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

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

Completion Post
Rosemary's Baby
5/16/21
Pages:308

Tasks:
4 1st in a series
23 has character's name in the title
46 flames on cover
55 from Movies Better than Book Listopia
88 set in a large city
137 MPG Fantasy
138 MPG Horror
146 spell out TRUTH - R

I have finished a few more books, will add completion post this weekend

Completion Post (ugg clicked the wrong thing and lost all my typing!!!)

Mary Edwards Walker: America's Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
5/10/21
Pages:311
tasks:

has mpg - nonfiction , war, military, history
72 has the letters M-I-R-R-O-R in the title

Saving, will come back later and check others

Completion Post
Proven Guilty
pages 547
5/9/21
Task
15 Book where all the words in the title are the same length
88 set in a large city (Chicago)
133 MPG Vampires
135 MPG Paranormal
137 MPG Fantasy
224 Single person on the cover

Completion Post
At Grave's End
5/5/21
pages 342

21 Romance MPG
50 features demons / devils
133 MPG Vampires
135 MPG Paranormal
137 MPG Fantasy
172 Spell out LILAC - A
224 Single person on the cover

The Strange Case at Misty Ridge
5/6/21
pages:236
135 MPG Paranormal
229 MPG Mystery
190 Spell out Sky - S
148 spell out TRUTH - T
137 MPG Fantasy
138 MPG Horror
32 features a ghost

I recommend
The House in the Cerulean Sea wonderful story
Storm Front
All Systems Red

Sorry, I haven't been about much. Looking forward to starting soon!!!

Hi, checking it. Can't wait to start!

Grow Your Garden lesliesoup
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2021
Level: Co-Op Chairman
0/25
Option 3

Rules
Option 1: Complete Tasks listed under each section
Option 2: Spell-out* specified words under each section
Option 3: Combination of Options 1 & 2

Tasks for Preparing garden

⁣Decide on garden size Pick only one of these tasks
Extra Small: Read a book 100 to 200 pages long
Small: Read a book 201 to 300 pages long
Medium: Read a book 301 to 400 pages long
Large: Read a book 401 to 500 pages long
Extra Large: Read a book 501+ pages long

Extra Large
Winter
pages: 827
date read:

Pick Garden Type
Pick a flower, vegetable, or herb garden

Read a book with a flower, vegetable, or herb on cover or in title (based on the type of garden you want to grow).
Or
Spell out FLOWER, VEGETABLE, or HERB

Gather Tools
Find gardening gear and tools on cover or spell out at least one type of gear or tool.
Suggested Tools (but not limited too):
(view spoiler)

Tasks for Planting and Growing Garden
Read at least 3 books under this section of the challenge.

Pick Plants: Decide on the types or varieties of plants for your garden.
Read a book with a type of flower, vegetable, or herb you want to grow in your garden. (repeat this task as many times as you want to add variety to your garden)
Spell out the type(s) of flower, vegetable or herb you want to grow in your garden.

Dig Holes & Plant: Dig the holes and plant all of your plants or seeds.
Read a book with dirt or a hole on the cover.
Spell out DIRT or HOLE.

Maintain and Grow Garden: Water, mulch, and weed your garden so it grows full and healthy.
Read a book with a watering can or garden hose on cover.
Spell out WATER.
Read a book with mulch on the cover.
Spell out MULCH.
Reed a book dandelions on the cover.
Spell out WEEDS.

Harvest Vegetables, Herbs, or Flowers Reap the rewards for your gardening efforts!
Read a book with picked (no longer attached to the plant) vegetables, herbs, or flowers on the cover.
Read a book with a basket or vase on the cover.
Spell out HARVEST.

Prepare Garden for Next Season Clean up the garden and have it ready for next year.
Read a book that takes place in winter.
Read a book with snow on the cover.
Spell out WINTERIZE.

BONUS SECTION: Decorate Your Garden
No requirements for this section, just for added fun!

Read books to decorate your garden with gnomes, suncatchers, fountains, statues, scarecrows, etc.
Bonus Tasks (can be repeated)
Read a book with an item for your garden on the cover or in the title.
Spell out the decorations you'd like to add to your garden.

I don't think I have seen this question yet.

For the scavenger hunt are plurals allowed

marshmallows vs marshmallow?

Mojito please, nice and refreshing.

Thanks everyone, it was fun playing with you. Thanks to the captains for all your hard work.

Cathy M. wrote: "I'll add it for you Leslie! Wasn't expecting this one so it's a great surprise. Nice job!!"

Thanks Cathy. I am amazed I finished it on time😀

I finished
The Cruelest Month
Louise Penny
8/21/20

L: author
P: author
i: Isabelle

3rd in series

No added to ss not by computer , hopefully I time

Cathy M. wrote: "Lucy wrote: "I really need to learn to just put books down when they're taking so long, especially during a reading challenge.

Completion Post

Book Read: Silent in the Grave
Date ..."

Lol I had to buy a new one once because my daughters dog chewed it ( the dog did eat it) 😁Another time I had to buy another one because I lost it. It showed up months later in the couch, slipped through the crack 😀

Cathy M. wrote: "I've been on a roll reading like crazy (when I should be working) but...

I think my Kindle just died. Every time I open the Kindle app it would open for like 2 seconds and then close. So I restart..."
Oh no!

Mary C wrote: "I always say I want a break but then a week after a team challenge ends, I'm trolling goodreads groups like an addict looking for a fix."

lol Me too!

Trinia wrote: "Sorry Captains, I’m only on my phone so I hope all my links are correct. It’s only showing 4 books for me this round, but I have 5 on my wheel shelf. Am I missing something?

Hoping to get one more..."

Have fun!!!

Completion post
Oryx and Crake
8/19/20

The Fear Hunter
8/19/20

added

Cathy M. wrote: "Don't think is more than 50% red. Can we change that to Dog on cover?"

Sure😀