Read 100+ Books in 2012 discussion
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6/9, 20 books
1. Read the fifth book in a series or by an author or a book with a 5 in the title--The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis--finished 5/16/12.
2. Read a book or author with an M-A-Y in the title or name--My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares--finished 5/22/12.
3. In honor of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, the Belmont Stakes, and the English Derby (which will all occur within the next 6 weeks) read a book about a horse--Warhorse by Michael Morpurgo--finished 5/9/12.
4. To get ready for swimsuit weather in the northern hemisphere or ski season in the southern hemisphere read a book about exercise, healthy eating, or health--Death in a Difficult Position by Diana Killian--finished 5/5/12.
5. Read a book about a person or culture prior to 1800--Equal of the Sun by Anita Amirrezvani.
6. Read a book that is sci-fi, sci-fi/fantasy, or fantasy--Elemental Magic.
7. Read a book dealing with murder--The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum--finished 5/14/12.
8. Read a book by an author with a hyphenated name--Fear of Falling by Susan Kiernan-Lewis.
9. Your choice--Unforgettable Embrace by Joanne Clancy--finished 5/29/12
Bonus books:
Foxy Roxy--Nancy Martin--finished 5/8/12
Class Reunion--Little Dickins--finished 5/23/12
Einstein: The Lazy Kitty--Renae Rae--finished 5/23/12
The Younger Day--Mike Hays--finished 5/24/12
Wysh, Book 1: The Wysh--L. Shannon--finished 5/24/12
Beauty Touches the Beast--Skye Warren--finished 5/25/12
Beauty Dominates the Beast--Hannah Hale--finished
5/28/12
Blissfully Snowbound--Red Phoenix--finished 5/28/12
Connections--Serena Kitt--finished 5/28/12
Fire--Jolene Kelsey--finished 5/26/12
Hastily Maid--Sara Dunbar--finished 5/28/12
Home Maid--Sara Dunbar--finished 5/28/12
The Librarian Fantasies--Gwendolyn Cummings--finished 5/28/12
Rough Sex in Her Lonely Cabin--Kitty Meaker--finished 5/26/12
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1. Read the fifth book in a series or by an author or a book with a 5 in the title."The Sixth Man" by David Baldacci.
2. Read a book or author with an M-A-Y in the title or name.
3. In honor of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, the Belmont Stakes, and the English Derby (which will all occur within the next 6 weeks) read a book about a horse.
4. To get ready for swimsuit weather in the northern hemisphere or ski season in the southern hemisphere read a book about exercise, healthy eating, or health.
5. Read a book about a person or culture prior to 1800.
6. Read a book that is sci-fi, sci-fi/fantasy, or fantasy.
"Replay" by Ken Grimwood.
"Just After Sunset" by Stephen King
7. Read a book dealing with murder.
8. Read a book by an author with a hyphenated name.
9. Your choice
"Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins (Book 2 of The Hunger Games Trilogy)
"War Trash" by Ha Jin
"Travels with Charley" by John Steinbeck
"My Winter of Discontent" by John STeinbeck
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You're probably right.
Now reading 'Replay' by Ken Grimwood - An all-time favorite story for me. I've read it 3 times and this will be my 4th. "The possibility of traveling back in time to relive one's life has long fascinated science fiction writers. Without a single gesture toward an explanation, this mainstream novel recounts the story of a man and a woman mysteriously given the ability to live their lives over. Each dies in 1988 only to awaken as a teenager in 1963 with adult knowledge and wisdom intact and the ability to make a new set of choices. Different spouses, lovers, children, careers, await them in each go-round of the past 25 years, as well as slightly altered versions of world events. Their deep commitment to one another continues through the centuries of their many lifetimes."
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I'm listening to
on my i pod. The story is somewhat unbelievable and there are many "no way!" moments that are spoiling ..."
I'll be interested in your final opinion on The Marriage Plot. I've read Middlesex and liked it but it was different. I just finished Death in a Difficult Position by Diana Killian. For a cozy mystery it was really good. I finished it in one night.
1. Read the fifth book in a series or by an author or a book with a 5 in the title.The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston LeLeroux (I know this doesn't "fit" into this category but 5 of my friends have marked it as "to-read" so it fits for me!)
2. Read a book or author with an M-A-Y in the title or name.
May Day by Jess Lourey
3. In honor of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, the Belmont Stakes, and the English Derby (which will all occur within the next 6 weeks) read a book about a horse.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
4. To get ready for swimsuit weather in the northern hemisphere or ski season in the southern hemisphere read a book about exercise, healthy eating, or health.
5. Read a book about a person or culture prior to 1800.
6. Read a book that is sci-fi, sci-fi/fantasy, or fantasy.
Bad Radio (The Emergent Earth) by Michael Langlois
7. Read a book dealing with murder.
Death by Facebook by Everett Peacock
8. Read a book by an author with a hyphenated name.
Hystera by Leora Skolkin-Smith
9. Your choice
Hippie Boy: A Girls story by Ingrid Ricks
A Perfect Blood By Kim Harrison
Sleeping Beauty Wakes up by Elle Lothlorien
Jackpot! by Jacki Pilossoph
This month, I'm just going to add to here when I'm finished. The weather is getting nicer and things are getting CRAZY. but that being said, I think I'm just shy of being halfway to my goal of 100 books this year.
Finished reading this morning "Replay" by Ken Grimwood, 5/5 stars! Now reading "Catching Fire," Book 2 of The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
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I'm done! I finished "Catching Fire," Book 2 of The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins.Now reading "War Trash" by Ha Jin. This is a story of the experiences by Chinese POWs held by Americans during the 1951-1953 Korean conflict. This is our Book Club selection for this month.
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Enjoying War Trash so far . . . Easy to follow, not too many characters up to this point. This is my first read about the Korean War.
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I'm participating in the annual 'Relay for Life' this weekend - Because I'll be walking Saturday and Sunday mornings, why not listen to an audio book. So, I've why not listen to one of my favorite writers, Stephen King, narrating his collection of short storie "Just After Sunset?"Finished Chapter 1, "Willa."
"A man finds himself in a train station after an apparent wreck with a few of the other passengers. Unable to locate his fiancee, Willa, he decides to set out to a nearby town—where he knows she would go—to find her. The others try to convince him that not only is the train going to arrive any minute to pick them up, going to town is dangerous as the almost three-mile hike goes straight through deserted terrain that is inhabited by dangerous wolves. Ignoring their advice, he heads into town and has a close-encounter with one of the wolves on the way.
Noticing some lights and music at a nearby honky-tonk, he decides to investigate and finds Willa sitting all alone in a corner booth. As he tries to convince her to come back to the station with him, he realizes what they both have known all along . . .
Manda wrote: "Chuck wrote: "I'm participating in the annual 'Relay for Life' this weekend - Because I'll be walking Saturday and Sunday mornings, why not listen to an audio book. So, I've why not listen to one o..."Plenty of power - Using the "Playaway" from the library. The Playaway is a preloaded audiobook that uses a single AAA battery. Just plug in your ear phones, press the play button and you're ready to listen to the story.
Sheila wrote: "Good luck on your Relay for Life."Thanks Sheila!
Finished reading this morning "War Trash" by Ha Jin - Now reading "Travels with Charley" by John Steinbeck.
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I just started reading "The Winter of My Discontent" by John Steinbeck - Finished Steinbeck's "Travels with Charley." This was a fun read because much of what he says applies in todays world. One of my reading goals this year is to read as many John Steinbeck works that I can. Prior to this year I read a total of 0, so I'm trying to make up for lost time.
Good Reading All!
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I just got a Kindle Touch and spent the last 1 1/2 hours downloading a bunch of free books. Some look like really good reads also. I'll keep you updated.
Sheila wrote: "Well, it's official. I am an addict--a book addict!I just got a Kindle Touch and spent the last 1 1/2 hours downloading a bunch of free books. Some look like really good reads also. I'll keep y..."
Yes you are . . . But I'm sure you'll enjoy every minute of your Kindle. Me? I guess I still like the feel and touch of a "real" book!
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Can you tell this book holding/page turning/old-school book reader what the site is? I'm following 2 book review sites presently. Thanks and enjoy the holiday!
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1. Read the fifth book in a series or by an author or a book with a 5 in the title.
2. Read a book or author with an M-A-Y in the title or name.
3. In honor of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, the Belmont Stakes, and the English Derby (which will all occur within the next 6 weeks) read a book about a horse.
4. To get ready for swimsuit weather in the northern hemisphere or ski season in the southern hemisphere read a book about exercise, healthy eating, or health.
5. Read a book about a person or culture prior to 1800.
6. Read a book that is sci-fi, sci-fi/fantasy, or fantasy.
7. Read a book dealing with murder.
8. Read a book by an author with a hyphenated name.
9. Your choice