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Week 11Previous Spot: 73
Roll: 3+3=6
New Spot: 79
Bonus earned: 5
Linda C
Bonus Point for reading 3 in the same series. Read #5, #7 and #9 from the Lucky Harbor series
#7 or #9 in a series
79. Debut novel or Debut author
6/6
Delitealex The Clue in the Diary by Carolyn Keene 11/15/19 3 stars Review
Loriidae Window to Danger by Olivia Jaymes 11/11/19 3 stars Review
Linda C It Had to Be You by jill Shalvis 11/14/19 Review
Amanda A Shadow's End by Thea Harrison 11/15/19 3 stars a href="https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Ira Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie 11/14/19 4 stars Review
Alison (Lady Coffin) Scourged by kevin Hearne 11/14/19 Review
Week 11 ~ Spot #79
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust (Flavia de Luce #7) by Alan BradleyQualification: 7th in series
Scourged (The Iron Druid Chronicles #9) by Kevin HearneMay go for this, but need to look at my options for 9th in series
Delitealex wrote: "Week 11Previous Spot: 73
Roll: 3+3=6
New Spot: 79
Bonus earned: 3"
Delitealex, I see taht we have earned three Bonuses, but not sure what they are. More importantly, what have we not yet earned?
✸ One point can be earned for never picking a book from the alternate lists. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
NOTE:
✸ Each point can only be earned once per team.
✸ The series-specific bonus points (3 or more books/ starting and finishing a series) must be two different series.
✸ Single book bonuses (>500 pages/ Halloween/ 2 in 1) may overlap with a series bonus.
Ok, thanks!It is bummer we have missed this one: "✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/25."
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It is bummer we have missed this one: "✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/25.""
I had a look and turns out Loriidae's book for that roll qualifies you for the Halloween bonus, it just wasn't claimed. I'll add it to your tally. :)
Week 11 ~ Spot #79Selection Post
Book: It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis
Qualification: #7 in the Lucky Harbor series
Pages: 352
For the Bonus Point - read three or more books in a seriesDoes it have to be consecutive?
I read #5 and #9 earlier and this is #7 all in the same series. Would this qualify once I have finished it?
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Does it have to be consecutive?
I read #5 and #9 earlier and this is #7 all in the same series. Would this qualify once I have finished it?"
Any three books from the same series will work, doesn't have to be consecutive.
Denise wrote: "Alison (Lady Coffin) wrote: "Ok, thanks!It is bummer we have missed this one: "✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/25."..."
Spectacular!
Thank you Denise.
Denise wrote: "Linda C wrote: "For the Bonus Point - read three or more books in a seriesDoes it have to be consecutive?
I read #5 and #9 earlier and this is #7 all in the same series. Would this qualify once ..."
Wonderful!
And I believe more than one of us will qualify for the final one, once we pass 90.
Selection Post - Week 11 - Spot: 79
Window to Danger by Olivia Jaymes
Qualification: #7 Danger Incorporated
Pages: 270
Completion Post - Week 11 - Spot: 79
Window to Danger by Olivia Jaymes
Qualification: #7 Danger Incorporated
Pages: 270
Review: Late at night Dizzy witnesses her neighbour commit a murder, however when the police arrive, there is no sign of a body or a murder scene. Seen as the town eccentric, no one believes her account. What follows is a contemporary romance with very little suspense as they play a waiting game hoping the neighbour will incriminate himself and provide them with the evidence they need. A lovely tale of rich boy meets hippy girl. Romance 4.5 stars Suspense 2.5 stars Overall 3 stars.
Read: Nov 11
Rating: ★★★✰✰
Selection Post - Spot 79Book: Lord Edgware Dies
Author: Agatha Christie
Pages: 260
Qualification: # 9 in the Hercule Poirot series
I was a bit late with the selection, but I should finish later today.
Week 11 ~ Spot #79Completion Post
Book: It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis
Qualification: #7 in Lucky Harbor series
Pages: 352
Read: 11/14/19
Review: Ali Winters is dumped by her boyfriend, Teddy, and then the money he was holding for the new community center goes missing the next day. A piece of pottery that she took back from his office in a snit, leaving him a nasty note, ends up having a money wrapper inside implicating her. Luke Hanover owner of the house that Teddy was renting and skipped out on returns to Lucky Harbor to get away from a case gone bad and bad publicity to discover Ali in residence and in trouble. OK romance but very instant love and jumping into bed while saying no commitments and then everyone having guilt trips about something.
Bonus Point for reading 3 in the same series. Read #5, #7 and #9 from the Lucky Harbor series.
Completion Post ~ Week 11 ~ Spot #79Book:
Scourged (The Iron Druid Chronicles #9) by Kevin HearneQualification: 9th in series
Pages: 268
Finished: Nov 14th
Review: ok this is my second go at this as the first apperantly has gone into a black hole.
I was having a lot of trouble with this final book in a series I had loved. So even after twenty-four hours I have some mixed feelings. I am however thinking that the author was under contract to finish this ninth book, he need a break from this world or the characters, but had to get a book to the publisher. So much of this book was just not up to the previous books standards. A lot of the characters just felt off, but each in different ways. As much as I love Oberon and his Meaty Mysteries at this point I can just hope that Kevin Hearne will do another spin-off from this series. It had so much potential. 🤞🤞(fingers crossed!)
Completion Post - Spot 79Book: Lord Edgware Dies
Author: Agatha Christie
Pages: 260
Qualification: # 9 in the Hercule Poirot series
Finished: 14/11/19
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
I really enjoyed reading this book. I find that it is very comforting to go back and read a more classical crime mystery and Agatha Christie is a master of the genre. I really like Hercule Poirots character and the way he goes about solving the mystery. This mystery was a solid one, and I was interested all the way reading the novel. I don't know if it everyone's cup of tea, since it is not very action packed, but I enjoy that kind of story. I think my favorite Agathe Christie novel is still And Then There Were None but this one was really good.
Ira wrote: "Completion Post - Spot 79Book: Lord Edgware Dies
Author: Agatha Christie
Pages: 260
Qualification: # 9 in the Hercule Poirot series
Finished: 14/11/19
Rating: 4 star..."
I agree. I recently read The Mysterious Mr. Quin and the The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and loved them both. Great character studies.
Spot 79Shadow's End (Elder Races #9)
Date Read: 11/15
Rating: ★★★
I enjoyed this series overall but the last few books seemed to drop off a little. I liked Graydon from the beginning and I was glad that he finally got his turn in this installment. However, it dragged in parts for me and did not keep my interest throughout. I was hoping for more in Graydon's story. The Elder Races world was so intriguing but it was probably time for it to come to an end. I will continue to look for more books by this author in the future.
Amanda A wrote: "Spot 79... I will continue to look for more books by this author in the future"I think this happens to a lot of long running series. Perhaps some authors need to let go of those characters sooner. I am thinking about trying her American Witch series.
The Clue in the Diary by Carolyn KeeneRead: 11/15/19
Pages: 202
Rating: 3 stars
Review
Another mystery for Nancy and crew. We finally meet Ned and he was very helpful to Nancy in solving the case. Things were predictably wrapped up by the end. I will be continuing to the next book.
Still missing 1 review. Alison you have everything filled out except the review.
Delitealex wrote: "Still missing 1 review. Alison you have everything filled out except the review."Sorry
Got one added.
Week 12Previous Spot: 9
Roll: 6+1=7
New Spot: 86
Bonus earned: 5
#8 or #6 in a series
86. Title T
0/6
Delitealex
Loriidae
Linda C
Amanda A
Ira
Alison (Lady Coffin)
So, are we done?Or are we going for second, thrid, etc???
Denise just wrote on the discussion thread:Congratulations to the winners! Team 1 "Just ONE More Chapter" successfully finished their reads for spot 102, taking speedreading to the next level by doing so in well under 24h to beat teams 5, 7 and 8 in a four-way race to the finish line and claim their well-deserved victory. Thank you all for playing, I hope you had fun! :) SS will return next year.
Great playing with you. Hope to run into your in another challenge
Thanks ladies for your company and talking books. Oh and thanks for being captain Delitealex
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Read: 11/8/19
Fits: 3rd in series
Pages: 160
Rating: 4 stars
Review
Really enjoying this series. Seeing Murderbot change and start to see humans and other beings in a different light. I'm ready to read the next book right away to see what happens next.