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August - Pick It For Me! Challenge
Cathy wrote: "Cathy wrote: "I've never done a ..."
I say we check in here. Setting up a seperate thread seems a little pointless for a short story. Private messaging is an option though, if you worry about missing each other's posts.
~Megan~ wrote: "Mountain Kat,I finished my second of your recommendations, The Help! I am so glad I took your advice and did this book in audio format. When it ended last night, I was actually a little sad....."
I'm so glad you liked it!!
~Sara~ wrote: "Isabella wrote: "Hi Sara, I'm starting today THE BOOK THIEF are you OK with it? Tell me what you think if not we can choose another date."That's fine by me but I'm moving right now so it'll take ..."
It's OK Sara don't worry about it I got busy too. I just read the prologue until now. I'll be receiving some parents in my house for the next couple of days so I'm preparing the guest room. Good luck with the new house :) take your time just tell me when you're ready to start.
Jane (PS) wrote:" I haven't read Mockingjay yet - I've put it on hold as I'm not sure about everyone else's comments. I hate stupid heroines and it sounds like Katniss develops into one... "Not necessarily a stupid one; just a depressing, little-bit-of-an-emo girl. Katniss is really tired of fighting and she has lost that unique intensity that made her "The Mockingjay".
Anyways,you can give it a try.
Heather wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Cathy wrote: "I've never done a ..."
I say we check in here. Setting up a seperate thread seems a little pointless for a short story. Private messaging is an option though, if ..."
Here is good. I'll be starting in the morning.
Hi Cathy, starting Unlocked now. Really looking forward to it. I'll be reading while I'm supposed to be in training for work, so it might be hit a miss for me on how far I will get.
Hi Pollyanna, I finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. It was kind of hard to get into (sorry) but I did enjoy it once I got to the middle of the book.. I am now going to read Graceling..have heard great things about it, so looking forward to getting started
Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Wow Caroline! These pics are fantastic! Thank you! So many authors I haven't heard from! Hiding from th..."Sorry Lacy! Only just been able to get on here and just seen your message! Hope your okay? I started my other buddy read yesterday! So I should be ready by the end of the week is that ok for you? Party went well thanks and I can now relax and enjoy the rest of the summer hols before the babies go back to school in sept!! x x
Heather wrote: "Hi Cathy, starting Unlocked now. Really looking forward to it. I'll be reading while I'm supposed to be in training for work, so it might be hit a miss for me on how far I will get."You got an early start. I'm starting now.
Oh Cathy, loving this. He just laid it all out for everyone to hear. *sigh*The cute scumball
Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Wow Caroline! These pics are fantastic! Thank you! So many authors I haven't heard from! H..."No probs Caroline, I'm in no hurry! I'm glad that last week went well. Everything is going fine here and the end of the week sounds perfect. Let me know when you start. Are we going to discuss the book on this thread, through pm's, or open it's own thread?
Heather wrote: "Oh Cathy, loving this. He just laid it all out for everyone to hear. *sigh*The cute scumball"
I know....
And the first part is so heartbreaking. I think because everyone can relate to it.
Fran wrote: "I finished Candy Houses today 8/6 (3*). Tiffanny recommended this to me and we read it together as a buddy read. I enjoyed it, an interesting take on Grimm's fairy tales. It's the fi..."I really liked the series!! I'm really glad you picked to buddy read it with me =)
I finished one of my picks, Dreamfever. I think there's something wrong with me. I still don't love this series like most people. :-( I will, however, read the next one for a sense of closure!
Just finished, Cathy. That was so good. Thank you very much for the rec! When she told him about what his actions and words led her to do, I nearly cried.
Completed for August:
Cathy - you guys intrigued me enough to grab unlocked - heck it was only $1 - I read the sample on GR and enjoyed it enough - have you read unveiled yet?
Dee wrote: "Cathy - you guys intrigued me enough to grab unlocked - heck it was only $1 - I read the sample on GR and enjoyed it enough - have you read unveiled yet?"I did. I enjoyed it more than her first series, but Unlocked was my favorite even though it's short.
Heather wrote: "Just finished, Cathy. That was so good. Thank you very much for the rec! When she told him about what his actions and words led her to do, I nearly cried.
I know! I really liked the way Evan showed he had grown and how he handled Diana.
He did and at the end, when he said that he didn't want perfection and that they all stumble. I'm over here "awwwing."
Mandy,ok, I finished
. I am reading
now!
Either one would be fine with me, I've been looking forward to reading both. Just let me know when you find out which one works best for you!AshleyAlexis wrote: "...If that doesnt pan out, would you like to read Faith & Fidelity instead? Since that's just an insta click to get it on my kindle..."
Heather wrote: "He did and at the end, when he said that he didn't want perfection and that they all stumble. I'm over here "awwwing.""Thanks for choosing that buddy read! I don't know when I would have ever gone back to re-read it otherwise (and I loved it just as much the second time).
Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Wow Caroline! These pics are fantastic! Thank you! So many authors I haven..."Hey Lacy!
I'm glad all is well with you:-)...I finished my other buddy read last night, so I am ready to go when you are! We could open a thread for it to discuss and if anyone else wants to join in if thats good with you?! Look forward to hearing from you x x
I finished Attachments a buddy read with Fran! It was a great plot and loved the way it was set out too. Would recommend it for a read to anyone, thanks for the rec Fran x x
Caroline wrote: "I finished Attachments a buddy read with Fran! It was a great plot and loved the way it was set out too. Would recommend it for a read to anyone, thanks for the rec Fran x x"This was an awesome read and one of my favorite books of the year- thanks for reading it with me Caroline!
I second that, Fran. I loved Attachments. Glad you and Caroline liked the book.
Vi wrote: "I second that, Fran. I loved Attachments. Glad you and Caroline liked the book."Thanks Vi, it was great. I wasn't sure what I was going to think about Lincoln at the very beginning of the book, but his story turned out to be so inspiring and heart-warming.
Cathy wrote: "D.G. ~Vile Temptress~I just finished Blaze of Memory and loved it. Dev and Katya were such a great couple. Nalini Singh is one of my fav authors.
Cathy C"
Glad you enjoyed it, Cathy!
Sandy - I should be starting Succubus Blues today. Once return home, I'll contact you to see about a buddy read. I'm leaning towards Bewitching.
AshleyAlexis wrote: "Hey Shell-Here are my picks for you!Poddy Calf - based off your TBR shelf i'd be willing to read Faith & Fidelity with you..."
@AshleyAlexis I'm availabe to read read
with you after Monday August 15. Just let me know when's good for you! :)
Fran wrote: "Caroline wrote: "I finished Attachments a buddy read with Fran! It was a great plot and loved the way it was set out too. Would recommend it for a read to anyone, thanks for the rec ..."Your welcome!! Thanks for the great recs:-) x x
Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Wow Caroline! These pics are fantastic! Thank you! So many au..."That thread works for me! How about we start it on Friday? Does tomorrow work for you?
I've read some good things about the book recently. I am excited to start it!
Yes thats fine with me Lacy:-) Do you want to set up a thread of would you like me to? I'm easy either way! I'm looking forward to it too:-) x x
Shell - I hope you like Faith and Fidelity - it was one of my first m/m reads and i loved it
Hi Laura! I've finished Agnes and the Hitman - I'm glad I have read this as it has been a book I have been meaning to read - I thought this would be one book in my least favourite category (contemporary/chick lit) that would work for me... And it was! There were some great one-liners and I loved some of the twists. Thanks for the push!
Shell wrote: "AshleyAlexis wrote: "Hey Shell-Here are my picks for you!Poddy Calf - based off your TBR shelf i'd be willing to read Faith & Fidelity with you..."
@AshleyAlexis I'm availabe to read read [b..."
Lets do it!!! We can start on Tuesday if that's cool. I actually just bought it cuz I was thinking of doing the buddy read with someone else if another book falls through.
I've finally started reading Mockingjay, I didn't want this series to end! We'll see how the author finishes out the series ;)
If you need a hug, Suzanne, after reading it, we'll be here. I know I did. ;-)
AshleyAlexis wrote: "Shell wrote: "AshleyAlexis wrote: "Hey Shell-Here are my picks for you!Poddy Calf - based off your TBR shelf i'd be willing to read Faith & Fidelity with you..."
@AshleyAlexis I'm availabe to re..."
Tuesday it is!
Dee wrote: "Shell - I hope you like Faith and Fidelity - it was one of my first m/m reads and i loved it"Thanks! I've heard really good things about it, and have been really good since I purchased it. I haven't tried to "glance" at it once yet.
Can someone help me? I can't remember what folder to go to when opening a new buddy read...
Lacy wrote: "Can someone help me? I can't remember what folder to go to when opening a new buddy read..."Hey, Lacy!
It's Dare You To Read Challenge folder.
Sana wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Can someone help me? I can't remember what folder to go to when opening a new buddy read..."Hey, Lacy!
It's Dare You To Read Challenge folder."
Thank you Sana!
Okay, I did it! I opened the thread...Caroline and I are starting our buddy read today of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
Lacy wrote: "Sana wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Can someone help me? I can't remember what folder to go to when opening a new buddy read..."Hey, Lacy!
It's Dare You To Read Challenge folder."
Thank you Sana!"
You're welcome.
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a brilliant novel, I read it in April. Have a great time reading it!
Lacy,I finished reading The Truth about Forever yesterday, and I'm so glad you recommended it to me! I saw so much of my personality and my own life in this story that it was almost impossible not to get emotional.
Thank you!
Lisa wrote: "Hi Pollyanna, I finished Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. It was kind of hard to get into (sorry) but I did enjoy it once I got to the middle of the book.. I am now going to read Graceling..have heard..."Thats a shame bout Outlander, hopefully you like Graceling :)
Gigi -- thanks for picking The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie for me. i really enjoyed it - 4 stars. i'm going to go get the rest of the series now :)
Larissa wrote: "Lacy,I finished reading The Truth about Forever yesterday, and I'm so glad you recommended it to me! I saw so much of my personality and my own life in this story that it was almos..."
Your welcome Larissa!
I'm glad you liked it. I read your review and it made me want to read it again! *sigh*
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I finished my second of your recommendations, The Help! I am so glad I took your advice and did this book in audio format. When it ended last night, I was actually a little sad....I felt like I was in their lives and one of their friends, and I wanted to know what would happen next. Thanks for giving me the push to read this one.