April 2017 Dusty Bookshelf Challenge

[⚜️XAR]

Penumbra wrote: "I'm not sure where to ask this, but will we be having a May DBS? Only asking because it's the 22nd."

I'm not sure, Penumbra. Ezi's not asked me to run it for her, so I assumed she'd be doing it.

We might be able to do a shortened timeline one, like 23rd to 25th for posting shelves, 26th to 28th for picks, 29th for those that don't get picks. Let's see if Ezi has something else in mind.

[Penumbra]

Trea wrote: "I'm not sure, Penumbra. Ezi's not asked me to run it for her, so I assumed she'd be doing it.

We might be able to do a shortened timeline one, like 23rd to 25th for posting shelves, 26th to 28th for picks, 29th for those that don't get picks. Let's see if Ezi has something else in mind. ..."

Thanks, Trea.

[Susan A]

I don't mind the shortened time!

Could we do the same thing for FWYS?

[⚜️XAR]

Susan A wrote: "I don't mind the shortened time!

Could we do the same thing for FWYS?"

I've got a message in to Ezi about both of them, mentioning the timeline I stated. If I haven't heard back from her by 3 pm EDT, I'll run them for May. So, give me an hour, and I'll post back here and let folks know what's up.

[⚜️XAR]

Sign ups for May are now up! Please note the shortened timeline!

[Connie]

Nikk wrote: "Nikk's April 2017 Bookshelf

I pick , , for Jodi
BONUS: [bookcover:Death of a Gossip|885..."


Nikk, I'm so sorry I didn't pick for you. When I came to check on everyone, I wasn't on the list again (there are two Connies and we keep getting mixed up on the lists and links, and another time I was included because I was one of the later people), and so I didn't think I was chosen to pick and gave up. No one had picked for me either. Luckily, Ezi picked for you.

[Connie]

Rachel wrote: "Rachel's Dusty Bookshelf

[bookcover:The Orphan Mother..."</i>
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Thanks for your picks, Rachel. For some reason I missed this message and couldn't find the link for my picks this month. I usually see them, but didn't see your suggestions.

I love that you even gave me a bonus. I'm going to try them for May.

[⚜️XAR]

Connie wrote: "Nikk, I'm so sorry I didn't pick for you. When I came to check on everyone, I wasn't on the list again (there are two Connies and we keep getting mixed up on the lists and links, and another time I was included because I was one of the later people), and so I didn't think I was chosen to pick and gave up. No one had picked for me either. Luckily, Ezi picked for you."

There's a couple ways you can tackle the problem. The first way would be to add a cute phrase at the end of your name in your profile like Ezinwanyi~ThatEzi, Jamie ~ Bad Boy Inspector, Joanne - is from Canada, or Danielle Gypsy Soul have done. Adding your last initial to your name would also help, as long as it is not the same as the other "Connie" in the lists' last name starting letter.

The second way would be to do like Sunshine✰✰✰ or ☘KathyD☘ and add symbols to your name in your profile page, to better distinguish yourself from anyone else with your same name. Makes you easier to find as well, if you're scanning the list!

Hope that helps/gives you some ideas!

[Susan A]

⚜Trea⚜ wrote: "Sign ups for May are now up! Please note the shortened timeline!"

Thank you Trea!

Thanks to Ezi also who has hosted these challenges for us for many months.

[Jenn]

Finished Not That Kind of Girl. I have mixed feelings about this. Like the message was good but not sure if the delivery really did it for me.

[LaurLa]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "LaurLa,

I finished . I enjoyed it but I was also just a little disappointed. I had high expectations for this book and the romance part fell short with all the vi..."

I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)

[LaurLa]

Chelle wrote: "Hi LaurLa!

I pick for you and
My Bonus pick for you is "Get ready for Jaime Veg..."

Hi Chelle - I read both my picks this month :-) Well, one I read a day early (Midnight Soul). I kind of forgot it was part of this challenge. But thoroughly enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars! The other was meh, but I done with the series, so that's good!! Thanks again for the picks!

[Connie]

⚜Trea⚜ wrote: "Connie wrote: "Nikk, I'm so sorry I didn't pick for you. When I came to check on everyone, I wasn't on the list again (there are two Connies and we keep getting mixed up on the lists and links, and..."

Good ideas, Trea.

[Karen ♐]

Theo, finished both of my books and . Loved them both but Willing Captive was so good! Thanks for the picks!

[Gabriela]

Runell, I read and this month, loved them both. Thank you!

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

I read both my books and still hope to get to the bonus pick but maybe not until next month.

4/27 - 4 Star
4/15 - 4 Star

[☘KathyD☘]

Ashley...I wasn't able to sneak in The Thirteenth Tale, but it is on my May list! Thanks for the bonus book recommendations also! =)

The Strongest Steel, Scarlett Cole – 4/19/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Bonus
Eve of Samhain, Lisa Sanchez – 4/28/17 – ✮✮✮✰✰

[Theo]

I finished one book this month:

I liked the premise, but the main female character got on my nerves. 3 stars.

[Jodi]

I read all four books recommended to me. They were ok, nothing really "moved" me. I gave all four - 3 stars.

4/12/17
4/13/17
4/19/17
4/22/17

[Esther]

I read both my books (which was cute but didn't really entice me to read more of the writer) and (which was a worthy closing to an awesome series!).

I have started and I am quite intrigued...