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2025 Book Carnival Circuit: Lazy River Readers
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Woot! I’ve only read a few of his but I loved them and have been meaning to get back to reading his books.
It was your review of The Wolf’s Hour that helped me decide to read it! I needed a werewolf book for the impossible challenge and I am not feeling any of the usual offerings on the werewolf lists.
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Oh, the waxing and waning of our reading moods. I hope you are able to find some enjoyment in the book as you finish it. Maybe the Penny Reid will be a nice palate cleanser after that one 😃
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June is not too far away, really. I know it will take me until June to finish my two books. Unless I manage to pull them off this weekend hehe. I’m off work until Tuesday, so anything is possible if I put my mind to it.
I hear you Laila Jane - I'm reading The Light Pirate right now, and while I'm savoring every drop of writing, it too is a tough read in US 2025.I'm planning on reading Boy's Life for a June book quest task - 3 cheers for McCammon! :D
Teddie wrote: "I hear you Laila Jane - I'm reading The Light Pirate right now, and while I'm savoring every drop of writing, it too is a tough read in US 2025.I'm planning on reading [book:Boy's..."
You'll wanna join in with our buddy read then. We're doing a team read!
ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Sammy wrote: "And Teresa is reading two McCammons! I have found my people... 😆"Woot! I’ve only read a few of his but I loved them and have been meaning to get back to reading his books.
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It's definitely not your typical paranormal romance shifter book!
I'll probably end up re-reading that one for that task, because I am soooooo over those kind of books,
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Yep.It'll be my third read. really looking forward to it!
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I'm planning on reading [book:Boy's..."
My in-person book club has selected a dystopian where insomnia plays a role and I’m like, really?? I don’t need more contributions to my sleep challenges in this year of 2025.
Sammy wrote: "You'll wanna join in with our buddy read then. We're doing a team read!"I'm there! :)
Finished my book for Attractions. I hope I'm doing this right:Genre Attraction: The Time Traveler's Depot
The Time Traveler's Depot: MPG Historical Fiction
Book: All the Light We Cannot See
Reader: Laila Jane
Date Completed: 05/25/2025
Page Count: 544
The Time Traveler's Depot: MPG Historical Fiction
Book: The Midnight Bargain
Reader: Lexi
Date Completed: 05/14/2025
Page Count: 386
The Time Traveler's Depot: MPG Historical Fiction
Book: The Archer's Tale
Reader: Teddie
Date Completed: 05/03/2025
Page Count: 374
The Time Traveler's Depot: MPG Historical Fiction
Book: The Disco Witches of Fire Island
Reader: Teresa
Date Completed: 05/17/2025
Page Count: 352
The Time Traveler's Depot: MPG historical Fiction
Book: China
Reader: Sammy
Date Completed: 05/23/2025
Page Count: 764
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🎭 Genre Attractions: The Wanderlust Waystation
Dive into the genres listed below and read 5 books that fit the theme. Genres may be repeated.
Genres: Travel Memoir, Expedition Fiction, Survival Stories, Lost City Adventures, Archaeological Thriller, Sea Voyages, Nomadic Tales, Exploration Nonfiction, Road Trip Fiction, Mountain Climbing Memoirs
Oof! I have a mountain climbing memoir I can squeeze in, but it's a shortie (200-odd pages), otherwise I have a few longer exploration/sea voyage type books (why couldn't we have gotten this one when I was reading
earlier this month!?) but I'm not sure I can get to them before mid-end June!Too many print books to read for Book Quest! And I don't have any of them on audio. *sigh*
I'm in the same boat with book quest - lol. I wonder whether metaphorical mountains count? I am planning on reading The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery soon, but that's short too.
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This category might take me a few weeks. Need to double check my books and see.
Sammy, I feel your pain on the lack of audio for some books. I can’t get the McCammon books on audio so I’m beholden to my work schedule for getting those done. Sadly, my long weekend did not work out for buckling down to read those books. I started them both, though.
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When you say just finished, was it after we were checked in for this one? Because we can use books finished from when we checked in.I think I'll probably go with the short one, unless I can figure out where the Shackleton book I have went to (this may be Scotland. Some of my books are already boxed up and gone ahead of us 😆).
actually going for a different book with a similar page count, as I don't want to rush the other one. also this one is a large hardback, and if I don't have to lug it with me to scotland, it's a bonus 😆(I've gotten rid of 191 books so far this year that I don't have to box up and move! I'm pround of me. Unfortunately, with still almost 3000 left, it's a drop in the ocean, but hey-ho... 😂)
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I think I'll probably go with the short one, unless I can figur..."
Sadly, no. It was a few days ago, so not technically "just" finished. I think I used it for one of our last tasks anyway, now that I think about it.
I think I was mostly annoyed that I don't have anything else for that task right this second so it's like, "Dang! I could have used that book but now I've got to search" :P
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That's still a lot of books, lol.
Are you trying to sell (any/all/some of) them or give them to specific people? If not, maybe you can take them to a charity shop or something like that, just to get them off your hands.
Around here, if I really want to get rid of things and I'm too lazy to take them to the half price book store, I just plop it all at the curb. Someone will pick it up within an hour, lol.
I have one but as I have 4 books from different countries going right now, it may be a bit - Taiwan Travelogue
I'm a bit of a book hoarder, but have recently learned to let go of the books I don't think I'll re-read. I generally take those to our local Little Free Library (I'd take them to the local charity shop, but they don't accept anything that isn't in pristine "looks like it's never been read" condition. I know this as I used to volunteer there. it was my biggest annoyance with the place!).So right now the books left are those I feel I might re-read, those I haven't read yet, and those belonging to hubby (not my place to get rid of). Also one or two by an author who I have all of the books of, so want to keep the collection whole, even if I hated the book (looking at you Billy Summers 😆).
Still almost 3000 🤣
Challenges permitting, I'm currently trying to focus on those books I haven't read yet I feel I may not want to keep afterwards. Every book I don't need to pack is a bonus, as far as I'm concerned!
Also, there is no putting things by the side of the road here unless you want to get done for fly-tipping! A hefty fine and potential jail-time.I think I'll stick with the LFL to be safe...😆
swapped out my food book for an extra point 😁
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I think I'll stick with the LFL to be safe...😆"
LOL! Yeah, I had a feeling it might be something like that. Would definitely not want to lead you to jail with my helpful tips. :D
Finished my exploration book. Kinda wish I'd read the Everest book instead, because apparently today is Mount Everst day. 😆Back to Book quests books for now though!
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Back to Book quests books for now though!"
Oh, that would have been a fun little connection!
Hmmm... Can't see anywhere to put the book I'll be finishing today, except the food vendor again, so replacing it again with a 1000-pager 😆
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Lol!! At least you’re finding food books that work.
I need to try to finish my food book this weekend. Just because I’m tired of not being done with it 😆 and because I’m enjoying it!
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Still working on two. Swan Song will take a little time. I started it and got into it fast but I’ve got other books going at the minute.
You guys seen the new bonus challenge starting on the 9th?https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
As it always goes with these things, the book I'm currently reading is perfect, and none of the others I have planned this month seem to fit at all. Story of my life. 😂
I can throw a short one at this and try to squeeze it in, for something longer it would have to be a re-read, and as hubby is working from home again from tomorrow, reading time will evaporate again, so couldn't guarantee a swift finish for the team bonus if we wanted to go for that.
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No thoughts on worrying about a team bonus until i get a clue what books might work for it.
I have one on the list on hold from the library but depends if comes in time: 
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Looking for a “picaresque” book written by a woman (or queer authors). Anyone know of any? I’m hoping for something more modern/contemporary than classic. Something easy to get into. Found a Ruth Ware book that is tagged picaresque that I might read, but thought I’d see if anyone has a recommendation.
Exception to the modern caveat: Will accept any fun historical romances!
I'll find something today - or a couple somethings lol
Ashley has stipulated only one book per person this time 😆
is on the list - I just read it but if you haven't yet, I recommend it :)
🍿 Food Vendor: Circus Sideshow Sizzlers🍿 Food Vendor Word: Unconventional
Book: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren
Date Completed: 05/26/2025
Page Count: 318
Location: Page 14
Sentence: "...know that her upbringing was unconventional."
🍿 Food Vendor Word: Unusual
Book: Tarashana by Rachel Numier
Date Completed: 05/19/2025
Page Count: 629
Location: P. 76
Sentence: Unusual company
🍿 Food Vendor Word: peculiar
Book: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
Date Completed: 05/31/2025
Page Count: 576
Location: p192
Sentence: "peculiar habit white people..."
🍿 Food Vendor Word: exotic
Book: Black Hills by Nora Roberts
Date Completed: 05/31/2025
Page Count: 545
Location: pg 77
Sentence: "capture as exotic pets"
🍿 Food Vendor Word: Flamboyant
Book: The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Date Completed: 05/29/2025
Page Count: 1009
Location: p345
Sentence: "He's too flamboyant and he likes to show off"
My book The Forgetting Moon still hasn't come in from the library, so I changed books and checked us in for the Food task.
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Darn those library holds! Thanks for checking us in!
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Hehe... If I'm lucky it'll fit the one I finished just now, but if not, I have a few other chunky ones coming up 😁
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🍿 Food Vendors: Chapter Churros
Find 5 of the magic words listed below within the pages of your books. Each Team Member must find a unique word, no repeating.
Words: Linear, Crispy, Sweet, Sequential, Golden, Narrative, Dusted, Structured, Fluted, Progressing, Cinnamon, Epic, Crunchy, Rhythmic, Bite-sized
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No worries! Feel free to swap out my books as needed. My reading has seriously gone down, so I won't be offended if you need to move my books.
I've struggled with All the Light We Cannot See. 2025 in the US is probably not the right time to read it, but I've finally reached a point where I'm anxious to see what happens next instead of dreading it, and am hoping to have it finished tonight, which should finish off the Time Traveler's Depot