Apoorv ’s Comments (group member since Mar 26, 2014)

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

Christina wrote: "Cap, I'm pretty sure that's for you to come up with ;) like, all the information you need about a completed book, i.e. title, author, date finished, page count, character names, buddy read + link.... anything else?

Based on my previous experience, I would definitely recommend to add in as many character names as possible that fit in with the requirements... think of it as UNO 2.0! :P :P

Alison wrote: "Talking of BOMs, has everyone voted for June's? Taking part in the discussion is a great way to get extra points and I love chatting about books as I read them :) There isn't really anyone I know in RL who reads the same books as me. .."

Oh, thank you for bringing this up.
I voted for Let the Right One In and Leah on the Offbeat

Just looked up the most points-earning spells, which I hope we are aiming for to start up with.

Here is what we need to complete the three spells:

A - 6
C - 2
D - 2
E - 2
I - 3
K - 1
M - 1
P - 1
R - 3
S - 2
T - 1
U - 3
V - 2

Not tooooo bad, I'd say!

MelanieJoy wrote: "Apoorv, I second the motion"


Yaaas! Teamwork! :D
... and it doesn't help that the thumbnail for the profile for both the Emily's looks very identical.

We want...
Cap with a Cape!
Cap with a Cape!
Cap with a Cape!

Emily wrote: "Maybe {the killing curse} is a good reason for me to finally get around to the books."

OMG! You so should read this series.
I liked the first, disliked the second, and thoroughly loved the third.

So, I have my issues with the series, but boy was it a fun ride! :D

Emily wrote: "If I were her, I would go by Captain Emily and wear a cape maybe.."

I suggest, Cap Emily update her profile photo with a photo while wearing a cape. :P

To that point, can we start with the challenge already?

Melissa wrote: "Apoorv - we'll have to keep the winning streak going for you! I have read Moloka'i and absolutely loved it but not the other ones yet. I might have to move them up on my TBR. "

Yaaaay! Let's gooo! If that happens, it would literally be the only time I would have two back-to-back team challenges. We've got this! Let's do it! :)

I'm so excited that you've read Moloka'i. It legit took me a day to recover after finishing the book. The story just hovered around and could not possibly shake it off.

Same happened after reading Burial Rites. Now, that is based on a real (-ish) story, and does get a little grim, but what brilliant execution by Hannah Kent, the author.

Christina wrote: "well, my team was runner-up :P

but yeah, it's awesome how many people we already know from other challenges! like, you and I never talked, and you may not even recognize me/my name, but I've definitely seen you around in the uno threads :) ."

LOL! I clearly am spending a LOT of time on GoodReads. But, it is sooooooo much fun jumping between all the groups and playing all these challenges, what can anyone do? :P
But, I'm glad to be on the same team together. :D

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Uno rules"

Again, not going to tom-tom about the UNO victory, but great job, fellow team Cap! :) :P

Melissa wrote: "One of my favs is historical fiction: The Time Between Loved this book!"

Melissa, I wouldn't be surprised if you already have read these books, but these Historical Fiction's just stole my heart. Do check them out, if they catch your fancy!

- Moloka'i | Alan Brennert
- Burial Rites | Hannah Kent
- The Perfume Collector | Kathleen Tessaro

Since most of you just finished up the UNO challenge, I feel like I should brag about being a part of the winning team.

LOL! JK!
But isn't GoodReads just simply great? We all are moving around in bulks from one challenge to the other, just like a group of friends bar-hopping on a Friday night! :P

Howdy, my fellow book crazies!
I am Apoorv, originally from India, and currently living in the Greater Boston Area in the United States. I am an absolute fan of this challenge and have been part of every Tower Teams except the very first one. So, I cannot wait for all of us to have fun for the next few months and try and win this thing (yes, after all this is a competition :P).

This will be my first challenge in a long time when I am not the captain or the co-captain, so I hope it would be stress-free sailing for me! :P Having said that, with Emily, Alison, and Melissa at the helm, I am sure we are all in safe hands. :)

Also, for a nice change, this is a very new team for me. I don't think I've played on the same team with the majority of you (with the exception of Rose, Rosina, and Dragana I believe). So, I'm even more excited! :=)

CAN'T WAIT! CAN'T WAIT! CAN'T WAIT!

Challenge - NBRC - TT6

Alison/Melissa, do you want to save some spots for yourself, before we all start with the chitter-chatter? :)

Emily wrote: "Can we open up Gilderoy when you get a chance?"

Yaaaaaaaaaaay! :D

Christina wrote: "Where are all the Lockhart captains & fellow members? 🤓"

Patiently waiting for the threads to open, before we unleash! :P

Sonia wrote: "I love that pick up line. I don't care it sounds cheese... it's puuuurfect!"

I agree, Its brie-lliant. :P

*clears throat*

Gladiator Games, please!
OMG, That was one cuckoo of a challenge; but what absolute fun!