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

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

I finished my werewolf book!


Marty is a werewolf character.

Now I will attempt to add it to our spreadsheet.

Yup! Movin' on.... Yaaayyy!

This was my 1st one of the series. I liked it all right. I mainly picked it up because it was prominently displayed and I needed a book set in my home state for the Pop Sugar challenge ;)

Karen wrote: "Lauri wrote: "Weird question #386: if I read another werewolf book, will it count?just realized I have another one! More library weirdness..."

Just one book p/p for the detour if we want maximum p..."

Okey dokey. Just checking. I just finished
It doesn't count for this challenge, though. It was pretty sweet & the author did a good job with the Hawaiian Pidgin and the cultural stuff. Still working on Werewolf book #1....

Weird question #386: if I read another werewolf book, will it count?just realized I have another one! More library weirdness...

I finally finished my mystery late last night

It was pretty cute, but not spectacular. Loved the dogs & cats sub-theme!
Karen, I tried the hyperlink thing in the spreadsheet and it turned RED & said 'Anonymous Alligators.' Seriously? So maybe you can check on it for me. I don't want to screw it all up. I should finish my werewolf book by tomorrow...
I am just having waaay too much fun with all of this!

I am obsessive about renewing/picking up books and only rarely ever have a fine. I consider that my donation to the system! Plus I live about 4 blocks away from the library. I used to live on the same street! That was dangerous.

I try to schedule my library holds to be picked up on either Sunday or Monday. My library system gives us a 2-week window for pick-up. If you fail to come get them, they charge you $1.00 for each one not picked up, so that's a really good incentive.

I'm off tomorrow so I should finish The Diva Frosts a Cupcake (set in America) and hopefully Accidentally Dead that has a werewolf character! Really enjoying The Queen of the Tearling but it won't count for this challenge...

Tear

Apple

Karen wrote: "Oh thankfully no, Lauri! Those ones are called "Millefiori" and they are gorgeous, but uneven (and expensive) which makes them a tricky medium. Basically they make coloured rods of glass and put th..."
So beautiful!

Karen wrote: "I got some headway with my mosaic table top this weekend
http://tawnyhill.weebly.com/projects-...

and it is my husband's birthday tomorrow so we had a big family lunch today and so I ..."
Wow, Karen! Talk about labor intensive! I just love it! How did you get the flower motifs on the tiles? You didn't have to make each one individually, did you?

Kazen wrote: "Lauri - I'm in the middle of a yoyo kick at the moment. I've been having fun going to craft stores close to the hospitals I work at and hunting down fun fabrics. When I was a kid I made friendship ..."

I remember yo-yos! I did Chistmas ornaments and a pillow top. My embroidery floss -- DMC -- is all in numerical order in little baggies in 6 plastic shoe boxes in my room. I'm still too attached to it. I have issues.

Jess wrote: "In the words of Harry himself, "Hogwarts is my home" ;)

I just got off my library's website after putting the max number of things on hold! Oops! Ten books coming my way. I couldn't decide which o..."

Would you believe our State library system has no limit on the amount of books you're allowed to borrow? I go crazy... My orders between branches keep them ib business, I think

Jess wrote: "It's the weekend? Lol, I'm so out of it when uni's not on! I spent my Saturday at home reading and pampering my skin with a face mask. Tomorrow I'm going to my mum's to pack up my books so I can fi..."

Going to read them -- eventually! I've deleted the ones I've given up on totally. I'm having the hardest time finishing Emma. I've been working on it for over a year!

Kazen wrote: "I went out today with a friend and showed her all my favorite shops downtown. I even found a new favorite - a sewing needle shop that has been in business for over 350 years! I bought some, of cour..."

Cool! What are you planning to sew? I used to cross-stitch and embroider almost as obsessively as I read. My eyesight isn't what it used to be. I'm a sucker for needles and embroidery floss...

My main problem is that I am a serial 'book starter.' I have the best of intentions, but then I flit from book to book with whatever takes my fancy at that particular moment in time. I am a sucker for the Stephanie Plum series, anything vampire or a cozy mystery. I must have over 40 books in various stages of completion right now! Maybe there's a 12-step program somewhere for me?
At least this is a 3-day weekend for me. President's Day holiday on Mon. I hope to finish at least 3 books... One of which should count for this challenge. Have fun, everybody. Good night!

Karen wrote: "I finished

today. Just go and read it. Seriously. You won't regret it.
My review is here"

It sounds fabulous, Karen! I really want to read all her books now. I just picked up a random book that was on the Valentine display at the library called
I just couldn't resist.

Karen wrote: "Looks like we have a quorum and are going with a task for stop 3.
That means read books set in the USA or by authors born in the USA
We already have books that count from Cathy M, Laila, Kazen, Kar..."

Thank you! Now I can sleep peacefully. Ha! Who am I kidding? I'm watching The Walking Dead marathon leading up to the return of the series on Sunday nite -- the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Any other fans out there?

I find that I lack self-direction/initiative. I'm pretty sure you've noticed it already. Someone please tell me what to read next! I need professional help! ;)