Rebecca ’s Comments (group member since Sep 03, 2016)

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

Great weekend for reading! I got a lot more accomplished than I thought I would. I read 3 books and am finishing my second BOM. I’m just waiting on the questions to come out so I can answer them for both books. How was your weekend?

Holy 💩! Sorry that happened to you. Add that to the list of experiences. Good luck getting it out of the bathroom. Too bad you couldn’t take your cat with you. Any chance they are Secret of Nimh rats?

Cecily wrote: "I am assuming we can start now? I am home sick from work today, so maybe I can get some good reading done."

Hope you're feeling better!

Just signed up for my books for the week. I’m gonna have to find something short to read right now since I’m in between books and we still have 15 hrs to go. 😜

I still don’t have freaking internet so I’m going to go to the library today to use theirs. I’ll claim some books on the ss while I’m there. The fools are supposed to come back again today. This is their last chance or I’m changing companies.

Can a book be used if it’s tagged modern-classics?

Thanks for the link 😃

Lexi wrote: "Eni wrote: "I updated post 8 with June's Back Room BOM. It's an erotica book, which is why it's in the back room group, however it still counts for BOM points for this challenge. If you are over 18..."

I just downloaded it. I thought why not? It’s really short I’ll give it a try how bad could it be? Hopefully better than “the book” hahaha What do I need to do to join the group?
On another note I don’t have Internet right now. My internet went out during an electrical storm on Sunday and I’ve been fighting with the stupid company to come and fix it. I’m hopeful they’ll get it fixed today.

Hello everyone! I’m excited to meet some new people. Lexi and I have played on teams before and I’m happy to be teamed up with her again. She’s an A-MAZING teammate and captain.
I have all three BOMs lined up which I’ll also answer the DQ’s on. I also just downloaded When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit since it’s a classic it should come in handy plus I’m just curious about it. The summary looks good so why not give it a try.
Happy reading!

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The First Phone Call from Heaven

Book: The First Phone Call From Heaven by Mitch Albom
Completed: 8 Dec
Pages:321
Fits: Character: G-Giselle, D-Diane, W-Warren, L-Lulu, #22.Read a book that is tagged religious (must be tagged by more than 25 users). 12-religious 34-religion

Deanna wrote: "Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "I was just looking at extra challenge tasks and noticed that we have done quite well on them. For #22 do we know if that is strict on the word "religious" or could ..."
Awesome! I'll have it finished shortly. Thank you!

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Book: Godwink Christmas Stories by Squire Rushnell & Louise Duart
Completed: 7 Dec
Pages:288
Fits: Author: D, Title: G, Character: L-Lana, W-Woody Harrelson #29For girls and boys there is some candy. Read something sweet.



Book: The Secret Lives of Superhero Wives by Joynell Schultz
Completed: 7 Dec
Pages:316
Fits: Character: I-Icy Tundra, D-Dora, word in text on pg 116

I was just looking at extra challenge tasks and noticed that we have done quite well on them. For #22 do we know if that is strict on the word "religious" or could it also be religion. I found a book that is tagged 12 times for religious and 34 times for religion.

JanEyre9 wrote: "Morning all! Can't believe this is the last day.

I have to take WW: Warbringer off the list. My father in law had a stroke so the last few days have been really stressful and busy and not really ..."

Hi Jan, sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I'm hoping for a speedy full recovery for him. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

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Book: The Sign of the Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Completed: 6-Dec
Pages:184
Fits: Characters: G-Gregson, W-Watson, L-Francois LeVillard, Author:Doyle #7. Play dreidel by reading a book with "four" in the title.


Book: My True Love Gave to Me Edited by Stephanie Perkins
Completed: 7-Dec
Pages:336
Fits: Authors: G-Gayle, D-David, W-White, L-Laini #28. Read a book with gloves on the cover.
BOM questions are complete for all 6 days.

DQs Day 6

Star of Bethlehem

36. Lydia was very impulsive, in switching tickets with Hulda. Have you ever done anything so impulsive? What did it make you think about Lydia's character and situation?
No, I've never done something that impulsive but I have been impulsive about other things. It made me believe that she was desperate to get out of her situation and she was willing to do most anything to change it.

37. Being British, the idea that an airport is four hours drive away is insane to me - I mean, I can be in France in four hours! which means I find it hard to connect with the situation (and, incidentally, completely got Hulda's outrage in the airport that getting a bus wasn't practical!) Did the setting of the story add or distract from your reading?
Not at all. I come from a very small town where it takes about 90 min on a good day to get the airport. The closest grocery store is 15 miles away. This story took me back to that time in my life.

38. Ethan's family was a really tangible element to the story. Do you think Lydia fell for the boy or the mob?
I think she fell for both. She was in love with having a family and she definitely had feelings for him especially since the kiss.

The Girl Who Woke the Dreamer

39. This story had a really unpleasant baddy, in the form of Reverend Thingy (I disliked him so much that all I retain of his name is that it began with S). Did you react strongly to him? Other characters?
I did he gave me the creeps from the start and so did Dame Somnolence. They were both terrible but especially him. He seemed like a pervert or at least that's the feeling I got.

40. The fact that the baddy was the priest and the love interest was a primoridal god-like creature made this feel kinda anti-religion. Do you think it fitted with the holiday theme of the collection?
Yes, because not everyone is pro-religion. It showed the fight/struggle between establishment and anti-establishment when it comes to Christmas and other holidays this time of year.

41. The imagery in this story was really powerful. Did you enjoy it?
I did. I didn't think I was going to like this story at all when I first started it but about 3/4 of the way through I started to enjoy it.

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42. and finally: do you have a favourite story? which author(s) will you read more of?
I would have to say after reading all of them that It's a Yuletide Miracle, Charlie Brown is my favourite with Star of Bethlehem a close second. I will probably seek out both of these authors.

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "Yes, I went there at Christmas one time. I remember the Biltmore Estate being decorated beautifully. We went to a ..."

She's like a little kid. I swear she really does know who Santa is. We watch movies and read books about him. She loves Christmas music. I wrap her presents in tissue paper and put them under the tree for her. She's always so excited, usually more so about the tissue paper at first than the presents. Last year she got her picture taken with Santa. She kept looking up at him in wonder. It was so cute! I know crazy cat lady but she's my baby and my bestest friend. I laugh at myself all the time.

DQs: December 6th
Beer Buckets and Baby Jesus

27. What do you think of Vaughn's pranks? Do you find them funny throughout the story? Could you relate to the way he thinks - like everything is just a step away from a disaster to happen?
Vaughan's pranks are childish but somewhat funny. I love the birds pooping all over the car but it went too far with the fire which I know he was not planning on happening. I sometimes have that conspiracy theory mentality myself.


28. I've noticed that the stories in the book have some kind of continuity regarding fathers and them leaving. Did you get a similar feeling too? What do you think why Vaughn's dad left and what do you think of his mom and how she is handling the whole situation?
I noticed this as well. I'm not sure why he left other than pressure of responsibility. I think his mom is very uninvolved and is handling the situation poorly.

29. In my opinion, the quick love-to-be between Vaughn and Gracie felt a bit rushed. Do you feel the same way or do you have a different opinion? Do you think they go together well as a couple and why?
I didn't feel it was rushed. I had a feeling from the beginning that they were into one another but didn't let it show. I think they make a good couple, opposites attract.

30. During the reading, I also wondered how kind was Gracie's dad, the pastor, to Vaughn. What do you think was the course of his actions, do you think it was really just out of kindness as Gracie pointed out? Overall, how did you 'experience' the pastor? Did he seem like an actual pastor?
I think he was trying to help Vaughn. I do think it was out of kindness because he seems like a very good pastor. He seemed like the type of person who even when he's not "on the clock" he's available for his parishioners.

Welcome to Christmas, CA

31. Would you like to live in a town like Christmas? If yes/no, why?
I used to live in a small town like that. I miss it now. I miss the sense of family but I don't miss everyone being in everyone's business. haha

32. What do you think you would be if you were a food?
something chocolate and decadent

33. Did you expect Rick acting this way and saving money so Maria could go to could go to college.
I didn't think to the extent it was. I had a feeling he cared more than she thought because he drove her to and from school, he always asked about her day and if she had done her homework.

34. Personally, I really liked Maria as a character - especially when she helped Candy so much. What did you think of her?
At first I found her to be a big baby about living there and seeming to be so self involved but she definitely redeemed herself.

35. What part of Christmas is your favorite?
Traditions, music, cheesy movies, decorations, all of it!

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Book: Cute Poodles, Sweet Old Ladies, and Hugs by P.J. Miller
Completed: 5 Dec
Pages:187
Fits: Characters: G-Greg, W-Dr Geoff Walsh, L-Liz, 18. Read a book where the character has a dog who was a stray/came from a shelter



Book: In Love With Alien Santa Claus by Zara Zenia
Completed: 5 Dec
Pages:176
Fits: Characters: G-Griz, D-Dasher, L-Jessica Lane, Title starts with I, #33. Read a book with green text on the cover.

DQs Days 5

Krampuslauf
22. Krampuslauf is an unusual holiday festivity. Does your community and/or country have unusual holiday traditions and/or festivals?
No, or at least not that I know of. We have the standard Christmas parade and Santa at the mall.

23. Penny and Silke were given the opportunity to decide if Roth was going to be punished. Penny showed more compassion with wanting Grieselda to punish him like Krampus would. What did you think about Roth being turned into a donkey?
I thought it was quite appropriate since he was an ass. I would hope that it would teach him some humility and the error of his ways.

24. Joachim told Hanna that his people are often beseeched for favors, but seldom invited to share feasts. When he offered her a gift, Hanna wanted to never forget that there’s magic in the world. Why do you think she wanted that?
Magic seemed to be a special aspect of her childhood to her. I think she wanted to hold on to her childhood and also to give credence to it since her father discredited her love of magical creatures.

What the Hell Have You Done, Sophie Roth

25. Sophie is having a hard time adjusting to college life. Having to say “just kidding” and wondering what she has done this time. Do you think she misread situations?
I definitely feel she misread situations. I don't think she did it intentionally she just seemed quick to jump to conclusions about people without hearing their story.

26. Russell said the only constant in his life was the Simpsons. I feel when he was talking about his grandmother that she is a constant too, regardless of the amount of time he could spend with her. Is there something or someone that is a constant in your life that helps keep you grounded?
Without a doubt my close circle of friends, reading and my cat.