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Lol I finished my 5th audio yesterday and am 1/2 way through my next.
I'm on my 10th book that I should finish today - some are hardcover/paperback and others are on my Nook. Most are ones that I read for the two sites I write reviews for as a volunteer.I have several to go to finish Challenges and need 8 more to reach my goal of 200 I set for the year.
Luckily I'm off from December 24 to January 4. School doesn't reopen until January 5th and I work in an elementary school office. So based on how much other stuff I have going on after the holidays I should make it. My problem is the A-Z challenge which I had set to hard and still need to read two title books and 5 author books to complete the challenge!
Week 5 Spot 43
Read: 12/17/14
Rating: 4 stars
Review
I'm only four books in and I'm already wondering how Harry manages to get himself in these situations. That's not a bad thing, because it makes for some very interesting reading, but I admit to wondering how he's managed to survive for however many books are in the series now lol. This one was another solid entry and dealt a lot with the fae. I find the fae fascinating, and love reading books that deal with them, so I enjoyed every minute of this one. Looking forward to reading book 5!
Lol Harry gets into some pretty bad situations. I'm hoping one of our rolls alternates will work for book 10. I need my Harry fix....
Sorry for being slow again this week, guys. We had to put my other kitty down last Friday, so I'm trying to adjust to having no pets at the moment. Hopefully, my husband will let me get another pet sometime soon cuz the house just doesn't feel right without an animal in it.I've also been slow because I've been sucked into Dragon Age: Inquisition (video game). Basically, anytime my son is asleep, I have the Playstation on. What's really funny to me is that while I'm on the Playstation, my husband is playing the exact same game on his computer. We're such dorks lol.
I started the audio for
earlier this week. I'm not super fond of the narrator, but I don't think I'll ever get around to physically reading the book lol. Plus, work has been really slow lately, so it's nice to have something to occupy my time with to make the time go quicker.I do love the audio for J.D. Robb's In Death series. The narrator is fantastic!
Week 5: Space 43
Read: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
Rating: ***
Date: 12/17/2014
Review: This book was very similar to the previous books, but that's ok. I still enjoyed it. I'll keep reading the series though, I'm liking the tortured hero scenario and the lines are witty.
So sorry to hear about your cat. I think getting another ASAP is the best medicine. That's what we've always done when we've lost a pet. It makes it more bearable. I'm a call of duty junkie (so is the hubby) so I totally get it lol.
Are you doing Harry on audio? James Marsters is the narrating God!!!
Woo-Hoo! All reviews are in and it's still early Thursday morning - You guys Rock!Sending good roll mojo your way for tonight JoAnne!!
I haven't tried Harry on audio, but the fact that James Marsters does the narration is a big selling point! I may have to do that for book 5!
Seriously I wouldn't read Harry any other way. James Marsters kinda acts the book out. To me he is Harry.
So sorry to hear about your cat.. it's certainly been a rough couple of weeks. :(
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "So sorry to hear about your cat.. it's certainly been a rough couple of weeks. :("It really has been! I'm looking forward to having some time off after this week to just relax.
I'm definitely going to have to read the next Dresden book on audio, Jenne!
Just a reminder: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.
Steph Ann wrote: "Sorry for being slow again this week, guys. We had to put my other kitty down last Friday, so I'm trying to adjust to having no pets at the moment. Hopefully, my husband will let me get another pet..."So sorry to hear about your kitties :(
Jenne wrote: "Just a reminder: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'..."
I'll be rolling tonight - blowing on the dice already hoping for 2 good rolls.
If we don't "talk" much between now and Christmas I hope everyone who celebrates has an enjoyable one and gets everything they hope for.
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Woo-Hoo! All reviews are in and it's still early Thursday morning - You guys Rock!Sending good roll mojo your way for tonight JoAnne!!"
:) Thanks!
Thanks for rolling JoAnne - you're a trooper! I'm fading fast but I'll check in tomorrow morning.Goodnight!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Thanks for rolling JoAnne - you're a trooper! I'm fading fast but I'll check in tomorrow morning.Goodnight!"
Just threw in my second load of laundry so I have hours yet to go!
Have a good night!
Just finished making gift bags for my sons Christmas party tomorrow. Now gotta clean up my mess and find sometime to read!!!
Lol! I didn't get any of what I had planned during the day time. My son threw up at school and I had to go get him. He's better now, just a 1/2 day of feeling lousy. So lost all sorts of errand time I needed to do today.
Jenne wrote: "Lol! I didn't get any of what I had planned during the day time. My son threw up at school and I had to go get him. He's better now, just a 1/2 day of feeling lousy. So lost all sorts of errand tim..."Glad he's feeling better Jenne.
Waiting to roll and for the second load to finish drying. Then I have to gather all my gifts for work tomorrow - Secret Pal luncheon, gifts for interns and some others. At least I brought up all the gift boxes and bags I will need.
I'm lucky - I don't need much sleep and if I get tired I go to bed earlier.
Well, I didn't get to be the light weight I'd planned on tonight... Jenne - I feel bad for your little guy. Stomach bug is so UGH! Glad to hear he's doing better now.
I wish I didn't require much sleep JoAnne - I'm envious. I'd be so much more productive. :). I'm pretty sure I'll be grouchy now tomorrow. Ha!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Well, I didn't get to be the light weight I'd planned on tonight... Jenne - I feel bad for your little guy. Stomach bug is so UGH! Glad to hear he's doing better now.
I wish I didn't require..."
Do you want to do one roll and I'll do the other since you're still up? If so, you can go first.
Sorry - You can go ahead with both! I just saw your message. My son sprained his ankle tonight so we re trying to figure out if it's truly just a sprain. :(
Okay I rolled for both weeks.Week 6 rolled 2 + 3 = 5 so we're at 48 and alternate is Cover Item Headless Person
Can read book 4 or 8 or 48 in a series
Week 7 rolled 3 + 4 = 7 so we're at 55 and alternate is Cover Item Animal(s)
Can read book 5 or 55 in a series
sorry we got the same digits :( in roll 2
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Sorry - You can go ahead with both! I just saw your message. My son sprained his ankle tonight so we re trying to figure out if it's truly just a sprain. :("oh no - two sons down - hope no one else's gets sick or hurt (mine included)
That works! So happens I'm up to Kay Daniels BOOK 5. :)Plus the alternate gives us some good options.
Week 6's read will be determined shortly - I have a huge pile to go through. May want to go with the alternate, we'll see.Week 7's read will be book 5 in a series:
Romancing the Billionaire (Billionaire Boys Club #5) by Jessica ClareHappy Reading all! Hope you have fun choosing your reads.
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "That works! So happens I'm up to Kay Daniels BOOK 5. :)Plus the alternate gives us some good options."
:)
I thought so too. Funny that both are cover items.
JoAnne wrote: "Steph Ann wrote: "Sorry for being slow again this week, guys. We had to put my other kitty down last Friday, so I'm trying to adjust to having no pets at the moment. Hopefully, my husband will let ..."I had to put both of my kitties down this summer, it really sucks. I think you should immediately get another one too!
Kristin - don't forget to link our reviews from last week and give our rolls for the next two.Hope your son's ankle is okay.
Suzanne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Steph Ann wrote: "Sorry for being slow again this week, guys. We had to put my other kitty down last Friday, so I'm trying to adjust to having no pets at the moment. Hopefully, my hu..."Sorry for your losses Suzanne. Always tough when we lose our fur babies.
I'm sorry for your losses, Suzanne! It's definitely very hard to go through!We're having "the pet talk" this weekend, so we'll see how it goes. My husband isn't the biggest cat person and would prefer we get a dog. I offered up the idea of a dog and a cat, but he didn't seem enthused lol. While I would prefer a cat, I absolutely adore dogs too, so I guess I'll be happy no matter what. :)
I'm having a hard time deciding on my books lol. For spot 48, I immediately thought of
, but with the alternate being headless, I could also go with
or
, both of which I've wanted to read for a while. I'm very torn lol.For spot 55, I'm almost positive I'll be reading
.
EIT SA!I'm so stupid busy this morning. Once things settle down a hair I'll see what choices I have, no Harry for me boo!
EIT all the way, Steph Ann! Woo-woo!!!Thanks JoAnne! I'll link and post as soon as I get to a computer. Have been running errands since morning and now on my way to the airport to pick up my niece from Texas! :)
My sons ankle is better - he's able to hobble on it now and the swelling doesn't look like he's growing a second head out of it any more. Progress!
Thinking I'm going to read:
and
Week 6: Team Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14) rolled a 2+3=5 moving us to Spot 48
Book Choices:
★ 4th in a Series
★ 8th in a Series
★ 48th in a Series
★ Alt Book: Cover Item 'Headless'
Books & Reviews:
✔Kristin ------> Alternate Book: Lick and Review
✔Suzanne-----> Alternate Book: Tangled and Review
✔JoAnne -----> Series Book 4: The Cottage on Juniper Ridge and Review
Jenne -------> Alternate Book: Chained by Night and Review **review waived**
Steph Ann --> Alt Book: The Witch With No Name and Review **review waived**
Week 7: Team Attack of the Anns & Dex Heads (14) rolled a 3+4=5 moving us to Spot 55
Book Choices:
★ 5th in a Series
★ 55th in a Series
★ Alt Book: Cover Item 'Animal'
Books & Reviews:
✔Kristin ------> Series Book 5: Magic Slays and Review
✔Suzanne-----> Alternate Book: Mudbound and Review
✔JoAnne -----> Series Book 5: The Tea Shop on Lavender Lane and Review
✔Jenne -------> Series Book 5: Grave Secret and Review
Steph Ann --> Series Book 5: Death Masks and Review **review waived**
While I really wanted to go with EIT, I decided to go with a book I already own which is The Witch With No Name. I'm trying to stick with my goal of not buying any more books till Christmas. I usually always get an amazon gift card so I'm already making my list of what to buy. :)
Steph Ann wrote: "While I really wanted to go with EIT, I decided to go with a book I already own which is The Witch With No Name. I'm trying to stick with my goal of not buying any more books till Christmas. I usua..."HaHa! Totally understand - it's a good goal!
Suzanne wrote: "I'll read 
for Spot 48"Love that series and Kleypas
Enjoy
I just got my first Kleypas book:
Haven't had a chance to read it yet though!
Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "I just got my first Kleypas book:Haven't had a chance to read it yet though!"
When you do I think you'll enjoy it. I've loved all her books.
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