Agnieszka’s Comments (group member since Aug 05, 2016)

Agnieszka’s comments from the Crazy Challenge Connection group.

Week 47 - September 20: Row 3 Column 6 Bis nächstes Jahr im Frühling (Until Next Year in the Spring) by Hiromi Kawakami another book I don't expect to keep after reading, so I hope to read it soon as it turned out a week ago I have to move again as soon as possible - first I need to find a new flat :-(

Amanda K wrote: "I was in the hospital for over a week ... and I am home for just over a month on medical leave (as of now)."

Get well soon

Kris wrote: "Round 13 - Pick for Agnieszka

I read Zoya back in the days before Goodreads. I love anything around Russian history...and who doesn't need a book title starting with Z.


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Thanks, I think I'll start with Zoya

Round 13 - Agnieszka picks for Karin

Unfortunately I've not read a single book from your shelf and don't have enough time to go through all you books, so I'm picking the five highest rated that spell out your name:



Kaikeyi
Alive Day: A Memoir
Rebel Witch
In Love’s Time
Notes on a Silencing: A Memoir

Enjoy!

Jan wrote: "Week 46 - September 13 --Column 1
Blood Harvest | Sharon J. Bolton
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It was my very first of her books and despite the intensity I enjoyed it, hope you’ll enjoy it even if it contains an element you mention you don’t care for.

Barb wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "In case I get to any of those I wanted to double-check if there's a title that won't work as not all seem complete to me even if grammatically they most likely would be considered..."

Thank you. I’ll try to get to one of the two as soon as possible.

Barb wrote: "Thanks for clarifying :)

Hope your trip goes better than Hubby's started off today - to make a long story short, a tree (thank goodness, a small one!) fell on his car while he was driving on the ..."

Outch! The most important part is he’s fine. A car can be replaced, a person usually not. Still I hope it won’t be too expensive to fix or replace.

In case I get to any of those I wanted to double-check if there's a title that won't work as not all seem complete to me even if grammatically they most likely would be considered sentences:
1. When Joy Came to Stay
2. It Happened at the Fair
3. As if There Were No Yesterday - literal translation of the German title: Als gäbe es kein Gestern)
4. Who Needs a Husband Anyway? - literal translation of the German title: Wer braucht schon einen Mann? (the English original title is: Too Rich for a Bride)
5. Where the Heart Is

Week 46 - September 13: Column 1 Death of a Double Dipper book 11 in Sassy Sleuths Detective Mysteries: 13 Cozy Mystery Novels by Angela Pepper - YAY! Looking forward to this one - even if it's the last in the series.

Katie wrote: "Round 12: Katie picks for Agnieszka


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Thank you!

Week 45 - September 6: Row 5 Column 5 Ein Geschenk des Himmels=The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty I'm not really looking forward to this one, but it's past time to either read it or get rid of it for good and move to something more enjoyable

ROUND 12 - Agnieszka picks for Katie

I tried to pick books I've not chosen for you before



The Bourne Identity great espionage classic
The Fault in Our Stars a tearjerker
Lady Fiasco something light and fun
The Handmaid’s Tale not a genre I enjoy but this one was very interesting

Enjoy!

Finished!

Knock Out Those Vowels
Duration: 10/1/24 - 9/30/25
Completed: 48/30+ (31 option 2 & 17 option 4)
150+ pages, re-reads are ok, 50+% read after 9/30/24, re-post when finished

Option 2 -- The "Literary" Option (31/30)
Pride and Prejudice: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
Vowels: i, i, a, u, u, i, e, a, y, a, o, e, e, a, a, i, e, a, i, o, e, i, o, o, a. o, o, o, u, e, u, e, i, a, o, a, i, e.
Count: 38 total vowels from which to choose at least 15.

9 As
A: Agatha Frost: Coconut Milk Casualty book 3 in Claire's Candles Cozy Mysteries Volume 1: Books 1-3 4* 3/5/25
A: Angela Pepper: Death of a Batty Genius book 9 in Sassy Sleuths Detective Mysteries: 13 Cozy Mystery Novels 4* 5/27/25
A: Agatha Frost: Rose Petal Revenge 4* 6/9/25
A: Adrienne Giordano: Dog Collar Crime 4.5* 6/9/25
A: Adrienne Bell: Rhys book 2 in The Complete Sinner Saints Box Set 4.5* 6/10/25
A: Alles außer Kontrolle (Everything Out of Control) by Birgit Gruber 3.5* 6/13/25
A: Alien Ambush by Nikki Haverstock 4* 7/10/25
A: Angela Pepper: Death of a Modern King book 10 in Sassy Sleuths Detective Mysteries: 13 Cozy Mystery Novels 4* 6/26/25
A: Adrienne Giordano: Knocked Off 4* 7/8/25


8 Es
E: Eyes Of Elisha by Brandilyn Collins 5* 12/19/24
E: Evanovich, Janet & Lee Goldberg: The Heist 4* 2/2/25
E: Ellsworth, Jeanna: Hope For Fitzwilliam 4* 2/17/25
E: Ehrlich, Luana: Two Days in Caracas 4* 5/24/25
E: Elizabeth Cole: A Heartless Design 4* 5/30/25
E: The Eagle book 2 in Spy Girl: Books 1-3 by Jillian Dodd 4.5* 6/16/25
E: Elementary: The Periodic Table Explained by James M. Russell 3.5* 7/27/25
E: Elle Rush: Resort Romance 4-book Boxed Set 4* 8/21/25

2/8 Is
I: Ice on the Grapevine by R.E. Donald 4* 11/22/24
I: The Introvert Charismatic: The Gift of Introversion in a Noisy Church by Mark Tanner & David Wilkinson (Foreword) 3* 1/11/25

8 Os
O: O'Brien, Brandon J. & E. Randolph Richards: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible 4* 11/28/24 - reversed order of the two authors
O: O'Brien, Jane T.: Murder in Seabrook Shores 1.5* 2/7/25
O: Orgain, Diana: Bundle of Trouble 3* 3/31/25
O: Orgain, Diana: (Murder at) Yappy Hour* by 3* 5/15/25 * all my devices show title as Yappy Hour
O: The Other You by Marion Ueckermann 4* 5/17/25
O: One Hit Wonder by Kristi Rose 3* 5/25/25
O: Olsen, Mark Andrew: The Watchers 4* 7/3/25
O: Oak, Sophie: Three to Ride 4* 8/26/25

3/4 Us
U: Ueckermann, Marion: Orphaned Hearts 2* 11/15/24 (151!)
U: Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better by Brant Hansen 5* 12/4/24
U: Unexplored book 3 in Treasure Hunter Security Box Set: Books 1-3 by Anna Hackett 3.5* 7/18/25

1 Y
Y: Yancey, Philip: The Jesus I Never Knew 5* 6/28/25


Option 4 -- The Randomizer Option (17/15+) (view spoiler)[ https://www.random.org/integers/?num=...
Go to random.org and select the integer generator in the "Numbers" section. Put the number of books you're going to read (minimum 15) in the "Generate ## random integers" box, and set the range to "1" and "50" in the "Each integer should have a value between" section, and set the "format in" line to "1." Click "Get numbers" and copy and paste the result into your challenge post. Match your random number to the value in the key below and read a book whose title or author first or last name starts with that letter (excluding A, An and The). (hide spoiler)]

14 U: Undiscovered book 1 in Treasure Hunter Security Box Set: Books 1-3 by Anna Hackett 4* 5/13/25
50 I: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren 3* 12/5/24
14 U: Uncharted book 2 in Treasure Hunter Security Box Set: Books 1-3 by Anna Hackett 4* 7/5/25
44 E: Encountering the Holy Spirit in Every Book of the Bible by David Diga Hernandez 3* 10/14/24
7 A: Agatha Frost: Black Cherry Betrayal book 2 in Claire's Candles Cozy Mysteries Volume 1: Books 1-3 3* 11/11/24
31 A: Ashley, Kristen: Rock Chick Redemption 3* 12/31/24
11 U: Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God by Rankin Wilbourne 5* 7/18/25
21 I: It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered by Lysa TerKeurst 6* 2/16/25
44 E: Ellsworth, Jeanna: Mr. Darcy's Promise 3* 1/24/25
17 E: Eye of the Storm by Monette Michaels 3* 12/16/24
50 I: Imperfect by Christy Barritt book 2 in Pursued 3* 6/30/25
18 A: Antonia Bauer: Der nagelneue Wissenstest für Kinder: Die Welt in 150 Fragen (The Brand-new Knowledge Test For Children: The World in 150 Questions) 4.5* 1/17/25
9 I: An Invisible Client by Victor Methos 4* 7/17/25
30 A: Angela Pepper: Death of a Crafty Knitter book 8 in Sassy Sleuths Detective Mysteries: 13 Cozy Mystery Novels 4* 2/14/25
4 I: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 8/12/25
39 O: Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/24/24
9 I:
38 U:
5 E: Eryn Scott: Steeped in Suspicion 4* 8/26/25
47 U:


Left over:
A: Apocalypse Meow by Zara Keane 3* 10/21/24
A: Archer, Kira: 69 Million Things I Hate About You 3* 11/12/24
A: Assault and Batting by Tess Rothery 3* 12/9/24
A: Adrienne Giordano: Boosted 3.5* 7/16/25
A: Avis, Hillary: Crime Chowder 2* 8/14/25
A: Always Room for Cupcakes by Bethany Lopez 3* 8/17/25

E: Elisabeth Crabtree: Deadly Reunion book 2 in A Grace Holliday Cozy Mystery Box Set 2.5* 11/27/24
E: Escape From Danger by Courtney McFarlin 2* 8/10/25
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Joy D wrote: "Finished:
Week 43 — August 23 -- Column 3
IQ by Joe Ide - 4* - My Review"

Your review makes me hopeful as I'm usually no fan of noir fiction as well. Thank you for another great review!

Barb wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "I don't even have to check my shelf as I just got and added That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook"

I like that series, but only have two books left..."

How do you think I discovered it if not because of your Gridlock post :-D

Once again couldn't decide on one book so I'm going for two very different ones -D
Week 44 - August 30: Row 2 Streiflichter aus Amerika: Die USA für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene=I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After Twenty Years Away by Bill Bryson & Das Schwein, das gern zur Arbeit ging: ... und weitere kuriose Geschichten aus dem Tierreich=The Parrot's Lament, and Other True Tales of Animal Intrigue, Intelligence, and Ingenuity by Eugene Linden

I don't even have to check my shelf as I just got and added That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook a bonus I still need some firefighter/EMT/other-civil-servant -MC books :-D

Week 43 - August 23: Column 3 Jake book 3 in The Complete Sinner Saints Box Set by Adrienne Bell

Karin wrote: "Round 11 - Karin picks for Agnieszka




Hope you enjoy!"

Thank you!

Round 11 - Agnieszka picks for Danielle

All were 5 star books for me. I usually try to cut my picks down to four, though didn’t know which one to leave out when I got to five (I started with 10) so I hope you don’t mind a bigger pool to pick from this time.



Vanished one of my favorite authors - Christian contemporary romantic suspense
Pride and Prejudice one of the rare classics I not only loved but even re-read (more than once) - classic romance with a side of social commentary (warning: each time I read it, I struggled through the first third, got involved in the second and understood why so many people love it in the last)
A Day Like This a revelation and another positive experience for me (only second science fiction book I loved) - contemporary with time issue elements (I know there’s a name for this SF-subgenre, but I can’t remember how it’s called)
A Walk to Remember a longtime favorite - YA drama
The Martian something really fun and my very first science fiction novel I loved :-D - humorous space adventure

Enjoy!