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Paula wrote: "Hello! I'll be finishing today my historical book.Also, do you have some recommendations for the disability shelf, maybe something available for kindle?"
After a very quick look at your TBR shelf, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine would fit the Disability shelf, if you're in the mood to read it now.
I'll check Eleanor Oliphant, I think it might be available at the public library, thank you =)
Completion PostShelf: Historical
Book: El niño en la cima de la montaña by John Boyne
Pages: 256
Read:6-12
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review:
I was expecting this to be like The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, but it isn't quite like that one.
This book tells the story of Pierrot a boy whose father was german and his mother was french, soon he is orphaned and goes to live with his aunt in Berghof, one of the residences of Hitler.
Pierrot learns from the Fürher his vision, and we see a 7 year old boy transform into a german nationalist, practically a nazi, it's super tougth to see that transformation. That's why I think one must have some criteria to read this book, to read it critically.
Pierrot did some terrible things while living in Berghof and I really couldn't believe what I was reading.
Anyways, I really like the way of telling stories that John Boyne has, his books read really fast and are some kind of page-turners for me.
Shelf #2: DisabilityBook:
Romancing the Duke - Tessa DarePages: 370
Qualification: Tagged as "Disability" by 32 users
Read: 13/06/2019
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
Review:
The story of Izzy, the daughter of a famous author, and Ransom, a formerly rakish duke who turned into a recluse after an injury that cost him his sight.
The two meet when Izzy arrives at Ransom's ancestral home that she believes has been left to her in an inheritance by a fan of her late father's work. Unfortunately, the castle is not as abandoned as she was led to believe, and neither she nor Ransom are willing to leave.
They eventually come to an agreement to share the castle while they get to the truth, with Izzy working as Ransom's secretary and helping him get through the mountain of his correspondence that they hope will provide some answers.
They are each exactly what the other needs, and the more time they spend together, the more attached they become, giving Izzy the chance to experience some of the things she'd been longing for, and Ransom the affection he lacked all his life.
They inevitably fall in love, but they have to overcome a few of their issues and deal with the reason that brought them together in the first place before getting their happy ending.
It turns out that (view spoiler).
A light and fun story with a disabled but very much able hero and a (view spoiler) heroine, that kept me engaged and entertained from the first page until the happily ever after ending.
The series continues with another stoy set in a castle, Say Yes to the Marquess.
question guys, did anyone go and get our stamp for Historical Fiction or did we not make in it time .
Both Sallie and Delitealex haven't finished their historical books yet, we can't get the stamp until they have, but I understand that there isn't a time frame to get the stamp, we can get it when they are done with their books as long as they read them during the Challenge.
Paula wrote: "Both Sallie and Delitealex haven't finished their historical books yet, we can't get the stamp until they have, but I understand that there isn't a time frame to get the stamp, we can get it when t..."Ok thanks ,wasn't sure if there was a time limit or not
Finished my historical book will get the review up when I get home.
Shelf: HistoricalImprudence by Gail Carriger
Pages: 368
Fits: Historical fiction
Read: 6/13/19
Rating: 4 stars
Review
Rue is dealing with the consequences of their last adventure. Also things from the past are kind of making things difficult for her. I liked how she dealt with everything. One of my favorite parts are all the interactions between Prim and the werelioness. I'm really excited to get to the next book since it seems to be from Prim's perspective. As always there was alot of action and I loved the descriptions of different places and people. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with the rest of this series.
Completion PostShelf: Free Space
Book: Zombie Town + Criaturas del Más Allá by R.L. Stine
Pages: 208
Read:6-16
Rating: 4 stars
Qualification: It was a Christmas gift
Review:
Reading this was going back to my childhood, I used to watch the Gooseumps series with my sister when we were little.
This book has 2 stories, the first one is "Criaturas del más allá" and it deals with scary dolls and aliens. I found it really clever, but somewhat predictable, it is anyways a cReading this was like going back to my childhood, I used to watch the Goosebumps series with my sister when we were little.
This book has 2 stories, the first one is "Criaturas del más allá" and it deals with scary dolls and aliens. I found it really clever, but somewhat predictable, it is anyways a children's book haha, but I'm sure that if I were 10 yo, I'd be pretty much scare y this story.
The other story is "Zombie Town" I found this one much more scary, I'm sure that I'd be terrified by it as a child. And it has an open ending wich makes it far more unsettling hahaha.
I'd like to read more R.L Stine books in the future.
Has anyone heard from Sallie?, she hasn't checked in since june 5 =/
Selection PostShelf: Disability
Book: La luz que no puedes ver by Anthony Doerr
Pages: 664 pages
Qualification: blind MC
Free Space ShelfBook:
Ice Planet Barbarians - Ruby DixonPages: 188
Qualification: Tagged as "Freebie" by 10 users
Read: 16/06/2019
Rating: ★ ★ ★
Review:
I was quite hesitant to read this, but I was in the mood for something light and different, and going by a number of friend reviews, this fit the bill.
It is the story of Georgie, a young woman who wakes up in the hull of a spaceship among many others, abducted by aliens who meant to sell them.
I wasn't sure if I actually wanted to continue with the story after a few pages, since (view spoiler), which was the opposite of the light and fluffy vibe I was going for, but I kept going.
The girls end up abandoned in an inhospitable, icy planet, and Georgie sets out to find food and shelter for them all. Instead, she finds Vektal, a blue alien who speaks a language she cannot understand and who takes care of her and teaches her how to survive in his planet, before eventually helping her save her friends.
Apparently, (view spoiler). Unexpected, and a bit icky if I'm being honest.
I couldn't decide whether I like the story or not, but I was certainly intrigued by the world the author created and am curious enough that I will probably continue the series at some point, if only to see whether I like it more after becoming a bit familiar with all the strangeness. Vektal and Georgie's story continues in Ice Planet Honeymoon: Vektal and Georgie.
Paula wrote: "Has anyone heard from Sallie?, she hasn't checked in since june 5 =/"I sent her a message. Hopefully we'll hear back from her soon.
A quick update:As you can see on our team progress post, we are 1 book away from our Historical shelf stamp, and 4 books away from the Free Space and Disability stamps.
How is everyone doing with their books?
I started my disability book, it reads fast, but it's a long book, I hope to finish it by the end of the week
I'm almost done with my free space book. Will get to my disability one soon.
sorry ladies...im here - I thought I had posted my pick for the Disability shelf but im going with
MC is paralyzed & in a wheelchair
Selection PostShelf: Fantasy/UF/Paranormal
Book: La Vida de los Elfos by Muriel Barbery
Pages: 303 pages
Qualification: Fantasy MPG
✦ Free Space Shelf: The Princes in the Tower
6/13/19
3 stars
286p
Given to me by my friend Michelle
I picked this one up because I wanted to learn more about the Princes in the tower and a bit more about their story. I have heard of them before, but in little detail. Sadly I still didnt get much on their story as most of this book was the back story on why they were sent the tower and about their father, uncle and various other relatives that all seemed to be fighting for the crown and will do what ever it in their power to get it.
Shelf #2: DisabilityStill Me
6/17
3 stars
469
3rd book in the (Me Before You #3) that features will Traynor who is disabled
...yes, yes he is dead, but he is still mentioned a lot.
First off I did not realize this was a third book, since I have never even gotten the to 2nd book, but it is what it is.
I did not like this one as much as I did the first, it is about Louisa moving to New York and working for a couple of rich folks, of course she is accused of stealing money and covers for the wife which gets her fired, and also doenst help with her boyfriend situation. She meets a new guy who reminds her a lot of Will , but in the end it doesn't work out and she gets back with Sam who she must have met in the 2nd book.
I changed my book to this one since this one helped to complete another challenge as well....Completion Post
Shelf: Historical
Book: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
Pages: 374
Read: 18 Jun 19
Rating: 4*s
Review:
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. It was first time read for this author and I really enjoyed it. The book takes place off the coast of Korea back in the late 1930s. The book is centered around the women of this island who are divers. They dive for abalone, sea urchins, sea cucumbers. I thought the author did a lovely job of describing life on this island. There were some very sad parts and there were some smiles. It was different feel than the usual historical fiction that Ive been reading over the past year that takes place in War torn Europe during WWII. I hope to add another book by this author to my ever growing TBR soon.
Shelf:fanasty /PNF/UfBook: SEAL Wolf Surrender
Author:Terry Spear
Pages:352
How does it fit: its Urban fantasy romance
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) wrote: "I changed my book to this one since this one helped to complete another challenge as well....Completion Post
Shelf: Historical
Book: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
I read Snow Flower and the Secret Fanby Lisa See and it is a extraordinary story, a tough narration about two women in China, it was a great read and a different kind of historical book, I highly recommend it.
✦ Shelf #3 - Fantasy/UF/Paranormal:☑ Abbie DiscoSuperFly -
☑ Delitealex -
☑ Elizabeth -
☑ Paula -
☑ Sallie (GeorgiaGirl) -
☑ Thenia -
☑ Completed: 6/6
Team Progress
yaii! congrats!I think we should focus in our fantasy books next, right? because that shelf is in the same line with historical
Completion PostShelf: Disability
Book: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Pages: 369 pages
Read: 19 Jun 19
Rating: 4*s
Review: Wow, I read this book in no time flat...it is such a page turner. Louisa meets Will when she is hired to be a companion of sorts. She never treats him with anything but respect. Will and Louisa fall in love and their relationship grows everyday. I so want to say more here but in case you haven't read the book I don't want to spoil it for you. I have not watched the movie based on this book but now that I have read it - I will be able to watch it.
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There isn't a time period to get stamps. It's whenever. We aren't close to bingo yet
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Your Bingo Board has been updated to reflect the stamp
finished my free space will get the review up later today
Ezinwanyi wrote: "Congratulations GR8 Escape on completing your Historical Space Shelf.Your Bingo Board has been updated to reflect the stamp"
Thanks Ezi!
Shelf #3: Fantasy/UF/ParanormalBook:
Forged in Smoke - Trish McCallan
Pages: 382
Qualification: Tagged as "Paranormal" by 31 users
Read: 19/06/2019
Rating: ★ ★ ★
Review:
The adventures of SEAL Team 7 continue, and the story begins with Seth "Rawls" Rawlings experiencing an out of body experience after getting shot. He is brought back from death by Kait's healing gift, but the ghost of one of their recently deceased enemies has managed to tag along too and is hellbent on torturing him.
He keeps his little problem a secret from everyone, including the very pragmatic lab doctor Faith Ansell. Faith ended up with the team when they saved her life from their enemies who kidnapped her colleagues, and has been trying to decide whether to trust them with the secrets of what they were really working on or not.
The two of them are immediately attracted to one another by try to fight it, until (view spoiler).
I did not like Faith and how much of a hypocrite she was, considering that (view spoiler).
I remember liking the previous stories of the series a lot more, but perhaps that wasa because of their couples, whom we get to see quite a lot in this book too. It felt quite dense, with points of view from the main couple, one of the main villains and the team's commander Mac, foreshadowing his story that follows in Forged in Ember. By the end of the book Rawls and Faith have gotten their happily ever after, but the team is still in trouble since their enemies are far from vanquished.
The series continues with the novella Bound by Deception and the story of the former Navy SEAL turned police detective Dante "Rio" Addario.
Previous book reviews:
✦ Bound By Temptation (Red-Hot SEALS, #2.6) ~ ★★★★ (27/05/2017)
✦ Bound by Seduction (Red-Hot SEALs, #2.5) ~ ★★★★ (27/12/2016)
✦ Forged In Ash (Red-Hot SEALs #2) ~ ★★★★ (23/05/2016)
✦ Forged in Fire (Red-Hot SEALs #1) ~ ★★★ (31/03/2016)
Shelf:fanasty /PNF/UfBook: SEAL Wolf Surrender
Author:Terry Spear
Pages:352
Date:6/21/1rating:4.5
How does it fit: its Urban fantasy romance
For a shifter with no interest in she-wolves...he sure is territorial.
Wolf shifter and former Navy SEAL Brock Greystoke isn't interested in she-wolves. The last one in his life ambushed him with the intent to kill. So when he's tasked with helping his cousin's friend get to a wedding, he has no intention of getting involved with her...
She-wolf Natalie Silverton has inadvertently crossed a group of dangerous criminals, and she's in dire need of a bodyguard. Good thing Brock is there to protect her. At every turn, their work—and play—brings them closer to catching the criminals and to each other, but Brock will have to get them out of this alive if he has any hope of winning Natalie's heart.
SEAL Wolf Series:
A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing (Book 1)
A SEAL Wolf Christmas (Book 2)
SEAL Wolf Hunting (Book 3)
SEAL Wolf In Too Deep (Book 4)
SEAL Wolf Undercover (Book 5)
SEAL Wolf Surrender (Book 6)
I'm loving this series ,even if I'm reading them out of order ,lol, how could I not chose this one to read because it's about a werewolf seal who finds his mate and of curse danger happens , so if you love werewolf and romance then you have to pick up this series .
Shelf: freeIn Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan
Read: 6/18/19
Pages: 437
Fits: library loan
Rating: 3 stars
Review
Elliot learns he can see and get into the otherlands. He and others are recruited to take care of the borderlands. I didn't like Elliot at all at first but grew to like him later on. I really enjoyed seeing him finally make friends how much they meant to him. Overall I liked this book. Elliot went through alot but also learned alot. At times the plot meandered a bit but I'm glad I finally got to this book.
finished my disability book will get the review up soon
Finished my paranormal book also will get both reviews up tonight
Shelf: disabilityBook: You're Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner
Pages: 304
Read: 6/24/19
Fits: tagged disability
Rating: 3 stars
Review
I liked Julia and YP it was fun seeing their friendship grow. Julia had so much to deal with once she had to change schools. I liked how serious she was about her art. It also interesting to learn about street art. Some of the story was predictable but I enjoyed it.
Shelf: Fantasy/pnf/ufBook: Sworn to the Night by Craig Schaefer
Pages: 428
Read: 6/24/19
Fits: tagged urban fantasy
Rating: 4 stars
Review
Marie and Nessa were great together. There were parts where I wondered if Nessa was going a little bit dark. Her power seemed to overwhelm her at times. There was so much going on with so many characters manipulating behind the scenes. This series has me wanting to read the other connected series.
✦ Shelf #4 - Suspense & Thriller:☑ Abbie DiscoSuperFly -
☑ Delitealex -
☑ Elizabeth -
☑ Paula -
☑ Sallie (GeorgiaGirl) -
☑ Thenia -
☑ Completed: 6/6
Team Progress
shelf:Selection Post~Week #4, Suspense ThrillerTitle: The Girl in the Grave
Author: Helen Phifer
Pages:226
how it fits: its a Suspense Thriller
shelf:Selection Post~Week #4, Suspense ThrillerTitle: The Girl in the Grave
Author: Helen Phifer
Pages:226
how it fits: its a Suspense Thriller
Rating: 4.5
read: 6/26
what its about:
Silence falls as the coffin is lifted out of the ground, yesterday’s rain cascading from it like a waterfall. Glancing into what should have been an empty grave, everyone gasps at the sight of blueish-white fingers exposed in the soil below...
When the body of a teenage runaway is found hidden inside someone else’s grave in a small-town cemetery in The Lake District, an urgent call is made to Forensic Pathologist Beth Adams. Still traumatised by a recent attempt on her own life, one look at the beautiful girl’s broken body is enough to bring Beth out of hiding for the first time since her attack. She’s the only one who can help her trusted friend, Detective Josh Walker, crack the most shocking case of his career.
Beth struggles to believe it’s a coincidence that the gravesite was scheduled to be exhumed, exposing the evidence. Does this twisted killer want to be caught?
Throwing herself into her work Beth discovers traces of material beneath the victim’s fingernails that sets the team on the killer’s trail. But this critical lead comes at a dangerous price, exposing Beth’s whereabouts and dragging her back into her attacker’s line of fire once again.
With Beth’s own life on the line, the investigation is already cracking under the pressure. Then another local girl goes missing… Can Beth stay alive long enough to catch the killer before he claims his next victim?
my thoughts
WOW this worked out perfect , because since Monday all ive been doing is reading thanks to us having a tornado here where I live and it took out the power and my internet, thank goodness i had this already download on my kindle from Netgalley, and wow what a story once I started reading I couldn't put it down , i had to know how the killer was , was Beth going to be a victim, was they going to stop him or her before it was to late and how in the world did the book called Collector by John Fowles fit into the story, so the big question is would I recommend it , yes I would . can't wait to read more of this series .
Shelf 4: Shelf #3 - Fantasy/UF/ParanormalCome In and Cover Me
By Gin Phillips
6/30
3 stars
352 pages
I picked this one up at a sale, it was just alright for me. I love reading about Archaeology which is what drew my attention. Ren has been seeing Ghost since her brother died when she was a kid. During the dig a ghost helps her find the clues of what happened in the past in order for the Archaeology dig to make sense to the team.
Completion PostShelf: Disability
Book: La Luz Que No Puedes Ver by Anthony Doerr
Pages: 664
Read:6-30
Rating: 4.5 stars
Qualification: Blind MC
Review:
I've been meaning to read this book for ages!
I took me a while, but I loved the way it's narrated. Meeting the two main character through the WWII years was interesting, and eye opening.
Werner made me sad, he was born at the wrong age, he could've been a succesful engineer, he was so intelligent.
On the other sida, Marie Laure was super lucky in general I loved her relationship with her grand-uncle and how she managed to survive and live being blind in such difficult era.
There were chapters that were narrated from 1944, from "the end" of the main story, those made me pretty anxious.
The ones that were told through the lives of the two MC were more soothing, but I was waiting for the two storylines to encounter.
I don't want to give away too much, but I need to say it was a beautiful book, I really liked it and I can see why it is super acclamed.
Selection PostShelf: Suspense & Thriller
Book: The Girl in the Ice by Robert Bryndza
Pages: 417 pages
Qualification: Thriller MPG
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Also, do you have some recommendations for the disability shelf, maybe something available for kindle?"
You have a huge selection to choose from either physical or mental disabilities. I put a thread to help on the discussion thread that should give ideas but there are sooo many options from blindness to dyslexia to depression etc. Check on listopia for help on books
P.S. you can even look at the other teams threads to see what the other players are reading for ideas