Annerlee's Interstellar 2018 ⭐️

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Grats!!

[Annerlee]

The writing in The Prophet hooked me from the beginning. The imagery was excellent and I loved the description of the Autumn leaves bleeding colour in the preface. After the intro, I was definitely going to finish.
Coming from the UK I have very little affinity to 'American' football, although I have a reasonable idea of gameplay through various films (lol). So I found the whole football thing tedious in places. Having said this, it was more than compensated by the characters and their battles with their past and each other, which were explored really well. This, the small town setting and the mystery were what kept me reading. The book definitely had real atmosphere. And I didnt see the solution coming!
I would definitely read other books by this author. I can respect that others would get much more out of the football action. For me, skimming over some of the passages didn't detract from my enjoyment overall.
I seem to remember a buddy or group read about The Prophet, which is what brought the book to my attention. Must try and find it...

[Annerlee]

Janice wrote: "Congratulations on completing the first badge!"

Thank you Janice. I love the badge : )

[Sarah]

Congrats Annerlee!

[Janice, Moderator]

Annerlee wrote: "The writing in The Prophet hooked me from the beginning. The imagery was excellent and I loved the description of the Autumn leaves bleeding colour in the preface. After the intro, ..."

I've read a few of Koryta's books and he's rapidly becoming a favourite. I found this book to be particularly engaging. The conflict between the brothers was tense. I didn't care for the sections on football either. It's a game I've never really understood.

The book was discussed in the SAI King Recommends group.

[Janice, Moderator]

Annerlee wrote: "Janice wrote: "Congratulations on completing the first badge!"

Thank you Janice. I love the badge : )"

I'm glad you liked it. I really want it on my wall, so am working to finish the second round of tasks.

[Annerlee]

Janice wrote: "I've read a few of Koryta's books and he's rapidly becoming a favourite. The conflict between the brothers was tense.... The book was discussed in the SAI King Recommends group...."

I agree, the two brothers haunted me even after the book finished. So sad. It's as if they would never have been able to co-exist.
Oh, you're right.. that's the discussion where I first discovered this book! Off to have a peek. : )

[Annerlee]

Sarah wrote: "Congrats Annerlee!"

Thanks Sarah. It's taken a while, but now that I've passed the first hurdle...

[Annerlee]

Badge 2 book 8

SAGITTARIUS
Symbol - Archer. Native American author or culture. Reservation Blues

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 9

LEO
Month - Set in July The Outsider

[Janice, Moderator]

Bummer! I already have a July book. What did you think of the book? I've just started it.

[Annerlee]

Re The Outsider It was excellent. The pace and characters are typically King style. It's a slow creepy burn until events and twists really get going, but then I like that!
I should have learned by now that I shouldnt get too close to the people he creates, but those little enamouring details get me involved every time. SK warns the reader that things are going to get worse, but I never believe him and get gut wrenched every time the roller coaster ride starts.
I know I'm being a bit cryptic but I dont want to spoil anything for you ; ) The book did not disappoint...!

[Margo]

That is brilliant news that it is set in July! I had given up on books set during the summer.

[Annerlee]

Margo wrote: "That is brilliant news that it is set in July! I had given up on books set during the summer."

I planned to read it for 'published in 2018' so it was a nice surprise to find it set in July! I was so excited! I get to read another recently published book.

[Janice, Moderator]

Annerlee wrote: "Re The Outsider It was excellent. The pace and characters are typically King style. It's a slow creepy burn until events and twists really get going, but then I like that!
I should..."

I'm only about an hour in, and I'm already feeling quite anxious. If this is a slow burn, how am I going to feel at the end? ACK!

[Sarah]

Agggh! I need to buy The Outsider. I'm hearing lots of good stuff about it.

[Annerlee]

I think you should too ; )

[Janice, Moderator]

Sarah wrote: "Agggh! I need to buy The Outsider. I'm hearing lots of good stuff about it."

I'm loving it so far.

[Sarah]

Ah! I am totally skint at the moment and it's still £10 here. I can't justify. Fingers crossed it will come down in price soon. Or, I'll try source it from the library. That said, as I'm reading slowly at the moment that might not be an option.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Annerlee - I just finished The Outsider and loved it! I'm glad you enjoyed it too!

I see that you put it under Leo for set in July. I never even thought of that. I just put it under Cancer for horror. I have more books that fit easily into the horror slot though. I may have to change it!

[Annerlee]

Kristie wrote: "Annerlee - I just finished The Outsider and loved it! I'm glad you enjoyed it too!

I see that you put it under Leo for set in July. I never even thought of that. I just put it und..."

One of those lucky accidents!

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 1 changed
ARIES Symbol Ram: protagonist drives truck Bubba and the Dead Woman changed to N American Zodiac - Snow Goose. Book set in Texas

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 10

ARIES
Stone - Opal: set between 1750 and 1850 The Scarlet Pimpernel

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 11

ARIES
Actor - Tim Curry.. in film based on It... Book by Stephen King
I read Mr. Mercedes by same author

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 12

TAURUS
Element - Earth. Black cover. Frankenstein

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 13

GEMINI
Superhero - Copycat. Dystopian genre or set in the future. The Demolished Man

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 14

VIRGO
Symbol - Maiden. Protagonist is girl under 20 and unmarried Hollow

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 15

AQUARIUS
Symbol - Water-Bearer. Urn, jug, or other vessel for holding water on cover. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

[Cherie]

Better show your cover for book 15 or the meanie will crack her whip on you! :o)

[Janice, Moderator]

Annerlee wrote: "Badge 2: book 15

AQUARIUS
Symbol - Water-Bearer. Urn, jug, or other vessel for holding water on cover. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand"

Please post a link to the cover. Thanks. :)

[Margo]

I have Major Pettigrew. I was planing to read Ubik for this task but you've given me an option Annerlee.

[Annerlee]

Janice wrote: "Annerlee wrote: "Badge 2: book 15

AQUARIUS
Symbol - Water-Bearer. Urn, jug, or other vessel for holding water on cover. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand"

Please post a link to the cover..."

Oops, sorry Janice. I 'read' the Audible version. Have updated my post.

[Annerlee]

Margo wrote: "I have Major Pettigrew. I was planing to read Ubik for this task but you've given me an option Annerlee.

Happy to help ; )

[Annerlee]

Cherie wrote: "Better show your cover for book 15 or the meanie will crack her whip on you! :o)"

Too late Cherie... She found me out....

[Cherie]

LOL!

[Janice, Moderator]

You can run, but you can't hide. :)

[Margo]

Good job she has a sense of humour hehe

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 16 (edited)

PISCES
Superhero - Siren. Banshee, harpy, kelpie, mermaid, nymph, rusalka or siren in title. The Siren and The Spectre

Moving book below to badge 3 book 1 - will report again below
ARIES
Symbol - Ram: (Dodge) truck is on the cover. The Gabriel Hounds

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 17

SAGITTARIUS
Actor - Ralph Fiennes The Tempest Shakespeare play (actor starred in Coriolanus by Shakespeare)

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 18

SCORPIO
Element - Water. Significant amount on cover.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 19

PISCES
Element Water. "Water" in title - exact word Dead Water

[Annerlee]

Badge 2: book 20

LIBRA
Superhero - Judge Dredd. Set between 1977 and 2000 W is for Wasted

[Cherie]

I bought "W" at a garage sale, just before the author passed away. It is the only one I own. I keep thinking that I should give it away, but then, I think - what if we get a challenge with a letter in the title or a book title that begins with "W", and there it sits on my book shelf still...

Have you read the rest of the series?

[Janice, Moderator]

Annerlee wrote: "Badge 2: book 16

ARIES
Symbol - Ram: (Dodge) truck is on the cover. The Gabriel Hounds
"

I show two books for Aries - Opal and Actor. Should this be badge 3, book 1? Or, have I made a mistake?

[Annerlee]

Janice wrote: "Annerlee wrote: "Badge 2: book 16

ARIES
Symbol - Ram: (Dodge) truck is on the cover. The Gabriel Hounds
"

I show two books for Aries - Opal..."

Probably me... Will check on my laptop later, currently on a tiny screen so its hard to keep an overview

[Annerlee]

Cherie wrote: "I bought "W" at a garage sale, just before the author passed away. It is the only one I own. I keep thinking that I should give it away, but then, I think - what if we get a challenge with a letter..."

Ha ha. I also own multiple books that 'might come in handy for a YLTO challenge'. This group has a lot to answer for (lol)
I read Q is for Quarry as a freebie (it was in a pile of books in the ladies toilets at work, for borrowing as required... I know..). Anyway, I liked the 80s feel and enjoyed the main character (Kinsey) so ended up reading the whole series. One of the few series I've ever followed through. Having said that, I haven't read the last in the series Y is for Yesterday, I feel too sad that it's the last in the series and Sue Grafton didn't quite make the end of the alphabet : (
Will have to steel myself at some point.

I love spending time with Kinsey - I love her attitude. I also love franically searching for a telephone box to make an emergency call, cross referencing at the library and searching out information the old fashioned way. Reminds me of a bygone era. I'm probably just old..

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Annerlee wrote: "Ha ha. I also own multiple books that 'might come in handy for a YLTO challenge'. This group has a lot to answer for (lol)"

Tell me about it *looks at her bookshelves*...

[Annerlee]

Annerlee wrote: "Janice wrote: "Annerlee wrote: "Badge 2: book 16
ARIES
Symbol - Ram: (Dodge) truck is on the cover.
"
I show two books for Aries - Opal and Actor. Should this be badge 3, book 1?.."

Your right Janice. This will be the first Aries book for badge 3. My mistake. Your record keeping is amazing.

[Renee]

I have been putting of reading the last in the Kinsey Malhoun series. I feel like if I read it I will have lost a friend. I know it smaltzy but it is how I feel.

Annerlee wrote: "Cherie wrote: "I bought "W" at a garage sale, just before the author passed away. It is the only one I own. I keep thinking that I should give it away, but then, I think - what if we get a challeng..."

[Annerlee]

Renee wrote: "I have been putting of reading the last in the Kinsey Malhoun series. I feel like if I read it I will have lost a friend. I know it smaltzy but it is how I feel..."

You've got it. That's it exactly Renee. I'm close to tears thinking about it.. how silly is that. I was dreading reaching 'z' as it was, but this feels even worse 😢

Glad you understand.