Stacey’s Comments (group member since Oct 31, 2019)

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

I’m here! I’ll post more later, as I’m traveling for work. Looking forward to the challenge

Sammy wrote: "Go on then... I'll volunteer too :)

Also, in case it helps anyone... I personally found the audio narration rather terrible, so if you're undecided about format, I recommend the print/ebook versio..."

Good to know. I've definitely been listening to books more lately but will stay away from this one.

I'm not sure about this one, but willing to try. Signing up for DQs for Team Quilt

Chales wrote: "I'm reading the amount of books people are committing to per week/month and I feel..well, paltry lol"

I felt this way at first, too. Don't worry. It's all about having fun - and balancing out the teams so it can be fun for all.

I'm in for DQs. Team Quilt

Vikki wrote: "I've never played UNO - what's it like?"

It's a bit like this, except that instead of spelling out titles you have UNO hands. So, a Red One would be an O (character, title, etc) in a book with a Red Cover. Not all cards are color and there are mini challenges as well with different challenges.

Mary C wrote: "What group has UNO starting in Jan? I can't see it the group I normally play it with: Perks of Being a Book Addict"
It will be with Perks. The signups haven't started yet, but aren't far away!

I just finished my last read. This went by so fast! It's been fun.

Thank you for the page info! So glad we could get more points.

I just finished my zombie book that works for an S. I was planning on reading a short S book, but may try to find another I for you since those are more challenging. End of the semester really helped increase my reading!

Louise, here you go: I Love You, Luke Piewalker

I have it on the spreadsheet as 160 pages, to be safe.

Not sure how to handle pages for the book I just finished. I listened to the audiobook and when I search for it I only get the audio version. When you look at the details there are several other editions; however, the only one with page #s is the first one listed, but it is listed under a previously used title. So, do I use 160 pages for audio only or 318 for the original (and if so, can I still use the new title that is what I read).

If I had realized this I just would have skipped it. It definitely wasn't worth it. I hope we need the I.

On another note, I think I have to buy and read this:

No worries about slacking. I got my grades in for the semester and am winding down for the holidays.

Ok, I picked up a short book with and O and M, I'll finish it quickly then find an I book or two.

Ok, I need to pick my next book. What would be more helpful, a zombie book with an S, or a non-zombie book with an I or an O?

Zombies in December? I read too many monsters for challenges in October/November. I'll read one but ugh. Not my favorite genre.

Here are a few suggestions for folks who aren't big zombie lovers:

My favorite is by Mira Grant (also writes fantasy under her real name). Feed. It takes place after the zombie outbreak has become the new norm and is more about the people and changes in the news/politics than the zombies themselves. I love her writing, she creates great characters.

I loved The Boy on the Bridge. The 'sequel' to The Girl with All the Gifts. I actually liked it more than the first and it can be read standalone; there are nods to the other but it runs in parallel and has a different, really interesting ending. Definitely more of a positive book.

For zombie romances: Warm Bodies. Recently made into a film so you can find lots about it.

I have a few interesting ones on my list that I might try as well.

Mary C wrote: "I think if it's MPG it should count but not enough to go argue about it in the discussion threads. It just rules out lesser known books for the bonus points. But they still works towards the kazill..."

I agree! But I understand why and why it isn't worth fighting for.

Stacey wrote: "That was a mistake. That should be my other book. Humans doesn’t fit the genre. I’ll fix it when I’m by my computer"

Fixed it. Humans has no tags, the Becky Chambers book below has 194.

That was a mistake. That should be my other book. Humans doesn’t fit the genre. I’ll fix it when I’m by my computer

Louise wrote: "@Dale your book Fighting 'Round the Christmas Tree doesn't meet the minimum page requirements of 160

@Stacey please add The Humans to your shelf"

Sorry! It's fixed. I'll finish my last book, probably tonight. Then I'll start reading for round 3. I have 2 books picked out already for the genre tag.

Just finished mine. I'm pretty much done with other challenges, so I can do better with tags. For most challenges I've done, longer books are better for points; however, it seems like that doesn't matter here, especially since we don't have a book cut off. I can probably up my # of books with some shorter ones. Let me know if I'm wrong in my thinking.