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

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

Just finished The Silence of the Chihuahuas #5 in series. Laugh a minute!

Almost done with my #5 in series... The Silence of the Chihuahuas


It's seriously funny. Can you tell I actively seek out wacky titles?

Completion post!
The God of Small Things
Arundhati Roy
Finished 10/27/16
340 pages
Published: 1997
Characters: Estha, Rahel, Ammu, Chacko, Margaret, Sophie, Baby Kochamma, Kochu Maria, Velutha
Will work for character finds something. The children find a boat.

Just finished The God of Small Things. Super sad., but still good.

Laura wrote: "I am hoping to finish my #5 tomorrow night (hoping)
Fifth Grave Past the Light

Lauri, I think you might like this series (if you haven't read it already!)"

I just got the 1st book in the series from my library! I've been meaning to start it for quite awhile now... :)

I can take finds something! Should finish tomorrow or Sat. InThe God of Small Things the children find a boat.

Also working on a #5, #2 & just found a #10!!

Maritza wrote: "Hi guys this does not feel like a good reading week to me. I have so many books that I started but can't seem to finish. Should pick up by end of the week. Do not want to commit to any task right now."

I hear you, Maritza! I'm torn in so many directions... I want to read some spooky Halloween stuff, but they're all so long... Sometimes ADD isn't all that much fun, but I just can't stop myself :)

Completion post!
What a Ghoul Wants
Victoria Laurie
10/24/16
352 pages
#7 in series
Set in Scotland. Themes: witches/ ghosts, reality TV, psychics, mediums, parapsychology

Just finished What a Ghoul Wants I read it years ago & wanted a do-over! I love MJ, Gilley, Heath & the crew!

Here's a short 'what books I've got going' in almost finished order:
Ghouls Gone Wild #7 in series less than 80 pages left!
Murder Pans Out 2nd in series 60% done
The God of Small Things 50% done
Beauty Queens 40% done
Cinder 1st in series 30% done
And a whole bunch of others for series....

Cecily wrote: "I told my husband (who doesn't watch TWD because he's crazy or something), that when I get home from work today that I am watching it and he isn't talking me into anything else lol. I was like, I h..."

Definitely watch as it airs. I had a difficult time with life today. And YES, I realize they're just fictional characters.

Utterly devastated. Never imagined that in a million years...

Laura wrote: "Nanci, that sounds great! Enjoy your book."

I have an hour and a half before it airs here! Two of us in my office are big fans. I told my boss we may have to call in sick tomorrow because we'll be emotionally damaged! My boss does not watch, so she just looked at us like 'WTF!?'

Completion post!
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
Jenny Lawson
Finished 10/23/16
329 pages
Non-fiction, mental illness, taxidermy. Cast members include Jenny, Victor, Hailey, Lisa, Nelda, Maile, Brene, Laura, Karen, Jeremy, Stephen

Just finished Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things. Amazing book! Not sure where it can fit, but it was awesome.

Cindy AL wrote: "Hello everyone. I'm sorry, I disappeared. Nancy messaged me and I was able to respond to her. I had some unexpected surgery about 3 weeks ago, and had another procedure yesterday. I'm very very sor..."

Hope all is well with you, Cindy! Sending happy thoughts and good wishes your way...

It's a quiet Saturday in the neighborhood. I stayed down as long as I could -- till 1pm! -- just reading and reading. Vicodin is wonderful! Now it's laundry time (ugh!) going to make some pumpkin chili in the crockpot and read some more. Hopefully I'll knock out a couple of books by today or tomorrow...
I'm working on several, but a #7 for sure

Completion post!
Skinwalkers
Tony Hillerman
Finished 10/18/16
282 pages
EtV
#7 in series

Just finished Skinwalkers! For #7 in series...

I can catch the B in the bread spell out with Beauty Queens