It’s Friday, friends, and you know what that means… let’s talk about what we’re reading!
I finished up IRON FLAME on the plane last night, and it was just as mind-bendingly awesome as the internet rumors claim. Just incredible work on Yarros’s part to leave us on a cliffhanger that is jawdroppingly shocking yet inevitable. That’s the best sort of ending for a book, and what we all strive for. I am mad for these books, as you know, and can’t wait for book three.
Now it’s on to some more thrillers, as I’ve cleared the decks of everything except books I’m reading for my own enjoyment, something I’m seriously considering setting as a rule for 2024. I have BLOOD SISTERS by Vanessa Lillie waiting on the library ladder, as well as Ashley Winstead’s MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST HOUR. I’ve heard both are amazing.
Also, I bought some awesome books this past week at Poisoned Pen, including Steve Urszenyi’s debut, PERFECT SHOT. I’ll share the rest of my stack when it arrives, as it was too large to bring home in my carry-on.
Why was I shopping at a bookstore in Scottsdale? Because I went to see the fabulous Barabara Peters interview the equally fabulous Tess Gerritsen about her incredible new book THE SPY COAST (highly recommended), and even popped up on stage myself to discuss my own CIA series. Have a watch here. We had a lot of fun, and a delightful afterparty at Virtù. The branzino is to die for, darling.
All that said, I am a wee bit tired. This was trip number 20 of the year. Between my work and my husband’s, we have to travel quite a lot, but this year was exceptional. Two more trips and 2023 will be in the books. And 2024 is going to be quieter. It has to be. Copydits on A VERY BAD THING are coming, and with #HLN and Jayne #5 underway, it’s time for some hibernation.
That’s it from me this week. How about you? What’s on your reading plate this weekend?
I also finished The Iron Flame yesterday...when does the 3rd book come out? It was so good, and that ending?!?
I just started The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. I purchased this a while ago and it must have gotten lost in the shuffle. I love going back to the Hunger Games world and I can't wait to see the movie!!
Nov 17, 2023·edited Nov 17, 2023Liked by J.T. Ellison
Just finished Fourth Wing, yesterday! I'm trying to resume A Gentleman in Moscow which I sadly abandoned 15% of the way in to read FW. The dragons, they sucked me in! But I think the Count is going to have to continue to wait because, like Amy, I actually *need* to read Ballad which I bought on release day and still haven't gotten around to. You know it's a problem when my husband read a book the week it came out and I haven't managed to, for years... and we've got tickets to see the movie NEXT WEEK.
Okay so I’m going to have to download Fourth Wing. Im recovering from knee surgery and need engrossing books. I just finished Penelope in Retrograde, a fun rom-com. And Kristine, go back to Gentleman. It’s slow starting but after you get into it, so good. One of my all-time favs!
I guess I'm part of the bandwagon too. Like Kristine Neeley, I finished Fourth Wing yesterday and have already started The Iron Flame. I mean, how could you not? I also only read books for my own enjoyment. I'm at that age where I don't want to waste my time reading things that don't interest me or keep my interest. Two years ago, I quit forcing myself to finish books I didn't enjoy. It's been hard to keep from feeling guilty (I don't know why), but like everybody else, time is a premium, and I haven't yet regret it.
I have a hard time abandoning books that aren't holding my interest...I paid for this book so I will finish it...lol
I am getting better at this. Just this summer I quit reading a book not quite halfway through. It was hard because it was a book by an author that I've read for years. It was a different genre and I just couldn't get into it.
I loved Fourth Wing and The Iron Flame may even be better!!
I know what you mean when you say tired. So many trips. I just completed a 2,559 mile drive. 😊 Two nights ago I stayed at the historic La Posada Hotel in Winslow, and I came across two books in their take-and-leave library I want to read. 'Before I Let You In' by Jenny Blackhurst and 'Bag of Bones' by Stephen King. ~ 🩷
I also finished The Iron Flame yesterday...when does the 3rd book come out? It was so good, and that ending?!?
I just started The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. I purchased this a while ago and it must have gotten lost in the shuffle. I love going back to the Hunger Games world and I can't wait to see the movie!!
Just finished Fourth Wing, yesterday! I'm trying to resume A Gentleman in Moscow which I sadly abandoned 15% of the way in to read FW. The dragons, they sucked me in! But I think the Count is going to have to continue to wait because, like Amy, I actually *need* to read Ballad which I bought on release day and still haven't gotten around to. You know it's a problem when my husband read a book the week it came out and I haven't managed to, for years... and we've got tickets to see the movie NEXT WEEK.
Okay so I’m going to have to download Fourth Wing. Im recovering from knee surgery and need engrossing books. I just finished Penelope in Retrograde, a fun rom-com. And Kristine, go back to Gentleman. It’s slow starting but after you get into it, so good. One of my all-time favs!
I guess I'm part of the bandwagon too. Like Kristine Neeley, I finished Fourth Wing yesterday and have already started The Iron Flame. I mean, how could you not? I also only read books for my own enjoyment. I'm at that age where I don't want to waste my time reading things that don't interest me or keep my interest. Two years ago, I quit forcing myself to finish books I didn't enjoy. It's been hard to keep from feeling guilty (I don't know why), but like everybody else, time is a premium, and I haven't yet regret it.
I have a hard time abandoning books that aren't holding my interest...I paid for this book so I will finish it...lol
I am getting better at this. Just this summer I quit reading a book not quite halfway through. It was hard because it was a book by an author that I've read for years. It was a different genre and I just couldn't get into it.
I loved Fourth Wing and The Iron Flame may even be better!!
The Clinic by Cate Quinn
The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis
The Bell in the Fog (Lavender House #2) by Lev AC Rosen
The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
I know what you mean when you say tired. So many trips. I just completed a 2,559 mile drive. 😊 Two nights ago I stayed at the historic La Posada Hotel in Winslow, and I came across two books in their take-and-leave library I want to read. 'Before I Let You In' by Jenny Blackhurst and 'Bag of Bones' by Stephen King. ~ 🩷