mandymarie20 2012 part 2

2012 Reading

January Statistics
Books Read - 48
Discarded - 9
Towards Goal - 48/250
Percentage - 19 %

February Statistics
Books Read - 28
Discarded - 6
Towards Goal - 76/250
Percentage - 30%

March Statistics
Books Read - 30
Discarded - 3
Towards Goal - 106/250
Percentage - 42%

April Statistics
Books Read - 18
Discarded - 6
Towards Goal - 124/250
Percentage - 49%

May Statistics
Books Read - 28
Discarded - 5
Towards Goal - 152/250
Percentage - 60%

June Statistics - Part 1
Books Read - 111
Discarded - 16
Towards Goal - 263/250
Percentage - 105%

For Part 1 see: http://www.librarything.com/topic/129325

New Goal - 250 more books

June Statistics - Part 2
Books Read - 143
Discarded - 11
Towards Goal - 393/500
Percentage - 79%

July Statistics
Books Read - 28
Discarded - 9
Towards Goal - 421/500
Percentage - 84%

1. Allen, Louise - No Place for a Lady
2. Willingham, Michelle - Her Warrior Slave
3. Campbell, Julie - Trixie Belden 2: The Red Trailer Mystery
4. Welinder, Per and Whitley, Peter - Mastering Skateboarding
5. Moore, Margaret - The Overlord's Bride
6. Langan, Ruth - Highland Sword
7. Rock, Joanne - The Knight's Redemption
8. Carlson, Nancy Savage - A Grandmother for the Orphelines
9. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 02 - The House on the Cliff
10. Coerr, Eleanor - Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
11. Catanese, P.W. - The Eye of the Warlock
12. Schulze, Sharon - Lady of the Keep
13. Cooper, Susan - The Dark is Rising
14. Caudill, Rebecca - Tree of Freedom
15. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 04 - The Missing Chums
16. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 05 - Hunting for Hidden Gold
17. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 06 - The Shore Road Mystery
18. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 07 - The Secret of the Caves
19. Rowell, Patricia Frances - A Perilous Attraction
20. Anton, Shari - Knave of Hearts
21. Babbitt, Natalie - The Search for Delicious
22. Seymour, Ana - Lord of Lyonsbridge
23. Hart, Jillian - The Horseman
24. Sands, Charlene - The Courting of Widow Shaw
25. Ranstrom, Gail - Unlacing Lilly
26. Smith, Bobbi - Relentless
27. Laurens, Stephanie - A Fine Passion
28. Campbell, Julie - Trixie Belden 03 The Gatehouse Mystery
29. Campbell, Julie - Trixie Belden 04 The Mysterious Visitor
30. Campbell, Julie - Trixie Belden 05 The Mystery off Glen Road
31. Campbell, Julie - Trixie Belden 06 Mystery in Arizona
32. Monroe, Marcia - Yoga and Scoliosis
33. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 08 The Mystery of Cabin Island
34. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 09 The Great Airport Mystery
35. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 10 What Happened at Midnight
36. Dalgliesh, Alice - The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
37. Edwards, Cassie - Savage Moon
38. Kenny, Kathryn - Trixie Belden 07 The Mysterious Code
39. Kenny, Kathryn - Trixie Belden 08 The Black Jacket Mystery
40. Kenny, Kathryn - Trixie Belden 09 The Happy Valley Mystery
41. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
42. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 11 While the Clock Ticked
43. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 12 Footprints Under the Window
44. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 13 The Mark on the Door
45. Kenny, Kathryn - Trixie Belden 10 The Marshland Mystery
46. Kenny, Kathryn - Trixie Belden 11The Mystery at Bob-White Cave
47. Kenny, Kathryn - Trixie Belden 12 The Mystery of the Blinking Eye
48. Gromosiak, Paul - Daring Niagara
49. Enright, Elizabeth - Thimble Summer
50. Harrison, Lisi - Revenge of the Wannabes
51. Dison, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 14 The Hidden Harbor Mystery
52. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 15 The Sinister Signpost
53. Dixon, Franklin W. - The Hardy Boys 16 A Figure in Hiding
54. Casanova, Mary - McKenna
55. Hudson, Jan - Sweetgrass
56. Winkler, Henry and Oliver, Lin - A Tale of Two Tails
57. Hiller, B.B. - Rent a Third Grader
58. Calvert, Patricia - The Snowbird
59. Boston, L.M. - The Children of Green Knowe
60. Sherry, Edna - Sudden Fear
61. Crossley-Holland, Kevin - The Seeing Stone
62. Fritz, Jean - The Cabin Faced West
63. Lobel, Arnold - Days With Frog and Toad
64. Hall, Donald - Ox-Cart Man
65. Ahlberg, Janet and Ahlberg, Allan - Each Peach Pear Plum
66. Camp, Candace - An Unexpected Pleasure
67. Merrill, Christine - Willingham, Michelle - Allen, Louise - Brisbin, Terri - Gaston, Diane - Pleasurably Undone!
68. Simmons, Deborah - My Lady de Burgh
69. Cleary, Beverly - Ramona and Her Mother
70. Bridges, Kate - The Proposition
71. Hart, Jillian - Finch, Carol - St. John, Cheryl - Snowflakes and Stetsons
72. Finch, Carol - The Ranger's Woman
73. Laurens, Stephanie - Scandal's Bride
74. Seredy, Kate - The White Stag
75. Tranberg, Charles - Not So Dumb: The Life and Career of Marie Wilson
76. Kayne, Stacey - Bride of Shadow Canyon
77. Allard, Harry - Bumps in the Night
78. Fleischman, Paul - Joyful Noise Poems for Two Voices
79. Updike, John - A Child's Calendar
80. Clifford, Eth - Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library!
81. Godden, Rumer - The Dolls' House
82. Ibbotson, Eva - Which Witch?
83. Anton, Shari - The Conqueror
84. Lane, Elizabeth - Wyoming Wildfire
85. Henkes, Kevin - Olive's Ocean
86. Parish, Peggy - Amelia Bedelia Helps Out
87. Kherdian, David - The Road From Home
88. Lowry, Lois - The Willoughbys
89. Creech, Sharon - Walk Two Moons
90. Delton, Judy - Pee Wee Scouts 02 - Camp Ghost-Away
91. Delton, Judy - Pee Wee Scouts 03 - Lucky Dog Days
92. Delton, Judy - Pee Wee Scouts 06 -Peanut-Butter Pilgrims
93. Cassedy, Sylvia - Behind the Attic Wall
94. Hahn, Emily - Mary Queen of Scots
95. Kipling, Rudyard - Kim
96. Sauer, Julia L. - Fog Magic
97. Lowry, Lois - Anastasia's Chosen Career
98. Byars, Betsy - The Blossoms and the Green Phantom
99. Byars, Betsy - A Blossom Promise
100. Dr Seuss - The Cat's Quizzer
101. Dr Seuss - And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street
102. Sachar, Louis - There's a Boy in the Girls Bathroom
103. Haywood, Carolyn - Eddie and Gardenia
104. Wegenast, Bettina - Big Bad Sheep
105. Counts, Wilma - The Lady and the Footman
106. Cornick, Nicola - The Last Rake in London
107. Drake, Shannon - Reckless
108. Disney, Dorothy Cameron - Explosion
109. Drake, Shannon - Wicked
110. Barbour, Anne - Miss Prestwick's Crusade
111. Beverley, Jo - Hazard
112. Bergin, Louise - The Winter Duke
113. Buck, Gayle - The Fleeing Heiress
114. Hahn, Emily - With Naked Foot
115. Hendrickson, Emily - Drusilla's Downfall
116. DePalma, Mary Newell - Bow-Wow Wiggle-Waggle
117. Bancroft, Blair - The Lady and the Cit
118. Bancroft, Blair - The Harem Bride
119. Carleton, Susannah - The Marriage Campaign
120. Harrington, Kathleen - The MacLean Groom
121. Potter, Ellen - Pish Posh
122. Papademetriou, Lisa - Save the Cupcake!
123. Carleton, Susannah - A Twist of Fate
124. Frampton, Megan - A Singular Lady
125. Hendrickson, Emily -Lord Nick's Folly
126. Paul, Elliot - Mayhem in B Flat
127. Hendrickson, Emily - My Lady Faire
128. Stephens, Monique Z. - The Berrylicious Bake-off
129. Anderson, R. P. - Golden Egg Hunt
130. dePaola, Tomie - Helga's Dowry
131. Heyward, Du Bose - The Country Bunny
132. dePaola, Tomie - The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog
133. dePaola, Tomie - An Early American Christmas
134. Lindgren, Astrid - The Tomten
135. Bishop, Claire Huchet - The Five Chinese Brothers
136. George, Gail - The Popples' Pajama Party
137. Chandler, A.C. - The Puppy Nobody Wanted
138. Kovacs, Deborah - The Evening Song
139. Marcelle, Harriet - The Dream Machine
140. Benjamin, Ruth - The Missing Recipe
141. Newell, Peter- The Hole Book
142. Johnston, Tony - The Vanishing Pumpkin
143. Brickman - Sure You Can 'Do It Yourself
144. Bancroft, Blair - A Season for Love
145. Bergin, Louise - A Worthy Opponent
146. Moore, Margaret - Highland Heiress
147. March, Catherine - The Brigadier's Daughter
148. Carleton, Susannah - Twin Peril
149. Hendrickson, Emily - Pursuing Priscilla
150. Mansfield, Elizabeth - An Encounter With Venus
151. Greene, Elena - The Redwyck Charm
152. McElfresh, Adeline - Nurse Kathy
153. Gag, Wanda - Gone is Gone
154. Gag, Wanda - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
155. Gag, Wanda - The Funny Thing
156. Gag, Wanda - Millions of Cats
157. Gag, Wanda - Snippy and Snappy
158. Bishop, Laurie - Lord Ryburn's Apprentice
159. Seuss, Dr - McElligot's Pool
160. Suess, Dr - The Sneetches and Other Stories
161. Seuss, Dr - Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
162. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears Go to School
163. Ahlberg, Janet and Allan - The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters
164. Allard, Harry and Marshall, James - Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
165. Allard, Harry and Marshall, James - Miss Nelson is Back
166. Joyce, Irma - Never Talk to Strangers
167. The Rand McNally Book of Favorite Bible Stories and Verses
168. Grant, Campbell - Cinderella
169. Dempster, Al - Alice in Wonderland
170. Potter, Marian - The Little Red Caboose
171. Stone, Jon - The Monster at the End of This Book
172. Crampton, Gertrude - Scuffy the Tugboat
173. Reed, Mary and Osswald, Edith - Numbers What They Look Like and What They Do
174. Odor, Ruth Shannen - A Child's Book of Manners
175. Crampton, Gertrude - Tootle
176. Hazen, Barbara Shook - Raggedy Ann and the Cookie Snatcher
177. Wright, Dare - The Lonely Doll
178. Wright, Dare - Edith and Mr Bear
179. Wright, Dare - A Gift From the Lonely Doll
180. Seuss, Dr - Hunches in Bunches
181. Piper, Watty - The Little Engine That Could
182. De Brunhoff, Jean - The Story of Babar
183. Kohara, Kazuno - Ghosts in the House!
184. Pienkowski, Jan - Little Monsters
185. Pienkowski, Jan - Dinner Time
186. Pienkowski, Jan - Haunted House
187. Eastman, P.D. - The Best Nest
188. Eastman, P.D. - Are You My Mother?
189. Seuss, Dr - One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
190. Seuss, Dr - Dr. Seuss's ABC
191. Seuss, Dr - Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
192. Palmer, Helen - A Fish Out of Water
193. Lopshire, Robert - Put Me in the Zoo
194. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Bears' Picnic
195. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree
196. Bowden, Joan Chase - The Ginghams The Backward Picnic
197. Brown, Margaret Wise - The Golden Egg Book
198. Disney, Walt - Mickey Mouse The Kitten-Sitters
199. Buettner, Carl - Donald Duck, Lost and Found
200. Disney, Walt - Mickey Mouse and the Great Lot Plot
201. Goodman, Joan Elizabeth - Amanda's First Day of School
202. Bedford, Annie North - Donald Duck and the Witch
203. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright
204. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter
205. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Truth
206. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's
207. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest
208. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and Mama's New Job
209. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
210. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
211. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Trouble With Friends
212. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears In the Dark
213. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
214. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
215. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Eager Beavers
216. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat
217. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp
218. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears Cook-It!
219. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party
220. Berenstain, Stan and Jan - The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear
221. Krugman, Karen - The Missing Wedding Dress
222. Sanderson, Ruth - The Twelve Dancing Princesses
223. Martin, Bill - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
224. Brown, Margaret Wise - Goodnight Moon
225. Henkes, Keven - A Good Day
226. Disney, Walt - Cinderella
227. Little Songs of Long Ago
228. Potter, Beatrix - The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle
229. Ahlberg, Janet and Allan - The Jolly Christmas Postman
230. Silverstein, Shel - The Giving Tree
231. Williams, Margery - The Classic Tale of the Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real
232. Nosetalgia
233. Lenski, Lois - The Little Family
234. Lenski, Lois - Papa Small
235. Silverstein, Shel - Where the Sidewalk Ends
236. Potter, Beatrix - A Treasury of Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
237. Hefter, Richard - Very Worried Walrus
238. Johnson, Robyn - The Enchanted Dolls' House
239. Johnson, Robyn - The Enchanted Dolls' House Wedding
240. Leslie, Sarah - Rainbow Brite and the Brook Meadow Deer
241. The Golden Book of Poems for the Very Young
242. Asch, Frank - Popcorn
243. Disney, Walt - Pinocchio and His Puppet Show Adventure
244. Disney, Walt - Brer Rabbit and His Friends
245. Disney, Walt - The Brave Little Tailor
246. Disney, Walt - The Mickey Mouse Make-It Book
247. Disney, Walt - The Mickey Mouse Magic Book
248. Disney, Walt - Donald Duck and the Magic Stick
249. Disney, Walt - Button Soup
250. Disney, Walt - The Princess Who Never Laughed
251. Disney, Walt - The Mystery of the Missing Peanuts
252. Disney, Walt - The Sorceror's Apprentice
253. Kaufman, Joe - The Toy Book
254. Pfloog, Jan - The Dog Book
255. Scarry, Richard - The Bunny Book
256. Parish, Peggy - Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower
257. Hargreaves, Roger - Squawk
258. Hargreaves, Roger - Croak
259. Hargreaves, Roger - Baa
260. Hargreaves, Roger - Cluck
261. Bancroft, Blair - The Major Meets His Match
262. Brooks, Bethany - Her Perfect Earl
263. Blume, Lesley M.M. - Let's Bring Back
264. Jadoul, Emile - All by Myself!
265. Lin, Jeannie - My Fair Concubine
266. Plumley, Lisa; Lane, Elizabeth; Welsh, Kate - Weddings Under a Western Sky
267. Kelly, Carla - Marriage of Mercy
268. Marlowe, Deb - Unbuttoning Miss Hardwick
269. Metzger, Barbara - The Diamond Key
270. Bishop, Laurie - Deceiving Miss Dearborn
271. Raven, Margot Theis - Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot
272. DePaola, Tomie - Pascual and the Kitchen Angels
273. Mayer, Mercer - Little Monster's Word Book
274. Seuss, Dr - Yertle the Turtle
275. Seuss, Dr - I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew
276. Seuss, Dr - The King's Stilts
277. Eastman, P.D. - The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary
278. Wolf, Tony - The Woodland Folk Meet the Elves
279. Borgenicht, Davit - Sesame Street Unpaved
280. Hoffmann, E.T.A. = Nutcracker
281. Wallner, Alexandra - The Adventures of Strawberry Shortcake and Her Friends
282. Fujikawa, Gyo - Come Follow Me . . .
283. Hoffer, Alice - Gretchen's World
284. Tudor, Tasha - The Tasha Tudor Book of Fairy Tales
285. Esbensen, Barbara Juster - Great Northern Driver The Loon
286. Zion, Gene - A Harry the Dirty Dog Treasury
287. Barrett, Joen - The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas
288. Rydaker, Ewa - Lucia Morning in Sweden
289. Andersen, Hans Christian - It's Absolutely True!
290. Scarry, Richard - Richard Scarry's Favorite Storybook Ever
291. Lastrego, Cristina - Joanna At The Fair
292. Peyo - Smurf Cake
293. Luke, Melinda - The Baby Ewoks' Picnic Surprise
294. Cosgrove, Stephen - Snugg
295. Adams, Edith - My Little Pony and the New Friends
296. Cosgrove, Stephen - Shimmeree
297. Bastin, Marjolein - Games With Vera
298. Bastin, Marjolein - Vera Dresses Up
299. Anglund, Joan Walsh - Love is a Special Way of Feeling
300. Hellie, Ann - Once I Had a Monster
301. Disney, Walt - Donald Duck Full Speed Ahead
302. Disney, Walt - Donald Duck on Tom Sawyer's Island
303. Disney, Walt - Donald Duck in Frontierland
304. Barber, Ruth - Teddy Bears Go Everywhere...
305. Stahlmann, Catherine - Little Toy Train
306. Smollin, Michael J. - The Sweet Smell of Strawberryland
307. Seuss, Dr - Seuss-isms
308. Flory, Jane - Timothy The Little Brown Bear
309. Weston, Holten - Wishing You Daisy Days!
310. Oscar the Grouch - How to Be a Grouch
311. Sherlock Hemlock and the Great Twiddlebug Mystery
312. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Bounce
313. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Bump
314. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Chatterbox
315. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Clever
316. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Clumsy
317. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Forgetful
318. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Funny
319. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Fussy
320. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Greedy
321. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Grumble
322. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Grumpy
323. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Happy
324. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Impossible
325. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Lazy
326. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Messy
327. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Mischief
328. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Nervous
329. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Noisy
330. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Nonsense
331. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Nosey
332. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Perfect
333. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Quiet
334. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Slow
335. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Strong
336. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Tickle
337. Hargreaves, Roger - Mr. Topsy-Turvy
338. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Brainy
339. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Chatterbox
340. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Contrary
341. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Curious
342. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Ditzy
343. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Fickle
344. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Fun
345. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Giggles
346. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Helpful
347. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Naughty
348. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Neat
349. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Scatterbrain
350. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Shy
351. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Stubborn
352. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Sunshine
353. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Tiny
354. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Twins
355. Hargreaves, Roger - Little Miss Wise
356. Butler, Nancy - The Barkin Emeralds
357. Seuss, Dr - A Hatful of Seuss
358. Disney, Walt - Uncle Remus Stories
359. Piper, Watty - Stories That Never Grow Old
360. Disney, Walt - Bambi
361. Wiesner, David - The Three Pigs
362. Nister, Ernest - Land of Sweet Surprises
363. National Geographic - Amazing Mysteries of the World
364. Waber, Bernard - Lovable Lyle
365. Spelvin, Justin - Rainbow Brite Saves Christmas
366. Scieszka, Jon - The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
367. Ciardi, John - The Wish-Tree
368. Stephens, Monique Z - Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Merry Christmas
369. Potter, Beatrix - The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit
370. Potter, Beatrix - Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
371. Sesame Street Sign Language Fun
372. Seuss, Dr - Fox in Socks
373. Seuss, Dr - Ten Apples Up on Top!
374. Disney, Walt - Dumbo the Flying Elephant
375. Disney, Walt - The Aristocats Get Into Mischief
376. Moore, Clement - The Night Before Christmas
377. Carle, Eric - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
378. Fox, Mem - Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
379. Katz, Karen - Ten Tiny Babies
380. Brown, Margaret Wise - A Child's Good Morning Book
381. Duvoisin, Roger - Petunia
382. Lionni, Leo - A Color of His Own
383. Martin, Bill Jr. - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
384. Boynton, Sandra - Fifteen Animals!
385. Let's Count!
386. Schachner, Judy - Skippyjon Jones Color Crazy
387. Schachner, Judy - Skippyjon Jones Up and DOwn
388. Patricelli, Lisa - Big Little
389. Patricelli, Lisa - No No Yes Yes
390. Patricelli, Lisa - Yummy Yucky
391. Fujikawa, Gyo - Ten Little Babies
392. Fujikawa, Gyo - Baby Animals
393. Fujikawa, Gyo - Babies
394. Boynton, Sandra - The Going to Bed Book
395. Boynton, Sandra - Blue Hat, Green Hat
396. Bancroft, Blair - Lady Silence
397. Evans, Quinn Taylor - Daughter of Fire
398. Evans, Quinn Taylor - Daughter of the Mist
399. Evans, Quinn Taylor - Daughter of Light
400. Evans, Quinn Taylor - Daughter of Camelot
401. Evans, Quinn Taylor - Dawn of Camelot
402. Evans, Quinn Taylor - Daughter of Camelot
403. Bishop, Laurie - When Horses Fly
404. Nash, Sophia - A Secret Passion
405. Powell, Elizabeth - The Reluctant Rogue
406. Richardson, Evelyn - A Foreign Affair
407. Berlin, Eric - The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
408. Butler, Nancy - The Kindness of a Rogue
409. Butler, Nancy - Prospero's Daughter
410. Calvin, June - The Last Leprechaun
411. Calvin, June - Abducting Amy
412. Laurens, Stephanie - A Rogue's Proposal
413. Laurens, Stephanie - The Promise in a Kiss
414. Ferguson, Jo Ann - His Lady Midnight
415. Huntington, Kate - The Merchant Prince
416. Greene, Elena - Saving Lord Verwood
417. Heath, Sandra - The Whispering Rocks
418. Gedney, Mona - The Affair at Greengage Manor
419. Stancavage, Sharon - A Bath Intrigue
420. Locksy, Christine - A Proper Introduction
421. Heath, Sandra - False Steps
422. Scott, Bronwyn - How to Disgrace a Lady
423. McPhee, Margaret - His Mask of Retribution
424. Brisbin, Terri - The Highlander's Stolen Touch
425. George, Jessica Day - Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow
426. Barrows, Annie - The Magic Half
427. Morton, Shaw - The Hunt for the Seventh
428. Shulman, Polly - The Grimm Legacy
429. Mass, Wendy - Rapunzel, The One with All the Hair
430. Cowan, Debra - Whirlwind Cowboy
431. Gedney, Mona - Frost Fair Fiance
432. Reeve, Philip - Fever Crumb
433. Elliott, Patricia - The Pale Assassin
434. Huntington, Kate - The General's Daughter
435. Greene, Maria - Captain Hawkins' Dilemma
436. Mindel, Jenna - Miss Whitlow's Turn
437. Kirkwood, Kathryn - A Townhouse for Tessa
438. Nash, Sophia - A Passionate Endeavor
439. Stacy, Judith; Robinson, Lauri; Cowan, Debra - All a Cowboy
440. Gaston, Diane - A Not so Respectable Gentleman?
441. Kaye, Marguerite - Outrageous Confessions of Lady Deborah
442. Raleigh, Debbie - Miss Frazer's Adventure
443. Mortimer, Carole - Some Like it Wicked
444. Finch, Carol - Oklahoma Wedding Bells
445. McCabe, Amanda - Tarnished Rose of the Court
446. Gaston, Diane - Born to Scandal
447. Merrill, Christine - Two Wrongs Make a Marriage
448. James, Sophia - Lady with the Devil's Scar
449. Solomon, Haley Ann - Raven's Ransom
450.

I couldn't wait even one night! I thought I'd review my Early Reviewer book and went from there.

264. Jadoul, Emile - All by Myself! - 4 Stars - Early Reviewer



Generally sweet book about a little penguin who finally is able to go to the bathroom by himself during the night. I can't think of any other book that addresses this particular potty training issue, and think parents would find it more the subject more humorous and understandable than children. My real issue is the art. It looks as if a child drew it. If the author were I child, I would say they are fantastic, but knowing the author is adult, I fear I was not very impressed by the illustrations. This is the author's style, and I fear I prefer a different style. Style aside, this is a cute book that both children and parents will enjoy.

265. Lin, Jeannie - My Fair Concubine - 2 Stars - Discard



I could not get into this romance. The plot is sort of like a Chinese "My Fair Lady". It has great reviews and was well written, but I think too much like a westerner to enjoy this book. The cultural issues addressed are just not part of my experience, and therefore I could not understand the characters's motivation as well as I would like to. Perhaps as I gain more worldly experience, I will be able to enjoy a book like this better.

266. Plumley, Lisa; Lane, Elizabeth; Welsh, Kate - Weddings Under A Western Sky - 4 Stars



Anthology of sweet western tales with women who are out west in search of love - whether it be the man they promised to marry at ten years old, or the ad they answered looking for a mail order bride. All three tales were good, but I enjoyed Elizabeth Lane's tale best.

267. Kelly, Carla - Marriage of Mercy - 5 Stars



Grace is content to work in a bakery, until she receives a surprising inheritance. The catch? She must take care of a prisoner in order to get her allowance. Wonderful romance.

268. Marlowe, Deb - Unbuttoning Miss Hardwick - 4 Stars



Chloe Hardwick has unwittingly become the Marquess of Marland's assistant after her stepfather's illness. Only Chloe feels there is more than just employee/employer relationship towards him. Fairly good romance. The only problem was that when the culprit was really found, I found the Marquess's reaction not true to character.

269. Metzger, Barbara - The Diamond Key - 4 Stars



Wynn saves Torrie from a fire in a dressmaker's shop. She believes this is a sign of fate, and decides to marry him, if she can ever trust him. I generally liked this book, but found the heroine's hesitation unfounded.

270. Bishop, Laurie - Deceiving Miss Dearborn - 4 Stars



Gregory is robbed, almost killed, and loses his memory. Kind Annabelle Dearborn takes him in and nurses him back to health in exchange for free labor. Good romance, but is it really deception when a person has amnesia?

271. Raven, Margot Theis - Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot - 5 Stars



Touching picture book about World War II pilot Gail Halverson and dropping chocolate to children during the Berlin Airlift. Wonderful story that makes me cry every time I read it.

272. De Paola, Tomie - Pascual and the Kitchen Angels - 5 Stars



Pascual is beloved by God. One day he is invited to become a monk because he can cook. The only problem is that he really can't cook. He prays while angels cook for him. Sweet retelling of a Saint's claim to fame.

273. Mayer, Mercer - Little Monster's Word Book - 4 Stars



Dictionary featuring Little Monster and other Mercer Mayer favorite characters.

274. Seuss, Dr. - Yertle the Turtle - 5 Stars



Dr Seuss gem with stories about pride and democracy. Now that I'm an adult, I can't read a Dr Seuss book without seeing some kind of moral or political message.

275. Seuss, Dr - I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew - 5 Stars



Dr Seuss tale about a little guy trying to get to Solla Sollew because it is a wonderful place to be and clearly much better than home. He discovers, however, that home is better than anything he will find elsewhere. "There's no place like home."

276. Seuss, Dr - The King's Stilts - 5 Stars



The king needs to get his mojo back in order to save his kingdom. Conspiracy abounds in this classic Seuss tale.

277. Eastman, P.D. - The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary - 5 Stars



Seuss dictionary featuring wonderful illustrations by P.D. Eastman.

278. Wolf, Tony - The Woodland Folk Meet the Elves - 3 Stars



Tales of the woodland elves - what they do and how they live. Childhood book.

279. Borgenicht, David - Sesame Street Unpaved - 5 Stars



Wonderful history of Sesame Street. Reminiscing magic. A definite keeper.

280. Hoffmann, E.T.A. - Nutcracker - 5 Stars



Stunning illustrations by Maurice Sendak accompany this classic telling of the nutcracker. Book from childhood.

281. Wallner, Alexandra - The Adventures of Strawberry Shortcake and Her Friends - 4 Stars



Cute tale of Strawberry Shortcake, one of my favorite childhood toys.

282. Fujikawa, Gyo = Come Follow Mee . . . to the Secret World of Elves and Fairies and Gnomes and Trolls - 5 Stars



Wonderful book of poetry featuring one of my all=time favorite illustrators, Gyo Fujikawa. A definite gem.

283. Hoffer, Alice - Gretchen's World - 5 Stars



One of my favorite books as a child, the simple yet distinctive illustrations were so pleasing as a child, as was the simple story of friendship.

284. Tasha, Tudor - The Tasha Tudor Book of Fairy Tales - 5 Stars



My favorite fairy tale book, I simply adored the illustrations in this book. They are beautiful and well told tales. My favorites as a child were "Thumbelina" because she is tiny like me, and "Mr Bun" because I just thought it was so funny that a bakery bun would be rolling all over creation.

285. Esbensen, Barbara Juster - Great Northern Diver The Loon - 4 Stars



Cool picture book story of the loon.

286. Zion, Geve - A Harry the Dirty Dog Treasury - 4 Stars



Three fun stories about Harry, the dirty dog.

287. Barrett, John - The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas - 5 Stars



A little bear sleeps through Christmas. A childhood favorite.

288. Rydaker, Ewa - Lucia Morning in Sweden - 4 Stars



How to celebrate Lucia morning. Great story, history and how-to including patterns for the outfits and recipes for the food.

289. Andersen, Hans Christian - It's Absolutely True! - 4 Stars



Fun fairy tale with owls and chickens. A childhood book.

290. Scarry, Richard - Richard Scarry's Favorite Storybook Ever - 4 Stars



Fun storybook by one of my favorite childhood authors, Richard Scarry.

291. Lastrego, Cristina - Joanna at the Fair - 4 Stars

Fun childhood book about a dragon at a medieval fair.

292. Peyo - Smurf Cake - 5 Stars



Another favorite from childhood, mainly because of the pictures. Baker Smurf needs just one more egg to finish his cake, so the Smurfs go to fetch one for him.

293. Luke, Melinda - The Baby Ewoks' Picnic Surprise - 4 Stars



Baby Ewoks want to go on a picnic and get into trouble. I loved the illustrations in this book too, especially the picture of the rainbow berries.

294. Cosgrove, Stephen - Snugg - 5 Stars



Snugg is afraid to go to sleep because of the monsters. Eventually, he isn't afraid anymore.

295. Adams, Edith - My Little Pony and the New Friends - 5 Stars



Firefly is afraid of children and won't go to play with the new children, but when she really needs help, she must learn trust. One of my childhood favorites.

296. Cosgrove, Stephen - Shimmeree - 4 Stars



Something magical has arrived. It turns out to be a seed. Wonderful illustrations.

297. Bastin, Marjolein - Games with Vera - 5 Stars



Vera the mouse plays games. Delightful childhood read.

298. Bastin, Marjolein - Vera Dresses Up - 5 Stars



Vera the mouse decides to play dress-up. A cute, delightful tale with wonderfully intricate illustrations. A childhood favorite.

299. Anglund, Joan Walsh - Love Is A Special Way of Feeling - 5 Stars



One of my all-time favorite authors. This book talks about love in a sweet way. Anglund's illustrations set just the right tone for this book about all different kinds of love.

300. Hellie, Ann - Once I Had a Monster - 3 Stars



A tale of a little boy and his monster. As a child, the illustrations sort of freaked me out, but I grew to appreciate them more the older I became. I guess it was mainly the monster, which looks like a cross between a frog, evergreen tree, and a peacock.

301. Disney, Walt - Donald Duck Full Speed Ahead - 5 Stars

Donald Duck needs a new job, and he thinks he should be a race car driver. But are we ready for racer Donald? Fun illustration.

302. Disney, Walt - Donald Duck on Tom Sawyer's Island - 5 Stars



Donald Duck and his nephews get into trouble on Tom Sawyer's Island at Disneyland. Poor Donald! Childhood favorite. I loved the nephews antics.

303. Disney, Walt - Donald Duck in Frontierland - 5 Stars



Donald Duck and his nephews go wild in Frontierland at DIsneyland. Like the illustrations.

304. Barber, Ruth - Teddy Bears Go Everywhere. . . - 4 Stars

One of the first books I remember purchasing myself. A cute book of verse on teddy bears with stickers.

305. Stahlmann, Catherine - Little Toy Train - 4 Stars



Little Toy Train does not want to stay on the tracks and wants to explore. Sort of like Tootle, except the train plays with toys instead of running in a meadow. Cute illustrations.

306. Smollin, Michael J. - The Sweet Smell of Strawberryland - 5 Stars



Strawberry Shortcake tale with fun scratch and sniff areas. Very cute!

307. Seuss, Dr - Seuss-isms - 5 Stars



Timeless wisdom and quotes from Dr Seuss. Inspirational.

308. Flory, Jane - Timothy The Little Brown Bear - 4 Stars



Timothy does not think he needs to know how to read, but after a bunch of misunderstandings, Timothy is beginning to realize that reading can be useful. Cute book I liked as a child.

309. Weston, Holten - Wishing You Daisy Days! - 5 Stars



Inspirational book about having a wonderful day and wonderful friends. For me, the highlight of the book is the illustrations. So cute and intricate.

310. How to Be a Grouch - 5 Stars



Oscar the Grouch teaches everyone how to be the perfect grouch. After reading this book, I think I may be a major grouch!

311. Sherlock Hemlock and the Great Twiddlebug Mystery - 5 Stars



The great Sherlock Hemlock is here to solve the mystery of the seeming birthday celebration. I loved the humor and illustrations in this book as a child. When one is young, the surprise ending is fantastic.

I read all of my Mr Men and Little Miss books today by Roger Hargreaves. I absolutely adored these books as a child, reading them what seemed like a million times. My favorites - Mr Bump, Mr. Fussy, Mr. Greedy, Mr. Happy, Mr. Quiet, and Little Miss Scatterbrain.



312. Mr. Bounce
313. Mr. Bump
314. Mr. Chatterbox
315. Mr. Clever
316. Mr. Clumsy
317. Mr. Forgetful
318. Mr. Funny
319. Mr. Fussy
320. Mr. Greedy
321. Mr. Grumble
322. Mr. Grumpy
323. Mr. Happy
324. Mr. Impossible
325. Mr. Lazy
326. Mr. Messy
327. Mr. Mischief
328. Mr. Nervous
329. Mr. Noisy
330. Mr. Nonsense
331. Mr. Nosey
332. Mr. Perfect
333. Mr. Quiet
334. Mr. Slow
335. Mr. Strong
336. Mr. Tickle
337. Mr. Topsy-Turvy
338. Little Miss Brainy
339. Little Miss Chatterbox
340. Little Miss Contrary
341. Little Miss Curious
342. Little Miss Ditzy
343. Little Miss Fickle
344. Little Miss Fun
345. Little Miss Giggles
346. Little Miss Helpful
347. Little Miss Naughty
348. Little Miss Neat
349. Little Miss Scatterbrain
350. Little Miss Shy
351. Little Miss Stubborn
352. Little Miss Sunshine
353. Little Miss Tiny
354. Little Miss Twins
355. Little Miss Wise



I think I'm probably a combination between Mr. Fussy, Little Miss Shy, Little Miss Tiny, and Mr. Nervous. And at times, I think I'm Mr. Clumsy and Mr. Bump. Those door-frames just come out of nowhere!

356. Butler, Nancy - The Barkin Emeralds - 5 Stars



Really fun romance centered on the Scottish Isle of St. Columba, made more enjoyable since I've actually visited there. The Isle is fighting with a neighboring island. The lord of St. Columba steals the Barkin Emeralds and kidnaps what he believes is the fiancee of the neighboring island. It's her companion, however, so misunderstanding and drama ensue. I really enjoyed the plot and characters in this book so it's a keeper.

357. Seuss, Dr - A Hatful of Seuss - 5 Stars



Five Seuss classic - If I Ran the Zoo, Sneetches, Horton Hears a Who, Dr Seuss's Sleep Book, and Bartholomew and the Oobleck. My favorite of the lot is the Sneetches.

358. Disney, Walt - Uncle Remus Stories - 5 Stars



Uncle Remus stories with wonderful illustrations as featured in Song of the South. Childhood book.

359. Piper, Watty - Stories That Never Grow Old - 5 Stars



Sweet telling of the Bambi story - minus the tragic details. The illustrations are beautiful. Childhood book.

361. Wiesner, David - The Three Pigs - 4 Stars



The three pigs escape from their story to find a better future for themselves. Fun, fractured tale with Wiesner's great humor and illustrations. No wonder it won the Caldecott.

362. Nister, Ernest - Land of Sweet Surprises - 5 Stars



Sweet revolving picture book with poems and gorgeous pictures that change as you move the tab. I loved this book as a child, both for it's wonderful illustrations and it's novelty.

363. National Geographic - Amazing Mysteries of the World - 5 Stars



I pored over this book as a child, totally engrossed in the information within. Animals, mysteries, and space - I couldn't get enough of it. From the amazing Stonehenge to the possibility of UFO's, this non-fiction gem is fantastic.

364. Waber, Bernard - Lovable Lyle - 5 Stars



Lyle is a lovable crocodile who has friends everywhere. But one day, he finds out that he has an enemy. Can Lyle win over this mystery enemy? Sweet childhood favorite.

365. Spelvin, Justin - Rainbow Brite Saves Christmas - 4 Stars



The colors have disappeared and Rainbow must find a way to get them back for Christmas. Cute, bright illustrations.

366. Scieszka, Jon - The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales - 4 Stars



Fun, fractured take on classic fairy tales. Scieszka's fun stories with Lane Smith's great illustrations make a classic, funny picture book. A total original.

367. Ciardi, John - The Wish-Tree - 5 Stars



Little boy wants a dog desperately, so through a dream he finds a wish-Tree which grants wishes if he can figure out what "takecareofyourwish" means. Sweet story, with wonderfully drawn illustrations by Louis S. Glanzman. This was my father's book which he received for Christmas as a child. When I was old enough, it was passed on to be.

368. Stephens, Monique Z - Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Merry Christmas - 4 Stars



Cute story of Strawberry Shortcake buying a saddle for her horse for Christmas. Wonderful illustrations.

369. Potter, Beatrix - The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit - 5 Stars



All the Beatrix Potter stories in one book that deal with Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Very cute, and definitely timeless.

370. Potter, Beatrix - Peter Rabbit and Other Stories - 5 Stars



Peter Rabbit and other classic Potter tales including - Peter Rabbit, Two Bad Mice, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Mr. Jeremy Fisher, Squirrel Nutkin, Benjamin Bunny, The Tailor of Gloucester. Classic childhood favorite.

371. Sesame Street Sign Language Fun - 5 Stars



Fun sign language how-to book featuring Linda and a cast of muppets from Sesame Street. I loved this book as a child because it made sign language very easy to learn.

372. Seuss, Dr - Fox in Socks - 5 Stars



Fun tongue twister book by the wonderful Dr. Seuss. This is one of the first Dr Seuss books I remember reading as a child, and I was hooked.

373. Seuss, Dr - Ten Apples Up on Top! - 4 Stars



Slightly different feel for a Dr Seuss book, but still enjoyable. Great for counting and to increase vocabulary.

374. Disney, Walt - Dumbo the Flying Elephant - 5 Stars



One of my favorite, yet saddest of the Disney tales. Poor Dumbo is different so people tease him. When his mother tries to defend him, she gets locked up. Dumbo discovers that his disability is really an asset and makes a better life for he and his mother. No matter how many times I read this book, I always end up crying. That's the mark of a classic.

375. Disney, Walt - The Aristocats Get Into Mischief - 4 Stars



The Aristocats go on an adventure with Tom Cat that exposes them to jazz and bodily danger. Cute illustrations, but I always found myself more sympathetic to Madame than Tom Cat and the runaway kittens.

376. Moore, Clement - The Night Before Christmas - 5 Stars



Classic tale of how Santa brings presents to little boys and girls. I loved this book as a child and fondly remember my mother reading it to me at all times of year.

377. Carle, Eric - The Very Hungry Caterpillar - 5 Stars



A caterpillar eats through everything and eventually becomes a butterfly. Total classic. As a child I loved the pages where he eats through the different foods. My favorite Eric Carle book.

378. Fox, Mem - Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes - 5 Stars



Sweet story with beautiful pictures about how despite their differences, all babies are wonderful.

379. Katz, Karen - Ten Tiny Babies - 5 Stars



Counting cute babies. Great read-aloud book.

380. Brown, Margaret Wise - A Child's Good Morning Book - 5 Stars



Everything is beginning to wake up for the day, including babies. Very cute illustrations by Karen Katz support Margaret Wise Brown's text. Great read-aloud book.

381. Duvoisin, Roger - Petunia - 5 Stars



Petunia gets all sorts of wild ideas because she has a book. The only problem is she does not realize that the power comes from the text - not just holding the book. Cute story. A childhood favorite of mine.

382. Lionni, Leo - A Color of His Own - 5 Stars



A chameleon wants to have a color of his, but he changes colors based on what he is near. A sweet book about finding a friend when you are lonely. Good read-aloud.

383. Martin, Bill Jr. - Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? - 5 Stars



Classic read-aloud storybook about what animals see.

384. Boynton, Sandra - Fifteen Animals! - 5 Stars



385. Let's Count! - 5 Stars



386. Schachner, Judy - Skippyjon Jones Color Crazy - 4 Stars



387. Schachner, Judy - Skippyjon Jones Up and Down - 4 Stars



388. Patricelli, Lisa - Big Little - 5 Stars



389. Patricelli, Lisa - No No Yes Yes - 5 Stars



390. Patricelli, Lisa - Yummy Yucky - 5 Stars



391. Fujikawa, Gyo - Ten Little Babies - 5 Stars



392. Fujikawa, Gyo - Baby Animals - 5 Stars



393. Fujikawa, Gyo - Babies - 5 Stars



394. Boynton, Sandra - The Going to Bed Book - 5 Stars



395. Boynton, Sandra - Blue Hat Green Hat - 5 Stars

396. Bancroft, Blair - Lady Silence - 2 Stars - Discard



Heroine was insufferable. When I don't care for her plight, the book becomes unbearable. Definite discard. It's really too bad because the rest of the characters were delightful.



Merlin's Legacy series by Quinn Taylor Evans

397. Daughter of Fire - 2 Stars - Discard
398. Daughter of the Mist - 2 Stars - Discard
399. Daughter of Light - 2 Stars - Discard
400. Shadows of Camelot - 2 Stars - Discard
401. Dawn of Camelot - 2 Stars - Discard
402. Daughter of Camelot - 2 Stars - Discard



I'm just too jaded to enjoy these romances. I can't suspend my belief any more. When I first got them when I was in high school, they were wonderful. Reading them brought to my attention just how changed I really am. Wish I could find the magic again.

403. Bishop, Laurie - When Horses Fly - 4 Stars



Cora is an orphan who goes to a elderly distant relative's home thinking she is to be his nurse. Imagine her surprise when she finds out she is to be his bride. Throw in his much more handsome son and smuggling, and you have an enjoyable read.

404. Nash, Sophia - A Secret Passion - 2 Stars - Discard



A completely unsympathetic heroine, everyone wants to marry Jane Lovering and she just can't seem to pick the one. I just wanted one thing about her to be sympathetic, but while her circumstances were entirely not of her own doing, I just could not understand why everyone adored her. The rest of the characters were decent.

405. Powell, Elizabeth - The Reluctant Rogue - 2 Stars - Discard



Another sub-par heroine and a man who must marry to keep his money. If only I could find sympathy for gorgeous women who have men falling all over them.

406. Richardson, Evelyn - A Foreign Affair - 3 Stars



Sweet romance with tons of political intrigue. The intrigue made this a bit different from Signet's normal fair, but in a good way. I still found it difficult to sympathize with a beautiful princess.

407. Berlin, Eric - The Puzzling World of Winston Breen - 4 Stars - Discard



Winston is obsessed with puzzles. So when his family finds four slips of paper in a secret compartment of a box, he is sure it is part of a puzzle. Not only is it part of a puzzle, but at the end is a fabulous ring. Full of intrigue and actual real puzzles to solve, this book is a winner for children and adults. I found the puzzles challenging and a great companion to the plot.

408. Butler, Nancy - The Kindness of a Rogue - 4 Stars



Women have been disappearing in Cornwall, so when penniless Sara Cobb gets a warning to turn down her new position as governess and flee, she is hesitant. But the rogue who issues the warning is a shady character as well. Good romance with a deep conspiracy.

409. Butler, Nancy - Prospero's Daughter - 5 Stars



Miranda has been stuck in bed three years after a tragic carriage accident. But Morgan Pearce is determined to free her from her prison and regain her independence. I found Nancy Butler did an excellent job on this book. She clearly articulated the feelings, desires, and fears those of us who are disabled experience. It was very cathartic.

410. Calvin, June - The Last Leprechaun - 2 Stars - Discard



Well written, but too magical for me. I'm just too jaded to enjoy.

411. Calvin, June - Abducting Amy - 2 Stars - Discard



Interesting idea, but the book was way too choppy for me to enjoy. I couldn't keep up with the story.

412. Laurens, Stephanie - A Rogue's Proposal - 3 Stars - Discard



Generally good story, but I couldn't stand the heroine's nickname, Flick. It made reading the book next to unbearable.

413. Laurens, Stephanie - The Promise in a Kiss - 3 Stars - Discard



While some pretty good scenes, I did not really enjoy the book as a whole.

414. Ferguson, Jo Ann - His Lady Midnight - 3 Stars



Phoebe has taken it upon herself to steal convicts bound for Australia's penal colony and give them life on a farm. One day she is almost caught, and Galen is all that keeps her from deportation or worse. Decent romance, but love story too fast.

415. Huntington, Kate - The Merchant Prince - 2 Stars - Discard



Amelia wants only to visit her fiance's grave and gets help from what she believes is a priest. Only he isn't a priest, he is a playboy. I liked the premise, but saw no build-up for the romance later in life, and frankly did not seem like a person the heroine would wed at all.

416. Greene, Elena - Saving Lord Verwood - 4 Stars



Penelope saves Lord Verwood's life. Someone definitely wants to kill him, but he has no idea who it is. I was definitely shocked by the ending.

417. Heath, Sandra - The Whispering Rocks - 4 Stars



Atmospheric romance about Sarah Stratford, a nobleman's bastard, who is sent away because of a scandal. Good atmospheric romance, but the actual romance seemed tacked on at the end. Worth reading.

418. Gedney, Mona - The Affair at Greengage Manor - 2 Stars - Discard



Insufferable. I felt nothing but frustration when reading this book. I've no patience for any of the characters.

419. Stancavage, Sharon - A Bath Intrigue - 5 Stars



Fantastic regency romance. Flourishing love, fantastic intrigue, colorful characters who grow - there is nothing missing from this regency book. A quite enjoyable experience.

420. Locksy, Christine - A Proper Introduction - 2 Stars - Discard



Insufferable! Clara is upset with the way Lord Carruthers treats her after a carriage accident. And even though he apologizes twice, she is determined to humiliate him by getting him to love her and then jilting her. I couldn't stand the heroine. The other characters were great.

421. Heath, Sandra - False Steps - 2 Stars - Discard



Insufferable romance! All but a few of the characters were tolerable. I didn't want the "heroines" and "heroes" to get together for none of them would have suited. None of the matches made sense. And as a dog person, there was way too much cat involvement in the plot. It seemed like nothing happened without the dratted tomcat.

July Statistics
Books Read - 28
Discarded - 9
Towards Goal - 421/500
Percentage - 84%

422. Scott, Bronwyn - How to Disgrace a Lady - 4 Stars



Debauchery king Merrick St. Magnus needs money badly. For the sole purpose of needing a place to rest his head for a spell, he accepts an invitation to a dour house party. Lady Alixe is a far on the shelf bluestocking who is being forced to marry by her father. To avoid a scandal and save himself from being leg-shackled, Merrick decides to teach Alixe some tricks of the trade so she may find love - not a fortune-hunter. A naughty tale of two unlikely lovers.

423. McPhee, Margaret - His Mask of Retribution - 3 Stars



Marianne has three engagements - but no wedding. Rafe Knight is set of retribution for his murdered parents. Their paths collide in a tale of a scandalous wager and redemption. I was surprised I enjoyed this book, because the cover did not entice me, but it was quite good.

424. Brisbin, Terri - The Highlander's Stolen Touch - 2 Stars - Discard



Ciara has loved Tavis since she was a child. She watched as he got married and lost his wife. Now she is to marry to improve her clan, but she must first find out if what she feels for Tavis is love or just a childish fascination. Okay premise, but I did not feel like the the story really grew on the part of the hero. It was like all of the sudden his personality flipped a switch. It seemed like it was a completely different character as opposed to character growth.

425. George, Jessica Day - Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow - 5 Stars - Discard



Delightful take on a Norwegian folktale. A lass must live a year with a bear in an ice castle in order to bring her family riches. If she can not, the bear must marry a troll. This well-written book was bittersweet and delightful. A striking book which highlights lass's love and ingenuity. A true gem. I'm passing it on to someone who will enjoy it too, hopefully.

426. Barrows, Annie - The Magic Half - 3 Stars - Discard



Miri is a middle child. Not only that, but she is the only one of her siblings that is not a twin. Through the help of magical glasses, she is able to go back in time to 1935 and meets a girl named Molly, who may turn out to be her long-lost twin! Delightful time-travel story.

427. Morton-Shaw - The Hunt for the Seventh - 5 Stars - Discard



Jim and his sister move into Minerva Hall when his father gets a new job. But what they did not know the house was haunted by six dead children - looking for a seventh. Fun atmospheric ghost story with great twists and turns.

428. Shulman, Polly - The Grimm Legacy - 5 Stars - Discard



If you've ever worked in a library or wondered what it was like to work in a library, this book is perfect for you. Elizabeth works as a page in the New York Circulating Material Repository. But instead of renting books, people can rent all kinds of items - from shoes to tables. And like most libraries, this one has special collections. Only these collections are magical. This is a fun mix between fantasy and mystery, yet feels real. It reminded me of when I started out my library work as a page. Fond memories.

429. Mass, Wendy - Rapunzel, The One With All the Hair - 3 Stars - Discard



Rapunzel is stuck in a tower and the prince wants an adventure. Through alternating diary entries we see the tale of how Rapunzel got in the tower and how the Prince found her. Fun reinterpretation of some elements of the classic story such as the Prince going blind from losing his glasses, as apposed to being blinded by thorns. Fun, fractured fairy tale.

430. Cowan, Debra - Whirlwind Cowboy - 3 Stars



Deborah lost her memory, and can't remember turning down cowboy Bram Ross's proposal. When she shows up on his doorstep with no memory and tons of money, Bram must decide whether he can forgive and help her, or remember his hate. Pretty good romance, although I couldn't figure out why even though the heroine lost her memory, her character changed as well. It just seemed odd.

431. Gedney, Mona - Frost Fair Fiance - 4 Stars



Fairly good romance. Wish I the end wasn't so hurried.

432. Reeve, Philip - Fever Crumb - 3 Stars



Very disturbing novel. Suspenseful, and scary. I definitely do not want a future like that.

433. Elliott, Patricia - The Pale Assassin - 2 Stars - Discard



Unbelievable book. I thought the premise was good, but I could not believe the characters would act the way they did.

434. Huntington, Kate - The General's Daughter - 2 Stars - Discard



Insufferable

435. Greene, Maria - Captain Hawkins' Dilemma - 2 Stars - Discard



Insufferable

436. Mindel, Jenna - Miss Whitlow's Turn - 4 Stars



Miss Whitlow must marry. She has loved George Clasby ever since she met him and is sure that they are perfect for each other. As the season marches on, Harriet must decide if she is willing to take her future into her own hand. Pretty good romance.

Hi Mandymarie, I see you are still rolling along in this challenge. I've been feeling a little bogged down lately, just can't seem to make my numbers move as quickly as I would like them to.

Thanks for stopping by DeltaQueen!

437. Kirkwood, Kathryn - A Townhouse for Tessa - 3 Stars



Pretty decent book, even if the plot is a bit unrealistic.

438. Nash, Sophia - A Passionate Endeavor - 4 Stars



Charlotte helps her father in his work as a doctor. She is clearly an on-the-shelf bluestocking and is quite content to be until she comes across Lord Nicholas. Good romance which reinforces that just because you are brainy, doesn't mean you aren't still romantic.

439. Stacy, Judith; Robinson, Lauri; Cowan, Debra - All a Cowboy Wants for Christmas - 3 Stars - Discard



Not generally a fan of short story collections, each of the stories in this book seemed rushed. I was unsatisfied and believe that had they been more flushed out, perhaps they could have been better.

440. Gaston, Diane - A Not so Respectable Gentleman? - 3 Stars



Generally good romance about two lovers who find each other again. Mariel is being blackmailed into a marriage she does not want because her fiance is into S&M. Leo finds out, and wants to help her. Their relationship is rekindled and chaos ensues.

Holy buckets, I have been totally lax when adding books I have read. I have been ill, working, cleaning, etc. and haven't added what I've read. I wish I had more time for fun books, but not so much these days. First on my New Year's resolution list is to finish the review books I have. I had no idea I received them so long ago. Yikes!

Here are the not so good books I will be discarding. For a variety of reasons (mainly having to do with the insufferable female lead), these ones are leaving my shelves:

441. Kate, Marguerite - Outrageous Confessions of Lady Deborah - 2 Stars - Discard



Improbable and frustrating - not in a good way. Ditching this one. Why must everything have an aspect of S&M in it? Darn that 50 Shades.

442. Raleigh, Debbie - Miss Frazer's Adventure - 2 Stars - Discard



The heroine really was insufferable in this one. Ooooo, everyone loves me so I'm going to run away to hurt a decent man. What a spoiled chit.

443. Mortimer, Carole - Some Like it Wicked - 2 Stars - Discard



Improbable. Why would you feel guilty about not pleasing your husband if he preferred men? Would you not realize it is a marriage of convenience? Frankly, I could not decide if I found the heroine stupid, out-of-touch, or just so obsessed with herself she could not see what was going on in front of her.

444. Finch, Carol - Oklahoma Wedding Bells - 2 Stars - Discard



Another case of the male characters being about a billion times better than the female characters. The females seemed incredibly selfish and not worthy of the males. A strong female does not have to be insufferable.

445. McCabe, Amanda - Tarnished Rose of the Court - 4 Stars



Intrigue in the Elizabethan court with a long-lost love thrown in. Pretty good romance, although I still find the reason and trust afforded to the main character, Celia Sutton, improbable. If only my history major brain could ignore such things.

446. Gaston, Diane - Born to Scandal - 3 Stars



Guy falls in love with his governess. A usual plot, but still good story.

447. Merrill, Christine - Two Wrongs Make a Marriage - 3 Stars



Cynthia thinks she is trapping Lord Kenton into marriage. The only problem is Lord Kenton isn't really Lord Kenton - but an actor. Love doesn't know who really is a lord and who isn't. So love ensues anyway.

448. James, Sophia - Lady with the Devil's Scar - 4 Stars



Lady Isobel is defending her keep when Marc de Courtenay shows up alone and injured. When he returns and takes over the castle, will their love be able to overcome it?

449. Solomon, Haley Ann - Raven's Ransom - 4 Stars



Lord Raven has decided to give his entire inheritance to only one of his three granddaughters. Men are going all-out to win their hands in marriage. The story of the three granddaughters are intertwined in a delightful way. But while most men desire the ransom, there are those who want only to find the love of their life.

Hey mandymarie, nice go see you back here :-)

Thanks so much!