Rekesha’s Comments (group member since Dec 23, 2013)

Rekesha’s comments from the CPL's Book a Week Challenge group.

My goal is to read 65 books this year. I'm going to try to start with my "To Be Read" pile.

I'm currently reading The Lady in the Tower by Alison Weir and Murder in the Queen's Garden by Amanda Carmack. I am also listening to To Shield the Queen by Fiona Buckley.

Ann wrote: "My Dewey book for February is Rising Strong by Brene Brown. "

I think I will try this one for this month's Dewey Decimal Challenge.

Lyn wrote: "when I went to Russell to pick up my participation prize,around the 10 of Dec.I was told they didn't have them yet,check back next week,I kept checking all the way till the 30th..."

I am sorry that you have had issues picking up your prize at the Russell Memorial Library. Unfortunately, Russell Memorial Library did not receive book participation prizes until the week of December 30th. Library customers were allowed to choose an item from the Friends of the Library Book Sale shelf for their prize if the other books were not available.

If you have not chosen your participation prize yet, please stop by the information desk at the Russell Memorial Library. Participation prizes will be available until January 23rd.

I think I'll read Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library (020.92) by Don Borchert for this month's Dewey Challenge.

I'll be there too. Although, like Ann, I'm not sure what to bring.

I just finished listening to Scarlet by Marissa Meyer. I can't wait to listen to the third installment in the series.

Jennifer wrote: "Rekesha, I just finished that one and am reading a Brew to Kill now. The chapters are short but her books are quite enjoyable."

I think the short chapters make me want to keep reading. I keep saying to myself, "Just one more chapter." I have been enjoying the Coffehouse Mystery Series for a while and I always enjoy being back at the Village Blend.

This week I'm reading Once Upon a Grind by Cleo Coyle. I've been enjoying the Coffeehouse Mystery series for the last few years. I am enjoying the current installment, but the chapters seem a bit short.

Vivian wrote: "I am reading "Ready Player One" and I want to thank all who read it & spoke so highly of it. I am loving it but am pretty sure it's not something I would have picked up on my own."

I think you will enjoy it. I had to make myself put the book down at night.

Egg hunting in tricked out DeLorean.

I'm still reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. I'm enjoying this fast-paced gamer adventure.

I had to take a break to read First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen. It was great to be back in Bascom, NC with the Waverly family for a bit. My six words for First Frost are:

First frost solves Waverly family woes.

I'm currently reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. I am enjoying the references to 1980s pop culture and the fast pace.

I received my hold for Station Eleven. This one looks interesting, but I may hold off on reading it until I'm finished with Ready Player One.

My plan for this year is to write more reviews for the books that I read and listen to this year.

Ann wrote: "I couldn't think of any off the top of my head, so I went to my favorite website (StopYoureKillingMe.com) and found a few...

Thanks for the website suggestion, Ann!

I am definitely looking forward to reading Murder on Amsterdam Avenue by Victoria Thompson.

I am thankful for books! I had similar experiences as child to Liz. I was shy and quiet, but books gave me a place to escape where I could be the brave, outgoing heroine.

I just finished reading Birth House by Ami McKay and I am currently listening to Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. I just picked up The Midwife of Hope River at the library and I am looking forward to reading it during lunch.

This week I'm reading The Daughters of the Witching Hill by Mary Sharratt. I have also starting listening to The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith.

Liz wrote: "What book took the longest to read this year? Was it worth it?

I'm still working on Outlander, and I feel like I've been at it for months, even though it's only been 3 1/2 weeks or so."

Keep at it, Liz! I listened to Outlander on audio and it seemed like it took forever to get through it.

Liz wrote: "Pattie, The Cuckoo's Calling is a great book. I was skeptical when I heard J.K. Rowling had written an adult mystery series, but the characters are so easy to fall in love with, and the mystery part is pretty great, too!"

Liz, this The Cuckoo's Calling has been on my to-read list for a while. I just placed a hold on the Overdrive audio book.

Pattie wrote: "I really enjoyed the genre challenges. I think it is really good to get people to step out of their normal reading habits and explore new things."

I have to agree with Pattie. I really enjoy the genre challenges - even though I try to combine them with a mystery ;-).

Some of my suggestions are:
Read a YA book
Read a book from a series
Read a popular nonfiction book

My favorite science fiction author is Octavia E. Butler. I enjoy reading her books because she features people of color and women as her protagonists. Her stories are often intriguing and sometimes disturbing.

I think I will read Unexpected Stories by Octavia Butler for this month's challenge. I purchased the book for my Kindle a couple of months ago, but I haven't gotten around to reading it.