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Selection PostShelf: Suspense/Thriller
Book: Under Your Skin
Pages: 295
Qualification: MPGs Thriller and Suspense
I'll post my completion for fantasy later today. Sorry for the delay, my laptop died so I'm squeezing in personal time at work (shhhh….) :)
Angela wrote: "I'll post my completion for fantasy later today. Sorry for the delay, my laptop died so I'm squeezing in personal time at work (shhhh….) :)"No worries!!
Completion PostShelf: Fantasy/UF/Paranormal
Book: My Soul to Take
Pages: 432
Date read: 6/25/19
Rating ***
How it fits: MPG Fantasy
Review: I loved the first two books in this series, but it fell off a bit in book 3, and I struggled with parts of this book, book 4. I'm kind of glad there isn't a book 5 (not the best tone to end a series on). The series started with a very fresh, original feel - immortal African men and the disasters that ensue when they mingle with the population. The ending felt forced though, even unfinished, with the lingering question of how the mortal population would fair in this new, co-mingled world. That said, Tananarive's writing remained strong throughout, and I was vested in the characters, so I enjoying learning about this last leg of their path even if I was unsatisfied with the result. I'd read more of her work.
Hi Team, an FYI....Wolf hasn't been here in 15 days. I sent her a message to see if she was doing okay. I didn't get a response, so I went to Ezi.
I hope everything is good and she just got busy with life.
Completion PostShelf: Suspense/Thriller
Book: Under Your Skin
Pages: 295
Date read: 6/27/19
Rating ****
How it fits: MPG Suspense
Review: I haven't read a pure suspense novel in awhile - I'd nearly forgotten how a well written one can grab you and hold you. The is the second novel I've read by Sabine Durrant, and I think I'm now officially a fan. The main character, Gabby, was so real, I never once doubted her thoughts or perspective as the story unfolded. Her heartbreak over her marital issues was palpable, and when she fell under suspicion, I was anxiously waiting for her name to be cleared. And then...the last chapter was completely unexpected! I wanted to flip back a few chapters (virtually, it was an audiobook :)) to figure out how I missed the clues! Loved it. I'll be adding more Sabine Durrant novels to my mountainous TBR this weekend.
I'm travelling this week. I will complete my book as usual, but will take a bit to come here and upload since this phone app is a nightmare.
Completion Post - Week 4Shelf: Suspense & Thriller
Book: Maisie Dobbs
Pages: 309
Read: 6/28
Rating: 4 ★'s
Review: I really enjoyed this book. What happened to Lynch, broke my heart, but than war does that. Billy and Maisie had such a good relationship. Maisie's rise from a house help to becoming an intelligent and a professional private investigator is very impressive. Overall a really good read.
Please let us know what Ezi says Namita! Hopefully if Wolf had gone totally MIA then Ezi will let us continue the BINGO board without her. Either way, I hope Wolf is doing ok and life has just got her momentarily distracted
Update on Wolf. She messaged me back. Life is super hectic for her. She will post her books soon. She is fine!!
I'll be done with my book this morning. I'm not much of a suspense reader so I've had a pile of DNF this week that I couldn't get into but I found one at last.
Namita wrote: "Update on Wolf. She messaged me back. Life is super hectic for her. She will post her books soon. She is fine!!"That's good to hear! Thanks for the update.
This shelf is going to be challenging for me. Good luck everyone. Off to look for a book.
Ooo, that's definitely a tough one. I'll go digging around. Maybe an animal on the cover would work?
Angela wrote: "Ooo, that's definitely a tough one. I'll go digging around. Maybe an animal on the cover would work?"I asked that question and Ezi responded that NO, a cover image is not enough to satisfy the challenge. She wants the animal to be in the story.
Ezi's response on my question HERE
Book Concierge wrote: "Angela wrote: "Ooo, that's definitely a tough one. I'll go digging around. Maybe an animal on the cover would work?"I asked that question and Ezi responded that NO, a cover image is not enough to..."
Thanks for letting me know! Back to the TBR...
Selection Post - Shelf #4Shelf - SUSPENSE/THRILLER
Book: Inherit the Dead | Jonathan Santlofer, Stephen L. Carter, Marcia Clark, Heather Graham, Charlaine Harris, Sarah Weinman, Alafair Burke, John Connolly, James Grady, Bryan Gruley, Val McDermid, SJ Rozan, Dana Stabenow, Lisa Unger, Lee Child, Ken Bruen, CJ Box, Max Allan Collins, Mark Billingham, Laurence Block
Pages: 288
How it Fits the Shelf: MPG - Thriller (28 users)
Selection Post - Shelf #5Shelf - ANIMAL/PETS
Book: A Dog's Purpose | W.Bruce Cameroon
Pages: 319
How it Fits the Shelf: MPG - Animals (583 users)
I'm still working on my book for the Thriller shelf! I'm about half way through now!Selection Post
Shelf: Pets/Animals
Book: The Empty City
Pages: 304
Qualification: MPGs- Animals - 54 users
Selection Post Shelf: Pets/Animals
Book:
Pages: 256
Qualification: MPGs- Animals- werewolves....
Asking if I can use a shifter book. Total fail on the Suspense still working on it. Slow going sorry guys.
UPDATE ON WOLFHi everyone, I have sent a PM to Ezi. Wolf will not be continuing with this challenge anymore. RL is too much at the moment and she doesn't have time for reading.
I have requested a new player and opted to be the Team Captain!!
I hope Wolf will be feeling better soon! I totally understand life getting in the way! Congrats on Team Captain Namita! Thanking you for stepping up!
Alli Cooper wrote: "I hope Wolf will be feeling better soon! I totally understand life getting in the way! Congrats on Team Captain Namita! Thanking you for stepping up!"I hope it's okay...I belated realized I didn't ask anyone....just assumed the role...sorry.... my bad!!
Completion Post Shelf: Suspense & Thriller
Book: The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Pages: 448
Read: 7/3
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
What a beautiful topsy turvy book! Set in a world I hope to never visit! I don't know how to review this book without giving away some major spoilers but let's just say this book gets very T-W-I-S-T-Y (and I love it!). There are parts that are confusing as we meet Aiden across different hosts as they act out the same day with one purpose, to solve the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle. I love that our hosts are all (at times horribly) flawed individuals and their abilities and personalities and pasts all influence how Aiden continues his investigation! I will admit I had NO IDEA about the final twist and I don't really know if tiny clues were there or not. I will have to reread to see what I missed.
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Hi everyone, I have sent a PM to Ezi. Wolf will not be continuing with this challenge anymore. RL is too much at the moment and she doesn't have time for reading.
I have requested ..."
Thank you Namita for keeping me abreast and for assuming leadership. I will get you a new player IF you guys want one. You can still continue with 5 players if you choose.
Let me know what you decide
So, it wouldn't matter that we don't have 6 players reading the books, 5 would suffice. I don't want to miss out on getting stamps?
Selection Post - Week 5Shelf: Animals/Pets
Book: Dead Man Talking
Pages: 198 pages
Qualification: Tagged Cat/Animals/Dogs by 3 people
Week 5 - Animals/PetsNamita - Dead Man Talking - completed 7/9 - Msg 159
Alli - The Murmur of Bees - completed 7/8 - Msg 144
Angela - Beastly Things - completed 7/11 - Msg 190
Mandy - Adelaide's Fate - completed 7/12 - Msg 168
Apoorv - A Dog's Purpose - completed 7/7 - Msg 158
I've checked us in for the Free Space stamp.
Namita wrote: "I've checked us in for the Free Space stamp."Thanks, Namita. :)
Can we check in for more than one at a time because I guess we should be good for Disability and Fantasy as well, right?
Yes, we can. I just couldn’t do at the same time. I’ll ger the stamps tomorrow. Once we get the Stamps we would be in a pretty good spot. I was looking at our board and the called shelves.
Once we get our stamps for the shelves called we'll be 2 spots away from Bingo vertical (Child and Past/Future); 2 spots from Bingo diagonal (Dual Authors and Non-Fiction); and 3 from Bingo horizontal (Horror, 2018-2019, Crime)! So not too far away everyone!
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You would still be able to apply for your stamps.
The new player is only responsible for the shelves called AFTER they joined
Ezi would a shifter book count for animals?
Guys, do you want a new player or we are good with 5. We are already in a good spot, so...I figured we would just continue with the 5 of us.I sent Ezi a message about continuing as a team of 5.
I've requested stamps for Disablity, UF/Paranormal/Fantasy shelves.
Thanks Namita! I think we’ll be fine with 5 too.I’m still hunting down an animal book. I’ll post a selection by the weekend.
Angela wrote: "Thanks Namita! I think we’ll be fine with 5 too.I’m still hunting down an animal book. I’ll post a selection by the weekend."
No rush!! We are in a pretty good spot.
Selection PostShelf - Animals/Pets
Book - Beastly Things by Donna Leon
Pages - 296
Qualification - Tagged animals by 2 people (on first page of shelves). Story features a character who worked as a vet (included in book description).
Gahhh... my book for Animals/Pets doesn't work. Off to look for another book. I don't have any shifter books that I want to read right now. Guess that's where I will have to go. I'll change my selection post when I find a book.
Why is it I never seem to complete the books I pick for myself with the selection post? Probably cause I read by whatever mood I'm in at the time. Nevertheless, I did find a book that should fit the shelf!Completion Post
Shelf: Animals/Petsr
Book: The Murmur of Bees
Pages: 471
Read: 7/8
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
This book took me completely by surprise! The language captivated me and the multiple viewpoints that end in just the old man's voice was amazing. I loved the characters and how they grew and changed and shaped each other's stories. I also love that the bees were a main point. A constant buzz throughout the book, from the moment we first see Simonopio as a newborn covered in a swarm of bees, to them talking with and teaching him as he grows, a source of wonder and inspiration, of comfort and protection, and ultimately (view spoiler)
It happens...I finished a book before realizing it didn't qualify for the shelf...lol
Ouch lol. I've definitely done that before. I'm also in another challenge that the theme is the number 3 and it has been a challenge to make sure the book fits before getting invested!Also, have you ever thought you were a pretty decent reader until you are in a challenge and watch someone read like 40 books in one month vs your 12? There is someone in my team who has read 315 books so far this year and I've only read 82! Feeling a little insecure lol
Alli Cooper wrote: "Ouch lol. I've definitely done that before. I'm also in another challenge that the theme is the number 3 and it has been a challenge to make sure the book fits before getting invested!Also, have..."
I know the feeling!! I'm a pretty decent reader but I too was part of a team challenge where one of the ladies probably could read circles around me while doing a jig and probably knitting!!
Yes, I felt a bit insecure too!!! LOL
I am all caught up. I just have to post my review here, will do so in the morning or afternoon tomorrow. Super late and I should probably stop reading and sleep! LOL! :P
@Alli Cooper, my team are supa fast readers. I know the feeling. Feel so slow in comparison. Haha
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Your Bingo Board has been updated to reflect the stamp.
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Shelf: Suspense & Thriller
Book: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Pages: 360
Qualification: Thriller times 26