Crazy4reading (Monica) goes for 75 in 2014 part 2!!!
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1crazy4reading
Welcome to my new thread!!
This is the first time that I have ever moved onto a second thread. I am on track to reach my goal of 75 books this year!!
Here are my trackers:
My 75 book Challenge Tracker:
My 2014 Category Challenge Tracker:
If you want to check out my Category Challenge Thread just go Here
My ROOT Challenge Ticker:
15,000 pages in 2014 Ticker:
I have also been trying to lose weight and I did not do well in 2013 in keeping off what I lost and in trying to lose more. Here is a ticker to keep track of my weight. I will be updating it on Weds.
This is the first time that I have ever moved onto a second thread. I am on track to reach my goal of 75 books this year!!
Here are my trackers:
My 75 book Challenge Tracker:
My 2014 Category Challenge Tracker:
If you want to check out my Category Challenge Thread just go Here
My ROOT Challenge Ticker:
15,000 pages in 2014 Ticker:
I have also been trying to lose weight and I did not do well in 2013 in keeping off what I lost and in trying to lose more. Here is a ticker to keep track of my weight. I will be updating it on Weds.
2crazy4reading
Here is my list so far this year:
January reads:
1. Fantastic Beasts & Where to find them by Newt Scamander (1/2/14) 64 pages
2. Quidditch through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp (1/3/14) (54 pages)
3. Stranger in the room by Amanda Kyle Williams (1/5/14) (400 pg.)
4. Kennywood: Roller Coaster Capital of the World by Charles J. Jacques (1/1/14) (203 pg)
5. Time Keeper by Mitch Albom (1/15/14) (224 pg)
6. Memories of Anne Frank: Reflections of a Childhood Friend by Alison Leslie Gold (1/18/14) (135 pg)
7. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (1/22/14) (309 pg)
8. Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (1/30/14) (327 pg)
February reads:
9. The Christmas Letters by Lee Smith (2/2/14) (136 pg)
10. Broken Angel by Sara Samarasinghe (2/8/14) (252 pg)
11. Ines of my Soul by Isabel Allende (2/18/14) (336 pg)
12. Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland (2/21/14) (352 pg)
13. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (2/23/14) (341 pg)
March reads:
14. Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (3/1/14) (435 pg)
15. The Eye Unseen by Cynthia Tottleben (3/2/14) (294 pg)
16. The Shade of the Moon by Susan Beth Pfeffer (3/10/14) (288 pg)
17. Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers (3/18/14) (226 pg)
18. Real Vampires Live Large by Gerry Bartlett (3/22/14)(297 pg)
19. Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich (3/23/14) (166 pg)
20. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (3/31/14) (180 pg)
April Reads:
21. angus, thongs, and full frontal snogging by Louise Rennison (4/5/14) (247 pg)
22. My Water Path by Timothy Joseph (4/5/14) (312 pg)
23. Montana Bride: A Bitter Creek Novel by Joan Johnston (4/11/14) (406 pg)
24. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (4/16/14) (206 pg)
25. Love Story, with Murders by Harry Bingham (4/22/14) (385 pg)
26. Perfect Pitch: by Mindy Klasky (4/24/14) (174 pg)
May
27. Nantucket Sisters by Nancy Thayer (320 pg) (5/1/14)
28. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (474 pg) (5/3/14)
29. A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey (368 pg) (5/6/14)
30. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares (326 pg)(5/15/14)
31. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (343 pg) 5/18/14)
32. Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey (426 pg)(5/22/14)
33. The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey (407 pg)(5/29/14)
JUNE
34. Say You Love Me by Johanna Lindsey (432 pg) (6/3/14)
35. The Present by Johanna Lindsey (352 pg)(6/8/14)
36. City of Thieves by David Benioff (258 pg)(6/18/14)
37. The Good Suicides by Toni Hill (352 pg) (6/19/14)
January reads:
1. Fantastic Beasts & Where to find them by Newt Scamander (1/2/14) 64 pages
2. Quidditch through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp (1/3/14) (54 pages)
3. Stranger in the room by Amanda Kyle Williams (1/5/14) (400 pg.)
4. Kennywood: Roller Coaster Capital of the World by Charles J. Jacques (1/1/14) (203 pg)
5. Time Keeper by Mitch Albom (1/15/14) (224 pg)
6. Memories of Anne Frank: Reflections of a Childhood Friend by Alison Leslie Gold (1/18/14) (135 pg)
7. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (1/22/14) (309 pg)
8. Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (1/30/14) (327 pg)
February reads:
9. The Christmas Letters by Lee Smith (2/2/14) (136 pg)
10. Broken Angel by Sara Samarasinghe (2/8/14) (252 pg)
11. Ines of my Soul by Isabel Allende (2/18/14) (336 pg)
12. Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland (2/21/14) (352 pg)
13. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (2/23/14) (341 pg)
March reads:
14. Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (3/1/14) (435 pg)
15. The Eye Unseen by Cynthia Tottleben (3/2/14) (294 pg)
16. The Shade of the Moon by Susan Beth Pfeffer (3/10/14) (288 pg)
17. Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers (3/18/14) (226 pg)
18. Real Vampires Live Large by Gerry Bartlett (3/22/14)(297 pg)
19. Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich (3/23/14) (166 pg)
20. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (3/31/14) (180 pg)
April Reads:
21. angus, thongs, and full frontal snogging by Louise Rennison (4/5/14) (247 pg)
22. My Water Path by Timothy Joseph (4/5/14) (312 pg)
23. Montana Bride: A Bitter Creek Novel by Joan Johnston (4/11/14) (406 pg)
24. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (4/16/14) (206 pg)
25. Love Story, with Murders by Harry Bingham (4/22/14) (385 pg)
26. Perfect Pitch: by Mindy Klasky (4/24/14) (174 pg)
May
27. Nantucket Sisters by Nancy Thayer (320 pg) (5/1/14)
28. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (474 pg) (5/3/14)
29. A Heart So Wild by Johanna Lindsey (368 pg) (5/6/14)
30. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares (326 pg)(5/15/14)
31. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (343 pg) 5/18/14)
32. Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey (426 pg)(5/22/14)
33. The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey (407 pg)(5/29/14)
JUNE
34. Say You Love Me by Johanna Lindsey (432 pg) (6/3/14)
35. The Present by Johanna Lindsey (352 pg)(6/8/14)
36. City of Thieves by David Benioff (258 pg)(6/18/14)
37. The Good Suicides by Toni Hill (352 pg) (6/19/14)
3crazy4reading
JULY
38. The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling (505 pg)(7/8/14)
39. Until I found you by Victoria Bylin (352 pg) (7/15/14)
40. Obsessed with you by Eve Rabi (195 pg) (7/18/14)
41. Catching Hell by Mindy Klasky (174 pg)(7/19/14)
42. Reaching First by Mindy Klasky (166 pg) (7/22/14)
43. Second Thoughts by Mindy Klasky (180 pg)(7/24/14)
44. Island Girls by Nancy Thayer (320 pg) (7/27/14)
45. Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita (256 pg)(7/31/14)
AUGUST
46. One Was a Soldier by Julia Spencer-Fleming (336 pg)(8/6/14)
47. The Young Jaguar by Zoe Saadia (192 pg) (8/9/14)
48. The Magnificent Mummy Maker by Elvira Woodruff (144 pg) 8/9/14)
49. Third Degree: A Hot Baseball Romance by Mindy Klasky (182 pg)(8/10/14)
50. Wait Until Midnight by Amanda Quick (368 pg)(8/15/14)
51. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivrel (246 pg) (8/18/14)
52. Fractured Angel by Ken Williams (354 pg) (8/23/14)
53. Dear Austin by Elvira Woodruff (137 pg) (8/25/14)
54. Prodigal Father by Gina Ferris (250 pg) (8/29/14)
55. Savannah by John Jakes (336 pg) (8/31/14)
56. Stopping Short by Mindy Klasky (176 pg) (8/31/14)
SEPTEMBER
57. Cat Manual by Michael Ray Taylor (51 pg) (9/5/14)
58. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris (216 pg) (9/9/14)
59. Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult (448 pg) (9/17/14)
60. Things I overheard while talking to myself by Alan Alda (224 pg) (9/26/14)
OCTOBER
61. Looking for Alaska by John Green (256 pg) (10/3/14)
62. Iced by Carol Higgins Clark (320 pg) (10/9/14)
63. Her Last Whisper by Karen Robards (352 pg) (10/25/14)
64. Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth (340 pg) (10/31/14)
NOVEMBER
65. Alpha Mine by Brenda Sparks (294 pg) (11/2/14)
66. 99 to Nowhere by Domino (288 pg) (11/5/14)
67. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (870 pg) (11/12/14)
68. First Mothers by Bonnie Angelo (496 pg) (11/13/14)
69. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (652 pg) (11/19/14)
70. Damaged: rebirth by Becca Vincenza (242 pg) (11/27/14)
71. Imprinted by Jocelyn Thomas (192 pg) (11/22/14)
72. Never Buried by Edie Claire (200 pg) (11/27/14)
73. 1st to Die by James Patterson (462 pg)(11/30/14)
DECEMBER
74. Private Demon by Lynn Viehl (287 pg) (12/11/14)
75. Heaven is for real by Todd Burpo
76. Real Vampires get lucky by Gerry Bartlett (12/18/14)
77. Real Vampires don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett (12/26/14)
78. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling (12/29/14)
79. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (12/31/14)
38. The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling (505 pg)(7/8/14)
39. Until I found you by Victoria Bylin (352 pg) (7/15/14)
40. Obsessed with you by Eve Rabi (195 pg) (7/18/14)
41. Catching Hell by Mindy Klasky (174 pg)(7/19/14)
42. Reaching First by Mindy Klasky (166 pg) (7/22/14)
43. Second Thoughts by Mindy Klasky (180 pg)(7/24/14)
44. Island Girls by Nancy Thayer (320 pg) (7/27/14)
45. Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita (256 pg)(7/31/14)
AUGUST
46. One Was a Soldier by Julia Spencer-Fleming (336 pg)(8/6/14)
47. The Young Jaguar by Zoe Saadia (192 pg) (8/9/14)
48. The Magnificent Mummy Maker by Elvira Woodruff (144 pg) 8/9/14)
49. Third Degree: A Hot Baseball Romance by Mindy Klasky (182 pg)(8/10/14)
50. Wait Until Midnight by Amanda Quick (368 pg)(8/15/14)
51. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivrel (246 pg) (8/18/14)
52. Fractured Angel by Ken Williams (354 pg) (8/23/14)
53. Dear Austin by Elvira Woodruff (137 pg) (8/25/14)
54. Prodigal Father by Gina Ferris (250 pg) (8/29/14)
55. Savannah by John Jakes (336 pg) (8/31/14)
56. Stopping Short by Mindy Klasky (176 pg) (8/31/14)
SEPTEMBER
57. Cat Manual by Michael Ray Taylor (51 pg) (9/5/14)
58. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris (216 pg) (9/9/14)
59. Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult (448 pg) (9/17/14)
60. Things I overheard while talking to myself by Alan Alda (224 pg) (9/26/14)
OCTOBER
61. Looking for Alaska by John Green (256 pg) (10/3/14)
62. Iced by Carol Higgins Clark (320 pg) (10/9/14)
63. Her Last Whisper by Karen Robards (352 pg) (10/25/14)
64. Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth (340 pg) (10/31/14)
NOVEMBER
65. Alpha Mine by Brenda Sparks (294 pg) (11/2/14)
66. 99 to Nowhere by Domino (288 pg) (11/5/14)
67. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (870 pg) (11/12/14)
68. First Mothers by Bonnie Angelo (496 pg) (11/13/14)
69. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (652 pg) (11/19/14)
70. Damaged: rebirth by Becca Vincenza (242 pg) (11/27/14)
71. Imprinted by Jocelyn Thomas (192 pg) (11/22/14)
72. Never Buried by Edie Claire (200 pg) (11/27/14)
73. 1st to Die by James Patterson (462 pg)(11/30/14)
DECEMBER
74. Private Demon by Lynn Viehl (287 pg) (12/11/14)
75. Heaven is for real by Todd Burpo
76. Real Vampires get lucky by Gerry Bartlett (12/18/14)
77. Real Vampires don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett (12/26/14)
78. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling (12/29/14)
79. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (12/31/14)
4crazy4reading
I am starting a team challenge on GR on Sunday and I have to read at least 1 book a week so I see myself hitting my goal this year.
6crazy4reading
Yes it will motivate me to read.
8jessibud2
Monica, I just noticed in my 75 challenge thread, that there is a reminder note at the bottom to start a new thread. How did you transfer your tickers, etc over to this new one?
9crazy4reading
>7 rosalita: rosalita: thanks! Hoping to be on a winning team!
>8 jessibud2: jessibud2: I opened to windows one with my first thread and then one with this new one. I then just went into my first post in the first thread and clicked edit. When the post opened to make changes I right clicked my mouse and copied all that I wanted to use in my posts.
>8 jessibud2: jessibud2: I opened to windows one with my first thread and then one with this new one. I then just went into my first post in the first thread and clicked edit. When the post opened to make changes I right clicked my mouse and copied all that I wanted to use in my posts.
10jessibud2
> 9 - You can do that, just copy and paste the ticker that way? Who knew? I will try it thanks!
edited to add: it worked! Thanks, Monica
edited to add: it worked! Thanks, Monica
11crazy4reading
>10 jessibud2: jessibud2 - Yay!! Glad it worked for you too. I figured I give it a try to see if it would work and it did. Really saved me time.
12crazy4reading
I just realized that I am now 1 book behind schedule. I will need to finish a book today or possibly 2 books this week. That way I can be ahead of schedule again.
13crazy4reading
I just realized I never posted my review for the one I finished the other day. So here is that review.
#39. Until I found you by Victoria Bylin
Until I found you is the story of Kate and Nick. Two people who are on different journeys when they meet.
Kate is driving when she veers off the street and almost crashes her car. Nick rescues her just before her car falls over a cliff and explodes. Kate doesn't know if she believes in God and Nick has just discovered God.
I found the plot okay. I was annoyed with Kate being such a baby. She is so afraid of being hurt and losing those she loves. She feels that God has taken everyone that she loves and she doesn't understand how a God can do this. I understand going through the fear of losing people and feeling that God has done you wrong. I don't think of myself as a huge practicing Christian but I live by the motto of things happen for a reason and instead of trying to figure out why, just learn from it and move on.
This was a good story and I did enjoy most of the characters. Kate's mother was very charming. Even the descriptions of the scenery was one that you could visualize as you read. I loved the part when it was snowing and Kate decides to make a snow angel. It brought a smile to my face.
3 stars
#39. Until I found you by Victoria Bylin
Until I found you is the story of Kate and Nick. Two people who are on different journeys when they meet.
Kate is driving when she veers off the street and almost crashes her car. Nick rescues her just before her car falls over a cliff and explodes. Kate doesn't know if she believes in God and Nick has just discovered God.
I found the plot okay. I was annoyed with Kate being such a baby. She is so afraid of being hurt and losing those she loves. She feels that God has taken everyone that she loves and she doesn't understand how a God can do this. I understand going through the fear of losing people and feeling that God has done you wrong. I don't think of myself as a huge practicing Christian but I live by the motto of things happen for a reason and instead of trying to figure out why, just learn from it and move on.
This was a good story and I did enjoy most of the characters. Kate's mother was very charming. Even the descriptions of the scenery was one that you could visualize as you read. I loved the part when it was snowing and Kate decides to make a snow angel. It brought a smile to my face.
3 stars
14crazy4reading
Well I finished a book tonight. I am now right on track. I hope to finish another book this weekend if possible.
#40. Obsessed with me by Eve Rabi
A freebie from Amazon and I enjoyed the book. This story is about a man obsessed with this girl. The story takes place in South Africa. The man Tarago is white and the woman Tanin is black/Indian.
Tarago considers Tanin a 5 and takes a bet with his brother. That is what starts this story. I didn't know if I was going to like it but as I read the book I enjoyed it. Tanin is in a relationship and doesn't want anything to do with Tarago. Tarago is rich and sets out to destroy Tanin.
The ending of this book has me wanting to read the next one. I need to see what happens.
4 stars.
I now have to see if the next book is free. I try not to pay for e-books or not a lot for them.
I have some ER books I need to finish so I will be reading Catching Hell by Mindy Klasky next.
#40. Obsessed with me by Eve Rabi
A freebie from Amazon and I enjoyed the book. This story is about a man obsessed with this girl. The story takes place in South Africa. The man Tarago is white and the woman Tanin is black/Indian.
Tarago considers Tanin a 5 and takes a bet with his brother. That is what starts this story. I didn't know if I was going to like it but as I read the book I enjoyed it. Tanin is in a relationship and doesn't want anything to do with Tarago. Tarago is rich and sets out to destroy Tanin.
The ending of this book has me wanting to read the next one. I need to see what happens.
4 stars.
I now have to see if the next book is free. I try not to pay for e-books or not a lot for them.
I have some ER books I need to finish so I will be reading Catching Hell by Mindy Klasky next.
15crazy4reading
Another book finished today. Now I am on track again to reach 75 books.
#41. Catching Hell by Mindy Klasky
Another book in the Diamond Brides series. I won this through LibraryThings Early Reviewers program. This is the second book in the series. We meet Anna and Zach.
Anna Benson is the granddaughter of a baseball owner. She is now helping with the team as her gramps is ill. Zach is the catcher for the Raleigh Rockets. Anna is 14 years younger then Zach and she is in love with him.
This story is entertaining. I enjoyed the banter between Anna and Zach. The sexual tension is felt from the beginning when they first met. Now this story continues into the third book with Anna's friend Emily and the new acquisition the Rockets have made.
Now I am reading the next book in the series. Reaching First by Mindy Klasky. I know only have 4 ER books to finish.
#41. Catching Hell by Mindy Klasky
Another book in the Diamond Brides series. I won this through LibraryThings Early Reviewers program. This is the second book in the series. We meet Anna and Zach.
Anna Benson is the granddaughter of a baseball owner. She is now helping with the team as her gramps is ill. Zach is the catcher for the Raleigh Rockets. Anna is 14 years younger then Zach and she is in love with him.
This story is entertaining. I enjoyed the banter between Anna and Zach. The sexual tension is felt from the beginning when they first met. Now this story continues into the third book with Anna's friend Emily and the new acquisition the Rockets have made.
Now I am reading the next book in the series. Reaching First by Mindy Klasky. I know only have 4 ER books to finish.
16crazy4reading
Finished another ER book. I am now down to 3 ER books to finish.
#42. Reaching First by Mindy Klasky
Another cute story about romance and sports. This time we meet Tyler who is a first baseman for the Rockets and Emily who just happens to be Anna's friend.
Tyler was just purchased from Texas and gets into a bar fight before leaving his home town. He now has to do community service in his new home. Tyler has a secret.
Emily becomes Tyler's supervisor with the Community Service. Tyler will work on Emily's house to convert it into a place to help with veterans and getting them back on their feet. Emily also has a secret.
Will love reign with the secrets or will they discover each other's secret?
4 stars
I started Second Thoughts by Mindy Klasky. I will also try starting Island Girls and Summer State of Mind my other 2 ER books.
#42. Reaching First by Mindy Klasky
Another cute story about romance and sports. This time we meet Tyler who is a first baseman for the Rockets and Emily who just happens to be Anna's friend.
Tyler was just purchased from Texas and gets into a bar fight before leaving his home town. He now has to do community service in his new home. Tyler has a secret.
Emily becomes Tyler's supervisor with the Community Service. Tyler will work on Emily's house to convert it into a place to help with veterans and getting them back on their feet. Emily also has a secret.
Will love reign with the secrets or will they discover each other's secret?
4 stars
I started Second Thoughts by Mindy Klasky. I will also try starting Island Girls and Summer State of Mind my other 2 ER books.
17crazy4reading
Finished another book tonight!!
#43. Second Thoughts by Mindy Klasky
Mindy Klasky introduces us to Nick Durban the second baseman for the Rockets. We also meet Jamie who is a photographer.
Jamie and Nick have a past. Jamie also has a secret. Jamie has a daughter named Olivia and her father is Nick. Jamie is doing a photography job at the Rockets stadium when Nick shows up. You can feel the tension between them as soon as their eyes meet.
I loved the interaction between them. Jamie is doing a calendar shoot for the Rockets and has to bring her daughter. When Nick sees her he knows that Olivia is his daughter. She has his red hair and green eyes. Jamie and Nick both join a dating site and begin communicating with their alter egos. I loved it when they decide to finally meet for a first date.
The way that plays out is entertaining. Another great read for the summer.
4 stars
I will be starting Island Girls by Nancy Thayer and Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita
#43. Second Thoughts by Mindy Klasky
Mindy Klasky introduces us to Nick Durban the second baseman for the Rockets. We also meet Jamie who is a photographer.
Jamie and Nick have a past. Jamie also has a secret. Jamie has a daughter named Olivia and her father is Nick. Jamie is doing a photography job at the Rockets stadium when Nick shows up. You can feel the tension between them as soon as their eyes meet.
I loved the interaction between them. Jamie is doing a calendar shoot for the Rockets and has to bring her daughter. When Nick sees her he knows that Olivia is his daughter. She has his red hair and green eyes. Jamie and Nick both join a dating site and begin communicating with their alter egos. I loved it when they decide to finally meet for a first date.
The way that plays out is entertaining. Another great read for the summer.
4 stars
I will be starting Island Girls by Nancy Thayer and Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita
18crazy4reading
Another book finished:
#44. Island Girls by Nancy Thayer
This book really surprised me. Arden, Meg and Jenny have to spend 3 months in the family house on Nantucket. Arden, Meg and Jenny are sisters. They have the same father but different mothers. Arden and Meg and the biological children of their father Rory. Jenny is the adoptive sister.
All three mother's were married to Rory at one point. Jenny's mother exiled Arden and Meg one summer and since then there has been a rift between the girls. This summer after the death of their father it is in their father's will that they will live together in the house for 3 months.
It was a charming story. Seeing the girls grow and become closer and finding men for themselves. They have problems and arguments but really get to know each other. There are some twists that were surprising and add to the adventure. A great summer read.
4 stars
Now I will be reading my last ER book Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita. Then I don't know what I will read.
#44. Island Girls by Nancy Thayer
This book really surprised me. Arden, Meg and Jenny have to spend 3 months in the family house on Nantucket. Arden, Meg and Jenny are sisters. They have the same father but different mothers. Arden and Meg and the biological children of their father Rory. Jenny is the adoptive sister.
All three mother's were married to Rory at one point. Jenny's mother exiled Arden and Meg one summer and since then there has been a rift between the girls. This summer after the death of their father it is in their father's will that they will live together in the house for 3 months.
It was a charming story. Seeing the girls grow and become closer and finding men for themselves. They have problems and arguments but really get to know each other. There are some twists that were surprising and add to the adventure. A great summer read.
4 stars
Now I will be reading my last ER book Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita. Then I don't know what I will read.
19rosalita
Monica, you have been cranking out the ER reads — good for you! I am afraid to look to see how many I have waiting for reviews. I've stopped requesting until I can get caught up, in fact, although that doesn't seem to be getting me any closer to catching up. Sigh.
20crazy4reading
>19 rosalita: I was getting caught up and just found out I won 2 books this past month. They are both e-books too. Hoping I don't fall behind again. I was hoping to have this book finished before I won again. I am going to jinx myself in saying this but I have won at least one book every month since Oct. 2013. I didn't win in Sept 2013 because I didn't request any. If I hadn't missed requesting in Sept. my streak would have gone all the way back to Feb. 2010. You will get caught up.
21crazy4reading
Well I finally finished what was my last ER book until July's batch was done. Now I have 2 more to read and both are e-books
#45. Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita
This is my first book by Jen Calonita. I enjoyed reading the second book in the Whispering Pines Series. I will be looking to see if my library has a copy of the first book Sleepaway girls.
Summer State of Mind is the story about a girl named Harper. Her father is in the music industry and creates music videos. Harper is different since the family has moved to a more elite area. Her father is not happy with her spending habits. You see this early on when she is out with her 'friends' Kate and Margo. Kate begs Harper to buy these shirts for the 3 of them.
When Harper gets home her father informs her that she and her brother Kyle will be going to camp. The camp they are going to is Whispering Pines, where there father used to go in the Catskills. Harper is not happy because she is leaving her friends and the plans they had made.
The adventures that Harper encounters when she first arrives. She is wearing heels and looks more like she should be sitting around a pool instead of getting ready to hike and go down a zipline. Harper is a girl who doesn't know her real self anymore. She has tried to fit in with the popular girls Kate, who is just a user. It takes Harper the whole time she is away to realize what Kate is really like. She discovers that she really does like Whispering Pines and the friends that she has made Lina and Ethan. Her brother even notices the change in his sister and loves her more now.
4 stars
I am reading One was a soldier by Julia Spencer-Fleming. I am also going to read some children's books I have.
#45. Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita
This is my first book by Jen Calonita. I enjoyed reading the second book in the Whispering Pines Series. I will be looking to see if my library has a copy of the first book Sleepaway girls.
Summer State of Mind is the story about a girl named Harper. Her father is in the music industry and creates music videos. Harper is different since the family has moved to a more elite area. Her father is not happy with her spending habits. You see this early on when she is out with her 'friends' Kate and Margo. Kate begs Harper to buy these shirts for the 3 of them.
When Harper gets home her father informs her that she and her brother Kyle will be going to camp. The camp they are going to is Whispering Pines, where there father used to go in the Catskills. Harper is not happy because she is leaving her friends and the plans they had made.
The adventures that Harper encounters when she first arrives. She is wearing heels and looks more like she should be sitting around a pool instead of getting ready to hike and go down a zipline. Harper is a girl who doesn't know her real self anymore. She has tried to fit in with the popular girls Kate, who is just a user. It takes Harper the whole time she is away to realize what Kate is really like. She discovers that she really does like Whispering Pines and the friends that she has made Lina and Ethan. Her brother even notices the change in his sister and loves her more now.
4 stars
I am reading One was a soldier by Julia Spencer-Fleming. I am also going to read some children's books I have.
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#46. One Was a Soldier by Julia Spencer-Fleming
I received this book a few years ago along with and ARC I had one. I finally got around to reading this one. This is my second book in this series.
Reverend Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne are at it again. Clare just comes back from being deployed in Iraq. She has problems and joins a support group. Were you will meet more veterans. They are all suffering in there own way.
I enjoyed the story with the many different stories mixed in. Clare and Russ also get engaged in this book. It was interesting to see the wedding planning with Clare's mother from Virginia. One of the soldiers from her support group dies and her death is ruled a suicide. Clare cannot accept that and goes on a mission to find out the truth.
4 stars
I am now reading an e-book right now. The Young Jaguar by Zoe Saadia
I received this book a few years ago along with and ARC I had one. I finally got around to reading this one. This is my second book in this series.
Reverend Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne are at it again. Clare just comes back from being deployed in Iraq. She has problems and joins a support group. Were you will meet more veterans. They are all suffering in there own way.
I enjoyed the story with the many different stories mixed in. Clare and Russ also get engaged in this book. It was interesting to see the wedding planning with Clare's mother from Virginia. One of the soldiers from her support group dies and her death is ruled a suicide. Clare cannot accept that and goes on a mission to find out the truth.
4 stars
I am now reading an e-book right now. The Young Jaguar by Zoe Saadia
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#47. The Young Jaguar by Zoe Saadia
New author for me. I enjoyed this book and will be looking for the others in this series. The Young Jaguar seems to be based on the Aztec time. It was interesting to get drawn into that time period. I am not too familiar with it but now I want to learn more.
The way they lived back then is one that is hard to picture but fascinating at the same time. The Young Jaguar is a story of a boy of the Chief Warlord. He is able to climb in and out of buildings without getting caught, or at least not right away.
His mother is one that most think of being a barbarian. I loved her the most. Sakuna was her name. She was my favorite even if I got annoyed with her.
4 stars
I have some ER books to read. I plan to start one of them tonight or tomorrow. I also want to get back into Under the Dome. I started that last year but I haven't picked it up yet.
New author for me. I enjoyed this book and will be looking for the others in this series. The Young Jaguar seems to be based on the Aztec time. It was interesting to get drawn into that time period. I am not too familiar with it but now I want to learn more.
The way they lived back then is one that is hard to picture but fascinating at the same time. The Young Jaguar is a story of a boy of the Chief Warlord. He is able to climb in and out of buildings without getting caught, or at least not right away.
His mother is one that most think of being a barbarian. I loved her the most. Sakuna was her name. She was my favorite even if I got annoyed with her.
4 stars
I have some ER books to read. I plan to start one of them tonight or tomorrow. I also want to get back into Under the Dome. I started that last year but I haven't picked it up yet.
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I am on track to finish this challenge. I am 2 books ahead of schedule. Hoping nothing interferes with me reaching my goal.
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48. The Magnificent Mummy Maker by Elvira Woodruff
I am trying to go through all my children's books and read them so I can decide if I want to keep them or not. I read this book last night.
I enjoyed this story of a melded family. A boy named Andy and his new family. His mother died when he was 2 months old. His father has remarried and he has a brother the same age and a younger sister. His new brother is gifted and Andy feels stupid and doesn't try hard.
He is in the fifth grade and they are studying Egypt. This is when things change for Andy. He feels different after visiting the Museum and the Egyptian display. Very cute story.
4 stars
I am currently reading Third Degree by Mindy Klasky which is an ER book. I also have Fractured Angel by Ken Williams to read too.
I am trying to go through all my children's books and read them so I can decide if I want to keep them or not. I read this book last night.
I enjoyed this story of a melded family. A boy named Andy and his new family. His mother died when he was 2 months old. His father has remarried and he has a brother the same age and a younger sister. His new brother is gifted and Andy feels stupid and doesn't try hard.
He is in the fifth grade and they are studying Egypt. This is when things change for Andy. He feels different after visiting the Museum and the Egyptian display. Very cute story.
4 stars
I am currently reading Third Degree by Mindy Klasky which is an ER book. I also have Fractured Angel by Ken Williams to read too.
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49. Third Degree: A hot baseball Romance by Mindy Klasky
Another great story by Mindy Klasky. This time we have Josh Cantor and Ashley Harris as the leads. Ashley is a chef and is trying to open her own restaurant by entering a contest on a local tv show. Josh plays for the Raleigh Rockets and is trying to open his own restaurant too for investment reasons.
Ashley and Josh meet at the competition. Josh is only planning to use Ashley to get his grandmother's recipes. His grandmother, Angel told him he had to date the same woman and show proof with pictures. I loved the little teasing each of them do.
So who will win the prize of opening a restaurant in the Rocket's stadium after this contest? You have to read Third Degree to find out.
4 stars
Now I am not sure which book I will be reading next. I have another ER book to read but not sure if I want to read it just yet. I may just pick up a short book to read.
Another great story by Mindy Klasky. This time we have Josh Cantor and Ashley Harris as the leads. Ashley is a chef and is trying to open her own restaurant by entering a contest on a local tv show. Josh plays for the Raleigh Rockets and is trying to open his own restaurant too for investment reasons.
Ashley and Josh meet at the competition. Josh is only planning to use Ashley to get his grandmother's recipes. His grandmother, Angel told him he had to date the same woman and show proof with pictures. I loved the little teasing each of them do.
So who will win the prize of opening a restaurant in the Rocket's stadium after this contest? You have to read Third Degree to find out.
4 stars
Now I am not sure which book I will be reading next. I have another ER book to read but not sure if I want to read it just yet. I may just pick up a short book to read.
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#50. Wait Until Midnight by Amanda Quick
My first book by Amanda Quick. I didn't know what to expect. I do enjoy books based on the past and Wait Until Midnight is won that I did enjoy.
Mrs. Fordyce and Mr. Hardesty are the main characters of this book. The become acquainted after Mrs. Fordyce attends a seance at a medium's house who is murdered. Mr. Hardesty at first believes Mrs. Fordyce is involved in the murder. After their first encounter you can tell they will be more then just friends.
Caroline Fordyce and Adam Hardesty join together to discover the truth behind the murders of 2 mediums. I enjoyed the banter between them and the way they just worked together.
4 stars.
I have an ER book to read. Fractured Angel by Ken Williams. I don't know what else I will decide to read.
My first book by Amanda Quick. I didn't know what to expect. I do enjoy books based on the past and Wait Until Midnight is won that I did enjoy.
Mrs. Fordyce and Mr. Hardesty are the main characters of this book. The become acquainted after Mrs. Fordyce attends a seance at a medium's house who is murdered. Mr. Hardesty at first believes Mrs. Fordyce is involved in the murder. After their first encounter you can tell they will be more then just friends.
Caroline Fordyce and Adam Hardesty join together to discover the truth behind the murders of 2 mediums. I enjoyed the banter between them and the way they just worked together.
4 stars.
I have an ER book to read. Fractured Angel by Ken Williams. I don't know what else I will decide to read.
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>28 connie53: Thanks Connie!! I am doing some reading challenges of Goodreads that require me to read one book a week. Which has been very helpful.
I finished another book today. I had 3 appointments today so I had all morning to read while I waited at the doctors. Plus I had some time in between the appointments to read too.
#51. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
I have had this book on my TBR list for a few years. I don't know why I kept putting off reading this book.
I really enjoyed the stories being told with the different recipes for the different events in the lives of the De la Garza family. The birth of the youngest daughter Tita and how she is supposed to never get married. Since Tita is the youngest she has to stay and take care of her mother until she dies. Tita is denied true love.
This is the main story of Like Water for Chocolate. The recipes are interesting and how they can affect others due to the feelings of the person making the meals.
5 stars
I have an ER book which I plan to start tonight. Fractured Angel by Ken Williams. I don't know how long it will take me to read it. It is an E-book and I also have a PDF copy which I printed at work. So I have another way to read it. Not sure what else I will pick up next to read.
I finished another book today. I had 3 appointments today so I had all morning to read while I waited at the doctors. Plus I had some time in between the appointments to read too.
#51. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
I have had this book on my TBR list for a few years. I don't know why I kept putting off reading this book.
I really enjoyed the stories being told with the different recipes for the different events in the lives of the De la Garza family. The birth of the youngest daughter Tita and how she is supposed to never get married. Since Tita is the youngest she has to stay and take care of her mother until she dies. Tita is denied true love.
This is the main story of Like Water for Chocolate. The recipes are interesting and how they can affect others due to the feelings of the person making the meals.
5 stars
I have an ER book which I plan to start tonight. Fractured Angel by Ken Williams. I don't know how long it will take me to read it. It is an E-book and I also have a PDF copy which I printed at work. So I have another way to read it. Not sure what else I will pick up next to read.
30scaifea
I don't understand people who complain about having to wait for appointments - it's free reading time, folks! Ha!
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>30 scaifea: That is so true. I wish I had brought a second book with me. My phone was almost dead so I couldn't read any of my e-books.
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>31 crazy4reading: Oh well yes, when you forget to bring a book it's just pure torture.
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#52. Fractured Angel by Ken Williams
I am glad I didn't listen to the reviews. I usually don't read reviews of books before I read the book. I just happened to read a few and was thinking do I really want to read it. Knowing that I had won the book and needed to review it I plunged forward with reading it. I am glad that I read the book.
This is my first book by Ken Williams. Fractured Angel is the story about homelessness, mental health, alcoholism and much more. You meet Kerry a hard nosed Social Worker, Vietnam Vet who works at a shelter. Then there is Lynne, the rich mom whose daughter is missing and has mental issues. These are the two main characters of this book. You also meet Tracey, Lynne's daughter, Charlene, shelter worker and Simon who is the new boss of the shelter.
Lynne doesn't know anything about what homelessness is like. She decides to pretend that she is an intern to look for her daughter. Kerry and Lynne don't hit it off at first but you can feel that there is potential.
Just traveling with Kerry and Lynne through out town at all the different places the homeless will find shelter. The reactions that Lynne experiences when she sees the homeless are typical of most people. We don't want to think about what is out there, how others are suffering, etc. We like to think that every other country other then America has this problem.
3 stars
My library book club starts up again in September and I picked up my book yesterday. Our September book is Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I hope to read it the next couple of weeks. Not sure what else I will decide to read.
I am glad I didn't listen to the reviews. I usually don't read reviews of books before I read the book. I just happened to read a few and was thinking do I really want to read it. Knowing that I had won the book and needed to review it I plunged forward with reading it. I am glad that I read the book.
This is my first book by Ken Williams. Fractured Angel is the story about homelessness, mental health, alcoholism and much more. You meet Kerry a hard nosed Social Worker, Vietnam Vet who works at a shelter. Then there is Lynne, the rich mom whose daughter is missing and has mental issues. These are the two main characters of this book. You also meet Tracey, Lynne's daughter, Charlene, shelter worker and Simon who is the new boss of the shelter.
Lynne doesn't know anything about what homelessness is like. She decides to pretend that she is an intern to look for her daughter. Kerry and Lynne don't hit it off at first but you can feel that there is potential.
Just traveling with Kerry and Lynne through out town at all the different places the homeless will find shelter. The reactions that Lynne experiences when she sees the homeless are typical of most people. We don't want to think about what is out there, how others are suffering, etc. We like to think that every other country other then America has this problem.
3 stars
My library book club starts up again in September and I picked up my book yesterday. Our September book is Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I hope to read it the next couple of weeks. Not sure what else I will decide to read.
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Well I read a much shorter book last night and today.
#53. Dear Austin by Elvira Woodruff
A cute story written in letters from Levi to his brother Austin who is traveling on the Oregon trail.
Levi keeps writing his brother to tell him about all that is going on in their home town of Sudbury Pennsylvania. The trouble that Levi and his friends Possum and Jupiter get into.
Great book for any young reader.
4 stars
I will be starting my book club read Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I am also going to read Prodigal Father by Gina Ferris.
#53. Dear Austin by Elvira Woodruff
A cute story written in letters from Levi to his brother Austin who is traveling on the Oregon trail.
Levi keeps writing his brother to tell him about all that is going on in their home town of Sudbury Pennsylvania. The trouble that Levi and his friends Possum and Jupiter get into.
Great book for any young reader.
4 stars
I will be starting my book club read Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I am also going to read Prodigal Father by Gina Ferris.
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Just stopping by to catch up and say Hello
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#54. Prodigal Father by Gina Ferris
A pleasantly surprise read. I enjoyed the story of Cole and Kelsey.
Cole has not seen his father for 26 years. Kelsey hunts down Cole because her sister is married to his father and he is ill. The determination that Kelsey shows is what attracts Cole to her.
I enjoyed the building of the relationship between Kelsey, and Cole. The turmoil they both went through as they were each trying to deny the attraction.
4 stars
I am currently listening to Savannah or a Gift for Mr. Lincoln by John Jakes. Next up will be a Jodi Pilcoult book.
A pleasantly surprise read. I enjoyed the story of Cole and Kelsey.
Cole has not seen his father for 26 years. Kelsey hunts down Cole because her sister is married to his father and he is ill. The determination that Kelsey shows is what attracts Cole to her.
I enjoyed the building of the relationship between Kelsey, and Cole. The turmoil they both went through as they were each trying to deny the attraction.
4 stars
I am currently listening to Savannah or a Gift for Mr. Lincoln by John Jakes. Next up will be a Jodi Pilcoult book.
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#55. Savannah or a Gift for Mr. Lincoln by John Jakes
I just decided to pick a book up while at the library. Savannah just grabbed my attention when I read the summary.
Hattie and her Mother Sara are trying to save their family rice plantation in Savannah Georgia in 1864. Sherman brings his army through Atlanta and is heading right to Savannah.
Listening to the story was very entertaining. Hattie has no problem standing up to Sherman. Her mother doesn't care for the cavalrymen because she is a widow because of the war. The romances that do blossom throughout the book are very intriguing.
4 stars
A good book for being a spur of the moment choice while at the library. I have an ER book to read so I will be starting that one.
I just decided to pick a book up while at the library. Savannah just grabbed my attention when I read the summary.
Hattie and her Mother Sara are trying to save their family rice plantation in Savannah Georgia in 1864. Sherman brings his army through Atlanta and is heading right to Savannah.
Listening to the story was very entertaining. Hattie has no problem standing up to Sherman. Her mother doesn't care for the cavalrymen because she is a widow because of the war. The romances that do blossom throughout the book are very intriguing.
4 stars
A good book for being a spur of the moment choice while at the library. I have an ER book to read so I will be starting that one.
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I decided to be lazy today and read another book. Now tomorrow I really need to do some serious cleaning and exercising.
#56. Stopping Short by Mindy Klasky
Another baseball player had some romance. Stopping Short is the 6th book in the Diamond Brides series. We meet Jessica and Andrew (Drew).
Jessica works for an imaging company that improves clients images. Drew is a Raleigh Rockets ball player who had gotten into some trouble at spring training. Jessica is an associate that is sent down to Florida to work on Drew's image.
The face of the Raleigh Rockets, Adam, introduces Jessica to the press as Drew's fiance. This is not what Image Consultants has in mind but that is what they have to work with. Jessica thinks of it as part of the job and goes head first into it.
Drew has a past that he doesn't want to tell Jessica, even as they both start to fall in love with each other.
4 stars
Now I will have to start my book club book.
#56. Stopping Short by Mindy Klasky
Another baseball player had some romance. Stopping Short is the 6th book in the Diamond Brides series. We meet Jessica and Andrew (Drew).
Jessica works for an imaging company that improves clients images. Drew is a Raleigh Rockets ball player who had gotten into some trouble at spring training. Jessica is an associate that is sent down to Florida to work on Drew's image.
The face of the Raleigh Rockets, Adam, introduces Jessica to the press as Drew's fiance. This is not what Image Consultants has in mind but that is what they have to work with. Jessica thinks of it as part of the job and goes head first into it.
Drew has a past that he doesn't want to tell Jessica, even as they both start to fall in love with each other.
4 stars
Now I will have to start my book club book.
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I finished another book just now. I haven't been able to read much since work has gotten busy with the start of the school year. Hoping to get some reading done this weekend.
#57. Cat Manual by Michael Ray Taylor
This was a very entertaining book. I found some things very interesting and true to all the cats I have ever owned. I will say that cats can be trained and taught that the human is the master.
Some of the chapters had me laughing as I was reading. How to wake up a your human. I have taught many of my cats that they do not need to go outside in the middle of the night. They have a litter box to use. I will just take them like there mother's would and tell them to go to sleep.
The chapter with living with a dog or dogs is really funny. If you want a nice funny read definitely read this book.
4 stars
I also started my book club book Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I am enjoying it so far. I will also be reading Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris
#57. Cat Manual by Michael Ray Taylor
This was a very entertaining book. I found some things very interesting and true to all the cats I have ever owned. I will say that cats can be trained and taught that the human is the master.
Some of the chapters had me laughing as I was reading. How to wake up a your human. I have taught many of my cats that they do not need to go outside in the middle of the night. They have a litter box to use. I will just take them like there mother's would and tell them to go to sleep.
The chapter with living with a dog or dogs is really funny. If you want a nice funny read definitely read this book.
4 stars
I also started my book club book Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. I am enjoying it so far. I will also be reading Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris
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Forgot to post this before:
#58. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris
I enjoyed Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse books and decided to try out another series of hers. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. This is the first book in the Lily Bard Mystery series.
Lily has a past that she doesn't want anyone to know about. She lives a quiet life in Shakespeare, Arkansas. She works as a cleaning lady and takes a martial arts class. Lily also has trouble sleeping at night and this is when her life changes.
There is a murder in Shakespeare and Lily is the only witness to the disposing of the body. Now she starts wondering who would commit murder. As Lily and the Chief of Police talk it out they both start to come to there own conclusions.
5 stars
Finished my library book for book club yesterday. Here is my review:
#59. Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
I really enjoyed this book by Jodi Picoult. Change of Heart deals with religion, capital punishment and some much more.
The characters are Shay Bourne, Maggie Bloom, Father Michael and many others. Those are the 3 main characters. Shay Bourne murders 2 people and is put on death row. Maggie Bloom is an ACLU lawyer and Father Michael is a priest who had served on Shay's trial 11 years ago.
The storyline centers around Shay and his death. He will be killed for committing 2 murders and he wants to donate his heart to one of the victims sister. The topic is so intriguing and for front in the real world.
I just loved the different religious messages and just learning and reading about the many different gospels that we don't usually hear about.
5 stars
My next book for book club is Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth and I am also reading a book by Alan Alda.
#58. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris
I enjoyed Charlaine Harris' Sookie Stackhouse books and decided to try out another series of hers. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. This is the first book in the Lily Bard Mystery series.
Lily has a past that she doesn't want anyone to know about. She lives a quiet life in Shakespeare, Arkansas. She works as a cleaning lady and takes a martial arts class. Lily also has trouble sleeping at night and this is when her life changes.
There is a murder in Shakespeare and Lily is the only witness to the disposing of the body. Now she starts wondering who would commit murder. As Lily and the Chief of Police talk it out they both start to come to there own conclusions.
5 stars
Finished my library book for book club yesterday. Here is my review:
#59. Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
I really enjoyed this book by Jodi Picoult. Change of Heart deals with religion, capital punishment and some much more.
The characters are Shay Bourne, Maggie Bloom, Father Michael and many others. Those are the 3 main characters. Shay Bourne murders 2 people and is put on death row. Maggie Bloom is an ACLU lawyer and Father Michael is a priest who had served on Shay's trial 11 years ago.
The storyline centers around Shay and his death. He will be killed for committing 2 murders and he wants to donate his heart to one of the victims sister. The topic is so intriguing and for front in the real world.
I just loved the different religious messages and just learning and reading about the many different gospels that we don't usually hear about.
5 stars
My next book for book club is Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth and I am also reading a book by Alan Alda.
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>42 connie53: My reading is going slowly. I did finish my Alan Alda book and I am currently reading Looking for Alaska by John Green
#60. Things I overheard while talking to myself by Alan Alda
I decided to read this book because I have been watching Mash and saw the book at the library and picked it up. I have always loved Alan Alda and he reminds me of my father by his stature. Tall, thin, and lanky.
I wasn't disappointed. Reading about Alan Alda's life and some of the speeches he has given through his lifetime were very interesting. How can an actor give a speech to students graduating from medical school and are actual doctors? It was interesting to see how he went about building the speeches and why he did them.
Now I just need to listen one of his own books that he has narrated.
4 stars
#60. Things I overheard while talking to myself by Alan Alda
I decided to read this book because I have been watching Mash and saw the book at the library and picked it up. I have always loved Alan Alda and he reminds me of my father by his stature. Tall, thin, and lanky.
I wasn't disappointed. Reading about Alan Alda's life and some of the speeches he has given through his lifetime were very interesting. How can an actor give a speech to students graduating from medical school and are actual doctors? It was interesting to see how he went about building the speeches and why he did them.
Now I just need to listen one of his own books that he has narrated.
4 stars
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Tomorrow is my daughter's wedding. Today we did some decorating for the wedding and reception. We went and got our nails done and then went out to eat. Now we are just hoping the rain is gone by noon. Not sure I will get any reading done. I am currently reading Looking for Alaska by John Green. I was hoping to finish the book today.
Plus my son is moving back with his boyfriend. They both have new jobs up near me. They will be moving the rest of their stuff on Sunday. I am happy to have them back with me.
Plus my son is moving back with his boyfriend. They both have new jobs up near me. They will be moving the rest of their stuff on Sunday. I am happy to have them back with me.
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>44 crazy4reading: - A wedding and a reconciliation?! sounds like busy but very happy times in the household. Sending congratulations and heartfelt wishes for a happy marriage to the bride and groom!
46scaifea
>44 crazy4reading: >45 lkernagh: Yes, what Lori said - it sounds like happy times at your house right now!
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>45 lkernagh:, >46 scaifea: Thanks for the well wishes. The wedding was wonderful. The weather was perfect. Great to have the boys back. It is nice to have happy times again.
I finished some books the past few weeks:
#61. Looking for Alaska by John Green
I have read a few John Green books. Each one has been a joy to read. Looking for Alaska didn't disappoint.
Miles Halter decides to look for his Great Perhaps and goes from a pubic school to a boarding school. He meets his roommate Chip "Colonel" Martin. Colonel nicknames Miles, Pudge. Pudge meets Alaska and Takumi.
The adventures they take Pudge on are his start to finding his Great Perhaps. Alaska and Pudge seem like very similar people but different at the same time.
I really enjoyed this book. I found myself laughing and crying while reading this book. I believe I have found another favorite author.
4 stars
# 62. Iced by Carol Higgins Clark
I forgot all about this series. I haven't read one of the Regan Reilly mysteries in years. Iced was located in Aspen just around the Christmas Holiday.
Some paintings are stolen and one of the help is suspected of orchestrating the theft. He is missing and everyone assumes he left town.
Regan doesn't believe that the person who everyone suspects actually heisted the paintings because of certain things that she notices, such as; freezing food, not taking all his belongings, just little things like that.
I loved the ending and even laughed while reading the book. I am glad I read this book.
4 stars
I have a few ER books I need to read and my book club book. Which I have to finish by next Wednesday. My book club book is Call the midwife by Jennifer Worth
I finished some books the past few weeks:
#61. Looking for Alaska by John Green
I have read a few John Green books. Each one has been a joy to read. Looking for Alaska didn't disappoint.
Miles Halter decides to look for his Great Perhaps and goes from a pubic school to a boarding school. He meets his roommate Chip "Colonel" Martin. Colonel nicknames Miles, Pudge. Pudge meets Alaska and Takumi.
The adventures they take Pudge on are his start to finding his Great Perhaps. Alaska and Pudge seem like very similar people but different at the same time.
I really enjoyed this book. I found myself laughing and crying while reading this book. I believe I have found another favorite author.
4 stars
# 62. Iced by Carol Higgins Clark
I forgot all about this series. I haven't read one of the Regan Reilly mysteries in years. Iced was located in Aspen just around the Christmas Holiday.
Some paintings are stolen and one of the help is suspected of orchestrating the theft. He is missing and everyone assumes he left town.
Regan doesn't believe that the person who everyone suspects actually heisted the paintings because of certain things that she notices, such as; freezing food, not taking all his belongings, just little things like that.
I loved the ending and even laughed while reading the book. I am glad I read this book.
4 stars
I have a few ER books I need to read and my book club book. Which I have to finish by next Wednesday. My book club book is Call the midwife by Jennifer Worth
49connie53
It sounds really good. A happy, wonderful wedding and your son and his friend back home. Congrats on that.
50SuziQoregon
Yay for a wonderful wedding and happy times!!
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>48 Whisper1: The wedding went beautifully!! I keep forgetting I now have a son in law.
>49 connie53: It is great all around. Happy to have a full house but I do miss my alone time.
>50 SuziQoregon: Thanks!!
>49 connie53: It is great all around. Happy to have a full house but I do miss my alone time.
>50 SuziQoregon: Thanks!!
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Well I finished my ER book. I am still working on my book club book. I hope to finish it this weekend. Plus I am reading HP and the order of the phoenix. It would be nice to finish all of them this weekend.
I took a sick day yesterday because I just didn't feel well. I am glad I did because I was able to read and rest up. Now I am feeling better and hoping to get more reading done today.
63. Her Last Whisper by Karen Robards
Well I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I don't remember reading the 2nd book in this series so now I will have to go back and read that one. I read the first one in this series also an ARC. I really didn't know how this series would be. I enjoyed this book.
Dr. Stone has her ghost with her still and is now hearing more voices. In the last book she had drowned and was brought back from death. Not sure how that affected her being able to hear voices in her head.
Again she is working with a serial killer and things go wrong. A hunter comes for her ghost and Tony the FBI agent needs her for a case in Las Vegas.
I was able to figure out who the serial killer was before the ending but didn't expect the accomplices. Now I am not sure if there is another book in the works.
4 stars
I took a sick day yesterday because I just didn't feel well. I am glad I did because I was able to read and rest up. Now I am feeling better and hoping to get more reading done today.
63. Her Last Whisper by Karen Robards
Well I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I don't remember reading the 2nd book in this series so now I will have to go back and read that one. I read the first one in this series also an ARC. I really didn't know how this series would be. I enjoyed this book.
Dr. Stone has her ghost with her still and is now hearing more voices. In the last book she had drowned and was brought back from death. Not sure how that affected her being able to hear voices in her head.
Again she is working with a serial killer and things go wrong. A hunter comes for her ghost and Tony the FBI agent needs her for a case in Las Vegas.
I was able to figure out who the serial killer was before the ending but didn't expect the accomplices. Now I am not sure if there is another book in the works.
4 stars
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I finished another book. I am going a little slow on the reading now. Hoping I can reach 75 books this year.
#64. Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth
This was slow going for me. I have never watched the show so I wasn't expecting anything out of the book. I found it interesting to read about how birth was in the 1950's in England. The stories of all the different women that she meets was entertaining.
One woman had given birth 25 times. It is hard to believe that. Women and infidelity and then worrying about the baby not looking like the father/husband.
4 stars
Now I need to finish Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
#64. Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth
This was slow going for me. I have never watched the show so I wasn't expecting anything out of the book. I found it interesting to read about how birth was in the 1950's in England. The stories of all the different women that she meets was entertaining.
One woman had given birth 25 times. It is hard to believe that. Women and infidelity and then worrying about the baby not looking like the father/husband.
4 stars
Now I need to finish Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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Well I finished another book this morning. Going to try and post this before my power goes out again.
#65. Alpha Mine by Brenda Sparks
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I didn't know what to expect.
Alpha Mine is about Vampires and humans. The story starts 7 years in the past. Katrina is attacked by Vampires when she is leaving her job at a club. Another Vampire rescues her and heals and protects her. Katrina knows there are vampires and is friends with Marcus, the one who saved her.
Now it is 7 years later and Marcus and Kat are living together as friends. Marcus' creator arrives unexpectedly in Las Vegas. His name is Stephan. Marcus and Kat live in Stephan's penthouse. Stephan learns about Kat and feels a connection to her.
The Vampires look for the heartmate. When they find their hearmate they love them for eternity. The way they find out if a human is a vampires hearmate is by drinking the humans blood. I loved Stephan, Marcus, and the other Alpha's that we met in this book. They don't believe in hunting humans. They will fight for humans and protect them.
Hoping there is another book in this series.
4 stars
#65. Alpha Mine by Brenda Sparks
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I didn't know what to expect.
Alpha Mine is about Vampires and humans. The story starts 7 years in the past. Katrina is attacked by Vampires when she is leaving her job at a club. Another Vampire rescues her and heals and protects her. Katrina knows there are vampires and is friends with Marcus, the one who saved her.
Now it is 7 years later and Marcus and Kat are living together as friends. Marcus' creator arrives unexpectedly in Las Vegas. His name is Stephan. Marcus and Kat live in Stephan's penthouse. Stephan learns about Kat and feels a connection to her.
The Vampires look for the heartmate. When they find their hearmate they love them for eternity. The way they find out if a human is a vampires hearmate is by drinking the humans blood. I loved Stephan, Marcus, and the other Alpha's that we met in this book. They don't believe in hunting humans. They will fight for humans and protect them.
Hoping there is another book in this series.
4 stars
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Making progress...
#66. 99 to Nowhere by Domino
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I wasn't sure what I was getting into. This book is about being in the foster care system. We meet Maxx short for Maxine. She is on the run. She runs into another homeless kid. The kid tells her about the chapel on 99th street.
The chapel is where she meets Rio. He is funny and has a plan even though he is homeless. He pushes Maxx to have a plan too. They start talking about plans when Maxx gets caught by the cops and is placed back with her foster family. The one she ran from because of the father attacking her.
I found myself not wanting to put the book down. Reading 99 to Nowhere just made me think about all the children that are in the system and could possibly be going through similar situations. It was a nice change of pace.
4 stars
I am doing a freebie bingo game and I will be reading a lot of my kindle books. I need to get through some of them. I also have a book club read to start.
#66. 99 to Nowhere by Domino
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I wasn't sure what I was getting into. This book is about being in the foster care system. We meet Maxx short for Maxine. She is on the run. She runs into another homeless kid. The kid tells her about the chapel on 99th street.
The chapel is where she meets Rio. He is funny and has a plan even though he is homeless. He pushes Maxx to have a plan too. They start talking about plans when Maxx gets caught by the cops and is placed back with her foster family. The one she ran from because of the father attacking her.
I found myself not wanting to put the book down. Reading 99 to Nowhere just made me think about all the children that are in the system and could possibly be going through similar situations. It was a nice change of pace.
4 stars
I am doing a freebie bingo game and I will be reading a lot of my kindle books. I need to get through some of them. I also have a book club read to start.
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#67 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling
I actually listened to the Audio book. I really enjoyed listening to this book. I found the narrator awesome with all the different voices as usual. I would chuckle while listening because some of the lines were funny when you actually hear them being spoken.
This is not one of my most favorite books in the series just because of Harry being so angry during most of it. Listening to it gave me a different appreciation for the story. Harry grows up and learns a lot about himself and Voldemort.
5 stars
#68. First Mothers by Bonnie Angelo
I found this book very slow and boring at times. I enjoy learning about history and even the presidents. This book was very long winded and I felt somethings were repeated over and over again.
The book starts out reading about Franklin Roosevelt and goes to George W. Bush. It seemed like all these presidents had very similar lives and yet different at the same time. Either they were poor or their mother was poor.
I probably wouldn't have read this book if it wasn't for my book club.
3 stars
I am reading a few e-books right now. I can't think of them right now.
I actually listened to the Audio book. I really enjoyed listening to this book. I found the narrator awesome with all the different voices as usual. I would chuckle while listening because some of the lines were funny when you actually hear them being spoken.
This is not one of my most favorite books in the series just because of Harry being so angry during most of it. Listening to it gave me a different appreciation for the story. Harry grows up and learns a lot about himself and Voldemort.
5 stars
#68. First Mothers by Bonnie Angelo
I found this book very slow and boring at times. I enjoy learning about history and even the presidents. This book was very long winded and I felt somethings were repeated over and over again.
The book starts out reading about Franklin Roosevelt and goes to George W. Bush. It seemed like all these presidents had very similar lives and yet different at the same time. Either they were poor or their mother was poor.
I probably wouldn't have read this book if it wasn't for my book club.
3 stars
I am reading a few e-books right now. I can't think of them right now.
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#69. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
No matter how many times I read or listen to these books I just discover new things and loose myself in them. This is the start of the good versus evil. This is one of my most favorite books of the series. The characters grow and you start to see the strength they have in themselves.
I love this book because Snape has such an integeral part in this story. Draco also plays a huge part in this book. The turmoil Draco goes through. His father in Azkaban. The life of his family in his hands.
Now I can't wait to read the last book in the series.
5 stars
I am reading Imprinted by the Alpha and a few other e-books.
No matter how many times I read or listen to these books I just discover new things and loose myself in them. This is the start of the good versus evil. This is one of my most favorite books of the series. The characters grow and you start to see the strength they have in themselves.
I love this book because Snape has such an integeral part in this story. Draco also plays a huge part in this book. The turmoil Draco goes through. His father in Azkaban. The life of his family in his hands.
Now I can't wait to read the last book in the series.
5 stars
I am reading Imprinted by the Alpha and a few other e-books.
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#70. Damaged: Rebirth by Becca Vincenza
I have to say for some of the Freebies I have been reading so far I have not been disappointed, now that I wrote that I will probably get one I regret reading.
Audrey is saved after being kidnapped, yet she still thinks she is still going to be tormented by her savior Stone. I read a mix of genres and I am not all that familiar with the Paranormal besides vampires. This was a nice change of pace from the typical paranormal that have vampires at the center.
I look forward to looking into reading the next book(s) in the series.
4 stars
I have to say for some of the Freebies I have been reading so far I have not been disappointed, now that I wrote that I will probably get one I regret reading.
Audrey is saved after being kidnapped, yet she still thinks she is still going to be tormented by her savior Stone. I read a mix of genres and I am not all that familiar with the Paranormal besides vampires. This was a nice change of pace from the typical paranormal that have vampires at the center.
I look forward to looking into reading the next book(s) in the series.
4 stars
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#71. Imprinted by the Alpha by Jocelyn Thomas
I got this book as a kindle freebie. I enjoyed it at the start. As the book moved along I was still interested and had some high points and low points. Towards the end I just felt it was rushed to get to the climax.
Ava has a future that she knows nothing about. Her mother has to tell her because her powers will come to light on or after her 21st birthday.
Ava did not know that supernatural beings were real and that she is one. She is the Oracal. She will have powers, visions and the ability to end some supernatural beings.
Ava meets Caleb who is a were wolf and this is her first introduction to the supernatural world and before she knows anything about herself. Caleb is drawn to her, imprints her and will always be there to protect her.
Where is Caleb at the end of this book? He isn't there to protect her. Will he show up at the start of the next book? Those are some of the questions I was left with. Will Ava survive Caleb's step brother? Who knows. I will look into possibly reading the next book if I can find a way to borrow the book.
4 stars
I got this book as a kindle freebie. I enjoyed it at the start. As the book moved along I was still interested and had some high points and low points. Towards the end I just felt it was rushed to get to the climax.
Ava has a future that she knows nothing about. Her mother has to tell her because her powers will come to light on or after her 21st birthday.
Ava did not know that supernatural beings were real and that she is one. She is the Oracal. She will have powers, visions and the ability to end some supernatural beings.
Ava meets Caleb who is a were wolf and this is her first introduction to the supernatural world and before she knows anything about herself. Caleb is drawn to her, imprints her and will always be there to protect her.
Where is Caleb at the end of this book? He isn't there to protect her. Will he show up at the start of the next book? Those are some of the questions I was left with. Will Ava survive Caleb's step brother? Who knows. I will look into possibly reading the next book if I can find a way to borrow the book.
4 stars
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#72. Never Buried by Edie Claire
Leigh moves in with her pregnant cousin, Cara, while her husband is away on his job. Cara is supposed to take it easy and no stress. Leigh does her best until a corpse is found on Cara's property.
This is when the all the weird stuff starts happening. First the corpse with a note, fish with the words GET OUT painted on them, and someone leaving gasoline and matches in the house. Leigh is scared but stays since Cara will not be forced out of her house.
It was interesting trying to figure out who is doing this and why. Now to look for the next books in the series.
5 stars
Leigh moves in with her pregnant cousin, Cara, while her husband is away on his job. Cara is supposed to take it easy and no stress. Leigh does her best until a corpse is found on Cara's property.
This is when the all the weird stuff starts happening. First the corpse with a note, fish with the words GET OUT painted on them, and someone leaving gasoline and matches in the house. Leigh is scared but stays since Cara will not be forced out of her house.
It was interesting trying to figure out who is doing this and why. Now to look for the next books in the series.
5 stars
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#73. 1st to Die by James Patterson
Wow, my first James Patterson book and I am in love with his writing. I will definitely be reading more of his books. I have fallen in love with the Women's Murder Club.
I have been introduced to Claire, Lindsey, Jill and Cindy. Each are from a different fields and yet all their jobs work together. Claire is a doctor, Lindsey and Inspector, Jill District Attorney and Cindy is a reporter. Together they solve the Wedding Murders.
They look at the evidence and work out things just by talking to each other. It was enjoyable reading about their meetings and just seeing how they have become friends. They trust each other and will work together to solve the case.
5 stars
I am reading Private Demon by Lynn Viehl plus a few others. I need to finish Private Demon before Friday. Hoping this is just as good as the one I just finished.
Wow, my first James Patterson book and I am in love with his writing. I will definitely be reading more of his books. I have fallen in love with the Women's Murder Club.
I have been introduced to Claire, Lindsey, Jill and Cindy. Each are from a different fields and yet all their jobs work together. Claire is a doctor, Lindsey and Inspector, Jill District Attorney and Cindy is a reporter. Together they solve the Wedding Murders.
They look at the evidence and work out things just by talking to each other. It was enjoyable reading about their meetings and just seeing how they have become friends. They trust each other and will work together to solve the case.
5 stars
I am reading Private Demon by Lynn Viehl plus a few others. I need to finish Private Demon before Friday. Hoping this is just as good as the one I just finished.
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Hi Monica!
I have lots of books by James Patterson in my bookcases. Maybe I should put them higher up the TBR pile. They might be upROOTed next year.
I have lots of books by James Patterson in my bookcases. Maybe I should put them higher up the TBR pile. They might be upROOTed next year.
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Connie that sounds like a good idea. I hope to read the 2nd book in the series in January.
#74. Private Demon by Lynn Viehl
This is my first book by Lynn Viehl. I enjoyed this book but now I need to go back and read the first book to see if I can fill in the gaps.
This seems to be about vampires and how they are cursed. The vampires in this book/series are not able to turn humans to vampires. It seems that the human die before the mutation is completed.
4 stars
I am reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I haven't read this book since it was released in 2007.
#74. Private Demon by Lynn Viehl
This is my first book by Lynn Viehl. I enjoyed this book but now I need to go back and read the first book to see if I can fill in the gaps.
This seems to be about vampires and how they are cursed. The vampires in this book/series are not able to turn humans to vampires. It seems that the human die before the mutation is completed.
4 stars
I am reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I haven't read this book since it was released in 2007.
64SuziQoregon
I re-read the whole Harry Potter series a couple of years ago with the audio editions. The Hubster did too. When he was done we watched all the movies.
I think I might be ready for a re-read of the print copies next year.
I think I might be ready for a re-read of the print copies next year.
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>64 SuziQoregon: That is so cool to have watched all the movies after reading the Harry Potter books. I watch the movies whenever they are on the television.
I finished my 75th book!! I hope to finish a few more before the year is over:
#75: Heaven is for real by Todd Burpo
I enjoyed this book. It was interesting to read about a near death experience from the eyes of a child. Colton Burpo was only 3 years old when he went to the hospital for what was thought to be the flu. Colton needed surgery on his appendix. The look in his eyes prior to surgery was death.
Colton comes out of surgery and bounces back quickly. Colton doesn't talk right away about his exeprience of meeting Jesus, God and others after he is home from surgery. It takes awhile before he says things that his parents mull over after hearing it. That is when the start to realize that something extraordinary happened to their child.
4 stars
I am still reading the Harry Potter book. I would love to finish that book this weekend. I am also reading Real Vampires get Lucky by Gerry Bartlett. So far I am enjoying it.
I finished my 75th book!! I hope to finish a few more before the year is over:
#75: Heaven is for real by Todd Burpo
I enjoyed this book. It was interesting to read about a near death experience from the eyes of a child. Colton Burpo was only 3 years old when he went to the hospital for what was thought to be the flu. Colton needed surgery on his appendix. The look in his eyes prior to surgery was death.
Colton comes out of surgery and bounces back quickly. Colton doesn't talk right away about his exeprience of meeting Jesus, God and others after he is home from surgery. It takes awhile before he says things that his parents mull over after hearing it. That is when the start to realize that something extraordinary happened to their child.
4 stars
I am still reading the Harry Potter book. I would love to finish that book this weekend. I am also reading Real Vampires get Lucky by Gerry Bartlett. So far I am enjoying it.
66SuziQoregon
Congrats on reaching 75!!
67crazy4reading
>66 SuziQoregon: Thanks!! I am thrilled to have done it again.
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#76. Real Vampires Get Lucky by Gerry Bartlett
I can always count on a fun and thrilling read in one of these Glory St. Clair books. I had stumbled upon this series by accident. Saw the first book on sale at Barnes and Noble and picked it up. Since then I haven't stopped getting these books when I can find them.
This book has Glory turning a human to a vampire. Something she doesn't want to do. When her and Valdez stumble upon Lucky Carver behind her shop bleeding out, Gloria has to decide to either save her or let her die. I will say that Lucky is annoying from the beginning.
Lucky is not one to be quiet and unseen and now that she is a vampire she has to learn the vampires rules. As always Glory is very entertaining with the men in her life and it is great to see Blade in this book. I look forward to the next book and possibly seeing Lucky in future books.
5 stars
I am reading the 4th book in the series Real Vampires don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett. I am also trying to finish Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This will be my first time re-reading the last HP book.
I can always count on a fun and thrilling read in one of these Glory St. Clair books. I had stumbled upon this series by accident. Saw the first book on sale at Barnes and Noble and picked it up. Since then I haven't stopped getting these books when I can find them.
This book has Glory turning a human to a vampire. Something she doesn't want to do. When her and Valdez stumble upon Lucky Carver behind her shop bleeding out, Gloria has to decide to either save her or let her die. I will say that Lucky is annoying from the beginning.
Lucky is not one to be quiet and unseen and now that she is a vampire she has to learn the vampires rules. As always Glory is very entertaining with the men in her life and it is great to see Blade in this book. I look forward to the next book and possibly seeing Lucky in future books.
5 stars
I am reading the 4th book in the series Real Vampires don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett. I am also trying to finish Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This will be my first time re-reading the last HP book.
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>69 connie53: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!! Hope you have some great reading.
>70 scaifea: Merry Christmas to you too Amber!!
>70 scaifea: Merry Christmas to you too Amber!!
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Well I finished a few books. I am hoping to finish one more book before the end of the year.
#77. Real Vampires don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett
Glory St. Clare is at it again in Real Vampires Don't Diet. Glory is a vampire that was turned about 400 years ago. She is no your typical vampire. She doesn't like to hunt for food. She prefers the synthetic blood. She is also not you bone thin vampire. She has curves.
This book has Glory and Ray (Isreal Caine) in a very compromising situation. New Years Eve and Glory's on again off again man Jerry travels to Europe to look for his possible daughter. Glory goes to Ray when she learns that he is drinking alcohol. Vampires and alcohol do not mix.
Glory and Ray go out on a lake and meet a Siren. The Siren, Aggie is hunting vampires for a goddess named Crice. Aggie is a fan of Isreal Caine and decides to make Glory and Ray bring her 3 male vampires, and one must be Casanova.
Glory and Ray pretend to be engaged and also go to the Energy Vamps to work on getting Simon Destiny to be another of the vampires for Aggie. The fun begins for Glory, Jerry and Ray. A love triangle is now in full swing in this series. Glory in a pretend relationship with Ray and having to keep her real relationship with Jerry under wraps.
I am looking forward to reading the next book to see what is in store for Glory, Jerry, Ray and Jerry's daughter Lily. Now that Westwood the vampire hunter has been killed it will be interesting to see who besides Simon Destiny will be going after Glory and her friends.
4 stars
#78. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Well It has been 7 years since I read this book. It was published in 2007 and it is the 7th book in the Harry Potter Series. This is the first re-read I have done for Deathly Hallows. I am glad I finally got around to reading it again.
I had forgotten a lot of things in this book. I have watched the movie many times and started to think that was the book. Now that I re-read the book I discovered that I love both the book and the movie for totally different reasons. They transformed the book into a wonderful movie even if things were changed. Some characters left out of the movie or not scene like they were in the book.
Harry and Voldemort will have their final battle. Harry has to leave Privet drive for the last time prior to his 17th birthday. Once he turns 17 the protection that Dumbledore has placed on the house will be gone and Harry could be attacked. The trace is also lifted once Harry turns 17.
Harry, Ron and Hermione set off in a rush after the Minister of Magic has been killed. They start their hunt for the Horocruxes. There is tension between the three of them. Harry feels like he is putting everyone else in danger while Ron and Hermione know that he cannot do it alone.
There are many deaths in this book. Some at the very beginning. The first death that really affects Harry is one that I cried the first time I read the book. This time I was prepared and didn't cry as much.
I think I will re-read this one and take my time and not rush it.
5 stars
I am currently reading Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. I hope to finish that book before the New Year.
#77. Real Vampires don't Diet by Gerry Bartlett
Glory St. Clare is at it again in Real Vampires Don't Diet. Glory is a vampire that was turned about 400 years ago. She is no your typical vampire. She doesn't like to hunt for food. She prefers the synthetic blood. She is also not you bone thin vampire. She has curves.
This book has Glory and Ray (Isreal Caine) in a very compromising situation. New Years Eve and Glory's on again off again man Jerry travels to Europe to look for his possible daughter. Glory goes to Ray when she learns that he is drinking alcohol. Vampires and alcohol do not mix.
Glory and Ray go out on a lake and meet a Siren. The Siren, Aggie is hunting vampires for a goddess named Crice. Aggie is a fan of Isreal Caine and decides to make Glory and Ray bring her 3 male vampires, and one must be Casanova.
Glory and Ray pretend to be engaged and also go to the Energy Vamps to work on getting Simon Destiny to be another of the vampires for Aggie. The fun begins for Glory, Jerry and Ray. A love triangle is now in full swing in this series. Glory in a pretend relationship with Ray and having to keep her real relationship with Jerry under wraps.
I am looking forward to reading the next book to see what is in store for Glory, Jerry, Ray and Jerry's daughter Lily. Now that Westwood the vampire hunter has been killed it will be interesting to see who besides Simon Destiny will be going after Glory and her friends.
4 stars
#78. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Well It has been 7 years since I read this book. It was published in 2007 and it is the 7th book in the Harry Potter Series. This is the first re-read I have done for Deathly Hallows. I am glad I finally got around to reading it again.
I had forgotten a lot of things in this book. I have watched the movie many times and started to think that was the book. Now that I re-read the book I discovered that I love both the book and the movie for totally different reasons. They transformed the book into a wonderful movie even if things were changed. Some characters left out of the movie or not scene like they were in the book.
Harry and Voldemort will have their final battle. Harry has to leave Privet drive for the last time prior to his 17th birthday. Once he turns 17 the protection that Dumbledore has placed on the house will be gone and Harry could be attacked. The trace is also lifted once Harry turns 17.
Harry, Ron and Hermione set off in a rush after the Minister of Magic has been killed. They start their hunt for the Horocruxes. There is tension between the three of them. Harry feels like he is putting everyone else in danger while Ron and Hermione know that he cannot do it alone.
There are many deaths in this book. Some at the very beginning. The first death that really affects Harry is one that I cried the first time I read the book. This time I was prepared and didn't cry as much.
I think I will re-read this one and take my time and not rush it.
5 stars
I am currently reading Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. I hope to finish that book before the New Year.
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Well I finished my last book for 2014.
#79. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Twilight was one of the first books I read featuring Vampires. I wasn't familiar with all the 'myths' or 'superstitions' about Vampires. I enjoyed this book because it made me feel like a teenager in love again.
Bella moves to Forks to live with her father. She isn't keen on moving there but does it for her mother. Many of the students are eager to be friends and more with Bella.
Bella sees Edward from across the cafeteria. Edward is not your typical teenager and Bella intrigues Edward.
5 stars
Not sure what I will be picking up next. I will be doing this again in 2015!! Hope to see you there.
#79. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Twilight was one of the first books I read featuring Vampires. I wasn't familiar with all the 'myths' or 'superstitions' about Vampires. I enjoyed this book because it made me feel like a teenager in love again.
Bella moves to Forks to live with her father. She isn't keen on moving there but does it for her mother. Many of the students are eager to be friends and more with Bella.
Bella sees Edward from across the cafeteria. Edward is not your typical teenager and Bella intrigues Edward.
5 stars
Not sure what I will be picking up next. I will be doing this again in 2015!! Hope to see you there.
