Lauri’s Comments (group member since Jan 23, 2016)

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

Sophie wrote: "Today's photo inspiration


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EEEEwwww>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sophie!

Can we institute a no reptiles rule? I am scared of any & all reptiles. I feel as though I will die of a heart attack from just seeing one one day! I am even scared of baby geckos!

Roe wrote: "Alison wrote: "I find juggling multiple books difficult, I wish I could do it but usually only manage to have a couple (one book, one audio) on the go at a time.

I finished [book:Fourth Wing|61431..."

I desperately WANT to like Dune, but I just can't! I've tried (and failed miserably) to read it 5 or 6 times over the years, but I just can't! I almost tried again yesterday. I was in line to check out at the library & it was right next to me silently mocking and judging me... I did not check it out.

No two people ever read the same book. You should give it a try to find out if you can do it. I find as I get older that my ability to enjoy epic fantasy or sci-fi is rapidly diminishing!

Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~ wrote: "The night circus is very high on my TBR so I’ll read it this challenge"

Meee tooo! I also got both BOMs from the library today & started Kings of the Wyld! Yaaayyyy!

I can also cover letter N in Atomic Tangerine for Crayola Towers with The Diva Serves High Tea CFN Nina. I should be finished any day now!



Could someone please put me down for that one? Thank you!

For Mod Towers, could someone put me down for Backseat Saints under Lisarenee’s books? I’ve been wanting to read it for awhile now…



Thank you!

Sophie wrote: "I've tried to get a list of all the pets people said they had and am now relying on Google to help me find pictures!

If you mention your favourite animal, it might just pop up in the days to come."

Hmmm… I’ve always fancied tigers. They’re so beautiful…

So adorable! I want a puppy so bad! I visit the pet store puppies every Friday evening. Not too desperate, huh?

maria helena wrote: "Lauri wrote: "Everybody wants to come to Hawaii & we all want to get out! We call it rock fever. I haven’t been anywhere since 2019! We went to Vegas and the Big Island of Hawaii. It doesn’t count ..."

Did you? Where were you located and why? I’m only here because I’m born & raised. It’s very beautiful here, but we’re going to need to move in the next few years. We won’t be able to afford to live here once we retire, unfortunately.

Everybody wants to come to Hawaii & we all want to get out! We call it rock fever. I haven’t been anywhere since 2019! We went to Vegas and the Big Island of Hawaii. It doesn’t count when you exchange one island (rock) for another one…

It is 5 hours from Honolulu to LAX. Just imagine that I need to START with that in order to get anywhere! I’ve never been out of the country (except for Mexico when I was little.) This may be the year I get my passport and dream about travelling abroad…

Wow, Fallyn! That must be a truly ancient system! Even though we’re out here in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, we only have to wait for brand new titles in hardcover (maybe 4-5 months) or for old obscure titles. I’ve been waitlisted for a Stabenow mystery since January! Apparently there is only one copy & it’s become popular again! Sometimes it’s easier to get an actual book than an electronic one.
The good thing is that our state system has no limit to books you can borrow in person, so I often check out 100+ at a time. For Libby, CDs & DVDs it’s 10 at a time…

Fallyn Nichole wrote: "Is anyone planning on doing the DQs for The Daughter of Doctor Moreau? I'll give them an attempt if needed."

I will! I get all my books from the library, so if I can get the book, I will always participate in the BOM — but I don’t like to write questions! Sometimes if the book is too new, it takes the whole month to get it!

Fallyn Nichole wrote: "Steven wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Can you all recommend your favourite easy reads? I want a list of stuff for those days where I'm struggling to read."

Let's see...

Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sand..."

I've been thinking about re-reading Sookie. She's my absolute favorite. I've been watching Trueblood now that it's on regular TV & don't think too much of it. But yet I still watch...

Steven wrote: "Lauri wrote: "Steven wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Can you all recommend your favourite easy reads? I want a list of stuff for those days where I'm struggling to read."

Let's see...

Stormlight Archive b..."
Yes, dear. We have played together before. You are also my friend, but I expect you must be SO busy!
I love the paranormal, the outrageous & strange. I'm a sucker for bad puns in titles & can't sit still & settle down to read one single book all the way through!
I loved the last Gunnie Rose with its focus on the little sister, although I did miss Gunnie & Eli. Good luck getting your hands on the newest one!

Steven wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Can you all recommend your favourite easy reads? I want a list of stuff for those days where I'm struggling to read."

Let's see...

Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
October D..."

OMG, Steven! You just may be my long lost twin! I swear I LOVE anything by Charlaine Harris! Also Nora Roberts... If the woman wrote an instruction manual I would read it!

Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~ wrote: "Don’t be alarmed if you see me reading 4 or 5 books at once. I tend to juggle a lot. So I’ll be starting with The push as I’m hosting a buddy read on Instagram starting 1st, and I’ll be starting th..."
Me, too, Gem! More like 5 - 12 books at a time! Especially at the beginning. I’m all over the place!

I’m starting with Golden Son, The Man Who Died Twice & Marked in Flesh. I’ve got a few chunksters in mind, but I make no promises there! I have ordered them from my library, so at least that’s a start! I have attempted to read A Clash of Kings at least 3 times over the years with no luck. Maybe this will be my year!?

Sadly, no pets here. (Our building doesn't allow them except for the ones that were 'grandfathered in.' Makes me mad when I see a new puppy!) I grew up surrounded by all sorts of animals, and I would really like both a cat and a dog. Someday maybe....

I hope this year's Wheel is a little earlier -- in autumn. I just couldn't handle December last year. I enjoy that one too!

Jillypenny wrote: "Can anyone tell me what our team name means/refers to?"
I'm SO glad you asked the question, Jill! I was feeling a bit ignorant here -- thinking that this was some book series that I had somehow missed out on! Duh! The answer was so simple, but Google was no help this time!

Aloha, all! I’m Lauri from Hawaii and I’m excited to play TTX! I think this is my 4th or 5th time playing! This has got to be my favorite challenge.

My shelf is nbrc-tt-2023

Sorry, but I can’t do a link to save my life! I will ask for help with the spreadsheet. Can’t do those either…So thank you in advance!

I’m an old married lady with 1 adult son. I read obsessively and I’m all over the place. I am a serial book starter, especially on Saturdays. I’ll start a whole bunch of new books & see which ones I’m feeling most.

I work full time at the State Hospital (yes, read mental hospital) in the medical records unit. I deal mostly with release of information. I feel as if I really get to help people move on with their lives. It’s super-busy, so my lunch break reading is extra-special to me & the library is my happy place.
I enjoy paranormal, mysteries, action-adventure & chick lit most of all, but I will read just about anything. I know a few of you from other challenges & I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you!

I just checked and I’ve done the last 4 years! This has got to be one of my favorite big challenges! Can’t wait!