Nanci’s Comments (group member since Jan 29, 2016)

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

13. What did you think of Roland’s strategy for fighting Cort?

I thought it was good that he came up with an original idea, although it seemed the bird attacked both of them some.

14. Do you think Roland regrets what happened to Jake?

Hard to tell. I couldn't tell a lot of things about this story. I think he felt bad, but it was very momentary.

15. What do you think about the gunslinger’s fortune?

Some of the cards were surprising to me, some were what I expected, and a few I didn't understand the significance.


16. The man in black told Roland, “What hurt you once will hurt you twice. This is not the beginning but the beginning’s end. You’d do well to remember that…but you never do.” Do you think Roland has looked for the tower before?

Yes, it seems like there are some past events that point to the fact that Roland has looked for the tower before. Not really sure.

17. The man in black talks about different and multiple universes and a connection with the Tower. What do you think Roland will find when he reaches the Tower?

Hard to tell with the foreshadowing that has been provided thus far. I think it's going to have something to do with time travel and probably more evil things and people.

18. What did you think about the book? Will you continue on with the series?

I know I'm in the minority, but I did not like the book much. Everything else of his that I've read, I really liked, but this just didn't catch my attention at all. I felt like most of the time I was just trying to figure out what was happening and mostly it seemed about as clear as mud. I will not be continuing on with the series.

So sorry about your dog, Sandy. Losing a family pet is hard.

Hi team!
I'm back from driving our daughter to California and now in Bar Harbor Maine. Sure putting in a lot of road miles this summer! It is beautiful here! Yesterday we did some hiking and today we did ocean kayaking and also hiked some around the rocky beaches.
I'm not getting nearly as much reading done as I thought I would because the weather has been so perfect, we've been out and about a ton.

I am currently reading The Gunslinger for the BOM. I'll go to the thread soon to see when the deadline is to post a comment. Hopefully it's not too late.

Sounds like you all are reading a lot and gaining many points for our team! :)

Completion post
Book: Ghost Boy: The Miraculous Escape of a Misdiagnosed Boy Trapped Inside His Own Body
Author: Martin Pistorius
Date: 7-7
Pages: 267
Rating: 4 stars

Completion post
Book: Looking for Me
Author: Beth Hoffman
Date read: 6/26
Pages: 354
Rating: 4 stars

Forgot to post this one.
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Book: The Night the Lights Went Out
Author: Karen White
Pages: 406
Date finished: 6/21

Good to know! If it comes in before I leave town again on July 6, I will get it and participate.

Sandy wrote: "Sorry Nanci - I just looked and it's too late to do discussion for that book (shudda looked it up before I said something - sorry!)"

I thought it was earlier, but oh well thanks for checking. Bummed that the King book never came in at my library.

Sandy wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Completion posts

Title: New Boy
Author: Tracy Chevalier
Pages: 204
Completed: 6/19
4 stars

Hey Nanci - are you participating in the discussion for this BOM?

Title: ..."

I thought the BOM was The Gunslinger and I'm still waitlisted at my library. If you can give me the link (I can't find it) I'd be happy to participate and get us some points.

We are continuing to watch 3 of our grandchildren through the weekend, so it's very busy here. We also have their dog and our youngest daughter and her dog living with us. Can you say 3 ring circus? Sunday night I'm taking a bunch of my friends out on our pontoon boat on our lake and Monday night a final send off dinner with our family as my daughter and I leave Tuesday morning for our drive to CA for her to start her new job. Hoping to have some time to read on the drive when it's her turn to drive. :)

Completion posts

Title: New Boy
Author: Tracy Chevalier
Pages: 204
Completed: 6/19
4 stars


Title: A Gentleman in Moscow
Author: Amor Towles
Pages: 462
Date finished: 6/24
3 stars

My BOM, The Gunslinger still hasn't come in to the library and I'm #2 on the waitlist. I leave on Tuesday to drive from our house in VA with my youngest to her new condo in Long Beach, CA, so I'm doubting I will be able to participate in the discussion. East coast to West coast road trip! We're so sad she's moving so far away, but excited for her adventures and glad I'll have lots of time with her in the car on our way. Travel nursing is really a cool way to see different areas of the country if you're young and single.

Sarah, you seem like such a great mom! I love that you have such a great connection with your little daughter. Try not to worry about the money. You will never get this time back again with your daughter and she will cherish her memories as she grows up of time spent with you.
Hannah, hang in there with all the business and hope you get more reading time this weekend!

One of my goals is to see all 50 states. North and South Dakota are two that I still need to see. I'm storing all these suggestions in my brain for future reference. Thanks, Chris.

Sarah, so good that you went to the doctor to get meds. Hopefully you'll be much better by the time you leave for your trip.

Knock that last exam out of the park, Daniela!

Sarah, I sure hope you get feeling better soon. It's so hard to get better when you can't miss work. I got a really bad cold before our trip, which developed into a nasty ear infection on our trip, but luckily had gotten an antibiotic from my doctor before the trip as a precaution. It's been about 6 weeks and just now I've finally stopped coughing at night. Those things can just hang on!

I am #2 on the waitlist for The Gunslinger. As long as it comes in on time, I will participate in the discussion.

I will be joining the discussion. I'm #2 on the list at my library, so hoping it comes in in time. I'm on team K-2SO.

You got that right, Sandy!

Completion post
Title: Buddhist Peacework: Creating Cultures of Peace
Author: David W. Chappell
Read: 6/15
Pages: 256
BOM: No