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

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

So Jenny, did you reach out to Cat?

As we are approaching the end of another Itinerary is everyone else good to go another trip?

Yikes, I forgot you were in Melbourne too Paulette. Thinking of you guys, it's tough. And it could spread anywhere, any State, anytime...So we are definitely all in this together.

Thanks so much Tina. I'm booked to go to Uluru on the 16th so am hoping that can go ahead. But in the scheme of what's going on in the world I'll be disappointed if I have to postpone but it's no biggie. I've got my kindle all loaded with the shortish books I've got for the challenge so should be able to finish quite a few on the flights.

At least the lockdown is being productive for you Tina. Really hope they get it under control and you'll be back to some sort of normal soon.

Finished and on shelf and s/sheet.

For anyone who loves the Bronte Sisters this is a great historical mystery series featuring the sisters (and Bramwell tagging along) solving crimes and giving them inspiration for their work.

Karen, I think you'd really love this series. I was a bit skeptical to begin with when I read the first one but it really is a lovely homage and beautifully researched.

STOP 8

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Read any Book
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Here's the exact wording of the detour, Sally.
Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as 2005 - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable.

So go to the top shelves and if there is a category 2005 you're good to go. I have a few books on my TBR published in 2005 but they weren't shelved that way. A bit tricky.

I actually have a book for Brazil.. either that or spell it out.

Finished a quickie which I used for the chess piece in Bingo - as the MC is taught chess and a lot is made of him being super good at it.

Yes, I sent Abir a PM on 15 May but haven't received a reply. I don't think she has been active on Goodreads for a few months, I hope she is okay. I know she was really busy with work and study and hopefully that is taking a priority now.

So Louise and Namita still reading for Stop 7. Do we want to start thinking about stop 8, the final one for this Itinerary?

Detour - Read a book with top shelves 2005 or the stop is Palmas, Brazil.

Missed out on doing the DQ's for Mort... but looking forward to reading it anyways. It will be my first discworld book.

Finished . On shelf and s/sheet.

Is this okay for - Men only ( one okay) on cover with something blue?

- One man with a blue sky.

Finished . On shelf and s/sheet.

Great going Tina. I'm not sure if I'm happy or sad I didn't get to do questions for the Backroom BOM. Sad for not getting the extra points but glad I don't have to think of how to tactfully phrase naughty questions..hee hee

Finished I actually used the kindle edition. On shelf and sheet.

Finally finished this one - . Really recommend it if you love historical characters brought to life in a good story. 5 stars. On shelf and sheet.

And now for something a bit lighter on - for one of the more unusual tasks.

Enjoy your Eurovision Karen. Bummer that (view spoiler)[ Australia is already out of the finals.. (hide spoiler)]

I spent the day with the oldest two grandkids, 7 and 5, ferry, Aquarium, Wildlife Zoo and lunch at Pancakes on the Rocks. Nanna is exhausted but we had a wonderful day. Time to curl up in bed with my book.

Everyone enjoy your weekend.

Finished - 5 stars. Great series with horrible crimes but the developing character relationships are awesome.

** This one fits 90 - Author initials AM but have used the Bingo Jelly Baby - it is in the text when a character tells an anecdote about how he gorged on them as a kid - "haven't been able to look at a Jelly Baby ever since." Thought it would be a trickier one to get. I'll be reading another Angela Marsons next month so if it's free I'll do Task 90 then.

Tina ❣ wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Tina ❣ wrote: "Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "So regarding Other Team Recommendations. If a book is recommended and is in a series, does it have to be the actual book or ..."

Don't worry, Tina. It fitted some other tasks. 😊