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message 251: by Fi (last edited Dec 29, 2015 10:55AM) (new)

Fi | 324 comments Winter Oranges by Marie Sexton
17 chapters + epilogue
Characters: Ben, Jason, Dylan
Other: MC is an actor, MC loses one of their senses (trapped in snow globe - loses smell, taste), set during winter, characters watch a movie, hospital


message 252: by Anna (last edited Dec 29, 2015 12:23PM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments Skin Hunger (A Resurrection of Magic, #1) by Kathleen Duey
[p.357]

Characters: Micah, Anna, Hahp, Celia, Sadima, Gerrard, Levin, Franklin, Kary, Hannah, Tally, Will, Rinka, Jux
misc: 65 chapters, "Best Young Adult Books" List (#7726), "Books You Wish More People Knew About" List (#6027), "Best Unappreciated Books" List (#131), only "one left" (one survivor in the Academy), set in a medieval time period, a sad goodbye scene or angsty fight, character is a teacher (Franklin), character has more than one child (Anna), character is a witch/wizard (Franklin/Somiss), character lives on a farm (Micah), character visits a farm (Franklin), character lives in a city (Franklin/Somiss), character dies (Tally), an unimportant character dies, character gives birth (Sadima is born, her mother's name isn't mentioned), character has a first experience (Hahp uses magic), there is a partnership (Sadima & Franklin, Gerrard & Hahp), character doesn't need to work for a living (Somiss), featuring a "brilliant" character or a bookworm (Somiss), character has a surprising and unexpected talent (Sadima understands animals), character is seeking employment, or just started a new job (Sadima), the audio version is narrated by a male, the audio version is between 8 hours and 10 hours long (09.47), added to your "to read" shelf within the last month, more than one character's point of view, third person narration, shortlisted for a literary prize, set in a small town/farm, MC has one or more sisters/brothers (Sadima & Hahp have a brother each), someone tames/befriends an animal (Sadima), first book from a series that you're interested in, a genre that you love (Fantasy)


message 253: by Anna (last edited Dec 30, 2015 08:05AM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Green Mile by Stephen King
[p.538]
Goal: Read a book which has the main location (setting) as a prison

Penny Dreadful by Laurel Snyder
[p.320]
Goal: Read a book with a picture frame on the cover


message 254: by Silje (new)

Silje (sikna) | 1443 comments Shared By The Dragons Shared By The Dragons by Bonnie Burrows
date: 12/28
pg 173
setting: US, sometime in a fictional future
Characters: Daisy, Nick, Damien, Ezra, Katie, Sam, Alexandria,
Misc: Dragon and wolf shifters, MC (Daisy) discovers she has an unknown ability (she can enhance the power to a wolfshifter, she is a Woman of the Stars), Triangle love drama between to brothers and Daisy
Words: Emerald and diamond: ...gold bracelet studded with emeralds and diamonds. (location 794 in kindle)


A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr A Virgin River Christmas
date 12/29
pg320
Setting: virgin river, california
Characters: Marcie, Ian, Jack, Preacher, Paige, Mel, Brie, Vanessa, Paul, Erin, Drew
Misc: Ex-military MC (Ian, Jack, Preacher), a character attacked by puma, Mel is a nurse/midwife, almost all characters are ready to help anyone at any time.
The Hermit in text: "But I'm a hermit." pg197
The Star in text: "you were the star!" pg151
The Sun: "..to see the sun lowering" pg49
The Moon: "You howl at the moon.." pg70
Onion: "He cut up an onion" pg87
Strawberry: "..and her strawberry- blond hair..." pg191


Just One of the Guys Just One of the Guys (Hqn) by Kristan Higgins ¨
date 12/30
pg383
Setting: US
Characters: Chastity, Trevor, Jack, Lucky, Mark, Matt, Tara, Sarah, Elaina, Harry, Ryan, Angela
Misc: Big family, dog named Buttercup, MC is firefighter (trevor), paramedic (jack), surgeon (ryan), journalist (chastity)
"The whole nine yards." pg 94
"Piece of cake." pg172
"...look at the bright side." pg318
"you're a lifesaver." pg 167


message 255: by VNerdbooks (new)

VNerdbooks (v_nerdbooks) | 5079 comments Finished
Jaked (Jake, #1) by Sabrina Stark
Added to SS


message 256: by Anna (last edited Dec 31, 2015 10:13AM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
[p.507]
Goal: Read a book where 2 characters have the same first name (St. John Rivers, John Reed, Dr. John Graham Bretton, John Eyre)

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
[p.446]
Characters: Avris, Belu, Csevet, Deret, Echelo, Haru, Idra, Kiru, Leilis, Maia, Nurevis, Osmin, Pelchara, Reneian, Setheris, Thara, Uleris, Varenechibel, Zharo
misc: 35 chapters, "Books You Wish More People Knew About" (#1245), "Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books" (#1468), "The Best Epic Fantasy" (#979), "Best Young Adult Books" (#9611), only "one left" (Maia is the one son left to become Emperor), there is a "number one" item or person (Maia is the Emperor), a murder takes place, there is an angsty fight, author using a pseudonym, character is a teacher (Leilis), character is an investigator (Thara), character is a socialite (Nurevis), characters go to a dance, character has more than one child (Varenechibel), character has more than one lover (Varenechibel), character gets a makeover (Maia), character becomes royalty (Maia), character is a witch (Kiru), character lives in a castle or palace (Maia), character visits a castle or palace (Setheris), character is a mythical creature (Maia is a goblin), a character dies (Varenechibel), someone gives a speech in front of a large audience (Maia), at least 5 people are killed, unimportant character dies (Ciris), important character dies (Varenechibel), two people with different religions interact (goblin/elven religion), character has a first experience (flying on a zeppelin), character has a strong need for approval (Maia), character is 16 years old (Maia), character is about to celebrate a birthday (Maia), character has a military background or family (Deret), character has one or more wards (Maia), features a snake in the story (a serpent is on the new Emperor's insignia), the audio version is narrated by a male, the audio version is more than 10 hours long, not part of a series, third person narration, has won a literary prize (Locus), shortlisted for a literary prize (Hugo, Nebula), characters exchange letters (Maia with his court), MCs attends a concert (Maia), MC is a virgin (Maia), a genre that you love (Fantasy)


message 257: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 629 comments The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West
Characters: Gia, Hayden, Bradley, Claire, Laney, Jules, Bec, Drew
Misc: 39 chapters, 2015 Goodreads Choice Award nominee, character has a strong need for approval, MC has one or more sisters/brothers, MC is going to high school/college

The Christmas Bouquet (A Chesapeake Shores Novel Book 11) by Sherryl Woods
Characters: Caitlyn, Noah, Abby, Trace, Mick, Megan, Nell, Carrie, Bree, Connor, Heather, Kevin, Jenny, Caleb, Shanna, Jill
Misc: 14 chapters, twins, MC has big, quirky family, character is a doctor, flower on cover, character is a nurse, character gives birth, character has more than one child, character lives in a city, red, white and blue on cover, set by a lake/ocean,


message 258: by Anna (last edited Jan 01, 2016 04:24AM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments An Occurrence in Crazy Bear Valley by Brian Keene
[p.108]
Goal: Read a book where the first word of the title is An


message 259: by Anna (last edited Jan 01, 2016 01:54PM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Pilo Family Circus by Will Elliott
[p.360]

Setting: Australia
Characters: Doopy, Gonko, Jamie, Kurt, Mugabo, Rufshod, Steve, Tuskan, Winston, Yeti
misc: 25 Chapters, "Books You Wish More People Knew About" (#2033), "Best Books Ever" (#24193), "Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once" (#4819), "Best Horror Novels" (#922), there is a tight deadline, a suicide or murder takes place, character has a first experience (Jamie uses drug), character is an alcoholic or has a drug problem (Steve), unimportant character dies (apprentice), important character dies (Gonko), character carries a knife (Gonko), character just started a new job (Jamie), character returns back home (Jamie), the audio version is narrated by a male, the audio version is more than 10 hours long (11.05), third person narration, set in a circus, mc is boy-next-door type, parallel worlds, MC uses puns/jokes all the time, someone suffers from a mental illness (Goshy), genre that you love (Horror)


message 260: by Silje (new)

Silje (sikna) | 1443 comments Swept Away by a Kiss by Katharine Ashe
Swept Away by a Kiss (Rogues of the Sea, #1) by Katharine Ashe
date:01/01/16
pg: 384
Setting: Atlantic Ocean. England.
Characters: Steven, Valerie, Anna, Zeus, Maximin, Hannsley, Bebain.
Misc: 42 chapters, pirates, part of story set on ship at sea, a suicide takes place (Hannsley)


message 261: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Matilda by Roald Dahl
[p.240]
Goal: Read a book with a pink cover


message 262: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 629 comments Say Yes to the Marquess (Castles Ever After, #2) by Tessa Dare
Characters: Clio, Rafe, Piers, Daphne, Teddy, Phoebe, Bruiser
Misc: 27 chapters, character lives in a castle, castle on the cover, MC is blonde, blonde on the cover, white dress on the cover, author's name is also a word (Dare), characters go to a dance, book written from more than one character's point of view, MC has one or more sisters/ brothers, MC is a virgin (at the beginning), tree on the cover, next in a series that you've already started, "brilliant" character or a bookworm, character gains independence


message 263: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #2) by Patrick Rothfuss
[p.994]
Goal: Read a book that is on your Captain's or Co-captains "to read" shelf with the highest GR average rating


message 264: by Wishbear (new)

Wishbear | 393 comments Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Pages: 435/40pts
Finished: 1/2/16
Characters: Agnieszka (MC); Kasia (BF of MC); Dragon
Wensa; Old Hanka; Jerzy; Krystyna; Solya; Sarkan

Additional Info:
Someone is lost, there is a resistance, character is witch/wizard, character lives in castle/palace, character is a mythical creature, a character dies, at least 5 people are killed, character has a first experience, there is a partnership, character is always ready to help, character is superstitious, character has surprising talent, character stands by another in adversity, MCs hate each other at beginning, MC is stubborn, MC is virgin


message 265: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge
[p.409]

Setting: UK
Characters: Architect, Bill, Celeste, Dot, Joseph, Margaret, Penny, Sebastian, Tris, Violet
Misc: 43 Chapters, "Best Books Ever" (#13944), "Books That Should Be Made Into Movies" (#7189), has fairies/fae, with an angsty fight, character is a doctor (Dr Mellows), character is a tradesperson (Joseph), character has more than one child (Celeste has 3 children), character lives in a city (Tris), character is a fae (Architect), character is a mythical creature (Tris/Architect/Shrive), character has an unusual sidekick (Pen & Trish), character dies (Sebastian), an important character dies (Sebastian), unimportant character dies (Joseph's wife), characters eat steak (Trish), character gets a second chance (Tris is saved by Pen), character has troubles with authority (Pen/Violet), character is superstitious or believes in some myth or entity (Joseph), someone goes home again (Tris), character stands by another in the face of adversity (Violet & Pen to Trish), character wears goggles (Violet), story takes place 5 years after the end of WWI (1923-1924), third person narration, book has won a literary prize (British Fantasy Award for Robert Holdstock Award - best fantasy novel 2015), shortlisted for a literary prize (British Science Fiction Association Award Nominee for Best Novel 2014, Carnegie Medal Nominee 2015, James Herbert Award Nominee 2015), book is set in a small town, MCs hate each other at the beginning (Tris/Pen), MC has one or more sisters/brothers, against all odds / survival story, MC is unreliable narrator, a genre that you love (Fantasy/Horror), mc rides a motorcycle, book title is also a song title (Al Bowlly and the Arthur Lally Orchestra 1932)


message 266: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Unwind (Unwind, #1) by Neal Shusterman
[p.352]

Narrator: Luke Daniels
Characters: Alexis, Blaine, Connor, Dan, Emby, Hayden, Josias, Lev, Mai, Risa, Sonia, Tina, Zachary
Setting: USA
misc: 69 Chapters,

*I'll add more info when I get back home, tonight.


message 267: by Plethora (last edited Jan 03, 2016 10:09PM) (new)

Plethora (bookworm_r) | 2239 comments Completed 01/03/16
The Story of the Treasure Seekers (Bastable Children, #1) by E. Nesbit
Title: The Story of the Treasure Seekers
Author: E. Nesbit
Pages: 256
Characters: Dora, Dickey, Oswald, Noel, Alice, Horace,
Chapters: 16
ISBN 13: 978-0140367065
ISBN 10: 0140367063
Edition Published: February 1, 1996
Originally Published: 1899
Average Rate: 3.92
Book 1 in series


message 268: by Anna (last edited Jan 04, 2016 01:55AM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments A Darker Shade of Magic (A Darker Shade of Magic, #1) by V.E. Schwab
[p.389]
BOM
DQs

Narrator: Narrator: Steven Crossley
Character: Kell, Lila, Astrid, Barron, Emira, George, Holland, Maxim, Ned, Parrish, Rhy, Tieren

*I saw we need some Ls and Es. This one works for them. If we won't use it for the crossword, please let me know to add the misc info.


message 269: by Joanne (new)

Joanne We can use it for the crossword. I'm reading this one too so if it ends up working for any goals in the near future we'll have a copy.


message 270: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments kk :)

Zoo City by Lauren Beukes
[p.385]
Goal: Read a book with the word urban, graffiti, city or industrial (plurals are acceptable) in the title


message 271: by Anna (last edited Jan 04, 2016 04:42AM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Little Book of Big Change The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit by Amy Johnson
[p.200]

Another possible L. I'll try to find some Is and Us. I think I have a Y.


message 272: by Fi (new)

Fi | 324 comments 151 Days (Tales from Foster High, #6) by John Goode

9 chapters, unnumbered
Characters: Kyle, Brad, Josh, Jennifer, Jeremy, Sam
Other: set in Texas, highschool, bully, character gets a second chance, set in a small town, character plays baseball, "brilliant" character or a bookworm, party (prom), song lyrics at the start of chapters


message 273: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Cheats and Deceits How Animals and Plants Exploit and Mislead by Martin Stevens
[p.320]
Goal: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.

Mort e  by Robert Repino
[p.358]
Goal: Read a book where the edition you are reading was published on the 20th of a month.


message 274: by Silje (new)

Silje (sikna) | 1443 comments Second Chance Pass Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
date:01/04
pg: 416
Characters: Vanessa, Paul, Joe, Nikki, Mel, Jack, Doc, Walt, Tom, Brenda, Ricky, Emma, Dana
Setting: US


message 275: by Anna (last edited Jan 06, 2016 01:06AM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Witches of Eastwick (Eastwick, #1) by John Updike
U= Author (Updike)

Something More Than Night by Ian Tregillis
I= Author (Ian)
U= Character (Uriel)

The Eagles An American Band by Andrew Vaughan
Goal: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover


message 276: by Plethora (last edited Jan 06, 2016 04:54AM) (new)

Plethora (bookworm_r) | 2239 comments Title: Uprooted
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Author: Naomi Novik
Finished: 01/05/16
Pages: 435
BOM read: Yes
BOM Discussions: Yes
Chapters: 32
Published: May 19th 2015
Characters: Dragon, Kasia, Marek, Falcon, Agnieszka
Average Rating: 4.19
Genre: Fantasy


message 277: by Tory (new)

Tory Hendershot (nghtstlkr64) | 240 comments Clarkson on Cars by Jeremy Clarkson
Clarkson on Cars by Jeremy Clarkson
Published 5/1/2004
357 pages
Genres: Nonfiction, humor
Setting: England


message 278: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Rain (Undead Rain #1) by Shaun Harbinger

Characters: Mike, Elena, Lucy, Doug, Alex, Brand, Cartwright, Green, Peterson, Jim, Olivia Williams


message 279: by Silje (new)

Silje (sikna) | 1443 comments Unearthly Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) by Cynthia Hand
date: 01/07
pg: 453
Characters: Clara, Jeffrey, Wendy, Angela, Christian, Kay, Tucker
Misc: Angels, good vs evil, forest fire


message 280: by Fi (new)

Fi | 324 comments Threshold (Whyborne & Griffin, #2) by Jordan L. Hawk

24 chapters
Characters: Percival "Ival" Endicott Whybourne, Griffin Flaherty, Christine, Elliot, Orme
Other: romance,historical, paranormal, horror, aliens, kidnapped, secondary character dies, is given a second chance, small mining town


message 281: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1) by Megan Whalen Turner

Narrator: Jeff Woodman
Characters: Gen/Eugenides, Pol, Sophos, Ambiades, Moira


message 282: by Storm (new)

Storm The Aeronaut's Windlass The Aeronaut's Windlass (The Cinder Spires, #1) by Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher - The Cinder Spires Series: The Aeronaut’s Windlass

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message 283: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Fat Cat by Robin Brande
Goal: Read a book where a character gets into shape


message 284: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Children's Home by Charles Lambert

Character: Morgan, Engel, David, Crane, Rebecca, Godfrey


message 285: by Plethora (last edited Jan 09, 2016 09:06PM) (new)

Plethora (bookworm_r) | 2239 comments Finished: 1/9/16
Title: The Winter Girl
Author: Matt Marinovich
Pages: 205
Edition: First
Published: 1/19/16
Average Rating: 3.14
Genres: Mystery, thriller
Chapters: 21
Characters: Scott, Elise, Victor, Carmelita
The Winter Girl by Matt Marinovich


message 286: by Plethora (last edited Jan 10, 2016 11:19PM) (new)

Plethora (bookworm_r) | 2239 comments Goal: Character wears glass, John, the oldest son wears glasses

Finished 1/10/16
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Meet the Austins
Meet the Austins (Austin Family, #1) by Madeleine L'Engle
Chapters: Unnumbered (6)
ISBN: 0374349290 / 9780374349295
Pages: 214
Edition Published: 10/30/1997
Series: Book 1 in Austin Family
Characters: Vicky Austin, Rob Austin, Suzy Austin, Maggy Hamilton, Douglas Austin, Victoria Austin, Wallace Austin, John Austin


message 287: by Anna (last edited Jan 11, 2016 12:55AM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) by George R.R. Martin

Narrator: Roy Dotrice
Characters: Brandon, Tyrion, Daenerys, Jon, Arya, Cersei, Melisandre, Lysa, Petyr, Varys, Hodor, Grenn, Oswell Kettleback


message 288: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Dracula by Bram Stoker

Goal: Read a book where the author's first name is one of the top 100 male names in The Netherlands according to nameberry (Bram #2)


message 289: by Fi (new)

Fi | 324 comments Wish Come True by Keira Andrews

Authors: Keira Andrews, Joanna Chambers, Amy Jo Cousins , Megan Erickson, Suki Fleet, Kaje Harper, Anyta Sunday
Characters: David, Isaac, Sam, Nick, Josh, Benji, Adrian, Devin, Jess, David, Zeb, Matt, Sebastian, Ben

King of Snowflakes (West Coast Boys, #1) by Michele Fogal
Characters: Skyler, Ryan, Erika, Stevie, Logan, Dave


message 290: by Storm (new)

Storm Cinder Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer

Author: Marissa Meyer
Pgs: 387
Chapters: 38


message 291: by Anna (last edited Jan 12, 2016 05:18AM) (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman
Title: L
Characters: Alfie, Billy, Cvetko, Duncan, Edwin, George, Joey, Luna, Margaret, Peter, Ruth, Sammy, Ulrich, Varney, Wilhelm

Foundation and Empire (Foundation, #2) by Isaac Asimov
Author: A, I
Title: F
Characters: Bel Riose, Ducem Barr, Hari Seldon, Sennett Forell, Ammel Brodrig, Toran, Bayta Darell, Lathan Devers, Indbur III

The Caves of Steel (Robot, #1) by Isaac Asimov
Author: A, I
Characters: R. Daneel Olivaw, Elijah/Lije Baley, Vince Barrett, Julius Enderby, Jessie Navodny Baley, Roj Nemennuh Sarton, Han Fastolfe, Anthony Gerrigel, Francis Clousarr


message 292: by Silje (new)

Silje (sikna) | 1443 comments Queen of Shadows Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4) by Sarah J. Maas
Date: 1/12
Pg: 645
Author: S, M
Characters: Aelin Galathynius, Rowan, Chaol Westfall, Lysandra, Dorian Havilliard, Manon Blackbeak, Elide, Perrington, Lorcan, Tern, Vernon, Kaltain, Nesryn Faliq, Sorrel
Misc: 89 Chapters, Fae, Mythical creatures (Wyvern), witches, GoodReads Winner


message 293: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet
Goal: Read a book with a briefcase on the cover


message 294: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Dreams Underfoot (Newford, #1) by Charles de Lint
Goal: Read a book where someone is assumed to be dead but turns out not to be (Susan's mother)


message 295: by Fi (new)

Fi | 324 comments Dark Economy by M. Keedwell

Characters: Blaine Breton, Cadell Meredith, Beth, Tom Banks, Dylan, Dan Wrotham, Rothfeld, Bob Fords, Coachman, Dewhurst, Lewis, Dorothy, Bertram Abbott
20 chapters
Other: medical student, policeman, historical, mystery, romance


message 296: by Silje (new)

Silje (sikna) | 1443 comments X-Treme Dating
X-Treme Dating by Cathy McDavid
Date: 1/13
pg: 189
Characters: Park Evenson, Nalani, Justin Mann, Grant Hastings, Clint Summers, Foxworthy, Rodriguez,
misc: 16 chapters, dating show, lovers who shouldn't be together,


message 297: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut
Goal: Read a book with the word food, banquet, menu, dinner, breakfast or lunch in the title


message 298: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Mind Games (The Disillusionists, #1) by Carolyn Crane

Narrator: Rebecca Wisocky
Characters: Otto Sanchez, Justine Jones, Sterling Packard, Ben Foley, Simon Fitzgerald, Helmut


message 299: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments The Lives of Tao (Tao, #1) by Wesley Chu
Goal: Read a book with more than one weapon on the cover


message 300: by Anna (new)

Anna | 385 comments Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
Goal: Read a book shelved as relationships (52 times)


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