Jemma’s Comments (group member since Feb 11, 2015)

Jemma’s comments from the Worldwide Book Club group.

Hahaha Jess!! Yes every single contemporary has to mention Starbucks. It's like a law or something! I'm not a huge contemporary fan, but I do enjoy it in small doses if the story is right. And for me, this story was right on! I just connected with Cath and her life so much that it was uncanny! It started to bug me that everything was getting better in her life, but I mean it's a book, of course that is going to happen. It isn't realistic, nor does it inspire a lot of hope, but it was nice all the same. This is the first book that I have felt the desire to tab and highlight in, just because I wanted to be able to do look at all the similarities and quotes on call. I will probably do this next time I read it.

I am up to page 63 and holy man! THE UNDERSTANDING!

I suggest The Duff

Time to come up with ideas for our read-along in July. What're you feeling this month?

Loved hearing your thoughts Jess. I have been in quite the slump lately, but am hoping to pick Fangirl up very, very soon. :) xo

And the winner of the JUNE poll was... Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins

Hahaha Yes! Ooops! Thanks a lot copy and paste. I fixed it. :) xo

Let us know where you are up to in the book and whether you are enjoying it or not so far. No spoilers yet! :)

Great job, you finished the May buddy read! Now let's discuss it!

Please note that this discussion forum WILL include spoilers, so if you have yet to read or finish the book, look away now or forever hold your peace...

Girl Power!! :D

That is such a good point about kick-arse female characters hating anything girly. It is soooo common and while sometimes that is fine, I do think that authors think that if they make their characters like girly stuff then they lose that tough as nails appeal. But that is not the case at all... I mean, hello Isabelle Lockwood!! And Celaena! And Kate!

Shama wrote: "I've read this book and loved it. So excited to share my thoughts with everyone"

That is what I like to hear! I'm hoping that I love it too!

Shelleen wrote: "I already have it on audiobook so I am ready."


WAHOO! I got a copy for Christmas so I am all set too! :D

Claire wrote: "I've read this book already but I'm excited to discuss it with everyone :)"

Yay!! I'm glad that we'll be able to chat about it!

My suggestion is: Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult

Howdy,
The time has come for us to decide on what we would like to buddy read for the month of May. Leave your suggestions below and in a few weeks I'll add them to a poll that we can vote on. :)

The poll has ended and the votes have been confirmed...
And the winner is...
Cue drum rolls...

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Reading will commence on the 1st of May. :)

Here are a few lovely ladies' challenge videos! :)

Book Sniffing Fangirl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bns3N...
OnlyJesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnMJM...
Seriousreeader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnMJM...

Kellie wrote: "I'm gonna try and do this tonight when I get home :D"

Can't wait to see your video Kellie! :) xo

HAPPY EASTER!! To celebrate, we will be hosting a Booktastic Easter Scavenger Hunt. Please join in this April (doesn't have to be done for the actual Easter weekend)! :D xo

Rules: Have someone read you the 20 questions while you choose books from your bookshelves to answer them. Don't forget to time yourself either! Feel free to tag your friends, and post a link to your video below and/or in the WWBC forum to share.

Questions:
1. Holiday- A book you've taken on a holiday
2. Dark Chocolate- A book that is dark
3. Milk Chocolate- A book everyone likes
4. White Chocolate- A book with a character who is deceitful
5. Hot Cross Buns- A book with a doughy character
6. Eggs- The smallest book on your shelf
7. Sugar- A book with a relationship that is so sweet
8. Memories- A book that makes you nostalgic
9. Scavenger Hunts- A book that made your brain work
10. Bunnys- A book you like to snuggle up with
11. Snack- A book that has a bit of everything (romance, comedy, action, etc)
12. Stomach aches- A book with a relationship that made you sick
13. Sharing- A book you have lent to someone
14. Chicks- A book with an awesome female lead
15. Waiting- A book you had to wait ages for
16. Snickers- A book with a character who is a little nutty
17. Family- A book with a family you would like to be adopted by
18. Carrots- A book you were given
19. Cheap Chocolate- A book that left you feeling disappointed
20. Candy Eggs- A book which is an acquired taste

Here is my explanation of the challenge as well as my attempt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjXRn...