in Our Stars, :P<br />Oh and I so wanna read Bittersweet, I didn't love Twenty Boy Summer but I thought the writing was brilliantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-61170632186399151402012-02-01T13:47:13.290+11:002012-02-01T13:47:13.290+11:00I love the idea of conciously reading fewer books!...I love the idea of conciously reading fewer books! These days I feel like reading is sometimes a second job and I feel obligated to get so much done. I honestly stress about all of the books I'll never get to read in my lifetime...which is why I also only try to read books I genuinely enjoy! I have Magic Bites on my list for February too, it's sitting on my coffee table waiting for me right now.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-79381603426505286092012-02-01T13:20:06.283+11:002012-02-01T13:20:06.283+11:00Oooo I'm glad you are going to give The School...Oooo I'm glad you are going to give The School for Dangerous Girls a go. It's not a well known one but I really got stuck into it. Hope it lives up to my recommendation :/<br /><br />I might have to give Sarah Ockler another go. I didn't like Fixing Delilah that much but you are such a fangirl, maybe I misjudged...<br /><br />And the kids look like they are having a great time :)Jess - The Tales Compendiumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853936997474875844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3922517209932787954.post-54369905222725084312012-02-01T11:20:58.616+11:002012-02-01T11:20:58.616+11:00Man, I really need to read Sarah Ockler's late...Man, I really need to read Sarah Ockler's latest books, I loooved 20 Boy Summer but haven't got a chance to read her other books. And I keep seeing Sophie Kinsella's books everywhere! :P Also, your kids are TOO cute, it's kind of unfair, hehe, and DUDE I would SOO take that weather over my -5 degree butt-freezing-inducing snow here XD Love the books of the month idea/post! :)Audrey (holes In My brain)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02092399404120477032noreply@blogger.com