Properties FOR SALE

[D.G.]

Here is request thread! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

D.G. wrote: "Here is request thread! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Thanks Update made

[Dee]

D.G. wrote: "Finished - 1/22 ★★★★ which I read before 1/24 to complete the purchase of The Great Gatsby.

This was a terrifying read. There were moments so horrific that sometimes, I ..."

wasn't it thought! there next 3 books draw out the series more - i define it as the micro and macro world of unwinding - bk 1 is very focused on the individuals, bk 2-4 much more on society and the decisions - with the POV's of the teens still

[D.G.]

Good to know, Dee. I really looking forward to the rest of the series.

[Dee]

they get a bit slow in places and i think would have worked well as a trilogy, rather than 4 books (dystology) - but i liked the overall story

[Amy]

I would like to purchase "The Sound and the Fury" which I landed on last night. Marina selected three books for me and the one I'm going with, Aftershock: A Thriller, has 368 pages which will qualify. Clock starts ticking now...2/19/16 at 10:06 a.m.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Amy wrote: "I would like to purchase "The Sound and the Fury" which I landed on last night. Marina selected three books for me and the one I'm going with, Aftershock: A Thriller, has 368 pages ..."

Duly noted. Thanks Amy!

[Amy]

Finished Aftershock: A Thriller and posted my review in the review thread. Do I need to post it here as well?

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Amy wrote: "Finished Aftershock: A Thriller and posted my review in the review thread. Do I need to post it here as well?"

CONGRATS!

Yes you do, Amy, as this is where we keep track of reviews for properties. Also, you need to set up a request thread for the property that you read the book for so that Tien and I can update the threads.

[Amy]

Finished Aftershock: A Thriller by Andrew Vachss and found the subtitle to be a bit of a misnomer. I didn't find the story thrilling; the plot was a bit disappointing and the character development was lacking. The ending was predictable as well which didn't help. Two stars at best.

[Amy]

Review posted above and thread created for The Sound and the Fury.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Amy wrote: "Review posted above and thread created for The Sound and the Fury."

Thanks Amy. I will make the updates that I need to, Tien in gone for the weekend, but she will make her updates as soon as she can. :)

[Tien]

I'm going to attempt to purchase Grapes of Wrath by reading Crossed

Due by March 12

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Tien wrote: "I'm going to attempt to purchase Grapes of Wrath by reading Crossed

Due by March 12"

Duly noted. Good Luck, Tien!

[Dee]

would like to purchase Old Man and the Sea, by reading Neurotica (length is 296pgs); due by 13 March

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Dee wrote: "would like to purchase Old Man and the Sea, by reading Neurotica (length is 296pgs); due by 13 March"

Got ya!

[Tien]

Aaaand... I'm done :)

Crossed (Matched #2) was a fairly easy and fast read. I wasn't that impressed with the first book but was interested enough to find out where the story goes. I can't say that I'm that impressed with this book either though I think I'm in a bit of a strange mood because all those feels you're supposed to be cheering for, I was instead shuddering at the corniness of it all :p Whilst I wasn't too keen on the whole book, I'm only rating at 2.5 stars though rated up to 3, the ending still interest me enough to consider picking up book 3 (yea, let's finish this!)

[Tien]

Here's the link

The Grapes of Wrath ~book request

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Tien wrote: "Here's the link

The Grapes of Wrath ~book request"

Updates made. Is that your only property, Tien?

[Tien]

Lyn (Readinghearts) wrote: "Updates made. Is that your only property, Tien?"

yep. finally got one :)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Tien wrote: "Lyn (Readinghearts) wrote: "Updates made. Is that your only property, Tien?"

yep. finally got one :)"

wow, I was all ready to list you as a two property owner, then I realized that you didn't have one yet.

[Dee]

I finished Neurotica to purchase Old Man and the Sea

My review:
I love finding fresh voices in romance because so many authors tend to have a cookie cutter approach, Eliza Gordan is one of those authors. I really enjoyed the previous book I read by her (Must Love Otters) and in Neurotica, she brought her witty writing again. Neurotica features Jayne, a obituary writer who struggles with intimacy issues, who at the urging of her therapist writes an erotic romance that becomes a bestseller. I loved her character development of Jayne, along with her love interest Luke (of the Piewalker food truck) and his sister, Leia (yeah, I kid you not). The geek-level was high in this one but really cute. 4 stars

[Dee]

Old Man and the Sea thread

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Dee wrote: "Old Man and the Sea thread

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Made the updates to everything but the board as Tien needs to do that.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Dee wrote: "Old Man and the Sea thread

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

I believe this is your first property, correct?

[Dee]

Second - I also own To Kill A Movkingbird ;)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Dee wrote: "Second - I also own To Kill A Movkingbird ;)"

How did I miss that. I will add you to our double owner list.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Several Properties have been repossessed and Requests are now moved to Book Requests folder. Here is the current list of NON PURCHASED properties:

P: Goodnight Moon

P: Where The Wild Things Are

P: Charlotte's Web

P: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

P: Roll of Thunder, Here My Cry

P: Animal Farm

P: Lord of the Flies

P: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

P: Moby Dick

[Amy]

I'm currently on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and am reading a book of the correct length to buy the property (No Way Back). I began the book before the repossession post was put in the thread, though. Am I still eligible to purchase it?

[Tien]

Amy wrote: "I'm currently on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and am reading a book of the correct length to buy the property (No Way Back). I began the book before the repossession post was pu..."

Yes, that's fine, Amy, as long as you finished & reviewed by this Sunday. Thanks!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Amy wrote: "I'm currently on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and am reading a book of the correct length to buy the property (No Way Back). I began the book before the repossession post was pu..."

Yep, That works! Let me know when you finish.

[Amy]

Just finished my book for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

No Way Back is a typical murder mystery. Woman witnesses a murder, gets framed for it, and then goes on the run to figure out who the bad guys are to clear her name. Not bad, not great--3 stars.

This is my second property, so no more buying for me. Here is the request thread:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland is now owned by Amy. Make your book requests here.

[Bea]

I would like to purchase Lord of the Flies. My book has been chosen (Something Rotten - 385 pages) and must be completed by 5/11/16. This will be my second property.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Bea wrote: "I would like to purchase Lord of the Flies. My book has been chosen (Something Rotten - 385 pages) and must be completed by 5/11/16. This will be my second property."

I will list it as Frozen, Bea. :)

[Bea]

Finished Something Rotten for Lord of the Flies. I gave this book 4* - mostly for the entertainment quality of the story. Thursday works both in the book world and in keeping the books whole (real world). Jasper Fforde must be a well-read man to make so many references to other books in his Thursday Next novels. And, of course, many of Thursday excursions in and on behalf of books are a reader's wish when a book is particularly good. These books are "mind candy" or "snack books" as others have labelled similar books. They are fun, ridiculous (measured against my own life) and so very creative. Love them!

My thread here.

[Lisette]

I'd like to purchase The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. My book has been chosen (The Secret Garden - 331 pages) and must be completed by 30-may-2016. This will be my first property.

[Lisette]

I landed on P: Don Quixote, Bea's property. She says she is beyond with one of her books and that her property might be up for grabs, I'd like to try to purchase this lot. My book has been chosen (The Fault in Our Stars- 313 pages ) and must be completed by 30-may-2016. This will be my first property, or second since I'll be trying for another property as well (see post above).

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "I landed on P: Don Quixote, Bea's property. She says she is beyond with one of her books and that her property might be up for grabs, I'd like to try to purchase this lot. My book has been chosen (..."

Yep, she is going for this one...and will probably get it. I am bogged down.

[Lisette]

Finished my book to complete the purchase of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I have read: The Secret Garden [25-may-2016] ★★★

A very lovely story, about Mary who goes to live with her uncle after her parents die. I like the idea that fresh air and playing outdoors can cure mostly everything; not only physically, but also mentally. I especially liked Dickon with his animals. He brought some magic into the story.

[Tien]

Congrats on your purchase, Lusie. Could you please set up the property thread & I'll link you up on the Board? Cheers!

[Lisette]

Thanks Tien. I've created a thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lisette]

I finished the book I was reading for Don Quixote, Bea's property, in case she didn't finish her book before me. I finished The Fault in Our Stars [26-may-2016] ★★★

The book was both sad and happy. I liked that Augustus used his "wish" to take Hazel on a trip to meet the author of her favorite book. The story was a bit predictable, that is why I give it 3 stars.

[Bea]

I have not finished mine, so the property now is yours, Lusie.

[Tien]

WoW, good reading, Lusie!

Please create a thread for your Don Quixote

That will be 2 properties for you and you cannot purchase anymore.

[Lisette]

Sorry Bea {hugs}

Thanks Tien!! Here is the thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Bea]

No problem, Lusie. Now I have an open slot!

[Tien]

I'm going to read The Other Side of Summer to purchase Animal Farm.

Review due June-14.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

OK, I am WAY behind here. Here is the synopsis, though. Lusie now has The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Don Quixote, which completes her limit of two.

Bea has given up Don Quixote and purchased Lord of the Flies

Tien is reading for Animal Farm.

Off to make the changes

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Lusie wrote: "Thanks Tien. I've created a thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Bea wrote: "Finished Something Rotten for Lord of the Flies. I gave this book 4* - mostly for the entertainment quality of the story. Thursday works both in the book world and in keeping the books..."

Lusie wrote: "Sorry Bea {hugs}

Thanks Tien!! Here is the thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

Tien wrote: "I'm going to read The Other Side of Summer to purchase Animal Farm.

Review due June-14."

My sincerest apologies all. I believe I have made all the necessary changes to this thread. I will do the list copy and pasting in a bit. Let me know if the changes I made at the beginning of this thread are not correct.