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Reading challenge 2018: 24 of 100 books -- bookshelf

Cover Challenge - 9/50

Cover Color Challenge - 10/15

A to Z challenge - 13/26

Bingo challenge - spreadsheet

Operation Challenge - current level: Physician assistant

Owned Books Challenge - Points: 655 -- spreadsheet


Cover Challenge Description: (view spoiler)[
1. Warrior Cover: A hero with a sword, an ax, a warhammer or bow (any other historical fighting instrument) on the cover.
2. Highland Cover: Hero wearing a Scottish plaid or otherwise appearing to look like a Scottish highlander.
3. Sporty Cover: Hero wearing or holding sports gear.
4. Hot and Heavy Cover: Hero and Heroine in a clinch.
5. Bare-chested Cover: Hero is shirtless.
6. Military Hero Cover: Hero is wearing a military uniform.
7. Hero of Color Cover: Hero on the cover is black, Native American, Asian, Latino or Middle Eastern.
8. Dressed to the Nines Cover: Hero is wearing formal clothing or a three piece suit.
9. Dancing Machine Cover: Hero is dancing alone or with someone else.
10. Rock Star Cover: Either hero is holding or playing instrument or cover has an instrument.
11. Flower Power Cover: A flower or bouquet of flowers is on the cover.
12. Animal Kingdom Cover: An animal is on the cover.
13. On the Beach Cover: A beach or ocean is depicted.
14. Kiss Cover: Someone is kissing or lips are depicted on the cover.
15. Femme Fatale Cover: A dangerous woman is on the cover.
16. Woman/Man of Color Cover: A woman who is black, Asian, Native American, Latino or Middle Eastern is depicted on the cover.
17. Sci-Fi Cover: The cover depicts a science fiction scene.
18. Food Paradise Cover: Food of some kind is shown on the cover.
19.Let There Be Light Cover: A flame or a candle or torch, or anything that provides light is on the cover.
20.Fast and the Furious Cover: A hot rod car is on the cover.
21.Regency Manners Cover: A cover depicts a Regency historical romance scene.
22.Steampunk Aesthetic Cover: A Steampunk type scene is on the cover.
23. Swashbuckling Cover: The cover depicts a pirate or swashbuckling scene.
24.Historical Gentleman or Lord Cover: A historically dressed man is on the cover.
25.Black and White Cover: Only the colors of black and white are on the cover, or a black and white photograph is on the cover.
26.Sword and Sorcery Cover: The book cover depicts a fantasy scene.
27. To Protect and Serve Cover: The cover depicts a police officer or fireman.
28. Kids R'Us Cover: A child, baby or children are on the cover.
29. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Cover: The hero is wearing a cowboy hat or other gear on the cover.
30. Spooky Cover: The cover looks scary or horrific.
31.Supernatural Lover Cover: A supernatural/paranormal scene is on the cover. Hero/heroine looks more than human.
32.Secret Agent Cover: The hero or heroine on the cover is depicted as a spy or secret agent.
33.The A Team Cover: There are at least three persons on the cover.
34.All That Glitters Cover: The cover depicts a high class scene, all the glitz and glitter. Alternatively depicting diamonds or jewels.
35.Prize Fighter Cover: Cover depicts a boxer, martial artist or a mixed martial artist cover.
36.Bearded Cover: The hero has a full beard on the cover.
37.Chrome Dome Cover: The hero is bald on the cover.
38.All Tatted Up Cover: A person on the cover has visible tattoo(es).
39.Beautiful Dress Cover: A figure on the cover is wearing a lovely dress.
40.Cartoon Cover: The cover is illustrated, animated or graphic art (drawn or painted, not photographed).
41.World Tour Cover: The cover features an international city.
42. Fairy Tale Cover: Cover features elements from a well-known fairy tale.
43. Variation of a Theme Cover: A cover that is an homage to classic literature or classic movies, tv.
44. Beauty in the Eye Cover: A cover that is just really gorgeous.
45. Kooky Cover: Strange or weird cover.
46. Four Seasons Cover: The cover distinctively conveys one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer or fall.
47. Biker Boy or Babe Cover: The person on the cover is riding a motorcycle.
48. Au Natural Cover: The person on the cover is mostly or fully undressed.
49. Bookaholic Cover: Book(s) are depicted on the cover.
50. Do Not Comprehend Cover: The cover makes absolutely no sense.

Bonus: Choose up to three of your own covers that aren't already listed above.

CREDIT:
this post DHASG 2018 Book Cover Love Challenge . (hide spoiler)]

A book may only count once. Rereads are acceptable.

Cover Challenge: 10/50

Levels:
1. Cover Librarian: Read 30 or more books.
2. Cover Catcher: Read 20-29 books.
3. Cover Spy: Read 15-19 books.

My covers:

1. Warrior Cover:
2. Highland Cover:
3. Sporty Cover:
4. Hot and Heavy Cover:
5. Bare-chested Cover:
6. Military Hero Cover:
7. Hero of Color Cover:
8. Dressed to the Nines Cover:
9. Dancing Machine Cover:
10. Rock Star Cover:
11. Flower Power Cover:
12. Animal Kingdom Cover:
13. On the Beach Cover:
14. Kiss Cover:
15. Femme Fatale Cover:
16. Woman of Color Cover:
17. Sci-Fi Cover:
18. Food Paradise Cover:
19. Let There Be Light Cover:
20. Fast and the Furious Cover:
21. Regency Manners Cover:
22. Steampunk Aesthetic Cover:
23. Swashbuckling Cover:
24. Historical Gentleman or Lord Cover:
25. Black and White Cover:
26. Sword and Sorcery Cover:
27. To Protect and Serve Cover:
28. Kids R'Us Cover:
29. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys Cover:
30. Spooky Cover:
31. Supernatural Lover Cover:
32. Secret Agent Cover:
33. The A Team Cover:
34. All That Glitters Cover:
35. Prize Fighter Cover:
36. Bearded Cover:
37. Chrome Dome Cover:
38. All Tatted Up Cover:
39. Beautiful Dress Cover:
40. Cartoon Cover:
41. World Tour Cover: Seattle
42. Fairy Tale Cover:
43. Variation of a Theme Cover:
44. Beauty in the Eye Cover:
45. Kooky Cover:
46. Four Seasons Cover:
47. Biker Boy or Babe Cover:
48. Au Natural Cover:
49. Bookaholic Cover:
50. Do Not Comprehend Cover:


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Cover Color Challenge - 14/15

This challenge requires you find books that have certain colors in their covers or in the title.


1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white

, , 2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink

3. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red

4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange

5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow

6. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green

7. Read a book with "Light Blue" or any shade of light blue

8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue

9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple

10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown

11. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black

12. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze etc)

13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.

14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book.

15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots, etc...).

(original challenge at 2018 Reading Group.)


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A to Z challenge: 16/26

A - Archangel's Assassin (Jan) All You Need Is Kill 1 (Jan) Agent Bayne (Jan) Abercrombie Zombie (Apr) Armed & Dangerous (Mai)

B - Black Dog Blues (Mar)

C - Cut & Run (Mai)

D - Deal Maker (Feb) Dim Sum Asylum (Mar) Divide & Conquer (Mai)

E - Edge of Tomorrow (Jan) Epikrisepoesi (Jan) Evolved (Mai)

F - Fish & Chips (Mai)

G -

H - How to Wish Upon a Star (Apr) Hostile Ground (Apr) How To Save a Life (Apr)

I - Ink and Shadows (Mar), Imperfect Match (Mar) Imago (Apr) Imagines (Mai)

J - Just Here for the Pain (Mar)

K - Kneel, Mr. President (Jan)

L -

M - Manic Pixie Dream Boy (Mar) Mad Lizard Mambo (Mar) The Mermaid Murders (Apr) The Monet Murders (Apr) The Magician Murders (Apr) The Martian (Apr)

N -

O - Once Upon A Wolf (Feb), Out (Apr)

P - Power Play (Apr)

Q -

R - Ready Player One (Jan) Rule Breaker (Feb) Red Dirt Heart Imago (Mai)

S - Seven (Feb) Sticks & Stones (Mai)

T - Throwing Stones (Feb) Ten Mile Bottom (Mar)

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V -

W -

X -

Y -

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Bingo Challenge:
Books added in challenge: 40

Link to spreadsheet.

Operation Reading Challenge
Current level: Physician assistant

Challenge based on the game Operation where you remove body parts, that is to say reading books to "remove" the parts.
A book can be used three times.

Levels:
Medical student: 2 from each version
Resident: 3 to 4 from each version
Intern: 5 to 6 from each version
Physician assistant: 7 - 8 from each version
Doctor: 9 to 10 from each version
Specialist - if you remove (read) all the parts for a particular version


Classic
Adam's Apple - read the first book in a series Manic Pixie Dream Boy
Broken Heart - read a romance book Evolved
Wrenched Ankle - read a book where something gets repaired Rule Breaker
Spare Ribs - read a book with two or more brothers in the story Seven
Water on the Knee - read a book with water on the cover Ink and Shadows
Charley Horse - read a book with a cowboy/cowgirl/horse in it Red Dirt Heart Imago Stars & Stripes
Writer's Cramp - read a printed book (not an ebook) The Martian
The Ankle Bone Connected to the Knee Bone - read a book where the MC lies Archangel's Assassin
Wish Bone - read a book from your TBR list Seven
Bread Basket - read a book where the MC bakes Out
--Butterflies in Stomach - read a thriller
--Funny Bone - read a humorous book

Shrek
Brain Freeze - read a book set during the wintertime Once Upon A Wolf
Ear Wax - read a book where the MC uses a candle Agent Bayne
Pain in the Butt - read a book with an annoying character in it Rule Breaker
Chest Cold - read a book where the chest is the focus of the cover Manic Pixie Dream Boy
Pixie Bites - read a book with a fairy/fae in it Archangel's Assassin
Slugs and Grubs - read a book with a garden
Green Thumb - read a book with a mostly green cover How To Save a Life
Mud Flaps - read a book with a truck/car, or a road trip story Armed & Dangerous
--Heartburn - read a book with fire on the cover
--Onion Breath - read a book that someone else thought was stinky
--Frog in the Throat - read a book where the neck is the focus of the cover
--Humongous Fungus - read a book that is 400+ pages
--Toe Jam - read a book where the MC goes barefoot

Homer Simpson
Ear Wig - listen to an audio book Ready Player One
Rubber Neck - read a book with a car accident in it Once Upon A Wolf
Trick Knee - read a book with a tricky character in it Deal Maker
Chip on Shoulder - read a book where someone holds a grudge Agent Bayne
Bowler's Thumb - read a book with a sport in it Throwing Stones
Elbow Macaroni - read a book with a Italian character or pasta in it Deal Maker
Heart of Gold - read a book where someone is generous Deal Maker
Pot Belly - read a book where the MC builds a fire Sticks & Stones
Twisted Ankle - read a book where the MC has to run Seven
Hammer Toe - read a book with hammer or another tool in itAll You Need Is Kill
--Pea Brain - read a book where the MC does something foolish
--Hmm, Short Ribs – read a book with BBQ/cooking in it

Spider Man
Web Head - read a book where the MC uses the internet Ready Player One
Crook in the Neck - read a book with a criminal in it Dim Sum Asylum
Mary Jane Jitters - read a book with a female sidekick/best friend Mad Lizard Mambo
A-rack-nid-Ribs - read the 9th book in a series Agent Bayne
Broken Web Shooter - read a book where a gun is used Edge of Tomorrow
Spider Cents - read a book with a poor MC Archangel's Assassin
Web-Crawler's Knee - read a book with a spider or insect in it Imagines
Radioactive Spider Bite - read a post apocalyptic book Edge of Tomorrow
Symbiotic Ooze - read the second book in a series Just Here for the Pain
Webbed Feet - read a book with swimming/fish Sticks & Stones
--Costume Wedgie - read a book set in October or features a costume/pumpkin/Halloween

Nightmare Before Christmas
Flu Bug - read a book where someone gets sick Rule Breaker
Snake Bite - read a book where the MC gets bitten by something Black Dog Blues
Snake Eyes - read a book with '1' /'one' on the cover Ready Player One
Crawling Flesh - read a creepy book Edge of Tomorrow
Club Foot - read a book with a party, going to a club Ten Mile Bottom
Lock Jaw - read a book with a lock or key Mad Lizard Mambo
Fingers Crossed - read a book that you hope will be good Ten Mile Bottom
Dizzy Spell - read a book with a 'Z' on the cover Mad Lizard Mambo
Scorpion Sting - read a book whose title starts with 'S'Stars & Stripes
--Bats Got Your Tongue - read a book where the MC has to stay quiet
--Spider Veins - read a book with a vampire in it
--Split-A-Seam - read a funny book


(original challenge at The Challenge Factor GR group)

Buried Alive! - Owned Books Challenge 2018 - 540 points

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/19115516-2018-sffbc-owned-books-challenge

This challenge will run from 1/1/18-12/31/18 and will work in tandem with any other challenge or anything you're reading. You claim points if you own the book in print, on ebook, or on audio prior to 12/31/17, and you read them in 2018. Make sure you count the number of owned books you have so you know if you get that big, fat, juicy bonus at the end of the year.

Points description: (view spoiler)[
Length of Ownership (best guess)
1 year - 10 points
3 years - 50 points
5 years - 75 points
10 years - 150 points

Length of Book
300 pages/10 hours - 15 points
500 pages/17 hours - 75 points
750 pages/25 hours - 150 points
1000 pages/33 hours - 300 points

Total Owned Books Read
0-10 - 25 points
11-30 - 50 points
31-50 - 75 points
51-75 - 100 points
76-100 - 150 points
100+ - 200 points

Series
First book in a series - 5 points
Any subsequent book in a series - 10 points
Fifth book in a series - 20 points
Tenth book in a series - 30 points
Finish a series - 15 points

Other
Forced on you by a friend - 20 points
Received as a gift - 10 points
A book that any group you're a member of reads as a monthly selection - 25 points
Embarrassing cover - 20 points (30 if you read some of it in public without hiding the cover)
Won/Nominated for any kind of award - 10 points
An author you've never read - 10 points
A buddy read - 5 points (20 if you both/all own it)
A 2018 release, but pre-ordered in 2017 - 5 points
Turned into a movie - 10 points
A 2017 Holiday gift - 10 points
A self-pub - 5 points
Oops! Bought it twice - 25 points
Read at least one book in all three formats: print, ebook, audio - 25 points
A genre/subgenre you usually avoid - 15 points
Read with a cup of tea or coffee - 5 points/book
Read with a cat or dog on your lap - 5 points

BONUS: If you have fewer unread books on your shelves on 1/1/19 - 500 points.

Credit: MrsJoseph, whom I saw had this in her individual thread.
Credit: Scifi Fantasy Book Club. >/i>
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My Google Spreadsheet

FIRST!!!

YESSSSSSSS

DoodlePanda wrote: "FIRST!!!

YESSSSSSSS"

^^ lol!

So you get a bonus 10 challenge points or something? ;)

Nah, its all for honor and glory :P

DoodlePanda wrote: "FIRST!!!

YESSSSSSSS"

You did it again!

DoodlePanda wrote: "Nah, its all for honor and glory :P"

Congratulations! :)

Oh, and Hi Marte! Best wishes for 2018! :D

I might copy your cover challenge... Just for fun :p
(view spoiler)[ *cough* challenge addict*cough* (hide spoiler)]

Nyssa wrote: "

Oh, and Hi Marte! Best wishes for 2018! :D"

Hi! Best wishes to you too! :D

DoodlePanda wrote: "I might copy your cover challenge... Just for fun :p
[spoilers removed]"

Oh yes, most definitely. Now we just need to read instead of adding challenges. LOL!

Bah, who has time for Reading when there are Challenges to plan!! :P

LOL, true

Jan 4: 1/100
Archangel's Assassin

eBook novel
Cover: 31. Supernatural Lover Cover
Cover Color: Dark Blue
A to Z: A
Bingo: Something that flies, paranormal, flying, A, supernatural powers.
Operation Reading:
- The Ankle Bone Connected to the Knee Bone - read a book where the MC lies
- Pixie Bites - read a book with a fairy/fae in it
- Spider Cents - read a book with a poor MC
Owned Books: 10 points.
Number of pages: 209.
Rating 3 stars. Interesting story, started to drag halfway, would have liked a more "tighter" story.



Jan 12: 2/100

Ready Player One

Audio
Cover Color: Orange
A to Z: R
Bingo: Text only, Dystopian, Game, R, A book that became a movie.
Operation Reading:
- Ear Wig - listen to an audio book
- Web Head - read a book where the MC uses the internet
- Snake Eyes - read a book with '1' /'one' on the cover
Owned Books: 40 points.
Number of pages: 388. Audio: 15 hrs and 46 mins
Rating 4 stars. A very good story. Great audio! I'm very much looking forward to the movie coming out in a couple of months.


Jan 14: 3/100

Kneel, Mr. President

eBook novel
Cover: 33. The A Team Cover
Cover Color: White
A to Z: K
Bingo: 2 or more people, Erotica, Gun or bullet, K, Love triangle.
Owned Books: 25 points.
Number of pages: 353. Audio 11 hours and 13 minutes
Rating 4 stars. Silly story line. Really hot scenes, but with emotions. Good character development. Great audio.



Jan 14: 4-5/100

All You Need Is Kill 1
All You Need Is Kill 2

Manga
Cover: 40. Cartoon Cover
Cover Color: Blue, Read
A to Z: A
Bingo: Graphic Novel/Cartoon, Monster, A book where someone dies.
Operation Reading:
- Hammer Toe - read a book with hammer or another tool in it.
Owned Books: 95 points.
Number of pages: 550.
Rating 3 stars. Manga based on the novel, which in turn was made into a movie (Edge of Tomorrow). Having seen the movie helped me understand the manga, but I would like to read the novel.



Jan 16: 6/100

Edge of Tomorrow
Alt.cover:

All You Need Is Kill

Audio
A to Z: E
Bingo: The sky or clouds, Military, Knife/dagger/sword (axe), E, Female kickass heroine.
Operation Reading:
- Broken Web Shooter - read a book where a gun is used
- Radioactive Spider Bite - read a post apocalyptic book
- Crawling Flesh - read a creepy book
Owned Books: 20 points.
Number of pages: 266. Audio: 5 hrs and 25 mins
Rating 4 stars. I really enjoyed this! I've read the manga which is based on this book. I must say I liked the book a bit better, because it was more descriptive and went into more detail than the manga. I would say read the book first, then read the manga. Great audio.



Jan 14: 7/100

Moonshine For Three

eBook, short story
Since this is only 30 pages or so, it only counts towards the yearly reading challenge:
7/100.
3 stars. basically PWP (porn without plot). *shrug* guilty pleasure.

Nice going! I've had All You Need Is Kill on my TBR for a while. I've bumped it up the list based on your comments.

Orlok wrote: "Nice going! I've had All You Need Is Kill on my TBR for a while. I've bumped it up the list based on your comments."

Thanks! I liked noticing the similarities and differences between the novel, manga and the movie. The novel is a good standalone. :)

Woah nice batch of books there! :D

Jan 19:

Agent Bayne

eBook novel
Cover: 32. Secret Agent Cover
A to Z: A
Bingo: Mystery, phone, an antihero.
Operation:
- Ear Wax - read a book where the MC uses a candle
- Chip on Shoulder - read a book where someone holds a grudge
- A-rack-nid-Ribs - read the 9th book in a series
Owned Books: 40 points.
Number of pages: 279
Rating 4 stars. Finally another book in my favorite series. It was nice to see the MC dealing with a new environment. I'm looking forward to the release of the audio in about a month.

Jan 20:

Epikrisepoesi

A to Z: E
Bingo: Book of poetry, something on wheels, under 150 pages.
Pages: 72
Rating 3 stars. It was okay. Borrowed from Doodle. I got my Book of Poetry in the Bingo Challenge. :D

Feb 8

Seven

eBook novel
A to Z: S
Bingo: a circle, a thriller, money or gold, S, number in the title.
Operation:
- Spare Ribs - read a book with two or more brothers in the story
- Wish Bone - read a book from your TBR list
- Twisted Ankle - read a book where the MC has to run
Owned books: 75 points
Pages: 295
Rating: 4 stars. This was really good! An interesting and thrilling story, with a really bad guy to hate, and good characters to cheer. Well written imo.

Feb 13

Throwing Stones

eBook novel:
Cover:: 3. Sporty Cover
A to Z: T
Bingo: kiss, T, sports
Operation:
- Bowler's Thumb - read a book with a sport in it
Pages: 247
Rating: 4 stars. I really liked this. Not every day you read a curling themed book.

Feb 23

Rule Breaker

A to Z: R
Bingo: Picture/Painting, want to DNF
Operation:
- Wrenched Ankle - read a book where something gets repaired (his ankle)
- Pain in the Butt - read a book with an annoying character in it
- Flu Bug - read a book where someone gets sick
Pages:: 302
Rating:: 2 stars. Ugh, I'm surprised I even finished it.

Feb Feb 26

Deal Maker

A to Z: D
Bingo: book or paper, sun or moon, D, want to DNF
Operation:
- Trick Knee - read a book with a tricky character in it
- Elbow Macaroni - read a book with a Italian character or pasta in it
- Heart of Gold - read a book where someone is generous
Pages:: 335
Rating:: 2,5 stars. A little better than #1, but annoying all the same.

2 "bad" reads? :(
Hope your next one is better!

Yeah,they were annoying. High hopes for my CR. :)

Woohoo updates. Nice. Hoping your next read is better too.

Nice going. Have you scored anything on Bingo yet?

Orlok wrote: "Nice going. Have you scored anything on Bingo yet?"

I have three Bingo! :D

Feb 28


Once Upon A Wolf

Cover Color: 2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink
A to z: O - Once Upon a Wolf
Bingo: Animal, water, O, book with a shifter
Operation:
- Brain Freeze - read a book set during the wintertime
- Rubber Neck - read a book with a car accident in it
Pages: 96
Rating: 3 stars. I nice, albeit a little short story. It would have benefited from a fully fledged novel.

March 3


Manic Pixie Dream Boy

Cover Challenge: #38: All Tatted Up cover
Cover Color: #13 - Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.
A to Z: M
Bingo: Purple cover, LGBTQ, instrument, M, music
Operation:
- Adam's Apple - read the first book in a series
- Chest Cold - read a book where the chest is the focus of the cover
Pages: 143
Rating: 4 stars. Loved this story about the crazy and colorful characters of a hardworking rock band.

March 7


Black Dog Blues

A to Z: B
Bingo: Blue cover, action/adventure, blood, B, Dragon!
Operation:
- Snake Bite - read a book where the MC gets bitten by something
Pages: 246
Rating: 4 stars. Awesome, action packed fantasy/paranormal story. Great audio! First in the series and I'll be listening to the second next.

March 13


Mad Lizard Mambo

Cover Color: # 5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow
Operation:
- Mary Jane Jitters - read a book with a female sidekick/best friend
- Lock Jaw - read a book with a lock or key
- Dizzy Spell - read a book with a 'Z' on the cover
Pages: 255
Rating: 4 stars. The sequel to Black Dog Blues was just as good as the first book. Love the mix of action, fantasy creature and paranormal. Great audio here too. I'm hoping there will be a third book in the future.

March 18


Ten Mile Bottom

Cover Challenge: # 48. Au Natural Cover
Bingo: black and white cover, YA, alcohol, published 2018
Operation:
- Club Foot - read a book with a party, going to a club
- Fingers Crossed - read a book that you hope will be good
Pages: 300
Rating: beta read for author so don't want to rate it.

March 19


Dim Sum Asylum

Cover Challenge: # 12 Animal Kingdom
Bingo: supernatural creature, magic realism, animal, magic
Operation:
- Crook in the Neck - read a book with a criminal in it
Pages: 240
Rating: 4 stars. I love Rhys Ford's writing. This book felt like a mix of her Cole McGinnis investigator series, and her Kai Grace series (Black Dog Blues and Mad Lizard Mambo), and a great mix at that! A mystery/crime to solved, coupled with paranormal elements and a romance, this is a winner. Great audio!

March 26


Just Here for the Pain

Cover Color: Red
A to Z: J
Bingo: Red cover, J, self published
Operation:
- Symbiotic Ooze - read the second book in a series
Pages: 240
Rating: Intense read, loved how they developed as characters and as a couple. 5 stars.

Hey, nice batch of books! I can tell you have the morning to yourself ;)

Haha, yes I did. Amazing what I get done then. Like catching up with challenges! ;)

March 31


Ink and Shadows

A to Z: I
Bingo: water, audiobook, dark, I, a book by favorite author
Operation:
- Water on the Knee - read a book with water on the cover
Pages: 304 pages / 11 hours 8 minutes
Rating: 4 stars.

April 3


Power Play

Cover Challenge: 36. Bearded Cover.
A to Z: P
Bingo: Romance, P, a GR recommendation
Pages: 276
Rating. 4,5 stars. So great.

April 6


Out

A to Z: O
Cover Color: Purple
Bingo: Food, one word title.
Pages:: 299
Rating: 3 stars. And okay read.

Nice!!!

April 13


The Mermaid Murders

Bingo: Re-read a favorite
Pages: 243
Rating: 4 stars. A great murder mystery, and audio book.

April


The Monet Murders

Bingo: Trees or flowers, tree or flower, a main character your age.
Pages: 311
Rating: 4 stars. Another great murder mystery, Sequel to Mermaid Murders. Great audio too.

April 17

The Magician Murders

Cover color: Purple color
Bingo: Bird, Murder mystery
Pages: 281
Rating: 4,5 stars. Great third book in the series. Can't wait for the fourth. That ending!

April 18


How to Wish Upon a Star

Cover: green color
Bingo: green, funny, F, A beautiful title
Pages: 228
Rating: 4. This series is so sweet.

April 20


Hostile Ground

Cover Challenge: 41. World Tour Cover (Space Needle in Seattle on cover)
Bingo: something dangerous, A book from the bottom of tbr pile
Pages: 300
Rating: 3,5.

April 21


How To Save a Life

Cover Color: green
Operating: Green Thumb - read a book with a mostly green cover
Pages: 238
Rating: 4. Such a great series. Great audio too.

April 25


Abercrombie Zombie

Bingo: zombie
Pages: 136
Rating: 3 stars. Just okay.

April 27


Cut & Run

Color Cover: white
A to Z: C
Bingo: sword or dagger, C
Pages: 376
Rating: 5 stars. Absolutely love this series. Great audio.