ROUND II: Team Vlad Showing 151-200 of 1,125

[Melissa]

Karen wrote: "Lol I was about to post the same thing!!! Ashley your book still counts ;)"

There were a lot of books I would have read on that list.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Same here. Would give me motivation to read book 2 of the mistborn series for example! All good, we may end up with a similar goal again soon ;)
Funny I made up a whole bunch of new goals today and there are almost 450 now! Hopefully will keep the new open goals a bit diverse

[Eldarwen]

So glad we don't have to hunt for a new book though haha.

Yay, Ashley! Glad to hear you're enjoying the book! And lol, I'll make a note about the asparagus! (Karen, can I venture a guess and say that was your idea for a goal? ;-))

Ah Mistborn.. been meaning to pick that one up for ages. I can't even remember when I bought the boxset but I still haven't read the first one. And I wanted to participate in the BOTM here but completely zapped it.

[Melissa]

oh nice - new goals!

I think from what I have seen they have been pretty diverse. I saw one that was - book with 51-60 chapters and I've been saving Dreams of Gods & Monsters reading it here and there in case we get that goal. (59 chapters) lol

I have to keep reading Across the Universe for some reason I can't get into it. I think it is because I have other books on my mind lol.

[♦Ashley♦]

That's awesome! !!

[Eldarwen]

Ah that's a shame that you can't get into the book, Melissa! Maybe it'll get better at some point?
But other books really can be so very distracting hehe.

[Melissa]

Eldarwen wrote: "Ah that's a shame that you can't get into the book, Melissa! Maybe it'll get better at some point?
But other books really can be so very distracting hehe."

I'm sure it will - I just have to focus on it. :)

Yes they can! Sometimes I feel that if I'm reading more than one book at a time I get so confused between the two which is why I don't normally switch between books.

[Teri-K]

I finished reading , and also uploaded my first book cover to GR. I love the cover of this book and couldn't find it anywhere, so I had to scan it, thus it's a bit wonky. But it's fun to see on GR till someone comes along and does a better job.

ETA - Doesn't fit a current goal.

[Teri-K]

Melissa wrote: "hahaha :)

Paper Towns is #103!"

Congrats Melissa on being clairvoyant. I almost started a "G" book last night, as I need one for another challenge, but I decided not to. Fortunately when the goal came up here today somebody else had it. :)

[Sarah]

I finished



Doesn't fit any goals at the moment. Not sure if there's anything worth highlighting (that's not already obvious) for future goals - a few animals get mentioned (antelope, elk, etc - but no exotics like giraffe/lion/elephant).

Looks like all our goals are covered so I've started Pure, 448 pages.

[Eldarwen]

That's quite a cool cover for "Pure"!
Added all the books to the spreadsheet, so they're read for our next goal streak :-)

[Eldarwen]

Nope, goals are all filled for the moment. Hmm... what to read next... Anything you might be in the mood for, genre-wise?

[Melissa]

Do you like historical fiction? I'm currently reading Secrets of a Charmed Life and it's keeping my interest so far. I'm really enjoying it.

[Eldarwen]

How about this then? I'll go through your shelf and post a few picks, maybe that'll help?

Hmmm... that book sounds intriguing Melissa, I might add that to my TBR. Good historical fiction is always nice, even though I don't read it often, though I tend to stay away from second world war for the most part.

[Melissa]

I love historical fiction but I don't read much of it. Then I find a book I really enjoy and I wonder why I don't!

I also read Orphan Train Which is one of my favorite books.

Kathryn - I read the Hush, Hush books and I liked them.

[Eldarwen]

- it's fat but really good.

There seems to be quite a bit of crime on your shelf - at least from titles and covers, I didn't actually check hehe - so if you do like those, and don't mind them turning a little violent and gory, then I can only recommend Chris Carter. The first book in his Robert Hunter series is called and that had me hooked from the first chapter onwards. (I'm now on book 6 :-))

[Eldarwen]

Melissa, have you ever read Kate Mosse's ? It's one of the few historical fictions I've really liked. It's been a while since I've read it though so I don't remember all the details but I remember that it was good. It plays in Carcassonne, in France.

[Melissa]

Kathryn wrote: "sounds great Eldarwen!

and thanks Melissa - I've had them for a while but seen mixed reviews so I'm dubious..."

Yea - I think it depends on your take on YA. They were a typical YA book but like I said I enjoyed them.

My favorite YA is Embrace - I absolutely love that series.

My favorite paranormal is Darkfever - those books were hands down the best series I've ever read.

[Melissa]

Eldarwen wrote: "Melissa, have you ever read Kate Mosse's ? It's one of the few historical fictions I've really liked. It's been a while since I've read it though so I don't remember all ..."

No - but I have added it to my TBR shelf. That is right up my alley - Thanks!

[Eldarwen]

Oh gosh, the Fever series is so good!!! Despite the incredibly annoying Mary-Sue-ishness of Mac in the first book. Barrons totally makes up for that and the plot is actually really, really good - in my opinion at least hehe.

I've heard mixed reviews on Hush Hush as well so I'm not quite sure what to make of the series, or if I want to read it or not.

Another really good series is the Cassandra Palmer series by Karen Chance, starting with .

[Eldarwen]

Melissa wrote: "No - but I have added it to my TBR shelf. That is right up my alley - Thanks! "

Welcome! :-)

[Eldarwen]

Kathryn wrote: "I read the first Chris Carter book and loved it! I'll go grab a book! thank guys"

Then you have to continue! Book 5 is disgusting in how it portrays our modern society but it's absolutely great!

You're welcome! Hopefully you'll be able to grab a book that pulls you in :-)

[Melissa]

Eldarwen wrote: "Oh gosh, the Fever series is so good!!! Despite the incredibly annoying Mary-Sue-ishness of Mac in the first book. Barrons totally makes up for that and the plot is actually really, really good - i..."

I agree about the first book! It took me a while to get through it and I owned the second book for months before I read it. Needless to say I think I finished the rest of the series in a week! I reread them in the beginning of the year and I constantly find myself wanting to get back and read them again!

The other book sounds good and your review sealed the deal. It's on my TBR list now :)

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Those Kate Mosse books are good, but a little long :o. It is a series of 3, but they are more like companion books so you don't need to read them in order. Audio narration is really good.

Code Name Verity is one of the better YA Historical Fiction I have read for a long time if you want a shorter book!

[Eldarwen]

Hooray, another Cassie recruit hehe. That is one of those stories that just develops and progresses constantly. And things always get twisted around. I need to reread that. Maybe I should before the next book comes out in November, hmm... Maaaaybe.

But agreed on the Fever series. I've only read it last year for the first time and I want to read it again. Unfortunately, the first book is currently with a friend, so the rereads are going to have to wait a little ;-)

[Eldarwen]

Karen wrote: "Those Kate Mosse books are good, but a little long :o. It is a series of 3, but they are more like companion books so you don't need to read them in order. Audio narration is really good.

Code Nam..."

True, true! They really are quite long, so probably not a challenge book unless you're a really quick reader but for a nice cold day in winter, snuggled up in a blanket... :-)

[Melissa]

Karen wrote: "Those Kate Mosse books are good, but a little long :o. It is a series of 3, but they are more like companion books so you don't need to read them in order. Audio narration is really good.

Code Nam..."

Great - thanks Karen! I don't mind reading longer books (I also enjoy Outlander series (although as the series went on I enjoyed them less and less) but I have to be in the mood to read a long one. I guess I will have to either wait until our challenge is over or read in between other books :)

[Melissa]

Kathryn wrote: "I've decided to go for Hush Hush"

Let me know if you like it. It's been a while and I've read so many books since. I always think about reading it again but unfortunately new books always get in the way ;)

[Eldarwen]

Such a shame about those new books, eh? ;-)

Happy reading, Kathryn!

[Shan ~A~]

Melissa wrote: My favorite paranormal is Darkfever - those books were hands down the best series I've ever read.
..."


I totally agree. I usually reread all of KMM's books every year or two. Love her work and the Fever series especially. Her highlander series is related to this series, but it came first. So if you haven't read that you should. You will get more info about those sexy MacKeltars, to see where Christian came from. That's if you haven't read that series already.

[Melissa]

I have not read those book and I didn't know they were related to the Fever series. I'll have to add them on my TBR as well! Has anyone read the add ons she wrote - iced, burned... I'm wondering what you thought of them.

[Shan ~A~]

Melissa wrote: "I have not read those book and I didn't know they were related to the Fever series. I'll have to add them on my TBR as well! Has anyone read the add ons she wrote - iced, burned... I'm wondering w..."

I have read Iced, and bought Burned but haven't read it yet. Decided to wait until the next book is released, so I won't have to wait so long to get the the next book. I just know I am going to be impatient for the next, so I just decided to wait it out and then I will start over from the beginning again.

By the way if you go to her website or better yet visit the forums you can see how, although the Highlander series is just loosely related, and then only certain books, KMM did some foreshadowing of events that came during the Fever series. Besides none of those heroes will be hard to read about, especially if you are a fan of romance.

[Inês]

Hello team!
Just finished by Marissa Meyer
Pages:452
Goals:Read a book where a character visits a farm

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Thanks Ines! Which character visits a farm? (so I can add to the s/sheet)

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

NEW GOAL

This is a bit interesting....

---Read a book whose author died 5+ years ago---

I'll use Twelfth Night that Teri already read

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

****NEW GOAL****

Read a book first published on the 31th of a month


I'm at work and posting from my phone so can't check any of our existing books yet. Please yell
out of one of yours meets the goal! ;)

[Teri-K]

I have a non-fiction book I need to read for work that fits. It's only about 240 pp, so I can do the first read -through tonight, or at least finish it sometime tomorrow. Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible. I've added it to my shelf in case.

[Joanne]

Karen wrote: "****NEW GOAL****

Read a book first published on the 31th of a month


I'm at work and posting from my phone so can't check any of our existing books yet. Please yell
out of one of yours meets the ..."

I took a quick look through both spreadsheets in case we had something finished and didn't find anything.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Thanks Joanne :D

Looks like your book is the winner Teri! Thanks for volunteering to cover another goal :)

[Teri-K]

I've finished , first published July 31, 2012, for that goal.

It was good for me to give it an initial read, so when I need to go back into it I'll have the framework already in my head. Glad to help. :)

[Kay Kay]

Teri-k wrote: "Karrie wrote: "My daughter was in Midsummer nights dream. She was cobweb the fairy!"

Sweet. How old was she? Did you have to make a fairy costume for her?

My Dad used to talk about being taken to..."

She was a sophomore in high school at the time. She has always made her own costumes, so I didn't get to help! Her senior year, last year, she was Miss Spider in James and the Giant Peach. She made spider legs out of striped nylons and pool noodles attached to a belt around her waist. They bounced when she walked! It was awesome!

[Kay Kay]

Karen wrote: "Ah no, I'm the parent not the teacher Karrie ;)

Thanks Teri for meeting another goal!

**NEW GOAL**
Read a book that starts with the letter G"

Oh! Oops! Well we teachers love out parents!

[Teri-K]

Karrie wrote: "Teri-k wrote: "Karrie wrote: "My daughter was in Midsummer nights dream. She was cobweb the fairy!"

Sweet. How old was she? Did you have to make a fairy costume for her?

My Dad used to talk about..."

Sounds like you have a clever and talented daughter. :)

[Kay Kay]

♦Ashley♦ wrote: "I'm really enjoying Paper Towns a lot! ...and I find asparagus if that goal pops up again Lol :p"

So glad to hear it! I loved that book!

[Kay Kay]

Sarah wrote: "I finished



Doesn't fit any goals at the moment. Not sure if there's anything worth highlighting (that's not already obvious) for future goals - a few animals get..."

Ohhh that's a god book too! He is an excellent author, I think!

[Kay Kay]

Teri-k wrote: "Karrie wrote: "Teri-k wrote: "Karrie wrote: "My daughter was in Midsummer nights dream. She was cobweb the fairy!"

Sweet. How old was she? Did you have to make a fairy costume for her?

My Dad use..."

Thanks!

[Kay Kay]

Ok, off to read! We're doing great!

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Thanks Teri! You're on fire!

****NEW GOAL****

Read a book that has been turned into a movie or TV show and the filming is done in Europe.

Interesting.....maybe Sapphire Blue which Melissa is reading? The movie ruby red was released in Germany (can't remember the German name but will look it up when I get home)

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Joanne wrote: "Wow Marguerite you're so organized. I've moved 3 times and hated each one. We even stayed in an apartment that was really truly horrible because I put my foot down, saying there was no way I was mo..."

Thank you!!!! More than likely the only reason I seem organized is I have done this quite a few times.rofl Hubby and I are both ready to put down roots, Plus me turning 57 in October and Hubby turning 53 in October we are ready to settled down where we consider home, we love the Florida life, no cold winters, no ice and no snow.smile

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Teri-k wrote: "I finished The Mummy Case. It doesn't meet a current goal."

Way to go!!!!