Keely’s Comments (group member since Aug 30, 2013)

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

DQs Day 1
Ch 1 to CH 8

1.) What do you think of the premise of the book, like an aging rock band getting back together to go on tour but an adventuring band instead? Is the author pulling it off so far?
I generally read books where the main characters are younger and starting out on their first adventure, so it makes a nice change.

2.) The rocks, may of hit me a bit in the feels. Did it affect your opinion of Gabe at all?
Gabe is just a dad who wants to keep his daughter safe. I like that he understands that they might not find Rose alive, but he needs to know for sure.

3.) How do you like the world building, is it being done effectively for you without major info dumping? Is it helping to set the stage for the story?
I don't like all the information being dumped on me all at once. I find I tend to zone out. So this way is helpful for me and is helping setting up the story.

4.) What did you think about the parade? Did anyone else enjoy Clay's reaction to the ladies being whistled at and be disappointed when the lady blew a kiss back instead of skewering the guy (like Clay expected to happen)?
I did like Clay's reaction. It shows how things can change over time.

5.) Do you have a favorite character so far?
I'm keeping an open mind, but Clay for now.


Bonus: Taking a poll for a very important question. On the Tassel Farm: Centaur or Moose?
Centaur

I'm not sure if it is just me, but I just added a book for RT10 (yellow) on the rainbow tower mini and it doesn't seem to be adding the info automatically.

Just giving a quick update as I haven't finished anything yet. I started reading The Pickwick Papers first and given the length of the book, it will take me a bit of time to get through it. I have also made good progress on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and that is probably going to be the book I finish first.

I am impressed by the speed some of you are able to read.

Not a problem, Elen. I probably wouldn't have known what I was doing anyway and may have done more harm than good

I'm going away in a few days which will mean plenty of reading time. I'll see what I can find to help us with anything we need.
I'm joining in with TT as I know most (if not all) of you are, so I will definitely be reading a couple of 800+ page books if we get any of those pop up.

I had a look at most of the mods books and compared them to what I have on my TBR list and they all have a couple of books I want to read on there so I can definitely help cross some of those off.

I will probably also be starting with Kings of the Wyld. But I might spend the first day finding a book that I enjoy at the very beginning as I have a loooong wait at an airport on Tuesday so I need something to keep me occupied.

I finished my book which means Snipe has been slayed.

I spun the Asian monsters wheel and our next monster is Manman Duck!

I'll see what I can do next time I'm on my laptop!

I am okay with a spreadsheet, Tammie, if you still need someone to help fix links and things. I can try and give it a go, but I am by no means an expert.

I'm about to work my last night of work tonight before I'm off for almost 3 weeks so I will be around more to help and of course hopefully get some good reading done once the challenge starts!

Tammie wrote: "@Keely
I see you have indicated you'll read for Kings of the Wyld in the BOM section...awesome!

I am travelling on the 3rd which will also include a lot of sitting around so I should be able to get some good reading done, which will include Kings of the Wyld. I will have time on the 2nd to read the first part if I get chosen to do the first day of DQs.

I'm going to put a few books I know I want to read in May on the spreadsheet.

Laura wrote: "Lindsay, each of the team names is Ten in a different language.

Omg, I never realised that's what it was! I'm even more excited that I'm on this team now as 'ti' is ten in Norwegian (and probably some other European and Scandinavian languages) and as I mentioned, I will be going to Norway next week. I'm going to visit my boyfriend who is Norwegian and lives there so it is very fitting!

I now have the 2 main May BOMs on Audible. I have volunteered for DQs so we have at least someone, but I've never actually written any before. I will probably read the backroom BOM but may not be able to keep up with that one as it is right in the middle of when I am away so I won't be volunteering.

I volunteer DQs for Team Ti.

I volunteer DQs for team Ti

Hello everyone!

My name is Keely and I am from the UK. I currently work night shifts so I'm around the most during the night here. I will be in Norway for the first couple of weeks of the challenge (I travel on the 3rd) but that shouldn't hinder my reading. I am hoping to change jobs so the night shifts thing might not last the whole challenge.

I will read almost any book, or at least give it a go. I tend to prefer books with a bit of mystery or adventure to them. I've been working my way through classics so you will definitely see me read a couple, probably a Dickens as they tend to be nice and long too.
I only set my reading amount to 5 as I will mostly try and stick to longer books for the points. I will of course help out and read shorter books if they are needed or they help us with something we are struggling to find on the minis.
I will also read the BOMs if I can get access to them although I am hesitant about volunteering for DQs, but again I will do it for the team if we need it.

In my free time, I am either playing video games or crafting (mostly cross stitch and knitting) and where I can, I will listen to audiobooks while doing things.

I don't think I've been on a team with anyone here before (forgive me if I am wrong), but feel free to send me a friend request if you want to and I look forward to playing with you all!

Do it! I only just started reading it, but it will probably take at least a few days for me to get through it.

Thank you Lisa!

Urgh, one of the books I'm going to read soon has a rating of 3.61! 0.01 too much to be used for the task for Snipe!

I just deleted . I attempted to read it a few years ago, but gave up. After attempting another go at reading it, I've decided to just give up on it. It's not for me. Even listening to it as an audiobook didn't help.
I'm not counting it in my number as I didn't get that far, but it is one more off my list from 2012.

Oh! One of the books I am going to read next actually works for the task so I can still do it. Hopefully I'd have it done by the end of next week, unless one of you finishes something that works for it first.

I'll stop with the posts now.

Also, I began A Clockwork Orange which I have attempted to read before but gave up and I'm struggling with it this time too. I may give up on it for good which will mean we need another book to fill the task I was going to use it for. I will be able to find another book that works, but I have other books that I need to finish first. If someone has a book that fits the task, feel free to swap my book out.