I found the beginning of Discovery really slow, Kat -- did it pick up? I'd like to read it, but I was slogging.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Literary Buffistas 3: Don't Parse the Blurb, Dear.
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Amy - Jul 18, 2012 2:53:56 pm PDT #19393 of 28635
Because books.
Kat - Jul 18, 2012 4:01:32 pm PDT #19394 of 28635
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Amy, how far did you get? It speeds up around chapter 6 or 7, once the violence kicks in. I find Diana an interesting character because she's educated and athletic and capable of rescuing herself, even when a vampire is involved.
Amy - Jul 18, 2012 4:03:55 pm PDT #19395 of 28635
Because books.
I was bored in the first chapter! But I'll probably try it again.
Kat - Jul 18, 2012 4:17:25 pm PDT #19396 of 28635
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
HA! Yeah, I can see that. The book and the library? Not super exciting. Though essential to the series.
Amy - Jul 18, 2012 4:21:10 pm PDT #19397 of 28635
Because books.
I could stand to learn patience a little better, it's true. I was planning on going back to it, but King's Duma Key sucked me in hard, and the woman who'd loaned the book needed it back anyway.
Kat - Jul 18, 2012 4:23:18 pm PDT #19398 of 28635
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
The second book, though, is beautifully historically researched. It was a very fun read. But then again, I know lots of people, Erin too maybe, who didn't like the book.
She's a professor at USC and has taught a handful of my former students.
sj - Jul 18, 2012 4:27:16 pm PDT #19399 of 28635
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I read the kindle sample of Discovery, but I hated the characters so I never purchased it.
Amy - Jul 18, 2012 4:27:30 pm PDT #19400 of 28635
Because books.
My to-read list is so absurd at this point, it's hard to figure out what to read when. I still have to read Code Name Verity for book club on Sunday, and I haven't even started the Montmaray book or finished The Night Circus.
sj - Jul 18, 2012 4:31:12 pm PDT #19401 of 28635
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I have started several books over the last week, but I haven't stuck with anything. Maybe I'll read Night Circus.
Kat - Jul 18, 2012 4:36:12 pm PDT #19402 of 28635
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Based on the monkey see blog over at NPR, I read Pammy's book and the new Jennifer Weiner book last week. They were fun.