Fast Fourward * WINNERS*

[Jennifer H]

All I use is the library but my library as an excellent digital download program so I usually have a very good chance of finding something. I love my library!

[Lauren]

I'm jealous :0)

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

I don't know what I would do with out a library. I belong to 4. I've kept cards from all the places I used to live so I can still access thier digital downloads and I live on the county line so I have one library for the county to the north of me and one to the south of me. If I can't get it from the close library that sends the bus around I can get it from one of the 4 online.

[Jennifer H]

Neat, I never thought about getting a card for the county next to me. I'm going to go check that out right this minute :)

[Jennifer H]

Well that wouldn't be of much help because they use the same digital download program as my library :(

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Jennifer♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "Neat, I never thought about getting a card for the county next to me. I'm going to go check that out right this minute :)"

The closest town to me is actually in the county I don't live in, or I would have never thought of it either.

[Mary X]

Sneaking in from another team: The Brooklyn and Philadelphia public libraries sell out of state library cards. Philly is $35/year and Brooklyn is $50. But they have tens of thousands of ebooks and many don't even have wait lines. I have the Philly one and use it for ebooks and audiobooks. My library system is awesome for print but they don't have many ebooks.

I'm surprised you can still access your old libraries digital content. When I moved and tried to log in to my old libraries digital content it told me I was no long allowed access. Somehow they found out that I moved.

[Lauren]

Those libraries are sneaky. They know everything about you and are more efficient than the FBI ;0)

[Jennifer H]

Thanks for the info, Mary. I just might check that out :)

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Mary wrote: "I'm surprised you can still access your old libraries digital content. When I moved and tried to log in to my old libraries digital content it told me I was no long allowed access. Somehow they found out that I moved..."

Lauren wrote: "Those libraries are sneaky. They know everything about you and are more efficient than the FBI ;0)"

LOL, I've concidered buying another card. I really thought the other libraries would cut me off too. But they haven't. I think because I am still fairly close to one and own property in the others districts it might help.

[Lauren]

Week 1: As The World Turns



Book: You Can't Hide by Karen Rose
Finished: March 9th
Rating: ★★★★1/2
Review: An intense psychological thriller with an engaging romance.

The mystery is fast paced and engrossing albeit quite disturbing in some respects. Rose has a knack for writing diabolical villains and this is no exception. Nevertheless, it is quite easy to figure out the identity of the culprit if you pay attention to the clues and realize that this type of sadistic sociopathy and hatred can only have an emotional and deeply personal source.

The dynamic between Tess and Aidan is the highlight of the book. Their slow progression from deep seated animosity to understanding and then to love and trust is captivating. Rose's characterization is excellent and she is skilled at evoking the reader's emotions, good or bad, for each and every character.

In sum, You Can't Hide is a chilling addition to an excellent series and I am eager to read the next installment.

Total points: 10

Shelf: Serial (1 point)
Plot: Heroine is a psychiatrist (3 points)
Setting: Chicago, Illinois (6 points)

[Jennifer H]

Well Done Lauren!!!

I'm glad you enjoyed your book. Do the Romantic Suspense books have to be read in order?

[Lauren]

Thanks Jennifer.

While characters from the earlier books do make an appearance in later installments, the stories are all self contained and can definitely be read as stand alones.

That said, Rose's writing is so good and the plots so clever and thrilling that I recommend starting from the first book -

I've never given any of her books less than 4 stars.

[Jennifer H]

They have some of her books but not all of them including the first...Sometimes I don't think the library gets there are readers like me who are anal about reading in order :)

[Jennifer H]

Zina, would you like any help or ideals?

[Jennifer H]

Week One:As the World Turns



A World Away by Nancy Grossman
Finished:3/9
Rating:♥♥♥

Review:
This is a sweet story of coming of age. It is rumspringa, a time of exploration and discovery, for Eliza, a 16 year old Amish girl. She yearns to try the things she has been forbidden to all her life. Her mother is against it and her friends don't understand why she wants to go. However, she does end up in the Yankee world as the nanny to a family with two young children. And we the readers get to embark on this journey with her.

This was probably not the best time for me to have read this story. I just finished another "coming of age story" which was much more intense and in turn made this book a bit boring.

Points:
Plot: Family drama (3 points)
Title: World (4 points)
Setting: Illinois (6 points)

Total Points:13

[Steph Ann]

Week One: As the World Turns


Storm Front by Jim Butcher

Read: 3/9/13
Rating: 4 stars

Review:

I wish I had started this series a long time ago! My attention was caught pretty much from the very first page, and I didn't want to put the book down. It's very well written, and I really enjoyed Harry as a narrator, which is saying something since I typically prefer books that have a female narrator.

The main mystery is strong, and it kept me guessing, which is always nice. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of this series!

Points:
Shelf: Serial (1 point)
Cover: Moon (2 points)
Setting: Chicago, IL (6 points)

Total Points: 9

[Rosina]

Week One: As the World Turns
by Jim Butcher
Read: 3/9/13
Rating: 4 stars

Review:
The characters are well done..Probably the best in the series so far. Good action, quick moving plot.
I keep waiting for this series to peter out, as so many long series do, but Butcher keeps maintaining a high level of interest and development.
The secrets that involve the Black Council finally surface and of course, Harry is dragged into it. Harry does what he does best, take no crap, get beaten up and find the bad guys. It's always a please to find yourself reading a book where you're truly sad that it's over.

Points:
Shelf: Serial (1 point)
Title: Turn (4 points)
Chicago, IL (6 points)

Totsl Points: 11

[Rosina]

Jennifer♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "Zina, would you like any help or ideals?"

Oh thanks Jennifer was so busy reading all dayand then out for dinner. Just back and posted my review. I will admit I was having a time yesterday finding a bookk to fit was harder than I anticipated.

[Jennifer H]

Awesome Steph Ann & Zina!!!!

We are done with Week One. I'm on my way to turn in our points :)

[Jennifer H]

Yeah Team!!

With the speed bonus our score is 47!!!!

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Great Job Fast Fourward!

[Lauren]

Yay! Well done team!

[Steph Ann]

Yay, team!!! : )

[Rosina]

Woohoo way to go team

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Way to go! First points on the board!

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos), Group Creator]

W2G for being first

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Your score card in post 2 has been updated.

[Rosina]

Dawn

That is so cool. thanks

[Jennifer H]

That turned out awesome Dawn! :)

[Lauren]

Week #2: Walking Dead 2010
Shelf: Urban Fantasy
Cover: Badge, bullet, arrow, grave yard
Plot: Apocalypse or trying to save the world
Title: Walk(ing)(s)(ed) Dead
Name: Rick, Lori, Carl, Shane
Setting: Georgia or Pub in 2010


Walking Dead Title Sequence

[Jennifer H]

Happy Hunting Ladies!!

[Rosina]

gonna be a hard one for me...cause the series that i have in mind that would work I have to save for another challenge....

[Rosina]

Ok so I really need to drink coffee before I read the posts

I thought it was Georgia or PUB in 2010 as in pub that is bar. Dang it. Ok might not be as hard as I thought.

[Lauren]

Lol, Zina! It can be confusing early in the morning.

I have three possible books all worth 10 points for shelf, plot and setting. Still looking to see if I might be able to get a match for cover as well.

[Jennifer H]

I think we should be sneaky like the other teams so only post the points you can get here and if it is a lot of points maybe you could share it with your teammates through pm ;)

[Rosina]

My book for the other challenge will work here it's 9 points so far.

[Lauren]

Found a book worth 12 points:


Shelf - 1 point
Cover (zombies) - 2 points
Plot (apocalypse) - 3 points
Setting (2010) - 6 points

If anyone wants to know what it is - send me a pm.

[Jennifer H]

Lauren wrote: "Found a book worth 12 points:


Shelf - 1 point
Cover (zombies) - 2 points
Plot (apocalypse) - 3 points
Setting (2010) - 6 points

If anyone wants to know what it is - send me a pm."

please pm me

[Jennifer H]

Thanks Lauren, but no luck my library doesn't have it available :(

[Rosina]

My library has it. Gonna pick up later this am.

[Steph Ann]

I found a book (not the one I mention in the General Discussion thread) that should be worth 14 points:

Shelf - 1 point
Plot (apocalypse) - 3 points
Title (series title) - 4 points
Setting (2010) - 6 points

If anyone wants to know what it is, let me know and I'll send you a pm! :)

[Jennifer H]

PM me Steph Ann and I'll try to find it at the library

[Lauren]

That's great, Zina.

Sorry to hear that, Jennifer.If you have a Kindle, it is on sale for $2.99.

[Steph Ann]

PMs sent to everyone! :)

[Jennifer H]

Ugh! It has one person on the wait list, Steph Ann. And that looks like it might be a good one :(

[Lauren]

Thanks Steph Ann. I looks really funny but it is written in 1st person POV and I have to listen to those on audio - may get it sometime in the future.

[Steph Ann]

Jennifer♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "Ugh! It has one person on the wait list, Steph Ann. And that looks like it might be a good one :("

That stinks! I got lucky in that there are two libraries in my area. The main library I use has the book checked out, but it's available at the other one, so I'm going to run over there shortly and grab it before anyone else does!

[Rosina]

Mine doesn't have it i will go with Lauren's pick also

[Jennifer H]

I found a book worth 12 points (and that is fine with me) :)

it has...
shelf
cover
plot
setting