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

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

I'd the same thing but if I remember well it often happens with these types of sites. They lack a page to confirm the vote is saved.

Good luck with this silly book :D
It's a great classic, but really not for everyone.

Hi Jessica :)

Good to know you are around! Life can be really complicated and harsh, you have/had difficult things to deal with, so I hope you're busy with nice and comforting things now.

The group is doing well, there are sweet people here and good books, it's enough to give some nice additional feelings to an interesting challenge :)

1. What time of year do you read the most? Why?
I used to read mostly on holidays because I hadn't enough time the rest of the year. Now, I've no work to do at home, so I've more time to read. I read the most on weekends.

2. What activities interfere with your reading time?
Working, sleeping, Internet, watching tv shows, doing dishes, walking the cats, spending time with friends/family. In this order.

3. How do you fit reading into your busy schedule?
I try to read before going to bed and I start my weekends with a book. When I go outside, I bring some ebooks so I can read them if I want.

For those who don't know (like me), the Newbery Medal is an award for children books, since 1922!

Yeah, I agree, I've already difficulties to choose my top 4!

Keep going :D
Tom was not the best part in the book. However, I like Frodo!

Done! Thanks everybody.

1. A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you.
2. A book about the old west in USA.
3. A book everyone is talking about.
4. A book related to a hobby or passion you have
5. A book about a taboo subject.
6. A Newbery Medal winner or Honor Book
7. An alternative history book
8. A book with a number in the title
9. A book your grandparents are owning
10. A book with a first name in the title.
11. A book that you feel like everyone has read but you.
12. A Childhood classic
13. A dystopian novel
14. A book with a food in the title.
15. A book that you associate with someone special (as in the book conjures memories of someone special).
16. A book with an anti-hero for the protagonist.
17. A book about animals or with an animal as one of the main characters.
18. A non-fiction book on math/science/engineering/social economics/business.
19. A Hugo Award winner (sci-fi)
20. Re-read a favorite

One spot left :)

3 spots left :)

@Kirin: I saved your spot, so you can edit your message to add your suggestion.

@Katie > yes, it makes sense :)

@Peter > yes, Pratchett for example has some nice/good anti-heroes.

What did you read this week? Stargirl

Did you enjoy the book? Yes, the main topic (being different) was really interesting and I liked how the author deals with it. I liked the characters too.

How long was your book? 186p according Goodreads.

Are there some authors you usually read in a day because their books are compelling? Not often, but I usually read Pratchett's books in a day, I can't put them down.

When I suggested the rule, it was just about the previous poll, not several ones, because I don't want that the most active members have no possibilities to suggest weeks. I'm ok to use a bigger rule for some polls, but not all the time ;)

We are halfway done with Week 27! It's a good week to choose a short book and have some time to catch-up or have side-reads.

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


What did you read this week?

Did you enjoy the book?

How long was your book?

Are there some authors you usually read in a day because their books are compelling?

Dr Seuss is never cheating :D I'm not sure I really like his stories but the ideas inside them are really great. I've to read this one :)

Just finished some chapters about Pixar, they were really interesting (I'm a huge Pixar fan).
It was fun to read about the 1st advertising for the Apple products and to watch to commercials on Internet. I checked some pictures for the computers too.
I liked the parts with Jobs' kids, but as for the rest, I miss his own thoughts about the events.

Great, I'm happy to see the beautiful title and the different continent here :)
I'll have a lot of choices for the YA book, but for the moment, I've no idea for the author I should have read (anyway, I'm sure there are good lists for this).

Topics added to the Announcement 1st post.

This is a very big shark!

Oh, the topic is interesting! Added to my reading list :)

Week 36: a book with a love triangle.
September 3 - September 9, 2015

This week topic will be a bit challenging as love triangles are not usually painted on the cover. You'll have to find a book where people are in love, it can be 2 persons loving the same one, one person loving 2 people... You'll probably become crazy reading this and maybe you'll end the book with a "whyyyyy did he/she choose this one???", but try to have fun with all this romantic thing.

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
Suggestions by our members
http://www.librarything.com/tag/love+...
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/genres/love...
http://www.wellread.org/love-triangle...
Top 10 Most Intense YA Love Triangles
BEST BOOK EVER: Love Triangles (blog)
Favorite Love Triangles (blog)
Listopias:
Non-Paranormal Love Triangles
The Best Love Triangles
Good books with ANNOYING love triangles in them
The Best Love Triangles

Week 35: a book from your childhood.
August 27 - September 2, 2015

This week, you'll time travel a little to meet again your little self again. Choose a book from your childhood, one you liked or one you don't remember and want to read again. Have fun :)

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 this week.