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Jordan wrote: "The poll will go up tomorrow, but in the meantime, here's what I'm considering for our May spring themed Josh reread:A Ghost of a Chance
Stranger on the Shore
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Okay, I figure any of us would be happy to read any of these. So i thought it might be fun to give reasons for the books we're leaning toward. I'm think of I Spy Something Bloody or Dangerous Ground because it's been the longest since I've read either of them. And then I think, oh but I'll have to read the rest of the books in the series. Hmmmm. Not a hardship! LOL
Jordan wrote: "Also, it's helpful to know that each season technically has three months in it. Winter ends in February. Spring ends in May. Summer ends in August. Fall ends in November. "You might want to double check my list before you put up the poll, then!
In the U.S., we use the equinox and solstice dates to mark the change of season; spring begins March 20, summer begins June 21, fall begins September 22, and winter begins December 21. I didn't realize that other countries did it differently.
So some of my "definitely spring" books might be set March 20-31 or June 1-20.
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Exactly, I just didn't get specific with the dates. It ended up this way when I was trying to determine when we should do the readings and I thought, every four months would be good, that's one per season. Since we read/discuss for the entirety of the month, when exactly the season changes doesn't matter so much. So, I went with whole months.
Spring: March-May
Summer: June-August
Fall: September-November
Winter: December-February
I guess the way it works out this way is that it really focuses on which month the season starts. It's really just when are we reading it. In other words, I'm not being exact and the book doesn't have to be either. lol.
Apologies for the confusion! I promise easier themes next year.
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A Ghost of a Chance
[book:Stranger on the Shore..."
Honestly, this is tough! But Dangerous Ground is one of my favorites (in general, and of that series) and it's been forever since I've read it.
Then again, I think Ghost of a Chance I've only read once. So.... might have to pick that one. I do just want to read all of them. lol
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If you're having trouble voting, might I recommend the free pickerwheel.com? Just input the titles and press the spin button. :-)
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If you're having trouble vot..."
Ha!
I'm happy to re-read any of these. I think I've re-read all of them (Dangerous Ground multiple times) except for the short story, Night Watch... so maybe I'll just read that one soon for fun.
Seriously, I really enjoy revisiting and discussing Josh's books.
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What a great choice!
Jordan wrote: "I would like to announce that our Spring themed Josh reread book for May will be.... Stranger on the Shore!!!What a great choice!"
When I clicked on the title, it showed I read this book in Nov. 2014. (!) I had no idea it had been that long ago, since I remember the story very well. As it turns out, of our choices, THIS is the one it's been the longest since I've read it, so I'll be happily downloading and re-reading soon.
Jordan wrote: "I would like to announce that our Spring themed Josh reread book for May will be.... Stranger on the Shore!!!What a great choice!"
Nice. :-) Also, good audiobook. So a re-read is in order.
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What a great choice!"
When I clicked on the title, it ..."
I think it's been as long for me too!
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What a great choice!"
Nice. :-) Also, good audiobook. ..."
WOOT!!!
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We are currently reading A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars for this month's BOM! You can find the discussion here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Also, if you are following along with the Cadeleonian Series Challenge Read, we are now reading book two, Lord of the White Hell, Book 2. The discussion for that will stay in the same thread as the first book, which you can find here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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It's that time to start nominating books for our June BOM read! You've got one week to nominate before I post the poll.
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Anyway, I'm nominating this unless folks object.
The Hourglass Throne
Jordan wrote: "The Hourglass Throne"The price is completely prohibitive for me. I wait for these to show up at one of my libraries or on Scribd.
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The price is completely prohibitive for me. I wait for these to show up at one of my libraries or on Scribd."
Oh poo! Yeah, I hadn't looked at the price yet. That's a lot.
FYI, it is available to preorder in Overdrive if they use it and you have a way to tell your library to order it for you.
In the meantime, I'll find something else!
Teal wrote: "Jordan wrote: "The Hourglass Throne"The price is completely prohibitive for me. I wait for these to show up at one of my libraries or on Scribd."
Wow, more than 14 dollars! I totally agree with you.
Jordan wrote: "FYI, it is available to preorder in Overdrive if they use it and you have a way to tell your library to order it for you."I did that months ago, so if any of my libraries get it, I should be early in the queue to borrow it. But there's a very, very low success rate for my purchase requests, even across 3 libraries... maybe one book in 6? One in 8? :(
Teal wrote: "Jordan wrote: "The Hourglass Throne"The price is completely prohibitive for me. I wait for these to show up at one of my libraries or on Scribd."
Ouch. That's a lot. I plan to get the audiobook with a normal credit (should be 10€/$). It's supposed to be released at the same time... and maybe the ebook-version will be more reasonably priced later on...
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I did that months ago, so if any of my libraries get it, I..."
Ouch! Do they tell you why they don't purchase? Our old system didn't let us tell patrons if we bought something or if we didn't or why we didn't. Our current system does let us tell you why. The biggest reason is that the book just isn't available for libraries to purchase through our distributors.
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I did just get JCP's newsletter where she talks about Zero Hour which I've been meaning to reread for ages.
Or, she has that new Spellcraft series that I still haven't read yet Quill Me Now.
What does anyone else feel like reading?
Jordan wrote: "Ouch! Do they tell you why they don't purchase?"No, I don't see an option anywhere for asking for an explanation.
Jordan wrote: "I did just get JCP's newsletter where she talks about Zero Hour which I've been meaning to reread for ages."I would reread anything by JCP ;-).
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I would reread anything by JCP ;-)."
Good response! lol.
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https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...
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What a great choice!"
Oh! Okay. That's a great choice. I haven't read it myself in years. I'll see if I can come up with some promo things for that one.
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What a great choice!"
Oh! Okay. That's a great choice...."
Also, how the heck is it ALREADY May????!!!
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What a great choice!"
Oh! Okay. That's a great choice...."
Yay!
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A very good question!
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https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...
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Our June BOM will be Jordan Castillo Price's Zero Hour!
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I'm heading off on a short vacation tomorrow so I'm posting our BOMs for May one day early! We will be reading Stranger on the Shore, as our second Josh reread for our Spring theme. You can discuss it here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
We are also reading Champion of the Scarlet Wolf, Book One as part of our Cadelionian series reread, which you can discuss here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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So it's that time! We need to take nominations for our next BOM! Please let me know within the week what you would like to read next and I'll get the poll up next Thursday.
As I mentioned in a previous thread yesterday, I'll nominate Frank Spinelli's Perfect Flaw!
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So it's that time! We need to take nominations for our next BOM! Please let me know within the week what you would like to read next and I'll get the poll up next Thursday.
As I m..."
Second. :)
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I just wanted to let you know that Perfect Flaw will be our July 2022 BOM read! It was the only book nominated and it received a second and a third from other members. :-)
Jordan wrote: "Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Perfect Flaw will be our July 2022 BOM read! It was the only book nominated and it received a second and a third from other members..."
The fourth forgot to post ;-)
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Here's the links for what we're reading in June 2022. There's a lot going on!
Josh's latest release - The Movie-Town Murders - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Our June 2022 BOM - Zero Hour - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Our Cadeleonian Series Challenge - Champion of the Scarlet Wolf, Book Two - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Happy reading!!!
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It's that time, we need to be thinking about our next Josh reread! So for the next week I will be taking nominations for your favorite Josh books set in the summer months!
The poll will not exceed five titles so if more than five are nominated we may do some juggling.
The first nomination is Perfect Day!
What are your favorites? Tell us here!
Perfect day, good one. hmmm...summer months....how about boy with the painful tattoo? I think the garden at the house was in summer mode as Kit and j.X. move in. but its tricky going to book 3 in a series....
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Oooohhh, that's a good one. Going into book three is a little tricky, but if enough other folks agree with it, then we can certainly go with it.
WMD wrote: "Perfect day, good one. hmmm...summer months....how about boy with the painful tattoo? I think the garden at the house was in summer mode as Kit and j.X. move in. but its tricky going to book 3 in a..."good choice!
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A Ghost of a Chance
Stranger on the Shore
I Spy Something Bloody
Dangerous Ground
Night Watch
I think The Scrabble series is too new right now, and I'd like to focus on older works for this.
Also, it's helpful to know that each season technically has three months in it. Winter ends in February. Spring ends in May. Summer ends in August. Fall ends in November. These, ironically, are the months we will be doing the rereads! I was really hoping to get Fair Play on this poll, but I will make sure it gets on the summer poll along with the others!
Anyway, if anyone has thoughts on the proposed titles, just let me know!