Maryse's Book Blog WolfPack/Bridesmaids Meeting Place discussion

For anyone looking for a politician book, I'm starting The Kiss of Life tonight and it's about a senator. I've only read the prologue so far so I can't give my opinion but the prologue definitely has me hooked!

I updated my list. I don't think I'm gonna get a hundred though. I was looking through the challenge and I don't dig treasure hunts or time travel. So those will probably be left blank.

Grey's In Progress Overachiever Club ~ 21/60 ~ 2/23/19

Quick suggestion. Change the title from January to just 2019. :)

Tessa wrote: "Quick suggestion. Change the title from January to just 2019. :)"

Yes!!! 😁 I was thinking same thing as it can be confusing. Maybe also change to "yearly" instead of "monthly"?

Tessa wrote: "Quick suggestion. Change the title from January to just 2019. :)"

Leslie wrote: "Tessa wrote: "Quick suggestion. Change the title from January to just 2019. :)"

Yes!!! 😁 I was thinking same thing as it can be confusing. Maybe also change to "yearly" instead of "monthly"?"

You girls are so smart!

:) Much better! Thank you, Grey!

Thanks Grey! 😍😘🥰

Despite my book slump, I'm doing good on challenge. 25/60

And I thought I was doing good with 12!!

Robin wrote: "And I thought I was doing good with 12!!"
I thought I was doing good with 16!

Kim wrote: "Robin wrote: "And I thought I was doing good with 12!!""

You're doing better than me! But I'm on track for my GR goal so I'm happy!

Sorry Ladies, I wasn't trying to be a bragger. 😉

I'm in there with Leslie - - 26/60...I just noticed Grey is updating our status and couldn't update it on my own...so I assumed I had to post it. Also not trying to be a bragger...I'm not quite sure how I'm there honestly. Audiobooks are a big help!

I actually would have had several more if not for all the *bleep* 🤬DNFs. Almost all of mine have been audios.

Can Flirting with the Frenemy be considered an alliteration? I don't know what to read for this challenge.

Júlia wrote: "Can Flirting with the Frenemy be considered an alliteration? I don't know what to read for this challenge."

Sounds like alliteration to me! 😃

Leslie wrote: "Júlia wrote: "Can Flirting with the Frenemy be considered an alliteration? I don't know what to read for this challenge."

Sounds like alliteration to me! 😃"

Yay! Thank you. <3

Updated my list!

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1.) A book with a red cover - Sweet Jayne by K. Webster - 3 Stars
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction - Hopeless by Colleen Hoover 4 Stars
3.) A book under 300 pages - Under the Northern Stars by S.C. Stephens 5 Stars
4.)A book you got for free - Tiebreaker by P. Dangelico 4 Stars
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love - Real (Real #1) by Katy Evans
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer
7.)A book whose title starts with the letter M - MVP by Rachel Van Dyken - 5 HUGE STARS!
8.) Read a romance novel
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice)
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present)
12.) Free Space- Pick any book! - On The Way to You by Kandi Steiner - 4 Stars
13.)A book by from Maryse's 5 star list - My Oxford Year 5 Stars
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font
18.) A book with a number in the title
19.)Read a book with a 2 word title - We Shouldn't by Vi Keeland - 4 Stars
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend. - A Place Without You by Jewel E. Ann - 5 Stars
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real)
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space- Pick any book! - The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson - 4 Stars
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy - The Story of Us (Carnage 1) by Lesley Jones - 3 Stars
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy - The Story of Me (Carnage 2 by Lesley Jones - 4 Stars
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy - Marley (Carnage 3) by Lesley Jones - 5 HUGE STARS!!
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media
29.) A book about a Librarian
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.) Read a book by a new to you author
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.)A book with exactly three words in the title - Someone Else's Ocean by Kate Stewart - 4 Stars
36.) Free Space- Pick any book!
37.) A book over 500 pages - Kill Switch (Devil's Night #3) by Penelope Douglas - 5 Stars!
38.) A book about time travel
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally.
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant
42.) A book outside your normal type
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list (find it here)
44.) Read a coming of age novel
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy.
46.) Read a self-published book
47.) A book with the word dream in the title
48.) Free Space- Pick any book!
49.) Read a book on a banned book list
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively)
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician
57.) A book set in a foreign country
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title - Bulldozer by P. Dangelico - 5 Stars
60.) Free Space- Pick any book!


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I just updated but I need to be better about it! I KNOW I read a book based in Florida (#52), but now can't remember for the life of me what it was!! Grr!

Amy wrote: "Mine is updated, too!

1.) A book with a red cover Love Hate Love
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction Until Friday Night
3.) A book under 300 pages Melt
4.) A book you got for free Distraction
5.) Reread ..."

I'm definitely down for HTWA! I'm obsessed with this author right now! I just have to focus on writing right now but I'll be ready soon.

Robin wrote: "Amy wrote: "Mine is updated, too!

1.) A book with a red cover Love Hate Love
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction Until Friday Night
3.) A book under 300 pages Melt
4.) A book you got for free Distraction..."

It was very good Robin!

Mine is updated, too!

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1.) A book with a red cover Love Hate Love
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction Until Friday Night
3.) A book under 300 pages Melt
4.) A book you got for free Distraction
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love Half-Blood
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer It Started in June
7.) A book whose title starts with the letter M Medicine Man
8.) Read a romance novel Tattered
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie After
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice) The Work Wife
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present) The Light We Lost
12.) Free Space - Pick any book! If
13.) A book by from Maryse's 5 star list
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else The Sweet Gum Tree
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font
18.) A book with a number in the title 364 Days a Year
19.) Read a book with a 2 word title
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House I Owe You One OR One Day in December
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend How to Walk Away Maybe with R...?
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real) Just an Illusion - Side A <— rock stars are artists, too ;)
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space - Pick any book! The Darkest Sunrise
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy One is a Promise
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy Two is a Lie
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy Three is a War
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media The Boy & His Ribbon
29.) A book about a Librarian Dirty Little Secret
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.) Read a book by a new to you author When Ashes Fall
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.) A book with exactly three words in the title Holier Than Thou
36.) Free Space- Pick any book!
37.) A book over 500 pages
38.) A book about time travel Luffs
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title Girl in Snow
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant
42.) A book outside your normal type The Gift of You: An Anthology of Love & Sorrow
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list
44.) Read a coming of age novel The Infinite Pieces of Us
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy The Cruel Prince
46.) Read a self-published book
47.) A book with the word dream in the title Butterfly Dreams
48.) Free Space- Pick any book!
49.) Read a book on a banned book list The Handmaid's Tale
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished Fallen Crest Home
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively) He's Gone
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list Too Good Girl
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author A Place Without You
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned The Empty Jar
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician The Kiss Thief
57.) A book set in a foreign country Lost In Scotland
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover Lemongrass Hope
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title Thizz, A Love Story
60.) Free Space- Pick any book! (hide spoiler)]

List updated-ish.

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1.) A book with a red cover – Brimstones and Broomsticks by Debra Dunbar
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction - The Wicked King by Holly Black
3.) A book under 300 pages – Nebulous by Jenna Wolfhart
4.) A book you got for free – Feeling Hot by Elle Kennedy
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer – Don't Rush Me by Jackie May
7.) A book whose title starts with the letter M - MVP by Rachel Van Dyken
8.) Read a romance novel - Hot His Dragon by Annie Nicholas
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice) – Lera of Lunos by Alex Lidell
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present) – One Year by Nora Rpoberts
12.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Gypsy Freak by Kristy Cunning
13.) A book by from Maryse's 5 star list
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover – Carnal Delights by Suzanne Wright
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font – Royally Matched by Emma Chase
18.) A book with a number in the title – Summoned to the Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones
19.) Read a book with a 2 word title – Brimstone Nightmares by Kel Carpenter
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House – Wild Country by Anne Bishop
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend - Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real)
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Sins & Magic by KF Breene
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy – Imposter by Tate James
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy - Seeker by Tate James
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media - Boys of Brayshaw High by Brandy M
29.) A book about a Librarian – Dirty Little Secret by Kendall Ryan
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.) Read a book by a new to you author – Variant Lost by Kaydence Snow
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city - Behind the Bars by Brittany C Cherry
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.) A book with exactly three words in the title - The Dragon's Wing by Tate James
36.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Fire in his Blood by Ruby Dixon
37.) A book over 500 pages – Stygian by Sherrilyn Kenyon
38.) A book about time travel
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title - Storm and Fury by Jennifer L Armentrout
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally.
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant – Serendepity's Daughter by Katherine Davis
42.) A book outside your normal type
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list (find it here)
44.) Read a coming of age novel
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy – Becoming His Monster by Amelia Hutchins
46.) Read a self-published book – Fire in his Kiss by Ruby Dixon
47.) A book with the word dream in the title
48.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Idol Gossip by JS Lee
49.) Read a book on a banned book list
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished – Nevermore by Dannika Dark
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively) - Air Awakens by Elise Kova
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list - Ride by Dallas Harper
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author – Bennet Mafia by Tijan
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned – Winter's War by G. Bailey
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician - The Kiss Thief by LJ Shen
57.) A book set in a foreign country - The Fox's Hole by Tate James
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover – New Beginnings by CC Masters
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title –
60.) Free Space- Pick any book!++ - Eternal by Rachel Van Dyken
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Update: I am halfway there! 30/60 completed. (See message #19)

Me too! 32/60 completed....woot woot!

Update: 35/60

Everyone is doing so great! Trying to update my list.

Question, how can I easily find out if any of the books I've read are published by Penguin Random House??? Anyone know?

Jean wrote: "Everyone is doing so great! Trying to update my list.

Question, how can I easily find out if any of the books I've read are published by Penguin Random House??? Anyone know?"

I dont think there is easy way to do this and a lot of what we all read is by indie authors. I have googled "penguin random house romance books" to see if any of those titles are on my TBR. Otherwise, everytime I read a book I check to see who pubbed it.

Thanks Leslie!

I'm gonna try and update this tomorrow! I have to bring my laptop to a meeting..shhh!

Jean wrote: "Everyone is doing so great! Trying to update my list.

Question, how can I easily find out if any of the books I've read are published by Penguin Random House??? Anyone know?"

I used something I read through NetGalley...

Jean--I'm using One Day in December because I noticed someone else was using it. But if I needed to use that book for another category, I'd just go to Penguin's website and start perusing.

I used Anne Bishop's Wild Country. Also, Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs is Penguin. I'm just lucky some of my favorites use Penguin.

Any ideas on Banned books list? The ones that look interesting I've read (or DNF'd in one case). Did you all know at one point, A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstone was banned for promoting violence and disrespect? If I could read that again... :)

I copied Perks of Being A Wallflower from Robin's list, but I'm also going to look at some of these before I make my final decision and start reading.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/ba...

Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Jean--I'm using One Day in December because I noticed someone else was using it. But if I needed to use that book for another category, I'd just go to Penguin's website and start perusing."

Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Jean--I'm using One Day in December because I noticed someone else was using it. But if I needed to use that book for another category, I'd just go to Penguin's website and start perusing."

Thanks Renre.... great help!

Michele wrote: "Jean wrote: "Everyone is doing so great! Trying to update my list.

Question, how can I easily find out if any of the books I've read are published by Penguin Random House??? Anyone know?"

I used ..."

Good idea!!!! Duh....

Tessa wrote: "Any ideas on Banned books list? The ones that look interesting I've read (or DNF'd in one case). Did you all know at one point, A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstone was banned for promoting vio..."

I need ideas for banned books too.

The Princess Bride book was not banned. Too bad, because if you haven't read it, it's even better than the movie (And that's saying a lot!)

My daughter and son both had to.read The Giver in Middle School and it was on the controversial list...gee gives me warm fuzzies

Kim wrote: "My daughter and son both had to.read The Giver in Middle School and it was on the controversial list...gee gives me warm fuzzies"

I saw what it was about, and it reminded me too much of an older short story I read. I have a feeling that book is going to put me in the same mood the other did, just angry impotence. :(

Update - 42/60 completed!!

That's awesome Leslie! I haven't updated my list on a while!I

Jean wrote: "That's awesome Leslie! I haven't updated my list on a while!I"

I've been totally slacking and wanted to get myself caught up. 🙂

The challenge is getting harder as most categories I have left are tricky. 😕

Leslie wrote: "Jean wrote: "That's awesome Leslie! I haven't updated my list on a while!I"

I've been totally slacking and wanted to get myself caught up. 🙂

The challenge is getting harder as most categories I h..."

I agree! I'm at the point of having to find something that matches and it isn't easy.

Same here! I'm going to look at others lists here and see if I get some ideas.

I need recs for the following:

Trilogy
Mythology/Sci-fi/Fantasy (this will be TORTURE for me)
Over 500 pages (also torture)
Coming of Age (pleh)
Politician
Tree or forest

Previously abandoned will be hard too because if I ditched it, its 'cause I couldn't get into it.

Anyone who needs help on any categories I will do my best.

I rec for politician and its KU.

Leslie wrote: "I need recs for the following:

Trilogy
Mythology/Sci-fi/Fantasy (this will be TORTURE for me)
Over 500 pages (also torture)
Coming of Age (pleh)
Politician
Tree or forest

Previously abandoned wi..."

Do you like Tiffany Reisz at all? I just red The Rose and it is absolutely erotic with a capital E but is blended with mythology which I am a HUGE fan of. It would qualify...if you like her that is...

Michele wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I need recs for the following:

Trilogy
Mythology/Sci-fi/Fantasy (this will be TORTURE for me)
Over 500 pages (also torture)
Coming of Age (pleh)
Politician
Tree or forest

Previous..."

Of course I recommend that and realize it's not KU...I got it through my library...

Michele, I have read The Original Sinners series by Tiffany Reisz. Oooooh mama! That is not for the faint of heart.

I can check out The Rose as my library has it. Thanks...it might be an option for me.