Team Speed Racer

[Laura]

Kirsten wrote: "Now reading Landline by Rainbow Rowell for Hand Ten.
Reason: It's a stand alone"

I hope you like it more than I did Kirsten!

[Beth]

Luckily your addiction saves you tons of money :D

Okay, spreadsheet is all updated! If anyone sees anything for the Bingo sheet, let me know and I'll put it on there. If not, just let me know when you're done reading something.

Kirsten, I put Landline in hand eleven because Teddie JUST put in his book for hand 10. If it fits anywhere else for hand 10 let me know.

[Beth]

@Laura about Big Little Lies

(view spoiler)[I just love that we have no idea who is even killed! let alone the killer! I just really hope it's not someone that I like. At this point I have no idea (hide spoiler)]

[Laura]

Beth (Ducky) wrote: "@Laura about Big Little Lies

[spoilers removed]"

How far are you in?(view spoiler)[ I did a buddy read with it in another group in November and the majority of us did not know until almost the very end, me included. So many things happen along the way that make you go Really? What??? lol.
(hide spoiler)]
I thought it was extremely well written with great plot twists!

[Beth]

I am at the part where (view spoiler)[they are at the Disney on Ice because Ziggy didn't get invited to the birthday party. I am only at like 30% so I have a long ways to go haha (hide spoiler)]

It's just written in a way that makes me not want to stop reading!

[Teddie]

I got Big Little Lies a little while ago - I'll read it for an upcoming reverse. Also, just a ps: I'm female - lol. When I was a kid with very short hair, having the name Teddie was a real pain in the ass - I'm realizing my avatar doesn't make it very obvious either.

[Apoorv]

You guys are doing an AWESOME job !
I am so sorry I am not able to get much reading done due my travels. I am visiting home, in India, after about 2.5 years, so its kinda a longtime due trip.

Will keep things updated in here though. But, you guys rock ! :)

[Teddie]

Wow Apoorv - have a wonderful time with your family in India!

[Laura]

Teddie wrote: "I got Big Little Lies a little while ago - I'll read it for an upcoming reverse. Also, just a ps: I'm female - lol. When I was a kid with very short hair, having the name Teddie was a real pain in ..."

*face is red* sorry Teddie!!!

Glad Beth and I are using spoilers so we don't ruin it for you.

[Teddie]

oh please don't worry about it - I just wanted to clarify :) When I started my business, I always knew which correspondence to file in the trash - those addressed to Mr. Teddie ... I knew those solicitors didn't know me - lol. Thanks for hiding the spoilers - looking forward to reading BLL!

[Laura]

Teddie wrote: "oh please don't worry about it - I just wanted to clarify :) When I started my business, I always knew which correspondence to file in the trash - those addressed to Mr. Teddie ... I knew those sol..."

It was one of my 5*'s last year!!

[Laura]

Finished Tell No One. It was awesome Beth!Definitely read it this year!

[Laura]

For Bingo: I will take the read a book that is not in a series space for the book I just read.. Tell No One

My book Unwanted works for the Europe square.. still working on that one.

[Tawallah]

Hi guys, things should pick up for me over the weekend. I'll add Sliver of Truthwhich can work as card 2- book 2 in series or card 7- title starts with S.

[Beth]

I am so sorry Teddie! I had no idea. I should have asked.

Spreadsheet is updated. Laura, I'm LOVING Big Little Lies. I'm hoping to finish it tonight as long as I don't get too distracted.

[Beth]

Laura about Big Little Lies: (view spoiler)[I am just so ANGRY that they think it's Ziggy and that they started this petition. I really hope that we found out who did it and that it's not him. I feel so bad (hide spoiler)]

[Karen ⊰✿, Avaricious Reader]

*sneaking in*

That is such a good book Beth. I agree with your spoiler, but unfortunately I could see it happening

[Laura]

Beth (Ducky) wrote: "Laura about Big Little Lies: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[
awful!! I agree. I know as a parent that we want to protect our children I see that and understand that ... but to start a petition?? (hide spoiler)]
so much more happens .. I can't wait untill you get to all the other "events"

[Laura]

Karen wrote: "*sneaking in*

That is such a good book Beth. I agree with your spoiler, but unfortunately I could see it happening"

What did you end up rating the book Karen? It was my favorite by her.

[Beth]

(view spoiler)[I DID NOT EXPECT THAT. I want to cry. I don't want the person to get in trouble!! (hide spoiler)]

[Laura]

Beth (Ducky) wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

what happened? I don't know where you are in the book!

[Beth]

I'm at the part where (view spoiler)[Bonnie has just confessed to pushing Perry.

Well now I'm at the spot where Jane is talking about how her and Tom are Just Friends. I think it's four weeks after Trivia Night (hide spoiler)]

[Laura]

wow, you are almost finished! Its awesome isn't it?

[Beth]

I just finished Big Little Lies. WOW I am so glad that I read that. Now onto Born to Rise - My Story.

Teddie, I can't wait for you to read this book so you can share your thoughts with Laura and I!

[Karen ⊰✿, Avaricious Reader]

It was a 5 star read for me too Laura. The first book I read by Moriaty was What Alice Forgot and that was a 5 star read for me also. I preferred them both to The Husband's Secret (although that was still good)

[Beth]

I'm definitely going to be reading her other books. But maybe not for a while. I want to let this one sizzle before I read another one. It was just SO good!

[Karen ⊰✿, Avaricious Reader]

:)
Another auto-read author for me is Jojo Moyes, particularly on audio. Her book The Girl You Left Behind is probably my favourite

[Beth]

I read Me Before You in January. Boyfriend was not too happy when I was up reading until 7 am and crying my eyes out

[Karen ⊰✿, Avaricious Reader]

Lol
Yes it is that kind of book ;)

[Beth]

I want to read that again soon. I'll probably cry just as much if not more haha

[Laura]

Beth (Ducky) wrote: "I just finished Big Little Lies. WOW I am so glad that I read that. Now onto Born to Rise - My Story.

Teddie, I can't wait for you to read this book so you can shar..."

I can't wait until you read it too Teddie!!

[Laura]

Karen wrote: "It was a 5 star read for me too Laura. The first book I read by Moriaty was What Alice Forgot and that was a 5 star read for me also. I preferred them both to [book:The Husband's Sec..."

What Alice Forgot was the first one I read and I really enjoyed that one. I didn't really like The Husband's Secret.

I did like Me Before You.. another of Moyes that is really good is The Girl You Left Behind ( a bit of historical fiction)---I think I liked this one just a tiny bit better than Me Before You.

[Laura]

Almost finished Mr Kiss and Tell

[Laura]

Finished Mr Kiss & Tell,

also worked for red for bingo square

[Beth]

I will update the spreadsheet when I get home! did you like it?

[Laura]

Yes I did! I like Veronica , she definitely gets the job done but and she isn't afraid of slightly crossing the line! Looking forward to reading more

[Beth]

Spreadsheet is updated! I have tomorrow off so I will hopefully get tons of reading done!

[Laura]

I finished Undead and Unreturnable.

also works for pink cover if we need the back up, beth!

[Alexa]

I finished Throne of Glass!

[Laura]

Alexa wrote: "I finished Throne of Glass!"

What did you think of it?

[Beth]

Spreadsheet is updated!

[Laura]

Last week to finish up our books for the month of February. Does everyone think they can finish their books? I will finish Unwanted.

I am going to try and read something for one of those 5's. Alexa are you able to take the other 5?

[Alexa]

Laura wrote: "Alexa wrote: "I finished Throne of Glass!"

What did you think of it?"

I loved it! I went straight to my closet and grabbed The Assassin's Blade, the prequel. I can't wait to get caught up on the series! The author has a new one out soon, I think in May, that sounds really good. I can't wait.

[Alexa]

Laura wrote: "Last week to finish up our books for the month of February. Does everyone think they can finish their books? I will finish Unwanted.

I am going to try and read something for one of those 5's. Ale..."

We've been snowed in all week, so if we end up having school tomorrow (I work at a middle school) I'm going to FINALLY stop by the library. I'll see if I can find something that fits and isn't too long.

[Laura]

Alexa wrote: "Laura wrote: "Alexa wrote: "I finished Throne of Glass!"

What did you think of it?"

I loved it! I went straight to my closet and grabbed The Assassin's Blade, the prequel. I can't wait to get cau..."
I ordered them from an inter- library loan, I can't wait to read them

[Beth]

I'll be able to finish my last two books. I'm really enjoying the one I'm reading right now. Wish I could have done more reading today but Panera Bread is getting a new dress code so I had to go out and buy some new clothes. Then I splurged and got my nails done. Now I'm sitting in front of the fire and reading!

[Laura]

Finished Unwanted!

[Beth]

I updated the spreadsheet

[Teddie]

Finished The Gunslinger - onto Graceling.

[Beth]

I updated the spreadsheet