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Awesome review Rhonda!!! I've been on the fence for this one for a while. The hubby and I are watching the tv show. I might have to give this one a read before the new season. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks. I struggle with writing reviews. I think some people have a real knack for it - like you!
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you wrote a nice one...but I agree. Mandy has a gift
will be finishing my book today. tomorrow will be a very big day.
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Ok, just get your review in soon because Jenne just posted this
Jenne wrote: "I don't have all of the points in but based on a quick scan of the threads it looks like all teams are tied except for 2. This being said captains please turn in the points for this week as soon as..."
week eight - quit and piebook: Open Minds by Susan Kaye Quinn
my letter: Q
finished on 12/9/2013
rating 4.5
review- a world where you didn't talk out loud. where videogames and cell phones were controlled with your mind. lemme jusy say that this book was intriguing from start to finish. I really loved the aspect of the Clan and Simon, i think, was a really good corner. I was waiting around every corner for something big to happen with him but I guess thats what happens when you read great books!
QUIT -"I quit my job, Kira" lication 3960
PIE -"cherry pie rotated on a display on the counter." location 2962
I'm Ready!!!!! Dying to start my book....come on post the words....
I'm off and running (reading actually).
Oh, yeah - It's also Double Word Week!
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20% into my book! Let's get this girls!!!
Z, your book is good
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WEEK 9: WORD IS: WIDE
Bonus Item: Attorney/Lawyer
**FINAL WEEK/DOUBLE POINTS WEEK
LETTERS:
W: Zakiya (Post 431)
I: Rhonda Rhonda (Post 425)
D: Ezi (Post 426)
E: Mandy (Post 428)
W: The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney
I: Waiting for Armando by Judith K. Ivie
D: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
E: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
Grrr my supersized puppy won't go away. May have to run him to the dog park for a few in a hour. He's sitting on the sofa well taking up the sofa pouting.
32% headed to the dog park will be back in a hour.
Beautiful dog, Mandy. He looks all ready to go!
He's my dream puppy he's stubborn but a good boy most of the time. My hubby was all for it till he kept growing. I'm 99% sure he's not a dog person. Half husky half Malamute = 7 month old over 90lbs of monster. He has the look of the husky and size of the mally. He's playing with my 3 year old in the backyard while she blows bubbles. So cute!
One down, one to go...Week: 8
Word of the week: Wide
Bonus: Quit
Book choice: Waiting for Armando
by Judith K. Ivie My Letter: I
Date Finished: 9/13/13
Rating ★★
Review: This little cozy was quick to read. The characters were okay, I did like the ones I was supposed to like and dislike the ones I was supposed to dislike. The story was good and held my interest, though it was certainly no literary masterpiece and wasn't intended to be.
It was clean, no truly foul language (there was one word that might be questionable to some but really wasn't to me, having a bit of a dirty mouth myself from time to time). There was no description of sexual encounters, only innuendo, which I also appreciate.
There was the obligatory murder and the usual suspects. The story was cute and I did enjoy it. I would have given 3 stars but for the errors outlined below. It was apparent that no human (no human paying good attention anyway) edited this book. All of the errors I noted would have easily passed a spell check - real words used incorrectly. Because of the errors, I subtracted 1 star.
A couple of examples:
At location 3146 - Then I dressed carefully in a red sink blouse with a big, open collar, a flared black skirt, and high-heeled black sandals.
At location 2108 - Margo cracked open the door into the main boardroom to make sure the cost was clear.
At location 570 - success. Jas and Ollie remained the very definition of friends, i.e., two people made at the same third person, so I dared not spring Moses from solitary.
If there had only been a couple of these issues, I would have just let it go, but there were a lot of these types of errors and they became annoying.
I did like the anecdotes regarding the cats. If you're looking for Armando, don't look here because he was absent throughout most of the story - remember, Kate was "Waiting for Armando."
WOTW:Wide - Location 947 - As I approached the corner office , I saw that his door was half closed instead of standing wide open as it usually did before his arrival, but if the man wanted to get an early start on his preparation for today’s inevitable court appearance, it was none of my business.
BONUS: Lawyer - Location 3537 - Emma and the young lawyer with whom she worked moved into the loft area on the second floor.
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Word of the week: Wide
Bonus: Lawyer/Attorney
My Letter: D
Book: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
Finished: 9/13/13
Rating & Review: ★★★.
This installment starts with Satan’s son (Reyes) being pissed off at the Grim Reaper (Charley) for binding his corporeal body here on earth--Exactly where book 2 ended.
Reyes wants Charley to release him but isn't forth coming as to his reasons. Charley tells him that she doesn't know how, but he insists that Charley could since she is very powerful. this puts them at an impasse.
Meanwhile, Charley's dad, still full of guilt, asks her to quit working for law enforcement. She is constantly in danger, getting beat up and shot at etc, and Dad can't take it anymore. Charley refuses, instead, she takes on a missing person's case.
Charley's new case is to find Doctor Nathan Yost’s missing wife Teresa. Dr. Nathan Yost says all the right things about wanting to finding Teresa, but his behavior is so suspicious that both Charley and Cookie name Dr. Nathan a person on interest aka “you did it, I just need to prove you did it”.
So we have the adventures of Charley the PI, and the usually crime solvers gang.
I like Charley, but there isn't a real romance here and I need that to keep going. It's sad that I get Reyes as a real person, and they don't even have real people sex (physical). I have given Charley a fair shake and may or may not read another book in this series. It’s not a bad series, it just isn’t that interesting to me.
WotW: Wide: “Walker froze, his eyes wide with disbelief as he glanced down” (Pg. 280)
Bonus: Lawyer: “Wouldn’t a good lawyer have sufficed?” (Pg. 271)
Week: 9 Word of the week: Wide
Bonus: Lawyer
My Letter: E
Book: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
Finished: 9/13/13
Rating & Review: ★★★★
For the final week of my words with friends challenge I decided to finish off with one of my favorite authors. Kate’s life has hit the bottom so when the chance to reinvent herself comes up she has to jump at the chance. Kate’s ok with saying goodbye to the past she doesn't need the cheating ex-husband or the magazine editor job. Determine to turn her parent’s cottage The Nutshell into a Bed and Breakfast Kate sets out for Keene’s Harbor. However her problems just keep adding up after losing her job at the local brewery, the cottage has mold, bad plumbing, and bees to start.
Her landlord Matt offers her a deal she can't refuse when he asks her to spy on his brewery and see if she can figure out what’s really going on. Only two problems with working in a brewery first Kate doesn't like to drink beer it makes her sick. Plus she’s working for Matt who Kate can’t deny she’s that there is chemistry between the two. However Kate is determined not to fall for Matt but he won’t make it easy because he’s the perfect guy. He even goes above and beyond to get her dog Stella back who she was forced to give to her ex in the divorce. Will she get her Bed and Breakfast off the ground, find out what’s really going on at the brewery and who’s doing it?
I love Kate her life is in a nutshell a disaster. Kate doesn’t give up she’s willing to do what it takes to succeed but falling for Matt isn't in her plans. Both Matt and Kate aren't looking for love but with the undeniable chemistry between the two they can’t fight it. What can I say about Matt he’s just perfect for Kate he is willing to do anything for Kate.
I've been a longtime fan since I was in high school of Janet Evanovich. So when I heard she had a new series out I knew it is a must read for me. Dorien Kelly is a new author to me and I think they partnered well creating a fantastic story. Love in a Nutshell is exactly what I've come to expect from Janet Evanovich a brilliantly written first installment. Love in a Nutshell is a fast paced mystery filled with humor and romance that keeps you guessing till the end. The characters are memorable; they are easy to connect with and kept me smiling even after finishing the book. Kate reminds me a lot of Steph but she has her own unique quirks that kept me laughing. I had a hard time putting Love in a Nutshell down if not for a dog walk and three year old I would have finished the book in one morning. I’m super excited to check out the next book in the Culhane Family series we have a taste of future family members for later books. For me Love in a Nutshell is another home-run for Janet Evanovich.
WotW: Wide - 1% She was just over five feet tall, and had short-cropped blond hair, big hazel eyes, and a wide mouth that he suspected would light up a room when she smiled.
Bonus: Lawyer - 64% I had the loft apartment and no dog park in walking distance. I didn't even get visitation rights, thanks to your high-priced, evil divorce lawyer.
So it takes me a few hours to write a review. I didn't realize it takes me so long.How close Z????
done!week nine: wide and lawyer
book: The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney
my letter: W
finished on 13/9/2013
rating 5
review - this book was so great!! it reminded me of Speak. I felt so bad for Alex, having to go through that but she was such a stronger person after the Mockingbirds got done with Carter. it has definitely left an impression on me. date-rape is not something I plan to even slightly etch into my future.
WIDE - "her eyes go wide" pg 51
LAWYER - "who acted as a lawyer" pg 334
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It was an honor to be on your team and play with you. Thank you for a fun game and for your efforts.
I look forward to keeping you all as GR buddies
Thanks Ezi. And thanks for stepping up and captaining our little team. You did an awesome job!
Thanks for inducting a new participant ladies! You made my first time really fun!!!! I hope we end up on teams together again at some point :). Ezi, great job as captain!!!
Congrats ladies! Well played and super speedy reading :)
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Woot we did it!!!! I had so much fun getting to know you ladies!!! It's been amazing reading your reviews adding new books to my tbr and making new friends. I hope to continue with our friendships =D Have a great day!!! Look for my stalking in the future.
I'll be looking forward to your stalking, Mandy :) lol
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