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

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

Paris wrote: "Can I ask what the difference between 'mentions' and 'features'??

I have added in a book for T163 & T165, please remove for T165 if this doesn't count!

I'll be finishing it within the next few mi..."

Good question Paris. I'll ask in the Captains chat.

The birds are back

Stymphalian Birds



Stymphalian Birds have been seen filling your orchards and causing delays in harvesting. They are hard to defeat because of their numbers. Music can soothe the savage beasts, may want to try metal bands.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that is #6 in a series.
3.) Read a book with a musical instrument mentioned in the text.
4.) Read a book with something metal on the cover.
5.) Read a book that features a bird (bird shifter accepted).

Ashley wrote: "So you're referring to these:

Reverse Harem, Fantasy, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Witches, Vampires, M M Romance, Magic ...see all

But... how does that get you to:

Polyamorous -> Reverse Har..."

They are all of the Main Page Genres (MPG) and one of them listed is

Paranormal -> Shapeshifters

so that book would work for the task.

Alaina wrote: "Added some books to the tracking. Two work for both spear and goat. One of those two also works for liver in title. I'm also working on two 500+ books and should get those done today."

I'm also reading a 500+ book that I will be done tomorrow.

Ashley wrote: "Ok, I feel stupid.

Is this the correct page to reference: https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve..."

This page

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

Meet our new monster...

Chimera



The Chimera has been spotted on your lands causing destruction everywhere it goes. Hard to kill and known to have multiple personality disorder, be prepared for chaos.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place in Asia Minor (Italy, Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, Israel and Lebanon).
3.) Read a book with "spear" in the text.
4.) Read a book with MPG War.
5.) Read a book that features a lion, goat, or snake.

Here are two new monsters....

Manticore



The man-eating Manticore has been terrorizing your people. Very hard to kill with 3 rows of sharp teeth that completely devour their victims. Not even the bones left to bury. If you find them, it's best to turn them into a nice 'Persian" rug before they decide to eat you first.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book set in Persia (Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan).
3.) Read a book with the letters MAN EATER in title (any order).
4.) Read a book with MPG Paranormal > Shapeshifters.
5.) Read a book with a 3 in the publication date

Caucasian Eagle



The Caucasian Eagle has taken to the skies over your lands in the search of do-gooders who don't think the rules apply to them. Not so hard to defeat with a little effort and maybe setting some traps with organ meat.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book set in Russia.
3.) Read a book with a bird on the cover.
4.) Read a book with the letters LIVER in title (any order)
5.) Read a book where a character goes to prison/jail (or is already there).

Mama - you marked Dancing With Danger as a Battleship book but I thought you were supposed to read a WAR book this week?

See the final list from the Battleship chat

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Am I not understanding how this works yet?

Alaina wrote: "Did my BOM points not count for the witch's heart? I don't see that part added to the team spreadsheet."

I just added them.

Paris wrote: "Hi guys.

I nearly DNF’d The Master & Margarita.. but then I remembered that I need it for my next maze book too! So I am powering through with a mixture of audio / physical book & also reading a ..."

Paris, I had a hard time with that book as well.

I don't like the looks of this one....

Manticore



The man-eating Manticore has been terrorizing your people. Very hard to kill with 3 rows of sharp teeth that completely devour their victims. Not even the bones left to bury. If you find them, it's best to turn them into a nice 'Persian" rug before they decide to eat you first.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book set in Persia (Iran, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan).
3.) Read a book with the letters MAN EATER in title (any order).
4.) Read a book with MPG Paranormal > Shapeshifters.
5.) Read a book with a 3 in the publication date

Alaina wrote: "Okay, I finished the witch's heart and zeus. Also, for the throne, but I don't think that works for anything just yet."

Alaina, I already returned my copy of The Witch's Heart to the library so I can't check, but I think there is a severed head (someone beheaded) in the book. Can you check?

I think I found it on page 175.

Ashley wrote: "Hi! I missed a ton due to crazy work days.

I'm super confused about what is going on with Battleship. If someone could break down what we are supposed to be doing to read a book, that would be gre..."

Ashley, so far I'm just reading the one book I volunteered to read.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

And as far as I can tell, our books need to complete by Friday

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

All others feel free to chime in if I got this wrong😉😲

Alysa wrote: "Beginning! 😁"

Have fun! Let us know if you need anything added to the SS while you are away😉

Alysa wrote: "3.) Read a book where something physical is destroyed (e.g., building burning down and not a relationship being ruined)

In Planetfall which I finished yesterday, a barn is destroyed in a laser bat..."

I'll take care of it. Beginning or end of vacation?

White cover??



or this one?

Another new one....

Cretan Bull



The Cretan Bull has been spotted running amok across your lands destroying defensive walls and crops alike. He is hard to defeat and really should of been sacrificed as the gods intended. Also, not opposed to participating in some marriage infidelity. So there may be some surprises popping out 9 months from now.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with a white cover.
3.) Read a book where something physical is destroyed (e.g., building burning down and not a relationship being ruined).
4.) Read a book where the MC ignores important advice.
5.) Read a book with a 7 in the page count.

Alysa - you had the following question on the SS about Ariadne - "Use for Battleship? Someone who understands please help". It looks like you are signed up for a "retelling" book for this round so I would say this is a Battleship book.

Melissa & Ashley, am I understanding this right?

A new monster has been added to the mix....Again, take a look at your books that haven't been used to see what may fit.

Argus



Argus has been seen on your lands with a case of the dry-eyes. Very hard to kill but can be distracted with white cows. He is vigilant and a great bodyguard as he doesn't need to sleep by only resting a few eyes at a time. Enjoys a good olive, may look for him taking a respite in an olive tree grove.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with at least 2 pairs of eyes visible on cover.
3.) Read a book with a rock on the cover.
4.) Read a book with character works in protective profession (e.g., police, security guard, bodyguard).
5.) Read a book with "olive" found in text.

I should have one Medusa defeated today!

FYI - Medusa has been permanently retired from the list of monsters😀🎉