Erotica Much?

I've mentioned in the past that I am a bookworm. There is nothing I love more than curling up on the sofa (or in bed) with a good book and a glass of wine. Normally Chick Lit, period novels or my monthly romance books are my drug of choice...until now that is.

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I've heard a ton of hype about a new trilogy called Fifty Shades of Grey and decided I would wait to jump on the bandwagon because I had enough books stacked on my nightstand to last awhile. Well, I finally caved this last weekend and haven't been the same since.

This is a Public Service Announcement: Do not drink wine while reading this series. I cannot be liable for what takes place in your dreams that night!

I am not sure if all Erotica books are like this, but I couldn't put this series down! I purchased the set of books (yes, I actually bought the physical books and not just the kindle version...) and went home, poured a glass of wine and curled up on the sofa. I did not get up from my chair until almost 2am and was 2/3rds of the way through the book. I promptly woke up the hubs to review discuss the book. The next morning I woke up and went right back to my chair and finished it.

I promptly started the second book in the series and much to the hub's dismay, I left out the wine. Now I am finished with Fifty Shades Darker  and am about to start the last book. A part of me wants to see if I can read (and enjoy) 1500 pages in a week, but part of me is sad that when I finish it my walk on the wild side will be over.

Have any of you read the series? If so, what were your thoughts on it? Was there wine involved?? :)

Beauty of a Bookworm

About a year ago I was reading 1-2 books a week. I was unknowingly turning one of our spare bedrooms into a mini-library because I hated to get rid of books when I finished reading them. When I had my surgery I realized that I hadn't had much time to read for pleasure in the few months prior and I kind of missed it. I decided to trim down my collection so I could make room for some new additions. Michael thought I was crazy because I have an Ipad and he thinks I should be reading on that. I guess I am old school because I like the way an actual book feels in my hands, how it feels to turn the pages. Honestly though, I think my biggest draw to reading a physical copy of the book is the chance it gives me to get "lost" in a bookstore ...

Anyway, here are some of my favorite authors (and books) that I either discovered for the first time, or rediscovered, in the last month and a half.

 Jane Porter is probably one of my best finds. Her books are an easy read, but I can't ever seem to put them down once I start them!

 Karen Kingsbury is a wonderful Christian fiction author. She has a bunch of mini-series, and this is just one of them. I can't wait to finish this series and start another!

 Emily Griffin is such a fun author to read. I've read all of her books (I'm missing a few in the picture) and am rereading them because I love them so much.

If you love period novels, you will love Elizabeth Berg. This book was so well written that I actually had withdraws from it when I stopped reading it. So good!

Have you read any of these books? If so, what did you think of them? Do you have any recommendations for books that you think I should read? I am always open to suggestions!