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1. Crosscurrent by Paul S. KempRating: 3/5
Review: The book itself was good. The plot was engaging and using different viewpoints throughout brought the story and characters alive. As the book progressed I was more and more eager to reach the climax and find out what happened. Which was where the book went wrong for me. I just did not enjoy the ending. I found it anti-climatic and the endings were too neatly tied up. When I turned the last page I felt a little cheated, because for me all the build up just didn't deliver. If not for that it would have been a 4 star book, as it is, I gave it 3 stars, because it did still entertain me along the way.
2. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeRating: 2/5
Review: This should be a good book. It gets 2/5 rating from me because I still like the premise if not the execution. If it had been based on execution alone, it would have gotten 1/5.
A young man has his portrait painted and realizes how handsome he is. Impulsively he wishes for the painting to grow old while he remains untouched by time, a wish that comes true. He is influenced to engage in any number of wicked activities by a friend of his and watches the painting become more and more hideous while he himself stays completely unscathed... a wolf in sheep's clothing so to speak.
So why isn't it an enjoyable read? Because it just gets bogged down by Oscar Wilde's allusions and opinions. The prose can be overpowering at times. None of the characters are particularly sympathetic or likeable. And yet one can't really work up enough feeling to dislike the "bad guys" either.
This novel is considered to be a classic which has withstood the test of time. A good many people think it is excellent, so I wouldn't want to specifically dissuade anyone from reading it. I just don't see what other people see in it.
I am so glad there´s someone else like me! I had to struggle a little to keep reading The Picture of Dorian Gray. I liked to idea, but as you say the execution lacked a lot. Have you seen a movie based on this book? Was just wondering that it might even work better as a movie.
I haven't seen the movie. As a general rule I won't see movies based on books I haven't yet read. Reading this didn't exactly make me want to rush out to get the movie either... but you are right, it may work better in film if they were to turn it more action oriented.
I never see the movie first either. But I was recommended that with Gormenghast trilogy it might actually help the reading if I watched the miniseries first. Don´t know what I´ll do when the time comes.
3. The Help by Kathryn StockettRating: 4/5
Review: It sounds strange to say I gave this book four stars based on the merits of the middle of the book, but that's what I did. If the entire book had the same strength it would have been a 5 star read. If it had been all written like the beginning or the final 100 or so pages, it would have gotten a 3, maybe even a 2.
When I first began the book I wasn't sure if I would like it and that was a feeling that continued till about Chapter 10. I would read some, put it down, not feel compelled to go back to it, even though I didn't actually dislike it. It just wasn't quite interesting enough, quite good enough to make me want to put other things aside.
And then the author hits her stride and the book takes off. Things go unnoticed as I read on, eager for the next chapter and the next. I was completely caught up in the characters, immersed in the plot. I was -finally- seeing what it was that everyone else saw in this novel!
And then once I was all emotionally attached and involved in the story, along came the final nine chapters... I am not sure if the author felt the book was getting too long, if she was operating under a tight deadline or if she was trying to use a literary device to try to create more suspense and a sense of urgency, but it just feels rushed all of a sudden. The pace that had been so successful through the middle of the book is lost as too much information is crammed into too short chapters with less of the detail that made the other part so enjoyable. When I turned the last page of the last chapter I thought to myself that there should have been at least another chapter or two to finish things off, but there wasn't.
And yet, it's still a 4 star book. Because the middle was just that good. I only wish the beginning and end had been as good as the rest.
4. Paint Your Dragon by Tom HoltRating: 4/5
Review: Take Saint George, The Dragon, a feisty female sculptress, a bandit who steals and resells Time, statues that come to life, a group of demons on vacation and a legendary mercenary. Put them all in in modern day England for the rematch of the millennium. Mix well with a healthy dose of humour.
That's what you get with Paint Your Dragon. It's a lighthearted, funny, easy to read book that takes perceptions and turns them upside down. If you don't mind a little irreverence and an occasional swear word, then not only will you enjoy this book, it may make you think a little as well. What if perceptions aren't always what they seem?
Although Tom Holt crafts most of his stories from the basis of myths and legends and sets them in modern times and Terry Pratchett created a whole original world, I always associate these two authors in my mind. Maybe it's because I won't take either of their books on public transport for fear of looking crazy as I smile, snicker and cackle to myself. Maybe it's because despite the different way of going about it, they both have a similar way of making you see familiar concepts differently. Either way, they never disappoint.
5. The Silver Pigs by Lindsey DavisRating: 4/5
Review: This is the first book in the Marcus Didius Falco series. Now normally I have no problem with reading mystery series out of order as they are complete stories in themselves, but if you plan to read this series, I must recommend starting with this one as it has background info I don't think you'll get in subsequent titles.
If you are looking for something steeped in historical fact and detail, this is probably not the book for you. If you are looking for a fun mystery in a rather unique setting that naturally incorporates elements and facts from the Roman Empire, then you'll like this. I think setting a hard boiled private detective type in ancient Rome was quite brilliant and I loved the character of Falco. The supporting characters are also interesting and well drawn.
Thoroughly enjoyable and a quick, easy read, I would have given 4.5 stars if I could. It lost the star for occasional somewhat sloppy writing, not quite enough to detract from the story or enjoyment, but enough to notice it. That said, this was the author's first novel and she's gone on to write 19 more in the series, so I suspect her writing firms up in later volumes. I am definitely on the look out for the rest of the series!
Tatum wrote: "5. The Silver Pigs by Lindsey DavisRating: 4/5
Review: This is the first book in the Marcus Didius Falco series. Now normally I have no problem with reading mystery ser..."
Great review Tatum. I loved The Course of Honor, and I was thinking about reading some of Lindsey Davis' other books, so I love to read what others think :).
6. The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanRating: 4/5 (Really 4.5)
Review: I have been meaning to get around to reading this series for a while now and I'm sorry I didn't do it sooner. Young people devour these books and for good reason. Admittedly, I'm something of a mythology buff and fantasy is one of my favourite genres, so I was a natural reader for this book. But I do think it would appeal to a wide range of people, young and older, avid readers and not, those who like fantasy and those who just like a good adventure story or interesting protagonists.
From the first page the book is fast-paced. The action, dialogue and plot flow effortlessly throughout, making you read just one more page, just one more chapter to see what will come next. The style is sophisticated enough to appeal to older readers while still remaining accessible to the younger ones. The characters are well drawn and engaging and the plot (while perhaps slightly predictable) is entertaining.
Had I been a middle school/teenager I could easily see this being a 5 star read. Had I been able to give 4.5 stars I would have done so and the only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because in places future events were forecast a little too clearly and some of the plot was too predictable. I can't recommend this enough for reluctant readers of both genders, but especially boys, which in a market that is heavily geared to young females is a rare thing and should be applauded.
7. The Sea of Monsters by Rick RiordanRating: 4/5 (Really 4.5)
Review: The second book in the Percy Jackson series did not disappoint. Featuring the same easy to read style and fast paced plot of the first book it was an excellent second installment with the comfort of seeing familiar characters return and a couple of surprising (and interesting) new characters thrown into the mix. Once again the storyline drew the reader in from the first pages and didn't stop until the very last line of the novel. A sure way to get readers (including me) to pick up Book Three.
8. Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice DavidsonRating: 2/5
Review: **Let me start by saying that this book has both swearing and graphic sex scenes in it and is not intended for readers under 18 or those who don't like that kind of thing. (Something I failed to realize when I purchased the whole series I might add).**
The Good: It's fast paced, it's entertaining and it's witty. There are parts of the book that elicited a smile or a snicker. If you are looking for a fluffy, sort of mindless book to while away an afternoon, this is a good book to choose.
The Bad: The foul language... now you will rarely see me complain about swearing in a book. I'm a grown woman, I can take it. But I have two issues with the bad language here. One of them would be placement. There are passages where a swear word or two would have seemed logical to use and yet there are none and then you have instances where a four-letter word is thrown in there as though the author just couldn't be bothered to think of a replacement. The second issue would be the use (3 times) of the one word I hate, the c-word. If you don't know what this word is, don't concern yourself, it's not worth knowing. Moving on...
The sex: There are no less than four sex scenes of varying detail in this novel (which is just under 300 pages). I will grant you that two of them make perfect sense and with a certain amount of suspension of belief, so does a third. However, the longest, most drawn out, most graphic of these sex scenes makes little sense to me given the circumstances of what else is going on in the plot at the time. It's just been forcibly interjected for the sake of being there and completely breaks the flow of the story... and it's not even particularly inventively written to make up for it.
So, all things considered, a disappointment and not what I was expecting. A pity considering I really did like the story and the style and the sharp edged humour. I am going to give the second book in the series a shot before I totally make up my mind, but this series might be a write off for me.
Yeah Sara I would if I was you. There are far better books out there to read.
Tatum wrote: "7. The Sea of Monsters by Rick RiordanRating: 4/5 (Really 4.5)
Review: The second book in the Percy Jackson series did not disappoint. Featuring the same easy to read s..."
After you read the rest of the series you're going to enjoy The Lost Heroes series.
9. Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter by Josh GatesRating: 4/5
Review: Well, I suppose I should start by saying that I do love the Destination Truth show and have seen all the episodes, which probably makes me biased when I say I very much enjoyed this book. As I was reading I kept hearing Josh Gates' voice and delivery and I could picture the episodes he was talking about and that did add to my enjoyment.
That said, he does talk about world travel and customs and it's interesting, independently of if you've watched the show or not. He's obviously passionate about getting out and discovering the world and not always following the beaten track and it shows in the descriptive passages.
He also takes an honest look at a number of cryptids and phenomena. Gates might be the host of a show which are trying to find proof of these things, but at the same time he's a realist and a skeptic. Yet he has the greatest respect for those who have told him of their experiences and that comes through in the book as well.
If you are a Destination Truth fan, you should buy this book, no question. If you don't know what Destination Truth is then I still think you may well enjoy it, but it's probably something you want to get from the library or a friend. That said, when you do read it, it may make you want to start watching the show.
10. The Anatomist's Apprentice by Tessa HarrisRating: 4/5
Review: I enjoyed this book so much. There is something about the language and flow of the passages that is truly enticing, though I can't quite put my finger on it. It's not that it's formal (because it's extremely accessible) but it has a certain class to it I guess you could say.
It's a very plot driven book and what a plot! There were a number of occasions where I was sure I knew what was going on and then something would be done or said and I would need to read just one more chapter to try to figure that bit out. And then it would happen again. Harris manages to include many twists and turns without becoming convoluted. The pace is slower but steady. Each chapter unfolds to reveal just a little bit more, even if at first not all the pieces of the puzzle seem to fit.
If I have one complaint about the book it's that while I was eating up the plot, I thought the characters could have been a little more developed. On the one hand you had very clear descriptions of them and their personalities. But somehow it was difficult to become emotionally invested in them. I am going to put that down to the writing style and the fact that plot obviously was paramount, because I have no real good reason for why that was so. Though having said that, I did quite like the Anatomist of the story, Dr. Thomas Silkstone.
Overall an entertaining, well thought out and constructed book and well worth the time spent reading it.
11. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom RiggsRating: 3/5
Review: I think it's going to be hard to review this book without including spoilers, but I'm going to try! I should also start by saying that I thought this was a standalone book and not the first in what is to become a series.
The Good: The pictures. Like everyone else who has read this book I found the strange old photos captivating, like peeking in on a moment in time long past. They added to the ambiance created by the author which brings me to the second good thing: the mood and tone set by the author throughout the first half of the book. The reader doesn't know what to believe, what is fact and what is imagination and the suspense is well played. And the last thing I liked was the author's quite ingenious talent for melding historical fact in with his fictional narrative and the creation of alternate explanations for events to fit his world.
The Bad: The pictures. Yes, I know I said they were good, but they allow the author to become lazy about certain explanations and descriptions. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I want to know that the author can write those thousand words to convey the picture and I'm not convinced Riggs can. A lot of what was written to go with the pictures seemed to be merely lip service, as though the picture alone was supposed to do the job. Secondly, inconsistencies within the concept the author has created plague the second half of the book. I am all for suspending belief when reading, but then the author must be convincing and follow the rules within the alternate reality he's created. At times it seemed Riggs was making it up as he went along and would have done well to go back and read what he'd written previously. My biggest problem though stemmed from the fact that it was quite obvious by the last couple of chapters that Riggs knew he was writing a sequel. And I feel like he genuinely thought that was a good enough excuse for him to not write a proper ending to this book. Even novels in series should make sense in their own right and while I can't exactly say this one doesn't make sense, it's rushed at the end, things deserving of more explanation simply aren't given it.
Overall though it was an enjoyable read. The first half of the book showed a great deal of promise and it entertained me sufficiently that I do want to read the next installment, which I suppose it ultimately what every author wants, that you are enticed enough to see what they come up with next.
Got the book today! I'm surprised you rated it only a 3. I thought it would be much better than that.Sounds like it was structured wrong maybe? Well oh well. At least you liked it!
I am starting to think I am a tough rater. It's hard to really blow me away (I don't have one book rated 5 stars yet). But I don't see 3 as a bad rating, it means I liked/enjoyed the book.
yeah. I probably do the opposite and rate things too high. But if I seriously love it when I'm done I just go with it.
12. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne FlukeRating: 2/5
Review: My copy of this book also has a novella added to the end. It was borrowed from a friend when I noticed she had most of the series on her shelf. Three hundred pages of rather bad dialogue and description of the hammer-you-over-the-head sort later I called her up to try to tactfully ask why she liked them so much. I won't bore you with all the details of our conversation, but it came out that she'd read these not long after giving birth to her daughter, a lovely but extremely colicky baby. In essence, she enjoyed them because "You don't actually have to read the whole thing to get it and the recipes are fantastic!"
Suddenly why she and the many Goodreads readers who voted this one of the best cozy series liked these books made sense. In her case it was because she could half pay attention while pacing the hall with a screaming baby in a Snugglee and then go stave off sleep deprivation with massive doses of sugar from cookie recipes contained within the book.
And in that sense, these books make perfect sense. They are very easy to read. It honestly doesn't matter if you skim a paragraph (or a page), you won't miss much. If you only have a few moments in a grocery checkout line and want to skim the rest of the chapter before it's your turn, you can safely do so (and maybe even would prefer to). And the recipes (though I've yet to make any) do sound fantastic.
Is it really that bad? Yes and no. The writing is pretty darn bad in places, but it was the author's first novel. The mystery itself is pretty cleverly conceived, the investigation not so much so. The characters are sometimes fairly amusing (worth a smile at least) but then are sometimes annoying as well. For everything I like about this book, I can find something I don't like.
Ultimately I will wind up making a couple of recipes from the book. One of these days (though probably not any day soon) I will try reading another one or two in the series to see if the writing gets better. Even if it doesn't, I'll probably get some good recipes out of the deal, so I won't care that much.
Oh crap. I was hoping it was good....
Honestly, it wasn't that bad, it was okay. If you want some really light reading I say go for it, but only if you're not paying retail! It's the sort of books that if you can borrow from a friend/library or get cheap used, they are fun enough. But if I'd paid ten bucks for it, I wouldn't have been too amused.
No, I'm getting it from the library. Maybe I have a different opinion...
You may well just. That's the joys of reading, everyone has different tastes :)
13. Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlisterRating: 4/5
Review: I wish I had realized before I was 3/4 of the way through this book that there are two series that come before it (Guardian and Silver Dragons) which are set in the same world and feature a lot of the supporting characters from this book. I upped my rating from 3 to 4 stars based on the fact that now I realize why the author sometimes wrote like I should know what was going on in the world or who certain characters were because if I'd started at the beginning of course I would have!
While I recommend starting with the other two series and while I intend to now go back and do so, this is still an enjoyable read even if you don't. It would have been a very solid 3 stars regardless of my sometimes slight confusion. The story is engaging and interesting, the romantic element is solid and there's even a bit of a mystery to go with the fantasy.
But what really makes this book are the characters. All the characters, even the supporting ones are well drawn. At times they are silly or goofy, but in a good make-you-laugh-out-loud kind of way. MacAlister is quite a clever author and if sometimes I had to suspend belief just a little to go along with what her characters were doing or saying, I must say I was happy to do so.
I also loved her take on dragons, ancient beings who spend most of their time in human form, only occasionally resorting to dragon form. Her dragons and their lifestyle are great.
N.B. There's a couple of tastefully done erotic scenes in this book, not too graphic but still for mature readers.
@Adriana: I know eh? That's what I get for not checking into books closer. My friend dropped them off in a bag of books and at first I wasn't going to read it because I thought she'd only given me the first two books of the trilogy. Then I checked here and saw the third one wasn't out yet and was all excited because for once I'd be all caught up lol. At least I found a new author with a bunch of books I want to check out though!
14. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonRating: 5/5
Review: From start to finish this was an excellent read. Part thriller, part mystery, part portrait of people's lives and how actions affect individuals over time, the novel struck just the right tone. Slowly but surely things were revealed, characters gained depth and through it all the threads of the plot were being woven together.
You find yourself with a real interest in the characters and the plot, with wanting to learn more about them and wanting to know how all the pieces of the puzzle are going to come together. And the author manages to keep you guessing right up until the end. Quite brilliant and very highly recommended.
15. Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Mary Higgins ClarkRating: 3/5
Review: I enjoyed this although at times I felt there was too little depth to the characters. Still, Clark managed to keep me guessing right up until the end. She had the requisite amount of suspicious activity and likely suspects and a good deal of suspense to drive the plot. Very short chapters (almost more like scenes) give you a perspective on what many of the different characters are doing or thinking, which builds the suspense of the story and gives insight into parts of the plot. All in all a good, easy to enjoy novel.
16. Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice DavidsonRating: 3/5
Review: I enjoyed the second installment of this series quite a bit more than the first. It had the things I liked in the first one and less of the things I didn't. There's still a lot of silly humour in this book and it's fast-paced, easy reading. There's less swearing (though it's still there) and the erotic part of this novel makes sense in the context.
I still wouldn't pay retail for the series mind you, but I will be reading the third book. Also I tentatively think that you could start reading with this one and still make sense of the plot so not have to read through the first novel of the series. There's something of a recap of the important points.
In short, if you like silly humour and don't mind some swearing and a bit of sex, this is quite possibly worth checking out.
17. You Slay Me by Katie MacAlisterRating: 4/5
Review: I very much enjoyed this book. It is well written and witty and I like the author's style of humour. The added intrigue of a little mystery and some spicy romance held the book together and kept me reading. Set in what is ostensibly our world, but with the addition of magic users, demons and dragons, MacAlister has created a setting that is enjoyable to escape to and holds my attention. I will be checking out the rest of this series as well as her other novels.
18. Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice DavidsonRating: 3/5
Review: I enjoyed this one. An easy, quick and humorous read. The characters and story lines are beginning to develop more and get more depth, the funny bits are still goofy and the writing style is maturing.
N.B. This book still has mature content, intended for 18+.
19. The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsRating: 5/5
Review: What a well written, powerful book. And to an extent I think, a warning about how easy it can be to fall into certain mindsets.
This is a book that sucks you in, holds you there and then takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride that has you feeling things you really shouldn't. More than once I found myself happy that someone had died and then caught myself at it and thought "Jeez, I shouldn't be happy about this." It didn't change the fact that I was though.
It's also interesting that honestly, the protagonist isn't really a likeable character. She just doesn't have a lot of those "nice" qualities that author's usually give characters they want you to get behind. And yet somehow, I remained on Katniss' side, wanting her to overcome somehow.
Collins makes you believe and feel every paragraph, every word. Whether or not you agree, whether or not you are horrified, whether or not you want to continue, you still have to read to the end to see what happens.
20. The Golden Compass by Philip PullmanRating: 4/5
Review: Somehow I did not realize there was such a controversy surrounding these books. Obviously there are a lot of religious themes being discussed, some allegorically, some openly. I did not come on Goodreads to discuss religion however. What I will say is this: If children have been raised to be open, critical thinkers then no one should be afraid to place any book in their hands.
That said, this is a great fantasy tale. There's enough of the familiar mixed with enough of the unfamiliar to make the world seem to be here and alien all at once. There's danger and intrigue and narrow escapes, long journeys made to distant lands where great tasks must be accomplished and obstacles overcome.
Lyra is a likeable little heroine. Innocent in some respects, worldly in others, always willing to take on the next adventure to reach her goals. The supporting characters are well drawn and fleshed out, becoming an integral part of the story.
The writing style is rich and complex and commands the reader's attention. Pullman can paint portraits with words and the scenery is described in vivid detail. Add to this a tight, page turning plot and it's a very solid read.
21. Heart-Shaped Box by Joe HillRating: 3/5
Review: This is not a genre that I usually read so my rating might be lower than someone who reads more horror books. But I did enjoy this; it was a good blend of creepy/scary without being so over the top that I wanted to put it down and never pick it up again. I genuinely wanted to see the outcome and it was a quick read. The style might not be for everyone but I thought it stuck a good balance between suspense and horror.
N.B. There is some swearing in this book.
22. The Crossing Places by Elly GriffithsRating: 4 stars
Review: This was a well crafted mystery story. The plot engaged me from the start, the characters are far more three dimensional than you sometimes get in books like this and I liked that the main character (Dr. Ruth Galloway) is an archeologist, something that I don't believe had been done in this genre before.
The author's style draws you in and keeps you reading and the descriptions of the setting (the saltmarsh around Norfolk) were very well done. I could picture the scenes in my mind clearly. The right amount of intrigue, suspense and mystery combine for an entertaining, quick read.
I will be continuing along with the series.
23. One for the Money by Janet EvanovichRating: 4 stars
Review: I am glad that I finally got to read where it all began and I wasn't disappointed. The book is a fast paced quick read that sometimes has you chuckling to yourself. It's witty, well written and the plot is engaging. Stephanie Plum is such a fun, no nonsense type of character, always getting into jams and managing to get out of them. Definitely worth checking out.
24. When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah WinmanRating: 1 star
Review: I don't even know where to begin. I was going to try to write the review without spoilers but I'm not sure if I can. Let's start off by saying this was a Book Club read. Had it not been I would gladly have abandoned it several times but since it was, I slogged on always hoping it would get better. It didn't. It got worse.
This book is told through memories, sometimes fragmented, sometimes perhaps flawed, certainly using too many pronouns that leave you guessing who the narrator is referring to and all just disjointed views into the past life of Elly, the protagonist. Imagine if scenes from a book were playing out in front of you with a strobe light flashing on and off, one moment illuminating the next plunging everything into darkness. Now imagine that these are scenes playing out on several stages but you only get to see one at a time and that you are watching a speed frame of 30+ years. There you go, that's the narration style.
Then there are the actual events. Everything that could be bad or different or cliche or you name it happens to the protagonist or her family/limited circle of acquaintance. Everything. Like a really bad soap opera. Only in soap operas they hit you over the head with things and explain the entire plot ad infinitum. Not in this book. No, here we are given all these pieces and allusions and the occasional blatant reference and then cast away in more ramblings. There are so many things crammed into this book (which isn't that long, but seems to go on forever) that the author can't possibly deal with them all, not that she appears to try. There are more things left hanging, not explained, half explored, not resolved...
People have said it's an honest portrayal of life growing up... if the above paragraph isn't enough to dissuade you that it probably isn't, I happen to have grown up in this era. I am approximately the same age as the protagonist and I actually grew up in a pretty liberal thinking family. And no, it isn't. The way she deals with certain issues are far more 90s than 70s. People just did not talk that way, react that way, deal with things in that fashion. Didn't happen. So maybe she was supposed to come from the most unique family ever, I don't know. But don't portray it like everyday life please.
I can't think of the last time a book has annoyed me more. And because I must rant somewhere about some part of the book at least, here is my spoiler: (view spoiler)
Tatum wrote: "14. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonRating: 5/5
Review: From start to finish this was an excellent read. Part thriller, part mystery, part portrait o..."
I'm going to be reading this is April .. just wondering if you have read the other two yet or not. If so, any opinions?
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Part One: 24/100
1. The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Started: Jan. 1/12 Completed: Jan. 15/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
2. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Started: Jan. 1/12 Completed: Jan. 7/12 Rating: 2/5 Review: Yes
3. Crosscurrent by Paul S. Kemp
Started: Jan. 1/12 Completed: Jan. 7/12 Rating: 3/5 Review: Yes
4. Paint Your Dragon by Tom Holt
Started: Jan. 16/12 Completed: Jan. 19/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
5. The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis
Started: Jan. 21/12 Completed: Jan. 26/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
6. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Started: Jan. 27/12 Completed: Jan. 29/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
7. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Started: Jan. 29/12 Completed: Jan. 31/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
8. Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
Started: Jan. 31/12 Completed: Jan. 31/12 Rating: 2/5 Review: Yes
9. Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter by Josh Gates
Started: Feb. 1/12 Completed: Feb. 4/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
10. The Anatomist's Apprentice by Tessa Harris
Started: Feb. 1/12 Completed: Feb. 4/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
11. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Started: Feb. 5/12 Completed: Feb. 8/12 Rating: 3/5 Review: Yes
12. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Started: Feb. 8/12 Completed: Feb. 10/12 Rating: 2/5 Review: Yes
13. Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister
Started: Feb. 10/12 Completed: Feb. 12/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
14. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Started: Feb. 13/12 Completed: Feb. 18/12 Rating: 5/5 Review: Yes
15. Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Mary Higgins Clark
Started: Feb. 21/12 Completed: Feb. 22/12 Rating: 3/5 Review: Yes
16. Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
Started: Feb. 23/12 Completed Feb. 25/12 Rating: 3/5 Review: Yes
17. You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
Started: Feb. 26/12 Completed Feb. 27/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
18. Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson
Started: Mar. 1st/12 Completed: Mar. 1st/12 Rating: 3/5 Review: Yes
19. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Started: Mar. 1st/12 Completed: Mar. 3rd/12 Rating: 5/5 Review: Yes
20. The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Started: Mar. 1st/12 Completed: Mar. 5th/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
21. Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Started: Mar. 4th/12 Completed: Mar. 7th/12 Rating: 3/5 Review: Yes
22. The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
Started: Mar. 6th/12 Completed: Mar. 8th/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
23. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Started: Mar. 9th/12 Completed: Mar. 9th/12 Rating: 4/5 Review: Yes
24. When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman
Started: Mar. 3rd/12 Completed: Mar. 10th/12 Rating: 1/5 Review: Not yet
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