Team reporting thread

[Claire]

I read this book for another task, but it could be used for 2015: a book that made you cry, cause it made me cry

100 gelukkige dagen Fausto Brizzi 320 p. 10 october 2018 3 stars

[Claire]

I read a book that fits 2018 , a book tied to your ancestry.

Spiegel spiegel schouder Dorthe Nors 175 p. 4 stars 10 october 2018

The book is set in Scandinavia, and the DNA of my family shows high traces (over 50% ) of Scandinavian heritage

[Sandra, Moderator]

I read The Joy Luck Club for the task: 2018 - read a book by an author of different ethnicity than you. The author, Amy Tan is Asian American. I gave the book 4 stars. It is my second book by this author and I really like how she portrays last century China, and the Chinese descendant who were born in the US.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Claire wrote: "I read this book for another task, but it could be used for 2015: a book that made you cry, cause it made me cry

100 gelukkige dagen [autho..."

Did you sign up for a task for this one? I didn't see it anywhere else and wanted to make sure I removed it if it was reserving another task. I put it in for 2015 a book that made you cry.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Lanelle wrote: "Lori Z wrote: "I finished Murder on the Orient Express for the 2016 task "A book from the library". I borrowed this book from my public library. Another excellent read from [author:Ag..."

Made the change to 2017 movie.

[Kristie, Moderator]

All updated to here.

[Claire]

Kristie wrote: "Claire wrote: "I read this book for another task, but it could be used for 2015: a book that made you cry, cause it made me cry

[book:100 gelukkige dagen|2..."

No, I didn’t.
I asked for these two tasks, but neither my questions, neither my completion post was in the popsugar thread. This is due to my internet acting up the past days. i have been check8ng everywhere what went through and what not.

[Kristie, Moderator]

No worries! Glad the tasks were open. :) I was having and issue with my updates not saving and had to go back in and add a couple that I knew I put in, but they didn't save, so I also wanted to make sure I hadn't missed them. Ah well, internet issues for both of us this week! But it still worked out.

[Lisa]

Finished 2016 - A book set in Europe - The Watcher in the Shadows . It's set in France.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón is yet to disappoint me. Although this book is one of his lowest rated on Goodreads, I really enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. It had all the elements I have come to expect from him as a writer.

[Almeta]

FINISHED 2017 A book with a cat on the cover Out of Circulation 11 Oct

[Saar The Book owl]

I've finished 2 books:

- 2015: A book at the bottom of your to-read list (oldest on TBR): Bitterbitch
An intense book about the inequality between women and men, about growing pains on becoming a first mom and the reality that motherhood isn't all pink and sunshine. A personal eye - opener.

- 2016: A book recommended by a family member: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

It was such a pleasure to re - read this book! I didn't know that I forgot so much about it and it annoyed me that I was comparing it with the movie. I found clues to events that I haven't found before, so that was also interesting.
The books made me think of the books of 'The worst witch' from Jill Murphy. Her books are for younger children who wants to read Harry Potter later.
Harry Potter - books stands for a generation readers who grew up with it and I'll think we'll never forge that. It's a part of us.

[Debra]

Finished 2 more:

2015 - A nonfiction book: A History of the World in 6 Glasses

Very interesting history, starting with beer. I had no idea it was such a bit part of civilization and currency. The audiobook was good, but there are some pictures in the physical book which were nice to see. No humor thrown in to make it more enjoyable... a dry history lesson.

2015 - A book that came out the year you were born (1957): The Midwich Cuckoos.

I found the story to be familiar, and then realized the movies, Village of the Damned were based on it. Great movies! The book was much better than I expected. Very glad I finally got around to reading it.

[Tricia]

2018 A book with a time of day in the title Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore

I gave this one 4 stars. It was a quick read for me. I wasn't a huge fan of the ending, but that's okay. Sometimes it doesn't have to turn out exactly like I want it to.

[Laura (Lclwags)]

Finished 2015 book with a love triangle Clockwork Prince. The love triangle is not going how I hoped it would!

[Lynn]

Finished Dear Evan Hansen for 2018: A book that is also a stage play or musical

[Annerlee]

I've finished Pines for the 2015 Trilogy Tag Team (first in the trilogy) This has been on my TBR for ages and was not what I was expecting - much better in fact. I really enjoyed the roller coaster ride and will be reading the others in the trilogy! Thanks guys for the nudge.

[Annerlee]

Finished 2016 A classic from the 20th century The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Also excellent. Much better than expected. I've been spoiled this week.

[Annerlee]

Finished Dark Harvest 2018 A book about or set on Halloween (my version had 202 pages).

Great book! Spooky and thought provoking - brilliantly written. Perfect for the time of year (5 stars!)

Told you I've been spoiled this week!

[Almeta]

Finished 2018 A book involving a heist Nobody's Perfect. Donald E. Westlake 11 Oct

[Almeta]

Annerlee wrote: "Finished Dark Harvest 2018 A book about or set on Halloween (my version had 202 pages).

Great book! Spooky and thought provoking - brilliantly written. Perfect for the time of year..."

Thumbs Up! ^

[Kristie, Moderator]

Updated to here! Great job, everyone!!

[Margo]

I finished A Noise Downstairs . I read this for 2018: book with an ugly cover Total crock :-( This used to be one of my favorite authors but I am swinging between 1 and 2 stars on this. Very clumsy plot devices.

[Roz]

I finished listening to The Chalk Man for 2018: a book published in 2018. I liked it. It was so twisted.

[Jannene]

I finished 2015 A book written by someone under 30 by reading Restore Me.

[Esther]

2016-A book with a blue cover - La Vie en mieux

[Amanda]

Finished 2018 - A book you meant to read in 2017 but didn’t get to

Bold Reformer: Celebrating the Gospel-Centered Convictions of Martin Luther

It was pretty good, but not as good as the reviews I read before buying said it would be. Oh well.

[Eliestal]

I finished my second book!

2016 - A book you haven’t read since high school (this would be a reread): The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman.

I still love this series so much. Seeing Lyra and Will evolve throughtout the book is very interesting. The pacing is really good too in my opinion and keeps you on your toes at all time.

[Sarah]

Finished 2016 a science fiction novel The Caves of Steel. Really enjoyed it. Good narration. 4.5 stars but round it up to 5.

[Esther]

2016 - A book that’s becoming a movie this year (became a movie in 2016) The 5th Wave

[Lilisa]

Finished my third - A Drop in the Ocean for book published in 2016 - 5 stars!

[Tricia]

Finished Daughter of the Pirate King for 2018 An author with the same first or last name as you.

I chose it solely on the author's name and the fact that I could download the ebook from my library. It was really fun though, and now I want to read the sequel.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Updated to here!

[Laura (Lclwags)]

I finished Slaughterhouse-Five for 2015 banned book.

[Casceil]

I finished Crime and Poetry for 2018 a book that involves a bookstore or library. I enjoyed it. I bought it about two years ago, and then never got around to reading it. I'm glad I finally did, and now I want to read the sequel.

[Cherie]

I finished Blue Labyrinth for 2018 - a book with two authors.

Although this book is Pendergast #14, it is actually my 16th book of this series for the year. I am so glad that my library hold on the audio book came free for me to download it and have a "spot" on the toppler. I have already read the next two series books, so I will be reading book #17 next.

[Almeta]

Finished 2015 A book with antonyms in the title Glory O'Brien's History of the Future .

Kind of strange. The future looks terrifying...and I'm afraid for myself. Hope I am gone before this future arrives for real.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Updated to here! The tasks are starting to have a lot of checkmarks! Keep it up!! Almost done.

[Margo]

Finished Thin Air for 2015: Female author.

Very good, creepy story packed with atmosphere. 4.5 star.

[Sharon]

For 2016, a book with nonhuman characters, I read Watership Down, which is all about rabbits.

[Trudy]

Finished, for 2017 bonus level: A book that you got from a used book sale - Lives of the Saints

[Almeta]

Finished

2017 about an immigrant or refugee A Commonwealth of Thieves: Improbable Birth of Australia. The custodians, most often, were worse than the condemned.

2018 A past Goodreads Choice Awards winner Eleanor & Park. Heartbreaking!

[Casceil]

Finished 2017-A book from a non-human perspective. I read Woof. The book is from the point of view of a dog, Bowser. Bowser seemed pretty smart at the beginning of the book, though he seemed to get a lot ditzier as the book went on. But he saved his human, 11 year-old Birdie, on at least three occasions by attacking the bad guys who wanted to hurt her. It was fun.

[Vicki]

Finished The Poisoned Crown for 2016 translated into English.
So historically exact in places and overly dramatic in others. I'm just loving this series.

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie for 2015 - a book written by an author with your same initials. My initials are also JMB.

I wasn't enchanted with this book and gave it only 2 stars. I know times were different, but some of the themes were a bit dark for children. I much preferred the Disney animated movie.

[Lanelle]

I finished listening to Northanger Abbey for 2016 - a book at least 100 years older than you.

I think that's the 3rd or 4th time I've read this delightful story. It's one of my favorite Jane Austen books. I wonder if there are any fanfic stories of this work.

[Vicki]

For 2017 set in wartime, I read A Land of Permanent Goodbyes

Probably good for middle school readers but the message was beaten over the head too much for adults.

[Carol]

For 2018, a book with my favorite color in the title, I finished The So Blue Marble by Dorothy B. Hughes.

[Jessica]

I finished Pride and Prejudice for 2015 a classic romance. I did not like it and would have gave up on it if not for the toppler. Not my style.

[Almeta]

2015 A popular author’s first book The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison 12 Oct Excellent!

[Cherie]

I finished reading The Poisonwood Bible for 2015 - a book with more than 500 pages.

I am so glad I finally got it done and can add it to my yearly challenge task.

It was an awesome story. I really loved the way it was told in each character's own unique voice/POV. It is an amazing story and really made me think about our "civilized" views about Africa and what they need vs what they get/got.
There were times that I really felt bad about being an American, knowing what our government did after the Belgians pulled out in 1960.