Sheila’s Comments (group member since Dec 31, 2013)

Sheila’s comments from the Read 100+ Books in 2014 group.

Colleen wrote: "Well I was sick so I read a lot but didn't have time to post. Here goes. First off, I have Simple secrets which Rachel just reviewed. I may have to check that out soon. Thanks to my daughter I ..."

Alice in Wonderland and Through of the Looking Glass are some of the weirdest books I've read. I did not like them at all with the made-up language and weirdness. It is claimed that the author was on drugs as he wrote the books.

Yes, I will be starting a new group for 2015. Lots of good books were mentioned and posted on your lists. I'm looking forward to reading some of them.

Rachel wrote: "-H.G. Wells 12-29-14
This was a well-written sci-fi classic. Sci-fi not being a genre I enjoy reading, I didn't care for it too much, but the premise was interest..."

I'm not much into sci-fi/fantasy myself but I did enjoy The Invisible Man by H. G. Welles. One of the few that I have enjoyed.

Chuck wrote: "Now reading "Wait for Signs" by Craig Johnson.

"Ten years ago, Craig Johnson wrote his first short story, the Hillerman Award–winning “Old Indian Trick.” This was one of the earliest appearances o..."

Sounds interesting.

Rachel wrote: "-Natalie Bakopoulos 12-21-14
This was an interesting historical novel set during the military coup in Greece in the late 1960s. Set mostly in Greece, it follows ..."

These all sound good.

Rachel wrote: "-Patricia Falvey 12-15-14
This was an informative and entertaining historical novel taking place in Ireland during the time of the Irish Civil War in the early 1..."

sounds good!

Rachel wrote: "What do you mean by oldest book? been on the shelf longest? or published a long time ago?"

I would go with published but if you can remember what has been on your shelf the longest (I can't) read that one. Either is fine.

Just finished The Monuments Men. It was so good. I liked how the chapters were short so I could read on the bus and finish a chapter. Each chapter was about one day or man who was looking to save the art work taken by the Nazis during WWII. I was fascinated how they found the works and what had to be done to return it to the rightful owners.

Here are my December reads. I hope I do better than the last two months.

6/9, 30 books

1. Read a book by an author with an X in his/her name.
2. Read a book with an X in the title.
3. Read a holiday book--A Gift for Adam by Adriana Kraft--finished 12/15/14.
4. Finish a book you started last month--Swing Set by Joanna Kadish--finished 12/2/14.
5. Read a book about winter--Slush by Lisabet Sarai--finished 12/13/14.
6. Read a book published in 2014--All Roads Lead to Lucca by Sloane Taylor--finished 12/15/14.
7. Pick a shelf on your bookcase and read the oldest book on it.
8. Read a detective novel--Blood Lust by Catherine Sharp--finished 12/6/14.
9. Your choice--A Notorious Ruin by Carolyn Jewel--finished 12/4/14.

Bonus:
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by James Dean and Eric Litwin--finished 12/6/14
The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel--finished 12/6/14
Judgment in Death by J. D. Robb--finished 12/11/14
The Riding School by C. P. Mandara--finished 12/13/14
Hoodoo Blue by Katalina Leon--finished 12/13/14
The Big Game by Kayla Lords--finished 12/13/14
The Visitor by Kayla Lords--finished 12/13/14
Scarlet Fever #1 by Anne Bobbitt--finished 12/13/14
Daddy's Naughty Girl by Normandie Alleman--finished 12/13/14
Teacher Knows Best by Jenika Snow--finished 12/15/14
The Riding Crop by Karyn Gerrard--finished 12/15/14
Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt--finished 12/16/13
Starry Night by Debbie Macomber--finished 12/18/13
Dirty Rowdy Thing by Christina Lauren--finished 12/20/14
Broken People by Ioana Visan--finished 12/22/14
Snowmen at Night by Carolyn and Mark Buehner--finished 12/7/14
Santa's Twin by Dean Koontz--finished 12/25/14
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson--finished 12/25/14
Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick--finished 12/26/14
Sweet Maple: Dirty Deeds by V. Vaugn--finished 12/27/14
Sweet Maple: Diamond Collar by V. Vaugn--finished 12/27/14
Betrayal in Death by J. D. Robb--finished 12/31/14
Amsterdam Prostitute, book 1 by V. Vaugn--finished 12/31/14
Amsterdam Prostitute, book 2 by V. Vaugn--finished 12/31/14

Sorry for the late start this month. I had a couple of books I had to post reviews on and, of course, I had to read them first. So on to December's Challenge.

1. Read a book by an author with an X in his/her name.
2. Read a book with an X in the title.
3. Read a holiday book.
4. Finish a book you started last month.
5. Read a book about winter.
6. Read a book published in 2014.
7. Pick a shelf on your bookcase and read the oldest book on it.
8. Read a detective novel.
9. Your choice.

Rachel wrote: "-Kate Kerrigan 11-21-14
This was an interesting and entertaining historical novel about a young woman’s coming-of-age story with plot elements about her family rela..."

The Bell Elkins series sounds good. I'll have to give it a try.

Chuck wrote: "Now reading "Police" by Jo Nesbo, the 10th book in the Detective Harry Hole series.

"The police urgently need Harry Hole . . . A killer is stalking Oslo's streets. Police officers are being slain ..."

How is Jo Nesbo's writing? I've been wanting to try this series.

Here's my November reading. I hope I do better this month.

4/9 books, 9 book

1. Read a book whose title beginning with W.
2. Read a book whose author's name begins with W.
3. Read a middle grade book--Jake and the Giant by E. G. Foley--finished 11/8/14.
4. Read a book about WWI for Armistice Day.
5. Read a book about gratitude.
6. Read a cozy mystery--The Legend of Sleepy Harlow by Kylie Logan--finished 11/11/14.
7. Read a book about food--Sous Chef by Michael Gibney--finished 11/15/14.
8. Read a book clothes.
9. Your choice--Phantom Mischief by Jennifer LaRose--finished 11/1/14.

Bonus reads:
Turned Around by Allyson Simonian--finished 11/5/14
Hot for You by Kris Peterson--finished 11/16/14
The Dark Portal by E. G. Foley--finished 11/26/14
Jake & the Gingerbread Wars by E. G. Foley--finished 11/29/14
Rise of Allies by E. G. Foley--finished 11/30/14

Didn't get as much reading done as I hoped. I was at two books conferences within 3 weeks of each other. New employees were hired at work and I get to train them. It's been a busy, busy month. But I hope this month is better.

1. Read a book whose title beginning with W.
2. Read a book whose author's name begins with W.
3. Read a middle grade book.
4. Read a book about WWI for Armistice Day.
5. Read a book about gratitude.
6. Read a cozy myster.
7. Read a book about food.
8. Read a book about clothes.
9. Your choice.

Rachel wrote: "-Ann Tatlock 10-26-14
This was a well-written and interesting inspirational coming-of-age novel set during the Prohibition era. I really liked Eve's development as a..."

I enjoyed the Divine Secrets of the Ya-ya Sisterhood.

Chuck wrote: "Now reading "Playing for Pizza" by John Grisham. Pro football in Italy!"

I loved that book. It was fun.

Rachel wrote: "-Pamela Schoenwaldt 10-4-14
This was a fairly good novel about an Italian immigrant to the United States around 1882.

-T..."
These all sound good.

Chuck wrote: "Just started reading it and have finished about a fourth of the book - Truly enjoying this book.

"Mary Coin" is the city of Thousand Oaks "One City, One Book" selection for the year as well as our..."

Great. Let me know how you feel by the end of it.

Chuck wrote: "My October books

1. Read a book whose title starts with V.
2. Read a book whose author's name starts with V.
3. Read a spooky book in honor of Halloween.
4. Read a book with a color in its title t..."

How was Mary Coin? I missed my book club that was doing it because I was on vacation.

So here are my October reads:

3/9 books, 11 books

1. Read a book whose title starts with V.
2. Read a book whose author's name starts with V.
3. Read a spooky book in honor of Halloween.
4. Read a book with a color in its title to celebrate the change of season.
5. Read a book set in a period of history you like--Taboo by Jess Michaels--finished 10/4/14.
6. Read a book by an author you've never read--The Satin Rose Experience by Sandra Bunino--finished 10/2/14.
7. Read a book about a place you want to visit.
8. Read a book about rocks.
9. Your choice--The Succubus Chronicles by Lila Shaw--finished 10/1/14.

Bonus:
The Lady Wants More by Adriana Kraft--finished 10/4/14
beta read--finished 10/19/14
Big Sick Heart by Mark Markel--finished 10/19/14
Operation Burlesque by Michelle Fox--finished 10/20/14
Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris--finished 10/21/14
Love Teaches by Wendi Zwaduk--finished 10/24/14
The Lost Heir--E. G. Foley--finished 10/31/14

I'm a little late. Just got back from vacation and I'll be going off on another junket soon. I love book conferences.

1. Read a book whose title starts with V.
2. Read a book whose author's name starts with V.
3. Read a spooky book in honor of Halloween.
4. Read a book with a color in its title to celebrate the change of season.
5. Read a book set in a period of history you like.
6. Read a book by an author you've never read.
7. Read a book about a place you want to visit.
8. Read a book about rocks.
9. Your choice.