Crazy4reading ROOTs in 2020

I am sticking with my goal of 38 ROOTS. I am only at 20 for 2019, and I am hoping to add to that list tonight. I really need to get rid of some of my books. I keep adding but not subtracting from all my books. I really want to donate books to our libraries and some friends.

My name is Monica. I am divorced, living alone. I used to have a dog that would be my cuddle buddy but I had to put her down earlier this year. I miss her but I know she is not suffering any more. I have 2 adult children. My daughter Samantha is married to Robert and they are expecting their first child, my first grandchild, in May 2020. They live in Philadelphia. My son, Brandon, lives with his partner/fiance Christian, also in Philadelphia. Both my children own dogs so I have Grand Dogs.

This past year my father was diagnosed with onset dementia and my sister and I have been dealing with that. His doctor thinks that some of the problem is that he cannot hear and doesn't understand what people are saying. We just got him hearing aids and my sister said they really do help him he just has to wear them.

I look forward to reading with everyone again in 2020!!

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75 book challenge & Category Challenge

List of books read by month:

Books added in 2020

1. Out of Body by Stella Cameron
2. Out of Sight by Stella Cameron
3. The Hidden Man by David Ellis
4. The Violin of Auschwitz by Marian Angels Anglada
5. To Account for Murder by William C. Whitbeck
6. The Music Teacher by Barbara Hall
7. Lady of Light and Shadows by C. L. Wilson
8. King of Sword and Sky by C. L. Wilson
9. Queen of Song and Souls by C. L. Wilson
10. Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey
11. Arrow's Flight by Mercedes Lackey
12. Magic's Price by Mercedes Lackey
13. A Flame in Hali by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
14. The Fall of Neskaya by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
15. The Bloody Sun: A Darkover Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley
16. Zandru's Forge by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
17. Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan
18. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
19. Temple by Matthew Reilly
20. Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly
21. Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly
22. Lord of the Fading Lands by C. L. Wilson
23. The Other Side of the Mirror by Marion Zimmer Bradley
24. Red Sun of Darkover by Marion Zimmer Bradley
25. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
26. Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
27. Oathbreakers by Mercedes Lackey
28. The Silver Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey
29. Sun in Glory by Mercedes Lackey
30. Exile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey
31. Foundation by Mercedes Lackey
32. The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey
33. Brightly Burning by Mercedes Lackey
34. Storm Warning by Mercedes Lackey
35. Storm Rising by Mercedes Lackey
36. Storm Breaking by Mercedes Lackey
37. Sword of Ice by Mercedes Lackey
38. Changing the World by Mercedes Lackey
39. Owlflight by Mercedes Lackey
40. Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey
41. Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey
42. Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
43. Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan
44. Savage Nature by Christine Feehan
45. The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly
46. Crown of Crystal Flame by C. L. Wilson
47. Horn Crown by Andre Norton
48. The Keeper's Price by Marion Zimmer Bradley
49. The spell Sword: A darkover Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley
50. Stormqueen! by Marion Zimmer Bradley
51. Star of Danger by Marion Zimmer Bradley
52. Hawkmistress by Marion Zimmer Bradley
53. The World Wreckers by Marion Zimmer Bradley
54. Sharra's Exile by Marion Zimmer Bradley
55. The Chronicles of Corum by Michael Moorcock
56. The Swords Trilogy by Michael Moorcock
57. Daybreak-2250 A.D. by Andre Norton
58. Garan The Eternal by Andre Norton
59. The Planet Savers The Sword of Aldones by Marion Zimmer Bradley
60. Sword and Sorceress II by Marion Zimmer Bradley
61. Zarsthor's Bane by Andre Norton
62. Year of the Unicorn by Andre Norton
63. The Jargoon Pard by Andre Norton
64. The White Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
65. Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
66. By the Sword by Mercedes Lackey
67. Thendara House by Marion Zimmer Bradley
68. The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
69. The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks
70. The sacred Vault by Andy McDermott
71. The Secret of Excalibur by Andy McDermott
72, The Pyramid of Doom by Andy McDermott
73. Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
74. Dancer's Illusion by Ann Maxwell
75. Tales of the Witch World by Andre Norton
76. Dancer's Luck by Ann Maxwell
77. Moon Mirror by Andre Norton
78. The Key of the Keplian by Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie
79. The Judas Strain by James Rollins
80. Ice Hunt by James Rollins
81. Bestiary by Robert Masello
82. Vigil by Robert Masello
83. Subterranean by James Rollins
84. Moonbeams & Magic by Janelle Taylor
85. The Magic of Recluce by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
86. Moondust & Madness by Janelle Taylor
87. Deep Fathom by James Rollins
88. Stardust & Shadows by Janelle Taylor
89. Fall of Angels by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
90. The Death of Chaos by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
91. Sandstorm by James Rollins
92. The Magic Engineer by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
93. Arrows Fall by Mercedes Lackey
94. Elfquest Winds of Change by Richard Pini
95. The Magestone by Andre Norton
96. Elfquest Wolfsong by Richard Pini
97. Excavation by James Rollins
98. The Gathering Storm by Kate Elliott
99. Playing Dead by Julia Heaberlin
100. Decipher by Stel Pavlou
101. Raising Atlantis by Thomas Greanias
102. Air Battle Force by Dale Brown
103. In the Ruins by Kate Elliott
104. Child of Flame by Kate Elliott
105. Know your Game: Soccer by Marc Bloom
106. The Burning Stone by Kate Elliott
107. Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass
108. King's Dragon by Kate Elliott
109. Where Truth Lies by Christiane Heggan
110. Icefire by Chris D'Lacey
111. Deeper by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
112. Sound Bender by Lin Oliver & Theo Baker
113. The Crystal Skull by Manda Scott
114. The Ice Limit by Douglas Preston
115. The Devil Colony by James Rollins
116. Empire of Gold: A Novel by Andy McDermott
117. Professor Gargoyle by Charles Gilman
118. Strike: Sylo Chronicles #3 by D. J. MacHale
119. The Long Utopia by Terry Pratchett
120. Stargazer by Claudia Gray
121. The Dark Shore Atlanteans by Kevin Emerson
122. The Dark Water: Well's End by Seth Fishman
123. Endgame: The Calling by James Frey
124. The Illuminator by Brenda Rickman Vantrease
125. The Language of Sisters by Amy Hatvany
126. New Spring the Novel by Robert Jordan
127. Kingdom Come: The final Victory by Tim Lahaye
128. Fire Star by Chris D'Lacey
129. The Fire Eternal by Chris D'Lacey
130. Berserker Fury by Fred Saberhagen

Books received in 2019 and added to my ROOTS:

1. Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
2. I am watching you by Teresa Driscoll
3. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
4. The Black Witch by Laurie Forest
5. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

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Hi Monica. Glad to see you back with the ROOTers!

And Congrats on your first grandchild (in progress). It's lovely to be a grandmother!

Welcome back and congratulations on the upcoming grandbaby!

Nice to see you here again! Happy reading, and congratulations on the forthcoming grandbaby!

Happy reading and congrats on becoming a grandmother!

Hi Monica, sounds like you have a lot on your plate - hope you manage to get some good ROOTing done in 2020!

>7 connie53: Thanks Connie! It is good to be back!

>8 rabbitprincess: Thanks, I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother.

>9 Jackie_K: Thanks Jackie! I will have to share what my daughter is having!

>10 This-n-That: Thanks! Hoping to complete a good amount of ROOTs this year!

>11 MissWatson: Thanks Brigit! I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother!

>12 floremolla: Thanks Donna! I hope I can get some ROOTing done in 2020!

So my daughter has found out the sex of her baby. Her and her husband are not telling anyone unless they ask. Well last night my daughter was texting me asking me if I have red hair on my side of the family. I am strawberry blonde and both my children got my hair. Her husband, Rob and my daughter, Samantha are trying to figure out if their child will have red hair. My daughter did not say child she texted DAUGHTER!! My reaction was Daughter?!? I didn't ask but she spilled the beans that she is having a daughter. Her name is going to be Ruby Elizabeth!!

O wow, That's something precious to know!

>15 connie53: Yes it is. And now I have to be careful not to spill the beans to other family members. I am not sure who she has told. I think she told me knowing I usually can't keep secrets but I am determined to keep it a secret.

Well I am making very slow progress on this challenge. Hopefully I will get some more ready this week. I finally finished a book. I am making slow and steady progress.

#1. Four Score by Janet Evanovich

I am enjoying this series. The character interactions make these books entertaining. Stephanie Plum is once again looking for a person that did not appear for their court date. This time she is going after a woman named Maxine.

Stephanie and Lulu are at it again. I love Lulu because she is very sarcastic and ready to hurt people. She is always wanting to shoot someone and Stephanie won't let her. She actually comes to Stephanie's rescue.

I am continuing this series with number 5!

4 stars

Still reading all the books above. Will be getting a new book for book club on Wednesday!

So I have been working from home since March 13th. I took off to prepare for my daughter's baby shower on the 14th. I am so glad we got the shower in prior to everything being shut down. My SIL wanted us to post pone it because of all the stuff going on. We took extra precaution. I had brought wipes with me and the staff at the restaurant was very good at making sure everything was cleaned for my daughter. She did have one scare in March. She had some bleeding and it turned out that the Placenta Previa had moved and that is why she had some blood. She also had a fever while in the hospital so they tested her for the flu, covid-19 etc. All tests came back negative which was a blessing for her husband because he was more nervous than I think she was.

Now my son's partner is waiting for test results for Covid-19. He has been sick. So far my son is doing fine and hasn't had any symptoms so far. I keep waiting to hear something whether positive or negative. This is also the first time I have had to celebrate my birthday totally by myself. I cant even visit my dad right now.

Oh and more news is my dad has bladder cancer and my sister and I have to decide what to do. We aren't even sure if they will do any of the procedures on him while all this is going on. I have to schedule a face-time with my father. So this is everything that has been going on in my neck of the woods. I hope everyone else is listening to what you are being requested to do. I am trying to avoid contact with others but it is difficult when you have to take your father to appointments. My boyfriend lives alone some times and he hasn't been feeling well and hasn't been able to go get groceries.

Stay safe and healthy!!

I will be back to post a book.

#2. Hornet's Nest (Andy Brazil #1) by Patricia Cornwell

I enjoyed this book but felt it was slow going. I know this is the book where you meet all the characters for the series so I did enjoy that. I can see Andy and the cops making a good team and being very entertaining in the next books.

4 stars

>18 crazy4reading: Wow, you have such a lot on your plate! Wishing you strength as you figure out where to go next, particularly with your father. I'm glad that you were able to get the baby shower done, what a precious memory that will be in these isolating times!

>18 crazy4reading: That is a really scary time for you, Monica. Stay safe and strong! I hope the tests will come back negative. And that your dad can get the procedures he needs.

>20 Jackie_K: & >21 connie53: Thank you. My sister has not contacted my father's doctor about the other doctor that will do his procedure. Right now he is still on lock down and no visitors . My son's partner's test results came back negative which is wonderful. This weekend my son is holding a virtual birthday party for his partner, Christian. It is his 30th so I will be attending virtually. I hope to make a birthday cake so I can actually eat some while attending this party plus I can celebrate my birthday which was earlier in April.

I was able to finish a book this week. You would think with all this time at home I would be getting a lot of reading completed but that isn't happening. I am still working remotely from home and trying to clean up. My sister and her husband brought me my dad's sofa and a chair since we are selling his house. I am in the process of dismantling my old sofa.

I will post my review in a new post.

#3. High Five by Janet Evanovich

I loved this book! Stephanie is up to her usual bounty hunter stuff and she is also looking for her Uncle Fred who has gone missing! She is being followed by a fed and has an ex con trying to kill her.

She is also flirting with two of the hottest guys in the book, Ranger and Morelli. She is also working for Ranger and earning some nice money.

Lula is still entertaining. I love it when she uses her stun gun!!

5 stars

#4. Hot Six by Janet Evanovich

I am enjoying this series. I am finding myself laughing at Stephanie and Lula. This book is about Ranger being on the run and having a bounty out for him. Vinnie asks Stephanie to bring him in because he has skipped. Stephanie won't do it.

Stephanie is being followed by two guys and Joyce Bernhardt. The trouble Stephanie gets into trying to stay away from both of them. They are both looking for Ranger. Ranger is one you cannot find if he doesn't want to be found.

Stephanie and Joe are still at it. And yet there is tension between Stephanie and Ranger. I love the interactions between all of the characters. I will be reading number Seven next!

4 stars

I can't even think of the books I am currently reading. I will be starting #7 in the Stephanie Plum series. That is a library book but I think I might count it as a ROOT since I have most of the other books in the series.

Well I finished another book late last night/early this morning.

#5. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich

Well I stayed up late to finish this book last night. I have been enjoying this series a lot. This book really held my interest and had me laughing out loud a lot!

Stephanie is at it again looking for another bond jumper. This time it is an old cook named Eddie DeChooch. You would think someone that is old wouldn't be that hard to catch but Lula and Stephanie bumble this apprehension too.

The love triangle is getting interesting in this book. Morelli and Plum are thinking marriage. Stephanie's mom is hounding her for a wedding date, which causes Stephanie to just blurt out a date. Then there is the heat between Ranger and Stephanie. If Stephanie asks for help from Ranger than Ranger wants a night with Stephanie. Ohhh the triangle just got interesting.

The ending of this book had me finding the next one and starting it.

5 stars

Well I am reading Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich.

I decided to count this as a ROOT because I couldn't find my copy of this book but I borrowed this one from the library so I could continue the series.

So bought some books this past month. Someone shared a link to Thrift Books and there was a coupon for 15% off so I decided to buy some books. I really do not need books. I was able to buy some books that I have been looking for. They are used and I am happy with them.

I also posted the books I received from SantaThing this past year. Below are the books listed below.

Books added in 2020

1. Out of Body by Stella Cameron
2. Out of Sight by Stella Cameron
3. The Hidden Man by David Ellis
4. The Violin of Auschwitz by Marian Angels Anglada
5. To Account for Murder by William C. Whitbeck
6. The Music Teacher by Barbara Hall

Books received in 2019 and added to my ROOTS:

1. Miracle Creek by Angie Kim
2. I am watching you by Teresa Driscoll
3. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
4. The Black Witch by Laurie Forest
5. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Hi Monica! Lots of Evanovich there. I have a lot of her books but have not read them all. And you have Het verhaal van de dienstmaagd to read yet! Enjoy this great book when you are going to read it.
Glad to read that the test came in negative! Keep safe and healthy!

Well I have some great news!! I am now a grandmother! My daughter gave birth last night to my first grandchild Ruby Elizabeth! I am so excited for her and her husband!! I will share pictures if I can figure it out when I have gotten more sleep!

Congratulations, Monica.

>27 crazy4reading: Many congratulations! I hope that the new family are doing well!

>27 crazy4reading: Congratulations! :D

>27 crazy4reading: Wonderful news about the baby. Congrats on the proud grandmother. Beautiful name.

Thank you everyone! Here is a picture of my new granddaughter with her mother and father:



My daughter Samantha, her husband Rob and their daughter Ruby Elizabeth!

One of Ruby up close:

So cute and precious.

How sweet.

>33 connie53: Thanks Connie!

>34 mnleona: Thanks Leona!

#6. A Time to Kill by John Grisham

Well this was slow going for me and I believe that was because I swear I had watched the movie before. As I was reading the book I was remembering parts of the movie or at least a movie with this similar story line.

I really enjoyed this book. Mystery is one of my favorite genres and I am rarely disappointed in them. This one did not disappoint either. A Time to Kill introduces the reader to Jake Brigance, a lawyer in Mississippi. He is hired by a black man who is accused of killing to white boys who raped and tortured his 10 year old daughter.

I enjoyed the drama and action in this book. It made me realize how much we have not changed over the years with racism. Will a jury convict Carl Lee Hailey for the murder of two rapists? Will they acquit him? Will they find him insane? You have the blacks and whites (KKK) going at each other.

The ending of this book was a surprise to me. I now want to read another book in this series. Reading this book during this time of unrest with what is happening in Minnesota really brings to light how much things haven't improved that much in this day and age.

5 stars

I am still reading Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich

I finished another book!

#7. Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich

OMG! Hard Eight had me laughing out loud a lot! Stephanie Plum is at it again after an FTA (Failure to Appear) for her bounty hunting job. She is also helping a neighbor whose daughter and granddaughter are missing.

Stephanie still has the love triangle with her, Morelli and Ranger and she owes a debt to Ranger. This all adds so much interested to all the incidents that befall Stephanie in this book. She is being hunted by another crazy person, Abruzzi. She has an FTA that she has trouble catching.

I loved when Vinnie and Stephanie go after the FTA. Those two are hysterical together. The lines they say to each other just had me laughing.

The chemistry between Stephanie and Ranger just had me laughing and rooting for him. The chemistry between Stephanie and Morelli had me picturing Morelli rolling his eyes and wanting to laugh at her. I am glad I have decided to stick with this series. I hope it continues with the laughs!!

5 stars

#8. Young Wives by Olivia Goldsmith

I enjoyed Young Wives. I found the 3 main women very intriguing and diverse. Three woman from different backgrounds. Here is an excerpt from the summary:

Meet the Young Wives: Angela, Michelle, and Jada, thirty-something women who appear to have lives as delicious as dessert. A typical New Yorker, half-Jewish, half-Italina, Angela is a lawyer married to Reid, a handsome old-money WASP. Michelle, a traditionalist at heart, adors her childhood sweetheart husband, Frank, and the dream house he's provided for her and their two beautiful children. Married to Clinton, Jada is a suburban African American wife working hard to maintain a happy home despite her husband's failing business. She's determined to give her family the privileges she never had.

Angela, Jada an Michelle develop a friendship while they are going through some problems in their marriages. This book touched me since I am divorced and when they exact revenge on their ex husbands I found myself rooting for them. If only you could get away with it in real life.

4 stars

Now what do I read next....

Well today I went to my friends house and picked up a few books. I still have to go through them. Do you think I will find something to read in here?:



I still have to go through them all and I cannot wait to see what I have!! I will post later exactly what books were in there and if I kept them all. Mind you I am not short on books to read. I have a room full of books now they will have new friends!

Some of the authors I have seen in the box are:

Christine Feehan
Matthew Reilly
Kate Elliott
Dale Brown
Mercedes Lackey
Terry Pratchett
Stephen Baxter

Here are 20 books from the first box:

Lady of Light and Shadows by C. L. Wilson
King of Sword and Sky by C. L. Wilson
Queen of Song and Souls by C. L. Wilson
Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey
Arrow's Flight by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Price by Mercedes Lackey
A Flame in Hali by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
The Fall of Neskaya by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
The Bloody Sun: A Darkover Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Zandru's Forge by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J. Ross
Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan
Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
Temple by Matthew Reilly
Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly
Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly
Lord of the Fading Lands by C. L. Wilson
The Other Side of the Mirror by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Red Sun of Darkover by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan

I haven't even made a dent in the box yet. That is 20 more ROOTS!! I will be back later to add more....

Here are the next 20 still from the first box:

Oathbreakers by Mercedes Lackey
The Silver Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey
Sun in Glory by Mercedes Lackey
Exile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey
Foundation by Mercedes Lackey
The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey
Brightly Burning by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Warning by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Rising by Mercedes Lackey
Storm Breaking by Mercedes Lackey
Sword of Ice by Mercedes Lackey
Changing the World by Mercedes Lackey
Owlflight by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan
Savage Nature by Christine Feehan
The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly
Crown of Crystal Flame by C. L. Wilson

Out of 41 books that I have taken out of the box and cataloged only 1 of them was a duplicate. I might do some more later or just wait until tomorrow to finish up the first box.

Enjoy.

>42 mnleona: Thanks! I will try too!

So the list continues. Here are 32 more books from the first box:

Horn Crown by Andre Norton
The Keeper's Price by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The spell Sword: A darkover Novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Stormqueen! by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Star of Danger by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Hawkmistress by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The World Wreckers by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Sharra's Exile by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Chronicles of Corum by Michael Moorcock
The Swords Trilogy by Michael Moorcock
Daybreak-2250 A.D. by Andre Norton
Garan The Eternal by Andre Norton
The Planet Savers The Sword of Aldones by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Sword and Sorceress II by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Zarsthor's Bane by Andre Norton
Year of the Unicorn by Andre Norton
The Jargoon Pard by Andre Norton
The White Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
By the Sword by Mercedes Lackey
Thendara House by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks
The sacred Vault by Andy McDermott
The Secret of Excalibur by Andy McDermott
The Pyramid of Doom by Andy McDermott
Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
Dancer's Illusion by Ann Maxwell
Tales of the Witch World by Andre Norton
Dancer's Luck by Ann Maxwell
Moon Mirror by Andre Norton
The Key of the Keplian by Andre Norton & Lyn McConchie

Here is the last of the books for the first box. The last 19 books:

The Judas Strain by James Rollins
Ice Hunt by James Rollins
Bestiary by Robert Masello
Vigil by Robert Masello
Subterranean by James Rollins
Moonbeams & Magic by Janelle Taylor
The Magic of Recluce by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Moondust & Madness by Janelle Taylor
Deep Fathom by James Rollins
Stardust & Shadows by Janelle Taylor
Fall of Angels by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Death of Chaos by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Sandstorm by James Rollins
The Magic Engineer by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Arrows Fall by Mercedes Lackey
Elfquest Winds of Change by Richard Pini
The Magestone by Andre Norton
Elfquest Wolfsong by Richard Pini
Excavation by James Rollins

Here are 33 more books:

The Gathering Storm by Kate Elliott
Playing Dead by Julia Heaberlin
Decipher by Stel Pavlou
Raising Atlantis by Thomas Greanias
Air Battle Force by Dale Brown
In the Ruins by Kate Elliott
Child of Flame by Kate Elliott
Know your Game: Soccer by Marc Bloom
The Burning Stone by Kate Elliott
Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass
King's Dragon by Wendy Mass
Where Truth Lies by Christiane Heggan
Icefire by Chris D'Lacey
Deeper by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams
Sound Bender by Lin Oliver & Theo Baker
The Crystal Skull by Manda Scott
The Ice Limit by Douglas Preston
The Devil Colony by James Rollins
Empire of Gold: A Novel by Andy McDermott
Professor Gargoyle by Charles Gilman
Strike: Sylo Chronicles #3 by D. J. MacHale
The Long Utopia by Terry Pratchett
Stargazer by Claudia Gray
The Dark Shore Atlanteans by Kevin Emerson
The Dark Water: Well's End by Seth Fishman
Endgame: The Calling by James Frey
The Illuminator by Brenda Rickman Vantrease
The Language of Sisters by Amy Hatvany
New Spring the Novel by Robert Jordan
Kingdom Come: The final Victory by Tim Lahaye
Fire Star by Chris D'Lacey
The Fire Eternal by Chris D'Lacey
Berserker Fury by Fred Saberhagen

That is the last of the books. A total of 124 books in those boxes. I found a total of 4 books that I already had.

Congrats! These should last you for a year of ROOTing!

>47 MissWatson: or longer!

Well even as I sorted through all those books I did finish 2 books this weekend:

9. Know your game: Soccer by Marc Bloom

Good book for a new Soccer player. Even though this is on older book most of the information is still current. It was interesting to read about the Soccer stars of that time.

4 stars

10. Peace & Quiet and other Hazards by Ethel Barrett

I enjoyed this book and the little jokes she sometimes through in her writing. This was a book I found at my parent's house and decided to read. Not something I would normally read but decided to give it a try. The book does have some religious writing and I found them interesting and they did bring back memories of my own religious beliefs.

3 stars

I am currently reading:

Dusted to Death by Barbara Colley
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Karen Rose Smith
Mystery of the Haunted Silver Mine by Gloria Skurzynski
The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck

#11. Dusted to Death by Barbara Colley

A great way to introduce myself to this series is by reading the 8th book first. I actually enjoyed this book even though I didn't know the main characters that well. I was introduced to Charlotte LaRue a woman that owns her own cleaning service and who solves some crime in between her cleaning jobs.

This book Charlotte's one customer Bitsy hires Charlotte to work for a production company that is making a movie and using Ms. Bitsy's home. I found myself laughing at the interaction between these two ladies.

I loved how Charlotte also argued with herself. I find myself doing that at times too. That little voice that just keeps nagging in the back of your mind. I do want to go back and read the earlier books in this series.

4 stars

Nice, lots of good books in that boxes. Enjoy your reading.

I finished another book:

#12. Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Katrn Rose Smith

This is my first book by Karen Rose Smith. I enjoyed this book because the story location was some what local for me. This story is located near Lancaster PA. Lancaster is a very nice quiet town and one that I have been too many years ago.

Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes introduces us to Daisy Swanson and her Aunt Iris. Daisy and Iris are co-owners of a nice little tea shop in Willow Creek. Daisy is a widow and has two teenage daughters. I enjoyed the story about the murder but some of the minor story parts were a little boring and I found the book dragging at parts.

There is a murder at Daisy and Iris's tea shop. The murder victim is a prominent business owner that was dating Iris as he was going through is divorce. The murder victim, Harvey had many people that could have wanted him dead for many reasons. This is what made the story interesting. I was surprised by who actually committed the murder. This is also the first time that I remember reading a book with my name in it!! I am interested in reading more books in this series.

4 stars

Here is a list of the books I am currently reading:

Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower
Catering to nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
The perfectly proper paranormal museum by Kristen Weiss
Death & Decluttering: A good, clean cozy mystery by Nancy McGovern
Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews

I finished a few books:

#13. Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower

Loved this book!!

I just found a new author to read! I loved this book. It was a quick fun story. India is a bridesmaid for her childhood friend Olivia, who comes from money!! India’s brother, Mark has loved Olivia and learns that she is getting married.

Mark crashes a 4th of July party at Olivia’s parents house. All he wants to do is talk to Olivia. He asks her to meet him at Martin, a local college. This is where things turn bad for Mark and India’s family.

Who murdered Olivia? That is what India has to solve in Maid of Murder!!

5 stars

#14. That Boy by Jillian Doddd

I just chose this book for a challenge and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. This was a free book for me on Kindle.

That Boy follows Jayden James (aka JJ), and Phillip through their years. I loved how the book began with Jj running out on Phillip after he proposed to her. JJ then goes through how she ended up at this point in her life.

JJ and Phillip were childhood friends and best friends. Then their friendship adds another best friend Danny. JJ is a tomboy and good a sports. This story takes place in Nebraska and is really entertaining. This book even made me wish that I had that friendship with a guy that JJ and Phillip have with each other.

There is one sad part in this book and I cried!! I don't want to spoil it but just a forewarning about some tears being shed. I even shed some happy tears!

5 stars

#15. Every Wild Heart by Meg Donohue

This book has been on my TBR pile for awhile. It is one I started and would put down and not be able to find it again. I won this book as an Early Reviewer book.

Every Wild Heart is the story about Gail Gideon and her daughter Nic. Gail has a radio talk show and Nic is a typical teenager. The relationship between Gail and Nic is one that is close and yet has some trouble.

Gail is being stalked and she thinks it is one of her listeners and she is worried about her daughter's safety. Her daughter rides horses and is starting at a new school. She has an accident while riding her horse and it seems to have changed her.

I enjoyed this story and found the ending a happy one.

4 stars

#16. The One by Kiera Cass

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I forgot all about this series. I had started a few years ago. As soon as I picked it up and started reading I was taken back to the dystopian world with America, Maxon, Celeste and the other girls from the Selection. I enjoyed how America grew and decided that she was going to fight for what she wants. I love how Prince Maxon and America are with each other. They are both young and have been through a lot. You learn a lot about all the girls that are left in the Selection. Some of the girls are in love with the Prince and some are just hoping to become a Princess. Will America be the One????

4 stars

Here are some of the books I am still reading:

Captive of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey
A loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey
Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews
Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee

Maybe I will finish another book this week.

Here are some pictures of my granddaughter:

This is my son Brandon holding his niece. This was taken just before he moved to Chicago. Ruby was about 2 months old here.


Here is the family on Halloween. My daughter Samantha, her husband Rob and their baby Ruby.



Here I am holding Ruby on Halloween:


I am a huge Harry Potter fan so I couldn't resist buying her this outfit.


I love her facial expressions!


Christmas Pictures:

>55 crazy4reading: What a cutie!

>55 crazy4reading: I love that Halloween skeleton outfit!

>56 rabbitprincess: Thank you so much!

>57 Jackie_K: Hi Jackie! I loved her Halloween outfit.

One of my favorite things I have had the pleasure of doing is reading to Ruby before she goes to bed! My daughter Samantha and her husband Rob make sure that she is read to every night. I am thrilled that they are both readers and are also sharing the love of reading with her.

I also just learned how to star topics that I want to follow. I couldn't figure out how to do it with this new layout. I feel like it was staring me in the face all this time but I just kept overlooking it.

>58 crazy4reading: Oh how precious - I love reading to my daughter too, although now she's the very big and grown-up age of 7 she doesn't always want me to read to her. What we are doing though is, rather than reading a book, making up a story on the spot for bedtime. The characters are always her and a few of her toys, and she tells me where the story is set (park, school, home, moon, beach, etc) and then I just make it up on the spot, with her adding to it if I'm flagging. I'll be honest, I don't think my stories will be winning any awards, but she loves it, and I love how she's actively using her imagination and coming up with scenarios that I'd never think of. I keep saying it, but if that girl isn't writing best-selling SFF by the time she's in her 20s then literature is missing out! At the moment her moon scenario is basically the plot of The Martian, so I have high hopes for her!!

>59 Jackie_K: That is so sweet! I love that your daughter has such an active imagination. I feel that many children don't use their imagination as much as they should. I would love for my daughter to do that with her daughter.

I finished a book today.

#17. Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews

I enjoyed this book but I did find it slow going at times. This is my first book by Mary Kay Andrews. I have not read the first book in this series so I was not familiar with the characters. I didn't feel lost in this story or confused.

Savannah Breeze follows Bebe Loudermilk and her bet friend Weezie. Bebe meets a wonderful man who turns out to be a con man. As soon as I read about him I could tell she was being swindled out of all her money.

When Bebe learns that Reddy has sold her townhouse, emptied her bank accounts, took her possessions and left her flat broke. She learns that she owns a motel on Tybee Island and decides to try and make it work while she works out a plan on how to get her money back from Reddy.

The fun part is when Bebe, Weezie, Harry (guy who has helped take care of the motel) and Bebe's granddad go to Ft. Lauderdale Florida to con a con man. This is when Bebe and Harry realize that they both have feelings for each other. I enjoyed the ending and plan to read the first book and continue with this series.

4 stars

Still reading:

Captive of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey
A loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey
Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee

I finished another book!

#18. Zombie, Inc by Christine Dougherty

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Zombie Inc is set in a world after the Zombie Plague. The United Five State Republic's company Zombie Inc is in trouble with the decrease of Zombies. This story follows two Assessments Dill and Carl as they help keep things normal.

Dill is a member of a group of people that believe the Zombies are still human. Carl is the 'old' guy that was around during the first Zombie Plague. They are a good match as they grow to know each other.

I now want to read the next book to see what happens.

4 stars

Still reading the following:

Everything here is beautiful by Mira T. Lee
Killer Blonde by Laura Levine
Captive of My desires by Johanna Lindsey
A Loving Scoundrel by Johnna Lindsey

What a cutie you have there, really adorable. And that smile is precious!



Happy Holidays from the Netherlands!