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Sally906 wrote: "12th roll – 3+5 = 8Pacific Avenue – Stand-alone – I own this so only 1 book needed"
OK - choosing to re-roll
13th Roll 3 + 7 =10
Mediterranean Avenue - Favorites Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
No one owns it at this stage - so only need to read one book.
Have picked The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Sally906 wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "12th roll – 3+5 = 8Pacific Avenue – Stand-alone – I own this so only 1 book needed"
OK - choosing to re-roll
13th Roll 3 + 7 =10
Mediterranean Avenue - Favorites Shelf - Must ..."
Wait! Wait! I think what LaurLa and I meant to say was that just because you own it doesn't mean you don't have to pay rent. In fact, if you own it you have to pay double the rent.
Yeah. Yeah. That's what we meant to say. We certainly didn't mean to speed you on your way to one of the 4 unowned properties on the board! :)
LOL!!!!I wouldn't worry too much - not a fast reader at all - will take a day or so to read this one and all you guys seem to knock back 10 books in a day.
Thanks for your help Laura - otherwise I'd still be 10 squares back!!!
Completion PostLanded on: Vermont Ave.
Task: Wishlist Shelf - Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
The 100
Shelved by 19 people
Date Read: 8/25
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Contrary to many of the reviews, I preferred this book to the TV show. The TV show became to sensational too fast. I like it when I show can just explore the basic world for a bit before the characters have to deal with whatever big bad will consume them for the rest of the show. I felt like the book had that feel to it. And the character development was great! Although they are still all angsty teens. :)
Those Who Hunt the Night
Shelved by 17 people
Date Read: 8/29
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I didn't know what to expect going in to this. I've read vampire fiction, but not a lot of older vampire fiction. It was nice to see an evil creature treated as an evil creature. Although by the end I kind of liked Ysidro. I felt like he changed as a result of his interactions with James. And he learned what was possible from watching Anthony. I will definitely consider picking up the next in the series.
Roll #17: 5 + 5 = 10Started on: Vermont Ave
Landed on: Tennessee Ave
Task: 2012 Shelf - Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
LaurLa owns it, so I guess I'll be revisiting 2012 for a bit. :)
Sally906 wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "12th roll – 3+5 = 8Pacific Avenue – Stand-alone – I own this so - choosing to re-roll
13th Roll 3 + 7 =10
Mediterranean Avenue - Favorites Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
No one owns it at this stage - so only need to read one book. ..."
13th Roll 3 + 7 =10
Mediterranean Avenue - Favourites Shelf - Must read 1 book to own.
Completion Post
Book read:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark HaddonHow it fits: Tagged 17 times as Favourites
Date finished: 05/09/16
Review: Big review so link to review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
So Mediterranean Avenue is mine - all mine bwah ha ha!
14th Roll 3 + 7 = 5Leaving Mediterranean Avenue I arrive on Oriental Avenue - 2013 Shelf – Need to read 2 books – as property is owned is owned by Laura
Completion PostLanded on: Tennessee Avenue
Task: 2012 Shelf - Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
Vampire Moon
Tagged by 19 people
Date Read: 9/6
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This second book was much the same as the first. A quick, enjoyable, read, but not something I would pick up if not for a challenge that it fits. My biggest problem with these is that she's been a vampire for 6 years, and all of a sudden she's discovering powers/abilities. And her husband is only just now deciding she's a danger to the kids and he can't stand her. They probably should have been sent closer to her attack. That would have been more 'realistic'. :)
Firestorm
Tagged by 18 people
Date Read: 8/31
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: I continue to the enjoy the Weather Warden books. But I really wish Jo could catch a break. Just get a little down time. Spend some time with her family. In comparison to a series like this, where things are happening one right after the other, I prefer something like the Dresden files, where time passes in between each book. Because in reality, people can only go for so long before they have a breakdown.
Explosive Eighteen
Tagged by 374 people
Date Read: 9/2
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: What can I say about a Stephanie Plum novel. I'm not reading them for the quality of the story. Because they are, essentially, all the same. But the writing is easy, and the world is fun to visit for a time. I wouldn't want to live there. And Stephanie's relationships with Joe & Ranger crossed a line in the last book. And this book wasn't much better. She needs to pick one and stop two-timing!
Sally906 wrote: "14th Roll 3 + 7 = 5Leaving Mediterranean Avenue I arrive on Oriental Avenue - 2013 Shelf – Need to read 2 books – as property is owned is owned by Laura"
Your math might be a little off here. Or you hit 7 when you meant 2? :)
Roll #18: 6 +2 = 8Started on: Tennessee Avenue
Landed on: Atlantic Avenue
I own it, so re-rolling. 5+ 1 = 6
Started on: Atlantic Avenue
Landed on: North Carolina Avenue
Task: North Carolina Avenue - Love Shelf - Must read 2 book to own.
Laura wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "14th Roll 3 + 7 = 5Leaving Mediterranean Avenue I arrive on Oriental Avenue - 2013 Shelf – Need to read 2 books – as property is owned is owned by Laura"
Your math might be a little off here. Or you hit 7 when you meant 2? :)..."
LOL my maths not off - just a typo (7 should be 2) as I didn't copy and paste from my word document tracker - I used my mind!!! Always a bad thing when I decide to use my mind!!!
Here is my copy and paste:
14th Roll 3 + 2 = 5
Oriental Avenue - 2013 Shelf – Need to read 2 books – as property is owned is owned by Laura
Book 1: Orange is the new Black by Piper Kerman - ?★’s
How it fits: Tagged 503 times as 2013
Date finished: ? /09/16
Book 2: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman - ?★’s
How it fits: Tagged 735 times as 2013
Date finished: ? /09/16
I figured it was probably a typo, but I was moving you on the spreadsheet and noticed that it didn't add up. :)
Mind is not in a good place - our daughter has announced a surprise visit and is flying in tonight - we get on much better when she is 4,000 kms from us.Good thing is we get to see our grandson who is a lovely boy - 9 years old.
Sally906 wrote: "Mind is not in a good place - our daughter has announced a surprise visit and is flying in tonight - we get on much better when she is 4,000 kms from us.Good thing is we get to see our grandson w..."
How's the visit going? Is everybody still alive? :)
Completion PostLanded on: North Carolina Avenue
Task: North Carolina Avenue - Love Shelf - Must read 2 book to own.
A Night Like This
Tagged by 1 person
Date read: 9/8
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I laughed so hard during one scene in particular that I had tears! Is it historically accurate? Probably in parts, certainly not in other parts. Was it a good read? Definitely!
Magic Burns
Tagged by 5 people
Date Read: 9/11
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was a re-read for me. I actually found it a bit harder to get into this time around. I just want to get to the part where Kate & Curran are together! But I do still enjoy this world, and the slow build/reveal of who and what Kate is!
Yay! I own it now. I think that leaves 2 unowned properties on the board.
Roll #19 - 4 + 1 = 5Started on: North Carolina
Landed on: Park Place!
Task: Never Finished Shelf - Must read 3 book to own.
Completion PostPlayer: LaurLa
Roll 22: 6 + 4 ==> 10
Space Landed: Kentucky Avenue
Task: 2011 Shelf. Owned by Cassie- Read 3 books as rent.
Book 1: Under the Cowboy's Control - Lynda Chance
How it fits: tagged 1 time
Read: 08.29
Rating: ★★★
Review:
Short and sweet - well not totally sweet. The MCs had some great chemistry. The book was less edgy than the blurb made it sound. The H was not nearly as cruel as I was expecting. I liked how the h stood up for herself and knew when to give in. He was controlling but she liked that most of the time and knew how to work around it when she needed to. It was fun to watch her come into her own as she gained confidence in herself and his feelings for her.
Book 2: Isle of Lies - Donna Fletcher
How it fits: tagged 2 times
Read: 08.30
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I love me some Highlanders and this didn't disappoint. I think the book was a little (or a lot) anachronistic but I couldn't help but still love the book. The female MCs were all just a little to independent and outspoken for the time period. But like I said, I couldn't help but love them because they were not shrinking violets and held their men in the palms of their hands. The overall story was good - the MCs had a chance to get to know each other and fall in love. My favorite kind of romance novel! I look forward to reading the next.
Book 3: Absolutely, Positively - Heather Webber
How it fits: tagged 33 times
Read: 08.31
Rating: ★★★
Review:
I like this series. It's not a 'I gotta read it now' but when I am reading it holds my attention and I find myself wanting to know more at the end. I like the slow build of the relationship between the MCs over the series. While they had an instant connection, they have still moved forward cautiously, maybe too cautiously, because I want to yell at the h to just jump all in, but it's still nice to watch them grow closer and closer. The mysteries are fun too ;-)
Selection PostPlayer: LaurLa
Roll 23: 3 + 1 ==> 4 - B&O Railroad. I own-Re-roll: 1 + 5 ==> 6
Space Landed: Pacific Avenue
Task: Stand Alone Shelf. Owned by Sally - Read 4 books as rent.
Be back with books!
Laura wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Mind is not in a good place - our daughter has announced a surprise visit and is flying in tonight - we get on much better when she is 4,000 kms from us.Good thing is we get to s..."
Barely...I am stuck at someones property...I forget who
Laura - we're alive but it has not been pleasant at all. She can be all sweet as pie then snarling and swearing at you in a split second. She's our daughter but I swear she's got mental issues. Of course that suggestion went down like a lead balloon.
She also thinks reading is boring! That wounds me :)
She flies home midnight tomorrow night.
Completion PostLanded on: Park Place!
Task: Never Finished Shelf - Must read 3 book to own.
Station Eleven
Tagged by 9 people
Date Read: 9/17
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I'm not quite sure how to describe this book. It's Dystopian, but not really Sci-Fi. It's about the end of the world, but it's about traveling actors & musicians. It isn't easily categorized, but it is wonderfully written. The story, and backstory, unfolds at a lovely pace. If it had been told in a straight line I don't think I would have like it. But I really enjoyed the gradual revealing of the character's relationships to each other.
Whose Body?
Tagged by 3 people
Date Read: 9/20
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I know this was written in a different era, but I still can't believe that this is the first book in a series. I felt like I was thrown into the story and I was already supposed to know these characters. There was very little introduction. I did find the mystery intriguing, but I just couldn't get past the rushed style to enjoy it.
Heartless
Tagged by 1 person (not me!)
Date Read: 9/22
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is a re-read for me. And it's just as good the second time around! The best way to describe these books is: It's as if Jane Austen wrote steampunk-paranormal!
Roll #20: 4 + 2 = 6Started on: Park Place
Landed on: Baltic Avenue - owned by Sally
Task : Baltic Avenue - Fiction Shelf - Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
Not sure. Have lost track - I'm just reading till I'm told to stop :)
Completion PostLanded on: Baltic Avenue
Task: Fiction Shelf - Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
Light on Snow
Tagged by 413 people
Date Read: 9/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was unexpected. I picked it up solely for a title relay. It wasn't even on my TBR. And I seldom am willing to go outside of my TBR for those! But I'm glad I did here. And I wish I hadn't. The story was sad. The ending was happyish. And not wrapped up enough. I wanted to know what was going to happen. The narrator is 15+ years removed from the events of the book, so an epilogue update would have been nice! But it was easy to read, despite the subject matter.
The Damnation Affair
Tagged by 5 people
Date Read: 9/26
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Wild West. Magic. Zombies. Vampires. What's not to love? Although I would really put this in the Bannon & Clare series. They are not in it, and it takes place on another continent. There is no way to place this in that world, time wise. But maybe the characters come into later books? That would be nice. I would love to see more of Gabe! :)
Roll #21: 1 + 5 = 6Started on: Baltic Avenue
Landed on: Connecticut Avenue - owned by Cassie
Task: Books I Own Shelf - Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
Completion PostLanded on: Connecticut Avenue
Task: Books I Own Shelf - Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
Cry Wolf
Tagged by 152 people
Date Read: 9/28
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was a re-read for me. I love Charles and Anna together! When I was reading the Mercy Thompson books and someone told me about these books I thought, "Why would I want to read a book about Charles? He doesn't seem interesting." But, oh, he is!
Second Chance Ranch
Tagged by 2 people
Date Read: 10/2
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This one was just okay for me. I had the mystery figured out long before the characters. There was a bit too much telling, and too many secrets kept for weird reasons. I probably won't read another by this author.
Roll #22: 4 + 2 = 6Started on: Connecticut Avenue
Landed on: Pennsylvania Railroad
Owned by Sally, so I need a recommendation.
Louise wrote: "Roll # 7= 6 + 1 = 7Starting at Oriental Avenue landed on States Avenue
Owned by Cassie. Maybe Shelf must read 2 books.
15/08/16"Completely forgot to check my books.
Date Read: 15/08/16
Rating: 3☆
How It Fits:Tagged 12 times maybe
Review: This is an enjoyable modern day fairytale. Jason is a Hollywood actor, Chloe is the girl who he has fallen in love with. What follows is a sweet romance of how to woo a girl who wants to stay out of the limelight.
Date Read: 03/09/16
Rating : 5☆
How It Fits: Shelved as Maybe
Review: Having watched the movie I wasn't sure what to expect from the book. I was pleasantly surprised yo find I really enjoyed the book. I practically devoured the story and found each characters story fascinating. I can't wait to read the next in the trilogy.
Roll #8 = 5 + 3 = 8 Starting at States Avenue landed on Kentucky Avenue
Owned by Cassie
2011 Shelf Must read 1 book to own. Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
Laura wrote: "Roll #22: 4 + 2 = 6Started on: Connecticut Avenue
Landed on: Pennsylvania Railroad
Owned by Sally, so I need a recommendation."
Ok - I have just finished
Night of the Purple Moon by Scott Cramer and gave it 4 stars - noticed its on your bookshelf too. So I recommend that - is a quick read too.
Sally906 wrote: "14th Roll 3 + 7 = 5Leaving Mediterranean Avenue I arrive on Oriental Avenue - 2013 Shelf – Need to read 2 books – as property is owned is owned by Laura"
Completion Post
Book 1:
Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman - 2★’sHow it fits: Tagged 503 times as 2013
Date finished: 09 /09/16
Review: Don’t be looking for lots of drama. Life wasn’t that bad – she went to jail – kept her nose clean, made lots of friends – she didn’t ‘suffer.’ She was describing what was going on around her but not from her feelings, but what she was seeing. Towards the end of the story she goes to a tough jail – but even there she remains an observer. Now this may well not be what happened – but I expected more grit. Maybe because she did keep her nose clean is why she had a less traumatic event – although being locked away from those you love would have been shocking.
Book 2:
September by Rosamunde Pilcher - 3★’sHow it fits: Tagged 11 times as 2013
Date finished: 08/10/16
Review: A huge saga that looks at the lives of two main families and their friends over a 4 month period. There was a large cast of characters that resulted in me having to write the names on a list.
A slow moving story - but never boring - covers a few different countries - a few dramas - and a huge secret revealed.
As per usual with a Pilcher novel every aspect of human lives - feuds, love, illness and friendship, was an easy read.
15th Roll 6 + 2 = 8 Leaving Oriental Avenue I arrive on Virginia Avenue - Book Club Shelf – need to read 2 books - property is owned - Abbie
Sally906 wrote: "Laura wrote: "Roll #22: 4 + 2 = 6Started on: Connecticut Avenue
Landed on: Pennsylvania Railroad
Owned by Sally, so I need a recommendation."
Ok - I have just finished [bookcover:Night of the P..."
Moving it up my Up-Next shelf. :)
Completion PostLanded on: Pennsylvania Railroad
Task: Read a book recommended by the owner
Night of the Purple MoonRecommended by Sally
Date Read: 10/11
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I found this one to be okay. It's tagged YA, but I think it's more aimed for Middle Grade. The characters are young, and some of the adult behaviors are a bit of a stretch.
Also, too many people die!
Roll #23: 3 + 1 = 4Started on: Pennsylvania Railroad
Landed on: New York Avenue, owned by Sally, the property mogul
Task: Must Read Shelf - Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
I think Short Line is the only unowned property. Should we call the game?
I'm happy to - will go along with consensus
I say yes, call game...I am still stuck on my DNF list...it sucks, lol
I'm sorry! I was reading for whatever space I was renting and just lost track. I agree on calling the game... and we're all winners, right?
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Q: Say you own a property where you read 1 book to own and 2 if paying rent....
And you land on a property you already own...do you read 1 book as owner or do you have to read 2 as renter,even if it is your property?
A: when you own the property you're just visiting so you can read a book or not, it's up to you. But you can roll right away since you're not obligated to do anything.