The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells

by Carol6 Comments
I expected The Invisible Man to be a horror novel, turns out it's more science fiction. He's not a monster, he's just a man. Griffin is a genius scientist who used chemicals and electricity to turn himself invisible. However, after the years of research, when he finally figures out how to do it, it's winter. Does he wait? No, he goes ahead and does it to himself, after testing the solution on a cat, and becomes invisible. Mind you, to not be seen, he has to be naked - in the cold - in England. While he may be brilliant, he is not the best planner. I think I enjoyed The Invisible Man in part because I had no expectations. I knew it was about an invisible man, but I didn't know anything about the plot. Needless to say, life as the invisible man is not easy. He's isolated, often hungry and tired, he can't trust anyone. When he finally finds...
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Readers’ Workouts – 11/14

by Carol4 Comments
  This week's activities: Wednesday - Lunges, Pilates Thursday - Lunges, Elliptical Saturday - Lunges, Walk Sunday - Lunges Monday - Lunges, Pilates Goals for November: I have been such a slacker lately. I need to make exercise a priority, not something I do if I have time. Gym - 4 times (Done: 1 time) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 5 times) I'm also going to try the #Lungevember challenge. I'm going with the easy level because lunges are tough! This week's dinners: At least I cut down on the junk food a little this week. (All the Halloween candy is gone.) Tuesday - Pizza Wednesday - Meatball sub and cheesy potatoes Thursday - ? Friday - Chicken tenders and fries Saturday - Leftover Chinese Sunday - Chicken and dumplings Monday - Burgers and tater tots Meal ideas for next week: Chili Hawaiian chicken Chicken spinach salad Shrimp and veggies Ginger and garlic pork Year Fitness Goals: So, I've failed at these, but we'll see by how much at the end of the year. - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 26 lbs. (Currently at -15.6) - Run 2 5ks, 1...
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Bookish (and not so bookish) Thoughts

by Carol5 Comments
Bookish and Not So Bookish Thoughts is a weekly blogging event hosted by Bookishly Boisterous. It allows book bloggers (and non-book bloggers) to write about pretty much anything, bookish or otherwise (i.e. share exciting plans for the weekend, rants on things encountered during the week, etc.) Head over to her blog to link-up. 1. I finally finished my CE classes. I'm glad we only have to do them every couple of years. Granted, they're not too much work, but, just to let you know, insurance is generally not very exciting, and neither is 4 hours on "insuring the home business." 2. Friday we went to see the Wheeling Nailers hockey game. A friend of David's won tickets but couldn't use them, so he gave them to us. It was a fun game and we actually won. It was Marvel night, so our team had Captain America jerseys and the other guys had Iron Man, which was cool. 3 I go a new car Saturday....
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Bones to Pick by Linda Lovely

by Carol8 Comments
Bones to Pick is a fun cozy mystery and I have to admit I love the goat farm setting. Goats are so cute as are their guard dogs. Brie, a vegan, is helping out her Aunt Eva who she adores, when the first skeleton is discovered on the property. I love Brie and her aunt is a hoot. She may be older, but she's competent with a gun, loved by (most of) her neighbors and has a good sense of humor. The other characters are well-drawn to, from the moonshiner, who is way sexier than you would picture, to the vet to the New Age best friend. Even Brie's parents get involved in proving Eva's innocence. The part I didn't like is the love triangle. Brie broke up with her cheating fiancé maybe a year ago and the minute she comes to town she got two attractive decent guys drooling over her. Okay, that was a slight exaggeration, but there are...
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My Favorite . . . Gift

by Carol13 Comments
My Favorite.. is a weekly meme hosted by Maureen’s Books. In this meme we share every week something we love with each other. Because let’s face it.. The world can be a dark place and it’s time to share something positive. For more info: My Favorite Meme. Yesterday, Maureen asked us to share our favorite gift. I had trouble deciding what to post, so I almost just skipped this week. I have received lots of fabulous gifts from wonderful people. Books and clothes, jewelry, gadgets, electronics, trips and gift cards, homemade gifts and tickets. Right this minute, everything I'm wearing was a gift from someone, except my glasses (and underwear and makeup). The outfit was an early birthday present from my mom and she gave me my boots last year. David gave me my rings and watch, and the shawl was  a gift from my in-laws years ago. But last night it dawned on my what my favorite gift is. For our...
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HoHoHo Readathon

by Carol10 Comments
I love holiday books so I'm joining the HoHoHo Holiday/Winter Readathon! hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer.  I've got some great books, some cocoa in the cupboard, and a comfy blanket, so I should be good to go. Here's my book list. I'm hoping to read three of them. There's still time to join in if you want. There are challenges, a giveaway and a twitter party. This is my first year participating, but it seems like fun. Head over to Caffeinated Reviewer to sign up. The hashtag for the readathon is #hohohorat. Mini-Challenge: Holiday Sentence Reviews by Martha is hosting the Holiday Sentence mini-challenge. "Mission: During the HOHOHO Readathon, pick six titles you have read in 2017 or are reading and make a holiday or winter themed sentence from them. The sentence can be a real sentiment or rather crazy. Use at least one book you are reading during the Readathon among the titles." My sentence: Santa, please bring me a Christmas cowboy,...
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