Bill’s Comments (group member since Nov 30, 2021)

Bill’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

Since I started in 2022, I've visited 40 countries. Only 9 this year... Maybe next year!

Lea wrote: "Bill wrote: "This might become an annual challenge for me. I'd like to ensure that the books haven't been on my shelves for more than 10 years... Mind you, I am vetting some others and just removin..."

So many distractions and so many shiny new books to buy...

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "I am working on it, Alondra.. :)"

I will work on mine later. This list will be easier than the 12+4. I am not sure what to do. I just know I have to add at least 2 series books for at..."

I think mine will be as simple. Start a Series, Work on a Series and Non-Series and then just organize by genres or something....

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "I like your challenges, Alondra. 2 series I'm also enjoying and need to catch up with. I also like how you are designating specific genres for your State challenge. That'll make it int..."

Over do it? Is that even possible?

Such an interesting list. I've only read The Paradise (it was excellent. Did you ever see the TV series based on it? It was set in England) and Shogun, loved it to.. Ah Marikasan... Konichiwa (apologize for my awful spelling)

A Boy and his Dog looks interesting. There was a movie back in 1975, starring a very young Don Johnston, but it was based on a book or short story by Harlan Ellison. I've seen Fletcher's book. I'll be interested in your thoughts. Good luck with your challenge.

Lea wrote: "What a great list and best of luck!

I finally got through all the 2010s on my TBR, and I'm hoping to make some progress in 2011, but we'll see. I already know I cannot do them all.

I own some of..."

This might become an annual challenge for me. I'd like to ensure that the books haven't been on my shelves for more than 10 years... Mind you, I am vetting some others and just removing them and putting them in my Little Free Library. There is only so much time for reading, eh? Btw, I think I'll still be reading Christie in another 10 years.. LOL

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "I have lots of series that I'll be just starting as I'm trying to finish a bunch. I'm glad to get back to these series. It's been awhile for some..."

Yeah, I have a bunch that I haven..."

I'll blame that too.. not my book buying practices..😎

Dee wrote: "Good Luck!"

Thank you, Dee. Good luck with your challenges too.

Lindsey wrote: "This is a great idea! I'm tempted to "borrow" this idea somehow with one of my challenges.....

Good luck with your challenge!"

Thanks, Lindsey. I was kind of forced into it because I fear those books were going to go out on strike if I didn't read them soon

Alondra wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "I'm just going to say good luck with your challenge. I'm scared to look through all of your books. I started writing out all of the series I'm currently reading for Alondra's challe..."

LOL

Dee wrote: "good luck, Bill."

Thanks, Dee

Lindsey wrote: "I'm just going to say good luck with your challenge. I'm scared to look through all of your books. I started writing out all of the series I'm currently reading for Alondra's challenge and realized..."

One of my challenges this year will be Start a Series. Like you, I've already got so many on the go... but hey, what can you do, eh?

I like your challenges, Alondra. 2 series I'm also enjoying and need to catch up with. I also like how you are designating specific genres for your State challenge. That'll make it interesting. I recall enjoying Ragtime very much. Enjoy your challenge!

Linette wrote: "Bill wrote: "Excellent list, Linette. I have enjoyed Hillerman, Rennie Airth, Asimov, Moon of Crusted Snow, L.R. Wright and I have read The Stone Angel back in university. Can't remember what I tho..."

I enjoyed every book in the Alberg series and was enjoying the follow-on featuring Edwina Henderson when I found out she'd died. I was devastated. I'm sure you'll enjoy, especially because of the setting if anything.

My recollections of Stone Angel are just as you described, a story about a grumpy old woman.. LOL. It didn't resonate with me during my university days. But it did introduce me to more Canadian authors. I took it as part of a Canadian Lit course, as I recall.

Linette wrote: "Congratulations, Bill! You've read some good books this challenge."

Thank, Linette. She's such a great writer.

Patricia wrote: "This is what I love about this group--so many people have already thrown up their list.
I'll be working on some series as well. I've enjoyed doing that the past couple of years and I will finish a ..."

That would be a fascinating idea, Pam...

As Alondra says, Clockwork is a very different book and it takes time to get into the flow... But it's still worth reading. Dorian Gray wasn't quite what I expected but still interesting. Enjoy.

Alondra wrote: "Oohh, I like this list. So many series that are already on my tbr.

I may try and read The Handmaids Tale this upcoming year. I keep putting it off because of reality; but information is power.

..."

That's why I'm reading the graphic version of 1984... as you say, knowledge is power...

Alondra wrote: "Awesome, Bill. You are getting back to old Rebus, eh??

I have most of these series on my tbr; as you can tell by my series list. I am only no the first book for some, but I am excited to see you ..."

I have lots of series that I'll be just starting as I'm trying to finish a bunch. I'm glad to get back to these series. It's been awhile for some.

This list may be adjusted before end Dec 2024 but I plan to finish 16 series in 2025!

1. The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (Handmaid's #2 / 2019) (Sci Fi / Dystopia)
2. Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo (Six of Crows / 2016) (Fan)
3. Maddie Hatter and the Timely Taffeta by Jayne Barnard (Maddie Hatter #3 / 2017) (Steampunk)
4. Crime Machine by Giles Blunt (John Cardinal #5 / 2010) (Mys / Can) 294 pages, started 29 Jan, finished 18 Feb, 4.5 stars
5. Out of Time's Abyss by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Caspak #3 / 1908) (Adv)
6. Imago by Octavia E. Butler (Xexogenesis #3 / 1989) (Sci-Fi) 4.0 stars
7. Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie (Tommy & Tuppence #5 / 1973) (Mys / UK) 221 pages, started 21 Feb, finished 20 Mar, 3.0 stars
8. When the Tripods Came by John Christopher (Tripods prequel / 1988) (Young Adult / Sci-Fi) 151 pages, started 18 Feb, finished 21 Feb, 4.0 stars
9. The City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin (The Passage #3 / 2016) (Hor)
10. The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin (Earthsea #5 / 2001) (Fan)
11. Domain by James Herbert (Rats #3 / 1984) (Hor) 421 pages, started 20 Mar, finished 8 Jul, 4.0 stars
12. The Skull Beneath the Skin by P.D. James (Cordelia Gray #2 / 1982) (Mys / UK)

Alternates

Alt 1. Iron Council by China Miéville (Bas Lag #3 / 2004) (Sci-Fi)
Alt 2. Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice (Moon #2 / 2023) (CanLit / Dystopia) 305 pages, started 1 Jan, finished 29 Jan, 4.5 stars
Alt 3. The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown (Wild Robot #3) 281 pages, started 29 May, finished 31 May, 4.0 stars
Alt 4. Abandon Galaxy! by Bart Somers (Commander Craig #2 / 1967) (Sci-Fi) 160 pages, started 8 Jul, finished 14 Jul, 2.0 stars

Completed- 8

1730. The Wind's Twelve Quarters

Another collection of short stories. The Wind's Twelve Quarters by Ursula K. Le Guin 4.0 stars

My 12th and last book in this challenge for 2024. I hope I continue in 2025, such a great author. Here is my review of The Wind's Twelve Quarters a collection of short stories. 4.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This list is the first 16 books in my Goodreads Want To Read List, when I click on Date Added. I've neglected them for much too long. I've included the date I added it to Goodreads, so you can see what an evil person I am and how long I've been on Goodreads. 😁

1. [book:Gideon's Power|8755112] by J.J. Marric (Commander Gideon #15 / 1969) (Oct 2010) 224 pages, started 9 May, finished 27 May, 4.0 stars
2. Gideon's March by J.J. Marric (Gideon #8 / 1962) (Oct 2010) 127 pages, started 1 Jan, finished 3 Jan, 4.0 stars
3. Gideon's Press by J.J. Marric (Gideon #10 / 1973) (Oct 2010)
4. The Chinese Alchemist by Lyn Hamilton (Lara McClintoch #11 / 2007) (Oct 2010) 257 pages, started 17 Jan, finished 9 Feb, 3.0 stars
5. Glass Houses by Jane Haddam (Gregor Demarkian #22 / 2007) (Oct 2010)
6. Skeleton Key by Jane Haddam (Gregor Demarkian #16 / 2000) (Oct 2010)
7. Deadly Beloved by Jane Haddam (Gregor Demarkian #15 / 1997( Oct 2010) 324 pages, start 3 Jan, finished 17 Jan, 4.0 stars
8. The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin (Rebus #16 / 2006) (Nov 2010) 515 pages, started 26 Feb, finished 9 May, 3.5 stars
9. Exit Music by Ian Rankin (Rebus #17 / 2007) (Nov 2010) 460 pages, started 7 Aug,
10. Wycliffe And Winsor Blue by W.J. Burley (Wycliffe #14 / 1987) (Nov 2010) 222 pages, started 16 Feb, finished 26 Feb, 3.0 stars
11. Photo-Finish by Ngaio Marsh (Inspector Alleyn #31 / 1980) (Nov 2010) 254 pages, started 27 May, finished 28 Jun, 3.5 stars
12. Maigret and the Wine Merchant by Georges Simenon (Inspector Maigret #71 / 1970) (Nov 2010) 187 pages, started 9 Feb, finished 16 Feb, 3.5 stars

Alternates
Alt 1. Wycliffe and the Redhead by W.J. Burley (Inspector Wycliffe #21 / 1997) (Nov 2010) 256 pages, started 28 Jul, finished 7 Aug, 3.5 stars
Alt 2. 206 Bones by Kathy Reichs (Temperance Brennan #12 / 2009) (Jan 2011)
Alt 3. Suffer the Little Children by Donna Leon (Inspector Brunetti #16 / 2007) (Jul 2011) 316 pages, started 28 Jun, finished 28 Jul, 4.0 stars
Alt 4. Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie (1985) (Jul 2011)

Completed: 10

Good luck, Pam. I'll keep checking to see what you select.