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What is Everybody Reading?
I am having a difficult time finding something to read. I’ve started and stopped several books over the weekend. It seems as if NOTHING is of interest to me. Readers help me out here — what are you all reading? Is it any good? Anything you’ve read recently that was a keeper?
About the author
My name is Keishon and I'm an avid reader of romance, crime fiction and graphic novels. I tend to read all over the map and prefer the older romances from the 90's rather than the new romances of today. I enjoy reading and discussing books and I hope you enjoy your visit here. Some of my favorite authors include but are not limited to Laura Kinsale, Penelope Williamson, Kathleen Eagle, Michael Connelly, Julia Spencer-Fleming and my latest crush is on Nordic crime novelist, Jo Nesbø (start with The Redbreast if interested).
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Again — thanks for the rec’s guys! I appreciate it.
Ok I did buy Stiches in Time ebook by Barbara Michaels (never read her before and was interested in the story and had about that much in micropay funds to get it.
Vanessa — whatcha think of Die For Me? Don’t leave us hanging like this! I expect a full review.
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Meg Cabot — I have quit a few of her books in my pile.
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