ClaireB’s Comments (group member since Jul 06, 2014)

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

IF it's the fanfiction you're talking about I put it under Sloth - Books that have been on your TBR for at least 2 years.

What??? You mean the fanfiction????

Jenny wrote: "Claire, if we are quick, we can add your book as three--per Sonia.
Put it under what category?"

what book? Sorry I don't follow

I'm starting Les Misérables tonight. I hope I'll be able to finish it this week.

Elen wrote: "I'm the opposite, I really like Neil Gaiman's writing and his books. Really looking forward to reading American Gods this upcoming week."

I wish I could give you my copy.

Sonia wrote: "Wow. that bad?

I don't get along with Neil Gaiman. Tried several times. It doesn't work. So I stayed the jell away from the Norse Gods. Couldn't stomach having him make me hate Thor or Loki."

Yep, I'm at the point where I just can't keep any book I didn't like. Otherwise I might never be able to buy new books from lack of space. And yes I hated it, but I was also in a foul mood. It might have influenced my experience... Anyway I was not liking it. I hated the main character. I didn't like that Gaiman gave multiple names to the same character. I hated the pacing. That book was just too long.

Jenny wrote: "Way to bloody go team!!!!!!!

Sorry you didn't like it, Claire. But, you never need to read it again!!!"

Yep, I'm getting rid of my copy. It leaves a space for a new book ;)

Judith wrote: "This is not reading inspiration, that is Sammy's responsibility and would never dream of trying to improve upon that.

However, I thought we needed some happy thoughts, that makes you go 'awwww, so..."

That's adorable :)

Sammy wrote: "OK ladies and gent, some early reading inspiration for you all, as I think we're gonna need it ;)"

Mmmmm. I do not regret asking for him :D ;)

Finished with American Gods !! Just in time. :D I hated it. haha.

Sonia wrote: "Well... I don't know if it was the stress... the being so mad at things that I could kill a lion with my teeth, or for me finally caving in and taking a pill.... but I am really mad.... they poke t..."

Let's do this !!!!!!!!

Sammy wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I love it! Throwing a Latin or French, or Greek phrase into regular dialogue makes me giggle. And think."

You should hear conversations in our house. We usually try to throw in as ma..."

At my house we do that too. Haha. We speak French at home, but we would use some English, Dutch, Italian, sometimes Spanish and Russian, and of course Latin phrases here and there.

Jenny wrote: "I love it! Throwing a Latin or French, or Greek phrase into regular dialogue makes me giggle. And think."

Oh, if it's French you want, I can deliver! haha
Oooh, speaking of French, maybe I should read Les Miserables and Le Comte de Monte Cristo. These two ought to have enough pages to get my points back. hehe

Jenny wrote: "It sounds very much like you are dissing Kadin, Teddie. Are you? Really, are you? Yeah, I agree.

Also, Claire, if you are going to throw Latin around, let me share the slogan on one of my snarky t..."

Haha, sorry about the latin. I guess my latin teacher did a number on me with all these phrases.

Sammy wrote: "Teddie wrote: "Steven wrote: "Fan fiction counted before, and while this one might be considered a serial by the mods after researching it, it took digging - which was a waste of everyone’s reading..."

?????? What's that??? LOL

Teddie wrote: "Steven wrote: "Fan fiction counted before, and while this one might be considered a serial by the mods after researching it, it took digging - which was a waste of everyone’s reading time. ..."

Co..."

lol. that's a fair point :p

Judith wrote: "I think 97% will be out anyway.

The web serial rules from FAQ may also be helpful.

And Claire no worries about your ‘quota’ we are over are min and will be under our max. That’s all that really m..."

They might as well just ban all fanfictions... I suggest mods make it a rule for the next challenge. At least that will be clear, and there will be no dispute anymore... On that subject at least. I've participated in group challenges where fanfics are not allowed. It's no problem. Dura lex sed lex. Like Steven I'm a stong believer in following rules. Just tell me clearly before the game starts. What I don't like about this whole thing is that it feels like the rules are changing mid-game. Me no likey.

Okay, now that's the last thing I'm going to say about fanfiction-gate. Let's put it behind us and concentrate on reading big books. We'll make them regret crossing us. (I'm a scorpio, we are extremely vindictive and they've made me angry!!!!!)

Steven wrote: "Honestly, I think in future tower teams, the spreadsheets need to be viewable only be team members and mods. This whole “I’m gonna spend my time looking through everyone else’s spreadsheets and fin..."

Amen to that !

oh so, all fanfictions are not out!
what are the requirements?

what about The Art of self-fashioning by lomonaaeren? (Sorry I can't link it. I'm on my phone). it's on goodreads. that's the one I'm currently reading.

Nooooooooo!!!!!!
this makes me sad :( all these points gone! and now I'm one book short of my 5 book goal too... And I was half-way through another amazing long fanfic, too. boohoo !

@Sammy, I need reading inspiration to feel better. Do you think you can make it Tom Ellis from Lucifer? Ive started the series last week on Netflix and that guy ! ;)