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    Gossip, gossip, gossip! Good books and movies. Love Buffy and LOTR!

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  1. madamecleo

    What are you reading?

    Ooh! I hadn't heard about this one. Sounds like something I'd love.
  2. madamecleo

    What are you reading?

    I really liked The Other Side of the Story, Hoya. It was the first Keyes I'd read. Has anyone read The Thirteenth Tale? I've had it on my shelf for awhile, and have heard great things about it.
  3. madamecleo

    What are you reading?

    SOunds like something my husband would love. I'll check it out.
  4. madamecleo

    What are you reading?

    They are very explicit sexually. I've heard people say that the first six or so are really good...fabulous...but because of a plot device, the latter ones start to become more sex than anything else. I haven't read them all myself, but I have heard this from many people. They are pretty gory as far as violence goes, as well, from my understanding. Hope this helps. Lots of people really love the books; if you were going to try one, I'd start with Guilty Pleasures, which is the first Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter book. Sorry for the late post. Thanks for the info I'm thinking it's not my cup of tea. If you want a good vampire read that's not gory, you could try Charlaine Harris's books. They are set in the American South and although I haven't read them, i've heard great things about them (I have the first one on my shelf).
  5. madamecleo

    Does anyone read historicals?

    I haven't read any of the Amelia Peabody books since The Lord of the Silent--but I own them all. LOL.Have you read Elizabeth Peters' Vicky Bliss books? They are my all time favorite--not historicals, though (pardon me if I mention it on this thread.)The last one, NIGHT TRAIN TO MEMPHIS, is my favorite book ever, and I read it at least once a year--sometimes twice. But you have to read the ones before it to get why it's the best of the bunch. Anyway, check them out if you haven't and like Eliz Peters.
  6. madamecleo

    Does anyone read historicals?

    Oooh, will definitely have to check that out. Thanks for the rec. Did you read the Karen Harper series about Elizabeth? I just finished my first one and really liked it. I am also near the end of The Queen's Fool and like that too. And then of course, last weekend I read the new Julia Quinn and really enjoyed it!!
  7. madamecleo

    Does Anyone Read Chick Lit?

    Well, there goes another flick to be added to my Netflix queue. Thanks for the hint, Leia!
  8. madamecleo

    Does Anyone Read Chick Lit?

    Yes. I didn't like it. No sense of gothic like the original. On the other hand, I loved Wide Sargasso Sea (prequel to Jane Eyre) and I know a lot of people didn't like that, so personal preference will play a role, of course LOL. I was supposed to read Wide Saragasso Sea for a college class....erm...but I never did. I do have a friend who wrote an extremely erotic, S&M version of Jane Eyre that she's trying to get published. It has Jane tying up Mr. Rochester and having her way with him....LOL.
  9. madamecleo

    Does Anyone Read Chick Lit?

    I'm on that one. Sounds fun. Did anyone ever read that follow-up to DuMaurier's Rebecca...I think it was called Mrs De Winter? Just wondering if it was any good.
  10. madamecleo

    Does Anyone Read Chick Lit?

    Mmmm...one of my favorite movies.I haven't read any of the "sequels", so I'm interested in hearing too.
  11. madamecleo

    What are you reading?

    They are very explicit sexually. I've heard people say that the first six or so are really good...fabulous...but because of a plot device, the latter ones start to become more sex than anything else. I haven't read them all myself, but I have heard this from many people. They are pretty gory as far as violence goes, as well, from my understanding. Hope this helps. Lots of people really love the books; if you were going to try one, I'd start with Guilty Pleasures, which is the first Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter book.
  12. madamecleo

    What are you reading?

    Hmmm...maybe I'll just put the Weiner book aside for a bit then. I have JR Ward's second book calling to me...maybe I'll read that one.
  13. madamecleo

    Does Anyone Read Chick Lit?

    I figured it out, I think. Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday. Pretty sure. Let me know if I got it!
  14. madamecleo

    What are you reading?

    LOL. My sentiments exactly.Hoya, the only reason I finished Wicked was because I was reading it for a book club. I have been dying to see the musical--it's coming here this fall, so I'm getting tickets.Has anyone read the Jasper Fforde mysteries...can't remember what the series is called, but it's about mysteries where the characters and books come to life, sort of...the first one is called The Eyre Affair.Oh, yeah, they're called the Tuesday Next series or something like that. My sister loves them; but I can't get into them.
  15. madamecleo

    What are you reading?

    Sooo...what did you think of it? The green witch and the blue man sex? LOL. That's what I remember most from that book. I thought it was a very interesting read, but I wouldn't read it again. I think Maguire is so smart for coming up with these great slants/twists on fairy tales. Wicked reminded me a little of Animal Farm.
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