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

Heli wrote: "Completion post:

White Fang by Jack London
Date read: 5/13/2021
Pages: 252

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
#112 Spell out CLAY - L..."

Don't forget if your book has an MPG of Children to add a verified word count.

Colleen wrote: "Completion Post:


5/12/21
400 pages

Uses:
21 Romance MPG
36 focused on a group of friends
51 MC has an office job
61 read a book where someone c..."

Can you give more detail for Task 51 please.

Red and Her Wolf by Marie Hall
Date Read: 5/10
Pages: 213

CW
140 - Wolf in title
144 - Ewan is a Wolf Shfter
W
31 - Retellings MPG
83 - E - Character Ewan
135 - MPG Paranormal
137 - MPG Fantasy
IR
146 - R - Title
149 - H - Author LN: Marie Hall
D
21 - Romance MPG


Trial and Terror by Adam L. Penenberg
Date Read: 5/10
Pages: 262
CW
230 MPG Crime
W
80 - Title X and Y
IR
145 - T - Title
TA
224 - Single Person on Cover
Bingo - B1 - Rincewind Scream - Title contains Terror, similar cover


One in a Million by Jill Shalvis
Date Read: 5/11
Pages: 368

CW
234 - Tanner has a son
IR
184 - MPG War
D
20 - Callie and Tanner get married at the end
21 - Romance MPG
TA
188 - Hat on cover
190 - S Author LN Jill Shalvis
241 - Last in Lucky Harbor series


The Foundling by Stacey Halls
Date Read: 5/12
Pages: 400
BOM: DQ1 DQ2 DQ3 DQ4 DQ5
20. D - wedding takes place
28. R - Spell out EIGHT - H
49. R - book has two different titles
61. D - read a book where someone changes job
84. W - Spell out BEES - S
87. CW - title has all the letters in G-U-I-L-D
88. CW - set in a large city (London)
95. D - features a grandparent (Doctor Mead's grandfather)
116. D - someone pretends to be someone they're not (Bess pretends to be Eliza Smith)
153. D - Historical Fiction MPG
180. TA - cover has only one woman PLUS something blue (woman + blue cage and flowers)
190. TA - Spell out Sky - S
202. CW - Someone reads a story to a child
229. CW - MPG Mystery


Mud, Sweat & Gears: Cycling From Land's End to John O'Groats by Ellie Bennett
Date Read: 5/12
Pages: 301
R
3 - Travel MPG
127 - Drink on Cover
220 - MPG Sports
W
83 - E Author FN Ellie Bennett
IR
237 - This is a cycle journey from Land's End to John O`Groats


The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror by Robert Louis Stevenson
Date Read: 5/13
Pages: 224

CW
143 - Letters of FAT in title
W
84 - S - Title
IR
145 - T - Title
146 - R - Author FN
D
118 - letters of DEATH in title
TA
209 - Dr in title


The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Date Read: 5/13
Pages: 272

CW
111 - Title C
140 - Dog in title
143 - Letters of FAT in title
IR
145 - T Title
149 - H Author LN Mark Hadon
185 - MC has Asperger's
214 - Dog on cover
237 - Christopher takes a journey from Swindon to London on his own
D
22 - Letters of MORT in title
118 - Letters of DEATH in title
TA
225 - 1st POV
226 - Night in title
O
164 - MPG Young Adult
168 - Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2003

DQ Day 5: Chapters 19-end

20. Charlotte has a very bad reaction to being returned. Do you think this is normal? Why do you think she reacted so extremely?
I'm not quite sure, Bess represented freedom to her whereas Alexandra represented being a prisoner.

21. Do you agree with Alexandra's decision to not pay Ned? Do you think she was right in doing this?
I think she was right in not paying Ned, if she had of paid him he would only have found a way to get more money out of her.

22. Alexandra seems to be very affected by the events that have happened. She seems less afraid, although maybe more reactive. She also manages to go outside for a short time. Do you think it will last? Will she improve? Why?
Hopefully she will continue to improve, she has already taken the first step which required courage for her to do so.

23. The two women come up with an interesting arrangement for Charlotte and came to understand each other better in the end. Do you think that this could have happened if Bess hadn't lied?
If Bess had of told the truth she would never have had the opportunity to get to know her daughter. In this case the end justified the means.

24. The ending had lots of happy events. Did you like it? Do you think it was realistic?
I felt the ending was very rushed and could have been improved. There was a lot of potential for a better ending.

@Geri as you can see neither can I hopefully it will be fixed soon.

@Carrie - head on over to the discussion thread to express your interest

All good for me.

Yasmine wrote: "Louise wrote: "Equal Rites BOM DQs selections have been released
Date MPDQ Start/End quotes
22 May Lynne(Ridcully) end: You just had to learn to ignore them (p60)

23 May Jenny (Moist) start: Gra..."

DQs are set by various members following the guidelines below:

Guidance for DQ setters
Aim for a reasonable number of questions: 4 - 5 is typical. Please don't post too many - any more than 7 gets unwieldy!
Use consecutive numbering of the DQs for your days. So, for example, if Day One is posted as questions 1-4, Day Two should start at number 5 etc.
Don't worry too much about your questions: you aren't being tested on how clever your questions are!
Hints and tips:
- Is there a quote that jumped out at you? Use that in a question.
- What about the characters - do they generate strong feelings? No feelings? - either way, we can explore that!
- What about that plot twist?!
- Explore the writing style: is there an unusual structure being used? what's the tone of voice like? or the point of view?

Each book is split into manageable chunks with each day being allocated to a different person. If you volunteer and are chosen then you pose questions for your allocated day. If you cannot do that day then a backup from the team can step-in, only those that have volunteered as back-up in the relevant thread can do this.

Writing a set of discussion questions nett's us 40 points, participitian in the discussion nett's us 20 points

Audrey Jane wrote: "During the weekend I've been renovating my house. The previous owner had the property for 37 years. The exterior looks like an old farmhouse but the interior looks like it has been stuck in the 60s..."

I don't envy you that task but I can imagine it will be lovely when it's all done.

Geri wrote: "Louise wrote: "How are we all doing. Currently reading Red and Her Wolf, The Foundling and Once Upon a Kiss

Going to be reading [book:Love Bomb and ..."

I am enjoying it, I'm having to pace myself with it so that I can answer the DQ's.

Additional BOM Oppertunity
The Back Room BOM will be Prickly Business
Discussion

This is being hosted by the sister group for 18+. If you are interested in the book head on over. I will be reading to get those extra points.

Equal Rites BOM DQs selections have been released
Date MPDQ Start/End quotes
22 May Lynne(Ridcully) end: You just had to learn to ignore them (p60)

23 May Jenny (Moist) start: Granny woke with bright sunshine
end: 'Oh,' said the dwarf. 'Right then.' (p118)

24 May Lexi (Oook) start: Gander the trail boss was a worried man
end: with murder in its heartwood (p179)

25 May Melinda (Vimes) start: The boy lay on a hard bed (p180)

Nothing for us this time but do join in the discussion for an extra 20pts

Dumplin BOM DQs selections have been released

Date Chapters Pages MPDQs
16 May chs 1 - 10 21% Cat (Lord V)
17 May chs 11 -20 35% Eldarwen (DEATH)
18 May chs 21 - 33 49% Judith (Oook)
19 May chs 34 - 43 65% Erin PBH (Sybil)
20 May chs 44 - 51 81% Louise (Rob)
21 May chs 52 - end 100% Michelle (Luggage)


Woohoo we were picked for DQ's

DQ Day 4 - Chapters 14-18

15. Knowing how Alexandra's parents died and seeing her state of mind after being surprised by Dr. Mead, Eliza, and Charlotte in masks, has your perception of Alexandra changed in any way?

It certainly explains her fears. It also shows a class divide, if someone of Eliza’s/Bess’s class were to exhibit the same eccentricities she would have been committed to Bedlam

16. What do you think of Bess running away with Charlotte? Looking at her reasons do you think she is being selfish or doing what is best for Charlotte?
She is doing what she feels is right for the safety of Charlotte

17. What do you think of Lyle and his willingness to help Bess escape with her daughter? Do you think he will remain in Bess's life?
I think Lyle has grown fond of Bess and continue to be a source of support to her.

18. Was anyone surprised by Ned's theft of Eliza's money or subsequent betrayal of Bess? What kind of deal do you think he made for himself in exchange for information about Bess?
No, Ned is a bad penny and probably made a deal that probably involved writing off his debts in exchange for information about Bess.

19. Charlotte certainly went through a lot in a short time during this section. How well do you think she handled the reality of being on the run with Bess? What do you think her reaction will be to being returned to Alexandra?
Charlotte handed herself well for her age but the experience will scar her. She fears Alexandra after the mask incident and will quite likely withdraw into herself.

How are we all doing. Currently reading Red and Her Wolf, The Foundling and Once Upon a Kiss

Going to be reading Love Bomb and the Pink Platoon which fits the list task #2.

Don't forget Dumplin' BOM begins on 16th May.

Tempting a Marquess by Georgette Brown
Date Read: 5/8
Pages: 160

21: MPG Romance
145: Title T
153: Historical Fiction MPG
172: Character - Mildred Abbott
190: Series - Steamy Regency Romance
224: Single Person on cover

The Detective's Second Chance by Kristy K. James
Date Read: 5/8
Pg Count: 113

Tasks
73: Less than 200pgs
82: Character: Ed Winslow
88: Set in Charlotte, Michigan
118: letters of DEATH in title
145: Title T
158: Author FN
204: #7 in series
209: Detective

Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris
Date Read: 5/8
Pages: 263
Tasks:
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