Bea’s Comments (group member since Apr 29, 2011)

Bea’s comments from the Pick-a-Shelf group.

Never did get week #3 book from library. Hope next week's is available.

Finished: Sabriel for JRI Prompt 4

Currently reading:
The Sanctuary Seeker for February BtM
The Invitation for February BtM
Death in the Park for February BtM
Sweep of the Blade for JRI 6 prompt

Joanna wrote: "I stopped posting to GR last summer, but I'm back. I'm making a new list for 2022."

Welcome back, Joanna. You are linked.

Finished:
Walking Into the Night for BtM. I won't be able to count it as it was a January book that just came in.
Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner for February BtM

Will start soon for February BtM:
The Sanctuary Seeker
The Invitation
Death in the Park

Currently reading:
Sweep of the Blade for JRI 6 prompt
Sabriel for JRI Prompt 4

I read Cat Trick by Sofie Kelly. I gave it 3*.

Two feral cats have adopted a librarian and help her solve mysteries. Each cat has a paranormal talent. This is a fun cozy mystery with wonderful characters. I picked it up from a Free Library kiosk and now will have to find the previous 3 books and any others to continue with this series.

I second the librarian nomination.

Currently reading:
Sabriel for JRI Prompt 4
Walking Into the Night for BtM. I won't be able to count it as it was a January book that just came in.
Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner for February BtM

Finished: A Month in the Country for BtM. (January: unable to count - late received library book.)

AND

Hangman's Root for February BtM

I might miss out on this week. I just put a hold on The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave at the library, but all copies are checked out or being transferred to another library. Might take a bit of time to get my hands on this one.

Finished: The Snow Child for February BtM

Currently reading:
Sabriel for JRI Prompt 4
The Snow Child for February BtM

Starting:
Cat Trick. I found this book in a free library kiosk and picked it for the monthly shelf.
Walking Into the Night for BtM. I won't be able to count it as it was a January book that just came in.
Hangman's Root for February BtM
Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner for February BtM
A Month in the Country for BtM. Another January one that I will not be able to count.

Finished To the Land of Long Lost Friends for Blind Date and Series

I haven't started reading yet for this game. I wonder if I will play it after all. Very few of the books overlap other games.

My use of GR ratings:

* hated it
** barely got through it...just OK
*** liked it but there were some drawbacks
**** enjoyed the story and well-written
***** impacted my own life in some way - truly outstanding

Note: I rarely DNF a book.
Note 2: I give mostly 3 & 4 stars, and I wish there was a system that allowed a 0.5 in many cases.

Finished White Lies for JRI Prompt 6

Finished: The Baker's Wife for January BtM (this was the last of books started in January)
Never Never for JRI Prompt 6

Currently reading:
White Lies for JRI Prompt 6
Sabriel for JRI Prompt 4
The Snow Child for February BtM
To the Land of Long Lost Friends for Blind Date and Series

Finished my first and really enjoyed The Ruin.

Looking forward to my second one - To the Land of Long Lost Friends

Finished:
Watchers for 2021 L&F
With a Hammer for My Heart for January BtM
Ill Wind for JRI prompt 6
The Ruin for Blind Date

Currently reading:
The Baker's Wife for January BtM
Never Never for JRI Prompt 6
White Lies for JRI Prompt 6

Lagullande wrote: "For anyone who's panicking that the target just seems to be going up and up.....I worked out that if you manage 7 books per month, then the target peaks in June (22 books) and starts coming down again after that, and you'll be left with 1 to read in December."

Yep, that's me...panicking that the target is going up.

Beth wrote: "Since we aren't doing Bookopoly this year, I am just doing the LOST 2022 challenge. Many of the books I have on that list are monsters including John Adams. War and Peace(not on my LOST list) is on Play Books on my phone(free) so I will read it when I am waiting somewhere---unless it starts grabbing me then I'll have to read it at home too! "

I really liked John Adams, and, since I like history, I found it really kept me going. But, I am usually intimidated by Big Books. I haven't tackled War and Peace and doubt that I will. Much admiration for you.

I look at it this way. I get a large portion of my books from the library and am not exactly in control of when they arrive. If I start them during the month they count. I'd love to finish them each month, but it is not always possible.