Pick-a-Shelf discussion

Team 2
Tien : my review shelf
Karen : POTS
Lauren : 2014-pifm
Marcia : to-read

Theme: War

I'm about to leave on a week's beach holiday with intermittent access to the net so I'll get in first and choose now (just before I go, well, I still need to pack, ha ha ha)

For Lauren
Shadowdance because I loved the first 2 books (I need to catch up!)
Dark Witch Nora Roberts, 'nuff said
Master of Surrender -war? lol, can't see anything else to fit the theme!

For Karen
The Cuckoo's Calling -enjoyed this book
Act of War -lots of choices for 'war' but the first one to grab my attention with the title
Vodka Doesn't Freeze -I <3 this book!

For Marcia
Catching Fire -must read! ;) plus 'war' (I think it should fit, somewhat)
Whose Body? -good mystery
Death of Riley -I've read the first book though I must admit wasn't really that keen on following up... let me know what you think if you do read this one.

Thanks for the picks Tien. I love Callihan's series too.

Here are my picks for everyone:

Tien

The Book of the Crowman - great title!
The Splendour Falls - looks like a war is brewing in this one
Life After Life - like the cover


Karen
Band of Brothers (war) - amazing book and a wonderful miniseries that I cannot recommend enough.
The Falcons of Fire and Ice - interesting title.
The Poison Diaries - sounds really good.

Marcia
The General's Daughter - war?
The Monkey's Raincoat - title made me laugh
Four to Score - something humorous

My picks for everyone

Tien

The Invention of Wings
A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea - sounds interesting, another for my tbr pile
Canton Elegy: A Father's Letter of Sacrifice, Survival, and Enduring Love - war, sounds like a really good book.


Lauren

Changes - love this series
Kisscut
Falling Blind - war, well demons but close enough


Marcia

A Day at the Beach - war, book begins on 9/11 which is close enough
Uncle Tungsten - love Oliver Sacks
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons - just love the title of this book

Hope I'm doing this right. According to what I read I pick one extra book than the number you picked for the challenge.

Karen:

The White War: War
The Garden of Evening Mists: I like the title
Blindsighted: Because it's been on your list the longest
Payment in Blood: I love Elizabeth George

Lauren:

Death's Rival: because it's written by an old high school friend of mine! Also war?
Lady Sophia's Lover: I may have read this one
Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here: I like the title

Tien:

The Queen's Choice: War
We Need New Names: sounds intriguing
Forever: Looks like a fun read

Finished - a warm and fuzzy read :0)

I finished Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins and posted on the main, reporting page. 5*'s, very enjoyable. That's my one book, which is just as well, as I have a book to finish for my book club in mid-March that I've only just begun.

Finished two more books:

- 4 stars. this is such a great series. It is amazing how much trouble Harry can get into.

- 4 stars. A good if disturbing plot. Unfortunately, the characters are not likable.

I haven't even started my books yet, the whole work thing is getting in the way. :-(

I understand you, but even if work gets in the way, I fight hard to get 10 or even 20 minutes through a few pages in between while I prepare for work.

So don't be sad, you'll work something out.

Actually if I can get this week out of the way then everything should be back to normal and I can get on with the important things - like reading my books.

;)

Finally finished my first book, The White War: Life and Death on the Italian Front 1915-1919 and have started The Garden of Evening Mists.

Book 2 finished, The Garden of Evening Mists 4*

I've also finished another book for the challenge (this will be #4): - 3 Stars. I think I may be growing out of Nora's writing style. I used to love her books but not so much anymore.