ROUND II: Team Achilles

[Sara]

Did you enjoy it, Angel? :)

[ClaireB]

Sara wrote: "Did you enjoy it, Angel? :)"

Hmm, difficult to say. I thought it was boring when I read it alone before my class on it started. But later when we analyzed it in class some things I didn't think were important really made sense, and it got more interesting.
Still, it is not the kind of book I enjoy usually.

[Sara]

I see. I've only read 'The Blind Assassin' by her so far and I really liked it. I hope I enjoy this book too, but in case I could ask you further clarifications about it ;)

[Reva]

GANNICUS

Finished:

Series book #3. Pregnant by the Sheikh by Olivia Gates 192 pages Read: 27 / 8 /2015 (March 1, 2015) Char: Numair & Jenan, Romance, HORSE 6 / KITCHEN 10
Rating: 3.89

[Sonia]

I love when we are able to knock a few goals in a row :D

[ClaireB]

Sonia wrote: "I love when we are able to knock a few goals in a row :D"

Yeah !!!!!!

[Sonia]

Okay, new goal

Read a book with the word magic, sorcery, enchant or divine (plurals are acceptable) in the title

[Deedee]

Finished:
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
Finished: 08/26/15

[Sonia]

I have Sacrificial Magic on my TBR, I can start it after Losing Control.

I also can't set Reliquary aside. Can't bear the thought of break Steven's heart for ignoring a series again.

[Sara]

Goals update


GANNICUS

- Read a book with the phrase "Whole nine yards" in a book [Tentatively Vicky]
- Read a book which has the main location (setting) as South America [Kate]
- Read a book where the first word of the text is As [Sara]


CRIXUS

- Read a book with the word hot, love or steam (plurals are acceptable) in the title [Angel]
- Read a book that contains the word parsley [Sara]
- Read a book with the word magic, sorcery, enchant or divine (plurals are acceptable) in the title [Sonia]

[Sonia]

Thanks Sara, I was kinda distracted with my book and forgot :(

[Sara]

Sonia wrote: "Thanks Sara, I was kinda distracted with my book and forgot :("

Anytime, Sonia :) I hope all goals are correctly claimed!
I think I won't be able to read at my usual pace these upcoming days as I am bit busier until Sunday, but I'll surely do my best to finish my books before the end of Round :)

Let's keep reading, teamies! We are doing great!

[Sonia]

Finished Losing Control. No goals met at the moment

[Sonia]

Started Sacrificial Magic for the magic goal

[ClaireB]

finished Love, Rosie. I enjoyed it very much. Usually I don't like the epistolary type of novel but this time I really did. :D

[Sara]

FINISHED


The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka

Date Read: 27/08/15
Pages: 242
Goal: Read a book where the first word of the text is As (Gannicus). "As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect."

[Reva]

GANNICUS

Finished:

#16. Chatsfield's Ultimate Acquisition by Melanie Milburne 256 pages Read: 27/ 8 /2015 (July 21st 2015) Char: Spencer & Isabelle, Romance, HORSE 6 / KITCHEN 10
Rating 3.97
Hotellieres
New York

[Vicky]

GANNICUS

- Read a book with the phrase "Whole nine yards" in a book [Tentatively Vicky]
- Read a book which has the main location (setting) as South America [Kate]
- Read a book with 1-10 chapters


CRIXUS

- Read a book that contains the word parsley [Sara]
- Read a book with the word magic, sorcery, enchant or divine (plurals are acceptable) in the title [Sonia]
- Read a book that is in the Amazon 2008 bestsellers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...)

[Reva]

Not just the boss's plaything is 10 chapters

[Reva]

I've read 50% of 2008 best seller list. None of which I'd read again. ;-(

[Kate S]

Crixus

FINISHED



Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispector

Pages: 192
Goal: Book set in South America (Brazil) (GANNICUS)

Vicky/Apoorv, would you like me to continue posting in both this group and Crixus? Or is posting here enough?

[Vicky]

Reva wrote: "Not just the boss's plaything is 10 chapters"

Darn, we've already used that for another goal. :(

Kate S wrote: "Vicky/Apoorv, would you like me to continue posting in both this group and Crixus? Or is posting here enough?"

Here is fine.

[Vicky]

GANNICUS

- Read a book with the phrase "Whole nine yards" in a book [Tentatively Vicky]
- Read a book with 1-10 chapters
- Read a book with a colon : in the title


CRIXUS

- Read a book that contains the word parsley [Sara]
- Read a book with the word magic, sorcery, enchant or divine (plurals are acceptable) in the title [Sonia]
- Read a book that is in the Amazon 2008 bestsellers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...)

[Vicky]

I think I have a book for the 1-10 chapters task, I'm checking with the mods because it's a bit oddly formatted.

[Kate S]

I downloaded Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World this evening. It will work for a colon in the title or the Amazon 2008 list (#44). I will have it done Saturday morning at the latest.

[Camilla]

The Ring of Solomon: A Bartimaeus Novel that I finished some time ago should work for the colon task.

[Reva]

Gannicus

Finished:

Her Heart's Desire by Ruth Ann Nordin 232 pages Read: 27 / 8 /2015 (Jan 1, 2012) Char: Rick & Sally, Romance, HORSE 6 / KITCHEN 10, Omaha, Nebraska, Judge, Farmers Daughter
Twenty- one Chapters

This Time, Forever: Over the Top\Talk to Me by Pamela Britton 224 pages Read: 28 / 8 /2015 (Jan 1, 2010) Char: Linc & Marley, Romance, HORSE 6 / KITCHEN 10, NASCAR Racer
Twenty Chapters

[Sonia]

Goals Update


GANNICUS

- Read a book with the phrase "Whole nine yards" in a book [Tentatively Vicky]
- Read a book with 1-10 chapters
- Read a book where a character's first name starts with the letter P


CRIXUS

- Read a book that contains the word parsley [Sara]
- Read a book with the word magic, sorcery, enchant or divine (plurals are acceptable) in the title [Sonia]
- Read a book that is in the Amazon 2008 bestsellers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...)

[Sonia]

Finished Sacrificial Magic for the magic goal. Waiting for the new one

[Sonia]

Goals Update


GANNICUS

- Read a book with the phrase "Whole nine yards" in a book [Tentatively Vicky]
- Read a book with 1-10 chapters
- Read a book where a character's first name starts with the letter P


CRIXUS

- Read a book that contains the word parsley [Sara]
- Read a book that is in the Amazon 2008 bestsellers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...) [Kate]
- Read a book where characters go to the movies

[Dragana]

And I'm back. I've got 3 books started but I'm in no mood to finish them, so I think I will keep them on ice for Round 3.
I'll search trough my Kindle if I can find a book where the characters go to see a movie...

[Sonia]

Welcome back Dragana! Had fun?

[Dragana]

Sonia wrote: "Welcome back Dragana! Had fun?"

It was nice (although pretty hot).
Knight tournament and fights looked pretty cheap. I guess I am spoiled by sf effects in movies. :)
But I loved old crafts display. They had little shops where you could watch how different items were made: chain-mail, embroidering, shoes...

[Apoorv]

I am reading Anna and the French Kiss, and there she goes to the movies. Should be done either today or tomorrow.

P.S. This is a really cute book.

[Sonia]

Apoorv wrote: "I am reading Anna and the French Kiss, and there she goes to the movies. Should be done either today or tomorrow.

P.S. This is a really cute book."

Cool.


I keep getting it recommended... maybe I should up it on my list

[Sonia]

Okay... so... I'm going to share a little secret... As you all know, I am the crazy mod that has two chipmunks living on her head - Chip'n Dale to be precise

So, usually I have the task of naming and getting images for the teams(with the exception of tower teams) and I made the mod squad a promise that we would have spartacus cast as teams if the gladiator games won

yes, I warn them with plenty of time to get used to the idea, since Karen didn't let me use the arrow picture I wanted for the first wheelathon

Meaning, I'm having a lot of fun trying to choose the hottest and meaner heroes for teams names (Yep, round III already have images and all *giggles*)

[ClaireB]

Sonia wrote: "Okay... so... I'm going to share a little secret... As you all know, I am the crazy mod that has two chipmunks living on her head - Chip'n Dale to be precise

So, usually I have the task of naming..."

Oooooh, I can't wait to see that.

[Sonia]

Angel ~ ✿ Claire ✿ wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Okay... so... I'm going to share a little secret... As you all know, I am the crazy mod that has two chipmunks living on her head - Chip'n Dale to be precise

So, usually I have the ..."

Well, I staked my claim (as did Tea) so, yeah.

[Deedee]

Finished:
The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey (2015) by Rinker Buck

Currently reading:
Oxford Blood (Jemima Shore #5) (1985) by Antonia Fraser (Paperback, 224 pages)

[Dragana]

I'm not sure if anything can top Achilles. I've been of Brad Pitt's upskirts for two weeks. :D

If I have to choose another historical hottie, the best I can think of is Attila The Hun (Gerard Butler version of course pic o:)

[Sonia]

Dragana wrote: "I'm not sure if anything can top Achilles. I've been of Brad Pitt's upskirts for two weeks. :D

If I have to choose another historical hottie, the best I can think of is Attila The Hun (Gerard Butl..."

Oh yeah, right... Well... I didn't choose a favorite author, but a favorite army... there is something about those fighters that... enthralls... maybe it's their mythology... don't know... but they are a favorite of mine so... sorry... I'm a dictator!

(Plus Tea would kill me if I stole Attila from her, we already had words because of Kili... so... better relent on this one.)

[Apoorv]

Goal Update !!


Gannicus

- Read a book with the phrase "Whole nine yards" in a book [Tentatively Vicky]
- Read a book with 1-10 chapters
- Read a book where a character's first name starts with the letter P

Crixus

- Read a book that contains the word parsley [Sara]
- Read a book that is in the Amazon 2008 bestsellers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...) [Kate]
- Read a book where a character is an angel

[Camilla]

I just finished Viimeinen näytös with one of the characters named Pia Lilja, so works for the P task.

[Sonia]

Goal Update

Gannicus

- Read a book with the phrase "Whole nine yards" in a book [Tentatively Vicky]
- Read a book with 1-10 chapters
- Read a book with a lion

Crixus

- Read a book that contains the word parsley [Sara]
- Read a book that is in the Amazon 2008 bestsellers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...) [Kate]
- Read a book where a character is an angel

[Sonia]

- Read a book where a character is an angel

Well... everybody keeps recommending to me, time to know what the fuss is all about.

Not sure if I can finish it before the deadline, since I have a dinner today, but I will try.

[Sara]

Sonia wrote: "- Read a book with a lion"

I can read The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, but I surely won't finish it before the end of Round. Regarding the parsley book instead, I think I should make it :)

[Sara]

Goals update:


GANNICUS

- Read a book with the phrase "Whole nine yards" in a book [Tentatively Vicky]
- Read a book with 1-10 chapters
- Read a book with a lion [Sara]


CRIXUS

- Read a book that contains the word parsley [Sara]
- Read a book that is in the Amazon 2008 bestsellers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...) [Kate]
- Read a book where a character is an angel [Sonia]

[Reva]

GANNICUS

Finished:

Series book #40. Undercover Hunter by Rachel Lee (25) 288 pages Read: 29 / 8 /2015 (Jan 1, 2015) Char: Cade & DeeJay, Romance, HORSE 6 / KITCHEN 10, Conard City (imaginary), Wyoming, undercover FBI profilers, serial killer, someone dies, abduction, abuse

[Dragana]

Team: Crixus
FINISHED

Brown-Eyed Girl (Travis Family, #4) by Lisa Kleypas
Read: 29. Aug. 2015.
Pages: 300
Characters: Avery, Joe, Sophia, Steven, Ryan; Setting: Texas, USA & Little bit NY; Food: lemon, pie, pasta; Animals: hawk, dove, pigeon, dog, chihuahua; Events: wedding, baby shower, dancing, swimming in pool, char gives birth, engagement, broken engagement, job interview; Jobs: wedding planer, photographer, socialite, designer;

[Dragana]

Sonia wrote: "- Read a book where a character is an angel

Well... everybody keeps recommending to me, time to know what the fuss is all about.

Not sure if I can finish it bef..."

To me too. I'm looking forward to hear what do you think. :)