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R2 TEAM THREAD: Team #2 Scratch & Sniff
LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "Way to go finishing the first book for this team, Rachel! Woo!Kristen, The Battle of the Labyrinth was your book for "Part of a Series", correct? If your date read was 3/3/11, ..."
I'll check out when I finished...and let you know.
Thank you, Kristen! If the date read wasn't in fact 3/3/11, I apologize. I just assumed it was since you put "finished 3/3".
LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "Thank you, Kristen! If the date read wasn't in fact 3/3/11, I apologize. I just assumed it was since you put "finished 3/3"."I finished it on 3/4...that's too early, isn't it?
Yes, sorry. =( The first shelf was announced this past Saturday.
Part of a Series:
. I'll be done with it pretty quickly.
Hey everyone! Such progress!! Woo hoo!!LL, I saw your note so I'll answer here for everyone to see.
Ok, long story short..
I was finishing a book the day the shelf was announced, so I plowed through and finished that one. I didn't start The Vampire's Bride until Sunday. I'm half-way through and should finish it today. Otherwise I'm taking that sucker to work tomorrow and finishing it, gosh darnit!
I'll start the Free Space book immediately after that and should be finished fairly quickly.
No pressure on myself, right? :P
Alright, back to it!
I only read about 5 pages of Red Fire tonight. I just couldn't concentrate. So I'm going to bed early tonight dispite having taken a nap after work which I never do. I'm hoping the next shelf is Fantasy or Paranormal Romance related because I have 2 books coming from Booksfree.com that fit that theme and I like to read them right away. Of course now an appropriate shelf will be called and the books will take a tour of the 50 Continental US states before getting to me instead of the normal 3-5 days.
@Mary: I'll try to grab them if they pass by my house Mary! ;PI have the opposite worry. I've picked out this or that for a shelf....but how long until it's called? It could take weeks......months......what if it's never called!?!
Yep, that could happen. We had about 10 shelves that weren't called from R1.And yes Mary you did it right!
Way to go, S&S! Ya'll are on a roll! :D Great job, everyone. Mary, are you reading "Red Fire" for your free-space read? Just curious, so I can update the overall game spreadsheet. Hope your BF books arrive on time. The mail system can be a bitch, as I continuing tappin' my foot impatiently waiting for "River Marked" to arrive. ;)
Yep - never can tell when (or if) a shelf will be called. I leave that up to Mr. Randomizer. Sometimes he's nice to us/me and sometimes he's a bit wicked.
@ Mary: Yes! You did an excellent job. Thank you & way to go on finishing your book! ☺ Oh & like Steph, I'd also like to know if Red Fire is your free space book so I can add it to the list.@ Kristen: Thanks, Kristen. I'll add it to the list. Good luck!
Kimberly wrote: "Hey everyone! Such progress!! Woo hoo!!LL, I saw your note so I'll answer here for everyone to see.
Ok, long story short..
I was finishing a book the day the shelf was announced, so I plowed throu..."
Definitely no pressure. ☺ Thanks for answering my question. I wanted to let you know that I wasn't trying to rush you to finish by asking how your book was going. I saw your progress on my friend updates & as someone who's curious about what my friends read, I thought I'd ask if you were liking it or not. I was asking as a "friend" not as "Team Captain of Scratch & Sniff." ☺
LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "Definitely no pressure. ☺ Thanks for answering my question. I wanted to let you know that I wasn't trying to rush you to finish by asking how your book was going..."No no no! I didn't think you were pressuring me at all!! I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to come out that way. If anything, I was just giving a general update.
LOL! No need to apologize. I understand. I just wanted to make sure you knew I'm not pressuring. If anything, someone should be pressuring me! I've read maybe 30 pages of my "Part of a Series" read since I stumbled across a heinous spoiler. I'm forcing myself to finish it because apparently I am a masochist.
"I've read maybe 30 pages of my "Part of a Series" read since I stumbled across a heinous spoiler. I'm forcing myself to finish it because apparently I am a masochist." LOL!! "Iron Crowned" right? Silly, Lethal, shame! Reading reviews before the book is a no-no. You should know better by now. ;) Hope it isn't too painful a read, it's upcoming on my TBR list. Having to force yourself b/c you already know what happens? Not b/c it's a bad book? I hope
LOL! I know, I know. *hangs head in shame* Let me rephrase: I didn't "technically" stumble across the spoiler. I read the last few pages of the book because I'm always tempted to do that-although I usually have more self-restraint. The spoiler was bad. The spoiler has tainted my view of Eugenie with EVIL! But I will persevere! I plan on spending at least half an hour reading this book tonight.
Sandra wrote: "Yep, that could happen. We had about 10 shelves that weren't called from R1."Were you able to keep your mitts off your choices and save them for this round? I'm not that strong! Creeps, it's a good thing that books are my only addiction. 12 steps is way too many! I would be the 5 step girl. :)
No, I wasn't able to "hold" books. I just kept reading along and hoping that whatever shelf was called, I'd have one I was anxious to read on there. :D Kinda like roulette. Put your chips where you may and leave it to the wheel to do the rest.
LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "LOL! I know, I know. *hangs head in shame* Let me rephrase: I didn't "technically" stumble across the spoiler. I read the last few pages of the book because I'm always tempted to do that-although I..."I'm not actually on your team, just nosing around but when I read your post I had to smile at myself as I did exactly the same with "Iron Crowned" (I assume that's the one you're talking about?). I skimmed through the last chapter and got so disgusted with Eugenie that I had to take a break from her. I actually started on another book, lol. I shall get back to her eventually though.
Now, I'm really intrigued. Might have to read that one sooner v. later. Hmmmm, disgusted with Eugenie....
Well, disgusted is probably a bit harsh. Let's say very, very disappointed.
Kerstin wrote: "LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "LOL! I know, I know. *hangs head in shame* Let me rephrase: I didn't "technically" stumble across the spoiler. I read the last few pages o..."LOL! Yes! Someone who understands my pain! Lucky you, you get to put it down. I'm trying to balance out my hatred with Catching Fire-which really isn't such a good idea when I think about it. Yes, I'm enjoying CF but it's really sad. So either I read a book that pisses me off or a book that makes me depressed. =(
Steph, disgusted is an understatement for me. I shouldn't be surprised that she would do what she did. After all, I've always thought she was hella stupid & slutty. But I actually started to like her a little in Thorn Queen. Now my warm fuzzy feelings have turned into thoughts of homicide.
Dana wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Yep, that could happen. We had about 10 shelves that weren't called from R1."Were you able to keep your mitts off your choices and save them for this round? I'm not that strong! ..."
Dana, I never even looked for books on those shelves. Sorry, I don't go looking for books until the shelf is called, and then I see what I was going to read anyway, and then read that.
@Lethal - "Steph, disgusted is an understatement for me. I shouldn't be surprised that she would do what she did. After all, I've always thought she was hella stupid & slutty. But I actually started to like her a little in Thorn Queen. Now my warm fuzzy feelings have turned into thoughts of homicide." Eek! I really gotta read that book now. I liked her more in Thorn Queen too. Oh boy. @Dana/Sandra, same for me actually. Only 1-2 shelves where I didn't find a current monthly challenge read, already picked out TBR, on the shelf. And, even then I found ones I was already interested in checking out. Worked out well, hopefully will this round too. :)
LOL! "Finally! I mean, YAY!"
Yes I am reading Red Fire for my Free Space book. I was just too tired to read more than a few pages last night.
I have learned my lesson about reading reviews of books I really, really want to read and own already. Too many people put spoilers in their book reviews.
Yay! Way to go, Kimberly!Thanks for clarifying, Mary. I'll add "Red Fire" to the list. Good luck!
Y'all are so funny....credit card madness, man boobies, piles of books surrounding you on the floor in the middle of a book store...sneaking peeks at the last few pages...I also can't resist the lure of bookstores, but don't usually buy there (no list, selection limitations) Did you know amazon won't let you order more than 100 books at one time? Though, that wasn't all MY books...ordered students' books, too
Now wondering whether I'll like Thorn Queen, too....
Steph wrote: "LOL! "Finally! I mean, YAY!""Oh my gosh, it was just getting painful, you know? I wasn't into it like I thought I would be and I was too far along to just stop reading and start something else.
Gena Showalter is one of my faves, but this wasn't cutting it. It got 3 stars BECAUSE it was Gena. KWIM?
Judithe wrote: "Now wondering whether I'll like Thorn Queen, too..."*plugs ears*
Lalalaaaa! I can't hear any of you!!!
I've been putting this series off for a while and now people are disgusted with Eugenie?
I can't wait for the shelf I have the first book on to be called!
Kimberly wrote: "Steph wrote: "LOL! "Finally! I mean, YAY!""Oh my gosh, it was just getting painful, you know? I wasn't into it like I thought I would be and I was too far along to just stop reading and start some..."
LOL! I definitely KWYM. :) Gotta give your favorite authors some love sometimes, even if the book let's ya down.
Kimberly wrote: "Judithe wrote: "Now wondering whether I'll like Thorn Queen, too..."*plugs ears*
Lalalaaaa! I can't hear any of you!!!
I've been putting this series off for a while and now people are disgusted w..."
I'm still hopeful, have really enjoyed the series so far and going to do my best to forget about the "bad girl/decision" comments when I start the IC. :)
Finished my book for Part of a Series.Iron Crowned ★★☆☆☆ 3/8/11
How can I write this review without spoilers? Hmmm. Okay, I'll start off by saying that I never really cared for Eugenie. She's very blunt, tactless & childish-& if I wanted that, I could get my fix from the plethora of angst that the YA genre has to offer. I did feel sympathy for E in Thorn Queen but this book has reinforced my hateful feelings towards her. She makes extremely stupid decisions in this novel. She trusts the wrong people & alienates the right people. She does something that is unforgivable IMO & there is no going back from that, I don't give a fuck how sorry she feels. IMO, she deserved everything that she got & I hope karma bites her in the ass big time in book #4. Of course, I won't know anyway. Eugenie has not one redeemable quality that I can think of, so therefore I'm done with this series. There are much better books out there waiting for some QT with me.
Oooooohhhhhhh Noooooooooo. TWO?! Wow! Good review? LOL! I know you'll always tell us how ya feel, Lethal. Sorry it bombed for ya. I have high hopes, but I've liked E more than you, based on your review, so I should be ok.
Sounds like I'm happy I haven't started this series.
Now I've just gotta read it to find out what the big deal is! LOL!
Finished my Free Space: Darkfever. 4 Stars and a short review.I liked this one and I want to read the rest of the series. Mac is a "Null" - a person who can see and freeze Fae - but she didn't know it until she met Barrons, and who knows what he is (other than strong, sexy, and mysterious). The book is set in Dublin, where Mac is trying to figure out who violently killed her sister, Alina. It seems there are too many Fae on the loose in Dublin and Mac is in for an education.
Steph wrote: "Oooooohhhhhhh Noooooooooo. TWO?! Wow! Good review? LOL! I know you'll always tell us how ya feel, Lethal. Sorry it bombed for ya. I have high hopes, but I've liked E more than you, based on ..."Yeah...I want to apologize for that. I wrote this review when I was very pissed off & I guess I ranted more than a little. Maybe I should rewrite it now that my anger isn't so extreme.
Way to go finishing you free space book, Kristen! Would you mind linking to your review or copying & pasting it here?
I still have only read a few pages of Red Fire. It's not because it's bad it's been a lack of time thing.
LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "Steph wrote: "Oooooohhhhhhh Noooooooooo. TWO?! Wow! Good review? LOL! I know you'll always tell us how ya feel, Lethal. Sorry it bombed for ya. I have high hopes, but I've liked E more than ..."Nooo! I don't think you should rewrite it since that was how you really felt when you finished it!
Hahaha! Okay, okay! I won't rewrite it. But now my team probably thinks their captain is certifiable. Don't mess with me! I'm a crazy bitch!Congrats on finishing your free space read, Rachel! Woo! It's a relief to know you're enjoying Harris' "Harper Connelly" series. I've only read the "Southern Vampire Mysteries" one but I've been wanting to give one of her others a try.
LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "Hahaha! Okay, okay! I won't rewrite it. But now my team probably thinks their captain is certifiable. Don't mess with me! I'm a crazy bitch!"*shakes head*
Nah.
LethalLovely~I'm Breaking Out. Last Chance to Lose wrote: "Hahaha! Okay, okay! I won't rewrite it. But now my team probably thinks their captain is certifiable. Don't mess with me! I'm a crazy bitct!..."If you are, then so am I! ;) (I knew I loved this team.) You are supposed to feel something about your books after your read them. If you felt nothing really, then you could have stared off into space for hours instead of reading said book. Even if I hate it, I would rather that strong feeling than nothing.
**Insane behavior to follow**
I bought Pale Demon 30 minutes after my bookstore opened and spent the next 8 hours reading like a maniac. Inhaling, devouring, and basically becoming one with the book. When I finished and closed the story I was quiet for a moment. Then I gave a huge whoop, jumped out of my chair, high-stepped in a circle, shook my booty around a bit, and then threw myself on the floor and made 'carpet angels' for a minute!
And you think you are crazy?!?....... ;P
LOL DanaIt's a pleasure to read comments that as so .... enthusiastic!
I thought the Harper Connelly books were OK. They weren't my favorite of her series. I really liked the Aurora Teagarden books and the Lily Bard books were good. I hit the Borders closing sale today and bought 3 Nalini Signs (Psy bks 2 and 4). They didn't have book 3. I have book 1. They had ones after book 4 but I restrained myself and only bought 2 and 4. Now I have to find bk 3 somewhere.
And I also got:
. It was 40% off with my rewards card.
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Rebecca is correct. Thanks, Rebecca! You can read the free space at anytime, although IIRC the teams from R1 read them fairly quickly since the free space is in the middle of the board & controls 4 possible bingoes. I haven't even picked which book I'm going to read for that space yet.