☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎’s Comments (group member since Dec 20, 2013)

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Mary wrote: "I can cover a 6th in series book.

I have a 10th."

Awesome! I'll add you to both.

Plethora wrote: "I'd rather not jump up to 11 if we can fill in first, just because easier to find shorter books. I already did my required #11 in series for month. But I know you need it Carmen. So we can front en..."

I have 2 that works for #11 series. I'm not sure what you read for it but I'll take a peak lol

Week 8 - Gluttony mini challenge

1. Vicki
2. Vicki
3. Plethora
4. Carmen
5. Sharon
6. Mary
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10. Mary
11. Carmen
12. Carmen
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I have 2 books that are #11 in series so if we want to aim for something high? I also have #4 but I can do all. LOL

DQ Day 2: Chapters 6-11

6. It's taken me a bit to understand what's happening in town currently and in the past. Has anyone else struggled or have you caught on well? Do you think the author has set the scene well, or are there improvements/other ways you think would work better?
I caught on. I think the author did well with the scenes.


7. We meet Declan Kelly in this chapter, Malcolm's brother. What are your impressions on him? Do you think he murdered Lacey? Or has anything to do with Sarah's (Sadie's twin) disappearance? The hit and run of Mr Bowman or the threats around town? If not, who do you think is responsible for all of them, or any of them? Do you have any theories so far on the connections of the occurrences? I feel like there's so many suspects and Sadie is definitely hiding something.
I think he just seems to be the typical tough guy but seems to be angry about being accused of Sarah's murder which I don't think he did it. I think that was just an easy choice. I might be wrong though. LOL I think that includes Lacey and Mr. Bowman as well too convenient. Sadie is definitely hiding something and it may have something to do with all the bodies popping up.


8. The Homecoming Court announcements: Did it surprise you that Ellery was nominated for Queen? Why do you think she was 'chosen' as a potential Queen? It's kind of ominous to the Homecoming, isn't it? I feel like Homecoming is where things will go crazy. What do you guys predict will happen?
I wasn't surprised but I wonder who would do that to the new student. It would have freaked me out since it seems that the queen is a target. Not sure what's going to happen.

9. As an Australian, I don't understand the craze around Homecoming. We have Formals which is similar to Homecoming but no one is chosen as a Queen or King. Did you go to a Homecoming in High School, or something similar? What was it like? I went without a boy (too cool for boys back then) and went with one of my girl friends. We had a blast! My aunty actually helped me design my dress and made it for me. It was actually my first introduction on how to dress feminine and like it!
Nope never did homecoming but some of my kids did and yes, they do the king and queen thing.

10. It seems like Daisy has been through a lot... Her breakdown in the car and shutting herself in her room. What do you think is going on with her? Do you think she's finally dealing with Lacey's death or do you think something else is going on with her?
I think Daisy has a secret that she thinks others will think badly of her. I'm just not sure what

DQs Day 1
Chapters 1 to 5

1.) Why are you participating in this BOM? Just for extra Tower Teams points? Because you were interested in/going to read this book anyway? Have you read other words by this author?
Well to be honest for the points but I'm finding it interesting.

2.) I'm loving Ellery's true crime obsession. Pre-child I used to have the Discovery ID channel (true crime, all the time) on a lot as background. Though I'm thinking this is foreshadowing of not good things to come. What do you think? Have you read any of the crime books mentioned so far?
I believe something bad is coming. I haven't had the pleasure of reading any of them.

3.) Characters, first impressions. What do you think of Ellery & Ezra? Sadie, and the fact they refer to her by her first name and not 'Mom'? Malcom & Katrin? Familial relations seems to be a central theme to this book and specifically sibling relationships. There's been several twin references and references to other sibling relationships (Declan, Daisy, Lacey's siblings, etc). Do you think these types of ties will play into the main story line?
Ellery & Ezra seem like opposites but also alike. Somewhat like twins. They're close even though they aren't twin even though some assume they are. Sadie seem to be lost in her own world or maybe it has something to do with the lost of her sister. I think most of this book has a lot to do with siblings. So yes, I believe the main story would be about the sibling tie in.


4.) This book is set in a small town and that type of atmosphere has been highlighted strongly during the set-up of the story. However, it isn't really the bucolic small town setting being highlighted by the author, but the everyone is in everyone else's business and will judge the crap out of your entire family if given the chance. What do you think of small towns? Would you like to live in one (or do you already)?
Definitely seems like everyone knows everyone elses business when it comes out but for the most part I think some things are kept secretive. I'm not sure if I would like living in a small town. It may have its good and bad parts like the closeness of everyone but with everyone knowing everyones business may be a bit much.

5.) I loved the epitaph of Mr. Bowman's tombstone.
"Tell me and I forget
Teach me and I may remember
Involve me and I learn"
What did you think about it? Do you agree with the statement? And why do you think there has been such a focus on a seemingly sad, but random hit and run?
I like it. It suits Mr. Bowman since everyone seems to love him. He must have been a good teacher and his death may have something to do or link to story.

Vicki wrote: "We definitely had fun. So many little ones there dancing around. Tomorrow is the 49ers game!! Going to my daughter’s to watch it. Good thing nothing is due tomorrow night on GR...I hope! 😂"

Nope not tomorrow night. Have fun with your daughter

Vicki wrote: "I wish I knew how to post videos on here. I took my 20 month old granddaughter to see Sesame Street live tonight. So fun and cute!"

Aww sounds like you had fun. That's great ☺

Vicki wrote: "I have 2 books to add and I’ll finish another one in the morning."

Awesome Vicki ☺

Mary if you want to finish your book for a sin bingo its all good. That would mean more points ☺

I added a few books to the spreadsheet but will add them to the planner since I totally forgot.

We currently have 25 books in the spreadsheet. I know Plethora has 2 so far. I have a few I'm working on as well. I did read a bad book as well. I'm also nearly finished with a BOM too.

Vicki wrote: "Okay I won’t BUT you just have to see it when you need good laugh! 😂"

Definitely :)

Until November
Read: 11/20/19
Pages: 291
Sin:
Criteria: tagged contemporary

also may be used in Lust mini challenge - bad books.

Vicki wrote: "Yeah for sure! I’m excited to hear if you go how you like it! 😂"

I'll make sure I let you know but don't hold your breathe for it to be soon, LOL ;)

Vicki wrote: "I saw Menopause twice! It’s definitely a girls night out kind of fun! You’ll see a few men but it’s definitely designed for a female audience! My daughters all 3 loved it and none were in their men..."

Hahaha that's great. At least they'll know what to expect ;-)

Wow Vicki! You are a strong woman. I praised my sister as well. She raised her kids alone too. You and her sound similar.
Oh that's the second time I heard that the play Menopause is a great one. I so want to see it but it doesn't seem like it will be any time soon with the holidays speeding its way in and all that seems to pop up these days ;-)