R4: SS Cat O'Nine Tails (9) ****winning team****

[Anita Reads]

I think I'll be reading a standalone.

I have to hand it in soon at the library so it fit's well with this roll.

[~Leslie~]

Thanks, Ezi!

Anita - I read that book years ago and enjoyed it a great deal.

[Debbie (Doc)]

Week 8: Spot 70

I will read a stand alone.

[~Leslie~]

I looked at where we are placed at the moment with this roll and there are 7 teams (that I counted) that are ahead of us out of 14 teams.

We are doing great!!

Debbie, I've been meaning to read that book.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

Anita wrote: "I think I'll be reading a standalone.

I have to hand it in soon at the library so it fit's well with this roll."

Grisham does a lot of great books. I read it and saw the movie this is one of his books that I rate highly.

[~Leslie~]

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I spent it on the couch reading and watching football while fighting a cold.
Ezi - I think I read somewhere that you are a Cowboys fan. So sorry for your loss!!

Have a good Monday!

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Hope everyone had a good weekend. I spent it on the couch reading and watching football while fighting a cold.
Ezi - I think I read somewhere that you are a Cowboys fan. So sorry for your loss!!

H..."

Ezi might be sad but I am Happy I am a Packer's fan

[Anita Reads]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Thanks, Ezi!

Anita - I read that book years ago and enjoyed it a great deal."

I haven't ever read any Grisham books, but my parents have been speaking highly of them, so I wanted to check him out.

[Anita Reads]

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Anita wrote: "I think I'll be reading a standalone.

I have to hand it in soon at the library so it fit's well with this roll."

Grisham does a lot of great books. I read ..."

I'm looking forward to starting it then.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "~Leslie~ wrote: "Hope everyone had a good weekend. I spent it on the couch reading and watching football while fighting a cold.
Ezi - I think I read somewhere that you are a Cowboys fan. So sorry f..."

I am really sad about the Cowboys game. Really sad.

[~Leslie~]

As I used to live in Wisconsin, I am a Packers fan as well and I have to admit to being the opposite of a Cowboys fan. But living here in La., I have many friends who are - and they are very sad as well. So I understand your pain, Ezi.

[Debbie (Doc)]

Sorry, but I had to change my book. I didn't realize the one chosen was actually a series read!

Week 8 Spot 70:

Stand Alone

5 stars
1/11

Nora Roberts is one of my favorite romance author. I absolutely love her work and have never read one of her books that I didn't like, which I've read at least 85% of her books. I didn't think that it was possible, but this book is my favorite of all the books of hers that I have read. This book has all of the elements that I love in a good book: excellent plot, murder, mystery, intrigue, and of course romance. Although it is a little long, over 400 pages, it kept me wanting more. I loved all of the characters, even Abigail's beloved dog Burt. I feel sorry for the next book that I read, because nothing for quite some time is going to compare to this one!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

~Leslie~ wrote: "As I used to live in Wisconsin, I am a Packers fan as well and I have to admit to being the opposite of a Cowboys fan. But living here in La., I have many friends who are - and they are very sad as..."

thanks for your kind words Leslie. I have been avoiding TV like the plague :(

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Debbie wrote: "Sorry, but I had to change my book. I didn't realize the one chosen was actually a series read!

Week 8 Spot 70:

Stand Alone

5 stars
1/11

Nora Roberts is one o..."

I love that book on audio Debbie. It was excellent

[Anita Reads]

I loved the witness as well. One if my favorites of hers too although I've only read 9 of books so I'm happy there're still a lot to choose from. I've heard a lot of people saying they didn't like the mc, but I think if she'd acted differently she wouldn't have been believable, given everything she'd been through.

I just started on The Firm by John Grisham, and I'm really enjoying it. Wow what a company. So far I'm almost halfway.

[Debbie (Doc)]

Anita wrote: "I loved the witness as well. One if my favorites of hers too although I've only read 9 of books so I'm happy there're still a lot to choose from. I've heard a lot of people saying they didn't like ..."

I loved The Firm. It is one of my favorites of his. I lived in Memphis when they were filming, and they were actually filming in my office building. We were able to stand around and watch but Tom Cruise was heavily guarded.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

~Leslie~ wrote: "As I used to live in Wisconsin, I am a Packers fan as well and I have to admit to being the opposite of a Cowboys fan. But living here in La., I have many friends who are - and they are very sad as..."

I still live in Wisconsin.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

Week 8: Spot 70:

Immortal Valentine
Read 1/12/15
4 Stars

An interesting take on the Vampire/Human romance. Angelo is a vampire who usually takes blood once a year on Valentine's Day. Caleb is a mortal whois havinga bad Valentine's day after nearly getting hit by a truck crossing a Washington DC street. He meets Angelo who takes him to dinner at the Restaurant in the Willard Hotel then takes him up to a room in the same hotel. they have sex and then Caleb suffers an attack of food poisoning from old fruit salad he had at his office's potluck. all sort of complications ensue from Lorik, Angelo's old lover, who he thought died with everyone else he knew in an attack about 100 years ago to Caleb planning a move to Florida, to misunderstandings. a good read.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "~Leslie~ wrote: "As I used to live in Wisconsin, I am a Packers fan as well and I have to admit to being the opposite of a Cowboys fan. But living here in La., I have many friends who are - and the..."

I'd like to wish you well, but that would be a lie. HEHEHE. I will just hold my venom inside, okay?

I think I told you but Wisconsin Dells was one of my most fondest memories growing up. The people there were some of the kindest people I had met up to that point.

We went on vacation there without any plan for Spring Break while I was in high school and we lived in Chicago. We got W.Dells and there was some event going on so there was NO HOTELS, motels, nothing!

Random residents would invite us to stay at their houses. We did eventually go home with an owner of a local Bed in Breakfast. My mom, dad, and 3 of us kids. They wouldn't take money from us and they feed us all weekend long. Just some random black family that drove up from Chicago, and everyone was opening their homes to us.
I will never forget that experience nor them. God Bless them all!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Week 8: Spot 70:

Immortal Valentine
Read 1/12/15
4 Stars

An interesting take on the Vampire/Human romance. Angelo is a vampire who usually takes blood once a year on Valentine's ..."

Wasn't this a freebie a little while ago?

[~Leslie~]

Great memory, Ezi! I went to Wisconsin Dells for my senior trip with two of my girlfriends. We also went to Great America theme Park outside of Chicago. We had so much fun.
I thought you lived in WI, Roger. I moved to Stevens Point in the spring of my junior year from Baton Rouge. Talk about culture shock!!

Debbie - I also loved The Witness. And I am newer to NR books but she has quickly become a favorite. I challenged myself to read as many of her books as I could last year and I will probably continue with the challenge this year. There are so many more to read!

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Great memory, Ezi! I went to Wisconsin Dells for my senior trip with two of my girlfriends. We also went to Great America theme Park outside of Chicago. We had so much fun.
I thought you lived in W..."

thanks. See I don't like her Eve Roarke series. And NR's contemporary romances were hit or miss for me, But the Witness was a solid book!

[~Leslie~]

Week 8: Spot 70

1/14/15 3.5★

Review
This was a slower, rather sweet addition to the series. It feels like it could almost be a novella. It introduces two rather random characters, both of which I liked very much, but it was hard to see the reason for them having their own book. But that being said, I still liked it, but not very much happened. I think it's importance is in introducing us into the politics of the Nightkind world and to prepare the way for Julian and Melisande's story.

[Anita Reads]

I finished The Firm, but since I'm having trouble with my computer at the moment (it won't charge :() I'll come and post my review when I get to a computer (probably at my parents' tonight).

[Book Concierge]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "I think I told you but Wisconsin Dells was one of my most fondest memories growing up. The people there were some of the kindest people I had met up to that point...."

Wonderful memory, Ezi.

My brother (from Memphis) was visiting over Xmas and he commented on how nice and friendly everyone is here in Wisconsin.

We grew up in San Antonio Texas (also a pretty friendly town), but I came to Wisconsin at age 17 to attend college .. and I fell in love with winter that first year. Been living in the Milwaukee area since I graduated from college.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

Book Concierge wrote: "Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "I think I told you but Wisconsin Dells was one of my most fondest memories growing up. The people there were some of the kindest people I had met up to that point..."

Hey I live in the Milwaukee area also, a native of Milwaukee here.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Week 8: Spot 70:

Immortal Valentine
Read 1/12/15
4 Stars

An interesting take on the Vampire/Human romance. Angelo is a vampire who usual..."

not sure but I got it for .99 plus tax.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

Leslie I work all day Friday so I will need you to do the roll this week.

[Debbie (Doc)]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "~Leslie~ wrote: "Great memory, Ezi! I went to Wisconsin Dells for my senior trip with two of my girlfriends. We also went to Great America theme Park outside of Chicago. We had so much fun.
I thoug..."

I like her contemporary romance - most of them but the newer paranormal's aren't doing much for me. I recently finished her Cousin O'Dyer series and really didn't care for it.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

I haven't started my book :(
I will tonight

[Anita Reads]

Week 8 - Spot 80

Book: The Firm by John Grisham
Finished: 01/13/15
Rated: ★★★★★

Review:
Mitchell McDeere, has worked hard all his life to get where he is now. Third in his class at Harvard Law. He's offered a job positions in all of the big law firms in New York and Chicago, but chooses a law firm in Memphis, Bendini, Lambert & Locke. As he's offered everything he never even dreamed of. After starting he soon finds, that everything isn't as it seems, and he finds himself in danger.

I loved this book. From the beginning, it was easy to see that this was going to be a great book. The writing was good. I couldn't seem to put the book away, and after finishing it, I'm still thinking about the scenarios and everything. It was nice to see this from the changing POV as it was necessary for the books plot.

[~Leslie~]

No worries, Ezi!

And I will be happy to roll, Roger!

How is everyone else doing?

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

~Leslie~ wrote: "No worries, Ezi!

And I will be happy to roll, Roger!

How is everyone else doing?"

I've started it and I am loving it

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Week 8: Spot 70:

Book: Marked (Dark Protector, #7)
Read: 1/15
Rating & Review: ★★★★
I have been waiting for Janie's book for over 2 years and it didn't disappoint. Janie Kayrs is the "prophesied" one since book 1, and we are finally at the peace talk summit.
Two men want her, Kalin from the Kurjans and Zane, whose origin was unknown until now.
Wow. I didn't guess but I should have known.
Anyway Janie works to make peace in the realm while other factions work to get what they want. But in the end, things work out and Janie gets her man.

Lots of action, and I just devoured this one. I love Rebecca zanetti so this series ending book didn't disappoint. Though I see there a spinoff because IT'S NOT OVER! I knew Janie's choice but I was still a great read. I'm almost tempted to start all over at the beginning,

[Debbie (Doc)]

I may need to start this series Ezi.

[Anita Reads]

Had the same thought. I added it to my TBR list.
Another bonus: It's a Z author!

[Debbie (Doc)]

I saw that too Anita!!

[~Leslie~]

Week 8: Spot 70

LeslieNight's Honorcompleted 1/13 Review Post
EziMarkedcompleted 1/15 Review Post
AnitaThe Firmcompleted 1/13 Review Post
DebbieThe Witnesscompleted 1/11 Review Post
RogerImmortal Valentinecompleted 1/12 Review Post

[~Leslie~]

Okay Team here we go for Week 9

I rolled a 9! We are on Spot 79 (seems to be a theme!)

Read #7 in a series
Read #9 in a series
Read a book with a black cover

[~Leslie~]

Week 9: Spot 79

#7 in Black Knights series

[Debbie (Doc)]

Nice Roll!

Week 9: Spot 79

#7 in The Highlander Series

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Debbie wrote: "I saw that too Anita!!"

Anita wrote: "Had the same thought. I added it to my TBR list.
Another bonus: It's a Z author!"

I love Rebecca Zanetti's writing. I love this one as well as her series Sin Brothers!

[Anita Reads]

Since I'm not near a 7th or 9th in a series I'll have to go with the cover option.

I'll go for:
is that enough black?

Otherwise I'll read:

[~Leslie~]

Those both look fine to me, Anita.

And I've read the first one in the Dark Protectors series and liked it. Haven't had a chance to get back to it.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

Have to look and see what I will read.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

I don't know...

[Anita Reads]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Debbie wrote: "I saw that too Anita!!"

Anita wrote: "Had the same thought. I added it to my TBR list.
Another bonus: It's a Z author!"

I love Rebecca Zanetti's writing. I love this one as well as..."

I'll check that series out, too.

[Anita Reads]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Those both look fine to me, Anita.

And I've read the first one in the Dark Protectors series and liked it. Haven't had a chance to get back to it."

Great. I'll go for White Cat then, since I've had that on my TBR since forever.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Alt read: is my choice

[~Leslie~]

I changed my book to

So excited to get back to Gin!