Let's Talk Love Stories! discussion

Hey ladies!

¡Hola! What are we reading?
*excited*
Let's decide the genre first and then each one of us can shortlist few books. Then we'll decide accordingly.
I think, it's best to keep a handful of books (3-4) as options first so that everyone can have their say.
What do you say?

Since it's October, let's read at least one paranormal/fantasy novel. Do you have any planned books that you want to read?

Ipshita wrote: "Since it's October, let's read at least one paranormal/fantasy novel. Do you have any planned books that you want to read?"

Let me check my to-read shelf and bookshelf first, I'll let you know the fantasy/paranormal (i have a feeling its going to be a fantasy book in my list) books i have with me right now.
Give me some time I'll be back!

I have plans to read this month.
But I can accommodate more books so let's just list all the books we're interested in here and we'll go with the best option.

So, I'm back!
Here's the list:
1. The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
Genre: YA/Contemporary/Magical Realism/ Fiction/ Fantasy

2. Circe by Madeline Miller
Genre: Fantasy (Mythology)/Fiction/Historical Fiction/ Retelling

3. Mirage by Somaiya Daud
Genre: Fantasy/YA/Sci-Fi

4. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Genre: Horror/Fiction/Classics/Gothic/Mystery

5. A Court of Thorns and Roses (the whole series really, but only three of them have been yet published so...) by Sarah J. Maas
Genre: Fantasy/YA/Romance/New Adult (what is that supposed to mean?)

6. Graceling//Fire//Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Genre: Fantasy/YA/Romance/Fiction
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I have these books in my tbr list so far. Though I'm open to any other options!

Ipshita wrote: "I have plans to read this month.
But I can accommodate more books so let's just list..."

I'll be honest here, if we decide on a book which is a part of a series, we'll have to read all the books in that series to calm my paranoid mind.
Don't take me wrong, I love books in series, its just that I really need to read them all in order to feel complete about the book. I can't just read one and then whoop! not read the rest of the book.

But I'm open to books part of a series too. No problems there.
*sits confusedly*
What did I just mean?

*waves* heloo

Hey girls, and Abhay ...
I went through the books you've mentioned, and Only By Your Touch from Ipshi's list. Discovery of witches I've read already, when you read the book 2 in the series, I can join for a BR...

From Sammy's list: Except the Shirley JAckson book I'm fine with the others. I think I've read that book already and didn't like it much... Creepy psychological books are not for me...

Will post the books which are in my immediate TBR..

Iniya wrote: "Hey girls, and Abhay ...
I went through the books you've mentioned, and Only By Your Touch from Ipshi's list. Discovery of witches I've read already, when you read the book 2 in the s..."

Sure! let us know what books are there in your tbr list and then we'll decide.

Books in my TBR: The Heart's Invisible Furies , A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Norse Mythology , Down and Out in Paris and London, Sleeping Murder.. other books are part of already started series. so I'm listing only these...

Iniya wrote: "Books in my TBR: The Heart's Invisible Furies , A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Norse Mythology , Down and Out in Paris and London, [book:Sleepi..."

A tree Grows in Brooklyn works fine with me too. And so does Sleeping Murder (Always up for Agatha Christie books).

Any fantasy books in your tbr list @Iniya di?

@Ipshita di, what do you suggest?

@Abhay hola!

Samriddhi wrote: "Iniya wrote: "Books in my TBR: The Heart's Invisible Furies , A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Norse Mythology , Down and Out in Paris and London..."

All the Fantasy books are part of series.. I'm currently reading the iron fey series book 2 https://www.goodreads.com/series/4732...... But it'll be a stretch if I pull you two to this. Also I'm reading the Kate daniels series, but then thats also in 7th book :-|.

So if we are looking for fantasy this month, shall we go ahead with https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... ?? Mirage should also be fine for me..

Let's wait for Ipshi to come and comment..!

Yep, always up for Agatha Christie's books :)
I also have A court of Thorns in my TBR, Graceling I tried to read once before but got bored and left half way.

So I guess we have these three books as the finalists:
Sleeping Murder A Court of Thorns and Roses Only By Your Touch

Yes, let's read A court of thorns.

Ipshita wrote: "Yes, let's read A court of thorns."

Okay... When are we starting this? This weekend is fine?

Yep, fine with me.

@Iniya di, A Court of Thorn and Roses is in my tbr list too!

But that would be six books in all, three yet unpublished.
Gah, Let @Ipshita di decide now.
*nervous laughter*

Samriddhi wrote: "@Iniya di, A Court of Thorn and Roses is in my tbr list too!

But that would be six books in all, three yet unpublished.
Gah, Let @Ipshita di decide now.
*nervous laughter*"

she already said okay ;-) We can read all the three books one by one... ;-)

Ipshita wrote: "Yes, let's read A court of thorns."

Okay! Sure. This weekend we're starting right?

Iniya wrote: "Samriddhi wrote: "@Iniya di, A Court of Thorn and Roses is in my tbr list too!

But that would be six books in all, three yet unpublished.
Gah, Let @Ipshita di decide now.
*nervous laughter*"

she..."

Sure! Weekend works fine.

Saturday on, yes :D

I've had Amazon prime for months now and until today I had no idea that we can borrow upto 10 books from the kindle library. And once we return a book after reading we can borrow more. Ahh I wasted so much time and lost out on so many free books :(

Ipshita wrote: "I've had Amazon prime for months now and until today I had no idea that we can borrow upto 10 books from the kindle library. And once we return a book after reading we can borrow more. Ahh I wasted..."

Oh wow. did not know that.
*sigh*

We're reading: A Court of Thorns and Roses series (First three books?) by Sarah J. Maas right?
Starting Saturday October 6, 2018.

Those with kindle unlimited get even more book deals but I feel that would be a loss for me because I don't solely depend on kindle. I buy a lot of paperbacks on the side and read some on the free file hosting sites whenever I can.

Samriddhi wrote: "We're reading: A Court of Thorns and Roses series (First three books?) by Sarah J. Maas right?"

Let's first get one book done then we'll decide depending on how we liked it. Although, it is Sarah J. Maas so I have high hopes.

Ipshita wrote: "Samriddhi wrote: "We're reading: A Court of Thorns and Roses series (First three books?) by Sarah J. Maas right?"

Let's first get one book done then we'll decide d..."

Sure! No problem.
How are we going to discuss the book though?
Complete one chapter, then discuss?

Because reading the whole book and then telling how you felt wouldn't be fun

Ipshita wrote: "I've had Amazon prime for months now and until today I had no idea that we can borrow upto 10 books from the kindle library. And once we return a book after reading we can borrow more. Ahh I wasted..."

This feature they have added recently only I think.. Earlier this was available separately as Kindle Unlimited subscription. So you need not be so sad :-D

Samriddhi wrote: "Ipshita wrote: "Samriddhi wrote: "We're reading: A Court of Thorns and Roses series (First three books?) by Sarah J. Maas right?"

Let's first get one book done the..."

we can post thoughts here as often as we like ;-) Or do we want to be so methodical?

I guess posting as we like works fine for me.
@Ipshita di what do you say?


Another thing, I have a very bad habit of finishing good books (which I am suspecting includes A Court of Thorns and Roses) in one sitting. (which shouldn't be possible because of classes and all, but one gotta worry)
How long does this challenge last for?
Any sort of restrictions, say finish one chapter in one day, and not the whole book. Or rules, I don't know.
*cue nervous laughter*

Samriddhi wrote: "Any sort of restrictions, say finish one chapter in one day, and not the whole book. Or rules, I don't know.
*cue nervous laughter* "

LOL, you want strict rules :-P :-P If you do finish in one sitting, then you have to wait for discussing with us till we finish the book.. Or you can go ahead and motivate us ;-)

Iniya wrote: "Samriddhi wrote: "Ipshita wrote: "Samriddhi wrote: "We're reading: A Court of Thorns and Roses series (First three books?) by Sarah J. Maas right?"

Let's first get..."

I agree, post whenever you feel like. Spams are welcome as well :P

Iniya wrote: "Ipshita wrote: "I've had Amazon prime for months now and until today I had no idea that we can borrow upto 10 books from the kindle library. And once we return a book after reading we can borrow mo..."

You're right. I don't remember seeing any such option back when I was reading through their prime features before subscribing to it.

Samriddhi wrote: "Another thing, I have a very bad habit of finishing good books (which I am suspecting includes [book:A Court of Thorns ..."

We can all read at our own pace. Any time we have to discuss something relevant about the book we can use the spoiler tags. That way it wouldn't be spoiled for the ones who haven't reached that particular part yet.

Okay sure!
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas on Saturday 6, 2018.
Posting as we like. Not completing in one sitting (it'll spoil the fun).
Done!

How about we mention the chapter we are at when we comment??
It'll be easy to follow that way?

Yes, mention the chapters.

Okay good.
All set.
Just gotta wait for Saturday now

Yes! Ready with my Spooktober reading list ^^

Oh wow
Where'd you get that from?

I just created it to share on my blog :P

Ipshita wrote: "I just created it to share on my blog :P"

Its really nice. Kinda difficult to read what's written but it's really nice.

What is the term "New Adult" supposed to mean?

Ipshita wrote: "Yes! Ready with my Spooktober reading list ^^
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Nice :-) Share the link na.. the characters are too small..!

Samriddhi wrote: "What is the term "New Adult" supposed to mean?"

I think the characters are not really teens..

New Adult fiction bridges the gap between Young Adult and Adult genres. It typically features protagonists between the ages of 18 and 25 with the cap at 30ish. - Copy paste :-P

Iniya wrote: "Samriddhi wrote: "What is the term "New Adult" supposed to mean?"

I think the characters are not really teens..

New Adult fiction bridges the gap between Young Adult and Adult genres. It typical..."


Oh acha.
I thought maybe it had something to do with the content of the novel and the graphic scenes.
Thanks di ❤

Thanks :D
Ha, that's why I provided the blog link, the books are listed in there.
Here you go : http://ipshitasbookalley.blogspot.com/

Ini is right about the age group but New Adult almost certainly contains a lot of graphic scenes as well.

Ipshita wrote: "Ini is right about the age group but New Adult almost certainly contains a lot of graphic scenes as well."

*makes a note of that*
Okay. Thanks di
Koi na koi na.

Ipshita wrote: "Thanks :D
Ha, that's why I provided the blog link, the books are listed in there.
Here you go : http://ipshitasbookalley.blogspot.com/"

Wow. That's a really lovely blog.
(And I'm sorry for your black thumb you got from gardening)