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I'm afraid I'm going to be a little tardy again this week. I've got a couple more hours of reading to do before I can post anything. Sorry, this week got away from me. Too much holiday stuff going on.
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Title: The Mapping of Love and Death by Jacqueline Winspear - number 7 in the Maisie Dobbs series
Read: 12/19/14
Rating: 4 stars
Review
This series has yet to bore or disappoint me. Maisie is juggling a seemly impossible case of murder with concerns over the mortal illness of her mentor, Maurice Blanche and the return home of her assistant Billy's wife, Doreen, who has just spent months in a mental institution. The victim of the crime was a young American cartographer, Michael Clifton who was killed during WW I. His papers refer to an English nurse, with whom he'd fallen in love. Land ownership also plays a role - Michael had a bit of land and his family wants it. Someone is also willing to hurt Maisie if she gets in their way. It' s a lot for one private detective to handle. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
Roll 6 (19 December 2014)I rolled a 8 (5 + 3) , so now on space 55
Options
☞ Book 5 in a series
☞ Book 55 in a series
☞ Book with Animal(s) on cover
Roll 6Space 55
(Series: 5, 55, or alternate cover animal(s))
| animal on cover | Danielle's review
| #5 | Allison Ann's review
| #5 | Joeera 
| animals on cover | Marty's review
| animals on cover | Stella's review
Roll 7 (26 December 2014)I rolled a 4 (1 + 3) , so now on space 59
Options
☞ Book 5 in a series
☞ Book 9 in a series
☞ Book 59 in a series
☞ Book published in 2013
Roll 7Space 59
(Series: 5, 9, 59, or alternate pub'd 2013)
| pub'd 2013 | Danielle's review
| #5 | Allison Ann's reviewBook | option | Joeera
| #9 | Marty's review
| pub'd 2013 | Stella's review
Next roll is 2nd January, so if possible post reviews by the 1st January. No worries of you don't get to read over Christmas, just say.
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Roll 7
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✼Danielle✼ wrote: "Next roll is 2nd January, so if possible post reviews by the 1st January. No worries of you don't get to read over Christmas, just say."Danielle I'll let you know later my choices:D
For Roll 6:
Redwall by Brian Jacques - Animals on coverFor Roll 7:
Murder in the Latin Quarter by Cara Black - #9 in the Aimee Leduc Investigations series
I'll be reading The Lion by Nelson DeMille - John Corey #5 - for Spot #55.For Spot #59 I will probably be reading A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin - A Song of Ice and Fire #5. This book subject to change as I have not been in a fantasy mood lately. :D
Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you're all having a relaxing, pleasant holiday.Roll 6
Spot 55
Alternative Option: Animal(s) on the cover
Title:
Redwall by Brian JacquesFinished: 12/25/14
Rating Three stars
Review
I'm on the fence about this book. One the one hand it was a cute fusion of Arthurian Legend/Watership Down/Braveheart. On the other hand, there were times when it was too much and I had to force myself to continue reading.
The plot revolves around the siege of the Abbey of Redwall in the countryside of Mossflower Woods, populated by a benevolent order of mice. The hero is a young novice by the name of Matthias, who wants more than anything to be like the legendary Martin the Warrior, the abbey's historical defender. The villain is Cluny the Scourge, a mangey one-eyed rat and his army of criminals and malcontents who are determined to take over the Abbey and enslave the inhabitants.
Matthias, originally a dreamy, clumsy youngster, emerges as a masterful leader. While coordinating the defense of the Abbey, he and his friends are desperately trying to solve the riddle of Martin the Warrior's sword, which mysteriously disappeared after his death and which holds the key to defeating Cluny. Matthias faces down warlike sparrows, a hostile band of shrews, a rodent-devouring owl and a diabolical adder to retrieve the sword and save the inhabitants of Mossflower Woods. There are a number of memorial animal characters that aid him in his quest, including Constance the Badger, the aged Brother Mathuselah, the former 'military man' Basil Stag Hare and Cornflower, a pretty field mouse who is Matthias' love interest.
It wasn't a horrible book by any means. I'm not a huge fantasy fan, so that may have been part of the problem. There were times when I thought it was just a little bit too cute. I'm not sure whether or not I'll continue on with the series or not. I think I'll give it one more book before I abandon it completely.
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Published 2013
Read: 27/12/14
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
I like small town romances, so happy to discover Virginia Kantra. I didn't like this one as much as the first book, but still enjoyable. I listened on audio and I like the narrator. This one is a second chance romance. It takes a while for them to get together. I do like all the family stuff.
I forgot to post my books I'll do it later :D
Sorry I took so long to post these. Just wasn't in the review writing mood I guess as evidenced by the useless reviews below. :DROLL #6, SPOT #55
Series: John Corey #5
by Nelson DeMilleBook: The Lion
Series: #5
Date finished: 12/26/14
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I like Nelson DeMille quite a bit, though I generally prefer his stand alone novels to this John Corey series, this one was a bit more enjoyable. Corey wasn't quite as much of a smartass as he usually is because of a crappy personal situation. It made him a bit more human.
ROLL #7, SPOT #59
Series: Temperance Brennan #9
by Kathy ReichsBook: Break No Bones
Series: #9
Date finished: 12/25/14
Rating: 2 stars
Review: Didn't measure up to the first several books but I honestly can't say why. The "mystery" just didn't grab me.
The Executive Lounge
Roll 7
Space 59
Book published in 2013
Rating 3 stars
Review:I struggled a little with this book cause I found some parts really boring, but Rob was funny and the ending perfect
Secret ChemistryRoll 6
Space 55
Book with Animal(s) on cover
Rating: 5 stars
Review: I can always count on Chris for a super sweet story. Loved it! I can't wait to read about Robin :D
Roll 7Spot 59
Ninth in a Series
Title: Murder in the Latin Quarter by Cara Black
Finished: 12/31/14
Rating: Three stars
Review:
This was an unusually confusing installment in the Aimee Leduc Investigations series. There were so many red herrings that it was hard to keep all the plot lines straight. It starts out with Aimee discovering that she may have a half-sister, which quickly gets embroiled in Haitian politics, human trafficking, shamelessly unethical business practices, along with multiple murders. By the time I found out whodunit, it was something of a letdown. I hope the next installment is a bit more tightly plotted.
Roll 6 Spot 55
#5 ( Blue Bloods ) ( r-f-Dec 29-30 )5 Stars
Review
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Alternate: animal on cover
Read: 01/01/15
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This is the third book and I did like it. It was a pretty fast read, or in my case, listen. Love that Luke wanted to be a good father to Taylor. Looking forward to next book as it's moving from the Fletcher siblings
Danielle are you going to roll tomorrow? I'm a little confused
Stella ╰☆╮the Queen of Multitasking╰☆╮ wrote: "Danielle are you going to roll tomorrow? I'm a little confused"Me too lol. It is a new roll time (almost forgot), however Joeera hasn't posted review for roll 7 and her roll 6 review is blank. There is still time for her to post in next 8 hours.
If Joeera doesn't post do I roll or not? Jenne said there is no penalty, but I don't know.
We roll tomorrow and there's no penalty for anyone that couldn't get done over the holidays. Joeera usually comes back and edits her review after posting like she did. If for some reason she hasn't tonight yall can go ahead and roll. After the Christmas scheduling everything goes back to normal for the rest of the game :)
Roll 8 (2 January 2015)I rolled a 10 (4 + 6) , so now on space 69
Options
☞ Book 6 in a series
☞ Book 9 in a series
☞ Book 69 in a series
☞ Book with no people on cover
**back on normal scheduling on one roll per week**
Roll 8Space 69
(Series: 6, 9, or alternate cover no people)
| no people | Danielle's review
| no people on cover | Allison Ann's review
| no people | Joeera's review
| #6 | Marty's review
| no people on cover | Stella's review
Roll 8Space 69
Sorry I'm checking in so late - internet problems. I'll be reading the alternate no people on cover.
ROLL #8, SPOT #69Alternate: no people on cover
by Sidney SheldonBook: Sands Of Time
Alternate: no people on cover
Date finished: 01/05/15
Rating: 2 or 3 stars, can't remember and don't really care enough to go look :D
Review: Not a bad book for Mr. Sheldon, but the "romance" portion was absolutely ridiculous and ruined the storyline for me. Pffft!
Joeera wrote: "I will post my review tomorrow"Ok :)
Roll 8Space 69
No people on cover
Rating: 5 stars
Read: 06/01/15
This series is one of my favourites. I loved this one too. I started reading and didn't want to stop. The way these books are written is so engaging. I loved Kingsley before this book, but Reisz made me love him ever more. There was lots of Søren too. Another great character was Sam, love how good friends she became with Kingsley and all the help she gave in starting the club and how she was the reason for King dressing the way he does. Each book just keeps on getting better, can't wait for more.
Danielle, what happen if I don't post my review? There's a chance I can post it during the weekend or maybe use a short? Can still you roll without my review?
We have the free pass, which is a one time deal of covering a missing review. If we use it, we can roll on time.
are you going to use this free pass just for my review?
If your review isn't posted, then to be able to roll I will have to use free pass. Otherwise we will miss a roll.
Just thought, as long as you post review sometime on Friday, I will be able to roll. So you still go Thursday and Friday to read book.
I read a book with no people on cover but I forgot about the 150 limit so I can't use it. That's why I'm late uff I'll let you know tomorrow
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Teams will roll on Friday (12/19) two times for two spots. No roll on 12/26. Both book's deadline will be 1/2 and then the game resumes it's normal schedule.
If you feel you won't be able to manage either holiday's rolls that's ok. Just let your team know and you can skip those rolls without penalizing the team.