Heli’s Comments (group member since Jan 23, 2015)

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

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by Lisa Gardner
Date read: 7/9/2021
Pages: 418

Jackanory:
Title

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by Signe Pike
Date read: 7/8/2021
Pages: 527

Jackanory:
Title

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by Paul Cleave
Date read: 7/6/2021
Pages: 400
Jackanory: Title
Character wearing a blindfold on the cover.

by Kate Atkinson
Date read: 7/6/2021
Pages: 352
Jackanory:
Title
Bird on the cover

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by Sara Rosett
Date read: 7/4/2021
Pages: 256

by Meg Cabot
Date read: 7/5/2021
Pages: 344

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by Lucy Foley
Date read: 7/2/2021
Pages: 400

Jackanory:
Title
Island on the cover
Wedding on an island.

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by Lisa Wingate
Date read: 6/30/2021
Pages: 342

Jackanory:
Title
Theme: adoption
Cover

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by Laura Lippman
Date read: 6/28/2021
Pages: 320

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
Title
Theme: gaslighting

by Callie Langridge
Date read: 6/29/2021
Pages: 346

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
Title
Theme: time travel
Pocket watch on the cover

Colleen wrote: "@Heli - I really enjoyed The Art of Fielding. :)"

@Colleen So did I. It was really good.

Completion post:
by Grady Hendrix
Date read: 6/26/2021
Pages: 330

Jackanory:
Title
Set in South Carolina


by Chad Harbach
Date read: 6/26/2021
Pages: 512

Jackanory:
Plot revolves around baseball.
Set in a college.

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by Angeline Boulley
Date read: 6/24/2021
Pages: 496
BOM/Participation: Yes
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BOM/Writing DQs: No

DQs Day 6 - Chapters 39 - 45

25. Wow there was a lot went on in these few chapters and we learn a lot about the various players. First off Grant Edwards, we suspected he was sleazy and had secrets but not a sexual predator. Should Daunis have followed him? What would you have done? Will Daunis open up about what he did to her or keep it inside?
Daunis could not have known what Grant was going to do. She should not have followed him, but what else could she do? I hope she has the courage to tell someone.

26. The money in the joint account leads Daunis to break into her brothers room in search of clues. The scarf she finds in Levi’s room why do you think Levi kept it hidden after telling Daunis he would do anything for her.
I have no idea why she would lie to her about the scarf.

27. Daunis finds the stash of meth in her wardrobe on her return from Levi’s it would seem that he is setting her up to take the fall. Is this something he is doing of his own back or is someone else pulling the strings.
I'm thinking probably both.

28. Dana drugs and kidnaps Daunis. What is her involvement in this? Who else is involved?
This came as a complete surprise to me. I thought it was a men's operation. Maybe Levi's closest friends?

29. Daunis wakes up to find Jamie has also been kidnapped and is being held with her. She works out that they are on Sugar Island. We are hoping for a rescue - who do you think will come to her aid?
I hope they can do it together.

DQs Day 4: Chapters 24-29

16. Daunis talks a lot about keeping her various worlds separate so they don’t overlap. Hockey World/Real World, Fontaine/Firekeeper And now she has to add in being a Sneaky Squirrel. Have you ever felt like you live in different worlds, and do you agree with Daunis that it is easier to keep those separate?
I've never felt like that. And it would be very hard to keep worlds separate.

17. I love all of the interactions Daunis has with the Elders and how much she values their wisdom and guidance. What do you think of the role Elders have in the Ojibwe community? How does this compare to the role of senior citizens in your own community?
The Elders in the Ojibwe community are treated with respect. Their life experience and traditions are honored. In my community senior citizens are mostly forgotten.

18. Also - which elder’s coming of age story would you most want to read?
Granny June

19. This book has a lot of major themes (identity, community, racism, grief, justice, women standing up for other women, etc). Which theme stands out to you most or resonates with you most?
Community as whole. They support each other.

20. Lots of unexpected events and suspicious characters in this section. Who are you most suspicious of at this point in the story? 👀
Call-me-Grant

DQs Day 2 Chapters 9 to 15

6. I thought that the opening scene with Daunis and the gun would show up again towards the end of the book. That’s usually what happens when authors use this kind of device. Were you surprised that it happens not even a quarter of the way in?
Not really. It seems to fit the narration.

7. We knew there would be a murder but we’re you surprised that it was Lily who was killed? Did you suspect something bad would happen between her and Travis?
Yes. Travis seemed volatile from the start.

8. The synopsis also hinted that Jamie was not all he seemed. I thought he would be something to do with the murder but not that he would be an undercover agent. What did you think it was that Jamie was hiding?
I thought it was something to do with his tribal ancestry.

9. If you were Daunis would you have agreed to be a confidential informant? I’m not sure I would be brave enough.
No. I would be too scared.

10. Being a confidential informant seems to be very complicated with Daunis being expected to really investigate what is happening rather than just let them know if she comes across anything suspicious. How well do you think Daunis will be able to do this as it’s her own community and perhaps members of her own family that she will be investigating?
It won't be easy, but she can do it.

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The Accidental Gatekeeper by Carla Rehse
Date read: 6/23/2021
Pages: 299

Task #40 Mummy in text
Location 410 of 3311: ", a creepy slow-creaking movement that evoked memories of all the old vampire and mummy movies I'd ever seen."

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Irish Parade Murder by Leslie Meier
Date read: 6/18/2021
Pages: 288

Jackanory:
Leprechaun on the cover.
MC is a reporter


Cat & Mouse by James Patterson
Date read: 6/21/2021
Pages: 416

Jackanory:
Title
Train tracks/train in a tunnel on the cover.

Jammin Jenny wrote: "One other thing...

Here is a list of claimed tasks. If you claimed a task, but you don't think you'll finish it by the end of the challenge, please let us know ASAP so that we can open it up to ot..."

I've completed my yellow cover book on June 9th.

I'm reading a book that has 'mummy' in text, task #40.

I'm waiting for my copy from the library. I'm 5th in line at the moment.

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The Fix by David Baldacci
Date read: 6/17/2021
Pages: 434

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
Title
MPG Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
MC remembers everything and has synestesia.

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The Hard Way by Lee Child
Date read: 6/16/2021
Pages: 523

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
Jackanory:
Title
Mercenary characters

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Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Date read: 6/15/2021
Pages: 355

Possible ..."

Yes, I really like this series. This book is the best so far in it. And I just found out there is a Night Huntress World with spin-off stories for Vlad and Ian and others.