Sheila’s Comments (group member since Jan 01, 2012)

Sheila’s comments from the Read 100+ Books in 2012 group.

Chuck wrote: "50 books is still a great number - Hope you enjoyed them all. I think I finished at 73 books - REALLY trying for 100 in 2013."

everyone did well.

I added up everything and I read 232 books. It's a good thing for children's books, novellas, and short books. I'd have never made it if not for those a couple of months.

Everyone did good! Happy New Year! Chuck, have fun camping.

Chuck wrote: "Finished reading "Dark Currents" by Jacqueline Carey, 3/5 stars.

Now reading "Night of the Jaguar" by Michael Gruber.

"Deep in the jungles of Colombia, an American priest is shot dead in his make..."

Night of the Jaguar sounds good.

I just finished Wild Penance by Sandi Ault. It's a mystery and was so good. Even though it was the 4th book of a series, it was easy to read. I didn't figure out the murderer until it was explained to me but I always like those books that have a religious conspiracy type story line. Really good. Held my interest throughout.

Chuck wrote: "As we approach the end of the year, thought I'd post "My 10 Ten Books for 2012 (In no particular order!)"
1. The Art of Fielding - Chad Harbach
2. The Horse Whisperer - Nicholas Evans
3. Battleborn..."

Can't go wrong with Steinbeck.

Kristy wrote: "I'm at 94/100 of my goal for the year. Feeling pretty good about that since I think I was stuck on the exact same page of the same book for the entire month of November!"

That's great!

Chuck wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Finished reading "The Invisible Ones" by Stef Penney - 3/5 stars.

Now reading "Map of Bones" by James Rollins, Book 2 of the Sigma Force s..."

I will. Thanks.

Chuck wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Finished reading "The Invisible Ones" by Stef Penney - 3/5 stars.

Now reading "Map of Bones" by James Rollins, Book 2 of the Sigma Force series.

"During a crowded ser..."

I've done that also. I've also had some problems finding some of the earlier ones. I'll have to look at Amazon for them, once I remember which ones I have and which I've read.

Chuck wrote: "Finished reading "The Invisible Ones" by Stef Penney - 3/5 stars.

Now reading "Map of Bones" by James Rollins, Book 2 of the Sigma Force series.

"During a crowded service at a cathedral in German..."

I like James Rollins' Sigma Force series.

Just finished The Christmas Chronicle: The Legend of Santa Claus. Very enjoyable. A new classic. Good book to read with family during the Christmas season.

Well, here are my reads for the month.

8/9, 29 books

1. Read the 12th book in a series or of an author.
2. Read a book with a D-E-C-M-B-R in the title or author's name--Heart of a Forest by Angelia Sparrow and Naomi Brooks--finished 12/3/12.
3. Read your favorite holiday story--The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson--finished 12/11/12.
4. With the ending of the year, read a book about endings or good-byes--Girl Walks Into a Bar by Rachel Dratch--finished 12/18/12.
5. Read a book with a red or green cover or title--The Christmas Chronicles by Tim Slover--finished 12/2/12.
6. Read a book about gifts--Abby Finds Her Calling by Naomi King--finished 12/15/12.
7. Read a book you wanted to read this year but never got to read--Dial M for Murder by Miranda James--finished 12/7/12.
8. Read a book about time--Timeless Desire by Gwyn Cready--finished 12/10/12.
9. Your choice--Wild Penance by Sandi Ault--finished 12/21/12.

Ponyella by Laura Numeroff--read 12/1/12
A Brand New Ballgame by Lisa Summre--finished 12/18/12
Brianna by Lexie X--finished 12/18/12
Carnal Dreams by Harriet C. Loveless--finished 12/18/12
All I Want for Christmas is You by Lisa Montello--finished 12/22/12
Piper the Elf Trains Santa by Colleen Driscoll
All That He Wants by Olivia Thorne--finished 12/23/12
All in Time by Ciana Stone--finished 12/23/12
All I Want for Christmas is a Werewolf by J.S. Scott--finished 12/25/12
All That Jazz by Jamie Hall--finished 12/25/12
Kidnapped for Christmas by Evangeline Anderson--finished 12/27/12
A Lesson in Truth by Sloan Parker--finished 12/27/12
The French Have a Word for It by Josh Lanyon--finished 12/27/12
Ample Beauty by A K Nicholas--finished 12/27/12
A Cat's Tale & Other Love Stories by Cara Marsi--finished 12/28/12
Christmas With a Stranger by Cynthia Arsuaga--finished 12/28/12
Cinderella Wore Combat Boots by D L Jackson--finished 12/28/12
Among the Stags by Amy Stranhouse--finished 12/29/12
Babysitter Comfort by Lisa Biso-finished 12/29/12
Babes in Toyland by Mia Savage--finished 12/29/12
The Bath Time Book by Michael Yu--finished 12/29/12
Changing Rooms by C S Morgan--finished 12/29/12
Cherry on Top by Anita Lawless--finished 12/29/12

I just finished Heading Out to Wonderful by Robert Goolrick. Very emotional but really good. A stranger comes to town and everything changes for the people living there. Definitely one that will stay with me. The writing is beautiful.

Can you believe we are at the end of the year? I know some good books were read and recommended. Here's December's challenges.

1. Read the 12th book in a series or of an author.
2. Read a book with a D-E-C-M-B-R in the title or author's name.
3. Read your favorite holiday story.
4. With the ending of the year, read a book about endings or good-byes.
5. Read a book with a red or green cover or title.
6. Read a book about gifts.
7. Read a book you wanted to read this year but never got to read.
8. Read a book about time.
9. Your choice.

Manda wrote: "been a bit poorly - cold and now asthma so haven't been around - been playing around with my new kindle for a month and bought and downloaded a lot.....plus wolf hall is a mega of a read to get thr..."

Hope you'll be up and feeling better soon. How was Wolf Hall? I hope to do it next year. Might have to start a new group if I can't figure out how to change the name of the group. Might be better to start a new group anyway. Suggestions?

Chuck wrote: "Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Enjoy this holiday with your family and friends!"

You, too, Chuck. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

I finished Guns, Germs, and Steel. It was dry but interesting. It seems as though it was the same things that kept one society as conquered and another as conqueror. It comes down to food and resources.

Chuck wrote: "More books to read!
1. Read the 11th book of a series or an author.
"Runaway" by Alice Munro
2. Read a book with a N-O-V-E-M-B-R in the title or author's name.
"Red Light" by T. Jefferson Parker
3...."

What did you think of T. Jefferson Parker's writing? I have a book of his but I don't know anything about him.

Kristy wrote: "Chuck wrote: "Kristy wrote: "My november book count is sitting at 1.25 and holding. Starting to doubt I'm going to make it to 100 books this year."

Same hear Kristy - I'll try for 75 books this ye..."

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Hope he's home soon.

Chuck wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Chuck wrote: "My first book for this month . . .

1. Read the 11th book of a series or an author.
2. Read a book with a N-O-V-E-M-B-R in the title or author's name.
3. In honor of Ve..."

When I worked at the bookstore, my manager loved The Passage and, somehow, the publisher sent a copy for each member of the staff. I have a copy of The Passage (it's huge!) and I just bought the second book in the series. I think it's called The Twelve. Something tells me these are books for snowed in weekends.