tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post8757771822825948547..comments2024-03-27T17:40:10.624-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Top Ten Tuesday: Not in My ZoneKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-60120272140696635952019-09-21T08:04:07.063-04:002019-09-21T08:04:07.063-04:00I am still dumbfounded, that I did not hear more p...I am still dumbfounded, that I did not hear more people talking about Other People's Houses. It was so good and well done. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25725347678884735882019-09-21T02:50:02.623-04:002019-09-21T02:50:02.623-04:00It's always great when you read a book outside...It's always great when you read a book outside of your comfort zone and then you're able to fall in love with it! Killing November and The Smell of Other People's Houses are both ones on my to read list as well, so that has me all the more excited ^.^Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-92196205167300276732019-09-13T17:59:30.498-04:002019-09-13T17:59:30.498-04:00I found, that if I had prior success with an autho...I found, that if I had prior success with an author, I was willing to read outside my zone. I love Cross' contemporaries, and I really enjoyed the Eleanor Ames books. I would love another book just to see what happened next. There was so much uncertainty at the end. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47160226477250042882019-09-11T14:01:12.058-04:002019-09-11T14:01:12.058-04:00Reading outside of your comfort zone can sometimes...Reading outside of your comfort zone can sometimes be fun and it's always so nice being pleasantly surprised by a book you didn't expect to enjoy. I really liked that Julie Cross series but I can't say it's outside of my comfort zone, I don't even know what that is anymore. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22500787778136082862019-09-09T18:58:28.514-04:002019-09-09T18:58:28.514-04:00Aurora Rising was so good!!! I was crying at the e...Aurora Rising was so good!!! I was crying at the end, but at least I know there is more story coming, and I am really excited about the adaptation too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9416840098424019322019-09-09T16:18:03.861-04:002019-09-09T16:18:03.861-04:00The Caraval series was so great. I can't wait ...The Caraval series was so great. I can't wait to read Aurora Rising. :)Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-1810311551690097512019-09-07T16:27:00.235-04:002019-09-07T16:27:00.235-04:00Sci-fi is not my thing. The book also has a lot of...Sci-fi is not my thing. The book also has a lot of fighting, which is outside of my norm, but I have had success with this duo in the past, and I think they strike the right balance with their story elements, and I always fall in love with their characters. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13731080613712835302019-09-07T15:38:52.771-04:002019-09-07T15:38:52.771-04:00How come Aurora Rising was not in your comfort zon...How come Aurora Rising was not in your comfort zone? Because it is sci-fi?Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72400990940754789522019-09-07T09:48:39.610-04:002019-09-07T09:48:39.610-04:00So, you read everything, but what I read. HA! We a...So, you read everything, but what I read. HA! We are like each other's yin and yang. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-81825746906100120372019-09-07T07:06:33.177-04:002019-09-07T07:06:33.177-04:00For fiction, I could happily stay mainly in horror...For fiction, I could happily stay mainly in horror and apocalypse though I can always be tempted by a great sounding urban fantasy or Tudor fiction. I sneak out my comfort zone mainly into thrillers and certain types of SF, but rarely into traditional fantasy. It is mega rare that I venture into anything contemporary now.chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-23538603361381676402019-09-06T05:49:10.578-04:002019-09-06T05:49:10.578-04:00Very not "me", but so, so goodVery not "me", but so, so goodSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30290395421166835842019-09-06T05:48:54.768-04:002019-09-06T05:48:54.768-04:00It was so good. I am happy I finally made the time...It was so good. I am happy I finally made the time for it, because it was on my TBR for quite some time, and it was AJ who reminded me I wanted to read it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-5805992300594894012019-09-06T05:48:19.375-04:002019-09-06T05:48:19.375-04:00My daughter made me read Legendary, and I have zer...My daughter made me read Legendary, and I have zero regrets, even if the ending left me in happy/sad tears. Nicole mentioned she is getting ready to start FDF. I will be awaiting both your thoughts. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-73494029386931563342019-09-06T05:47:05.471-04:002019-09-06T05:47:05.471-04:00So dark, right? And, no naked torsos. HA!So dark, right? And, no naked torsos. HA!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-55012961551144390282019-09-05T20:54:48.577-04:002019-09-05T20:54:48.577-04:00Oh yeah, you've got some great reads on your l...Oh yeah, you've got some great reads on your list. You also have several that I still need to read so I'm glad to hear they were winners for you even though they're not your usual reads. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85859202148601470722019-09-05T20:49:48.544-04:002019-09-05T20:49:48.544-04:00I have only read one book that made your list, The...I have only read one book that made your list, The Smell of Other People's Houses, which I loved. It is nice to branch out from time to time :)Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47610486165339529322019-09-05T20:36:37.775-04:002019-09-05T20:36:37.775-04:00WELL now I really need to get to Legendary, don...WELL now I really need to get to Legendary, don't I?! Also agree about TDR and Smelly Houses! Speaking of, Five Dark Fates has shipped to me, so I am eager to get to that too! I ordered the UK one because for whatever reason, I have been collecting those? Idk it's weird. Aurora Rising was fun too. I really want to read Two Can Keep a Secret one of these days too! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37809958916330584792019-09-05T18:47:59.028-04:002019-09-05T18:47:59.028-04:00I can only imagine what the final book will bring ...I can only imagine what the final book will bring us. I guess you can give me a heads up, if I should brace myself. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86536204402351294822019-09-05T18:47:24.798-04:002019-09-05T18:47:24.798-04:00*high five* I cannot wait for the follow up to Nov...*high five* I cannot wait for the follow up to November. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47752024363360255422019-09-05T18:47:00.310-04:002019-09-05T18:47:00.310-04:00I just checked, and the Julie Cross book is not le...I just checked, and the Julie Cross book is not lendable. BOOO! I should have guessed that with the way that pub is about ebooks. --sigh-- It's a cool kid government agent story with a good romance. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86296580624275404742019-09-05T18:41:00.982-04:002019-09-05T18:41:00.982-04:00I recently set a book aside, and then picked it ba...I recently set a book aside, and then picked it back up in audio format and enjoyed it. Some books are better when read to me. And, yes! Not have the pressure of having to review the book is always good, and that definitely plays a role in books I will "try". A few of the books up there were reviews books, but I requested them, because I had had prior success with the author. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56792084442173319762019-09-05T18:39:09.329-04:002019-09-05T18:39:09.329-04:00I am definitely more adventurous with my library p...I am definitely more adventurous with my library picks and especially with audiobooks, because they occupy a time that is wholly separate from my reading time. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-90701031124547900762019-09-05T17:39:55.027-04:002019-09-05T17:39:55.027-04:00You know I'm excited to see a Kendare Blake pi...You know I'm excited to see a Kendare Blake pic here, right? I'm about to jump into the final book!!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a><br />Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77092548628466505642019-09-05T16:39:35.012-04:002019-09-05T16:39:35.012-04:00I loved Killing November. And Two Can Keep A Secre...I loved Killing November. And Two Can Keep A Secret actually as well. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-92026543410623116452019-09-05T15:33:50.270-04:002019-09-05T15:33:50.270-04:00You know I’m a contemporary girl... just like you....You know I’m a contemporary girl... just like you. And it’s not often I branch out. But there are always those rare exceptions. And how did I not know about Chasing Truth by Julie Cross? I’m off to look into that one right now.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.com