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

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

Could someone please add more rows at the bottom of the main tracking sheet? Thank you!

You are truly amazing! Thank you so much!!!

Shelby wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Do we have any librarians in this group? I have a book that doesn't have page numbers that I'd like to read but I need to have the page numbers added"

I'm a librarian Rebecca. Give..."

Thanks Shelby! Here's a link to it on Barnes and Noble. I thought we could use it for a quick, hard book-that sounds funny especially since it's a Christian novel hahaha Amazon doesn't have page numbers for it either

Hearts at the Holy See by Therese M. Travis, 140 pages

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hear...

Do we have any librarians in this group? I have a book that doesn't have page numbers that I'd like to read but I need to have the page numbers added

Shelby wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Sorry everyone I haven’t been able to finish my book but I’m hoping to today. I got home from work Saturday and started feeling bad. I slept most of yesterday (14 hours) which is un..."

Thanks Shelby, I'm finally starting to feel somewhat human again haha

Navi wrote: "Hi everyone! Just a quick check in. My sister gave birth yesterday!! So it’s been a bit busy for me. I haven’t read as much as I would have liked but hoping to jump back in soon!"

Congratulations Aunt Navi! Have a wonderful time with the baby!

Sorry everyone I haven’t been able to finish my book but I’m hoping to today. I got home from work Saturday and started feeling bad. I slept most of yesterday (14 hours) which is unheard of for me. I’m starting to feel a little better so I’ll try to read this afternoon. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to help out much

Done! And the spreadsheet has been updated

I’m finishing my book right now. I have about 10 minutes left, as soon as I finish I will update the spreadsheet

Discussion Questions Day 3

10. As we reach the halfway point I am seeing more and more similarities to the Amelia Peabody series. Is anyone else finding this. Does this affect your impression of the book?
I haven't read that series so I have nothing to compare it against.

11. We have been introduced to a number of Characters is there anyone that particularly stands out?
I want to know what's up with Tio Ricardo.

12. We have been introduced to Isadora and her Father. Why do you think he doesn’t let her out of his sight?
There's no chaperone for her which is strange and the fact that he seems to be latched to her 24/7 so strange for this time period.

13. Inez seems to be attuned to Cleopatra and sees some of her memories. If you could choose to see one memory of a historical figure whose memory would it be?
So many people to choose from!

Discussion Questions Day 2
Part One, Chapter 6 - Part One, Chapter 12

6. In this part Inez spends some time with Mr. Hayes. What did you think of their afternoon in Cairo? Did you enjoy their banter?
It was ok and what I would expect between the two of them. Inez is young and somewhat annoying. Actually they are are both somewhat annoying. I'm not really liking their characters so far. I'm also listening to the book so maybe that has something to do with my annoyance.

7. After sensing familiar magic from an old trinket, Inez buys it and later has a vision of Cleopatra. What do you think this vision means? Do you believe Cleopatra’s burial site can only be found with Inez’s help?
I think Inez is going to play a large part in them finding the burial site because why else would we have this story? Also, since she believes in magic and her family is tied to magic it only makes sense for her to have "magical" visions.

8. Every now and then, the point of view shifts briefly to Mr. Hayes. Do you enjoy these moments from his perspective, or would you prefer the story to stay entirely with Inez?
The change of perspective is good as it gives more insight as to what is going on. I actually like his voice better in the audiobook.

9. Inez finds a letter from her mother, in which she suspects that Tío Ricardo is involved in illegal activities. Does this letter, along with the boat conversation Inez overhears, make you suspicious of Tío Ricardo? Or do you think he’s not responsible for Inez’s parents’ murder?
I've been suspicious since the get go. I don't think he killed the parents he seems too tied to them but I have a feeling he was doing something they didn't approve of

Welcome to our team! Happy reading!

I should be finishing What the River Knows sometime tomorrow so I’ll take I

Discussion Questions Day 1
Prologue - Part 1 Ch 5

1. The first line is “A letter changed my life.” Would you say this was a good start, cheesy start, or are you indifferent?
I would say it's a good start because it drew me right in. I became curious as to how it changed her life.

2. Why do you think Tio Roberto wanted to immediately send Inez back to Egypt without even seeing her? Do you think he’s hiding something? Or do you think it’s just typical of men at that time to dismiss young women and enforce them being chaperoned and taken care of?
I definitely think he's hiding something. He wants her out of his hair and back in Argentina clueless as to what is going on/has happened with her parents.

3. The ring scene with Thomas Sterling was definitely outrageous; I felt Inez's outrage and all of her shock. Do you expect to see the ring later in the story? Any guesses to its significance?
I do think it will be seen again, I think it has something to do with her parents deaths.

4. What do you think of the writing style and the pacing so far? Are you enjoying the lyrical, rich descriptions or do you prefer a more fast paced story?
It's been ok so far, I'm listening to the book and the pacing seems to be good.

5. In Ch. 5 we see politics at play, and we can tell this is just the beginning. How do you think this will affect your enjoyment of the book? Will it enhance the story for you or will you feel bogged down by the details?
I like politics and I like drama especially in a historical sense as long as it stays mostly factual. I think I'll enjoy it even more so.

Looks like we got cheesed!!! Hahaha

Starting with:

Haha I hear you! I’m finishing off my two books right now. I had myself convinced that the tournament starts on Sunday so now I’m speed reading through the rest of these. Thank goodness I’m pretty far into both!

Vicky wrote: "Hey Team!

We're just over 2 days until start time, hooray! If you haven't already requested access to the spreadsheet please do so, the link is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/......"

Finishing up two books:

Audio:

Physical:

Quick update: I don't want you guys to think I ghosted you because I haven't! It's been an extremely busy couple of weeks with guests in town and work has been crazy lately. Also, I haven't been receiving any GR notifications which always keep me in check. I'll have to find out what is going on with that. On the upside I have been mentally selecting the books I will be reading for the minis. I can't decide which one to start with lol

Here's my shelf:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Hello Everyone,

I just got home from work and saw that our group had gone live. I generally work evenings to late night so you'll probably find me on here at all hours of the day and night.

I've participated in Tower Teams several times and enjoyed it immensely each time. I did not participate the last time though and I can't seem to remember why-hmmm that's a good question not that it really matters haha

I like to read most anything with the exception being sci-fi but even that I've made some exceptions for.

I look forward to getting to know all of you over the next months.

Happy reading to everyone and GO TEAM BURJ KHALIFA!!!