Elisabeth’s Comments (group member since Apr 23, 2022)

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

Eldarwen wrote: "Elisabeth wrote: "I can't find this in the rules but may have missed it --- for the regular page count towers does a book have to be started and finished in the same month?"

Starting a book in May..."

Okay, thanks.

I can't find this in the rules but may have missed it --- for the regular page count towers does a book have to be started and finished in the same month? eg Can a book be started on May 29th and finished in June and be counted in the June total?
It would be okay for the mini I assume.

Haley wrote: "Devann wrote: "i'm going to try mark lawrence's new book next so hopefully i'll click with that since it's 576 pages. the problem with me and long books is that they REALLY have to grab me right fr..."


I enjoyed by Stephen King. It's 4 long short stories. They're not horror as such but very odd and intriguing and also extremely well-written.

I've started another long book by Lawrence Durrell 884 pages which is set In Egypt (obviously by the title) so suits Anubis. I should get through it in May. It's 4 linked books so I can read in chunks between my other long Follet book, which I'm enjoying immensely. I've met international groups of linked characters: Russian workers and aristos, English aristos, Welsh miners, German and US embassy spies and military bods and become involved in their lives. Little do they know WW1 is imminent.

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The Hush by Sara Foster

Date: May 8th
4 stars
Pages: 368
Crayola Tower: H, S, F, Characters Lainey and Emma Aitken
Rainbow Tower: Bright Red Cover

Haley wrote: " Completion Post


Book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Date Read: 5/7/23
Pages: 196
Rating: 4

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My local book group has had this on our list of choices from the library for ages. Sounds as though you enjoyed it, Haley.

Insiyah wrote: "Elisabeth wrote: "My next read.

850 pages and red cover according to TinEye."

Tell jus how it is when you're done! I've always wanted to read his books!"

I've read quite a few of his books and enjoyed them. They're page turners and sometimes you have to suspend your critical eye. But fun.

My next read.

850 pages and red cover according to TinEye.

Insiyah wrote: "Completion Post


Book: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Date Read: 07-May-2023
Pages: 242
Rating: 3 stars
Brief ..."

What a wonderful classic it is. Love it.

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Fromage by Sally Scott
Date: May 6th 3 stars
Pages: 224

Rainbow Tower: Bright Yellow
Crayola Tower : F, S. Character Alex Grant

Eldarwen wrote: "Not even a week into the challenge, and we're doing quite well :-)

Here is a little look at our core towers as they currently stand:

Our Core Tower

10 x 100-199 : 7
20 x 200-299 : 8
30 x 300-399..."

Looks as though those looong books need to come out of the TBR pile. Ken Follett here I come hahaha but I'll knock over those short ones I've planned first.

For the Mods Tower from Tea's shelf I plan to read Agatha Christie's Sad Cypress

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by Matthew Reilly

485 pages
3 stars
Finished May 5
Spell out: M, R, A, S —character Schofield
Team C: multiple military squadrons, groups, teams and details all trying to kill each other.
Palpatine : deranged US General plots and launches an attack to kill the President and take over the USA using steroid and medically enhanced troops.

Ashleigh wrote: "Elisabeth wrote: "Eldarwen, how come the Team spreadsheet has me down as having read 3 books? I've finished one and am on my second. Maybe I've been reading in my sleep. hahaha"

It's because Eldar..."

Aha! Thanks Ashleigh.

Eldarwen, how come the Team spreadsheet has me down as having read 3 books? I've finished one and am on my second. Maybe I've been reading in my sleep. hahaha

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More Than a Mistress by Mary Balogh

Date read: 2/5/23
Pages: 384

Crayola Tower
M, B
Main Characters: Jocelyn Dudley aka Tresham, Jane Ingleby aka Sara Illingsworth

Winners Tower
Lord Vetinari: Character Lord Oliver
Lust: Steamy Historical romance

Eldarwen wrote: "Elisabeth wrote: "Can we have a brief rundown of what some of the less obvious Winners Tower names refer to, please eg Lord Vetinari, Remus Lupin, Palpatine, Thundercats etc.

My current historical..."

Perfect. Thank you.

Can we have a brief rundown of what some of the less obvious Winners Tower names refer to, please eg Lord Vetinari, Remus Lupin, Palpatine, Thundercats etc.

My current historical romance fits Lust so that's easy!

No worries. Thanks.

I have a couple of very thick Ken Follets with solid colour covers so this could be the year they finally get read hahaha

Is this green enough to be green, do you think? I'll read it for another challenge anyway and it's been sitting by my bed for yonks.