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

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

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.

Jen wrote: "I finished Fourth Wing and it was crack for me. I think it’s a combo of all the tropes and a touch of fantasy without being too complicated. I’m trying to get my hands on a physical copy because I ..."

Ooh that is good news. I'm looking forward to reading that for the BOM. Hopefully my book comes in by then.

Nanci wrote: "Vi wrote: "I was snooping around.. few teams are far ahead in their Chipmunk tasks.. around 50 - 60 tasks done on average. I'm really amazed by that! It has been only 9 days since June started."

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Yeah, I'm amazed they're able to find books for each task. Sometimes the books I have on hand fits a task but not always. I think we are doing good. We may not have the mosr chipmunk tasks knocked off but we are also filling up the compulsory page criteria too. Chipmunk tasks are under free choice always.

Suzanne wrote: "I'd agree with what Kirsten said about the bling - I'm pretty sure it has to be some sort of jewelry. I'll get the Treasure book checked in :)"

AH, that makes sense. Just wanted to see if any of the books I read works for the chipmunk tasks.

But wow, we've knocked off so many chipmunk tasks overnight(for me). Way to go team!

Yeah I get what you mean. I was thinking some people are antique collectors and such so maybe a treasure in that sense.

Janeylou wrote: "Well id say so .."

I think so too.. A consensus would be good and then it can fulfill another chipmunk task.

I have a question - has a sword on cover. Can it be considered treasure worthy?

I was snooping around.. few teams are far ahead in their Chipmunk tasks.. around 50 - 60 tasks done on average. I'm really amazed by that! It has been only 9 days since June started.

For China category - I checked and out of 10, 5 towers are in China.

I've Jeannie Lin who writes books set in China. I have which I hope to get to soon. I have to finish a book due at the library first.

Fantasy recommendation: . Beautiful cover, lovely prose. Really enjoyed the setting.

I'm finally done with The City of Brass. I was looking forward to the end because of the hints dropped by some people in the BOM discussion. It was an interesting end, a little unexpected. I still don't ship any couple and unfortunately, I'm not able to connect with Nahri at all. I have a little curiosity about how the series progresses but definitely not continuing now. I'll take a breather for and start the King doorstopper tomorrow.

Nanci wrote: "Thanks for taking one for the team, Vi!"

haha, nah. This whole thing has helped to get this book off my bookshelf where it has been sitting too long. I try not to DNF until it's truly bad. That said, the characters are annoying (for me) so at this point, I don't think I'll continue the series. I love doing the BOMs for this reason - I get to see others POVs and the full range of enjoyment. It's fun.