August 2016 Dusty Bookshelf Challenge

[Andria]

Kay (Brigidsmomma) wrote: "Andria wrote: "Andria's Dusty Bookshelf Challenge August 2016"

Hi Kay,

Just wanted to let you know that I finished Kokoro. Going in, I was prepared for a slow, meditative read. I started 8/1 to give myself plenty of time to savor it.

Meditative, yes. Slow, no. I finished the book in 24 hours!

I've gone with 3/5 stars for now, but I may up that. From a plot standpoint, the story itself is predictable. But from an ideas standpoint, I found many observations still relevant to today. It's a quiet, contemplative read. I recommend it overall :)

My full review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Okay, I have started both of my picks (Farmer Boy and Andrew's Brain). I like all of the Laura Ingalls Wilder books so that one will be fine. Not as sure on E.L. Doctorow - I've never read any of his stuff before. Mighty strange so far... I'll keep going but I'm not at all convinced I'll ever read anything of his again.

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

Finished my first book.

by J.A. Konrath 8/3/16 ★★★★★

Loved it, loved it, loved it. All I can say is Oh. My. God. Did Konrath really just end the book like that?! Yes. Yes he did. I reread the last 3 chapters three times and then gawked in disbelief. Good thing I already have the next one cause I can't stand the suspense! Who died?! Who DIED?! It's not a spoiler, cause I don't know either!

[Michelle's Empty Nest]

I read First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones. It was a great debut novel. I really enjoyed it and will continue on with the series! I gave it 4*.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Finished Andrew's Brain today. The jury's out on this one - a mighty odd plot essentially rambling along with the musings and self-related tale of the protagonist. I did enjoy the imagery used, however. I give this one three stars for the beautiful descriptions. But not my kind of story overall.

[PepperP0t]

Thanks again Jayme

Jayme chose & for me.
Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell 8/3 - 3.5stars &
Crazy Wild by Tara Janzen - 8/5 - 4stars

[☘KathyD☘]

Shari Lee...thanks for the push to knock these two off my TBR pile! =)

Real, Katy Evans – 8/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Wicked Fall, Sawyer Bennett – 8/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

[Alex]

@sunshine- I love that series! I just finished Dirty Martini today and I'm even more excited to read Fuzzy Navel now!

[Karen D]

Finished my first one -

Honestly that was a struggle. It had some interesting moments, but it really dragged for much of it.

on to the next!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

I also finished a few days ago and enjoyed it immensely. Looking forward to the rest of that series.

[Cindy]

Alex wrote: "@sunshine- I love that series! I just finished Dirty Martini today and I'm even more excited to read Fuzzy Navel now!"

I read the first few books in that series several years ago and loved them. I really need to get caught back up!

[Agnieszka]

I finished and liked very much. I'll go for sure for the rest of the boys. Thank you Susan A for the pick :-)
Now to the next one A Change of Fortune let's hope I like it as much or even more ;-)

[Karen D]

Finished my second! -
Liked that so much more than the first book this month, ended up being much better than I expected!

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

I finished both of my books and really enjoyed them both.

8/18 ★★★★

8/12 ★★★★★

Both books were in a series that I look forward to continue reading. Thanks for the picks Zoe!

[Elizabeth]

~Michelle~ since this month has been so busy I'm almost finish with and of course loving it

[Susan A]

Debbie G

I finished Blow Down ★★★★★ Mystery, humor and romance -- a gret addition to this series. I'm looking forward to the next book.

Once More, With Feeling ★★★ I enjoyed many parts of this story, but the central conflict made no sense to me and the book suffered as a result.

Thanks for these picks!

[Marty]

I managed to finish one of the picks this month! I'm improving!


I read Swamp by Karen Yochim, which takes place in the bayous of Louisiana, in 1868. The plot includes a missing fiance, a unidentifiable corpse, tons of family secrets and a very likeable heroine, plus some Cajun folklore and history all wrapped up in one small volume. I thought the plot was going to be a little darker than it was, but it was a fun read nonetheless. I gave it four stars. I'd never heard of this author before I found the book in the library. I'm definitely interested in reading more from her.

[GreenFairy]

Amy wrote: "Amy's (greenfairy) August 2016 Dusty Bookshelf Challenge

[bookcove..."

[bookcover:Midnight Awakening|1388813] read 8/16. It had been on my to-read list for a few months. Why did I take so long to get to it? I gotta stay up on this series now. I did read right after it. Slowly getting there.

Hoping to get to soon though.

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

So this month, Marty picked & , which happened to be the same books Krissy picked for me in July and I never got to them. But this month, I finally read both!


Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/23/16 ★★★★
My heart hurt reading this one and I couldn't put it down. As usual though, it was all better in the end....mostly. Love Cat & Bones and can't wait to read the next one.

Fuzzy Navel by J.A. Konrath 8/3/16 ★★★★★
Oh. My. God. Did Konrath really just end the book like that?! Yes. Yes he did. I reread the last 3 chapters three times and then gawked in disbelief. Good thing I already have the next one cause I can't stand the suspense! Who died?! Who DIED?! It's not a spoiler cause I don't know either!

[Agnieszka]

I finished as well and regretted I didn't read it earlier. It was an easy, entertaining, light, fun and absolutely great reading time. Regarding the fact I'm no more into historical fictional it's a huge praise. I started it to just get rid of it and within the fist chapter was hooked and now I'm really looking forward to the next one in series I want to read next month :-)

[Jenn]

Finished today. Talk about tears! If you haven't read this, I recommend it!

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

- attempted to listen to but it was the same basic story of the first one so it was pointless, same story different characters.

[Louise]

I managed to finish , I can't believe I haven't got this sooner.

[Michelle's Empty Nest]

I finished Dare Me by Megan Abbott today.

I never could really get into the book and it just didn't seem like a good fit for me. I gave in 2*.

[Kay (Brigidsmomma)]

I actually never even got to either of my DB challenge books this month, so it looks like I will be adding them to my September reading list...

[Jenn]

It may have been on the last day of the month, but I finished . Wasn't as good as I was expecting it to be but hopefully it picks up in the next books