Cover to Cover Challenge discussion

I am looking forward to doing this

I have decided to warm upto to jan 2010

So I will be noting down what I have reaad this month and in december

November 2009

* is the one I am reading

1) Lost: Signs of Life By Frank Thompson
2) F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton
3) The Darkest Evening of The Year By Dean Koontz
4) Don't look Twice by Andrew Gross
5) A Necessary Evil by ALex KAva
6) A Maidens Grave by Jeffery Deaver
7) Lying dead by Aline Templeton

Hey, this is a good idea :)

Rayni wrote: "Hey, this is a good idea :)"

Thanks

i just helps build up and keep mementom and work out how much more we need to read

I saw this on another members thread and thought it was a good idea so I will be confirming some of what I will be looking to read in the following month.

I.e in december I will confirm some of my reads for Jan

I will do this for the practice aswell

Rest of the month:-

November 2009 continued

8) The Dying Game by Beverley Barton
9) WhiteWash by Alex Kava
10) Kill Chain By meg Gardiner
11) The 4400: Welcome to Promise city

To read In December 2009




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December

1) Keeping the dead by Tess gerritsen (448 Pages)
2) Safe Harbour Christine Feehan (384 PAges)
3) The Christmas Books By charles Dickens (240 PAges)
4) Hunger by Michael Grant (608 pgs)
5) In The event of My Death By Carlene Thompson (336 pages)
6) Killer Dreams by Iris Johansen (432 pgs)
7) 206 Bones By KAthy Reich (303 pages)
8) Compulsion By Jonathan Kellerman (448 pgs)
9) Missing Girl by Tess gerritsen (272 pgs)
10) Broken Window By Jeffery Deaver (528 pgs)
11) Ocenas of Fire by Christine Feehan (384 pgs)
12) Bloodline By MArk Billingham
13) True Betrayals By Nora Roberts*

My ticker tape to keep a track of the books I read between Jan 2010 and Dec 2011

Christine Feehan is awesome

Susan wrote: "Christine Feehan is awesome"

I like her books-just getting into them-been have the ghostwlker series on tbr but only read 2 of the drake sister books .

My only issue is the amount of sex

I am looking to read the following in jan

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Afsana wrote: "I am looking to read the following in jan..."

Afsana - I'm working on Under the Dome, too. I just got it from the library, it has 1,074 pages, so I figured I better get an early start on it!!

yes I got it because it sounded good and I like some of sk's work and then it happened to be the book addict group's (in gR) monthly read so thats why going to try andf read in jan-may even start once I have finished reading the one I am on now- True Betrayals

Book No: 1
Title : Diana Her true story By Andrew Morton
Date started: Dec 3rd 2009
Dated ended: 27th Feb 2009

Review

This was well written. Though certain parts were repeated

It was interesting to see what she went through and remembering where I was at these times though you do have to think if all of what was said is true or biased.

As with a semi autobiography you have to consider that it is from one point of view

i am pleased that I read it.

Book Number:2
Title: Under The Dome By Stephen King
Date started: 1st Jan 2010
Date Ended: 3rd Jan 2010

Pages: 877

Review

I really enjoyed the book.

Very interesting concept and wow the reason for it!!- but it is sooo true.

It gives you thought what would happen when there are some evil people in aa town and some easily led what would happen when cut off from the rest of thee work and boy did we see it

Enjyed it and worth the read and I think there were the right amount of pages but maybe I agree a little with those who said the ending was too quick and abrupt- there is this big forcast of doom and when it happened it seemed very quickly over in comparison to the rest of the book and how he had spent the time to introduce the Dome at the begginning.

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May I use your "Book Number, Title, Date started, Date Ended, Pages, Review " format? That's a great idea

of course go for it

and good luck with your challenge

I like your format also, Afsana. Can I use it, too for my books? I think your idea will be quite popular! oh, how do you make it bold?

Heather wrote: "I like your format also, Afsana. Can I use it, too for my books? I think your idea will be quite popular! oh, how do you make it bold? "

no problem

To Make bold you put a b at the beginning of the sentence with the following on either side < > then at the end of the sentence you want to make bold you need to /b with < > one either side

Hope that helps

if not clear the click on the (some html is ok) on top of comment box and that tells you how.

Afsana wrote: "Heather wrote: "I like your format also, Afsana. Can I use it, too for my books? I think your idea will be quite popular! oh, how do you make it bold? "

no problem

To Make bold you put a b at..."

Thank You!

Book No: 3
Title: G is For Gumshoe By Sue Grafton
Date Started: 4th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 5th Jan 2010

Pages:261

Review

The book was ok. It was not a faast thirilling book. But managed to read quickly.

i suppose it was too close to reality in the everyday kind of life (apart from the murder attempts)

Its the Attempt on her life and she still plods on like its a normal day. its narrated in this slow plodding manner.

i am a bit stuck on how to rate it. 1 star I give the ones hated and couldn't get through. 2 star is the ones I either got through but didn't really like/ or aat least mainly got through and 3 star was books I liked in parts and was ok and may read again

In that case i would give this a 2 star as was ok but not read again

Book No 4
Title: Drowning Ruth By Christina Schwartz
Date started: 5th Jan 2010
Date Ended 6th Jan 2010

Pages: 275

Review

I really liked this book

didn't read this as part of Oprah's book club!

I enjoyed rereading this book

Amanda puts a darkness in any relationship that she has and it is very sad to realise what happned and it shows how important family is aswell

Book No: 5
Title: Mr Monk And the Dirty Cop By Lee Goldberg
Date Started: 6th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 6th Jan 2010

PAges: 288

Review

I really enjoyed this book Maybe not the same as his others but still good

It was regarding clearing Stottlemyers name

In Monks normally attitude of not seeing/or understanding how others are feeling he doesn't see how difficult things maybe for the captain for him to slve all crimes and then to have it thrown in your face at the conference

The bad guy is clever in trying distraction and nearly succeeds and for the first time it looks like Natalie may have had an inkling of what was going on before Monk

A good book

Book Number: 6
Book Title: The girl who played with Fire
Date Started: 7th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 10th Jan 2010 (12.20am)

Pages: 567

Review

I really enjoyed this book. It seemed more centered on Lisabeth and telling the reader more about her life and why she maybe as she is.

God the gorl has managed to make enemys without much of an effort!!!

Though it was trying to solve the murders that lisabeth is suppposed to have committed I felt it was a way for the writer to tell the reader more about lisabeth. While the first we saw more of the story but focus was a lot more on Blomkivist

Looking forward to reading the third in the trilogy

Book No: 7
Title: Shallow Grave By Jeffery Deaver
Date Started: 10th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 11th Jan 2010

Pages: 324

Review

I am not sure whether i liked it or not to be honest. I didn't dislike it and the story was ok- the reason behind the attacks were a bit weak and think the guys whole kill everyone who may know something and parnio was a bit ott

But it was an ok read.

But I can say that Jeffery deavers standalones are not as good as his series

Book Number: 8
Title: Spanish MAgnate, Red Hote Revenge By Lynn RAye Harris
Date started: 11th Jan 2010
Date Ended:12th Jan 2010

Pages: 183

Review

This was a quick read

Don't read too many out and out romance books but was in the mood

It had a typical meeting ex-lovers who broke up due to misunderstandings and the guy in the attempt to get revenge takes her to bed.

Then another diagreement and the truth of their live comes out after the usual rquest for forgiveness

May have been nice for the last chase to be longer and the heroine not to fall into the hero's arms so quickly but a good read

Book No : 9
Title: The da Vinci Code By Dan Brown
Date Started: 12th Jan 2010
DAte Ended: 14th Jan 2010

PAges: 604

Review

This is a reread and well worth the 2nd reread

The first time I was interested in what was said but didn't really think about what was brought up re pagenisms and the new/old testement etc..

Now I am interested in how much of that is fact and fiction

i also liked how they came up with the answers to the riddles

Book No: 10
Title: Little Women By Louisa May Alcott
Book started: 14th Jan 2010
Book Ended: 18th Jan 2010

Pages: Audio (BBC Adaptation)

Review

This review is totally regarding the audio and not the book or story by Louisa MAy alcott

I hadn't realised that the tape was an adaptation of the book and not the book being read (bought from ebay)

The actors overacted the lines though it got better as the tape went -it wasn't so grating or annoying

The version ended after meg agreed to marry Mr Brooke and beth still being alive.

There was no proposal from lawrie, no death of beth, no moving to new york to be a writer and meeting of her husband. or any if the other things that occured in the book

I was very disapointed!

Book No: 11
Title: Twighlight by Stephanie Meyer
Book started: 15th Jan 2010
Book Ended: 16th Jan 2010

Pages: 434

Review

I really enjoyed this and was plesantly surprised.

Am surprised by the immediate strength of feeling but that would explain why Bella is willing to risk it all/give it all up for Edward.

Definatly pleased to have picked this book up and am looking forward to reading the next one

Book No: 12
Title: H is for Homicide By Sue Grafton
Book Started: 16th Jan 2010
Book Ended: 18th Jan 2010 (1.30am)

Pages:256

Review

I actually surprising liked this and actually stayed up til 1.30am to finish it as wanted to know what happened.

It was different from her normal Kinsey stories where we knew the baddie but Kinsey had to think on her feet to survive.

It wasn't the normal slow tedious view of a private eye who stumbles on the truth

I am now looking forward to the neext one with the hope it is like this one ratheer then the previous books in the series.

Book No:
Title: Hell to Pay By SHaun Hudson
Date started: 18th Jan 2010
Date Ended:

Pages

Review

I was half way thru this before I realised that I have read this book. And was enjoying but when I knew I read it and started skimming it.

So at present will not count it as read but will try to get back to it!

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Book no: 13
Title: HArry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (audio) By JK Rowling Read By Stephen Fry
Date Started: 19th Jan 2010
DAte Ended: 23th Jan 2010

Review

I love the story and think this however many times I read or listen to it

Stephen fry is great reader and does the books justice

Book No: 14
Title:CSI:NY: Blood in The Sun By Stuart M Kaminsky
Date Started: 19th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 20th Jan 2010 (12.50am)

Pages: 307

Review

This was a great book and I really enjoyed it.

It moved fast through the story with surprising results.

Though several cases were being handled andlots of characters it was easy to follow and definatly would pick up another

book No: 15
Title Bump In The night stories by JD Robb, Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan LAngdan, MAry Kay McComas
Date Started: 20th Jan 2010
Date Ended:

Pages 390

Review

I enjoyed this book of 4 stories.

I mostly liked the JD Robb book which was based on a murder with the presence of a ghost

Also Poppy's coin which was about a magic coin that grants one wish for each person

the other 2 were ok

Afsana wrote: " Book No: 14
Title:CSI:NY: Blood in The Sun By Stuart M Kaminsky
Date Started: 19th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 20th Jan 2010 (12.50am)

I enjoy Kaminsky's 1940's detective series although I don't think he writes it any longer. As far as I know there are 25 books in the series and I've read 24 (can't locate one of them).

Vicky wrote: "Afsana wrote: " Book No: 14
Title:CSI:NY: Blood in The Sun By Stuart M Kaminsky
Date Started: 19th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 20th Jan 2010 (12.50am)

I enjoy Kaminsky's 1940's detective series alth..."

Kaminsky died in 2009 according to fantastic fiction

Have only read this one-may try some of his others when I have cleared some of myhuge TBR

Book No: 16
Title: Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaben By J K Rowling and read By Stephen Fry (audio)
Date Started: 24th jan 2010
Date Ended: 31st Jan 2010

Review

This is another great book in the Harry potter series and read brilliantly by stephen fry.

Hermoine is coming out of her own and snapes past is clearer and explains why he hates Harry

Very small minded to hate someone because he is son of a person you do not like

it makes you wonder why dumbledore keeps him

Book No : 17
Title: Ambush By PAul CArson
Date Started: 25th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 30th Jan 2010

PAges:

Review

I enjyed this book-it was fast pace interesting and you just wanted to keep rading it.

It is about How a dr with his brother in law (a cop) seek out an get revenge for the death of His wife (cops sister)

It asks how far would you go and what would you risk ti get the people who have caused death of a loved one

well worth a read

Afsana wrote: "Vicky wrote: "Afsana wrote: " Book No: 14
Title:CSI:NY: Blood in The Sun By Stuart M Kaminsky
Date Started: 19th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 20th Jan 2010 (12.50am)

I enjoy Kaminsky's 1940's detecti..."


Thanks for the update. I missed Kaminsky's passing. I'm sad. I enjoyed his series and looked forward to finding a new one once in a while.

yes I only realised when I looked on FF

Book No: 18
Title: The Worst Case By James Patterson And Michael Ledwig (audio)
Date started: 26th JAn 2010
Date Ended: 7th Feb 2010

reviewed

I got a distracted with this because it was audio and on cd and have no personal cd player and found it more difficult to concentrate asa was listening on my daughters toy cd player and my dvd player.

(in case anyone wondering-bought cd is error instead of the book online)

Also found the voice of Bennet irritating.

Overall though the story was good. Was unique idea for murder . *************SPoiler Alert******** you try to help charities by leaving money in will and get killed so they can get it earlier!!

I am happy that Bennet seems to be set up for a love interest in the next book

Book no: 19
Title: Roadside Crosses By Jeffery Deaver
Date Started: 30th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 1st February 2010

Pages:

Review

I liked the book. I enjoyed it but not as much as the 1st in the series

it had an interesting premise of the cyberbullying and how that and the ease of the internet can escalate and take over lives

The personally aspects of kathryns life haas started to be interesting and is being set up for her to have a new romantic interest-but whom will it be?

Am not too sure re the ending-there we thought we got to the ending and then to find that was not the killer-not sure it felt right

Confirmations of books read in Jan 2010

1)Under the Dome
2)G is for Gumshoe
3)Drowning Ruth
4)Mr. Monk and the Dirty Cop
5)The Girl Who Played with Fire
6)Shallow Graves
7)Spanish Magnate, Red-Hot Revenge
8)The Da Vinci Code
9)Little Women
10)Twilight
11)H is for Homicide
12)Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
13)Blood on the Sun
14)Bump in the Night
15)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
16)Ambush

Book No: 20
Title: Harry potter and the Goblet of Fire By JK Rowling (audio)
Start Date: Monday 2nd Feb 2010
End Date: 25th Feb 2010

Review

This was another great audio read by stephen Fry of a great book By Jk Rowling

One bit I found fuststrating was during Barty Crouch's (jnr)rant re how Volderort treated those who had managed to avoid getting in trouble with the ministry and not looked for voldermort. when he had sacrificed etc.. It seemed to be contradicting the scene which we saw in the pensive where he was screaming not to be sent to azkabhan and that he didn't know. So it was like renouncing voldermort

The other thing that bugged me was the fact that the cup took them back to the edge of the maze and not the centre like I would have thought it would.

Book No: 21
Title: Turbulent Sea By Christine Feehan
Date Started: 2nd Feb 2010
Date Ended: 26th feb 2010

Pages

Review

Stuck in middle may come back to it

I got back to it on the 25th and enjoyed finishing the book and I finished it quickly now that I am reentering the reading urge

The sex and the sexual aspects of the book is still too much and is now wearing thin ( as this is the 3rd of the drake sister books I have read)

The book had a lot going on and there was a lot to keep a track of and the main villain was surprising

Book No:22
Title: Angels and Demons By Dan Brown
Date started: 7th Feb 2008
Date ENded: 23rd feb 2010

Pages:

Review

The book was good and the only reason took so long is because i have hit a reading block

The concept of why the cardinals were murdered was great and imaginative and Also you can emphasis hoow gutted the carmelogo would have been when he realised how he had misunderstood the pope and had killed the one person who tru;y loved and cared for him and was his father

Books/audios Read in Feb 2010

1) Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words
2) Worst Case: A Detective Michael Bennett Novel
3) Roadside Crosses
4) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
5) Turbulent Sea
6) Angels and Demons
7) Hell to Pay

Book No: 23
Title: Hell to Pay By SHaun Hudson
Date started: 18th Jan 2010
Date Ended: 27th Feb 2010

Pages: 368

Review

I was half way thru this before I realised that I have read this book. And was enjoying but when I knew I read it and started skimming it.

Continued it and read it. Shame about the child dying but thekidnappers got their comeuppence!! "had no choice" my arse

Can't believe that she wants another child and we know that it will have the same condition