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Jenn's 12 in 12 attackJoin LibraryThing to post. 1deep220Edited: Jun 15, 2012, 4:29pm 
 Drum roll please...... the categories.... 12 in 12 Challenge: 1. 6 Feet Under- Books from the 1001 Books to Read Before you Die List 2. Acrophobia- The awesome Mt. TBR 3. "X Marks the Spot" - Adventure 4. "What Magic Is This"- Time Travel 5. Bite Me- Vampire 6. The Lunarly Challenged- Werewolves 7. "Elementary, my dear Watson" - Mystery 8. The story of their lives- Biography 9. Purple Mountain Magesties- American History 10. "Wisdom begins wonder"- Nature/ Science 11. Courtly Love- Historical Romances 12. Shiny Baubles- Books that caught my eye 14deep220Edited: Oct 7, 2011, 12:15pm
Can't wait to start thinking about the books for each category! Look forward to another year of reading with everyone. 15clfishaOct 7, 2011, 8:12am
ha! Acrophobia made me laugh :) 16cyderryOct 7, 2011, 11:12am
great categories! looks like lots of laughs and a few good bites!
Hi Jenn, lots of interesting categories, looking forward to following along with your reading adventures again this year. 19deep220Oct 11, 2011, 12:16pm
Thank you everyone for your warm welcome to the group! I mostly definately will be taking recommendations. If anyone has a book that fits into a category they feel no one should miss please let me know.... 20deep220Dec 6, 2011, 1:04pm
I have added in some planned reads for each catergory. Oh the excitement- almost as fun as actually reading them all! 21mamzelDec 16, 2011, 5:17pm
I hope you enjoy the Carringer books. I found them lots of fun. I look forward to reading your comments. 22deep220Jan 12, 2012, 1:45pm
Janurary Reads: 1. Alex Haley The Man Who Traced America's Roots by Alex Haley 4 of 5 stars I would almost be tempted to list this more as a 3 out of 5 stars but only because I wish is wasn't so short. We never actually get to touch much on the process of tracing America's Roots. To me it was definitely misleading. However I did thoroughly enjoy what story their was. 23deep220Edited: Jan 16, 2012, 9:59am
Book 2 A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer 5 of 5 stars This is my first novel by Jeffrey Archer and I am just sitting here wondering how I ever could have missed such an amazing mystery writer. This is bad news for my TBR pile as I can only imagine I will be running out to purchase more! :) A mondern day spin on the premise of The Count of Monte Cristo done beautifully. This book grabs has you page one and holds on until the very last page. I had to read on to find out how Danny Cartwright was going to overcome the injustices against him. From the Cover: If Danny Cartwright had proposed to Beth Wilson the day before, or the day after, he would not have been arrested and charged with the murder of his best friend. But when the four prosecution witnesses are a barrister, a popular actor, an aristocrat, and the youngest partner in an established firm’s history, who is going to believe your side of the story? Danny is sentenced to twenty-two years and sent to Belmarsh prison, the highest-security jail in the land, from where no inmate has ever escaped. However, Spencer Craig, Lawrence Davenport, Gerald Payne, and Toby Mortimer all underestimate Danny’s determination to seek revenge, and Beth’s relentless quest to pursue justice, which ends up with all four fighting for their lives. 25deep220Jan 18, 2012, 9:14pm
Book 4 500 Vegan Dishes by Deborah Gray4 of 5 stars I have made a couple recipes and was very happy with the result. I definitely like this cookbook more then some other vegan cookbooks I have come across. The recipes do not have as many unrecognizable ingredients as other vegan cookbooks without compromising on taste or health benefits. 26deep220Jan 20, 2012, 10:40pm
Book 5 hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick4 of 5 months At first I was really not sure about this book. It seems to disjointed. But it was a really quick read so I decided to hang in there... well the last 75 pages really pull everything together. I think I will have to check out the next ones from the library. Not sure if they are worth purchasing 28deep220Edited: Jan 26, 2012, 9:32am
Book 7 Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs4 f 5 stars I am also reading the Mercy Thompson series, so of course I love this little spin off of the werewolf pack. Already have the 2nd book in the Charles and Anna's story and am looking forward to it. 34deep220Edited: Feb 13, 2012, 8:49am
Book 13 Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs4 of 5 stars I am currently addicted to the Mercy Thompson and the Alpha and Omega series (can't wait for the next installment to be published in march).
@ 34 -- I've only read Moon Called, but I have several more Mercy Thompson books on the shelves. It's been a while since I read Moon Called, though, so I'm wondering -- do I need to re-read it before moving on to Blood Bound? Or will there be enough of a recap in Blood Bound that I'll be able to remember what's going on? 37deep220Feb 16, 2012, 8:56am
I don't know how long it has been since you read Moon Called but I don't think you will need to re-read it. I waited almost a year before I read Blood Bound. So for the most part if you can remember the characters and overall concept Patricia Briggs gives you enought back plot re-establish were people are in relationships.
Hi Jenn, I finished Half Broke Horses in January for my 12 in 12. I enjoyed it too. I plan to read Glass Castle later this year. Sounds like you recommend it too. 40deep220Feb 26, 2012, 2:31pm
Book 16 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley 5 of 5 stars My first book in the Utopian society category of science fiction and I loved it. Book 17 Dragon by Clive Cussler4 of 5 stars Okay it's Clive Cussler so of course it was amazing. In my top 3 authors for action/adventure writing. Book 18 Dark Secret by Christine Feehan4 of 5 stars There was a time that I was completely addicted to the Carpathian series. As with many long series I am growing a little bored with them. Still a good read, will definitely hang onto the book in case I want to read it again. 41mamzelFeb 26, 2012, 3:51pm
I enjoy Clive Cussler, too. Having grown up on or near the water, I dive (?!) into his books with relish. 45deep220Edited: Apr 20, 2012, 10:10am
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Book 24 Shadow's Stand by Sarah McCarthy3 of 5 stars Disappointing. It's hard when books in series mirror each other... the frist 2 are amazing then its just redundant. 49deep220Apr 19, 2012, 10:58am
book 27 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot5 of 5 stars This is definitely going to be one of my favorite reads for the year. Absolutely loved this book. Rebecca Skloot beautifully weaves together the biography of Henrietta and her family, along with the medical history and advances of the time, the racial tensions, and her own personal struggles encountered while researching. 50deep220Apr 19, 2012, 11:05am
Book 28 Love and Hate in Jamestown by David Price 4 of 5 stars Never before had I fully comprehended the completely ineptituded and laziness of the inhibitatants of Jamestown. Of course excluding Captain John Smith. 52deep220Apr 20, 2012, 10:16am
#51 Thanks Ikernah- my taste in books swing widely between topics LOL- which had doomed me to a enormous TBR pile. Book 29 The Innocent Man by John GrishamIt took me a long time to finish this book. At times I was so frustrated I didn't even want to read anymore. At the opening of the novel, we are warned that the injusticies in Ronald Williamson's case will leave you in dismay. It was an understatement. True Crime Novels just aren't for me. My blood pressure was through the roof. 53psuttoApr 24, 2012, 10:16am
@51 - me too!! 56deep220May 10, 2012, 8:18am
Book 33 The Jungle by Clive Cussler 4 of 5 stars If you want a good adventure/action novel Clive Cussler never disappoints.
I love the Lauren Willig books -- have fun with the rest of the series! 59lkernaghMay 16, 2012, 12:03am
Willig's series is on my radar screen.... just need to find time to fit it in with all of my other reading!
Glad you enjoyed the Willig book!
Glad to see you enjoyed the Willig book. Do you plan to continue in the series?
I haven't started the Willig Carnation series yet but keep on seeing good things about it! 5/5 looks good to me! 65deep220Jun 2, 2012, 7:09pm
#63 -- I have 2 more novels from the series on my shelves so I will be digging into those shortly.
#64 -- Run out and start them now! Each book I completely fall in love with the characters - if real these girls would definitely be my friends. 66deep220Edited: Jun 5, 2012, 10:22am
Book 39 Day by Elie WiselI am not exactly sure how I feel about this book. I have munched on it for awhile and find I am still torn. I like books that make you think and leave a lasting impact, so I am not sure if that means I love the book or not.
Over on the 75er thread a lot of us have been compling lists of our favorite books of this century (so far) and as I scrolled through my books I was amazed at how many books that I vividly remember and would include as a favorite now, I didn't rate that highly then. Sometimes mulling over our reads changes how we feel about them - both good and bad. 69deep220Edited: Jun 12, 2012, 2:57pm
Book 42 Dark Prince by Christine FeehanThis is a reread... When I first read this book I remember it being a 5 of 5 stars. I had to immediately run out and get the next book in the series. Now year (and years) later I would say it's still a good book but definitely lost some of its original excitement. 70deep220Jun 12, 2012, 2:39pm
Book 43 Treasure of Khan by Clive Cussler4 of 5 stars I love Dirk Pitt and the Numa Files. Clive Cussler does overseas adventure like no one else. When I pick up one of his novels I know exactly what I am going to get, never disappointing. 71deep220Jun 16, 2012, 4:23pm
Book 44 Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs4 of 5 stars I only have one more book in the series on my shelves.... I have a feeling I will have some line jumpers shortly. :) 73deep220Jun 21, 2012, 9:24pm
Book 46 The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde5 of 5 stars Absolutely delightful! I will be hitting up the Library/Book Store for additional novels in this series. Very enjoyable! 77deep220Edited: Jul 11, 2012, 9:22am
Book 50 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen5 of 5 stars I read Pride and Prejudice Scholastic version but then as I was older didn't exactly get around to reading it again. Until now, so glad I did. What I love the most about reading classics is the language. Modern vernacular is so very dull. 80mamzelJul 24, 2012, 12:05pm
I've been inching up the hold list for her latest. Just checked - I'm 4th on the list now. It shouldn't be too long now. 81deep220Jul 24, 2012, 9:36pm
msg #80--
Since I can't wish anything bad to happen to fellow readers I will instead hope that they are all very fast readers! :)
82deep220Edited: Aug 17, 2012, 9:04am
Book 54 On the Prowl by Christine Warren4 of 5 stars Very good little read. I will be checking to see if the library has any additional book in the series. 83deep220Jul 30, 2012, 12:59pm
Book 55 The Seduction of Crimson Rose by Lauren Willig5 of 5 stars I am so addicted to this series.... I am going to be broken hearted when I reach the last published book. It's just so hard patiently waiting for the next installment in the a beloved series. 84deep220Aug 17, 2012, 9:01am
Book 56 Collapse by Jared Diamond5 of 5 stars I have a couple more Jared Diamond books that have been collecting dust on my shelf. That will be addressed very soon. 87psuttoAug 20, 2012, 5:15am
glad you like Jared Diamond - I have a couple of his books on the WL that I'd like to get to 90deep220Sep 4, 2012, 12:55pm
Book 61 Bitten by Kelly Armstrong 2.5 of 5 stars I finished it but I lost interest somewhere in the middle. Really glad I borrowed it from the library and didn't purchase this is one series that I won't be reading any further. 91deep220Sep 4, 2012, 12:56pm
Book 62 Marked by P.C Cast3.5 of 5 stars Cute quick read... not bad... might even check out the next book in the series. Definitely won't be anything I would purchase. Donating my copy so more room on my shelves! Good news 94deep220Oct 9, 2012, 2:33pm
Book 65 Darkness Everlasting by Alexandra Ivy4 of 5 stars I was surprised by this read... this poor book has been wasting away on my shelves for a number of years. I will definitely be checking out the library to see if I can get my hands on any others in the series. 96deep220Nov 1, 2012, 12:45pm
Book 67 The lost Symbol by Dan Brown 4 of 5 stars Overall a good book, I was getting slightly annoyed with the degree he felt he had to break down symbolism. Come up we are not idiots, move on already. Also his characters were taking way too long reach their eureka moment on come pretty obvious clues. Give your audiance a little more credit. 97deep220Nov 1, 2012, 12:46pm
Book 68 Darwinia by Robert Charles Wilson 4 of 5 stars Book pretty much hooked me from the start. Loved the writing style. 99deep220Edited: Nov 9, 2012, 7:25pm
Book 69 Blind Fall by Christopher Rice1 of 5 stars ughhhh... I gave it 100 pages. Just couldn't get into, wasn't much interested in the plot or characters. Donated and off shelves.
Uh-oh. I have Blind Fall on Mt ToBe. Well, at least it's a bag sale find and I didn't pay hardly anything for it. 101deep220Nov 11, 2012, 10:32pm
I wish you better luck with it :) but on the bright side if you don't you still cleared off space!
True. I'll let you know... 103deep220Nov 19, 2012, 11:10am
book 70 Night Watch by Linda Fairstein4 of 5 stars One of my favorite criminal mystery writers. Book 71 Betrayed by P.C Cast4 of 5 stars Another good vampire read.... a young adult novel that manages to skip the redundancy that the twilight series has.
Book 72 The All of It by Jeanette Haien3 of 5 stars Not bad read. Nothing I would keep to read again so off to the donation pile. More room cleared (not much really this was a thin one). 106deep220Edited: Dec 24, 2012, 9:31am
Book 74 Black water by Joyce Carol Oats4 of 5 stars Great book. After reading it I had to look up the 1969 Ted Kennedy incident that it is based on. Anytime a book motivates you to learn more about a subject or history it had to have been well written and this was for sure. Probably more suspenseful for me since I didn't know the back story. 107deep220Dec 15, 2012, 11:50am
Book 75 Terminal Freeze by Lincoln Child4 of 5 stars Exactly what I needed a kind of cheesy, adventure thriller that wouldn't require much thinking on my part. Recovering from finals burn out. Fun little read. 110mamzelDec 23, 2012, 1:35pm
You read them, you count them!
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