Lyn (Readinghearts)’s Comments (group member since Apr 07, 2009)

Lyn (Readinghearts)’s comments from the Pick-a-Shelf group.

Sorry, I was gone for a few days and have been trying to catch up. Donna never did contact me, and I see that is the only comment she has made in the group. I say we go on without her. There are two things we can do...

1. We can pick from the group of books we already have

2. We can each nominate another book for each other

I am good with going with the list as it is. There is plenty there for me.

What do you all think?

Tien wrote: "I've got a few books going right now though I seem to be struggling a bit with The Mists of Avalon -just dragging my heels since I'm not a fan of the Arthur-Guinevere-Galahad triangle, I really don..."

Sounds like you are in a bit of a pickle with the current books. :)

Tien wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty

Another YA fantasy book. I found this one extremely easy to read and really liked the plot and story flow. I especially liked the way the aut..."

I have seen The Lake House. It is one of my favorite movies, actually. I loved in your review when you said that this book reminded you of that. I totally agree.

How cool that you got a signed copy, of course you know that I am jealous. :) I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series.

The Liars' Gospel by Naomi Alderman

This book would not be for everyone, that is for sure. It is a really different look at the history of Israel during the time that Jesus was alive. I really enjoyed the history in the story, and found the author's take on the Jesus phenomena and the Jewish faith interesting and thought provoking. 4 stars

A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty

Another YA fantasy book. I found this one extremely easy to read and really liked the plot and story flow. I especially liked the way the author worked some actual science into the story. I am definitely going to read the second in the series when it comes out. 4.5 stars

My problem is that I want to read them all.

I know. She is fast, huh?

Yep, it came out last month.

BTW - I just sent Donna a PM to let her know that we are a team and directed her to this thread to give us our choices.

I just got the second book in the series Dark Triumph and am trying to work it into my busy schedule.

Sherri wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "I myself gave this book 5 stars, Sherri. I really liked the way that the author explored the subject. I still have the follow-up book to read, which I hear is also good."

I decided o..."

I also read The Lovely Bones quite a while ago. It was before Goodreads, so I may not have it listed on here. I remember liking it, but beind dissatisfied with the ending, but I can't remember why. I may have to read it again.

I strongly recommend Grave Mercy, it is one of my faves.

I will amend the rules to that effect.

I was wondering the same thing, Carrie. I was going to give her one more day, then send her a PM and let her know.

D.G. wrote: "I asked because when I was doing Lyn's recs, two books I really wanted to recommend her had an author with middle name! (Sharon Kay Penman and Mary Ann Shaffer.) At the end, I stayed away from them..."

I would have loved either of those, D.G. :) But I loved the ones that you picked anyway.

I was thinking the same thing, D.G.

Dee and Amy - Since the theme picker is no longer tied to whoever finishes their first book the quickest, I see no reason to worry about when people start anymore, so as far as I am concerned, you can either start anytime on the 15th.

Actually - I was thinking that we could amend the rules to say that you can start whenever your team has completed picking your books and makeing the lists. What do you all think??

Sherri wrote: "If I Stay

Sleep would be so welcome. A warm blanket of black to erase everything else. Sleep without dreams. I've heard people talk about the sleep of the dead. Is that
what death would feel like..."

I myself gave this book 5 stars, Sherri. I really liked the way that the author explored the subject. I still have the follow-up book to read, which I hear is also good.

All of these picks look so great. I am going to have a hard time deciding.

Thanks Bea and Amy