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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23sixtybooks&src=typd"><b>#Sixtybooks</b></a> is now in its fourth year and we have had over 300 people sign up for this challenge. We are hoping to beat that number this year by spreading the word and getting even more people to make reading a part of their daily lives. <br /><br />For those who are new to our fantastic group of readers, the goal is simply to make reading a regular part of our daily lives and encourage other people to do the same. It's not a competition and it's not just about the number.<br /><br />For this year’s challenge, we will mostly be sharing our #SixtyBooks updates on Twitter and our goal is to share our progress, bookish thoughts/questions, and the fabulous books we are reading.<br /><br />What do you have to do to participate? Almost nothing except read! What <b>CAN</b> you do if you choose?<br /> <br /><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/hjRq4uOmt9jckaGF2"><b>Sign up for the challenge here</b></a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's summer and I have more time to read. I just finished the Soul Summoner series by Elicia Hyder and loved it. I just grabbed a few new ones for vacation that I can only hope I enjoy just as much. We leave tomorrow for Bermuda!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm looking forward to all of them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd like to say that I'm reading a ton this summer since I'm off and it did start out that way but then I got lazy so this is my last month of reading. Still not a bad total but I need to get back into reading and posting on a regular basis. While I really enjoyed <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Darkness-Light-Historical-Fantasy-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00HNWXN3O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531754720&sr=8-1&keywords=the+darkness+of+light+farrell" target="_blank"><b>The Darkness of Light</b></a> and the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_13?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=soul+summoner+series&sprefix=soul+summoner%2Cdigital-text%2C133&crid=JJ84N77OV6TM" target="_blank"><b>Soul Summoner</b></a> series, I only enjoyed the first book of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nevermor+lani+lenore&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anevermor+lani+lenore" target="_blank"><b>Nevermor</b></a>. The second was ok, and the third was just depressing. I wasn't happy with the wrap up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm bringing the new Gina LaManna two book series with me on vacation. I love her Magic and Mixology series so I'm sure I will enjoy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mysteries-Sixth-Borough-2-Book/dp/B07F2S1RKD/ref=sr_1_1_ha?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1531754693&sr=1-1&keywords=the+hex+files" target="_blank"><b>The Hex Files</b></a> also.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No clue. I have a huge TBR list and two ARC books that are due soon. I haven't thought that far ahead. :)</span><br />
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I can't even remember right now where I first saw <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/384457.Agnes_and_the_Hitman" target="_blank"><b>Agnes and the Hitman</b></a> or what compelled me to purchase it but I am so happy that I did. Agnes and the Hitman is a fast-paced fun read with lots of laughs, a few murders, a mob family, a wedding surrounded by chaos, a food column, and a hot hitman. Enough said.</div>
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<i>Agnes Crandall's life goes awry when a dognapper invades her kitchen one night, seriously hampering her attempts to put on a wedding that she's staked her entire net worth on. Then a hero climbs through her bedroom window. His name is Shane, no last name, just Shane, and he has his own problems: he's got a big hit scheduled, a rival trying to take him out, and an ex-mobster uncle asking him to protect some little kid named Agnes. When he finds out that Agnes isn't so little, his uncle has forgotten to mention a missing five million bucks he might have lost in Agnes's house, and his last hit was a miss, Shane's life isn't looking so good, either. Then a bunch of lowlifes come looking for the money, a string of hit men show up for Agnes, and some wedding guests gather with intent to throw more than rice. Agnes and Shane have their hands full with greed, florists, treachery, flamingos, mayhem, mothers of the bride, and--most dangerous of all--each other. </i></span><div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i>Most of the books I gravitate toward are somewhere in the fantasy/mystery realm with a little bit of romance on the backburner. If the character has some attitude, even better. Every once in a while though, I look for a book that will just make me smile and feel good. Agnes and the Hitman was perfect for this. The characters were well developed and every one of them had just enough back story that you couldn't help but hope for each to get either their happy ending or their comeuppance. I found that I didn't want to stop reading so very little housework was done during the reading of this book. I highly recommend it.</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at <a href="http://www.wishfulendings.com/"><b>Wishful Endings</b></a>, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. <br /><br />I think right now, at least 80% of the books on my Amazon wish list are not released yet. This is frustrating because I really want to read all of them now. I'm looking forward to all of them but I've picked two to spotlight here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33590260-kingdom-of-ash" target="_blank"><b>Kingdom of Ash</b></a> by Sarah J. Maas<br /><b>Release date: </b>October 2018</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Captured by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin is trapped inside an iron box in a secret location, with seemingly no hope for escape. As she endures months of torture, her friends scatter to different fates. Without Aelin to protect them, soldier Aedion and shapeshifter Lysandra need to defend their homeland at all costs. Also left to forge their own paths in order to change history are Chaol, the witch Manon, and the golden boy Dorian-while Aelin's mate, the fae male Rowan, searches the world over for his lost love.<br /><br />As Aelin gathers the strength to save herself and fight the ultimate battle of her life, all of their destinies hang in the balance. Some ties will bond even tighter together, others will be severed forever, and mysteries will be revealed in this action-packed, heart wrenching series finale.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Title: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32943032-a-map-of-days?from_search=true" target="_blank">A Map of Days</a> by Ransom Riggs</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Having defeated the monstrous threat that nearly destroyed the peculiar world, Jacob Portman is back where his story began, in Florida. Except now Miss Peregrine, Emma, and their peculiar friends are with him, and doing their best to blend in. But carefree days of beach visits and normalling lessons are soon interrupted by a discovery—a subterranean bunker that belonged to Jacob’s grandfather, Abe.<br /><br />Clues to Abe’s double-life as a peculiar operative start to emerge, secrets long hidden in plain sight. And Jacob begins to learn about the dangerous legacy he has inherited—truths that were part of him long before he walked into Miss Peregrine’s time loop.<br /><br />Now, the stakes are higher than ever as Jacob and his friends are thrust into the untamed landscape of American peculiardom—a world with few ymbrynes, or rules—that none of them understand. New wonders, and dangers, await in this brilliant next chapter for Miss Peregrine’s peculiar children.</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153207703402535129noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3011975624571388728.post-8239603747349183662018-06-12T09:28:00.001-04:002018-06-12T09:28:47.096-04:00Teaser Tuesday, June 12th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Teaser Tuesday</b> is hosted by <a href="http://thepurplebooker.com/6-12-18/" target="_blank"><b>The Purple Booker</b></a> and is a weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR, or just share what you are currently reading. It is very easy to play along:<br /><br />• Grab your current read and open to a random page<br />• Share two (2) teaser sentences from somewhere on that page</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b><i>“I'm talkin' about you. Stop pretending you're normal. You're insane. Make that work for you.” </i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">“What are we going to do with the body?" She had visions of dragging it into the swamp, whispering, "Here, gator, gator," and she made a little sound of distress at the thought.” </span></i></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153207703402535129noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3011975624571388728.post-88248309812589125312018-06-05T10:35:00.002-04:002018-06-05T10:42:11.654-04:00Top Ten Tuesday, June 5th<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I definitely believe in DNF. Why force yourself to read something that you aren't enjoying? For me, trying to read something that doesn't interest me can put me into a reading slump. I just keep avoiding the book but don't start anything new either so it truly becomes a negative experience. There haven't been a whole lot of books out there that I haven't finished so I am going to add a little twist to this week's question...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. <b>Poison or Protect</b> by Gail Carringer: I love this author. I have read all of the Parasol Protectorate and the Finishing School series so I was excited for this one. Very disappointed. I did not like the main characters at all and put it down mid-way through. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. <b>How to Speak Brit</b> by Christopher J. Moore: I love all things British... except this book. Boring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. <b>Dark Rites by Heather Graham:</b> Again, an author I love. I've read every Krewe of Hunters book Heather Graham has written up until this one. I did not enjoy Dying Breath (the first in this set) as much as the others because the main female character was so incredibly annoying. When I picked up Dark Rites, I expected different main characters (as is Graham's usual pattern) only to find this character back in the spotlight again. I put it down after two chapters and hope that the next set in the series has a more likable main character.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. <b>The Arrivals by Melissa Marr</b>: This was supposed to be a spin-off from Graveminder, which I loved! It just wasn't my cup of tea. I was looking for the same feels I got with Graveminder and they weren't there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. <b>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: </b>Crappy ending</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. <b>Allegiant: </b>Crappy ending</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. <b>Gone Girl: </b>Crappy ending</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. <b>The Girl With All The Gifts: </b>Crappy ending</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's Monday! What Are You Reading?</b> is hosted by<b> <a href="https://bookdate.blogspot.com.au/">Book Date</a></b> and is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and plan to be reading over the next week. It's a great post to organize yourself. It's also an opportunity to visit other book bloggers, comment, and add to that ever growing TBR pile! Also, it is one of my favorite link ups because I get to spend hours browsing everyone else titles... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't post last week so this actually reflects two weeks of reading. Of the four, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9722219-the-restorer?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Restorer</a> and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35238072-not-if-i-save-you-first?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Not If I Save You First</a> were my favorites. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28054797-the-ghost-chronicles?from_search=true" target="_blank">The Ghost Chronicles</a> was good but I was a little bit disappointed in the final Everland book, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36127355-ozland?from_search=true" target="_blank">Ozland</a>. It just didn't live up to the other two stories.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> What I'm reading now:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've had <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18628472-the-darkness-of-light?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Darkness of Light</a> on my TBR for a long time but I just haven't gotten around to picking it up and starting. I'm glad I finally did because I am really enjoying it. On my commute, I'm listening to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/384457.Agnes_and_the_Hitman?from_search=true" target="_blank">Agnes and the Hitman</a>. I was looking for a fun, light read and so far, this is perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38348855-soul-of-stone?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Soul of Stone</a> was given to me in exchange for an honest review. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17669978-nevermor?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Nevermor</a> will hopefully satisfy my Peter Pan craving and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34888803-the-soul-summoner?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Soul Summoner</a> is another title that has been on my shelf for a while so I figured it is about time to start it.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153207703402535129noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3011975624571388728.post-8456449056169697612018-06-01T11:15:00.000-04:002018-06-01T11:16:05.705-04:00Mini-Reviews for the Month of May<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was able to do a bit of catching up on my<a href="https://twitter.com/search?src=typd&q=%23sixtybooks" target="_blank"> #sixtybooks</a> reading goal these last few weeks. I'm still not on schedule but I am at least a bit more on track. These were my books of May:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9722219-the-restorer?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Restorer</a></b> by Amanda Stevens:<br />
I really enjoyed Melissa Marr's Graveminder book and was looking for something similar. While this book wasn't quite as good, I still really enjoyed it. It is the first book in the Graveyard Queen series but it also wrapped up nicely as a standalone if you aren't looking to start a new series at this time. I loved the setting and the history of what it means to be a cemetery restorer. It was all very interesting and I would have loved even more details into that aspect of the story. The murder mystery was engaging, not easily predictable, and the pacing of the story kept me reading. I finished it in just a few sittings. The only thing that I felt could have been handled better was the relationship between the two main characters. I would have liked that to go better. It was a bit odd and the few moments they had together left a lot of questions. Great story and I would definitely call it a page-turner.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36127355-ozland?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Ozland</a></b> by Wendy Spinale:<br />
While I enjoyed the first two books in the series, I just didn't feel like this one was up to par with the others. The story was interesting but I missed the POVs from Everland and Umberland. I just wasn't as invested in Doc and Gail compared to Alyssa, Maddox, Pete, and Gwen from the previous books. I wanted more of their stories and instead, they were only minor characters in Ozland. I was a bit disappointed. This doesn't mean others reading the series won't enjoy it or that it isn't well written. It is just my personal opinion.<br />
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This was a YA adventure I picked up while at the bookstore with my daughter. I really enjoyed this one. It was a quick read because it is fast-paced and the little edge of your seat moments are constant. The main characters are the president's son and the daughter of the president's bodyguard. They start out with some backstory when the kids are young and then move quickly to the teenage versions and the danger they are in. I highly recommend this one for anyone 12 and up. My daughter has a hard time finding books she likes and even she is enjoying this one. A lot of fun.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's Monday! What Are You Reading?</b> is hosted by <b><a href="https://bookdate.blogspot.com.au/">Book Date</a> </b>and is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and plan to be reading over the next week. It's a great post to organize yourself. It's also an opportunity to visit other book bloggers, comment, and add to that ever growing TBR pile! Also, it is one of my favorite link ups because I get to spend hours browsing everyone else titles... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week, I'm delving into the world of nonfiction. I love reading about unsolved mysteries. Not necessarily crimes, but more stories of the unexplained. I find them to be so interesting and I enjoy contemplating all of the different theories about what actually happened. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">It was a summer morning in June of 1861, when Spicer was just a teenager with dreams of going to sea. He had been aboard a skiff sailing into Economy, a small fishing village shrouded by Acadian pines on the Minas Channel. In the town, locals watched the world's most powerful tides rise and fall as much as fifty-three feet in a matter of hours--a surge that impressed upon them a healthy respect for the sea. The ocean provided a life for many of them, and they knew it could just as easily take one away. And as the tide often did, on that morning George Spicer was carrying bad news.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last week was a great one for reading. I finished three books. This rarely happens since I work full time and have two kids. I felt so accomplished! Lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just started both of these. <b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26244626-a-treacherous-curse?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">A Treacherous Curse</a></b> is the third book in the Veronica Speedwell series. So good! I am not a huge nonfiction reader but I do love some of the legends/unsolved mysteries genre. <b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31753.Ghost_Ship?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Ghost Ship</a></b> sounded interesting so I grabbed it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>To all my old friends:<br />So here you all are. Nice to see you can show up for a person once he's dead.</i></b><br /><i>When Ruby St. James returns to her hometown, it is to the grave of her old friend Danny, a member of a group that was, ten years ago, Ruby's whole world. The crew made a pact back then: stay together, stay loyal, and stay honest. But that was before all of the lies. Because even friends keep secrets. They just don't stay secret for long. Now Danny has left behind a letter for each of them, issuing one final ultimatum: share your darkest betrayal to the group, or risk it coming out in a trap he has created. When past mistakes resurface, the lines of friendship blurb, and four old friends are left trying to understand what it means to lie to the ones you love best.</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153207703402535129noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3011975624571388728.post-91623514636382416262018-03-21T11:36:00.002-04:002018-03-21T11:36:57.909-04:00Can't Wait Wednesday, March 21st<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4nNxY27S27u59YaRz7Zzzk81I4yJdM3R8DRY1TjTf9k1rw7elZFbXPS4SS4s6zZ19QHmkXcCRgmg3R3ZJTw2yi8bYogt_6A0iSKAjt5UhsS3Ggg6Nqxbq0XVp3qWKvn150W4TZAfZhsk/s1600/Can%2527t+Wait+Wednesday.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at <a href="http://www.wishfulendings.com/"><b>Wishful Endings</b></a>, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. <br /><br />As usual, there are several I'm waiting for such as the newest Throne of Glass book or the next book in the Stoker and Holmes series. Most of the titles I am looking forward to are coming in the fall.<br /><br />This is one that I am particularly excited about. I discovered this series a few months back and read the first two books, Stalking Jack the Ripper and Hunting Prince Dracula. I really enjoyed them.</span><div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her partner-in-crime-investigation, Thomas Cresswell, are en route to New York to help solve another blood-soaked mystery. Embarking on a week-long voyage across the Atlantic on the opulent RMS Etruria, they're delighted to discover a traveling troupe of circus performers, fortune tellers, and a certain charismatic young escape artist entertaining the first-class passengers nightly. <br /><br />But then, privileged young women begin to go missing without explanation, and a series of brutal slayings shocks the entire ship. The disturbing influence of the Moonlight Carnival pervades the decks as the murders grow ever more freakish, with nowhere to escape except the unforgiving sea. It's up to Audrey Rose and Thomas to piece together the gruesome investigation as even more passengers die before reaching their destination. But with clues to the next victim pointing to someone she loves, can Audrey Rose unravel the mystery before the killer's horrifying finale?</span></i><div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153207703402535129noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3011975624571388728.post-63265900183299796072018-03-02T21:15:00.002-05:002018-03-02T21:15:42.784-05:00Review: The Woman in the Window<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was a little bit leery when approached about reading <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Window-Novel-J-Finn/dp/0062678418/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520042577&sr=8-1&keywords=the+woman+in+the+window" target="_blank"><b>The Woman in the Window</b></a> with my friends for book club. I had read <i>The Woman in Cabin 10</i> and <i>The Girl on the Train</i> and I just wasn’t really satisfied with either of them. I was concerned that this would be the same type of story however, the only aspect of this concern that came true was the fact that the main character had a drinking problem, which seems to be a trend for female lead characters these days. Aside from that, I loved this book. The characters were real and I was invested in their well-being. The main character, Anna, was likable even though she was emotionally unwell and I rooted for her from beginning to end. I loved the fact that I didn’t exactly know who committed the crime right away even though I had my theories. I liked the fact that there was a twist that I didn’t see coming. I was also very excited when I found the clue that led us to the criminal right before it was revealed in the story. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14153207703402535129noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3011975624571388728.post-48898708259432400582018-02-25T09:44:00.000-05:002018-02-25T10:10:47.100-05:00Stacking the Shelves, February 24th<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my reading goals this year is to read more non-fiction so a few of my books are in this genre. I love unsolved mysteries so, to make sure I accomplish my goal, I grabbed three that I am sure I will enjoy. One is a reread and the other two are new.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mountain-Untold-Dyatlov-Incident/dp/1452140030/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519313103&sr=8-1&keywords=Dead+mountain" target="_blank"><b>Dead Mountain</b></a> but I recently watched a horror movie<i> (I love horror movies) </i>based on it titled Devil's Pass, and now I want to read it again. It is about a group of hikers that went climbing and never returned. They were found dead but the strange circumstances and evidence did not allow for a clear cause of death. I found it to be fascinating. I bought a hard cover this time instead of an e-book and plan to keep it on my shelf. The other two seem interesting and I'm looking forward to them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also grabbed <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Treacherous-Curse-Veronica-Speedwell-Mystery/dp/0451476174/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1519313220&sr=8-1&keywords=a+treacherous+curse" target="_blank"><b>A Treacherous Curse</b></a>, which is the third book in the Veronica Speedwell mystery series. I loved the first two books so I'm excited for this one as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, I was given <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Friends-Other-Liars-Kaela-Coble/dp/1492651168/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519571423&sr=8-1&keywords=friends+and+other+liars" target="_blank"><b>Friends and Other Liars</b></a> in exchange for an honest review. It looks great so I'll get started on that soon!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home, long drives to explore the island, and quality time with the man she might one day marry. What she doesn't know is that Nick's family home happens to look like a palace, that she'll ride in more private planes than cars, and that with one of Asia's most eligible bachelors on her arm, Rachel might as well have a target on her back. Initiated into a world of dynastic splendor beyond imagination, Rachel meets Astrid, the It Girl of Singapore society; Eddie, whose family practically lives in the pages of the Hong Kong socialite magazines; and Eleanor, Nick's formidable mother, a woman who has very strong feelings about who her son should--and should not--marry.</span></i><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm really looking forward to my next read. It is the third book in the Veronica Speedwell mystery series, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Treacherous-Curse-Veronica-Speedwell-Mystery-ebook/dp/B071RJPG32/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1518447288&sr=1-4&keywords=a+treacherous+curse" target="_blank">A Treacherous Curse</a>. These are a lot of fun and I adore this setting. It is one of my favorites!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I doctored this a little bit because if I really included what I wanted, it would have been way too long. lol. So, just trust me when I say this book is really funny and enjoyable. I just found out they are also making it into a movie and I love to read the book before the movie. </span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Convent's Secret is the fifth book in the Glass and Steele series. It comes out on March 6, 2018 and I am really looking forward to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>To find the one man who can fix the magic in Matt’s watch, he and India are led to a convent where the nuns will do anything to keep their secrets private. Including murder? Matt and India must uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the mother superior and two babies given to her care many years ago. But sometimes, the truth is painful and its exposure can have deadly consequences.<br /><br />With his magic watch slowing down, Matt needs all the help India and his friends can offer before time runs out. But his nemesis will do anything to bring about his downfall, including rock Matt’s family with a scandal that can ruin them, and Matt and India’s chance of happiness.</i></span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week, I finished two books, both print. One was an adult book (meaning not YA) titled, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/545881.Almost_Dead" target="_blank">Almost Dead</a>, by Lisa Jackson. I enjoyed it but it did have some slow parts where I wasn't completely engaged. A friend told me not to give up on her as an author though and gave me a couple of other titles so I will try another. The other book was YA and was a retelling of Peter Pan titled <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21518344-unhooked" target="_blank">Unhooked</a>. I love all Peter Pan retellings and this one was a lot of fun also. I read it all in one sitting. There were some holes where I think more time could have been spent with development but I still loved it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right now, I have two books going (which is my norm), one audio and one print book. I'm listening to the latest book in the Magic and Mixology series titled <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36200557-long-isle-iced-tea?from_search=true" target="_blank">Long Isle Iced Tea</a>. I love this series. It's just a lot of fun. It's light, funny, and of course deals with witches and other supernatural beings, which I love. The print book is the final book in the Jackaby series by William Ritter, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31438747-the-dire-king?from_search=true" target="_blank">The Dire King</a>. This has been a great series and I'm sad to see it end but I'm also excited to see how the author wraps it up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My TBR list is so long... I'll probably choose from one of these:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26244626-a-treacherous-curse?from_search=true" target="_blank">A Treacherous Curse</a> by Deanna Reybourn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36296239-island-of-the-mad?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Island of the Mad</a> by Laurie R. King</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy reading!</span><br />
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Top Ten Tuesday is now hosted by<b> <a href="http://www.thatartsyreadergirl.com/" target="_blank">That Artsy Reader Girl</a></b>. Each week, a new topic is given and a top then list that fits the topic is created by anyone who would like to participate. Everyone links back to the original post on Jana's blog so we can take a look at other top ten lists and leave some comments, questions, etc. It's fun!</span><div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This week's topic</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Top Ten Bookish Resolutions/Goals for 2018</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. <b>Make more time for reading</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the last few months I have been neglecting my "eyes on print" time because of my kid's activities, etc. and I missed my #sixtybooks goal this year by four books. I need to get back to saving some time for reading each night if possible, even if it is only for a few minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. <b>Make my book related Tweets more meaningful</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I post a slow chat topic on Twitter for #sixtybooks on Sundays but I would like to spend more time Tweeting, replying, and really chatting with other readers on Twitter, rather than just liking, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. <b>Vary my genre</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This goal may not go very well but I would like to find some really engaging biographies, nonfiction, etc. that push me out of my comfort level. I love anything with a supernatural element so I get stuck in this genre a lot. Pretty much all the time. lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. <b>Post more on my blog</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always start the year posting several days a week and then it dwindles. I'd like to avoid that this year and post two to three times a week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. <b>Re-organize my TBR lists</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have lists on Goodreads, Amazon, in Google Keep, and in a notebook. I need to make one list, delete the books I read, etc. It's a hot mess right now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My other goals aren't as much of a priority and I don't want to overwhelm myself and then accomplish none of them so these are "if I can get to them" goals:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Try using the library more</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Take time to just go to the bookstore to browse and sample</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Stop worrying about what others think about me being an adult and reading 75% YA</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Read more professional books without complaining and allowing them to deter my reading in general because I am procrastinating</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Don't get down on myself if I don't want to finish a book I am not enjoying</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did it and more! My goal was 2 books and I read three. One audio and two print books. I feel so accomplished! lol. Thanks for another great read-a-thon. Looking forward to May!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://boutofbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bout of Books</a> is a week long read-a-thon, hosted by Amanda Shofner and Kelly @Reading the Paranormal. It begins at 12:01am on Monday, January 8th and runs through Sunday, January 14th. Bout of Books is low-pressure. You can make a goal to read just one book or ten! It is completely up to you. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 21 information and updates, be sure to visit the <a href="http://boutofbooks.blogspot.com/">Bout of Books</a> blog.<br /><br />Don't miss it! I'm keeping my goal simple since I work full time and don't have a whole lot of reading time this week with activities, etc. I'm going for one audiobook and one print book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://boutofbooks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bout of Books</a> is a week long read-a-thon, hosted by Amanda Shofner and Kelly @Reading the Paranormal. It begins at 12:01am on Monday, January 8th and runs through Sunday, January 14th. Bout of Books is low-pressure. You can make a goal to read just one book or ten! It is completely up to you. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 21 information and updates, be sure to visit the <a href="http://boutofbooks.blogspot.com/">Bout of Books</a> blog. <br /><br />Don't miss it! I'm keeping my goal simple since I work full time and don't have a whole lot of reading time this week with activities, etc. I'm going for one audiobook and one print book.</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be sharing my progress at both #boutofbooks and #sixtybooks. It's going to be a lot of fun!</span></div>
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