75 Books...More or Less! discussion
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♥Dawn Michelle's 2018 Reading Challenge♥
Shelby wrote: "While Scribd doesn't use the credit system anymore, they do have a limit to how much you can use per month. I've been listening to a bunch of their audiobooks one after another, so it doesn't surpr..."I have run into that as well, but I have found that its mostly for the "newer" books that get held for a month. IDK. I am not sure what the limit is but I have always had something to listen to even when I have stuff that is "available soon"
Joanne, for me, this has been the best money spent ever. Since I am trying to read only what I own, what I would have normally been spent on books totally exceeds the fee for this. I totally get needing to watch money though. We will see how long I can keep it.
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I DID get out yesterday and I saw a movie. A mini-seblence of a life. LOL"
I've been thinking that I want to get to a movie :)
Andrea wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Seriously, 95 books!!!!"I DID get out yesterday and I saw a movie. A mini-seblence of a life. LOL"
I've been thinking that I want to get to a movie :)"
I saw Black Panther. It was so so so so so so good. :-D
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I DID get out yesterday and I saw a movie. A mini-seblence of a life. LOL"
I've been thinking that I want to get to a ..."
Yes, brilliant movie!
99. A Dark and Stormy Murder [Writer's Apprentice Mystery #1] ~Julia BuckleyApril 13 - April 14, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #10A
Hoopla Audiobook: Rebecca Mitchell, Narrator
Read What You Own
4 Stars
100. Cult Insanity: A Memoir of Polygamy, Prophets and Blood Atonement ~Irene Spencer
April 14 - April 17, 2018
Kindle/Carnegie
Hoopla Audiobook: Laural Merlington, Narrator
5 Stars
101. Ghosts of Tsavo [Society for Paranormals #1] ~Vered EhsaniApril 15 - April 18, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #4A
Read What You Own
Read Around the World: South Africa
Audible: Alison Larkin, Narrator
Kindle
4 Stars
Joanne wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Seriously, 95 books!!!!"I DID get out yesterday and I saw a movie. A mini-seblence of a life. LOL"
I've been thinking th..."
As far as I know, Black Panther is still in the theater. Avengers drops April 27th. I'd check it out to see if you can still see it - it is a must see in the theater! WOW WOW WOW!!
Joanne wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Seriously, 95 books!!!!"I DID get out yesterday and I saw a movie. A mini-seblence of a life. LOL"
I've been thinking th..."
Black Panther is still showing in theaters around me, so it's worth checking to see if it is still on near you. :)
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I DID get out yesterday and I saw a movie. A mini-seblence of a life. LOL"
I've b..."
She's in Australia though. Quite a difference. lol
Yep, that’s why I suggested she check- it’s done really well internationally too, so maybe it’s still running.
Oops. I totally forget that you are in Australia Joanne. I apologize and will try to keep that in mind. I'm sorry.
Joanne wrote: "That’s ok Dawn no problem we have all the new releases of movies and TV shows. The only thing I get annoyed about is I can’t watch the baseball unless I pay for it. I did for a few years but well i..."Go Yankees indeed!!! :-D
102. Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil ~Tom MuellerApril 18 - April 28, 2018
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Peter Ganim, Narrator
4 Stars
103. Murder on the S.S. Rosa [Ginger Gold #1] ~Lee Strauss
April 18 - April 19, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #8A
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Elizabeth Klett, Narrator
Kindle
3 Stars
104. Leopard at the Door ~Jennifer McVeigh
April 19 - April 26, 2018
2018 Read Harder Challenge: #9A
Kindle/Carnegie
Scribd Audiobook: Katharine McEwan, Narrator
4 Stars
105. Dying in the Wool [Kate Shackleton #1] ~Frances BrodyApril 20 - April 23, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #3A
Kindle/Carnegie
Hoopla Audiobook: Nicola Barber, Narrator
3 Stars
106. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness ~Arundhati RoyApril 21 - May 5, 2018
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Arundhati Roy, Narrator
2 Stars***
***Joy W and I are going to the Author Lecture/Signing by this author in May. We have been to two others and they have been just fantastic. So looking forward to this one as well.
107. Death of a Ghost [Hamish Macbeth #32] ~M.C. BeatonApril 23, 2018 [ODR]
2018 Cruisin' Through Cozies Challenge: Level 4, #5A
Kindle/Carnegie
Carnegie Audiobook: Graeme Malcolm, Narrator
4 Stars
108. Death Al Dente [Food Lover's Village #1] ~Leslie BudewitzApril 23 - April 25, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #25
Read What You Own
Carnegie Audiobook: Rebecca Mitchell, Narrator
3 Stars
109. Crime Rib [Food Lover's Village #2] ~Leslie BudewitzApril 26 - April 29, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #30
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Rebecca Mitchell, Narrator
Kindle
1 Star
110. Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire [Harry Potter #4] ~J.K. RowlingApril 29 - May 3, 2018
Kindle Prime Library
Carnegie Audiobook: Jim Dale, Narrator
Kindle
5+++ Stars
DNF The Flight Attendant ~Chris Bohjalian
April 30, 2018 [DNF]
NetGalley ARC
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Erin Spencer
Grace Experience
Mark Deakins, Narrators
Kindle
ZERO STARS
111. Shanghai Girls ~Lisa See
April 30 - May 12, 2018
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Janet Song, Narrator
3 Stars
112. The End of Your Life Book Club ~Will Schwalbe
April 30 - May 5, 2018
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Jeff Harding, Narrator
5 GLORIOUS Stars
I am SO annoyed that I have four DNF for this year. Sigh. I would love a year with none of those. But being MUCH more particular now, I guess it will just not happen anymore.
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I'm at 2 but I do plan on going back to Owen Meany at some point this year.
Elyse wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "I am SO annoyed that I have four DNF for this year. Sigh. I would love a year with none of those. But being MUCH more particular now, I guess it will just not happen anymore."..."Owen Meany is a tough book - there are so many slow parts [at least there were for me], but it truly is an amazing read and worthwhile of the read. You just have to have the patience to plow through.
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Got a free paperback copy this weekend so I can at least bring the library book back. lol. When I have more time, I'm going to get back to it.
113. Educated: A Memoir ~Tara WestoverMay 1 - May 10, 2018
NetGalley ARC
Read What You Own
Carnegie Audiobook: Julia Whelan, Narrator
5 Stars
114. Just So Stories ~Rudyard Kipling
May 3, 2018
2018 Read Harder Challenge: #11A
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: David Thorn, with a Full Supporting Cast [Narrators]
Kindle
3 Stars
115. Red Velvet Revenge [Cupcake Bakery Mystery #4] ~Jenn McKinlay
May 3 - May 5, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #10B
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Susan Boyce, Narrator
3 Stars
Joanne wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "I am SO annoyed that I have four DNF for this year. Sigh. I would love a year with none of those. But being MUCH more particular now, I guess it will just not happen anymore."..."Yes. And because my list is ever growing and I know I have some good stuff on my shelves, I just hate wasting time on books that are MEH. So....
LOL
116. Death by Coffee [Bookstore Cafe Mystery #1] ~Alex EricksonMay 6 - May 9, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #23
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Melissa Moran, Narrator
1 DISMAL Star
117. The Summer Before the War ~Helen Simonson
May 11 - May 17, 2018
2018 Summer Reading Program
Read What You Own
Carnegie Audiobook: Fiona Hardingham, Narrator
5 Stars
118. Evil Under the Sun [Hercule Poirot #23] ~Agatha Christie
May 9 - May 10, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #9B
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: David Suchet, Narrator
5 Stars
119. Eclair and Present Danger [Emergency Dessert Squad Mystery #1] ~Laura BradfordMay 10 - May 14, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Oldies Challenge: Level 4, #6A
Carnegie Library Book
Scribd Audiobook: Vanessa Daniels, Narrator
4 Stars
120. The Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time ~Mark HaddonMay 12, 2018 [ODR]
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Jeff Woodman, Narrator
3 Stars
121. The Weird Sisters ~Eleanor BrownMay 13 - May 21, 2018
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Kirsten Potter, Narrator
3 Stars
122. The Silence of the Flans [Emergency Dessert Squad #2] ~Laura Bradford
May 14 - May 15, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 4, #33
Carnegie Library Book
Scribd Audiobook: Vanessa Daniels, Narrator
2 Stars
123. Into the Wild ~Jon KrakauerMay 15 - May 17, 2018
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Philip Franklin, Narrator
5 Stars
DNF Crunch Time [Goldy Bear Mystery #16] ~Diane Mott Davidson
May 16 - May 18, 2018 [DID NOT FINISH]
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Barbara Rosenblat, Narrator
Kindle
ZERO STARS
124. The Book Thief ~Markus Zusak***May 19 - May 24, 2018
2018 Summer Reading Program
Kindle/Carnegie
Carnegie Audiobook: Allan Corduner, Narrator
5 Stars
125. The Wild Truth ~Carine McCandless
May 19 - May 23, 2018
Kindle/Carnegie
Carnegie Audiobook: Carine McCandless
Matt Gardner
Shelly McCandless, Narrators
5 Stars
***It really frustrates me when I have to get a book from the library when I KNOW I own it and it is in storage. I really need to get that unit cleaned out so I can start reading more of what I own!!
Dawn Michelle wrote: "125. The Book Thief ~Markus Zusak***May 19 - CURRENTLY READING
2018 Summer Reading Program
Kindle/Carnegie
Carnegie Audiobook: Allan Corduner, Narrator
..."
I loved that book! Even knowing what was coming, it was such a kick in the gut... but I couldn't stop reading. How was the audio version? I've got some audiobooks by Allan Corduner that I've really enjoyed, but I'm not sure I could handle TBT if I weren't in control of the pacing, lol!
Stacie wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "125. The Book Thief ~Markus Zusak***May 19 - CURRENTLY READING
2018 Summer Reading Program
Kindle/Carnegie
Carnegie Audiobook: Allan Corduner, Narrator
..."
I loved that..."
Now that I am used to the cadence of the book [it is oddly written], I am loving the narrator. I was not a fan of the prologue and was preparing myself to be one of the few that disliked the book, but just about the time I had that thought, it picked up and WHAM I was sucked in and now I am loving it.
We are reading it in a week so we have split up the chapters fairly well. I missed yesterday and so I had a lot to listen to today and it was almost too much, so I know what you mean about needing to pace yourself.
Joanne wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "125. The Book Thief ~Markus Zusak***May 19 - CURRENTLY READING
2018 Summer Reading Program
Kindle/Carnegie
Carnegie Audiobook: Allan Corduner, Narrator
what did you thi..."
So far I am loving it and it is both interesting and very well written. I am 100% fully invested in these characters and I love how Death is the narrator and cannot seem to leave these people. even when he has business elsewhere. It makes it very interesting.
126. About the Night ~Anat Talshir [Evan Fallenberg, Narrator]May 20 - May 28, 2018
Read Around The World: Israel
Kindle Prime Reading
Audible: Mel Foster, Narrator
2 Stars
127. No Cats Allowed [Cats in the Stacks #7] ~Miranda JamesMay 20 - May 22, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #2B
Kindle/Carnegie
Hoopla Audiobook: Erin Bennett, Narrator
4 Stars
128. Strangers on a Train ~Patricia HighsmithMay 22 - June 2, 2018
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Bronson Pinchot [!!]
1 Star
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May 22 - CURRENTLY READING
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Bronson Pinchot [!!]"
I had this on audio but I ended up returning it before listening to it because I wasn't sure I would like it and it had almost been a year since purchasing it. Audible lets you return books up to a year. I may buy it again when I get a handle on all my audiobooks! lol
Elyse wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "128. Strangers on a Train ~Patricia HighsmithMay 22 - CURRENTLY READING
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Bronson Pinchot [!!]"
I had this on audio but I ended up retur..."
Bronson Pinchot is an excellent narrator - the book is weird. ;-)
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May 22 - CURRENTLY READING
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Bronson Pinchot [!!]"
I had this on audio but I ..."
I listened to him narrating The Halloween Tree and it was fabulous!
Elyse wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "128. Strangers on a Train ~Patricia HighsmithMay 22 - CURRENTLY READING
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook: Bronson Pinchot [!!]"
I ha..."
THAT was a fabulous listen! I loved that so much!
129. Carbs and Cadavers [Supper Club Mystery #1] ~Ellery AdamsMay 23 - May 27, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 4, #23
Scribd Computer Book
Scribd Audiobook: Karen White, Narrator
3 Stars
130. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon ~ Stephen King
May 27 - May 30, 2018
2018 Summer Reading Program
Buddy Read: Joy Walsh
Hoopla Audiobook: Anne Heche, Narrator
5 Stars
131. Stiffs and Swine [Supper Club Mystery #4] ~Ellery Adams
May 29, 2018 [ODR]
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozy Challenge: Level 4, #10A
NetGalley Book
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Karen White, Narrator
Kindle ***
1 Star
*** Because of the nature of these books, I have skipped #’s 2 & 3 and just went to #4, which is my NetGalley book; I will read it and review it and never pick up this series again.
132. Death of an Honest Man [Hamish Macbeth #33] ~M.C. BeatonMay 30, 2018 [ODR]
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 4, #5B
Kindle/Carnegie
Carnegie Audiobook: Graeme Malcolm, Narrator
4 Stars
133. When You Reach Me ~Rebecca SteadMay 31, 2018 [ODR]
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Cynthia Holloway, Narrator
4 Stars
134. Birds of a Feather [Maisie Dobbs #2] ~Jacqueline WinspearMay 31 - June 2, 2018
2018 Cruisin' Through The Cozies Challenge: Level 3, #8B
Read What You Own
Hoopla Audiobook
5 Stars
135. White Teeth ~Zadie Smith
June 1 - June 18, 2018
2018 Page Turners Book Club [Carnegie]
Read What You Own
Kindle/Free Philadelphia Library
Audible: Lenny Henry
Pippa Bennett-Warner
Ray Panthaki + Others
Narrators
ZERO STARS [I had to rate it 1 star on the review]
136. The Night Circus ~Erin Morgenstern
June 1 - June 18, 2018
2018 The Cool Book Club [Erie] - Mandy Walsh
Read What You Own
Scribd Audiobook: Jim Dale, Narrator
FIVE. GLORIOUS. STARS.
137. The Measure of a Man [A Spiritual Autobiography] ~Sidney Poitier
June 1 - June 6, 2018
2018 Summer Reading Program
2018 Read Harder Challenge: #12
Read What You Own
Read Around the World: The Bahamas
Audible: Sidney Poitier, Narrator
Kindle
5+++ Stars
Stacie wrote: "137- you are flying! :D"It is really kind of crazy. But I will tell you, that audiobooks make books go so much faster IMO. Because I am not distracted by other things [that make you put your book down etc] AND I can do things while listening too. I am really amazed though still at how well it is going. :-)
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My husband says I'm a weirdo. I think when I first started listening to MP3's I found some of them went too slow. So I sped it up and now I am used to it. When I play them at the normal speed it makes me anxious that the reading is so slow...hahah
Andrea wrote: "I listed to audiobooks at 2x speed :)My husband says I'm a weirdo. I think when I first started listening to MP3's I found some of them went too slow. So I sped it up and now I am used to it. Whe..."
OMGOSH! I could not ever listen to them that fast. It would be like they were on speed. LOL
Well done you though. You can burn through them a lot faster!!
Also, I found this short video on the process of narrating audiobooks if your interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcrAkPNB8jc