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<br />Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-75643982396105986012012-01-17T17:07:00.001-07:002012-01-17T17:08:47.822-07:00moving dayLissa's Long Yarn has moved. From now on, we will be at <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.com/">http://lissaslongyarn.com/</a>.Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-50399063081778980662012-01-09T21:47:00.002-07:002012-01-09T22:00:28.344-07:00unclean spirits<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=1439143056&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>Unclean Spirits</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: M.L.N. Hanover</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: January 9, 2012</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 1 out of 50</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4.5 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: urban fantasy</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: It was raining in Denver the night Eric Heller died.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: It was a gift.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the <a href="http://www.danielabraham.com/books-by-m-l-n-hanover/the-black-suns-daughter/unclean-spirits/">author's website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">“<span>Jayné Heller thinks of herself as a realist, until she discovers reality isn’t quite what she thought it was. When her uncle Eric is murdered, Jayné travels to Denver to settle his estate, only to learn that it’s all hers — and vaster than she ever imagined. And along with properties across the world and an inexhaustible fortune, Eric left her a legacy of a different kind: his unfinished business with a cabal of wizards known as the Invisible College.</span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span>Led by the ruthless Randolph Coin, the Invisible College harnesses demon spirits for their own ends of power and domination. Jayné finds it difficult to believe magic and demons can even exist, let alone be responsible for the death of her uncle. But Coin sees Eric’s heir as a threat to be eliminated by any means — magical or mundane — so Jayné had better start believing in something to save her own life.”</span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>M.L.N. Hanover is an alias for Daniel Abraham. And I was surprised by that it was a guy, but I'm not sure why. This year (as many years) DH and I gave each other books for Christmas. They all looked good, and covered the wide gambit of my tastes. This one I was really unsure about though, but he was so excited about it, I agree to read it first. After all, not so long ago he picked me <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/enders-game.html">a book </a> that got me out of a reading funk, so maybe he did know my tastes pretty well. So, I finished the pile of reviews I had to catch-up on from last year, and dove in. It was exciting. Then it was confusing. Then it was intriguing. Then it kept me from sleeping because I was a little scared. Then I couldn't sleep because I couldn't stop thinking about it. And I just plain just couldn't stop turning pages. Jaynes character is the underdog. And pretty much has the maturity and mentality of a college student. And she takes you from her old life to her new one in a believable manner. The money, and the responsibility. She starts to meet people from her uncle Eric's world. And they are all 'characters' to themselves. Aubrey, Ex, Jake and Midian, all bring something to the table she needs, both emotionally and fighting the Invisible College. There was one moment when I about threw the book across the room, with a scream to wake the dead in rage (and I probably would of if it wasn't 1 am, and I was up way to late reading. Again.). I felt tricked. But, the pull of the book at that point brought me back, and I found that it was justified and explained, even if I still didn't love it. With that said, I was 7 pages from being done when DH came home today. He was handed money and immediately sent out the door for the sequel, so I could start it right away. Will it hold up to the first? Time will tell, but right now, I am REALLY hoping so...</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Is there a book that sent you immediately out for the next? What and why?</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-62844040992116144372012-01-06T19:01:00.001-07:002012-01-06T19:01:56.165-07:00Books Read in 2011Click link to either read my review, or see where you can purchase a copy.<br /><br />1. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-cookie-murder.html">Christmas Cookie Murder- Leslie Meier</a><br />2. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/01/after-dark.html">After Dark- Jayne Castle</a><br />3. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/01/trouble-with-magic.html">The Trouble with Magic- Madelyn Alt<br /></a>4. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/02/deception-point.html">Deception Point- Dan Brown<br /></a>5. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/02/room.html">Room- Emma Donoghue</a><br />6. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/03/trouble-maker-2.html">Trouble Maker 2- Janet Evanovich</a><div>7. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/03/elegance-of-hedgehog.html">The Elegance of the Hedgehog- Muriel Barbery</a></div><div>8. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/03/words.html">Words- Ginny L. Yttrup</a></div><div>9. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/04/timeline.html">Timeline- Michael Crichton</a></div><div>10. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/04/midnight-in-death.html">Midnight in Death- J.D. Robb</a></div><div>11. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/04/surgeon.html">The Surgeon- Tess Gerritsen</a></div><div>12. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/04/call-in-courage.html">Call it Courage- Armstrong Sperry</a></div><div>13. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/05/wicked-appetite.html">Wicked Appetite-Janet Evanovich</a></div><div>14. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/05/sizzle.html">Sizzle- Julie Garwood</a></div><div>15. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/05/girl-in-mirror.html">Girl in the Mirror- Cecelia Ahearn</a></div><div>16. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-i-stole-johnny-depps-alien.html">How I Stole Johnny Depp's Alien Girlfriend- Gary Ghislain</a></div><div>17. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/05/apprentice.html">The Apprentice- Tess Gerritsen</a></div><div>18. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/06/hex-hall.html">Hex Hall- Rachel Hawkins</a></div><div>19. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/07/note-to-self.html">Note to Self-Samara O'Shea</a></div><div>20. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/07/summoning.html">The Summoning- Kelley Armstrong</a></div><div>21. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/07/born-to-rule.html">Born To Rule- Kathryn Lasky</a></div><div>22. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/07/enclave.html">Enclave- Ann Aguirre</a></div><div>23. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/08/smokin-seventeen.html">Smokin' Seventeen- Janet Evanovich</a></div><div>24. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/08/heads-you-lose.html">Heads You Lose- Lutz and Hayward</a></div><div>25. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/09/last-little-blue-envelope.html">The Last Little Blue Envelope- Maureen Johnson</a></div><div>26. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/09/sinner.html">The Sinner- Tess Gerritsen</a></div><div>27. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/09/awakening.html">The Awakening- Kelley Armstrong</a></div><div>28. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/09/sarahs-key.html">Sarah's Key-<span class="Apple-style-span"> Tatiana DeRosnay</span></a></div><div>29. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/09/lord-of-scoundrels.html">Lord of Scoundrels- Loretta Chase</a></div><div>30. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/10/strawberry-shortcake-murder.html">Strawberry Shortcake Murder- Joanne Fluke</a></div><div>31. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/10/demonglass.html">Demonglass- Rachel Hawkins</a></div><div>32. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/10/help.html">The Help- Kathryn Stockett</a></div><div>33. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/10/where-rainbows-end.html">Where Rainbows End- Cecelia Ahern</a></div><div>34. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/10/reckoning.html">The Reckoning- Kelley Armstrong</a></div><div>35. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/10/fight-club.html">Fight Club- Chuck Palahniuk</a></div><div>36. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/charmed-death.html">A Charmed Death- Madelyn Alt</a></div><div>37. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/next-sure-thing.html">The Next Sure Thing- Richard Wasgamese</a></div><div>38. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/hell-fire.html">Hell Fire- Ann Aguirre</a></div><div>39. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/portrait.html">The Portrait- Charles Atkins</a></div><div>40. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/in-flash.html">In a Flash- Eric Walters</a></div><div>41. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/obedience.html">Obedience- Will Lavender</a></div><div>42.<a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/ideal-man.html"> The Ideal Man- Julie Garwood</a></div><div>43. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/killer-insight.html">Killer Insight- Victoria Laurie</a></div><div>44. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2011/12/enders-game.html">Ender's Game- Orson Scott Card</a></div><div>45. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2012/01/giver.html">The Giver- Lois Lowry</a></div><div>46. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2012/01/dancing-in-moonlight.html">Dancing in the Moonlight- Raeanne Thayne</a></div><div>47. <a href="http://lissaslongyarn.blogspot.com/2012/01/honeymoon-with-murder.html">Honeymoon with Murder-Carolyn G. Hart</a></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-22416966549962544382012-01-05T20:13:00.002-07:002012-01-05T20:15:27.098-07:00Honeymoon with Murder<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0553276085&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></p><div><span><br /></span></div><p></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>Honeymoon with Murder</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Carolyn G. Hart</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: December 30, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 47 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: mystery</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: Jesse Penrick didn't miss much on his solitary nocturnal rambles.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: next in the series.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/538497.Honeymoon_With_Murder">goodreads</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span>“<span><span>Mystery Bookstore owner Annie Laurance is well-acquainted with murder, but she never imagined one taking place on her honeymoon! A marvelous spoof of New Age mumbo jumbo by an author whose work has been compared to that of Agatha Christie.”</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span><span>This one was great. I love all the references the author packs into each novel. It shows the author is a huge fan of a wide variety of mystery novels herself. I was a little put off when I realized that the wedding was going to take place in the book (as opposed to in between them), but the author pulled it off well. The wedding took place in the beginning of the book, and really didn't have anything to do with the mystery, but was nicely worked in. I can't imagine wanting to do anything less on my honeymoon, but with Annie, I can't imagine anything more appropriate. I love that Max always has Annie’s back, and pitches in to help in his own way. I like that Henny jumps in and takes over the investigation, without taking over the story, by doing her own thing, and popping up on occasion as different novel sleuths. This novel was one that was 'solvable', by following clues and paying attention. And you know I love that type of book. Annie does get away with a lot, by justifying it as solving a mystery. And she takes risks that I don't think anyone would really take, at least by themselves. (Why couldn’t she take her new cute hubby along with her?) But all in all a pleasurable read, and a good way to spend the Christmas holidays. :)</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-43205759177021129542012-01-01T15:52:00.000-07:002012-01-01T15:53:00.370-07:00Dancing in the Moonlight<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0373247575&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>MINI REVIEW</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>Dancing in the Moonlight</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Raeanne Thayne</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: December 27, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 46 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 3.5 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: romance</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: was next in line on my kindle</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: Two old neighbors in a ranch community grow up side by side. But bad blood between their family's as teens make them enemies. He goes off and becomes a doctor, and comes home to practice. She goes off and become a nurse, and then enlists in the army. When she loses part of her leg, she comes home to hide and recuperate. Of course their paths cross again, and romance ensues. It is about what I expected. I used to like reading these when I was younger, but after a while, they all become very the same. I love the push/pull and I love the expected happy ending. Enjoyed for what it is.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-54293548121013978042012-01-01T12:18:00.001-07:002012-01-01T12:20:23.138-07:00the giver<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0440237688&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><div><br /></div> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>The Giver</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Lois Lowry</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: December 18, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 45 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: Middle Grade Fiction. Newbery Medal</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: recommended by a friend on line.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the <a href="http://www.loislowry.com/index.php?option=com_djcatalog2&view=item&id=17%3Athe-giver&cid=4%3Athe-trilogy&Itemid=185">author's website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span>“<span><span>"It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened."<br /><br />Thus opens this haunting novel in which a boy inhabits a seemingly ideal world: a world without conflict, poverty, unemployment, divorce, injustice, or inequality. It is a time in which family values are paramount, teenage rebellion is unheard of, and even good manners are a way of life.<br /><br />December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve year old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man -the man called only the Giver -he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.<br /><br />Told with deceptive simplicity, this is the provocative story of a boy who experiences something incredible and undertakes something impossible. In the telling it questions every value we have taken for granted and reexamines our most deeply held beliefs.”</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span><span>I was pleasantly surprised when I read this and <u>Ender's Game</u> back to back (see previous review). I have not read many of these types of book, and normally would not have read 2 so close together. But because I did, I noticed a lot of similarities. I mean, the obvious. It's dystopian. It's more or less timeless. They live in a so-called 'perfect' world, that are now being threatened, and they must protect them. The future in both hinges on a child. Both are trilogies. This book was a powerful one, even for an adult. I like the way the author allowed the reader to feel what Jonas is going through along with him. The reader got a taste of the isolation and loneliness along with him. I like the way that the author slowly opened his eyes, but he took action, as opposed to passively sitting by, as people had done for generations. It was interesting to me to see how every detail is so controlled in the society to be made 'the same'. The author put a lot of work into the details, and it's these little bits that make it interesting. It was much less dark then <u>Ender's Game</u>. I look forward to reading the sequel.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-48078386565489797612011-12-31T17:23:00.000-07:002011-12-31T17:25:07.657-07:00Ender's Game<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0765342294&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>Ender's Game</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Orson Scott Card</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: December 13, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 44 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: science fiction. <span>Nebula and Hugo Award Winner</span> .</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: “I've watched through his eyes, I've listened through his ears, and I tell you he's the one. Or at least as close as we're going to get.”</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: my husband told me I had to read it.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the <a href="http://www.hatrack.com/osc/books/endersgame/endersgame.shtml">author's website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span>“<span><span>Andrew "Ender" Wiggin thinks he is playing computer simulated war games; he is, in fact, engaged in something far more desperate. The result of genetic experimentation, Ender may be the military genius Earth desperately needs in a war against an alien enemy seeking to destroy all human life. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever harsher training, to chip away and find the diamond inside, or destroy him utterly. Ender Wiggin is six years old when it begins. He will grow up fast.”</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>I found the ending lukewarm compared to the rest of the book, and it did nothing to make me less angry. I felt manipulated. But then, an old phrase came back to me 'hate the characters, not the book'. And I realized that if the book made me this angry, it meant I loved it, it was the actions of some I didn't like. The giant thing was just weird. I really am still not sure what to make of it. I was a little surprised to see that it had been written in 1985. I think the fantasy and technology is as solid now as it was 25 years ago. There was nothing in it to date it. I found the writing was simple (in a good way, not simplistic). It was descriptive, but not flowery. Not to be confused with the themes and concepts, which were not simple at all. I will say in the beginning I was very frustrated with the anonymous people talking, at the beginning of each chapter. The two voices seemed unnecessary. It made me emotional they were trying to constantly 'kick' Ender and bring him down. It felt very frustrating. My favorite part was probably the battleroom scenes, and I think the whole book was probably worth reading for those. I love it, and was a little sad when he had to move on. I don’t know if the ending is enough to make me read the sequel or not. It kind of feels like a cheap lead in to the next one, which would have to be completely different. With that said , it makes me feel really tired. As good as it was, it was a lot of work for me to understand the science and politics, and even picturing some of the battles in my head. I think I need a break, with something a bit lighter. I probably will do the sequel, but not for a while. Maybe DH and I will do it together :)</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-9791236091316566942011-12-30T18:58:00.001-07:002011-12-30T18:59:28.822-07:00Killer Insight<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0451219333&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>Killer Insight</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Victoria Laurie</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: November 23, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 43 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4.5 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: mystery/ paranormal</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: As I looked down the barrel of the .38 pointed at my chest, and into the familiar eyes of my killer, all I could think was, <i>I'm a friggin'</i>psychic, <i>for Pete's sake!</i></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: next one in this series.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the <a href="http://victorialaurie.com/killerinsight.html">author's website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">“<span><span>When a childhood friend of Abby's from Denver, Colorado, finds herself short one bridesmaid, it doesn't take a professional psychic to see the opportunity for a much-needed getaway. But one bridesmaid after the next is mysteriously flying the coop, and Abby's intuition tells her their final destination isn't pretty. With the wedding party falling apart and her gift of sight never quite so foggy, Abby has to save the date-and herself from becoming the next taffeta-clad target.”</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>I love these books. I love the relationship, or lack there of in this case, between her and Dutch. I kind of like that this one branched out into a new setting, and allowed us to meet some new characters, while bringing a few old favorites along with her. It drives me nuts that when her 'radar' goes off, and she is busy, she ignores it. Hasn't she learned by now? Don't you think that after living with it all her life, she would know that maybe she should stop and listen. But then, it really wouldn't be as interesting a story, would it? I like that these are mysteries, and you have the ability to guess. (if you know me, you know that I HATE a mystery where who done it randomly pops in at the end, with no previous clues). This is a cozy, quick and easy read. Laurie has a great sense of humor, and I find these a fun way to spend the weekend. =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-52819772307278438622011-12-30T15:11:00.001-07:002011-12-30T15:13:07.471-07:00The Ideal Man<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=052595225X&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>The Ideal Man</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Julie Garwood</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: November 17, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 42 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: fiction/ romance/ suspense</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: The first time she slit a man's throat she felt sick to her stomach.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: I really like Julie Garwood.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: </span><span><span>taken from the <a href="http://www.juliegarwood.com/LatestRelease.asp">author's website</a>-</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span>“<span><span>Dr. Ellie Sullivan has just completed her residency at a large urban hospital. While jogging in a park nearby, she witnesses the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of wanted criminals, a couple identified as the Landrys. The only person to see the shooter's face, Ellie is suddenly at the center of a criminal investigation.</span><span><br /><br /></span><span>Agent Max Daniels takes over the Landry case. A no-nonsense lawman, he's definitely not the ideal man that Ellie has always imagined, yet she's attracted to him in a way she can't explain.”</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span><span><span>Fun, light, fluffy. These are the wo</span></span><span>rds I think of </span>when I think of Garwood. Also romance and suspense. As usual, she lived up to all my expectations. Strong female lead, in this case a doctor. Law enforcement male lead, usually FBI, or a cop. Always gorgeous, of course. He is put in charge of protecting her from something. The love follows. ok. Maybe it's a bit formulaic. But sometimes that is good. Comforting. This is very much a comfort read. It might not be great literature, but I can never wait for the next one to come out to melt into. This one didn't disappoint. Apropos of nothing, I love the cover image of this one.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-3146364821296286642011-12-29T20:22:00.001-07:002011-12-29T20:23:34.403-07:00obedience<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=030739638X&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>Obedience</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Will Lavender</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: November 6, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 41 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: fiction/ suspense</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: The strange thing about Williams was that nobody had ever seen him.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: it was recommended to me online at one point.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the <a href="http://willlavender.com/obedience.php">author's website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western"><span>“<span><span>When the students in Winchester University's Logic and Reasoning 204 arrive for their first day of class, they are greeted not with a syllabus or texts, but with a startling assignment from Professor Williams: find a hypothetical missing girl named Polly. If after being given a series of clues and details the class has not found her before the end of the term in six weeks, she will be murdered.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0.18in; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; line-height: 0.21in; "> <span><span><span>At first the students are as intrigued by the premise of their puzzle as they are wary of the strange and slightly creepy Professor Williams. But as the students delve deeper into the mystery, they begin to wonder: Is the Polly story simply a logic exercise, designed to teach them rational thinking skills, or could it be something more sinister and dangerous?</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0.18in; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; line-height: 0.21in; "> <span><span><span>The mystery soon takes over the lives of three students as each finds disturbing connections between Polly and themselves. Characters that were supposedly fictitious begin to emerge in reality. Soon, the boundary between the classroom assignment and the real world becomes blurred—and the students wonder if it is their own lives they are being asked to save.”</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>I had started this one on audio, but didn't have time to finish it. So I ordered it online. But the for whatever reason it sat on the shelf for a long while. I knew I was going to love it, as I had started it already, but I took a long time to get back to it. Well, it turned out to be one of those book that I am a little sad you could only read for the first time once. I wish I could say more about it, than it had me twisting and turning from beginning to the last chapter, but I don't want to ruin a minute for anyone. The characters weren't always likeable, but compelling through out. The setting was vibrant and easy to picture. The plot for a first novel was well thought through and the twists and turns made sense and always answered some questions with raising others. It was very hard to quit turning pages. And yet it was one you wish you could make last forever and savor it. It was one that stuck with me for a long time after, I couldn't stop thinking of it, and for a time, compared all others to it. If you like suspense, or a good mind-twist, run, don't walk and get your hands on a copy anyway you can. =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-81647292606286883982011-12-29T14:56:00.001-07:002011-12-29T14:58:57.211-07:00in a flash<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=155469034X&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>MINI REVIEW</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>In a Flash</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Eric Walters</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: October 31,2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 40 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: young adult fiction</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: caught my eye at the library. By a <a href="http://www.orcabook.com/">publisher</a> I like.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary a<span>nd Review: taken from <a href="http://www.orcabook.com/productdetails.cfm?SKU=o350&CategoryTile=Orca%20Currents-Complete%20Title%20List">publisher's website</a>-</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><em><span>“<span><span><span>There was a playful combat everywhere. I didn't have time to look around, but there had to be close to a hundred people around me, yelling, laughing and swinging their pillows.<br /><br />On the edges of the battle other people watched. There were grown-ups holding their kids by the hand or loaded down with shopping bags, looking stunned or amused or confused. Some laughed and pointed, and others hurried away like they were scared. There had to be almost as many people watching as there were participating.<br /><br />One of the pillows burst, and a million white feathers shot into the air like a billowing cloud! The crowd—watching and fighting—erupted into gasps and screams and laughter.”</span></span></span></span></em></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span><em><span><span><span style="font-style: normal">This was a fun quick little read. If you have followed my blog at all, you know that I am a fan of this publishing company. I liked this one. It was some kids who were doing flash mobs, and even organizing them for some fun. In the end, they were doing one for a purpose. It was an interesting combination of intelligent characters, and a fast paced story line. Totally made ME wanna try a flash mob. Not a lot to this one, but a fun read none the less.</span></span></span></em></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-13192616540162741532011-12-15T19:33:00.000-07:002011-12-15T19:35:26.413-07:00portrait<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0312186525&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>The Portrait</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Charles Atkins</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: October 27, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 39 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 3 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: fiction</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: I took my pills, two of them.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: I wanted something a little scary/edge of my seat for halloween.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the <a href="http://www.charlesatkins.com/pr02.htm">author's website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; "><span><span><span>'Soho artist Chad Greene is having a bad week. Just home from the hospital his dog is shot, his loft is ransacked, and his psychiatrist is murdered. His manic depression is heating up--okay, maybe he shouldn't have stopped his lithium--and the boundaries between reality and psychosis have blurred. As for the police, they look at Chad, and they see a murderer.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" align="LEFT"> <span> <span><span>On the plus side, his agent couldn't be happier. His paintings are selling better than Starbucks coffee, and the publicity that swirls around the young artist is propelling him to break-through heights.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" align="LEFT"><span> </span><span><span><span>But Chad is running out of time. Hunted by a killer who shares secrets from his past, pursued by the police and hounded by his own insanity, he struggles to make sense of the chaos that has overrun his life. He sees no way out, and to find the answers he must risk all and plunge into a world of total madness.'</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"> <span><span>I think 3 out of 5 may be high for this one. This was not the read I had hoped for. Some of the time it wasn't even interesting, let alone scary. I did keep reading, because I had it find out if he was crazy or not. There were many parts that were predictable, even if the ending was not one that you could have seen coming. Now the parts I liked. I did like seeing the world through the eyes of the character when he was on and off his meds. And the ending (climax to finish) was strong and interesting. I recently had a conversation with a writer friend, who looked at me and simply said “make it worse”. This is something Atkins did well I thought, in completely destroying the main character's life in the first few sections of the book. Will I read another by this author? Probably not. If you are at the library, and happen to see it, read the first few pages, and see if it grabs you, maybe it was just me. But I wouldn't go hunting for it.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-6392174714942774882011-12-12T20:03:00.001-07:002011-12-12T20:06:47.076-07:00hell fire<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0451463242&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>Hell Fire</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Ann Aguirre</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span>Date Finished: <span>October</span> 23, 2011</span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 38 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 5 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: Urban Fantasy</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: I'm still a redhead.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: Second in the series, and I completely enjoyed the first.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the <a href="http://www.annaguirre.com/books/corine-solomon-series/hell-fire/">author's website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span style="text-decoration: none">“<span><span>As a handler, Corine Solomon can touch any object and know its history. It’s too bad she can’t seem to forget her own. With her ex-boyfriend Chance in tow—lending his particularly supernatural brand of luck—Corine journeys back home to Kilmer, Georgia, in order to discover the truth behind her mother’s death and the origins of her “gift.”</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span><span>But while trying to uncover the secrets in her past, Corine and Chance find that something is rotten in the state of Georgia. Just a few miles away, no one seems to know Kilmer exists. And inside the town borders there are signs of a dark curse affecting the town and all its residents—and it can only be satisfied with death…”</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>This is the second in the series, and I loved it as much as the first. Corine is back with her cool power of touching things, and being able to see where it's been. And her ex-boyfriend is back, and with his power of being 'lucky', it makes for some interesting adventures. Also, there were some reappearances of some of the great characters in the first one, which I always love when authors put some continuity in their work. They are on the road again, and this time they are back in the town where she grew up. I needed a read for the readathon that would be light, and interesting enough to keep me going until I was done. This had the perfect balance of fantasy, mystery and an eclectic cast of characters, this fit the bill perfectly. A must read for fans of urban fantasy or mystery, but I would recommend reading <u>Blue Diablo</u> (the first in the series) first.</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">PS- I love reading suggestions guys. And I haven't read much in this genre. If you know of any that are like this, please feel free to recommend them. I would love to hear from you...</p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-80260916816021970442011-12-08T18:19:00.000-07:002011-12-08T18:21:13.893-07:00next sure thing<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span"><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=1554699002&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><p></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>The Next Sure Thing</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Richard Wagamese</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: October 10, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 37 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: fiction</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: So I’m walking out of Shelly's Crab Shack around 2:00 AM with a handful of bills from my tip jar, and the moon is like a freaking eyeball staring right down at me.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: I received this book as an ARC from <a href="http://www.orcabook.com/">Orca Book Publishers</a> through <a href="http://www.librarything.com/">librarything.com</a>.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the back of the book-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">“<span><span>Cree Thunderboy has two things he does well: he plays a mean blues guitar, and he has a knack for picking winning horses at the track. Picking winners is just a means to an end; Cree's goal is to be the next great bluesman. When he meets Win Hardy, it looks like he might be able to parlay his special skill with the horses into a shot at the fame and fortune he seeks. So long as he can pick the next sure thing.”</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First thing I want to say, is I am in love with these little orca books. This is the second of three that I have read, and have immensely enjoyed them all. They are quick, interesting, intelligent reads, and I would recommend them for reluctant readers of any age, or anyone who wants a fast, entertaining read.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>The main character, Cree, was interesting, and smart, but it was his best friend Ashton who really had me hooked. He was the voice of reason, and was there with his friend, through it all, until the end. I think I would have split long before (but then, that is what makes it a good book, as opposed to real life. There is a tension from beginning to end, that kept me coming back throughout my day for 'just a few more pages'. It was something the author did really well. I heard recently that 'bad decisions make good stories', and to me, this felt like a great example of that. It felt like he was making a deal with the devil to me from the beginning, and it got worse as he went, and it made your heart ache for him. I thought the ending was great, and without spoiling anything for anybody, it made the whole book worth reading (I hate a weak ending in books, it feels like a let down after all that 'work'). Great payoff! This is a Canadian publisher, and a Canadian author, but I didn't feel like it had a Canadian feel. (in my opinion, so many Canadians try and write 'literature' and it comes off feeling a little forced, and I struggle with that.) instead, this one felt very natural. It wasn't trying to live up to a standard, or fit in to a box of what someone thought it should be. *please don't read this as I am anti-literature, because I am not, there is a lot of GREAT literature out there, I am just against 'forced literature'.*</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>This was a sweet story, that came across as smart and entertaining. The down side is at $10 it cost the same as a full length book for 130 pages. But if you have a reluctant reader in your life, it could be worth it. I will definitely search out more of these, but possibly at my library or second hand book store.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-53267577366633187202011-12-06T14:41:00.001-07:002011-12-06T14:46:04.328-07:00Charmed Death<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span"><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=042521317X&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><p></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>A Charmed Death</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Madelyn Alt</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: October 9, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 36 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: mystery/paranormal</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: I had been thinking for sometime that things weren't quite right in my little Indiana town.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: second in the series, enjoyed the first so I wanted to give another a try.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from <a href="http://berkleysignetmysteries.com/book1496">Berkley Prime Crime website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span>“</span><span><span><span>Maggie O'Neill was just your average small-town girl, stuck in a dead-end job until she started working at Enchantments, Stony Mill's finest antique shop with a unique mystical secret. Now Maggie is Indiana's newest witch. Learning to cope with her newfound powers is tough enough, but add to that keeping the stock at Enchantments organized, keeping the peace with her somewhat controlling mom, and remembering to tape reruns of her favorite show, Magnum, P.I., and Maggie's got a full plate.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="line-height: 0.16in; "> <span><span><span>But when a second questionable death occurs a scant two months into her store tenure, she can't turn her thoughts away from all the town gossip about the teenage princess and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the girl's charmed life and death. While the police get caught up in procedure and logic, Maggie uses every trick, charm, and intuition she can summon, with the assistance of her favorite witchy boss Felicity Dow, to get to the heart of this spellbinding murder.”</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Ok, I enjoyed this one. Maybe not as much as the first, there were things that rankled me. But it is a cozy, entertaining read. As I was reading, it irritated me when suddenly we were at the doctor for our 'yearly exam'. (girls, you know what I mean?) Did we really need that in the middle of this kind of mystery? If she had to go to the doctors, couldn't it just be a cold or something? I like mysteries for escapism, not to remind me of what I should be doing... And it could be just me (and I know you need it to make the theme work), maybe it's the Christian upbringing I had, but the witch/magick parts tended to give me the heebee-geebees. Not enough to take away from the book, but enough that it would take me momentarily out of the story. It was nice to hear Maggie (the main character) say at one point “I don't know what I believe”. I think that was an appropriate response for book 2. Instead of, you are right, I am a complete convert, and now I know everything. (not mentioning any authors). I liked that it was the type of mystery that dropped clues, so it was possible for the reader to solve, if you were paying attention. As opposed to some (which I don't personally consider REAL mysteries) where the murderer seems to suddenly appear at the end. I like to play a game, where when I have a guess who-done-it, I write the page and date and who I think it is, down on a piece of paper. Then when I am done I see if I am right. This time I guessed on page 230, and I was right. With all that said, I hated the climax/ending. For me it was unrealistic and hard to swallow. But it was not enough to keep me from wanting to read the next one. =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Have you read this? What were your thoughts on the ending? Do you try and guess the murderer as you read? Tell me, I would like to hear...</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-26137195801289380952011-12-01T19:19:00.001-07:002011-12-01T19:20:46.673-07:00Missing...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">So, I bet you have been wondering, if you have even noticed, that I was a little, how should we say... inactive during November. Well, I actually do have a reason (excuse?). And I think it's a good one...</p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAb-Kg-X0hyni7ymjkxUZwotNEGGwU3fej9JqgxnTTaDy38hIwth2b_TL-ENNbSjH0LU1yqetc-difRidQMX8VyJFq0tYgamv8SEYSYYr9CpGYbX4UeqmXSDR2w5k3c_WCoVm_-A/s400/Winner_180_180_white.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681350220272772322" /></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">I am proud of myself, even if it was a busy, crazy, fulfilling, hair pulling, intense, sleep deprived, coffee filled journey. (see how good I am getting with stretching my words?)</p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">But now that November is over I can go back to breathing, and get my head on straight for Christmas. And sleep. Catch up on much needed sleep.</p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">But at the same token we can now return to your regularly scheduled programing. </p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-27527689517686350012011-10-31T10:23:00.000-06:002011-10-31T10:28:26.290-06:00Fight Club<p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0393327345&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></span></span></p><div><br /></div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>Fight Club</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Chuck Palahniuk</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: September 29, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 35 out of 75</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: fiction</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: Tyler gets me a job as a waiter, after that Tyler’s pushing a gun in my mouth and saying, the first step to eternal life is you have to die.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: it was recommended to me by someone a long time ago.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5759.Fight_Club">goodreads.com</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in">“<span><span><span><span style="font-style: normal"><span>Chuck Palahniuk's outrageous and startling debut novel that exploded American literature and spawned a movement. Every weekend, in the basements and parking lots of bars across the country, young men with white-collar jobs and failed lives take off their shoes and shirts and fight each other barehanded just as long as they have to. Then they go back to those jobs with blackened eyes and loosened teeth and the sense that they can handle anything. Fight club is the invention of Tyler Durden, projectionist, waiter, and dark, anarchic genius, and it's only the beginning of his plans for violent revenge on an empty consumer-culture world.</span></span></span> ”</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>I shake my head to think that this book has become a phenomenon. But then, as crude and violent and not relatable as it was, there was something very appealing about it. I'm not sure what to think or whether it was a good book or not. But I'm still thinking about it. If nothing else it was a mindf**k. I think on an odd level, it's vaguely relatable. Can't we all relate to the straight laced side of the main character? (Did we ever find out his name?) And Marla and Tyler, in some ways, our friends we had or friends we wanted. Maybe they represent the wild or impossible. The plot at times was hard to grasp. Imagine something so big, it takes on a life of its own, and is unstoppable. As I read, the word 'cult' came frequently to mind, although I'm not sure if it was ever mentioned (it was almost a month ago I read it). Could it ever happen? Maybe. But I like to think the author was portraying the worst-case scenario. Am I glad I read it? I'm still undecided (it had some really gruesome, icky parts). But with that said, now I really want to see the movie to see how they compare. Because the commercials for the movie (that I remember) looked nothing like the book, or maybe they just showed the good parts...</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Did you read the book? See the movie? What did YOU think?</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-29589894086242365532011-10-24T18:55:00.001-06:002011-10-24T18:58:14.357-06:00The Reckoning<div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0385665369&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Title: <u>The Reckoning</u></span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Author: Kelley Armstrong</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Date Finished: September 28, 2011</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Personal Book Count: 34 out of 75</span></span></p><p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Rating: 4 out of 5</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Genre/ Subject: young adult/ paranormal</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>First Line: After four nights on the run, I was finally safe, tucked into bed and enjoying the deep, dreamless sleep of the dead... until the dead decided they'd really rather have me awake.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Why did I pick this book?: third in the trilogy.</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Summary and Review: taken from the <a href="http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com/the-reckoning/">author's website</a>-</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none"><span><span><b>*SPOILERS*</b></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="font-style: normal; "><span>“<span><span>My name is Chloe Saunders. I’m fifteen, and I would love to be normal.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 0.19in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; "> <span><span><span>But normal is one thing I’m not.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 0.19in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; "> <span><span><span>For one thing, I’m having these feelings for a certain antisocial werewolf and his sweet-tempered brother–who just happens to be a sorcerer–but, between you and me, I’m leaning toward the werewolf.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 0.19in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; "> <span><span><span>Not normal.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 0.19in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; "> <span><span><span>My friends and I are also on the run from an evil corporation that wants to get rid of us…permanently.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 0.19in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; "> <span><span><span>Definitely not normal.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 0.19in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; "> <span><span><span>And finally, I’m a genetically altered necromancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying.</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 0.19in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; "> <span><span><span>As far away from normal as it gets.”</span></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>I don't think you can write a review like this, so far in the series, when so much has happened, when a book depends so heavily on the others. Hopefully if you haven't read the first two, you won't read any further. And if you do, it's at your own risk. :P What can I say about this that hasn't been said? I'm not the first to read these, and certainly not the last (I hope, I think they were great!). I still like the characters. I still like the story line. I like that Chloe finally resolved her 3 way love triangle. I like that getting adults involved didn't solve everything. In fact, it messed things up as much as anything. I like that we had closure on a lot of the story lines, if not all of them. (even if I was happy with the way they all resolved.) The adventure was great, and as realistic as it can be in this type of book. Setting was interesting, and always changing. For some reason I really liked it. It really worked in this book. I know this is a weak review, it is very vague, but it's hard to do without TOO many spoilers. I feel like I have talked about most of this for the first two books. My advice? If you have read the first two, don't miss this one. If you haven't, go start at the beginning. It was a great ride. =DA</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none"><span><span><b>*END SPOILERS*</b></span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span><span>Agree? Disagree? Recommendations? Any insights, suggestions, or comments on the book or format, or blog at all are most welcome. If you have read this and/ or review it yourself, please let me know. Can you think of any books like this? Give me a recommendation! =D</span></span></p> <p class="western" style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-42321668205982332542011-10-23T04:13:00.002-06:002011-10-23T04:15:49.288-06:004:15 AM#readathon<div>well, it's after 4AM and i think i have made it as far as i'm going to (and considering i just typed readathing, i think it's time). good night all, and good luck to those that are pressing on... it was another great one! =D</div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-81082506277725478252011-10-23T00:20:00.002-06:002011-10-23T00:34:30.128-06:00pet love<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>#readathon<div><br /></div><div>i have 2 dogs that have joined me for the readathon. i have a black pug named sadie, and a bischon shih tzu named cooper. they are both great cuddlers. cooper gets me out for walks to keep me awake, and sadie shows her 'support' by licking my hand that is holding my book reading.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIk1tUS0jNGcy2YOURYMvHy2py4_E-O1_waJYD_DKqTZsqAVTsHSY_l_Zo6ue4f-LRL8hi9Fwd3c1rMc5qPfvGScSukyCwMLbYRU82RX0-xA44wLhJOpxqWHZjE5BxGXZQmjmzxQ/s320/IMG00026-20100723-1520.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666572063852494946" /><div>(ok, here they are cuddling each other, but you get the picture)</div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-62590071137588026952011-10-22T23:07:00.001-06:002011-10-22T23:09:49.586-06:00Song Identity mini-challenge#<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">readathon</span><div><br /></div><div>I picked this one to represent me and my people, because, well, it is an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">uber</span>-fun song, and well made video and have much family in Sask...</div><div><br /><div><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lj9Zmir79bs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-21349642758925668382011-10-22T22:42:00.002-06:002011-10-22T22:47:14.350-06:00Rereading<div>#readathon</div>I am not much of a re-reader, but the one book that comes to mind that i have re-read over the years, is little women. i love everything about it: the time period, the relationship of the sisters, the depth of story for each character, and the images it paints in my mind. yes, i would have to say it's my go to favorite. (now that i think about it, there IS still time to dig it out tonight.... =D)<div><br /></div><div><div><iframe src="http://rcm-ca.amazon.ca/e/cm?t=lisloya-20&o=15&p=8&l=as1&asins=0439101360&ref=tf_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div><div><br /></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-11089987339203295342011-10-22T22:39:00.002-06:002011-10-22T22:41:18.360-06:0010: 40 PM hour ???<div>#<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">readathon</span></div><div><br /></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ok</span>, i am feed, refreshed, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">definitely</span> have a second wind. i have 125 pages to go and i will have finished at least one book. (i tend to 'book hop'). think i can do it?Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298036.post-47478504727197288212011-10-22T18:21:00.002-06:002011-10-22T18:31:33.162-06:00mid-event survey<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">#<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">readathon</span></strong></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></strong></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Mid-Event Survey</strong>:<br />1. What are you reading right now? i just started killer insight by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">victoria</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">laurie</span><br />2. How many books have you read so far? i have read <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pieces</span> of 4 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">different</span> books :P<br />3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">thon</span>? what ever keeps my interest.<br />4. Did you have to make any special arrangements to free up your whole day? nope, dh is spoiling me :)<br />5. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those? nah, just had to go for dinner and coffee to keep going, but i took my book and read.<br />6. What surprises you most about the Read-a-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">thon</span>, so far? how tired i am<br />7. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve the Read-a-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">thon</span> next year? it would be great if ALL the challeges were open internationally, and not just the USA<br />8. What would you do differently, as a Reader or a Cheerleader, if you were to do this again next year? nothing! well, maybe a little earlier to bed the night before ;)<br />9. Are you getting tired yet? oh yeah<br />10. Do you have any tips for other Readers or Cheerleaders, something you think is working well for you that others may not have discovered? nah, it is always great, this year it seems to be working like a well oiled machine...</span></div>Lissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407492233830111551noreply@blogger.com0