Bernadette’s Comments (group member since May 28, 2020)

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

Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "I just finished my second North book for task #97--it's on SS and my shelf."

Already added to the Chipmuncks😉

🐿️ NEW CHIPMUNKS TASK 🐿️

#125. X-Rated - Read a book with three people on the cover

Judy wrote: "Alyana wrote: "Judy wrote: "Yeah we used the only one we had for superpowers earlier today :/ bad timing!"

Would magical realism work for super powers? 🙈😅"

Hmmm in general I'd say no but it might..."

According to superherodb.com - magic is grand superpower. There are 483 superpowers listed🤣

Christina wrote: "Don't we already have a banked book for wheelchair?? I'm currently at work though so can't jump on my laptop rn :("

We do have a book for a wheelchair - Maybe in Another Life. I can't make changes to the SS while at work.😖

bamaace83 wrote: "Bernadette wrote: "I read You Will Know Me 3 years ago and it will fill the gymnast task. It was pretty good.

I can do a re-read if no one else wants to read it or has another book..."

Perfect - it was a good book. Hope you enjoy it.

I read You Will Know Me 3 years ago and it will fill the gymnast task. It was pretty good.

I can do a re-read if no one else wants to read it or has another book.

DQs Day 3 - 17 June
Chapters 7 - 8, 26%

10) We find out more about Frank Dunning. He is portrayed as a smooth talker and good looking. Do you find this stereotypical of someone who will go on to murder most of his family? It always seems to be someone no one suspects. Jake's opinion of him obviously isn't very good. Do you think Jake would feel differently if he didn't know what Frank was going to do?

It may not be stereotypical of someone who will kill their family, but I think may be of a sociopath.

11) Jake plans how he is going to stop Frank. Would your thought process have been the same as Jake's? How would you plan to change the event?

I've never thought about how I would kill someone so I'm unsure if my process would be different.

12) There is something off about Derry. The place itself feels weird and the people act strange. Would you stay somewhere where you don't feel welcome? Would you investigate more into what was going on?

It's a dark, creepy, unhappy, unfriendly place. I would not want to stay there nor be interested in why it was like it was.

13) Well, stoppping Frank didn't go to plan but he did get stopped. What do you think the consequences of changing the event will be in the present, if any? Do you think he will go back and try again? If so, what do you think he will do differently?

This is a reread for me, so I will not give any spoilers.

@Olivia - the version of Free Hand entered on the SS has 376 pages (looks like hard cover edition) but the version on your TT shelf has 250 pages (Kindle edition). Which is correct?

Way to go Team - we've finished Crayola Towers AND Winners Towers😀🥳

Day 2 DQs
Chapter 4 - 6 or 18%

#5. How did you feel when you read Harry Dunning's essay? What would you have done if you had the power to enact change in the past?

The essay was sad. What a horrible thing to live through and have to remember for your entire life. It would take a lot to change a person like that.

#6. Money is a big deal in any timeline. Would you be able to acclimate to the past in terms of financial transactions as well as Jake? Do you think Jake acclimated TOO quickly?

I think I could acclimate. I still carry cash with me!

#7. Fashion is also an issue in the past. Do you think Jake is having an easier time of it because he is a man? What would be the most challenging fashion change for you to get used to? Is there something you would love to be able to wear?

Jake absolutely has an easier time with the fashion because he is a man. While there are differences in the times, pants are still pants. Not being able to wear would be jeans and shorts may be a problem, but I've gone from having to wearing skirted suits to work in the '80s to being able to wear jeans at work. I think I could adapt.

#8. There are a lot of interesting nods to older Advertising terms and slogans that King uses to help the reader recognize the timeline change of the past. Which one stood out to you the most and why?

You don't hear/see tobacco ads today.

#9. If you have read any past King novels, some of these chapters have a lot of connections to early books about Derry, Maine, and surrounding locations. Did you find any Easter eggs from previous stories? If you haven't read earlier King novels, what about Derry seemed to stand out as unique to you?

Derry is NOT a friendly place. I like how King works AA sayings into his books.

Crayola Tower - we only need TWO "U"s to close out the Crayola Tower.

Day 1 DQs: ch1- 3

1) I have only read a few of Stephen King's books. Is this your first book by the author or are you quite familiar with his storytelling?

This is a re-read of this book for me and not my first King.

2) What do you think about the character Jake so far? Would you have gone along with what Al wanted and took the initial step back into the past, or would you have not humored him and tried to get him help?

I may try to do both. I have been intrigued/interested/fascinated by JFK, been to Dallas and stood on the "grassy knoll" and toured the book depository.

3) I am not sure how I would feel if I just stepped back into the past the way Jake and Al have, but I am really curious about how the time travelling works in this story. It seemed that Jake was somewhat calm about it. How do you think you would feel if it was you?

Not calm. In this time travel story - they WANT to change the future.

4) I think it is clear that Jake is going to pick up Al's mission to try and stop the JFK assassination. Would you choose to continue Al's mission? Also how much do you know of the history surrounding this event?

I have been intrigued/interested/fascinated by JFK, been to Dallas and stood on the "grassy knoll" and toured the book depository

I'll be listening to it too. I almost never go as high as you ladies with the speed. I'll see what happens with this one though since it is re-read for me.

Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Judy wrote: "NEW SPELL-OUTS

The mods have blessed us with an additional mini challenge! There are a lot of new words to spell out for us, inspired by past TT team names.

Books finished after Jun..."

We need 5 letters to complete the Crayola Towers spell-out:

1 N
2 U
1 W
1 Y

I currently have the Y covered. Let's see if we can get these knocked out!

Judy wrote: "And I hope we'll find out in about an hour that Demon Copperhead won the Women's Prize... if not, I'll pick something up for that task"

Demon Copperhead won🥳

🐿️ NEW CHIPMUNKS TASKS 🐿️

#81 - 10 Commandments - "Don't lie" - Read a book with miscommunication as a plot point

#83 - X-Files - Read a book featuring a crime-solving duo

I was able to fill #82 from the 🐿️Bank

Alyana wrote: "Will this work for math symbol task?

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I would say YES

Christina wrote: "^ I logged Erin's book and used for chipmunks - we can still add the page count once figured out which one is correct.

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NEW CHIPMUNKS TASK
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80. X Books - Read a book where the ISBN contai..."

I don't have this one after all. I thought I was looking at the ISBN number, but I was looking at the ASIN number🤷‍♀️

I did find that Unlucky 13 meets it and was used for Crayola Tower. I can move it.

BTW, most books have only numbers.😬

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Just finished my short Nightmare Hall book for the How to lose a guy in 10 days, updating spreadsheet now. Thankfully GR is working again. - for #58 - Film 10s - How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days - Read..."

@Erin - Win, Lose or Die on the SS has 180 pages but the one on your shelf has 209 pages. Which is correct?

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "One future chipmunks to keep an eye out for that we don't have on our planning sheet yet but that I've seen:
Solve for X - Read a book with the letters BODMAS in the title"

I just finished one that will fit this! The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks