Holly’s Comments (group member since Nov 05, 2013)

Holly’s comments from the The Reading Challenge Group group.

I'm editing my reads for January, after not getting as much reading as I wished done over Christmas.

My new list:
The White Queen - Genre Challenge
Catch-22 - Genre Challenge
1984
Doctor Faustus
Candide and Other Stories
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner (continue reading)
Paradise Regained

I've dabbled in fanfiction, but nothing massively serious. I just can't find the motivation to keep on going, or even plan it enough to write anything

Sophie, I'm very jealous of your novel-writing, I'd love to write a novel!

First book read!

1. Foundation by Isaac Asimov

I've been meaning to read some Le Guin. Why don't you like it so much?

Just finished Foundation by Isaac Asimov. My first book of 2014!

This is a place to catalogue what books you've just finished.

Also, if everyone could join in the 2014 Reading Challenge within the group, that would help massively. It would give us a far easier way of counting books.

Allison, you'll need to put a figure into the 2014 Challenge to start it counting. Also, as Chase said, you'll need to make sure the end-date is set. Otherwise it just counts into your 'read' shelf.

Jamie, I'm feeling the exact same way. I've tried and failed when it has come to Catch-22, and I'd better give it another go!

Aha, I'm pushing for that goal too, Kassandra!

Ginny, there's a post about that here

:)

I'd say they need to be books about either historical events or purely of the 'historical' genre, rather than books set in a previous era with little to do with the history.

The Group Bookshelf hasn't really been used yet, although I do see some books already on there, posted by another member.

Ultimately, I'm not sure how much use the Group Bookshelf will be. If people want to put on the books they've read, it might be a good evaluation of everything people have read.

Currently, anyone can add books to the bookshelf. It's quite a nice feature, so I don't see why it should be limited just to moderators.

Welcome, Mtscoastergirl! I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope it isn't too bad, and that everything goes okay!

Alexandra wrote: "Warning: When I was typing my short introduction, I was surprised that it became a long one....

Happy holidays everyone! How are you guys?

I'm Alex, born and raised in the Philippines. I'm a twen..."

Alex, you can use whatever means you want! Honestly, this group isn't massively formulaic. It's a place where people can get encouragement and update how they're getting on. Feel free to do whatever you want to do!

Shelley wrote: "Good morning!

I'm Shelley, from Little Rock, Arkansas. I will attempt to read just about anything. Literally. And I say attempt because I figure that life is to short to make yourself read a book ..."

Shelley, I have the iPhone app and it doesn't come up on there. I just log in via Safari and go on the Desktop version.

Both Divergent and Delirium have been on my to-read list forever!

Both Divergent and Delirium have been on my to-read list forever!

There's a lot that I'd love to similarly read, if I get time away from classics. You've got a really great selection there, ones that I'm sure you will enjoy!

Good luck to you!

Happy 2014! Lets hope this year can be a great year for reading!