SandyL’s Comments (group member since May 11, 2015)

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

Melindam wrote: "I will finish another 650+ book before the Friday deadline."

Whoo hoo!

Hi everyone! Sorry I'm slow in getting my books posted - I've got a number of them I'll get added today.

I've got Daisy Jones & the Six on hold through Overdrive - I hope it comes in soon!! I'm glad you're enjoying it, Joanne.

I'm reading Black Beauty for classics and I've got several others that I'm trying to choose from.

Great job reading everyone (and again, Melinda for those big book points!!)

Megan wrote: "I'm such a numpty.
I downloaded then realised it was the "abridged version" and was searching for ages for the "full" version before I realised that the "ful..."

I've borrowed several audio books from Overdrive and they turned out to be abridged! I don't always look at the details/time and just assume it's the full book since it doesn't usually say anything in the description. Sigh.....

I hope everyone had a great weekend!!

I saw on our news that Europe is having a terrible heat wave - I hope you all stay as cool as possible and safe!

@Suzanne - I saw you got DQ's for Daisy Jones! Yay!!!

I've got errands to run this morning and then cleaning and listening to my audio books. I've got a few that I need to finish up for other challenges and also that are due back to Overdrive soon, but I'll get some classics in this week.

Devann wrote: "i'm done for the week as well. i've started one book for next week so far and after only a handful of chapters it's got all the letters except for C & L so off to a good start!

also, has week 3 no..."

Sorry - I'm adding it now

Great job muchachas!! I have one book I've finished and another that I'll get done before the deadline (if it had O's I'd put it off, but it doesn't and I need it for another challenge.)

Please let me know when you're done for the week - thanks!!

Joanne wrote: "Not sure if things can be moved around or if a spot can be saved for my book, but I'm reading a non-fiction that I will definitely finish today (only have one chapter left) and it only works for th..."

We can do that, Joanne - thanks for the heads up!

Great reading Green Goddesses!

We've spelled out our word another time and I think we'll be able to get a 4th in! Also, we've maxed out our genre books!!!

team sheet and spreadsheet updated

Completion Post


Brave for You by Crystal Lacy
Pages: 306
Completed: 6/25/19
Genre: Yes

A - character - An
C - author - Crystal Lacy
N - character - Nate
O - series - Oahu Lovers



Discovering Pride by Jill Sanders
Pages: 312
Completed: 6/25/19
Genre: No

A - character - Aaron
I - character - Iian
M - character - Megan


Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips
Pages: 402
Completed: 6/26/19
Genre: No

A - character - Amanda
C - author - Carly Phillips
M - character - Rafe Mancuso
N - character Amanda Nichols

Also, awesome job with the doorstoppers @Melinda!!! You rock!

Great job everyone!!! I've got several books I need to post and I'll get that done today, including genre books. Maybe we'll get a 4th spell-out of our word?

I'm okay with Chocolate and Classics - the O's might be a bit tough, but you guys are doing great finding letters!!!

Completion Post


Goodbye Paradise by Nealy Wagner
Pages: 266
Completed: 6/24/19
Genre: Yes

C: character - Caleb
M: character - Maggie
N: author - Nealy Wagner

added to spreadsheet

Devann wrote: "just checked out the planning sheet and you all are doing amazing this week! i feel like i'm slacking more than a bit lol but i am going to try to finish lost souls today and i also started the aud..."

It's always frustrating to be in a book slump Devann! I feel lost when that happens to me. Glad you found something that interests you!

Hi everyone! It always feels weird that it's early for me and you've all been up for hours!!!

I finished an LGBT book yesterday and I'm working on another one right now, so between all of us it sounds like we're in good shape. And great reading everyone!! Thanks for updating the spreadsheets @Melinda!

Was Minnie Driver in that movie? I seem to remember it vaguely!

BTW - great job everyone. And thanks for the doorstoppers, Melinda!!

I've got Red, White & Royal Blue on hold through Overdrive (online library system) and I'm hoping it comes in quickly! I forgot that it would work for this week's genre!

Completion Post


Running into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Pages: 224
Completed: 6/22/19
Genre: No

A: author - Aurora Rose Reynolds
C: narrator - Carly Robins
M: character - Mac



Travis by Nicole Edwards
Pages: 686
Completed: 6/23/19
Genre: Yes

A: series - Alluring Indulgence
M: character - Gage Matthews
N: author - Nicole Edwards



The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli
Pages: 336
Completed: 6/23/19
Genre: Yes

A: author - Becky Albertalli
C: character - Cassie
M: character - Mina
N: character - Nadine

BOM: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Day 6 DQs
Chpts 26-33 (End)

20. So Molly and Reid finally got together (not like we didn't see it coming) but I was surprised how it escalated so quickly. Talking about sex already, after Molly's first kiss ever? And not wanting to take things slow? What did you make of this?
They're 17?


21. Frankly my parents never gave me the dreaded sex or birth control talk so reading or hearing about them always makes me laugh. As much as I enjoyed that scene, do you think Patty jumped the gun with this considering how new the relationship between Reid and Molly was and that Molly had never had a boyfriend before?
No, I think she's being careful and with her job, knows what happens if kids aren't careful.


22. We've seen how the relationship between Cassie and Molly has changed and how they have started to grow apart. Molly realizes how inevitable it is and believes that change is "the most basic of all tragedies." Do you agree with this?
No.


23. I loved Molly's transformation from the beginning of the story. She gained more confidence, found her own voice and became more comfortable in her own skin. Overall how do you feel the author did in dealing with these issues?
I'm glad Molly was able to develop more confidence.


24. Going into this (& not really remembering the synopsis), I think I had different expectations for this story because of the title. What do you think of the choice of title and how it related to the story?
I guess it means that Molly got someone special by not being noticed for so long, which made Reid all the more special.


25. How did you like the book? Thoughts, feelings? Any characters you most related to?
I'm not into YA books and this was pretty boring. I did like Reid the most of the characters.

Day 5
Chapters 19-25

15. The group decided to have a sleepover, with Will bringing alcohol and later we find out he was puking in the middle of the night, without any of the others noticing. There were quite a few things that bugged me in this particular chapter, but what are your thoughts on the sleepover and the conversations they had?
I wasn't sure what the point of it was other than to try and shock people. I'm wondering if Will has a drinking problem.

16. Molly likes Will. Molly likes Reid. Does Will like Molly? Does Reid like Molly? Oh wait, apparently Reid likes Olivia. And Olivia likes Reid. But then they don't, and Will actually likes Mina. WHAT. A. MESS. And we're not even at the end of the book yet.
Why do you think the author did this? Did they want to confuse us? Or were they trying to make the book a bit longer and hopefully more interesting?
I'm guessing it's typical teenage angst and lack of communication.

17. Abby seems to know Molly better than anyone else does (even better than Cassie, it seems), so why has it taken so long for us to finally witness a proper conversation between them??
Probably because it's harder to do over the phone and Abby has a boyfriend and Molly doesn't.

18. We haven't learned much about Max yet. He just seems like a random side character even though he's always with the group. He's part of the group. Do you want to find out more about him and do you think we will?
Nope - no interest in Max (or really any of these characters :-))

19. We have read about Molly being in a daze a few times now which could have to do with her anxiety or maybe even some other mental health disorder(s). Can you relate to that in any way, and do you think her issues lie deeper than previously thought?
I've already finished the book and this isn't something that stuck with me.

Day 4 - 19 June
chapters 12 - 18

10. In Chapter 12 Molly is given a make over and the girls go hang out with the boys, where she drinks for her first time. Do you remember your first drink? What do you think about drunken Cassie speaking so loudly about Molly crushing on Will? What do you think about Molly drinking even though she's taking pills?
I felt bad for Molly that her sister was talking so loud and that Cassie is putting her in situations she's not comfortable with. I didn't think it was a big deal with her pills.

11. On the fourth of July, Reid and Molly hang out and we "see" sparks fly between them. The author seems to be giving a lot more dialogue between Molly and Reid than between Molly and Will. Do you think she's steering us into rooting for Reid?
I think Molly and Reid have more in common than Molly and Will.

12. Cassie blows up at her mom for grounding her. How do you feel about her clear change in behaviour and her "obsession" with Mina?
I think she's behaving like a teenager as well as developing more independence.

13. We are introduced to Mina's parents and they seem pretty chill and cool. However it seems like Mina hasn't told them she is dating Cassie. Since she seems to have a good relationship with them, why do you think she hasn't told them?
It may not be socially acceptable in her culture? Or, even though she has a good relationship with them, she doesn't talk about her love life with them?