Sarah A.’s Comments (group member since Jan 19, 2014)

Sarah A.’s comments from the Reading with Style group.

10.1 Square Peg
Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire

+10 task
Grand total = 175

Rosemary wrote: "20.10 - Not-So-Secret Santa

The Lover by Marguerite Duras

+20 task (set about 90% in Vietnam, 10% in France)
+10 combo (10.6, 20.9)
+10 lost in translation
+ 5 oldies (198..."

missed that, thx

10.3 2016/2017
The Vanishing Year by Kate Moretti

+10 task
+5 combo
Task total = 15
Grand total = 175

20.7 Retelling
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

+20 Task
+10 combo (10.2, 10.3)
Task total = 30
Grand total= 160

10.2 Double Trouble
What We Find by Robyn Carr

+10 Task
+ 5 Combo (10.3 published 2016)
Task total = 15
Grand total = 125

20.4 Member of the Wedding
Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts

+20 task
+5 Combo (10.2)
Task total = 25

Grand total = 110

10.9 Magical Realism
The Girl Who Chased the Moon bySarah Addison Allen

+10 task
+5 combo (10.2)
Task total = 15
Grand total = 85

15.1 CiV 2

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Bet: Odd
Squares: 7,9,15

+15 Task

Task Total: 15
Grand total=70

20.5 Wunderland

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

+20 task
+10 combo (10.2, 10.6 Iowa High School Book Award (2009), Abraham Lincoln Award Nominee (2011), Missouri Gateway Readers Award (2009))

Task total =30
Grand total = 55

20.6 Heart is a lonely Hunter
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

+20 task
+5 combo (10.6 obscure award ALA Alex Award)
Task Total = 25

Grand total = 25

15.8 Dominos
The Seaside Letters by Denise Hunter

same word in title as 15.7

task total = 25pts
grand total = 470

15.10 Dominos
A Perfect Stranger byJaden Skye

same word in title as 15.9

task = 30
completion total = 100
all female authors 25
task total = 155

grand total = 470

15.9 Dominos

Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult

same birth decade (60s) as 15.8

Task total = 30
Grand total = 315

15.7 Dominoes
Seaside Surprises by Stacy Claflin
same pub decade as 15.6

task total = 25
Grand total = 260

15.6 Dominoes
The Mystery Box by Eva Pohler
same birth country as 15.5

Task total = 25

Grand total = 235

15.5 Dominoes

Finding Me by Kathryn Cushman

same first name as 15.4

task total = 15
grand total = 210

15.4 Dominoes
The Art of Falling by Kathryn Craft

same birth country as 15.3

task total = 15
grand total = 195

15.3 Dominoes
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown

same last name as 15.2 (Brown)

task total = 15
Grand total = 180

10.4 Valentine's Day
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie

Review:I can definitely be a sucker for a good romantic comedy, whether it is in book form or movie form and the book “Bet Me” held up well for the genre. The story brings two groups of friends together, beginning with Cal getting a bet as to whether he can sleep with Min by the end of the month. Confusion, flirting, arguing and friendship all ensue, which makes for a rather cute and fun story. I found all the characters interesting and with a plot that moved along quickly, it was easy to get into and finish quickly. Definitely a 4 star book.


Task +10
Review +10
Combo +10 (NOEL and average ratings 3.95)

Task total = 30
Grand total = 165

20.4-Elfriede Jelinek

The Concealed by Sarah Kleck translated from German

Review:
I was honestly rather disappointed by this book. I don’t mind teen angst or even supernatural or fantasy stories, but the combination in this book was rather over the top. Bringing the two main characters and their friends together played out ok, but towards the end of the book I was frequently rolling my eyes as to how cheesy this whole thing was playing out. It is book 1 of a two book series, but I doubt I will read the second book. I just had a difficult time really connecting and believing in the characters. Sadly a generous 2/5 stars and one I would not recommend.

Task +20
Review +10
Series +5
Combo 10.9 (3.61 rating) +5
Task total = 40

Grand total = 135