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Sheena - 49 Books
Thank you Katelyn, I was thinking that I should get ahead while winter is here because the summers are a little busy sometimes to get my reading in!!
7/49.... I making great progress this month. I sure hope that I can continue this speed throughout the year and maybe pass my goal.Book 7:
It was an okay book. I think that I am to old for the plot of the story. It is highschoolish. So it would be great for younger readers.
Yay book 8/49 completed!!!!!
I am so going to have to read book 6. I can't wait to see what happens!!
9/49 The Mystic Wolves
I couldn't put it down...ok but it was the first book I read on my kindle (which is amazing).. At this rate I may be able to exceed my goal!!!
Aha! Another e-reader addict in the making! I do read faster on my e-reader than paper books and I've heard quite a few others say the same.
Tatum wrote: "Aha! Another e-reader addict in the making! I do read faster on my e-reader than paper books and I've heard quite a few others say the same."It is so true! I can read a book in about a day on an e-reader if it is less than 350 pages. It takes me a couple to three days to complete a paper book with the same amount of pages.
Johanna wrote: "I keep hearing all these good things about e-readers...But I´m still fighting myself against it.."I fought and fought myself. My husband laughed at me because I asked for a crockpot for Christmas instead of the Kindle. Then of course after I wanted one. I researched to no other. I should of just asked for it for Christmas. It is amazing and I don't leave the house without it!!!
I never leave the house without a book :) I keep thinking would it save me money or make me just spend more money on books..I think that is the big question. I do buy a lot of books..
When I do decide to get one..I have to decide between the different kinds..so if I do get one it´ll take a while! :)
Well I´m pretty sure that our libraries aren´t very well stocked with e books, at least yet. There´s not many e readers to buy from stores even so. But I´m sure it´ll catch up in here as well at some point. I sometimes see someone with one in the bus.
I think Kindles are very good for what they are, but do make sure that if you are not in USA that your library would support Kindle books. I know that here in Quebec (maybe in Canada) they do not, which is why a lot of us own Kobos which publishes in epub format.
I found it confusing and aggravating that the overdrive library program doesn't offer MOBI format and/or kindles can't read EPUBS. I discovered that problem after getting a kindle and accessing my city's online library.
10/49No Time To Run
I just have to say super proud of myself.. This is one of the only goals I'm ahead for 2012!!
Finally finished 11/49 The Hunger GamesI didn't have a ton of time to read so it took longer than I wanted but wow it was a great book.
12/49 Taken by the CowboyRated 3/5
I felt like there should have been more excitement being a time travel. I wanted to know more of the ending. I might just being fussy but it felt very rushed..
14/49 [book:Catching Fire|6148028
4/5 stars
I couldn't give this five stars because it was slower moving than the first. I loved how I was able to relate to Katniss with all of the emotion detail given. I also was surprised by the theme of the game in this book, defiantly didn't see that coming..
15/49Bound By Blood
3/5 stars
The overall read was good. Great plot with typical ending. I did rate the book lower because I felt the the "f " word was used when it didn't need it.
16/49Ordinary Angels
3/5 stars
The book was good but a little slower than I hoped for. Zoe is not normal, she can see spirits. She also develops her talent with help from an angel. Her life spirals out of control but gets it all squared..
18/49Hot Six
3/5 stars.
I love that this series keeps me laughing but I had to rate it lower because it is becoming very repetitive. Series is best if broken up between other books. However, the endings make it so you have to keep reading.
20/49. Tamara's Child 5 starsAm amazing book about teenage pregnancy, adoption and how it effects everyone involved. This plot keeps ya on edge.
Almost half way.... 21/49
Blood Tide
4/5 stars
This was not what I expected. I was more than half way through before the word vampire was even mention. Of course you know it will be there by the review.. lol. Trixie lives with her grandparents. Her grandmother can sense weather changes, evil, etc. This sense helps Trixie and her new found friends defeat the evil within. Their tow.. I really enjoyed the book because it was not a normal paranormal book.
23/49Wild Irish
4 stars
I loved this book. What an amazing love story with true trials that couples go through. I gave four stars because there was a ton of love scenes.
24/49. Half way!!Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening
5 stars.
My garden do so swell last year so I am determined to have one this year. So I came across this book while researching. Holy cow it is amazing. Who knew carrots loved onions. It is a full guide to everything a gardener will need from preparing your soil, to pest control, and high yields. Well worth the money to purchase this just to have on hand.
25/49Dead Reckoning
5 stars
This is areread for me but still enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Can't wait. To read the new one.
Sheena wrote: "22/49Awake: A Fairytale
3 stars
The plot was very drawn out for my liking."
That's too bad. It looks very good. Well at least you did still liked it.
27/49The Lucky One
4 stars.
This is the first book of his I have read. I really enjoyed it and I couldn't put it down. The story line was relatable to real life and had its twists. Would recommend.
28/49Mockingjay
5 stars
Loved it. I think I might actually buy the series. The e ding wasn't as expected but wow..
Me too! Towards the end I thought she wasn't going to pick anyone actually. But I always wanted the other one until the end.
29/49Torment
4 stars
It was an average book. I feel for Luce being so young and having the huge responsibility of know/searching for her past life's. Along with the struggle of having to stay safe, adjusting to a new school, and always wondering if Daniel is her true love.
30/49. Yay me!!! Didn't think I would get this far..Seven Up
5 stars
The humor is great in this book. I love Stephanie with her bounty hunting skills and confusing love life.
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As of today (1/17/12) I have read 4 books and started my 5th.
The books so far are:
-The Help by Kathryn Stockett
-Face the Fire by Nora Roberts
-Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
-Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich
So I realized I could edit this post (still learning the SITE). So ill start adding my books here for the year..
Feb. 13. - book 10/49
3/5 stars
It was a great book for valentines day. Great love story withthe couple and the trials a marriage goes through. My only complaint was that it was so slow at first then I couldn't put it down the lat couple of chapters. Good book overall.