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Way to go, Krissy! Can't wait to hear all about you!
Yay! Thanks everybody! Look at my squishy little picture. Lol. 01. 1. What country/state do you currently live in?
I live in the U.S.A and currently reside in The Lone Star state (Texas). Where you'll find the Space Center, the Alamo, the Dallas Cowboys, and crazy high taxes.
02. What book are you reading right now?
Right now I am currently reading 4 books:
Finally Found (for SSS)
Dying to Read (for a personal challenge where I read a bunch of books recommended to me by members on Cafemom)
Captive Prince: Volume Two (for the BR but I'm behind. I should have finished this book ages ago. Sorry Ezi :/)
Kristy's Great Idea (I'm reading this to my 6 year old daughter and it's bringing back some great memories!)
03. What was the last book you read?
Yesterday I finished The Witness which was fantastic! And Sinner, Savior which was crazy hot. Avril Ashton knows how to write some sex scenes!
04. What is your favorite genre or series of books?
I always love a good romance. Especially MM. But I also love
a really good thriller or horror book. It's hard to pick just
one series but a few of my favorites are HP (of course),
Whyborne & Griffin, Killer Instincts, IAD, and you can see the rest Here
05. Besides reading, what are your hobbies?
Honestly I really don't have any hobbies. I get bored very easily and nothing really holds my attention very long. I've tried it all. Phototgraphy, writing, puzzles, online games, etc.
06. What is your favorite holiday?
I hate to be cliche but I guess I'll say Christmas. Even though
we have so much going on that month. My middle child's birthday, my birthday, my anniversary, FIL birthday, and then Christmas. My husband and I haven't exchanged gifts since we had our first child. We've always made it all about the kids. That's what makes it my favorite holiday. Being able to spoil my kids a bit and making them happy.
07. What is your favorite activity that isn’t a hobby and doesn’t involve books?
I love having family fun days. Taking the day to go to the zoo, museums, aquariums, playgrounds, movies, etc. I also love cooking large meals for my family. But I real suck at baking so I've stopped even attempting that. If you want a nice big meal then I'm your girl. If you want a cake... look elsewhere.
08. What is your favorite movie and/or song?
I don't have just one. If we are talking movies of course I like
the staple classics Dirty Dancing and Grease. I also love the Anne of Green Gables movies. And anything really easy and fun. Some movies I can watch over and over and never get tired of are Mean Girls, Tombstone, Pitch Perfect, 13 Going on 30, Never Been Kissed, Just Friends, Sweet Home Alabama... If we are talking music then I have to say I'm still a huge fan of 90s music. Especially the 90s alternative rock. Otherwise I tend to
love whatever is popular at the time. The only band that I tend to like anything they put out is Fall Out Boy. Love their stuff. Even though Pete Wentz is a douche.
09. What challenge or type of challenge is your favorite to participate in?
I love the team challenges. I participate in as many of those as I can get away with. I used to participate in a lot more individual challenges but this year I decided to concentrate more on the team challenges. I especially like the super series challenge in this group. It's always nice to be able to catch up on all the series you start but never finish.
10. Name a country you would like to visit, and why.
I'd love to visit Italy. Most especially Rome. The historical aspects of the city fascinates me and the Colosseum would be the first place I'd visit. But then again I'd love to visit Scotland too. It would be so hard to choose just one country.
11. What was the first book that you remember reading/being read?
I remember my very first full length novel like it was yesterday. This is a whole thing so bear with me...
I was raised by my grandmother. She used to work at a doctor's office in Kansas City, Mo about 45 minutes from where we lived. She worked on Saturdays for extra money. I used to go with her every saturday morning and just hang out while she worked. Well
on the long car rides she would listen to book on tapes while I listened to NKOTB on my walkman. One Saturday (when I was 8 years old) I didn't have my walkman for one reason or another can't remember and so I was stuck listening to my grandmother's book on tape. It happened to be Flowers in the Attic.
I became so engrossed in the story that I HAD to listen to it from start to finish (I only caught a little of the middle during the ride). Soon after that my grandmother started leaving me at home on the Saturdays she went to work. We lived on a farm in the
middle of nowhere and of course times were different back then. Well one morning while home alone I dragged out grandma's bag of book on tapes and dug through until I found Flowers in the Attic. I spent that entire day listening to that book. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. I've been obsessed with reading ever since.
12. What is your dream job?
Honestly, I would love some simple mundane office job that keeps me in an office and out of the public. I'm not a real big people person due to social anxiety. So if I had some job that kept me shut away in an office and kept me busy and supplied me with endless amounts of coffee I would be one happy woman.
13. What is the furthest place you have traveled to?
I have never been outside of the U.S. The states I have lived and/or visited have been Missouri, Michigan, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Alabama, and Texas
14. What was the last book you recommended to someone?
The last book I recommended somebody was Geek Love. Don't let that title fool you. This book does not contain nerds or romance. Geeks in this instance is referring to carny freaks. This book is bizarre, crude, creepy, dark, and borderline offensive. It's one of those wtf am I reading??? type of books.But so very good! So if you enjoy that type of book then I would highly recommend Geek Love.
15. If you could bring a fictional character to life, who would it be?
Mary Poppins. Now come take my kids and clean my house, ho.
16. If you were given $20 to spend in a bookstore, what would you buy?
Sadly, I'd probably spend it on my oldest daughter. I don't buy physical books for myself very often anymore. It's all about the ebook and audiobook for me. But my oldest still loves reading the physical books. Right now she is way into anything by Rick Riordan, Cassandra Clare, and Sarah J. Maas
17. If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future?
Definitely the past. The past is way more fascinating to me than the future.
18. What is your favorite dessert?
Lemon Meringue Pie...mmm. I could eat an entire pie all by myself. I can't get enough of it! Well, damn. Now I want some :/
19. What was the last book that made you laugh?
If we are talking laugh so hard I pee myself funny then I'd say The Lightning-Struck Heart. Gary the gay unicorn is the best. I can't wait for the sequel!
20. What's your preferred method of reading?
Right now I am all about the audiobook. I listen when I cook, clean, run errands, sit in the pick up line at the school, grocery shopping... It's just really convenient.
BONUS: Tell us three things about yourself not already mentioned here.
01: I am a military wife. I've been with my husband for 17 years. He's been in the army for over almost 16 of those years. It hasn't always been easy but 6 deployments later we are still going strong!
02: I am addicted to Pinterest. I have almost 10,000 followers. My favorite things to pin are books (of course), funnies, and recipes. And of course I'll take this opportunity to whore out my account My Pinterest
03: I used to love sports. In high school I played tennis and volleyball. I was always active and on the go and I loved every second of it. Ahh.. I miss those days!
Congrats Krissy!Loved hearing more about you and stalking some of your fave reads. You added to my TBR you rat you LOL.
Lone Star State (Texas)
Space Center
Alamo
Captive Prince
Captive PrinceM/M Books
FinleySinner, Savior (Brooklyn Sinners)
Books of series she loves - 5th wave -Lunar Chronicles - Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie -
Countries to visit - Italy/Scotland
Places traveled to - Missouri, Michigan, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Alabama, and Texas
Geek Love - book last recommended
The Lightening Struck Heart - funniest
audiobooks
Shadow Rites
Ecstasy UnveiledMilitary
Sports
Penni wrote: "Congrats Krissy!Loved hearing more about you and stalking some of your fave reads. You added to my TBR you rat you LOL."
You're welcome! Lol
I can't wait to visit your Pinterest!READ: 4/5
✔04. What is your favorite genre or series of books?
I always love a good romance.
Got Your Number - Stephanie Bond 4/5✔13. What is the furthest place you have traveled to?
I have never been outside of the U.S. The states I have lived and/or visited have been Missouri, Michigan, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Alabama, and Texas
Seven Years - Dannika Dark (Texas) 4/20✔17. If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future?
Definitely the past. The past is way more fascinating to me than the future.
Spirited Away - Cindy Miles 4/24✔20. What's your preferred method of reading?
Right now I am all about the audiobook. I listen when I cook, clean, run errands, sit in the pick up line at the school, grocery shopping... It's just really convenient.
The Bitter Season - Tami Hoag (audiobook) 4/403: I used to love sports. In high school I played tennis and volleyball. I was always active and on the go and I loved every second of it. Ahh.. I miss those days!
Holiday on Ice - Jaci Burton (sports romance)
KRISSY'S TRACKING POST(Of course I have to participate in my own challenge! How could I not??)
20 Completed
✔01. Cowboys:
Torn
(4/01)★★★
✔02. BR Book:
Rock Hard
(4/01)★★★
✔03. Steamy Sex:
Midnight Revenge
(4/01)★★★
✔04. Horror:
This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don't Touch It
(4/02)★★★★★
✔05. Heroine Changes Her Mind:
Lick
(4/02)★★★
✔06. Christmas:
Winter Oranges
(4/03)★★★★
✔07. Family Plays a Big Part:
Pucked
(4/03)★★★
✔08. Easy and Fun:
Biochemistry
(4/04)★★★
✔09. Read for a Challenge:
Second Chances
(4/04)★★★
✔10. Colosseum: Used for Plays- MC: Drama Teacher, Directs Play:
Max and Finn
(4/05)★★★★
✔11. Book Read in a Day:
First Comes Marriage
(4/05)★★★
✔12. Heroine Was Kept Hidden:
The Winter King
(4/06)★★★
✔13. U.S. Setting:
Out of Bounds
(4/07)★★★★
✔14. Fantasy Genre:
Mistborn: The Final Empire
(4/08)★★★★★
✔15. Heroine Takes Care of Kids:
Driven
(4/09)★★★
✔16. Physical Books Outed MC:
Status Update
(4/10)★★★
✔17. Historical:
Sharp Love
(4/11)★★★★
✔18. MCs Eat Pie:
Offside
(4/11)★★
✔19. A Sequel:
The Silkworm
(4/11)★★
✔20. Audiobook:
Bound by Flames
(4/12)★★★★
April Employee of the MonthRead 8/9
✔ 01. What country/state do you currently live in?
I live in the U.S.A and currently reside in The Lone Star state (Texas). Where you'll find the Space Center, the Alamo, the Dallas Cowboys, and crazy high taxes.
Wild Card - Takes place in Texas 4/3 ★★★★✔ 04. What is your favorite genre or series of books?
I always love a good romance. Especially MM. But I also love
a really good thriller or horror book. It's hard to pick just
one series but a few of my favorites are HP (of course),
Whyborne & Griffin, Killer Instincts, IAD, and you can see the rest Here
A Lot like Love - Romance Book 4/6 ★★★★✔ 06. What is your favorite holiday?
I hate to be cliche but I guess I'll say Christmas. Even though
we have so much going on that month. My middle child's birthday, my birthday, my anniversary, FIL birthday, and then Christmas. My husband and I haven't exchanged gifts since we had our first child. We've always made it all about the kids. That's what makes it my favorite holiday. Being able to spoil my kids a bit and making them happy.
Thrown Down - The MC is all about his daughter 4/2 ★★★✔ 07. What is your favorite activity that isn’t a hobby and doesn’t involve books?
I love having family fun days. Taking the day to go to the zoo, museums, aquariums, playgrounds, movies, etc. I also love cooking large meals for my family. But I real suck at baking so I've stopped even attempting that. If you want a nice big meal then I'm your girl. If you want a cake... look elsewhere.
Exclusively Yours - Takes place during a Family Outdoor Adventure Outing 4/9 ★★★★✔ 09. What challenge or type of challenge is your favorite to participate in?
I love the team challenges. I participate in as many of those as I can get away with. I used to participate in a lot more individual challenges but this year I decided to concentrate more on the team challenges. I especially like the super series challenge in this group. It's always nice to be able to catch up on all the series you start but never finish.
Nothing To Fear Read for the Ten in One Challenge 4/3★★★★ 10. Name a country you would like to visit, and why.
I'd love to visit Italy. Most especially Rome. The historical aspects of the city fascinates me and the Colosseum would be the first place I'd visit. But then again I'd love to visit Scotland too. It would be so hard to choose just one country.
Outlander - Takes place in Scotland✔ 13. What is the furthest place you have traveled to?
I have never been outside of the U.S. The states I have lived and/or visited have been Missouri, Michigan, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Alabama, and Texas
Magic Breaks - Takes place in Atlanta Georgia 4/1 ★★★★★BONUS: Tell us three things about yourself not already mentioned here.
✔ 01: I am a military wife. I've been with my husband for 17 years. He's been in the army for over almost 16 of those years. It hasn't always been easy but 6 deployments later we are still going strong!
Code of Silence - MC is in the military 4/4 ★★★✔ 03: I used to love sports. In high school I played tennis and volleyball. I was always active and on the go and I loved every second of it. Ahh.. I miss those days!
Real - Sports romance 4/17 ★★★
Paris wrote: "Congratulations Krissy!!"Thanks!
Mod
I'm in for this challenge.
books read : 8
1. Texas Enchanted, Inc. 4/15/16 **** (mc is from Texas)
3. witness The Hunt Ball Mystery 4/3/16 *** (the mc witnessed a death)
4. romance The London Belle 4/12/16 ***
5. bored
6. Christmas A Holland Kiss 4/21/16 **** (Christmas happens during the book)
7. family A Single Shard 4/24/16 **** (mc has no family)
9. series
10. Italy or Scotland
11. raised by grandmother The Mystery of a Hansom Cab 4/18/16 ***(Sal was raised by her grandmother)
12. office job
13. U.S.
15. Mary
16. ebook Love By Accident 4/10/16 ****
17. historical
18. Lemon Meringue Pie
19. heart
Bonus:
military Colonel Brandon's Diary 4/8/16 ****
addicted
athlete
Mod
Congrats Krissy. I'm inRead 11/23
April 1 - April 30, 2016
3. Read a book with some sexy scenes.
Dare to Take (Dare to Love #6) by Carly Phillips 4/26/16 5stars4. Read a romance.
The Sheikh's Christmas Conquest (The Bond of Billionaires #2) by Sharon Kendrick 4/30/16 4stars
6. Read a book set at Christmas.
Born to Die (McIntire County #2) by Winter Austin 4/24/16 4stars7. Read a book where a family is having fun together.
A Cowboy's Claim (Cowboys of the Rio Grande #3) by Marin Thomas 4/15/16 4starsAlex with Vic and Tanya/Alex with Tanya's parents)
8. Read a book with a singer.
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom 4/11/16 4stars (Frankie Presto/Maestro and others)9. Read a book that's part of a series.
Just Plain Sadie (Wells Landing #4) by Amy Lillard 4/14/16 5stars12. Read a book where the MC works in an office.
Hold On To Forever (A Barefoot Bay Kindle Worlds Romance) by Maria Geraci 4/15/16 4stars (Jack - lawyer/Felicity - owns PR firm)13. Read a book set far away from where you live (I live in CT).
That Despicable Rogue by Virginia Heath 4/21/16 4stars (England)18. Read a book with pies or a baker.
Best of My Love (Fool's Gold #20) by Susan Mallery 4/17/16 5stars (Shelby and Amber own a bakery)BONUS:
1, Read a book with a military character.
Miller, Linda Lael - Once a Rancher (The Carsons of Mustang Creek #1) 4/3/16 4stars (Hank)2. Read a book with a sport as a theme.
Completing the Pass: Santa Fe Bobcats (Santa Fe Bobcats #5) by Jeanette Murray 4/30/16 4stars (football - The Santa Fe Bobcats
Congrats Krissy, loved reading your post ! :)
Congratulations Krissy! My boyfriend of 8 years is also military and is deploying a lot sooner than I care to think about.
ThatEzi wrote: "Yay! Love Krissy. Congratulations"<3
Hi Krissy. It's very nice to meet you. I'm going to hopefully read 13 books in your honor...Update - I'm shooting for 21 total but we'll see how far I get
Employee of the Month Challenges
April Employee - Krissy
Progress: 5/21
01. Book from the U.S. - Raining Men and Corpses
03. Steamy Sex - You Make Me
04. Thriller, horror or romance - The Island of Dr. Moreau
05. About hobbies - Secrets of the Celtic Cross (tarot) - read 4/7 ***
Secrets of the Celtic Cross: The Secret History of the Worlds Most Popular Tarot Spread Featuring New Tarot Reading Methods
06. Christmas - Small Town Christmas
07. Family fun - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
08. Punk Rock: Velvet Underground and Nico- read (listened to) 4/13 ****
The Velvet Underground & Nico
09. Series Reads/Team challenges - Cinder
10. Italy - Pompeii Reconstructed with online video
11. Favorite first book: Nancy Drew - Bungalow Mystery
12. Anxiety/Work - The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Transformation
13. Furthest traveled: Seven Continents: Photography
14. Bizarro book - Technicolor Terrorists - read 4/6 ****
Technicolor Terrorists
15. Mary Poppins - Cleaning and Organizing: 33 Tricks - read 4/8 ***
Cleaning and Organizing: 33 Awesome Tricks on How to Clean and Organize Your Whole House in Less than 2 Weeks
17. Historical Fiction - The Buried Giant
18. Books with dessert: Chocolate Covered Murder
19. Funny book - Prez Vol 1: Corndog in Chief
20, Audiobook - Armada - read (listened to) 4/11 - read by Wil Wheaton *****
Armada
Bonus 1. Military/Government - The Finish: Killing of Osama Bin Laden
Bonus 2. Pinterest - books, funnies, recipes - Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency
Bonus 3. Sports/Highschool - Catcher in the Rye
Krissy's Bookshelf
April Employee of the Month - Krissy 13/13 Read
01. Set in USA - Talon 4/16/16 4♥ - Talon and Asia were awesome!
02. Buddy read - Checkmate with Ezi 4/4/16 2♥
04. Romance. Sergei, Volume 2 4/25/16 4♥
07. Family fun/ Cooking - Oracle's Moon 4/17/16 4♥
08. Coming of Age (seeing your parents as they really are) - Sins of my Father 4/22/16 3♥
09. Team challenges - SOS Bingo Enslaved 4/22/16 4♥
12. Read a book where the MC works in an office. Thomas's Choice 4/4/16 4♥
13. Read a book set far away from where you live (Ill >> California & NYC) Night After Night 4/7/16 2.5 ♥
14. Read a book recommended to you - The Capture 4/5/16 4♥
16.Read any ebook. Storm 4/12/16 2.5♥ (rounded up to 3 on GR) #4 of this series is my absolute favorite - avail on kindle unlimited
19. Read a book that makes you laugh. Two Cabins, One Lake - OMG - these two MC's were hilarious - some was a little OTT though 4/9/16 4♥
20. Audiobook Sweet Revenge 4/2/16 4♥
Bonus 1. Military/Government/Soldiers - Blind Faith 4/6/16 4♥
Loved the audiobook story, Krissy!place to buy baked goods: Earthly Delights 4/3
cooks for friends The Gossiping Gourmet: (A Murder in Marin Mystery - Book 1) 4/15
Horror Neeta Lyffe, Zombie Exterminator 4/21
North Carolina The Farmer in the Dell Murder 4/24
Dirty Dancing and Grease- high school dance and friendships The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back 4/22
Definitely the past. Terry Jones' Medieval Lives 4/7
Military Spider Game 4/2
Audiobook Clawback 4/5
Kindle book A Diamond Before You Die 4/4
Cowboy Power of the Raven 4/13
April Employee of the Month - Krissy 10/10
1. What country/state do you currently live in? (U.S.A) - RoomHate 5/4/16
4. What is your favorite genre or series of books? (Romance) -Porn Star 6/4/16
7. What is your favorite activity that isn’t a hobby and doesn’t involve books? (Family fun days) - Can't Help Falling in Love 10/4/16
8. What is your favorite movie and/or song? (Easy and Fun) -Head Over Heels 7/4/16
10. Name a country you would like to visit, and why. (Italy) -The Black Wolf 28/4/16
13. What is the furthest place you have traveled to? (Kentucky) - The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires 2/4/16
17. If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future? (Past) -Secrets of a Wedding Night 20/4/16
20. What's your preferred method of reading? (Audiobook) -Captivated by You 18/4/16
BONUS:
1. Krissy been with her husband for 17 years - Happily Ever Ninja 12/4/16 (In the book couple been together for 18 years, married for 14 years)
3. Krissy used to love sports - Legend 13/4/16 (So that is why I read a sports romance)
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Krissy!!
Congrats, Krissy! So tell us a little about yourself:
1. What country/state do you currently live in?
2. What book are you reading right now?
3. What was the last book you read?
4. What is your favorite genre or series of books?
5. Besides reading, what are your hobbies?
6. What is your favorite holiday?
7. What is your favorite activity that isn’t a hobby and doesn’t involve books?
8. What is your favorite movie and/or song?
9. What challenge or type of challenge is your favorite to participate in?
10. Name a country you would like to visit, and why.
11. What was the first book that you remember reading/being read?
12. What is your dream job?
13. What is the furthest place you have traveled to?
14. What was the last book you recommended to someone?
15. If you could bring a fictional character to life, who would it be?
16. If you were given $20 to spend in a bookstore, what would you buy?
17. If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future?
18. What is your favorite dessert?
19. What was the last book that made you laugh?
20. What's your preferred method of reading? i.e. paperback, e-reader, audio, etc.
BONUS:
Tell us three things about yourself not already mentioned here.