Finished Reading - The More the Terrier

Description (from cover):

Shelter manager Lauren Vancouver has taught herself a new trick: sleuthing. Now she has a chance to hone her skills, as animal hording leads to one less human life....

When Lauren finds out that her old mentor, Mamie Spelling, is an animal hoarder, no one is more shocked, and she jumps in to help rehome the cramped critters. But Mamie's trouble don't end there. She's accused of murder when the CEO of a pet shelter network is found dead. The aggressive businesswoman was bullying Mamie to join her organization by threatening to expose her hording, but that was before Lauren took control of the situation. Now, Lauren's dogged determination to clear her former friend of murder may put a killer on her tail...

Book Stats
Title: The More the Terrier
Author: Linda O. Johnston
publisher: Berkley Prime Crime Mystery
ISBN: 978-0-425-24379-4
date published: October 2011
format: Mass Market Paperback
genre: cozy mystery
pages: 304


My Stats
Date Finished: December 30
fiction or non-fiction
new or re-read
own or borrowed or review
from the shelf or new purchase
print or electronic
if new... gift from my Secret Santa
challenge or just because


Reviewed at...None, yet
Book Dragon's Lair
amazon
Powell's
Fictionwise/eReader
Book Depository
Barnes & Noble
publisher
GoodReads
LibraryThing
Shelfari

Challengescozy
also fits What an Animal
also Where are you reading? California

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Arcane Society

A series that crosses timelines

Book 1 - Second Sight by Amanda Quick
Book 2 - White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz
Book 3 - Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz
Book 4 - The Third Circle by Amanda Quick
Book 5 - Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz
Book 6 - The Perfect Poison by Jayne Castle

The Dreamlight Trilogy (books 7, 8 & 9 of the Arcane Society)
Fired Up by jayne Ann Krentz
Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick
Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle


Looking Glass Trilogy (books 10, 11 & 12 of the Arcane Society)
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz
Quicksilver by Amanda Quick
Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle

JAK/Jayne Castle/Amanda Quick

Oh, man, where do I start! Ms Krentz currently writes under three names and has had books published under several others. This information is from the author's website as is current to the best of my knowledge. I include it here so I can better keep track of series order and books owned/needed. I keep losing my papers.

The best thing to do is "copy and paste" the complete book list. This is available as a PDF for download. Some of the books have description so go explore her website. The sad thing is that this list doesn't show all the linked books, but the linked books pages, don't show the stand-alones.

Jayne Ann Krentz

Harlequin Temptation

Uneasy Alliance #11 (1984)
Call It Destiny #21 (1984)
Ghost of a Chance #34 (1985)
Man with a Past #45 (1985)
Witchcraft #74 (1985)
True Colors #91 (1986)
The Ties That Bind #109 (1986)
Between the Lines #125 (1986)
The Family Way #146 (1987)
The Main Attraction #157 (1987)
The Chance of a Lifetime #168 (1987)
Test of Time #177 (1987)
Full Bloom #191 (1988)
Joy #219 (1988)
Dreams Part One #229 (1988)
Dreams Part Two #230 (1988)
A Woman's Touch #241 (1989)
Lady's Choice #270 (1989)
The Pirate #287 (1990)
The Adventurer #293 (1990)
The Cowboy #302 (1990)
Too Wild to Wed? #341 (1991)
The Wedding Night #365 (1991)
The Private Eye #377 (1992)

Harlequin Intrigue

Legacy #10 (1985)
The Waiting Game #17 (1985)

Novels

Twist of Fate (Jun 1986)
Sweet Starfire (Mar 1986)
Crystal Flame (Nov 1986)
A Coral Kiss (Apr 1987)
Midnight Jewels (Nov 1987)
Gift of Gold (Jul 1988)
Gift of Fire (Jan 1989)
Golden Chance (Mar 1990)
Silver Linings (Mar 1991)
Sweet Fortune (Oct 1991)
Perfect Partners (Apr 1992)
Family Man (Oct 1992)
Wildest Hearts (Apr 1993)
Hidden Talents (Oct 1993)
Grand Passion (HC Feb 1994 — PB Sep 1994)
Trust Me (HC Feb 1995 — PB Sep 1995)
Connecting Rooms (novella 1995)
Absolutely, Positively (HC Feb 1996 — PB Jan 1997)
Deep Waters (HC Feb 1997 — PB Dec 1997)
Sharp Edges (HC Feb 1998 — PB Sep 1998)
Flash (HC Oct 1998 — PB Mar 1999)
Eye of the Beholder (HC May 1999 — PB Dec 1999)
Soft Focus (HC Dec 1999 — PB Oct 2000)
Eclipse Bay (Jun 2000)
Lost & Found (HC Jan 2001 — PB Nov 2001)
Dawn in Eclipse Bay (May 2001)
Smoke In Mirrors (HC Jan 2002 — PB Nov 2002)
Summer in Eclipse Bay (May 2002)
Light in Shadow (HC Jan 2003 — PB Oct 2003)
Truth or Dare (HC Jan 2004 — PB Oct 2004)
Falling Awake (HC Nov 2004 — PB Nov 2005)
All Night Long (HC Jan 2006 — PB Feb 2007)
White Lies (HC Feb 2007 — PB Feb 2008)
Sizzle and Burn (HC Feb 2008 — PB Feb 2009)
Running Hot (HC Jan 2009 — PB Jan 2010)
Fired Up (HC Jan 2010 — PB Jan 2011)
In Too Deep (HC Jan 2011)
Copper Beach A Dark Legacy Novel (HC Jan 10, 2012) ISBN-13: 978-0399157875

Non-Fiction

Dangerous Men & Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance (Dec 1992)

Amanda Quick
Seduction (Mar 1990)
Surrender (Oct 1990)
Scandal (Mar 1991)
Rendezvous (Nov 1991)
Ravished (Jul 1992)
Reckless (Dec 1992)
Dangerous (May 1993)
Deception (HC Jul 1993 — PB Apr 1994)
Desire (Jan 1994)
Mistress (HC Jul 1994 — PB Mar 1995)
Mystique (HC Jul 1995 — PB Mar 1996)
Mischief (HC Jul 1996 — PB Apr 1997)
Affair (HC Jun 1997 — PB Feb 1998)
With This Ring (HC Apr 1998 — PB Feb 1999)
I Thee Wed (HC Apr 1999 — PB Feb 2000)
Wicked Widow (HC Apr 2000 — PB Mar 2001)
Slightly Shady (HC Apr 2001 — PB Apr 2002)
Don't Look Back (HC Jun 2002 — PB Apr 2003)
Late For the Wedding (HC May 2003 — PB Dec 2004)
The Paid Companion (HC May 2004 — PB Apr 2005)
Wait Until Midnight (Feb 2005)
Lie By Moonlight (HC Jun 2005 — PB May 2006)
Second Sight (HC May 2006 — PB Apr 2007)
The River Knows (HC May 2007 — PB Apr 2008)
The Third Circle (HC May 2008 — PB Apr 2009)
The Perfect Poison (HC May 2009 — PB Apr 2010)
Burning Lamp (HC Apr 2010 — PB Apr 2011)
Quicksilver (HC Apr 2011 )
Crystal Gardens A Ladies of Lantern Street Novel (HC Apr 24, 2012) ISBN-13: 978-0399159084


Stephanie James

Silhouette Romance

A Passionate Business #89 (1981)

Silhouette Special Edition

Dangerous Magic #15 (1982)
Stormy Challenge #35 (1982)

Silhouette Intimate Moments

Serpent in Paradise #9 (1983)
Raven's Prey #21 (1984)

Silhouette Desire

Corporate Affair #1 (1982)
Velvet Touch #11 (1982)
Lover in Pursuit #19 (1982)
Renaissance Man #25 (1982)
Reckless Passion #31 (1982)
Price of Surrender #37 (1983)
Affair of Honor #49 (1983)
To Tame the Hunter #55 (1983)
Gamemaster #67 (1983)
The Silver Snare #85 (1983)
Battle Prize #97 (1983)
Body Guard #103 (1983)
Gambler's Woman #115 (1984)
Fabulous Beast #127 (1984)
Night of the Magician #145 (1984)
Nightwalker #163 (1984)
The Devil to Pay #187 (1985)
Wizard #211 (1985)
Golden Goddess #235 (1985)
Cautious Lover #253 (1986)
Green Fire #277 (1986)
Second Wife #307 (1986)
The Challoner Bride #342 (1987)
Saxon's Lady (unnumbered-promotional release) (1987)

Jayne Bentley

McFadden

A Moment Past Midnight #192 (1979)
Turning Towards Home #224 (1979)
Maiden of the Morning #249 (1979)
Hired Husband #274 (1979)
Sabrina's Scheme #283 (1979)

Jayne Taylor
Whirlwind Courtship (1979)


Amanda Glass
Shield's Lady (1989)

It's All About the FREE baby!

I have downloaded so many free books that are never read, this is perfect! When someone wants to give me a gift but doesn't know what, I get a bookstore giftcard :D I've also won several books that count.



Challenge 1: Free Reads at Bookish Ardour

Any book that you own but did NOT purchase. Gifts, ARCs, and contest winners count but library books do not. I'm going for For Me? and plan to read 5 books. I can move up, but not down.

1. Blood Oath - planned
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Challenge 2: Why Buy the Cow? at The Unread Reader

No library books, books you've won, or ARCs. This is strictly for ebooks you've downloaded LEGALLY for FREE. I'm going to be a Coupon Clipper and read 12 Books.

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labels: challenge-reading, 2012, FreeReads, WhyBuyCow

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

What would you do if you were Immortal?

I love the "what if" factor of paranormal. And I just might get all my books read and project completed if only I could live forever!




Challenge 1: Vampires at Tale from the Crypt

This is all about the Vamps! I'm going for level 1 and plan to read 1-5 books. Really only need to read the three for challenge 3.

Challenge 2: Paranormal at Tale from the Crypt

No Vamps Allowed! But shifters, witches etc.... are all welcome. I'm going for level 1 and plan to read 1-5 books. All the books in challenge 3 will be paranormals.

Challenge 3: Immortal at Under the Covers*
*this is an "adult" blog and you'll need to okay that you really want to go there.

I'll be reading 3 books but there are four categories so there will really be TWELVE books. Love "okay to overlap" <3

Vampire
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Christine Feehan, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Ilona Andrews, Sookie Stackhouse, ...

Fae
1. Glimmerglass planned (file box 32)
2. Artemis Fowl planned (file box 5)
3. Wings planned (file box 14: re-read)

Angels & Demons
1. Jacob planned for Nightwalkers
2. Fallen 1 planned
3. Fallen 2 planned

Shifters/Werewolves
1. Dragon Actually planned (file box 32)
2. Ardeur planned ebook/kindle
3.
Kiss of Snow, next in several series, Mystic Wolves (1-3) ...





labels: challenge-reading, 2012, Immortal, Vampire, Paranormal

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

You're Reading What?

I may read a lot but I don't always read all genres. Here are a couple challenges to help.

Challenge 1: 12 in 12 a LibraryThing group

Choose 12 categories. Now decide how many books you want to read for each. I'm going easy and will read One Book for each category.

1. Banned/Challenged Book - Hunger Games planned

2. Cozy Mystery

3. Fairy Tale - The Fairy Tales Detective planned

4. Horror - Ancient Awakenings planned
or maybe Under the Dome (but man, that one's 1000+ pages!)

5. Western - The Call of the Canyon planned

6. Poetry -

7. 100 Best Novels - Catch 22 planned
really want to read Brave New World but not only do I own C-22, I know where it is

8. Fantasy - Lost in a Good Book planned
or count a Harry Potter re-read

9. Science Fiction - The City and the Stars planned

10. Paranormal - Kiss of Snow planned

11. Suspense - Manufactured Identity planned

12. under 18 - The View from the Cherry Tree planned


Challenge 2: The Eclectic Reader at Book'd Out

Read one book that fits the first 12. If you read a Historical Romance, it only counts as Historical OR Romance, not both. Shellyrae wants reviews.

Challenge 3: Around the Stack in How Many Ways at Dog Ear Discs

There are 20 genres to choose from. I'm going for Backpacker and will read 5-10 different genres. Use the 2nd list. ~You MUST review each book, even if it's a "quick thoughts on" post.

1. Literary Fiction
2. Crime/Mystery Fiction
3. Romantic Fiction
4. Historical Fiction
5. Young Adult
6. Fantasy
7. Science Fiction
8. Non Fiction
9. Horror
10. Thriller /Suspense
11. Classic
12. Your favorite genre

~Second List~
1. Crime/Mystery
2. Thriller
3. Romance
4. Fantasy
5. Sci-Fi
6. Literary
7. Young Adult
8. Historical Fiction
9. Dystopian
10. Steampunk
11. Comedy/Black Comedy
12. Horror/Ghost Story
13. Adventure
14. Way
15. Gothic
16. Poetry
17. Drama
18. Kids
19. Graphic Novel
20. Classic






labels: challenge-reading, 2012, Around the Stack, Eclectic, 12in12

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

The End is Near

Challenge 1: Dystopia at Bookish Ardour

I'll be Asocial and will read 5 books.

Challenge 2: Read Dystopia at Book Journey

I'm a Beginner and plan to read 1-3 books

Dystopian Societies - Themed Book List
Part One, (A - L)
Part Two, (M - Z)


labels: challenge-reading, 2012, Dystopia

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

50 States or around the World...

...two challenges that are all about
Challenge 1: 50 States at Book Obsessed

Read one book set in each state (if more than one, pick the majority location)

Challenge 2: Where Are You Reading at Book Journey

Use Google Maps to keep track of where in the world you're reading

Here are the states, will add other places as I read them. Will try the map again for 2012.

Alabama -
Alaska -
Arizona -
Arkansas -
California -
Colorado -
Connecticut -
Delaware -
Florida -
Georgia -
Hawaii -
Idaho -
Illinois -
Indiana -
Iowa -
Kansas -
Kentucky -
Louisiana -
Maine -
Maryland -
Massachusetts -
Michigan -
Minnesota -
Mississippi -
Missouri -
Montana -
Nebraska -
Nevada -
New Hampshire -
New Jersey -
New Mexico -
New York -
North Carolina -
North Dakota -
Ohio -
Oklahoma -
Oregon -
Pennsylvania -
Rhode Island -
South Carolina -
South Dakota -
Tennessee -
Texas -
Utah -
Vermont -
Virginia -
Washington -
West Virginia -
Wisconsin -
Wyoming -



labels: challenge-reading, 2012, 50 States, Where Reading?

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Romance is in the Air!

because there is more than one way to romance.....




Challenge 1: Sports Romance at Crazy Book Slut*
*this is an "adult" blog so you'll need to okay that you really want to go there.

Romance books with a sports theme. I know I own one that is a TBR, have two on my wish list, and own several I could re-read (cuz that's such a chore). I'm going for Pee Wee and hope to read 1-3 books

1. Line of Scrimmage - planned
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Challenge 2: Paranormal Romance at Tales from the Crypt

Romance books with paranormal element. Shifters, magic, etc... I'm going for level 1 and hope to read 1-5 books

1. Kiss of Snow - planned
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Challenge 3: Romantic Suspense at The Eclectic Bookshelf

Romance books that have a strong suspense element. I'm going for level 1 and hope to read 4 books.

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Challenge 4: Romance at The Eclectic Bookshelf

Romance books. Regency, contemporary, historical...romance. I'm going for level 1 and hope to read 4 books.

1. The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae - planned, release date 1/31
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labels: challenge-reading, 2012, Romance, ParaRom, Sports, RomSus

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Mystery and Suspense...Cozies!

I LOVE cozy mysteries! I joined two cozy challenges last year and it looks like there will be three this year. Debbie's Book Bag Cozy challenge is new to me this year but Cruisin' thru the Cozies is a repeat ;) The other is a summer challenge so I'll have to keep my eye out for it.

The best thing about the Mystery & Suspense Challenge, beside reading mys/sus, is that cozies count :D


Challenge 1: Cozy Mystery Challenge (sign-up & details here)

Debbie wants reviews so I'm going for Snooper and will read & review 1-3 books.

Challenge 2: Cruisin' thru the Cozies (sign-up & details here)

I'm going for Investigator and plan to read 7 - 12 books. I read 14 last year but two didn't overlap so I'm saving a couple for that challenge

Challenge 3: Mystery & Suspense at Book Chick City

read mystery & suspense books, no audiobooks. I'm going to read Twelve books. I'm so glad cozies count!

I've already got a stack of cozies on my shelf.....

Tragic Toppings (A Donut Shop Mystery) by Jessica Beck
Skirting the Grave (A Vintage Magic Mystery) by Annette Blair
A Sheetcake Named Desire (A Piece of Cake Mystery) by Jacklyn Brady
Sentenced to death (A Booktown Mystery) by Lorna Barrett
Death by the Dozen (A Cupcake Bakery Mystery) by Jenn McKinlay
Liver Let Die (A Clueless Cook Mystery) by Liz Lipperman
Shoe Done It (An Accessories Mystery) by Grace Carroll
Buzz Off (A Queen Bee Mystery) by Hannah Reed
Classified as Murder (A Cat in the Stacks Mystery) by Miranda James

..... and several more in boxes and on my wish list. Plus I'm sure I could find that many mystery/suspense books

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labels: challenge-reading, 2012, cozy, Cruisin'

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

ARC Challenges

This is my print ARC pile! That second shelf is double deep. I've got just as many titles as ebooks! Plus I've added to it since the picture was taken. ummm, looks like there is a duplicate. Giveaway

I had a personal goal to review more ARCs during 2012 then 2011. Plus, there are 10 that were read but still need reviews (dang, I'm going to have to re-read them).

There are also ARC Reading Challenges I can join! Jamie at The Eclectic Bookshelf has four levels (4, 10, 20, 21+). Teddy Rose at So many Precious Books, So Little Time hosted an ARC challenge for 2011 but I couldn't find one for 2012.


Read but not reviewed:
1. Benny & Shrimp
2. A Circle of Souls
3. Kekula (read in 11)
4. The Man Who Loved Books Too Much
5. A Modern Witch (read in 11)
6. The Right Side of the Tracks
7. Second Chance
8. Spin the Plate, short story (read in 11)
9. True North
10. Whiskey Gulf (read in 11)

Total ARC's reviewed during 2011: 17
Must review 20 during 2012 plus the ten listed above.

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labels: challenge-reading, 2012, ARC

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Series Challenges

It wasn't until I joined 1st in a Series that I realized I had several challenges that were series related, plus the three four I'm hosting!

Three challenges require reading the whole series, one requires the first book of three series and one requires all the books related to a television show! The other four are perpetual and only need one book read this year, at least.

edited: an immortal challenge is really a series!
edited: found TWO more challenges ;)




Challenge 1: 1st in a Series at A Few More (Reading) Challenges

Read the first book in the series. I'm going for Series Novice and will read the first book in three series.

1. Mystic Wolves - Without Mercy by Belinda Boring planned
2. A Black Cat Bookshop Mystery - Double Booked for Death by Ali Brandon planned
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Challenge 2: The Game of Thrones at The Lit Bitch

Read all five books

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Challenge 3: TV Addict at

To read all the books related to one television show (The Game of Thrones)

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Challenge 4: Harry Potter at at The Reading Fever

Read all seven books

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Challenge 5: The Narnia Project at at Rikki's Teleidoscope

Read all seven books

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Challenge 6: Welcome to Cedar Cove at the Lair

This is a perpetual challenge. My goal is to read at least one this year with the hope of reading two or three.

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Challenge 7: Magic Kingdom of Landover at the Lair

This is a perpetual challenge. My goal is to read at least one this year with the hope of reading two.

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Challenge 8: Brian Jacques' Redwall at the Lair

This is a perpetual challenge. My goal is to read at least one this year with the hope of reading two or three.

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Challenge 9: John Sandford's Prey at the Lair

This is an older perpetual challenge that I've got to make some progress on. My goal is to read at least one this year with the hope of reading two. Start with Silent Prey.

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Challenge 10: Nightwalkers at Darlene's Book Nook

Read the whole series by Jacquelyn Frank. There are levels, I'm going for level 1 and plan to read 1-2 books.

1. Jacob planned ebook/kindle
maybe.....
2. Gideon
3. Elijah
4. Damien
5. Noah
5. Adam

Challenge 11: Kinsey Millhone at Darlene's Book Nook

Read the alphabet series by Sue Grafton. There are 22 books now and I'm sure she's going to go all the way to Z is for... This is a perpetual challenge so I'm going for it! I'll just move my post next year.

1. A is for Alibi.....
2. B is for Burglar


Challenge 12: Sookie Stackhouse at Darlene's Book Nook

Read the Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris. I know I have several and have read some of them but it seems like years ago and I'm not sure where they are now.... Darlene has given us levels so I'm going for level 1 and plan to read 1-4 books.

1. Dead Until Dark planned
2. Living Dead in Dallas planned
3. Club Dead planned
4. Dead to the World planned

Now that I've done that, I'm sure those are the four I read...maybe I should start with #6?




labels: challenge-reading, 2012, series, Ice & Fire, Harry Potter, Narnia, Cedar Cove, Redwall, Landover, TV Addict, 1st in Series, Prey, Nightwalkers

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

To-Be-Read challenges!

I joined a TBR challenge with plans to read 30 of my own books. No problem. Books purchased during 2011 don't count. Okay, problem. That wasn't my only failed TBR type challenge, I also failed the TBR Dare. I only committed to reading 6 books before reading a new one. Dang, I only read three!

Trying again this year with lots of challenge books picked from my shelves. I've chosen different levels in the hopes that I'll complete at least one of the challenges. Should do better but Stephanie Lauren's has a new book out on 1-31, third in a trilogy!


Challenge 1: Mt TBR at My Reader's Block

No books from 2012, purchased or gifts. No library books, re-reads or ARCs. I'm going for Mt. Vancouver and hope to read 25 books

Challenge 2: Read Your Own Books at Tales from the Crypt

No books from 2012, purchased or gifts. No library books, re-reads or ARCs. I'm going for level 2 and hope to read 6-10 books.

Challenge 3: The TBR Double Dare at Ready When You Are, C.B.

NO new books read until April 1, or ...(choose a goal) I choose one month and hope to not read a new book until Feb 1 (yikes! a month?)

Challenge 4: Off the Shelf at Bookish Ardour

No books from 2012, purchased or gifts. No library books, re-reads or ARCs. I'm going for trying and hope to read 15 books

Challenge 5: The Unread Book at The Hopeful Librarian

There is no goal to meet, just whittle your pile down. The catch is that 2012 books count!

I'm sure there are more out there but I think I'll stop at 5 {blush}



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labels: challenge-reading, 2012, TBR

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Book a Week type Challenges

I decided to read a book a week, not 52 a year but at least one a week, as a personal goal then went ahead and joined a challenge. I'm still participating in the 52-52-52 Challenge until June

Challenge 1: Read 52 Books in 52 Weeks at 52 Books in 52 Weeks

Robin just wants us to read 52 books and she posts weekly links for our reviews

Challenge 2: 52-52-52 at Ramblings

52 weeks to read 52 books AND lose 52 pounds!
I'm doing terrible with the weight lose :-(

Challenge 3: My own personal goal to read at least one book a week

I also need to REVIEW almost one a week. Yikes!

Good news! January 1 is on a Sunday so each week will be Sunday - Saturday

~~~First Quarter~~~

week 1:

Jan 1

week 2:

Jan 8

week 3:

Jan 15

week 4:

Jan 22

week 5:

Jan 29

week 6:

Feb 5

week 7:

Feb 12

week 8:

Feb 19

week 9:

Feb 26

week 10:

Mar 4

week 11:

Mar 11

week 12:

Mar 18

week 13:

Mar 25

~~~Second Quarter~~~

week 14:

Apr 1

week 15:

Apr 8

week 16:

Apr 15

week 17:

Apr 22

week 18:

Apr 29

week 19:

May 6

week 20:

May 13

week 21:

May 20

week 22:

May 27

week 23 - 52-52-52 ends:

Jun 3

week 24:

Jun 10

week 25:

Jun 17

week 26:

Jun 24

~~~Third Quarter~~~

week 27:

Jul 1

week 28:

Jul 8

week 29:

Jul 15

week 30:

Jul 22

week 31:

Jul 29

week 32:

Aug 5

week 33:

Aug 12

week 34:

Aug 19

week 35:

Aug 26

week 36:

Sep 2

week 37:

Sep 9

week 38:

Sep 16

week 39:

Sep 23

~~~Fourth Quarter~~~ week 40:

Sep 30

week 41:

Oct 7

week 42:

Oct 14

week 43:

Oct 21

week 44:

Oct 28

week 45:

Nov 4

week 46:

Nov 11

week 47:

Nov 18

week 48:

Nov 25

week 49:

Dec 2

week 50:

Dec 9

week 51:

Dec 16

week 52:

Dec 23

labels: challenge-reading, 2012, Book/Week

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Finished Reading - Janeology

Description (author's website):

After his wife Jane commits an unthinkable murder, her grieving husband struggles to find a possible explanation for her actions – were they due her lack of nurturing as a child? Did she inherit a tendency toward violence from her ancestors, some with dark, criminal lives? Did he miss the signs that she was about to unravel?

When a prosecutor decides Jane's husband Tom is partially to blame for the death and charges him with "failure to protect," Tom's attorney proposes a radical defense. He plans to create reasonable doubt about his client's alleged guilt by showing that Jane's genealogy is the cause of her violence, and that she inherited her latent violence in the same way she might inherit a talent for music or a predisposition to disease. He argues that no one could predict or prevent the tragedy, and that Tom cannot be held responsible.

With the help of a woman gifted with the power of retrocognition—the ability to see past events through objects once owned by the deceased—the defense theory of dark biology takes form.

What unfolds is an unforgettable journey through the troubled minds and souls of eight of Jane's ancestors, spanning decades and continents, this debut novel deftly illustrates the ways nature and nurture weave the fabric of one woman's life, and renders a portrait of one man left in its tragic wake.

Book Stats
Title: Janeology
Author: Karen Harrington
publisher: Kunati, Inc
ISBN: 978-1601640208
date published: April 2008
format: hardback
genre: family drama, courtroom, nature vs nurture
pages: 256


My Stats
Date Finished: December 4
1st read, Review book, fiction
print



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Finished Reading - Highlander for the Holidays

Description (from publisher):

After a brutal attack, Jessie Pringle moved to the small mountain town of Pine Creek, Maine, to start over. But she never expected to meet Ian MacKeage, who had seemingly stepped right out of the Scottish Highlands. As drawn to Ian as he is to her, Jessie finds it more and more difficult to deny her own desires...

Then, on one of her long walks through the wilderness, she meets a kindly hermit who sells her a walking stick-one imbued with a magic that may allow Jessie to finally be rid of the pain of her past, and build a future with Ian.

Book Stats
Title: Highlander for the Holidays
Series: Highlander #8
Author: Janet Chapman
publisher: Jove imprint of Penguin
ISBN: 9780515150087
date published: Oct 2011
format: Mass Market Paperback
genre: Contemporary Romance with Paranormal elements, 18+
pages: 352


My Stats
Date Finished: Nov 27
fiction or non-fiction
new or re-read
own or borrowed or review
from the shelf or new purchase (10-27-11)
print or electronic
if new...purchased at Target
challenge or just because


Reviewed at...
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Christmas Spirit

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Finished Reading - In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster

The pleasure of your company is requested
at the wedding of Miss Eliza Cynster

...but not until she's rescued from a daring abduction by the most unexpected of heros!

Brazenly kidnapped from her sister Heather's engagement ball, Eliza Cynster is spirited north to Edinburgh. Desperate and determined to escape, she seizes upon the first possible champion who happens along - gentleman scholar Jeremy Carling.

Villains and rescues are a far cry from Jeremy's expertise, yet he cannot abandon a damsel in distress. But danger lurks and hurdles abound in their race to escape the mysterious laird, until a final confrontation on a windswept cliff reveals what their future life could hold - if both are bold enough to seize and own the unexpected love they now share.
Description:

Book Stats
Title: In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster
Author: Stephanie Laurens
publisher: Avon (imprint of HarperCollins)
ISBN: 978-0062068613
date published: Sep 2011
format: Mass Market Paperback
genre: Historical Romance
pages: 448



My Stats
Date Finished: Nov 21
fiction
new
own
new purchase
print
if new...purchased at Target
challenge & just because


Reviewed at...
nowhere yet


Challenges
Fall into Reading

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Finished Reading - Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue

Description:

You are cordially invited to the wedding of Miss Heather Cynster . . . but not before she encounters kidnappers, danger, and a daring rescue at the hands of Viscount Breckenridge

Determined to hunt down her very own hero, one who will sweep her off her feet and into wedded bliss, and despairing of finding him in London’s staid ballrooms, Heather Cynster steps out of her safe world and boldly attends a racy soiree.

But her promising hunt is ruined by the supremely interfering Viscount Breckenridge, who whisks her out of scandal—and straight into danger, when a mysterious enemy seizes her, bundles her into a coach, and conveys her out of London.

Now it’s up to the notorious Breckenridge to prove himself the hero she’s been searching for all along . . .

Book Stats
Title: Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue
Author: Stephanie Laurens
publisher: Avon (imprint of HarperCollins)
ISBN: 9780062068606
date published: Aug 2011
format: Mass Market Paperback
genre: Historical Romance
pages: 448



My Stats
Date Finished: Nov 19 (early, early)
fiction
new
own
new purchase
print
if new...purchased at Target
challenge & just because


Reviewed at...
Book Dragon's Lair
amazon
Powell's
Book Depository
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Fall into Reading

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

52 Small Changes: Hydrating

I'm hydrating this week.

Day one, I've been up for 5 hours and have yet to have a full glass of plain water. My soup was cream based, my breakfast drink was a soda, I've been in the car or running errands for 4 hours and didn't take a water bottle with me. I did take my medication when I got up. I haven't had enough "wet" of any kind to qualify as hydrating today.

So......Day 1: water? no. medication? check.

Sigh, let's see what tomorrow brings.




52 Small Changes
One Year to a Happier, Healthier You
by Brett Blumenthal

publisher: AmazonEncore
January 3, 2012
ISBN 978-1612181394
Format: Paperback (8x8)
as my copy is an uncorrected proof, I do not know if the finished copy will be hardcover or not.
non-fiction, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvment
380 pages


Product Description:

This “how-to” manual for achieving a state of optimal health and wellness outlines fifty-two weeks of small, yet productive changes that readers can make to live a happier, healthier life. Why fifty-two? By making one small change each week over the course of one year, this will ultimately lead to the big change of living a healthier, happier lifestyle - because ultimately it is the small steps that make the most lasting difference, rather than trying to overhaul an entire lifetime’s worth of bad habits all at once!

Small Changes addresses all areas of well being, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, mental wellness, and even the health of one’s home environment. With weekly goals such as Taking Time to Stretch, Choosing Whole Grains, Spending Time in Nature, and Reducing Dust in Your Home, this enthusiastic guide to long-term wellness is a must-read for anyone ready to change their life for good.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary review copy of this book without any obligation to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in my review are mine and may differ from yours. Book information courtesy of the publisher.

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

DWtS: Have you picked your final three?

I surprised myself with my choices. I want Rob to be int he final three with Ricki and J.R. Of, course, I don't want him to win, he's not that good but even if he's still on because of popularity (Palin anyone) he can dance! (Palin again)

Nancy seems to have lost heart and what was that "don't tell me your tired" bit? I love my DVR...I just fast-forwarded through whatever complaint she was making. Too bad for her, I also fast-forwarded some of her dance.

I forgot to mention a guest from last Tuesday....Justin Bieber....heard of him? Gah, who hasn't! Actually, I liked his voice, not song/act choice but he does have a nice voice. Except, well, Derek danced without his shirt. Just him and his partner. No other dancers or performers to distract the cameraman. Just Derek, half dressed. Oh, and his partner ;) I guess I'm really not a 14-year-old girl because seriously? Derek vs. Justin? No contest!

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

DWtS: Good-bye David

I was expecting Nancy to be gone.

I'm guess she'll be next then Hope & Rob. Leaving Rikki and J.R. to battle it out for the top spot. No idea who the third will be. I had given up by this time last season. I'm no longer voting....can you believe it was too stressful? Yikes.

I'm glad Carson is still doing stuff, he's so fun!



What is the profile of a Criminal Minds fan? What about us enjoys viewing these kinds of shows?

I don't know, I just like watching. L.D.S.K because the FBI doesn't do so good with snipers. shrug. "you don't need a gun to kill someone" no, but it helps. Good shot Dr. Reid.

Talk to someone about your headaches.

Also added to the line-up is Body of Proof and Person of Interest. I think I need to see PoI from the beginning, I feel like I'm missing something. As for BoP, I don't know if I enjoyed the show because of the show or because it involved horses. Castle is in the DVR and Bones is programed in.

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Finished Reading - Gingerbread Cookie Murder

Description (from back cover):

Gingerbread Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
When Hannah Swensen finds her neighbor Ernie Kusak with his head bashed in and sprawled on the floor of his condo next to an upended box of Hannah's Gingerbread Cookies, she discovers a flurry of murder suspects that's as long as her holiday shopping list.

The Dangers of Gingerbread Cookies by Laura Levine
Jaine Austen has been enlisted to help with her parents' retirement community's play The Gingerbread Cookie That Saved Christmas. Playboy, Dr. Preston McCay is playing the role of the gingerbread cookie when he "accidentally" falls to his death during the final act. Now Jaine must figure out if one of the doctor's jealous lovers was capable of murder.

Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots by Leslie Meier
When Lucy Stone discovers the body of Rick Juergens, whose five-year-old son Nemo disappeared, she senses foul play. Crumbs from a gingerbread cookie Lucy gave to Nemo are found in the back seat of Rick's car. With the hours quickly ticking till Christmas, Lucy races against the clock to find a killer before he strikes again.

Includes over 10 luscious holiday recipes!

Book Stats
Title: Gingerbread Cookie Murder
Author: Anthology with 3 authors - Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine, Leslie Meier
publisher: Kensington
ISBN: 978-0758234964
date published: Sep 2011
format: Mass Market Paperback
genre: cozy mystery
pages: 378 with recipes!


My Stats
Date Finished: October 31
fiction or non-fiction
new or re-read
own or borrowed or review
from the shelf or new purchase
print or electronic
if new...purchased at Target
challenge or just because


Reviewed at...
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amazon
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Challenges
Cruisin' thru the Cozies
aslo fits Foodie

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Bag of Bones on A&E in December

I've read the book but this is a Seriously Creepy commercial for the mini-series. I don't think I'll be able to watch the show! Except, it has Pierce Bronson in it....may have to rethink this

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Sean Michael's The Hammer Club

Author: Sean Michael
published at: Torquere Press, also available for the kindle

The Hammer Club

author's webpage, publisher's webpage

The Hammer Club is a private club for gay men involved in BDSM therefore the following titles will involved spanking, rope, sex toys or other types of sex play between men. Domination and submission also play a large part of the story. Not all stories lines take place at The Club but characters may stop in for lunch.


Reading order per author:

Bent
Marcus knows Jim is his minutes after meeting the snarly, jumpy ex-professor at the local bookstore. He thinks Jim is a natural submissive, someone who needs order and discipline in his life to help with Jim's anxiety and bad health habits. So Marcus decides to pursue Jim relentlessly, because even if Jim's mouth is saying no, his body is saying yes. There's a lot more to Jim than meets the eye, and Marcus will have to be careful. Jim knows what it means to lose everything, knows what it's like to be without friends or family. Jim feels broken, and knowing that he likes the kinds of weird things Marcus wants to do to him only makes him scared that he's losing his mind. Their chemistry is so real, so genuine, that Jim lets Marcus wear him down, lets Marcus take control. Eventually, his trust grows, allowing them to enter into the BDSM lifestyle together, learning about each other every day, with every scene. Jim is still uncertain sometimes, though, and he thinks Marcus might just want him because he's cracked. Can this top and bottom pair find a way to understand their wants and needs, and make a life that works for them alone?

Groceries
Marcus wants Jim to shake up his routine a little. In fact, that's Marcus' mission in life, so when a simple trip to the grocery store turns into something a lot hotter, Jim has to try and deal with the change in plans. It's not such a hardship, considering how much Jim loves Marcus, but will the boys ever get that shopping done?






Drawn
Giles is an artist, a man who is intense and totally focused on his art. In fact, a lot of people including some of his own family, think he's a little bit crazy. Harrison meets the artist as Giles is running away from setting up a showing at a gallery, totally freaked out, and is immediately intrigued. He doesn't think Giles is crazy, but he does believe that Giles needs someone like him, or more accurately, him, to help Giles focus on more than just his art. Giles isn't exactly easy to convince that Harrison is the man to do the job, though. Oh, he likes Harrison well enough and the sex is wonderful, but this BDSM stuff Harrison talks about is just a game, right? And Giles is worried that all the time he's spending focussed on Harrison is damaging his art. After all, you have to suffer for your art, right? Can Harrison convince him that Giles can have love, happiness and Harrison in his life as well as be a great artist or will Giles' worries about his artwork drive them apart for good?

Found
Billy has no idea what prompts him to take in a ragged, dirty man off the streets. All he knows is that Montana calls to him somehow, and that he always listens to his instincts. Montana, or Tanny, thinks that Billy is crazy, because nobody is that nice. Not in his experience, anyway. Tanny brings all sorts of problems with him, from addiction to trouble with the police. Billy is determined to make Montana whole again, and he thinks he knows just the thing to replace Tanny's favorite high. All Billy has to do is help Montana get back on his feet, and then he can teach Tanny all about his lifestyle. Too bad no one believes that Tanny is redeemable, least of all Tanny. Billy's friends threaten to become overprotective, the people who populated Tanny's life on the street pop up at the most inopportune moments, and Tanny thinks that Billy is far too good for him, a homeless guy fresh off the reservation, scarred and way less than perfect. Can Billy convince Tanny to give him, and their newfound relationship, a chance? Or will the reality of Billy's lifestyle scare Tanny off just when life is starting to get good again?

Snared
Everything's going great for Billy and Montana. Their relationship is proceeding nicely, and Tanny's work as an apprentice to Margaret making custom books is something he not only loves, but is really good at. He's never been happier, even if he still thinks it's all too good to be true. Billy's over the moon because he's in love, and he's enjoying playing house with Tanny. Exploring their relationship and trying to deal with Montana's past should be more than enough to keep them busy and focused on each other, but fate and the outside world just won't let them settle in and do that. Between interfering friends who have only the best intentions at heart, and an overeager cop who doesn't have the same faith in Tanny's ability to change that Billy does, things go from bad to worse. Billy will have to put everything he has and is into convincing his lover that Montana's home truly is with Billy. Can Billy and Montana commit to each other fully, or will they fall apart when the chips are down? Snared is the sequel to Billy and Tanny's first novel, Found.

Owned
Push

Baked

When his younger twin brothers Darius and Devin wreck everything in his life in just a few short days, big brother Clay decides to enlist the help of a friend. Bake is a top at a club called the Hammer, and knows just how to handle two subby boys, even if no one else can tell them apart. Bake is a twin himself, and knows about the special kind of bond that creates. Dare and Dev might be a little closer than Bake and his twin, Bean, have ever been, but that doesn't stop him from understanding their needs.

Meanwhile, Bean meets their big brother Clay, who's just back from his tour in the military, and thinks he's found a treasure like nothing he's ever seen. Clay isn't into games, and Bean loves his straightforward style. What should be a perfect solution for all of the brothers, though, turns out to be more complicated than anyone expects. From family jealousy to threats they could never imagine, the boys will have to be tough to take on what life throws their way. Is there strength in numbers, or will both families be torn apart?

Forged
Simon is not sure he'll ever find the right sub for him. His last relationship ended badly, but he's determined not to let it rule his life, so he heads for the Hammer, his favorite members only club. A man never knows what will come his way at the Hammer, and at least his friends there know and love him. Big, buff cowboy Jeremy just got a job as a bouncer at the Hammer, and he thinks Simon is the hottest thing he's seen in a long time. He'd never found a Dom who suits him, but Simon might just be the thing to cure his bedroom blues. Their relationship heats up fast, but just as things seem to be as good as they can get, tragedy strikes. All of their friends from the Hammer gather to support Jeremy and Simon, but all of the support in the world might not be enough to make Jeremy let Simon in again. Can Simon hold it together long enough to convince Jeremy they're worth the effort, no matter what?
Brownies (in Pour Some Sugar On It)
Sweet Cherry (in Cherry on Top)
Spoken
Control
A Christmas Auction
New
Deck the Sub
Water and Steel (in Toy Box: Shaving)
Tanny and the Cage (in Toy Box: Cage)
Toy Box: Submission
Toy Box: Domination
Hands Tied (in Toy Box: Bondage Mitts)
Burn
Christmas Angel

Little Jamie

Jamie’s fascinated by the BDSM world and wants to be a part of it, which is why he’s working at the Hammer Club and flirting with a Master who has caught his eye. The rebuff, gentle though it is, deflates him. As chance has it, the exchange is seen by another Master, and Jamie finds himself the center of Davis’ attention.

Davis is instantly intrigued by Jamie, and pursues him as only a Master can. The question is, can Davis convince the lovely waiter that Jamie is his sweet boy?

So Happy Together
Sold
Better Than Friends
Halloween Sip Lion Tamer also belongs here but it is still listed as "coming soon" and is not in it's proper place.

Single Hammer Club Top Christopher is dressed up for the club's Halloween party as a lion tamer, complete with whip. He's an expert with the whip; he just needs to find someone special to use it on. Will newcomer and sexy kitty Travis be just what he's looking for?

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Finished Reading - Xone of Contention

The Description comes from the publisher's store and is rather long winded.

Description (from macmillan):

A cataclysmic cloud hangs over the enchanted land of land of Xanth. Three courageous couples must venture into the O-Xone, a cybernetic interface between Xanth and our own world, to rescue the enchanted realm from destruction.

A xany new fantasy xaga from the Master of Merriment, Xone of Contention is chock-filled with danger, excitement and xillions of laughs!

After a year filled with harrowing adventures, all Breanna of the Black Wave and her newfound love Justin Tree want is a little time to get to know each other better, and explore the wonders of the enchanted land of Xanth. But their incipient idyll is soon shattered by a stunning discovery. A climatic catastrophe is causing a massive meltdown that threatens to inundate the ancient forests of Xanth.

The only way to avert this dire disaster is to undertake a voyage into the distant mists of the past, to find the moment when this ghastly greenhouse effect began. And the only people who can safely make that journey are those unaffected by Xanth's magic - normal, ordinary humans from our own world.

So Breanna and Justin turn for help to the Demon X(A/N)th (a.k.a. Nimby) and his lovely consort Chlorine. Together, they devise a daring plan. Making use of the O-Xone, a magical computer network that links the worlds of Xanth and Earth, Nimby and Chlorine make contact with Pia and Edsel, a young couple from Earth who are working on a Xanth game, and arrange to exchange bodies with them.

But an unexpected surprise awaits them on their arrival. The Demon Earth has challenged the Demon Xanth to a deadly duel for the highest possible stakes - dominion over both worlds. While Pia and Edsel range through the farthest reaches of time and space to save Xanth from destruction, Nimby must learn to live by the strange rules of our world, and defeat his ancient enemy without the benefit of his own awesome powers.

Brimming with magic, merriment, laughter and love, Xone of Contention is a rousing new fantasy saga in the grand Xanth tradition.

Book Stats
Title: Xone of Contention
Author: Piers Anthony
publisher: Tor Fantasy
ISBN: 978-0-8125-5523-3
date published:
format: hardcover
genre: fantasy
pages: 384
ages: 12+


My Stats
Date Finished: October 27, 2011
fiction or non-fiction
new or re-read
own or borrowed or review
from the shelf or new purchase
print or electronic
if new...purchased at
challenge or just because


Reviewed at...
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Challenges
A to Z (titles)

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