Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s Comments (group member since Sep 26, 2012)

Lisa - (Aussie Girl)’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Tina ❣ wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Tina, would this pass for a Crown on the cover? "

It seems more like a tiara than a crown"

Yes, I thought that as well but it was worth a try, LOL.

Another problem for tourist operators is getting staff. Uluru can only run at 60% because they just can't get the workers. And some of the staff they do have are working 7 days a week. It was a great time to go as it wasn't crowded and the cool temperatures made it much more enjoyable.

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DQs Day 1 Chapters 1 to 8

1) Was this book on your TBR before it was announced as a BOM and were you hypnotized by the beautiful cover art? Were you familiar with Ojibwe culture prior to reading this book?

Not at all. The cover work is beautiful. And being Australian I only have a very vague understanding of First Nations People of the USA.

2) Several social issues have been touched on so far including racism (including within race (skin tone) and within families for biracial children), enrolled v. descendant tribe membership, substance abuse, illegitimacy, and mental health. Does the author seem to be pulling this off so far or does it seem like too much to have it work for the story?

Not at all. So far finding it an interesting read with a lot of relevant issues.

3) Characters. Any favorites so far? Does anyone else want to be adopted by Granny June, or is that just me?
All the characters are interesting so far. Escpecially Daunis and Jamie.

4) The author weaves tribal culture into the story and makes it an important aspect of Daunis's life. Including having her work in the tribal language into her interactions with the kids. Language is such an important part of culture, loosing a language means more than just a loss of vocabulary words. Are you enjoying this aspect of the story?

Yes, but struggling with the pronounciation a bit

5) The quote "when someone dies everything becomes past tense, except for the grief. Grief stays in the present." really hit home. How did you react to this statement, did is resonate with you as well?

Beautifully put.

Tina, would this pass for a Crown on the cover?

Sally906 wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Back from my trip, had an amazing time in the Australian Outback. Thanks for recommending the Sounds of Silence dinner Karen and Sally, it was great. And walking around..."

Oh Sally that's such a shame. But completely understandable. We were lucky to get to the NT and back, even getting into the NT before the outbreak in Sydney meant a one and half hour quarantine check. I can only imagine what it will be like now.

Back from my trip, had an amazing time in the Australian Outback. Thanks for recommending the Sounds of Silence dinner Karen and Sally, it was great. And walking around the Rock and flying over, wow. Hope you get to Queensland, Karen.

I finished -

and .

Finished .

On shelf and s/sheet.

I'm heading off tomorrow to Uluru! Yay. I won't be much online but will be reading in the 7 hours of flying time. I'll post when I get back early next week.

Yeah I think Race is more difficult. I also have a mythology book somewhere in Mt TBR I can use if needs be.

We're getting through those tasks now. Well done team.

Celia wrote: "Do we have anything for rodent on cover yet? I can move up my next Hitchhiker's Guide book, , if we need it. I plan to read it anyway and both..."

That would be great Celia. I think that is one of the tricky tasks and nobody has it on the spreadsheet. 👍

Thanks Tina. You are doing an awesome job!

Finished The Night Before by Lisa Jackson for L on Stop 8 😊

I'll be reading the two BOM's Discworld to add to Bingo. 😊

Yeah, go for it Cat. Feel free to read those 3 Read Any Books if you have time by the end of the month. 👍

Finished .

Finished 3 stars - on shelf and s/sheet.

I like SEP's Chicago Stars but this one was a little too much like Jerry Maguire. (I'm the only person on the planet who hates that movie!)

That's great Cat. Thank You.

Jenny usually handles the team members' additions/subractions so I'm sure she'll be able to fix that when she next checks in. 😊

Tina, I read late last year and I loved it, it was the best book I read all 2020! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

My copy of came into today so I'll be able join that BOM. 😊

Finished for Bingo - Runner. MC John Pickett is a Bow Street Runner.

I LOVED this book. Hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I did. 😊😍

Alysa wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Thanks Tina for the update, pretty sure we can do all those tasks by the end of the challenge. 😊"

I have stuff ready for so many of them, just don't wanna claim too ma..."

That made me smile Alysa, cause I've got stuff for a lot of them as well but don't want to overstep, LOL. I love the tasks but also not so good on the stories.