R10: Team Furious 5 (5)

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John Grisham
Pages: 341
Rating: 4 stars
Read: 9/24/18
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
How it fits: It's standalone book

[Lexi]

Jackaby by William Ritter
Pages: 299
Rating: 4 stars
Read: 9/22/18
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
How it fits: first in series (1/4)

[Joyce]

The Haunted Mask by R.L. Stine
Pages: 144
Rating: 4 stars
Read: 9/25/18
How it fits: #11 in the series
Review: I missed these books as a child so I am enjoying them now. This one was particularly good and I didn't guess the ending until about 3/4 in. I particularly liked the surprise twist at the end.

[Tara]

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Week 2 - Spot 11


Until Proven Guilty by J.A. Jance
How it Fits: J.P. Beaumont #1
Pages: 336
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I had read book #13 in this series many years ago and never really felt all that compelled to go back to the beginning (or move forward either for that matter). I'm not exactly sure what it was that compelled me to acquire this book, but I did and I was excited to pick it up and give it a shot. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. It was somewhat reminiscent of Stuart Woods' Stone Barrington series with how insane the male character gets when a beautiful woman is in the picture ::eyeroll:: But really, I enjoyed this first book in the series and I look forward to continuing on in the future.

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I just got that started seeing most of us have submitted our reviews

[Marty]

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Week 2 - Spot 11

Book: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
How it fits: 1st book in the Shades of Magic series
Pages: 400
Rating: Three stars
Date read: 9/27
Review: Disappointing - that pretty much sums this one up for me. It's getting three stars because the writing was fine and I liked the idea of the characters navigating three different planes of London (Red, Black and White). But I just couldn't get invested in the characters. There wasn't really anything too special about Kell the wizard and Delilah Bard the cutpurse - I've seen these two archetypes in other books over and over again. At least in most cases the author managed to make them special in some way. Instead, Kell and Delilah are just ordinary. I'm not sure I'll continue on with this series. I have other, more interesting series to read.

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I believe we've got the free pass since we all ended a day early

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Slytherpuff wrote: "I believe we've got the free pass since we all ended a day early"

Oh good. That will give us a little bit of peace of mind.

[Lexi]

Good job everyone

[[deleted user]]

We got a 7 so we’re on 18

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

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Week 3 - Spot 18

Book:The Orchid Affair
How it fits: Pink Carnation #8
Pages: 401

[Tara]

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Book: Alert by James Patterson
How it fits: Michael Bennett #8
Pages: 384

[Allison Ann]

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From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
How it fits: Southern Vampire Mysteries #8
Pages: 359

[Lexi]

I can still read a #1 in series, right?

[Tara]

Lexi wrote: "I can still read a #1 in series, right?"

Yes ….

Series #1 | Series #8 | Series #18 | or the alternate:
18. Cover Item: Food/Drink

Oh, and a standalone too ...

[Lexi]

Tara wrote: "Lexi wrote: "I can still read a #1 in series, right?"

Yes ….

Series #1 | Series #8 | Series #18 | or the alternate:
18. Cover Item: Food/Drink

Oh, and a standalone too ..."
Thank you

[Lexi]

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Week 3 - Spot 18

Raven Black by Ann Cleeves
How it fits: #1 in series
Pages: 374

[Marty]

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All Systems Red
How it fits: #1 in the The Murderbot Series
Pages: 176

[Lexi]

Marty wrote: "Selection Post
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All Systems Red
How it fits: #1 in the The Murderbot Series
Pages: 176"

I've been trying to convince everyone I know to read this book so I hope you enjoy it.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

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Week 3 - Spot 18

Book: The Orchid Affair
How it fits: Pink Carnation #8
Pages: 401
Date read: 9/30/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: What I like about the author of this series is her varying styles of writing. You never know if the book you're reading will be straight forward, whimsical or serious. And she somehow is able to pull off each style well.

The Orchid Affair is one of her more serious stories. It is well thought out, and the historical details are integrated cleverly. In other words, you don't realize you're getting a history lesson. Overall, this book is a good addition to the series.

[Marty]

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Book: All Systems Red by Martha Wells
How it fits: #1 in the Murderbot Diaries
Date Read: 9/3/18
Pages: 176
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This was a very enjoyable novel. I really appreciated the author's less-is-more approach to the Murderbot's story. It was an interesting take on the cyborg/artificial intelligence sci-fi trope. Because his technology construction contract was given to the lowest bidder, the program that's supposed to control Murderbot's actions was defective, allowing him much more freedom to act and think independently than normal. This is a fact that he religiously tries to conceal from the human research team that he has been contracted to protect.

The ending wasn't quite what I expected but it makes for a nice segway into the next installment of the series. Looking forward to reading more the books.

[[deleted user]]

I'm almost finished with The Rains

[Allison Ann]

Oh for the love of Pete, I thought I posted this yesterday. Sorry team!

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Week 3 - Spot 18


From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris - 10/02/18
How it Fits: Southern Vampires Mysteries #8
Pages: 359
Rating: 3 stars
Review : Oh Sookie. Your taste in men is so abysmal I almost can't stand it. At least there was some interesting background story in this installment. New family members. Crappy old family members. New roommates. New supernatural wars. Bob is wearing pants again. Lots happening, just not a lot of progress. I suspect the next book will be craziness though.

[Joyce]

Sorry I took so long to post but my internet was down yesterday.

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Week 3- Spot 18

Book: Southern Spirits by Angie Fox
Date Read: 10/2/18
How it fits: Book #1 in the series
Pages: 320
Rating: 3 1/2 stars
Review: Verity Long is selling her house to pay for her wedding even though she didn't get married. She accidentally traps a spirit named Frankie on her property. She gets involved a job for her ex-fiancé's brother Ellis whose property is being haunted.

For the most part this was enjoyable. The interactions between Frankie and Verity are funny. I will continue to read this series.

[[deleted user]]

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Title: The Rains
Gregg Hurwitz
Pages: 349
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Rating: 5
How it fits: 1st in series

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Just so that I can keep track. 2 reviews left.

[Lexi]

I finished a different book than my selection book, but it works as a stand alone.


Strange Grace by Tessa Gratton
389 pages
Finished: 10/2
Rating: 4 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fits: Stand alone

[Allison Ann]

So we need a review from Tara? Or we use our free pass?

[Tara]

No free pass needed … I just finished. Sorry I'm later than I would have liked to have been but I had a sick kiddo last night so I had to finish my book this morning instead of last night as planned... Give me a couple minutes and I'm going to post my review,

[Tara]

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Week 3 - Spot 18



Book: Alert by James Patterson
How it fits: Michael Bennett #8
Pages: 384
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I have a soft spot for the Michael Bennett series. This particular installment was quite fun. It was fast paced and action packed. It started right where the 7th book ended (I'm a stickler for reading series books in order) and it was one wild ride to the end! I definitely recommend this series!

[[deleted user]]

We got an 8 so we’re on spot 26

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

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Week 4 - Spot 26

Book: See Before You Die: Patagonia
How it fits: Aurora Night #2
Pages: 306

[Allison Ann]

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In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
How it fits: Song Of The Lioness #2
Pages: 264

[Marty]

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Book: Grey Sister
How it fits: #2 in the Book of the Ancestor series
Pages: 400

[Lexi]

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Beastly Bones
How it fits: #2
Pages: 296

[Joyce]

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Book: Bag of Bones by Stephen King
How it fits: Author S
pages 756

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Slytherpuff, when collecting your team's reviews, could you add the respective team members' names to each of the links for an easier overview? Thank you!

[Tara]

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Week 4 - Spot 26



Book: The Final Detail by Harlan Coben
How it fits: Myron Bolitar #6
Pages: 384

[Allison Ann]

Couldn't sleep at all last night, so I am exhausted today, but at least I read my week 4 book. :)

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Week 4 - Spot 26


In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce - 10/05/18
How it Fits: Song of the Lioness #2
Pages: 264
Rating: 4 stars
Review : This series continues to thrill me - the fantasy aspects are enchantingly childlike but not childish. Alanna is growing up and her adventures are only starting at the end of this book. I can't wait to see what happens next.

[[deleted user]]

Yes. Sorry I haven’t gotten around to positing on that thread because I’m on the app

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Slytherpuff wrote: "Yes. Sorry I haven’t gotten around to positing on that thread because I’m on the app"

No pressure! Plenty of time to get it up before the next roll. :)

[Lexi]

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Beastly Bones by William Ritter
Finished: 10/7/18
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: Jackaby #2
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[[deleted user]]

I’m reading Wildcard

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

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Week 4 - Spot 26

Book: See Before You Die: Patagonia
How it fits: Aurora Night #2
Pages: 306
Date read: 10/6/18
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This book is a surprising blend of silliness, adventure, self awareness, and almost poetic prose. I loved it. It's too bad that the series is not available anymore. I wish I had bought books 3 and 4 when they were available.

[Joyce]

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Week 4- Spot 26

Book: Bag of Bones by Stephen King
How it fits: Author S
pages:756
Finished: 10/8/18

Review: The story is about a 40ish writer who loses his wife and goes to their summer house to stay for a while. He meets a young woman and her child and gets involved in her fight to keep her child from her husband's father who is very rich. Along the way he deals with some ghosts but he is not sure who they are. Is it his wife, Sara or some other entity? I had a hard time stopping listening to this. It is read by Stephen King and he does a great job with it. Some authors cannot read their own work and do it justice but he can.

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Hello. I am really working on finishing my book by Friday. I have a good shot too finish it but I think it will probably later during at the day if you don't mind getting a roll later on Friday.

[Marty]

Hi everyone, I'm running a bit behind with my book. I'm halfway through, but keep getting interrupted. I'm fairly certain that I can get it read in time for a roll on Friday.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up, in case I go silent for a day or so. Work is kicking me in the fanny this week.

[[deleted user]]

I’m 80 percent through my book and will definitely finish it but it may be closer to 10 EST