http://readingparlor.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by The Reading Parlor en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:49:32 GMT 2009-12-29T17:49:32Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963724&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Galloping directly on the heels of the success of ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ comes a retelling of Jane Austen’s classic, ‘Sense and Sensibility’, except this time . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:36:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963724&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-26T18:36:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962638&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace  I am having a quiet Christmas morning. Just me and the animals. It is a dreary day and sleeting a little. I am hoping it stops because my daughter and her boyfriend are stopping by later. We are . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:24:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962638&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-25T13:24:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961131&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace I decided to give this series, ‘ Darkest Powers Trilogy ’ a whirl while I twiddle my thumbs and wait for the newest ‘House of Night’ book, ‘ Tempted ’ to . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:48:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961131&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-24T02:48:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959567&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Aw, the holidays are upon us.  Thankfully it seems as if the local radio stations have thus far resisted playing Christmas tunes the day after Halloween, but to tide us over until the start of . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:28:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959567&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-23T01:28:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957412&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Since my father and I often switch books, I thought it would be interesting to get his perspective on a book that is currently on the Bestseller List.  I have already posted my review of ‘ . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:38:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957412&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-21T19:38:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953252&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Well I was up in the air about what book to suggest this week because I have kinda stuck to the paranormal realm for my book suggestions. The first one being paranormal romance, yet based in science. . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:42:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953252&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-18T16:42:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952437&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace I think ‘ The Van Alen Legacy ’ is probably my favorite book out of the ‘Blue Blood’ novel series and follows, ‘ Blue Bloods ,’ ‘ Masquerade ,’ . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:20:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977952437&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-18T04:20:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950671&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace ‘ Revelations ’ is the third book in the Blue Blood series by Mellissa De La Cruz following ‘ Blue Bloods ’ and ‘ Masquerade .’  The premise of . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:04:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950671&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-17T00:04:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951824&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace With the ever growing popularity of Twilight it seems more and more authors are beginning to write Teen Fiction novels. I am not bothered by it so much and I am curious as to why... PC Cast has become . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:40:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977951824&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-17T19:40:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949462&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace There is a formula to all of the Carpathian novels by Christine Feehan. There is always a Carpathian male on the verge of turning vampire. Their only hope for survival is to find their lifemate (soulmate). . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:30:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949462&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-16T07:30:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942828&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace You might just want to be tardy to this party.  ‘Masquerade’ is the second installment of the Blue Bloods Vampire series (following ‘ Blue Bloods ’) and I must admit . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:10:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942828&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-11T18:10:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942039&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace I was so excited to go pick up the 2 gifts from my hubby! He told me I could get any 2 books I wanted!!! I don't know about you but books make me VERY happy! These are 2 books I have been waiting for . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:48:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942039&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-11T06:48:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942013&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Wicked Lovely- Melissa Marr There are only three rules when dealing with faeries. #3. Do not stare at invisible faeries... However, that is not so easy when you are a curious, frightened teenager. . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:17:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942013&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-11T06:17:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940101&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Yup, I read yet another series of vampire novels, I’m blaming Alexander Skarsgård who plays Eric in ‘True Blood’ because he is so freaking hot that I just have to get . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:24:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940101&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-10T04:24:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940102&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace This year for Christmas I got a special treat. My 3 year old niece came over to help me decorate my tree. She was so excited... she decorated most of the bottom half of the tree and did a really good . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:30:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940102&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-10T04:30:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937979&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace I’m not a fan of Ayn Rand for several reasons including that I think she was a horrible writer (were editors afraid to stand up to her?) and I think most of her theories are too simplistic . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:44:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937979&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-09T01:44:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937441&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace A couple at our church is not going to have much of a Christmas this year. They have had an extremely rough month. They are fairly poor and have struggled with simple medication for their 3 year old. . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:24:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937441&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-08T19:24:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936099&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Did you hear Billboard has named the top One hit wonders of the decade... Here are a few snippets from the Yahoo Music blogs: Billboard has named Daniel Powter, whose song "Bad Day" topped the Billboard . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:36:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977936099&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-08T01:36:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933755&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace After spending most of the year publishing other people's stuff, yours truly will be releasing her first full length book since September and Other Stories .  And for your reading pleasure, here . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:41:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977933755&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Julie Ann Dawson 2009-12-06T20:41:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932893&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace The Burning Times: Jeanne Kalogridis Medieval France 1357, the French Inquisition is in full force. Sybille, a practioner and a a target for the church, flees her hometown to join a nearby sisterhood. . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:14:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932893&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-06T06:14:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932613&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace And no, I don’t mean in The Zone Diet sense.  I called Richelle Mead’s last book, ‘ Shadow Kiss’ a page turner, but ‘Blood Promise’ is ten times the read . . . Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:06:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932613&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-06T00:06:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931592&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Damn and I mean damn, this book was a fun read!  The ending was intense in an action filled way.  ‘Shadow Kiss’ is the third book of the Vampire Academy franchise by Richelle . . . Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:20:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931592&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-05T02:20:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931541&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Triangulation: Dark Glass is a bizarre, energetic, disorienting, and engaging collection of speculative fiction. Each story is brilliantly written; full of wit and creativity. Each story in the collection . . . Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:20:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931541&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Julie Ann Dawson 2009-12-05T01:20:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929058&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace ‘ Frostbite ’ is the second book in Richelle Mead’s vampire academy series.  Like its predecessor ‘ Vampire Academy ’ it spins a good tale about vampires.  . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:05:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929058&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-03T16:05:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929072&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Ward of Hurog has played the idiot far too long. As his Father lie dying he realizes he needs to let people see he's not as stupid as people thought he was. Too bad it's too late. His father being the . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:11:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977929072&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-03T16:11:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927467&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace I know various vampire stories references on how being bitten once is highly addictive, I’m beginning to wonder about myself, I simply can’t stop reading vampire novels, and not just . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:39:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927467&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-12-02T17:39:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926587&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Mikki Empousai has a secret to how her garden grows. And it is not a secret she is about to share with anyone. Why? Becuase for centuries the Empousai women have been mixing their blood with the water . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:02:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926587&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-12-02T05:02:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926420&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Kitty McKenzie - historical mainstream. Blurb York, Yorkshire. 1864 Suddenly left as the head of the family, Kitty McKenzie must find her inner strength to keep her family together against the odds. . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:33:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977926420&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Anne W. 2009-12-02T02:33:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924459&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Recently I have become bored with the paranormal, horror, sci-fi authors of the adult variety. That is to say I have a hard time finding things I like to read that I am not already reading LOL... I know . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:29:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924459&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace Gwen Wood 2009-11-30T23:29:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924298&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace These stories are so delicious that I am compelled (YES, COMEPELLED) to bring them to the attention of others.  OMG, this is the apex of what good writing, the Internet, and a smart site challenge . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:50:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924298&grpId=3659174697246973&nav=Groupspace La Lady Lisa Westerfield 2009-11-30T21:50:13Z