You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

looking forward to this challenge although it will probably take me the whole year to finish ( i'm signed up for other challenges and tend to get distracted by books that don't fit any of the challenges i've signed up for lol)

i will be doing the low octane by title and would welcome any suggestions for x & z.

A. A is for Alibi- finished 1/10/13
B. Blood Work- finished 1/19/13

Welcome aboard, Rachel. You can peek into my list. I found those x & z from project gutenberg website.

Welcome Rachel! The point is to take you the whole year, so don't worry about it. We're happy you're coming along with us.

Welcome Rachel! The point is to take you the whole year, so don't worry about it. We're happy you're coming along with us.

thank you for the warm welcome Neenee & Rusalka :)

i'm thinking of reading these titles but might end up making some changes:














P.
Q.The Quiet Game
R.
S.
T. Tell the Wolves I'm Home
U.
V.A Very Simple Crime
W.
X.XO
Y.
Z.

Good luck!

Thanks Neenee!

I'm so glad you've decided to join us for the challenge. You have some great looking books on your list, and you've completed two already!

Thanks Janice! this challenge was too fun to pass up- hope to join in on some of the other challenges too.

read another one for the challenge

Cards on the Table- finished 3/14/13

Rachel wrote: "read another one for the challenge

Cards on the Table- finished 3/14/13"

A Poirot! Is it good?

Rachel, you have some wonderful books on your list. I see you like Agatha Christie, too. Isn't she amazing? : )

Congratulations on a great start to your challenge! *wink

Neenee wrote: "Rachel wrote: "read another one for the challenge

Cards on the Table- finished 3/14/13"

A Poirot! Is it good?"

neenee I liked it but it dealt a lot with the card game bridge which I know nothing about- I actually prefer the poirot I just finished (death on the nile)

Connie wrote: "Rachel, you have some wonderful books on your list. I see you like Agatha Christie, too. Isn't she amazing? : )

Congratulations on a great start to your challenge! *wink"

thanks connie :D

just finished Death on the Nile- 4/14/2013

I would love to see some of the film adaptations of Christie's novels

just finished Eva Moves the Furniture- 5/3/2013

i thought this book was going to be quirky heartwarming and magical- instead it was often boring and depressing- 1 star

Rachel wrote: "just finished Eva Moves the Furniture- 5/3/2013

i thought this book was going to be quirky heartwarming and magical- instead it was often boring and depressing- 1 star"

Bummer!

odds are the next one will be better (at least I really hope so lol)

I guess we have to cross path with a few duds along the way, Rachel. Of course your dud may be someone else's great new read. It seems to be the way it goes. I may have picked it up for the title, but this is not usually the kind of story that draws me in. I hope your next one is better for you too. :)

thanks Cherie :)

finished From Doon With Death- 5/12/13

this was my first Rendell book and probably my last.

finished A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty-5/18/2013

really enjoyable blend of mystery and southern fiction
4 stars

Glad you got to one you liked!
What are you reading for H now?
I cannot wait to hear what you think of the Maya Angelou book. I have it on my desk at home. It makes me smile and feel good just looking at her face. :D

Thanks Cherie:) I'm going to read Heart-Shaped Box next week for my h book.
I'm really looking forward to I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings!

just finished Heart-Shaped Box- 6/9/ 2013. very creepy story.

now that i'm finished with this book I can concentrate on the toppler :D

Rachel wrote: "just finished Heart-Shaped Box- 6/9/ 2013. very creepy story.

now that i'm finished with this book I can concentrate on the toppler :D"

I have this on my wishlist - did you like it despite it being creepy?

it was one of those books I liked but did not love- gave it 3 stars- I would say it is worth reading if you enjoy the genre. I will read him again- I've heard his new novel is very good NOS4A2

I'm also looking forward to read NOS4A2 too. But it's still not available in my country. Didn't know he's Stephen King's son,until recently.

I picked up NOS3a2 on audiobook a couple of weeks ago but won't get to it for a while. I'm really looking forward to it.

hope we all enjoy NOS4A2 when we get to it-
looking forward to hearing what you both think of it.

finished I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings- 6/25/2013

I had a hard time reading this because of all that she went through. however, she's a beautiful writer and hope to get a book of her poetry soon.

finished Joyland- 7/9/2013

I have an all new appreciation for all things king this year- he really is a master storyteller.

Rachel wrote: "finished Joyland- 7/9/2013

I have an all new appreciation for all things king this year- he really is a master storyteller."

I purchased the audiobook edition and am really looking to it.

it's a great coming of age story with a bit of murder mystery thrown in- I really enjoyed it- hope you do too.

finished The Kitchen Daughter- 7/22/2013

interesting story but my favorite part of this book was the food.

That's been on my tbr for a while. I wish I could get to all of them when I add them!

finished Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir- 8/10/2013



this book is really funny but if you're sensitive regarding certain topics or are offended by 4 letter words-this book may not be for you.

finished The Maze Runner-8/15/2013

loved this book- keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first to the last page-there are no boring chapters-looking forward to the next book in the series- 5 stars

at the halfway mark of the challenge :)

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Really glad you liked the Maze Runner Rachel. I have heard great things about it.

Thanks Rusalka :D

I just read that the movie is coming out sometime next year. I think the author co-wrote the screenplay.

finished Never Let Me Go-9/1/2013


looking forward to On Writing!

finished On Writing- 9/6/2013

great book for king fans-part memoir/part writing tips

Rachel wrote: "finished Never Let Me Go-9/1/2013


looking forward to On Writing!"

Any review?

I actually forgot to review both of those books lol- I will post one for each soon.

never let me go has a great premise but I found it a really slow read and didn't enjoy it (most on gr would disagree with me as this is a well reviewed book but it just wasn't for me)


on writing is a must for king fans-provides a glimpse into his life, career and writing process- an enjoyable read.

finished The Possibility Dogs: What a Handful of "Unadoptables" Taught Me About Service, Hope, and Healing - 9/15/2013

A heartwarming & inspiring book about dogs rescued from shelters and trained to help those with a variety of psych disorders- the dogs get a home and the people get a better quality of life-it's a win-win