Zaz’s Comments (group member since Dec 27, 2014)

Zaz’s comments from the 2015 Reading Challenge [Closed] group.

I was surprised to see that overall I didn't enjoy the book as I'm totally the target. I think I've problems with authors who like to write lists and lists of stuff, it's definitely a turn away for me.

Congrats Shelly :)
I hope you'll enjoy the last part of the challenge!

You're welcome, it's fun to search sites with nice suggestions and I was happy to find this one :)
There's nothing in my cities, so I can freely choose a book set in my country :D

Yey, 2 I was very interested in made the list! I'm happy to see the paranormal one, we know what we'll read for Halloween!

For the book about books, I suppose there are lists somewhere, so it won't be too much difficult to find what to read :)

We are halfway done with Week 33! You are in the middle of your trilogy.

This discussion thread is solely for your progress. (Book discussions go in individual threads.)

Which trilogy are you reading?

What is the title of the 2nd book?

Did you enjoy the book?

Which book did you prefer between the 1st and the 2nd?

One of my childhood favorites, I like the art and the story :)

I liked it too but a little less than the 1st book, I missed some important parts to understand what was happening. It's the contrary for the 2nd, so I'm curious to see which one I'll prefer for the 3rd.

The dark fairytale setteing seems interesting, I'm looking forward to your opinion :)

Same for me Jody, some parts were well done but I was really frustrated by some others, I found that the author spent a lot of time on uninteresting stuff (food) and not enough on the interesting one (culture/exploration). I didn't really like the characters, so it didn't help.

A quick update, as I'm starting the last quarter of the challenge with 39 weeks read!

I read very fast my banned book (I didn't know it was only 48 pages when I selected it). Dahl+fairy tale retelling was a great combination, the poems were grim and there were several good twists. I really enjoyed it and rhymes are always a good thing to increase your knowledge in english pronunciation.

Side-reads:
- book: Dodger, a non-Discworld novel I hadn't read. Good urban victorian fantasy and always a pleasure to read Pratchett.
- Comic book: Lumberjanes #2. Nice but the story interested me less than in the 1st and the pages were a little crowded.

Remi's story is awful! I watched the anime when I was young and later read the book, they were both traumatic.

This year, I discovered that The Neverending Story is a book. Of course, I saw the movie a long time ago and liked it, so I'm curious to discover the original text.
As we have a very very nice french edition, I bought it some months ago and it is waiting patiently on my shelf :)


Summary:
The story begins with a lonely boy named Bastian and the strange book that draws him into the beautiful but doomed world of Fantastica. Only a human can save this enchanted place--by giving its ruler, the Childlike Empress, a new name. But the journey to her tower leads through lands of dragons, giants, monsters, and magic--and once Bastian begins his quest, he may never return. As he is drawn deeper into Fantastica, he must find the courage to face unspeakable foes and the mysteries of his own heart.

It's translated from German, so it can fit too on the "another language" week.

Week 47. a book set during Christmas (or similar holiday).
November 19 - November 25, 2015

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to read
A book set during Christmas!
Yes, we know, the week is not placed well in the challenge, so feel free to keep the book for the end of the year. You'll read a book full of snow, Santa Claus, food, chocolate, eggnog and presents to open (like chocolate frogs or invisibility cloaks). If you're a Christmas hater or have read ALL the books set during Christmas or like doing things differently, you can choose a book set in another holiday (like... Easter maybe? Plenty of chocolate too, eggs and bunnies?).
Have fun and merry Christmas! OH OH OH :D

How to Create a Topic:
1. Create a topic in the appropriate folder using your book's author and title (Title by Author, please). Link your book with the "This topic is about" feature.

2. In the body of your post, comment about why you chose this book. Have you read it before? What are your expectations?

3. Feel free to use the thread as a way to update the group on your progress. Also, when you are finished reading, add a small review and your thoughts about the week's challenge.

4. Comment on everyone else's posts as well! Participation and group involvement will make this challenge so much fun!

**If you chose the same book as another group member for the same week, do not create a duplicate thread.**

Book ideas:
Popular Christmas Fiction Books
https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/ch...
50 best Christmas books
Books and Stories Set on Christmas Day
30 Best Christmas Children’s Books
Christmas Mystery Book Suggestions
YA Christmas Reads
30 Best Christmas Children’s Books
Christmas in literature (Wikipedia)

More "seasonal":
Lists of Seasonal Fiction
20 Winter-Themed YA Books

Week 46: a book that was originally written in another language.
November 12 - November 18, 2015

There are plenty of books written and published all over the world, but some people tend to read books from their country. This week challenge will take you in another part of the world as you'll have to read a translated book or a book in a foreign language (if you can read it). There will be plenty of choices for non english members, the others will have a more difficult time!

How to Create a Topic:
1. Create a topic in the appropriate folder using your book's author and title (Title by Author, please). Link your book with the "This topic is about" feature.

2. In the body of your post, comment about why you chose this book. Have you read it before? What are your expectations?

3. Feel free to use the thread as a way to update the group on your progress. Also, when you are finished reading, add a small review and your thoughts about the week's challenge.

4. Comment on everyone else's posts as well! Participation and group involvement will make this challenge so much fun!

**If you chose the same book as another group member for the same week, do not create a duplicate thread.**

Book ideas:
Infographic: The World’s Most Translated Books
Popular Translated Books
Best Translated Book Award
50 Works of Fiction in Translation That Every English Speaker Should Read
The 20 Best Books in Translation You've Never Read

Week 45: a book that takes place in your hometown.
November 5 - November 11, 2015

This category can be a little difficult to fill if you don't live in: a big city, in England, in the US, etc. If you don't find a book happening in your city, try your state or country, you may have more luck. Just have a look at the awesome link at the end of the post, to find something if you have no idea.
Don't forget that "hometown" has several meanings and can be the town you were born, or where you grew up or where you live now. It will widen a little your choices if you moved during your life.


How to Create a Topic:
1. Create a topic in the appropriate folder using your book's author and title (Title by Author, please). Link your book with the "This topic is about" feature.

2. In the body of your post, comment about why you chose this book. Have you read it before? What are your expectations?

3. Feel free to use the thread as a way to update the group on your progress. Also, when you are finished reading, add a small review and your thoughts about the week's challenge.

4. Comment on everyone else's posts as well! Participation and group involvement will make this challenge so much fun!

**If you chose the same book as another group member for the same week, do not create a duplicate thread.**

Book ideas:
The Global Book Map

Week 44: a book you own but have never read.
October 29 -November 4, 2015

For this week, look at your shelves, real or virtual ones, to find a book you own but haven't yet read. If none is waiting for you, just buy/borrow a new book ;)

How to Create a Topic:
1. Create a topic in the appropriate folder using your book's author and title (Title by Author, please). Link your book with the "This topic is about" feature.

2. In the body of your post, comment about why you chose this book. Have you read it before? What are your expectations?

3. Feel free to use the thread as a way to update the group on your progress. Also, when you are finished reading, add a small review and your thoughts about the week's challenge.

4. Comment on everyone else's posts as well! Participation and group involvement will make this challenge so much fun!

**If you chose the same book as another group member for the same week, do not create a duplicate thread.**

No Book ideas.

Week 43: a book by an author you've never read before.
October 22 -October 28, 2015

This week has a very easy challenge, as you just have to choose a book by an author you don't know. There are probably plenty of new authors to discover in your huge to-read list, so just pick up one you're interested in.

How to Create a Topic:
1. Create a topic in the appropriate folder using your book's author and title (Title by Author, please). Link your book with the "This topic is about" feature.

2. In the body of your post, comment about why you chose this book. Have you read it before? What are your expectations?

3. Feel free to use the thread as a way to update the group on your progress. Also, when you are finished reading, add a small review and your thoughts about the week's challenge.

4. Comment on everyone else's posts as well! Participation and group involvement will make this challenge so much fun!

**If you chose the same book as another group member for the same week, do not create a duplicate thread.**

No Book ideas.

For the Progress Posts, they will be answered only when the book is read so we'll have some reading/participation for them during all the year, even if the topics are posted at the beginning of the year :)

One problem with all the folders available is that some people will post at the same time all their books planed, so they'll probably be less active all along the year.
But I agree, it's better for the jumpers so it's probably a good idea :)

Which trilogy are you reading and what is its genre? I'm reading Riyria Revelations (6 books in 3 omnibus). It's fantasy.

What is the title of the 1st book? Theft of Swords

Did you enjoy the book? Yes, the writing is pleasant and I love the characters. The 1st book was the funniest, the 2nd had the best atmosphere.

Do you typically prefer series or standalones? I read mostly series, it's nice to follow characters/worlds in several books and I'm quickly bored when there are too many descriptions and explanations, so after the 1st book, the read is usually smoother for me.