Geri’s Comments

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

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

Brooke wrote: "Geri wrote: "I have found some good books browsing the books nominated for goodreads choice awards! And I love getting the monthly newsletter from goodreads too. And, of course, I gotta check out A..."

Oh, I loved Final Girls and Last Time I lied. My favorite nominees from the choice awards are Death of Mrs. Westaway and Something in the Water. Of course, there are a few that I didn’t think were great like Lethal White and The Wirch Elm. I guess I should read the few I haven’t read. How many have you read? Last Time I Lied isn’t even on the list!

Devann wrote: "i'll be starting thursday [got too many halloween books to finish lol] and this one works for either week of wheelathon for me so i'll probably decide later whether i want to finish it saturday mor..."

Ok. I can discuss it when you’ve read the book. I have read the first 8 chapters. It’s good as usual. Lots and lots of reveals! And now I’m worried for the Luidaeg! LOL

Too bad goodreads doesn’t nominate these books for their choice awards. It’s a great series.

Watchers by Dean Koontz

Finished 10-31-18, 624 pages

How it fits

K - author’s name Dean koontz
N - character name Nora
T and C - character name Travis Cornell
E - character name Einstein
A - character name Art Streck
L and J - character name Lemuel Johnson

The Liar by Nora Roberts

Finished 10-30-18, 501 pages

How it fits

L - title starts with L
N - author’s name Nora
R - author’s name Roberts
C - character Callie
E - character Etta May

I have found some good books browsing the books nominated for goodreads choice awards! And I love getting the monthly newsletter from goodreads too. And, of course, I gotta check out Amazon’s best books of the month every month. My husband always wishes me a happy best book of the month day on the 1st. That’s when Amazon posts their picks. He knows I get so excited! LOL

This year I have read most of the mystery thrillers, except 3.

The best of the best is going to be a toughie!

BTW, I’m ahead of schedule with my books. I didn’t sleep much last night.😞 That’s me bleary eyed. LOL The good news is I’ll be able to sneak another book in now.😇

I’ll be starting tomorrow. That way I’ll finish by Friday. Fortunately, I was able to use this book for wheelathon.

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

Finished 10-29-18, 461 pages

How it fits

T - author’s name Tahereh
J - character name Juliette
A and K - character name Adam Kent

Laura wrote: "For those of you who do like to plan ahead our word for next week is:
Grimreaper

Our spreadsheet will be updated before week 2 starts."

Oh, good. Plenty of time to plan for next week!

SandyL wrote: "It still feels like summer here - we've been in the 80's and almost 90's over the past few weeks! Thankfully it cools down at night into the high 50's, low 60's."

Go ahead and rub it in about your great weather, Sandy and Brooke! LOL

And yikes, Laura! Winter tires already!

God Touched by John Conroe

Finished 10-29-18, 408 pages

How it fits

C and J - Author’s name John Conroe

Laura wrote: "Ugh, what a horrible way to start! We aren't the only ones Sandy. I've seen some of the other captains are also reading mind numbing books for the same points!
Happy reading and hope you all have ..."

I did a lot of task reading for tri wizard challenge during the summer. I feel your pain! Some of the books were terrible! This time I will focus more on getting page points. And read books I want to read. My current books are good.

Brooke wrote: "I've got a girlfriend in town tonight who is staying with me, but she's leaving early tomorrow morning. I'll get a little reading in before I fall asleep tonight and then plan to find a patio or pa..."

I am jealous of your wonderful weather!

I am starting now. Company is coming over in a few hours. But I usually get a couple of hours of reading in before sleep every night.

SandyL wrote: "I hope this makes sense - if not let me know and I'll try explaining another way (and don't worry if it doesn't make sense - there have been lots of questions about this in the captain's group.)."

Thanks, Sandy! I do understand!

I finished my books for the week yesterday. Usually I start something up right away. It feels weird to have nothing to read!! I can start 4 pm my time. I’ll probably start 2 books tonight, and I should be done Monday night, since they aren’t very long. There are 2 other longer books that will take me a few days! But I do plan to have all books read by Friday.

I have a question too. After we complete our word and get completion points, do we need to complete the word again completely to get more points? Or do we get points for the other letters, even if the word is not complete?

Laura wrote: "3 more days until we start!!!
Just a reminder that any books started before the challenge won't count"

I can’t wait! Announcing the teams early has given me too much time to anticipate. I created a shelf with books that are 400 pages or more. I’ll try to choose books from that shelf because it gives us a lot more points. A 350 page book only gives us 20 points. But a 405 page book gives us 40 and it won’t take me much longer to read. That’s my strategy.

I may also participate in Crazy Rich Asians Discussion. I will have to buy, though, because the movie has created a crazy demand for the book at the library!

I’ll be ready to start reading Saturday!!

Alissa wrote: "I finally had some time to catch up on this chat! I’m excited to get started hoping this challenge and a couple others help me reach my goal but I probably won’t make it I set it really high and RL..."

LOL, Alissa! Napping sure can be a hobby! 😂

SandyL wrote: "I hope you had fun at your niece's birthday party @Brooke! And I hope you had fun visiting your friend @MH. Besides Ryan Gosling, did you like the movie @Geri?

It's getting closer!!!!! Countdown t..."

I heard Oscar buzz for the movie First Man. It was good but not Oscar worthy, in my opinion. Clare Foy was really good in the role of Neil Armstrong’s wife!

Glad everyone had a good weekend! I did see the movie First Man with some friends this weekend. It stars Ryan Gosling, I say at the risk of starting everybody’s heart to fluttering! LOL

It’s a bit chilly here. Those darn Canadian winds! LOL Not a lot of Fall colors yet, which surprises me. I love a colorful Fall.

I’ll be trying to finish up some books this week too, Brooke. Trying to clear my shelves and get ready for the readathon I have planned for the first week of wheelathon. It’s ambitious but I want to start strong!