Moonstone vs. LJB July Inter-Team Challenge

[~Leslie~]

A place to post and keep track of books read for the July Challenge vs. Team Leather Jacket Black.

Dates: July l- July 21

Please post covers of books FINISHED during those dates and be sure to include date finished and page numbers.

[Rebecca NJ]

Starting numbers from the Sunday Update (July 7, 2013):


Team Moonstone
Katie - 9 books
Emily - 14 books
Diane ~Firefly~ - 26 books
Chris - 50 books
Catherine - 28 books
~Melissa~ - 67 books (+2 - shelved after SU)
Rebecca - 43 books
Judy - 54 books
Vi - 84 books
Leslie - 77 books
Total - 452 books

Team Leather Jacket Black
Kari - 13 books
~Meadow~ - 3 books
Ozana - 19 books
Jessica Q - 28 books
Katelyn - 13 books
Parvathy - 13 books
Sophie - 42 books
Rhonda - 36 books
Karen - 52 books
Pigletto - 36 books
Nichole - 46 books
❀Oo❀ - 57 books
Marcella - 83 books (+2 - shelved after SU)
Total - 441 books

[Catherine]

mine :)

finished :)

1. this evening :) it can go for 17 or 15(I think that one is the genre selection)..historical :) (305 pgs)(8 Jul)

2. (337 pgs)(12 Jul)

3. (240 pgs)(13 Jul)

4. (338 pgs)(13 Jul)

5.

[Chris]

COMPLETED 13

1. A Rogue's Proposal by Stephanie Laurens - 432 pps. Finished 7/8
2. A Beginner's Guide to Rakes by Suzanne Enoch - 352 pps. Finished 7/8
3. Taming an Impossible Rogue by Suzanne Enoch - 352 pps. -07/11
4. Rules to Catch a Devilish Duke by Suzanne Enoch - 343 pps. Finished 7/13
5. The Notorious Widow by Allison Lane - 240 pps - Finished 7/14
6.The Elusive Bride by Stephanie Laurens - 464 pps. - Finished 7/14
7. My Lord and Spymaster by Joanna Bourne - 324 pps. - Finished 07/16
8. Laura's Big Break by Janet Elizabeth Henderson - 180 pps. - Finished 07/17
9. A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught - 438 pps. - Finished 07/18
10. The Handbook to Handling His Lordship by Suzanne Enoch - 325 pps. - 07/19
11. Her Ladyship's Companion 224 pps. - 07/20/13
12. All's Fair in Love and Seduction by Beverly Kendall - 179 pps. - Finished 07/20.
13. The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt - 302 pps. - 07/21

[Rebecca NJ]

Completed - 8

1. - 348 pages, finished 7/10 (3 stars)

2. - Audio book, finished 7/11 (3 stars)

3. - Audio book, finished 7/13 (3 stars)

4. - 181 pages, finished 7/13 (3 stars)

5. - 461 pages, finished 7/14 (3 stars)

6. - 391 pages, finished 7/20 (2 stars)

7. - Audio book, finished 7/20 (4 stars)

8. - 272 pages, finished 7/20 (3 stars)

9. - 300 pages, finished 7/21 (3 stars)

[Vi]

In the Lead: Moonstone!

Links to Posts Reserved:

Moonstone: 37
1. Catherine - 2
2. Chris - 3
3. Judy - 4
4. Rebecca - 2
5. Vi - 11
6. Leslie - 7
7. Emily - 1
8. Melissa - 6
9. Katie - 1
10. Diane - 0

Leather Jacket Black: 28
1. Karen - 6
2. Katelyn - 0
3. Nichole - 5
4. Oo - 1
5. Ozana - 6
6. Kari - 1
7. Meadow - 0
8. Pigletto - 2
9. Parvathy - 0
10. Rhonda - 2
11. Jessica - 1
12. Sophie - 2
13 Marcella - 2

[Karen ⊰✿]

July 8-21
Completed: 11

-------------
8/7/13
1After I finished the last part of the book on audio while at a cafe which was a bad idea as I had to try *very hard* to not sit there in tears. I loved this series and this was such a good end to it. 176 pages. 4 stars

2When She Woke Our BOM which I loved until the last part. Then the book just jumped the shark and was full of plot holes. So unfortunate she didn't have a better editor to make this a great book. 344 pages. 3 stars

3.The Alchemyst. Home alone tonight so finished this which is an enjoyable first novel, full of action and an intriguing world. I have reserved the next at the library! 375 pages. 3 stars
-------------

4 09/07/13 CinderI should've gone with my gut on this and not picked it up. Boring and predictable.390 pages. 2 stars

5 11/7/13 The Case of the Left-Handed Lady I just love this series - so much fun with a spunky young female heroine. 234 pages. 4 stars

6The Friday Night Knitting Club This is a lovely book about friendships - old and new - and how friends become family. 352 pages. 3.5stars
-------------

7 15/07/13The Mysterious Affair at Styles My first AC novel and I'm glad I have now read one seeing how familiar they are to me from years of watching the BBC and on-stage versions! 294 pages. 3 stars

8 The Necromancer What an awesome book. Full of humour, supernaturals and suspense. Loved it. 337 pages, 4.5 stars
--------------------------
9 18/07/13 Will Grayson, Will Grayson I love John Green. I think he has become my favourite contemporary writer. This is a character driven book about love between friends. I teared up at the end ; such a special book. 310 pages. 4 stars

10Carter Finally Gets It This was a really adolescent "American Pie" kind of book, but it was very funny and the narrator of the audio was fabulous. Very enjoyable read. 300 pages. 3.5 stars

11The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets Another very enjoyable book in the series. Love this girl. 176 pages. 4 stars

.

[~Leslie~]

Reserved for Leslie's books!


1.The Reckoning7/8/13 ***1/2 stars391 pages
2.Moonlight Warrior7/8/13 **** stars355 pages
3.A Night to Surrender7/9/13 ****1/2 stars372 pages
4.Abandon the Night7/10/13 ****stars384 pages
5.Strike Zone7/11/13 *** stars176 pages
6.Origin in Death7/11/13 ***** stars384 pages
7.Suddenly You7/12/13 ***** stars384 pages
8.Unseen7/14/13 ***** stars304 pages
9.Rock Chick Renegade7/15/13 ****stars
10.After Midnight7/16/13 **** stars384 pages
11.The Vampire Who Loved Me7/17/13 **** stars373 pages
12.Obsession7/19/13 **** stars370 pages

[~Leslie~]

Glad to see you have your spot, Karen!!

[Katelyn]

reserved

[Karen ⊰✿]

Thanks Leslie! And I just saw the Sunday update:

Leading: Leather Jacket Black
Second: Moonstone
Third: Wild Blue Yonder


woot!woot!

[Vi]

Way to go, Karen!! First off the mark.

[Karen ⊰✿]

Thanks Vi :) That's the benefit if my time zone I guess..haha
I'm hoping to finish another today as I'm home alone tonight. I've had a slow reading week, but picking up now!

[Vi]

My Books:

Completed: 1

1. A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare - 8/7/13, 372 pgs. A fun regency romp. Easy to read. I'm definitely continuing the series.

[Vi]

Karen, I totally agree. I'm 2 hours behind you :P

[Karen ⊰✿]

Nice one Vi. You're chomping at my heals... ;)

[Vi]

Soon, I'll overtake ;)

[Karen ⊰✿]

lol!

[Nichole]

Completed:
1. by Stacia Kane *7/8, 416p.- I LOVE this series!
2. by Abbi Glines *7/10, 298p.
3. by Lisa Kleypas *7/10, 240p.
4. by Jessica Clare *7/10, 336p.
5. by Laura Kaye *7/12, 263p.
6. by Jennifer Armentrout *7/14, 296p.
7. by Julie Garwood *7/16, 358p.
8. by Kristen Ashley *7/17, 396p.
9. by Bec McMaster *7/20, 423p.
10. by Stacia Kane *7/20, 376p.

[Ozana]

Reserved, Ozana !

Completed 11 books

1. by Eoin Colfer 277 pages
2. by Eoin Colfer 329 pages
3. by Nancy Springer 176 pages
4. by Nancy Springer 256 pages
5. by Bram Stoker 488 pages
6. by Nancy Springer 192 pages
7. by NancySpringer 176 pages
8. by Julie Kagawa 368 pages
9. by Julie Kagawa 504 pages
10. by Eoin Colfer 416 pages
11. by Agatha Christie 294 pages

[Vi]

Karen, yeah I'm awesome at smack talking. I don't even know why I try :)

Karen wrote: "lol!"

[Vi]

And my best comeback to that is: You wish!

❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "Just sitting here wondering how long it's going to be until Moonstone's members are all doing this when they realise what awesome readers lJB has


"

[Karen ⊰✿]

Third book done! 5 between Ozana and I....We are totally kickin' it!... let's end the comp now...lol

[Emily]

Finished Books: 5

1. The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan 262 pages 7/11/2013- I really love this series so far. It reminds me of the books that I used to love when I was younger. 5 stars

2. The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff 343 pages 7/13/2013- Meh... it was a good story, but not something I would really recommend; beautiful cover though. 3 stars

3. Nevermore by James Patterson 343 pages 7/15/2013- Ahh! A really good ending to a really great series. It's been a good ride. Thanks James! 5 stars

4. The Selection by Kiera Cass 327 pages 7/19/2013- This was excellent. It really made me feel like I was getting to experience all the fun of royalty. 5 stars

5. The Icebound Land by John Flanagan 266 pages 7/21/2013- I just love all these books, but this one just made me have all kinds of emotions! 5 stars
----------------------------------

[~Leslie~]

Wow, great start LJB!!

[~Melissa~]

Melissa's books:

1) 360 pgs 7/8/13 ~ quick easy read. This is a series she wrote earlier than her Elemental Assassin series. Not as good as that one IMO.
2) 7/8/13 298 pgs. This is a detective m/m series that was receommended to me in another group that we are doing as buddy reads. Super quick read. If RL hadn't gotten in the way would have been done sooner.
3) 7/8/13 328 pgs
4) 5♥ 7/10/13 414pgs
5) 314pgs 7/11/13
6) ~ 240pgs 7/9/13
7) 376 pgs 7/13/13
8) 357 pgs 7/14/13
9) 340 pgs 7/14/13
10) 227pgs 7/16/13
11) 7/19/13 182 pgs
12) 7/20/13 392 pgs

[~Leslie~]

Great Melissa!

[Vi]

Sorry, Judy! I was re-arranging them earlier according to teams and I forgot to add your name within the hyperlink.

[Vi]

LOL!!

❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "@Vi
And my best comeback to that is: You wish!

"

[~Leslie~]

It's looking like a fierce competition already!!

[Emily]

Oooh we're catching up! Moonstone's gonna knock LJB so far down that you'll think you're on the 5th level of the Zoo of Death!!! (Oh snap book smack talk!)

[~Leslie~]

I sooooooooooo want a LIKE button right now, Emily!!

[Ozana]

Third book is done, going for other one!

[Lisa Kay]

**chuckles** You all are too funny.

[Chris]

Ozana wrote: "Third book is done, going for other one!"

***Can't you go for a walk or something????

[Chris]

****Vi, do the numbers automatically update or do you have to manually update them? Or am I doing something wrong :-)

[Chris]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Melissa's books:

1) 360 pgs 7/8/13 ~ quick easy read. This is a series she wrote earlier than her Elemental Assassin series. Not as good as that one IMO.
2) [bookco..."

Yay, Melissa!!!

[~Melissa~]

Chris wrote: "Ozana wrote: "Third book is done, going for other one!"

***Can't you go for a walk or something????"

LOL ~ Ozana, as a nurse I think it is time to rest your eyes and stretch your legs. We don't want any eye strain!!

[Chris]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Chris wrote: "Ozana wrote: "Third book is done, going for other one!"

***Can't you go for a walk or something????"

LOL ~ Ozana, as a nurse I think it is time to rest your eyes and stretch your le..."

***Ozana, if I'd known you were a nurse, I would have been much kinder and asked if you could go take a nap :-)

[~Leslie~]

Chris wrote: "Ozana wrote: "Third book is done, going for other one!"

***Can't you go for a walk or something????"

Ozana, I agree with Chris - you must need to do some chores or something. Gardening, chop wood. Anything?

[Katelyn]

got lots of interviews and studying to do this week. I will be a better reader next week.

[Rhonda]

Ozana wrote: "Third book is done, going for other one!"


**like**

You're on a roll,Ozana. Very well done!

[Karen ⊰✿]

Chris wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Chris wrote: "Ozana wrote: "Third book is done, going for other one!"

***Can't you go for a walk or something????"

LOL ~ Ozana, as a nurse I think it is time to rest your eyes a..."

LOL! well as long as you guys are attempting smack talk, you're not reading ;)

[~Melissa~]

Chris wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Chris wrote: "Ozana wrote: "Third book is done, going for other one!"

***Can't you go for a walk or something????"

LOL ~ Ozana, as a nurse I think it is time to rest your eyes a..."


Actually Chris - I'm the nurse - no idea if Ozana is a nurse or not - I probably missed a comma in there. My English teacher would be so upset with me,lol.

[Ozana]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Chris wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Chris wrote: "Ozana wrote: "Third book is done, going for other one!"

***Can't you go for a walk or something????"

LOL ~ Ozana, as a nurse I think it is time to re..."

Actually, I went to sleep but thank you for takeing care of my well being. I'm not a nurse-I work on television as assistant director and major in journalisam.
But you all righr in one thing, my eyes needs rest or new perscription for glasses. Imagine where will be the end of me if I have a proper reading glasses.

[~Leslie~]

Finished another one today.

7/8/13 ***1/2 stars 352 pages

[Vi]

Emily!! I'm nominating you for smack talk! You're so good!!

Emily wrote: "Oooh we're catching up! Moonstone's gonna knock LJB so far down that you'll think you're on the 5th level of the Zoo of Death!!! (Oh snap book smack talk!)

"

[Vi]

I have to update it manually. The numbers are not exactly accurate as of now.

Chris wrote: "****Vi, do the numbers automatically update or do you have to manually update them? Or am I doing something wrong :-)"

[Nichole]

You guys better watch out! I finished ONE whole book, LOL!

[~Melissa~]

Finished another one just now. ~ this is getting to be a good series.