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February 23, 2012

What Janine is Reading – Late 2011/Early 2012

JanineBook Reviews / Reading ListsBarbara J. Hancock / Carolyn Jewel / Elizabeth Essex / Jacqueline-Carey / Julie-Anne-Long36 Comments

It’s been over three months (!) since my last “What Janine is Reading” post. I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to do one of these – the holidays got in the way, but it’s been six weeks since they ended and for that I don’t have a ... more >

Jane
October 31, 2011

Jane’s Reading List Ending October 31, 2011

JaneReading ListsCarolyn Jewel / E. L. James / Jill Myles / Julie-Anne-Long / Kelley-Armstrong / Kinsey Holley / Meg Benjamin / Thea Harrison24 Comments

Dear Readers, It’s been three weeks since my last confession.  In that time, I’ve read two historicals, six paranormals (5 being about werewolves, the entire backlist of Meg Benjamin, and a couple of erotic romances. Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel (ARC, release date Feb 7, 2012).  Enjoyed this different ... more >

Jaclyn
October 7, 2011

What Jaclyn Is Reading, September 2011

JaclynReading ListsCara McKenna / Carolyn Jewel / Nalini-Singh / Reading lists26 Comments

I read a lot in September, like holy-guacamole a lot. There is a letterpress broad side on the wall of my office with a quote from Erasmus that reads, “When I get a little money I buy BOOKS; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.” I think ... more >

December 29, 2009

GUEST REVIEW: Fault Line by Barry Eisler

Guest ReviewerA- ReviewsAssassin / Barry Eisler / California / Carolyn Jewel / featured / government / intellectual property / Military / Review / thriller9 Comments

Dear Mr. Eisler: Fault Line was the first book of yours that I’d read. I’ve since read more, by the way. In the past, I have worked at Intellectual Property law firms as well as in the legal department of a Bio-Tech firm, so I am intimate with the portion ... more >

December 17, 2009

Top Romances of 2009 by Jane

JaneRecommended Reads / Top Ten ListsBest of 2009 / best of list / Bronwyn Jameson / Carolyn Jewel / Evie Byrne / Jo-Goodman / Joey-Hill / Lisa-Kleypas / Liz-Carlyle / Meredith Duran / Suzanne-Enoch12 Comments

Recommended Read

Picking out the ten best reads of 2009 was hard. It was hard because I had 6 A rated books but then I had to delve into the B+s and determine from that strong group who ranked in my top 10. I based my decision on re-readability. I’ve re-read portions ... more >

December 13, 2009

Top Romances of 2009 by Janet

JanetRecommended Reads / Top Ten ListsBest of 2009 / best of list / Carolyn Jewel / Claudia-Dain / Jennifer-Ashley / Jo-Goodman / Judith James / Lisa-Kleypas / Meredith Duran9 Comments

Recommended Read

We will be posting our Top 10 of 2009 this entire week. Today’s list is from Janet (aka Robin). The list is unranked. You can find more of her reviews here. **** I hesitated about making a list this year, since my reading was largely dictated by what I volunteered ... more >

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