Teri-K’s Comments (group member since Mar 16, 2025)

Teri-K’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

OK, I've read through these suggestion and I can save time by saying I agree with everything Eldarwen said in any of her previous posts. lol Literally. So just double her suggestions for me.

I remember feeling that the theme goals were really YA/sci-fi oriented. Nothing for non-fiction. Nothing for historical novels, that we got, anyway. No plays or poetry.

We kept getting South/Central American authors and settings, and I had a bunch of Middle Eastern & African authors/books I needed to be reading. Did we just not get those goals or were they not included?

I actually didn't mind seeing goals repeat, in general. But I, too, got tired of the Amazon/Book Depository lists. It pretty much seemed like we kept using Harry Potter for every list we got. In fact we could have just had one person each round read as much HP as they could and that would have satisfied those lists.

Also, having to read books from any list limits people like me who can't afford to buy books. We have to have it already or get what's available from the library, and often there weren't any from the lists that I could get. I've had the same problem with Listopia lists for challenges. That's not to say you shouldn't use lists, just try not to use so many they squeeze folks like me out, please. :)

And I read lots of older books where you only have the year they were published. So I would have liked to see some goals using year first published, instead of day. And go back to the 1700's, even earlier with general time periods.

Did you have goals about reading certain numbers in a series? I know some people won't read a series out of order, but I will.

Overall I thought the choices of tasks were great. Sometimes we'd get one where I'd think "No way could I ever find a book to fit that goal", but someone on the team would snatch it up. So the variety was fun.

I want to play! This look like great fun.

Finish This Sentence...A Reading Challenge

You may add or ignore the indefinite and definite articles, auxiliary or helping verbs, add or remove any needed prepositions or subordinate conjunctions.
Duration: 9/28/2015 ~ 4/2/2016
Level: Deputy Managing Editor – Read 100-109 books, one per sentence starter.
Completed: 101/101

SENTENCES TO FINISH:
“A woman’s place is in These High, Green Hills” by Jan Karon 2/12
“Can you look me straight in the eye and tell me Why Homer Matters" by Adam Nicolson 2/22
“Did you ever Mirror Dance" by Lois McMaster Bujold 3/10
“Did you know that You Are Invited...” by Holly Jacobs 10/31
“Does this dress make me look like The Right Kind of Girl” by Betty Neels 12/9
“Don’t drink the water here, it’s filled with Strong Poison” by Dorothy L. Sayers 12/6
“Every day we attack them with Moments of Truth” by Sandra D. Bricker 11/4
“Everyone loves A Match Made in Texas” by Karen Witemeyer 9/29
“Everything is Black As He's Painted” by Ngaio Marsh 1/14
“For breakfast I had Margaritas and Murder” by Jessica Fletcher 1/2
“Happiness is a Winter Wedding” by Betty Neels 11/17
“He came to Emma's Wedding” by Betty Neels 11/18
“How is it possible that I've never heard of The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss 10/8
“I can’t believe it was Only a Kiss” by Mary Balogh 10/3
“I can’t wait until The Cactus Creek Challenge” by Erica Vetsch 10/10
“I confess, I Have His Carcase” by Dorothy L. Sayers 10/19
“I feel better after drinking Something Fresh” by P.G. Wodehouse 1/26
“I hate it when certain people Murder at the Vicarage" by Agatha Christie 3/23
“I have horrible Visions in Death ” by J.D. Robb 2/11
“I learned the hard way that Magic Bites” by Ilona Andrews 10/13
“I left him Panning For Murder” by Jessica Fletcher 11/16
“I like my men Frost Burned" by Patricia Briggs 3/18
“I love taking ‘selfies’ with The Texas Ranger's Daughter” by Jenna Kernan 11/14
“I love to dance and sing with My Man Jeeves” by P.G. Wodehouse 12/20
“I often wonder why I bother to Hold on to the Nights (Dressed to Thrill #3)" by Karen Foley 12/18
“I used the money for The Tamarind Seed” by Evelyn Anthony 10/25
“I want to eat my lunch with a Brown-Eyed Girl” by Lisa Kleypas 12/23
“I went to my prom with The Quiet Professor” by Betty Neels 11/29
“I wonder why The Grub-And-Stakers House a Haunt” by Alisa Craig 10/31
“I would do anything for you, except Dying to Retire” by Jessica Fletcher 11/28
“I wouldn’t be caught dead with Libby's London Merchant” by Carla Kelly 1/29
“I wrestled His Majesty's Dragon” by Naomi Novik 12/19
“I’d like to teach the world to sing, but I'm Double-Booked for Death" by Ali Brandon 2/19
“I’d like to travel to The Shivering Sands” by Victoria Holt 11/21
“I’d rather be Reading C.S. Lewis: A Commentary” by Wesley A Kort 10/14
“I’d tell you with my dying breath that My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry" by Fredrik Backman 2/19
“I’m in love with my Cowboy in the Extreme” by Rita Herron 10/1
“I’m really looking forward to What Happens Under the Mistletoe” by Sabrina Jeffries 10/9
“I’m training to be An Outlaw in Wonderland” by Lori Austin 10/1
“If I could live anywhere, it would be In the Company of Cheerful Ladies" by Alexander McCall Smith 2/16
“If I had one superpower that would be Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert 11/13
“If I’d known you were coming, I’d have A Little Moonlight” by Betty Neels 12/12
“If only I had a dollar for every time I thought of The Course of True Love” by Betty Neels 12/10
“If only I had The Queen's Jewels” by Jessica Fletcher 11/18
“If you are ever chased by zombies, try Dark Fire” by Christine Feehan
“If you can’t beat them, try Blue Shoes and Happiness" by Alexander McCall Smith 2/19
“If you had written a book, you would call it The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom” by Christopher Healy 12/1
“In a land far, far way It Happened One Season" by Stephanie Laurens 3/1
“In the garden I found Heaven Around The Corner” by Betty Neels 11/21
“Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s a Midsummer Star” by Betty Neels 11/20
“It time for The Wild Hunt” by Elizabeth Chadwick 10/9
“It took More Than Memory” by Dorothy Garlock 12/18
“It was a dark and stormy night, just perfect for Dark Magic” by Christine Feehan 10/23
“It’s rabbit season! It’s Duck season! No, it’s The Happiest Season" by Rosemarie Naramore 12/2
“Last night I dreamed I was at The Hasty Marriage” by Betty Neels 12/9
“Last night I dreamt of a Bluegrass Christmas” by Allie Pleiter 11/18
“Last night I was walking in the park and saw The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax" by Dorothy Gilman 2/13
“Look out behind you, it’s a Dark Demon” by Christine Feehan 10/27
“My father always said there's No Need to Say Goodbye" by Betty Neels 3/4
“My favorite time of the year is Christmas in Vermont: A Very White Christmas” by Bryan Mooney 10/2
“My most embarrassing moment was the Incident at Badamya" by Dorothy Gilman 3/16
“My mother always told me to Carry on, Jeeves" by P.G. Wodehouse 2/2
“My neighbor wants me to help her with A Question of Murder” by Jessica Fletcher 11/23
“My personal motto is No Need to Say Goodbye" by Betty Neels 3/4
“My prom night was Murder on Parade” by Jessica Fletcher 11/21
“My secret talent is Persuasion” by Jane Austen 2/1
“Once upon a time there was An Outlaw's Christmas” by Linda Lael Miller 12/1
“Our paths will cross again On a Snowy Christmas Night” by Debbi Rawlins 12/18
“People always tell me The Way to Dusty Death” by Alistair MacLean 2/14
“People call me the Lone Rider” by B.J. Daniels 10/3
“Poor vampire, he’s Tamed” by Rebecca Zanetti 9/28
“Right now is the perfect time for a Killer Christmas” by Harper Lin 11/14
“Run, if you see The Religious Body” by Catherine Aird 9/29
“She had a heart like King Henry V" by William Shakespeare 2/20
“Sometimes I have to Cry Wolf” by Patricia Briggs 1/23
“That is a match made Under Cover of Darkness” by Elizabeth White 12/1
“That reminds me; I need A Suitable Match” by Betty Neels 12/22
“That was definitely NOT your average Unnatural Death” by Dorothy L. Sayers 10/15
“The best dream I ever had was about A Frontier Christmas” by William W. Johnstone 12/5
“The best things in life are Tied Up In Tinsel” by Ngaio Marsh 10/28
“The night is still young and Magic Rises" by Ilona Andrews 3/12
“The shocking truth is Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris” by Paul Gallico 2/7
“The specialty of the day is Coffee, Tea, or Murder?” by Jessica Fletcher 11/9
“The world needs more Healing Montana Sky” by Debra Holland 10/7
“The worst nightmare I ever had was about An Uncertain Choice” by Jody Hedlund 10/5
“Then I met A Soldier for Christmas” by Jillian Hart 12/1
“Today’s special is Trojan Gold” by Elizabeth Peters 12/12
“Tomorrow, let’s go to The Bachelor's Wedding” by Betty Neels 10/5
“Welcome to A Betty Neels Christmas” by Betty Neels 11/17
“What do you mean she said Whose Body?” by Dorothy L. Sayers 12/22
“When I was little I wanted to be An Irish Country Doctor” by Patrick Taylor 1/11
“When I woke up this morning, I thought of Christmas Surprises” by Patricia Rice 12/12
“When I’m alone, I like to Feel The Heat" by Kathryn Shay 1/18
“When no one’s looking I like to Cry Wolf" by Patricia Briggs 1/23
“When the weather is cold I like to Winter in Thrush Green" by Miss Read 12/19
“When the weather is hot I like to Hold on to the Nights (Dressed to Thrill #3)” by Karen Foley 12/16
“Whenever I think of that time of year, I think of The Christmas Child” by Linda Goodnight 12/2
“Will you stay and be my Dark Destiny” by Christine Feehan 10/26
“Will you stay for The Coroner's Lunch" by Colin Cotterill 3/3
“Wouldn’t it be nice if Fate Takes a Hand” by Betty Neels
“You couldn’t pay me to go Where the Heart Is Romance Collection" by Carol Cox 2/26

If his first pet is named Xerxes or Undine you'll know what/who to blame. They say those in utero impressions are lasting, after all. :)

I suspect this was a lot of work for the mods and captains, but I hope they felt it was wroth it. I had a great time!

Karen wrote: "Lol Rosina!


Thanks Sarah and Carmen :)
In just two sleeps he is being evicted unless I go into labour beforehand. I'll sure have my hands full then!"

Are you giving it a gladiatorial middle name? Like "Attila" or "Praetoria" to commemorate the event? lol

Kelly wrote: "Joanne wrote: "I started a couple of books and can't stop noticing things like # of chapters, multiple audio narrators, pet names..."

I know. I think I'll be sad every time I see artichoke and can't use it for anything."

lol

I was reading along a few minutes ago, the book mentioned "garnets", and I got all excited for a few seconds. Then I remembered it didn't matter any more. lol I always have an adjustment period after a big challenge ends. I'll miss all of you and look for you around the GR forums. :)

Catherine wrote: "Teri-k wrote: "I've finished my last book. lol The improbably named A Bride's Portrait of Dodge City, Kansas, will work for two goals. Either "Author's name starts with V" or "stron..."

Not forever, just for this challenge. :)

I've finished my last book. lol The improbably named A Bride's Portrait of Dodge City, Kansas, will work for two goals. Either "Author's name starts with V" or "strong presence of lawmen", since both the male leads are sheriff's deputies.

It's been way too much fun. I have no idea how I'll decide what to read after this. :) The mods and team members have been great!

Team Maximus:
I've finished Kiss an Angel
384 pp; by Susan Elizabeth Phillips;
Letters in title=11; page #s=15; #Chap. 24 & Epilogue;
First pub Feb. 1, 1996;
Blue, girl's face with halo on cover;
Genre Chick Lit, fiction, funny;
Char. names Alex, Brady, Daisy, Elena, Heather, Jack, Max, Sheba;
Setting Circus that moves throughout US;
Circus animals name Tater, Sinjun, Puddin', Bam Bam, Chester, Fred, Glenna, Lollipop;
Narrator; Pseudonyms;
Text starts with "Daisy"
They eat spaghetti, peas, raspberries, pasta & artichokes;
Animals include elephant, tiger, leopard, gorilla, vulture, boa, monkey other animals but no giraffe;
Two weddings, circus performances, flying on airplanes, pregnancy, a college professor;
There's a quote, "Brady searched her out to argue about politics and bully her about improving her muscle tone by lifting weights." Which might work for getting in shape.

I've finished A Matter of Chance, which has 216 pages, which is a perfect cube number.

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I've almost finished Kiss an Angel, where a girl who's never worked before ends up working for a circus. There's a quote, "Brady searched her out to argue about politics and bully her about improving her muscle tone by lifting weights." Would that work for getting in shape? As I read this book I can feel her muscles screaming at the unaccustomed work. lol

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "I finished the audio of Fairest while posting but it doesn't fit any goal yet :("

Give it a few minutes and it probably will. lol

Well, I'm really off to bed now...

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I think Teri-K said she was done with the green text on cover?"

I did post it. Didn't I change it? Hmm I'm going to have to fix that *SMH* LOL"

No Problem. :) I just didn't want someone reading toward it thinking it wasn't done.

I have a headache and am going to bed. I'll finish my book for the "perfect square number" goal tomorrow, if we still need it. Goals are going fast. :) I never know what I'll find here when I get up.

Countdown clock for the end of the game is here: https://countingdownto.com/countdown/...

I've finished The Grub-And-Stakers Move a Mountain for "green text on cover".

I'm working on "pages add up to a perfect square number".

Catherine said she's almost done w/Artichokes.

Not "yelling" just trying to keep this from getting lost in all the posts, as I've posted it twice already. :) You guys are awesome. I can't even read the goals correctly half the time. lol

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I didn't expect to get here, but here I am!

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Level 5: Begun 9/25/2015 Completed 12/15/2015

400. Village Diary by Miss Read 9/25
401. Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 9/26
402. A Matter of Chance by Betty Neels 9/26
403. A Bride's Portrait of Dodge City, Kansas by Erica Vetsch 9/26
404. Reading Romans in Context: Paul and Second Temple Judaism by Ben C. Blackwell 9/27
405. The Bilbao Looking Glass by Charlotte MacLeod 9/27
406. Eye of the Beholder by Jayne Ann Krentz 9/27
407. The Religious Body by Catherine Aird 9/29
408. A Match Made in Texas by Karen Witemeyer 9/29
409. An Outlaw in Wonderland by Lori Austin 10/1
410. Cowboy in the Extreme by Rita Herron 10/1
411. Once Upon Stilettos by Shanna Swendson 10/1
412. Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay 10/1
413. Christmas in Vermont: A Very White Christmas by Bryan Mooney 10/2
414. Marked by Rebecca Zanetti 10/2
415. Only a Kiss by Mary Balogh 10/3
416. Lone Rider by B.J. Daniels 10/3
417. Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James 10/3
418. After a Fashion by Jen Turano 10/4
419. An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund 10/5
420. Artists in Crime by Ngaio Marsh 10/5
421. The Bachelor's Wedding by Betty Neels 10/5
422. Healing Montana Sky by Debra Holland 10/7
423. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 10/8
424. What Happens Under the Mistletoe by Sabrina Jeffries 10/9
425. The Wild Hunt by Elizabeth Chadwick 10/9
426. The Cactus Creek Challenge by Erica Vetsch 10/10
427. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 10/12
428. Reading C.S. Lewis: A Commentary by Wesley A Kort 10/14
429. Unnatural Death by Dorothy L. Sayers 10/15
430. Have His Carcase by Dorothy Sayers 10/19
431. Immediate Fiction: A Complete Writing Course by Jerry Cleaver 10/22
432. Dark Magic by Christine Feehan 10/23
433. Last April Fair by Betty Neels 10/25
434. The Tamarind Seed by Evelyn Anthony 10/25
435. Dark Destiny by Christine Feehan 10/26
436. Dark Demon by Christine Feehan 10/27
437. Tied Up In Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh 10/28
438. The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse 10/31
439. The Grub-And-Stakers House a Haunt by Alisa Craig 10/31
440. Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish by James Scott Bell 10/31
441. The Engagement Effect by Betty Neels 11/1
442. Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time by Jordan E. Rosenfeld 11/2
443. Moments of Truth by Sandra D. Bricker 11/4
444. Coffee, Tea, or Murder? by Jessica Fletcher 11/9
445. Dark Fire by Christine Feehan 11/10
446. Description & Setting by Ron Rozelle 11/10
447. Creating Characters: The Complete Guide to Writing Characters That Come to Life by Writer's Digest Editors 11/11
448. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert 11/13
449. The Texas Ranger's Daughter by Jenna Kernan 11/14
450. Killer Christmas by Harper Lin 11/14
451. Panning For Murder by Jessica Fletcher 11/16
452. Winter Wedding by Betty Neels 11/17
453. A Betty Neels Christmas by Betty Neels 11/17
454. The Queen's Jewels by Jessica Fletcher 11/18
455. Emma's Wedding by Betty Neels 11/18
456. Escaping into the Open: The Art of Writing True by Elizabeth Berg 11/19
457. Midsummer Star by Betty Neels 11/20
458. Conflict and Suspense (Elements of Fiction Writing_ by James Scott Bell 11/20
459. Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card 11/20
460. Murder on Parade by Jessica Fletcher 11/21
461. Patchwork Family in the Outback by Soraya Lane 11/21
462. Heaven Around The Corner by Betty Neels 11/22
463. The Shivering Sands by Victoria Holt 11/22
464. A Question of Murder by Jessica Fletcher 11/23
465. All Else Confusion by Betty Neels 11/24
466. Dying to Retire by Jessica Fletcher 11/28
467. The Quiet Professor by Betty Neels 11/29
468. Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers 11/29
469. A Soldier for Christmas by Jillian Hart 12/1
470. An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller 12/1
471. Under Cover of Darkness by Elizabeth White 12/1
472. The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy 12/1
473. In the Teeth of the Evidence and Other Mysteries by Dorothy L. Sayers 12/1
474. The Christmas Child by Linda Goodnight 12/2
475. Jingle Bell Romance by Mia Ross 12/1
476. Madison Ave Shoot by Jessica Fletcher 12/3
477. Winter Fire (Maxwells, #2) by Elizabeth Lowell 12/4
478. A Frontier Christmas by William W. Johnstone 12/5
479. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 12/6
480. Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers 12/6
481. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 12/7
482. Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L. Sayers 12/8
483. The Mistletoe Kiss by Betty Neels 12/8
484. Roses for Christmas by Betty Neels 12/8
485. Final Curtain by Ngaio Marsh 12/8
486. The Right Kind of Girl by Betty Neels 12/9
487. The Hasty Marriage by Betty Neels 12/9
488. The Lassoed by Marriage Romance Collection: 9 Historical Romances Begin After Saying "I Do" by Mary Connealy 12/10
489. The Course of True Love by Betty Neels 12/10
490. Dearest Mary Jane by Betty Neels 12/10
491. Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Stories by Terry Pratchett 12/10
492. Battles at Thrush Green by Miss Read 12/11
493. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee 12/11
494. Dearest Love by Betty Neels 12/11
495. Trojan Gold by Elizabeth Peters 12/12
496. Christmas Surprises by Patricia Rice 12/12
497. A Little Moonlight: The Best of Betty Neels by Betty Neels 12/13
498. Alpha One by Cynthia Eden 12/15
499. Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts 12/15

I've finished The Grub-And-Stakers Move a Mountain for "green text on cover".

I'm working on "artichoke" and "pages add up to a perfect square number".

Allison Ann wrote: "Team Juba

Finished: by Alexis Sixela - 232 pages
Date Finished: 09/25/15

Here is my review for this book: The plural of salmon is not salmons. Please stop writing soapboxes. Thank you.
"

LOL!

I can do the perfect cube if I have time. I have several book with 216 pages, and they don't take long to read. But if people want to boon it I won't object. Whatever works for the team. I would suggest people organize their TBR list by page # and check first, though. I was surprised how many books came up.

ETA - I haven't started the "title in green" book yet, so someone else can have that if they want. It will be a quick read, but I understand that everyone would like to get one last goal in, and I'm flexible. :)

I've finished Village Diary, for "darning" in text.

"She sat at her kitchen table, pricking the sloes diligently with a stout darning needle…" page 221

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I requested Kiss an Angel a while back because I knew it took place in a circus and thought it might have an animal we need. It just showed up today. It doesn't have "giraffe", but it does have "artichoke". Go figure. I should be able to finish it and the others I've already mentioned before the deadline. (Doesn't have "chow down".)

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