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R14: Team #1 ~ Reading Aces
Really? I need to see it. My kids would be so excited, or maybe I have just blanked out on this.
I am trying Local Habitation for my mythology book. I have owned the audio for maybe 5-6 years and have been looking for a reason to go on in this series. This is what Bingo is good for!!
Looks like we are all having a rough week for reading this time. None of us have finished our weekly shelf. I'll have mine done before week 8 call, but not before tomorrow's call.
It's the end of the month so I assume everyone is busy with other challenges, or at least that's my excuse. I'm going to read Lirael. I'll likely get to it this week, but not today.
Regina wrote: "I am trying Local Habitation for my mythology book. I have owned the audio for maybe 5-6 years and have been looking for a reason to go on in this series. This is what Bingo is good for!!"This one?
Yup! Sorry I had it in an earlier post, but then when posting from the app I couldn't link to the book.
For me the rough time was finding a book? I was surprised to not find books I wanted.
Tracking:Team 1 - Reading Aces:
(view spoiler)
Week 6:
Mythology - 4/4
Tracked Here
Week 7: Futuristic - 4/4
Katie - Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh - Review - ★★★
Regina - Hell Divers by Nicholas Sansbury Smith - Review - ★★★
Natalie - MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood - Review - ★★★
Sam - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - Review - ★★★★
I think I'm going to read Ready Player One- Ernest Cline. I've heard really good things about this book. It's on page 1 of the shelf.
Its amazing!!! The audio book is absolutely wonderfully done. I was looking at his other book, not sure yet.
Natalie have you read the first two in the Mad Adam trilogy? I the first one Oryx and Crake
I am looking at these books:
ETA -- funny, I just noticed the first book and last book I posted are by the same author.
I love that tool shared at the beginning of this thread to find books. Thank you so much.
Regina wrote: "Its amazing!!! The audio book is absolutely wonderfully done. I was looking at his other book, not sure yet.
Natalie have you read the first two in the Mad Adam trilogy? I the first one [book:O..."
I have read the first two, although I admit I'm a bit fuzzy on the second so I'll try find a quick summary before I start. I really like them and I want to see how it ends. I was looking at a few other books, but they would be the first in a series and I figured I should finish one instead.
I've heard good things about the RPO audio. I only read it, but I've listened to other books read by Wil Wheaton. I enjoyed it, but I had some issues which I think I went into when I reviewed it. From the reviews I've seen for Armada it sounds like the parts that bugged me would be worse, so I think I'll pass.
I am interested in seeing the RPO movie, just to see how they adapt it with all the different rights they would have to get. And I really want to know how they do Aech. The character hasn't been cast yet.
Week 6: MythologyPleasure of a Dark Prince
3/2/17
4 stars
I'm really enjoying this series. The heroes are so awesome and the heroines are strong, but not stupid which is always nice. I do wish that the characters weren't so set on there being a "big misunderstanding" one of my least favorite plot devices ever...and also that the characters weren't so determined to turn a blind eye to others character.
Week 6: MythologyBook: Lirael
Date Read: 3/2
Rating: 4/5
Review:
Lirael returns to the Old Kingdom years after Sabriel concluded. It was a bit slow to start, but I did enjoy it. I will need to pick up the next book soon, as this one continues over to it while Sabriel can stand alone.
Lirael was a fun protagonist and I look forward to reading more about her and the Disreputable Dog :)
Week 7: FuturisticArchangel's Storm
3/7/17
3 stars
For me this was a good, but not great addition to this series. I had high hopes since I had previously enjoyed Archangel's Blade which was the first book that had different MCs than Raphael and Elena. Sadly, I don't think that Jason got the book he should have. Mahiya could have been an amazing heroine, but she was overshadowed by Neha and (view spoiler).
Hey ladies. Sorry I'm a bit behind. Work has been kicking my butt. Should get to my books soon. They won't take long to read once I get to start them.
Mention. Work and health issue have hit me hard. I am done though. Will post soon.
Sounds like you both have been through the wars! Sam, hope you have more time & Regina, hope you feel better asap!
I am having a horrible allergic reaction to something -- it means I am up all night itching. Today one of my kids noted she hadn't seen me for 3 days. :( I realized its b/c I am up all night itching, I ended up sleeping in, they go to school, I go to work, then I come home and collapse. Hoping for an answer soon!
I hope they figure out what it is and you have a swift recovery!My excuse for getting behind is the new Zelda game. I'm having way too much fun playing it. I should finish MaddAddam today though, I'm listening to the audiobook as I work.
Week 8: Snarky Heroine + SnarkyShelf links:
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
A note on the shelf call:
Due to short lists we've included both. Please remember to check that your book has at least 200 pages, as there are quite a few short ones on these lists.
Tracking:Team 1 - Reading Aces:
(view spoiler)
Week 6:
Mythology - 4/4
Tracked Here
Week 7:
Futuristic - 4/4
Tracked here
Week 8: Snarky Heroine + Snarky - 4/4
Katie - Accidentally on Purpose by Jill Shalvis - Review - ★★★
Regina - An Artificial Night by Seanan McGuire - Review - ★★★★
Natalie - Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews - Review - ★★★★★
Sam - Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright - Review - ★★★★
It's a good thing that page # warning was included. All the books I've looked at so far are too short.
I don't like this category. :( I have read so many of the books on both lists -- and then the others, meh. But I will try to be positive and I will read
Posts are updated! Now get to reading *cracks whip*
Lol. We start racing around now right?
Week 7: FuturisticBook: MaddAddam
Date Read: 3/9
Rating: 3/5
Review:
I'm glad I finally finished the series. I think the first one was my favorite of the three. I enjoyed parts of the second, and the third did drag for a while in the middle. The ending did pick up and it almost got 3.5 stars from me. I still have some questions, but overall this book did tie up and bring together most of the storylines.
I believe this was put into production for tv and has been on hold. If the adaptation of handmaid's tale does well, I can see this series following shortly. I would watch.
I have been waiting to see what you think! I agree, the first is the best.
I think the series is worth finishing, but this did really drag at times, hence why it took me so long to read.
Shelf: MythologyWeek: 6
Book: A Local Habitation
Date Read: 3/9
Rating: 4/5
I have owned this book for years and felt guilty about not reading it and not getting back to the series. Bingo brought me back to this series. I am so thankful!
I love this world, very interesting - trying to see if #3 fits on to another shelf.
I'm glad you read that one, Regina. I've been sitting on it as well and now I think I might try to fit it in where I can. :)
Katie - do it! I think I struggled with #1? I am wishing #3 was shelved as snarky.
OH it is! It is on page 5! When I did the shelf search I couldn't find it, but it is on page 5!! https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...I am changing my snarky book to An Artificial Night
Lol! Yeah, #1 suffered a bit from that first book in a series syndrome, so I put the series on the back burner. I'm going to give #2 a shot soon, though! :)
Completion post:Book: Touch of Frost- Jennifer Estep
Shelf: Mythology
How it fits: on page 1 of the shelf
Date read: 3/12/17
Rating: 4 stars
Gwen has the power of psychometry- she can see emotions and background of objects and people when she touches them. When her mom is killed in a car accident, she is transferred to Mythos Academy, a school composed of the descendants of Valkyries, Amazons, Spartans and gods. She doesn't understand why she is there. But when one of the students is killed during an apparent robbery, she decides to try to find out why. I enjoyed her journey in accepting why she belongs at Mythos Academy, her developing friendships and even the potential romance. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Shelf: Snarky + Snarky Heroine (page 5 of Snarky -- link above)Week: 8
Book: An Artificial Night
Date Read: 3/12
Rating: 4/5
This book really expands the world building. I enjoyed it and I enjoyed learning more about October's world. I am very excited for lots more books in this series!
Week 8: Snarky Heroine/SnarkyAccidentally on Purpose
3/13/17
3 stars
I always enjoy Jill Shalvis books. Always. This was no exception and, as usual, I found myself really liking the MCs and all the supporting characters. This one had a bit too much I want him/her, but I'm going to torture myself instead of actually doing something about it. All the same, the book was good. :)
CONGRATULATIONS, Reading Aces!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'mythology'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
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I don't like the Kane/Egyptian series as much. His portrayal of Anubis in particular does not work for me, but I have one book to go and I do want to finish.