Emma (M)’s Comments (group member since Dec 02, 2014)

Emma (M)’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Stacie wrote: "Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "Stacie wrote: "Yeah so I've turned this into a beat the Chickadees read a thon for myself. Because I don't think the other Earth teams are going to ma..."

38!! I'm impressed - I think you deserve to win with that effort.

Stacie wrote: "Yeah so I've turned this into a beat the Chickadees read a thon for myself. Because I don't think the other Earth teams are going to make it to 6 categories so we'll lose anyway so you guys are no..."

Lol... game on :)

Kristin ~ Experiment in Terror Junkie wrote: "So I took a peek at the Read-a-thon and we are now 3 books behind Earth... WTH????!!!!

**checks to see if anyone is around to over hear us**

We need to figure out a way to sneak into the Fight..."

Only the teams that have completed all different page groups are eligible to have their books counted, so the overall book count may not matter.

Snowtulip wrote: "Emma, I had the same emotional gambit! It's hard to believe that the 60's were not that long ago."

I know!

I ended up finishing the book yesterday, I couldn't stop listening to it and spent about 4 hours on the couch just listening. What a great read. Although I have seen the movie when it first came out I bought it last night to watch again. It will be interesting to watch now that I have listened to the book.

Thanks:)

I should be able to get through some more of it today. I've enjoyed it so far but am only a few chapters in.

Michelle wrote: "Chapter 3

(view spoiler)[ I agree! I love Minnie and celia's relationship and I think that they are the perfect match for each other (hide spoiler)]

I am nearly at the end of the book as I haven't been able to stop listening to the audible version, it is just so good! This book has made me laugh and made me cry as well as shocked me at times with how life was like for the Help during the 60's. (view spoiler)[ what has really shocked me is the power just one women in Jackson has. The fact that she can seemingly pick and choose who is a social outcast or not and everyone blindly follows her is awful. Even though this is fiction I assume it would be reflective of society at the time. Let's just say I can see why no-one would want to get on Hilly's bad side - she is simply awful. (hide spoiler)]

DQs 16th January
Every Mother Needs a Wife – How I Fell in Love with Improve – New York

1. Amy talks about women-on-women crime between working mums and stay-at-home mums. Do you think she paints and accurate portrait of the judgement women face from each other and even from themselves?

2. I found Amy’s sex advice quite funny. What was your favourite piece of Amy’s sex advice?

3. Did anyone see the 2011 awards where Amy and her fellow nominees all went on the stage when their nominations were called? If so, did it make you laugh?

4. Amy’s story of attending a sleep clinic was very interesting. I would love to go to a sleep clinic and get tested to see how I sleep. Has anyone here been inspired to go to a sleep clinic or have had their own experience at one?

5. I have been really surprised at the number of current stars Amy met on her way to SNL. Has anyone else been surprised at how many of Hollywood’s actors/actresses started in improv or stand-up?

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Rehvengeღ♥ღ wrote: "Emma wrote: "❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Rehvengeღ♥ღ wrote: "Mods can you please set up a thread for a series read for Demonica/Lords of Deliverance series for the 17th January, Thanks."

Excellent! I am re..."

With the weekend coming up I should be able to fit in a couple of chapters :)

I managed to fit the first couple of chapters in today during my lunch break at work. I think its already got me hooked.

I have started it also as I am listening to it on Audible and it takes me longer than if I was reading. So far the Audible version is absolutely amazing. I usually listen on my commute to and from work and I am finding it difficult to stop listening and get out of my car when I reach my destination.

1.Amy discusses her introduction to the world of improv. “When people are nervous and put on the spot, they tend to show you who they really are”. Do you think this is true? Do you have any of your own personal experience with being put on the spot?
I think you are more likely to say whatever comes into your head if you are nervous and put on the spot - just so you can remove the attention from yourself . I don't know whether that would be a true relection of who you are though.

2.Amy talks about the creation of Upright Citizen’s Brigade. Did you ever watch UCB? Do you have a favorite sketch?
No I have never seen UCB

3.Amy discusses her childhood: her parents, her brother and make believe. Did you get along with your siblings? Did you ever make up elaborate stories like Amy? Did you have a friend’s family that was like your second family?
Me and my sister had a love/hate relationship until we grew up. Now we get on great and really appreciate each other. I had two best friends at school, one of whose family I was close to and the other's who I never got to know as I didn't spend any time there.

4.Reasons We Cry on an Airplane. I once started bawling on a plane because they were showing Marley & Me. Why the hell would you show something like that on an airplane? Obviously no one else was watching because people were just staring at me probably wondering what was wrong that that crying girl. Have you ever cried on an airplane?
No I can't say that I have, although its possible I may have got teary watching a film.

5.Amy discusses her start on SNL. She definitely met a lot of famous people that first year. Do you have a favorite Amy Poehler sketch? My favorite is the Sarah Palin and Hilary Clinton sketch. Here’s a link http://youtu.be/FNgjf_yZY6M
I haven't really watched any of her skits as SNL is only showed late at night here in Australia so i've never seen it. I have set it to record this week though so I can check it out.

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Rehvengeღ♥ღ wrote: "Mods can you please set up a thread for a series read for Demonica/Lords of Deliverance series for the 17th January, Thanks."

Excellent! I am really looking forward to reading this series. I will have to try and fit it in with all the other BRs I have this month!

.Have you the Demonica series by Larissa Ione? because the Lords of Deliverance series is the spinoff to that series.

That would be great. It's a good idea to start with the Demonica series, especially if it helps with understanding the Lords of Deliverance spinoff :)

V Audio Nerd wrote: "Glad you're loving it Emma, did you know that there is a buddy read for it too?
I've listened to it twice and I'm sure I will again."

Yep, I'm just waiting until it officially starts on the 15th to post. Since I'm slower with Audible books I thought I would get a head start :)

Well I am 12 chapters in to the Audible version of The Help and you girls were so right in recommending it! Such a good audible book, I am LOVING it. It's hard for me to get out of my car and go to work in the mornings, I just want to keep on listening.

So, thanks for the recommend ladies!

Have you the Demonica series by Larissa Ione? because the Lords of Deliverance series is the spinoff to that series.

I haven't read the Demonica series. Does it need to be read first or can we go straight to the spin off?

I've been wanting to read both as well. We can always try for Ione's series after the BR for The Darkest Night is done if you'd like. :)

That would be great

Excellent!

Mods, could we please have a thread for The Darkest Night starting 5th Feb?

Wow, they are total machines!