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

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

"I" will be a tricky letter to fulfill, so please keep your eyes open for books that fit. Here are a few suggestions:
The Collected Works of AJ Fikry has Ismay; authors Ilone Andrews, Conn Iggulden; series "In Death" by JD Robb, "Immortal Guardian" by Dianne Duvall, "I-Team" Pamela Clare, "Immortals after Dark" by Kresley Cole. Keep your eyes open as you read for characters like Ian, Iris and Ivy, too.

If you have other suggestion of book series, or books you know fit but you won't be reading, please add them here. We'll need an "I" for every time we want to complete a round, and I know from other challenges that they can be tricky to find.

Good hunting and happy reading!

Hi, team! Apparently, this is your captain speaking. :) I'm so happy to see they've found a place for us on team Fire Opal. I live in the US, in Tennessee, very near the Mississippi River and Graceland, for those who know Elvis. Spring has begun here, which means lots of rain and overcast days. But my daffodils are blooming, and they always make me smile.

This is my first time with this challenge, but I promise to get up to speed as fast as I can and do my best for all of you. If you're new, like me, take time to read the rules a few times so they're clear in your head.

Our first color to spell is BRICK RED. Look for books you can read to fit this theme. We can start reading now, just don't finish the books you choose before the contest officially starts.

Welcome, everybody!

272 pages

Current Total: 669,954

❀Tea❀ wrote: "Teri-k wrote: "I'm done! I didn't expect I, N and Y to be the last letters finished, but they were.

Is it OK if I do it again? I'm curious to see if it works out the same way a second time. :) Sh..."

Thanks. I think I'll edit the old post, leaving the previous books. :)

362 pages

Current Total: 667,443

255 pages

Current Total: 665,386

I'm done! I didn't expect I, N and Y to be the last letters finished, but they were.

Is it OK if I do it again? I'm curious to see if it works out the same way a second time. :) Should I use the same post or start another?

224 pages

Current Total: 665,131

I like this idea, especially keeping track of scores and seeing who wins. :) I'll do all 4 houses.

Date Begun: March 18, 2015 to May 2, 2015
Books Completed: 16

Gryffindor (14 stars)
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
The Magician's Nephew
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy 2 stars 3/2015
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
Wyrd Sisters 4 stars 3/2015
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled 3 stars 3/2015

Slytherin (14 stars)
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
The Thirteenth Princess 4 stars 3/2015
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
The Queen of Attolia 2 stars 3/2015
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle 4 stars 3/2015
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Brother Cadfael's Penance 4 stars 3/2015

Hufflepuff (15 stars)
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
The Promise of Peace
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History 5 stars 3/2015
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
The Reluctant Prophet 3 stars 3/2015
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
The Proposal 5 stars 3/2015

Ravenclaw (15 stars)
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
The Eagle of the Ninth 4 stars 4/2015
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
Disappointment with God: Three Questions No One Asks Aloud 5 stars 3/2015
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
The Mark of Salvation 2 stars 3/2015
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
The Deeds of the Disturber 4 stars 3/2015

I'm adding this one to my challenges. I like these ABC lists. :)

Professions & Avocations A-Z Challenge
Date Begun: March 17, 2015
Books Completed: 25/26

A. Archaeologist The Deeds of the Disturber Elizabeth Peters 3/2015
B. Blacksmith Blowing on Dandelions Miralee Ferrell 3/2015
C. CIA Spy Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled Dorothy Gilman 3/2015
D. Director Living with Shakespeare: Actors, Directors, and Writers on Shakespeare in Our Time Susannah Carson 4/2015
E. Egyptologist Seeing a Large Cat 4/2015
F. Farmer Fireflies in December Jennifer Erin Valent 3/2015
G. Gardener A Murder Is Announced Agatha Christie 5/2015
H. Housekeeper Tarnished Knight Bec McMaster 3/2015
I. Inventor Right on the Money 3/2015
J. Journalist The Kid from Tomkinsville John Tunis 3/25
K. Knight The Promise of Peace Carol Umberger 3/31
L. Librarian Die for Love Elizabeth Peters 3/2015
M. Monk Brother Cadfael's Penance Ellis Peters 3/2015
N. National Park Ranger Firestorm Nevada Barr 5/25
O. Organizer A Great Catch Lorna Sielstad 4/2015
P. Playwright Star Trap Simon Brett 3/2015
Q. Queen of Vampires Soulless 4/2015
R. River Hog The Measure of Katie Calloway Serena B. Miller 3/2015
S. Soldier The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History Robert M. Edsel 5/2015
T. Thief The Queen of Attolia Megan Whalen Turner 3/2015
U. Union Official The Longer the Thread Emma Lathen 4/2015
V. Violinist A Father For Zach Irene Hannon 4/2015
W. Witch Wyrd Sisters Terry Pratchett 3/2015
X. eXecutive Sleeping with the Boss Marissa Clarke 7/4
Y. Yarn Shop Owner Knit One, Love Two Diann Hunt 4/8
Z.

I've been looking for a new general challenge - this looks fun.

Title Challenge: Reading the Alphabet
Start: March 17, 2015
Completion: June 7, 2015
Total Completed: 26

A- The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax Dorothy Gliman 4/5
B- Blowing on Dandelions Miralee Ferrell 3/17
C- Cottonwood Whispers Jennifer Erin Valent 3/29
D- Die for Love Elizabeth Peters 3/22
E- The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax Dorothy Gilman 4/8
F- Fireflies in December Jennifer Erin Valent 3/28
G- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Mary Ann Shaffer 3/29
H- The Hippopotamus Pool Elizabeth Peters 4/15
I- The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde 6/1
J- Jesus the King: Understanding the Life and Death of the Son of God Timothy Keller 4/5
K- The Kid from Tomkinsville John Tunis 3/25
L- The Last Camel Died at Noon 4/2
M- Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled Dorothy Gilman 3/18
N- The Nine Tailors Dorothy Sayers 5/1
O- One Came Home Amy Timberlake 4/23
P- The Proposal Mary Balogh 3/21
Q- The Queen of Attolia Megan Whalen Turner 3/18
R- The Reluctant Prophet Nancy Rue 3/25
S- The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy Julia Quinn 3/24
T- The Thirteenth Princess Diane Zahler 3/19
U- The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax Dorothy Gilman 3/31
V- Valley of the Shadow Stephanie grace Whitson 4/2
W- Wyrd Sisters Terry Pratchett 3/17
X- Unexpected Dismounts Nancy Rue 4/24
Y- You're Loved No Matter What: Freeing Your Heart from the Need to Be Perfect Holley Gerth 6/7
Z- A Father For Zach Irene Hannon 4/22

I need some new challenges, so I'm adding this one.

Wizard Extraordinaire = 21-25 books no category repeats.
Duration: 1 year
Begun: March 18, 2015
Books Completed: 34

1. Alternate World Fantasy: Howl's Moving Castle 5/5

2. Arcanepunk Fantasy: Wyrd Sisters 3/18

3. Arthurian Fantasy:

4. Bangsian Fantasy:

5. Celtic Fantasy: Wisp of a Thing 5/2015

6. Christian Fantasy: The Magician's Nephew 5/2

7. Comic Fantasy: Witches Abroad 3/2015

8. Coming-of-Age Fantasy (Bildungsroman): A Wizard of Earthsea 5/3

9. Contemporary Fantasy‎: The Hum and the Shiver 3/18

10. Court Intrigue Fantasy: The King of Attolia 8/29

11. Cross Over Fantasy: The Restorer 6/18

12. Dark Fantasy: Daughter of the Blood 4/2015

13. Dying Earth Fantasy:

14. Epic Fantasy: Tigana 10/1

15. Erotic Fantasy: Dark Magic 10/25

16. Fairy Tale & Fable Fantasy: The Thirteenth Princess 3/19

17. Fantasy of Manners: Soulless 4/22

18. Gritty Fantasy:

19. High Fantasy: A Conspiracy of Kings 9/21

20. Historical Fantasy: The Golem and the Jinni 3/2015

21. Heroic Fantasy: Lord of the Silver Bow 3/2015

22. Juvenile or Children's Fantasy Novels: Wild Magic 5/17

23. Literary Fantasy: Watership Down 4/2015

24. Low Fantasy: Mary Poppins 7/20

25. Magic Realism Fantasy: Long Black Curl 7/9

26. Medieval Fantasy: The Name of the Wind 10/8

27. Military Fantasy: His Majesty's Dragon 12/19

28. Mythic (Mythopoeia, Mythpunk) Fantasy: Hounded 3/2015

29. New Weird / Slipstream Fantasy: Perdido Street Station 3/2015

30. Prehistoric Fantasy:

31. Quest Fantasy: The Book of Three

32. Romantic Fantasy: Uprooted 8/31

33. Science Fantasy: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 3/2015

34. Shenmo:

35. Steampunk Fantasy: Tarnished Knight 3/21

36. Superhero Fantasy: The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom 12/1

37. Swashbuckling Fantasy: The Lies of Locke Lamora 3/2015

38. Sword and Sorcery Fantasy: He Drank, and Saw the Spider 4/2

39. Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Fantasy: Magic Shifts 8/16

40. Vampire Fantasy: Vision in Silver 8/20

41. Wuxia Fantasy:

42. Young Adult Fantasy: The Queen of Attolia 3/18

320 pages

Current Total: 658,110

I don't read as many mysteries as I used to, but I think I'd like to try this.

Crime Scene Investigator 21-30 books, 1 in each category.
Completed Categories: 21

Amateur Sleuth: The Golden One Elizabeth Peters 7/17
Aristocratic Detective: The Nine Tailors Dorothy Sayers 4/2015
Caper: Borrower of the Night Elizabeth Peters 4/2015
Cozy Mystery: Die for Love Elizabeth Peters 3/2015
Culinary Mystery: The Perfect Blend Allie Pleiter 4/2015
Double Act: The Deeds of the Disturber Elizabeth Peters 3/2015
FBI/CIA/ATF: Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled Dorothy Gilman 3/2015
Forensic Specialist: The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill 3/12
Futuristic: Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 2/5
Historical Mystery: Brother Cadfael's Penance Ellis Peters 3/2015
Legal:
Medical:
Missing Person Mystery: One Came Home Amy Timberlake 4/16
Noir: The Thin Man Dashiell Hammett 9/20
Romantic Suspense: Silhouette in Scarlet Elizabeth Peters 6/2015
Rooting for the Bad Guy: The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep Lawrence Block 5/2015
Paranormal Mystery: Magic Shifts Ilona Andrews 8/16
Police Procedural: Enter a Murderer: Inspector Roderick Alleyn #2 Ngaio Marsh 7/22
Private Eye: Death on the Nile Agatha Christie 4/2015
Professional Sleuth: Star Trap Simon Brett 3/2015
Proprietor Mysteries: Earthly Delights Kerry Greenwood 4/2015
Sci-Fi:
Scotland Yard: The Anodyne Necklace Martha Grimes 7/17
Thriller: A Letter of Mary 6/7
Technothriller: Hunt for Red October

395

Current Total: 656,877

422 pages

Current Total 643,825

464 pages

Current Total: 638,570

262 pages

Current Total: 638,106

349 pages

Current Total: 619,948

417 pages

Current Total: 603,297