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

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

Well done to everyone who has finished this challenge! I was just looking through all the posts and realized how well everyone has been doing.

I don't think that's stretching it too far, Camille. It's a bit open to interpretation on purpose.

Rosemarie wrote: "I saw a production of Titus Andronicus, one of Shakespeare's most bloody plays, and the director decided to do an almost campy version of that grim play, so that there were some really funny bits b..."

That doesn't surprise me. I think Shakespeare knew when comic relief was needed! It's a bit more subtle in the more serious works, but it's there.

This makes me sad :(

I remember cracking up the first time I read Hamlet - which is supposed to be a tragedy...

I really struggle with anything that's supposed to be funny. Either I have no sense of humor, or I prefer to read other genres with witty humor intermingled. Definitely not a fan of slapstick or accidents waiting to happen.

I thought I probably wouldn't participate in this month's genre challenge, but I did read something that was a little too purposely funny for my taste, and I think it could count: Keeping the Castle.

I read my 50th book in May, so am on board for the overachiever challenge!

Annual Goal: 100
YEAR TO DATE: 77

January: 12
February: 9
March: 13
April: 10
May: 11
June: 13
July:
August:
September:
October:
November:
December:

Me too! Just realized I sneaked over the line.

I hope you enjoy it, Trisha!

Well done, Trisha!

I'm not sure how I managed this, but I'm finished! It feels pretty amazing to get some of these books knocked out. I'm going to start chipping away at another round.

Round 1 *Completed*

Level 1 (2 Books) - Swipe the duster
1. What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris (2012)
2. One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters (2009)

Level 2 (4 Books) - Dust bunnies beware
3. Frederica by Georgette Heyer (2012)
4. Troubled Waters by Sharon Shinn (2012)

Level 3 (7 Books) - Cobwebs begone
5. Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld (2012)
6. Shadows and Strongholds (2012)
7. The Face of a Stranger (2010)

Level 4 (10 Books) - Polish and shine
8. The Magic of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt Jr (2012)
9. Revenge of the Witch (2011)
10. Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier (2012)

Laura, it's under Edit Profile > Widgets, near the bottom.

Yay! I had such a hard time moving on after finishing Assassin's Fate. So hard to say goodbye!

Those are never fun. I hope you find your way out soon, Renee!

Good luck, Maureen. David Copperfield is one of my favorite classics. I don't remember it feeling that long. I hope it works out that way for you too.

That's not a bad idea, Tiffany.

I know what you mean!

Amber wrote: "Thanks Allison-I can't wait to read this!!"

It's the one I would have picked for myself. :)

Amber wrote: "Could someone give me a partner pick..."

A Court of Frost and Starlight, Amber. Enjoy!

Sonia wrote: "I abandoned my book for the fantasy genre, it was Thief's Magic. I have loved this author's books before, but I didn't find the two main characters that interesting. It's off the TB..."

Sorry to hear that Sonia! Hoping I don't have the same experience with it.