Denise’s Comments (group member since Mar 28, 2018)

Denise’s comments from the The Perks Of Being A Book Addict group.

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Book: by Janet Evanovich
(Did I mention that all my books are blue?)

Cards:
2: setting: Trenton, NJ
4: title
6: character: Stephanie Plum
8: author name
Skip: character: Stephanie Plum

Mini: Both authors from New Hampshire. Both books set in New England.

Eldarwen wrote: "Denise wrote: "How was this? It's been on my list forever."

I'm not going to deny that it was a little special haha. I enjoyed it though. The writing had a nice flow to it and the characters were ..."

If you do read The Ghost Bride, it will count for reverse. 😊 I've read it. It was also very special. It's an unusual book, but fascinating.

Jhmingos wrote: "Just started on A Prayer for Owen Meany yesterday and I got a BIG list of possible connections we can make for other reads. I guess one of the benefits of a big book are lots of themes ..."

This is so impressive. Thank you!

Carlie wrote: "The mini challenge is exciting! I've heard of but I have no idea what it's even about. I'm going to look up the spark notes or something to try and get an i..."

I have wanted to read this, but I know it will be gut-wrenching, so I keep putting it off. It would be a tough book to read if you're feeling distracted.

Eldarwen wrote: "I'm having serious issues deciding what to read next. I have a huge pile and I want to read them aaaaaaall!

Such difficult decisions hahaha.

How do you guys decide what to read next?"

I always make reading lists and then don't follow them. 😂 I work in a public library and sometimes I'll see a book and just feel like I want to read it, even if it was never on my list and 200 other books ARE. For audiobooks, I'm pickier. I go with narrators I like. The narrator is as important to me as the story.

Eldarwen wrote: "
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Book: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo
Date Read: 12th February
Rating: 4 stars

Cards:
0 - stand-alone
6 - character: Lee S..."

How was this? It's been on my list forever.

Eldarwen wrote: "Denise wrote: "I actually have 3 days off and it's supposed to be -17 😳 so I will be reading!"

Wow!
During the day?


It is insanely cold here this week. Right now it's -7° Fahrenheit, so...maybe -21°c? It's supposed to just keep getting colder and then start to improve Tuesday. I actually think school might be cancelled on Monday. Lots of cars aren't starting, so I guess that's one way to keep everyone at home.

I'll definitely get some reading in!

Federica wrote: "Quick question, does this mean that any book we read starting from today that has some kind of link to our book i.e. American author, plot about friends, different time frames within the book, them..."

I think if I understood it correctly, you can start now, but can't finish until after the 14th.

Jhmingos--
Thank you for volunteering to read A Prayer for Owen Meany! after you get started, would you be willing to post a few things about the book that we could "connect" to? Like...main plot points, setting, unusual traits we might be able to tie in to? I actually have 3 days off and it's supposed to be -17 😳 so I will be reading! But what to start with....

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Book: One Day in December
Author: Josie Silver
Date read: 2/10/21
Rating: 3*

Cards:
0- Stand alone
1- Title
6- Author, Silver
8- Setting, England

*I think the cover works for blue, but it doesn't look like we need it.

Eldarwen wrote: "Maybe you guys should start reading bigger books :-p"

😂😂

Eldarwen wrote: "You guys do realise we still have 3 weeks to go before February is over, right? There is no need to rush hahaha ;-)"

Right? I feel like an underachiever.

Eldarwen wrote: "Denise wrote: "I'm having a hard time getting the right cover to link, but it didn't really work for a color card."

Linking wasn't really working properly yesterday. Not quite sure what exactly br..."

Everyone's name started with A, D, or J. And it took place along the Amazon River. By the end, I was muttering to myself...of course the new guy's name is James. Of course it is!" 😂

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I started Christmas in February and the first book didn't work for much, but here you go...

Title: Jingle All the Way
Author: Debbie Macomber
Date: 2/4/21

I'm having a hard time getting the right cover to link, but it didn't really work for a color card.

4* - typical holiday romance with some Amazon River and science facts thrown in.

Cards:
0-standalone
8-character Everly Lancaster

I think that's it. 😕

Mary wrote: "Completion Post

Island of the Blue Dolphins
Scott O'Dell
2/3/21

0 - Stand Alone
1 - A: Scott O'Dell
5 - Title
S - C: Karana
R - Lizzie"

Island of the Blue Dolphins works as reverse--I've read it. 😊

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Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton
2/1/21
Color: Green
2- Toni Gilmour
3- Title: Hiss and Hers
4- Character Charles Fraith
6- Simon Black
Skip- Phil Marshall

I'll "officially" share when I've finished something. I have a bad habit of getting ten library holds on the same day, reading a chapter of several to see what grabs me or what I'm in the mood for. I have several waiting for me now. I will start with my color card though...it will be a fun, quick read and I've already got it.

I'm excited to get started! It's surprisingly motivating. 😊

Jhmingos wrote: "I was still playing Christmas just last week haha. If it's still nice and wintery outside, reading Christmas books sounds like a great idea."

We definitely have that covered. We had record snowfall on Tuesday (13 inches) and more snow expected Saturday and Sunday. Should be nice and wintery for a while!

All my Christmasy books that I had on hold are coming in now. So...Christmas in February?

Natasha wrote: "I'm planning on reading a few new releases from January:
The Last Garden in England
The Wife Upstairs
Meet Me in Bombay

I was thinking about listen..."

I listened to and read (switched back and forth) Gone With the Wind last year. If you are streaming it, it's an easy one to speed up to 1.25 or 1.4 to listen to. Southern accents speed up fairly well. I was listening to it last summer during the George Floyd protests in the U.S. It was chilling to have systemic racism as a constant topic in the news with GWTW playing in the background. 😳