Vi’s Comments (group member since Jun 04, 2011)

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

Suzanne wrote: "Haha no wonder I couldn't find it on your shelf Jackie - and thanks Vi.

I'm still pretty sick, so I'll blame that, although....I don't think much has changed in my morning brain :)"

Hope you feel better soon! And no worries on that, it happens all the time with me too!

@Kirsten, no worries. I totally understand. I love your decision - I'm trying to cut back on the compulsion too and do a mix. I had a quickie book that luckily fit it and it was good to alternate with the doorstopper. I hope you have a great vacation!

@Suzanne, Lisa: I had finished Carolina Moon which will work for a standalone book. It's a 500+ er so it can also help with the page requirement.

Jackie wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "@Jackie - can you put About Last Night on your tt shelf? And wow - way to go knocking off that Chipmunk task!"

That's not mine. Vi, I believe, read that one."

Oh yes, I did. It is on my tt shelf. I took it off and added it again.

Elinor wrote: "Wow. Those memories. It must add something special to the read to have that shared memory. What a shock! I do wonder about the conspiracy theories and how probable they are."

So true. This happened way before I was born so I don't have the impact that all others have. I really want to read all the conspiracy theories but I'm holding off until I've finished the book.

Oh, that's cool Janine. I found but it'll be a while before I can start it. A little difficult to find books with the symbols (obviously) on cover.

Also, I have a very silly question - can the / in 11/22/63 be considered a math symbol? it is a division symbol, though contextually it is not....

Happy Hump Day! How's everyone coming along with their reading?

I've started 11/22/63 but it's been slow going. I've little to no idea about the JFK assassination and the repercussions so I've tried to google a little to understand. I may have another book on the side to alternate with this.

Thanks for the summary, Suzanne. We are doing so great.

I've started with (huge) misgivings - Ice Planet Barbarians that will work for aliens and also another challenge. Luckily (and also the major reason) the book is short so hopefully I'll get it done soon and then finally start on the King doorstopper - 11/22/1963.

MN Lisa wrote: "Would we consider this bone on the cover?

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I would think so..

Cris (The Biblio Blonde) wrote: "Finished Eleanor Oliphant tonight... wow, can't believe I waited so long to read that one, really enjoyed it! (That's turning out to be the theme of my reading month, LOL!)

Looks like that makes t..."

I'm adding it to my TBR. It sounds good!

Suzanne wrote: "Thanks Nanci! I think it's fine to use. Its only the 10th so there's still lots of time to get books of all page lengths. I'll do my summary tomorrow after company leaves :)"

Great Suzanne. Hope you had a great time with your company.

Kirsten wrote: "As I read for my own pleasure and choice, I’m keeping my eyes open for 400-600 page books."

We appreciate that!

Thanks Suzanne. I too thought of City of Brass for the map thingy hence the question. Also, Lisa had suggested we should fill up the mandatory page first for the 400 and 500 category before moving them to Chipmunk. And we are not yet halfway for the 500 page category. I'm sure the 600+ will be filled because of the King doorstopper.

I have a question.. if we add the City of Brass to Chipmunk, will we still get the points for DQ participation?

MN Lisa wrote: "Checked in a bunch of Chipmunk tasks"

Thanks a lot Lisa!!

Janeylou wrote: "Vi wrote: "Janeylou wrote: "Chipmunk
X marks the spot - Read a book with bling on the cover - something treasure-worthy
The Marriage Solution
Stephanie Rose
283 p..."

Oh, that sucks. Good for the challenges though.

I'll be starting a book that works for the Rita award category. Just in time too.

Janeylou wrote: "Chipmunk
X marks the spot - Read a book with bling on the cover - something treasure-worthy
The Marriage Solution
Stephanie Rose
283 pgs
11 june
Fits ..bling on c..."

How was it Janeylou?

You are on fire for the Chipmunk tasks!

Suzanne wrote: "Thanks Janeylou. Were you also going to post Molly Boys for the skin task?"

I think she has posted that info in post #951. Molly Boys for X-ray.

@Amanda: that was fast!! Wow.

@Janeylou: I haven't had the best luck with Vegas romance books. I wish you better luck than me

@Leslie Ann: I sympathize with you on the City of Brass.

Shannon wrote: "Gonna suck it up and finish The City of Brass right now. Im still struggling with it as its just not appealing to my tastes. Have about 100 pages to go.

Debating starting the Steph..."

I feel you. The only encouragement I offer is that the ending is good. Some unexpected things happen.

MN Lisa wrote: "We are about 44% done with the required # of books this month.

We are about 50% done with each page criteria, except the 500 page one. We are just barely over 50% for 400 pages.

I would suggests ..."

Thanks for the summary Lisa! I think we maybe good with the 600 pages.. as a bunch of us are/will be reading the King doorstopper.