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Almost there. How's your reading going Minttu?Amy if we all have our reviews in on time Friday morning let me know if you'll need me to roll.
My reading is going well. My son has been home sick for two days so I didn't get quite as much read as I hoped. I'll be finishing today :)I'm enjoying this book a lot.
Minttu wrote: "My reading is going well. My son has been home sick for two days so I didn't get quite as much read as I hoped. I'll be finishing today :)I'm enjoying this book a lot."
Hope he feels better! Glad you're enjoying your book.
If Minttu's review is posted do you want me to roll at midnight Central Time, Amy?If not guess you'll be rolling tonight or sometime tomorrow.
Hoping for a good roll!
I'm posting my review as soon as I get my kids off to school. In 35 minutes or so.
Week 2 - spot 12 - First in series
The Selection by Kiera Cass
Completed on 11th Sep 2014
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
In the country of Illéa the way to find a wife for the Prince is to ask all willing girls of certain age to sign up and then 35 names are picked in a lottery. America Singer does not want to sign up. She is in love with a boy already and she thinks she is meant to do different things in life than just be pretty and stand beside her man. She does sign up for The Selection reluctantly to please her loved ones. Winning The Selection could mean that her family's life would change forever. She doesn't think much of it, because the odds are slim. But then her name is drawn.
She has to leave behind her family, her secret love Aspen and her home and travel to the palace to join 34 other girls from all over the nation. 34 other girls who actually want to be in the palace and to meet Prince Maxon himself.
I really enjoyed this book. Unlike many young adult books I've read, this one didn't annoy me at all by being "so young adult". I loved the way America had enough self respect and confidence to be herself and not let the society define who she is and what she should like and do in life. She was really relatable and all in all the entire story just swept you along. I was positively surprised. I was afraid everything would be too princess fairytale, but it wasn't.
I'm actually kind of hoping we get to 20s soon with our rolls so I can pick up the second book of the series :)
I rolled 3+1=4we can read the following:
16 in a series, 1/stand alone in a series, 6 in a series
or a book that has at least 50% grey or sliver on the cover
Not sure what I'll read this week. Will figure it out sometime this weekend if not before. Getting company this weekend - cousins coming tomorrow afternoon and staying until Sunday. They'll arrive sometime while I'm still at work.Happy choosing and reading everyone!
I think I'll go with a stand alone, but there are so many options! I have a bunch of library books but I can't decide which one to go with.My options are:
I'm leaning towards Things I Want My Daughters To Know by Elizabeth Noble, but I'm afraid this will turn into a proper cry fest, because it's that time of the month and I cry over everything even without a tearjerker of a book :)
I'm going to read
.It's #6 in a series
3rd roll - Space 16 (1st, 6th, 16th, standalone, Grey/Silver cover)
I'm going with alternate, Grey/Silver cover
- Serendipity by Lisa Clark O'Neill
Decided to go with book 1 in a series so I'll read
The Bull Rider's Family (Glades County Cowboys #1) by Leigh Duncan since I need to read/review it and it will fit in another challenge I am doing.Happy reading to all. Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
It's good when books fit multiple challenges.
❁ Danielle wrote: "It's good when books fit multiple challenges."So, so true especially with a never ending pile plus other books I want to read on my own.
Space 16- Grey/Silver cover
- SerendipityFinished: 14th September 2014
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I found this book to be quite enjoyable. I like the main couple and liked their romance. Some interesting secondary characters, that I look forward to reading in the other books of this series.
❁ Danielle wrote: "Space 16- Grey/Silver cover - SerendipityFinished: 14th September 2014
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I found this book to be quite enjoyable. I like the..."
wow - you're fast - I made it to page 23 yesterday
we were out from 11:30am yesterday to 1am this morning so didn't have a chance to read. Hope to finish mine today between doing paperwork and laundry.
Week 3 - Roll 4; Spot #16 Read Book 1 in a series.
The Bull Rider's Family (Glades County Cowboys #1) by Leigh Duncan Completed on 9/14
4 stars
Review
I can't wait to read more of this series about the Parkers and the Judds and the Circle P ranch. Lots of family members so lots more stories to tell. Colt and Emma had chemistry from the moment they met and there were always sparks flying. Bree, her four year old daughter was a bundle of energy and full of joy. Seeing the ranch and the animals through her eyes was heartwarming.
Great job! I'm about half through with my book. Not much time to read over the week-end. Hoping to finish today.
I will be done with my book tonight! I am in North Carolina today so hopefully I will get a chance to finish it!
week 3, Reading #1 in a series
finished 9/14/14
rating: 5 stars
review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
wow - only Monday and three of us are already done!I won't plan on rolling any Friday am's unless you tell me specifically Amy. We do need a high roll one of these weeks to stay in the game!
Amy wrote: "You can roll this Friday!"Okay - thanks I'll plan on it.
Yes, a nice high roll on Friday please needed.
❁ Danielle wrote: "Yes, a nice high roll on Friday please needed."Last time this was played I was pretty lucky with my rolls. The first time I rolled here I got a 7 which wasn't great but not too bad. I'll blow on them before I roll to see if that helps! LOL
I decided to change my book over the week-end to fit into another challenge. I thought that I changed it here but apparently didn't. Sorry!Week 3 - Roll 4; Spot #16 Read Book 6 in a series.
4.5 Stars
Completed 9/16
Wild Wolf
This is #6 in the Shifters Unbound series. I have been waiting for Graham’s story, and it’s finally here. Graham is a passionate big bad wolf who must save his clan as well as his human girlfriend Misty. With so much at stake, Graham also has to contend with his unsecure nephew and twin male cubs, who can get into a lot of trouble. Add a little magic fae into the mix and you have a wonderful story line.
I am really enjoying this series and put it off, because I thought that the concept of shape shifters into animals and living in Nevada in Shifter Town was a little far-fetched, and it is. However, all of the books in this series have been fun and enjoyable reads! I will definitely get to the next book sooner rather than later. Jennifer Ashley has become one of my favorite authors. I am now in the middle of several of her series reads.
Debbie wrote: "I decided to change my book over the week-end to fit into another challenge. I thought that I changed it here but apparently didn't. Sorry!Week 3 - Roll 4; Spot #16 Read Book 6 in a series.
..."
It's so nice that a book fits more than one challenge at times and if I need to review it anyway it's a bigger bonus!
JoAnne wrote: "Debbie wrote: "I decided to change my book over the week-end to fit into another challenge. I thought that I changed it here but apparently didn't. Sorry!Week 3 - Roll 4; Spot #16 Read Book 6 ..."
Totally agree!
Hi Minttu. Just checking in to see if you'll have your review posted or not. I am set to roll at midnight CT if you are otherwise Amy will do so sometime tomorrow once it is posted.
Well I'm off to bed without rolling since Minttu didn't post her review yet and I have work in a few hours - it's 2am here!I didn't feel comfortable using the free pass so Amy can roll sometime tomorrow if Minttu posts otherwise we may have to decide to use the free pass. Haven't heard from Minttu since the 12th - last Friday.
Good night all - get a good roll tomorrow Amy!
Sorry for being late again! Still battling the flu season in my house. It's taking us all down one by one it seems
Minttu wrote: "Sorry for being late again! Still battling the flu season in my house. It's taking us all down one by one it seems "Feel better - hope you were able to read this week. I'm off to bed! Once again only 5 hours sleep before starting my day once again.
Internet apparently ate half of my post. I did manage to read and I'll post my review in a moment. Thank you JoAnne :) I'm feeling better today and my son is feeling really good, back to normal if I can judge by the noise level. It's my daughter's turn now. Here's hoping next week will be flu-free.
Have a good night! I'm sorry if waiting for my post kept you awake past your bedtime!
Since the flu made a comeback to our family I decided to go with a bit lighter read in the end. Next week hopefully everything will go back to normal and I'll be on time with my review. I'm very sorry for being late once again.Week 3 - Stand-alone
Highland Fling by Katie Fforde
Finished: 18th Sept 2014
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I've had this book on my to-read list for a while. I love stories set in Scotland and Katie Fforde has never disappointed me yet, so I knew I would enjoy this one.
This is a story or Jenny Porter who works as a virtual assistant normally from her own home without ever meeting her clients face to face. One client however wants to send her to Scotland to check out a textile mill in trouble. She is to review the books and see if anything can be done to save the place.
During her stay Jenny ends up living with the eccentric Dolmain family who owns the mill and soon realizes that she doesn't want all the workers of the mill to lose their jobs eventhough the situation is very grim. So she decides to go out on a limb and try to come up with a plan to keep the place from closing down.
She develops friendships with the family, drinks a lot of whisky all the time and meets a tall and dark stranger who brings out her argumentative side and makes her behave quite badly.
I liked this book very much. It was light and funny and full of interesting characters. Another feel good book I can add to my list of rainy day re-reads :)
Minttu wrote: "Since the flu made a comeback to our family I decided to go with a bit lighter read in the end. Next week hopefully everything will go back to normal and I'll be on time with my review. I'm very so..."sounds like a good book - will be added to my TBR pile!
going to roll now - cat work me up 1/2 hour before the alarm went off -grrr!
Rolled a 6 + 3 for 9 so this week we are at 25 so can read a book that's 2 or 5 in a series. Our alternate is Reviewed at https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...Good luck all - happy reading
Going to look for my book now
JoAnne wrote: "going to roll now - cat work me up 1/2 hour before the alarm went off -grrr!"Ah good, I've been wanting to know our roll to find book. I've finished my last one.
I will read
Book 2 in Lucky Harbor. I've had this on my TBR forever!
Debbie wrote: "I will read Book 2 in Lucky Harbor. I've had this on my TBR forever!"Great series - I'm farther along on it but haven't read at least the last 3 books or more.
May go back and reread a favorite from a series.
Looking through my books to review now since one has to be a book 2 in a series.
I'm going to read a book I need for review that's book 2 in a series
New Frontier of Love (American Wilderness Series Romance, Book 2) by Dorothy WileyI read book one of the series the second week of the challenge!
I still have no idea what I Am going to read. I have over 900 books to go thru so I no I will find one :)
Roll 4 - Space 25 (2nd, 5th, 25th or reviewed shelf)
I'm going with 5th book in a series
- Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks
Amy wrote: "I still have no idea what I Am going to read. I have over 900 books to go thru so I no I will find one :)"Another hoarder like me - LOL. I have books on a Nook, a kindle, the computer, library books and books I own.
❁ Danielle wrote: "Roll 4 - Space 25 (2nd, 5th, 25th or reviewed shelf)
I'm going with 5th book in a series
- Echoes at Dawn by Maya Banks "I enjoy her books too.
I've enjoyed the first 4 in the series. So hoping it continues.
Space 25 - 5th book in series
-Echoes at Dawn by Maya BanksFinished: 19th September 2014
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I didn't love this one as much as the previous books, but it was still enjoyable. It was less intense with the suspense. I did like Rio and Grace, but thought the love declaration was a bit soon. Loved Rio's team. Looking forward to the next book.
❁ Danielle wrote: "Space 25 - 5th book in series -Echoes at Dawn by Maya BanksFinished: 19th September 2014
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I didn't love th..."
Wow - can't believe you're finished for the week. How short was the book?
JoAnne wrote: "Wow - can't believe you're finished for the week. How short was the book? "It was 330 pages, so not a short book. I just didn't have any interruptions.
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Read Book 1 in a series.
Completed on 9/10
5 stars
Review
Great historical story set in the late 1700's that took us from New Hampshire to Kentucky by wagon and on horseback. Lots of emotion and lots of twists and turns to the story. Great closure and can't wait for the next two books in the series.