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

Hello, who was reading for the Cat shifter task? that's the only one we still need

DQ Day 8

33. I kept wondering about the significance of the seven freckles and how that became Addie's signature identification in so many arts. Do you think there's any hidden meaning behind the number or shape? Addie was born with those freckles. What do you think could have been her way of leaving her mark if she didn't have something so distinctive?
I don't think the seven freckles meant more than they did. I thought them a clever idea for her to leave a mark. And I think it must've been a physical mark because those are easier to portray in art.

34. Henry's goodbyes were really touching and it was a hard part to read. What did you think about how Henry handled his presumably last days?
I didn't like Henry as a character much, so I didn't care much about his goodbyes, what I didn't like was Addie being alone, for her to loose that contact.

35. Addie called Luc out early on about being lonely and seeking company. Do you agree with Addie that Luc doesn't really love her? Or do you think he does indeed care about Addie in his own way?
I agree with Addie, I'm not sure if he's capable of love hahaha.
But I believe that he likes her company and her personality, he finds her at least interesting

36. What did you think of the ending? Do you think Addie will succeed in her resolve to make Luc hate her?
I liked it, I was sad about it too, but the idea of the book that Henry wrote it's excelent, finally everyone will know her name!
About Luc and Addie, they're both really stubborn, so I believe they have a looooong time ahead of them hahaha

37. What is your overall take on the book? Any favorite characters or moments? Will you read other books by V.E. Schwab?
I liked it but in a different way than the other books I've read from her. I find her stories really creative.
I think Luc and Addie are my favs, I even feared Luc sometimes.
I'll certainly read more books by Victoria Schwab.

Melissa, could you please add the page number to In Search of April Raintree, according to amazon it's 248 pages.

Brittany wrote: "Maddy wrote: "Huh? What does that have to do with it?
I am talking about hiding rows. We have filled in almost 500 rows there. It is utterly annoying to scroll down, down, down to add a new book. ..."

Don't worry Brittany, I don't mind adding your books to the tracker =P

Maddy wrote: "Huh? What does that have to do with it?
I am talking about hiding rows. We have filled in almost 500 rows there. It is utterly annoying to scroll down, down, down to add a new book. I was just won..."

I filtered the books than have been added to the main spreadsheet I hope that helps!

Melissa wrote: "Should I fill out the BOM part of the spreadsheet?
I can fill in the DQ days for Equal Rites, Foundling and Firekeeper's Daughter if I should?"

yes please!

DQ DAY 4 Part 3, II - Part 3, XII (p253)

14. Why do you think Addie puts herself through interactions like she had with Remi? It must be hard to see "lovers" grow old without you and not remember.
I thought the same thing while reading it, but Remi was one of my favorite relations. I think that when she finds an interesting person she's curious to see how they go.

15. Do you like Addie or Henry more so far? Why? Are you finding their stories interesting?
I like reading Addie's story more than Henry's, I believe that's because I love historical settings.
For me, Addie's story is far more interesenting than Henry's.

16. So Addie is going to tell Henry the truth! How do you think this will go? Do you think he will still accept her or even believe her?
I think he won't believe her at first, but also, it is clear that Henry has some back story that will be important.

17. We're halfway through the story. Do you have any fun predictions or guesses about what will happen in the second half?
I've already finish the book, but by that time I was wondering when Luc would appear

I updated everything except Jackanory, Melissa I'd appreciate if you see that.

We finished BINGO!

Also, can you please add the page count for Wicked Seal it's 293 pages

DQ Day 1 - Part 1, I - Part 1, XIII (p67)

1. Other than BOM points what attracted you to this book? The rave reviews? The cover? The blurb?
I had this book since the beggining of this year, I loooove the cover (I have the UK Edition) so that certainly was attracting. Also the hype and that I've read this author before and I love her characters


2. Have you read any other books by V.E. Schwab/Victoria Schwab? If so, how does this book compare? If not, what do you think of the book so far?
I've read Vicious and This Savage Song, I believe that the best part of those books were the characters, in this case, the plot is the most interesting part.
I'd say that V.E. Schwab is super creative with the premise of all her books, and that I love about all the books I've read from her, including this one.

3. What are your thoughts on Addie and the bargain she made?
I was a little dissapointed that she summoned the "god" unknowingly. But to make the deal was naive at the least, it was obvious there was a catch and she was reckless. I couldn't empathize with her.

4. Obviously, selling your soul is going too far but if you were able to get a wish granted what would it be
Ufff I don't know, right now I'd wish for covid to end so I can take a vacation hahaha

I read Addie LaRue this month, I'll check if I can participate in the discussion

And Jessica is writing DQs, that's excellent

Maddy wrote: "Huh. Okay, I will take the cat shifter. Jaguars, lions, etc will work, right?"

I'd say yes

Hello!
I hope you had a great weekend =)

I just updated both ss and now we have little left:

For now we still need books for the following tasks:
24. book with footnotes / endnotes - Melissa W is reading for this
33. features a clown / jester - Tone is reading for this
69. MC is a cat shifter

BINGO:

B3: Jelly Baby - Tone is reading for this
G8: Hedgehog - Gem is reading for this

We're still in the 1st place :D (thanks to all the pages you've all read hahaha)

Gem ~Zero Shelf Control~ wrote: "YES!! I will pick up meaty this evening an I promise it will be finished but the end of next week.
So much going on in life right now, I haven’t read a single page of anything since finishing the ..."

Thanks Gem, don't worry, sometimes life gets in the way haha, I hope you can find time to read and enjoy your books

Andrea wrote: "Paula wrote: "Andrea, please remember to add The Captain Class to your TT shelf"

Hi, I just added the books to my TT shelf, sorry.
Also, I am reading for the cityscape book and I have one that wo..."
Thank you Andrea, I updated post #958

Hello!
I just updated both SS and we're doing great!!!
Please check taht all of your books are on the main spreadsheet

For now we still need books for the following tasks:
24. book with footnotes / endnotes
30. #8 in series - Mamacita is reading for this
33. features a clown / jester - Tone is reading for this
59. Two dogs on cover
69. MC is a cat shifter
89. Cityscape on cover - Andrea is reading for this
117. MPG Espionage - Andrea has a book for this
127. Drink on cover - Sehrish is reading for this
241. Last book in a completed series - I'm reading a book that works for this.
245. Sheep on cover

BINGO:

B3: Jelly Baby - Tone is reading for this
G8: Hedgehog - Gem is reading for this

Jackanory:
Gem, there are several books on the main spreadsheet that haven't been used for Bingo or the Tasks, feel free to use them for the story as you see fit =)

Thank your everyone!!

Andrea, please remember to add The Captain Class to your TT shelf

Sixty wrote: "Completed: Lord of the Flies

Tasks:

2 - #4 on social and political satires list
27 - spell out EIGHT - G (AN - Golding)
65 - William Golding passed away in 1993
73 - less than 200 pa..."

I still think about this book from time to time, what did you think of it?

Maddy wrote: "Aren't there sausages in hot dogs? :D
And I thought those things on the bench are sausages"

I agree haha, I'll take the liberty to move it =P

Finished Sueños de Felicidad

by Lisa See
Pages: 453
Date: June 18
Tasks:

68 - Joy travels to Chine with her passport
84, 190- S: Title
98 - Set in China en the 1950-1960s
112, 169, 171 - L: Author Lisa See
153 - Historical Fiction MPG
224 - 1 woman on cover

Hello everyone!
I'm currently reading part 2 of one of the book I recommended (Shanghai Girls) it's set in China and it turn out to be a very fast read, so I hope to finish it by friday =)

I hope you're all doing great, I'll try to update both spreadsheets during the day