Michelle’s Comments (group member since Sep 19, 2013)

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

I will have two more before Friday. Not sure I can knock out a third one, but I'll try!

Let's see. If we choose one of the letters in ATHENA, we know we can use it for the spell out, too.

How about last names that start with A, since we need 2 per spell out? Then we just need to make sure we can use the other 2 books for the extra letters.

But I'm down for whatever. Just point me in the right direction and I'll start it tonight. Maybe a couple since I'm off tomorrow and I'm procrastinating on packing.

Also, the book I am starting for my blind date author begins with M. If that appeals to anyone, I can do that too.

Julie Kagawa
8/15/16

A - Ash
T - Tiaothin
H -
E - Ethan Chase
N - Nelson

LOL! I led a fall strategy meeting today for our community outreach. Trying to get all 10 of the team on the same page was like herding cats!

I know, right? Looks like the party is over--back to strategic reading soon!

Looking forward to seeing the changes to BINGO, though.

Thanks, Kelly!

My first half marathon is April 1st. I've never been a runner but I set a goal on my birthday to do it. It's at Zion Nationak Park and I can't wait. I'm not ready yet (not even up to a 10k!) but I'll get there. Those of you who are my FB and Instagram friends, sorry for the obsessive sweaty updates, but it's how I'm holding myself accountable.

Finishing a couple of books today but neither are new releases. I have meeting this afternoon and I'm teaching a class tomorrow, but I should be able to get at least one more in before we close on our new house this week.

Oh, nice, Greta! Races can be so much fun.

I've been catching the Olympics when I can around my work schedule. I feel like my husband has it on non-stop. We watched gymnastics this morning and he's watching volleyball right now.

I snuck off to catch up on GRs and play with the cat.

Ooh, that one is a tough one for me. Let me see if I have any new releases ready to go!

Very exciting, Stacie! And a ton of work. Let Greta or me know if you need help with the spreadsheet.

Finished another one for us today, and working on three more. Next week is our moving week so I'm trying to get a bunch finished before things get insane here.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Date Read:8/13/16
Rating: 4 stars

A - Audrey Griffin (character)
T - Tom Douglas (character)
H - Hillary Loundes (character)
E - Elgin Branch (character)
N - Nigel Mills-Murray (character)

Green (p. 82): "I'd never noticed how light green Audrey Griffin's eyes were..."

I'm loving Athena, too! So easy to find the letters.

Ill Wind by Nevada Barr

A - Anna Pigeon (character)
T - Ted Greeley (character)
H - Hills Dutton (character)
N - Nevada Barr (author)

Green (p. 5): ...green valleys fading to the blue of the distant mountain range.

Another one down! Going to post in our read thread.

Hope you are all having a great week. I'm waiting on our closing documents for our new house and it's been very stressful around here. I should be able to knock out at least one more book by Saturday afternoon. Working both of the late late shifts Friday and Saturday this weekend.

I am SO jealous!!

It was great!! We loved it.

by Carol Rifka Brunt
8/9/16
4 stars

A - Tobias Aldshaw
T - Title
H - Jenny Halpern
E - June Elbus
N - Mr. Nebowitz

Green (p. 12): Other than the green tie at his waist...

Finished another one for us. Going to post in a minute.

Going to see The Sound of Music performed tonight. Super excited! I should be back to my regular reading schedule tomorrow night. :)

Kirby, glad to hear your puppy is doing better!

I have been wanting to read that one! Glad it's off to a good start.