Cristi-Lael’s Comments (group member since Jul 17, 2016)

Cristi-Lael’s comments from the Ready, Set, READ! Bookclub group.

Debbie wrote: "Cristi-Lael wrote: "Debbie wrote: "OMG! These people! Kate is probably the only character I'm not having issues with, but I think that is the writer intentions. I'm so aggravated by the way these p..."

I hate the mindset that dehumanizes people. The folks in town don't have a problem with all the things they're saying about Stacey because they no longer see her as a person. She's just this thing. It makes me very sad. I see it in real life too and it always breaks my heart.

Emily wrote: "Hey guys, I read the first four chapters and I just don't think this book is for me. Sorry. I'm still interested to see how you guys like it so I'll try to tune into the live show. This was the sec..."

No worries, Emily! Not every book is for every reader. I can tell you that this won't be a 5 star book for me either, though I'm invested enough to want to finish it.
And, yeah, let's hope you're not moving into a reading slump! That would be awful! Especially now when it's cold and perfect weather for snuggling up and reading. <3

Debbie wrote: "OMG! These people! Kate is probably the only character I'm not having issues with, but I think that is the writer intentions. I'm so aggravated by the way these people think! Frustrations..."

YES! I cannot get over how everyone is twisting this to make Stacey out to be the bad guy. I mean, I get that sometimes people accuse without anything actually happening, but the whole town automatically assumes that because Stacey is from the wrong side of the tracks and Dooney is a popular, rich, basketball player, that she's obviously trying to ruin his future. No way, that is not the way to look at this. Even if she did make it all up, then she need help, not threats.

Paula wrote: "I agree with you guys, the story does just start out as your typical YA romance & it feels like s**ts about to get real, really soon.
I'm enjoying the "budding romance" and witty banter between Kat..."

Yeah, I'm feeling like there's some way Ben is involved with whatever bad thing happened, but he's not telling anyone about it yet. I just feel, though, that he's not completely innocent.

Paula wrote: "Life is hard Robin. Why can't we just read books for a livin..."

Yes. I want that job. I want to be paid handsomely for reading and knitting.

Robin wrote: "Right Cristi? I need to quit my job so I can read all the time...then I couldn't afford the books. What does a woman do?"
Hahah! I don't have a job and I still don't have enough time to read. :o) (Though, keeping my kids alive and doing my homework does definitely cut into my reading time....)

Lol, Robin! I know that feeling. it seems like there's always 3 books I have to read RIGHT NOW! :)

Paula wrote: "Cristi-Lael wrote: "I haven't started reading it yet, but I'm excited about this chatting thing! :o)"

I haven't either, I'm watching Gilmore Girls and (still) crocheting the baby blanket for Mike ..."

Yeah, well, now you're way behind because I've started it and am already on chapter 9. Pthtpthtpth!

Finished chapter 8 last night, and I have to agree with Debbie. It looks like whatever happened will be revealed pretty soon. I had half expected this to start out with doom and gloom, like with Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, but it starts out just like your average YA romance novel.

Example question: What exactly did they see?


*snort*

I haven't started reading it yet, but I'm excited about this chatting thing! :o)

AJ wrote: "Hello all. My name is AJ I'm an American living in the UK. I've always liked to read and recently all I want to do is listen to audiobooks while doing other things. I don't really have a favourite ..."
Hey, AJ, I would recommend any Neil Gaiman book, especially the ones he narrates himself. They make for great audiobook listening. :o)

Hi guys! I'm Cristi and I'm in the US. Like Paula, I've always loved to read and always will. I normally have four books going at a time, an audiobook that I listen to in the car with my daughters, an audiobook I listen to on my own, a middle grade book that I read to my girls each night, and my own personal book. Though, it seems like no matter how much I get read, my TBR never seems to get any shorter! I blame Goodreads and Booktube.
And, speaking of Booktube, I have a channel (What Cristi's Reading) that I started so that I would have people that I could chat with about books. This group is adding more great readers that I can chat with! Woohoo!