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

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

Purrs and Peril that I read definitely had chocolate in. Possibly strawberry, mango, bacon and ice cream. It was set in a bakery. I'm exhausted right now but I'll see if I can find definite words and locations tomorrow.

I've removed my easy country books from Mini 1. I moved the one with an author from Iceland to Mini 3 and I will wait to read it until we get Iceland.

I don't think I will get anymore of my country books done before I'm busy getting married and stuff, so if you need to remove any to make space please feel free to do so. I will get through whatever is left when I am free again.

BOM Reminder

Anyone still reading/wants to read Great Big Beautiful Life has until 2nd July to answer the questions and finish the book for the bonus points to count.

Mini 2 Update

New task: 97. Read a book with MPG Travel

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?”)
I can't say I'm all the interested in the back stories. This book isn't really holding my attention well for some reason.

12. Who exactly is Jodi? Will she be a part of the BIG REVEAL?
I guess she will be part of the story somehow.

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?
There is a lot to think about if you are going to think about bringing children into this world. It's a scary place right now. It's not going to stop me trying for children in the hopefully near future, but I will definitely worry about the world I'm bringing them into and all the things that could happen to them.

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?
I don't think Alice thinks Margaret has kept anything hidden that she didn't want to talk about so far. Maybe she naively thinks she wouldn't hide things or tell an altered version.

15. Think the visit to Alice’s family will go well? Think we will meet Hayden's family also?
I feel like there will be some sort of drama. I don't know if we will meet his family.

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Theaetetus by Plato
Read: 27 Jun
Pages: 264

Mini 3 - Author born in Athens, Greece

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P - Author

And...

Gorgonzola is complete!!

Another cheese done!! And we still have lots in reserve for future cheese!

I've actually heard of that cheese! I don't want to try it though.

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The Republic by Plato
Read: 26 June
Pages: 416

Mini 3: Socrates is a philosopher (also would work for Greek author)

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I've not forgotten about my diary book. It's still a work in progress. A very slow one, but I will have it done by the end of the challenge if it's the last thing I do! :P

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Lane by Peter Grainger
Read: 25 June
Pages: 184

No task yet

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P/G - author
Emily Willows
Summer Lane
Robert Willows

Mini 2 Update

89. Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters found in WORLD (Articles may not be used but can be ignored)
--> Used Jessica's "The Wolf at the Door"

90. Read a book that is #3 in a series (Or last book in a trilogy)
--> Used Klare's "Honey Do"

91. Read a book set in your home state/country
--> Used Jessica's "You Killed Me First"

92. Read a book first published in May of any year
--> Used Janine's "Unguarded"

93. Read a book where a character takes the train

Mini 2 Update

84. Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters found in CULTURE (Articles may not be used but can be ignored)
--> Used Jessica's "Reading Between the Lines"

86. Read a book published in July of any year
--> Used Janine's "Get It Together"

87. Read a book with a famous landmark on the cover
--> Used Jessica's "Smoke and Mirrors"

88. Read a book tagged "journal" at least x10 - Captains have ruled we can use "diary" as a tag for this too as there isn't many tagged Journal more than 10 times.

Vikki wrote: "

Cheesecake count as pastry for Mini 3?"

I'd say cheesecake does not count as a pastry, unfortunately.

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 think she is telling them different stories. As some sort of test to see if either of them will talk or something.

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?
I have a feeling Hayden might be connected to the story somehow. Even if he doesn't know it yet.

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 wasn't all that surpised at the kiss. I think he is mostly telling the truth. Trying to avoid things becoming complicated down the line.

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 do like these details. Gives me the illusion that I could do it too if I wanted.

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?
I can't say there are any I'm all that interested in.

10. Bonus question: So… anyone else feel like they’re reading Evelyn Hugo 2.0? Yes! But I found that story more interesting. Maybe this one will get there.

Mini 1 Update

We only need 2 more books for our current Itinerary. They both must be a medium country!!

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Purrs and Peril by Jinty James
Read: 23 June
Pages: 226

No mini yet

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J - Author
Lauren Crenshaw
Zoe
Ed
Steve
Pamela
Mrs Finch
Mitch Denman
Hans
Mrs Tolburn

Oh, that was me! I forgot to add it to the banked books on the tracking sheet 🫣
It is on the official sheet though.

*edit* I've added it now. I knew I forgot to do something at the time.

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In Europe's Shadow: Two Cold Wars and a Thirty-Year Journey Through Romania and Beyond by Robert D. Kaplan
Read: 22 June
Pages: 336

Mini 1: About Romania

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R, K - Author
No characters - non fiction.

E - It's okay. I'm not all that invested in the story yet but it could get there. I'm a bit confused about who the woman they want to interview is and why they are making a big fuss. But I guess that will be revealed as it goes on.