Team “Limes in the Coconut”

[Mary X]

Man I sound like one of those people who is allergic to everything but I'm not. Just a few things.

[Mary X]

Week 3: Bonfire Hearts by James Blunt



3 stars
2/12/15

Not great but not bad either. An entertaining audiobook but parts dragged on a bit at times. Lots of sitting around talking. Plus while the action picked up in the second half of the book, it kind of felt to me like she wrote it only to be a who's who of the Cynster universe. Like she said to herself, I wonder what kind of plot I can use to get as many past Cynster H/h in the book as I possibly can. Although it's been along time since I read a Cynster book so maybe they are all like that now? Still it was an enjoyable read, especially I didn't pay anything for it.

Setting: 2013
Name: James

11 pts

(various forms of the word moon were used in the book but I don't know if that counts for a bonus point. There was no scene where just someone's face could be made out and as it was a Regency, no talk of moon landings)

[Catherine]

Mary: paperbackswap refuge wrote: "I was reading that sometimes arm pain like that is actually a pinched never in your neck.

I don't have the pins & needles but I do have some numbness in my fingers which is why it being my left a..."


yep! I have a pinched nerve in my neck...but that only affects my wrist....my elbow is a separate issue...because the nerves run radially...so it affects different fingers :(

[Dancing Queen, Special Projects: Team Challenges]

HERE is the Playlist for Week #4!

[Mary X]

I see Illegal on the list. I put that song in, it's one of my favorites. (not sure if anyone else did too). I didn't take any time too look up the video or think about a book. Now that I think about it, Shakira will be a hard name to match if it gets picked.

[Mary X]

I don't know what to make of that Justin Timberlake video. Will really need a cheat sheet for that one.

And 3 videos with some sort of boxing related element.

I don't think I have any boxing themed books. But probably not a bad idea to line one up.

[Mary X]

So this medication for my arm is making me too fidgety to read or do needlework. So I'm listening to an audiobook while I look up these songs.

Teenage dream and One More Night share a song writer: Max Martin. But one is from 2010 and one is from 2012.

[Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator]

Updated Post #192.

Kim was last on GRs about 1 hour ago. (Not to worry...)

[Kme_17]

I am so Sorry Guys. I had to switch real quick being waiting on the book to come and it did not come. So hope this was okay

by James W. Hall

3 stars

this one was okay. Nothing real great but a fast read. Intresting about a organization that could actually exist today.Which is scary because it is horrible organization. However i love all the characters. There was also alot of action in this book.

setting 2013
name james
11 pts
Again I am so sorry !

[Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator]

Updated Post #192 and posted to D.J. thread.

[Mary X]

I haven't spent any time scouting out books. At this point I'll probably just wait until the song is called.

Well I did look up the songs and writers and years and stuff. I just didn't try much to find books to match.

[Catherine]

just had a panic attack!! I thought I missed the pick for this week!!! lol

it's only Sat...so I can sleep now! whew...crisis averted :)

[Dancing Queen, Special Projects: Team Challenges]

Here is the song for Week #4.

[Mary X]

Fitting as that song has been stuck in my head since the list came out.

I'll post when I decide on a book.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

**chuckles**

[Mary X]

This looks good and my library has the audio available for immediate download. Fits setting and name:

Plus gives me the word Paradise for my mystery puzzle challenge.

[Dancing Queen, Special Projects: Team Challenges]

Looks good ,Mary!

[Mary X]

Where is everyone?

I'm actually almost finished with my book. I have the day off and am catching up on housework. It's very good.

[Catherine]

working! lol....I have a couple choices...so I'll pick today :)

[Mary X]

There's already a team done.

[Catherine]

does Steve wok for name? just checking :)

[Catherine]

Mary: paperbackswap refuge wrote: "There's already a team done."

well..I've been working :( not that I'd have finished by today anyway...I hope everyone else is ok this week :)

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Catherine wrote: "does Steve wok for name? just checking :)"

Yes, Catherine.

[Catherine]

cool...thanks :)

[Catherine]

ok...does this work? An Heiress at Heart..Love's Grace is the series name. if not I'll read Ostland by David Thomas or L'Affaire by Diane Johnson it's only 5 points ;(

[Kme_17]

going to go with fits with plot, the shelf and the setting. hope everyone is having great week

[Catherine]

one more question....can WWII be construed as Armegeddon? because it was horrific....

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Catherine wrote: "one more question....can WWII be construed as Armegeddon? because it was horrific...."

Catherine, I'll check with the other Mods.

[Mary X]

I wasn't complaining that we weren't done yet. Just marveling that there was already a team done. I'm only almost finished because I had the Monday holiday off and a whole lot of housework to do.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

I completely understand, Mary: PBSR. I was marveling, too.

[Kate]

Honestly some of these teams are insane. They probably think we're insane laid back but I honestly am amazed at how fast some of them whip through it. I hope they are still having fun with it.

Sorry for being late to check in again. Figuring out a book for this one was really a challenge.

I'm going to go with



It's from 1998 and has Miss in the title, so 10 points.

[Kate]

Aaaaand great news- I'm 2 paragraphs into the prologue and already I don't like it LOL.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Oh, no. I hope it improves for you, Kate. I liked it... but it might be dated now.

[Dancing Queen, Special Projects: Team Challenges]

Catherine wrote: "one more question....can WWII be construed as Armegeddon? because it was horrific...."

Sorry, Catherine. While it was horrific, war time plot-lines and Armageddon plot lines are different. There are plenty of Armageddon books out there, so we're sure you'll find one.

[Dancing Queen, Special Projects: Team Challenges]

Catherine wrote: "ok...does this work? An Heiress at Heart..Love's Grace is the series name."

Another sorry, Catherine. We are NOT accepting "Grace" in the Series Name.

[Kate]

I do like it better already actually :) The very beginning was just a little... in your face. Oh look over there!!! That guy is going to start courting you!! Don't actually look at him!!

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

**chuckles**

[Catherine]

Dancing Queen wrote: "Catherine wrote: "one more question....can WWII be construed as Armegeddon? because it was horrific...."

Sorry, Catherine. While it was horrific, war time plot-lines and Armageddon plot lines ar..."



oh...all right :( guess I'll live with your decision....*grumble, grumble*

[Kme_17]

my book seems to go on and on. Its interesting but gosh : ) hope everybody likes their books.

[Mary X]

I'm done:



4 stars
2/17/15

This was really good. I was disappointed that it was in 1st person because I really prefer 3rd but still really enjoyed the book. This one has a twist at the end. You think it's all wrapped up but then there's still quite a bit of book left. It dragged for just a bit when he's just reading some whack-job's diary. But then the twist is brought in and I have to admit, veteran mystery read that I am, I did not see it coming.

Setting: 1998, Name: 11 pts

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Glad there was a twist, Mary: PBSR.

[Kme_17]

3 stars

2/18/15

This one was good. It was about A young child rescued from the streets to go to battle school. The battle school is to help save the world from the "buggers". This one did have a lot of exciting scenes but did drag in the middle. However will look into the next one in the series.

Shelf , cover: space shape, plot, Setting: 1998, 12 pts

[ShoSho , Moderator]

Kim you'll get the setting , plot and the bonus cover point for this cover .
(0nly 2 categories per book )
6+3+1=10

[Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator]

Team “Limes in the Coconut” - Song for Week #4

♬"Don't Want To Miss A Thing" - Aerosmith (1998)

Kate - Courting Miss Hattie, by Pamela Morsi = 10 points (setting & "miss" in the title) review
✔ Kim - Ender's Shadow, by Orson Scott Card = points 10 (plot/setting + bonus) review
✔ Mary: HD♥S - A Cold Day in Paradise, by Steve Hamilton = 11 points (setting/name) review
✔ Catherine - L'Affaire, by Diane Johnson = 5 points (name) review

Sub-Total = 36
Day Read Bonus = 2
Total Points = 38

[Kate]

I am trying hard to finish mine by midnight. Sorry I am slow this week :/

I am also actually wondering if it is possible to get a substitute for me for next week only? I am actually moving next Friday and given how bad this week has been, I can only imagine next week will be worse, and I unfortunately don't see much reading happening. I do truly want to continue with the game/team after next week though if possible.

[Dancing Queen, Special Projects: Team Challenges]

Kate wrote: "I am also actually wondering if it is possible to get a substitute for me for next week only?"

Sure, Kate. Not to worry. We've got back-ups.

[Dancing Queen, Special Projects: Team Challenges]

HERE is the Playlist for Week #5!

[Dancing Queen, Special Projects: Team Challenges]

FYI: We shot off a message to Lizz asking if she's interested in being a replacement player.

Kate, do you need her for just Week #5? Or #6, too?

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

I'm here to help out

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Great, Lizz! Thanks and welcome!