Amy’s Comments (group member since Nov 02, 2015)

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

Brooke wrote: "@Amy - I had never even heard of a buddy read until last fall. Laura, one of the mods and my TT captain last year introduced me to them, and we’ve been reading together ever since! They are super c..."

Sweet, thank you!!! I just looked up a couple of those you mentioned so have a much better idea of what to expect. I will definitely join you in June for The Perfect Mother :)

Lindsay♫SingerOfStories♫ wrote: ":D lol @Kirsten = "goodies" include, but are not limited to, different editions of the books, Funko Pops, bookmarks, prints, stickers, candles, THE ELDER WAND, time turners...pretty much just about..."

Do you have any favorite editions of the books?? I've been wanting to ask for the whole series of books for a birthday or Christmas gift idea. The original copies my family had somehow all ended up in my brother's possession (which is okay because I sill steal them from him when needed), and although it's hard for me to move on from the original copies that are so well-used and well-loved, I feel like I need a set of my own to wear down. I just don't know where to start as far as quality vs. price goes on them!

Brooke wrote: "@Amy - I have The Perfect Mother also! I’m going to do a buddy read with another TT player beginning June 6th if you want to join us. Extra points for buddy reads and all... 😊"

Yes, I would love that!! I've never done a buddy read before, so I might need a little guidance :)

Deanna wrote: "Amy wrote: "I have a few books downloaded from Overdrive and a couple I own that I plan to start with, but I most likely will start with The Belles and [book:The Perfect Mother|3588..."

I do the same thing! I love getting mp3 audiobooks, too, but I tend to go through those pretty slowly and have to check them out from the library a few times before I actually finish them. I've tried listening to them throughout my days when I'm doing other things, but I always end up missing important info thanks to getting distracted. I love them for in the evenings, though.

I have a few books downloaded from Overdrive and a couple I own that I plan to start with, but I most likely will start with The Belles and The Perfect Mother

I'm currently inbetween homes - my husband and I are building but currently living out of an RV in his parent's yard. That being said, while I'll have lots more time to read on this long "camping trip," it's really weird for me to not be close to my home library where I get pretty much all of my books. I'll be reading quite a bit more ebooks over the next couple of months, that's for sure!

Yay, thanks!!

Hello my Ravenclaw friends!! I am so happy to be a part of this TT!! I've done a few of the tower teams in the past and always loved the fact that's it's basically just reading to your heart's content with some strategy thrown into the mix. I can't wait to start!

I read pretty much only fiction - young adult, fantasy, sci fi, new adult, romance, historical fiction, and anything that someone can highly recommend. Please recommend me your favorites because I love finding new "hidden gems."

My shelf is titled tower-teams-2018
I have no idea if I linked it correctly, but fingers crossed

Kirsten wrote: "Deanna wrote: "Amber wrote: "Alrighty, Flitwick it is :)"

Brooke wrote: "Team Flitwick for Ravenclaw! Woohoo!"

Kirsten wrote: "Woo! Team Flitwick!"

Hello ladies! **waves**"

FLITWICK FLITWICK FL..."

YAY, I'm so excited to be on Team Flitwick!! (although I'm secretly a true Hufflepuff with a lot of Ravenclaw thrown in there)

Welcome, Kimberly!!

Welcome Danielle! So happy to have you as part of team Vorpal!

Yay, thanks so much!!

Hi Caroline!! I've always wanted to try an escape room, and a Sherlock one sounds amazing! Way to go!

Cait S wrote: "We need a private group set up by the Captains at some point. If we plan out what we're doing on this thread, we'll be easy pickings for sabotages."

Yes!! Can't wait for our private thread so we can discuss a plan ASAP.

Is this all of us? I know I haven't seen the co captain comment yet, but just wondering what our numbers are!

Yay, the challenge has officially started, but I know I for one will wait until normal hours to start reading, especially once I know more of what goals we need to meet. Happy 2018 all!

Also, it looks like the reading tasks lists are out now and can be viewed by going to "Current Rankings" and then clicking the little icon under "View Team"!!

Krissy wrote: "Hi, team! My name is Krissy. I just turned 36. We are currently stationed in Texas but my husband retires from the army soon and when he does we'll be moving to Missouri.

I've been with my husban..."

Hi Krissy!! Nice to meet you. I love audiobooks, too! Do you have any favorites on audiobook that have nice narrators? I usually just borrow ones from my library that are available, but I hate when I get one where the narrator is hard to follow or just doesn't seem "right".

Do any of you have plans for ringing in the new year?!

This may be off topic, but do any of you have those moments where you're either falling asleep or just waking up, and you realize your dreaming is actually you continuing the story of whichever book you're currently reading? This happens to me every once in a while, and it happened again last night (probably because I'm furiously reading and trying to hit my 2017 challenge goal), so I woke up realizing I just made up chapters of the book I'm reading in my head, but I still have to ACTUALLY read chapters because the ones I make up probably don't count. :(

I've never asked anyone before if they've had those moments, but I'm hoping other bookworms can relate!!

I made my account for the companion site this morning, and a part of me thinks I should NOT have bookmarked it in my favorites list because now I'm going to be obsessively checking the countdown timer! ;) I can't wait to see our task list so I can start planning!

I'm going to add that series to my list! Thanks for the recommendation. Lol, I have so done that before where I think I make it obviously clear what I REALLY want my hubs to buy for a gift, but he usually likes to go off on his own and find me things I don't ask for.

This year I received Oathbringer for a gift and a The Name of the Wind shirt from Litographs!

I followed you on Insta, Talia!

Hi Talia! Congratulations on your recent marriage! I'm glad to hear you're liking the snow!! Although it can stink to drive in, I've always loved snowy weather when you can stay cozy inside with a good book.

Hi everyone! I am psyched for this challenge and to be a part of team Vorpal! The first day of the challenge can't get here soon enough.

My name is Amy, and I live in snowy Minnesota with my husband and our cat (Chuck) and our sheltie dog (Walter).

My favorite genres right now are fantasy, new adult, young adult, some historical fiction, and a little scattering of everything else inbetween.

I can't wait to start this challenge with you all!

Cait S wrote: "Hi Vorpal! Looks like team threads are open so I'll jump right in and introduce myself.

First of all, super stoked to be on this team. Alice in Wonderland is my jam.

I'm Cait. I currently live in..."

Nice to virtually meet you, Cait! That sounds like a perfect full house, and a wonderful/fulfilling job to have. What breed of dogs are they?