MN Lisa’s Comments (group member since Jul 20, 2023)

MN Lisa’s comments from the Hooked on Books group.

The Plot Bridge is supposed to be about how the books connect, given their differences.

For Example: Wings of Starlight has dandelions floating in the air while Wrecked has hot air balloons.

Something along those lines. As into the plot or other connection as you want to make it.

I could probably start tomorrow or Thursday. This might be a slower read for me though, so don't wait on my account.

I'm done.

Ok so here are some points about the book so we can make our connection.

James travels hours from home to solve the disappearance of his cousin from 20 years ago, Leo comes to realize James and his house is his home. Where James is home is. The house he visits is on the sea.

Lots happened, so not sure what we need to make the connection....

I would count that.

I'm trying to space out my historicals since they are not my favorite. I'm thinking I'll start this thursday or friday.

🧩 Prompt # 2: Real World / Other World

Type: Split Prompt

What this means:
This is a Split Prompt, which means each of you picks one half of the paired theme and reads a book inspired by that choice. Your reads will be different, but thematically linked.

For this one:
One of you will pick a book grounded in the Real World — contemporary, historical fiction, memoir, or anything that feels rooted in reality.

The other will escape to the Other World — fantasy, magical realism, speculative fiction, or alternate realities. If it bends the rules of reality, it fits.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

Reality or fantasy — both have stories worth telling. 🌍✨

🧩 Prompt #2: Legacy / Escape
Type: Split Prompt
What this means:
This is a Split Prompt, so each of you will choose one side of the theme — one picks Legacy, the other chooses Escape. Your books will be different but thematically connected.

For this one:
Legacy might mean a character tied to family expectations, carrying on a tradition, facing a prophecy, or dealing with generational weight.
Escape could involve running from the past, resisting control, breaking patterns, or physically leaving a place, person, or situation.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

You define the chains — and how to break them. 🗝️🏃‍♀️

I'm picking up my copy on Monday or Tuesday.

🧩 Prompt #3: Fact / Fiction

Type: Wildcard Prompt

What this means:
This is a Wildcard Prompt, which means each of you will choose one side of the theme — one selects Fact, the other chooses Fiction.

Then, your partner gives you three book options that match your chosen side — and you pick one of those to read.

Optional Bonus: Once you're done, feel free to switch roles and repeat — but only if you want an extra round of fun!

For this one:
Fact can include nonfiction, memoirs, history, true crime, essays — anything rooted in reality.
Fiction can be absolutely anything made up: fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, romance, or whatever story lives only in imagination.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

Truth or tale — it’s all part of the story. 📖📰

Helps to click the save button. I've now posted it.

🧩 Prompt #3: Fact / Fiction

Type: Wildcard Prompt

What this means:
This is a Wildcard Prompt, which means each of you will choose one side of the theme — one selects Fact, the other chooses Fiction.

Then, your partner gives you three book options that match your chosen side — and you pick one of those to read.

Optional Bonus: Once you're done, feel free to switch roles and repeat — but only if you want an extra round of fun!

For this one:
Fact can include nonfiction, memoirs, history, true crime, essays — anything rooted in reality.
Fiction can be absolutely anything made up: fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, romance, or whatever story lives only in imagination.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

Truth or tale — it’s all part of the story. 📖📰

Updated to Here

Raiders of the Lost Arc
Thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Quest 2E: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Checking us in.

I think I'm gonna go with The Missing Page. Fool Hearts is my second choice and may go with that if it works for my bingo call on Friday. It will probably be then before I get to it.

🧩 Prompt #2: Saint / Sinner

Type: Split Prompt

What this means:
This is a Split Prompt, which means each of you will choose one side of the theme and pick a book inspired by it. You're reading different books, but building a connection between your contrasting choices.

For this one:
One of you picks Saint — a story with a morally upright, idealistic, or self-sacrificing protagonist. Think healers, heroes, or people just trying to do the right thing no matter what.

The other picks Sinner — a book featuring a morally gray, selfish, chaotic, or outright villainous main character. Think antiheroes, con artists, dark lords, or loveable disasters.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

Saints and sinners come in many forms. 😇😈

Bonus points for the best name so far!!! (it's got my maiden name in it. :) )

Ok. Since you are going camping....

Nowhere
She is running away by avoiding her grief.

Darkwater Lane
Cover has a boat rowing away...that is a journey

The Summer We Ran
Sounds like some self-discovery, which is always a journey.
**Bonus: its' tagged MPG Historical which works for Books Quest.

🧩 Prompt #2: Burn It Down / Build It Up

Type: Split Prompt

What this means:
This is a Split Prompt, so each of you will choose one half of the prompt to interpret in your own way. You're reading different books, but they should both reflect transformation — through destruction or creation.

For this one:
Burn It Down might mean rebellion, revenge, breaking free, tearing down systems, or choosing chaos.
Build It Up could be about healing, starting over, creating something new, or rebuilding after loss.

📌 Once you’ve both finished reading, post your Story Stitch (your connection blurb) in the Check-In Thread to unlock your next prompt.

There’s more than one way to light a match — or lay a foundation. 🔥🧱

Here is my spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Feel free to pull from anything. There are a few on my own tab that I have "Never" in column G other than that I'm open to anything.

I'm also trying to read outside my normal, so if you have a good book you want to recommend and its KU or Kobo Plus or possibly Hoopla, Libby or library, I'm open to that too.

I just prefer to stick to around 250 Pages if possible.