Cory Day’s Comments (group member since Aug 18, 2012)

Cory Day’s comments from the Reading with Style group.

Posted my 15.2 (15.9 for us, I guess)!

15.2 AotD

Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn
RITA Award 2008

+15 Task
+5 Jumbo

Task Total: 20
Grand Total: 120

I just finished my 15.2 and after I finish site seeing I'll be picking up 15.3 since the 15s seem to be what we need!

10.9 A Wrinkle in Time

A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux

Review: When I started reading this book, I almost quit before finishing the first chapter. It’s been a while since I’ve read a [partially] contemporary book set as far back as 1989, and there are some glaring things that stood out to me. The main character is in a horrible relationship with her boyfriend and hates his child. That’s kind of bad enough, but she harps on the teenager’s weight, a theme that reappears later on. She’s super judgmental for someone who is supposed to be kind-hearted to the point of being a doormat. Once I got past that, I did enjoy it, but not because of the heroine. Deveraux just wrote a loveable enough hero that it redeemed the whole book, although the ending was also not a favorite of mine. I guess what I’ve determined here is that I liked the middle of the book but not the beginning or end. I’m not sure when or how I’ll return to this author in the future, but I’m not opposed to doing so.

+10 Task
+5 Combo (20.6)
+10 Review

Task Total: 25
Grand Total: 100

Kate S wrote: "From post 32

Cory Day wrote: "15.1 AotD

Adios to My Old Life by Barbara Caridad Ferrer

+15 Task

Task Total: 15
Grand Total: 15"

Which award are you claiming here?"

Sorry, I just realized I didn't specify. RITA Award 2007. I've gone ahead and updated the post.

I finished my 10.9 and started my next 15 point task. I'll probably post 10.9 tonight or tomorrow.

Tien wrote:

how exciting!! Library day :D

ok, I'll pencil you..."

Yes! I have access to all kinds of libraries, but there's one about 1/3 of a mile from my office, so I try to make lunchtime trips every once in a while to pick up my holds :)

I'm heading to bed with my 10.9 book, but tomorrow is library day so I'll be able to continue with 15 point tasks after that...

Tien wrote: "@Cory Day: I was just updating Valerie's completed task and noted you post for completion. You've claimed it for task 10.2 then also claimed combo for 10.2? I've got you down for 20.6 with this book?"

Thanks for the catch - you've got it right (it's for 20.6). I just copied over the wrong task!

20.6 My Name is Red

Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James

Review: I’d read Julie James before, but I guess this is one of her earliest books. Contemporary heterosexual romance is also probably my least favorite subgenre, which is something I can’t quite explain. Those two things put together made this book just average for me. It’s a story of a lawyer who meets a very famous actor, and they end up declaring love and even tentatively getting engaged before even sleeping together. The characterization in general is pretty inconsistent, and I was more interested in the hero’s best friend than in the hero himself. It’s not bad, per se, and reading this kind of book takes some suspending disbelief, but I think James has improved as she’s published more books.

+20 Task
+5 Combo (10.2)
+10 Review

Task Total: 35
Grand Total: 75

Valerie wrote: "I just got the Sayers group read via the library's ebook service. Yay, for short wait times. However, they give less borrowing time for ebooks, so I will have to read it as soon as I am done 20.10."

I can prioritize other books first since that'll be your next read! I'm still working on filling out my list :)

I posted my first two books - this team will probably be good for making sure I keep up with my posting in general :)

10.4 International Question Day

What You Own by A.M. Arthur

Review: I was heading to bed and had finished my previous book, so I quickly picked up something that fit a category and that I had quick access to. This book fit the bill, and was satisfying in the moment, but will not at all stand the test of time. It’s got content that could make it deep – prejudice, bullying, violence, and posttraumatic stress – but in the end I felt like it ended up as just a fluffy romance. I love fluffy romance, so that’s not really a bad thing, but it’s kind of a shame A.M. Arthur didn’t manage to make it more than shallow. I also don’t know if it’s great for my current headspace to have songs from Rent running around in my head all the time, but hey, at least I got the references.

+10 Task
+5 Combo (10.2)
+10 Review

Task Total: 25
Grand Total: 40

15.1 AotD

All the same award - RITA

Adios to My Old Life by Barbara Caridad Ferrer
RITA Award 2007

+15 Task

Task Total: 15
Grand Total: 15

Nope, haven't gotten to posting. I'll post sometime today when I have my computer in hand.

Ok, I've completed (Adios to My Old Life) for a 15 point task and I also just read a 10.4 (What You Own), which I don't think has been claimed. I wasn't able to pick up my library books today for the group read and my next 15 point task, so I'll pick them up Monday - if anyone wants to start their group read instead, feel free. I'm going to read Just the Sexiest Man Alive next since I need something I already own - it fits 20.6 and 10.6, so I can claim it for either (although I'd obviously prefer 20.6).

I'll post sometime this weekend and try to finish planning generally :)

I started a book on my plan for Awards of the Decade (Adios to My Old Life). I've chosen an easy path this time for the 15 point tasks, so I can probably contribute a lot to that. I also just requested my Group Reads book from the library, so once I get that I can start. I haven't planned much more beyond that still ;)

Hi guys - I'm a little behind on planning after taking a season off, but I'll prioritize whatever tasks you need. I do have the sub challenge planned (I think) but haven't really picked anything specific for anything else. The only thing that might hinder my progress generally is that I've committed to myself to read one book by a non-white author for every one I read by a white author, but I should be able to make that work pretty easily with most of the categories.

I'm coming back this season so I'll participate! It's doubtful my tally will be as high and quick as usual but I can still contribute :)

Happy New Year everyone! I've decided to take this season off again but will be back in the spring - have fun!!!