R4: Team ~ Beach Babe Bookies ~ Miami

[Camilla]

I found this link that might help you :)
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content... - this shows how to search within a specific book, but if you're in the menu (where you can see all your books) and do the same thing, you should be able to search all books :)

If you're still having problems, let me know which book it is and I can see what I can find :)

[Camilla]

Brittany, do you need any help? :)

I will give Catherine a few more hours to check in and then send her a PM to make sure she has seen the new word :)

[Brittany Lynn]

I have these two books. Secrets & Saris by Shoma Narayanan and Too Close For Comfort by Heidi Rice.

Although, I'm always up for recommnedations too :)

Camilla wrote: "I found this link that might help you :)
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content... - this shows how to search within a specific book, but if you're in ..."

[Camilla]

Brittany, those two books unfortunately have none of the bonus words... Do you have any other books available?

If you're finding it difficult to search on the Kindle, you can also go to Amazon, and find the book you want and then use the "Look Inside this book" feature (above each book) and there you can search the entire book for specific words as well :)

I can easily recommend something - what sort of genre do you like? :)

[Catherine]

Sorry guys....got called into work this morning...just got home. Let me check to see what I have :)

[Catherine]

Ok..so I found one for T with both bonuses....need to check if I have a book for N....

[Catherine]

Ok....crisis averted...I have found a couple N books with both bonuses :)

[Catherine]

so....I can do T or N

[Brittany Lynn]

I'm open to suggestions for books always. Here's the list of books I've read so far in 2013, it might help lol. http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...

Camilla wrote: "Brittany, those two books unfortunately have none of the bonus words... Do you have any other books available?

If you're finding it difficult to search on the Kindle, you can also go to Amazon, an..."

[Catherine]

ok...so I guess I will do N...for this week :) as no one has asked to change, and I have both bonuses...I will start my book ;)

[Catherine]

just a reminder to myself...

pg 28: newspaper(my copy...pg 31)

pg 140: nest(my copy pg 149)

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Are we keeping what we are reading from the other teams? Due to my 5 hr commute yesterday(where lots of reading got done), I was able to finish my book this morning. I can wait to post it if the team wants to keep it secret for a bit.

[Catherine]

Turtlecollector wrote: "Are we keeping what we are reading from the other teams? Due to my 5 hr commute yesterday(where lots of reading got done), I was able to finish my book this morning. I can wait to post it if the t..."

did you do T then?

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Catherine wrote: "Turtlecollector wrote: "Are we keeping what we are reading from the other teams? Due to my 5 hr commute yesterday(where lots of reading got done), I was able to finish my book this morning. I can ..."

I did T. That was the book I had taken with me to my conference. I am a fast reader and I could probably find a different letter if I need to.

[Catherine]

Just wanted to make sure I was supposed to do N :)

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

You have N. Here, I copied and pasted from Camilla's post on the first page where she lists who is reading what although she hasn't put your name in yet.

Word of the Week:
Nest

Bonus:
Newspaper

N:
E: Camilla
S: Brittany
T: Turtlecollector

[Catherine]

I checked that post..but a couple of you said you could do other lettres if I couldn't do N.......I was at work yesterday...and wasn't able to pick a lettre til late...

I have a suggestion...could everyone be willing to do 2 lettres....just so everyone has a choice...this is what we did in last round :) I am most likely going to be the last to get here...and I don't want to be stuck not being able to find a book.:)

[Brittany Lynn]

I still have to find a "s" book with both bonuses :(

[Catherine]

Brittany....I can switch to S if you want....one of my books is good for S or N and the other is good for N...if you have an N book...I can take S

[Brittany Lynn]

let me see if i can find an N book.. these last few days just haven't been in my favor (family stuff lol)

[Catherine]

Either lettre is fine....so if you find one for S go for it

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

This week I just happened to have a book with me that would work for T. I usually try to pick close to the end since I am usually most flexible. I work in a library so I have access to thousands of books almost at the drop of a hat and I am a fast reader. I can still switch books this week if someone else needs/wants T. This is one reason I haven't posted it yet.

I currently have a book for S that would work and I am sure I could easily find one for N. Just tell me in the next couple of days which letter I need to switch to so I can get a book and read it by Friday.

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

For future reference: I have a couple of options for the letter Q, as long as barn or pie isn't the bonus that goes with it, if no one else wants to deal with that hard letter.

[Camilla]

Hi all,

Really sorry I've been a bit absent this weekend - had a lot going on!
Catherine, as Turtlecollector says, both she and I have loads of books, so can usually find one for all letters, so if you're having problems, you can usually switch :) So, this week you can also have the E if you want :)

Brittany, sorry, I completely forgot about recommendations :( Let me have a look at my Kindle and see what I have that will work for the letters (S or N) and let you all know.

TC, as for whether we should be very secretive, I personally don't have a need to be - I don't think that is what will make a difference, but if any of you prefer to keep our choices secret, that's fine too :)

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

I don't think secretive makes a difference, I just wasn't sure if anyone else had thought so.

[Catherine]

@Camilla....I have a books that work for both S & N...so whichever Brittany wants I'll take the other...no problem

[Brittany Lynn]

I'll take either option, doesn't matter to me :)

[Catherine]

well I guess..I'll take S then....

[Camilla]

OK ladies, here is a list of some of the books that I have that work for E, S or N and have both bonus words :)

Storm Front by Jim Butchers - one of my FAVOURITE series! :)
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse)
The Shining by Stephen King
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
Aftertime by Sophie Littlefield
L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy
Salem's Lot by Stephen King
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
Season of the Serpent by David Nova (works for both S & N and costs 99 cents for Kindle)
Sushi for Beginners by Marian Keyes
Life... With No Breaks by Nick Spalding (works for both N & S)
Half of a Yellow Sun Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
11/22/63 by Stephen King (works for both E & S)
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey (works for both S & E)

I even have more if you can't find any of these, and I'll be happy to send it to you if you have Kindle :)

Let me know which letters/books you prefer, so we can all start reading :)

[Brittany Lynn]

I'll read Dead Until Dark or Etiquette & Espionage (I'll have to get this one though).

[Camilla]

Brittany wrote: "I'll read Dead Until Dark or Etiquette & Espionage (I'll have to get this one though)."

Since one is for S and the other is for E, could you let us know as soon as possible which you decide on? :)

[Brittany Lynn]

I'll take the E since Catherine said she'll do S.

Camilla wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I'll read Dead Until Dark or Etiquette & Espionage (I'll have to get this one though)."

Since one is for S and the other is for E, could you let us know as soon as possible which ..."

[Camilla]

Brittany wrote: "I'll take the E since Catherine said she'll do S. "

OK, that leaves me with the N :) Happy reading all!

[Catherine]

Ok...well Camilla...my book would work for N as well..if you can't find one:) I am already halfway through...Sea Swept by Nora Roberts :)

[Camilla]

Catherine wrote: "Ok...well Camilla...my book would work for N as well..if you can't find one:) I am already halfway through...Sea Swept by Nora Roberts :)"

Brilliant! Thanks, Catherine :)

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Out of curiosity, does anyone try looking for words early? I have checked my books I currently have for the word 'pork' and have not found it in any of them yet. Is it really that hard to find, or just in the books I have been reading?

[Camilla]

Turtlecollector wrote: "Out of curiosity, does anyone try looking for words early? I have checked my books I currently have for the word 'pork' and have not found it in any of them yet. Is it really that hard to find, o..."

I haven't looked yet, but usually try to, work and life have just been SO busy lately that I haven't had a chance.. :) I guess pork would be a bit difficult - can't think of anything other than someone having pork chops...

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Week 1: Nest/Newspaper

My letter is T

by Tamar Myers
read 7/20/13 - 2 stars

This was an OK book as the first in a series of mysteries that takes place in the Pennsylvania Dutch area. Although the main character who runs the inn is Mennonite, the rest of the main cast of characters come from the outside. The innkeeper keeps saying that the inn is run in the old-fashioned way and there are a few descriptions of farm life, but I felt that the cultural aspect was not brought out well. I would have liked to see a bit stronger difference between the English and the hometown people. Also, the mystery itself seemed too fast paced and clues a bit too obvious, but the acting police chief was way to obtuse to be believed.

WOW: nest
pg 202 - "...reached into their nest boxes..."(referring to chickens)

Bonus: newspaper
pg 37 - "A reporter? Are you sure? For which paper?"

[Catherine]

Turtlecollector wrote: "Out of curiosity, does anyone try looking for words early? I have checked my books I currently have for the word 'pork' and have not found it in any of them yet. Is it really that hard to find, o..."

I don't look for books early...but I have to agree..it is tough to find the selected words!

[Camilla]

Hi ladies, how are your books coming along? I'm almost done and will post tomorrow morning :-)

Remember your posts must be done by the time Jenner calls the next word in order for the team to get full points :-)
All you need to include is: your letter, a link to the book, name of the author, and either a small review or a link to your review :-)

I'm on holiday, so I will just take whichever letter is left :-)

[Camilla]

Great job TC!

[Catherine]

almost done with my book :)

[Brittany Lynn]

Week 1: Nest/Newspaper

My letter is E

by Gail Carriger
read 7/25/13 - 4 STARS

Word Of Week: NEST
Location 949 - "Out of the far back of the ship was a crow's nest, raised up to be almost touching the underside of the last balloon. Turning about, she saw that at the front, near them, was another crow's nest."
Location 1939 - "Professor Braithwope did his fast scuttle out across the plank to the pilot's nest, presumably to call down to the boiler room."

Bonus: NEWSPAPER
Location 2102 - "He was dressed respectably, if a bit on the newspaper lad end of the spectrum, and was at least clean."

REVIEW
Fun, action filled and just a delightful read. Etiquette and Espionage is a book I would definitely recommend. The characters are people you want to know more about, the writing is something you can't get enough of and it's just a hilarious read that will have you laughing out loud. I would even recommend this book to middle school aged kids!

[Brittany Lynn]

I had to do locations because I don't have page numbers. I hope this doesn't have any affects for our points.

[Camilla]

Brittany wrote: "I had to do locations because I don't have page numbers. I hope this doesn't have any affects for our points."

Absolutely not, that's what everyone with an e-reader does :-)
Great job, Brittany!

And just to give you less work next time, you only need to post one sentence with the bonus/Wow :-)

[Camilla]

Catherine wrote: "almost done with my book :)"

Great! We still have some time :-)

[Camilla]

My letter: N
Book:Season of the Serpent by David nova
Read on July 25th

Review: this was a freebie on Kindle and unfortunately that showed - I felt about it the way I've found myself feeling a lot about self published books, which is that I can sense that there seems to be a great idea behind it all, but that the execution is lacking... So, 2 1/2 stars from me.

WoW: "...most of which was hair, a curly nest of auburn cut just above the collar."

Bonus: "...into universities and I corporations, newspapers and television networks, unions and churches, secret societies and organized crime."

[Jenne]

^^^^^^little over 16 hours to have last weeks reviews in^^^^^^^^^

[Brittany Lynn]

Hey Girls!

I have these 3 books that I can choose from that has both the bonus and WOW!

Head Over Wheels by January Valentine
Damaged by HM Ward
Find You In The Dark by A Merideth Walters

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

I also have V or W right now with both bonuses. I also have I, but with only one bonus, so I am still looking for the other 2 letters.