Lexi’s Comments (group member since Jul 27, 2016)

Lexi’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Truitt, I have epic covered and have a yellow instrument if you want to see what we get next

Edited: This one -

Also, for anyone, we still need a 3rd in series

Somehow we got a third one so here we go:
Colchian Dragon



Colchian Dragon has been seen on your lands, searching for a new and improved golden fleece. Maybe a platinum one? He's not the strongest monster around but still takes some effort to put down. Likes music and is distracted from finishing his tasks.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book from an unfinished series.
3.) Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
4.) Read a book with MPG Epic Fantasy.
5.) Read a book with a yellow cover (at least 50%).

Right now we need:
Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover
and
Read a book that is #3 in series

Things keep changing even since Judith wrote the update

I keep hoping for a new one:

Cerberus



Cerberus has decided to take a jaunty run through your lands before returning to the underworld. He's very hard to defeat, don't let those 6 puppy dog eyes fool you. May want to bring some milk bones and tennis balls.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book where a funerary celebration/service takes place.
3.) Read a book with MPG Music.
4.) Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
5.) Read a book that is #3 in a series.

Everything has been fixed. No worries, anyone and please tell me if you notice anything else wrong.

I’ve got a plain one I’ll add when I get on a computer

Nemean Lion



Nemean Lion has been seen lounging in the sun on your land after feasting on man. He's hard to defeat, don't underestimate him because he sleeps more than he's awake. Also, don't send Kate Daniels, "here kitty kitty kitty" probably won't turn out as well for her this time.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place in Africa.
3.) Read a book where both hands (of one person) are visible on the cover.
4.) Read a book with an open plain landscape on the cover.
5.) Read a book that features a cat (cat shifter accepted).

DQs Day 2
7. The Haunted Flat -> 13. Enter the Hero

6.) Berlioz kept having things disappear from his apartment. What would you of thought if stuff was randomly disappearing from your home? Blame it on the kids? Partner? Ghost? Thief? Do you think it's supposed to represent Stalin's infamous purges where people simply disappear?
Cats, everything disappearing in my house is the cats’ fault. I have found my keys in the most random places. I already have a tendency to leave my phone in random places around the house to be fair. Also, yes, quite likely since there is little sense or warning.

7.) What do you think of Woland's posse of 3? Would you want to be a part of that group? Of the 3, do you have a favorite character?
Cats seem to be the answer to all the questions today. I like the cat best but I am sure I am missing much of the symbolism on each character.

8.) Thoughts on Stavinsky? Would you want him treating a family member? Considering this is the 1930's and it's a mental asylum, was it what you'd expect? Or more modern?
For 1930’s not bad but clearly of the school that doctor knows best and a healthy dose of paternalism, which you will still find today.

9.) This section made me think about the housing/apartment situation in Stalin's Soviet Union. Maybe because I recently moved house, it made me grateful for the choices I have available about my living situation. Did this resonate at all with you? How so?
Housing is always a mess and I am still in the rental stage and often last minute so very few options.

10.) I still have like no idea what's going on really. I feel like I'm just going to keep reading and hope it either starts making sense or the book ends. How are you enjoying the book so far?
I was lost the first time I read it and it seems to be worse this time as I am dipping in and out with other books and more busy work. Hopefully, it will get better.

That is lovely and yellow and the first one looked yellow on my computer too. I hope you enjoy it.

We have a second

Colchian Dragon



Colchian Dragon has been seen on your lands, searching for a new and improved golden fleece. Maybe a platinum one? He's not the strongest monster around but still takes some effort to put down. Likes music and is distracted from finishing his tasks.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book from an unfinished series.
3.) Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
4.) Read a book with MPG Epic Fantasy.
5.) Read a book with a yellow cover (at least 50%).

I can do 1,2 and 5 from banked books
(edited: 5 is a book Preeti is planning to read but not banked)

Lory wrote: "I am still reading which works for both brown and takes place in egypt (too bad those are different tasks)."

I found a banked book for Brown so we will save yours for our next Egypt one

Sphinx gone so yet another:

Typhon



Typhon aka the Father of Monsters has been spotted on your lands. Very hard to kill and not known for showing mercy.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that mentions a volcano
3.) Read a book with lightning on the cover
4.) Read a book where the title contains all the letters in ZEUS
5.) Read a book where a MC is a father

I can finally read Rise of Empire

Colleen wrote: "I was wondering why my book count was off (I have 10 read vs. 11 which was on the sheet). Looks like for some reason I have the same book listed twice on the spreadsheet (#s 40 & 164 The Subtle Art..."

It was only once on the main SS, which is what counts, but I have fixed it for the planning sheet as well. Good catch

I got #19 read - Far From the Madding Crowd (3 stars). and it needed more sheep, as I have mentioned elsewhere. The marriage drama was less interesting to me than the farming.

I removed the 7 but did not get around to adding the new ones so thank you

Also, poll is up for the last BOM: https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...

I nominated and Judith nominated .

That sounds great. All yours. I will look for one of the others. Can you add it to the SS.

So it has been busy today so here is what we need:
Sphinx
1. Read a book with a brown cover (at least 50%)
Typhon
1. Read a book with lightning on the cover
2. Read a book where the title that contain all the letters of ZEUS
3. Read a book where the MC is a father
Manitcore (the 2nd)
1. Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive)
2. Read a book set in Persia (Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan)

And another:

Manticore



The man-eating Manticore has been terrorizing your people. Very hard to kill with 3 rows of sharp teeth that completely devour their victims. Not even the bones left to bury. If you find them, it's best to turn them into a nice 'Persian" rug before they decide to eat you first.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book set in Persia (Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan).
3.) Read a book with the letters MAN EATER in title (any order).
4.) Read a book with MPG Paranormal > Shapeshifters.
5.) Read a book with a 3 in the publication date.