Sassafrass’s Comments (group member since Nov 19, 2016)

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

Hi Rachel, I've landed on your property! Would you mind giving me a few picks from My Shelf?

thanks!

Roll #29: COMPLETED
2/26/17 @ 2:38 pm

1+2 = 3

Landed on SLEDDING

picks by Rachel:

Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
Nobody But You
Even the Score

I'm going to go with Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race 3/4/17

*5 STARS*

I have no words. I HAVE NO WORDS!

Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race - Margot Lee Shetterly


Well, I actually do have words, but I am in such awe of this story. This story that was completely unknown to me...a woman of science. I am so inspired by this story, I want everyone young girl to know it. Heck, I want every young BOY to know it too.

These women were so amazing. I just can't even put my feelings into a coherent thought right now. But, seriously. The brilliance that shone through despite all the obstacles, just gives me all kinds of joy.

Ms. Johnson, Jackson, and Vaughan and so many others are really pioneered the way for women like me to have success in their fields and I didn't even freakin' know it. And the strength of conviction that these women had. To do the kind of work that they did, make the contributions that they did and still not even be able to use the bathrooms at their work...man, how frustrating that must have been.

But, it's stories like these that keep me trying to inspire my children to work hard and not just accept average. Because these women fought hard to break down the barriers that we have taken for granted and it would be a great disservice to them to waste the opportunities that they made possible for us.

Roll #28: COMPLETED
2/26/17 @ 2:35 pm
3 + 2 = 5

Landed on TUG OF WAR (my space so FREE CHOICE)

After the Kiss 3/2/17

Fun and Sweet!
After the Kiss: The Stiletto Series - Lauren Layne

I really enjoyed this one. It was so fun and sweet. Loved the banter between these two who didn't seem suited at all. Not at first anyway. I loved to see them come around to understanding just how right they were together. And even though I could see the big blowup coming from a mile away, my gut still ached at the loss of these two not together.

But you know it all had to work out in the end, right? I just wish they had had a little more time to build up the relationship before the HEA came, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

I will definitely have to continue on with this series. I want to see what the other ladies get up to.

Hi Cecile, I've landed on your property! Would you mind giving me a few picks from My Shelf?

thanks!

Roll #27: COMPLETED
2/26/17 @ 2:31 pm
5 + 6 = 11

Landed on FRANKLIN

picks by Cecile:





I'm going to go with Behind Closed Doors completed 3/15/17 *4 STARS*

So, I thought I knew where this was going but...NO
Behind Closed Doors - B. A. Paris

So, I just knew I had this all figured out. We all know that Jack's a bad guy right. It's pretty obvious that that is going to be the big twist. But, You just have no idea how bad of a guy this guy is. Seriously. A special place in hell for that one.

My thoughts are just so jumbled, I'm not sure I can really do a review justice for this one.

Jack was a creepy bastard.

Millie was my hero! Such a smart girl and so incredibly strong

I started to get a little upset with the back and forth but I get why it was done (to keep the reader confused for the course of the book, LOL).

But ultimately, I was a bit disappointed by how tidily everything was wrapped up in the end even though I loved how Esther proved herself.

I will definitely read more of this author's work. This is her debut effort and if this book is anything to go by, she's got a great career ahead of her.

The audio was decent as well, so overall I think it was a great read. One I will definitely talk about long after reading.

Marina wrote: "Seems like a great choice, Sassafrass!"

Thanks, Marina!

I'm so glad that everyone (well, mostly--sorry, Tien) is finding things to read off the shelf.

Welcome, Carrie! It sounds like you've got a lot of great choices there.

I'm in, I'm in, I'm in!!!


Level: CHAMPION
Books read: 10/10

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RED
1. Author initial (first or last) found in TWISTER
2. We seek to read from different shelves every month. Read a book from a previously picked shelf (of the last 12 months).
3. "Twist: the rifling in the bore of a gun." Read a book with firearm/s on cover.
4. Red is the international color for stop. Read a heart stopping book: Heart Stopping Books list or shelf: Heart Stopping
5. Read an apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic book

BLUE
1. Twister first marketed in 1966 Read a book with first publication date which include same number for the last 2 digit places but no where else in the year (eg. 1899, 2011, etc but NOT 1999, 2010, etc)
2. At Pick-a-Shelf, we live for reading challenges! Read a book which fit in another current Pick-a-Shelf challenge (LOST, Moving Mountains 2017, Bookopoly - Peanuts, Scattershelves #2)
3. Read a book from Best Twists list
4. Blue jeans are worn all over the world and was first patented on May 20, 1873. Read a book first published in May of any year.
5. Read a book set by water (a cruise or beachside town etc)

YELLOW
1. Read a book where title is printed in one of the Twister colours: Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green
2. Pick-a-Shelf started in 2008, read a book that is first published in a year ending with 8 (eg. 1998, 1988, 1898, etc)
3. "Twist: a dance with a twisting movement of the body, popular in the 1960s." Read a book about dancing OR with someone dancing on cover.
4. In almost every culture yellow represents sunshine, happiness, and warmth. Read a book which cover shows a sun OR a sunny day OR a person in the act of laughter (a wide smile, at the very least).
5. Read a book that you know will make you happy (humourous book or by a favourite author or re-read a favourite book)

GREEN
1. TWISTER was originally going to be named PRETZEL. Read a book which has more than 1 title. For example, And Then There Were None was first published as Ten Little Niggers
2. Author initials (first and last, ignore middle) found in PICKASHELF
3. "Twist: move one's body so that the shoulders and hips are facing in different directions." Read a book with a person who is twisting his/her body on cover. eg Den of Wolves (Blackthorn & Grim, #3) by Juliet Marillier, Cast in Flight (Chronicles of Elantra, #12) by Michelle Sagara, etc
4. Green symbolizes ecology and the environment. Read a borrowed book OR an e-book.
5. Read a book with word in title/subtitle that contains double consecutive letter (eg. green, moon, cinnamon, etc)
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SPINS:

✔︎Left hand | Blue
Not-new-to-you author (have read at least 1 of author's book)
Task #4 Read a book which fit in another current Pick-a-Shelf challenge (LOST, Moving Mountains 2017, Bookopoly - Peanuts, Scattershelves #2)
My Kind of Wonderful
Date read: 3/16/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: Author is not new-to-me, Fits in April 2017 Scattershelves


✔︎Right foot | Blue
Added your tbr within the last 12 months*
Task #4 Read a book first published in May of any year.
Sway
Date read: 3/29/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: Added to TBR in 3/2017, first published May 2016

✔︎Left hand | Yellow
Not-new-to-you author (have read at least 1 of author's book)
Task #1 Read a book where title is printed in one of the Twister colours: Red, Blue, Yellow, or Green
Now That I've Found You
Date read: 3/12/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: Not-new-to-me author, Title in Blue

✔︎Left foot | Green
On your tbr for more than 12 months*
Task #2 Author initials (first and last, ignore middle) found in PICKASHELF
After the Kiss
Date read: 3/2/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: on TBR since 2014, Authors initials (LL) in PICKASHELF

✔︎Left foot | Green
On your tbr for more than 12 months*
Task #2 Author initials (first and last, ignore middle) found in PICKASHELF
Special Delivery
Date read: 3/28/17
Rating: *5 STARS*
How it fits: on TBR since 2010, Authors Initials (HC) in PICKASHELF

✔︎Right foot | Yellow
Added your tbr within the last 12 months*
Task #4 Read a book which cover shows a sun OR a sunny day OR a person in the act of laughter (a wide smile, at the very least).
Lost Rider
Date read: 3/27/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: Added to TBR on 3/2017, Shows sun on cover


✔︎Right hand | Blue
New-to-you author (have not read any of author's work)
Task #2 At Pick-a-Shelf, we live for reading challenges! Read a book which fit in another current Pick-a-Shelf challenge (LOST, Moving Mountains 2017, Bookopoly - Peanuts, Scattershelves #2)
Obama's BlackBerry
Date read: 3/1/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: New to me author, and fits on 2017 moving mountains (been on my TBR since 2012)

✔︎Left hand | Blue
Not-new-to-you author (have read at least 1 of author's book)
Task #2 Read a book which fit in another current Pick-a-Shelf challenge (LOST, Moving Mountains 2017, Bookopoly - Peanuts, Scattershelves #2)
Big Jack
Date read: 3/23/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: not a new to me author, book used in April 2017 Scattershelves

✔︎Right hand | Yellow
New-to-you author (have not read any of author's work)
Task #5 Read a book that you know will make you happy (humourous book or by a favourite author or re-read a favourite book)
I Feel Bad about My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman
Date read: 3/3/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: New-to-me author, and it is a book with humor as MPG so I knew it would make me happy.

✔︎Right foot | Red
Added your tbr within the last 12 months*
Task #1 Author initial (first or last) found in TWISTER
Twist
Date read: 3/26/17
Rating: *4 STARS*
How it fits: added to TBR Feb 2017, Authors Last initial (S) in TWISTER

Hey Coralie! Here are some picks for you:

The Valley of Amazement

Dancing On Coral

The Last Days of New Paris

I've added it to my TBR.

What would say is your favorite book on this shelf, Lyn. You seem to be the expert here on this one. LOL

My favorite book that I've read that's apart of this list is The Hunger Games which I just loved.

I have quite a few books on this shelf that I want to read and hopefully I can get to next month:

Behind Closed Doors
We Could Be Beautiful
Pretty Baby

And for the longest time, I've been wanting to read:

Darkly Dreaming Dexter

I really enjoyed Before I Go to Sleep

Hi everyone! I'm super excited to have the chance to pick a shelf for next month.

I didn't even realize just how many shelves there were! WOW.

For March, I pick Psychological Fiction.

I hope everyone is able to find something that they would like to read. I was really surprised at the variety of books on this shelf.


Thanks again for the opportunity, Elvenn!

OK, here are some picks for you:

Marriage Games

Staked

Salt to the Sea

Dee wrote: "oh Sassy - my dear! can you please pick 3 books for me :)"

Hey Dee! I would love too. Which one is your shelf?

ETA, never mind, I found it. Going to look now

Hi Joyce, here are some picks for you:

Clean Sweep

C is for Corpse

Curtsies & Conspiracies


I guess I'm in a "C" kind of mood tonight. lol

Roll #26: COMPLETED
2/10/17 6:44 pm

2 + 3 = 5
Pitcher's Mound
5 + 3 = 8
8. Sort your shelf by average ratings and read a book with highest avg rating (you may choose out of your top 5)

Spicy Lasagna Murder at 4.41, it was in may top 5 of ratings.
completed 2/26/27
rating: *2 STARS*

Wasn't a fan...
Spicy Lasagna Murder: Book 13 in The Darling Deli Series - Patti Benning

I wasn't a fan of this one. I typically like cozy mysteries but this one I thought was hampered by the author's writing style. It seemed too simplistic and the entire time I was reading, I kept thinking of different (better) ways the author could have said something.

Calling our main character "the deli owner" seemed too impersonal and it was done numerous times throughout the 150 page book. Also the dialogue was off to me for some reason.

Needless to say, I couldn't rate this one that high. But, it was free (Kindle Unlimited) and it was short, so I can't complain (too much).

Roll #25: COMPLETED
2/10/17 @ 9:31 am

1 + 4 = 5
Bus Stop (Shelves)
3, 6

Romance/Romantic-Suspense
Imitation in Death (Romantic suspense is MPG) completed 2/20/17

Can't go wrong with this series!!! Imitation in Death - J.D. Robb

Another great installment to the series. The murder was very convoluted. I thought I knew who the murderer was but then there would be all these other things that would make me start suspecting someone else.

And Roarke! His vulnerability during this one was heartbreaking. I'm glad something good came out of it though with him meeting his family.

And lookout Detective Peabody. I loved what Eve did there at the end. It should be interesting to see Eve and Peabody working together as partners instead of Lieutenant and Aide.

I just love this series. I can't wait to get to the next book.