Allison’s Comments (group member since Jan 02, 2015)

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

I'm in! I could use a boost.

I love the picture at the top, Jenny.

Nominations are now closed - please go vote on the poll here.

I finished reading The Likeness by Tana French, which is a murder mystery set just outside of Dublin. It was very good. A bit bleak, which is usually a turnoff for me, but well written.

Rosemarie wrote: "I would like to know if I can do two pies at the same time for Let's Have Pie? I have started a pie for award winning books, but meanwhile I have been reading a lot Guardian books as well."

Absolutely - the more the better :)

Karen wrote: "So for book sale, can favorite author be interpreted as: "I have read something by you before, which I enjoyed, and now I want to read this other book by you"?
I am trying to not spend money and th..."

Karen, the key is to read something that is a treat for you. As long as one of those books qualifies as something you've been looking forward to reading, I think that would be ok.

One down! I finished The Gathering Storm this week, at 989 pages.

It's time to nominate themes for us to explore in April. Nominations are open until Friday, March 18th.

Tammie wrote: "will some one please do me a fav and pick a book for me i landed on Partner Pick - Read a book chosen from your shelf b..."

Tammie, I'll give you a choice between Cress, Ink and Bone, and Six of Crows. Enjoy!

Nice work, Lynnette!

I'm reading a historical fantasy series, Crown of Stars by Kate Elliott. It's set in an alternate Medieval Europe, but with women as the main power in the Church, and with some truly matriarchal cultures. There are several very strong female characters with primary points of view.

I'm really close to finishing the 5th book, The Gathering Storm. I started it last month, but it definitely applies to this theme. I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys both historical fiction and fantasy, especially those that are intricate (and sometimes slow but worth savoring).

Well done everyone!

Martha wrote: "I landed on Go to Book Ban. The next time I roll, do I continue from Book Ban or Go to Book Ban?"

Martha, go ahead and continue from Book Ban.

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "I'm on my second round of this game and land on "Pink - Category: A book recommended to you by a friend or family member" Can someone please pick a book for me in this shelf https://www.goodreads.c..."

How about Easy?

Our theme for March is Women's History, or strong women. Fiction or non-fiction, what are you reading?

Congrats Rosemarie!

Finished! I love this genre so will continue anyway.

One more month to go on this challenge everyone - how are you all doing?

The poll is up, and nominations are now closed!

We were in the 60s yesterday, and had some nice and sloppy snow today. Maybe it's on its way to all of you. :)

Jenny wrote: "I suggest Exploration- It's finally warming up, so now is the time to go explore! This could also work with reading about something you don't know much about."

You spoke too soon about it warming up, Jenny!

Nice work, guys!