Sheila’s Comments (group member since Dec 31, 2016)

Sheila’s comments from the READ 100+ BOOKS IN 2017 group.

Rachel wrote: "I can't see where to join it on the phone if that is the link. Can you send an invite?"

Sure.

I friended you. Once you accept I can send the invite to you. I've never linked anyone before but I think this is it:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Literary wrote: "So nothing for new year 2018??"

There is a new group called Read 100+ Books for 2018. I just find it easier to make a new group each year.

Book Concierge wrote: "Well I read 19 books in November ... but only 3 of them fit these challenges ..."
That's okay. They are only suggestions. Sometimes you have books you can't wait to read.

Going to try to do better but I'm not sure how it will be this busy month.

7/9, 14 books

1. Read a book whose title starts with G--The Gift by Kenny Rogers and Kella Junkerman--finishded 12/22/17.
2. It's the holiday season, so read a book about a holiday you celebrate at this time of year--The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum--finished 12/15/17.
3. Winter starts on the 21st so read a book about winter or with the word winter in the title--A Loud Winter's Nap by Kate Hudson--finished 12/8/17.
4. While I hesitate to recommend books, I'm going to recommend you read THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson. It's a favorite of mine--finished 12/15/17.
5. With all the celebrating and parties this month, read a book about food or a party--Go, Go Gorillas by Patrick Wensick--finished 12/8/17.
6. Read a book that's been made into a Hallmark movie.
7. Since this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, read a book about happiness--Something Like Happiness by Eva Woods--finished 12/4/17.
8. December 15 is National Wear Your Pearls Day so read a book with pearls on the cover.
9. Your choice--How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace--finished 12/8/17

Bonus reads:
My Granny Loves Hockey--Lora Weber--finished 12/8/17
Digger, Dozer, Dumper--Hope Vestergaard--finished 12/8/17
Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy--Debbie Macomer--finished 12/20/17
The Story of the Other Wise Man--Henry Van Dyke--finished 12/23/17
What Do Dogs Do When You Go to School?--Linda Diesling--finished 12/24/17
Ben's Christmas Carol--Toby Forward--finished 12/24/17
A Miracle at Macy's--Lynn Marie Hulsman--finished 12/31/17

I'm still in my reading slump but I have read more recently and I'm hoping this new book I started yesterday will help pull me out of it as was as some Secret Santas I'm involved in. Not moving fast on my remodeling but the plasterers finished their work and it is now up to me (well, my sister) to paint and lay new tiles on the floor. Then I can buy new book cases and make up my library. But for now December's books:

1. Read a book whose title starts with G.
2. It's the holiday season, so read a book about a holiday you celebrate at this time of year.
3. Winter starts on the 21st so read a book about winter or with the word winter in the title.
4. While I hesitate to recommend books, I'm going to recommend you read THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara Robinson. It's a favorite of mine.
5. With all the celebrating and parties this month, read a book about food or a party.
6. Read a book that's been made into a Hallmark movie.
7. Since this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, read a book about happiness.
8. December 15 is National Wear Your Pearls Day so read a book with pearls on the cover.
9. Your choice

Well, still in the reading slump but I have done some reading.

0/9, 4 books

1. Read a book whose title begins with F.
2. Read a book about something you are grateful for.
3. Read a book set during the 1910's since Veteran's Day is this month.
4. Read a book whose cover is orange.
5. Read a young adult novel--Spy School: Secret Service by Stuart Gibbs--finished 11/27/17.
6. Read a book about books since it is National Novel month.
7. Read a book about shopping since Black Friday is only a few weeks away.
8. Read a book with a phone on the cover since November 18 is Push-button phone day.
9. Your choice: The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans--finished 11/15/17

Bonus:
So That's How I Was Born--Dr. Robert Brooks--finished 11/7/17
Lincoln in the Bardo--George Saunders--finished 11/29/17

Rachel wrote: "-Amy Conner 11-3-17
This was an interesting novel about what true friendship might look like and about what a woman should look for in life rather than settling ..."

I enjoyed some of the Maggie Sefton series. Haven't read them all yet but I will eventually.

Sorry about the delay. I am in a reading slump and do not know how to get out of it. Does anyone have any suggestions? I also had surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago for kidney stones. I'm healing but tired and haven't felt like being on the internet. Add to that I am having 3 ceilings replastered and I am not having fun right now. But enough about me, I hope you are all doing well and reading as we had down the path to the end of the year. So on to November's challenge:

1. Read a book whose title begins with F.
2. Read a book about something you are grateful for.
3. Read a book set during the 1910's since Veteran's Day is this month.
4. Read a book whose cover is orange.
5. Read a young adult novel.
6. Read a book about books since it is National Novel month.
7. Read a book about shopping since Black Friday is only a few weeks away.
8. Read a book with a phone on the cover since November 18 is Push-button phone day.
9. Your choice

I'm ready to go for October.

3/9, 9 books

1. Read a book that begins with an E in the title--Earl of Scandal by Mary Gillgannon--finished 10/1/17 .
2. It's autumn. Read a book with trees on the cover.
3. Halloween is coming. Read a horror or paranormal book. Cast From the Earth by Leandra Vane--finished 10/1/17
4. October 14 is National Motorcycle Ride Day and the 27th is International Bandanna Day so read a book with a motorcycle on the cover.
5. Teen Read Week is the 8-14 so read a YA/Teen book.
6. October is National Crime Prevention Month so read a mystery. A Story to Kill by Lynn Cahoon--finished 10/31/17
7. Read a book that won a prize.
8. Read a book about books.
9. Your choice--The Unmentionables by Megan McFerren and Val Prozoroa--finished 10/3/17

Bonus reads:
beta read--finished 10/1/17
The Ghost Fucker: Hung Like a Dead Man--Fannie Tucker--finished 10/17
Bruce's Big Move by Ryna T. Higgins--finished 10/6/17
Be Quiet! by Ryan T. Higgins--finished 10/6/17
Mission Impawsible by Melanie James--finished 10/20/17

Wow! I cannot believe summer is over. Autumn is here. I've done a lot of reading in September. I hope I can read as much in October. So onto the challenge:

1. Read a book that begins with an E in the title.
2. It's autumn. Read a book with trees on the cover.
3. Halloween is coming. Read a horror or paranormal book.
4. October 14 is National Motorcycle Ride Day and the 27th is International Bandanna Day so read a book with a motorcycle on the cover.
5. Teen Read Week is the 8-14 so read a YA/Teen book.
6. October is National Crime Prevention Month so read a mystery.
7. Read a book that won a prize.
8. Read a book about books.
9. Your choice.

If you are looking for books for toddlers, I highly recommend the Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins series. They were laugh out loud funny. I loved them. I cannot wait to buy the third book and read it before giving them as a Christmas gift.

Book Concierge wrote: "

Saint Monkey
- Jacinda Townsend – 3***
In the late 1950s, two friends in a small town in Kentucky share big dreams. But their paths diverge and the lose one a..."

Sounds interesting.

Colleen wrote: "I haven't been here in a while but posted a few reviews. Some of the better books that I've read lately include "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". I loved that end to series. Very well done. I..."

Welcome back!

Rachel wrote: "-Richelle Mead 9-7-17
This was a fun fantasy romance novel with well developed characters and an entertaining plot. It was written well, and I liked the concept o..."

I've read some of the Maggie Sefton series and enjoyed it. I also read The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. I'm interested to read the sequel.

Wow! I just finished reading Charlotte's Web. I had forgotten it since I had it read to me in 4th grade. What an emotional roller coaster. I laughed. I sobbed. When a writer pulls you into the story so much that is good writing.

Rachel wrote: "-Alexandra Potter 8-19-17
An amusing contemporary Pride and Prejudice love story that also deals with how real people just can't measure up to the idealistic stan..."

I have to admit I was not a fan of Bridget Jones' Diary. She was too angsty. Maybe I'm just too old for these types of books. The movie was better but then again it did have Colin Firth.

I have got to recommend AT THE TABLE OF WOLVES by Kay Kenyon. I loved it. I call it a paranormal WWII era spy thriller. I was on the end of my seat as Kim, the protagonist, is trying to be a spy but not very successful at it. Germany is planning an attack on Britain but it will not be by traditional methods. She learns what they are up to but she does not know who to trust. I could understand her feelings because I was questioning others motives and could they be a turncoat. This is a keeper.

Here I go:

8/9, 26 books

1. Read a book that begins with D--The Dinner by Herman Koch--finished 9/14/17 .
2. Read a spy thriller,--At the Table of Wolves by Kay Kenyon--finished 9/1/17
3. Banned Book Week begins September 24, so read a banned book.
4. Since September 1 is National College Colors Day and September 2 is National Tailgating Day and football season starts, read a book about football--Head in the Game by Lily Cahill--finished 9/29/17
5. As I write this list TCM is running Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello Beach Party movies so read a book set in the 1950's--Charlotte's Web by E. B. White--finished 9/16/17 .
6. September is National Guide Dog Month and National Service Dog Month so read a book about or with a dog--Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay--finished 9/15/17 .
7. Since September's birthstone is sapphire, read a book with a blue cover--Midnight by Erin Hunter--finished 9/8/17 .
8. Read a book about a culture different from yours--Amith Truth and Grace by Marisa Meyer--finished 9/24/17 .
9. Your choice--The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich--finished 9/11/17 .

Bonus:
Memory in Death by J. D. Robb--finished 9/6/17
The Bachelor Auction by Rachel Van Dysen--finished 9/13/17
Shadow of a Honeybun by Sam Cheever--finished 9/15/17
Is Sunday School Destroying Our Kids: How Moralism Suffocates Grace--Samuel C. Williamson--finished 9/18/11
Seduced by the Stranger--Allison Gatta--finished 9/18/17
I Am Not a Whore, at Least Not Yet--Emma Hor--finished 9/24/17
A Croissant to Die For --Rachel White--finished 9/24/17
Pop-Up Truck and Peril--Harper Lin--finished 9/25/17
A Mother's Work is Never Done--Caroline Warfield--finished 9/25/17
Harry's Spooky Surprise--N. G. K.--finished 9/26/17
Captain No Beard--Carole P. Roman--finished 9/26/17
How to Catch a Monster--Andy Wallace--finished 9/26/17
Mother Bruce--Ryan T. Higgins--finished 9/26/17
Hotel Bruce--Ryan T. Higgins--finished 9/26/17
Head in the Game Bonus Story--Lily Cahill--finished 9/29/17
Mason's Missing--Teresa Burrell--finished 9/30/17

Wow! Summer's practically over. School has begun. It's cold outside but I refuse to turn on the furnace because it will go back to the 80's and 90's. So here's September's categories:

1. Read a book that begins with D.
2. Read a spy thriller
3. Banned Book Week begins September 24, so read a banned book.
4. Since September 1 is National College Colors Day and September 2 is National Tailgating Day and football season starts, read a book about football.
5. As I write this list TCM is running Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello Beach Party movies so read a book set in the 1950's.
6. September is National Guide Dog Month and National Service Dog Month so read a book about or with a dog.
7. Since September's birthstone is sapphire, read a book with a blue cover.
8. Read a book about a culture different from yours.
9. Your choice.