CRAZY4READING HAS GONE CRAZY!! (MONICA LYNN) 2020
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Well this is under construction. I really haven't thought about what I am going to do this year for my reading. I am staking my claim now to reserve my spot on here. I didn't keep up to well with my reading this year and read a lot fewer in books then I really wanted to.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Some ideas:
TBR piles
Bingo DOG
Bingo CAT
Library books
Book Club reads (about 10 books a year)
Series I need to finish
Series I need to start
Johanna Lindsey books
Book Riot Challenge 2020
PopSugar Challenge 2020
My Tickers:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Some ideas:
TBR piles
Bingo DOG
Bingo CAT
Library books
Book Club reads (about 10 books a year)
Series I need to finish
Series I need to start
Johanna Lindsey books
Book Riot Challenge 2020
PopSugar Challenge 2020
My Tickers:
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List of my books completed each month, first half. I would love to finish at least one book each month but sometimes real life gets in the way.
JANUARY
1. All you can Ever Know by Nicole Chung
2. Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
3. The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
FEBRUARY
4. Why a Son needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JANUARY
1. All you can Ever Know by Nicole Chung
2. Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
3. The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
FEBRUARY
4. Why a Son needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
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List of my books completed each month, second half.
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
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Official list of BingoDOG squares:
1. Book that's in a Legacy Library https://www.librarything.com/legacylibraries/
2. Book written by an LT author
3. Book published in 1820 or 1920
4. Book published in the year of your birth
5. Book published under a pen name or anonymously
6. Book set in Asia
7. Mystery or true crime
8. Book involving a real historical event (fiction or nonfiction)
9. Book about books, bookstores, or libraries
10. Book with at least three letters of BINGO consecutively in order in the title (BIN, ING, NGO, GOB, OBI...the letters can cross words but must be in order and be consecutive)
11. Red cover, or red is prominent on the cover
12. Title contains a pun
13. Book about birth or death (childbearing, midwifery, human aging -- this is a combo of the "childbearing" and "human aging" suggestions)
14. Book with a proper name in the title
15. Book published by a small press or self-published
16. Book published in 2020
17. Epistolary novel or collection of letters
18. Book by a journalist or about journalism
19. Book not set on Earth
20. Mythology or folklore
21. Weird book title
22. Book with "library" or "thing" in the title or subtitle
23. Book with a periodic table element in the title
24. Book by a woman from a country other than the US/UK
25. Read a CAT
1. Book that's in a Legacy Library https://www.librarything.com/legacylibraries/
2. Book written by an LT author
3. Book published in 1820 or 1920
4. Book published in the year of your birth
5. Book published under a pen name or anonymously
6. Book set in Asia
7. Mystery or true crime
8. Book involving a real historical event (fiction or nonfiction)
9. Book about books, bookstores, or libraries
10. Book with at least three letters of BINGO consecutively in order in the title (BIN, ING, NGO, GOB, OBI...the letters can cross words but must be in order and be consecutive)
11. Red cover, or red is prominent on the cover
12. Title contains a pun
13. Book about birth or death (childbearing, midwifery, human aging -- this is a combo of the "childbearing" and "human aging" suggestions)
14. Book with a proper name in the title
15. Book published by a small press or self-published
16. Book published in 2020
17. Epistolary novel or collection of letters
18. Book by a journalist or about journalism
19. Book not set on Earth
20. Mythology or folklore
21. Weird book title
22. Book with "library" or "thing" in the title or subtitle
23. Book with a periodic table element in the title
24. Book by a woman from a country other than the US/UK
25. Read a CAT
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Book Riots Challenge link: https://bookriot.com/2019/12/03/2020-read-harder-challenge/
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PopSugar Challenge 2020 Blog post link: https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/reading-challenge-2020-46857621
Link to Goodreads PopSugar Challenge 2020 Post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/20872524-post-your-2020-reading-list?page=1...
Link to Goodreads PopSugar Challenge 2020 Post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/20872524-post-your-2020-reading-list?page=1...
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This is my PopSugar Challenge 2019 somewhat results. I still need to see if any of the books I finished last year could fit any of these categories:
BONUS CHALLENGES
2019 PopSugar Reading Challenge
https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Reading-Challenge-2019-45450968
(Thanks to Helen for transcribing the list!)
01 - A book becoming a movie in 2019
02 - A book that makes you nostalgic The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
03 - A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
04 - A book you think should be turned into a movie
05 - A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
06 - A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
07 - A reread of a favorite book
08 - A book about a hobby
09 - A book you meant to read in 2018
10 - A book with "pop", "sugar" or "challenge" in the title
11 - A book with an item of clothing or acceessory on the cover - The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
12 - a book inspired by mythology, legend or folklore
13 - A book published posthumously
14 - a book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15 - A retelling of a classic
16 - A book with a question in the title
17 - A book set on a college or university campus
18 - a book about someone with a super power
19 - a book told from multiple POVs - One Week Girlfriend by Monica Murphy
20 - a book set in space
21 - a book by two female authors - A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout & Sara Corbett
22 - A book with a title that contains "salty", "sweet", "bitter" or "spicy"
23 - A book set in Scandinavia
24 - a book that takes place in a single day
25 - a debut novel
26 - a book that's published in 2019
27 - a book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28 - a book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29 - a book with "love" in the title
30 - a book featuring an amateur detective - The Secret of Shady Glen by Carolyn Keene
31 - A book about a family
32 - A book written by an author from Asia, Africa or South America
33 - A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in the title
34 - a book that includes a wedding - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
35 - A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36 - A ghost story
37 - a book with a two-word title
38 - A novel based on a true story
39 - A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40 - Your favorite prompt from a past Popsugar Reading Challenge
Advanced:
41 - A "cli fi" book
42 - A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43 - An "own voices" book
44 - Read a book during the season it is set in
45 - A LitRPG book
46 - A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47 & 48 - Two books that share the same title
49 - A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50 - A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent
BONUS CHALLENGES
2019 PopSugar Reading Challenge
https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Reading-Challenge-2019-45450968
(Thanks to Helen for transcribing the list!)
01 - A book becoming a movie in 2019
03 - A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
04 - A book you think should be turned into a movie
05 - A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
06 - A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
07 - A reread of a favorite book
08 - A book about a hobby
09 - A book you meant to read in 2018
10 - A book with "pop", "sugar" or "challenge" in the title
12 - a book inspired by mythology, legend or folklore
13 - A book published posthumously
14 - a book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15 - A retelling of a classic
16 - A book with a question in the title
17 - A book set on a college or university campus
18 - a book about someone with a super power
20 - a book set in space
22 - A book with a title that contains "salty", "sweet", "bitter" or "spicy"
23 - A book set in Scandinavia
24 - a book that takes place in a single day
25 - a debut novel
26 - a book that's published in 2019
27 - a book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28 - a book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29 - a book with "love" in the title
31 - A book about a family
32 - A book written by an author from Asia, Africa or South America
33 - A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in the title
35 - A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36 - A ghost story
37 - a book with a two-word title
38 - A novel based on a true story
39 - A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40 - Your favorite prompt from a past Popsugar Reading Challenge
Advanced:
41 - A "cli fi" book
42 - A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43 - An "own voices" book
44 - Read a book during the season it is set in
45 - A LitRPG book
46 - A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47 & 48 - Two books that share the same title
49 - A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50 - A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent
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My List for the 2020 PopSugar Reading challenge: I am using books for more than one prompt. I am also going to be working on the other PS challenges.
2020 Challenge - Regular prompts
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1. A book that's published in 2020
2. A book by a trans or nonbinary author
3. A book with a great first line
4. A book about a book club
5. A book set in a city that has hosted the Olympics
6. A bildungsroman The Boston Girl
7. The first book you touch on a shelf with your eyes closed
8. A book with an upside-down image on the cover
9. A book with a map
10. A book recommended by your favorite blog, vlog, podcast, or online book club
11. An anthology
12. A book that passes the Bechdel test Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
13. A book with the same title as a movie or TV show but is unrelated to it
14. A book by an author with flora or fauna in their name
15. A book about or involving social media
16. A book that has a book on the cover
17. A medical thriller
18. A book with a made-up language
19. A book set in a country beginning with "C"
20. A book you picked because the title caught your attention
21. A book published the month of your birthdayWhy a Son needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
22. A book about or by a woman in STEM
23. A book that won an award in 2019
24. A book on a subject you know nothing about All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
25. A book with only words on the cover, no images or graphics
26. A book with a pun in the title
27. A book featuring one of the seven deadly sins
28. A book with a robot, cyborg, or AI character
29. A book with a bird on the cover
30. A fiction or nonfiction book about a world leader
31. A book with "gold," "silver," or "bronze" in the title
32. A book by a WOC
33. A book with at least a four-star rating on Goodreads Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
34. A book you meant to read in 2019 Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
35. A book with a three-word titleThe Boston Girl
36. A book with a pink cover
37. A Western
38. A book by or about a journalist The Boston Girl
39. Read a banned book during Banned Books Week
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading Challenge
2020 Challenge - Advanced prompts
1. A book written by an author in their 20s
2. A book with "20" or "twenty" in the title
3. A book with a character with a vision impairment or enhancement (a nod to 20/20 vision)
4. A book set in the 1920s The Boston Girl
5. A book set in Japan, host of the 2020 Olympics
6. A book by an author who has written more than 20 books
7. A book with more than 20 letters in its title All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
8. A book published in the 20th century
9. A book from a series with more than 20 books
10. A book with a main character in their 20s All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
2020 Challenge - Regular prompts
11/50
1. A book that's published in 2020
2. A book by a trans or nonbinary author
3. A book with a great first line
4. A book about a book club
5. A book set in a city that has hosted the Olympics
7. The first book you touch on a shelf with your eyes closed
8. A book with an upside-down image on the cover
9. A book with a map
10. A book recommended by your favorite blog, vlog, podcast, or online book club
11. An anthology
13. A book with the same title as a movie or TV show but is unrelated to it
14. A book by an author with flora or fauna in their name
15. A book about or involving social media
16. A book that has a book on the cover
17. A medical thriller
18. A book with a made-up language
19. A book set in a country beginning with "C"
20. A book you picked because the title caught your attention
22. A book about or by a woman in STEM
23. A book that won an award in 2019
25. A book with only words on the cover, no images or graphics
26. A book with a pun in the title
27. A book featuring one of the seven deadly sins
28. A book with a robot, cyborg, or AI character
29. A book with a bird on the cover
30. A fiction or nonfiction book about a world leader
31. A book with "gold," "silver," or "bronze" in the title
32. A book by a WOC
36. A book with a pink cover
37. A Western
39. Read a banned book during Banned Books Week
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading Challenge
2020 Challenge - Advanced prompts
1. A book written by an author in their 20s
2. A book with "20" or "twenty" in the title
3. A book with a character with a vision impairment or enhancement (a nod to 20/20 vision)
5. A book set in Japan, host of the 2020 Olympics
6. A book by an author who has written more than 20 books
8. A book published in the 20th century
9. A book from a series with more than 20 books
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Library Books
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Book Club Reads
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Dropping my star, Monica!
23DeltaQueen50
I've come to place a star and to wish you a successful reading year in 2020.
25MissWatson
Have a great reading year!
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Well I finally finished my first book of 2020!! I am so thrilled!!
1. All you Can ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
This was an interesting read but not one that kept my interest all that much. There where times when I felt it was being drawn out. This is my first book by Nicole Chung. I am not familiar with her writing style.
In All you can ever know, Nicole is writing about her adoption and her struggles in wanting to learn about her birth parents. Her struggles of being adopted by white people. Not feeling she belongs in her adoptive family or in the school she was attending since she didn't see other Korean children.
I felt that Nicole's adoptive parents were wrong in not telling her things or even teaching her a little about her Korean Nationality. This was a good book for our book club because it got the whole group talking and sharing our thoughts.
4 stars
I am reading too many books still:
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
I am actually reading numbers 4, 5 and 6 by Janet Evanovich.
Hornet's Nest by Patricia Cornwell
1. All you Can ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung
This was an interesting read but not one that kept my interest all that much. There where times when I felt it was being drawn out. This is my first book by Nicole Chung. I am not familiar with her writing style.
In All you can ever know, Nicole is writing about her adoption and her struggles in wanting to learn about her birth parents. Her struggles of being adopted by white people. Not feeling she belongs in her adoptive family or in the school she was attending since she didn't see other Korean children.
I felt that Nicole's adoptive parents were wrong in not telling her things or even teaching her a little about her Korean Nationality. This was a good book for our book club because it got the whole group talking and sharing our thoughts.
4 stars
I am reading too many books still:
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
I am actually reading numbers 4, 5 and 6 by Janet Evanovich.
Hornet's Nest by Patricia Cornwell
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2. Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Our book club read this book in 2019. I wasn't able to finish it at that time so I checked out a copy and finally got time to finish the book this year. I am glad I took the time to read this book. I have heard great things about books written by Kristin Hannah.
It took me awhile to get into this book, which could have been because I had some much going on in my life. I found the book interesting and kept reading it. I loved when Vera would tell her girls her 'fairy tale.'
The relationship between Nina, Mirranda and their mother Vera was complex. The girls never really knew who their mother was. They didn't know her past. The ending of the story was surprising and made me cry. I will be reading more books by Kristin Hannah.
4 stars
I am still reading the following:
Four Score, High Five, Hot Six, and Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
Hornet's Nest by Patircia Cornwell
Our book club read this book in 2019. I wasn't able to finish it at that time so I checked out a copy and finally got time to finish the book this year. I am glad I took the time to read this book. I have heard great things about books written by Kristin Hannah.
It took me awhile to get into this book, which could have been because I had some much going on in my life. I found the book interesting and kept reading it. I loved when Vera would tell her girls her 'fairy tale.'
The relationship between Nina, Mirranda and their mother Vera was complex. The girls never really knew who their mother was. They didn't know her past. The ending of the story was surprising and made me cry. I will be reading more books by Kristin Hannah.
4 stars
I am still reading the following:
Four Score, High Five, Hot Six, and Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
Hornet's Nest by Patircia Cornwell
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Well I finished another book this weekend. It wasn't one of the ones I was reading above either...Funny how I just picked this book up off my boyfriends table and read it. I also finished a book earlier this past week but never posted it here. So here are those two reviews.
#3. The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
This was a read for my library book club in February and I read and listened to it at the same time. I really enjoyed listening to Linda Lavin narrating the story of Addie Baum. The story was interesting following Addie in the 1900’s and the life that a Jewish woman could have.
I enjoyed this book a lot. It is a coming of age story and I enjoyed listening to the book while following along in the book. Learning the things that Addie went through for a woman let alone a Jewish woman. I am glad that our book club chose this book to read.
4 stars
#4. Why a Son needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
I picked up this book at my boyfriends house while we watched the Super Bowl. I knew it would be a quick easy read. I did read the introduction and that was interesting just to get the authors feelings on why he wrote this book.
I have seen some reviews stating that each sentence is like a short proverb. I would point out a few things to my boyfriend that I noticed his dad taught him or something that I just found funny. I also chose to read this book because I have a son and do feel that a son needs a dad, and a son also needs a mother.
4 stars
I am still reading the Janet Evanovich books and the one by Patricia Cornwall.
#3. The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
This was a read for my library book club in February and I read and listened to it at the same time. I really enjoyed listening to Linda Lavin narrating the story of Addie Baum. The story was interesting following Addie in the 1900’s and the life that a Jewish woman could have.
I enjoyed this book a lot. It is a coming of age story and I enjoyed listening to the book while following along in the book. Learning the things that Addie went through for a woman let alone a Jewish woman. I am glad that our book club chose this book to read.
4 stars
#4. Why a Son needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
I picked up this book at my boyfriends house while we watched the Super Bowl. I knew it would be a quick easy read. I did read the introduction and that was interesting just to get the authors feelings on why he wrote this book.
I have seen some reviews stating that each sentence is like a short proverb. I would point out a few things to my boyfriend that I noticed his dad taught him or something that I just found funny. I also chose to read this book because I have a son and do feel that a son needs a dad, and a son also needs a mother.
4 stars
I am still reading the Janet Evanovich books and the one by Patricia Cornwall.
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I finally finished another book. I am making slow and steady progress.
#5. Four Score by Janet Evanovich
I am enjoying this series. The character interactions make these books entertaining. Stephanie Plum is once again looking for a person that did not appear for their court date. This time she is going after a woman named Maxine.
Stephanie and Lulu are at it again. I love Lulu because she is very sarcastic and ready to hurt people. She is always wanting to shoot someone and Stephanie won't let her. She actually comes to Stephanie's rescue.
I am continuing this series with number 5!
4 stars
Still reading all the books above. Will be getting a new book for book club on Wednesday!
#5. Four Score by Janet Evanovich
I am enjoying this series. The character interactions make these books entertaining. Stephanie Plum is once again looking for a person that did not appear for their court date. This time she is going after a woman named Maxine.
Stephanie and Lulu are at it again. I love Lulu because she is very sarcastic and ready to hurt people. She is always wanting to shoot someone and Stephanie won't let her. She actually comes to Stephanie's rescue.
I am continuing this series with number 5!
4 stars
Still reading all the books above. Will be getting a new book for book club on Wednesday!
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So I have been working from home since March 13th. I took off to prepare for my daughter's baby shower on the 14th. I am so glad we got the shower in prior to everything being shut down. My SIL wanted us to post pone it because of all the stuff going on. We took extra precaution. I had brought wipes with me and the staff at the restaurant was very good at making sure everything was cleaned for my daughter. She did have one scare in March. She had some bleeding and it turned out that the Placenta Previa had moved and that is why she had some blood. She also had a fever while in the hospital so they tested her for the flu, covid-19 etc. All tests came back negative which was a blessing for her husband because he was more nervous than I think she was.
Now my son's partner is waiting for test results for Covid-19. He has been sick. So far my son is doing fine and hasn't had any symptoms so far. I keep waiting to hear something whether positive or negative. This is also the first time I have had to celebrate my birthday totally by myself. I cant even visit my dad right now.
Oh and more news is my dad has bladder cancer and my sister and I have to decide what to do. We aren't even sure if they will do any of the procedures on him while all this is going on. I have to schedule a face-time with my father. So this is everything that has been going on in my neck of the woods. I hope everyone else is listening to what you are being requested to do. I am trying to avoid contact with others but it is difficult when you have to take your father to appointments. My boyfriend lives alone some times and he hasn't been feeling well and hasn't been able to go get groceries.
Stay safe and healthy!!
Now my son's partner is waiting for test results for Covid-19. He has been sick. So far my son is doing fine and hasn't had any symptoms so far. I keep waiting to hear something whether positive or negative. This is also the first time I have had to celebrate my birthday totally by myself. I cant even visit my dad right now.
Oh and more news is my dad has bladder cancer and my sister and I have to decide what to do. We aren't even sure if they will do any of the procedures on him while all this is going on. I have to schedule a face-time with my father. So this is everything that has been going on in my neck of the woods. I hope everyone else is listening to what you are being requested to do. I am trying to avoid contact with others but it is difficult when you have to take your father to appointments. My boyfriend lives alone some times and he hasn't been feeling well and hasn't been able to go get groceries.
Stay safe and healthy!!
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#6. Hornet's Nest (Andy Brazil #1) by Patricia Cornwell
I enjoyed this book but felt it was slow going. I know this is the book where you meet all the characters for the series so I did enjoy that. I can see Andy and the cops making a good team and being very entertaining in the next books.
4 stars
#7. Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
This was my book club read for March. Well I didn't finish it before out meeting but yet we didn't have our meeting because the library closed before we had out meeting. I was able to take my time with this book. I had trouble following along with the different characters and their story lines. I found myself getting confused and having to go back and forth trying to figure out who was who.
I enjoyed the story just not the way it went back and forth among the characters.
4 stars
I enjoyed this book but felt it was slow going. I know this is the book where you meet all the characters for the series so I did enjoy that. I can see Andy and the cops making a good team and being very entertaining in the next books.
4 stars
#7. Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
This was my book club read for March. Well I didn't finish it before out meeting but yet we didn't have our meeting because the library closed before we had out meeting. I was able to take my time with this book. I had trouble following along with the different characters and their story lines. I found myself getting confused and having to go back and forth trying to figure out who was who.
I enjoyed the story just not the way it went back and forth among the characters.
4 stars
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>30 crazy4reading: this must be an extra difficult time for you with your father's illness. All my best wishes!
33DeltaQueen50
Sending my best wishes along to you as well, stay strong and healthy!
35rabbitprincess
That sounds like a lot on your plate. Thinking of you and hoping everyone stays well!
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>32 MissWatson: Thanks for your kind words and wishes!
>33 DeltaQueen50: Thank you for your kind words and wishes!
>34 Tess_W: Thank you!
>35 rabbitprincess: Thanks for your kind words!
I do have an update on my son's partner, Christian. Christian's test results came back negative. This weekend my son is planning a surprise virtual birthday party for Christian. It is his 30th! I am hoping to bake a cake so I can have some cake and ice cream while attending the virtual party and to kind of celebrate my birthday too. My birthday was earlier this month and I didn't get to celebrate with anyone.
My boyfriend has been sick. We are not sure what he had but I did have to help take care of him and make sure he ate because he had a fever and his son wasn't with him. He shares custody with his ex and it was a weekend he didn't have him. I didn't want him not eating and drinking.
My sister hasn't called our father's doctor yet to schedule any of the procedures. My sister and her husband finished cleaning out our father's old house and brought me his sofa and chair. I am in the process of dismantling my old sofa. I am hoping to finish it up today.
I did finish a few books and will be posting my reviews in a new post. Thank you for visiting and catching up. Hoping to take some time to check out some other threads. It is hard working from home. You would think I would get a lot of reading completed but that just isn't happening.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
>33 DeltaQueen50: Thank you for your kind words and wishes!
>34 Tess_W: Thank you!
>35 rabbitprincess: Thanks for your kind words!
I do have an update on my son's partner, Christian. Christian's test results came back negative. This weekend my son is planning a surprise virtual birthday party for Christian. It is his 30th! I am hoping to bake a cake so I can have some cake and ice cream while attending the virtual party and to kind of celebrate my birthday too. My birthday was earlier this month and I didn't get to celebrate with anyone.
My boyfriend has been sick. We are not sure what he had but I did have to help take care of him and make sure he ate because he had a fever and his son wasn't with him. He shares custody with his ex and it was a weekend he didn't have him. I didn't want him not eating and drinking.
My sister hasn't called our father's doctor yet to schedule any of the procedures. My sister and her husband finished cleaning out our father's old house and brought me his sofa and chair. I am in the process of dismantling my old sofa. I am hoping to finish it up today.
I did finish a few books and will be posting my reviews in a new post. Thank you for visiting and catching up. Hoping to take some time to check out some other threads. It is hard working from home. You would think I would get a lot of reading completed but that just isn't happening.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!
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#8. High Five by Janet Evanovich
I loved this book! Stephanie is up to her usual bounty hunter stuff and she is also looking for her Uncle Fred who has gone missing! She is being followed by a fed and has an ex con trying to kill her.
She is also flirting with two of the hottest guys in the book, Ranger and Morelli. She is also working for Ranger and earning some nice money.
Lula is still entertaining. I love it when she uses her stun gun!!
5 stars
#9. Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
I am enjoying this series. I am finding myself laughing at Stephanie and Lula. This book is about Ranger being on the run and having a bounty out for him. Vinnie asks Stephanie to bring him in because he has skipped. Stephanie won't do it.
Stephanie is being followed by two guys and Joyce Bernhardt. The trouble Stephanie gets into trying to stay away from both of them. They are both looking for Ranger. Ranger is one you cannot find if he doesn't want to be found.
Stephanie and Joe are still at it. And yet there is tension between Stephanie and Ranger. I love the interactions between all of the characters. I will be reading number Seven next!
4 stars
I can't even think of the books I am currently reading. I will be starting #7 in the Stephanie Plum series. That is a library book but I think I might count it as a ROOT since I have most of the other books in the series.
I loved this book! Stephanie is up to her usual bounty hunter stuff and she is also looking for her Uncle Fred who has gone missing! She is being followed by a fed and has an ex con trying to kill her.
She is also flirting with two of the hottest guys in the book, Ranger and Morelli. She is also working for Ranger and earning some nice money.
Lula is still entertaining. I love it when she uses her stun gun!!
5 stars
#9. Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
I am enjoying this series. I am finding myself laughing at Stephanie and Lula. This book is about Ranger being on the run and having a bounty out for him. Vinnie asks Stephanie to bring him in because he has skipped. Stephanie won't do it.
Stephanie is being followed by two guys and Joyce Bernhardt. The trouble Stephanie gets into trying to stay away from both of them. They are both looking for Ranger. Ranger is one you cannot find if he doesn't want to be found.
Stephanie and Joe are still at it. And yet there is tension between Stephanie and Ranger. I love the interactions between all of the characters. I will be reading number Seven next!
4 stars
I can't even think of the books I am currently reading. I will be starting #7 in the Stephanie Plum series. That is a library book but I think I might count it as a ROOT since I have most of the other books in the series.
38MissWatson
>36 crazy4reading: Happy belated birthday! I hope the virtual party is nice for everyone, and having cake is very important in these days.
39crazy4reading
>38 MissWatson: Thanks Birgit! The virtual party was awesome. Now I just have to make that cake still.
40crazy4reading
Well I finished another book late last night/early this morning.
#10. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
Well I stayed up late to finish this book last night. I have been enjoying this series a lot. This book really held my interest and had me laughing out loud a lot!
Stephanie is at it again looking for another bond jumper. This time it is an old cook named Eddie DeChooch. You would think someone that is old wouldn't be that hard to catch but Lula and Stephanie bumble this apprehension too.
The love triangle is getting interesting in this book. Morelli and Plum are thinking marriage. Stephanie's mom is hounding her for a wedding date, which causes Stephanie to just blurt out a date. Then there is the heat between Ranger and Stephanie. If Stephanie asks for help from Ranger than Ranger wants a night with Stephanie. Ohhh the triangle just got interesting.
The ending of this book had me finding the next one and starting it.
5 stars
Well I am reading Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich.
#10. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
Well I stayed up late to finish this book last night. I have been enjoying this series a lot. This book really held my interest and had me laughing out loud a lot!
Stephanie is at it again looking for another bond jumper. This time it is an old cook named Eddie DeChooch. You would think someone that is old wouldn't be that hard to catch but Lula and Stephanie bumble this apprehension too.
The love triangle is getting interesting in this book. Morelli and Plum are thinking marriage. Stephanie's mom is hounding her for a wedding date, which causes Stephanie to just blurt out a date. Then there is the heat between Ranger and Stephanie. If Stephanie asks for help from Ranger than Ranger wants a night with Stephanie. Ohhh the triangle just got interesting.
The ending of this book had me finding the next one and starting it.
5 stars
Well I am reading Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich.
41crazy4reading
So bought some books this past month. Someone shared a link to Thrift Books and there was a coupon for 15% off so I decided to buy some books. I really do not need books. I was able to buy some books that I have been looking for. They are used and I am happy with them.
I also posted the books I received from SantaThing this past year. Below are the books listed below.
Books added in 2020
1. Out of Body by Stella Cameron
2. Out of Sight by Stella Cameron
3. The Hidden Man by David Ellis
4. The Violin of Auschwitz by Marian Angels Anglada
5. To Account for Murder by William C. Whitbeck
6. The Music Teacher by Barbara Hall
Books received in 2019 and added to my ROOTS:
1. Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
2. I am watching you by Teresa Driscoll
3. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
4. The Black Witch by Laurie Forest
5. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
I also posted the books I received from SantaThing this past year. Below are the books listed below.
Books added in 2020
1. Out of Body by Stella Cameron
2. Out of Sight by Stella Cameron
3. The Hidden Man by David Ellis
4. The Violin of Auschwitz by Marian Angels Anglada
5. To Account for Murder by William C. Whitbeck
6. The Music Teacher by Barbara Hall
Books received in 2019 and added to my ROOTS:
1. Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
2. I am watching you by Teresa Driscoll
3. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
4. The Black Witch by Laurie Forest
5. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
42Tess_W
>41 crazy4reading: None of us need any books........but you have a fine haul there!
43crazy4reading
>42 Tess_W: That is very true. Thank you. Now they just get added to my huge TBR mountains.
44crazy4reading
Well I have some great news!! I am now a grandmother! My daughter gave birth last night to my first grandchild Ruby Elizabeth! I am so excited for her and her husband!! I will share pictures if I can figure it out when I have gotten more sleep!
45MissWatson
Congratulations on such happy news!
47christina_reads
Congratulations! I love the name!
48crazy4reading
Thank you everyone! Here is a picture of my new granddaughter with her mother and father:
My daughter Samantha, her husband Rob and their daughter Ruby Elizabeth!
One of Ruby up close:
My daughter Samantha, her husband Rob and their daughter Ruby Elizabeth!
One of Ruby up close:
49DeltaQueen50
Congratulations to the whole family! Becoming a grandparent is the absolute best thing about these advancing years.
50crazy4reading
>49 DeltaQueen50: Yes it is! My father has been asking when he was going to get a great grandchild. Today I got to tell him that he is now a great grandfather. The funny thing is when he spoke to my sister later he told her about my new boyfriend and nothing about his new great granddaughter. My sister and I just laugh it off.
52crazy4reading
>51 Tess_W: That is what I have been told! I am still waiting to see if and when I can see her in person! Awesome on your grandchildren. I don't think I will have that many.
53Tess_W
>52 crazy4reading: Neither did I; I only had 2 sons. Who knew that one of the would have six children????
54crazy4reading
>53 Tess_W: Wow! I have a son and a daughter. My son has already told me that he and his partner were not interested in having children. I know that could change but I highly doubt it. I don't know if my daughter plans to have that many children. Then again I wanted a lot of children and only had 2 so you never know.
55crazy4reading
#11. A Time to Kill by John Grisham
Well this was slow going for me and I believe that was because I swear I had watched the movie before. As I was reading the book I was remembering parts of the movie or at least a movie with this similar story line.
I really enjoyed this book. Mystery is one of my favorite genres and I am rarely disappointed in them. This one did not disappoint either. A Time to Kill introduces the reader to Jake Brigance, a lawyer in Mississippi. He is hired by a black man who is accused of killing to white boys who raped and tortured his 10 year old daughter.
I enjoyed the drama and action in this book. It made me realize how much we have not changed over the years with racism. Will a jury convict Carl Lee Hailey for the murder of two rapists? Will they acquit him? Will they find him insane? You have the blacks and whites (KKK) going at each other.
The ending of this book was a surprise to me. I now want to read another book in this series. Reading this book during this time of unrest with what is happening in Minnesota really brings to light how much things haven't improved that much in this day and age.
5 stars
I am still reading Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
Well this was slow going for me and I believe that was because I swear I had watched the movie before. As I was reading the book I was remembering parts of the movie or at least a movie with this similar story line.
I really enjoyed this book. Mystery is one of my favorite genres and I am rarely disappointed in them. This one did not disappoint either. A Time to Kill introduces the reader to Jake Brigance, a lawyer in Mississippi. He is hired by a black man who is accused of killing to white boys who raped and tortured his 10 year old daughter.
I enjoyed the drama and action in this book. It made me realize how much we have not changed over the years with racism. Will a jury convict Carl Lee Hailey for the murder of two rapists? Will they acquit him? Will they find him insane? You have the blacks and whites (KKK) going at each other.
The ending of this book was a surprise to me. I now want to read another book in this series. Reading this book during this time of unrest with what is happening in Minnesota really brings to light how much things haven't improved that much in this day and age.
5 stars
I am still reading Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
56crazy4reading
I finished another book!
#12. Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
OMG! Hard Eight had me laughing out loud a lot! Stephanie Plum is at it again after an FTA (Failure to Appear) for her bounty hunting job. She is also helping a neighbor whose daughter and granddaughter are missing.
Stephanie still has the love triangle with her, Morelli and Ranger and she owes a debt to Ranger. This all adds so much interested to all the incidents that befall Stephanie in this book. She is being hunted by another crazy person, Abruzzi. She has an FTA that she has trouble catching.
I loved when Vinnie and Stephanie go after the FTA. Those two are hysterical together. The lines they say to each other just had me laughing.
The chemistry between Stephanie and Ranger just had me laughing and rooting for him. The chemistry between Stephanie and Morelli had me picturing Morelli rolling his eyes and wanting to laugh at her. I am glad I have decided to stick with this series. I hope it continues with the laughs!!
5 stars
#12. Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
OMG! Hard Eight had me laughing out loud a lot! Stephanie Plum is at it again after an FTA (Failure to Appear) for her bounty hunting job. She is also helping a neighbor whose daughter and granddaughter are missing.
Stephanie still has the love triangle with her, Morelli and Ranger and she owes a debt to Ranger. This all adds so much interested to all the incidents that befall Stephanie in this book. She is being hunted by another crazy person, Abruzzi. She has an FTA that she has trouble catching.
I loved when Vinnie and Stephanie go after the FTA. Those two are hysterical together. The lines they say to each other just had me laughing.
The chemistry between Stephanie and Ranger just had me laughing and rooting for him. The chemistry between Stephanie and Morelli had me picturing Morelli rolling his eyes and wanting to laugh at her. I am glad I have decided to stick with this series. I hope it continues with the laughs!!
5 stars
57crazy4reading
#13. Young Wives by Olivia Goldsmith
I enjoyed Young Wives. I found the 3 main women very intriguing and diverse. Three woman from different backgrounds. Here is an excerpt from the summary:
Meet the Young Wives: Angela, Michelle, and Jada, thirty-something women who appear to have lives as delicious as dessert. A typical New Yorker, half-Jewish, half-Italina, Angela is a lawyer married to Reid, a handsome old-money WASP. Michelle, a traditionalist at heart, adors her childhood sweetheart husband, Frank, and the dream house he's provided for her and their two beautiful children. Married to Clinton, Jada is a suburban African American wife working hard to maintain a happy home despite her husband's failing business. She's determined to give her family the privileges she never had.
Angela, Jada an Michelle develop a friendship while they are going through some problems in their marriages. This book touched me since I am divorced and when they exact revenge on their ex husbands I found myself rooting for them. If only you could get away with it in real life.
4 stars
Now what do I read next....
I enjoyed Young Wives. I found the 3 main women very intriguing and diverse. Three woman from different backgrounds. Here is an excerpt from the summary:
Meet the Young Wives: Angela, Michelle, and Jada, thirty-something women who appear to have lives as delicious as dessert. A typical New Yorker, half-Jewish, half-Italina, Angela is a lawyer married to Reid, a handsome old-money WASP. Michelle, a traditionalist at heart, adors her childhood sweetheart husband, Frank, and the dream house he's provided for her and their two beautiful children. Married to Clinton, Jada is a suburban African American wife working hard to maintain a happy home despite her husband's failing business. She's determined to give her family the privileges she never had.
Angela, Jada an Michelle develop a friendship while they are going through some problems in their marriages. This book touched me since I am divorced and when they exact revenge on their ex husbands I found myself rooting for them. If only you could get away with it in real life.
4 stars
Now what do I read next....
58crazy4reading
Well today I went to my friends house and picked up a few books. I still have to go through them. Do you think I will find something to read in here?:
I still have to go through them all and I cannot wait to see what I have!! I will post later exactly what books were in there and if I kept them all. Mind you I am not short on books to read. I have a room full of books now they will have new friends!
Some of the authors I have seen in the box are:
Christine Feehan
Matthew Reilly
Kate Elliott
Dale Brown
Mercedes Lackey
Terry Pratchett
Stephen Baxter
I still have to go through them all and I cannot wait to see what I have!! I will post later exactly what books were in there and if I kept them all. Mind you I am not short on books to read. I have a room full of books now they will have new friends!
Some of the authors I have seen in the box are:
Christine Feehan
Matthew Reilly
Kate Elliott
Dale Brown
Mercedes Lackey
Terry Pratchett
Stephen Baxter
59crazy4reading
Here are 20 books from the first box:
Lady of Light and Shadows by C. L. Wilson
King of Sword and Sky by C. L. Wilson
Queen of Song and Souls by C. L. Wilson
Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey
Arrow's Flight by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Price by Mercedes Lackey
A Flame in Hali by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
The Fall of Neskaya by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
The Bloody Sun: A Darkover Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Zandru's Forge by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan
Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
Temple by Matthew Reilly
Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly
Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly
Lord of the Fading Lands by C. L. Wilson
The Other Side of the Mirror by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Red Sun of Darkover by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
I haven't even made a dent in the box yet. I will be back later to add more....
Lady of Light and Shadows by C. L. Wilson
King of Sword and Sky by C. L. Wilson
Queen of Song and Souls by C. L. Wilson
Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey
Arrow's Flight by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Price by Mercedes Lackey
A Flame in Hali by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
The Fall of Neskaya by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
The Bloody Sun: A Darkover Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Zandru's Forge by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan
Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
Temple by Matthew Reilly
Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly
Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly
Lord of the Fading Lands by C. L. Wilson
The Other Side of the Mirror by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Red Sun of Darkover by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
I haven't even made a dent in the box yet. I will be back later to add more....
60crazy4reading
Here are the next 20 still from the first box:
Oathbreakers by Mercedes Lackey
The Silver Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey
Sun in Glory by Mercedes Lackey
Exile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey
Foundation by Mercedes Lackey
The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey
Brightly Burning by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Warning by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Rising by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Breaking by Mercedes Lackey
Sword of Ice by Mercedes Lackey
Changing the World by Mercedes Lackey
Owlflight by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan
Savage Nature by Christine Feehan
The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly
Crown of Crystal Flame by C. L. Wilson
Out of 41 books that I have taken out of the box and cataloged only 1 of them was a duplicate. I might do some more later or just wait until tomorrow to finish up the first box.
Oathbreakers by Mercedes Lackey
The Silver Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey
Sun in Glory by Mercedes Lackey
Exile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey
Foundation by Mercedes Lackey
The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey
Brightly Burning by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Warning by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Rising by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Breaking by Mercedes Lackey
Sword of Ice by Mercedes Lackey
Changing the World by Mercedes Lackey
Owlflight by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan
Savage Nature by Christine Feehan
The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly
Crown of Crystal Flame by C. L. Wilson
Out of 41 books that I have taken out of the box and cataloged only 1 of them was a duplicate. I might do some more later or just wait until tomorrow to finish up the first box.
61DeltaQueen50
Wow, it looks like you have a lot of great fanasy reading ahead of you!
62crazy4reading
>61 DeltaQueen50: Yes I do and I still have more books to go through.
63crazy4reading
So the list continues. Here are 32 more books from the first box:
Horn Crown by Andre Norton
The Keeper's Price by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The spell Sword: A darkover Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Stormqueen! by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Star of Danger by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Hawkmistress by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The World Wreckers by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Sharra's Exile by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Chronicles of Corum by Michael Moorcock
The Swords Trilogy by Michael Moorcock
Daybreak-2250 A.D. by Andre Norton
Garan The Eternal by Andre Norton
The Planet Savers The Sword of Aldones by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Sword and Sorceress II by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Zarsthor's Bane by Andre Norton
Year of the Unicorn by Andre Norton
The Jargoon Pard by Andre Norton
The White Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
By the Sword by Mercedes Lackey
Thendara House by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks
The sacred Vault by Andy McDermott
The Secret of Excalibur by Andy McDermott
The Pyramid of Doom by Andy McDermott
Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
Dancer's Illusion by Ann Maxwell
Tales of the Witch World by Andre Norton
Dancer's Luck by Ann Maxwell
Moon Mirror by Andre Norton
The Key of the Keplian by Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie
Horn Crown by Andre Norton
The Keeper's Price by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The spell Sword: A darkover Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Stormqueen! by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Star of Danger by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Hawkmistress by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The World Wreckers by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Sharra's Exile by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Chronicles of Corum by Michael Moorcock
The Swords Trilogy by Michael Moorcock
Daybreak-2250 A.D. by Andre Norton
Garan The Eternal by Andre Norton
The Planet Savers The Sword of Aldones by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Sword and Sorceress II by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Zarsthor's Bane by Andre Norton
Year of the Unicorn by Andre Norton
The Jargoon Pard by Andre Norton
The White Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
By the Sword by Mercedes Lackey
Thendara House by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks
The sacred Vault by Andy McDermott
The Secret of Excalibur by Andy McDermott
The Pyramid of Doom by Andy McDermott
Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
Dancer's Illusion by Ann Maxwell
Tales of the Witch World by Andre Norton
Dancer's Luck by Ann Maxwell
Moon Mirror by Andre Norton
The Key of the Keplian by Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie
64crazy4reading
Here is the last of the books for the first box. The last 19 books:
The Judas Strain by James Rollins
Ice Hunt by James Rollins
Bestiary by Robert Masello
Vigil by Robert Masello
Subterranean by James Rollins
Moonbeams & Magic by Janelle Taylor
The Magic of Recluce by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Moondust & Madness by Janelle Taylor
Deep Fathom by James Rollins
Stardust & Shadows by Janelle Taylor
Fall of Angels by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Death of Chaos by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Sandstorm by James Rollins
The Magic Engineer by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Arrows Fall by Mercedes Lackey
Elfquest Winds of Change by Richard Pini
The Magestone by Andre Norton
Elfquest Wolfsong by Richard Pini
Excavation by James Rollins
The Judas Strain by James Rollins
Ice Hunt by James Rollins
Bestiary by Robert Masello
Vigil by Robert Masello
Subterranean by James Rollins
Moonbeams & Magic by Janelle Taylor
The Magic of Recluce by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Moondust & Madness by Janelle Taylor
Deep Fathom by James Rollins
Stardust & Shadows by Janelle Taylor
Fall of Angels by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Death of Chaos by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Sandstorm by James Rollins
The Magic Engineer by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Arrows Fall by Mercedes Lackey
Elfquest Winds of Change by Richard Pini
The Magestone by Andre Norton
Elfquest Wolfsong by Richard Pini
Excavation by James Rollins
65crazy4reading
Here are 33 more books:
The Gathering Storm by Kate Elliott
Playing Dead by Julia Heaberlin
Decipher by Stel Pavlou
Raising Atlantis by Thomas Greanias
Air Battle Force by Dale Brown
In the Ruins by Kate Elliott
Child of Flame by Kate Elliott
Know your Game: Soccer by Marc Bloom
The Burning Stone by Kate Elliott
Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass
King's Dragon by Kate Elliott
Where Truth Lies by Christiane Heggan
Icefire by Chris D'Lacey
Deeper by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
Sound Bender by Lin Oliver & Theo Baker
The Crystal Skull by Manda Scott
The Ice Limit by Douglas Preston
The Devil Colony by James Rollins
Empire of Gold: A Novel by Andy McDermott
Professor Gargoyle by Charles Gilman
Strike: Sylo Chronicles #3 by D. J. MacHale
The Long Utopia by Terry Pratchett
Stargazer by Claudia Gray
The Dark Shore Atlanteans by Kevin Emerson
The Dark Water: Well's End by Seth Fishman
Endgame: The Calling by James Frey
The Illuminator by Brenda Rickman Vantrease
The Language of Sisters by Amy Hatvany
New Spring the Novel by Robert Jordan
Kingdom Come: The final Victory by Tim Lahaye
Fire Star by Chris D'Lacey
The Fire Eternal by Chris D'Lacey
Berserker Fury by Fred Saberhagen
That is the last of the books. A total of 124 books in those boxes. I found a total of 4 books that I already had.
The Gathering Storm by Kate Elliott
Playing Dead by Julia Heaberlin
Decipher by Stel Pavlou
Raising Atlantis by Thomas Greanias
Air Battle Force by Dale Brown
In the Ruins by Kate Elliott
Child of Flame by Kate Elliott
Know your Game: Soccer by Marc Bloom
The Burning Stone by Kate Elliott
Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass
King's Dragon by Kate Elliott
Where Truth Lies by Christiane Heggan
Icefire by Chris D'Lacey
Deeper by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
Sound Bender by Lin Oliver & Theo Baker
The Crystal Skull by Manda Scott
The Ice Limit by Douglas Preston
The Devil Colony by James Rollins
Empire of Gold: A Novel by Andy McDermott
Professor Gargoyle by Charles Gilman
Strike: Sylo Chronicles #3 by D. J. MacHale
The Long Utopia by Terry Pratchett
Stargazer by Claudia Gray
The Dark Shore Atlanteans by Kevin Emerson
The Dark Water: Well's End by Seth Fishman
Endgame: The Calling by James Frey
The Illuminator by Brenda Rickman Vantrease
The Language of Sisters by Amy Hatvany
New Spring the Novel by Robert Jordan
Kingdom Come: The final Victory by Tim Lahaye
Fire Star by Chris D'Lacey
The Fire Eternal by Chris D'Lacey
Berserker Fury by Fred Saberhagen
That is the last of the books. A total of 124 books in those boxes. I found a total of 4 books that I already had.
66DeltaQueen50
Enjoy!
67christina_reads
Wow, looks like you could open your own sci-fi/fantasy used bookstore if you wanted to! :)
68crazy4reading
>66 DeltaQueen50: Thanks! I am sure I will!
>67 christina_reads: I could. Now that would be a job I would enjoy going to everyday.
>67 christina_reads: I could. Now that would be a job I would enjoy going to everyday.
69crazy4reading
Well even as I sorted through all those books I did finish 2 books this weekend:
14. Know your game: Soccer by Marc Bloom
Good book for a new Soccer player. Even though this is on older book most of the information is still current. It was interesting to read about the Soccer stars of that time.
4 stars
15. Peace & Quiet and other Hazards by Ethel Barrett
I enjoyed this book and the little jokes she sometimes through in her writing. This was a book I found at my parent's house and decided to read. Not something I would normally read but decided to give it a try. The book does have some religious writing and I found them interesting and they did bring back memories of my own religious beliefs.
3 stars
I am currently reading:
Dusted to Death by Barbara Colley
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Karen Rose Smith
Mystery of the Haunted Silver Mine by Gloria Skurzynski
The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck
14. Know your game: Soccer by Marc Bloom
Good book for a new Soccer player. Even though this is on older book most of the information is still current. It was interesting to read about the Soccer stars of that time.
4 stars
15. Peace & Quiet and other Hazards by Ethel Barrett
I enjoyed this book and the little jokes she sometimes through in her writing. This was a book I found at my parent's house and decided to read. Not something I would normally read but decided to give it a try. The book does have some religious writing and I found them interesting and they did bring back memories of my own religious beliefs.
3 stars
I am currently reading:
Dusted to Death by Barbara Colley
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Karen Rose Smith
Mystery of the Haunted Silver Mine by Gloria Skurzynski
The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck
70crazy4reading
#16. Dusted to Death by Barbara Colley
A great way to introduce myself to this series is by reading the 8th book first. I actually enjoyed this book even though I didn't know the main characters that well. I was introduced to Charlotte LaRue a woman that owns her own cleaning service and who solves some crime in between her cleaning jobs.
This book Charlotte's one customer Bitsy hires Charlotte to work for a production company that is making a movie and using Ms. Bitsy's home. I found myself laughing at the interaction between these two ladies.
I loved how Charlotte also argued with herself. I find myself doing that at times too. That little voice that just keeps nagging in the back of your mind. I do want to go back and read the earlier books in this series.
4 stars
A great way to introduce myself to this series is by reading the 8th book first. I actually enjoyed this book even though I didn't know the main characters that well. I was introduced to Charlotte LaRue a woman that owns her own cleaning service and who solves some crime in between her cleaning jobs.
This book Charlotte's one customer Bitsy hires Charlotte to work for a production company that is making a movie and using Ms. Bitsy's home. I found myself laughing at the interaction between these two ladies.
I loved how Charlotte also argued with herself. I find myself doing that at times too. That little voice that just keeps nagging in the back of your mind. I do want to go back and read the earlier books in this series.
4 stars
72crazy4reading
I finished another book:
#17. Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Katrn Rose Smith
This is my first book by Karen Rose Smith. I enjoyed this book because the story location was some what local for me. This story is located near Lancaster PA. Lancaster is a very nice quiet town and one that I have been too many years ago.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes introduces us to Daisy Swanson and her Aunt Iris. Daisy and Iris are co-owners of a nice little tea shop in Willow Creek. Daisy is a widow and has two teenage daughters. I enjoyed the story about the murder but some of the minor story parts were a little boring and I found the book dragging at parts.
There is a murder at Daisy and Iris's tea shop. The murder victim is a prominent business owner that was dating Iris as he was going through is divorce. The murder victim, Harvey had many people that could have wanted him dead for many reasons. This is what made the story interesting. I was surprised by who actually committed the murder. This is also the first time that I remember reading a book with my name in it!! I am interested in reading more books in this series.
4 stars
Here is a list of the books I am currently reading:
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower
Catering to nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
The perfectly proper paranormal museum by Kristen Weiss
Death & Decluttering: A good, clean cozy mystery by Nancy McGovern
Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
#17. Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Katrn Rose Smith
This is my first book by Karen Rose Smith. I enjoyed this book because the story location was some what local for me. This story is located near Lancaster PA. Lancaster is a very nice quiet town and one that I have been too many years ago.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes introduces us to Daisy Swanson and her Aunt Iris. Daisy and Iris are co-owners of a nice little tea shop in Willow Creek. Daisy is a widow and has two teenage daughters. I enjoyed the story about the murder but some of the minor story parts were a little boring and I found the book dragging at parts.
There is a murder at Daisy and Iris's tea shop. The murder victim is a prominent business owner that was dating Iris as he was going through is divorce. The murder victim, Harvey had many people that could have wanted him dead for many reasons. This is what made the story interesting. I was surprised by who actually committed the murder. This is also the first time that I remember reading a book with my name in it!! I am interested in reading more books in this series.
4 stars
Here is a list of the books I am currently reading:
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower
Catering to nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
The perfectly proper paranormal museum by Kristen Weiss
Death & Decluttering: A good, clean cozy mystery by Nancy McGovern
Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
73crazy4reading
I finished a few books:
#17. Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower
Loved this book!!
I just found a new author to read! I loved this book. It was a quick fun story. India is a bridesmaid for her childhood friend Olivia, who comes from money!! India’s brother, Mark has loved Olivia and learns that she is getting married.
Mark crashes a 4th of July party at Olivia’s parents house. All he wants to do is talk to Olivia. He asks her to meet him at Martin, a local college. This is where things turn bad for Mark and India’s family.
Who murdered Olivia? That is what India has to solve in Maid of Murder!!
5 stars
#18. That Boy by Jillian Doddd
I just chose this book for a challenge and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. This was a free book for me on Kindle.
That Boy follows Jayden James (aka JJ), and Phillip through their years. I loved how the book began with Jj running out on Phillip after he proposed to her. JJ then goes through how she ended up at this point in her life.
JJ and Phillip were childhood friends and best friends. Then their friendship adds another best friend Danny. JJ is a tomboy and good a sports. This story takes place in Nebraska and is really entertaining. This book even made me wish that I had that friendship with a guy that JJ and Phillip have with each other.
There is one sad part in this book and I cried!! I don't want to spoil it but just a forewarning about some tears being shed. I even shed some happy tears!
5 stars
#20 Every Wild Heart by Meg Donohue
This book has been on my TBR pile for awhile. It is one I started and would put down and not be able to find it again. I won this book as an Early Reviewer book.
Every Wild Heart is the story about Gail Gideon and her daughter Nic. Gail has a radio talk show and Nic is a typical teenager. The relationship between Gail and Nic is one that is close and yet has some trouble.
Gail is being stalked and she thinks it is one of her listeners and she is worried about her daughter's safety. Her daughter rides horses and is starting at a new school. She has an accident while riding her horse and it seems to have changed her.
I enjoyed this story and found the ending a happy one.
4 stars
#17. Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower
Loved this book!!
I just found a new author to read! I loved this book. It was a quick fun story. India is a bridesmaid for her childhood friend Olivia, who comes from money!! India’s brother, Mark has loved Olivia and learns that she is getting married.
Mark crashes a 4th of July party at Olivia’s parents house. All he wants to do is talk to Olivia. He asks her to meet him at Martin, a local college. This is where things turn bad for Mark and India’s family.
Who murdered Olivia? That is what India has to solve in Maid of Murder!!
5 stars
#18. That Boy by Jillian Doddd
I just chose this book for a challenge and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. This was a free book for me on Kindle.
That Boy follows Jayden James (aka JJ), and Phillip through their years. I loved how the book began with Jj running out on Phillip after he proposed to her. JJ then goes through how she ended up at this point in her life.
JJ and Phillip were childhood friends and best friends. Then their friendship adds another best friend Danny. JJ is a tomboy and good a sports. This story takes place in Nebraska and is really entertaining. This book even made me wish that I had that friendship with a guy that JJ and Phillip have with each other.
There is one sad part in this book and I cried!! I don't want to spoil it but just a forewarning about some tears being shed. I even shed some happy tears!
5 stars
#20 Every Wild Heart by Meg Donohue
This book has been on my TBR pile for awhile. It is one I started and would put down and not be able to find it again. I won this book as an Early Reviewer book.
Every Wild Heart is the story about Gail Gideon and her daughter Nic. Gail has a radio talk show and Nic is a typical teenager. The relationship between Gail and Nic is one that is close and yet has some trouble.
Gail is being stalked and she thinks it is one of her listeners and she is worried about her daughter's safety. Her daughter rides horses and is starting at a new school. She has an accident while riding her horse and it seems to have changed her.
I enjoyed this story and found the ending a happy one.
4 stars
74crazy4reading
I have few reviews to post:
#21. Born a Crime By Trevor Noah
This was a book club read for my local library. I was reading the book and switched over to the audio and found the audio edition so much more entertaining. Hearing Trevor narrate his story made me feel more involved in the story. I could hear the emotion and feelings in his words more then when I was reading the book.
I also received a little bit of a history lesson about apartheid and South Africa. To see how he and many others grew up and some who are still living like that just makes me realize how far we still have to grow as a world.
Trevor does have a great sense of humor and to read about how his mother and him interacted was very entertaining. I really enjoyed the last chapter of this book because I felt that this chapter summed up so much of the story into a very heartfelt ending.
4 stars
#22. The One by Kiera Cass
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I forgot all about this series. I had started a few years ago. As soon as I picked it up and started reading I was taken back to the dystopian world with America, Maxon, Celeste and the other girls from the Selection. I enjoyed how America grew and decided that she was going to fight for what she wants. I love how Prince Maxon and America are with each other. They are both young and have been through a lot. You learn a lot about all the girls that are left in the Selection. Some of the girls are in love with the Prince and some are just hoping to become a Princess. Will America be the One????
4 stars
Here are some of the books I am still reading:
Captive of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey
A loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey
Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee
Maybe I will finish another book this week.
#21. Born a Crime By Trevor Noah
This was a book club read for my local library. I was reading the book and switched over to the audio and found the audio edition so much more entertaining. Hearing Trevor narrate his story made me feel more involved in the story. I could hear the emotion and feelings in his words more then when I was reading the book.
I also received a little bit of a history lesson about apartheid and South Africa. To see how he and many others grew up and some who are still living like that just makes me realize how far we still have to grow as a world.
Trevor does have a great sense of humor and to read about how his mother and him interacted was very entertaining. I really enjoyed the last chapter of this book because I felt that this chapter summed up so much of the story into a very heartfelt ending.
4 stars
#22. The One by Kiera Cass
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I forgot all about this series. I had started a few years ago. As soon as I picked it up and started reading I was taken back to the dystopian world with America, Maxon, Celeste and the other girls from the Selection. I enjoyed how America grew and decided that she was going to fight for what she wants. I love how Prince Maxon and America are with each other. They are both young and have been through a lot. You learn a lot about all the girls that are left in the Selection. Some of the girls are in love with the Prince and some are just hoping to become a Princess. Will America be the One????
4 stars
Here are some of the books I am still reading:
Captive of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey
A loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey
Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee
Maybe I will finish another book this week.
75crazy4reading
Here are some pictures of my granddaughter:
This is my son Brandon holding his niece. This was taken just before he moved to Chicago. Ruby was about 2 months old here.
Here is the family on Halloween. My daughter Samantha, her husband Rob and their baby Ruby.
Here I am holding Ruby on Halloween:
I am a huge Harry Potter fan so I couldn't resist buying her this outfit.
I love her facial expressions!
Christmas Pictures:
This is my son Brandon holding his niece. This was taken just before he moved to Chicago. Ruby was about 2 months old here.
Here is the family on Halloween. My daughter Samantha, her husband Rob and their baby Ruby.
Here I am holding Ruby on Halloween:
I am a huge Harry Potter fan so I couldn't resist buying her this outfit.
I love her facial expressions!
Christmas Pictures:
76MissWatson
The Harry Potter outfit is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
77christina_reads
Aww, she's such a cutie pie!
78DeltaQueen50
She is adorable!
79crazy4reading
>76 MissWatson: Thank you. She is growing so fast and the outfit doesn't fit her anymore. I have more Harry Potter outfits coming this Christmas.
>77 christina_reads: Thank you, she is definitely a cutie pie!
>78 DeltaQueen50: Thank you! She is one reason I haven't been reading as much.
>77 christina_reads: Thank you, she is definitely a cutie pie!
>78 DeltaQueen50: Thank you! She is one reason I haven't been reading as much.
80crazy4reading
One of my favorite things I have had the pleasure of doing is reading to Ruby before she goes to bed! My daughter Samantha and her husband Rob make sure that she is read to every night. I am thrilled that they are both readers and are also sharing the love of reading with her.
I also just learned how to star topics that I want to follow. I couldn't figure out how to do it with this new layout. I feel like it was staring me in the face all this time but I just kept overlooking it.
I also just learned how to star topics that I want to follow. I couldn't figure out how to do it with this new layout. I feel like it was staring me in the face all this time but I just kept overlooking it.
82mathgirl40
Such beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.
83crazy4reading
>81 Tess_W: It is such a joy! My SIL even read along with me last time because he has read the book so much to her!
>82 mathgirl40: Thank You, I am happy to share!
>82 mathgirl40: Thank You, I am happy to share!
84crazy4reading
I finished a book today.
#23. Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
I enjoyed this book but I did find it slow going at times. This is my first book by Mary Kay Andrews. I have not read the first book in this series so I was not familiar with the characters. I didn't feel lost in this story or confused.
Savannah Breeze follows Bebe Loudermilk and her bet friend Weezie. Bebe meets a wonderful man who turns out to be a con man. As soon as I read about him I could tell she was being swindled out of all her money.
When Bebe learns that Reddy has sold her townhouse, emptied her bank accounts, took her possessions and left her flat broke. She learns that she owns a motel on Tybee Island and decides to try and make it work while she works out a plan on how to get her money back from Reddy.
The fun part is when Bebe, Weezie, Harry (guy who has helped take care of the motel) and Bebe's granddad go to Ft. Lauderdale Florida to con a con man. This is when Bebe and Harry realize that they both have feelings for each other. I enjoyed the ending and plan to read the first book and continue with this series.
4 stars
Still reading:
Captive of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey
A loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey
Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee
#23. Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
I enjoyed this book but I did find it slow going at times. This is my first book by Mary Kay Andrews. I have not read the first book in this series so I was not familiar with the characters. I didn't feel lost in this story or confused.
Savannah Breeze follows Bebe Loudermilk and her bet friend Weezie. Bebe meets a wonderful man who turns out to be a con man. As soon as I read about him I could tell she was being swindled out of all her money.
When Bebe learns that Reddy has sold her townhouse, emptied her bank accounts, took her possessions and left her flat broke. She learns that she owns a motel on Tybee Island and decides to try and make it work while she works out a plan on how to get her money back from Reddy.
The fun part is when Bebe, Weezie, Harry (guy who has helped take care of the motel) and Bebe's granddad go to Ft. Lauderdale Florida to con a con man. This is when Bebe and Harry realize that they both have feelings for each other. I enjoyed the ending and plan to read the first book and continue with this series.
4 stars
Still reading:
Captive of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey
A loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey
Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee
85crazy4reading
I finished another book!
#24. Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Zombie Inc is set in a world after the Zombie Plague. The United Five State Republic's company Zombie Inc is in trouble with the decrease of Zombies. This story follows two Assessments Dill and Carl as they help keep things normal.
Dill is a member of a group of people that believe the Zombies are still human. Carl is the 'old' guy that was around during the first Zombie Plague. They are a good match as they grow to know each other.
I now want to read the next book to see what happens.
4 stars
Still reading the following:
Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Captive of My desires by Johanna Lindsey
A Loving Scoundrel by Johnna Lindsey
#24. Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Zombie Inc is set in a world after the Zombie Plague. The United Five State Republic's company Zombie Inc is in trouble with the decrease of Zombies. This story follows two Assessments Dill and Carl as they help keep things normal.
Dill is a member of a group of people that believe the Zombies are still human. Carl is the 'old' guy that was around during the first Zombie Plague. They are a good match as they grow to know each other.
I now want to read the next book to see what happens.
4 stars
Still reading the following:
Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Captive of My desires by Johanna Lindsey
A Loving Scoundrel by Johnna Lindsey
