Sheila’s Comments (group member since Dec 31, 2016)

Sheila’s comments from the READ 100+ BOOKS IN 2017 group.

Rachel wrote: "-J.K. Rowling 8-12-17
For the most part, my view of the Harry Potter series is that each subsequent book in this series gets longer and more inte..."

I've reread them and I was surprised by how much I forgot and how much is left out of the movies. My niece and nephew just finished them and enjoyed them.

Chuck wrote: "Off on a 5-day camping trip and I'm ready to go!

1. Read a book where the title begins with C.
2. Finish that book you started but never finished.
3. Read a classic.
4. Since it's the last full mo..."

Have a good time.

If you are looking for a good medical mystery, I recommend Trigger by Jessica L. Webb. Why is Dr. Kate Morrison able to touch people who have been turned into explosives? It was a good story of rescuing the people and figuring out why she could touch them and not explode.

If you like cozy mystery stories, I recommend Kylie Logan's League of Literary Ladies. Each book is an homage to a classic story and author. They are fun!

Here I go:

7/9, 21 books

1. Read a book where the title begins with C--City of the Absent by Robert W. Walker--finished 8/30/17.
2. Finish that book you started but never finished--Listen, Liberal or Whatever Happened to the Party of the People by Thomas Frank--finished 8/12/17.
3. Read a classic.
4. Since it's the last full month of summer, read a book with a beach on it or in its title.
5. August is Read a Romance month so read a romance--A Winter's Scandal by Candace Camp--finished 8/9/17.
6. Read a book about traveling--40 Days and 1001 Nights--Tamalyn Dallal--finished 8/20/17 .
7. August 8 is International Cat Day and the 18th is Black Cat Appreciation Day and the 22nd is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, read a book with a cat on the cover--And Then There Were Nuns by Kylie Logan--finished 8/6/17
8. Read a fantasy book--Dragon's First Christmas by Emily Martha Sorenson--finished 8/12/17.
9. Your choice--Trigger by Jessica L. Webb--finished 8/3/17

Bonus reads:
Bread and Honey--Frank Asch--finished 8/12/17
Star Jumper: Journal of a Cardboard Genius--Frank Asch--finished 8/12/17
Tough Love--Ava Sterling--finished 8/12/17
The Island--Alison Croggan--finished 8/12/17
Outlaw Hero--Lyra Daniels--finished 8/12/17
Farfel and Bob's Summer Bromance--Kendra Carmichael--finished 8/12/17
Runaway Amish Girl--Riley Moreno--finished 8/12/17
Gravity Buster: Journal #2 of a Cardboard Genius--Frank Asch--finished 8/13/17
The Underground Railroad--Colson Whitehead--finished 8/14/17
The Nine Lives of Frank Tipton--Teresa Powers--finished 8/17/17
Forsake All Others--Monica Marks--finished 8/17/17
White Cat, Black Cat, Two Cats--Sigal Adler--finished 8/17/17
Shadow Ritual--Eric Giacometti and Jacques Ravenne--finished 8/22/17
Time Twister: Journal #3 of a Cardboard Genius--Frank Asch--finished 8/23/17

Rachel wrote: "-Jan Karon 5-28-17
This is chronologically the third book of a laid back series about an Episcopalian priest in a small town in North Carolina. It ..."

I've always wanted to read this series. I even have some of the books but haven't picked them up yet.

Wow! Where is summer going? It's flying for me. Hopefully you're enjoying your summer. Now onto August's books.

1. Read a book where the title begins with C.
2. Finish that book you started but never finished.
3. Read a classic.
4. Since it's the last full month of summer, read a book with a beach on it or in its title.
5. August is Read a Romance month so read a romance.
6. Read a book about traveling.
7. August 8 is International Cat Day and the 18th is Black Cat Appreciation Day and the 22nd is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, read a book with a cat on the cover.
8. Read a fantasy book.
9. Your choice.

Book Concierge wrote: "Update Message # 2

Managed to finish 5 tasks so far. Won't get my Canada book read (or probably even started) before the month ends.

Calling this one done."

I'm not sure if I'll get it all done but I have the books picked out. As long as you are enjoying yourself, that is all that matters.

Rachel wrote: "-Jan Karon 7-2-17
This is the ninth book of a laid back series about an Episcopalian priest in a small town in North Carolina. It is often funny and sweet with th..."

I enjoyed the Harry Potter series. I am amazed when I reread them how much I have forgotten. Great series!

Here are my reads for July. Slow going though.


5/9, 11 books

1. Read a book whose title begins with B--Belong to Me by Gaelen Foley and Jaz Kennedy--finished 7/16/17 .
2. July 1 is Canada Day. Read a book set in Canada.
3. July 4 is Independence Day. Read a book set in the United States.--The Librarian and the Spy by Susan Mann--finished 7/7/17
4. July 14 is Bastille Day. Read a book set in France.
5. Since England was involved in some way with each of the above countries, read a book set in England--Pretty Jane and the Viper of Kidbrooke Lane: A True Story of Victorian Law and Disorder by Paul Thomas Murphy--finished 7/26/17.
6. July is National Ice Cream month, National Blueberry month, and National Hot Dog month so read a book about food--The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert--finished 7/28/17.
7. July 27 is Bagpipe Appreciation Day. Read a book set in Scotland.
8. Read a book by an author born the same year as you.
9. Your choice--Au Naturel by Ernestine Winn--finished 7/1/17

Bonus:
Dream of Me by Gaelen Foley and Jaz Kennedy--finished 7/10/17
Another Day in the Death of America--Gary Younge--finished 7/19/17
Be Frank With Me by Julia Clairborne Johnson--finished 7/21/17
The Long Road Home: Brody by Jan Scarbrough--finished 7/28/17
The Silence of the Library by Miranda James--finished 7/29/17
Denali Nights by Mark Horrell--finished 7/29/17

Halfway through the year! It is going fast. I hope you all are finding good books to read. Here's July's topics:

1. Read a book whose title begins with B.
2. July 1 is Canada Day. Read a book set in Canada.
3. July 4 is Independence Day. Read a book set in the United States.
4. July 14 is Bastille Day. Read a book set in France.
5. Since England was involved in some way with each of the above countries, read a book set in England.
6. July is National Ice Cream month, National Blueberry month, and National Hot Dog month so read a book about food.
7. July 27 is Bagpipe Appreciation Day. Read a book set in Scotland.
8. Read a book by an author born the same year as you.
9. Your choice.

Chuck wrote: "Just back from a 3-week Baltic Sea vacation, but I'm glad to be home!
1. Read a book whose title begins with A.
2. Read a book set in the summer.
3. Father's Day will be celebrated so read a book w..."

Hope you had a good time though. I loved The Outsiders. It was so good.

Rachel wrote: "-Paula Hawkins 4-28-17
This was disappointing considering all the hype about it. First of all, the pace was slow during the first half of the book for it b..."

I could not get into The Girl on the Train. I give you credit for finishing it.

Well, now, hopefully, the month will settle down and I'll be able to read more. I was mom-sitting then went to Lori Foster's Reader Author Getaway Weekend. So here are my reads:

5/9, 12 books

1. Read a book whose title begins with A.
2. Read a book set in the summer--.
3. Father's Day will be celebrated so read a book where a father is the main character.
4. Since June 4 is National Cognac Day, June 10 is National Iced Tea Day as well as National Rose Wine Day, June 14 is National Bourbon Day, June 17 is National Stewart's Root Beer Day, June 19 is National Martini Day, and June 20 is National Ice Cream Soda Day and National Vanilla Milkshake Day, read a book about a beverage of your choice--Tangled Up in Brew by Joyce Tremel--finished 6/18/17
5. June 12 is National Children's Day so read a book recommended by a person under 18 years old--Warriors: The Darkest Hour by Erin Hunter--finished 6/13/17.
6. Read a book written by a person of a different culture than you.
7. Read a best seller from 2016--Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson--finished 6/20/17
8. Read a book set 100 miles or less from your home--The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough--finished 6/7/17.
9. Your choice--On Point by Annabeth Albert--finished 6/12/17.

BONUS BOOKS:

Strip--Erika Reed--finished 6/11/17
Kimberly and the Rancher--Lexi Sexton--finished 6/18/17
Inhibition --Jessica Clairmont--finished 6/19/17
A Christmas Wedding--Jennifer Lewis--finished 6/19/17
Love and Oreos--Elizabeth Bemis--finished 6/22/17
Dear Jane--Marissa Clarke--finished 6/24/17
A Shot with You--Teri Anne Stanley--finished 6/28/17

Literary wrote: "Asking just out of curiosity but in which country all these "national" days are celebrated???
Caz they are intresting!!!!"

I found them on a list of national days. I'm thinking some areas of the US may celebrate them but who knows. I do know every so often there is a day that pops up on the news or Facebook that says this is National Whatever Day! I found it interesting that so many days in June were for beverages. I signed up for their monthly newsletter to see what days I may be missing out on celebrating.

Book Concierge wrote: "

Farwell My Lovely
– Raymond Chandler – 3***
I came late to Chandler’s series about P.I. Philip Marlowe, but I sure am enjoying them now! The action is non..."

I've seen the movie with Robert Mitchum but I haven't read the book yet. I'll need to check Chandler's books out.

Book Concierge wrote: "

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
– Gabrielle Zavin – 3***
One snowy December evening A.J. Fikry finds that someone has left a baby between the..."

I loved this book. It was the book that got me into books about books and booksellers.

Wow! Summer is almost officially here. Time is flying. I see some good books have been read already. Are you ready for your summer reading?
Well, on to June's books.

1. Read a book whose title begins with A.
2. Read a book set in the summer.
3. Father's Day will be celebrated so read a book where a father is the main character.
4. Since June 4 is National Cognac Day, June 10 is National Iced Tea Day as well as National Rose Wine Day, June 14 is National Bourbon Day, June 17 is National Stewart's Root Beer Day, June 19 is National Martini Day, and June 20 is National Ice Cream Soda Day and National Vanilla Milkshake Day, read a book about a beverage of your choice.
5. June 12 is National Children's Day so read a book recommended by a person under 18 years old.
6. Read a book written by a person of a different culture than you.
7. Read a best seller from 2016.
8. Read a book set 100 miles or less from your home.
9. Your choice.

Rachel wrote: "-Stephenie Meyer 5-1-17
This was an intriguing, thought-provoking, well-written fantasy novel. Having already watched the movies, I knew the characters and plots and liked..."

I enjoyed the Twilight series but I preferred her THE HOST. I thought it was better written. I also loved THE HELP.

Book Concierge wrote: "

Eligible
– Curtis Sittenfeld – 4****
The subtitle is all the synopsis you need: A Modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. This is the fourth installment of the p..."

I enjoyed this book. You are definitely right that it helps to have read the original. It makes reading this version more fun.

Book Concierge wrote: "

Death in the Clouds
– Agatha Christie – 3***
Christie’s Belgian detective has become my go-to comfort read. I never tire of watching Poirot exercise his “l..."

I do enjoy Agatha Christie. I haven't heard of this one. I'll have to look it up.