Hi Luanne

[Trip]

Hi Luanne,
I swear it's just hot tea, sometimes I toss a wedge of lemon in..As far as reading, i am a mystery/ crime kinda gal. I collect mysteries set in Florida, and I have some favorite authors, many of whom I have swapped emails with....I love female lead characters,with spunk....Ala Sue Grafton, Linda Barnes, Barbara Parker...

Recently I have been in touch with an author, who's next book is set on a cruise ship. I kidingly told her, since my last name ia Pearl, that Pearl of the Seas, could be a fabulous name for the ship..alas, she had already given it a name...She asked if I would be I interested in doing a review for it, and I bet you know my answer.... How about you, what books do you enjoy....If you want to swap great titles, let me know......Also , if you can come to our chats, we would all love to meet you....
Linda

[Luanne Russo]

I had a feeling you and I were a lot alike. My tea is iced, but the same for the books. I just finished the newsest in the Lucas Davenport series. Love Patricia Cromwell, James Patterson etc. How do I get in this chat room?

[Trip]

Okay, follow me Go to our home page, scroll to the bottom, and you will see, on the left hand side, the 'Cruise Chat"area..click on that and it will bring you to us....
I host tonight...Donna, tomorrow, Tweety Wednesday, Mary Lou, Thursday,and Robo on Friday..We are a friendly rambunctious bunch, eager to help, and lots of cruise wisdom is imparted....Come on down I know, someone who can do this, will insert the link

Trip,

Have you ever read a mystery series by a lady with the last name of Childs - I think she wrote 4 around a Tea theme and 2 around Scrapbooking.

I belong to a another Chat Board that centers around the theme of Tea and Friendship an these books are often mentioned. I thought I'd check with you first before I invest money into them - since I know you are an avid reader.

VTJen

[Trip]

Hi Jen,
I have heard of the TEA series, although I haven't read them..You must HAVE to be sipping tea while reading them I imagine... Bet they are good.

Check your library first, then check Half.com..I get lots of books there,also Ebay..Books can be so cheap there...also look at PaperBackSwap.com.

A stack of summer books, is such a good thing

I have to agree - I feel a little insecure unless I have a pile of at least three unread books waiting for me - I never want to be without a diversion.
No matter how busy I am I take at least a few minutes each day to escape into a story.
The way I can tell when I'm depressed is that I have no desire to read.

VTJen