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3/14/2019

March Mystery Madness TBR | Read-a-thon


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March Mystery Madness

This is my first time participating in this one too but I already know I will enjoy it since it gives me a chance to read mysteries.

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   About the Readathon:   


#MarchMysteryMadness



This is a month-long reading challenge. From March 1 to March 31.



   Hosts:   
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Creators:




Goodreads Moderator/Twitter Host:



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Guest host:




   The Reading Prompts:   

Read books that can go with or include the following words:

Old
Again
New
Borrowed
Blue

Bonus: Read a mystery that features a wedding.


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   My TBR:   




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I may have picked out a bunch of mysteries from my shelves but the top 6 I really want to read are these ones.



Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden #1) by Charlaine Harris
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The Vanishing Season (Ellery Hathaway #1) by Joanna Schaffhausen
Goodreads



The Heist (Fox and O'Hare #1) by Janet Evanovich + Lee Goldberg
Goodreads

The Chase (Fox and O'Hare #2) by Janet Evanovich + Lee Goldberg
Goodreads



Nothing Bad Is Going to Happen (No One Else Can Have You #2) by Kathleen Hale
Goodreads

Death on the D-List (Hailey Dean #2) by Nancy Grace
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Buzzword-a-thon TBR | Read-a-thon


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buzzwordathon


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  About the Readathon:  

#buzzwordathon
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This readathon lasts from March 18 - 24.



  Hosts:  

 @booksandlala & @chelseadolling



  The Buzzwords:  


 WHO WHAT WHY WHERE WHEN HOW



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  My TBR:  




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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1) by Catherynne M. Valente
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Deja Who (Insighter #1) by MaryJanice Davidson
Goodreads



Where You'll Find Me by Natasha Friend
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Wherever There Is Light by Peter Golden
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3/13/2019

Can't Wait Wednesday #20 - Right as Rain by Lindsey Stoddard

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Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings. 

I've decided to switch to this since Waiting On Wednesday has been over for a long time now. But its basically the same concept. Books that I can't wait to get my hands on or am really interested in that are to be released soon.


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Why I Can't Wait:
This book is already out which is great news because the synopsis of it makes it sound so good. I know I say that a lot in these posts but I truly mean it. 
And while this is a middle grade it does have what sounds like a serious story. So I'm looking forward to seeing for myself how the author tells it.


Right as Rain by Lindsey Stoddard

From the critically acclaimed author of Just Like Jackie comes a strikingly tender novel about one family’s heartbreak and the compassion that carries them through, perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker, Lisa Graff, and Ann M. Martin.

It’s been almost a year since Rain’s brother Guthrie died, and her parents still don’t know it was all Rain’s fault. In fact, no one does—Rain buried her secret deep, no matter how heavy it weighs on her heart.

So when her mom suggests moving the family from Vermont to New York City, Rain agrees. But life in the big city is different. She’s never seen so many people in one place—or felt more like an outsider.

With her parents fighting more than ever and the anniversary of Guthrie’s death approaching, Rain is determined to keep her big secret close to her heart. But even she knows that when you bury things deep, they grow up twice as tall.

Readers will fall in love with the pluck and warmth of Stoddard’s latest heroine and the strength that even a small heart can lend.

Published by: HarperCollins

The Release Date for the book is:
February 12th 2019


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3/06/2019

Can't Wait Wednesday #19 - There's Something about Sweetie by Sandhya Menon

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Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings. 

I've decided to switch to this since Waiting On Wednesday has been over for a long time now. But its basically the same concept. Books that I can't wait to get my hands on or am really interested in that are to be released soon.


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Why I Can't Wait:
That girl on the cover is so cute with that beautiful smile. And that synopsis sounds so good. I can't wait.
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Now I really need to get my hands on When Dimple Met Rishi since this book is the companion to that one.
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There's Something about Sweetie by Sandhya Menon 
The irresistible companion novel to the New York Times bestseller When Dimple Met Rishi, which follows Rishi’s brother, Ashish, and a confident fat athlete named Sweetie as they both discover what love means to them.

Ashish Patel didn’t know love could be so…sucky. After being dumped by his ex-girlfriend, his mojo goes AWOL. Even worse, his parents are annoyingly, smugly confident they could find him a better match. So, in a moment of weakness, Ash challenges them to set him up.

The Patels insist that Ashish date an Indian-American girl—under contract. Per subclause 1(a), he’ll be taking his date on “fun” excursions like visiting the Hindu temple and his eccentric Gita Auntie. Kill him now. How is this ever going to work?

Sweetie Nair is many things: a formidable track athlete who can outrun most people in California, a loyal friend, a shower-singing champion. Oh, and she’s also fat. To Sweetie’s traditional parents, this last detail is the kiss of death.

Sweetie loves her parents, but she’s so tired of being told she’s lacking because she’s fat. She decides it’s time to kick off the Sassy Sweetie Project, where she’ll show the world (and herself) what she’s really made of.

Ashish and Sweetie both have something to prove. But with each date they realize there’s an unexpected magic growing between them. Can they find their true selves without losing each other?

Published by: Simon Pulse
The Release Date for the book is:
May 14, 2019


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3/01/2019

Round 4 of 2019 Reading Challenges



Seven Books Read!!!
This is going so well.

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Round 3 Wrap Up

In my third round of rolls, I managed to complete three squares. It took me so long because I got distracted with nothing and then I participated in Contemporaryathon. So I had to take a break from Romanceopoly to do that. After the readathon ended I read my last book, First Garve on the Right, and was done with this round.



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With Girl Runner
  • I completed one of the Library squares in Romanceopoly. 
  • Read A book with a two-word title for the PopSugar Reading Challenge. 
  • And  #10 - About a women athlete for the Reading Women challenge.

    With First Grave on the Right

    • I completed the Dungeon square in Romanceopoly.
    • Read A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover for the PopSugar Reading Challenge. 
    • And doesn't really go for any of the challenges for Reading Women.

    With Agent of Chaos

    • I completed the Alien Avenue square in Romanceopoly.
    • And doesn't really go for any of the challenges for the PopSugar Reding Challenge.
    • And #1 - Mystery/Thriller by a WOC  for the Reding Women challenge.

    This round was very productive challenge wise. I got to tick off 8 challenges with just three books. So I'm feeling good and doing good.


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    This Round

    There is a lot of days between my last round and this one. I participated in Contemporaryathon and took a break from these readathons/reading challenges. And I did that so I could keep a clear head and not confuse the books. Or start to dislike the whole thing. I'm doing this because I'm having fun and liking the way that I'm reading all these books and it would be sad if I started to hate the whole thing.

    So if you are doing this too I suggest you take breaks between rolls, or after reading one to three books.

    I am also going to say that this is the first time I'm opting out f doing one of the squares. I know that's going against the rules but I just couldn't find a book to read for Warriors Way. No matter how many Goodreads lists I went trough none of the books called out to me. So I'm leaving this one for the end or just not going to do it.


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    This time I rolled four times.
    And my first roll landed me on LGBT Lane. The second on Warriors Way. The third time on Taxi. And the fourth roll landed me on a Library or Free Choice square.

    I choose to opt out of Warriors Way. Making it the first square I am not going to do for this readathon.

    I am also going to go ahead and do the Mystery #1 challenge since it ends in March.


    The books I will read are:
    LGBT Lane > Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
    Taxi > Persuasion by Jane Austen
    Library > Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Ryan
    Mystery #1 > Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

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    PopSugar.
    For this challenge, Him can go for A book by two female authors. And I don't believe the others qualify for any of the challenges.


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    Reading Woman
    Persuasion and Jane Eyre can go for #20 - Historical Fiction book.
    The others don't go with anything.


    That's all I have for this but I'm going to put this reminder up. I am posting my rolls in Instagram and will also include photos that have to do with Romanceopoly or the other challenges.
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    2/27/2019

    Can't Wait Wednesday #18 - Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera

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    Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings. 

    I've decided to switch to this since Waiting On Wednesday has been over for a long time now. But its basically the same concept. Books that I can't wait to get my hands on or am really interested in that are to be released soon.


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    Why I Can't Wait:
    Not only is the author a latina but she also happens to share my last name. That alone makes me want this. But it also helps that that cover is totally amazing and that the synopsis sounds too good for me to ignore.
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    Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera


    At night, Las Mal Criadas own these streets.

    Nalah leads the fiercest all-girl crew in Mega City. That roles brings with it violent throw downs and access to the hottest boydega clubs, but the sixteen-year-old grows weary of the life. Her dream is to get off the streets and make a home in the exclusive Mega Towers, in which only a chosen few get to live. To make it to the Mega towers, Nalah must prove her loyalty to the city's benevolent founder and cross the border in a search for a mysterious gang the Ashé Ryders. Led by a reluctant guide, Nalah battles other crews and her own doubts, but the closer she gets to her goal, the more she loses sight of everything—and everyone— she cares about.

    Nalah must do the unspeakable to get what she wants—a place to call home. But is a home just where you live? Or who you choose to protect?
     

    Published by: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers 
    The Release Date for the book is:
    March 5, 2019


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    2/20/2019

    Can't Wait Wednesday #17 - What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume

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    Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings. 

    I've decided to switch to this since Waiting On Wednesday has been over for a long time now. But its basically the same concept. Books that I can't wait to get my hands on or am really interested in that are to be released soon.


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    Why I Can't Wait:
    Sounds like a funny and entertaining read. Can't wait.
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    What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume


    You know all those movies where teenagers have, like, THE SUMMER OF THEIR LIVES?

    This summer is probably not going to be that.

    Source: Everything that's happened since yesterday ... 

    The last thing sixteen-year-old Maisie Martin thought she'd be doing this summer is entering a beauty pageant.

    Not when she's spent most of her life hiding her body from everyone.

    Not when her Dad is AWOL for Christmas and her gorgeous older sister has returned to rock Maisie's shaky confidence. And her best friend starts going out with the boy she's always loved.

    But Maisie's got something to prove.

    As she writes down all the ways this summer is going from bad to worse in her school-assignment journal, what starts as a homework torture-device might just end up being an account of how Maisie didn't let anything, or anyone, hold her back...
     

    Published by: Pan Australia
    The Release Date for the book is:
    February 26, 2019


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    2/15/2019

    The Diver by Veronica Carratello | Book Review #147





    The Bookish Island's Book Review:

    The Diver by Veronica Carratello





    Are there spoilers?
    Yes, there are some spoilers.
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    Disclaimer:

    This book was sent to me by the publishing company (Nobrow) in exchange for an honest review.


    Title: The Diver

    Author: Veronica Carratello

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    Pages: 32

    Published: 2018

    Publisher:  Flying Eye Books

    Genre: Children's Book, Picture Book

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    Date Read: I can't remember but it was in 2018

    Rating: ★★★★★



    A young girl and a penny coin share an unlikely dream to become divers in this enchanting tale from award-winning Italian illustrator Veronica Caratello.

    The moment a penny sees a diving competition on television, it is determined to become a diver itself. Discarded by most, the penny is picked up by a girl who just so happens to be a young diver in training. Will both of them be able to achieve their dream with the power of a single wish? 





    The Rating:






    My Review:

    The Diver is about a little girl who is scared she won't do the best dive that she can in her next competition and with the help of a penny she wishes and it helps with her dream. 

    As always I first look at the illustrations that these picture books have. And I notice how vibrant the pastels are and how great the colors pair up with each other. The pallet is perfect for the mood this book gives off. The illustrations of the characters and the backgrounds are clean and kid friendly. By that, I mean that they are easy to distinguish. 
    The end pages are super bright (almost blindingly) and I love the illustrations there too.
    The front cover. For the longest time, I thought that the girl had some sort of headband with cat ears. But it was just a fountain behind her.
    The back cover is adorable with the little girl and the coin about to take a dive.

    It's not a very diverse book unless you count background characters that don't arent in the story. In fact, the MC and her family are all white, blonde, and have light colored eyes. So that was something that I wish could have been different. Considering that we are in modern times and interracial couples DEFINITELY exist.

    I loved the penny and their story. They were a complete character. They had a dream and had some troubles achieving them. They were even going through some bullying. And in the end, got what they wished for the most. 

    One thing that bothered me was how no one wanted the penny. The dad even said it wasn't worth anything. And it bothered me because all my life my mother has taught me the value of money. Especially of a penny. We would even spot change on the street and pick it up. Because she taught me that even if its one cent of a nickel or a dime in the end when you pick up a bunch of them you are going to have some money you didn't plan for. I've bought books saving up like that now. And when I was a kid I used to save up for toys. And I know that I am definitely going to teach my kids the same lesson.


    In the end, this is a children's picture book so I loved the illustrations. The story was motivating and about not giving up on your dreams of doing your best. And It's a good read and easy to read to others. I've already read it more than 4 times since I got it. So I recommend it.


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