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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: Sweet Love and Best Gay Romance 2011 (February 22, 8-10 PM)

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Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Alys
It was a gift from my parents for my birthday/graduation, I love being able to take a whole library with me wherever I go. And Barnes & Noble have erotica ebooks
Really? Who would have known B&N would have erotica. I am now looking at them differently.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Miss T Miss T
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Wow, tonight's discussion is just flying by and we haven't even discussed Best Gay Romance 2011, edited by Richard Labonte! Did anyone get a chance to read this collection!
No I haven't.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Wow, tonight's discussion is just flying by and we haven't even discussed Best Gay Romance 2011, edited by Richard Labonte! Did anyone get a chance to read this collection!
I haven't but I've been waiting to see the reviews on it because I have a few friends that might be interested in it.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Miss T Miss T
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I haven't but I've been waiting to see the reviews on it because I have a few friends that might be interested in it.
Me too!
02/22/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
Really? Who would have known B&N would have erotica. I am now looking at them differently.
I was quite surprised myself, and I can say that they've definitely gotten more of my business since that discovery.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Miss T Miss T
Please tell us about it Kristina!
02/22/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Alys
I was quite surprised myself, and I can say that they've definitely gotten more of my business since that discovery.
lol, I wonder if they have any in their clearance table.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
lol, I wonder if they have any in their clearance table.
I've never found any at the brick & mortar store near me, but I have online.
02/22/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Alys
I've never found any at the brick & mortar store near me, but I have online.
well hopefully in the future I can get an ereader or at least start my collection of erotica books.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Miss T
Please tell us about it Kristina!
Best Gay Romance 2011 is edited by the wonderful Richard Labonte who has a knack for choosing some of the best stories in gay erotica! This collection includes 13 stories and is different from the usual gay erotica collections because the focus is very much on ROMANCE between men, something I think is often lacking in the genre. The relationships portrayed here vary from sweet and playful to edgy and sexy, but there is always an emotional connection between the characters that transcends, and enhances, the sexual aspects.
02/22/2011
Contributor: lulubunny1 lulubunny1
gotta go.. thanks for the chat everyone
02/22/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by lulubunny1
gotta go.. thanks for the chat everyone
Goodnight! And congrats
02/22/2011
Contributor: alicakes523 alicakes523
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Best Gay Romance 2011 is edited by the wonderful Richard Labonte who has a knack for choosing some of the best stories in gay erotica! This collection includes 13 stories and is different from the usual gay erotica collections because the focus is ... more
I love the romance just as much as the steam, it sounds like a good book!
02/22/2011
Contributor: alicakes523 alicakes523
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Originally posted by lulubunny1
gotta go.. thanks for the chat everyone
Night! Hope to see you next month!
02/22/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Best Gay Romance 2011 is edited by the wonderful Richard Labonte who has a knack for choosing some of the best stories in gay erotica! This collection includes 13 stories and is different from the usual gay erotica collections because the focus is ... more
I definitely can't wait to read a few reviews on that one.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
Really? Who would have known B&N would have erotica. I am now looking at them differently.
In my Barnes & Noble the erotica gets shelved all over the place-- in Fiction Anthologies, regular Fiction, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Relationships/Sex... I am so happy they carry many of the Cleis Press erotica titles (including MINE!), but I wish they'd be more consistent about their shelving of the books!
02/22/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by lulubunny1
gotta go.. thanks for the chat everyone
bye
02/22/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
Quote:
Originally posted by Kristina Wright
In my Barnes & Noble the erotica gets shelved all over the place-- in Fiction Anthologies, regular Fiction, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Relationships/Sex... I am so happy they carry many of the Cleis Press erotica titles (including MINE!), but I ... more
Ooh, I'll have to see if I just couldn't find them at my store. It is frustrating that they don't seem to know what to do with the erotica. I'd love to be able to browse some books before I buy them, so I still like the convenience of having the physical book in my hands.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I definitely can't wait to read a few reviews on that one.
Yes, I was disappointed there weren't any reviews of BGR before tonight! It's a lovely book-- and I suppose that since most of our book club participants are women, I should ask the obvious question: do you enjoy reading gay erotica? I do, but then I like anything that's well written with good characterization and plot! Plus... hot boys!!
02/22/2011
Contributor: danellejohns danellejohns
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Best Gay Romance 2011 is edited by the wonderful Richard Labonte who has a knack for choosing some of the best stories in gay erotica! This collection includes 13 stories and is different from the usual gay erotica collections because the focus is ... more
This one sounds interesting. I love that it looks at the romance side, it is not something usually associated with between men whom are in a relationship.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Alys
Ooh, I'll have to see if I just couldn't find them at my store. It is frustrating that they don't seem to know what to do with the erotica. I'd love to be able to browse some books before I buy them, so I still like the convenience ... more
I have no problem asking if I can't find a particular title!
02/22/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
In my Barnes & Noble the erotica gets shelved all over the place-- in Fiction Anthologies, regular Fiction, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Relationships/Sex... I am so happy they carry many of the Cleis Press erotica titles (including MINE!), but I ... more
I remember trying to find a Nancy Friday book I think I finally had to ask someone but I agree with you they do need consider how they shelve their books. I had no idea you wrote and were publish, cool I need to look you up and add your books to my wish list. I tell you on my bucket list is to have a collection of erotic books.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Yes, I was disappointed there weren't any reviews of BGR before tonight! It's a lovely book-- and I suppose that since most of our book club participants are women, I should ask the obvious question: do you enjoy reading gay erotica? I do, ... more
I do some times, but it depends on characters, for me.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
I have no problem asking if I can't find a particular title!
I didn't know to look! I will make a point of it next time I'm in town.
02/22/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
I remember trying to find a Nancy Friday book I think I finally had to ask someone but I agree with you they do need consider how they shelve their books. I had no idea you wrote and were publish, cool I need to look you up and add your books to my ... more
My first anthology was out last July-- Fairy Tale Lust: Erotic Fantasies for Women. My next anthology is due out in May, Dream Lover: Paranormal Tales of Erotic Romance. Then there is Steamlust: Steampunk Erotic Romance (formerly called Corsets and Clockworks-- had to change the title!) due out in the fall and Best Erotic Romance 2012, due out in January, I believe. Since my anthologies are erotic romance, I'd prefer they be shelved in romance where more of the potential reading audience would be able to find them. But FTL ended up in Fiction, Fiction Anthologies AND Romance, all in the same store!
02/22/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Yes, I was disappointed there weren't any reviews of BGR before tonight! It's a lovely book-- and I suppose that since most of our book club participants are women, I should ask the obvious question: do you enjoy reading gay erotica? I do, ... more
I have never read gay erotica but I am a curious girl and do get turn on by two men being together so I would not have a problem reading it. Just thinking about it is making me think it should be the first erotic book I buy
02/22/2011
Contributor: alicakes523 alicakes523
I might have to take a trip to the book store this weekend
02/22/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
I have never read gay erotica but I am a curious girl and do get turn on by two men being together so I would not have a problem reading it. Just thinking about it is making me think it should be the first erotic book I buy
And write your first review!
02/22/2011
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
I have never read gay erotica but I am a curious girl and do get turn on by two men being together so I would not have a problem reading it. Just thinking about it is making me think it should be the first erotic book I buy
That's awesome! I think this is a collection you'd really enjoy. Richard is my favorite gay erotica editor. I always enjoy his story selections.
02/22/2011
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Alys
I have one of these on my ereader
I need to interrupt this discussion for a very important announcement!

yes, yes, you guessed it, I am giving away another gift card. We hit #200 ..or I should say Alys hit #200 and so she's the next $25 gift card winner!

Congrats!

Ok, carry on, carry on... #300 will be a bigger prize...just sayin'
02/22/2011