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Well of course I'm grateful Kell wants to purchase a copy of the book. I am trying to support my endeavors as much as possible w/o dipping into dh's pocket over and over, lol. I'm always fascinated with how different people see this book and the end in particular. I love the end -- the ambiguity of it. And I wanted the reader to purposefully wonder what was going to happen once John went inside again? KW

Once again, thank you for reading, Michelle. KW

If it's romance, it has to be story driven rather than sex driven. That's my beef with romance in general and that's why I don't count myself among romance writers excpet that there is a romance between the hero and heroine. I don't include the bedroom. How would it be to be "discussing" sexual activity?????!!!! But there are many deep, wonderful, sweeping romances with minimal/no sex at all, layered enough for a good discussion. I'd like to see a romance reading circle, sure. Other genres? Well, you're talking to a YA author here as well, so YA would be one I could participate in. And some lit that doesn't take itself too seriously. KW

Perhaps a genre specific group would be interesting. But, I have to tell you, most groups do NOT read romance. They tend to be more literary. Which is fine. I like SOME literary. Still, a romance group could be light, escapist and fun for a change. (LOL- a change? Hello, I WRITE romance, so it's not much of a departure for me. But it might be for some) KW

I've not participated in these, more a time issue than anything else. But I have to say, I'm so picky about what I read and time is such a short commodity that I probably wouldn't, fascinating as they sound.

"What happened, Jamie?" He didn't turn to face her but lowered his head, and fingered the handle of his duffle. "We got carried away." "We were dancing." "We were at first." From Wilde by Katherine Warwick. Okay, okay, but I happen to have my own books lying all over the place! LOL.

I'm supposed to believe that it didn't give you a migrane????? LOL. Hope you're feeling better, dear. Shadow and Tylenol???

Thank you, Madcow. I'm awaiting Michelle's review of Noon with held breath....

My wife wept with chagrin the night Luciana was born and I myself hung dutifully over the cradle, preparing to hide my bitter disappointment. Susan Kay's PHANTOM ISBN 1933626038

My fav cookbooks are neighborhood collections because folks tend to put in their very best stuff. I have a bunch of those and treasure them.

LOL -- good! That means it's gotcha.

You're welcome, ladies. Pleasant dreams.

I adore panettone. I have some in my garage fridge at this very moment. Lunch: boring chocolate protien drink:roll:

I have it in ebook form as well as in hard copy...let me know PM or I may never find this thread again...lol

Gathering quotes for the website. So if you'd like a free read, PM me and I'll shoot you over an ecopy. KW

Perhaps Michelle is willing to part with hers...yes, I could send you an ebook for free -- in exchange for a comment to post on site. Let me know, jue jue. LOVE those dancing cows. KW

And leave you wondering...

I'll be interested to see your comparison between DWHH and Noon...thanks for reading BTW

WOW!!!!!! Thank you so much Michelle -- you caught the essence and layers of this book, I can tell. Nothing is more pleasing to a writer than this. I loved writing that book because it was such a departure and in so many ways a creative challenge. I'm glad you understood and "got" it. Now, if I can get up the nerve to give it to my agent...lol. KW

You most certainly will jue jue...<wink> KW

Thank you PP -- LOL -- a little short. ALways leave them wanting more, I say!!!!!!! Thanks, Michelle! KW

Sounds like the Amish school killings that happened here a few months back. Of course, her book would have been done months before...odd the timing of it all. KW

I love reading lists like this. So telling. Memoirs of a Geisha Honest Illusions Fighting Reuben Wolfe Wages of Sin Chesapeake Blue KW

Finished AOK -- and really enjoyed it. Now I'm reading Falling Star by Karen Weisner -- highly recommended by a reader that liked one of MY books.

I wasn't pulled into Looking for Alaska, John Green's debut novel. Not so with An Abundance of Katherines. His writing is crisp, clear and his voice is hilarious. These characters pop off the page and stay with you throughout their odd ball journey on a road trip that takes them to a funky town with even funkier people. This is a YA book, but as an adult, I found it every bit as satisfying as any adult read. More so even, as it was less profuse with excess and kept plot and dialog and descriptions tight. The mathematical theorums the main character obsesses over were like reading Chinese to me, math flunkie that I am, but I skimmed over those without losing any interest or key story elements. Overall, I'd highly reccommend An Abundance of KAtherines for great laughs and a satisfying if not off beat adventure ride. KW