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

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

I've read through Chapter 86 and things are definitely heating up!
(view spoiler)[ The way the Count manipulates people and can anticipate what they will do is fascinating. It was also interesting when Caderousse died he said "One." (hide spoiler)]

I've finished Chapter 21 - this book is taking me much longer than the others and isn't holding my attention.

Like others, I feel Hermione's obsession with the house elves and SPEW is an annoying distraction. I am glad (view spoiler)[Harry and Ron have made up and Harry is much happier. (hide spoiler)]

As for Rita (view spoiler)[ I wonder if JK based her character on a paparazzo she knew or came into contact with? (hide spoiler)]

Hey Newts - if anyone is interested/willing to play Quidditch please either let me know or go to The Badger's Burrow and let us know!

The mods are slowing things down a bit and you don't have to commit to a 2 week period - there can be more swapping out of reserves. And if you don't want to read but are on GR a lot, announcers are also needed. For Round 1 there were extra points given to the players for what they read - I'm guessing there will be something similar for Round 2. We could really use more volunteers from Team Newt!! If you have questions you can also PM me or Laura.

There have also been some rule changes based on your Captain's feedback, which we hope will encourage more players on the field! Round two will be not quite as fast and furious as round one!

Important points about round two:

Seeker: Role has not changed

Chaser:
1. other team members can read for the first Quaffle. The announcer needs to nominate the readers before the Quaffle reading begins in the game thread

2. The page count requirement for option 1 has been reduced to 500 pages, but with a minimum reading time of 4 hours

3. Round two has minimum reading times:
35 mins for 100 pages, 1 hour for 150 pages, 1.5 hours for 200 pages, 2 hours for 300 pages, 2.5 hours for 350 pages, 3 hours for 400 pages.
Round page numbers (so if reading 375 pages would be 3 hours, 374 pages would be 2.5 hours)

Beater: Role has not changed

Keeper: re-read rule does not count for Quidditch (i.e. can re-read a book within 6 months)

Reserves: Can take any role except Seeker. Can step in for a minimum of 24 hours. Announcer needs to announce in game thread

Timing Round 2 - 7 days for game. Snitch released after 5


2nd Match: 23 June - 30 June
Gryffindor X Hufflepuff
Ravenclaw X Slytherin

Emma (M) wrote: "SandyL wrote: "

Hi Sandy, I’ve started reading Royal Assassin (Farseer Trilogy, #2) by Robin Hobb which will fit the brown cover, over 500 pages

Thanks Emma. I'm not seeing brown....more like beige???

Erika wrote: "Ice cream check in! So, i have learned not to let the base freeze so much before attempting to churn it. But! It certainly tastes delicious and its creamy so we’re happy!"

I'm glad it turned out good Erika!!!

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Completion Post


Dark Lover
Author: J.R. Ward
Pages: 432
Completed: 6/16/18

BR: Post119

Spells:
B: ch - Beth
D: ch - DArius
E: ch - Elizabeth
F: ch - Fritz
H: ch - Havers
M: ch - Marissa
O: ch - Butch O'Neal
P: ch - Phury
R: ch - Rhage
T: ch - Tohrment
V: ch - Vishous
W: ch - Wrath
X: ch - Mr. X

Classes:
DADA - Vampires

I hope you bring some pictures back with you too, Sass!!

Yum....ice cream!!!

Sassafrass wrote: "SandyL:

for what is needed, I am currently reading a STAR book. and I can read The Heartbreaker next and it has a broken heart on the cover. Now it has more than one heart on it, wil..."

Excellent!! I think it's fine to have multiple hearts since they are all broken - @Laura - are you good with this?

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Sticks & Stones
Author: Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban
Pages: 322
Completed: 6/15/18

BR/BOM - no

Spells:
A: author - Abigail Roux
B: ch - Dick/Richard Burns
C: ch - Chester
D: ch - Deuce
E: ch - Earl
G: ch - Ty Grady
M: ch - Mara
R: author - Abigail Roux
S: title - Sticks
T: ch - Ty
U: author - Madeleine Urban

Classes:
Possibly Stones for DADA - stone against a witch???

Linda C wrote: "Laura wrote: "Nice job finding a "cauldron" Linda!!"

and I just found a scale, so I'm starting that
"

Great job Linda!!!

Sassafrass wrote: "Hi Newts!

I've been Harry Potter World over the last several weeks.

I'm also reading a book with star in the title but it's slow going because of the dialect they use in the book.

We are running..."

Have a great trip Sass!! When do you return?

Chapters 79-80

Oh no! (view spoiler)[ I am devastated at what happened to Barrois, and that suspicion is now on Valentine!! (hide spoiler)]

I have, up to this point, been somewhat in awe of the Count. But (view spoiler)[ I am now wondering at how much his manipulations are going to hurt innocent people in the story. I guess it really can't but hurt others, but up until now it seemed that he was finding ways to help them (hide spoiler)]

Danielle - I'm so sorry I missed it - Happy Belated Birthday!! I hope you had a great day!

Maya wrote: "Hey guys, checking in again. Finally have thrown off whatever ungodly thing had taken over my body, so I should be back to reading as normal this weekend. I apologize again for my lateness :)"

So glad you're feeling better Maya!!

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The Fault in Our Stars
Author: John Green
Pages: 322
Completed: 6/13/18

BR: Post30

Spells
A: ch - Augustus Waters
F: title - Fault
G: author - John Green
H: ch - Hazel Lancaster
I: ch - Isaac
L: ch - Hazel Lancaster
P: Peter Van Houten
T: title - The
V: ch - Peter Van Houten
W: ch - Augustus Waters