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Jun 30, 2016 08:03AM
Thanks Bess, but I'm gonna read
for sleigh week. :-p
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Theme: Socks (using my free pass - book takes place in the spring) Book read: Ghostly Paws
Finished: 7.4.16
Rating : 2 stars
Review: This cozy stars Willa, who has returned to her home town of Mystic Notch, NH from the south when she inherits her family's bookstore. She discovers the dead body of the town librarian when she goes into work early one morning, and she ends up delving into the murder investigation herself, with the help of the librarians ghost, because it turns out that Willa can see and communicate with ghosts. While that part of it, and the characters, were OK, what made it not good for me was the fact that Willa's cat could talk to other animals, and they communicated to try to help Willa solve the murder. That was just way too farfetched for me, even for a fiction book.
Free pass for sleigh. Part of this novel takes place in winter when a sleigh is used.
Title: Anchor in the Storm
Author: Sarah Sundin
Dates Read: July 10-12, 2016
Rating: Four Stars
Review:
While I've enjoyed Sarah Sundin's prior series, the Waves of Freedom series is a notch above the others. My new favorite Sarah Sundin novel is Anchor in the Storm.
As with Through Waters Deep, I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery element. In addition, it was incredibly interesting to learn about how PTSD was "treated" during WWII and other historical details. Through Arch and Lillian's story, we learn the importance of looking at the heart and actions of a person rather than the surface.
I recommend the Waves of Freedom series for fans of historical fiction that enjoy mystery as well.
The next category has been called. It is dog or puppy. What will you read for this one?I have a few options:
PSA! The Pug List is currently $1.99 for Kindle. :-)
Happy reading team!
For the dog theme I'm going to read
. And should hopefully be done with my sleigh book soon!
Unless I am missing something, we are 3/4 on sock, 1/4 on sleigh and 0/4 on dog/puppy.Happy reading all!
Dog/PuppyThe Pug List by Alison Hodgson
Read: July 17
Rating: Three Stars
Review:
The title would lead you to believe this biography is about a pug, however, it is actually about a family that loses their home to a fire. Their youngest daughter wants nothing more than a pug, which is not exactly top of mind when your world is turned upside down.
I found the first quarter of the book to be very engaging. I laughed, I got emotional. After that though, my interest waned through some of the detail of life after the fire.
Overall, it was a unique read with some sweet moments after a major catastrophe.
Cover: SleighBook read: Christmas Carol Murder
Finished: 7.20.16
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I always enjoy the Tinkers Cove mystery series, starring Lucy, the Pennysaver reporter, and this installment was no different. In this book, Lucy and her daughter are attending a protest of the local mortgage company, which has been foreclosing on many people's homes. A fire breaks out in a nearby building, and it turns out a mail bomb was sent to the mortgage company's owner, who ends up dying. Between reporting and rehearsing for the Christmas play, Lucy sets out to find the killer. The characters in this series are always fun, and I love the relationship between Lucy and her kids. I will def continue reading this series. :)
Done with Sleigh
Used my free pass - the time of the story is between winter and spring.
Rated: 2 Stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have about 40-50 pages left on my sock book! Sorry it is taking so long!
Oh wow! Two stars...this doesn't fire me up about reading it. I'll request our sock stamp soon.
Staci wrote: "Oh wow! Two stars...this doesn't fire me up about reading it. I'll request our sock stamp soon."I was between 2 and 3 stars but then ended up giving 2 stars. I finished it because I had to. Maybe if I was in a better reading space I would have liked it more...
Theme: Sleighused my free pass-part of the story took place in the winter time
rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book:
Yeah team!! I've requested our sock and sleigh stamps. :-)We are 1/4 toward dog/puppy.
Happy reading all!
If baby/child is called, we'd have BINGO!
Staci wrote: "If baby/child is called, we'd have BINGO!"Or hot drink ( postage stamp)
Good catch Sarita! I forgot to look for the less traditional bingo patterns. Reading wise I prefer baby/child over hot drink.
Hello team! Ship/boat was called however...a new category will be called tomorrow so we should wait until hot drink or baby/child is called. A new category will be called everyday until there is a winner. About to get fast!!!
Staci wrote: "Hello team! Ship/boat was called however...a new category will be called tomorrow so we should wait until hot drink or baby/child is called. A new category will be called everyday until there is a ..."Jip - my plan is to wait until one of our winning categories are called.
Agree Sarita!! The dreaded wreath category just got called.
Can I use my book that I just reviewed: Grayling's child as a free pass for Wreath?
Hi Kimberly! Are you on a different team? Smile.
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The next category has been called! It is boots.We could win if we get wreath, ship/boat and boots.
Do you want to wait for hot drink/baby/child or start working toward wreath, ship/boat and boots?
Think I will watch the daily categories called. Not sure if I would be able to get through 3 books soon. Still hoping for Hot drink or Baby/Child to be called soon.
I agree as well. We'll go with the majority. We will wait for hot drink or baby/child to be called or another team to bingo. There is a team that can win with Wednesday's category.
I don't know that it really matters but here is my dog book:
category: dog/puppy
rating: 4 stars
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Agreed, I'm waiting for one of our bingo categories! :-p
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Awesome Dizzy! Glad we are all on the same page.We have two of four completed for dog, so if we finish that category, we'll go ahead and request the stamp even if it doesn't count for Bingo.
Quick update...Team One has one of the three members that has read ship/boat, which is the winning category for them.
The wait continues...the next category is snow.
Team one just requested there boat stamp. Game over.It's been great fun! Hope you enjoyed it too. Happy reading!!
Had a great time playing with you guys!!! :)
Ah! The game ended too fast! Was great playing with you too!
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