Leslie Ann’s Comments (group member since Mar 24, 2016)

Leslie Ann’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Jenny wrote: "Yay! I just volunteered to back you up.

Have you not written DQs before? It can be very fun."

No, I have never done it… but I thought I would give it a try

I just volunteered for dq's for MY Friends... yikes!!

Volunteering for dq's team Empire State Building

DQs for day 1


1. What expectations do you have for the book based on the blurb or other description of the book?
I haven't read the blurb so really don't have nay expectations... Iike it that way

2. How reliable do you the think the 2 narrators are?
They were both young when this happened, out memories can play tricks on us

3. Chapter 1 opens with " The day Ruthie went missing the black flies seemed to be especially hungry...Indians made such good berry pickers...something sour in our blood kept the black flies away". How does this establish Joe's view of the relationship that exists between the whites and the Mi'kmaq?
It is sad how Joe excepts how they are treated. Hopefully that will change

4. How much is Norma dreaming vs remembering? What do you think the dreams foreshadow?
Our minds are amazing and her dreams are trying to tell her something.

5. How do you explain Lenore's paranoia about Norma being out alone? How do you account for the incongruity of her insistence that Norma likes to play with baby dolls when she sees Norma choosing other playthings?
I think she feels guilty and worried.. She has issues with all her loses so it might have something to do with that.

6. Why did Joe act so clingy when he returned from his first "guide" with his dad?
I think he is learning about racism.

I do like the older model robots too, but the new ones like Murderbot as so much fun!

Uncanny valley stuff is the stuff of nightmares though

What is uncanny valley stuff???

Just checked the ss... I forgot to add the finish date on the BOM tab for Great big beautiful life... I finished it on june 5th and answered questions. I will finish one more book and that will be all for this month... 1 under my max : )

Maybe I should wait to finish it in July since it is a BOM pick? If I can wait ... is is really good. : )

So I made a mistake. I will finish My Friends today. It doesn't really have a art gallery in it. It does have an art auction which takes place in a church, not sure that fits. It doe have a short hobbit size character. Advice oh wise ones!!! : )

Day 3 Chapters 14-20

11. Whether the stories are true or not, are you interested in the back stories of Margaret’s family? What did you think of Freddy’s first interaction with Bernie? (The one that contained the only laugh out loud line so far “Because of your wardrobe?”)

The back stories are interesting and I love Bernie!


12. Who exactly is Jodi? Will she be a part of the BIG REVEAL?

Not sure… maybe

13. I do not have kids, but Hayden’s list of “what ifs” to worry about was a lot. Do you parents worry about that stuff?

Yes , all the time.

14. Why do you think Alice thinks that Margaret’s tales of her childhood are true, as opposed to the stuff about her family before she was around? Do you find her insightful or naive?

She is naive, typical of the female MC in romance books

15. Think the visit to Alice’s family will go well? Think we will meet Hayden's family also?

I think it will go fine and no we will not meet Hayden’s family

DQs Day 2
The Story to Chapter 13

5. Margaret is lying – and probably not just about one singular thing. Do you think she’s even telling Alice and Hayden the same story? Personally I’m also really curious where Margaret’s sister Laura is – to me it feels like she might be key to the whole story… anything specific that made you perk up?
I am not sure why she is lying and yes she is telling different stories

6. Similarly, it was kind of an aside but I thought it was interesting when Margaret mentioned the Ives family’s rivalry with the Pulitzers. Is it just a random coincidence that Hayden is a Pulitzer-prize winning author who now also gets to talk to her? Especially since she requested him? And he has a bunch of family issues too

There is something going on for sure

7. I was a little shocked when they were already kissing 25% in – and then not surprised when Hayden rejects Alice. Do you think he’s telling the truth when he says “I’m not going to hook up with someone whose dream job I’m about to take from them”? Or is there something else going on?

I am not really interested. Typical romance book…..

8. We get quite a bit of detail on Alice’s job and research process as a journalist: what she’s searching for, working with fact-checkers, etc. Do you enjoy these types of details, i.e. minutae of characters’ jobs and hobbies

I enjoy this part much better than the typical girl meets boy formula

9. I’ve been to Hearst Castle, but long before I actually knew anything about him. The Ives family seems to be quite obviously inspired by him (and I guess he was name-dropped for plausible deniability). Is there a specific family dynasty you’re really interested in?
Not really bur Hearst Castle was interesting to visit


10. Bonus question: So… anyone else feel like they’re reading Evelyn Hugo 2.0?
No that book was better written

Agree with Carole King and the Beatles

Would add Creedence Clearwater Revival (album

I am also vote claim a task as I read. I saw the task were filling up so I grabbed one : )

DQs Day 1
Chapters 1 to 7

1.) Emily Henry is a popular contemporary romance author and a fair few of her books have been previous NBRC BOM selections. Any expectations for this book going in?

She is the only romance author I like. Julia Whelan as the narrator really ads to the stories

2.) What are your first impressions of Alice? And sending that drink to Hayden?
Love Alice… she is spunky. I think she was just being nice.

3.) Would you agree to the month long trial or tell Margaret she's a nutter and move on to something else? Why do you think Margaret is doing things this way?
Sure experience always helps. Not sure of he motives.

4.) After learning a few tidbits about Hayden's family and how he grew up, did you opinion change a bit on his character?

I helps me understand why he is so reserved. No, likes him before and after

I cant find this list Best unknown but must be known

Jenny wrote: "Travelling #34 Listopia-
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...

Sizzling Summer Sensations"

Wow! Yeah glad it worked .

I am almost done with my massive book.... should finish tomorrow.

Jenny wrote: "Leslie Ann wrote: "I have a book by an Aussie author I can read"
Fabulous. Hold on to that one until (if) we get Australia on a spin!"

Will do

I have a book by an Aussie author I can read

LaurLa wrote: "It's been happening since April 30 or around there. I put in a support ticket with GR the beginning of May and they pretty much said they were 'working on it'. It's very annoying!

If it's a thread..."

Being an ex-web gal, it is so annoying because it is an easy fix….