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Sarah Grace wrote: "E.F.B. wrote: "Karis wrote: "E.F.B. wrote: "Just finished my non-fiction"Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More--Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist". 'Twas excellent. More people need ..."LOL Thanks, Sarah Grace. You know how much the misuse of that particular punctuation rule bothers me.
Sorry, I didn't update my challenge status until now because I've finished a couple of books this past week. :-)
I recently finished The Reluctant Godfather for the indie book, Shakespeare's Scribe for the 1600s book, and I'm currently reading A Fool and His Monet as by contemporary.
I'm still trying to find a book in the 1700s for the 1700s category. Can anyone give recommendations? I may or may not be able to read the books, though, because it depends on what my library has. :/
I recently finished The Reluctant Godfather for the indie book, Shakespeare's Scribe for the 1600s book, and I'm currently reading A Fool and His Monet as by contemporary.
I'm still trying to find a book in the 1700s for the 1700s category. Can anyone give recommendations? I may or may not be able to read the books, though, because it depends on what my library has. :/
Ekaterina wrote: "Sorry, I didn't update my challenge status until now because I've finished a couple of books this past week. :-)I recently finished The Reluctant Godfather for the indie book, Shakespeare's Scrib..."
The easiest 1700's books are ones about the Revolutionary War- I like the Christian Heritage series Williamsburg Years (the first book: The Rebel). The one I read was Time Enough for Drums. Quick reads (because they're children's books) are the Meet Felicity: An American Girl series. (Hmm, two of those three are children's books. Hopefully you don't mind.)
Hanna wrote: "Ekaterina wrote: "Sorry, I didn't update my challenge status until now because I've finished a couple of books this past week. :-)
I recently finished The Reluctant Godfather for the indie book, S..."
Thanks Hanna! I placed a hold at my library for "Enough for Drums." I can't wait to read it! :-)
I recently finished The Reluctant Godfather for the indie book, S..."
Thanks Hanna! I placed a hold at my library for "Enough for Drums." I can't wait to read it! :-)
Ekaterina wrote: "Hanna wrote: "Ekaterina wrote: "Sorry, I didn't update my challenge status until now because I've finished a couple of books this past week. :-)I recently finished The Reluctant Godfather for the..."
You're welcome. I'm glad I was able to help. :)
I didn't have a copy of The Mark of the King for a few days, so I ended up finishing Edmée: a Tale of the French Revolution instead for 1700s.Got to decide my 1600s one now!
I changed my nonfic to One Thousand Paper Cranes: The Story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue. I didn't like the other one I was reading. :P
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Yep! Sure does! :)
8 titles complete... Almost done with the 9th, and I think that last book will be pretty quick too. I'm gonna make it!!FINISHED:
- A classic: The Thin Man
- A fantasy\sci-fi: Hammerhead
- A contemporary: Asking for Trouble
- An indie-published: Suit and Suitability
- A non-fiction: Keep a Quiet Heart
- 1901 to 2000: The Illusionist's Apprentice
- 1801 to 1900: The Courtship of Jo March: a variation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women
- 1701 to 1800: Frankenstein; Or, the Modern Prometheus
I don't think I'll be able to finish the challenge 😒I've read loads of books this summer, but contemporary ones.
I finished reading my contemporary, A Fool and His Monet, and I'm going to get Time Enough For Drums, the 1700s book, from the library today!!!
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FINISHED:
- A classic: The Thin Man
- A fantasy\sci-fi: [book:H..."
Yay Tarissa!!!! You go, girl! :)
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I've read loads of books this summer, but contemporary ones."
No worries! This is about having fun, not stressing about whether you will be able to finish or not. ;)
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Awesome!
I've read all the books for the challenge. Yay!
Great job all you challenge finishers! (And those who tried their hardest, too!)
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*pops out of the woodwork* CONGRATS EKATERINA!!! That's so awesome!
I'm on vacation, y'all, so I probably won't be responding to things. Just so you know. ;)
I did make it to the end finally. My last 2 books...FINISHED:
- 1601 to 1700: The Witches: Salem, 1692
- 1501 to 1600: Hammer of the Huguenots
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FINISHED:
- 1601 to 1700: The Witches: Salem, 1692
- 1501 to 1600: Hammer of the Huguenots"
WHAHOOO! Yay Tarissa! Awesome job!!
IIIIIIIII'MMM DOOOOOOOOONNE!!!!!!! *fireworks, confetti, ice cream cake*
*moans* I'm not going to make it.
Karis wrote: "*moans* I'm not going to make it."*pats you on the back* I'm sorry dear!! I wouldn't have made it if Sarah Grace hadn't extended the time. Well i could have...
Erudessa wrote: "Karis wrote: "*moans* I'm not going to make it."*pats you on the back* I'm sorry dear!! I wouldn't have made it if Sarah Grace hadn't extended the time. Well i could have..."
I still can too. I just don't want to read the books I have picked for certain categories right now. I think I only have two more to read? But I'm just not in the mood to read them, and now I'm not sure if I'll have time with school.
Karis wrote: "Erudessa wrote: "Karis wrote: "*moans* I'm not going to make it."*pats you on the back* I'm sorry dear!! I wouldn't have made it if Sarah Grace hadn't extended the time. Well i could have..."
I ..."
Well I definitely know that feeling!! You know there's something wrong with me when I don't feel like reading ANYTHING.
Erudessa wrote: "Karis wrote: "Erudessa wrote: "Karis wrote: "*moans* I'm not going to make it."*pats you on the back* I'm sorry dear!! I wouldn't have made it if Sarah Grace hadn't extended the time. Well i coul..."
I know, same...
:) *whispers* I'm watching the 2015 Cinderella for the first time!!
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WHOOHOOO DESSA!!! Way to go!!!! :)
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I probably won't make it either . . . :( No worries though! :)
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YASSSS!!!! Did you like it/!?!?! Love that movie!
Sarah Grace wrote: "Erudessa wrote: ":) *whispers* I'm watching the 2015 Cinderella for the first time!!"YASSSS!!!! Did you like it/!?!?! Love that movie!"
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!
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YASSSS!!!! Did you like it/!?!?! Love that movie!"
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!"
WASNT IT!?!?!?!? *swoons*
Sarah Grace wrote: "Erudessa wrote: "Sarah Grace wrote: "Erudessa wrote: ":) *whispers* I'm watching the 2015 Cinderella for the first time!!"YASSSS!!!! Did you like it/!?!?! Love that movie!"
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!"
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*flails* I LOVE IT, TOO!
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YASSSS!!!! Did you like it/!?!?! Love that movie!"
I..."
High five!
Erudessa wrote: "Sarah Grace wrote: "Erudessa wrote: ":) *whispers* I'm watching the 2015 Cinderella for the first time!!"YASSSS!!!! Did you like it/!?!?! Love that movie!"
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!"
I loved it too. I watched it in theatre for the first time when it came out. Wow! That doesn't feel as if it were two years ago... But it was certainly awesome!
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YASSSS!!!! Did you like it/!?!?! Love that movie!"
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!"
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Same! I remember sobbing in the dark theatre when (view spoiler) XD Such an emotional scene!
I finally got it for my birthday and I was DYING to watch it!! @Sarah Grace, that was sooooooo sad!!!! But so sweet!! Oddly enough, I didn't cry....which is really odd!! Helena Bonham Carter and Cate Blanchett were just SPLENDID and Lily...Lily is just so cool. I really loved the black Captain.
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yes yes yes. I agree with everything you just said. XD
Sarah Grace wrote: "Erudessa wrote: "I finally got it for my birthday and I was DYING to watch it!! @Sarah Grace, that was sooooooo sad!!!! But so sweet!! Oddly enough, I didn't cry....which is really odd!! Helena Bon...":) More fairytale friends!!
Here we go--(I CAN do it!! ;-)
Classic- Complete Works of O. Henry
Sci-fi/Fantasy- ?
Contemporary- Summer of Light (W. Dale Cramer)
Indie-? (Does anyone have an idea for a quick indie? And does Indie mean not published by a major publishing company, or does it mean author-published? ??)
Nonfiction- The Book of Mark (from the Bible)
1901-2000- A Name Unknown (Roseanna M. White) <3 <3
1801-1900- Flora's Wish (Kathleen Y'Barbo)
1701-1800- ?
1601-1700- Colony of Fear (Lucy Jane Bledsoe)
1501-1600- I don't know!!! Does anyone have an idea for a quick one (or one at all?) :-)
Gracie wrote: "Here we go--(I CAN do it!! ;-)
Classic- Complete Works of O. Henry
Sci-fi/Fantasy- ?
Contemporary- Summer of Light (W. Dale Cramer)
Indie-? (Does anyone have an idea for a quick indie? And does ..."
Jesseca Wheaton is offering her new book, As in Olden Days, in return for reviews, here: www.goodreads.com/topic/show/18175752...
I'm not sure how long it is, but since it's a prequel, my guess is that it's not too long.
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Way to go, Beth!
(that comma after the direct address was for you, Karis. ;)