Sharon’s Comments (group member since May 01, 2018)

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

Re: my last post -it's not on the spreadsheet. For some reason Goodreads is being buggy and wouldn't let me post the full comment with the cover, pages, date read, etc.

I finished the book today and it's on my shelf. :)

Take a Hint, Dani Brown

Bingo -
H1 - Camera - a video of the two MCs goes viral and afterwards people are always taking their pic for social media
F8 - Blackboard being erased - in the beginning Dani is teaching a class and writing/erasing things from the blackboard during the student discussion

Tasks -
21 - Romance MGP
25, 82, 83 - E - Eve (character)
28, 29, 145, 148, & 149- H, T - author first and last names
77 - Superstitious character - Dani believes in crystals?
81, 160, 161 - D, B - Dani Brown (character)
118 - Title has DEATH letters
166 - MC is an educator - Dani teaches at Echo college
173 - C - Chloe (character)
181 - Mental Health MPG
186 - Author is person of color
220 - Set in a University (Echo College)

Welcome Sehrish!!

Haha I have to admit, I'm on Team Eleanor - I really liked the book too. I just love quirky characters.

Although Maddy, I can see why all of that bugged you. I've read books from a fundraiser perspective (which is what I do in my day job) and have been so irritated by the misconceptions and errors that it ruins the book for me.

Completion Post (not on spreadsheet)

Better Luck Next Time by A.R. Casella
Date read - 5/4
Pages - 391
BOM? - No
Tasks:
#6 - Cover has purple
#21 - Romance MPG
#27 - G - Georgie (character)
#67 - Focused on siblings - the Buchanan siblings have inherited a brewery and this series is about their experience taking that on
#81 & #161 - B - Blue (character)
#88 - Set in a large city - is Asheville, NC a large city?
#101 - Anagram in title - TIME/MITE
#107 - characters in costumes - Adalia & Finn dress up for Halloween
#113 & #172- A - Adalia (character)
#119 - character makes a new friend - Adalia makes friends with Blue and Maisie
#126 - MC is an artist - Adalia is a painter and sculptor
#146 - R - River (character)
#210 - Seasonal celebration - Halloween party?
#213 - Mini Skirt on cover
#215 - "garlic" in text pg 279

Wow you guys are off to a great start! I had a busy weekend and wasn't able to get much reading done, but I am working through some books now. I'll post as soon as they are finished :)

I'm always terrified of messing up the spreadsheet, so I'll just put completion posts on this thread with all of the info. I'll mark that it isn't on the sheet so the captains know.

I'm excited to get started!! I'm not sure what I am reading first. I have to finish my current read by Friday and then see what's available :)

Jessica wrote: "OMG SHARON! I'm from The Poconos!! I moved to Missouri a few years back for school and then moved to Stl."

No way!! Small world! I live right outside of Jim Thorpe, if you remember where that is :)

Hi everyone! I'm Sharon from Northeast Pennsylvania (near the Poconos) where I live with my husband and two dogs. During the day, I am the Director of a Community Foundation.

This is my second time playing TT and I'm really looking forward to it again this year. These challenges always help me increase my reading and I need it. I've been in a bit of a pandemic slump the last few months :(

I rely a lot on the library, so I don't plan too far out in advance but I can try to pitch in wherever is needed.

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

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How to Handle a Heartbreaker by Marie Harte
Date Read - 12/8
Pages - 384

chips and dip - 61
wine and cheese - 67
cheese - 71
garlic - 71
basil - 71
cornflakes - 72
pizza - 73
wings - 157
fritters - 157
poppers - 157
frozen yogurt - 181
meatballs - 181
corn chip - 183
chocolates - 184
popcorn - 184
sodas - 184
turkey - 241

Characters -
Abby, Brody Singer, Vanessa, Maddie, Flynn, cam, mike, Colin, James, Meg, Teresa, jack, Rick, Jeremy, Alan, Seth

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The Best Man by Kristan Higgins
Date Read - 12/7
Pages - 384

Red Bull - 15
mango creme brulee - 16
Lucky Charms - 20
syrup - 20
apricot - 21
lemon - 21
vanilla - 21
cheese - 22
salt potatoes - 22
ham - 22
green beans - 22
braised carrots - 22
butter - 22
pizza - 29
root beer - 29
tuna casserole - 30
cookies - 33
mustard - 35
egg rolls - 37
peach - 50
grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches - 55
sausage - 60
griddle cakes - 60
passion fruit- 61
pepper - 61
honeysuckle - 61
kettle corn - 63
meat loaf - 66
mashed potatoes - 66
whipped cream - 68
brownies - 91
milk - 91
champagne - 101
lemon bars - 102
pumpkin soup - 103
cake - 113
artichokes - 113
meatballs - 113
Cubano sandwich - 115
potato chips 115
shrimp - 140
bacon - 140
cheeseburgers - 140
pasta - 140
red peppers - 141
carrots - 141
broccoli - 141
steaks - 167
twice baked potatoes - 167
coleslaw - 167
sandwiches, roast beef and horseradish mayonnaise with sharp cheddar cheese on a hard roll - 174
egg salad - 174
sweet potato pudding - 205

Characters-
Faith Holland, Levi Cooper, Honor, Pru, Jack, Ned, Jeremy, Abby, Sarah, Colleen, Carl, John

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Hold Me by Susan Mallery
Date Read - 11/22
Pages - 425

doughnuts - 13
glaze - 13
cinnamon - 13
steak - 15
root vegetables - 15
fried chicken - 35
casserole - 35
lasagna - 35
tamale pie - 35
flour, salt, pepper, paprika - 35
chicken - 36
buttermilk - 36
sandwiches - 43
ambrosia - 43
sugar, cinnamon - 43
bread - 43
pastries - 44
candy - 53
olive oil - 60
nachos - 81
fruits and vegetables - 111
pie - 119
blueberries - 119
popcorn - 124
lime - 250
pizza - 268
steaks - 269
salad - 269
potato - 269
s’mores bars - 269
lemonade - 271
Mac and cheese - 289
milk - 300
raisin oatmeal cookies - 300
fruit - 300
whole grain - 300

MESS - 124, 240, 341(x2), 344, 357, 377

Characters - Destiny Mills, Starr Mills, Kipling Gilmore, Shelby, Nick, Aiden, Cassidy, Marsha, Bailey, Gideon, Felicia, Carter, Lacey,

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1022 Evergreen Place by Debbie Macomber
Date Read - 11/22
Pages - 419

chicken and vegetable stew - 25
Biscuits - 25
fish and chips - 31
honey - 77
lemon - 77
cream of potato soup - 83
green salad - 83
ranch dressing - 83
scone - 83
double chocolate cake - 83
crackers and cheese - 99
ground chicken - 102
tacos - 103
cheese - 103
Tomatoes - 103
shredded lettuce - 103
coconut cake - 108
pizza - 113
clam chowder - 113
anchovies - 113
steak - 127
brand and cranberry muffin - 135
Coffee - 135
crab cakes - 147
Reuben casserole - 154
sauerkraut - 154
ground beef - 154
green salad - 155
fresh bread - 155
clams - 176
French bread - 176
Lettuce - 176
peppers - 176
beans - 176
red meat, beef, steak - 187
chicken and rice casserole - 190
mushrooms - 191
Italian wedding soup - 199
meatballs - 199
spinach - 199
oatmeal molasses bread - 199
strawberry - 200
shepherds pie with mashed potato base - 209
appetizers - cheese, crackers, stuffed mushrooms, tiny sausage rolls - 210
sugar, cake - 214
coconut cake - 216
pretzel - 241
caviar - 259
beef stroganoff - 260
angel food cake with whipped cream - 260
potato salad - 288
milk - 301
ice cream - 301
halibut - 326
shrimp - 326
sour cream - 326
oysters - 327
barbecue sauce - 339
apple pie - 362
fried chicken - 362
crab salad - 374
broccoli quiche - 374
smoked salmon canapés - 374
crab cakes, with rice pilaf and green salad - 380
steak dinner with baked potato, soup, and salad - 380
apple tart with vanilla ice cream - 381

MESS - 40, 141, 227, 228, 251, 263
HECTIC - 76

Characters - Olivia and Jack Griffin, Mack McAfee, Mary Jo and Noelle Wyse, Lync and Lori Wyse, Charlotte, Ben, and David Rhodes, Shirley and Tanni Bliss, Bruce, Rachel, and Jolene Payton, Roy and Corrie McAfee, Gloria Ashton,

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A Cedar Cove Christmas by Debbie Macomber
Date Read - 11/19/20
Pages - 256

pg 40 - pancake, coconut cream pie
pg 61 - mocha
pg 69 - French fries, soda,
pg 71 - maple syrup, turkey, chicken pot pie
pg 72 - pie a la mode,
pg 89 - sugar cookies
pg 97 - turkey, sage, apple pie, flour,
pg 99 - clam chowder, peppermint,
pg 108 - ham, turkey, potato casserole, green beans
pg 111 - jello salad, milk,
pg 115 - onions, chili,
pg 209 - meat loaf sandwich

Characters - Mary Jo Wyse, Linc Wyse, Mel Wyse, Ned Wyse, Mack McAfee, Grace and Cliff Harding, Olivia and Jack Griffin, Will Jefferson,

Mess - pg 12, 89

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Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey
Date Read - 11/19/20
Pages - 368

pg 40 - eggs, milk
pg 47 - empanadas, pickled onions, parsley
pg 48 - pork
pg 63 - honey
pg 66 - brownie
pg 73 - coconut
pg 89 - pudding
pg 92 - chicken, donuts
pg 114 - biscuits, blackberry jam, dulche de leche, lemon zest, meats, empanadas, chimichurri dipping sauce,
pg 118 - ice cream, vanilla, rocky road
pg 125 - marshmallows
pg 136 - tacos
pg 148 - tomato, lettuce, onion, oil, white vinegar,
pg 155 - lasagna
pg 158 - cranberry orange muffin
pg 168 - chicken stock, eggs, tomato paste, green bell pepper
pg 170 - sour cream
pg 175 - spice rub, paprika
pg 199 - macaroni and cheese
pg 233 - sweet potato pie
pg 243 - potatoes
pg 330 - spinach, ricotta

Characters - Bethany, Travis Ford, Stephen, Dominic, Rosie, Georgie, Wes

Hectic - pg 328
Mess - pg 72, 137, 206, 280

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The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission by Jaci Burton
Date Read - 11/18/20
Pages - 207

pg 28 - corn chowder, soup
pg 52 - tea
pg 60 - rhubarb pies
pg 62 - pizza, sausage, pepperoni, hamburger, onion, bacon, peppers, cheese, veggies, artichokes, mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, garlic, eggplant, salad
pg 74 - pancakes
pg 82 - pork chop, mashed potatoes, okra, applesauce, rolls
pg 91 - steak, eggs, sausage
pg 106 - steak, hot dogs, beans
pg 108 - rice, Brussels sprouts, salmon
pg 139 - turkey wraps, tortilla chips, salsa
pg 142 - hamburger, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, bread
pg 188 - crostini, almonds, bacon, cheese, fresh fruit, crackers, Brie, jam

Characters - Honor Bellini, Erin Bellini, Brenna Bellini, Jimmy Bellini, Clay Walker, Alice Weatherford, Lanie, Jeff, Jason

Mess - pg 69, 162, 198 (x3 on that page),

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The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
Date Read - 11/11/20
Pages - 345

pg 32 - coq au vin; chicken in wine
pg 126 - negroni; orange peel
pg 167 - falafel; pita
pg 223 - coconut; pineapple
pg 302 - Indian food; yogurt; wild boar; scallops; zucchini
pg 310 - panzanella salad
pg 316 - filet mignon; poptart

Characters - Cassandra Bowden; Miranda/Elena; Megan; Mikayla; Ani; Jessica; Victor

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Troubles in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand
Date Read - 11/2/20
Pages - 352

pg 14 - eggs and toast
pg 39 - conch ceviche, creole fish stew, fresh tuna steaks with lime and toasted coconut
pg 56 - margaritas, chipotle slaw, tacos, green chicken curry
pg 73 - peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a banana
pg 82 - peanut butter, white bread, sugar
pg 122 - peanut butter, hot dogs, ramen noodles
pg 138 - papaya jam
pg 157 - steaks
159 - shrimp curry
pg 173 - mahi bahn mi, conch tacos, guava pulled pork
279 - biscuits and gravy, omelets, breakfast burrito, homefries, banana walnut pancakes, french toast, chocolate pancakes, gingerbread pancakes
pg 294 - turkey sandwich
pg 305 - water, bread, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, cheez whiz, pickles, apples, pineapple juice
pg 307 - clam chowder, white chicken chili, Mississippi roast, cookies

Characters - Irene Steel, Baker Steel, Cash Steel, Ayers, Huck, Maya, Tilda, Dunk, Granger, Lauryn, Mick, Ellen, Margaret Quinn,

Bethany wrote: "Judy wrote: "I made a bunch of meals with the books we've finished so far. Haven't done anything with my spell-out books yet. I've also tried my best at some of these meal descriptions but I'm just..."

Ugh, reading ruts are THE WORST! Hope the one you're in breaks for you soon!

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Rise & Shine, Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick
Date Read - 10/20/20
Pages - 368

Pg 9 - toast, sausage roll, chocolate cookie, bacon sandwich, jam doughnut
Pg 11 - sugar
Pg 22 - olive oil
Pg 24 - lemon cheesecake, lemons, omelet
Pg 25 - eggs, omelet, cheesecake
Pg 30 - cheese on toast
Pg 32 - toast, fruit, candy
Pg 34 - blueberry
Pg 36 - oil
Pg 38 - sandwiches, strawberry, spaghetti, crisps
Pg 41 - sandwiches, cake, cider, cheese, tea, salads
Pg 54 - shepherds pie, tea, red wine
Pg 58 - chocolate eclair, lemon drizzle cake, sugar, chocolate, fruit
Pg 70 - coffee, oil
Pg 93 - fruit salad
Pg 95 - tea, milk, sugar, caramel, biscuit, water, juice,
Pg 98 - chocolate, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red pepper, mayonnaise, cheese, water, cake
Pg 135 - beer, vinegar, sausage, fish, figs, Gorgonzola, ice cream
Pg 136 - cheese, onion, orange juice
Pg 139 - pork rinds, peanuts, salt, vinegar
Pg 141 - pasta
Pg 142 - milk, cookies
Pg 155 - tea, scone, ice cream
Pg 160 - cheese, toast, egg, cake, fruit, pancake, blueberries, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, toast, smoked salmon sandwich, bread, tea, milk, strawberry cheesecake
Pg 173 - stew, lamb, vegetables, herbs, fruit salad, strawberries, watermelon, bananas, apples, bread,
Pg 196 - sausage, eggs, cauliflower, tomato
Pg 236 - tea, chocolate eclair, salad, ham sandwich
Pg 323 - fruit, yogurt, muesli, apples, grapes, melon, sausages, vegetables, orange juice,


Characters -
Benedict Stone, Gemma Stone, Estelle Stone, tony, margarita, Cecil, Lawrence, Josie, Reggie, Frank, Violet,