Bookshelf Backup

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Urgh. All the books I own are too long!! But I think I shall read On Chesil Beach, as that's works as I gave it to Fiona for the monthly challenge too.

[Debra]

I'm ready! One more hour.

[Janice, Moderator]

There's one hour to go and I'm looking forward to the toppler.
My audiobook, Brave New World is downloaded. I'm ready!

[Kristie, Moderator]

5, 4, 3, 2, 1.... go!!! It’s toppler time!

[Debra]

yay!

[Janice, Moderator]

Woohooo! Diving in.

Enjoy your books, everyone. :) Come up for air periodically and let us know how you're doing?

[Canadian Dragon]

It’s time. Enjoy everyone

[Cherie]

Good morning. I’m starting my book. Good reading everyone!

[Lanelle]

I've started listening to my audio book. So far, so good.

[Jenn]

I have started my audiobook Room, but I'm limited to commercial breaks and intermissions as the Canadian Juniors are playing the Russian team, and we aren't doing very well :( down 5-0 in the second . . .

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm taking a lunch break so will catch up here. I think I'm going to go read some of the discussion around my book. It's rather a snoozefest.

Jenn, I hope the Canadian Juniors don't get flustered and rally.

[Katrisa]

Just started my book! I'm a bit late, but we decided to stay at my in-laws for a couple extra days, so I'll have to balance hanging out and listening to my book :)

[Debra]

I'm almost halfway through The Traveling Cat Chronicles. It's excellent! How's everyone else doing?

Very mild weather here in Michigan. No snow this holiday season. I'm fine with that! I'm sure we'll have our share of bitter cold and piles of snow soon.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I've made it more than halfway through Louisiana Longshot and I'm enjoying it. I am happy to report that nothing has fallen off or exploded yet. lol It is quite entertaining though. She certainly hasn't been bored there.

[Debra]

Good to hear all body parts are safe and sound, Kristie!

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished my book, Brave New World and have reported it. I found it mind-numbingly boring. Sorry to all who loved it. I guess I'm past the age where I find such discussions about what makes for a meaningful life a little superfluous.

Do I want to stay up all night? I think I'll start Moon Called and see where it takes me. I need something fun and fluffy to clear my palate. This will be a reread to refresh my memory so that I can continue the series.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Sorry Brave New World didn’t work for you. It’s one that was on and off my TBR a few times before I finally decided to leave it off. Moon Called should be a good pick me up after that.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm glad that it's off my to-read shelf. I probably wouldn't have finished it if it wasn't for the toppler. At least I can say I've read it.

[Almeta]

Finished Joan of Arc: Personal Recollections.

Starting The True Story of Hansel and Gretel .

[Amanda]

Just got home from my family's Christmas celebration, and I'm starting Britt-Marie Was Here.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Goddammit. my version of on chesil beach is 166 pp.
I've been stuck doing chores all morning. someone's insisting on a catch up this afternoon as we were afterthoughts while people were in town. and my computers broken.

I'll see what I can do, but annoyed I've spent the little time I have had to read on a book that doesn't count. I should have checked

[Rusalka, Moderator]

*cough* ... Excuse my little tantrum there

I decided I would just rip out the offending cable in my computer and see what happens. Computer seems to be working, but I got my finger caught in the graphics card's fan.

Finger is fine, but it told me I was being childish.

I think I did the exact same thing last December toppler too regarding page counts.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Haha... oh no, Rusalka! That’s awful and I’d be frustrated too. I almost pulled out the page count, since it has to be off the shelf. I actually had to go check if I left it in. I can see how it could be overlooked when searching on the bookshelf. Will you be able to finish a book?

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Heh I had to check too. I am really glad i did.

I have checked out the entire ACT Library system, and there's nothing there I can borrow. And gone right through my shelves here again, and managed to find The Illustrated Man. I might be able to knock that out, if our catch up in 45 mins doesn't go to long.

I'll give it a shot anyway :D

[Kristie, Moderator]

Good luck!!

[Beth]

So sorry about your page problem, and your fight with the computer. I just finished Brooklyn, which has been on my shelf for years.

[Katrisa]

I was a bit sad that past book discussions are closed - I kinda wanted to go add my 2 cents to the discussion.

[Cherie]

I’ve been reading off and on today while in and out doing errands. I’m on the last 10% of Ella, Minnow, Pea. It is slow going trying to read the letters now. My brain is converting the words pretty well, but my eyes want to stumble over what is actually written. Not only that, but what is happening is horrible! I never expected anything like this. Such an innocent looking book cover.

[Janice, Moderator]

I managed to finish a second book. I re-read Moon Called and I'm so glad I did. It was almost like reading it for the first time and I want the background story for continuing the series. The second book is on my trivia challenge list. From what I can remember of my impression of the first read, I enjoyed it more this time around.

I'm stiff from sitting for so many hours, so I'm going to head to bed. The cat is already snoring.

Sorry to hear about your frustrations, Rusalka. Grrr.

[Fiona]

Oh no :(
I got really sick yesterday and spent the whole day in the bathroom and I totally forgot about the toppler :(

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Hope you're feeling better Fiona!
There is 6 hours to go if you feel up to joining in.

I'm 50% through my replacement read.

[Fiona]

Thanks, Rusalka, I’m better :)
I will try to squeeze in The Hobbit :)

[Cherie]

Wow, I can finally said that I have read Ella, Minnow, Pea ! That was amazing! And horrible! And brilliant! And funny, at first. And I can’t wait to go read the spoilers in the old thread.

[Saar The Book owl]

Cherie wrote: "Wow, I can finally said that I have read Ella, Minnow, Pea ! That was amazing! And horrible! And brilliant! And funny, at first. And I can’t wait to go read the spoilers in the old thread."

You've got me curious about this one. I've added it to my TBR - list.
I've finished 3 books this weekend. One is for this toppler The Travelling Cat Chronicles

[Lanelle]

Cherie wrote: "Wow, I can finally said that I have read Ella, Minnow, Pea ! That was amazing! And horrible! And brilliant! And funny, at first. And I can’t wait to go read the spoilers in the old thread."

It's a powerful book, isn't it? I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cherie.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "Wow, I can finally said that I have read Ella, Minnow, Pea ! That was amazing! And horrible! And brilliant! And funny, at first. And I can’t wait to go read the spoilers in the old thread."

What a review!

[Margo]

Oh damn! I lost track of my days and have only just realised that the toppler started yesterday :-O

Sorry Kristie, there are not enough hours left to do it :(

[Fiona]

I started the hobbit, but I don’t think I can finish it. I’m only 70 pages in so I won’t be able to read the rest in 2 hours :(

[Canadian Dragon]

I don’t think I am going to get this book read. Not enough hours left

[Rusalka, Moderator]

I think I can. I think I can.

[Almeta]

Finished The True Story of Hansel and Gretel 29 Dec



See you next year!

[Debra]

I've just read all the troubles folks have had this Toppler, from illness, forgetfulness, page-count problems, computer problems, boring reads, etc. As always, life interferes with our good intentions! Hugs all around!

I finished The Travelling Cat Chronicles last night, but was too pooped to get online to report it. Ya'll didn't tell me it is a tearjerker...sniff sniff...sob! It certainly got to my heart. A very endearing read, which I might reread in a few years. It's heartwarming, charming, and lovely. The audiobook is amazing... the cat's voice is purrfect!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Got there, despite my tantrum this morning.

[Janice, Moderator]

Good morning! Just half an hour left. I surprised myself by finishing two books.

We always seem to have some glitches with our topplers, don't we?

[Jayme, Moderator]

Just barely squeaked this one in The Gabriel Hounds. I was worried I wasn't going to finish since we had a holiday party last night.

[Debra]

Yay, Rus! Whew!

[Debra]

Thanks for another great Toppler, Kristie!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "Good morning! Just half an hour left. I surprised myself by finishing two books.

We always seem to have some glitches with our topplers, don't we?"

Weirdly, always!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Debra wrote: "Yay, Rus! Whew!"

I got my times wrong, and did yell at Lexx 1.45am here 'STOP TALKING TO ME!! I have 20 pages to read!!!"

Luckily he's reasonably mellow anyway at 1.45am and gets Topplers!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Katrisa - The discussions are in our closed discussion area, but if you want to put in your thoughts there the thread should still be available. Otherwise, feel free to add your thoughts here and others may comment too. Just be sure to use spoilers as needed.

Fiona - I'm glad you're feeling better. Were you able to finish The Hobbit?

Almeta - I almost chose The True Story of Hansel and Gretel. What did you think of it?

Way to go, Rusalka! Glad you were able to finish.

Good job, Jayme! Don't let those holiday festivities get in your way. lol

Sorry so many people missed the toppler. The week between Christmas and New Years is a bit like the Bermuda Triangle. Time just seems to get lost here.