Climb Mt. TBR April 6-April 10 - Let the Reading Begin!!

KathyB · PostApr 09, 2020#512020-04-09T21:19+00:00

Kiri wrote: ↑
Apr 08, 2020
ok I'm doing audios, but only when I'm actively doing other tasks.. cause I'll fall asleep if I'm not.   *head desk*
I have a question.. does work-related book reading count?

So I finished
MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman by Ben Hubbard

         I forget who the narrator for this was, but he was engaging.

Mini-review: Some of this covered what is generally known via the news cycles, however the author has personal experience with the subject and many around and involved with him. I found this informative, and in a few instances startling.

and I'll finish this one in about an hour.

Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science
           by Richard Preston
    fwiw Richard Preston narrates many of his books, and he's excellent at it.

Mini-review: This is somewhat of an overview of Preston's work, and the topic in general. He also informs the reader (listener?) how he does his work as the book progresses.

Other reading - I finished some comics that were on the tablet. These sampler trials are kinda fun!
Ash & Thorn 001 (2020)
Star Trek Magazine 075 (2020-05)
Star Wars Insider 196 (2020-04) (PDF-rip)
Deadpool 004 (2020) (Digital) (Zone-Empire)
Firefly 015 (2020) (Digital) (Pirate-Empire)

not continuing these..
Belle Oath of Thorns 06
Dying is Easy 004 (2020)
Folklords 005 (2020)
The Cimmerian - Queen of the Black Coast 002 (2020) [Conan The Barbarian]
Hidden Society 002 (2020
Outlawed 001 (2020)
Rising Sun 003 (2020)
Shang 001 (2020)
Tomorrow 02 (2020)
Tarot - Witch of the Black Rose 121 (2020)
TMNT - Jennika 001 (2020)
Spider-Woman 001 (2020)
Valkyrie - Jane Foster 009 (2020)
Guardians of the Galaxy 003 (2020)
Angel & Spike 010 (2020)
George R.R. Martin's A Clash of Kings 003 (2020)

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Lastly Masks... I have an N99 mask (military grade and has a replaceable filter) that I bought during the firestorms when you simply couldn't go outside without one - if you wanted to breathe. I can't recall at the moment if N99 is more than the N95's in filter protection, but if anyone would like the link to it let me know. I got it off amazon.

Reading is reading - all reading counts

PostApr 09, 2020#522020-04-09T21:29+00:00

I finished "You're Never Weird on the Internet" by Felicia Day and started listening to "Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit", book 4 of a series by Amy Stewart.

zosime · PostApr 10, 2020#532020-04-10T01:53+00:00

You all are making me want to do a puzzle now. I’ve taken over the dining room table with sewing, but maybe I can find a spot for our camping table

I took an evening off from sewing tonight. We watched Duck Tales and ate pizza and took Sheridan the Dog for a nice long walk, and now I am going to bed early. Hoping to finish another chapter of Lost in a Good Book before I nod off.

PepperVL · PostApr 10, 2020#542020-04-10T03:54+00:00

Got a little more listened to on my audiobook today,but most of the day was spent dealing with the fact that my extra monitor (which I need to do my work) died in the storm last night. So now I have a new monitor. And a surge protector it's plugged into.

nimrodiel · PostApr 10, 2020#552020-04-10T06:07+00:00

lets see, yesterday I finished:

KathyB · PostApr 10, 2020#562020-04-10T18:10+00:00

Finished reading "Lights, Camera, Puzzles" by Parnell Hall and started "Hitting the Books" by Jenn McKinlay.

I also watched "Iron Man 2" yesterday and "The Avengers #1" this morning. I got a little out of watch order (according to a list I found online) - none of my streaming services had "Incredible Hulk #1" and for some reason I skipped "Thor #1". I'm going to start watching "Thor" in a few minutes.

Lemonitsa · PostApr 10, 2020#572020-04-10T20:33+00:00

Friday, Apr. 10, Day 5
Update for Thur. Apr. 09, Day 4

My list of books:
(Title, Series, Author, Format, Started At, At Now)

Digital Fortress by Dan Brown, paper, 67%, 100% Finished on Day 1
- - > Pale Demon (The Hollows #9) by Kim Harrison, audio, 22%, 30%
- - > Fire Ice (NUMA Files #3) by Clive Cussler, ebook (library copy), 0%, 47%
The Awakening (Darkest Powers #2) by Kelley Armstrong, paper, 0%, 100% Finished on Day 3

I almost got halfway through the Cussler yesterday and I’ll be able to finish it tonight. The Harrison will not be finished, though. I only listened to 8% last night and won’t be able to listen to any tonight.
I’m making butternut squash and sweet potato soup for tomorrow. It’s my first try making it myself, usually a good friend makes it for when we have a girls’ night. We are all making something at home and we will get together on zoom to eat together

Last night I started (re)watching “Almost Human”, the tv show from some years back starring Karl Urban and Michael Ealy. I have it on DVD, it’s only 13 episodes, was cancelled after 1st season. I’ve been going through my DVD sets most nights. It’s nice to go back to shows I really liked.

dancing-dog · PostApr 10, 2020#582020-04-10T20:47+00:00

Finished The Age of Miracles - it was good, very fitting for this time!

Now reading Olive's Ocean:

Besides reading, have been playing with the dogs (ball twice today!), doing laundry and yesterday I sewed a face mask. This time has also been productive for my backyard - almost have all the flower beds weeded! Need to work on the front yard next.

KathyB · PostApr 11, 2020#592020-04-11T00:36+00:00

I finished "Sandman #7: Brief Lives". I think this might be my favorite Sandman yet! I'll start #8 tomorrow.

PostApr 11, 2020#602020-04-11T00:40+00:00

So tonight ends the Read-a-Thon. Thanks everyone for joining me. I miss all the chatter and talk and book sharing we do here.

Today's winner is Kiri. Let me know if you want a Barnes & Noble gift card or an Amazon gift card and let me know the place to send it

	MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed bin Salman by Ben Hubbard I forget who the narrator for this was, but he was engaging. Mini-review: Some of this covered what is generally known via the news cycles, however the author has personal experience with the subject and many around and involved with him. I found this informative, and in a few instances startling.
and I'll finish this one in about an hour.
	Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science by Richard Preston fwiw Richard Preston narrates many of his books, and he's excellent at it. Mini-review: This is somewhat of an overview of Preston's work, and the topic in general. He also informs the reader (listener?) how he does his work as the book progresses.

Climb Mt. TBR April 6-April 10 - Let the Reading Begin!!

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