The Lost Challenges discussion

I am doing a re-read of I have to read the second book in this series for another challenge and for the life of me can't remember reading this or what it is about...except I do remember liking it.????

Depends....I may change my mind. lol

Ezinwanyi wrote: "@Kathy: I agree with Katya. I thought Dawn meant Holiday as in Christmas, Halloween, Memorial day etc.
But it doesn't hurt to ask, because my family also calls vacation/getaways "holidays" as well...."
Ezi!! I dont know whats going on, even on my Pixel of Ink emails, it tells me books are free at Amazon, but when I got there none of them are!! I haven't had any trouble before! weird.

CaroB Im doing a re-read of Destined for an Early Grave As well.
Not happy about getting Graveyard! LOL. \So I have Graveyard, On the cover,.....
Holiday,"This is a weekend getaway?
"This is our vacation, Kitten. "
Fortress, as Castle."You'd have set sail for the nearest fortress if Id told you," and
Nudity,"I was still as naked as I'd been when we fell asleep"

There is also water for those who haven't claimed that yet.

DAWN Yes Im doing the Challenge Factory one too, have done all of them!

I am listening to The Laughing Corpse and there is uniform, graveyard, myst. creature, etc.

Anita Blake series has a bunch of stuff.

@Kathy: It is possible that the free amazon books are for U.S amazon. I have heard that amazon canada or austrialia have different deals at times. Sorry!

Ezinwanyi wrote: "I am listening to The Laughing Corpse and there is uniform, graveyard, myst. creature, etc.

Anita Blake series has a bunch of stuff.

@Kathy: It is possible that the free amazon books are for U.S ..."
Its weird Ezi!! I've always used the USA site and had no problems, but all of a sudden I cant get them! I know Sheree is in Australia, and she said ages ago, she couldnt get a lot of them either. Maybe Amazon has just realized where I live!! LOL.

*** 18.07

Graveyard on the cover

1. Knife page 49 - Pieces of Bones's influence were seen amidst the feminibe touches. A collection of silver knives.

2. Nudity page 119 - Gregor solid and very much not a dream, wore a triumphant smile on his face. And just like me it was the only thing he had on.

3. Holiday page 4 - "This is our vacation, Kitten."

Review: Oh my, where to start. It takes relationship problems to totally new level. Bones and Cat relationship is on a roller coaster in this book. The biggest problems they have is because of Gregor (a vampire who says his married to Cat) All story is around who's wife Cat really is.

Does anyone have Laughing Corpse on kindle or pdf?
I have heard uniform about 5 times, Jean Claude sent Anita some flowers and another scene discussed funeral flowers at an animator's funeral.
Again, Anita threw up at a murder scene and had to go splash water in face.

so I am finding elements that I need, but need the quotes to post.

(p.s. thank you Kathy!!!!)

Laura wrote: " *** 18.07

Graveyard on the cover

1. Knife page 49 - Pieces of Bones's influence were seen amidst the feminibe touches. A collection of silver knives.

2. N..."

Great job Laura.
That was my favorite book in the series. I loved it when (view spoiler)[ Bones screamed at her and let her have it verbally. She never listens to him because she was such a know it all. but then later Bones came for her at Vlad's house because he just loved her so much (hide spoiler)]

Laura wrote: " *** 18.07

Graveyard on the cover

1. Knife page 49 - Pieces of Bones's influence were seen amidst the feminibe touches. A collection of silver knives.

2. N..."

Way to go Laura!!!

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Does anyone have Laughing Corpse on kindle or pdf?
I have heard uniform about 5 times, Jean Claude sent Anita some flowers and another scene discussed funeral flowers at an animator's funeral.
Agai..."

Hi Ezinwanyi, I emailed you a copy of the book.

Thank you Katya. I finished the audiobook and have my items. I just need to quote them and add pages numbers, then write my review.

Thanks ladies and I hope the rest of your books are going well.

Book: The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
Finished: July 18
Rating 3.5
Review: in Book 2, Anita Blake was assisting the police in an investigation of a gruesome murder. The cops are coming upon crime scenes where whole body parts are missing and so they called in their paranormal activities expert Anita. Anita was able to figure out what kind of "monster" is committing the crime.

This book was well written and interesting. I guess I was just expecting much more interaction with Jean Claude than I got. Plus, I had been waiting to see the floozy I keep hearing about, but Anita Blake didn't not come close to screwing anyone in this book. I have since learned that her ho-ish ways won't emerge until Book 6.
This book had an engaging plot, but was lacking in any kind of romance. That is what I was kind of hoping for. So that is why it gets a 3.5 instead of 4 stars.

Graveyard Pg 64: "This graveyard is full and has been for years. The last person buried here could remember the 1904 World's Fair."

OTHER ITEMS:

Uniform Pg 14: There are always more people than you need at a murder scene, not the gawkers outside but uniforms, plainclothes, technicians, the guy with the video camera."

Hat Pg 11: "Ms. Blake, I have tried everything to hide that, that . . . mark. Hats, hairdos, simple ribbons, corsages."

Flower Pg 60: Carnations, roses, snapdragons, they all have happier lives, but mums, and glads - they're the funeral flowers."

Another Awesome job Ezinwanyi!!!

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Laura wrote: " *** 18.07

Graveyard on the cover

1. Knife page 49 - Pieces of Bones's influence were seen amidst the feminibe touches. A collection of silver..."

I liked it was different than other books so far in the series. Now i wonder what next book will bring :)

Katya wrote: "Another Awesome job Ezinwanyi!!!"

Thanks.
This challenge and the Scattergory challenge are my favorites.

Ok, points are updated to here. Please check the spreadsheet to make sure your points are right.

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Katya wrote: "Another Awesome job Ezinwanyi!!!"

Thanks.
This challenge and the Scattergory challenge are my favorites."

I am glad you are enjoying it...it makes it more fun for us all when we all get into it. I am also glad to have you as a team mate!

Week #3 - "Graveyard"
I re-read: Blood on Silk by Marie Treanor. (Book one in the Awakened by Blood Trilogy)

I gave it 4.75 stars...again-I still agree! Wow, What a terrific Book. An academic studying Romanian folk lore comes across the crypt of an ancient vampire who was staked in the 1600's and unintentionally awakens him. He is bent on destroying his old enemy's, gaining political control of his area and the world and wants to kill his "Awakener."

Saloman plays cat and mouse with Elizabeth as he stalks her. He wants to kill her to gain the power back that she holds for awakening him. She, with her vampire slayer friends, hunt him with the intent on destroying him and rid the world of something evil. As far as Vampires go he is ruthless and semi-evil....but he is hard to hate.

These two fight their attraction for one another. I love one love scene near the end of the book after a crazy fight scene (war) where she raises her arm with stake in hand and in that split second realizes she loves him and instead of staking him, they end up making love....where she sadly tells him that when the morning comes that they will go back to being enemies and what they have now....in this moment, will be over. He nods and kisses her...telling her to make the most of the time before dawn....then he whispers in her ear: "But, Elizabeth, what we have, what is between us, will never be over."

Oh, this is a fantastic story...I am going to start book two soon to continue this story.

My Weekly Point:
Graveyard is on the cover.

For 3 Extra Points:
Castle (Pg.28) "The vampire sat on a boulder that had once formed part of the castle that Dmitrui had spoken of."
Nudity (Pg.78) "Oh, Jesus Christ, She'd just gone to sleep in the nude."
Vehicle other than a car-Airplane (Pg.52) "You explained airplanes on our journey here-noisy but effective vehicles, though bad for the environment."

What a nice thing to say!!!
Thank you Katya and great job on your book. I am thankful to have you guys as well. Its a good way to get to know people

So I have Graveyard, On the cover,.....
Holiday,"This is a weekend getaway?
"This is our vacation, Kitten. "
Fortress, as Castle."You'd have set sail for the nearest fortress if Id told you," and
Nudity,"I was still as naked as I'd been when we fell asleep"

As in post 303.

This was a re-read for me, (for the third or fourth time) I still love all that is Bones and Cat! They are a great couple, even through all the arguments and trials and tribulations of this book. #4 in the continuing Night Huntress series. A great read, with loads of excitement, a good story line, and great characters. As usual, we get Bones' humor along with the drama, although i have to admit in this book I really found his inner Bastard came through, although it took a couple of times of reading it to really notice. I think the first time I read it, I was just blinded by his beauty!! LOL Date completed, 20/7/12

Way to go Folks.....Here is our progress as of this post.Remember as we get closer to the end it will matter more how quickly you finish your book. Which ever team get's all the points first wins....We are very close to 6/6 on quite a few items.

Our Group Points so far:
Shoe 5/6
Tree 5/6
Knife 2/6
Bridge 6/6
Fire 1/6
Nudity 3/6
Water 3/6
Silhouette 2/6
Mirror or Reflection 3/6
Flower 3/6
Source of light 3/5
Vehicle other than car 3/6
Holiday 3/6
Castle 2/6
Bad Weather 0/6
Mythical Creature 4/6
Hat 1/6
Tattoo 1/6
Graveyard 5/6
Uniform 4/6

Personally....of all the items "HAT" has me the most worried.

Sorry for the lack of posts folks. I've had family visiting this week, so access to computer time has been minimal.

Just out of curiousity, I wanted to ask... I already have my Graveyard item for the week from last week's book, but I started to read so I could score some extra items... I know I wont finish it by the end of this week, but seeing as I started reading it for this item, can I include any items found in it if I finish it next week?

PROGRESS REPORT
Team Challenge-Scavenger Hunt R2>
Team 2: Vicious Vixens

Google Spreadsheet - Everyone, please double-check your points.

GRAVEYARD-Week #3
Amy - Arise
CaroB - Nightwalker
✓Ezinwanyi - The Laughing Corpse (+ Uniform, Hat, Flower)
✓Kathy - Destined for an Early Grave (+ Castle, Nudity, Holiday)
✓Katya - Blood on Silk (+ Castle, Nudity, Vehicle o/ than Car)
✓Laura - Destined for an Early Grave (+ Knife, Nudity, Holiday)


TREE-Week #2
Amy - Dearly, Departed
✓CaroB - Divine Evil (+ Uniform, Graveyard, Vehicle o/ than Car)
✓Ezinwanyi - Visions of Heat (+ Knife, Reflection/Mirror, Source of light)
✓Kathy - Stray (+ Myth. Creature, Shoes, Source of light)
✓Katya - Fighting the Undertow (+ Uniform, Flower, Shoe)
✓Laura - How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (+ Shoe, Silhouette, Myth. Creature)


BRIDGE-Week #1 - COMPLETED!


Please let me know of any errors.

CaroB wrote: "Sorry for the lack of posts folks. I've had family visiting this week, so access to computer time has been minimal.

Just out of curiousity, I wanted to ask... I already have my Graveyard item for ..."

Im sorry CaroB, but I didn't understand your question. maybe someone else did.

CaroB wrote: "Sorry for the lack of posts folks. I've had family visiting this week, so access to computer time has been minimal.

Just out of curiousity, I wanted to ask... I already have my Graveyard item for ..."

CaroB if that is your pick for Graveyard week.....(even though you already have your point for graveyard) then yes you can complete it at any time and get the extra points...even if you finish it next week. You can't get graveyard twice but the other three count. I remember that is how it worked before. Am I understanding correctly?

Hat on the cover

Katya wrote: "CaroB wrote: "Sorry for the lack of posts folks. I've had family visiting this week, so access to computer time has been minimal.

Just out of curiousity, I wanted to ask... I already have my Grave..."

Yep, that answered my question! Thanks Katya :-)

Sorry Ezi, I didn't make it very clear, did I?

Thanks for the help answering Katya. You got it spot on.

Laura wrote: "Hat on the cover [bookcover:The Devil in Winter][bookcover:Don't Judge a Girl..."

Thanks Laura.....:-)

UPDATE: I'm going to start my tree book in a little bit here. Wish me luck that I can get into it with the right frame of mind when I try to attempt to read Dearly, Departed again.

Amy ~Lover of Books~ wrote: "UPDATE: I'm going to start my tree book in a little bit here. Wish me luck that I can get into it with the right frame of mind when I try to attempt to read Dearly, Departed again."

Amy, since we are about to start our fourth week you might want to consider trying a different book? I know that when I can't get into a book...it can be difficult to complete it if the interest is not there. Why not choose another book? If you need suggestions I did post a whole pile of "tree" books that either have trees in them or on the cover.

Katya wrote: "Amy ~Lover of Books~ wrote: "UPDATE: I'm going to start my tree book in a little bit here. Wish me luck that I can get into it with the right frame of mind when I try to attempt to read Dearly, Dep..."

I would like to give it another shot and if it takes me as long as Grave Mercy did, then I would consider it. At the first time I read this, I was more swamped with library books and felt I had to rush to read this. I haven't placed holds on that much new library books lately so I don't have as many books out as before.

This weeks item is Source of Light

I will be reading Once Burned

For clarification purposes, source if light can be anything that can illuminate, right?
If yes, I will read . Bitten has a Moon on the cover

Ezi! I was going to use the moon as Source of Light from one of my other books

It's currently 3:19a.m. and I woke up a hour and a half ago with an upset stomach, but I'll live, but I'm not currently tired and I know I'll regret it later...

For my source of light book, I'm sticking with Dearly, Departed because I already did come across it in the prologue I read before I went to bed.

I have question if i need to read a book that has source of light on the cover because I had it already from other book i read?

Yes. The item of the week has to feature in the book you read this week. Then you have to add your 3 optional finds

in that case i will be reading

Amy ~Lover of Books~ wrote: "It's currently 3:19a.m. and I woke up a hour and a half ago with an upset stomach, but I'll live, but I'm not currently tired and I know I'll regret it later...

For my source of light book, I'm st..."

oh Amy...take care of yourself. Sounds like a good day to stay in bed and take it easy.

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Yes. The item of the week has to feature in the book you read this week. Then you have to add your 3 optional finds"

You got it Ezinwanyi!

Amy ~Lover of Books~ wrote: "It's currently 3:19a.m. and I woke up a hour and a half ago with an upset stomach, but I'll live, but I'm not currently tired and I know I'll regret it later...

For my source of light book, I'm st..."

Amy, that is the book you selected for your tree book. But you can switch it to the Source of Light as long as you started reading it after it was selected this morning. okay?

Source of Light

Katya wrote: "Amy ~Lover of Books~ wrote: "It's currently 3:19a.m. and I woke up a hour and a half ago with an upset stomach, but I'll live, but I'm not currently tired and I know I'll regret it later...

For my..."

Fine, I will choose a different book for my source of light book.

Amy,
those all look good. I haven't heard of any of those books except Until I die. I look forward to your review.

Don't you have to finish your Tree & graveyard books (Weeks 2 & 3) before you go to the Source of Light books?
Right Katya & CaroB?

Katya, great list of books. Thank you for always giving us a great to chose from.

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Amy,
those all look good. I haven't heard of any of those books except Until I die. I look forward to your review.

Don't you have to finish your Tree & graveyard books (Weeks 2 & 3) before you go ..."

Which means I can use these books? I just started my tree book so I'll read every chance I get this week to try to get caught up. On average, I can read 3-4 books a week so yeah.

does this count for source of light?

Ezinwanyi wrote: "Amy,
those all look good. I haven't heard of any of those books except Until I die. I look forward to your review.

Don't you have to finish your Tree & graveyard books (Weeks 2 & 3) before you go ..."

No you don't have to read in the order they were called.
You just can't start it until after it is called.