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

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

Well, I started in March of this year and so far have read NONE of my original 10 TBR! What a lackluster performance. I have read others, but none from my list...
On a happier note, I am about to start on Eat Pray Love and actually have Zipporah in my possession. So that's something at least, isn't it?

Laura wrote: "I'm still reading Tana French's Trespasser! I picked up a bunch of books today from a huge library in the city! When I get back home tomorrow night I'll try to post all the books I borrowed! I love..."

You GO, girl! I accomplished my plan for the most part. I got thrown a curve yesterday. I learned that one of my groups was going to have a book discussion today for a book that I had won in a giveaway. So I had till 1pm today to finish it! Well, I finished with an hour to spare. It was a great story Everything We Keep, but when I logged into the discussion at 1:12, it had been all over for over 1 hour. I was not a happy camper! I did manage to finish a pretty good mystery and Cinder, which was awesome... It's library day again tomorrow! :) I miss chatting with you all!

Just started the Miss Julia series and I love it! I've been meaning to read it for years... What-all are you ladies reading/up to now?
3-day weekend coming up. Planning to read in bed till my back hurts! Hey, it's a goal...

TWD was a total surprise this week. Negan is a sociopath. I enjoyed last week's episode more. Could the king be courting our Carol?

Maritza wrote: "We live in a Democratic society of free will. He is my new president and I will support him. Those who didnt exercise their right to vote should not complain."

That's what I always say, too, Maritza. I didn't vote this year after a lifetime of voting! I won't complain -- much! I'm honestly shocked at the outcome. I guess having a penis won out over good sense. I was afraid of that. Hawaii only has 2 electoral votes and we always hear the results before we've even voted. I hear Canada is beautiful... :)

Aloha nui to our outstanding captain, Laura! Also Nanci & Amanda -- thanks for putting up with my constant questions and general weirdness. I had so much fun with WOBBLE and with you all! Got to learn a lot & read a lot of books outside my comfort zone and discovered some great new series, too. The best part was meeting all of you and making new friends. I'm sure we'll run into each other on GR. Feel free to message me anytime if you just want to chat. TWD rocks!! :)

Margaret wrote: "It is hard to pick a favorite, maybe this one? or towers? Yes, a little bittersweet and I am ending the challenge with a book that I haven't read since I was a teenager, or maybe young adult and I ..."

I liked my first round of Around the World a lot. Enjoyed various Bingo games, but this was really my most favorite. I'm just going to finish out my personal challenges for the rest of the year & work on som BOMs & buddy reads. Looking forward to reading whatever catches my fancy now, but I'm already missing everyone...

Margaret wrote: "Oh I finished my #7 book in a series, how fun to read an oldie but goodie for my last book in the challenge.....really, truly bittersweet! Thank you everyone for being such wonderful teammates! Yay..."

I've been thinking of revisiting the Little House books! Have you read Caddie Woodlawn? Loved that when I was little, too.

Double completion post!!
The Waikiki Widow
Juanita Sheridan
#4 in the Lily Wu Quartet
Finished 11/6/16
156 pages


Harvest Of Murder
Ann Ripley
#6 in the Gardening Mystery series
Finished 11/6/16
304 pages

I finished my #4 & #6 books!! Hope I'm not too late!

Completion post!
What Are You Wearing to Die?
Patricia Sprinkle
Finished 11/3/16
288 pages
Published Feb. 2008
#10 in the Thoroughly Southern Series
Characters MacLaren & Bo Riddley Yarbrough, Martha & Ridd Yarbrough, cricket Yarbrough, Bradley, Starry & Trevor Knight, Evelyn, Hubert, Mrytle, Gladys, Clarinda, Otis, Louise, Robin, Natalie, Anna Emily, Serena, Maynard & Buster.

Finished my #10 in series! What Are You Wearing to Die?
Working on my #6 & #4...

Laura wrote: "Lauri wrote: "I'll finish my #10 tonite & should finish my #6 by tomorrow. Anything else I should be working on?"

We need a 4,6,7,7,8,9,11

I am working on this #6."
I can finish a #4 by Saturday!!

I'll finish my #10 tonite & should finish my #6 by tomorrow. Anything else I should be working on?

Laura wrote: "So, I have to share this!! I get a lot of free books from instafreebie and I recommended one of my free books to Alissa Tell Me a Story by Tamara Lush.
I 'm on Tamara's email list ..."

Awesome!! I only get bills... :(

Bookmarks are hard to come by nowadays!

Happy Halloween, WOBBLErs! Good night all & happy reading!
We had scream cheese brownies & scary leftovers for dinner. No trick-or-treaters allowed in our building. :(
Tomorrow I have my first ever physical therapy session for my pinched nerve. Can't hardly wait -- NOT! Hopefully it will help me & really do some good..

Also have a #6 -- am I reading it right that we need two #6 books?

Working on a #10!

I'm an hour and a half out from TWD and am honestly not looking forward to it as much as I usually do. I'm glad to hear it's not too bad this week. I had a dream that Judith gets kidnapped earlier this week! TWD - Unhealthy obsession or harmless entertainment? You decide!

I'm really going to miss this group after WOBBLE!!

Completion post!
The Silence of the Chihuahuas
Waverly Curtis
Finished 10/30/16
288 pages
5th in series
Published 2015
Cozy mystery
Characters: Geri & Pepe Sulivan, Bradley Best, James, Felix, Jimmy G, Amber, Mrs. Snelson, Lacy, Dr. Leiberman, Caro.