What'd you read in November?

[Jessie Marie]

Tell us the books you've read in November! I'll start to populate this thread with covers. You may post them all at the end of the month or one book at a time as you go. How many books will our group read in just 30 days? In September, we read 50 books. Let's see if we can surpass that!



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[Heather]

Finished Something's Knot Kosher by Mary Marks last night.

[Keri]

Unnatural deeds by Cyn BalogUnnatural Deeds and the 24 days of Christmas by Linda Lael MillerThe 24 Days of Christmas

[RedReadingRoom]

Just finished The Passage by Justin Cronin

[Jessie Marie]

Dana wrote: "Just finished The Passage by Justin Cronin"

What'd you think?

[RedReadingRoom]

Jessie (JessieMarieReads.com) wrote: "Dana wrote: "Just finished The Passage by Justin Cronin"

What'd you think?"

For a book that I knew nothing about, beyond my boss handing it to me one day, I really enjoyed it. I do really enjoy stories that take an element of myth and give it some form of real world plausibility, and I think the medical research side of that was well done.
I did wish that there was a little more back story in regards to the spreading of the plague and people trying to survive it, maybe the setting up of the Colony, rather than just jumping straight into it, but I'm willing to suspend that thought until I've read the other two.

[RedReadingRoom]

Also finished listening to The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood this morning before work

[Jessie Marie]

Dana wrote: "Jessie (JessieMarieReads.com) wrote: "Dana wrote: "Just finished The Passage by Justin Cronin"

What'd you think?"

For a book that I knew nothing about, beyond my bos..."

Interesting. I read The Passage several years ago and I struggled with it, personally. But it's been a long time and my opinions have changed with age. I remember feeling like the different parts totally jolted me and I found myself wanting to go back to the world of the previous part. But I did get ahold of the audiobook to reread soon. : )

[Jessie Marie]

Just finished Inferno by Dan Brown. As expected, it was a Robert Langdon novel - complete with requisite twists and turns and surprises, some of which I didn't even see coming. I enjoyed the ride, if nothing else.

[Keri]

Just finished The girl on the train. The writing was very good. It's like you're reading the entire narration through a drunken haze. I know this is the author's first thriller, and I hope she writes another one.

[Catherine]

I finished The Dispatcher by John Scalzi. I have no idea how long this novella is as I listened to it on Audiobook. I enjoyed it as it was different to my usual reads and I've never read any John Scalzi before. I will definitely give him a try in the future.

[Jessie Marie]

Catherine wrote: "I finished The Dispatcher by John Scalzi. I have no idea how long this novella is as I listened to it on Audiobook. I enjoyed it as it was different to my usual reads ..."

I've heard such good things about Scalzi. Funny. I think it's his Fuzzy Nation that I've heard most about, though I haven't read anything by him to say for certain. Glad you enjoyed! : )

Memphistigergal wrote: "Just finished The girl on the train. The writing was very good. It's like you're reading the entire narration through a drunken haze. I know this is the author's first thriller, and I hope she writ..."

Agreed! She wrote it so you didn't trust anybody and I sure didn't!

[RedReadingRoom]

Just finished Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff.. oh my wow, it is amaze-balls and I need the next one right now. Curse this having to wait a year business

[Heather]

Finished The Miss Silver Mysteries: Grey Mask, The Case Is Closed, and Lonesome Road by Patricia Wentworth.

[Heather]

Finished a few M.C. Beaton's:
Death of a Gossip
Death of a Perfect Wife
Death of a Cad
Death of an Outsider
Death of a Hussy

I've been sick as a dog since November 1st, so I've gotten ZERO stitching done, but at least I've had time to read.... ::sigh::

EDIT: Oh, I think I forgot this one... Before I read those MC Beaton ones, I read Called to Justice by Edith Maxwell

[RedReadingRoom]

This week I also finished The Last Orphans by N.W. Harris and The Princess Bride by William Goldman

[Heather]

Finished:
In the Valley, Where Belladonna Grows by Tim Lebbon
Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton
Death of a Nag by M.C. Beaton
Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton
Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton
Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton
Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton

[Jessie Marie]

Finally finished up A Tyranny of Petticoats, a collection of short stories edited by Jessica Spotswood. Some of the stories were really good. Some of them were excellent. Some of them make me want a fully fleshed-out book to spend more time with the characters.

Being practically on bed rest, my books are getting more attention, especially now that I've realized that I can't push it, even if I want to.

[Keri]

Just finished Princess Bride. This was such an iconic movie for me, so i was very nervous . This didn't disappoint. In fact, it made me appreciate the movie even more. I loved the story of how the book was adapted. Great read.

[Jessie Marie]

Memphistigergal wrote: "Just finished Princess Bride. This was such an iconic movie for me, so i was very nervous . This didn't disappoint. In fact, it made me appreciate the movie even more. I loved the story of how the ..."

Oh, that's exciting! That's been my biggest reservation about reading the book. I saw the movie as a kid and have loved it to pieces ever since. I didn't want my love for the book to somehow diminish that so I'm pleased you appreciated it.

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I just finished Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready

I'm less than impressed. I haven't rated a book less than 3 stars in a long, long time. Normally, I DNF before I can even get to that point. But I kept chugging along with this one. I mean, I read it in a day so it was fast-paced enough to hold my attention. But just so much to disappoint. On to the next, I suppose.

[RedReadingRoom]

This weeks finishes are Nefertiti's Heart by A.W. Exley and Nightmare At 20,000 Feet: Horror Stories by Richard Matheson

[RedReadingRoom]

Just finished Etiquette & Espionage - I want a Bumbersnoot

[RedReadingRoom]

And then there was Execution of Innocence by Christopher Pike and The Shore Of Women by Pamela Sargent

[Keri]

just finished Dead Gone. This was a Mystery /Suspense book I got from Netgalley. Very well written. I think I suspected about 4 people before I figured it out.

[Heather]

Still working on the Hamish Macbeth series by M.C. Beaton. Finished these:
Death of a Dentist
Death of a Scriptwriter
Death of an Addict
Death of a Dustman
Death of a Village
Death of a Celebrity
Death of a Dreamer
Death of a Poison Pen
Death of a Bore
Death of a Maid
Death of a Gentle Lady
Death of a Valentine
Death of a Witch
Death of a Chimney Sweep
Death of a Kingfisher
Death of Yesterday
Death of a Policeman

Also read this cookbook:
The British Table: A New Look at the Traditional Cooking of England, Scotland, and Wales by Colman Andrews.

[RedReadingRoom]

Heather wrote: "Still working on the Hamish Macbeth series by M.C. Beaton. Finished these:
Death of a Dentist
Death of a Scriptwriter
Death of an Addict
[book..."


Heather, you are my hero and I want to have your reading skills when I grow up

[Heather]

Dana wrote: "Heather wrote: "Still working on the Hamish Macbeth series by M.C. Beaton. Finished these:
Death of a Dentist
Death of a Scriptwriter
[book:Death of an Ad..."

lol Well, it helped that I was sick all of November. I did pretty much nothing but either read or listen to a book and stitch. (^_^)

[RedReadingRoom]

Heather wrote: "Dana wrote: "Heather wrote: "Still working on the Hamish Macbeth series by M.C. Beaton. Finished these:
Death of a Dentist
Death of a Scriptwriter
[book:D..."

I am very sorry to hear you were unwell, but I am still in awe - high fives all round

[Michelle]

I read Me Before You, The Dream Thieves, and just finished A Court of Thorns and Roses.

[Clare]

I read The Host (really enjoyed it), Mollys Millions (truly awful chick lit that was a waste of the paper it took to print the book), The Watchmaker of Filigree Street (really fascinating and hooked me from start to finish) and Kraken by China Mieville (bizarre and brilliant).