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I am now reading: . This is a re-read for me.

[Diane L]

I used to feel like I had to finish every book. Then I read Lolita for the 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die group. Never again will I finish a book I feel that negatively about.

[Barb]

Nicole wrote: "like Barb, though, I grabbed a couple of Rob Thurman books yesterday for a dollar each. If they aren't great, no big deal ;)"

Daughter and I went to our Friends of the Library book sale last night. Between us, we spent $75 or so on books, but when you consider that we each got 30+ books for that price, that's not bad at all :)

[Nicole]

Friends of the library! I must keep that in mind. That's a lot of books.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

I just posted my 100th book for the Challenge. It was an old school Philippa Carr historical romantic suspense.

[Karla]

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "I wish I could be like that! Not me, if I start a book some strange force compels me to finish..."

I usually try to finish each book I start. It took me three tries to finish Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, but I am so glad I did! It had been my favorite book since I was 15. Now, each time I don't like a book, I keep hoping it will get better. I also try to finish books that I choose for challenges.

I have one book on my "can't finish" shelf that I will never finish. It started to really upset me.

[Karla]

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "I just posted my 100th book for the Challenge."

That's awesome!

[Steven]

Way to go Lisa!!!! :)))

I try to finish everything I start. I don't always... But I can tell you that the number of books I've quit reading is probably less than ten... For ALL my reading years. X)

[Diane L]

Congratulations Lisa!

[Barb]

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "I just posted my 100th book for the Challenge. It was an old school Philippa Carr historical romantic suspense."

WTG Lisa!

[[deleted user]]

Finished and now going to read

[Nicole]

Been reading Etiquette and Espionage, but I don't want it to end, so I've started reading Ship of Destiny to put it off.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Nicole wrote: "Been reading Etiquette and Espionage, but I don't want it to end, so I've started reading Ship of Destiny to put it off."

Is it as good as the Parasol Protectorate, Nicole? I really liked that series but this one is YA and that put me off a bit.

[Barb]

OK, I'm confused! Just checked out the Sunday update thread, and we're listed in 4th place on the regular list, but in 3rd place on the adjusted list. Which one is the "official" list?? Does anyone know?

[Lisa Kay]

Barb wrote: "OK, I'm confused! Just checked out the Sunday update thread, and we're listed in 4th place on the regular list, but in 3rd place on the adjusted list. Which one is the "official" list??"

Just another way to look at things, Barb. We will declare the winner by number of books read and BAPs earned. However, the Percent of Goal is pretty impressive, as EL has a goal of 1,396 - as compared to your 1,351.

[Steven]

Thanks for clarifying, LK. I was going to say -- I like that we moved to third in that ranking, but not at the expense of EL having to drop a few slots all over a different method!

It's crazy how many books all the teams have read together in the overall challenge.

We are INSANE readers!

[Lisa Kay]

Well, it takes some juggling for everyone find what their goal should be. Real Life gets in the way of our reading (Drat!). EL's members were great about adjusting theirs.

I wasn't going to take anyone off a Team, just because they went above 1350. That would have been really insane. People change their goals so much, I would have been taking them off and putting them back on until my eyes crossed. LOL!

[Steven]

haha! I can imagine.

So many books read... crazy. I love it!

[Nicole]

Lisa, I think E&E was definitely worth it, but I read YA. To me, it read like a more sophisticated version of Harry Potter.

I also loved the tie ins to Gail's other work, which you'll also recognise.

[Nicole]

Now about to start Grave Surprise!

[Steven]

Lol nancy didn't you post the same thing earlier? :p

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oops i did. i'll delete it.

[Karla]

Saw the kid who plays Kurt from Glee on Queen Latifah's show, he said that this is the last season of Glee.

[Steven]

Nancy, you don't have to delete it. I just wasn't sure if you meant to put something else the second time!

Karla, they've renewed Glee for seasons five (this current one) and six, and have released statements both by FOX officials and show runner/creator Ryan Murphy that the end of the show will be at the end of season six. He also mentioned that they have to rework the entire sixth season now, as a large portion of it was going to be the re-budding romance of Finn and Rachel as "end-game."

So sad.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Monsieur Mango... are we going to have an internal challenge for November? Nothing too complex something just to spur us on our quest for third place (books read) in the Tower Teams Challenge and before the pre-Christmas craziness starts...

[Barb]

We are, Lisa - as soon as M. Mango has time to post it :)

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Good one!

[Steven]

Bah! M Mango totally forgot!

He will try to post it today!

[Monsieur Mango]

Here you go folks, the information for Mango Tango's November challenge:
MT's November Challenge . If you have any questions, please post them in that thread so we don't miss anything. Thanks!

[Karla]

Steven wrote: "Nancy, you don't have to delete it. I just wasn't sure if you meant to put something else the second time!

Karla, they've renewed Glee for seasons five (this current one) and six, and have release..."

So, is this going to be Kurt's last season? Because he said it was over. I watched his inteview last night.

[Steven]

Karla wrote: "Steven wrote: "Nancy, you don't have to delete it. I just wasn't sure if you meant to put something else the second time!

Karla, they've renewed Glee for seasons five (this current one) and six, a..."

Not that I've seen anywhere. Perhaps he said that next season will be the last?

[Steven]

Here's an article about it:
http://tvline.com/2013/10/17/glee-fin...#

[Steven]

Here's an article about Chris Colfer's appearance on Queen Latifah. He was asked about the show ending after season six (currently in season five):

http://www.wetpaint.com/glee/articles...

[[deleted user]]

I am also reading Allegiant by Veronica Roth and loving it.

[Steven]

Nancy Book Lover wrote: "I am also reading Allegiant by Veronica Roth and loving it."

I have seen a lot of low-star reviews. And Jessica in Cadet Blue commented that she needed a break from reading after she finished it.

Doesn't bode well. I loved loved loved the first two. *sigh*

[Steven]

Nancy Book Lover wrote: "I am also reading Allegiant by Veronica Roth and loving it."

Oh, and PS - YAY! Counts as two books when I turn in a cupcake for us :D

[Nicole]

Bodes very badly though. Damn, and I was so looking forward to it.

[[deleted user]]

I have nothing bad against. I'm enjoying it

[Karla]

Steven wrote: "Here's an article about Chris Colfer's appearance on Queen Latifah. He was asked about the show ending after season six (currently in season five):

http://www.wetpaint.com/glee/articles......"

Yeah, I googled it for myself. I only heard part of the interview.

[Kayla]

Thank you for the welcome back!! :D :D
Glad to be back.

[Jane]

Finished The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan 572 pages.

I have ordered the next one + the demigod diaries from the library. Then I have to wait a year for the final book, I am not happy about that!

Welcome back Kayla :-)

[Steven]

Jane, I know the feeling! I finished House of Hades and then realized that... Omg... Must wait a whole year now... Noooooo

[[deleted user]]

Finished Allegiant by Veronica Roth. I thought it was a good book. Didn't really like how the book ended but over all, I still enjoyed the whole series by her. Now, when I get home from school, it's back to Blood Promise by Richelle Mead.

[Steven]

Awesome Nancy! I'll be reading it soon an we can compare opinions :p

[[deleted user]]

Sounds good Steven

[Barb]

I've finally finished The Final Cut. I really liked it and will definitely be watching for the next in the series. My only complaint is that I didn't like one thing that happened near the end of the book. I'll have to think on it for a few days to see how much that really bugs me!

Oh, and Steven, I believe this has been approved as a chunkster.

[Steven]

I'll double check Barb! :)

[Steven]

Nancy, keep it up with the chunksters! The last few that you've read will all count twice! :D

[Barb]

Steven wrote: "I'll double check Barb! :)"

I found the post from LK!
Chunkster approval for The Final Cut

[Karla]

Finished my 12th book for the month, by Leah Rae Miller, it was really good!