Hopscotch Reader's Edition *Revised*

[Dogsandbooksanddogsandbooks]

The Sunshine When She's Goneis finished. The jacket spoke of humor but it was humorless. The main couple had few redeeming qualities and I don't think they would be relate-able to most people. Hmmm, there might be a reason this was underrated!
Tien is up and I will send her a pm.

[Tien]

Debi wrote: "The Sunshine When She's Goneis finished. The jacket spoke of humor but it was humorless. The main couple had few redeeming qualities and I don't think they would be relate-able to m..."

The description sounds funny, father taking baby for R&R in the Caribbean... hah! The cynical side of me is thinking that he's thinking of picking up chicks ;p

Thanks for the PM, Debi - guess what, I've already forgotten what I chose this morning, lol, good thing I've put a reminder on this thread. Will start tomorrow morning as I'm out this evening :)

[Tien]

I've finished my book, Drive By. 4.5 stars; terrifically complex twist with mind blowing conclusion. totally a work of genius! Highly recommended for crime fans. I just got a little frustrated at times with the characters but otherwise actually enjoyed their voices...

I've sent Dionisia a pm for her turn.

[Dionisia]

Thank you for the poke, Tien!

[Dionisia]

Reading The Girl in the Road

[Dionisia]

K, all done. Next up can take the reins.

[Tien]

Lyn M, I think it's your turn :)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Sorry ladies, this weekend was both my dad's 84th birthday and my oldest son's 25th birthday. As a result, I did not get ANY reading done at all. I am just starting The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon and No Safe House by Linwood Barclay. Since both were published in 2014, I will use whichever one I finish first. Let you know as soon as I finish.

[Dee]

I guess I need to figure my book out then...

[Tien]

Dee wrote: "I guess I need to figure my book out then..."

that shouldn't be hard, Dee... I'm sure you have stacks on review books to be read :)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

That is what I am reading. A review book. :)

[Dee]

i do...its figuring out, just which book I want...

question, can an ARC that will be published in 2014 count? or does it already need to be out...

[Tien]

ARC is fine, Dee, so long as book to be pub soon (this year)

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Turns out that my Linwoood Barclay book is not really a stand alone, so I am waiting to get the preceding book from the library today or tomorrow. But I did just finish The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress for this challenge. WHOOHOO! The book was great, based on the true life disappearance of Judge Joe Crater in 1930, an event the precipitated the fall of Tammany Hall in NYC. It was well written and got me interested enough in this incident that I already ordered two other books about it from the library.

Dee you are UP!

[Dee]

going to go with Rosalind James' newest (I got the ARC, but like 2 days before it came out - even with my speed-reading that is a bit beyond me:) )

Just Not Mine

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Sounds good, Dee. Hope you enjoy it.

[Tien]

Interesting! Had to add it since it's set in NZ... don't see many of those around. Have you enjoyed the whole series so far, Dee?

Checked out the first book... male protagonist being the All Blacks Captain? hhmm... YUM! ;D

[Dee]

I like them - book 5 was a bit ehhh - but i've enjoyed the rest for waht they are - decently written contemp romance - and you can tell she knows her stuff when it comes to rugby - the prequel just came out, which has much more rugby in it - she also has a contemp series set in the US

[Grace]

Dee and Amy, read slowly please! ;) I've two books on their way but I'm worried neither will be here on time!

[Dee]

haha! i have to play Navy this weekend, so i'm not sure how much reading time i'll have

[Amy]

I have an audiobook ready to go, but I'll be listening with my husband who slows me down considerably. It will likely take us 3 or 4 days to get through 6 disks.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Sounds like you should be okay, Grace? Hope your books get here soon.

[Grace]

Thanks Dee, Amy and Lynne. :) I hope one is here on time. I'm just wishing lots of lovely distractions to Dee and Amy in the mean time! I've got one book on hold at the library and the other is on its way from the US to Australia.

[Dogsandbooksanddogsandbooks]

Wow, sorry guys I had no idea it was my turn. I just came on to see how things were moving along.
I bought To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris during my coastal vacation from an independent seller in Solvang, CA. Will start tonight.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Debi wrote: "Wow, sorry guys I had no idea it was my turn. I just came on to see how things were moving along.
I bought To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris during my ..."

Debi - No worries, it isn't even your turn for a while. Currently it is Dee who is reading. Grace was just asking Dee and Amy to read slow so that her books have time to get here. So you still have a bit of time. Dee has to finish, then Amy, then Grace.

[Dogsandbooksanddogsandbooks]

i guess I read an old post. Ooops!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

No worries. Just wanted to make sure you weren't stressing out. :)

[Grace]

Sorry to have confused you Debi. I need not have stressed - one of my books is already here. :)

[Dogsandbooksanddogsandbooks]

I have gone from not receiving my library books in time to now I have ALL of them at once!!! Plus the ones I bought on my trip and the ones my daughter has loaned me.
Oh well, it's a reading bonanza at my house. :P

[Dee]

i'm about half-way through my book now - should finish up tonight/tomorrow

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Debi wrote: "I have gone from not receiving my library books in time to now I have ALL of them at once!!! Plus the ones I bought on my trip and the ones my daughter has loaned me.
Oh well, it's a reading bonanz..."

That always happens to me, Debi. It's either feast or famine!

[Dee]

I finished up The Promise which was released just back in July! that means its Amy's turn and i'll pm her

[Bea]

Only 5 more books to go! Go team!

[Amy]

I have a new release audio downloaded from the library but it expires tomorrow. I may try to get it done quickly or wait to see what letter Tien posts for ScatterShelves and grab something that fits with the September card.

[Tien]

Amy wrote: "I have a new release audio downloaded from the library but it expires tomorrow. I may try to get it done quickly or wait to see what letter Tien posts for ScatterShelves and grab something that fit..."

lol - is that a hint, Amy?

It'll be sometime soon... ha ha ha

[Amy]

Tien wrote: "Amy wrote: "I have a new release audio downloaded from the library but it expires tomorrow. I may try to get it done quickly or wait to see what letter Tien posts for ScatterShelves and grab someth..."

Subtle as a sledgehammer...LOL

[Amy]

I started Top Secret Twenty-One which I'll finish tomorrow.

[Amy]

Just finished Top Secret Twenty-One seconds ago, so Grace is up. I will PM her now.

[Grace]

Thanks Amy.

I'm going to read: The Moor: Lives, Landscape, Literature by William Atkins published earlier this year.

It has lots of L's in it and it's already been shelved under nature twice so it's a great fit for my scatter shelves. :)

[Grace]

I've just finished The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet by Kristin Ohlson. I found The Moor long and slow going so when book no. 2 arrived, I switched. The Soil Will Save Us was an inspirational and optimistic read. I recommend it for anyone interested in climate change, agriculture or food security. Debi is up. I'll pm her now.

[Dogsandbooksanddogsandbooks]

Yay, my turn. Will read To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris. This is a new author for me.

[Dogsandbooksanddogsandbooks]

Finished To Rise Again At A Decent Hour. This book was way out there but I fell for the review blurbs. Next time I'll research a bit more before starting a new author!
Anyhow, it's Tien's turn. Will msg her.

[Tien]

Thanks, Debi. Sorry you didn't enjoy your book more :(

I'll be reading Mothers Grimm

[Dogsandbooksanddogsandbooks]

Tien, I have enjoyed sooo many new authors and books since joining pick a shelf and the hopscotch game this year, a couple of duds are to be expected. Overall, I'm thrilled with the new reading experiences I've had. It's all good!

[Tien]

I've finished Mothers Grimm. 3.5 stars - actually is very good but bad timing for me. Reading about just how tough motherhood can be (even by loose fairy tale retelling) is harsh when I'm facing birth pains and sleepless nights in less than 7 weeks!

Dionisia is next.

[Dionisia]

So sorry guys. Things are insane for me right now. Could you skip me?

[Tien]

Dionisia wrote: "So sorry guys. Things are insane for me right now. Could you skip me?"

Not a problem, Dionisia. Thanks for letting us know. Hope things are 'insane' for you in a good way & settling down soon :)

Lyn - that means you're up...

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Dionisia wrote: "So sorry guys. Things are insane for me right now. Could you skip me?"

I got ya covered!

Thanks for letting us know right away. Hope things calm down for you soon. :)

For the last book of the game, I will be reading Little Mercies, which I was going to start today anyway. Good timing.

[Tien]

oh wow, it IS the last book! woo hoo :D

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Tien wrote: "oh wow, it IS the last book! woo hoo :D"

Yep. I can't believe it. :)