August 2013 Challenge - Just Because

[Colleen]

Connie wrote: "We are heading back to the beach in a few weeks and a just because read sounds like just the thing! I think I'll read Life After Life by Kate Atkinson."

I just finished Life After Lifeand loved it!

[Ava Catherine]

I am glad to hear that, Colleen. I got this book when it was first released, but just haven't gotten around to reading it, so this is the perfect time for it. Roz, I'll be sure to let you know. ; )

[Almeta]

Helen wrote: "I took your guidance seriously and choose an impulsive read from my kindle backlog. With a bright yellow cover and a title like this: Chickens, Mules And Two Old Fools: Tuck Into A Slice Of Andalu..."

After reading this synopsis, I think you win the prize!!! How does anyone even find such a book?☺

[Anna]

Lisa wrote: "I have started reading The Book of Lost Things just because it was crying out for me to read it right now, for me to choose it over all my other books. So..."

I hope you will like it. I did.

[Almeta]

Somewhere In Time just because Richard Matheson died very recently. Romance is a departure for Matheson (and me!), but he has twice done it effectively. What Dreams May Come being the other entry, which I am starting now. Just because I want to!

[Helen]

Almeta wrote: "Helen wrote: "I took your guidance seriously and choose an impulsive read from my kindle backlog. With a bright yellow cover and a title like this: Chickens, Mules And Two Old Fools: Tuck Into A S.. ."

LOL - it had to have been free or I had too much wine!!

[Pragya]

Helen wrote: "Almeta wrote: "Helen wrote: "I took your guidance seriously and choose an impulsive read from my kindle backlog. With a bright yellow cover and a title like this: Chickens, Mules And Two Old Fools..."

LOL! I added it to my TBR and a friend in here commented where do I find such books and I gave them your name, Helen. ;)

[Lisa]

Anna wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I have started reading The Book of Lost Things just because it was crying out for me to read it right now, for me to choose it over all my ot..."

Thanks Anna! I am enjoying it so far.

[Cherie]

Helen wrote: "I took your guidance seriously and choose an impulsive read from my kindle backlog. With a bright yellow cover and a title like this: Chickens, Mules And Two Old Fools: Tuck Into A Slice Of Andalu..."

Great title, Helen. I would have picked it up immediately! Dying to hear how it is.

[Almeta]

Helen wrote: "LOL - it had to have been free or I had too much wine!! ..."

Cherie wrote: "Great title, Helen. I would have picked it up immediately! Dying to hear how it is. ..."

Pragya wrote: "LOL! I added it to my TBR and a friend in here commented where do I find such books and I gave them your name, Helen. ;) ..."

If we keep this up, we will inadvertently send this obscure book to the best sellers list!☺☻☺☻

[Pragya]

Almeta wrote: "Helen wrote: "LOL - it had to have been free or I had too much wine!! ..."

Cherie wrote: "Great title, Helen. I would have picked it up immediately! Dying to hear how it is. ..."

Pragya wrote: "..."

Won't that be fun? ;)

[Cathie]

I've added it to my TBR list as well; sounds like a hoot! Except now my I've found out my library doesn't have it and it looks like it will be a real challenge to track down in the bookstores...but my interest is piqued and I always love a challenge, lol.

Thank you Helen for getting our attention and interest, lol

[Almeta]

Cathie wrote: "I've added it to my TBR list as well; sounds like a hoot! Except now my I've found out my library doesn't have it and it looks like it will be a real challenge to track down in the bookstores...bu..."

Watch out, it is part of a trilogy. Are you willing to commit? (;D)

[Cathie]

Yep, I definitely need to be committed, lol. Oops, yes I'll commit :-)

[Cathie]

Wait, a minute, I don't see where it says it's apart of a trilogy...

[Cathie]

Never mind, I see that she has written 2 other books about the old fools after this one :-)

[Helen]

Since I started this I guess I have to commit!! Am about 20% through 1st book and it is a hoot. Murphy's Law is at work throughout the first part of the book. I'm retired so I can definitely relate to this one.

I just checked Amazon and you can get the Kindle version for $2.99 (US). The 2nd one is $2.99 and the third is $3.25.

Hmmm - does that mean the new price for the basic $2.99 books are going up to $3.25?


Book 1: Chickens, Mules And Two Old Fools: Tuck Into A Slice Of Andalucían Life
Book 2: Two Old Fools - Olé
Book 3: Two Old Fools on a Camel ~ From Spain to Bahrain and Back Again

Goodreads shows a fourth but it is not on Amazon.

[Esther]

Sarah wrote: "Thanks Janice! That's great to hear. Just starting The Name of the Wind."

Hey! This is one of my "Just because" books, i picked it up today when i went to the bookstore to get my copy of Thirteen, just out in paperback.

[Janice, Moderator]

Wow, Helen! That's quite the title. :)

[Sarah]

Esther wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Thanks Janice! That's great to hear. Just starting The Name of the Wind."

Hey! This is one of my "Just because" books, i picked it up today when i went to the bookstore to get my cop..."

I am absolutely loving it - I hope you do too. We'll have to have a chat about it!

[Janice, Moderator]

So I was scrolling through Kindle's monthly deals for August and stumbled across Three to Get Lei'd, . I'm debating! It may be the perfect beach read for when I'm in Hawaii.

[Helen]

Janice wrote: "So I was scrolling through Kindle's monthly deals for August and stumbled across Three to Get Lei'd, . I'm debating! It may be the perfect beach read for wh..."

Sounds perfect. Must be providence!!

[Lara]

I recently read the first book, . It was fun and I've picked up the next two. Some real characters!

[Janice, Moderator]

Lara wrote: "I recently read the first book, . It was fun and I've picked up the next two. Some real characters!"

Lara, do you think I need to read the first two first? One can never tell with these cosy mystery series.

[Lara]

Janice, I haven't started the second one yet, so I'm not sure how much the setup is required to appreciate the sequels. There are some real characters though. And I know the second book does build on some of those relationships. But, she may give enough background that you'll be fine.

[Janice, Moderator]

Thanks Lara

[Valerie]

I just finished reading Madame Bovary.

Now I want to read Madame Bovary's Daughter .

Just because!

[Nancy from NJ]

Almeta wrote: "Somewhere In Time just because Richard Matheson died very recently. Romance is a departure for Matheson (and me!), but he has twice done it effectively. What Dreams May Come being the other entry..."

Did you know that Somewhere in Time was actually the name of the movie based on Matheson's book. The title of the book is Bid Time Return. I loved this movie not the least because it starred Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour. But the book was very, very dark.

[Nancy from NJ]

I am going to read just because:

Fin & Lady: A Novel by Cathleen Schine

and

Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jacqueline Winspear which is the newest book in the Maisie Dobbs series.

[Almeta]

Nancy wrote: "Did you know that Somewhere in Time was actually the name of the movie based on Matheson's book. The title of the book is Bid Time Return. I loved this movie not the least because it starred Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour. But the book was very, very dark...."

I did know that. It was filmed right here in Michigan at Mackinaw Island. When asked about my favorite movie Romance, this is the one I name.

[Nancy from NJ]

Finished Fin and Lady late last night which turned out to be disappointing.

Not sure if I will begin the just because two other titles I mentioned. I am if noting else a mood reader and it becomes difficult therefor for me to plan on what I will be reading in the future. I am also in 2 f2f book groups and do read the book for those so that means 2 books a month are spoken for usually. I wlll look through my kindle, shelved TBR's and library books to see what I will read next "just because".

[Nancy from NJ]

Shanna wrote: "Valerie wrote: "I just finished reading Madame Bovary.

Now I want to read Madame Bovary's Daughter .

Just because!"

I take it Madame Bovary ..."

I first read Madame Bovary when I was in high school and remember really loving it. Now with many years gone by and a whole lot of experiences from life, I wonder what I would think about it.

[Janice, Moderator]

Please make sure you put your completed books for the challenge in the Reporting thread instead of this one. Thanks.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Nancy from NJ]

Sorry - I'll do that now

[Janice, Moderator]

No apologies needed. I don't want to miss anyone for badges at the end of the month, and going through one thread is easier than two.

[Nancy from NJ]

I understand. Takes me a bit of time to catch on to new challenges and groups.

[Almeta]

Janice wrote: "Please make sure you put your completed books for the challenge in the Reporting thread instead of this one. Thanks.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1..."

Nancy, I forgot also!☻

[Marnie]

This challenge is NOT helping me clear my TBR! Between the Just Because and the Toppler homework I am adding books TBR at an epic pace!

[Janice, Moderator]

LOL! Sorry Marnie. :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Almeta wrote: "Nancy, I forgot also!☻ ."

Shanna too. :)

[Thing Two]

I'm starting Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America's House in Order just because it's due back at the library next week.

[Lisa]

I finished my first 'Just Because' book, The Book of Lost Things and have put it in the reporting thread. It was a 3.5 star read for me, it was quite good and I enjoyed it but it is certainly not the best book I have read.

Now I am moving straight on to my second book Gone Girl 'just because' it has been sitting on my TBR pile for months and I feel that now is the time to read it.

[Roz]

I'm going to read . I've had this one on my Kindle for ages but just never had an opportunity to read it. Other things (books) got in the way. Love the cover. The women remind me of pictures I've found in drawers and boxes of my mother and mother-in-law.

[[deleted user]]

I had real trouble with this one - I've got books to read for the alphabet, books for RL book club etc etc. but one just because I felt like it? I couldn't handle the pressure!

But I did pick up a title form the library just because it appealed: The Camel Bookmobile. And after a very long weekend hosting 8 in-laws (yes, I deserve a medal) I've flumped on the sofa and it's being a great antidote to all the stress of accommodating 8 visitors and feeding 10 people for 3 days. About half way through.

[Janice, Moderator]

Helen wrote: "I had real trouble with this one - I've got books to read for the alphabet, books for RL book club etc etc. but one just because I felt like it? I couldn't handle the pressure!

But I did pick up a..."

Hahaha! This is supposed to be a stress free challenge. I'm glad you have found one that is reducing your stress. You do deserve a medal!

[jaxnsmom]

Sigh...you people are sneaking too many books onto my tbr!

[Wendy]

Although I just joined, I recently finished All Our Worldly Goods which was a game-time decision after my library did not have Suite Française (which, funny enough, was a back-up choice for The Paris Wife)! Looking forward to completing the August challenge and for insightful book discussions to come!

[Almeta]

Wendy wrote: "Although I just joined, I recently finished All Our Worldly Goods which was a game-time decision after my library did not have Suite Française (which, funny enough, was a back-up choice for The Par..."

Welcome Wendy. Looking forward to stealing observing your future choices!

[Janice, Moderator]

Welcome Wendy! Glad you are jumping into the challenge. :)

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

I'm in for this one! Not sure which book it will be, but I do have quite a few books for my Kindle or iPod to choose from. I guess it will depend on which one grabs me when I'm ready to start something new.