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Over in a Flash - October 2014
LOL! I've felt that way, I♥BG (Teresa). Updated you and Elaine.
...rhinestone handcuffs...
Lisa Kay wrote: "Update you, Nichole. :o)...fire...and witch...
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I love this picture! Thanks!
Hope I'm doing this right. For World Smile Day, I read Billy Crystal's "Still Fooling' 'Em" because Billy always makes me smile. His book is a retrospective of his life since turning 65, and recounts significant events through his childhood and the decades leading to his sixties. It's a window on the world of entertainment and sports (Billy would have loved to play professional baseball) and his musings on being a son, husband, father, and grandfather. Full of jokes. I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
That's perfect, Cathy. Thanks for the mini review; I'll have to 'tag' that book. Love Billy Crystal and have since he starred in Soap. He was the best Oscar presenter ever, IMHO. Of course, they had to start an IV on him, he worked so hard. He gave a wonderful tribute to Robin Williams at the Emmy Awards, too.
...smiling face... of Billy Crystal...
There are always sooo many books I come across then I switch which books I'm using for what day or theme of this challenge. lol oh well 1/2 COMPLETED
October 31st - supernatural, paranormal, or spooky
Ended on October 6th (forgot to post)
CapturedBy Erica Stevens
Wow finally I read a book where the vampires are dark and vicious.
Arianna is the main female character, I love the fight she has even though her life is horrible she still stands up with her shoulders back and keeps fighting.
The love scene between aria and Braith (the prince of the vampire) is so realistic. Two enemy's that get to know each other stand up to one another push each other's buttons fall hard for each other. Even though their scared they go for love
Updated you, Jennifer, and thanks for the mini review. Sounds like a good heroine. :o)
...scary vamp...
I finished #3 Halloween: Read something paranormal / spooky. 
It was short and cute - something if you don't have a lot of time.
I found a 3rd one - now to see if I'll find the time to read it…Happily Ever After Cafe
Over in a Flash Cover Challenge
October 1-31, 2014
1/3
COLOR: Purple:
THEME: Halloween:
√ THEME: World Smile Day:
- 10.07 - doesn't that puppy just look like he wants to play?!
Finished reading 6)
(crime about a cop/Bow Street Runner - back in the day)
5 stars.
Thank you Lisa :o)
Updated you, R.C., BJ Rose, and Elaine. :o)
...library...
I had this book down for the wizard of oz challenge but it works great for a black cat on the cover
Fun read
Lisa Kay wrote: "That's perfect, Cathy. Thanks for the mini review; I'll have to 'tag' that book. Love Billy Crystal and have since he starred in Soap. He was the best Oscar presenter ever, IMHO. Of course, the..."I loved Soap!!!! So funny :)
Finished 1/2November in Salem
Witches
Updated you, Melissa. :o)
...uniform...
Sandra wrote: "I loved Soap!!!! So funny :)"Yup!
Updated you, Karen. :o)
...marigold...
Finished 1 of 3
10/9 ✰✰✰✰✰Updated My Post. It was really, really good. It's not a romance, but the characters were extremely well written.
Updated you, Becky. :o) BTW, love that series. I've only read up to #4, I think. I have them all; must get back to them.
...pumpkin & black cat...
Finished reading 7)
(library on cover)
2 1/2 stars.
Thanks :o)
Over in a Flash October2/3
School Library Day:
10/4 - 4.5★Halloween:
10/9 - 4★Crime Prevention Day:
I'd never heard of a "tourmaline" before, so I found this explanation at minerals.net."Tourmaline is the most colorful of all gemstones. It occurs in all colors, but pink, red, green, blue and multicolored are its most well-known gem colors. Scientifically, tourmaline is not a single mineral, but a group of minerals related in their physical and chemical properties. The mineral Elbaite is the member of the Tourmaline group that is responsible for almost all the gem varieties."
Finished reading 8)
(paranormal/spooky story)
3 stars
Cheers Lisa :o)
Updated you, Elaine & Nikki♥! :o) Thanks for sharing, Cathy.
...fire...pumpkins...
Lisa Kay wrote: "Updated you, Elaine & Nikki♥! :o) Thanks for sharing, Cathy....fire...pumpkins...
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It's 3:47 a.m. & I'm still reading..lol
Ha! Oh, boy. Go to sleep, Elaine. Sweet Dreams!
Lisa Kay wrote: "Updated you, Becky. :o) BTW, love that series. I've only read up to #4, I think. I have them all; must get back to them....pumpkin & black cat...
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Thanks, LK! I really like the Tv series, but the book blew me away. Awesome, awesome character development!
Cool bit of info about tourmaline, Cathy!Love all the cute graphics, LK!
Oh, definitely, Becky. Those books are much, much better.
Elaine wrote: "I will...night night."**waves**
Yay, I'm finished. Am I first this month...OCTOBER COVERS CHALLENGE 3/3
COLOURS; Orange and Purple - The Hero (Thunder Point, #3) by Robyn Carr. 10/3/14. ★★★
THEME; Halloween - Paranormal A Very Levet Christmas (Guardians of Eternity, #11.5) by Alexandra Ivy by Alexandra Ivy. 10/1/14. ★★★★
ITEM: SPOOKY COVER - Nearly Departed in Deadwood (Deadwood, #1) by Ann Charles. FINISHED 10/10/14. ★★★☆
Woohoo & Congrats, Lisa. Yay on being first, too.
...Brooch with pink tourmalines, made in the United States, c.1890-1910...
Ooh pretty. Thank U. That's the first time I've finished first after playing this challenge for about 18 months. I know it's for fun but it still feels GOOD.
**chuckles** I bet it does feel good.
10/10/14 completed 2/??Item: Fire
This book contained several fires within the storyline. From sparks between characters to explosions from bombs, or crashing helicopters! Not to mention another MAJOR cliff hanger! :( Now I must wait almost a year for the next book.
4+ ****
Finished 2 of 3
10/10 ✰✰✰✰Updated My Post. Really enjoyed it! This was my first Nora Roberts book, too. I'm eager to read The Witness now.
Updated you, Sandra & Becky. :o)
...apples...in Apple & Maple Butter Pop Tarts...
**Psst! Clicking on pic will take you to recipe online.
Finished reading 9)
(handcuffs)
4 stars.
Thanks Lisa :o)
Finished reading 10)
(fire)
4 stars
I think that completes my October books!
:o) Thanks Lisa.
Well done Elaine. You are a reading machine!
Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Well done Elaine. You are a reading machine!"Why thank you. I should be I'm still reading at 4:13 am
:o)
Love the recipe Lisa Kay but what is the pie crust ingredient? Does it mean shortcrust pastry?
Woohoo & Congrats, Elaine!
...double stranded opal bracelet...
Sandra wrote: "Love the recipe Lisa Kay but what is the pie crust ingredient? Does it mean shortcrust pastry?"I Googled "shortcrust pastry, Sandra, and, near as I can figure out, they are the same. From Wiki:
Shortcrust pastry is a type of pastry often used for the base of a tart, quiche or pie. It does not puff up during baking because it usually contains no leavening agent.
Finished 2/2 A Dark and Twisted Tale
by Sandra Bolton
Woohoo & Congrats, Saxonjus!
...opal bracelet...
I'm going to call this one done. Completed one from each section.Over in a Flash - October 2014
3/3
1. Read a book with an orange bookcover:
by James Rollins by James Rollins 10/5/14**** 2. Read a paranormal or spooky book for Halloween:
by Richard Kennedy 10/11/14*****3. Item: Uniform - prison uniform major part of story:
by Alana Terry 10/12/14***
So I ended up reading this book with a purple cover instead of the one I originally planned to read. It still counts, right? That completes the two books for me!4 Stars - I enjoyed the unique storyline - can be read as a stand alone book even though it is book 3 in a series.
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(Orange cover)
4 stars.
Thanks Lisa :o)