Team 10: 10 More Minutes

[Meg]

Congrats, Tiff!

[Jen K]

Completion Post - FREE SPACE

Shelf: Free Space
Book: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Pages: 228 pages (kindle version)
Completed: 6/6/19
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Korede's sister has killed her 3rd boyfriend, officially qualifying herself to be considered a serial killer. This is a story about the power between men and women and the power of family set in modern day Lagos, Nigeria. It is a quick read and I enjoyed the story of sisters and the backdrop of Lagos which is a whole different world from northern Nigeria where I have spent a few months. I would recommend this to my friends.

[Meg]

COMPLETION POST:
Shelf: Historical
Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Pages: 279 pgs
Read: 06/06
Rating: 5 *
Review: This classic and beloved tale about Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy is a true delight. When they first see each other Mr. Darcy is obnoxious, arrogant and insulting. Lizzy is a self-assured second daughter who, while insulted, took him with a grain of salt. The evolution of their relationship, as well as the drama surrounding Lizzy's family, is wonderfully and fully fleshed out. The writing style is a little "heavy" but worth the effort. I would definitely recommend.

[Alejandro]

Great job on your completion Tiffany. :)

[Alejandro]

Meg congrats on your completion post :D
Definitely going on my tbr list.

[Alejandro]

Jen congrats on your completion post also. : )

[Mary X]

Completion Post:


Shelf: Historical
352 pages
Fits: shelved many times Historical
Finished 6/6/19
Rating: 3 stars

This was just meh for me. It wasn't bad but I don't get why everyone is so in love with this book. I found parts of it quite boring and didn't find the writing all that exceptional. I didn't even really like Patroclus or Achilles all that much in the book. I do plan to give the author another try as I already have the audio book on my IPOD.

[SandyL]

Tiffany wrote: "Completion post:
Shelf: Historical
Voyage of the Heart by Soraya M. Lane
Pages: 368
Completed: 6/5"

Hey Tiffany
When you get a chance can you add your star rating and review to your completion post? Thanks so much!!!!

[SandyL]

Great job Jen, Meg and Mary!!!

[Alejandro]

COMPLETION POST:
Shelf: Historical
Book: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Pages: 335
Read: 06/07
Rating: 4 ☆☆☆☆
Review: Interesting story and well written. Not very familiar with Historical fiction genre, but would recommend to a friend. Surprised to view the story line partially through the persepective of a nursing home resident. Some passages were very graphic and explicit. Might not be everyone's cup of tea for those that dislike sexually graphic content in their novels. Just a heads up. It was a page turner for me, so it felt like a quick read. This book was made into a movie and I hope to see it soon.

[SandyL]

Completion Post

Shelf: Historical
Book:
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Pages: 384
Qualification: MPG Historical
Completed: 6/7/19
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was a fun book! Daphne Bridgerton's mother is determined to get her married, but Daphne doesn't like any of the men she's met so far - thank goodness her brothers agree! Simon Bassett has been out of the country for years, avoiding his father. Now that his father has passed, Simon is back in England and, although he has no intention of socializing or attracting a wife, he attends a party to pay his respects to an old friend. I loved the way Simon and Daphne met - it was hilarious! The two come up with a plan for a fake courting to keep the aggressive mothers away from both of them, but it ends up backfiring when they are forced to get married. I really loved how there was such fun and humor in the book, but also sadness and heartache. And although I knew there would ultimately be a HEA, I was kept on my toes by the journey to get there. I don't know how I missed reading this series before, but I'm exciting to read the next book!

[Tiffany]

SandyL wrote: "Tiffany wrote: "Completion post:
Shelf: Historical
Voyage of the Heart by Soraya M. Lane
Pages: 368
Completed: 6/5"

Hey Tiffany
When you get a chance can you add ..."
Done

[Tiffany]

Completion post:
Shelf: Free space
The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker
Pages: 304
Qualification: library book
Completed: 6/7
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I really enjoyed this book as well. It captivated my attention from the very first page. It’s the story of a college town in California that’s suddenly the center of an epidemic of a sleeping illness. The victims are locked in perpetual sleep that they can’t be woken from, a sleep filled with extraordinary, vivid dreams. It starts among the students at the college and quickly spreads throughout the town. It was such a unique idea and executed so well. It’s the first book I’ve read by this author but I’m definitely looking forward to reading more of her work.

[Alejandro]

Congrats Tiffanny on your Free shelf completion. :)

[Alejandro]

Selection Post

Shelf: Historical
Book: Check out this book on Goodreads: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30...
Pages: 409
Qualification: Free ebook from online library.

[Alejandro]

Ommit last post. Typo :/

[Alejandro]

Selection Post

Shelf: Free
Book: Check out this book on Goodreads: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30...
Pages: 409
Qualification: Free ebook from online library

[SandyL]

Hi Alejandro
I saw your note in the bingo questions thread - if you wouldn't mind correcting or reposting - you can list the book without the link if you aren't able to get the link to work.

Thanks!

[SandyL]

So does anyone have fun plans for the weekend? I'm not doing anything.....just reading and doing some stuff around the house.

How was your weekend home last weekend @Meg? I hope you had fun!

[Tiffany]

Thank you!

[Tiffany]

I’m working, hanging out with my son, and reading. Also taking care of my rescue animals. 💕💕

[SandyL]

Tiffany wrote: "I’m working, hanging out with my son, and reading. Also taking care of my rescue animals. 💕💕"

Are they your animals, Tiffany? Or are you fostering?

[Tiffany]

SandyL wrote: "Tiffany wrote: "I’m working, hanging out with my son, and reading. Also taking care of my rescue animals. 💕💕"

Are they your animals, Tiffany? Or are you fostering?"

I’m fostering baby possums. They’re so cute! I’m going to miss them when they’re released.

[SandyL]

Tiffany wrote: "SandyL wrote: "Tiffany wrote: "I’m working, hanging out with my son, and reading. Also taking care of my rescue animals. 💕💕"

Are they your animals, Tiffany? Or are you fostering?"

I’m fostering b..."

I'm giving you kudos! Possums kinda creep me out. 🤪

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Mary, Mary, Just a bit contrary wrote: "Completion Post:


Shelf: Historical
352 pages
Fits: shelved many times Historical
Finished 6/6/19
Rating: 3 stars

This was just meh for me. It wasn't bad..."

I liked it because it felt like a more intimate telling of tbr characters relationship to each other. But you know, different strokes for different folks

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

BTW, does opossums have rabies and are aggressive?

[SandyL]

OK - it's kinda cute in a creepy way! :-)

[Jen K]

Congrats everyone on so many completed reads!!

@Tiffany, the opossums sound adorable! I used to foster cats and many kittens for the ASPCA in NYC but my building now doesn't allow animals. I really miss fostering.

Supported friends by participating in DC's Pride 5K last night. I've been invited for the subsequent parade and festival this weekend but may just catch up on errands, cleaning and reading. We will see.

I really want to finish my Historical book this weekend. I used to think I was a fast reader until I joined these GR groups and challenges!

[Jen K]

Nice photo, I kind of want an opossum now!!

Just realized that my book is the only one standing between us and our first stamp. I will make it happen this weekend. :)

[SandyL]

Jen K wrote: "Nice photo, I kind of want an opossum now!!

Just realized that my book is the only one standing between us and our first stamp. I will make it happen this weekend. :)"

No rush Jen - it's early days. Enjoy your weekend! I'm not too far from West Hollywood where they have a huge Pride festival all weekend and a big parade tomorrow - I love seeing all the festivities on the news, but it's too many people for me to want to venture into the madness!

[Meg]

SandyL wrote: "So does anyone have fun plans for the weekend? I'm not doing anything.....just reading and doing some stuff around the house.

How was your weekend home last weekend @Meg? I hope you had fun!"

Reading and quick errands for me this weekend in between caregiving duties.

It was a good trip home, thanks!

[SandyL]

Meg wrote: "SandyL wrote: "So does anyone have fun plans for the weekend? I'm not doing anything.....just reading and doing some stuff around the house.

How was your weekend home last weekend @Meg? I hope you..."

Who do you do caregiving for, Meg? Take care of yourself!!!

[Meg]

Who do you do caregiving for, Meg? Take care of yourself!!!

My elderly mother. She needs someone around 24/7 now.

[SandyL]

Meg wrote: "Who do you do caregiving for, Meg? Take care of yourself!!!

My elderly mother. She needs someone around 24/7 now."

That't tough - I'm sorry you're going through that, but it's nice she has you to take care of her.

[Tiffany]

Ezinwanyi wrote: "BTW, does opossums have rabies and are aggressive?"

Actually, possums can’t get rabies. Their body temperature is too low. They’re also immune to some venoms and eat ticks. They’re great to have in your yard. And the babies are adorable! 😁

[Mary X]

Mostly a quiet weekend at home.

Spent last evening kayaking with my friend.

Went out for lunch and ice cream with my bestie today. My daughter is at a wedding and my guy is working. Making Phad Thai for dinner. Then we'll probably binge watch some form of British detective show.

House and yard work tomorrow. Maybe go for a swim at the gym.

Always reading and audio book.

[Meg]

I actually started this audiobook on 6/6:

SELECTION POST:
Shelf: Free space
Book: One Day in December by Josie Silver
Pages: 394
Qualification: Library loan

And finished it on 6/7:

COMPLETION POST:
Shelf: Free space
Book: One Day in December by Josie Silver
Pages: 394
Read: 06/07
Rating: 4.5 *
Review: I usually read cozy mysteries, but because of the popsugar reading challenge I find myself reading, or listening to, all sorts of other good stuff. I thought this book was well done, with both lighthearted and very sad moments. A romance that played out over ten years. I would recommend it.

[Meg]

SandyL wrote: "Meg wrote: "Who do you do caregiving for, Meg? Take care of yourself!!!

My elderly mother. She needs someone around 24/7 now."

That't tough - I'm sorry you're going through that, but it's nice she has you to take care of her. "

Thanks, Sandy, that is very kind of you! We take it one day at a time (my brother helps out after work, and we partner up on weekends).

[Alejandro]

Thank you SandyL. Will repost my free selection.

[Book Concierge]

Alejandro wrote: "Selection Post

Shelf: Free
Book: Check out this book on Goodreads: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30...
Pages: 409
Qualification: Free ebook from onlin..."



Alejandro ... is this the book?
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson

[Book Concierge]

And just in case ..... Alejandro ... here is the URL link from my desktop

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[Jen K]

Completion Post
Shelf: Historical (revised)
Book: Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery
Pages: 368
Qualification: Tagged as Historical
Completed: 6/8/19
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Growing up, I loved all the works of LM Montgomery and would read them over and over. While fiery Anne gets most of the attention, Emily was dearest to me. The book is about a little girl who loves words and nature who is orphaned and sent to live with her estranged great-aunts and cousin and how she adjusts to the new life. Some story lines or phrases are a bit more worrisome from the perspective of an adult but I still love it and would recommend to any child.

[SandyL]

Whoo hoo team!!! We're done with our first shelf!!! Great job - I'll submit for our first stamp.

[Tiffany]

Great job, Y’all

[Meg]

Awesome!

[Jen K]

Congrats team!! Excited to see the "stamp"!

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekends! So ready for the new shelf tomorrow!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Congratulations 10 More Minutes on completing your Historical Shelf.
Your Bingo Board has been updated to reflect the stamp.

[SandyL]

Are you guys ready for our next shelf tomorrow? Fingers crossed it's a good one - although I guess it would be easier to get the difficult ones done early........ hmmmm.......gotta think on that one.

[Mary X]

I will have my free space review tomorrow.

[Tiffany]

I’m so ready!