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message 51: by Joy D (last edited Nov 04, 2022 02:27PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments I love this challenge, too!
Here's my review of the previous book picked for me, which I enjoyed very much:
Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah - 4* - My Review
Thank you, Carolien!


message 52: by Lindsey (new)

Lindsey Gandhi (lindseygandhi) | 1228 comments Eileen, i loved Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena that you picked for me!!!!

I pick Live Your Life My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero by Amanda Kloots . I'll be interested to hear how it is. I've followed their story.

My next 3 are:
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles The Blame Game by Sandie Jones Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover


message 53: by Vivi (new)

Vivi | 19 comments @lindsey,
I pick The Blame Game by Sandie Jones for you.

My 3 books are:

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick Heartless by Marissa Meyer The End of the World by Amy Matayo


message 54: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 12 comments Finished my book picked in Post #16. It was lots of fun.

Imperfect Angel by Christi Barth - 11/6/22 ♥♥♥♥
Imperfect Angel by Christi Barth


message 55: by Connie N. (last edited Nov 07, 2022 11:28AM) (new)

Connie N. | 12 comments Vivi, I pick Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick for you. (That's on my TBR too.)

My next 3:
Lost and Found by Carolyn Parkhurst The Man I Never Met by Elle Cook The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker


message 56: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Connie, I select for you a book I have read and enjoyed:
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

My three are:
The Revolutionary Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff Abigail by Magda Szabó Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian


message 57: by Eileen (new)

Eileen | 353 comments Denise wrote: "Eileen, I'm picking:

The Boyfriend Project (The Boyfriend Project, #1) by Farrah Rochon
for you.

Here are my three:
The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon The Measure by Nikki Erlick Regeneration (Regeneration, #1) by Pat Barker



message 58: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 12 comments Thanks, Joy D, I already have this out from the library and ready to go.


message 59: by Joy D (last edited Nov 10, 2022 01:43PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments I am a little confused as to who is up next. I posted 3 and then Eileen posted 3. Could someone clarify?

You're welcome, Connie.


message 60: by Martha (last edited Nov 10, 2022 02:33PM) (new)

Martha (marthas48) | 767 comments Joy, I choose for you The Revolutionary Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff It looks so interesting.

My 3 are
Romancing Miss Brontë by Juliet Gael Bess W. Truman by Margaret Truman The President's Lady by Irving Stone

Hopefully. someone will choose for Eileen soon and we'll get back on track, I think.


message 61: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Thanks, Martha!


message 62: by Eileen (new)

Eileen | 353 comments Martha wrote: "Eileen, I pick for you ... Past Perfect by Susan Isaacs

My next 3 are
Just Jackie Her Private Years by Edward Klein Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney Past Perfect by Susan Isaacs



message 63: by Eileen (new)

Eileen | 353 comments I am good I am on to my third book picked here


message 64: by Connie N. (last edited Nov 11, 2022 06:00AM) (new)

Connie N. | 12 comments Joy D wrote: "I am a little confused as to who is up next. I posted 3 and then Eileen posted 3. Could someone clarify?"

Joy, I think that the post that confused you was a reply to Post #22. Therefore, Eileen has already received her pick. The next person waiting for her picks right now is Martha, in Post #60.


message 65: by Jackie (last edited Nov 14, 2022 05:47PM) (new)

Jackie | 1103 comments Eileen wrote: "Jackie I pick Find Layla by Meg Elison for you


Thanks, Eileen!


message 66: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 12 comments I finished my book picked in Post #56:

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker - 11/16/22 ♥♥♥
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

Thanks, Joy D, for picking this fascinating look at a strange new world.


message 67: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 12 comments Martha, I pick The President's Lady by Irving Stone for you. I'm always a sucker for a sweeping romance.

My next 3:

The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Karen by Marie Killilea Gingham Bride (Buttons and Bobbins, #1) by Jillian Hart


message 68: by Martha (new)

Martha (marthas48) | 767 comments Connie N. wrote: "Martha, I pick The President's Lady by Irving Stone for you. I'm always a sucker for a sweeping romance.

My next 3:

The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison AllenKaren by Marie Killilea[bookcover:Gingha..."


Thanks, Connie! It's been languishing on my bookcase for a few years. I'm looking forward to it.


message 69: by Jennifer, Moderator (last edited Nov 16, 2022 03:06PM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1812 comments Mod
Sorry I wasn't here to help with the confusion: I'm not getting notifications about this thread! I hate when that happens. Connie, I'm picking Karen by Marie Killilea for you which I must have read a dozen times when I was a kid.

My next three:
I Feel Bad About My Neck, And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron I Eat Men Like Air by Alice Berman The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin


message 70: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 12 comments Thanks, Jennifer. Believe it or not, I still have this book on my shelf since it originally came out. The price on the cover is 50 cents!


message 71: by Joy D (last edited Nov 23, 2022 03:18PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Jennifer, I select a book I have heard a lot about but have not read. I look forward to seeing what you think of it:
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

My three:
The Black Count Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom Reiss Music of the Ghosts by Vaddey Ratner West by Carys Davies


message 72: by Jennifer, Moderator (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1812 comments Mod
Joy, I'm picking Music of the Ghosts by Vaddey Ratner for you because -- that cover!

My next three:
Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon The Song of the Cell An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human by Siddhartha Mukherjee Heartburn by Nora Ephron


message 73: by Eileen (new)

Eileen | 353 comments Lindsey wrote: "Eileen, i loved Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena that you picked for me!!!!

I pick Live Your Life My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero by Amanda Kloots. I'll be interested to hea..."


Such a good book. Her attitude and her enthusiasm so beautiful


message 74: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Thanks, Jennifer!


message 75: by Eileen (new)

Eileen | 353 comments Eileen wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "Eileen, i loved Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena that you picked for me!!!!

I pick Live Your Life My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero by Amanda Kloots. I'll be i..."


Her book was so good and even in tragedy you smiled


message 76: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 1103 comments Jennifer wrote:

My next three:"


I'm choosing this one for you.

Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon

My next three:

The Seven Circles Indigenous Teachings for Living Well by Chelsey Luger The Stories We Tell Every Piece of Your Story Matters by Joanna Gaines Faces on the Tip of My Tongue by Emmanuelle Pagano


message 77: by Joy D (last edited Dec 17, 2022 08:13PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Finished:
The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff - 4* - My Review

Still working on Music of the Ghosts.

Jackie,

I am selecting for you:
The Seven Circles Indigenous Teachings for Living Well by Chelsey Luger
Sounds interesting!


message 78: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 1103 comments Thank you, Joy. I just bought this about a week ago. I'm sure it will be January before I am able to read it, but it should be a good way to start the new year!


message 79: by Joy D (last edited Dec 17, 2022 08:20PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments My three are: (had to change them since I finished one)
2 A.M. in Little America by Ken Kalfus Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb


message 80: by Jennifer, Moderator (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1812 comments Mod
Joy, I'm choosing The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb for you. What a lovely cover!

My three:
The Laws of Medicine Field Notes from an Uncertain Science by Siddhartha Mukherjee Lies, Lies, Lies by Adele Parks The Other Side of the Door by Nicci French


message 81: by Joy D (last edited Dec 21, 2022 08:39AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Thanks, Jennifer!

Finished:
Music of the Ghosts by Vaddey Ratner - 4* - My Review

Still working on The Violin Conspiracy.


message 82: by Denise (last edited Dec 24, 2022 01:49PM) (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Martha chose Acts of Violet for me back in October. I set it aside several times, but finally finished it. It was slowww going. Thanks for the nudge. I'll come up with my next three.


message 83: by Denise (last edited Dec 24, 2022 03:41PM) (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Jennifer, I choose Lies, Lies, Lies for you!

My next three are:
Bunny by Mona Awad The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan The Cloisters by Katy Hays

(I edited my three picks. I had a series in there...forgot it was supposed to be stand alone titles.)


message 84: by Vivi (last edited Dec 29, 2022 10:43AM) (new)

Vivi | 19 comments Connie N. wrote: "Vivi, I pick Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick for you. (That's on my TBR too.)


I Finally read my book... 😅

It was definitely an experience. I cried a bit. It was pretty emotional. Didn't expect to grow so attached to the MC.

Gave it 4.5 stars, because the ending was not the greatest.

Overall, was a very good read.


message 85: by Jennifer, Moderator (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1812 comments Mod
I've finished three: The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin Lies, Lies, Lies by Adele Parks Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon and all were good reads.

Denise, I'm choosing The Cloisters by Katy Hays for you!

My next three:
Elvis and Me The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll by Priscilla Presley Heartburn by Nora Ephron Live Your Life My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero by Amanda Kloots


message 86: by Carolien (last edited Jan 02, 2023 07:47AM) (new)

Carolien (carolien_s) | 505 comments I finished Testament of Youth which Lance chose for me way back in November. It was one of my best reads of 2022, so thank you Lance!

Jennifer, I choose Heartburn for you.

My next three:
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith No Fond Return of Love by Barbara Pym


message 87: by Lance (last edited Jan 02, 2023 03:57PM) (new)

Lance (sportsbookguy) | 398 comments I had forgotten about this challenge until seeing Carolien’s post that popped up on my notifications. While it’s a couple months late, I’m glad you liked it! For your next one I am picking Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson .

Here are my three:
A Talk in the Park Nine Decades of Baseball Tales from the Broadcast Booth by Curt Smith Boxing, Masculinity and Identity The 'I' of the Tiger by Kath Woodward Trading Bases A Story About Wall Street, Gambling, and Baseball (Not Necessarily in That Order ) by Joe Peta


message 88: by Carolien (new)

Carolien (carolien_s) | 505 comments Thank you, Lance! It has been on the TBR for ages.


message 89: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 1103 comments Lance, I am choosing A Talk in the Park Nine Decades of Baseball Tales from the Broadcast Booth by Curt Smith for you.


My next 3 are:

The Direction of the Wind A Novel by Mansi Shah The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie


message 90: by Joy D (last edited Jan 05, 2023 08:15AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Jackie, I am selecting for you:
The Direction of the Wind A Novel by Mansi Shah
I haven't read it but the cover is beautiful and the description sounds intriguing.

My three are:
The Men Who Lost America British Leadership, the American Revolution, and the Fate of the Empire by Andrew O'Shaughnessy Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov Salt Lick by Lulu Allison


message 91: by Eileen (new)

Eileen | 353 comments Joy i pick for you Salt Lick

My three are Something Wilder by Christina Lauren Not That Kind of Ever After by Luci Adams Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn


message 92: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 1103 comments Joy D wrote: "Jackie, I am selecting for you:
The Direction of the Wind A Novel by Mansi Shah
I haven't read it but the cover is beautiful and the description sounds intriguing.

My three are:
[bookcover..."


Thanks, Joy. That was one of the two books a chose from the free Amazon/Prime monthly books.


message 93: by Denise (last edited Jan 06, 2023 07:49AM) (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Eileen wrote: "

My three are Something Wilder by Christina Lauren Not That Kind of Ever After by Luci Adams Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn"


Eileen, I choose Killers of a Certain Age for you! It's on my tbr, too!

I am a little under the weather and would like something short, so my next three are:

Ghost 19 by Simone St. James The Suitcase Clone by Robin Sloan The First Shot by Liv Constantine


message 94: by Jennifer, Moderator (last edited Jan 12, 2023 04:26PM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1812 comments Mod
Denise, sorry for the delay -- I'm not getting the emails....sigh. I hope you feel better but in the meantime read The First Shot by Liv Constantine -- I've liked several of her books.

My three:
The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro The American Adventuress by C.W. Gortner A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston


message 95: by Eileen (new)

Eileen | 353 comments Denise wrote: "Eileen wrote: "

My three are Something Wilder by Christina Lauren Not That Kind of Ever After by Luci Adams Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn"

Eileen, I choose [book:Killers o..."

Loved it 4 stars Great book about badass women


message 96: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Jennifer wrote: "My three:..."

Jennifer, I select for you:
The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro - it sounds interesting.

I finished:
Salt Lick by Lulu Allison
Salt Lick by Lulu Allison - 4* - My Review
Thanks, Eileen!

My three are:
World's Fair by E.L. Doctorow Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton Babel, Or the Necessity of Violence An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R.F. Kuang


message 97: by Jennifer, Moderator (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1812 comments Mod
Yes, Joy, it does, and it's been on my shelf far too long. :)


message 98: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 1103 comments Joy, I choose this as the book for you
World's Fair by E.L. Doctorow because I read Doctorow's Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow back in 1976 and enjoyed it.

My three are:

Haven Point by Virginia Hume Summer Sisters by Judy Blume Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys


message 99: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Jackie wrote: "Joy, I choose this as the book for you
World's Fair by E.L. Doctorow because I read Doctorow's Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow back in 1976 and enjoyed it. ."

Thanks, Jackie!


message 100: by Jennifer, Moderator (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1812 comments Mod
Jackie, I'm choosing Summer Sisters by Judy Blume for you because I read it back when it first came out and liked it.

My three:
The First Mistake by Sandie Jones Good Husbands by Cate Ray Battle of Brothers William and Harry–The Inside Story of a Family in Tumult by Robert Lacey


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