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

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

Great job everyone! I'm listening to another adventure book as well if we need it.

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

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Moosed Up by Tiffinie Helmer
Pages: 162
Completed: 6/16/19

E - character - Eva
B - narrator - Erin Bennett
Genre: Yes

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The Pirate by Jayne Ann Krentz
Pages: 248
Completed: 6/16/19

I - character - Katherine Inskip
Genre: Yes

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Getting Played by Emma Chase
Pages: 241
Completed: 6/15/19

E - author - Emma Chase
G - title - Getting
B - character - Brooke
Genre: No

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Hi everyone! I'm going to try and do some gardening - a part of my yard is very overgrown and it's cool this morning. I hate doing that, so hopefully I can get into my audio book which will help pass the time! I finished another audiobook last night and will add it in a bit. I've got two books I'm reading on my kindle and I'll hopefully finish one of them today.

I hope everyone has a fun Sunday!!!!

I don't read or watch much fantasy, but it looks good (I've seen some ads) so I'll have to check it out!

Anyone doing anything fun this weekend (besides reading?😁

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The Slow Burn by Kristen Ashley
Pages: 376
Completed: 6/14/19

Letters:
B - character - Brooklyn
E - character - Eliza
G - character - Toby Gamble
I - character - Izzy

Genre- no

Joanne wrote: "I started The Twelve this morning. I had to search online for a detailed summary of the first book in the series, because I forgot so much. I found some details, but I wish it were ..."

Sometimes you've just got to start over from the beginning! :-)

Alysa wrote: "Oh god no, Kushiel’s Dart is waaaaaay too long a time commitment. Someone on my team is already reading it (started this morning).

I would nominate something by ZA Maxfield (tons of stuff via libr..."

I'm with you, Alysa! Too long, plus there have been plenty of other fantasy BOM's in the regular group.

Cat wrote: "Alysa wrote: "Do we know yet what the July Backroom BOM will be?"

We hadn't asked for nominations, 'cos the Backroom's not been very active.

Is there interest in another Backroom BOM? Shout out h..."

Yes!

I decided to start a new book, and I'll finish the other one in between books/chapters. Is anybody else doing SRC and trying to fit their books into that challenge also? 📚

Happy reading everyone!!! I was trying to finish my last book before the challenge started last night, but didn't get it done. Now I'm debating whether to put it on hold for a bit and start something new, or just power through and get it done. But I will start a new audiobook this morning - just trying to decide which one!

Not too much longer.....

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Hi Green Goddesses!
A few things before we get started - sorry if this is long but I wanted to get this info out.

💠It looks like we have a great team! This challenge is only 8 weeks, so hopefully everyone is able to stick with it. I know you are all NBRC challenge veterans, so I don't forsee any problems, but if something happens in real life that you don't have time to read or need to drop out, please let me or Melinda or the mods know asap. And if you're going to be away for a bit or on vacation, please give us a heads up.

💠We'll get a new word and genre each week - I think on Wednesdays. We get two opportunities during the challenge for a re-spin. Also, we may get the same word/genre more than once. We can discuss each week if we want to keep or re-spin, so please try and check in on Wednesdays. Also, since this is a challenge, if a genre comes up that you aren't crazy about, hopefully everyone will be willing to find at least one book that fits.

💠We can earn extra points by participating in the BOM - the books look good and hopefully many on our team are interested in joining the discussions! (Info and links in Msg 7

💠Both Melinda and I like to be competitive and we'd love to win, but we also want everyone to have fun and enjoy the challenge. So read good books that you like, and hopefully read like crazy. 😍

Thanks Suzanne!!

Is anybody interested in volunteering to write DQ's for July BOM ?

If not, I'll volunteer
Volunteer here

Suzanne wrote: "Question: For the BOM - I can start and participate in the DQs the first two days, but would have to finish it the week after the discussion. If I remember correctly from the past, that's ok, but I..."

Yes, that works

Great list Devann! I've been going through my TBR and making a list so I have stuff to choose from - I'm kind-of a mood reader.

We only get points for 10 'adventure' books - anything past that doesn't help us. We may get the same color/genre again, so once we get our 10 books we may want to consider saving some of those other books just in case? Unless it's something you really want to read or need to get a book back to the library.

I'm bummed - I didn't get picked to do DQ's for the BOM. 😢

Devann wrote: "so for the tagging i know it has to be the exact word but does it have to ONLY be that word? like if someone tagged a book 'het-fantasy-adventure' does that count because of the word adventure or n..."

Another team asked a similar question in the Captain's Group - once we get an answer I'll let you know! It would certainly make things easier!!!

Devann wrote: "most of my books will probably be in the 200-300 page range but i do actually have several i'm hoping to get through this month that are between 400-500. i don't think i have more than a handful on..."

No worries Devann! It all works out.