Sheila’s Comments (group member since Dec 30, 2012)

Sheila’s comments from the Read 100+ Books in 2013 group.

I will be opening a new group for 2014. I hope you'll all be back to share more books and comments about them.

I read Christmas Carol Murder by Leslie Meier. It is a cozy mystery based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens but it was a fun, light read. Perfect for this time of year.

Chuck wrote: "A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!"

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

From Halloween to the New Year I just don't get much reading done. I guess it's everything that has to be done. But here I go for December:

6/9, 14 books

1. Read a book by an author whose name starts with L--The Keepers: Christmas in Salem by Heather Graham, Deborah LeBlanc, Kathleen Pickering, Beth Ciotta--finished 12/18/13.
2. Read a book with an L in the title.
3. Read a book about Christmas or your favorite holiday--Christmas Parade by Sandra Boynton--finished 12/12/13.
4. Read a book about endings since the end of the year will soon be here--The Newfoundland Vampire by Charles O'Keefe--finished 12/23/13.
5. Read a book about cookies.
6. Read a book about green--Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess--finished 12/12/13.
7. Read a book about drinks.
8. Read a book by your favorite author--Cherry Tune-Up by Adriana Kraft--finished 12/19/13
9. Your choice--Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters--finished 12/1/13.

BONUS BOOKS:
Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters--finished 12/6/13
Nobody's Hero by Kallypso Masters-finished 12/9/13
Nobody's Perfect by Kallypso Masters--finished 12/14/13
The 12 Elves by Marina Fedotova--finished 12/15/13
Pete the Cat and the Magic Sunglasses by Kimberly & James Dean--finished 12/15/13
Pennie, the Christmas Pickle--Thomas Marini--finished 12/15/13
Christmas Carol Murder by Leslie Meier--finished 12/28/13
Soothing His Madness by Debra Kayn--finished 12/31/13

Sorry for not posting sooner. I was in Detroit this weekend and am very slowly catching up on e-mails and stuff. I seem to be in a reading slump. I will endeavor to do better.

1. Read a book by an author whose name starts with L.
2. Read a book with an L in the title.
3. Read a book about Christmas or your favorite holiday.
4. Read a book about endings since the end of the year will soon be here.
5. Read a book about cookies.
6. Read a book about green.
7. Read a book about drinks.
8. Read a book by your favorite author
9. Your choice.

Whimsy was a wonderful book. Sometimes the point of view changed and I had to re-read to figure out who was telling the story but it is a wonderful picture of small town life.

Now my books for November:

1. Read a book by an author whose name starts with J. Can you believe I forgot it?--Kissed in Paris by Juliette Sobanet--finished 11/21/13
2. Read a book whose title has a J in it.
3. With autumn in full swing, read a book about fall or autumn.
4. With Armistice or Veteran's Day this month, read a book about peace.
5. With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, read a book about shopping.
6. Read a book about motorcycles.
7. Read a book art or an artist.
8. Read a classic book.
9. Your choice--The Counterfeit Mistress by Madeline Hunter--finished 11/8/13

Bonus books:
Whimsy by Majel Stites Redick--finished 11/1/13
Schooled by a Master by Desiree Holt--finished 11/3/13
Cassie's Hope by Adriana Kraft--finished 11/16/13

I'm finally catching up after returning from my cruise at the beginning of the month. I haven't been reading much because of it. Well, the Hallmark Channel's Christmas movies haven't helped either. Hope everyone is doing well.

Wow, only 2 more months left! How is your reading good? I see some good books and comments. I'll have to try some of them.

Now for November's challenge:
1. Read a book by an author whose name starts with J. Can you believe I forgot it?
2. Read a book whose title has a J in it.
3. With autumn in full swing, read a book about fall or autumn.
4. With Armistice or Veteran's Day this month, read a book about peace.
5. With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, read a book about shopping.
6. Read a book about motorcycles.
7. Read a book art or an artist.
8. Read a classic book.
9. Your choice.

Rachel wrote: " 10/29/13
This was a well-done novel. It's written well and has a good balance of fun and serious. However, I disliked how some things aren'..."

I liked this book.

I went to Romanticon and still am having problems coming back to reality after 2 weeks. I had a great time. I love being surrounded by authors and books. The one book I can heartily recommend it The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti. It's about Ren, an orphan, and how he is taken out of the orphanage. It is a great read and a perfect book club read. There is a lot to talk about in it.

Well, I didn't read as much in September as I had been. Gonna try to do more in October but I have some vacations coming up.

6/9, 19 books

1. Read a book by an author whose name starts with K--Madame Charlie by Sahara Kelly--finished 10/4/13.
2. Read a book whose title starts with K--Kept by Carolyn Faulkner--finished 10/3/13.
3. Since my favorite baseball team is in the playoffs and had a winning season for the first time in 21 years, read a book about pirates--A Pirate's Piece by Sherri L. King--finished 10/4/13.
4. In honor of Halloween, read a book about ghosts--Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn Hart--finished 10/1/13.
5. Since Columbus landed in the New World (for good or bad) read a book about sailing.
6. Since there is a big (4-stories high) rubber duck sitting on the river in Pittsburgh, read a book about ducks.
7. With the new television season upon us (at least in the US), read a book about television--Chihuahua Confidential by Waverly Curtis--finished 10/29/13.
8. Since it is Thanksgiving in Canada, read a book about something for which you are thankful.
9. Your choice--The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti--finished 10/26/13.

Bonus:
Popping the Question--Diana DeRicci--finished 10/4/13
Places in Time--Cardeno C.--finished 10/4/13
Pleasuring Miss Poppy--Sahara Kelly--finished 10/5/13
Mr. Mushh and the Shop-Robber--Rosemary Miller--finished 10/5/13
Worth the Wait by Lori Toland--finished 10/6/13
Where You Hurt the Most by Anne Brooke--finished 10/6/13
Vampires and Bondage by Lilith Kinke--finished 10/6/13
Mistress of Purgatory Point/Return to Purgatory Point by Adriana Kraft--finished 10/16/13
Finger Paintings by Elise Hepner--finished 10/18/13
Hired Muscle by Hank Edwards--finished 10/18/13
Dirty Little Secret by C. R. Moss--finished 10/18/13
Modern Tastes by Various authors--finished 10/21/13
My Nerdy Valentine by Vicky Lewis Thompson--finished 10/31/13

Chuck wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Could it be the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. The Pittsburgh Pirates for the NL pennant?"

That would be nice. The Pirates are on a roll. They play again on Tuesday in the ..."

Tonight's game, so far, is looking mighty promising.

Chuck wrote: "Could it be the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. The Pittsburgh Pirates for the NL pennant?"

That would be nice. The Pirates are on a roll. They play again on Tuesday in the wild card game.

Can you believe 3/4 of the year is over? I hate the darkness coming so early now. But lots more time to read.

Now for this month's book themes:

1. Read a book by an author whose name starts with K.
2. Read a book whose title starts with K.
3. Since my favorite baseball team is in the playoffs and had a winning season for the first time in 21 years, read a book about pirates.
4. In honor of Halloween, read a book about ghosts.
5. Since Columbus landed in the New World (for good or bad) read a book about sailing.
6. Since there is a big (4-stories high) rubber duck sitting on the river in Pittsburgh, read a book about ducks.
7. With the new television season upon us (at least in the US), read a book about television.
8. Since it is Thanksgiving in Canada, read a book about something for which you are thankful.
9. Your choice.

I just finished Friday Night Lights about Odessa, Texas and the Permian High School football team. Very interesting and I think have gotten worse in regards to the pressure to win football games.

I finally finished my first book of the month. I struggled with TALENT STORM. Good story, poor editing.

So here's my list for September:

6/9, 17 books

1. Read a book by an author whose name begins with I.
2. Read a book whose title has an I in it--EEK! I'm a Woman by Dee Dawning--finished 9/14/13.
3. Read a book about school--Friday Night Lights: A Team, A Town, and A Dream by H. G. Bissinger--finished 9/21/13.
4. Read an historical book--My Notorious Gentleman by Gaelen Foley--finished 9/12/13.
5. Read an hysterical book--Bud the Crud and The Vampire-Werewolf Wars by Jamie Wasserman--finished 9/28/13.
6. Read a book about clocks.
7. Read a banned book in honor of Banned Book Week at the end of the month.
8. Read a debut book--Talent Storm by Brian Terenna--finished 9/9/13.
9. Your choice--And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie--finished 9/26/13.

Bonus books:
The Curve Ball by J.S. Scott--finished 9/9/13
Anything for a "B" by Francis Ashe--finished 9/9/13
All Systems Optimal by Angela Davis--finished 9/9/13
All She Wants 4 New Year's--Nathan Stratton--finished 9/9/13
Bad Cupid by A.D. Cooper--finished 9/10/13 Terry Treetops Finds New Friends by Tali Carmi--finished 9/15/13
Clean Teeth, Dead Breath by Alexa Cossington--finished 9/15/13
Awakened by Ana Delany--finished 9/21/13
Bad Dog, Bailey! by Harrison Lacy--finished 9/21/13
Cheetahs: Awesome Photos and Fun Facts by Samantha R. Knight--finished 9/28/13
Cardio Session by Xavier Edwards--finished 9/28/13

Rachel wrote: " 9/8/13
This is the companion novel to Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict , and I must admit I enjoyed this one more. I found it to be b..."

I'll have to try these two books. I like Jane Austen.

Can you believe the summer is over? Where did the time go? I don't feel like I had a summer. Well, time to start September's reading list.

1. Read a book by an author whose name begins with I.
2. Read a book whose title has an I in it.
3. Read a book about school.
4. Read an historical book.
5. Read an hysterical book.
6. Read a book about clocks.
7. Read a banned book in honor of Banned Book Week at the end of the month.
8. Read a debut book.
9. Your choice.

Chuck wrote: "Back from our 6 week camping adventure - Had lots of time to get some reading in. Here's my August challenge:

1. Read a book with H in the title.
"The Necessary Hunger" by Nina Revoyr
2. Read a bo..."

Welcome back! Hope you had a great time. You got some good reading done.