Tower Team D: Dangerously Determined to Devour All Books Showing 1,001-1,050 of 1,770

[Rebecca NJ]

I have always been told that Sundays do not count. Lent is to be 40 days and from Fat Tuesday to Easter which I believe it is 48 calendar days.

No worries if the cover doesn't count. It seems to be a picture they reprinted.

[~Melissa~]

11pm here - just finished my second mini challenge book and 116 classified as Romance

[~Leslie~]

Yay Melissa!! So glad you finished it in time.

And yes, Rebecca - that's what I've learned too. But my children, who tend to be more rigid than me (strange, I know!)call it cheating. But the funniest part is - my favorite fast food place is Chik Fil A and even if I wanted to use the Sunday exception I couldn't - they are closed on Sunday!! Oh well.

[Michelle]

Finished yesterday for the challenge! I forgot to post it here so sorry

[[deleted user]]

Just finished . WOW!!! I feel as I have walked and experienced the Appalachian trail as I was reading it. An absolute must read!!!

Just started .

[~Leslie~]

Great work reading, everyone!! I will have results of the mini challenge posted later today. Happy Reading!!

[~Leslie~]

SINGLES MINI CHALLENGE FINAL ROUNDUP!

Stats
# of Participants = 10
# of books Read = 18
# of pages Read = 6397
Avg. Rating = 4.06

Genres:Biography, Fantasy, Young Adult (2), Urban Fantasy (2), Historical Romance, Romance (3), Paranormal Romance (5), Classics, Historical Fiction, Angels

Authors: Auma Obama, Sarah J. Maas, Veronica Rossi (2x), Keri Arthur, Sarah MacLean, Elizabeth Lowell, Shannon K. Butcher, Gaston Leroux, Lisa Kleypas, Ann Aquirre, Christine Feehan, Sherilyn Kenyon, Nalini Singh (2x), Susanna Kearsley, Kate SeRine, Ali Cross

PARTICIPANTS

Deedee
1 Book
1 Author
Pages Read: 342
Avg. Rating: 3.59
Publishing Dates: 2013

Kristin *tied for 1st*
3 Books
2 Authors
Pages Read: 1119
Avg. Rating: 4.22
Pub. Dates: 2012, 2013

Leslie
4 Books
4 Authors
Pages Read: 1597
Avg. Rating: 4.065
Pub. Dates: 1999, 2009, 2010, 2012

Michelle
1 Book
1 Author
Pages Read: 320
Avg. Rating: 3.93
Pub. Date: 1910

Vi
1 Book
1 Author
Pages Read: 320
Avg. Rating: 3.70
Pub. Date: 2013

Diane~Firefly
1 Book
1 Author
Pages Read: 336
Avg. Rating: 3.91
Pub. Date: 2011

Melissa
2 Books
2 Authors
Pages Read: 720
Avg. Rating: 4.315
Pub. Dates: 2003, 2008

Gayle*tied for 1st*
3 Books
2 Authors
Pages Read: 1011
Avg. Rating: 4.17
Pub. Dates: 1994,2010,2011

Sherri
1 Book
1 Author
Pages Read: 292
Avg. Rating: 4.3
Pub. Date: 2013

Jane
1 Book
1 Author
Pages Read: 340
Avg. Rating: 3.73
Pub. Date: 2011

Book Covers

[Rebecca NJ]

I finished this afternoon. I am going to miss my long holiday weekends :)

@Melissa - I really enjoyed it. The storyline was so different and while I hated some of the characters, I liked them at the same time. I can't wait to read Lullaby.

[~Leslie~]

And the winner is . . . KRISTIN!!!

The tie-breaker: Avg Rating: 4.22

Congratulations to all the participants!

[~Melissa~]

Rebecca wrote: "I finished this afternoon. I am going to miss my long holiday weekends :)

@Melissa - I really enjoyed it. The storyline was so different and while I hated some of the c..."

Glad you liked it! I felt the same way and I really want to find out what happens. Does she turn bad?? Does she stay good??

[~Melissa~]

Leslie wrote: "And the winner is . . . KRISTIN!!!

The tie-breaker: Avg Rating: 4.22

Congratulations to all the participants!"

Congratulations Kristin!! Nice job everyone! It's so fun to see and hear about what everyone else is reading.

[[deleted user]]

Congrats Kristin!!! Way to go, way to go, ho ho!!!!!

[Rebecca NJ]

Yay Kristin!! Can't wait to hear what you come up with for the next challenge!

Great job everyone!

[Sherri]

Congrats Kristin!!

[Tricia]

Congrats Kristen!! :)

[Amanda]

Awesome job, Kristin! 8)

[~Melissa~]

Leslie wrote: "Yay Melissa!! So glad you finished it in time.

And yes, Rebecca - that's what I've learned too. But my children, who tend to be more rigid than me (strange, I know!)call it cheating. But the funni..."

This one took me a little bit to get into but I ended up really liking it. I always liked Jesse. I had to agree with Saber though that it wasn't really right to tell the others about her. Looking forward to the next one. I'll go put it on hold :D

[Rebecca NJ]

@Kristin - I really liked it. I have been interested in the Trylle series but I saw that someone had recommended Wake to Melissa for another challenge. After reading what people were saying about it, I thought I'd give it a try.

It was not what I expecting but once I really got into it, I couldn't put it down. I read 75% of it today. And like Melissa said, at the end you were left wondering if she turns bad or she stays good.

[~Melissa~]

I'm about 150 pgs into . I'm going to have a problem putting this one down!!

[~Leslie~]

What was interesting about our two finalists is that they both read 3 books but only 2 authors. Both Kristin and Gayle read 2 books in the same series. That's never happened before.

@Melissa - I'm getting back into the Fever series next month. I'm only on #2. That's been a difficult series for me to read.
And the next CF book is actually the first one I ever read by her. I remember being absolutely floored by it. I was completely hooked but I also was very confused.

[Rebecca NJ]

Kristin wrote: "I think the Trylle series is being made into a movie. I really like The Hollow series by her too but I am sucker for zombie stuff."

It sounds like I might have to look into The Hollow series too!

[❉⊰Gayle⊱❉]

Yeah Kristin!! I'm glad you won!!

[Marla]

Leslie wrote: "That's so funny, Rebecca!! The discussion in our house is always over the Sunday exception. Should you or shouldn't you?"

Too funny, I thought about saying that I "cheated" on Sunday, but didn't want people to judge me. My wise mom always told us to give up something Very Difficult and you can have it on Sunday. 2 years ago, I didn't cheat on Sundays and after about 3 weeks, unbelievably, I kind of forgot about chips and chocolate. But the other 25 or so years...I think about chocolate and chips EVERY day during lent and I offer up my "suffering" and I countdown until Sunday.

@Rebecca - Yup, that's what I go by.

[~Leslie~]

Marla, you are so right! If I don't think about Sunday, it's so much easier. But as a mom, I can imagine saying what your mom said. At the moment I'm just working on the "offering it up" part. Without whining!!

@Kristin, private message me whenever you are ready to discuss what you want to do for a challenge.

Just finished by Amanda Quick. I love her stuff, so I was happy with this one! It qualifies for Romance.

[~Leslie~]

Reading
I love this series and this is a really good one so far!
I'm also about to start and

Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday!!

[~Leslie~]

We have a mini challenge coming!! Here's a hint!!

[~Melissa~]

Leslie wrote: "Reading
I love this series and this is a really good one so far!
I'm also about to start and

Hope ever..."

I love Elemental Assassin. Gin kicks butt!! Hope you enjoy it☺

[~Leslie~]

Here it is, people!!


Whatever the Weather Mini Challenge: sponsored by Kristin

WHEN: Books must be finished on between Midnight Wed February 20th through Midnight Sunday February 24th.

WHAT: Read books with some type of weather on the cover or words that pertain to weather in the title. Can be any type of weather or picture of the sky.

HOW: Post cover of books when you are finished reading.

And don't to forget to let us know if the book also works for the romance challenge!

Have fun and go hunt down some books

[[deleted user]]

Leslie does that mean midnight tonight which starts wednesday?

[~Leslie~]

Yes, it does. Sorry if that wasn't clear. Thanks for helping me clarify, Marguerite!

[[deleted user]]

Leslie thank you and you are welcome!!! I can be a wee bit dense at times.lol So just wanted to be sure.rofl

[~Leslie~]

Marguerite wrote: "Leslie thank you and you are welcome!!! I can be a wee bit dense at times.lol So just wanted to be sure.rofl"

Marguerite - you help me to clarify and be specific. It's good for me as I tend to talk in generalities and assume everyone will get it. My husband is an engineer and does that for me as well! So thank you!

[[deleted user]]

Leslie you are very welcome!!! My Hubby is also an engineer so I know what you mean. But the two of us are the same which can be a pain at times.lol

[~Leslie~]

Marguerite - that's funny. My husband and I are the opposite from each other. I see a forest first and then trees and he sees "tree, tree, tree, okay maybe we have a forest but I need more information before I can make a decision". While I'm beside him jumping up and down and screaming "its' a forest!!". My youngest daughter is a really interesting mix of the two of us. She sees bark and thinks "it could be either a dog or a tree. Need more information"! And then she gets all emotional over the fact that she can't decide! Makes me crazy. She is the last one at home so I'm surrounded by two detail crazy people.

[[deleted user]]

Leslie ya know you love it and wouldn't have it any other way.rofl

[Rebecca NJ]

Great task Kristen! Definetly had me searching the shelves last night. I think I found two that might work -

( I see a dark and stormy sky) and which has "rain" in the title.

[~Leslie~]

I know, Rebecca! It was harder than I thought at first. I like your selections! I'm still looking over what to read next that will work.

[[deleted user]]

Just finished and I enjoyed it. It is also for the weather mini challenge.

Just started

and the cover actually looks like https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&a... (the bookcover with the girl with a backpack on holding a walking stick). This will be my next weather cover book once I have read it.

[~Leslie~]

Thanks, Marguerite! I have come up with several books I think will work for the weather mini challenge.

[Michelle]

Would the world sea found for weather? sorry if this is stupid :p

[~Leslie~]

Well, I was going to try and read this week for the challenge. But I just can't do it. Having experienced Katrina first hand, I am still not ready to read about it, even in fiction. Oh well, on to another book!

[Michelle]

My above question no longer matters lol. I have decided to read and

[JenniferJ]

So far this month these are the books I have read that I can use for the Romance Monthly Challenge.

[JenniferJ]

If a book you reads fits both the Romance and the Weather Mini can you use the same book for both?

[Rebecca NJ]

@Jennifer - you can use the same book for both challenges. All you need to do is say that when you post your covers.

[JenniferJ]

ok thanks Rebecca! :)

[Marisa]

Hi guys, just to clarify because I am new... I have created a shelf called black humor which sports books like Slaughterhouse Five, Catch 22, Fight Club, and A Clockwork Orange. From what I understand, the challenge is to read books from that shelf, correct? Does it have to be a specific genre like Romance or Fiction or can it be like something I created? Or are there set shelves?

[Rebecca NJ]

Hi Marisa and welcome!

Your shelf name can be anything you want to name it and for this challenge you can read anything you want (as long as it was started after January 1st and is not a graphic novel, manga, or children's picture books). Once you mark it as "read" and put it on that shelf, it will count towards the team goal.

This team is doing special side challenges as part of the fun. We had a month long challenge which ends on February 24th where we could read a book that was shelved as "romance" by 10 people. The winner of that challenge gets to select the March month long challenge. Another mini challenge through Sunday is all about the weather.

[~Leslie~]

Hi Marisa, welcome to Team D!! I'm excited to see what you are reading!

@Kristin - I read the entire Weather Wardens series last year and loved it!! It is a crazy ride. Enjoy.

@Michelle - love those covers!

I finished which qualifies for the Romance challenge. Loved it!!
And now I'm starting which works for both the mini challenge and the romance challenge.

[Tricia]

I just finished that will count for the romance challenge. Not sure if I'll be able to participate in the mini challenge. I started reading which will probably occupy me for the weekend. But if I finish early, I have at least 2 books that will qualify.