Sana’s Comments (group member since Oct 27, 2017)

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

Lynne wrote: "Sana wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Hehehe - looks like I've got the last day of questions on the Backroom BOM. :D"

Yay, Shelby!

I got picked for writing second day DQs for Mort. I've never done DQs befo..."

If you want help or someone to bounce ideas off of, feel free to message me!

Thanks Lynne! I would love to have your opinion. You did great with Equal Rites.

Shelby wrote: "Hehehe - looks like I've got the last day of questions on the Backroom BOM. :D"

Yay, Shelby!

I got picked for writing second day DQs for Mort. I've never done DQs before and I'm so nervous.

DQs Day 2

Starting with a Bonus question...
“They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it is not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.” (Granny said)
First off, who are “they”? I have always wanted to know. Secondly, do you agree with “them”?
"They" are the ones with wisdom, the thinkers of Discworld. Ans I agree with them

5. Esk went ahead and did not follow Granny’s advice, and thought since she had a feeling she could get into the bird’s brain, then why not do it.
When you were a kid, did you jump off the swing, or touch the hotburner? If so, give us examples.
Do you think she learned something from it, or are we looking at shades of her future University life?
Oh yes, had lots of injuries. I was tomboyish and loved to get into fights.
Esk is always learning from her experiences but she will continue to push her boundaries as she is quite daring child.

6. What do you think of Hilda and her version of Headology? What do you think of Headology in general?
I like the concept of headology. It's used often in real life. Hilda is rowdy and her usage of headology is nothing new. To see it happen in a book was quite fun though
7. Esk finds herself on a moving barge. Loved loved loved the resume of talents beyond washing and sweeping that Esk rattles off in an attempt to stay on the boat. What skills could you bring to the barge?
Apart from cooking and cleaning I'm not sure I'm good at anything else. Oh wait I can tell stories!

8. Speaking of the barge, what do you think of Esk’s decision to just leave Granny? Did she mean to leave on her own adventure, or was it an accident? Do you think her matter of fact attitude is a product of her magic, or just her personality or upbringing?
I think it was an accident. Readers sometimes forget how young she is and kids tend to get lost and wander about. I think it's part her personality and part magic. She is headstrong that's why magic choose her by guiding the dying wizard towards her. And she knows she has help from her magical staff

DQs - Day 1

1. If you are new or relatively new to Discworld, what do you think of Pratchett’s world and writing style so far? For more experienced Pratchett readers, what are your favorite things about his writing style or Discworld in general?
I started this year with The Color of Magic and Good Omens and became a fan. I love Pratchett's witty style and how he fuses humor and satire with serious subjects like politics, religion and social injustice.

2. So we have our plucky heroine Esk and her witchy mentor Granny Weatherwax. What do you think of our two main characters and their relationship with each other?
Both characters compliment each other very well. Even though Granny herself claimed that she was at a loss when dealing with children but as she started mentoring Esk we can see how good she is with handing Esk, who is a curious and quite headstrong girl. And Esk is not afraid of asking questions and pushing the boundaries. They have an open and beautiful relation as a mentor and pupil.

3. A major theme is witch magic vs. wizard magic (and women vs. men), and I can’t wait to learn more about these different magical theories and world views. What do you think of this dynamic, and which type of magic are you more drawn to?
Well, we haven't seen much of Wizard magic in the first part of our reading. What I got is that Wizard magic is more to do with logic and theory and it deals with bigger dynamics of the Discworld like astronomy and different dimensions... Whereas Witch magic is more grounded and deals with the common issues of everyday life. It's useful and nurturing. I'm looking forward to knowing more about different magical aspects.

4. Oh dear. Esk went a bit too far with the borrowing. What do you think is going to happen next? And what will Granny say or do?
Esk is going to learn a good lesson about knowing your limits and boundaries. Granny herself is quite eccentric, she is not worried about Esk.

Bonus: I am really enjoying Pratchett’s wit so far. What is your favorite quote from this first bit? Mine is:
“What’s an elephant?”
“A kind of badger,” said Granny. She hadn’t maintained forest-credibility for forty years by ever admitting ignorance.
I laughed so hard when I read that!
One I really liked is, "But as you grow older you'ill find most people don't set foot outside their own head much."

Started . Will use this post for tracking DQs

Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
Page count: 288 (default BOM)

DQs day 1

DQs Day 2

DQs day 3

DQs Day 4

Shelby wrote: "Sana - Oh my god! I love your solution for the troll bingo space! So perfect!"

I'm glad it worked !! More points for Team Ridcully!

So I've already read in January. Can I take the DQ's without reading it again?

Samantha wrote: "Hi Sana, unfortunately we will have to remove The Demigod Files from the list because it has a MPG of "Childrens" and I checked the book count on AR Bookfinder and it's only coming o..."

Sorry, should have checked before posting.

Lynne wrote: "Sana wrote: "Lynne wrote: "The results for June books of the month are up - check Post 9.

There are 40 points up for grabs for each person who does the daily discussion questions (DQs). One person..."

Awesome, Sana! We can’t sign up for Guards! Guards! yet,

Just signed up for Mort.

Volunteering for DQs (Archchancellor Ridcully)

Lynne wrote: "The results for June books of the month are up - check Post 9.

There are 40 points up for grabs for each person who does the daily discussion questions (DQs). One person from each team can volunte..."

Lynne, I'm interested in writing DQs for Mort and Guards! Guards!

Samantha wrote: "Augh! Reading a series out of order drives me nuts but I've heard it really doesn't matter for Discworld."

Everyone told me not to start from the first book and I got like 8 different recommendations. Terry Pratchett is a brilliant writer, you can start from anywhere and not feel lost. None of the books are connected except the first two.

Reading Discworld #7. My OCD won't let me read out of order so I had to start with the first book The Color of Magic. It's a great series!

Gunit Kaur Kalada wrote: "Hi everyone,

Thank you for being so patient with me. My father is still hospitalised and I too have been diagnosed positive for covid 19. I am asymptomatic but in home quarantine.

I am gonna try ..."

Hope both of you get well soon, Gunit.

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May Teatime Challenge

Completed

Tea Time Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 May 2021
Option 2
Teatotaler: read 10 + books
Completed

Herbal
H Half the World 30/5
E Eleven on Top 23/5
R Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes 17/5
B Bloodlust 1/5
A Ilona Andrews - Magic Breaks 6/5
L The Lost Hero 29/5

Pu-erh
P Pyramids 12/5
U Unchained 18/5
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E Equal Rites 28/5
R Rick Riordan-Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files 20/5
H Elizabeth Hoyt - Duke of Sin 3/5

Hi, everyone!
My name is Sana and I'm in Asia. I read nearly everything except non fiction. Paranormal romance and urban fantasy are my favorite genres. I'm usually a fast reader.
It's my first time taking part in TT. I started this year with Discworld and have become a huge TP fan. I finished Wryd Sisters (Discworld #6) a few weeks ago. That's when I found about this challenge. So, here I am and really excited to be doing this with you all.

My shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Challenge - 2021

Update message # 27

Drop Everything & Read (DEAR) Challenge 2021
Duration: My time starts from April 11, 7pm

* Read for a minimum of 3 consecutive hours : 8:00 - 11:40 am = 3 hr 40 min - Finished Wyrd Sisters 64 pg and You, Me, and the Sea 368 pgs
Started again on 1:10 - 4 pm = 3 hr 10 min Read Sweetest Scoundrel 271 pg
Total pages read 703

Minimum reading of 3 consecutive hours Completed.
Tried for reading 750 pages but fall short of just 47.

Just finished You, Me, and the Sea and taking a small break. Been reading for over 4 hours.