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Nicole
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Nov 19, 2010 06:41PM
Don't know what your library system is like Stacy, but the one where I live has quite a few computers. It'd be annoying to hang out at the library to do all your schoolwork, but that could be an option if your boss doesn't want you doing it all at work.
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5.4: Flawless by Sara Shepard10.1: Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin
25.2: A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore; The Insane Train by Sheldon Russell; and Unforgivable by Laura Griffin
80/325
Task Completed!5.10 Aannnndd ACTION!: Catching Genius by Kristy Kiernan
**Excellent book! More of a "Women's Fiction" book than a "Chick Lit", but I really enjoyed the story line and relationship growth of the characters.
80/325 points
15/42 books
TASK COMPLETED:25.2. Author Relay:
Roommates by Whitney Lyles
Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakthrough by Isabel Sharpe
Un-Veiled by Eileen Rendahl
TOTAL: 135
Books read: 18
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10.10 - The Love Goddess' Cooking School
75/325 points
14/42 books
I absolutely loved this story!!!
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My library does have computers but there always seems to be someone at them. They also have Wi-Fi....but I don't know. I feel weird taking my computer anywhere with me and logging on. I know, I'm strange. Either way though - they just fixed it and I'm back up now! YEA!!!! Thanks for the suggestion, I appreciate it!
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Kourtney - 135
Kristin - 100
Cathy - 85
Ashley - 80
Nicole - 80
Stacy - 75
Tara - 70
Alex - 65
Suzanne - 40
Alicia - 35
Maria - 35
Jencey - 25
Kristine - 20
Jen - 15
Jordan - 5
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5.5 Wake by Lisa McMann
80/325 points
15/42 books
Ok wow, I started reading this book this morning while my daughter was in dance class and I really just couldn't put it down for too long. We'd run errands here and there and I was on the computer for a bit, but I kept picking it back up every chance I had and finished it already!
Task Completed!5.3 Celebrate Good Times: Whiskey Sour by J A Konrath
85/325 points
16/42 books
Ashley wrote: "Task Completed!5.3 Celebrate Good Times: Whiskey Sour by J A Konrath
85/325 points
16/42 books"
Just looked it up...how did you like it? Was it like the Stephanie Plum series like it says or not so much?
Task completed 5.3 Celebrate A Good time
I liked the book.
Cathy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Task Completed!5.3 Celebrate Good Times: Whiskey Sour by J A Konrath
85/325 points
16/42 books"
Just looked it up...how did you like it? Was it like the Stephanie Plum se..."
I would compare it to Stephanie Plum, but then again not. She doesn't fumble like Steph does, and she is a legitimate lieutenant on the police force, but it is about a woman bringing justice to criminals. I enjoyed the book, but it also goes into the mind of the murderer, so if you don't like reading the twisted mind of a killer, then it's not for you.
Task completed:5.4 Get Cozy
You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again: One Woman's Painfully Funny Quest to Give It Up - Heather McDonald
5 pts.
Total: 45 pts.
Jencey wrote: "Task completed 5.3 Celebrate A Good timeI liked the book."
Awesome! This is my next MW to read...I've only ever listened to hers too but this one I can't find unabridged. If you liked it, maybe try
The Gatecrasher..of all hers, I really liked this one!
Ashley wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Task Completed!5.3 Celebrate Good Times: Whiskey Sour by J A Konrath
85/325 points
16/42 books"
Just looked it up...how did you like it? Was it like the Stephanie ..."
I actually do love reading twisted stuff like that..I used to read all these true crime books about serial killers...entertianing...scary when you think about it being real though..
Cathy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Task Completed!5.3 Celebrate Good Times: Whiskey Sour by J A Konrath
85/325 points
16/42 books"
Just looked it up...how did you like it? Was ..."
Then I would recommend this one. It wasn't overly dark, but did have its moments. The audio version has a male and female reader for the different characters- kinda fun. I think there are 5-6 books in the series, all named after drinks.
Task Completed10 pts
1. Er… - OctobER, NovembER, DecembER – Summer at Willow Lake-Susan Wiggs
80/325 points
14/42 book
Tara wrote: "Task Completed10 pts
1. Er… - OctobER, NovembER, DecembER – Summer at Willow Lake-Susan Wiggs
80/325 points
14/42 book"
Tara how did you like this book! I have it on my list in a different section.
Jencey wrote: "Tara wrote: "Task Completed10 pts
1. Er… - OctobER, NovembER, DecembER – Summer at Willow Lake-Susan Wiggs
80/325 points
14/42 book"
Tara how did you like this book! I have it on my lis..."
I really liked this book Jencey! Susan Wiggs reminds me of Debbie Macomber's writing. I am reading the second book "The Winter Lodge" now. I hope you enjoy it.
I've been reading and following the challenge, just neglecting to post my points! Here's what I have so far. I can't remember what I've posted and what I haven't, so I'm just putting thm all down:5 Point Tasks
2.
- Jacqueline Susann4.
- Polly Williams7.
- Shawn Klomparens10 Point Tasks
2.
- Adena Halpern3.
- Jen LancasterAnd for multi-book tasks I haven't yet completed, I've read:
- Tori Spellingand
- Isabel WolffSo...
Total Points: 35
Total Books: 7
Oh, and BTW, re: the discussion on Watermelon by Marian Keyes a few pages back...if you like audiobooks, that's a great one on audio! It's one of my favorites out of all the audiobooks I've listened to. The narrator is wonderful!
Task completed 5.8 The Long Road Home by Mary Alice Monroe110 points 15 books completed
it was long, but very good
Jen B wrote: "Oh, and BTW, re: the discussion on Watermelon by Marian Keyes a few pages back...if you like audiobooks, that's a great one on audio! It's one of my favorites out of all the audiobooks I've listene..."Nice! Will have to check it out...honestly, I really want to read it, but the 600+ pages of paperback of it sitting on my shelf look really overwhelming:(
Just finished See Jane Date by Melissa Senate...first RDI ever...excellent classic chick lit novel...cant wait to check out its sequel and the tv verison of the movie:)5.2. Land of the Free 5 points
Total: 90 Points
Task completed10.7 Sisterly Love
Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink
10 pts.
Total: 55 pts.
No more points, but I just finished the audiobook version of
and wanted to recommend it to anyone still looking for another book for their list. Great book!
Jen B wrote: "No more points, but I just finished the audiobook version of and wanted to recommend it to anyone still looking for another book for their list. Gr..."Ditto to Jen B! Listented to the audio of Last NIght at Chateau Marmont a few months back...very entertianing!
Task Completed! 15.5 QuantifiersVows, Vendettas and a Little Black Dress by Kyra Davis 11/18/10
Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich 11/24/10
Both great but I'm a little more faithful to the Sophie Katz series:)
Total: 105 Points
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5.8 Vintage Veronica
85/325 points
16/42 books
At first, I really liked the book. But for some reason, the more I got into it, it was just ok.
Task completed!5.9- How Many
Angels by Marian Keyes
I thought I would continue with the Walsh sisters and try the next one. I LOVED this one!!!
Total Points: 70
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Kourtney - 135
Kristin - 110
Cathy - 105
Ashley - 85
Stacy - 85
Nicole - 80
Tara - 80
Alex - 70
Suzanne - 55
Alicia - 35
Jen - 35
Maria - 35
Jencey - 30
Jordan - 20
Kristine - 20
Cathy wrote: "Task Completed! 15.5 QuantifiersVows, Vendettas and a Little Black Dress by Kyra Davis 11/18/10
Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich 11/24/10
Both great but I..."
I have vows, vendettas . . out from the library, didn't think about putting it down for that task!!
Task completed - 25.3 City of Tranquil Light, Hope in Patience and Sunset ParkAll great reads!!
135 points 18 books completed
Task Completed!10.7- Sisterly Love- Shopaholic and Sister
5.10- Annnnd Action- Say No to Joe
Becky's crazy, but she's always entertaining! And I LOVED the first book of Lori Foster's visitation series!!
Total Points: 85
Tasks Completed5.1 The Morning Show Murders, Al Roker
5.5 Back in Black, Zoey Dean
5.9 Sweet Little LIES, Lauren Conrad
10.3 Mini Shopaholic, Sophie Kinsella (December 12th)
Alicia Total Points: 50
Recommend the Morning Show Murders to anyone who likes Stephanie Plum like mysteries.
Stacy wrote: "LEADERBOARD Kourtney - 135
Kristin - 100
Cathy - 85
Ashley - 80
Nicole - 80
Stacy - 75
Tara - 70
Alex - 65
Suzanne - 40
Alicia - 35
Maria - 35
Jencey - 25
Kristine - 20
Jen..."
Mine should of been 25 instead of 35. (Just added some more books read so now it is 50)
TASK COMPLETED:15.2. Prepositions –
The Thing About Jane Spring by Sharon Krum
It’s About Your Husband by Lauren Lipton
TOTAL: 150
5.1
by Melissa SenateLoved this book!!
Total Points: 40
Total Books: 9
5.5 Back in Black - "Knit Two" by Kate Jacobs40/325
Do we post each time we complete a task or just edit the original post with strikeouts?Stacy wrote: "LEADERBOARD
Kourtney - 135
Kristin - 110
Cathy - 105
Ashley - 85
Stacy - 85
Nicole - 80
Tara - 80
Alex - 70
Suzanne - 55
Alicia - 35
Jen - 35
Maria - 35
Jencey - 30
Krist..."
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Stacy wrote: "LEADERBOARD
Kourtney - 135
Kristin - 110
Cathy - 105
Ashley - 85
Stacy - 85
Nicol..."
Jordan, it really helps me if you do both. When somebody posts a completed task, I can mark it on my spreadsheet right away. And if you post your current points as well, that helps because if I don't come up with the same number, I can go back and check your list to see which ones have been crossed out and see what I missed. I'm sorry, I know it's more of a hassle for you, but it makes my job as point keeper a heck of a lot easier. I really do appreciate it! :)
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24.4. Copyright: Don't Hex With Texas (2008) (November), Fade (2009) (November), And Then I Found Out The Truth (2010) (October)
110/325 points
18/42 books
All three books are each from a series (well, the last one only has two in the series) and all three series are great! Fade is the second book in a YA series about a girl who gets pulled into other people's dreams. Really interesting! That's the one I just finished tonight. I'm hoping they make this into a movie, it would be so intriguing.
10.7: The Secrets Sisters Keep by Abby Drake90/325
This was such a great book. I highly recommend it.
Stacy wrote: "Task Completed 24.4. Copyright: Don't Hex With Texas (2008) (November), Fade (2009) (November), And Then I Found Out The Truth (2010) (October)
110/325 points
18/42 books
All three book..."
Oooh...I can't wait to read Don't Hex with Texas...have it on my Year task too:) and I just uploaded it to my new ereader!
It's not a problem - just wanted to make sure I understood the process =) Stacy wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Do we post each time we complete a task or just edit the original post with strikeouts?Stacy wrote: "LEADERBOARD
Kourtney - 135
Kristin - 110
Cathy - 105
Ashley - 85
Sta..."
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24.4. Copyright: Don't Hex With Texas (2008) (November), Fade (2009) (November), And Then I Found Out The Truth (2010) (October)
110/325 points
18/42 books
..."
I thought it was great! I'm hoping for another book, but it's been a couple years since this one was published so it's probably not gonna happen.
Task Completed:1. Er… - OctobER, NovembER, DecembER – Key Lime Pie Murder (#10) – Joanne Fluke
Total:30
As we round out the home stretch...TASK COMPLETED
25.4. Copyright Year Relay –
Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer (2007)
Schooled by Anisha Lakhani (2008)
The Actor and the Housewife by Shannon Hale (2009)
TOTAL: 175
Stacy wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Task Completed 24.4. Copyright: Don't Hex With Texas (2008) (November), Fade (2009) (November), And Then I Found Out The Truth (2010) (October)
110/325 points
18..."
I saw on a forum or maybe her web site that she actually wrote a fifth book but her publishers wouldn't pick it up...I got the impression her publishers really didn't see her books in the same way she did...Liek at one point they had refused her suggestion to compare them to Harry Potter for marketing its release...that's prob why they are so hard ot find..not much promotion period sounded like.
Cathy wrote: "I saw on a forum or maybe her web site that she actually wrote a fifth book but her publishers wouldn't pick it up...I got the impression her publishers really didn't see her books in the same way she did...Liek at one point they had refused her suggestion to compare them to Harry Potter for marketing its release...that's prob why they are so hard ot find..not much promotion period sounded like. "Which is a huge bummer because it seems most everyone likes them! Even my sister, who doesn't read chick lit type books, liked them and read all 4 of them.
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