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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: FRENZY, edited by Alison Tyler (7-11 PM EST)

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Contributor: Blinker Blinker
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
I like things. If I see something that catches my fancy, I'll buy it just to have it. I own some toys that I'm not in love with, some books I've long since got over, but I just can't let them go. Physical possessions are my weakness. ... more
I'm a hoarder, by all means! For instance with DVDs, I have several copies of the same DVD because if I like it enough and a "special" edition comes out (like Reservoir Dogs in the metal package) I HAVE to have it. I have all these books people say I should sell but I just can't bear to part with them! I know I haven't read a certain book for 5 years but I never know when I want to read it again.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Blinker
I still live with my dad at the moment so I have to be creative with hiding everything, so if you happen to be in my room and move a stretgically placed shirt from the floor, you might find a dildo underneath
Then I guess you're good at hiding things! I'm lucky enough to have my place all to myself and the only people even here on a regular basis are my boy and my two best friends.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
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Originally posted by Kayla
If I had to guess, some people might prefer the electronic copy 'cause it's something that's extremely discreet, is easily hid from company, and the kids can't find it.
You're probably right! I actually have a B&N Nook, but my husband has appropriated it for his "leisure" reading, which is usually historical nonfiction or contemporary world events. His books look a little odd up beside my collection of erotica, fantasy, romance and the like.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Blinker
I'm a hoarder, by all means! For instance with DVDs, I have several copies of the same DVD because if I like it enough and a "special" edition comes out (like Reservoir Dogs in the metal package) I HAVE to have it. I have all these ... more
If I know I'm gonna want the special edition of something I'll normally try to wait until that comes out. Except for like, the 10 year stuff. Then I'll buy a cheap copy now and get the good stuff later, lol
07/13/2010
Contributor: clp clp
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
You're probably right! I actually have a B&N Nook, but my husband has appropriated it for his "leisure" reading, which is usually historical nonfiction or contemporary world events. His books look a little odd up beside my ... more
I love looking at a couple's book collection. Sometimes you can easily tell what belongs to who, and sometimes the lines blur..
07/13/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Kayla
Jor's parents aren't so open-minded. I know they'd mind. They didn't like finding condoms in his room. My parents...well, they wouldn't mind about the content itself, but she'd have a fit and stalk my blog if she found out. ... more
I suppose that makes sense...I'm very lucky to have been raised in a very liberal environment...my mom knows I write here and is happy for me because I like the community and it gives me a place to write.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by clp
I love looking at a couple's book collection. Sometimes you can easily tell what belongs to who, and sometimes the lines blur..
I love to do that with movies too!
07/13/2010
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
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Originally posted by Brendada
Hey- I am going to be speaking about the "frenzy" phemon tomorrow to Publishers Weekly and I would love to hear from you buys as to why really short stories about quickies are SO POPULAR right now -thanks!
I think Kristina really hit on the key of busy lives and more to get done in less time. Technology has made our lives easier in many ways but at the same time, because we can do more in less time we end up having to do more in less time. We move from task to task and our own ability to focus on something for an extended period of time can suffer. The short story and the concept of a quickie appeals to our need or desire to get a quick taste of fun and move on to the next thing.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by clp
I love looking at a couple's book collection. Sometimes you can easily tell what belongs to who, and sometimes the lines blur..
Ours is pretty easy. I read pre-teen/teen novels along with erotica and sex books, and his collection is all sci-fi crap.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
I suppose that makes sense...I'm very lucky to have been raised in a very liberal environment...my mom knows I write here and is happy for me because I like the community and it gives me a place to write.
I just told my mom that I review here. We had an awesome conversation about how glass pieces are made, lol
07/13/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Kayla
Ours is pretty easy. I read pre-teen/teen novels along with erotica and sex books, and his collection is all sci-fi crap.
Is that your way of confessing to reading Twilight? LOL
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kristina Wright Kristina Wright
Speaking of collections, I think a couple of people have mentioned books in their to-be-read pile. So what's next on your list of must-reads? As for me, I'm itching to dig into Rachel Kramer Bussel's FAST GIRLS. I do have a story in that collection and the rest of the lineup looks awesome.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
Is that your way of confessing to reading Twilight? LOL
Actually, no. I read other stuff like Megan Cabbot (spelling?) and other random novels. I'm a picky reader when it comes to non-sex books, but when it comes to sex books, I honestly will pick up and read anything humanly possible. I love new information.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Blinker Blinker
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I just told my mom that I review here. We had an awesome conversation about how glass pieces are made, lol
That is so cool
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Speaking of collections, I think a couple of people have mentioned books in their to-be-read pile. So what's next on your list of must-reads? As for me, I'm itching to dig into Rachel Kramer Bussel's FAST GIRLS. I do have a story in ... more
What's Fast Girls about?
07/13/2010
Contributor: Alison Tyler Alison Tyler
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Originally posted by clp
I love looking at a couple's book collection. Sometimes you can easily tell what belongs to who, and sometimes the lines blur..
I love looking at collections, too! A few years ago, I asked readers to send me pictures of their book/porn collections — like this one by Donna George Storey:

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(Not sure whether the link will play or not!)
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Blinker
That is so cool
If you're ever out by me drop on by and join the conversation! lol

She thought glass vibrators are so cool. And while I haven't shown her any of my toys, I've shown her lingerie and massage stuff.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Blinker Blinker
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Originally posted by Kayla
Actually, no. I read other stuff like Megan Cabbot (spelling?) and other random novels. I'm a picky reader when it comes to non-sex books, but when it comes to sex books, I honestly will pick up and read anything humanly possible. I love new ... more
I've never actually read erotica and I need to start. They have a large selection at a bookstore nearby and I think I'm going to have to pick something up there tomorrow to keep me busy in the hospital.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Speaking of collections, I think a couple of people have mentioned books in their to-be-read pile. So what's next on your list of must-reads? As for me, I'm itching to dig into Rachel Kramer Bussel's FAST GIRLS. I do have a story in ... more
Next up I have Best Fetish Erotica, and then "Alison's Wonderland," another compilation edited by Alison Tyler - I haven't seen this one on EF yet though, has anyone? Also, I just added another book to my 'buy' list today called "Have a Minute?" - another Alison Tyler comp.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Kristina Wright
Speaking of collections, I think a couple of people have mentioned books in their to-be-read pile. So what's next on your list of must-reads? As for me, I'm itching to dig into Rachel Kramer Bussel's FAST GIRLS. I do have a story in ... more
I has Fast Girls. Nyaaaaah.

Right now, my list of books I want to read (but don't own. So not including the haven't read yet pile.):
Fairy Tale Lust
Crossdressing
Sweet Life
Best Fetish Erotica
Caught Looking
C is for Coeds

And that's just my must-reads off the top of my head. My EF "Books" wishlist on here has like 50 books.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Blinker
I've never actually read erotica and I need to start. They have a large selection at a bookstore nearby and I think I'm going to have to pick something up there tomorrow to keep me busy in the hospital.
Let me know if you find anything good
07/13/2010
Contributor: Blinker Blinker
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Originally posted by Jul!a
If you're ever out by me drop on by and join the conversation! lol

She thought glass vibrators are so cool. And while I haven't shown her any of my toys, I've shown her lingerie and massage stuff.
I have a friend whose boyfriend's mother used to buy her lingerie and massage oils and the like. It freaked her out! She never actually used any of the stuff because of who it came from as a gift...kind of icky and awkward.
07/13/2010
Contributor: clp clp
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Originally posted by Alison Tyler
I love looking at collections, too! A few years ago, I asked readers to send me pictures of their book/porn collections — like this one by Donna George Storey:

link

(Not sure whether the link will play or not!) ... more
Wow--that is a beautiful collection. And quite a still-life portrait of the owner!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kayla
I has Fast Girls. Nyaaaaah.

Right now, my list of books I want to read (but don't own. So not including the haven't read yet pile.):
Fairy Tale Lust
Crossdressing
Sweet Life
Best Fetish Erotica
Caught Looking
C is for ... more
I think mine has about 25 or so, I just don't have the time for all that reading
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kynky Kytty Kynky Kytty
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
Next up I have Best Fetish Erotica, and then "Alison's Wonderland," another compilation edited by Alison Tyler - I haven't seen this one on EF yet though, has anyone? Also, I just added another book to my 'buy' list today ... more
Oh, that sounds like a fun book.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Let me know if you find anything good
I'd highly, highly recommend "Do Not Disturb" as long as cheating stories wouldn't bother you. It's my favorite erotica book out of all I've read so far.
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Blinker
I have a friend whose boyfriend's mother used to buy her lingerie and massage oils and the like. It freaked her out! She never actually used any of the stuff because of who it came from as a gift...kind of icky and awkward.
My fiance's mom got us satin sheets, although that was a fluke. She just happened to legitimately end up with a set that she didn't need and our bed was the right size.

We do joke that we wouldn't take any condoms from his mom, but that's cuz she's crossing her fingers for grandbabies like crazy, lol
07/13/2010
Contributor: Alison Tyler Alison Tyler
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
Next up I have Best Fetish Erotica, and then "Alison's Wonderland," another compilation edited by Alison Tyler - I haven't seen this one on EF yet though, has anyone? Also, I just added another book to my 'buy' list today ... more
Alison's Wonderland is my first Harlequin collection — 27 stories, 416 pages.
If you liked Pirate Treasure in Frenzy, you'll be interested to know that the author, Janine Ashbless, has a much talked about Snow White story in AW.
Hope you like Got a Minute, too. This one just received a brand-new cover and a stellar intro by one of my favorite writers ever: Thomas Roche!
07/13/2010
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kayla
I'd highly, highly recommend "Do Not Disturb" as long as cheating stories wouldn't bother you. It's my favorite erotica book out of all I've read so far.
I don't think they would really bother me, I'll have to check it out. Thanks
07/13/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Kayla
I'd highly, highly recommend "Do Not Disturb" as long as cheating stories wouldn't bother you. It's my favorite erotica book out of all I've read so far.
I'm taking that recommendation too Going on the wishlist now...
07/13/2010