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message 1051: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Jul 12, 2016 12:03AM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #293

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: June 7 - July 5, 2016

Based on Zack (Cold Fury Hockey, #3) by Sawyer Bennett Zack by Sawyer Bennett and Rules for a Proper Governess (MacKenzies & McBrides, #7) by Jennifer Ashley Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley, here is our new list:

Keep Me Still (Keep Me Still, #1) by Caisey Quinn Keep Me Still by Caisey Quinn

Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2) by Stephanie Perkins Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

The Exception by Sandi Lynn The Exception by Sandi Lynn

#Player (Hashtag, #3) by Cambria Hebert #Player by Cambria Hebert

Making a Comeback (More Than a Game, #3) by Kristina Mathews Making a Comeback by Kristina Mathews

The Player and the Pixie (Rugby, #2) by L.H. Cosway The Player and the Pixie by L.H. Cosway

Never Marry a Viscount (Scandal at the House of Russell, #3) by Anne Stuart Never Marry a Viscount by Anne Stuart

Tricky Twenty-Two (Stephanie Plum, #22) by Janet Evanovich Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich (1)
Suzanne - Hot Six 6/22
Yz - Hard Eight 6/16 ****

The Murder of Mary Russell (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, #14) by Laurie R. King The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R. King

The Glass Magician (The Paper Magician Trilogy, #2) by Charlie N. Holmberg The Glass Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg

The MacGregor's Lady (MacGregors, #3) by Grace Burrowes The MacGregor's Lady by Grace Burrowes

Lord of Wicked Intentions (The Lost Lords of Pembrook, #3) by Lorraine Heath Lord of Wicked Intentions by Lorraine Heath


message 1052: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments I'll read Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich in place of Tricky Twenty-Two (Stephanie Plum, #22) by Janet Evanovich .


message 1053: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) I'm going to read The Player and the Pixie.


message 1054: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I'm reading Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum, #8) by Janet Evanovich for this list.


message 1055: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments Random Book List #293

I finished reading Hot Six by Janet Evanovich and gave it 5 stars! This series is such brain candy :)

Hot Six (Stephanie Plum, #6) by Janet Evanovich


message 1056: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I read Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum, #8) by Janet Evanovich for this list last June 16. I thought this installment was entertaining as usual. 4 stars.


message 1057: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Aug 15, 2016 05:06PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #298

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: July 12 - August 9, 2016

Based on Tricky Twenty-Two (Stephanie Plum, #22) by Janet Evanovich Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich, here is our new list:

Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman

Find Her (Detective D.D. Warren, #8) by Lisa Gardner Find Her by Lisa Gardner

The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love by Sarvenaz Tash The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love by Sarvenaz Tash

The Moonlit Garden by Corina Bomann The Moonlit Garden by Corina Bomann

The Scandal (Theodore Boone, #6) by John Grisham The Scandal by John Grisham

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Wicked Heart (Starcrossed, #3) by Leisa Rayven Wicked Heart by Leisa Rayven

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith (1)
Yz - 7/23 ***

A Crime of Passion (Joe Dillard #7) by Scott Pratt A Crime of Passion by Scott Pratt

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Killer Insight (Psychic Eye Mystery, #4) by Victoria Laurie Killer Insight by Victoria Laurie (1)
Suzanne - Better Read Than Dead 8/5

V is for Vengeance (Kinsey Millhone, #22) by Sue Grafton V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton (1)
Connie N - K is for Killer 7/27 ****


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Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments I finished Orphan train yesterday :(


message 1059: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) ThatEzi wrote: "I finished Orphan train yesterday :("

And 3 stars only I see...

So you have any recs from the list? :)


message 1060: by Ezi (last edited Jul 12, 2016 02:21PM) (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments Dragana wrote: "ThatEzi wrote: "I finished Orphan train yesterday :("

And 3 stars only I see...

So you have any recs from the list? :)"


Actually it's more like a 3.75. I want to write a review. Its worth reading.

Other than Big Little Lies, I haven't heard of the other books. I was unable to complete Big Little Lies after 3 attempts but my RL book club loved it


message 1061: by Elizabeth (last edited Jul 12, 2016 02:33PM) (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments ThatEzi wrote: "Dragana wrote: "ThatEzi wrote: "I finished Orphan train yesterday :("

And 3 stars only I see...

So you have any recs from the list? :)"

Actually it's more like a 3.75. I want to write a review. ..."


I loved it, too! Ezi, did you listen to the audiobook?


message 1062: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments Yep. I did the audio.

My issues had to do with (view spoiler)


message 1063: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) ThatEzi wrote: "Dragana wrote: "ThatEzi wrote: "I finished Orphan train yesterday :("

And 3 stars only I see...

So you have any recs from the list? :)"

Actually it's more like a 3.75. I want to write a review. ..."


I'm not sure. I'm not into historicals these days...
And I had same problem with Big Little Lies. Started them a couple of times but...


message 1064: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Nothing pops for me from this list, so I'm just going to go for one I already have but didn't really plan to read. I'm going to read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith .


message 1065: by Kim (last edited Jul 13, 2016 07:44PM) (new)

Kim  | 295 comments Yz the Whyz wrote: "Nothing pops for me from this list, so I'm just going to go for one I already have but didn't really plan to read. I'm going to read [bookcover:The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight|10..."

I am going to read that one too. I just started it today and so far I am really liking it.


message 1066: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments I like the Sue Grafton series and the Lisa Gardner series from this list.


message 1067: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments I think I'll listen to K is for Killer (Kinsey Millhone, #11) by Sue Grafton in place of V is for Vengeance (Kinsey Millhone, #22) by Sue Grafton


message 1068: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments Back on #293 - I finally finished my planned book: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich - 7/21/16 ♥♥♥♥
As always, an entertaining read.


message 1069: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments For List #298 - I finished my choice: K is for Killer by Sue Grafton - 7/27/16 ♥♥♥♥

This was a reread, well, actually I'm listening to this series on audiobook now. I liked this one because it focused just on the crime, without adding a lot of complicated personal drama.


message 1070: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments Random Book List #298

I just finished Better Read Than Dead by Victoria Laurie and gave it 5 stars! This series is really cute, I like stories with mediums and psychics.

Better Read Than Dead (Psychic Eye Mystery, #2) by Victoria Laurie


message 1071: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I did read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith for this list last July 23. Thought it was just okay. Somehow with Jennifer E. Smith's books, the blurb sounded more exciting than the actual book. 3 stars.


message 1072: by lorii (Loriidae) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) Yz the Whyz wrote: "I did read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith for this list last July 23. Thought it was just okay. Somehow with Jennifer E. Smith's books, the blurb sounded mo..."

I hate it when that happens :(


message 1073: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Sep 19, 2016 11:11PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #303

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: August 16 - September 13, 2016

Based on The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith, Killer Insight (Psychic Eye Mystery, #4) by Victoria Laurie Killer Insight by Victoria Laurie and V is for Vengeance (Kinsey Millhone, #22) by Sue Grafton V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton, here is our new list:

Did I Mention I Need You? (The DIMILY Trilogy, #2) by Estelle Maskame Did I Mention I Need You? by Estelle Maskame

Night and Day (Eve Duncan, #21) by Iris Johansen Night and Day by Iris Johansen (1)
Yz - The Killing Game 8/28 ****

Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg (1)
Connie N. - 9/9/ ****

Unbreak My Heart by Melissa C. Walker Unbreak My Heart by Melissa C. Walker

Between Black and White by Robert Bailey Between Black and White by Robert Bailey

The Einstein Prophecy by Robert Masello The Einstein Prophecy by Robert Masello

Devil May Ride (A Ghost Dusters Mystery, #2) by Wendy Roberts Devil May Ride by Wendy Roberts

No Rest for the Wiccan (A Bewitching Mystery, #4) by Madelyn Alt No Rest for the Wiccan by Madelyn Alt (1)
Suzanne - The Trouble With Magic 9/13 ****

Sycamore Row (Jake Brigance, #2) by John Grisham Sycamore Row by John Grisham

My Girl by Jack Jordan My Girl by Jack Jordan

Locked In by Marcia Muller Locked In by Marcia Muller

Betrayal of Trust (J.P. Beaumont, #20) by J.A. Jance Betrayal of Trust by J.A. Jance


message 1074: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments I'll try to get to Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg this month.


message 1075: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I'm going to read The Killing Game (Eve Duncan, #2) by Iris Johansen for Night and Day (Eve Duncan, #21) by Iris Johansen .


message 1076: by Connie N. (last edited Sep 09, 2016 05:21AM) (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments Very much enjoyed this book:

Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg - 9/9/16 ♥♥♥♥
Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg

I'd call it young adult/chick lit. A new-to-me author that I really enjoyed. Very quick, pleasant read.


message 1077: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 23993 comments Hi Yz - could you please check your PMs? :D


message 1078: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments Random Book List #303

I finished reading The Trouble With Magic by Madelyn Alt and thought it was a cute little cozy mystery. I gave it 4 stars!

The Trouble With Magic (A Bewitching Mystery, #1) by Madelyn Alt


message 1079: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Yz - could you please check your PMs? :D"

Thanks for posting that here, Jane. I just did and responded.


message 1080: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I read The Killing Game (Eve Duncan, #2) by Iris Johansen for this list. I thought it was well written, but not really my genre. 4 stars.


message 1081: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Oct 25, 2016 08:24PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #308

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: September 20 - October 18, 2016

Based on Night and Day (Eve Duncan, #21) by Iris Johansen Night and Day by Iris Johansen, Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg and No Rest for the Wiccan (A Bewitching Mystery, #4) by Madelyn Alt No Rest for the Wiccan by Madelyn Alt, here is our new list:

Bullseye (Michael Bennett, #9) by James Patterson Bullseye by James Patterson

Follow You Home by Mark Edwards Follow You Home by Mark Edwards

Frost Line by Linda Howard Frost Line by Linda Howard and Linda Jones

Death Deserved (Detective Jackson Mystery #11) by L.J. Sellers Death Deserved by L.J. Sellers

Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum

Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler

Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby (1)
Yz - 10/3 ****

Rock On by Denise Vega Rock On by Denise Vega

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

Stiletto (The Checquy Files, #2) by Daniel O'Malley Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley

The Ghost and the Femme Fatale (Haunted Bookshop Mystery, #4) by Alice Kimberly The Ghost and the Femme Fatale by Alice Kimberly

Death by Diamonds (A Vintage Magic Mystery, #3) by Annette Blair Death by Diamonds by Annette Blair (1)
Connie N. - Skirting The Grave 10/16 ****


message 1082: by lorii (Loriidae) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) I will read Frost Line Frost Line by Linda Howard . I have been rereading all my old Linda Howard's lately. This one is new... :)


message 1083: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I think I'm going to read Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby since it is the only book in the list that I own. :)


message 1084: by Connie N. (last edited Oct 11, 2016 12:08PM) (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments I'll try for Skirting The Grave (A Vintage Magic Mystery, #4) by Annette Blair in place of Death by Diamonds (A Vintage Magic Mystery, #3) by Annette Blair


message 1085: by lorii (Loriidae) (last edited Oct 13, 2016 03:21AM) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) I just realised when i went searching that my copy of Frost Line is on audio. Thought I was going crazy I remembered getting it but couldn't find it on my eReader. There is no way I will have time to listen and finish on time. (I usually take 3 - 4 weeks per book). Apologies lorii


message 1086: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments I finished my read for this week. It was cute--a cozy mystery, with a bit of paranormal and some romance, all rolled into one.

Skirting The Grave by Annette Blair - 10/16/16 ♥♥♥♥


message 1087: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Loriidae wrote: "I just realised when i went searching that my copy of Frost Line is on audio. Thought I was going crazy I remembered getting it but couldn't find it on my eReader. There is no way I..."

It happens. Still, I hope you enjoyed listening to it


message 1088: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Read Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby last Oct. 3. A little bit far-fetched but entertaining enough. 4 stars


message 1089: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Nov 28, 2016 06:35PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #313

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: October 25 - November 22, 2016

Based on Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby and Death by Diamonds (A Vintage Magic Mystery, #3) by Annette Blair Death by Diamonds by Annette Blair, here is our new list:

Fall of Hades (Michael Vey, #6) by Richard Paul Evans Fall of Hades by Richard Paul Evans

A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Not Quite Perfect (Not Quite Series, #5) by Catherine Bybee Not Quite Perfect by Catherine Bybee (2)
Poongothai - Not Quite Mine 11/4 ***
Loriidae - Not Quite Dating 11/19 ***

Where It Began by Ann Redisch Stampler Where It Began by Ann Redisch Stampler

Radiate by Marley Gibson Radiate by Marley Gibson

Escape Clause (Virgil Flowers, #9) by John Sandford Escape Clause by John Sanford

Never Never Part Three (Never Never, #3) by Colleen Hoover Never Never: Part Three by Colleen Hoover

Brownies and Broomsticks (A Magical Bakery Mystery, #1) by Bailey Cates Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates (1)
Joyce - 11/22 ****

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (1)
Yz - 11/13 ***

Corpse in the Crystal Ball (Fortune Teller Mystery, #2) by Kari Lee Townsend Corpse in the Crystal Ball by Katie Lee Townsend

Deeply, Desperately (Lucy Valentine, #2) by Heather Webber Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber (1)
Poongothai - Truly, Madly 11/15 ****


message 1090: by Kim (new)

Kim  | 295 comments I am going to read Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult . I have started a couple times, but never finished so I am going to finish it now!


message 1091: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1287 comments I'll read Not Quite Dating (Not Quite, #1) by Catherine Bybee in place of Not Quite Perfect (Not Quite Series, #5) by Catherine Bybee .


message 1092: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I'm going to read Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell .


message 1093: by Poongothai (last edited Oct 31, 2016 04:45AM) (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 298 comments I'm going to read Not Quite Mine (Not Quite, #2) by Catherine Bybee instead of Not Quite Perfect (Not Quite Series, #5) by Catherine Bybee


message 1094: by lorii (Loriidae) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) I will also try #1 Not Quite Dating instead of #4 Not Quite Perfect


message 1095: by Irene (new)

Irene (raenne) | 47 comments I'll see if I can squeeze in Love Letter to Whiskey


message 1096: by Poongothai (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 298 comments I read Not Quite Mine (Not Quite, #2) by Catherine Bybee | Nov 4 | 3 stars


message 1097: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I finished Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell for this list today. I think this genre is just not my type. Took me too long to finish. I can't seem to make myself interested in the characters. 3 stars.


message 1098: by Poongothai (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 298 comments I also read Truly, Madly (Lucy Valentine, #1) by Heather Webber instead of Deeply, Desperately (Lucy Valentine, #2) by Heather Webber

It was a humorous read with a goo dose of mystery and romance. 4 stars


message 1099: by lorii (Loriidae) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) I read Not Quite Dating #1 instead of #5 Not Quite Perfect A 3 star read - ok but not enough for me to continue the series.


message 1100: by Joyce (new)

Joyce (eternity21) | 738 comments I finished Brownies and Broomsticks. This was a fun cozy mystery. I'm going to continue on the series. I give it 4 stars


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