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Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Shannon - could you please provide an excerpt from the precis with the MC's name in your selection post? Thanks :)"Done!
Week 3 Selection PostTask: MC has name less than 6 letters
Some Kind of Magic by R. Cooper 152 pages
excerpt from blurb:
Los Cerros is Detective Ray Branigan’s town, his to protect in a way that satisfies his werewolf instincts
Jane (PS) wrote: "SandyC wrote: "Week 3 Selection PostTask: MC has name less than 6 letters
Book: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
372 pages
How it fits: MC name is Agnes (5 letters)
[*bo..."
Done!
Samantha wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Samantha wrote: "I saw it go up and decided to post it."HI Samantha - I still need you to amend your Week 1 completion post and Week 2 selection post. I need the week number sta..."
No worries :) Thanks!
Completion PostWeek #3: Option 1: Read a book with an MC whose first name is less than 6 letters long
Bookcover/link: The Fantastic Fluke by Sam Burns
Rating (1-5): 3.5 stars
Review: Sage has had a rough go of it. His mother was murdered by his step dad right in front of him & he was almost killed by him as well. His bio dad, who never wanted him, does step in & take him after the death, but treats him like shit. He worked with his dad in his bookstore making minimum wage and doing all the work. His dad dies, that is where we start this story, leaving him the bookstore. For me there were some things that I would have liked tightened up. Sage eats PB&J and Ramon Noodles because they are cheap & he doesn't have a lot of money. His housing is set as he inherited his mothers home, which apparently was paid off, but he is rather broke. Why didn't he meet with his dad's lawyer & accountant to see where the shop was at? If it was way in the black then he could afford something other then what he mainly ate during the story. Now it wouldn't really have bothered me, but he mentions numerous times how broke he is & that he should meet with them, but never does. Also, when he finds Fluke, he immediately dismisses him as his familiar. Yes I know he was raised to believe that he is only a level 2 social mage, but if Fluke was someone else's familiar then he would have gone off to find them. So the not accepting what was right in front of his eyes went on a little too long IMO. I figured out one of the bad guys, but not the other. There really wasn't anything that jumped out at me on why they were, it was because I didn't like them. So, if it turned out they weren't, I wouldn't have apologized cause I still didn't like them :) Once the issue with Gideon was resolved, we don't really get any page time as it's the end of the book. So, I'm glad that there will be another book in the series so we can spend some time with Sage & Gideon.
[*book:The Fantastic Fluke|54802242]
Week 2 Completion Post-Option 1
Book/author-In the Unlikely Event by L. J. Shen
Pages-338
Date Read-9/20/20
How it fits-It was published Nov. 17th 2019
Rating-5 Stars
Review-I loved the book, I loved the male MC Malachy. He was sweet, kind, considerate of Rory and her feelings. I loved the setting and the descriptions of the settings. Made me wish I could visit a small town in Ireland. I want to see the green rolling hills and visit a small village pub and walk on cobblestone roads. The relationship was rocky most of the time. I also liked the side character Ashton Richards who is the singer that Mal is writing songs for. Ashton is going through his own troubles and has a secret agenda all his own and it makes life interesting for Rory and Mal. Good book. I really enjoyed it.
Hi there everyone. I didn't mean not to answer any of you back I didn't see it until now. You all are so nice to send me some hello messages. That really made my morning this morning. Thank you and I hope week 3 is a great reading week for all of us.
Week 3-Selection PostOption 1-MC's name is 6 letters or less
Book/Author-Felix Ever After/Kacen Callender
Pages-368
How it Fits-The Mc's name is Felix and it's 5 letters. It fits the task of being less then 6 letters
Susan wrote: "Hi there everyone. I didn't mean not to answer any of you back I didn't see it until now. You all are so nice to send me some hello messages. That really made my morning this morning. Thank you and..."Glad you are here. How are you enjoying the challenge so far?
Week 3 Completion PostMC name less than 6 letters
The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings by Lily Morton
Pages: 301
Qualification: Precis Blue Billings is edgy, beautiful, and lost.
Read: 9/20/20
Rating: ★★★★
Lily Morton books comes out and I am all over that. Ghost stories aren't usually my thing but I was looking forward to this one. Not as hilarious as other books by the author but still had funny bits. Loved Blue even though my heart broke for the boy guy and warmed up to Levi eventually. Secondary cast of characters was great as well. Especially loved cranky bookstore owner Tom. Some evil ghosts, some friendly ghosts, just a lot of fun with a bit of a creep factor.
[*book:The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings|48752448]
Week 3 Completion PostTask: MC has name less than 6 letters
Some Kind of Magic by R. Cooper 152 pages
excerpt from blurb:
Los Cerros is Detective Ray Branigan’s town, his to protect in a way that satisfies his werewolf instincts
read: 09/21/20
rated: 3 stars
review:
Don´t know what to think about this book. On one hand the MC´s are adorkable and on the other I don´t like their miscommunication and that the whole story is woven around that not talking. The scene in the hospital irked me too as suddenly we get a flashback to the beginning of their aquaintancy. Totally out of place for me. should have been somwhere in the beginning of the book. I loved the demon Steve . It was cute how he was excusing himself all the time for something he couldn´t prevent. Such a lovely guy.
The world the story is set in is great and as these misconceptions are hopefully out of the way I might be persuaded to read the sequel too.
Helke wrote: "Week 3 Selection PostTask: MC has name less than 6 letters
Some Kind of Magic by R. Cooper 152 pages
excerpt from blurb:
Los Cerros is Detective Ray Branigan’s town, his to protec..."
Hey Helke, can you change this to "Completion" please.
Diane wrote: "Helke wrote: "Week 3 Selection PostTask: MC has name less than 6 letters
Some Kind of Magic by R. Cooper 152 pages
excerpt from blurb:
Los Cerros is Detective Ray Branigan’s town,..."
Oh sorry, was in a hurry. Done.
Helke wrote: "Diane wrote: "Helke wrote: "Week 3 Selection PostTask: MC has name less than 6 letters
Some Kind of Magic by R. Cooper 152 pages
excerpt from blurb:
Los Cerros is Detective Ray Br..."
No worries, I do it all the time :D
Completion Post Week 3Task: MC has name less then 6 letters
Book: Rated by Melissa Grey
Pages: 323
Qualification: Qualifications: Bex, Noah,Tamsin,Hana, Chase and Javi don't have much in common at first glance, but soon each of them will be forced to face the unfair reality of ratings-and decide whether they're willing to fight for a better future. (Book Blurb willing to take picture to prove it.)
Read: September. 23/2020
Rating: 2 stars
Review:
For the first 200 hundred pages of the book was amazing but after that it went down hill. I appreciate the range of diverse characters. From different households ranging from poor to rich. My one issue instead of figuring out what they could do to stop the rating system from hurting other people. They decide to us it to hurt another person. That when it completely lost me from being a four stars book to being a 2 stars book.
Susan wrote: "Week 3-Selection PostOption 1-MC's name is 6 letters or less
Book/Author-Felix Ever After/Kacen Callender
Pages-368
How it Fits-The Mc's name ..."
Hi Susan - Could you please specifically quote a line from the precis showing that Felix is the MC? That was in the task instructions :)
Helke wrote: "Week 2 selection post:Task: option 1 read a book published Nov 2019
Hades and Seph by Eileen Glass 521 pages
published: Nov 14th 2019"
Hey Helke, by any chance did you finish this one & just forget to post your review? I see it is pretty dang long :)
Week 3 Completion PostTask: MC has name less than 6 letters
Book: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
372 pages
How it fits: MC name is Agnes (5 letters)
"Warwickshire in the 1580s. Agnes is a woman as feared as she is sought after for her unusual gifts. She settles with her husband in Henley street, Stratford, and has three children: a daughter, Susanna, and then twins, Hamnet and Judith. The boy, Hamnet, dies in 1596, aged eleven. Four years or so later, the husband writes a play called Hamlet."
Read 9/24/2020
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Review: This novel recently won the Women's Prize for Fiction and it's easy to see why! It's a beautifully written account of an unnamed Latin tutor, the son of abusive glove-maker, who marries an odd woman named Agnes. They have three children: Susanna, and twins Judith and Hamnet. The tutor moves to London and begins working in the playhouses. When Hamnet is 11 years old, he dies of the plague. The father immediately returns to London to continue his work on plays. Eventually he writes a play called Hamlet. The author does a wonderful job at portraying a mother’s grief for her child. As a mother, I found it extremely touching. I want to read more from this author.
Lol Diana I didn't even start it beside the excerpt. I have to finish my sh books first. At the moment we are moving our daughter to another city for studies and I'm lucky if I get 20 pages per day in. I will read it I promise but after Oct 1th.
Helke wrote: "Lol Diana I didn't even start it beside the excerpt. I have to finish my sh books first. At the moment we are moving our daughter to another city for studies and I'm lucky if I get 20 pages per day..."No worries :)
Week 4Option 1:
7. There are a lot of 'classic' movies and serials on Disney+
* Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists:
Great Romance Novels
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
Timeless MM romance
Teen Girl Classics
If you use Option 1, your book must be selected from one of these lists. Please QUOTE THE LIST and PLACE NUMBER on that list for qualification - a link is preferred but otherwise just type out the name.
Option 2:
Key date - 25 March 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.
Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.
FYI, the actual links to the 4 lists are listed under the Theme post which is message #5. Have a great weekend all!
I can't figure out if I want to do a new read or a re-read :)
Week 4 Selection PostOption 2
Rules for Loving by Susan Hawke
Pages: 131
Qualification: Read by Diane on 4/18/20, Rated ★★★★★
[*book:Rules for Loving|53188977]
Week 4 Selection PostOption 1: Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists: I don't understand all the fuss #198
Book: The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Volume 6 By Alexander McCall Smith
Pages: 235
Qualifications: I don't understand all that fuss list Book is number 198 on the list on Page 2
Samantha wrote: "Week 4 Selection PostOption 1: Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists: I don't understand all the fuss #198
Book: The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Volume 6 By Alex..."
I love these books! And if you are using the audio option, the narrator is FABULOUS!
Week 4 Selection PostOn Dublin Street by Samantha Young
372 pages
How it fits: From the list Great Romance Novels, #27 (p.1)
[*book:On Dublin Street|15760001]
Selection PostWeek #4:
Option 1:
7. There are a lot of 'classic' movies and serials on Disney+
* Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists:
Great Romance Novels
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
Timeless MM romance
Teen Girl Classics
Bookcover/link: Houseboat on the Nile by Tinnean
Page numbers: 350 pgs/Goodreads
How the book qualifies: #118 on the Timeless MM romance list.
[*book:Houseboat on the Nile|13510735]
Week 4 Selection PostTask: Option 1:
7. There are a lot of 'classic' movies and serials on Disney+
* Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists: ....
Fish and Ghosts by Rhys Ford 240 pages
How it fits: Timeless MM romance #177
Week 4 Completion PostOption 2
Rules for Loving by Susan Hawke
Pages: 131
Qualification: Read by Diane on 4/18/20, Rated ★★★★★
Read: 9/26/20
Rating: ★★★★
What a great way to end the series although I'm sad to see it end. We got a chance to see them all get their HEAs with wedding and engagements and adoptions, basically a peek into their lives after. The boys are still snarky and sometimes naughty and their daddies keep them all in line. Fun series!!
[*book:Rules for Loving|53188977]
Week 4 Completion PostOption 1: Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists: I don't understand all the fuss #198
Book: The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Volume 6 By Alexander McCall Smith
Pages: 235
Qualifications: I don't understand all that fuss list Book is number 198 on the list on Page 2
Read: September.27/2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
It amazes me how well a man could write a book deals with a woman. It made me feel like it was written by a black woman and not by a white man. What I like most about this book is the fact it deal with different cases and not just one case which mystery books are famous for. I found how to deal with snakes in the engine very interesting. I will be carrying on with the book series.
Am reading Hades and Seph now. Slow going sorry.
Helke wrote: "Am reading Hades and Seph now. Slow going sorry."I hate when a book is slow :(
Not so much the book but me.RL is a bitch right now and I'm to tired to read in the evenings. So only time for reading is in the mornings with my first cup of tea. It's a 500 page book on top of that. I do hope there will be interesting things in this book. So far it was pretty boring on top of it.
I am reading but as the book is over 500 pages it takes it´s time. Am a quarter in. Started Fish and Ghosts as audiobook so I can listen to it on my way to work. Don´t think I will finish either of the books before the call tomorrow as I will be busy today and tomorrow with working in the new flat of my daughter. Hope that is ok. I will get all my books done over the next couple of weeks not just right now.
Helke wrote: "Diana I think you missed one of my completion posts.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."
No it's listed in the completion post under message # 7 for week 3.
Helke wrote: "I am reading but as the book is over 500 pages it takes it´s time. Am a quarter in. Started Fish and Ghosts as audiobook so I can listen to it on my way to work. Don´t think I will ..."Just make sure you aren't 3 books behind by next Friday's call, 10/9, if so, Jane may remove you.
If need be, you can always use your pass when the call is made tomorrow, if no one else calls it, & that gives you the entire week to get caught up. But that is up to you.
Good luck with your daughters apartment, I know moving can be so stressful, especially if it's one of our kids :)
Completion PostWeek #4: Option 1:
7. There are a lot of 'classic' movies and serials on Disney+
* Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists:
Great Romance Novels
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
Timeless MM romance
Teen Girl Classics
Bookcover/link: Houseboat on the Nile by Tinnean
Rating (1-5): 3 stars
Review: I had a really hard time with this one. If the retelling of the same events from the different POV was taken out, this would have been a great book. It did take me out of the book. Another thing I detested was how the women were treated at the agency. They are told who to date, and I think I missed why this was as they can't be agents, they can only be secretaries and not even administrative assistants. That really frosted me to the point that whenever something about them were mention I would get so made. And the one thing about Mark I hated, he is so sexist. So if we got rid of the way women were treated/viewed & the retelling of the same things from different POV, I would have totally enjoyed it. I'm not sure if I will be continuing on with this story or not.
[*book:Houseboat on the Nile|13510735]
Week 4 Completion PostOn Dublin Street by Samantha Young
372 pages
How it fits: From the list Great Romance Novels, #27 (p.1)
Read: 9/30/2020
Rating: ★★1/2
Review: First of all, Contemporary Romance just isn't my thing. Give me a Historical any day and I'll swoon right along with the corseted heroine, but for some reason I don't enjoy CR. That said, this book had a lot of great reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. Nothing wrong with the premise: a young woman's family is killed in a car crash when she is 14. Several years later she moves to Scotland to start over. She finds a roommate and begins a "friends with benefits" situation with the roommate's brother. She is afraid to open up her heart because it had been so shattered earlier in life. So all this is ok, and I will admit the sex scenes are hot. I think the main problem here is that the characters are awful. Joss is completely self-absorbed and acts like she's too good for the universe. Every man she meets wants her. Braden is alpha male on steroids, bossing her around like Christian Grey (yes, I have read that one). Overall way too unbelievable. (Yes, Historicals are also unbelievable, but since they are set in another century I can just put them in the realm of Fantasy.)
Will make not to be 3 books behind. Will finish both books til next week Friday.
Selection PostWeek 5: Option 1: 10. National Geographic is a very popular option on Disney+
* Read a book with an animal on cover.
'Animal' definition: any living animal other than a human being.
Birds and insects count. Must be a real animal, not mythical. A drawn bookcover that includes an animal will count, but not statues etc.
Bookcover/link: Turkey in the Snow by Amy Lane
Page number: 102 pgs/Goodreads (audio)
How it fits: Turkey on the cover
[*bookcover:Turkey in the Snow|16189877]
Week 5 Selection PostRead a book with an animal on the cover
Such a Fun Age
310 pages
How it fits: There is a drawing of a bird on the cover
[*book:Such a Fun Age|43923951]
Selection Post Week 5 Option 1: Pick a book with a animal on the cover.
Book: My Side of the Mountain/On the Far Side of the Mountain By Jean Craighead George
Pages: 177
Qualification: Falcon or hawk on the cover not sure which one.
Week 5 Selection PostAnimal on Cover
Carson by Joyee Flynn
Pages: 115
Qualification: Wolf on Cover
[*book:Carson|10809664]
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Option 1: MC has less then 6 letters in their name
Book: Rated By Melissa Grey
Pages:323
Qualifications: Bex, Noah,Tamsin,Hana, Chase and Javi don't have much in common at first glance, but soon each of them will be forced to face the unfair reality of ratings-and decide whether they're willing to fight for a better future. (Book Blurb willing to take picture to prove it.)