Autumn Rose

So, as expected I loved this book!

So easy to read, it goes as quickly as The Dark Heroine did and I want to read the next one already.

We were obviously introduced to Autumn and Fallon in the first book, when I found them intriguing, so was nice to get into their stories in more detail.

There's a nice tie in with the ending of the first book, which you apparently can't remember :0) so you might need a bit of a recap first!

I feel like we would like Autumn if we met her, you know. Plus who doesn't want to be able to fly, come on you know you do!

The characters are cool, Edmund reminds me in a small way of Emmett, although I'm not really sure why.

Anyway, hurry up and read it! I'm about to start The Dark Heroine again x

Alphabet Game

Naming game, let's take it turns to name books.
Either taking it in turn with the alphabet or as many with each letter as we can...we can keep editing the post.
What do you think?
You can decide how you want to start.

Brain teaser

Which book contains mistaken identity, a shiny rock, rats and boats?

Go!

A review of Fearsome Dreamer by Laure Eve

So I'm sure you'll like this. Has cool and interesting characters, is set in a fantasy world quite different from others we've read but still very recognisable features/similarities or everyday life at the same time, and is written from alternate characters' points of view, which we always like!

Plus is cool reading a book by someone we've met, heard talk about the writing process, and who has signed the book:) 

I'm looking forward to book 2 already! Need to go tweet Laure Eve and see when that will be out!

Was a lovely reading weekend away with you, looking forward of seeing you in a couple of weeks again, when we can make sure we have time free to do more of the same:)

Lila x

Reading on the beach today, a little cold but a nice backdrop nonetheless:)

A recommendation and a nice surprise

One book I might like to recommend to you is the above,  although technically it's two books in one. 

As an aside, as I just got it out the photos above fell out, I must have put them in there after you gave them to me at Leakycon :0) So that was a lovely surprise!

I have to say I am not that up with my French revolution history, so found this not only a good story that I got into but also interesting to read all the historically facts that have been woven into the fabric of the story. 

The two main characters Sido and Yann are likeable and i wanted to keep reading to see how their lives panned out etc.

It has elements of magic, love, loss and intrigue, so why not give it a go hey!

Rach x

A review of Sisters Red

Just a quick review. 

As I've said before the premise of this in my opinion is "If red riding hood became a hunter". The book is written with alternating chapters from each sister's point of view, which we always like don't we?! 

I enjoyed reading it and liked that it was a one off as we are always reading trilogies these days aren't we, so it was a nice change. I haven't read as many werewolf books as you have maybe, but i felt like this was a slightly different take on them than i'm used to. 

Anyway, definitely worth a read (especially as i gave you a copy) :0) and i want to see if you thought something early on like i did!

Rach x

All you need is books, coffee and sleep apparently

So today has been pretty chilled out, nice wander around Snape...you did buy bookmarks, so that has to count towards our reading part of the weekend right? Then coffee and books in Costa. You'd think after 3 coffees you might be wide awake, but as I write this you are fast asleep!

Rach x

Reading and writing weekend off to a good start:)

Preparation is key!

So, here is my stash for our Reading/Writing weekend. Couldn't decide on which book, so figured why not pack a few, plus my kindle (just for good measure you understand) plus various notebooks for writing in. Lastly, are the storycubes, thought we could try them out for inspiration! Plus loving the apt bag I've put them all in.

Rach x

Books so far in 2014

So I thought I could start by posting the books I have read so far this year, shamefully few though! I can perhaps blame my temporary NCIS addiction.  Anyway some of these were books for my book club, and others ones I had been meaning to read for ages.  I really loved Insurgent and Allegiant, as I had expected I would from having read Divergent.  I think that as we have now read so many ya, dystopian etc novels, although I enjoy them all, looking back there are definitely some which stand out more, and this trilogy is one of them.
All the other books I read this year were good too, although not necessarily things I would recommend for you. Deathless is a retelling of a Russian folk tale and unlike anything else I have read.   Life after Life was a really interesting concept and made me reflect quite a bit on what it would have been like living through one, let alone two world wars (mum also really liked that one).
The Secret History was intriguing but, as we discussed at book club, none of the characters were very likeable which changes the experience somewhat.  Did inspire me to want to read more of Donna Tartt's books though and currently reading The Goldfinch.  Kathy Reichs enjoyable as always, find reading those books, where quite similar to each other in some ways, very relaxing as no effort required and can read really quickly; like the ones set in Canada most:)
Overall though, Insurgent and Allegiant (especially Allegiant) were the ones which impacted me most; I'm sure we will discuss this more when you visit and we go see Divergent at the cinema:)

Had another idea btw: the main reason I finally read Pride and Prejudice last year (and I am very glad I did!) was on your recommendation. Maybe we can each suggest a favourite book of ours that the the other hasn't read?

Looking forward to our reading weekend away together:)

Lila x

Oh we do love to be beside the seaside

4 more sleeps until our reading/writing weekend away and I know that we both can't wait!

What books shall we take,  that is the question!

Am very excited about us posting to this blog with books we want to read, ones we have enjoyed. Maybe putting up book hauls showing what we've read each month etc?! Although yours will ALWAYS be longer than mine, so I look forward to seeing yours!

Rach x