January 2016 Dusty Bookshelf Challenge

[Kay (Brigidsmomma)]

I finished my first book for this month, , and will give it 5 stars... and add another series to my FWYS list... LOL

[Penumbra]

Finished . It's very short but entertaining, especially if you read the first book in the series. I gave it 4 Stars.

[Susan A]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Lothaire Dacianoღ♥ღ

I finished both picks.

Affiliations, Aliens, and Other Profitable Pursuits Jan 7 ★★★★★ I find the world building in this series fascinating, especially the aspect of translation.
Part & Parcel Jan 12 ★★★★ I really want a half star here because 3.5 seems more like what I want to give it --better than run of the mill, but not a book I will be looking to re-read.

Thanks for the picks

[Elizabeth]

just finished The City Centre Simone Pond give it a half star .

[Kay (Brigidsmomma)]

Finished my second selection for January... . This was another 5 stars read for me. very down to earth and cozily spiritual and romantic. Makes me wonder sometimes why I pick these books and then don't read them right away. It was like a special treat to get around to reading it! I'd recommend it to anyone who likes Christian romances.

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

Finished my first book.
by J.W. Bouchard 1/17/16

I thought this was a great zombie book. A group of friends often get together in a cemetary and just discuss all the different types of zombies there have been in movies. Then, lo and behold, a missing chinese shuttle falls into their town and BAMM! Zombie outbreak. The part at the end with patient zero was way out there and I wish it was explained a bit more, but it was a better B-rated book than I was expecting

[Joanna]

I finished both books. gets 4 stars and 3 stars :)

[⚜️XAR]

I've finished all three of my books now, with last night's completion of Walk Through Fire. It was a mixed bag, but got me up to date on three series, so I'm good with that.

[Mirliz]

I've finished my books and enjoyed reading both of them. Updated post.

[Karen ♐]

I finished . Great ending to the series. 5 stars.

[Krissy]

COMPLETION POST
Picked by Linda C


Frederica
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Date Finished: 1/07
Final Thoughts:
This was snarky and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Felix stole the show for me though. I just adored that kid!


The Paper Magician
My Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Date Finished: 1/21
Final Thoughts:
I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either. It was just okay for me. The author didn't really do well explaining things. It's like blah blah happened then blah blah happened... because I said so. And the romance aspect.... eh. Didn't buy it. I felt zero chemistry. Zilch. Despite all that I still plan on reading the second book

[Linda C]

Krissy wrote: "COMPLETION POST
Picked by Linda C


Frederica
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Date Finished: 1/07

Final Thoughts:

This was snarky and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Fe..."

Glad you liked Frederica. Heyer is a classic! And thanks for the input on Paper Magician. Think I'll skip it.

[Nichole]

V, I finished both of my picks! I enjoyed both of them very much, thank you!!

- 4 stars.
So sweet. Very good on audio!

- 4 stars.
I wavered on 3 or 4 stars, but the writing is so well done that I had to give it 4. I think the next book will be even better!

[~Melissa~]

~Melissa~ wrote: "~Melissa's~ January 2016 Dusty Bookshelf
I pick for Vampamber: and
Laurla picks for me: "

Laurla I finished up Wicked Ride and loved it - yeah to be back in 'part' of the Dark Protectors world!! Woohoo - so glad she did this spin off. Thanks for the pick!

[VampAmber]

Finished my first pick, (it's going to be one of those finished at the last minute kinda months, it would seem). Holy crap, looooooooved it. I kinda figured I would, though, considering the fact that I adore Tony Bourdain in almost anything where he talks, and writing is like talking. But yeah, definitely hafta get ahold of more of his books now. And marathon No Reservations. <3 <3 <3

[Michelle's Empty Nest]

I finished the first book of this month's challenge. It was The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

I thought it was a very good book, but not my most favorite by her. I gave it ★★★★.


Just finished my second book for this challenge, The Lost Sisterhood by Anne Fortier.

I really enjoyed it. Gave it ★★★★.

[~Melissa~]

VampAmber wrote: "Finished my first pick, (it's going to be one of those finished at the last minute kinda months, it would seem). Holy c..."

Glad you enjoyed it!

[VampAmber]

Just finished my second pick, , and it made me desperately want to reread Ella Enchanted. Absolutely adored it. ^_^ This was a good Dusty month for me, with both books ending up 5 star favorites. Thank you, ~Melissa~.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Completion Post
Picked by Kelby


Book: Don't Let Go by Marliss Melton
Date Finished: 1/16
Rating: ★★★
Comments: I have enjoyed this series so far but this wasn't my favorite. The writing was good but the heroine had some TSTL moments and the hero took quite a bit to warm up to. He turned out just ok for me. The storyline was good and I enjoyed the secondary romance.


Book: The Dream Crafter by Danielle Monsch
Date Finished: 1/28
Rating: ★★★★
Comments I enjoyed this book and really liked the characters. I like the world building in this series although I am having a little bit of a hard time remembering who is who in the overall story arc. There are a lot of characters to keep track of and the books have been spaced out quite a bit. I liked both the h/H in this one and the romance. It was quick but still believable. Looking forward to the next book.

[~Melissa~]

VampAmber wrote: "Just finished my second pick, , and it made me desperately want to reread Ella Enchanted. Absolutely adored it. ^_^ This was a good Dusty month for me, with b..."

Yeah - glad you enjoyed your second book too - that's a good month :D

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

I only ended up finishing 1 book this month, but it was still a good one, so thanks for the pick Joni.

[LaurLa]

♥KathyD♥ wrote: "Hi LaurLa...my picks for you are Protected by a Seal and Worth the Risk.
Happy reading! ..."

Hi Kathy D - I finished both books this month. Even though I rated them the same, I really enjoyed Worth the Risk, but Protected by a Seal was just meh. Think of one as a really low 3 and the other as a really high 3 :-)

- 01.31 ★★★
- 01.19 ★★★

[☘KathyD☘]

January’s Dusty Bookshelf Book List
Picked for — LaraLa
Picked by — Justyna

Thanks for the awesome picks Justyna!

Kiss of Crimson, Lara Adrian – 1/19/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Uncivilized, Sawyer Bennett – 1/4/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

[☘KathyD☘]

LaurLa wrote: "♥KathyD♥ wrote: "Hi LaurLa...my picks for you are Protected by a Seal and Worth the Risk.
Happy reading! ..."

Hi Kathy D - I finished both books this month. Even though I rated them the same, I re..."

I'm sorry you didn't like them more, but glad you had the opportunity to read them!

[Jodi]

I finished both of my picks for January.

was only a *** read for me.

was a ***** read! Absolutely fantastic!

[Linda C]

I finally finished my first book for January, . It was a 5 star read. I love her mystery stand alones so much better that the paranormal or straight romance titles.

[Linda C]

I finished my 2nd book for January, . It was a sexy dominant/submissive tale between an uptight lawyer and a cop. 2 stars. Not my thing.