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

I've started Lilac Girls. Here is the link to my first set of DQs. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

DQs - Set 1

1. I'm not completely sure of the significance of the title yet. However, when I think of lilacs, I think of beauty. I'm hoping that the meaning will soon come.

2. Caroline appears to be a very confident woman. I find it interesting that she appears to be from an affluent family, but remains a spinster.
Kasia seems to be overshadowed by everyone in her life. I look for her to get herself into deeper trouble as she looks for acceptance.
Herta is interesting because she is determined to be a doctor in a time when only men were seen in this position.

3. With each woman given her own chapter, the reader is better able to differentiate time and place of each.

4. I don't think Pietrik has feelings for Kasia. It appears as though he looks to her as a sister. I'm not optimistic about Nadia and her mother.

5. I do feel for Herta with her Heinz situation. No one should have to go through that trauma.

6. I would like to think that Caroline and Paul will have a future. However, I get the impression that he may just be leading her on because she is in the right place at the right time.

7. So far, this novel is a little slow-going for me. I am hopeful for Caroline and Paul, scared for Kasia, and angry for Herta.

Finished Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Now onto Lilac Girls. This weekend is turning out to be full of wonderful relaxation in the sunshine.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
341 pages
5/26/18

Buddy read - comments 326, 329, and 337
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

A - Albus D - Dumbledore F - Fred
G - Granger H - Harry J - J.K.
L - Lockhart M - Malfoy P - Potter
R - Rowling S - Snape T - Tom
V - Voldemort W - Weasley

"It's our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

Going back to a previous comment of mine, this quote continues to make me think of the world we live in. This is a great piece of advice to give to anyone second guessing themselves.

I'd like to talk characters for a moment...

Lockhart - I didn't remember from my first read how "into himself" he was. It's actually rather annoying as he goes around signing his books and creating photo opportunities.

Draco Malfoy - (This makes me sad, since this is my team) - I can't stand this little brat. He's given anything he wants from his Daddy, which makes him a bit "too big for his britches".

In making some real world connections, I think some of the quirks of these characters are what makes this series so relatable to people and children of all ages. Although it is obnoxious, I know in the American society, bullying is huge topic of conversation. This series has so much of it!

Oops, I missed the survey. I also stopped checking that thread once we started.

Welcome to Team Draco, Melissa!

Looks great, Jenny!

I feel like every post I make starts with, "Oh, how much I have forgotten."

(view spoiler)[From the start, I laughed at meeting Dobby again. However, his antics became a bit annoying.
I love how the reader gets to meet the Weasley family early on, as they have become Harry's true family. I had to laugh at the fact that I COMPLETELY forgot about the flying car and the fact that Harry and Ron had to use it as their means to get to Hogwarts. (hide spoiler)]

Dog Collar Knockoff
221 pages

Spells:
A - Author FN Adrienne D - Title
F - char. FN Frankie G- Author LN - Giordano
J - char. FN Joey L - char. FN - Lucie
O - char. LN - O'Brien R - char. LN - Rizzo
T - char. FN - Tim

Classes:
Tin eye says 47.3% bright turquoise

Jammin Jenny wrote: "Turquoise or no?

"

In the color extraction it is coming up 51% Malibu blue. I would say it is pretty close to turquoise.

Hi all! My fiance and I went away this weekend to celebrate our birthdays, but I was able to start Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I am about 100 pages in. I am also trudging through Dog Collar Knockoff. Although I enjoy this series, this one isn't very exciting yet.

The Girl Who Drank the Moon is something I have been wanting to read. I can pick that one up.

Until I am done teaching at the end of the month, I won't have many finished. However, once my summer vacation starts I'll be finishing much more quickly.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
5/16/18 309 pages
Spells:
A - Albus, D - Dumbledore, G - Granger, H - Harry, J - J.K.,
L - Longbottom, M - Malfoy, N - Neville, P - Potter, Q - Quirrell,
R - Rowling,
S - Snape, V - Voldemort, W - Weasley

Last BR comment: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Just finishing, and oh how much I forgot about. I can't wait to continue the magical Hogwarts journey.
(view spoiler)[ I completely forget about the strategy and skill that Harry, Hermione, and Ron used to get to the Sorcerer's Stone. I also completely lost sight of Hogwarts receiving the extra points at the end of school year. (hide spoiler)]

I have been trying to go through some of my TBR to see what might fit on the classes that I understand ;). This is what I have come up with...

Astronomy - Starstruck

Herbology - I can take both hardcovers
Bliss
Expelled

Michelle wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Do you want the link to our first post in this thread Michelle?"

If you can, yes. Then I can add it to our sheet. I found a post for all of you in HP1 so we are good there.

We have..."
Oh my! Yes, very crazy! We seem to be off to a great start, though.

I also plan to do Lilac Girls for BOTM and I will be making my way through the HP series.

If we use a book for spells, can it ALSO be used for a class? I guess my question is...are we looking at having to read over 300 books?! lol

I was taking a peek at the spreadsheet, and I am completely confused with the 'classes' tab. lol Will there be further explanation of what each category requires?