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

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

I'm glad you liked it. I really enjoy the archaeology focus, too. Is Egypt still pretty much just a backdrop for the dig?

That's true - maybe in future installments we'll get to see more of Egypt. But I really liked the archaeological parts a lot so I wasn't disappointed.

Yay, Kassandra! Congrats!

Oh yes, I can see having one to poke people with!

That's a good quote, Melissa. I was smiling a lot when I read COTS last week, but didn't think to highlight anything. It was lots of fun!

Renee, I'd like to see you bashing people over the head with a parasol, lol.

It does start a bit slow. Once they leave Cairo, it picks up.

Yay, Brenda!

Sure - it looks like a good one. I'll add it to the list!

Nice going, Melissa! Did you end up doing 12 different awards? If so, I think you should get a bonus of some sort.

Absolutely, you can start again. Have all the fun you want with it!

Wow!! I bet that feels great. Nice work!

Thanks, Renee. It is satisfying!

Second Bingo! (First was the I column)

✔ B4: Information - Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices by Thich Nhat Hanh - Finished May 25th
✔ I4: Downloaded it - The Wretched of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler - Finished May 5th
✔ N4: Yesterday's news - Dirty Magic by Jaye Wells - Finished May 8th
✔ G4: One of the guys - Mort by Terry Pratchett - Finished May 16th
✔ O4: Take a look - The Steel Queen by Karen Azinger - Finished June 19th

I plan to join at least for the first book, but not until July. I want it to count for the World Lit challenge. :)

June Summary (Books actually read - 9)

Book Hoarder Challenge (Books acquired pre-2015)


Series Challenge


✔ Finished the Paradox Series

Seize the Day Challenge


Award Winners Mini-Challenge
RITA Award, 2008; Nebula Award, 2004


World Lit Challenge - Western Europe


Group Reads (Includes Other Groups)

I also completed my first bingo!

✔ I1: Listed it - The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg - Finished May 10th
✔ I2: Bought it - The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow - Finished May 4th
✔ I3: Eyed it - King's Dragon by Kate Elliott - Finished May 24th
✔ I4: Downloaded it - The Wretched of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler - Finished May 5th
✔ I5: Scored it! - Paragon Walk by Anne Perry - Finished May 14th

Gareth wrote: "Thank you! It's amazing the things I think to do whilst procrastinating"

I know exactly what you're saying!

Gareth wrote: "That's a second Bingo. A row this time..."

I like your visual, Gareth!

I just completed level 2 with one of this month's group reads - Doll Bones, which won a couple of awards!

Level 1

✔ 1. Ready Player One - Prometheus Award, 2012
✔ 2. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making - Andre Norton, 2009
✔ 3. Maisie Dobbs - Macavity Award, 2004

Level 2

✔ 4. The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Locus Award, 2014
✔ 5. The Haunting of Maddy Clare - Arthur Ellis Award, 2013
✔ 6. Doll Bones - Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, 2014

May Summary (Books actually read - 8)

Book Hoarder Challenge (Books acquired pre-2015)


Series Challenge


Seize the Day Challenge


Award Winners Mini-Challenge


World Lit Challenge - Caribbean
N/A

Terry Pratchett Mini-Challenge


Group Reads (Includes Other Groups)

Allison's May Points Tally
Final Total: 53 Points

General book (1 point). Subtotal: 1

Paragon Walk by Anne Perry

"Shortie" (0.5 points)


Group read (5 points). Subtotal: 5

Doll Bones by Holly Black

Buddy read (5 points)


Genre challenge - Fantasy (3 points). Subtotal: 12

The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow
Dirty Magic by Jaye Wells
The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg
King's Dragon by Kate Elliott

Genre Challenge - Health/Wellness/Self-Improvement (3 points). Subtotal: 3

Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices by Thich Nhat Hanh

Mini-challenge (3 points). Subtotal: 6

The Wretched of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler (TBR Pile 2015)

Mort (Terry Pratchett Challenge)

Complete a multi-book mini-challenge (10 points) Subtotal: 10

✔ Bingo - completed 1 column

Bonus** Read books with a fantasy creature in the title (8 points). Subtotal: 16

The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow (Wyrm = Dragon)
King's Dragon by Kate Elliott