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

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

Yeah that works for me, Nichole. I just need to finish up Lies of Locke Lamora.

Just a confirmation - will 13/14 November work for everyone?

Nichole wrote: "I'm planning on reading next week.

And . I was planning to read it next week anyway. When are looking at?

Sorry, I haven't posted anything in quite a while. I've been shuttling between my parents and in-laws house (they live 5 mins from each other). Both families are quite excited to see their first grandchild so they're playing tug of war :)

I'm glad the challenge finally started. I've had several books going on at once but no time to actually read them. Looks like we're off to a great start!

Shelf: River Sprites
Total Points: 610
Books Read: 13

1. The Golden Chance by Jayne Ann Krentz | 08 Nov 14 | 368 pages - 20 points
2. Night Broken by Patricia Briggs | 08 Nov 14 | 341 pages - 20 points
3. Wildest Hearts by Jayne Ann Krentz | 09 Nov 14 | 376 pages - 20 points
4. Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz | 09 Nov | 338 pages - 20 points
5. The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch | 12 Nov | 752 pages - 90 points
6. Firelight by Kristen Callihan | 14 Nov | 372 pages - 20 points
7. Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence | 18 Nov | 384 pages - 20 points
8. Among Thieves by Douglas Hulick | 25 Nov | 430 pages - 20 points
9. To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis | 26 Nov | 493 pages - 50 points
10. A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev | 27 Nov | 304 pages - 20 points
11. Almost A Bride by Sarah Mayberry | 30 Nov | 140 pages - 10 points
12. The Spider by Jennifer Estep | 03 Dec | 381 pages - 20 points
13. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe | 04 Dec | 324 pages - 20 points
14. Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb | 10 Dec | 480 pages - 50 points
15. Open Season by Linda Howard | 14 Dec | 368 pages - 20 points

BOM & Buddy Reads: 100 points
1. BOM - The Lies of Locke Lamora: Participation + DQ - 70 points
2. BR - Firelight - Thread
3. BR - Prince of Thorns - Thread
4. BR - Among Thieves - Thread
3. BR - Assassin's Apprentice - Thread

jingles wrote: "Vi, I wanted to get back to you about Nefertiti. I had to put this aside. While it started off good, I found myself quickly becoming distracted and couldn't get into the story.

I'm..."

Aw, I hate it when that happens. I can totally understand, Jingles. I'm a very mood reader myself. Thanks for letting me know.

Rebecca NJ wrote: "If I can get this from the library by the time you guys start this, I may join you."

Hey Rebecca! You're reading a dark fantasy? :O

Anytime next week will work for me. I have the book on hand - just need to finish the ones I've started for other challenges. Would next week work for everyone?

I'm going to try joining this one.

I loved this one but I haven't moved on to the second. If you're doing the trilogy, then I'll join for the second.

I'm so glad for the BOM. I've been having this book on my TBR for a while and this has been the right push to get it off. I was looking forward to the audio as it is really good. Sadly, I don't have the time to actually listen. It's been E book all the way for me. So far it is good.

✼Danielle✼ wrote: "Greta wrote: "Does anyone want to read in January?"

I'll join you in reading it, Greta."

So many books!! I'll join this BR.

DQ for Chapter Three: Imaginary Men - Interlude: The Last Mistake

Lots of happening in today's reading. I just enjoyed getting lost that I was hard pressed to stop.

15. I was a little confused. Wasn't this Don Salvara supposed to be the first noble person scam they've done? I remember reading somewhere that this line was being crossed. Was I wrong? Yet, I find the name Thorn of Camorr particularly clever. Do you?

16. So, we get the glimpse into the mysterious Spider. Do you think the black shadowy thing following them is part of Spider's? What do you think it is? ...it beat its wings and rose into the darkness in a spiraling circle, until it was up above the mists of Camorr and..

17. That was quite a move by the Gentlemen Bastards. Poor Conté’. But looks Chains didn't exactly train them in combat? I have to say I'm liking the author just for making me like the Gentlemen Bastards and rooting for them. They are almost anti-heroes.

18. Capa Barsavi doesn't look like a man that can be crossed. Swearing a fealty with a magicked shark tooth? What about Nazca Barzavi? Do you think we'll see her again with the fealty Locke did?

Of course, Priscilla. Let's wait for the mods to create a thread and we can decide on a date. Are you alright with reading it in November?

Sorry, I'm a little late. I'm just about caught up with the reading today. I'll post DQ in 10 mins. Working on it now.

Mods, NancyHelen and I are planning to read in November. We haven't finalised the exact date. Thanks!

Anybody interested in reading the book could also join us.

I'm loving the chatter in this thread. I've signed up for a couple of BR and the Lies of Locke Lamora BOM too. There are loads of BR happening that I've lost track of most of them. I'll post a list once I'm sure what I've actually signed up for.

I'll join too. I have been meaning to read this author for a while. I'm good with January. Are we looking at a specific date or is it upto each person? I'm asking so I can reserve the book at the library..

Wow! Feels like the thread exploded while I was away. I can do questions for one day, if you need one. I would prefer 4th or 7th.

Nicole wrote: "I am reading a lot of shorter books right now to get my to read list down before the challenge starts.

One week and four days!!!"

I have postponed all my bigger books to read for my challenge. Now all I can see are those chunksters and door stoppers. Lol!!