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Selection PostWeek: 3
Spot: 26
Book:
# of pages: 317
How it works: #2 in The Brides of Bellas Montagnes series
So far this challenge is fitting in incredibly well with what I want to read.Week three
Spot: 26 (Read #2, #6 Or science fiction)
I'm planning on reading both
A court of mist and fury by Sarah J. Maas (#2 in series) and
The handmaid's tale by Margaret Atwood (science fiction). I'll update with whichever hook I finish first. Most likely the handmaid's tale because it's way shorter.
Bryn wrote: "So far this challenge is fitting in incredibly well with what I want to read.Week three
Spot: 26 (Read #2, #6 Or science fiction)
I'm planning on reading both
A court of mist and fury by Sarah..."
It's nice when that happens!
Week 3 Spot: 26
Book: Winning the Queen's Heart by Carol Moncado
Qualification: The Brides of Bellas Montagnes #2
Date Read: 6/17
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I've read a few of this author's books now, spanning 2 inter-connected series. I've been pleasantly surprised every time. I go into these books expecting a brief, pleasant, distraction. They are that, but they are much more, as well. They are books that humanize royalty. I never feel that these are people who's lives are high above mine. They are just people who love, laugh, and cry just like the rest of us. Just with a bit more money!
How's every one's reading going this week?
About 30% done. Should finish in time.
I haven't started mine yet but will be done by Thursday.
I was totally thinking it was Wednesday this morning. It's about 100 degrees here. I think the heat has fried my brain. :)
My cat brought fleas into the house so I have been in vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, flea bath, vacuum, mop, mode for the last two days. I feel you!
Laura wrote: "Yuck!"Yep! It's like head lice for cats!!
Yep Laura - it's hot!! (I'm in SoCal too!) And sorry about the fleas Jenny - that sucks!I'm getting started on my book - it's an audio book and I usually listen while I walk my dogs, but with the weather so hot, those are cut down significantly! I'll finish on time, though.
Week 3 - Completion PostSpot 26
Book: Hexed by Kevin Hearne
Pages: 296
How it fits: Book 2 in series
Date Read: 6/21/17
Rating: 5 stars
Review: I just love this series! UF is one of my favorite genres so this is right up my alley but it's the humor that sets it above the others. (Oberon is hilarious) I find it interesting the way Hearne pulls in the myths and religions of so many cultures. In addition, it is action packed and the dialog is "real", not stilted or overly slangy. Fantastic!
Sandy wrote: "Yep Laura - it's hot!! (I'm in SoCal too!) And sorry about the fleas Jenny - that sucks!I'm getting started on my book - it's an audio book and I usually listen while I walk my dogs, but with the..."
In this weather I would be letting the dog do his business in the backyard! :)
Completion PostWeek 3 position 26
Seizure
Kathy Reichs
512 pages
finished: 6/21/2017
second in Virals series
Review:
I didn't like this one as much as the first one, however it was still an enjoyable review. I will continue this series , interested to see where it goes.
Space 26
Book: Fierce Obsessions by Suzanne Wright
#2 in series
Read: 18-Jun-2017
Rating: ★★★★★
Review:
Phoenix Pack books have always been quick and very entertaining reads and it was the same with this sixth installment. It was great finally getting Tao's story and catching up with others as well. There are some elements that are repeating themselves through the series, but it was still a wonderful paranormal read.
Unless I missed a post, we just need completion posts from Bryn, Sandy, and Jenny. I'm fairly certain today is Thursday (right?). So now it's time to ask, "How's everyone's reading coming this week?"Add a book, and this is me this week:
Yes it's Thursday! When do I need to post my completion?Also for the alternate, is it "tagged" or "MPG" science fiction?
Jenny wrote: "Yes it's Thursday! When do I need to post my completion?Also for the alternate, is it "tagged" or "MPG" science fiction?"
I can roll tonight before I go to bed if everyone has posted.
I'm not sure on the tagged or MPG question. Let me see if it's been asked in the Q&A.
So, technically it's late if it's not posted by 11:59 tonight (that's Central time). I went to Q&A to look for tagged/MPG info and found this: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Also, if not all reviews are in in time, we miss the roll for the next week: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
And, finally found the answer I was looking for. I thought I had seen it. It just has to be tagged: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Okay then I am changing my book this week to make sure I don't make us miss the next roll...Space 26
Book: The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon
Alternate: tagged science fiction
Read: 6/21/17
Rating:: 5 stars
Review:
I really enjoyed this book. I have seen the movie (starring Frank Sinatra) but never had an opportunity to read the book that inspired it. The characters are well crafted, and the psychological suspense is tangible throughout the book. I highly recommend it to fans of spy novels, pscyhological thrillers, or just plain good books.
Jenny wrote: "Okay then I am changing my book this week to make sure I don't make us miss the next roll...Space 26
Book: The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon
Alternate: t..."
Got it!
Week 3 - Completion PostSpot 26
Real Good Love by Meghan March
Pages: 250
How it fits: Real Duet #2
Completed: 6/22/17
Pages: 250
Stars: 5
Review: Awesome second book in this duet - loved it!! There was so much going on in this book - it seemed much longer than it was 'cuz it was action packed (both in events and in the bedroom, kitchen, on the hood of a car, etc...) Banner gets a huge surprise, we learn more about her business and her relationship with Logan just keeps getting hotter and hotter. And the drug biz in Kentucky heats up as well - a big surprise ending! Funniest moments - references to boxes of dicks and goin' to Browntown!
Sorry it took so long! I know it's a pain waiting for everyone to finish so you can get us posted Laura!
Sandy wrote: "Sorry it took so long! I know it's a pain waiting for everyone to finish so you can get us posted Laura!"I got it. I was messed up this week. As you know, on Tuesday I posted thinking it was Wednesday. Then yesterday, when my alarm to put out the trash cans went off, I was like, "It's Wednesday already!?" That's why I had to make sure today was Thursday! :)
I'm so sorry but I won't be able to finish a book tonight for this week. I've had a few personal emergencies in a row and just didn't get really any reading done. I'm so sorry and I hope this doesn't effect the team too negatively.
Bryn, we just won't be able to roll this week. Will you have any problems finishing before next Thursday? We still need you to finish in order for us to move on.If a problem comes up in the future it's better to say something earlier. Mods are people, too, and can extend grace for extenuating circumstances, if they are informed early.
And I hope everything's okay for you, personally!
Does this mean we don't read this week?
Mod
Captain: Why can't you guys just use your one free pass so you can roll?
We haven't earned the free pass yet. We've finished each week on Thursday, no more than about 12 hours before our roll.
Mod
Hmmmm. I see.
Okay, I am going to have to grant you a medical exemption then. Mention that in the "Post your spot", okay?
Ezinwanyi wrote: "Laura wrote: "We haven't earned the free pass yet. We've finished each week on Thursday, no more than about 12 hours before our roll."Hmmmm. I see.
Okay, I am going to have to grant you a medical..."
Will do! :)
One more question, Ezi. Does Bryn need to finish week 3 & week 4 before we move on, or is she skipping week 3?
New Roll, Week 4Rolled: 5
Previous Spot: 26
New Spot: 31
So we can read #3, #1, or #31 in series. Alternate task: Three Word Title excluding like A, An, The (i.e. Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone)
Laura:
| 1st in series | ReviewLeslie:
| 3rd in series | ReviewCathy:
| 1st in series | ReviewBryn:
| 3rd in series | ReviewSandy:
| 1st in series | ReviewGea:
| 1st in series | ReviewJenny:
| 1st in series | Review
Selection PostWeek: 4
Spot: 31
Book:
# of pages: 309
How it works: #1 in The Edge series
Mod
She needs to complete Week 4. If she does week 3 in addition, that's fine but not necessary
Mod
Thanks
Oh, and I'm so jealous you were in Jamaica - I hope you had a great time!
Selection PostWeek: 4
Spot: 31
Book: Dark Lover
# of pages: 432
How it works: Book #1 in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series
Is anyone trying for the bonus points, either three books in a series and/or read a complete series? I've been looking for a book that can work for one/both of these but wanted to see if anyone else is already working towards either? Thanks!
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Rolled: 3
New Spot: 26
So we can read #2, #6, or alternate: Science Fiction
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