Geri’s Comments

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

Note: Geri is not currently a member of this group.

Louise - my book for task 130 "Last" in title (exact match) came in from the library. So I’ll read it this week. 🙂

If you could post an update to the tasks needed, I’ll keep an eye out for them! Thank you!

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Empire High Untouchables by Ivy Smoak
Date Read: 5/16
Pages: 296
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
159 Spell out KIDBY - I

Jammin Jenny wrote: "Just checking in with everyone to make sure everyone's doing okay. Even if you haven't finished a book yet this month, please make sure to check in at least weekly so we know you are still around. ..."

How was your vacation? Hopefully, it was fun!

Carrie wrote: "Just checking in.

I have a pretty busy week upcoming. I'm moving my parents across the US next weekend and am trying to get their house ready to move in. I'll try to read as much as I can though!"

Wow! You will be busy! I hope things go smoothly.

Carrie wrote: "Geri wrote: ". Did you like The Plot? It's pretty high on my TBR pile. Should I keep it there?"

I did like the book. I love books about books. It did take me a chapter or two to get into the book because of the writing. But I did get immersed pretty quickly. Truthfully, I figured everything out early. Mostly because I read so many mystery thrillers. It was worth the read. My husband is reading it now. He’s flying through it. A good sign for him! LOL

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The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Date Read: 5/14
Pages: 336
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
145. spell out TRUTH - T
191. Spell out Sky - K

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Evermore by Sara Holland
Date Read: 5/15
Pages: 368
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
21. Romance MPG
82. Spell out BEES - E
137. MPG Fantasy
149. spell out TRUTH - H
164. Young Adult MPG
190. Spell out Sky - S

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The Aussie Next Door by Stefanie London
Date Read: 5/15
Pages: 350
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
21. Romance MPG
34. Family MPG
118. title has all the letters in D-E-A-T-H
145. spell out TRUTH - T
171. Spell out LILAC - L
190. Spell out Sky - S

Louise wrote: "Quick Task Update
The following tasks remain open/incomplete for Rincewind. If you wish to claim one, let us know and we can allocate your name to the task.

1 trunk / suitcase on cover
2 from Sat..."

I’ll claim 130 "Last" in title (exact match) and 159 Spell out KIDBY - I. It may take 2 weeks for one. I am on the waitlist at the library.

Louise, I will look at the remaining tasks left from your list. And post here later if I can claim any tasks.

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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Date Read: 5/13
Pages: 320
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
84. Spell out BEES - S
112. Spell out CLAY - L
137. MPG Fantasy
145. spell out TRUTH - T
153. Historical Fiction MPG
167. title includes an adjective
169. Spell out LILAC - L
190. Spell out Sky - S
203. Features a murder - young maid helps her mistress to poison her husband
229. MPG Mystery

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Wings of Fury by Emily R. King
Date Read: 5/12/21
Pages: 296
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
21. Romance MPG
25. Spell out EIGHT - E
31. Retellings MPG
75. MPG Mythology
82. Spell out BEES - E
137. MPG Fantasy
158. Spell out KIDBY - K
164. Young Adult MPG
211. cover has something gold or silver on it

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Eve by Anna Carey
Date Read: 5/12/21
Pages: 352
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
21. Romance MPG
25. Spell out EIGHT - E
82. Spell out BEES - E
111. Spell out CLAY - C
113. Spell out CLAY - A
137. MPG Fantasy
164. Young Adult MPG
172. Spell out LILAC - A
173. Spell out LILAC - C
224. Single person on the cover
225. 1st person POV

I agree. The room is lovely! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

And yes, the book sounds hilarious. Our namesake is a good character. Glad you did enjoy it!

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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Date Read: 5/11/21
Pages: 384
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
3. Travel MPG
21. Romance MPG
25. Spell out EIGHT - E
28. Spell out EIGHT - H
82. Spell out BEES - E
110. Bare feet on cover
149. spell out TRUTH - H
150. features journalist MC - travel writer

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The Ghost and the Dead Deb by Alice Kimberly
Date Read: 5/12/21
Pages: 260
BOM/Participation: Yes No (link to 3 days of discusson)
BOM/Writing DQs: Yes No (link to DQs)

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
32. features a ghost
113. Spell out CLAY - A
118. title has all the letters in D-E-A-T-H
135. MPG Paranormal
137. MPG Fantasy
145. spell out TRUTH - T
158. Spell out KIDBY - K
189. hat on cover
191. Spell out Sky - K
203. Features a murder
229. MPG Mystery
234. MC has a son

I still can’t reply to messages. 🤷‍♀️

Carrie - Oh, what a wonderful Mother’s Day! And those books coming in. It’s a lot like Christmas! 🙂

For some reason I can’t reply to messages. Ugh. Another goodreads glitch?

Audrey Jane - Wow. It sounds like you have lots of work! But fun too. I have done some remodeling in the past. It’s worth it in the end! And let us know what Rob Anybody is like. After you have read the book. 🙂

YAY, Louise! We get DQ points. I used to write DQs in the past. But I have gotten very lazy now. LOL I’ll participate as much as I can.

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The Secret Bridesmaid by Katy Birchall
Date Read: 5/11/21
Pages: 400
BOM/Participation: Yes No (link to 3 days of discusson)
BOM/Writing DQs: Yes No (link to DQs)

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
20. wedding takes place
21. Romance MPG
81. Spell out BEES - B
84. Spell out BEES - S
118. title has all the letters in D-E-A-T-H
145. spell out TRUTH - T
158. Spell out KIDBY - K
189. hat on cover
190. Spell out Sky - S
224. Single person on the cover

Louise wrote: "How are we all doing. Currently reading Red and Her Wolf, The Foundling and Once Upon a Kiss

Going to be reading [book:Love Bomb and the Pink Platoo..."

How do you like The Foundling? I wasn’t sure I would like it. I am in for Dumplin.

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The Masquerading Magician by Gigi Pandian
Date Read: 5/10/21
Pages: 338
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
46. flames on cover
118. title has all the letters in D-E-A-T-H
135. MPG Paranormal
137. MPG Fantasy
167. title includes an adjective
189. hat on cover
203. Features a murder - magician’s volunteer dies
215. garlic in text - pg 38, “ I brought him a healing garlic tincture.”
229. MPG Mystery

Yasmine wrote: "I just ordered both June BOMs (Firekeeper's Daughter and The Midnight Library) and am looking forward to receiving those and getting us some points there :))"

YAY! 😁

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The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod
Date Read: 5/9
Pages: 464
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
21. Romance MPG
91. Music MPG
113. Spell out CLAY - A
172. Spell out LILAC - A
186. author is a person of colour

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Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Date Read: 5/8/21
Pages: 546
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
W - 84. Spell out BEES - S
CW - 109. features robot / golem / AI - M Bot is an AI on Spensa’s spaceship
W - 137. MPG Fantasy
O - 164. Young Adult MPG
TA - 190. Spell out Sky - S
TA - 224. Single person on the cover
TA - 225. 1st person POV

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Wolf Forgotten by Maya Nicole
Date Read: 5/8/21
Pages: 382
BOM/Participation: No
BOM/Writing DQs: No

Possible uses and reasons/justifications:
CW - 144. features a wolf shifter - all MCs are wolf shifters
D - 21. Romance MPG
W - 134. MPG Shapeshifters
135. MPG Paranormal
CW - 140. animal in title
TA - 224. Single person on the cover