I actually finished the Semi-Charmed Winter Book Challenge! At the beginning of February I was having serious doubts, so I'm pretty impressed with myself for pulling it off.
Newly Completed:
Previously Completed:
10 points: Read a book with a food in the title.
Still Life With Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen. Eh. The main character is a photographer and I found myself more interested in her photos than her story. It wasn't a terrible book - it was just a fairly uneventful one. I honestly couldn't bring myself to give a damn about any of the characters (except maybe the dog!) (252 pages, 2.5 stars)
15 points: Read a book that was originally written in a language that is not your native language.
Story of O by Pauline Réage. This was the Vaginal Fantasy pick for February. Man...I can't decide how I feel about this book. It's a BDSM story that makes Fifty Shades look like Sesame Street. I found the story fascinating and disturbing at the same time. Oh, and a little depressing. (204 pages, 3.5 stars)
30 points: Read two books with a different meal in each title.
The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill. I listened to the audiobook version of this and the narrator did a wonderful job. I went in expecting a run-of-the-mill mystery and was pleasantly surprised by some of the elements and twists. I'm not entirely sure I'll continue into the series, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. (272 pages, 4 stars)
Whiskey for Breakfast by Liliana Hart. I actually blew through the first book of this Addison Holmes series in one day while I was sick. The whole series is the literary equivalent of cotton candy: a little silly and not extremely filling, but enjoyable, fun and easy to consume. If you enjoy mysteries and romance with a bit of humor, I definitely recommend the series. (246 pages, 4 stars)
5 points: Freebie! Read any book that fits the general rules. (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)
10 points: Read a book written by an author who has published at least 10 books. (Karma Girl)
10 points: Read a book of short stories. (Wolfsbane and Mistletoe.)
15 points: Read the first book in a series that is new to you. (Mind Games)
15 points: Read a book written by a local author. (Ill Wind)
20 points: Read a book with a direction in the title. (Witches of East End)
25 points: Read a book with a song lyric in the title. (Parasite)
10 points: Read a book written by an author who has published at least 10 books. (Karma Girl)
10 points: Read a book of short stories. (Wolfsbane and Mistletoe.)
15 points: Read the first book in a series that is new to you. (Mind Games)
15 points: Read a book written by a local author. (Ill Wind)
20 points: Read a book with a direction in the title. (Witches of East End)
20 points: Read a "bookish book" in which books play an important role. (Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore)
25 points: Read a book from a genre you don't usually read. (I Am Malala)
Final Score: 200 points
Good for you on semi completing! You have some good reads there!
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