MAY 2021 Dusty Bookshelf Challenge

[Carrie]

Wanda,

, & bonus:

Happy Reading

[Gil-or (readingbooksinisrael)]

Marty wrote: "Marty's May Dusty Bookshelf

For you I pick and, as the bonus, . I hope you enjoy

[Gil-or (readingbooksinisrael)]

Chelle wrote: "Meira (readingbooksinisrael) wrote: "My List..."

Meira (readingbooksinisrael) I pick for you because I LOVE that series, and [bookcover:The Ci..."

Thank you! I'm actually rereading it because I want to go on to the next one in that particular arc :D. It's my favorite book in the series.

I'll try to remember to tell you how I liked it if I read it.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Oleander

My picks for you are:
- I love this series
- Such a cute cover

Bonus:

[Karen ♐]

Debbie wrote: "Hi Karen... I don't know and of your books so I will just pick 2 at random

and from your TBR [bookcover:At the Pleasure o..."

Thanks for the great choices!

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Denise wrote: "Danielle Gypsy Soul,

my picks for you: &

Bonus: - can't go wrong with Tal Bauer! :D

H..."

Thanks for the picks especially the Bonus pick - that sounds SO GOOD and it wasn't on my radar (I don't know how I didn't know about that book).

[Marty]

Meira (readingbooksinisrael) wrote: "Marty wrote: "Marty's May Dusty Bookshelf

For you I pick and, as the bonus, . I hope you enjoy"

Awesome! Thank you!

[Karen ♐]

Louise, I pick for you:

and bonus:

Hope you enjoy.

[Oleander]

Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "Oleander

My picks for you are:
- I love this series
- Such a cute cover

Bonus: "
Thank you! I'm sure I will enjoy these choices.

[Bobbi]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "☘KathyD’s☘ 2021 Dusty Bookshelf|..."

For May, I chose and .

For your bonus book, I'm going with because it sounds really good!

Happy reading, friend!

And I come back on the 30th since no one was chosen to pick for me, right?

[VampAmber]

Bobbi wrote: "And I come back on the 30th since no one was chosen to pick for me, right?"

I checked (cuz stuff like this pokes at my curiosity and won't let go until the mystery is solved), and it looks like she accidentally has two people picking for Carrie. But I can pick for you, if you want. ^_^

[Bobbi]

VampAmber wrote: "Bobbi wrote: "And I come back on the 30th since no one was chosen to pick for me, right?"

I checked (cuz stuff like this pokes at my curiosity and won't let go until the mystery is solved), and it..."

Oooooh, whoops. All good. I was just unsure what the S.O.P. was. If you'd like to pick for me, I'd love that. 😊

[VampAmber]

Bobbi wrote: "Oooooh, whoops. All good. I was just unsure what the S.O.P. was. If you'd like to pick for me, I'd love that. 😊"

No clue what the official protocol is in the situation (or even if there is any), but I've seen people offer before, so... *shrugs*

For your two regular picks, I went with and , and for your bonus pick, I was gonna go with House Of Leaves, but you beat me to it, so have another of my absolute favorites instead, . ^_^

[LaurLa]

For Prinzessbtrfly!! I pick for you...

Happy Reading!

and

Bonus:

[LaurLa]

Avid Reader and Geek Girl wrote: "LaurLa

For you I pick & for you and a bonus of "

Thank-you!! These are perfect!!!

[☘KathyD☘]

Bobbi wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "☘KathyD’s☘ 2021 Dusty Bookshelf|..."

For May, I chose and .

For your bonus book, I'm going with [bookco..."

thanks Bobbi!

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

Ezinwanyi wrote: " For Avid Reader and Geek Girl's DB May 2021 picks,
I chose Bonus: /[book..."

thanks!

[Wanda]

Hi Vampamber,

I chose the following for you: (intriguing title) and ( I really enjoyed this book-scary but good)

For your bonus I chose a book that I have on my TBR list also.

[Wanda]

Carrie wrote: "Wanda,

, & bonus:

Happy Reading"


Thank YOu

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Connie N. wrote: "Ezi, I'm going to stick with a teacher theme and pick: and

Bonus: Highland romance: "

Thank you Connie. Great choices

[Louise]

Erica I choose for you and

[Bobbi]

VampAmber wrote: "Bobbi wrote: "Oooooh, whoops. All good. I was just unsure what the S.O.P. was. If you'd like to pick for me, I'd love that. 😊"

No clue what the official protocol is in the situation (or even if th..."

Thank you! I love Mira Grant.

[Michelle]

Completion Post 1



Book - Burn for Me
Author - Ilona Andrews
Date - 5/16/21
Rating - 5 Stars

Review - I think these two could write stereo instruction in another language and I would still buy it and try to learn that language because..well...they can do no wrong. I'm kinda glad I came to the Ilona Andrews world kinda late because all the books are out. I may have had a nervous breakdown if I started reading them when they first came out and I would have to wait for the next one. Awesome writing, world building, and character development in this series. Plus they make me laugh. Which is a bonus considering what I've been reading lately.

[Wanda]

I completed both books this month

Completion Post Book #1

Book-The Lost Apothecary
Author-Sarah Penner
Date-5/16/21
Rating 5 Stars

Review- This was a debut novel for Sarah Penner. I have definitely added her to my favorite author list. It is modern-day set in London. Caroline Parcewell has arrived for a vacation which was suppose to be a celebration for her 10th wedding anniversary. However, several days before leaving she discovers that her husband has had an affair. She decided to go alone. Her time is spent in dissecting her life so far and the decisions that she has made. Throw into this recipe her discovery of an apothecary bottle dating from the 18th century and thus begins an exploration of sources to discover its owner. The book slips from the present-day to the 18th century and introduces the characters from the apothecary.
A brilliantly written novel with wonderful characters that take the reader on an extraordinary journey.

Completion Post Book # 2

Book-The Empty Throne
Author-Bernard Cornwell
Date-5/26/21
Rating-5 Stars

This is the next in the series staring Uhtred of Bebbanberg. I love the historical accuracy in Bernard Cornwell's novels. In this novel Uhtred is recovernig from a wound recieved in the recent struggle with a Viking invader. While looking for the sword that might help him, he fights to secure the kingdom of Mercia for Athelflaed, the sister of King Edward of Wessex. Uthred, moreover, wants to insure the safety of Edward's son Athelstan form the clutches of those who wish to see him dead. As an interesting side note, I am also reading a biography of Aethelstan at this time and although there is no Uhtred of Bebbanberg present, Cornwell is historically on the dot!

[Connie N.]

I finished my 2 books for this month--thanks so much, Brigia--they were both great! I definitely want to read my bonus pick and have added it to my TBR, but that'll have to wait.

Brigia picked for me: Bonus:
Looking for a Cowboy by Donna Grant - 5/6/21 ♥♥♥♥
The Military Wife by Laura Trentham - 5/26/21 ♥♥♥♥

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Connie N. wrote: "Connie N.'s MAY 2021 Dusty Bookshelf

I picked for Ezi: Bonus:

Hey Connie!
I read both Teacher and Just a Bit Twisted. Both were 4-Stars. Great picks for me

[Gil-or (readingbooksinisrael)]

Chelle wrote: "Meira (readingbooksinisrael) wrote: "My List..."

I reread Down Among the Sticks and Bones and read Come Tumbling Down. I didn't love CTD like I do DAtSaB, but I still enjoyed it. Also, something I didn't notice the first time I read it are the wonderful, dreamy illustrations.

I also read City of Brass which was not my favorite but I still liked it.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to Ink and Bone this month.

[Connie N.]

Ezinwanyi wrote: "I read both Teacher and Just a Bit Twisted. Both were 4-Stars. Great picks for me"

Yay, glad to hear it!

[Karen ♐]

Debbie G. I read both and loved them both. I'll be reading the bonus book in a couple months since I'm in a BR for the series:

[Marty]

I managed to finish two of my picks this month (I'm on a roll!). I gave four stars and five stars. Usually I like Paul Doherty's books enough for five stars, but this one was a little bit harder to get through for some reason. On the other hand, Monique Truong's book was delightful from beginning to end. I like her style very much.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Thanks I finished Chasing the Dollar and Mine

[Brigia]

I only managed to read the bonus book, Fugitive Telemetry. I was secretly only waiting for an excuse to pick it up :-) - I loved it, this whole series is amazing. Thank you for picking it!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

I finished , which was very good and have a start on my second book . Not as thrilled with this second book in that series but I'll finish it...

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

I only finished I gave it 4 stars