tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post6647448149198031933..comments2023-10-25T11:03:29.174-04:00Comments on Impressions of a Reader...: Minis: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie & The Homecoming by JoAnn RossHilciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-73796215022024621832011-01-21T11:25:35.461-05:002011-01-21T11:25:35.461-05:00No, I've never read Bet Me before! I'm thi...No, I've never read <i>Bet Me</i> before! I'm thinking maybe for the week of Valentine's Day doing a read along. That'll give me time to get the word out. <br /><br />Hils, <i>Anyone But You</i> is great! I really liked it! The heroine is 40! :D It was very well done.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-91552509286411602942011-01-19T21:50:17.834-05:002011-01-19T21:50:17.834-05:00That's an excellent idea Christine! Did you ev...That's an excellent idea Christine! Did you ever read it?nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-38733246056289900532011-01-18T19:35:40.103-05:002011-01-18T19:35:40.103-05:00Leslie, I still have to read Anyone But You.. on m...Leslie, I still have to read Anyone But You.. on my pile! <br /><br />Christine, not a bad idea! :DHilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-31015352970838241982011-01-18T17:48:51.150-05:002011-01-18T17:48:51.150-05:00I think I should organize a Bet Me Read Along one ...I think I should organize a <i>Bet Me</i> Read Along one weekend....Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-6838342322422117522011-01-18T09:48:05.305-05:002011-01-18T09:48:05.305-05:00Count me in as one of those who enjoyed Bet Me. :)...Count me in as one of those who enjoyed Bet Me. :) <br /><br />Also Welcome to Temptation & Anyone But You are fun, classic Crusie reads.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055116610295076439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-6337221552794917532011-01-18T07:56:38.290-05:002011-01-18T07:56:38.290-05:00Ohh then it's definitely time for a re-read, N...Ohh then it's definitely time for a re-read, Nath. Give it a shot and see if maybe you were "burned out" on her work at the time. That happens to me sometimes with authors. And that IS sad! I'm so glad she's writing solo again. :D Just in time so I can enjoy her new books, lol!Hilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-18051758704537880572011-01-18T07:53:24.466-05:002011-01-18T07:53:24.466-05:00Actually Hils, I loved Welcome to Temptation :) Th...Actually Hils, I loved Welcome to Temptation :) That's one of my favorites :) It's Bet Me that I've always feel so-so about. But then again, I love the obscure ones like Strange Bedpersons :P <br /><br />I think I read Bet Me when it came out, so that's been a couple of years. I think it'd be nice to re-read it... but you're right though about first impressions being strong, because that's the reason I haven't re-read this book yet ^_^;<br /><br />at the same time, you know what's disappointing? That before this year, Bet Me was the last solo book by Ms Crusie. Now that it isn't... maybe it's a good time to read :)nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-57403799158235251272011-01-18T07:45:29.735-05:002011-01-18T07:45:29.735-05:00Nath, re: Bet Me, I don't know... that overall...Nath, re: Bet Me, I don't know... that overall first impression usually stays with us after we read a book. Although it can sometimes improve with a re-read. I remember I loved Welcome to Temptation and you weren't crazy about that one. :) <br /><br />This is my first JoAnn Ross. I looked her up when I saw this book out and really want to try out her strong RS, but thought I'd read this first. But, I'll definitely try other books from her back list. <br /><br />Sonia, Bet Me seems to be a popular Crusie book, and well-liked one. I loved it. I still have to read those books that you mentioned since I'm just beginning to explore this author. Hope you enjoy it when you get to it. :)Hilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-48718183411680399882011-01-18T05:19:06.266-05:002011-01-18T05:19:06.266-05:00I also haven't read Bet Me...I've read Fas...I also haven't read Bet Me...I've read Fast Women, Faking It and another one I don't remember right now, but you got me curious... ;)<br />I'll look for it when my TBR list is a bit smaller lolS.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12010038911071421007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-73679232307214511522011-01-17T23:48:48.993-05:002011-01-17T23:48:48.993-05:00I definitively need to re-read Bet Me. I don't...I definitively need to re-read Bet Me. I don't know, I wasn't wowed by this one as everyone... I wonder if it's because it was I think of my Crusie glom, hmmmm. Or it's just my particular tastes LOL.<br /><br />Is this your first JoAnn Ross? She alternates with strong RS and light RS I find. Although her earlier books were more contemporary... so this is right up her alley :)nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-6543716371521192892011-01-16T23:57:43.208-05:002011-01-16T23:57:43.208-05:00AnimeGirl, I would definitely recommend Bet Me, es...AnimeGirl, I would definitely recommend Bet Me, especially if you enjoy Crusie's books! The Homecoming on the other hand, is not one that I recommend highly, although it is a nice enough read. I have heard good things about JoAnn Ross and some of her other books. So I'm going to try another book from her backlist to see how I like it. :) <br /><br />Christine, so you were the lucky recipient of Mariana's Crusie books! Good for you! Ohhh, read it... it's such fun and I do think you'll enjoy the focus of the story on top of the romance and the fun. A <i>Bet Me</i> Reading Challenge sounds good to me. LOL!Hilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-5116914902551072562011-01-16T16:03:39.641-05:002011-01-16T16:03:39.641-05:00EVERYONE loves Bet Me! I truly think I and AnimeGi...<b>EVERYONE</b> loves <i>Bet Me</i>! I truly think I and AnimeGirl are the only two people who haven't read it. LOL. <br /><br />Mariana generously gave me her entire collection of Crusie books and it didn't include <i>Bet Me</i>! I was on hold at my library for it for so long... they finally informed me it is missing and no plans to replace it. What the heck?! So I think I am going to make a point of buying it. In paper form no less. So I can lend it to all my friends--even those who don't read romance. I'll challenge them all!!! *ahem*Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1444239480570451270.post-11670769883220428062011-01-16T13:31:17.442-05:002011-01-16T13:31:17.442-05:00I have been meaning to read Bet Me, I usually love...I have been meaning to read Bet Me, I usually love Crusie's books, I'm going to try and get.<br /><br />I hadn't heard of the other author, but it sounds nice enough. :D <br /><br />Thanks for the minis, I like them :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com