#amazon first reads

[bookishlyvintage]

The Silent Bride, Shalini Boland [thoughts]

[impossiblelibrary]

I really enjoy being able to read a book before it's even officially out, especially if it's going to be as good as Still the Sun. Sure it's got a soft romance for this old fanfic soul, but the mystery, down to earth tone that matched the character that somehow married to poetic turns of phrase, all that was so lovely, I really can't wait to see the author spin it's sequel, and I'm going to have to wait for long for that!! I'm not used to being on the cutting edge like this.

[sarahbethdurst]

Amazon First Reads

I have some awesome news that I'm finally allowed to share! My forthcoming foray into family drama fiction, THE LIES AMONG US, was selected to be an Amazon First Reads pick for March! So starting today, you can get the ebook for FREE if you have Amazon Prime (or for $1.99 if you don't), a month before pub day! Happy reading!

https://www.amazon.com/firstreads

[dargeereads]

Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey

 4 stars

This was cute, sweet, hot, and heartwarming! Our hero, wow, hidden layers or what? Want a gentleman on your arm and a bad boy in the sheets, he’s your guy. Our heroine has some pretty big insecurities, and rightfully so, and he has the patience and the know how to get her to let him in <3

[bargainsleuthbooks]

Woke Up Like This by Amy Lea (Mindy's Book Studio) #AmazonFirstReads #BookReview #TimeTravel #AudiobookReview #ContemporaryRomance #KindleDeals

"For two high school seniors, it’s seventeen going on thirty—overnight—in a magical romantic comedy" #WokeUpLikeThis by #AmyLea is the latest release from #MindysBookStudio #AmazonFirstReads #contemporaryromance #TimeTravel #bookreview #comingofagestory

For two high school seniors, it’s seventeen going on thirty—overnight—in a magical romantic comedy about growing up too fast and living in the moment. Planning the perfect prom is one last “to do” on ultra-organized Charlotte Wu’s high school bucket list. So far, so good, if not for a decorating accident that sends Charlotte crash-landing off a ladder, face-first into her obnoxiously ripped…

[thegirlwiththelantern]

Role Playing by Cathy Yardley

When I first discovered this book through the Amazon First Reads programme I was thrilled. It sounded like the perfect book. And while I did enjoy it, I was more surprised by it. I’ve spoken often about how I love romances with a larger cast. I want to know about their support – their friends, their family. Role Playing is much more concerned with family than I’d expected. Maggie and Kit, her…

[clinchcoverenthusiast]

If you have Amazon First Reads and you read romance you can get Role Playing by Cathy Yardley for free this month 💕🙌🏾

[marshaess]

For the Record: March 3, 2023

For the Record is a look back at the week that was: I share my current obsessions, weekend plans, and other snapshots from a life well-lived. In a week that included disassembling our seven-foot-long massive recliner sofa so I could move it into the basement piece by piece, a ton of schoolwork, and finally taking down our Christmas tree(!), I’m ready for the weekend. But, all told, it was a…

[laurenthomanbooks]

Well this is a little bizarre, but my book I'll Stop the World is an Amazon First Reads pick for the month of March! That means the Kindle ebook is free for Prime members and $1.99 for everyone else.

You can also still preorder a hard copy of the book (or the Audible version). Official launch date for the book is April 1, 2023 -- First Reads is just an opportunity for an early sneak peek!

If you do preorder the book, let me know by March 31, 2023, and I'll send you stuff!

Uh, also, Mindy Kaling would like you to read it.

(If you're feeling REALLY adventurous, here's why I think my book is best experienced without knowing what it's about)

[choccy-milky]

I can imagine Clora reading the "Final Problem" where Sherlock "DIES" and being depressed for like a month and sending hate mail to Conan Doyle while Sebastian tries to cheer her up.

THATS SO FUNNY YOU SENT THIS BECAUSE I LITERALLY DECIDED THE SAME THING A WHILE BACK BAHAHA i plan to mention it in my fic too

seb would 1000% find clora crying during their seventh year when "the final problem" is published LMAOO and he'd freak out wondering whats wrong. and when i read about how tons of doyles' fans sent him hate mail and were outraged i was like yup, clora would've been one of them BAHAHA. ["Obituaries for Holmes appeared everywhere. Petitions were signed and “Keep Holmes Alive” clubs were formed."] CLORA WOULD HAVE FORMED ONE OF THOSE CLUBS TOO LMFAOO

all the outrage made doyle resurrect sherlock a decade later, so that also means when they're older + married + have kids, clora's just gonna burst into the room one day and be like "HES ALIIIIVEEE!!!!!!!" BAHAHHAA clora's hate mail to arthur conan doyle is what brought back sherlock, CONFIRMED!!💯💪✨

[bookishlyvintage]

"Sometimes we carry other people's memories, because the burden becomes too heavy for one person to bear, and sometimes we carry their memories to bear witness, so that they may never fade away." [x]

[themyscirah]

What runs/stories do you recommend for someone starting WW? Could you please be specific (/nicely)

Yeah ofc!

My Wonder Woman Starter Recs (specific style 😎)

First stops: for an initial introduction to Wonder Woman, I'd generally recommend going to at least one of three places first. These three are:

Wonder Woman: Historia: The Amazons by Kelly Sue DeConnick

Wonder Woman: Year One by Greg Rucka

Wonder Woman: the Hiketeia by Greg Rucka

Of these I generally recommend reading Historia first, as it's a retelling of the origin of the Amazons as a race and how Diana came to be (so it essentially starts from the beginning) and is also the most recent of the them (if that means anything). Something to note about Historia though is that it's a DC Black Label book, so it's events aren't strictly canon in the main DCU and there are some changes and new elements present. I don't think this is something that should discourage anyone from reading it though, it's the best WW origin story out there, and even in strict main canon over the years her origin is one that has had many fluctuations and small (& sometimes big) changes. WW:Historia is three prestige format (longer) issues.

You'll notice the third book there is WW: The Hiketeia. Hiketeia is a great book if you're looking for a view into Diana as a professional and experienced hero. It's a graphic novel so standalone and not too long, and has a great Diana and really interesting plot (Diana vows to protect a young woman and finds herself pressed against the wheels of Greek Tragedy). This is also the first work with Diana done by Greg Rucka, one of her most prolific and loved writers. A sampling of this work (and also Historia) I think gives a good guide to where to go next in terms of runs on her main title.

Wonder Woman: Year One is the second book on the list up there, but I'm mentioning it last here as it's a bit more complicated in terms of format. Unlike other year one books, WW: Year One is actually a series of issues on her main title, showcasing Diana's arrival to man's world in Rebirth (and also current p sure) continuity. The issue numbering for this one is strange (only the even issues 2-14 on WW (2016)) so I recommend looking for this in trade form if possible.

These 3 books I think give a taste of some of the best standalone stuff in the Wonder Woman mythos, and give the reader a good idea of where they may want to go next in terms of longer runs on the title. So I'll break that down here as a Step 2.

STEP 2: WHERE NEXT?

Here I break down some highly recommended runs based on what they have in common with the standalone books from step 1. As a rule, these runs are going to be much longer than the above and generally more connected to the wider DCU and other books. Look for the italics to see the introduction to each new work. Explanation paragraphs follow after each italic/bold rec.

Curious about Greek mythology in WW and the Amazons' origins after reading Historia? Liked the prescence of a supporting cast and Diana learning about Man's World from Year One? Willing to read a longer run? I recommend: Wonder Woman by George Pérez

George Pérez's time on Wonder Woman totally reinvented the character after Crisis on Infinite Earths, and is fundamental in establishing many core concepts of her lore. At 62 issues, 2 annuals, and a 4-issue crossover event at the end (War of the Gods), it's definitely a commitment to read, but it's the most enduring and well-loved run on Wonder Woman for a reason--it's just that damn good. Lots of focus on mythology (although with a lighter tone than Historia) alongside Diana learning her role in relation to Man's World & establishing herself as a hero and ambassador. Pérez's run also has almost-certainly the most expansive and developed supporting cast in WW comics, something that really drives the emotional core of the series, especially in later issues. Obligatory note that this series was written between 1987 and 1992 and contains some very occasional aspects that I thought were in some way dated/uncomfortable etc. while reading (details of Cheetah's origin, depiction of the Bana-Mighdall, Hercules) but despite that I still highly, highly recommend this run. The word fundamental cannot begin to describe it.

Liked the experienced Diana of the Hiketeia? Interested to see her attempt to balance the high stakes responsibilities of an ambassador and superhero? Looking for some really badass moments and fights? Haven't read enough terrible tragedy? I suggest: Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka 2003 EDITION.

Some of Diana's coolest moments of all time are collected here. Also one of her most controversial. The 1st Rucka run is very much the story for anyone who liked the Diana of the Hiketeia and the tragedy of that and Historia. 2003 Rucka Diana is a Diana tested, forced to make decisions that are anything but easy, and live with the consequences. She's extraordinarily capable, but her enemies know that and are prepared to that end. This run, along with the Pérez run, rank among my favorite Wondy comics of all time (those and Historia are my top 3). This run is such peak Diana, especially in terms of sheer badassery. Her final confrontation with Medusa is in my opinion perhaps the greatest Wonder Woman fight scene of all time. Her encounter with Athena in the second-to-last issue breaks me every time. Cannot recommend this book more.

*a note abt this run is that it is more context-dependent than the other ones listed here, as it's the run that finishes out the Wonder Woman vol. 2 book and so has some guest appearances from characters introduced in other prior runs (Artemis of Bana-Mighdall, Cassie Sandsmark, and Vanessa Kapatelis, to name a few). I read this run before knowing much (if anything) about any of them, and still enjoyed it a lot, so I wouldn't be worried about this really but just thought I'd mention it.

Rucka's 2003 run is published from Wonder Woman (1987) #195-226. You can also find it in trade and I believe(?) omnibus. Sometimes the Hiketeia is included in collections of this series, as the 03 run is thematically similar in many places, just with a much deeper look at Diana and the world & with higher stakes.

Liked the specific characters and plot threads of Wonder Woman: Year One? Want to see what happens with Diana's exile, or learn more about Barbara Ann? Want a Diana in between the extremes of young and highly experienced? Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka 2016 EDITION may be for you.

...yes I'm putting ANOTHER Rucka book on here. He writes a great Diana, what can I say. This run is the same one that Year One came out of, just the follow ups to that story and versions of the characters. I have this run listed as separate from Year One though, as there's some really big time skips since the events of that first volume. A lot of time has passed since then, and there's more history between the characters, not all of it without drama. This run continues to be weird with the numbering, as well as some artist changes, so I definitely recommend looking into reading this in trade format (physical or digital) if at all possible. My recommended reading order is WW 2016 by Rucka vol. 2 "The Lies" (Wonder Woman: Rebirth Special #1, followed by 2016 main title odd numbered issues 1-11), then Rucka 16 vol. 3 "The Truth" (odds 13-23) then Godwatch (evens 16 through 24) followed by 25? But The Truth and Godwatch combine near the end so that doesn't really work either. This run is so good but recommending it is such a pain because the numbering is so all over the place. On God I never know which order to read this in. Going to revoke my previous statement and say read it as Rebirth Special 1, then only odds 1 through 11, then from 13 through 25 normally. That may lead to some weirdness as you read because the two stories take place at different times and have different art styles, but they come together at the end pretty dramatically so I think it's less confusing to read it this way? Maybe? So strange bc this is one of the go to good starter runs and yet it's set up so unintuitively. If someone has a better way to read this then let me know and ill edit, ik this explanation is super confusing bc neither way to read it is totally ideal imo and I feel I definitely read it in a weird order.

Going to call that a good rundown of some of my greatest recommendations in terms of Wonder Woman comics. If anything wasn't fully clear here or anyone (not just anon) has questions or wants to talk abt WW comics/my choices feel free to send as many asks or dms as you want. Have a good day everybody, & as Diana says, may the glory of Gaea be with you <3

[seneon]

so..... you DO watch kaiju number 8 right? 🫣 do you have a fav?

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[sarafangirlart]

Mfs shipping Medusa and Athena when Queen Myrina and Medusa doomed toxic yuri is right there.

[bargainsleuthbooks]

What Never Happened by Rachel Howzell Hall #AmazonFirstReads #August2023Books #BookReview #mystery #thriller #ThomasandMercer #BrillianceAudio

Another winner from the #AmazonFirstReads program, where #AmazonPrime members can read a new ebook for free. #WhatNeverHappened #RachelHowzell #BookReview #mystery #thriller #thomasandmercer #brillianceaudio #panademicfiction #audiobookreview

Colette “Coco” Weber has relocated to her Catalina Island home, where, twenty years before, she was the sole survivor of a deadly home invasion. All Coco wants is to see her aunt Gwen, get as far away from her ex as possible, and get back to her craft—writing obituaries. Thankfully, her college best friend, Maddy, owns the local paper and has a job sure to keep Coco busy, considering the number…

[torgawl]

"he held on to a faint glimmer of hope that he would be able to find that tiny figure... she had only learned to walk a while ago and would gently slap at the little wooden guitar he made for her and giggle"......... i'm never getting over this