Book Reviews and a Little More…
I didn’t exactly complete this challenge. I only managed 85/250 points. Unfortunately, this go-round covered a lot of categories that aren’t in my usual repertoire. I hope this challenge repeats, because I liked the concept! Here’s my final list — you can see what others read in the comments at Book Drunkard. 5 Point Challenges Read a chick lit book Read a name with a
Read moreMy mailbox has been pretty quiet in recent weeks, so I was quite pleased to come home to an unexpected package on my doorstep this weekend. What did I find? Grandmaster Lawrence Block brings his greatest character, Matthew Scudder, back into action in his most personal case to date. Matthew Scudder is finally on the straight and narrow when he runs into “High-Low” Jack Ellery,
Read moreOh, so close! I was one book short of completing the Countdown Challenge 2010 on time. One book! I missed a book from 2003. Here’s my final list: 2010 The First Rule – Robert Crais The Kitchen House – Kathleen Grissom What Do We Do Now? – Keith Malley & Chemda So Much For That – Lionel Shriver The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
Read moreFirst of all, a giant thanks to everyone who’s left comments to cheer me on. I really appreciate it! Unfortunately, my read-a-thon petered out a few hours ago. After the last update, I read another 54 pages of Tapestry of Love and then listened to another 50 minutes of Don’t Fall Down, which is growing on me. But then I decided to move on to
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