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Mar 09, 2014 09:30AM
It is quite difficult to wrap your head around all the rules and terminology. My group is doing OK now but it was chaos as first determining who would read what.
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Sheila wrote: "I hope your team is having better luck figuring out the Battleship game than mine. We are in total chaos mode and I can't figure out why. It doesn't help that our captain lives in Serbia. The ti..."Yes, time zone issues can be a little difficult. My team discovered that in the Tower Team last year when we had three captains all spread out. One in PST, one in Croatia and one in Australia.
I am the captain of my Battleship team and my team is again spread out in America, India, Australia so the discussions have taken a little time to work out, but I think we have a plan.
Sheila wrote: "I finished my book this morning and posted my review. BC and Lauren and TC have you decided which book you are reading this week?"I'm going with the RED cover ... about half-way done. Might even finish today, but more likely tomorrow or Tuesday. It's a little like reading the dictionary (which I used to love to do, by the way).
Update to Message #193 - Book for Week 5 finished, and review posted.Ready for Week 6!
I finished my book just now. Will post review tomorrow.
What a great team. Tuesday and everyone is already done with their books. Come on Friday!
On March 14 ■ The One's to Beat! ■ rolled a 7 which moves us to spot 52Alternative is 2002
March 14 ■ The One's to Beat! ■ rolled a 7 which moves us to spot 52Sheila -
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Finished 3/17 5 stars - This was a goodreads mystery as well, right Jenne? It shows up as # 4 in the series even though it is really # 2 in the series, weird Silence of the Grave by Arnaldur Indriðason (Reykjavik Murder Mysteries # 4)I started this great mystery series quite a while back with the first one which is Jar City. The main character is Detective Erlander who is a somewhat flawed Reykjavik policeman. I am a big fan of the whole Nordic crime noir and this one was no disappointment.
When a body is discovered in the foundation of an old home the investigation leads Erlander and his team back in time to over 50 years ago when this part of Iceland was being defended against the Nazis by both British and American troops. Talk about a cold case. The most disturbing is the way the skeleton is posed makes it appear the person was buried alive!
I will definitely continue with this excellent series.
March 14th: Dice roll: 7 spot 52Book Number 52, 5, 2 Alternate: 2002
I will be reading:
Real Vampires Live Large by Gerry Bartlett #2 in the seriesFinished: March 20, 2014
Rating:5*
Review: When I started the book I was confused since it has been awhile since I started this series. As I continued with the book I started to remember the first book. Glory is back and things are not quiet for her.
We are introduced to some very interesting things in this book. Like Energy Vamps (EVs). You also have the human Westwood still trying to kill Glory and any other vampire.
I found myself enjoying the book more as I read. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Week #6 / Dice roll 7 / Game Spot # 52#5 in series, #2 in series, alternate 2002
I'll read #2 in a series ...
✔ - 19March14Skinny Dip (Mick Stranahan #2) by Carl Hiaasen - 3***
Audiobook read by Stephen Hoye
When Joey Peronne’s no-good husband throws her overboard she vows revenge. With Carl Hiaasen writing the novel, you know she’ll win in the end but watching how she goes about it is what makes the ride so much fun. This is typical Hiaasen: outlandish situations and inept crooks with a dose of environmental concern. Like his others, this novel is a fast read and entertaining from the first sentence to the last. Stephen Hoye does a fine job narrating the audio version. He has a good pace, and brings this zany cast of characters to life.
This Link to my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Week #6 - Dice roll: 7 - Game Spot #52 (2nd in series)
by Elisabeth NaughtonFinished: March 16th
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review:
As the Argonaut descended from Achilles, Zander has lived for over 800 years. In all that time, he has exhibited only one weakness: Callia, the love of his life who also betrayed him in the most fundamental of ways. Callia, healer to the King of Argolea, has given up on the life she once dreamed of having with Zander. However, fate has more in store for these seemingly star-crossed lovers because old secrets are about to come to light that may either rekindle the love and passion they felt so long ago, or will destroy them once and for all.
Zander and Callia’s second chances romance has tremendous potential. Unfortunately, their emotional connection is completely undermined by the angst, distrust and inability to communicate that characterizes their relationship. They are constantly at odds with one another even after the lies that separated them are revealed, and it is difficult to appreciate them either as individuals or as a couple. Callia, in particular, is a problematic heroine as the choices she made both in the past and in the present are completely incomprehensible (view spoiler)
In contrast, the secondary characters are far more interesting. The curious animosity between Isadora and Demetrius, the intriguing mystery that surrounds Orpheus’s true nature, and the compelling secrets behind Nick’s scarred facade all indicate that there are some exciting things to come.
Moreover, the developments in the ongoing story arc are engrossing. The elements and symbolism of Greek mythology together with the various conflicts (i.e., Atalanta vs. the Argonauts, the Argolean monarchy vs. the council, and the Argoleans vs. Misos) establish a complex and captivating world that I am eager to learn more about.
In sum, Entwined is a satisfying read despite its shortcomings and I am looking forward to Isadora and Demetrius’s upcoming showdown.
Space 52
by Hannah JayneUnderworld Detection Agency #2
read 3/20/14 - 3.5 stars
Sophie works for a hidden agency that deals with demons, vampires, trolls, etc. who want to live among the humans. In the last book, she got partnered up with a fallen angel working as a police detective. In this book, she decides she will help him try to find the object he is looking for since it will give her more time with him. In the meantime, she gets fired from her job for being human when new management is brought in. There is a nice twist to what the object is and how the bad side figures it out long before the good side.
I've finished my book - review will be up tomorrow morning.
Sheila wrote: "I just posted my book. 5 stars!"That series keeps getting recommended to me, but I just never seem to get to it. A new Kristina Ohlsson, The Disappeared: A Novel, just came in at my library so that will be next up on my Scandinavian mystery list.
I don't know her books TC. Is she good?
I really liked her first two in that series. I picked up the first one because the title fit a challenge and I was hooked. We finally got the 4th book in the Department Q series by Adler-Olsen too so I will be reading that one soon too.
I just finished Dept. Q. Love those guys
What a shocker. The book I finished and posted didn't fit this weeks criteria. The book was # 2 in the series as far as publishing date but is listed as # 4 by gr. errrr.Anyway I'm in a scramble to finish a book that does work. I can't believe I did that.
Sheila this one
? When I clicked on the cover it says it's second in a series on GR.
I know Jenne because I just switched what I had already read which was Silence of the Grave . I generally go by fantastic fictions list of books when I read a series so I was going by this link: http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/i/a...Reykjavik Murder Mysteries
1. Jar City (2004)
aka Tainted Blood
2. Silence of the Grave (2005)
3. Voices (2006)
4. The Draining Lake (2007)
5. Arctic Chill (2008)
6. Hypothermia (2009)
7. Outrage (2011)
8. Black Skies (2012)
9. Strange Shores (2013)
10. Reykjavik Nights (2014)
I think maybe gr goes by translation date instead of publishing date. If you were to click on the silence of the grave gr link and then click on the Reykjavik mystery link you would see that silence is the 2nd one after Jar city in the gr list as well but for some reason it is listed as # 4 on the link. I'm a gr librarian and I couldn't figure out how to correct the gr listing of it being #4. I thought it was too confusing for you to try and investigate so I'll try to get another book read if possible.
Ok you intrigued me so I clicked on the other editions this page clearly shows it as a second in a series but when you click on that edition it still says #4. I'm good with it though because it does clearly say #2 on this pagehttps://www.goodreads.com/work/editio...
which edition shows it as # 2 I'll link it up with a big THANK YOU JENNE! :) I haven't found any editions that show it as # 2? I read the kindle one.
That's the thing it shows it on that page on one of the editions but when you click on that edition it reverts back to being a #4, I'm kinda scratching my head lol. But I did see it as a #2 here on GR so it'll be ok.
Great Jenne thank you so much. This is definitely one of those goodreads universe mysteries. If I could figure out how to edit it to 2 I would. I'll put a note on my review that you confirmed that it was # 2. I know you have a lot of people to check.
Sounds like this is a bug, Sheila. It might be a good idea to pop in the Feedback group and let them know so they can fix it (hopefully, there aren't other cases similar to this).
I'm starting my book today. I finished my book club book today. I took a day off from work because my son was in a car accident and I had gotten so upset that I didn't feel well enough to go into work. He is fine no injuries. I am upset that he has no car right now. Trying to find out if he can get a rental so he can get too and from work. I plan to finish this book by Thursday.
UPDATE Message # 214 - Book Finished 19March14Ready for Week 7 ...
I hope everyone is having a good week and ready for another roll of the dice in the morning. I've had a few days of being a sicky this week and it is REALLY getting old. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
Sheila, are you going to be rolling right at midnight? I have a book finished I can use, but I was trying to see if I could finish the one I originally planned.
Still trying to finish my book tonight. At physical therapy now will be heading home for some dinner and hope to get some reading done. If I finish I will post my review ASAP.
I will probably roll early in the morning if you both have posted. I usually wake up about 3 am and can't get back to sleep.
I have less than 100 pgs left so I should have time to finish, just wanted to see how much time I might have if something else came up tonight and if I should post my other book anyway.
Hope you're feeling better Sheila. Looking forward to the new roll - need something new to read :0)
I am feeling better this morning. Being sick is such a waste of time isn't it.
On March 21 ■ The One's to Beat! ■ rolled an 8 which moves us to spot 60Alternate option: Title: P
■ The One's to Beat! ■ March 21st ReviewsSheila -
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Week #7 / Dice roll 8 / Game Spot # 60Finished 3/22 ★★★★ Standalone book
Look Again by Lisa ScottolineThis was a little different book from Lisa Scottoline. The main story is about a single mother raising a little adopted boy who sees a paper with a "have you seen this child" photo on it that looks exactly like her adopted son. As an investigative reporter she is determined to find out the truth despite the fact that she might end up losing her son. The story gets pretty convoluted and very dangerous and personal.
Week #7 / Dice roll 8 / Game Spot # 60#6 in series, stand alone, alternate Title P
I'll read a standalone (which also fits the alternate title P)
✔ - 25March14Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff – 2.5**
This is a YA paranormal / romance / mystery. The serial killer plot was pretty interesting. The teen romance was pretty interesting. The best friend ghost, not so much. I think Yovanoff couldn’t decide on a genre; is it a paranormal book? A romance? A mystery? I did like Hannah, and really loved her little sister Ariel. If I were my 13-year-old niece, I’d probably rate this higher, but for me it’s just a little below average.
Link to my full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Space 60
by Hannah Kentstandalone
read 3/24/14 - 3 stars
This was a different book. The main character is waiting for her execution date and tells her life story to the priest assigned to get her to repent of her crime. At times it is hard to realize when the book switches from past to present. I liked the idea of the story, but the writing style could be better.
I finished my book this afternoon and posted the review.
Lauren and Monica what are you reading this week?
Week #7/Dice Roll 8/Game Spot # 60#6 in series, standalone, alternate P
I'll be reading an alternate:
by Janet EvanovichFinished: 3/23
Rating 5*****
Review: I know I need to read more of the Stephanie Plum novels. I really enjoyed this book. I found myself laughing at the dialog between Lula, Connie, Diesel and Stephanie.
Plum Lucky takes place around St. Patty's day. Stephanie's grandmother goes missing after she finds a duffelbag filled with money. Stephanie's mother is worried and sends her daughter out to find her.
She finds her in Atlantic City and that is when the fun begins. Stephanie, Lula, Diesel and Connie work together to rescue grandmom after she is kidnapped in Atlantic City. This is a fast pace story and easily read in a day.
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