Sonia’s Comments (group member since Feb 10, 2012)

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

Sophie wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Wait... is "pet name" the name of the pet... or the "pet name" given to someone?

Because that changes things."

A pet is a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasur..."

Well... he does act as a emotional dog. And protects her. And then chooses to stay with her when she manages to find how to release him. So I'd say Jim applies.

I might go the HELP/SKIP route, because David Copperfield doesn't let me go south. And google got me Jack (Little House in the Prairie series), Jasper (Rebecca), Jip (David Copperfield) and Juno (The Swiss Family Robinson)

From those 4, only Rebecca or The Swiss Family Robinson allows me to go south (unless I'm willing to read 4 Little House books)

Oh Oh... Ty named his kitties Jiminy and Cricket. I can't use Crash & Burn, because again, going south. But I can use Part & Parcel. The kitties go with them on the road trip and everything.

There. Real pets.

Sammy wrote: "Mary wrote: "OOO, there's a dog named Jip in David Copperfield"

Which will totally be what I'm re-reading if I get that task! lol. (One of my favourites!)"

I have to go south.

Hence, me probably re-reading You Slay Me unless Sophie says Jim is not allowed. I would prefer to read book #2 in the series, since I love the flying panties stuck to Drake's legs scene, but alas, that one doesn't let me go south.

Wait... is "pet name" the name of the pet... or the "pet name" given to someone?

Because that changes things.

Mary wrote: "Mary wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Wait what?!

Task: Read a book where a pet name starts with the letter J

*dies*"

oh my gosh...that's terrible...how would you even begin to start looking for that?! *hi..."

Good to know. Not that I am find of classics... I'm a terrible mood reader...

I'll probably will go with a skip because... that one is... WAIT... I just remembered something...

Hey Sophie, can I use a talking demon dog as pet?

He's kinda like the pet. Sure, he talks and it's annoying. But she takes him to the vet, and goes for walkies, and puts him bibs - he's a newfoundland dog.

Wait what?!

Task: Read a book where a pet name starts with the letter J

*dies*

Jenny am I late for the b-day party?

If so, happy belated birthday!!!

Yesterday was a non computer day with a farewell lunch, and packing to go to my step-dad's and throw the 3 cats on the carriers... the almost 1:30 to make a 35 minutes trip, and then having to wash a cat that had an accident on the carrier - Luckily, she doesn't bite or hiss.. She doesn't scratch either... but she's the skittish one, so, she clawed her way out all over me... or tried to. I have a few puncture marks and bruises to prove it. Then, since wet fur has a terrible smell, the eldest cat had a territorial hissy fit, so Eni had to babysat them to see if they calmed down without bloodshed whilst I took care of dinner - by the time I hit bed, I was done. D-O-N-E

Then uber it's the best choice. Or a taxi. But those require to have the phone number and they change from town to town.

We had another service, but I think 2020 wasn't nice to them.

Car hire like uber or rental?

We do have uber. We use it sometimes. I think they're also in Spain.

But, it's a cell app. Is she going to have roaming? Or just get a prepaid card to use?

I just... What I was I saying?

Does not matter... There's something or a rather someone I...

I can't see it... why?

I think the only way of having a Lusties reunion is to demand a make your own team self directed challenge. Or create one ourselves and demand politely request the mods to run it.

Lexi wrote: "Yay, I was hoping for a maze since some of us are already running around in one like rats."

I almost cried yesterday when I realized that I read the right type of book with the wrong title... fortunately, the page numbers allowed for not to do a crab move. I am back to starting point, though..

I was so upset that when the new task came, I just grabbed the first cut&run book that had the text I needed.

Saar The Book owl wrote: "Hm, Sonia, I love your idea about the Minotaur Maze type."

Thanks :) I really like maze-type challenges :D

By snacks do you mean donuts or blondies or tuna bruschetta, or do you mean things like:

you know what would be really cool?

To have a Minotaur Maze type of thing.. after all it's the 9th edition and legend says that seven Athenian youths and seven maidens should be sent every ninth year to be devoured by the Minotaur. So, you could have a special maze made, with traps and riddles, and whatnot, where sometimes the price to pay would be books, and others would be members "eaten" till the only one left is Theseus and the Minotaur is killed?

It could even be a multi-team alliance effort.

I call dibs on Jenny, Judith and a Lust alliance.

*giggles*

Sophie wrote: "Quietly sits in the corner, nursing a drink and making notes"

*giggles*

Saar The Book owl wrote: "I've signed up too :) I have piles of longer books to read. Most of them +500 pages, but I keep procastinating."

Finally, someone that thinks like me that long books start at 500 pages, not 900

*cough* Sammy and Jenny *cough*

Anyway, I have the Cormoran Strike series sitting quietly on by top shelf, (yep, also procrastinating here), plus the illuminae files, plus a few more. And it's about time I read the Tomás Noronha series. Heck, the books are translated to at least english, italian, spanish and greek (and I think a few more) and I still haven't read them.

Jenny wrote: "What do muses drink? There needs to be a muse-based drinking game here soon, I think. Probably about a week after Uno ends, and TT hasn't started yet."

Or a plain drinking game of sorts. Maybe we get to mix our own drinks with funny names much like meal making on restaurant rocks.

Uh

I suck at keeping my promises of not feeding the muses.

*shakes head at self restraint*

The End of Mr. Y by Scarlett Thomas

A cursed book. A missing professor. Some nefarious men in gray suits. And a dreamworld called the Troposphere?

Ariel Manto has a fascination with nineteenth-century scientists--especially Thomas Lumas and The End of Mr. Y, a book no one alive has read. When she mysteriously uncovers a copy at a used bookstore, Ariel is launched into an adventure of science and faith, consciousness and death, space and time, and everything in between.

Seeking answers, Ariel follows in Mr. Y’s footsteps: She swallows a tincture, stares into a black dot, and is transported into the Troposphere--a wonderland where she can travel through time and space using the thoughts of others. There she begins to understand all the mysteries surrounding the book, herself, and the universe. Or is it all just a hallucination?

Just found out about this, and now, I need it so bad - preferably in audio:


Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.

This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author. Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive wit, voice, and writing style. Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome. Retellings brim with humor and emotion and offer rich cultural context

Celebrating the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, Mythos breathes life into ancient tales—from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire.

This gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with the brilliant storyteller Stephen Fry as your guide

RL played havoc at that time, so, not only did I have to give up on doing the challenge I was supposed to - maybe in another life - I also had to give up after the first mini-challenge. Sure, I helped with a bit of stuff... but I didn't witnessed most of the challenges and tasks.

Oh well... I did learn not to bite more than I can chew... so that a good one, right?