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If I am not up at midnight, anyone who is up can feel free to roll
WEEK 8: Roll 1: (previous spot 57)(rolled a 6) now on spot: 63
Read a book that is 6th, 3rd, or 63rd in a series OR Alternate Read: Author B (First, middle or Last Name)
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New Space: 63
Read a book that is 3rd, 6th or 63rd in a series OR Alternate Read Author "B"
Book Choices:
☑ Ezi: The Homecoming (Thunder Point, Book 6) Ezi's Review
☑Jane: Weingarten (Alt. Read, Author "B") Jane's Review
☑ Rebecca: Season of Fear (Alt. Read: Author "B" ) Rebecca's Review
☑ Suzanne: Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys (Alt. Read, Author "B") Suzanne's Review
Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Thanks Jane"No problem. Just haven't figured out what I will read yet.
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No problem. Just haven't figured out what I will read yet."
I am trying to figure out mine too!
WEEK 8: Roll 1: (rolled a 6) now on spot: 63Read a book that is 6th, 3rd, or 63rd in a series OR Alternate Read: Author B (First, middle or Last Name)
Playing With Poison by Cindy Blackburn How it fits: Author B
I'm going to read Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys by Billy Crystal
WEEK 8: Roll 1: (rolled a 6) now on spot: 63Change of book.
new book:
Weingarten by J. Davis BlyHow it fits: Author B
WEEK 8: New Space: 63Read a book that is 3rd, 6th or 63rd in a series OR Alternate Read Author "B"
Read: Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys by Billy Crystal
Rating: *****
Date: 5/7/2015
Review: I really liked this book, I like biographies from comedians. Stand-up transfers really well to novels. I would recommend listening to this on audio, he narrates it himself. He talks about his entire career from his 20s to now and it was really facinating.
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Read a book that is 3rd, 6th or 63rd in a series OR Alternate Read Author "B"..."
Since you like biography,
on sale for $1.99. http://www.amazon.com/Im-One-That-I-W...
WEEK 8: Roll 1: (rolled a 6) now on spot: 63
Weingarten by J. Davis BlyDate read: 5/9-15
How it fits: Author B
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I enjoyed this. The main character in this book is a ghost. He needs to figure out why he was killed and hope that he will be able to go into the light after this. But it just doesn't happen. He meets other ghosts and finds out he can communicate with the living.
This was an interesting new take on being a ghost and I will keep an eye out for the continuation.
Spot 63 Alternate: Author B
by Brian FreemanFinished: 5/9/15
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This is the second book in the Cab Bolton series...I read the first awhile back, and it was one that lead me to reading all of the books in the Jonathan Stride series. I feel the same way about this book as with the others by Brian Freeman. They are very compelling, suspenseful stories with corny writing and annoying characters. Cab Bolton is actually very similar to Jonathan Stride, in that he is a troubled "tough guy" who is just not that interesting. I think this book was a little too long and it took me about 200 pages to even get into it...so that's never good, but once I got into it, I was really into it, and hooked until the end!
Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "WEEK 8: New Space: 63Read a book that is 3rd, 6th or 63rd in a series OR Alternate Read Author "B"..."
Since you like biography,
on sale..."Nice! I love Margaret Cho!
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Book: The Homecoming (ThunderPoint, Book 6)
Read: Done 5/9
Rating & Review: ★★★★.
This book featured "new" characters. Scott and Iris grew up in Thunderpoint and we're best friends until a HUGE miscommunication and event changed their friendship.
Scott went on to be a pro-footbal player and Iris stayed in Thunderpoint. Now Scott's football came to end and he moved back home to take Mac's position as Mac got promoted to Coquille.
When Iris sees Scotf in town all those feelings came rushing back. Can she forgive Scott for the mistake that He made 17 years ago and can they see each other for the grown up people they are now?
I love Therese Plummer as the narrator for these series. While I loved the story, I had issues with the MCs. I can't believe Iris carried a grudge for 17 years and I can't believe Scott didn't work harder to find out why his best friend cut him out of her life. But it was a good story nonetheless
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New Space: 68
Read a book that is 6th, 8th or 68th in a series OR Alternate Read Cute
Book Choices:
☑ Ezi: Thomas's Choice (Scanguard Vampires, Book 8) Ezi's Review
☑ Jane: The Princess Diaries (Alt. Read) Jane's Review
☑ Rebecca: The Other Woman's House (Spilling CID, Book 6) Rebecca's Review
☑ Suzanne: The Rosie Project (Alt. Read) Suzanne's Review
I'm going to read
from the Cute List
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(Scanguard Vampires, Book 8)
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Book: Thomas's Choice (Scanguard Vampires, Book 8)
Read: Done 5/10
Rating & Review: ★★★½.
I was a little disappointed in this one. Eddie was kind of rude when he found out about Thomas' feelings. His shift from heterosexual to bicurious was too fast. It wasn't smooth. I thought Thomas deserved someone who thought he was the cat's meow.
However, I do like the emergence of an anti Scanguard group. It makes for a vampire civil war, so I like that new direction
WEEK 8: Roll 2: Spot: 68Read: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion - Cute List
Date: 5/13/2015
Rating: *****
Review: Loved it! Reminded me of Sheldon on Big Bang Theory. Very cute story, I love quirky love stories!
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Read: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion - Cute List
Date: 5/13/2015
Rating: *****
Review: Loved ..."
I am considering the audio of that one!
WEEK 8: Roll 2: (rolled a 5) now on spot: 68
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot.Date read: 5/12-15
How it fits: on page 2 of cute
Rating: ★★★
Review:
I read a lot of YA. This is more a children's book than YA in my opinion. It is sweet enough, quite cute and has some funny parts in it. It is too sweet for me and her daydreaming about being a superstar at the same time as she doesn't want to be a princess is a bit too stupid. I don't think I will read more in this series.
Spot 68
by Sophie Hannah (Spilling CID #6)Finished: 5/13/15
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I was between giving this one 3 or 4 stars. I gave it 4 because I enjoyed reading it so much. It was so suspenseful, I had a hard time putting it down. Of course, with Sophie Hannah, you're going to get some craziness but the ending was soooo crazy that it made no sense. It didn't come together for me. I don't want to spoil the ending by going into detail, but I think there were too many tricks thrown in to throw the reader off. It worked, but was a let down in the end. Overall though, 400 pages of excellent reading was enough for a 4 star rating.
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New Spot 70
Read a book that is Standalone, 1st, 7th or 70th in a series OR Alternate Read: Cover Item: An Animal
Book Choices:
☑ Ezi: Life, Some Assembly Required (Alt. Read: ( Dog on the cover) Ezi's Review
☑ Jane: The Synchronicity War Part 1 (The Synchronicity War, Book 1) Jane's Review
☑ Rebecca: The Girl with All the Gifts ( Standalone) Rebecca's Review
☑ Suzanne: The Unseen Bridegroom or, Wedded For a Week ( Standalone) Suzanne's Review
Ohh, I like that. Standalone, 1st or animal on cover must be at least 50% of the books I read.
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by M.R. Carey (standalone)...I need to take this back to the library :)"I have no clue what to read :(
Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "nice! i'm reading by M.R. Carey (standalone)...I need to take this back to the library :)"I have no clue what to..."
you can basically read anything...i'm so glad its not a series # or a weird task right now
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I am leaning towards
(Thunderpoint #7)
I'm going to read
, it's a stand alone
WEEK 9: Roll 1: (rolled a 2) now on spot: 70
The Synchronicity War Part 1 by Dietmar WehrDate read: 5/16-15
How it fits: #1
Rating: ★★★
Review:
This was good but a bit too technical. I like the main guy Shiloh who gets these visions that help him in battle and also his relationship with the Artificial Intelligences. It kind of ends on a cliffhanger which I wasn't quite ready for and that was a pity.
Spot 70: Standalone
by M.R. CareyFinished: 5/16/15
Rating: ★★
Review:
Would never have read this book if I realized it was about zombies! I just kept seeing it everywhere and thought i'd give it a shot, but it was really not good. In the beginning, I thought it might have potential but once I hit the middle, I just kept praying for it to end. This book had nothing to offer...except zombies. No character development, no plot twists, no surprise ending, just...nothing. Finishing it was torture, and I would not recommend to anyone except those who buy into this zombie craze.
Are we gonna be able to roll tonight?
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Book: Life, Some Assembly Required (Alt. Read, Dog on the cover)
Read: Done 5/17
Rating & Review: ★★★★.
This starts literally the week after Ryan saved Mark from the fire and the guys are still recovering from the arson attack. All three are having nightmares and trying to readjust when Ryan's dad invites them for a visit.
Ryan's dad is having difficulty accepting his womanizer son is bisexual and he wants to meet Ryan's partner. This trip starts an avalanche of things that threaten the stability of Ryan and John's relationship. While they were able to withstand the pressure, they took some emotional hits from their families. This was a good sequel and i was glad to revisit the guys. I look forward to trying new books from KH.
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My week has been pretty bad, my niece passed away and so family has been here all week. Funeral was today. Since people need rides to airport and the like, I will be sparse. I will try to check in every once in a while.
Week 9: Roll 1: Spot 70
Read: The Unseen Bridegroom or Wedded for a Week by May Agnes Fleming
Finished 5/16/2015
Rating: *****
Review: Interesting book, I got this one from a "forgotten authors" book thread and it was free on kindle so I decided to give it a shot. For being so old, it was pretty readable and reminded me of some of our current historical romance novels.
WEEK 9: Roll 2: (previous spot 70)(rolled a 3) now on spot: 73
Read a book that is 7th, 3rd, or 73rd in a series OR Alternate Read: Setting Oregon
Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "When Suzanne' posts her review, she will go ahead and roll for us.My week has been pretty bad, my niece passed away and so family has been here all week. Funeral was today. Since people need ride..."
Sorry for your loss.
so sorry to hear about your niece :(
not sure what i'm going to read yet...i'll have to find something 'Oregon'
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New Spot 73
Read a book that is Standalone, 3rd, 7th or 73rd in a series OR Alternate Read: Setting Oregon
Book Choices:
☑ Ezi: The Bold and the Dominant (The Doms of Her Life, Book 3)Ezi's Review
☑ Jane: Getaway (Alt. Read: Oregon) Jane's Review
☑Rebecca: Missing Justice Rebecca's Review
☑Suzanne: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millenium Book 3) Suzanne's Review
WEEK 9: Roll 2: (rolled a 3) now on spot: 73
Getaway by Rosemarie Naramore Date read: 5/19-15
How it fits: set in Oregon
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
This was a sweet romance with a bit of suspense. Both Shelley and Jake need to make some decisions about their future. I liked the group of senior citizens at the camp site.
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Lol, I have so many series I've started and haven't finished ;)