Vikki’s Comments (group member since Dec 11, 2011)

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

I can read this for cherry tree/ blossom on cover if needed

Eldarwen wrote: "Vikki wrote: "I have a book in my to-read pile tagged "history" 33 times. I can bump it up to my next read if it helps"

Entirely up to you!
There's quite a few tasks, so it isn't a priority to get..."

I've added to spreadsheet

I have a book in my to-read pile tagged "history" 33 times. I can bump it up to my next read if it helps

Eldarwen wrote: "Nepal!
Quite the find :-)"

One of those random books I had downloaded on my Kindle ages ago. Knew it would come in useful eventually!

The page count is a bit annoying - I'd say it's more like a 313 page book than the 205 on GR/Amazon. Shame there's such a difference. But at least it's a hard country!

Completion Post

Kathmandu Killers
Author: Luke Richardson
Page Count: According to GR, 205... according to my Kindle, 313

Mini 1
Set in Kathmandu, Nepal

Eldarwen wrote: "I feel kind of sad now that we've used Janine's lovely U title for Mini 2 this morning hahaha ;-))


We have 4 completed books that didn't work for any tasks yet and they are:

- Nistha [book:The B..."

The Tenant
CFN Amanda
CLN Cross
CLN Porter

The Tenant
Author Freida McFadden
Read: 25th May 2025
Pages: 356

Only mini challenge it would fit at the moment is Book Itinerary - set in America, but already 2 books listed for America.

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The Santorini Writing Retreat
Author: Eva Glyn
Read: 23rd May 2025
Pages: 369

Mini 1
Set in Greece

On the planning spreadsheet could the captains highlight any countries that have been used twice on the itinerary?

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Bookcover
Book: title and author War One: Slovenia by Andew Anzur Clement
Date Read: 18/05/25
Pages: 206


Mini 1
Slovenia - set there

Mini 2
new to me author

Mini 3
WW26 / WW178 - AFN Andrew
WW177 - ALN Clement

I mainly read physical books. I do have a Kindle and read some books on it. But I prefer physical books. I have to admit I have a LOT of unread books on my Kindle - it can be too easy to add books on offer for 99p. At least the first 2 books I intend to read for this challenge are both on my Kindle.

The only audio book I listened to since I was a kid was Spare by Prince Harry - I'd already read the book but got mum the audio.

I do love a planning spreadsheet

I've added 2 books - an easy country I need to read soon, and another hard country.

One of my first books will be:

It's an ARC I need to read shortly - set in Greece so that's another easy country that can be used.

Keely wrote: "Vikki wrote: "Keely wrote: "Welcome Sana! The amount of countries do seem daunting, but I'm sure we will work through it together!

Vikki - I believe we are only looking for the countries listed on..."

Thanks Keely!

For medium countries, I have:
Afghanistan, Czech Republic, Finland, Indonesia, Iran, Poland, South Africa, Thailand, Ukraine.

For hard countries:
Estonia, Fiji, Montenegro, Nepal, Slovenia


Some suggestions I have read:
Albania - Out Of The Moutains Shadow
Bosnia & Herzegovina - Black Butterflies / The Cellist of Sarajevo
Costa Rica - The Secret Path
Croatia - The Secret Cove In Croatia
Cyprus - Songbirds
Latvia - The Dogs Of Riga
Romania - The Beauty Of Bucharest

Keely wrote: "Welcome Sana! The amount of countries do seem daunting, but I'm sure we will work through it together!

Vikki - I believe we are only looking for the countries listed on the list. Which other count..."

I was looking through my books to see if I'd any for medium or hard countries - I've one would work for Afghanistan but I don't see it. Also noticed Vatican wasn't mentioned on list.

Are there meant to be some countries not on the list on the countries mini 1 tab? There are a couple of countries I found books that work for, but they're not on list

Eldarwen wrote: "Logan wrote: "Hello friends!

I love Tower Teams! It was the first team reading game I ever played and I think TTII was my first iteration. It’s wild how long I’ve “known” some of you!!"


Helloo!
..."

I have a feeling I took part in the 1st TT... if I recall correctly there were maybe 4 teams, A-D and it was pretty straightforward, just the number of books read.... I may be wrong

Logan wrote: "Hello friends!

I’m Logan and looks like I’m the first teammate in the US! (Please don’t hold it against me 🙈😅). I live in Denver, Colorado which is Mountain Time/GMT -6, so I’m 7 hours behind BST...."

After I graduated with my law degree I spent 3 years working as a legal executive (paralegal). I specialised in conveyance & re-mortgage cases then (but my heart always lay in criminal).
These days my main work is sales, marketing & social media. I'm also an examinations invigilator so May & June are busy months for me.

V_Nerdbooks wrote: "Helloooooo

Jumping in to say Howdy 🤠
I know a few people here, but not everyone.

I'm VNerd from South Wales UK, I've played this game a few times and it's the best fun.
I'm an Usher working in t..."

I used to work as a criminal barrister