R13: SS Team 10 - Just 10 More Minutes

[Rosina]

Thats too bad Sha....hope life gets better...

I am off to figure out what to read this week....have a good weekend everyone...

[Joyce]

Selection Post
Week 8 Spot #61
Book: Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones
How it fits: #6 in the Charley Davidson series

[Laila Jane]

Sha, I'm so sorry to hear. I hope things get better for you soon. Hope to see you in future challenges =)

[Laila Jane]

Joyce wrote: "Selection Post
Week 8 Spot #61
Book: Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones
How it fits: #6 in the Charley Davidson series"

I just finished this book! I love the series!

[Laila Jane]

Selection Post - Week 8

The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Pages: 208
Qualification: Standalone

[Suman]

Selection Post:
Week:8
Spot: 61(Alt: Title 'H')



Pines by Blake Crouch

How it fits:Wayward Pines#1
Pages: 303

[Suman]

Review Post:
Week:8
Spot: 61(Alt: Title 'H')



Pines by Blake Crouch

How it fits:Wayward Pines#1
Pages: 303
Finished: 14/03/2022
Rating: ★★★★


Review:
I am sort of starting to like the writings of Blake Crouch. First half of the book was a bit slow, but that built the characters strong. There were some hidden clues also about, what is probably happening. However the second half is gripping and fast. Except the ending, everything was perfect I would say. Eager to read the next books in this series.

[Rosina]

Selection Post:
Week:8
Spot: 61(Alt: Title 'H')



The Gunslinger: Revised Edition by Stephen King

How it fits: The Dark Tower #1
Pages: 231

[Cindy]

Completion Post:

Week 8
Spot: 61

Book: Banking on Christmas by Lexy Timms
Read: 3/16/22
Pages: 144
Qualification: 6th book of series
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: This was a cute face paced read! I’m happy Bethany and Kirk were finally getting they happily ever after they deserved. I’m glad Bethany was able to work it out with Kirks parents and that they were able to accept her into the family realizing that just because she’s someone’s daughter doesn’t mean she’s the exact same person as them. Cute little Christmas wedding read.

[Joyce]

Completion Post
Week 8 spot #61

Book: Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones
Pages: 326
Read: 3/17/22
Qualification: #6 in Charley Davidson series
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Charley is a Grim Reaper to help people cross over. She is engaged to the sexy Reyes Farrow who is the son of Satan. Somebody wants Charley to hunt down a witness to a crime and she is trying to figure out why and who. Reyes wants her to think before she leaps but knows she won't. She is just trying to keep everyone safe at the expense of herself. This is another great book in this series.

[Rosina]

Completion Post:
Week:8
Spot: 61(Alt: Title 'H')



The Gunslinger: Revised Edition by Stephen King

How it fits: The Dark Tower #1
Pages: 231
Date Read: March 17 2022
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review: As a teenager in the mid 70s I started reading SK when he was starting out and was so intriged with his writings. When ever a new book came out I would devour it over and over. Then mid 80s I stopped reading SK, now approaching my 60's I am starting to read SK again. I decided I wanted to started with The Dark Tower series as I had read the first 3.
I really enjoyed reading the introduction writer notes as to why he did revisions and what were some of his influences.
As for the story i did enjoy it but I think reading it 40 years later I definitely am able to appreciate it more than I did when I first read it. I really enjoy his descriptive writing and the characters and worlds he builds. For me his style of writing just sucks me in and i lean back enjoy the ride because i know at some point it will all make sense.

[Laila Jane]

Completion Post
Week #8

Spot: 61

The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Date Read: 03/18/22
Pages: 208
Qualification: Standalone
Rating: 4 stars

Review: I love the whole Bridgerton series, but this book was really not necessary. I wasn't paying attention when I read the summary, and expected it to be an epilogue after the epilogue book, but it was basically just a recap of all the Bridgerton characters. I still really enjoyed it, and it made me want to re-read the series, even though I already re-read it last year. But again, not a necessary book if you've already read the whole series.

[Laila Jane]

Week 9

Previous Spot: 61
Roll: 4 + 5
New Spot: 70

Bonus Points
Earned: 5 + 1 Free Pass
Used: Free Pass

Books That Qualify:
Standalone
#1 in series
#7 in series
#70 in series
Alternate: Published 2016-2019

Completion Posts
Laila Jane - Whatever It Takes (Bad Reputation #1) - Completion Post
Joyce - The Coldest Girl in Coldtown (Standalone) - Completion Post
Cindy - Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels #7) - Completion Post
Suman - 4:50 from Paddington (Miss Marple #7) - Completion Post
Rosina - Imperfect Chemistry (Imperfect #1) - Completion Post

[Cindy]

Selection Post
Week 9
Spot: 70
Book: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 381
Qualification: 7th book of series

[Rosina]

Selection Post
Week 9
Spot: 70


Book: Imperfect Chemistry by Mary Frame
Pages: 266
Qualification: #1 in Imperfect series

[Laila Jane]

Selection Post - Week 9

Whatever It Takes by Krista & Becca Ritchie
Pages: 298
Qualification: #1 in Bad Reputation Duet

[Joyce]

Selection Post
Week 9 Spot #70
Book: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
Pages 419
Qualification: Stand alone book

[Rosina]

Completion Post
Week 9
Spot: 70





Imperfect Chemistry by Mary Frame
Pages: 266
Qualification: #1 in Imperfect series

Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is #1 in the imperfect series. I was really surprised with this story. It was hilarious and sweet. Good writing, solid story and characters. Lucy is a genius, brainiac who started uni at 13. Raised in a family with 4 brothers who are all pranksters and extroverts. Lucy is an introvert and prefers to be on her own, she reminds me of Sheldon Cooper. She lives next door to Jensen who is a pre law student and comes from a very rich family. He is pursuing a career that he doesnt want. He wants to be an artist. Lucy has always been driven on her education and hasnt made time to have relationships or be in social situations.

[Suman]

Selection Post:
Week:9
Spot: 70 (Alt:  Published 2016-2019)



4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie

How it fits:Miss Marple#7

Pages: 288

[Suman]

Review Post:
Selection Post:
Week:9
Spot: 70 (Alt:  Published 2016-2019)


4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie
How it fits:Miss Marple#7
Pages: 288 
Finished: 20/03/2022
Rating: ★★★
Review:
Mrs Elspeth McGillicuddy is on her way to visit her old friend Jane Marple for Christmas. She witnesses a woman being strangled in another train  running parallel by sheer coincidence. Miss Marple cracks the case with the help of Lucy Eyelesbarrow. However the ending is too melodramatic and the motive for the antagonist is a  bit shallow I would say. She played safe here. 

[Joyce]

Completion Post
Week 9 Spot #70
Book: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
Pages 419
Qualification: Stand alone book
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Tana wakes up with a bunch of dead bodies. In this book vampires are real and they get corralled into walled towns called "coldtowns". Her ex boyfriend at the party was bitten and has not turned yet. She decides to go with him to coldtown in case he does turn. On the way they pick up another crazy vampire and two wannabe vampires. Tana tries to keep Adian from turning and keeping Gavriel from being crazier although she is attracted to him.

The story is good although sometimes seems a bit vague in parts. I liked the relationships in the story although why she cares about Aiden is unclear.

I did like the ending though

[Joyce]

I was thinking perhaps if we roll something that has only high numbers like 76, 77, 78 or 79 that we could use our points to make it a better number. 76 could become 81 etc.

[Laila Jane]

Good idea! If you all are okay with it, I’ll use some of our bonus points to move us forward enough to have a small number included if needed

For future reference, would it be easier for everyone if we tried to have a number less than 5 in the roll? Or is that number still to high - maybe less than 4?

[Laila Jane]

Completion Post
Week #9

Spot: 70

Whatever It Takes by Krista & Becca Ritchie
Date Read: 03/22/22
Pages: 298
Qualification: #1 in Bad Reputation duet
Rating: 5 stars

Review: I loved every book in this series, and this one was no exception. Garrison and Willow were only side characters in the original series, so I'm so glad the authors decided to give these two their own books. I loved both Garrison and Willow individually and together. There's so much more to them, especially Garrison, than we got to see in the original series. He started out almost as a villian, and we really got to see where he was coming from and what he was dealing with in his home life in this book. These two together don't make sense on paper - the troublemaker and the wallflower - but they really do. I love their interactions and their devotion to each other. This book ended on a cliff-hanger, and I've already started the next one!

[Joyce]

Laila Jane wrote: "Good idea! If you all are okay with it, I’ll use some of our bonus points to move us forward enough to have a small number included if needed

For future reference, would it be easier for everyone ..."

I can actually do almost any number but I think 5 and under is a good goal.

[Rosina]

I m the same as Joyce to find anything to fit but 5 or below is easier..

[Cindy]

Laila Jane wrote: "Good idea! If you all are okay with it, I’ll use some of our bonus points to move us forward enough to have a small number included if needed

For future reference, would it be easier for everyone ..."

I also have atleast one book that can fit any number. I do have a bunch of series I hope to one day finish that are mostly lower numbers though

[Cindy]

Completion Post
Week 9
Spot:70

Book: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
Read: 3/24/22
Pages: 381
Qualification: 7th book of series
Review: What can I say, I just love this series. All the books are good, I’m never disappointed. Kate is such a bad ass! I love her. I love all the characters in the series. I love Kate and Currans relationship. Didn’t see the book ending that way though. Can’t wait to see what happens next

[Laila Jane]

Well, I didn't have to use any bonus points this week. We got a horribly low roll and our new spot is 75

[Laila Jane]

Week 10

Previous Spot: 70
Roll: 2 + 3
New Spot: 75

Bonus Points
Earned: 5 + 1 Free Pass
Used: Free Pass

Books That Qualify:
#5 in series
#7 in series
#75 in series
Alternate: Published 2001-2010

Completion Posts
Laila Jane - Swink (Landry Family #5) - Completion Post
Joyce - Deadly Heat (Nikki Heat #5) - Completion Post
Cindy - Nobody's Lost (Rescue Me Saga #5) - Completion Post
Suman - They Do It with Mirrors (Miss Marple #5) - Completion Post
Rosina - Secrets on the Sand (Barefoot Bay Universe #5) - Completion Post

[Joyce]

Selection Post
Week 10
Spot 75
Book: Deadly Heat by Richard Castle
Pages: 403 pages
How it fits: #5 in Nikki Heat series

[Rosina]

Does this work for #5 in series? I never know with 2 series mentioned which applies.


Its #1 in The Billionaires of Barefoot Beach & #5 in Barefoot Bay Universe

[Laila Jane]

Rosina wrote: "Does this work for #5 in series? I never know with 2 series mentioned which applies.


Its #1 in The Billionaires of Barefoot Beach & #5 in Barefoot Bay Univ..."

Yes, Denise says books in multiples series can be used for any of the series. You're good to go =)

[Rosina]

Laila Jane wrote: "Rosina wrote: "Does this work for #5 in series? I never know with 2 series mentioned which applies.


Its #1 in The Billionaires of Barefoot Beach & #5 in Ba..."

Thanks

[Cindy]

Selection Post
Week: 10
Spot: 75
Book: Nobody's Lost by Kallypso Masters
Pages: 326 pages
Qualification: 5th book of series

[Rosina]

Selection Post
Week: 10
Spot: 75
Book: Secrets on the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire
Pages: 200 pages
Qualification: #5 in Barefoot Bay Universe

[Rosina]

Completion Post
Week 10:
Spot: 75
Book: Secrets on the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire
Pages: 200 pages
Qualification: #5 in Barefoot Bay Universe
Finished: March 27 2022
Rating: 4 stars

Review: This was a sweet story about Mandy and Zeke who meet after years leaving their home town. He went from Geek to Billionaire. He is home for his dad's surprise birthday party and his mom is busy trying to find him a girlfriend. Mandy was the cheerleader and It girl of her class after high school went to Uni and then married. the marriage didnt work. She is back home to figure out her life. She is working as a maid at a resort where Zeke is staying. Good story and characters look forward to reading this whole series.

[Joyce]

Selection Post
Week 10
Spot 75
Book: Deadly Heat by Richard Castle
Pages: 403 pages
How it fits: #5 in Nikki Heat series
Finished: 3/29/22
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Nikki Heat is still trying to solve her mother's murder and is seemingly closing in when a serial murderer seems intent on playing games with her. Another pair of investigators come on the scene and disrupt her as well. It seems that Rook and the female investigator have had a relationship in the past. Nikki has to put her dislike of her to cooperate with them to solve the serial killer's murder. This serial killer seemingly is tied up with her mother's case and everything is getting muddy. I enjoyed the interaction between Heat and Rook as well as her team. It helps that I can put faces to the characters as they are acting very true to the tv show.

[Laila Jane]

I’m sorry everyone, I’m behind on my reading this week. I won’t get my book finished until tomorrow

[Joyce]

No problem

[Cindy]

Completion Post:

Week: 10
Spot: 75

Book: Nobody's Lost by Kallypso Masters
Read: 3/31/22
Pages: 326
Qualification: 5th book of series
Review: I loved the chemistry between Ryder and Megan, I thought they were perfect for each other. They were hit together. I enjoyed this read, it was fast paced and kept my attention the whole time. I liked how the book dealt with real world problems and how everything played out.

[Suman]

Selection Post:
Week:10
Spot: 75 (Alt:  Published 2001-2010)

They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie
How it fits:Miss Marple#5
Pages: 224

[Suman]

Review Post:Week:10
Spot: 75 (Alt:  Published 2001-2010)

They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie
How it fits:Miss Marple#5
Pages: 224 
Finished: 01/04/2022
Rating: ★★★
Review:
They Do It with Mirrors is one of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple mysteries.  This isn’t Christie at her best. It isn’t even Marple at her best. Still, one can't say this book is not well done. This one was a little light on the plot but on the other hand focused a lot more on the characters and their motivations. 

[Laila Jane]

Completion Post
Week #10

Spot: 75

Swink by Adriana Locke
Date Read: 04/01/22
Pages: 243
Qualification: #5 in Landry Family series
Rating: 3 stars

Review: I've only read a handful of books by Adriana Locke and generally I've liked them all. They've all been short and simple, but also slightly forgettable, and this one was no exemption. I liked Cam and Dom, but there were some scenes that had me rolling my eyes. I did enjoy the Landry family scenes and do eventually plan to read the rest of the books in the series.

[Laila Jane]

Week 11

Previous Spot: 74
Roll: 5 + 4
New Spot: 84

Bonus Points
Earned: 5 + 1 Free Pass
Used: Free Pass

Books That Qualify:
#4 in series
#8 in series
#84 in series
Alternate: Title 'W'

Completion Posts
Laila Jane - Eighth Grave After Dark (Charley Davidson #8) - Completion Post
Joyce - His Last Bow (Sherlock Holmes #8) - Completion Post
Cindy - Sweep with Me (Innkeeper Chronicles #4.5) - Completion Post
Suman
Rosina - Succubus Heat (Georgina Kincaid #4) - Completion Post

[Laila Jane]

Selection Post - Week 11

Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones
Pages: 352
Qualification: #8 in Charley Davidson series

[Cindy]

Selection Post
Week: 11
Spot: 84
Book: Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 146
Qualification: 4th book of series

[Rosina]

Selection Post
Week: 11
Spot: 84
Book: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
Pages: 353
Qualification: 4th book of series

[Joyce]

Selection Post
Week 11
Spot 84
Book: His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle
Pages: 242
Qualification: #8 in Sherlock Holmes series

[Rosina]

Completion Post
Week: 11
Spot: 84
Book: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
Pages: 353
Qualification: 4th book of series
Read: April 3 2022
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was a good story. I am surprised at how I got sucked into the story. I liked that there were many references and a road trip to Canada. Also Tim Hortons Timbits. So much wit and snark. I really enjoyed the lol moments. Return of Seth and the relationship is so angsty and then another love interest appears. What is really enjoyable is the cast of characters and all the antics that happen.