Fiona’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2023)

Fiona’s comments from the Bookish Challenges group.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
✅1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
✅2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
✅2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
✅3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
✅3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
✅1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
✅2. A book released during summer (any year).
✅3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
✅1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
✅2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
✅3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
✅1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
✅2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
✅3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
✅2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
✅2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
✅2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
✅1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
✅2. A book released during summer (any year).
✅3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
✅1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
✅2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
✅2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
✅3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
✅1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
✅2. A book released during summer (any year).
✅3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
✅1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
✅2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
✅3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
✅1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
✅2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
✅3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
✅1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
✅2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
✅1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
✅3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
2. A book released during summer (any year).
3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

July - Hot Reads


Level 1
✅1. A book you associate with “hot” topics or intense emotions.
✅2. A book released during summer (any year).
✅3. A book with a sunny, yellow, or orange cover.

Level 2
1. A book set during summer or in a warm location.
✅2. A book with a literal or metaphorical fire.
3. A book with a summer fling or vacation theme.

Level 3
1. A book with "fire," "heat," or "hot" in the title.
✅2. A book featuring a beach, island, or desert.
✅3. A book by an author from a tropical or hot climate.

Book/Author: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Date read: June 25
Task: 6. Read a book about a dynamic duo
How it fits: Patroclus and Achilles are a dynamic duo

Book/Author: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Date read: June 26
Bingo number: 40

🔥 Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

1. Read a book set on a farm or countryside 🌾
2. Read a book with an animal in the title 🐄
3. Read a book about a close-knit community 🤝

Your last song of this era:

Right Where You Left Me


Tasks:
1: Read a book in which the MC gets left behind (your interpretation).
2: Read a book that is second or third in a series.
3: Read a book with all letters of RWYLM in the title.

Investigation - William Everett

Daniel: (Glancing up) “Thank you for agreeing to speak with me, Mr. Everett. I understand you’ve been with the Donovan family for quite some time.”

William: (Nods) “Nearly thirty years, Mr. Hunt. I’ve served this household since before James and Sarah were born.”

Daniel: “Thirty years is a long time. You must know the family better than anyone.”

William: (Smoothly) “My role is to ensure the household runs smoothly and the family’s privacy is respected. I observe, yes, but only insofar as it pertains to my duties.”

Daniel: “And yet, I imagine you’ve seen your share of conflicts within these walls.”

William: (Pauses, choosing his words carefully) “Every family has its disagreements, Mr. Hunt. The Donovans are no exception, though they are... more passionate than most.”

Daniel: “Passionate enough for things to turn violent?”

William: (His expression doesn’t change) “I wouldn’t presume to speculate. My focus is always on diffusing tension, not escalating it.”

Daniel: (Stepping closer) “Were there tensions the night James died?”

William: (Hesitates, then nods) “There was a heated exchange during dinner. Mr. James was in rare form, I’m afraid. He seemed... frustrated.”

Daniel: “Frustrated with whom?”

William: (Glances at the floor briefly, then back at Daniel) “There were words exchanged between Mr. James and Miss Sarah, though I didn’t catch the specifics. Later, I saw Mr. Maxwell Carter speaking with him in the study. That, too, seemed tense.”

Daniel: (Leaning forward slightly) “Did you overhear any of their conversation?”

William: “No, sir. I don’t eavesdrop. But when Mr. Carter left, he appeared... agitated.”

Daniel: “Agitated how?”

William: (Pauses, carefully phrasing his response) “He was pacing in the hallway, muttering to himself. I offered to escort him to his car, but he waved me off.”

Daniel: “And what about you? Where were you after that?”

William: “I spent most of the evening ensuring the other guests were comfortable. Mrs. Graves requested tea in the sunroom, and I delivered a tray to Miss Sarah in her room. I retired shortly before midnight.”

Daniel: “Did you see or hear anything unusual after that?”

William: (Shakes his head) “No, sir. The house was quiet when I retired. It wasn’t until the morning that I was informed of Mr. James’s... passing.”

Daniel: “You’ve worked here long enough to understand the dynamics of this household. Do you believe anyone in this family could have done this?”

William: (His expression tightens ever so slightly) “It is not my place to pass judgment, Mr. Hunt. But I will say this: strong emotions can drive people to act in ways they might later regret.”

Daniel: (Watching him closely) “You sound as though you’ve seen something like this before.”

William: (A faint smile) “I’ve been in service for three decades, sir. One learns to anticipate the storms before they arrive.”

Daniel: “And yet you didn’t anticipate this one?”

William: (His smile fades, and he looks Daniel squarely in the eye) “No one could have anticipated this, Mr. Hunt. Mr. James had his flaws, but I never imagined this would be his fate.”

Daniel: “Thank you, Mr. Everett. If anything else comes to mind, you know where to find me.”

William: (Bows slightly) “Of course, sir. I only wish I could be of more help.”

Daniel: (Nods, closing his notepad) “You’ve been more helpful than you realize.”

William: (Straightens, his expression unreadable) “If I may, Mr. Hunt... I hope you find the answers you’re looking for. Mr. James may have made enemies, but he was still a Donovan. That alone makes him worth remembering.”

Daniel: (Turning to leave, his tone thoughtful) “Every detail helps, Mr. Everett. Sometimes the smallest ones tell the biggest stories.”


Read a book that meets the general guidelines.