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JoAnne wrote: "I will have my book finished by the time we need to roll. I believe only two of us still need to finish books and write our reviews.Expecting frigid temps here tomorrow night into Thursday morni..."
Thanks JoAnne! If you want to roll, feel free! If you fall asleep, I'll roll in the morning.
I should have my book done today! :)
Supposed to get really cold here tonight and tomorrow. Will keep you posted.Stay warm everyone.
I'll have my review posted by tomorrow night. Still reading this week's book and I have a bunch of paperwork I need to get done shortly. Reading will be my reward.
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Week 8Space: 65
Read: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Date: 1/5/2015
Rating: ***
Review: I wasn't ..."
I haven't read the Gamblers series yet, only the wallflowers and the hathaways but I'll start reading that series soon as well! LOVE Lisa Kleypas!
JoAnne wrote: "I will have my book finished by the time we need to roll. I believe only two of us still need to finish books and write our reviews.Expecting frigid temps here tomorrow night into Thursday morni..."
School was cancelled for us today because of the temps, we missed the snow though thank goodness! Everybody stay warm!
JoAnne wrote: "Supposed to get really cold here tonight and tomorrow. Will keep you posted.Stay warm everyone.
I'll have my review posted by tomorrow night. Still reading this week's book and I have a bunch of..."
It's a very nice reward -
Stay warm there too missy!
Suzanne wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Week 8Space: 65
Read: A Wallflower Christmas by [author:Lisa Kleypas|27847..."
My two new favorite authors are Lisa Kleypas & Jojo Moyes ~ I may be the only one who hasn't read either of them until this month!
Spot 65
Read: 1/7/15
Rating: 4 stars
Review
This was another fun addition to this series. It was a very fast-paced read and full of many moments that made me laugh out loud. I'm still not a super huge fan of Reyes, but I will say I liked him better in this book compared to the previous ones. I find myself very curious to see what's going to happen next, especially in light of (view spoiler)
The next one is my favorite in the series SA. I was never a huge Reyes fan either.
Jenne wrote: "The next one is my favorite in the series SA. I was never a huge Reyes fan either."I'm glad it's not just me! I just have never warmed up to him. One of my friends at work also says the next one is really good so I'll probably try to read it sooner rather than later.
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "My two new favorite authors are Lisa Kleypas & Jojo Moyes ~ I may be the only one who hasn't read either of them until this month! ..."Nope ... I just read my first Jojo Moyes and have never read Lisa Kleypas ...YET
I have 50 pages left to read - getting to them now - and then I'll post my review.Went to dr after work today and I have an ear infection so started meds.
Kristin since I'm the last one to post my review and I'll meet the deadline let me know if I'll be rolling tonight or you will.
Book Concierge wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "My two new favorite authors are Lisa Kleypas & Jojo Moyes ~ I may be the only one who hasn't read either of them until this month! ..."Nope ... I jus..."
Was it Me Before You? Loved that book...
JoAnne wrote: "I have 50 pages left to read - getting to them now - and then I'll post my review.Went to dr after work today and I have an ear infection so started meds.
Kristin since I'm the last one to post m..."
Hey JoAnne - I hope your feeling ok! I'll link reviews up in a bit when I get on my computer. If you want to roll tonight, that's groovy. If you end up falling asleep before that, I can roll in the morning.
Week 8; Spot 65; Read book 6 in a seriesRead:
The Lodge on Holly Road (Life in Icicle Falls #6) by Sheila RobertsRating: 4stars
Date: 1/8/15
Review: Not only great continuation of the series but it's set at Christmas in Icicle Falls that could be the prototype for Christmas. Once again we met up with characters we've met before but there were so many new ones to get to know too. There were laugh out loud, roll on the floor moments, along with others more heartwarming and others that left me feeling cold. There were at least 3 happily ever afters - but who's counting? - along with a good riddance. I look forward to reading the next book in the series but unfortunately it isn't due out until July!
If you haven't been to Icicle Falls in the state of Washington before it's probably time for a visit or two, or three or ...
Glad you enjoyed this one!It's all linked up so we're good to go.
Woo-Hoo!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this one!It's all linked up so we're good to go.
Woo-Hoo!"
:)
Hoping for a good roll!
Week 9 - Rolled 4 + 2 = 6; spot 71 Alternate - Australia
Read book 7 or 1 in a series or a 71st in a series
Stand alone book also works for the 1
Jenne - I want to go for book 1 in a series but it shows on the cover on GR that its part of this series but doesn't show it's book one. Does that mean I should go with another?
No Matter What (Billionaire Bargains, Book 1) by Sandy James
Good roll JoAnne!Hmm... So many Book 1's to choose from....
JoAnne it looks like a standalone so that works for the 1 also.Good roll!!!!
I'll be reading a first in a series just not sure what yet.
Week 9: Team Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14) rolled a 4+2=6 moving us to Spot 71
Book Choices:
★ 7th in a Series
★ 1st in a Series
★ Stand Alone
★ Alt Book: Australia
Books & Reviews:
Kristin ------> 1st Book in Series: Burn for Me and Review
Suzanne-----> Stand Along: A Redbird Christmasand Review
JoAnne -----> Stand Alone: No Matter What and Review
Jenne -------> 1st Book in Series: Fashionably Dead and Review
Steph Ann --> 7th Book in Series: Chimes at Midnight and Review
Jenne wrote: "JoAnne it looks like a standalone so that works for the 1 also.Good roll!!!!
I'll be reading a first in a series just not sure what yet."
Thanks - I was thinking only 0 could be a stand alone book. Great, so I'm good with my pick!
I'll edit the post to add stand alone.
Thanks
Snowing here - expecting up to 3 inches ending late morning or early afternoon. 90 minute delay which does nothing for us but make us drive through it. Should have been a closure but oh, well.
Happy reading all.
I'm almost 99% sure I'm going to go with
. However,
is also calling my name...
I'm going to read
if I can, it's 193 pages. Let me know if I can't and I'll pick something else!
Steph Ann wrote: "I'm almost 99% sure I'm going to go with . However, is also calling my name..."I just read my first October Daye book - liked it but didn't love it. Toby didn't seem to have much personality and felt like it was an introduction to one character after another.. so it was hard to connect with anyone. I see you're on 7 so I'm guessing they'll get better, so wondered how many books it took you to get hooked on this series?
Suzanne wrote: "I'm going to read if I can, it's 193 pages. Let me know if I can't and I'll pick something else!"Jenne - Just to double check, a a first in series or a stand-alone book both meet the criteria needed to fulfill the "1" in any spot?
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I just read my first October Daye book - liked it but didn't love it. Toby didn't seem to have much personality and felt like it was an introduction to one character after another.. so it was hard to connect with anyone. I see you're on 7 so I'm guessing they'll get better, so wondered how many books it took you to get hooked on this series? "I also was not thrilled with book one, but liked it enough to try the next. For me, book two was a big improvement, and each book continually got better from there. I've seen other people say they didn't get hooked until book three. Once you meet all the main characters, and they continually pop up again, it becomes easier to form connections.
Steph Ann wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I just read my first October Daye book - liked it but didn't love it. Toby didn't seem to have much personality and felt like it was an introduction to..."Oh good - that's what I was hoping you'd say! (I all ready have the first 3 books...)
Suzanne wrote: "I'm going to read if I can, it's 193 pages. Let me know if I can't and I'll pick something else!"Yep-has to be over 150 pages and it looks like a stand alone.
Looks good. Guess I'll be adding this one to my TBR pile!
Week 9: Spot 71Read: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
Date: 1/9/2015
Rating: ****
Review: This was a short Fannie Flagg that was suggested to me in another reading group and I'm really glad I read it! It was super cute and it was just as good as Fried Green Tomatoes! Plus, it was all happy endings so I can give it to my mom to read. :)
Suzanne wrote: "Week 9: Spot 71Read: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
Date: 1/9/2015
Rating: ****
Review: This was a short Fannie Flagg that..."
Glad you liked it. I added it to my TBR pile.
Suzanne wrote: "Week 9: Spot 71Read: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
Date: 1/9/2015
Rating: ****
Review: This was a short Fannie Flagg that..."
Dang Suzanne - You're fast! ^5s!! First Review in this week!
I am finishing up my book and will have the review written tonight then it's on to the next book in the series - love when that happens!Expecting more bad weather overnight. This time could be snow, sleet, freezing rain then all rain. We'll see if they get this one right although I'd prefer a foot of snow instead of ice and sleet.
Week 9 Review for Spot 71
Book: Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (1st Book in Series)
Finished: 01/09/15
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Review:
Enjoyed this intro book to the Hidden Legacy series about Nevada Baylor being assigned a most challenging case (or suicide mission) to track down one of the most powerful magic users ("prime"). In order to have any hope of accomplishing, Nevada finds herself paired up with tall, dark, rich and another powerful prime (Mad). The story offered the right mix of character introductions, world building and action packed intrigue. Renee Raudman does an excellent job narrating - however, since she also narrates Kate Daniels books, I had to keep reminding myself that this was NOT Kate & Curan. It also didn't help that the storyline had a lot to do with magic but, after awhile, it finally sunk in. For now I'll anxiously await the next book to see how things pan out for Nevada & Mad.
JoAnne wrote: "I am finishing up my book and will have the review written tonight then it's on to the next book in the series - love when that happens!Expecting more bad weather overnight. This time could be s..."
I don't blame you - ice and sleet is wicked!
Week 9; Spot 71; Read a stand alone bookRead:
No Matter What (Billionaire Bargains #1) by Erin NicholasRating: 4stars
Date: 1/11/15
Review: Erin Nicholas is one of my favorite authors and I was immediately drawn in by the story and it only got better. While the chemistry between Jaden and Adam was there before they actually met it got hotter once they did. Watching them each be unsure of their feelings and taking two or three steps back at times was heart-wrenching. But she, physical therapist, Jaden Monroe, was hired by Adam Steele, billionaire, to help his daughter walk again after losing a leg to cancer. But they get their nice happily ever after in an unexpected way.
I look forward to reading more books by Nicholas and more books in this series.
We had sleet Friday and yesterday, yuck!I'm going with
Jenne wrote: "We had sleet Friday and yesterday, yuck!I'm going with
"Looks like a fun read.
Guess we keep getting your weather!
It's been nasty lately! Today we're cold and rainy :(
We're under an ice storm watch now too. Sigh.
Jenne - your book looks like a fun one!
I'm 8% it's pretty funny and quirky. Has a bit of a Jane Jameson feel to it.
I was sorry to see how the Cowboys game ended - I'm so NOT a Packers fan.
Refs fault!!!!! Total BS! I'm ill over it :(Congrats on your win!
Yea - there were definitely some stupid calls! So many of those happen anymore.. Would never want to be a ref - but really hating all their crappy calls!
Thanks. It is always interesting when we play our boy. Both QBs had good days - our defense was definitely in fire though and our offense did a good job protecting Luck.
Google the controversial challenge, Dez's knees were down at the one yard line! That reversal cost us our season :(
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It was good they gave the kids a 2 hour delay this morning so we were up to 3 degrees by the time the kids were getting on the bus. We are at our high now... (4 degrees) - although it's like -19 if you factor in the wind chill.
We should start a countdown to spring!