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April wrote: "Just started reading Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline."
Sounds good. I think that one has been mentioned before here as a possible group read.
Sounds good. I think that one has been mentioned before here as a possible group read.
TarHeelGirl00 wrote: "April wrote: "Just started reading Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline."Sounds good. I think that one has been mentioned before here as a possible group read."
Yep sure was Tarheelgirl, I think it was Ruth who put that one forward for our last read. I have a preview added on my reader for it, it looks good.
Be sure to let us know what you think Ruth!!!
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I haven't read a Scottoline in a while. Let us know what you think April
Recently started A Kiss of Blood. It's a little outside my normal wheelhouse, but I read the first one and enjoyed it for the most part. So I figured I might as well read the second since it was on sale a couple of months back.
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Nothing at all wrong with a vamp read Kamas :)
"Dearly Devoted Dexter". I read the first book in the series years ago, before the TV show even began. Now that the book series is ending, thought I might catch on it audio-style.
I have started Ilona Andrew's "Kate Daniels' Series. Currently half way through book 2 "Magic Burns". Definitely Urban Fantasy in Genre. I found the first book a little hard to get into, but I am loving book 2 now that I understand the dynamics of the world.
Susan/Kamas, can't say I have ever heard the expression "wheelhouse" but I take it to mean not normal? Is that right?
Beautiful Mackerel Sky outside today. Old "bushies" have the saying "Mackerel Sky, won't be three days dry"
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Reading Night Tremors
by Matt Coyle that I won and it's great! When I'm done, I'm sure I will want to go back and read Yesterday's Echo.
by Matt Coyle that I won and it's great! When I'm done, I'm sure I will want to go back and read Yesterday's Echo.
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by Matt Coyle that I won and it's great! When I'm done, I'm sure I will want to go back and read Yesterday's Echo."Yay, glad you like it ;)
Debbie wrote: "Nothing at all wrong with a vamp read Kamas :)"It's not the vampire part that is unusual for me, it's the sex involved in the story.
Ang, Wheelhouse is a baseball term (at least that's where I got it from) meaning the best place for a hitter to get a pitched ball to hit it as hard and far as possible. Basically, a hitter's favorite spot.
Kamas, baseball isn't a big sport in OZ.
I didn't realize wheelhouse was a baseball term. I just asked my husband, and of course, he knew!
Speaking of baseball, that's where I am headed tonight. We have a collegiate summer baseball league with teams scattered across the state. We usually try to catch a few games each season, and we waited almost too late this year. Mostly they play in historic stadiums and the crowds are usually pumped.
Speaking of baseball, that's where I am headed tonight. We have a collegiate summer baseball league with teams scattered across the state. We usually try to catch a few games each season, and we waited almost too late this year. Mostly they play in historic stadiums and the crowds are usually pumped.
Should finish Night Tremors today! Not sure what I'm going to start this weekend.
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After the Missing Frog Prints novel my next is Kristan Higgins upcoming If You Only Knew -
I'm heading to the little book exchange store to get some books! Then some retail therapy I think!
I was reading Girl Scout training materials this morning. Then I was reading IKEA labels (first time to IKEA!). This weekend, I want to finish "Dearly Devoted Dexter."
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Still reading The Case of the Missing Frog Prints
should start on the Kristan Higgins
later today.Happy Weekend!
Never been to an IKEA either, but would like to. We have one in Charlotte, which is a couple of hours away. Is it worth the drive?
We have Ikea in Australia, none close to where i live, the closet is probably 10 hours drive. From what I know it is one of those stores you can't go into without buying something! :) Some of the even have restaurants! Wish there was one here in my town.
My eldest daughter's new apartment is entirely decorated by IKEA. Affordable and lightweight - important for the Brooklynese!
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Good to know Lisa. BTW I just got her book! :)
I thought it was worth the 2 hour trip, but maybe not more than that. I got what I needed and left fairly unscathed.IKEA is the busiest restaurant chain in the world. Someone, somewhere is eating at an IKEA. Well-known for their Swedish meatball meal.
I finished A Kiss of Blood, was better paced than the first. Now I need to read the last one at some point to see how it ends.I'm not sure what I'm going to read next.
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and just finished If You Only Knew
Decided to switch it up a bit. I read Animal Farm over the weekend. I think I read it as a teenager, but only because I had to. This time was different. Now I'm reading 1984 which I have never read before.
I'm still making my way through the Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews - fantastic urban fantasy series. I am loving it! 
I also downloaded the new one from Christina Henry, it is called Alice (a spin on Alice in Wonderland)
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You're welcome :)
Here's the one I'm starting now
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Wow, I'm dying to know how you like it now TarHeelGirl
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I also downloaded the new one from Ch..."
Looks good Ang!
We were watching a program on PBS last night about the Great Barrier Reef and I thought of you ;)
I finished Beggars in Spain: The Original Hugo & Nebula Winning Novella. Awesome story, no wonder it won both the Hugo and Nebula. I read it before, but didn't remember anything about it.Not sure what I'm going to tackle next.
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Hmm, good luck with that
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what are you reading this weekend
I'm almost finished with The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
and will probably have time for one more before I have to dig into my November reviews and I'm thinking it'll be C.A. Higgins upcoming sci-fi LIghtless
Then I also have to read for my Monday Book club meetingMaze Runner
I hear the next movie in this series will be out later this year
I really enjoyed The Maze Runner, both the book and the movie.
I started reading The Swiss Family Robinson on one Nook, but I hadn't put it on the other one yet, so I ended up starting Trouble in the Brasses on the other Nook.
I LOVE those library book sales, Susan! We have one coming up here next month.
About half way through 1984 and am really enjoying it. It's hard to believe it was published in 1949 and Orwell died 6 months later. My husband read it again a couple of years ago, and he wants us to watch the movie after I finish the book. I hope our library has the DVD.
About half way through 1984 and am really enjoying it. It's hard to believe it was published in 1949 and Orwell died 6 months later. My husband read it again a couple of years ago, and he wants us to watch the movie after I finish the book. I hope our library has the DVD.
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Here's my review on goodreads if you're interested -https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Wow
this one?Thanks
Sounds like a good read Susan, I have added to my tbr list!
I'm still trying to make my way through "Alice" by Christina Henry.
I loved her previous Black Wings Series. But I am finding Alice a little bit strange and hard to get into.
Susan, I just looked up "Mountain Story" on kobo (where I buy my ebooks from)They want $15.99!!!! Think I'll check the library....
Debbie, I just noticed that Yesterday's Echo by Matt Coyle is now .99 at B&N. After reading Night Tremors, I definitely want to read it, so the timing of this deal is great. Thanks for featuring him on your blog!
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Thanks for letting me know TarHeelGirl, here's hoping you enjoy that one Too!
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What are you all reading during these dog days of summer?
I'm just finishing up my required reading and my pile has grown substantially since last month. So during this break I'll be reading
La
ura Griffin's October release PJ Brackston's
James Kaufmann's third in his much awaited trilogy
Bradley Somer's
And if there's time before I have to pick up my December reads and because of my renewed interest in Outlander, Diana Gabaldon's
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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