Cat’s Comments (group member since Jan 28, 2015)

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

Alyana wrote: "Hi all, I finished Before I Let Go today but won't be able to update the sheet until I get back.."

added that - enjoy the hols!

Put the Aussie book in the three vowels spot, I won't be done until mid week I reckon. :)
(I'm on phone so it's not easy otherwise I'd do it myself)

NOOO WAYYYYY??!!!!


hilarious! we must totally use that! :)

LaurLa, I absolutely love your suggestions for resource reasons!
Casket as a weapon because you can trap some one & suffocate them! :D :D

DQs Day 5 Chapter 31-End

19. Have you ever forgotten an important event? How did you make up for it? Did it involve pastry?

For sure. Generally grovelling, not pastry!

20. So, who is the daftest of the two? Miles, for not telling Daphne what he was doing and basically doing all the things he knew Daphne’s dad did to her as a kid. Or Daphne for immediately stomping off in a huff and assuming only bad things and refusing to talk to Miles? (I can’t be the only one who is so sick and tired of this kind of thing happening in every contemporary romance book?)

I mean, both. Miles failed utterly to articulate after Peter's name was mentioned, though Daphne didn't seem in the space to talk. She did hold onto the huff for longer than necessary

21. The readathon seems like a lot of fun! Anyone even a tiny bit surprised that Miles was there? If you were to set up a dream readathon – budget not a problem, where would you hold it, who would be the participants (kids, adults, women between 33 and 37 only, etc.), and would there be a theme? Any other cool additions, like readings by certain specific authors?

Obviously Miles was going to be there, with all his stall holder friends to save the volunteer situation! It did seem fun, but not for me!

22. What did you think of the book overall?

It was what I expected - perfectly pleasant wish fulfilment!

DQs Day 2 Chapter 9-13

6. In this section, we learn that the countdown at the start of every chapter is for the Read-a-thon, a reading event Daphne is planning at the library. Did you try to figure out what it was about? What did you think? Or were you just along for the ride, waiting to find to, like I was?

I had initially assumed it was the wedding, but discarded that on closer read of the info. After that I wasn't really trying to work it out

7. Speaking of the Read-a-thon, have you heard of or participated in (or even organized!) something like it? Would you like to?

No, I've not.

8. “[Sadie] and Cooper were our best friends” Daphne is not only going through the end of her romantic relationship, but also seems to have lost her best friend. What’s your take on that? Have you ever been on either side of this situation? (No need to answer/go into detail of course!)

Friendships always change with time. I've not seen it be directly because of a couple-connection friendship gets in the way

9. “I think the beard is sheer chaos, but not inherently bad. It’s your face, Miles. All that matters is how you feel about it.” I think Daphne makes a great point here and think we should all remember that a bit more before we judge people’s looks. Were there any quotes that really stood out to you?

I liked this point, and her consistent point of being comfortable in your own choices. I didn't make note of any quotes though

10. What do you think is up with Miles’s family so he doesn’t have a relationship with his parents? How do you feel about Daphne neither probing nor really wondering about it?

I totally get Daphne just leaving it be; if he wants to share he will, and will be better for it if it isn't after a load of pestering

Katie wrote: "For purple color cover, I can do The Adventures of Sally by P.G. Wodehouse
"

oooh! if you don't mind?! <3

New District!

District One: Tasks

purple colour cover (50%+) - Katie
set in Japan (50%+) - Cat

RICH in title
#1 in series
purple text on cover
item related to district on the cover
author first & last initials in LUXURY ITEMS
plot element that can be linked to the district

A minor side character in my book has just lost a hand.... Work or not?

Alyana wrote: "I'm almost done with my book that has author initials in GENERAL ELECTRONICS."

fab! I'd seen you were reading one, but didn't know how far off

Cat wrote: "FWIW, I've picked up a set in Korea"

and finished it!

FWIW, I've picked up a set in Korea

thanks to District Wheel task I was pushed to pick this up. Very odd but entertaining

We've moved through a couple of districts, and are now on
District 3
Tasks that we need to read for are:
- IPOD in title - Danielle
- white colour cover (50%+) - Cat
- author first & last initials in GENERAL ELECTRONICS - Alyana
set in Korea (North or South) (50%+)
item related to district on the cover (some sort of electronics - a phone / radio / electric watch etc)

We are also battling VICIOUS HORNETS so eyes open for I, O, U :)

DQs Day 1 Chapter 1-8

1. Is this your first Emily Henry book or have you read others by her? If not your first, what has been your favorite book of hers, so far? If your first, has she been on your radar before or is this a BOM/Games thing you're reading for?

I've read a few of hers (another one was a BOM the other year).

2. What do you think so far of the story and the writing?

It's decent rom-com book fare - easy to read, not going to cause massive heartache at any point

3. What would you do if you found yourself in the same shoes as Miles and Daphne and were invited to an ex's wedding?!?

I can't imagine anyone in that situation actually inviting their ex(es) to the wedding! but given that sort of assery, then sure, with a willing wing person, might as well go an snark at the back

4. I love Emily Henry's characters. I always find myself laughing throughout her books. Are you enjoying the characters so far in this one? Anyone in particular an early favorite?

I like Ashleigh a lot!

5. Any early predictions for how this will turn out? Do you think Peter's call to Daphne is an indication of jealousy? Do you agree with Ashleigh when she said "If Peter was going to break your heart now, he would’ve done it eventually." and "He's a lunch swapper, and whether it was the rusty metal Batman lunch box or a Cars 2 zip-up one that's filled with mold, at some point, he was going to trade in the sack lunch." (I love that metaphor!!)

I think that description of him is apt, and that there's likely to be a scene where Peter says he's got it all wrong and wants Daphne back.

Does Super Bowl count for championship games reference? cos if it does I've got a mention!

do we think it's three unique vowels? I guess so, given the name of the monster... booo

ETA: oh! un-booooo! I'#m reading The Unbroken - with a U O & E!

Sammy wrote: "I appreciate the support from Team Hot Prof! 🥰

(although out of all people, I do think Cat should be the last to comment on terrible wheel spinning... 😉)"

With my vast experience at terrible wheel spinning, I am now an expert at spotting a particularly awful example! ;-P

even though Sammy and her APPALLING wheel spinning don't deserve it, I will put my point(s) (I've 5 unused sponsor points) behind her man.
;-P

Sandy, It's In His Kiss doesn't have a read date - can you fix please? :)