Comments on: Introducing The Stretch Yourself Reading Challenge 2010 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:20:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: REVIEW: ‘A Bride in the Bargain’ (2009) by Deeanne Gist http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4787 REVIEW: ‘A Bride in the Bargain’ (2009) by Deeanne Gist Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:18:58 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4787 [...] is the first inspirational romance I’ve read, and this review is the first in my bimonthly Stretch Yourself Challenge. Although I’m a non-believer, I decided to read this book because of the unusual setting. [...] [...] is the first inspirational romance I’ve read, and this review is the first in my bimonthly Stretch Yourself Challenge. Although I’m a non-believer, I decided to read this book because of the unusual setting. [...]

]]> By: Sarah http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4748 Sarah Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:17:32 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4748 @<a href="http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4740" rel="nofollow">Jill D.</a>: I started <em>A Bride in the Bargain</em> yesterday and I'm really enjoying it. I'm about halfway through. I was concerned it might be a bit preachy. But so far, there have only been a couple of religious references. She writes well and I'm loving the unusual setting. The only difference I'm noticing to mainstream historical romance is that the couple haven't yet had sex, and the sexual innuendoes are subtle. There's plenty of sexual tension, however... :D @Jill D.: I started A Bride in the Bargain yesterday and I’m really enjoying it. I’m about halfway through. I was concerned it might be a bit preachy. But so far, there have only been a couple of religious references. She writes well and I’m loving the unusual setting. The only difference I’m noticing to mainstream historical romance is that the couple haven’t yet had sex, and the sexual innuendoes are subtle. There’s plenty of sexual tension, however… :D

]]> By: Jill D. http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4740 Jill D. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:39:58 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4740 <i>A Bride in the Bargain</i> sounds wonderful. I would read it with you! Do you have the book yet? Have you started it? A Bride in the Bargain sounds wonderful. I would read it with you! Do you have the book yet? Have you started it?

]]> By: Edie http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4721 Edie Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:44:33 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4721 I love the Left Hand of Darkness! You will have to let me know how you go with em! (sorry for the comments hijack Sarah!) And yay for the blokes reading romance challenge! I love the Left Hand of Darkness! You will have to let me know how you go with em!
(sorry for the comments hijack Sarah!)

And yay for the blokes reading romance challenge!

]]> By: Magdalen http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4715 Magdalen Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:07:33 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4715 Okay, it's a deal. I'm thinking Ross might enjoy a Jennifer Crusie or Susan Elizabeth Philips (especially, ironically, one of the Chicago Stars books -- he's trying to learn about American football), or in the alternative, a Pat Gaffney or LaVyrle Spencer. He wants to do Georgette Heyer, but I want to pick which one he does. Faro's Daughter? Must think hard on this! Okay, it’s a deal. I’m thinking Ross might enjoy a Jennifer Crusie or Susan Elizabeth Philips (especially, ironically, one of the Chicago Stars books — he’s trying to learn about American football), or in the alternative, a Pat Gaffney or LaVyrle Spencer. He wants to do Georgette Heyer, but I want to pick which one he does. Faro’s Daughter? Must think hard on this!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4709 Sarah Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:03:47 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4709 @<a href="http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4695" rel="nofollow">Lynn Spencer</a>: That's what I've heard! The first romances I read were Mills & Boon and I'm assuming the Harlequin Presents line is similar. @<a href="http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4698" rel="nofollow">Christian</a>: If I read <em>The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy</em>, you definitely have to read a romance - preferably on public transport! @<a href="http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4699" rel="nofollow">heidenkind</a>: M/M is another genre I haven't tried. I'll look forward to your review. @<a href="http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4700" rel="nofollow">Venus Vaughn</a>: I'll let you know how I get on with the inspy. An atheist reviewing an inspirational romance - should be interesting! @<a href="http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4701" rel="nofollow">Wendy</a>: <em>The Stand</em> is looong. I definitely need to schedule it for when I have the time. @<a href="http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4702" rel="nofollow">Edie</a>: Yay for the edit button! And thanks for the Susan Napier recommendation. @<a href="http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4708" rel="nofollow">Magdalen</a>: Yes! Ross should definitely join in. I'm going to pick a few titles for Christian to choose from. @Lynn Spencer: That’s what I’ve heard! The first romances I read were Mills & Boon and I’m assuming the Harlequin Presents line is similar.

@Christian: If I read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, you definitely have to read a romance – preferably on public transport!

@heidenkind: M/M is another genre I haven’t tried. I’ll look forward to your review.

@Venus Vaughn: I’ll let you know how I get on with the inspy. An atheist reviewing an inspirational romance – should be interesting!

@Wendy: The Stand is looong. I definitely need to schedule it for when I have the time.

@Edie: Yay for the edit button! And thanks for the Susan Napier recommendation.

@Magdalen: Yes! Ross should definitely join in. I’m going to pick a few titles for Christian to choose from.

]]> By: Magdalen http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4708 Magdalen Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:43:06 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4708 The Left Hand of Darkness and The Lathe of Heaven. And I am embarrassed to admit the reason I have those two specifically is that I listened to The Jane Austen Book Club on audiobooks, and Grigg's character tells Jocelyn to try those two Ursual LeGuin but she resists. She finally reads them because she realizes a) she likes Grigg and b) she was being prejudiced about science fiction. Now I just have to read them! Sarah -- Edie's idea is awesome. Ross says he'll do it, if that would help Christian decide to as well. We could see if anyone else's DH would be willing...? The Left Hand of Darkness and The Lathe of Heaven. And I am embarrassed to admit the reason I have those two specifically is that I listened to The Jane Austen Book Club on audiobooks, and Grigg’s character tells Jocelyn to try those two Ursual LeGuin but she resists. She finally reads them because she realizes a) she likes Grigg and b) she was being prejudiced about science fiction. Now I just have to read them!

Sarah — Edie’s idea is awesome. Ross says he’ll do it, if that would help Christian decide to as well. We could see if anyone else’s DH would be willing…?

]]> By: Edie http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4702 Edie Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:20:22 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4702 @Magdalen which Ursula books do you have? I love her so! Some of her books would make my top 50! ;) Sarah I think you should make Christian read and review a romance!! There is a HP author btw who doesn't always make me throw the book against the wall, Susan Napier, I picked up a couple of hers when I saw DA pushing her. I would recommend some of hers. PS. Sarah, I have the edit button - it was my settings blocking your site, I is sorry! :( @Magdalen which Ursula books do you have? I love her so! Some of her books would make my top 50! ;)

Sarah I think you should make Christian read and review a romance!!

There is a HP author btw who doesn’t always make me throw the book against the wall, Susan Napier, I picked up a couple of hers when I saw DA pushing her. I would recommend some of hers.

PS. Sarah, I have the edit button – it was my settings blocking your site, I is sorry! :(

]]> By: Wendy http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4701 Wendy Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:04:40 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4701 Really looking forward to reading about whichever HP you choose. And oy! Lots of outrageous titles to choose from. I also have not read The Stand - which my older sister nags me about at least a couple of times a year. Really looking forward to reading about whichever HP you choose. And oy! Lots of outrageous titles to choose from.

I also have not read The Stand – which my older sister nags me about at least a couple of times a year.

]]> By: Venus Vaughn http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/2009/12/22/introducing-the-stretch-yourself-reading-challenge-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-4700 Venus Vaughn Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:51:37 +0000 http://www.monkeybearreviews.com/?p=2810#comment-4700 I'd join this challenge, but I think I already do it anyway. I consider romance my genre, and I've slowly been reading the alphabet series by Grafton, plus a few YAs and "women's fiction" here and there. But I'll happily watch your reaction to the new exposures. And HHGTTG is fabulous. I've read it a few times, but two years ago I committed to reading all 5 books of the trilogy and the novella. If you can dig that Adams is the sort of guy that writes a 5 book trilogy, you'll be fine. I picked up a Harlequin Presents at the airport early this month, just for the title. But then I couldn't bring myself to read it where other people would see me. How can you expect anyone to treat you seriously when <i>Bedded For Passion, Purchased For Pregnancy</i> is in your hands? I tell ya though, after a few road bumps in the early pages, it wasn't too bad. Good luck with that inspy. I’d join this challenge, but I think I already do it anyway. I consider romance my genre, and I’ve slowly been reading the alphabet series by Grafton, plus a few YAs and “women’s fiction” here and there. But I’ll happily watch your reaction to the new exposures.

And HHGTTG is fabulous. I’ve read it a few times, but two years ago I committed to reading all 5 books of the trilogy and the novella. If you can dig that Adams is the sort of guy that writes a 5 book trilogy, you’ll be fine.

I picked up a Harlequin Presents at the airport early this month, just for the title. But then I couldn’t bring myself to read it where other people would see me. How can you expect anyone to treat you seriously when Bedded For Passion, Purchased For Pregnancy is in your hands? I tell ya though, after a few road bumps in the early pages, it wasn’t too bad.

Good luck with that inspy.

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