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

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

Judy wrote: "Vi- that's an interesting idea that your library is doing. I like it!"

Me too! I was thinking I should visit that library more but they don't have comfy sofas like the other branches. They have these white chairs (that are really good) but I don't like sitting on them for a long time. Dilemna!

HP

I wanted to post this yesterday but I had way too many stuff to do on GR.

Back in 2000, when I was in 6th grade, I was still reading Enid Blyton when one of my class boys started teasing me for STILL reading EB. At that time, my school library was the only library around for me and it had a very good collection (only for school students, no adults). After this, I went to the librarian (who was new) and asked him for recommendation. He introduced me to Agatha Christie, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys AND also Harry Potter. At that time, it was already popular and I was leery of trying it. It was a matter of principle, you see.

A year and a half passed. The librarian and I became best friends. I visited the library EVERY day and sometimes even on holidays when it was open. I had finished all Christie, Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys books in the library and I was pestering helping him order more books when he again asked me to try Harry Potter (more to get rid of me, I think). But the books were never available when I tried. After 1 month of trying, I made him reserve the first book for me. That book blew me away and I got the next pretty quickly too. It was hard after that waiting for each book. It's still my most favorite series ever.

Last year, I tried the audio and I could only listen to Stephen Fry's version. Couldn't listen to Jim Dale at all. When I started the audio yesterday, I can only listen to Jim Dale. I'm weird. I'm only about chapter 4 in though.

Good Morning, Team!! The August Challenge has started officially for everybody! Has everybody started reading their books?

I had an impromptu library visit today because I wanted to read more Sandra Brown books. The library branch I went today had this cool initiative: The Mystery Brown Bag



We're not supposed to peek into the bag but I (of course) peeked in two bags to determine they were not mysteries (not into them right now). But I did not peek into the one I finally checked out. The book I got was . I haven't read any Andresen so I'm hoping this would be a good intro to her.

It's finally August!!

I finished today and that kicks off the August Challenge for us. I think I might go on a Sandra Brown Binge (after the NR binge I suppose)

Happy Wedding, Karen!!

Many More Happy Returns of the day, Oo!

HP

I got into Gryffindor too. August if finally here.

If there was a LT, then it might've been a deal breaker. I'm getting really tired of them (and YA seems to have abundant of them)

I used to think I was stingy before I saw you (and another of my friend) rate. Now I know I'm an "average" rate.

Rebecca, I forgot to ask the most important question - does it have a Love Triangle?

And if you say you've given it 4 stars, it's good enough for me. I usually see you give 2 or 3 stars.

@Rebecca: You're the first person who has unreservedly endorse the series. It's going on my TBR pile :)

Good Morning, Team!! Good to see everyone reading.

I've been in Manga mode myself (and the books don't count for this challenge) but I'm planning to go back to my planned reads from tomorrow. And I got my . YAY!! I missed Kate & Curran!!

I'm just onto Chapter 4 - The weekend was a busy one for me. I'll start posting in a while. And I'm not reading any of yours until I'm done.

Leslie wrote: "Vi - I've never read Anne Stuart. What kind of books are they?"

Basically her setup is always like this (from the grand total of 3 books I've read): A morally ambiguous, dark, asshole-ish hero; completely innocent heroine. I didn't like her Black Ice but Ruthless was good. Best I can describe is a dark, obsessive love. Her writing is such that you can accept the whole package. I read her when I am in the mood for dark, angsty stuff. You could try Ruthless or Nightfall and see if it's your cup of tea (though, I think you'll like it)

Rebecca wrote: "LOL - I guess...if you want to put it that way!"

LOL! Now you can't refuse. :)

Rebecca wrote: "I missed this the other day - gee, thanks Vi!!"

Welcome, Rebecca! :P It's so nice to be needed, right?? :D

I finished - I was looking for some angsty book and this fit the bill perfectly. Morally ambiguous hero, innocent heroine - typical AS stuff. Loved it!

Working on now

I'm sorry but I'm really behind. I had another BR on the same date and I couldn't put that book down. I'm starting this one tomorrow. I'll catch up fast.

Good Morning, Team!! 6 more days for the August Challenge and I can't wait. That challenge is taunting me!

While waiting, I finished up . This book was just awesome. It's a complete Science Fiction with lots of other contents thrown in. It's even better than it's prequel - . Another awesome series to keep reading.

Rebecca wrote: "Hmmm...I'm going to say no to that too.

Let me also add, I absolutely hate creating challenges because I don't like saying no.
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I like creating challenges (if I'm on a creative streak). The only thing I don't like is when people ask these questions. And that is why you're answering it instead of the rest of us :P

Emily wrote: "Okay just an update: My grandmother's surgery went really well and she is spending the night at the hospital, but will get to leave tomorrow. Thank you guys so much for all of your support!"

Great news, Emily!

Rebecca, how about a "fantasy" version of the same place. Like for example, Deadline is set in a post-apocalyptic version of US (I forgot which part). Will that work?