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Roll #8: COMPLETED12/9/16 @ 7:38 pm
6 +2 = 8
Tug-of-War
I own that property so free choice from bookopoly shelf
Once a Bridesmaid completed 12/9/16 *4 STARS*I liked this one, I did but I was not happy with the conflict and how it was resolved. I know the reasons why Lauren freaked out, but I still thought it was childish and short-sighted.
But, I loved everything else about the book, so I gave it 4 stars. I really liked both Erin and Lauren. I'm sad that their tales will be ending. Is it possible that our professional groomsman Dylan will be able to get a book?
Roll #7: COMPLETED12/9/16 @ 8:36 am
5 + 1 = 6
JAIL / Just Visiting
a word in title that's at least 3 syllables
The Law of ATTRACTION 12/9/16 *4 STARS*Stories like this should be the law!
The Law of Attraction - Jay Northcote
This is one of those stories that instantly drew me in. Alec and Ed hook up one night and then meet up again when Ed starts work at Alec's place of business. We've heard that story before right?
But, this went beyond that. There was so much more there. Alec is in the closet and there's a whole thing around that, and Ed has never really found a guy he's meshed with. So, we are dealing with all of these emotions and they are trying to deal with them plus deal with working with each other. And it was just done so incredibly well.
I loved the story from beginning to end. I have two complaints though. First has nothing to do with the story but the narrator did a horrible job with what was supposed to be a Spanish accent on a female co-worker. It was entirely distracting. The second is that the story was too short. It ended just when they were beginning. I would have liked to see beyond the initial HFN to see how things worked out long term.
Other than that though, this story was just so wonderful. It made me feel all warm and fuzzy, and I loved that these two were able to get together. Jay Northcote always has these characters that you just fall in love with. She really knows how to get me right in the heart. And this story was no exception.
Lusie wrote: "Last years lost I used to get rid of my 2013 and 2014 books. Now I have only got books added in 2015 and 2016 thanks to lost :)It is great to see this challenge helped other too to read old books."
Wow, that's amazing! I hope that I'll be able to say the same thing at some point but my TBR is so long (and getting longer by the minute).
Sassafrass's LOST LIST 2017:Planned
Jesse's Story
Lee's Story
Stranded In Paradise
Carrie's Story: An Erotic S/M Novel
Safe Word
The Third Kiss: Dorian's Dream
Biting Nixie
Kept
Completed
Falling Down 2/19/17
Special Delivery 3/28/17
all from 2010
It's a great idea. I'm excited!
I think I'd like to try this one. I need to get some of these books off of my TBR.GOAL: 52 BOOKS (42/52 read)
RED (diamonds / hearts) = A-L (24/26 books read)
diamonds: completed 13/13
(view spoiler)
hearts
✔︎Ace: 2011 Darker After Midnight (Lara Adrian) 7/1/17
✔︎2: 2012 Obama's BlackBerry (Kasper Hauser) 3/1/17
✔︎3: 2013 His to Possess (Opal Carew) 1/30/17
✔︎4: 2014 After the Kiss (Lauren Layne) 3/2/17
✔︎5: 2015 Eleventh Grave in Moonlight (Darynda Jones) 1/26/17
✔︎6: 2016 Cleat Chaser (Celia Aaron) 2/11/17
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✔︎8:
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10: 2010
Jack: 2010*
✔︎Queen: 2014* A Little Too Far (Lisa Desrochers) 4/9/17
✔︎King: 2016* Rookie Move (Sarina Bowen) 2/18/17
BLACK (clubs / spades) = M-Z (18/ 26 books read)
clubs
Ace: 2011 Grave Dance (Kalayna Price)
✔︎2: 2012 Fifty Shames of Earl Grey ( Fanny Merkin/Andrew Shaffer) 1/20/17
✔︎3: 2013 Summer Fling (Jane Rylon) 1/4/17
✔︎4: 2014 Chasing Nikki (Lacey Weatherford) 2/9/17
✔︎5: 2015 Black Lies (Alessandra Torre)n 6/9/17
✔︎6: 2016 The Viscount Who Loved Me (Julia Quinn) 2/5/17
✔︎7:
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10: 2010
Jack: 2010*
Queen: 2014* Blade Bound (Chloe Neill)
✔︎King: 2016* Dirty (Kylie Scott) 2/5/17
spades
✔︎Ace: 2011 Grave Witch (Kalayna Price) 6/24/17
2: 2012 Re/Bound (Michele Zurlo)
✔︎3: 2013 Covet Thy Neighbor (L.A. Witt) 1/29/17
✔︎4: 2014 Found in You (Laurelin Page) 6/4/17
✔︎5: 2015 The Fill-In Boyfriend (Kasie West) 6/22/17
✔︎6: 2016 Imitation in Death (JD Robb) 2/20/17
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10: 2010
Jack: 2010*
Queen: 2014* Catching Heat (Alison Packard)
✔︎King: 2016* Visions in Death (JD Robb) 6/15/17
Roll #6: COMPLETED12/8/16 @ 1:14 pm
2 + 3 = 5
Kite-Eating Tree
Rolled again got 2, 5: Mythology
StakedShelved "mythology" 4 times completed 12/16/16 *4 STARS*
completed 12/16/16
Not my favorite installment but really good. Lots of moving parts in this one and that's probably why I wasn't as fond of it. I miss the old days where it was Atticus against the world.
Welcome to the Snoopy's Spot! Place your requests here, and I'll get back to you.
Completion of SNOOPY
Curtsies & Conspiracies, completed 12/8/16, 320 pages*4.5 + STARS*
Book the Second Indeed!
Curtsies & Conspiracies - Gail Carriger
This was such a great follow up to the first book in the Finishing School Series. Sophronia is up to her usual tricks, and there are new adventures to be had. I loved the situations that Sophronia and her girls get up to. But the best part of this was the fact that there were even some boys involved! And Miss Sophronia was getting the feels too.
The vast conspiracies abounded and of course, Sophronia was the the one who was able to put it all together. The way that the author is able to seamlessly weave all the moving parts to the plot together is so amazing. I could just get drawn in for hours.
Add to that the fact that I was listening to this on audio and seriously, I was in heaven. Moira Quirk does a fantastic job with the narration. The way she can just project so many feelings into what she's saying just by changing her accent is amazing. I could listen to her read just about anything.
Obviously, I have to continue on with this series. Things are just starting to come to light, and there's a new school year coming, sure to be full of new girls, new lessons, and new adventures!
I'm glad you liked it Rosemary. I've really been putting that book off because I've gotten so many mixed reviews. The timelines may mean that it will be difficult for me to listen on audiobook. Thanks for that feedback. I hadn't gotten it before.
Lyn (Readinghearts) wrote: "♞ Pat wrote: "Ok. Here's my review of 
A Walk to Remember from page 3 of the "1" list.First - it's a "done and redone" topic, except N. Sparks did it..."
I didn't read the book, but I really liked the movie
Hi Ed! Here are some picks for you, fitting since we're hanging out at Snoopy together. :)Zero K: A Novel
Slaughterhouse-Five
Go Set a Watchman
I hope one of those works out for you.
Welcome to the Tug-of-War! Place your requests here, and I'll get back to you.
Dee wrote: "sure thing!here you go:
Curtsies & Conspiracies
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
The Fifteenth Minute"
Thanks, Dee. I think I'll go with... Curtsies & Conspiracies
Roll #5: COMPLETED12/4/16 @ 8:35 pm
5 + 1 = 6
Snoopy
Picks by Dee:
Curtsies & Conspiracies
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
The Fifteenth Minute
I'll go with:
Curtsies & Conspiracies
completed 12/8/16
*4.5 + STARS*
Book the Second Indeed!
Curtsies & Conspiracies - Gail Carriger
This was such a great follow up to the first book in the Finishing School Series. Sophronia is up to her usual tricks, and there are new adventures to be had. I loved the situations that Sophronia and her girls get up to. But the best part of this was the fact that there were even some boys involved! And Miss Sophronia was getting the feels too.
The vast conspiracies abounded and of course, Sophronia was the the one who was able to put it all together. The way that the author is able to seamlessly weave all the moving parts to the plot together is so amazing. I could just get drawn in for hours.
Add to that the fact that I was listening to this on audio and seriously, I was in heaven. Moira Quirk does a fantastic job with the narration. The way she can just project so many feelings into what she's saying just by changing her accent is amazing. I could listen to her read just about anything.
Obviously, I have to continue on with this series. Things are just starting to come to light, and there's a new school year coming, sure to be full of new girls, new lessons, and new adventures!
Here is my completion for Tug-of-War
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things (329 pages)completed 12/4/16
*3.5 STARS*
Let me start by saying, I think I would have done better with reading this instead of listening to the audiobook on this one. I actually like the author's voice and personality. But in this instance, I think it was just too much.
Everything was like one big word salad, and at first, I thought it was hilarious, but after a while, it just became...too much (yes, I know I said that already but there really is no better way to describe it).
I have to give the author props for taking hold of her mental illness(es) and figuring out a way to go forward with her life in a way THAT WORKS FOR HER. That's the key, this is what she does and is not meant for everyone.
What I do want to make note of here is that she sees a Psychiatrist and therapist regular and is under supervision. And she does not make light of how important it is to seek help.
And though she had me banging my head up against a wall at one point because she had gone so off tangent, I really do respect her for how she's been her own advocate. And she's trying to take the stigma out of mental illness which is so needed in this county. More people would get the help they need if we could stop shaming people into the dark.
