Silje’s Comments (group member since Apr 15, 2015)

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

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Did anyone start book 7? I've been talking to myself on the thread over there..."

I just finished this one yesterday, might start 7 tomorrow or day after.

Natalie wrote: "I keep trying to update between quidditch and life. I started Saturday and only got about half a chapter in. Through chapter 4 now.

Also, I think I'll find it difficult to discuss this book witho..."

This book is a definite favorite in the series.
(view spoiler)[Usually there is a murder to be solved or something attacking the city, but this time it is about their present and future kids. It hits closer to home, the need to protect the young ones.

You gotta give it to Hugh, he is a genius when it comes to planning and strategics. All that just in order to get a better look at Kate in order to evaluate her and test her.

I also appreciated that we left Atlanta for a change. Having a new scenery and shifters playing by different rules was bound to make things exciting (hide spoiler)]

Phew, finally done with HP5, that book is a heavy one! On to the next:P

Stephen Fry doesn't make her sound so scary, but he is really good at enhancing her condescension and self importance!

Honestly, I'm not sure how the results of the matches will effect the teams/houses either=P

I think Hermione have been missing one of their speedreaders for some time now, though I can't remember why exactly.
Some teams got a large jump after the reserve player were added, since this was supposed to make the number of books read more even across the teams. Problem with quidditch is that all houses have people reading more books now, and some teams may have more than one player.
But the captains also have different strategies when it comes to adding books to classes/spells on Main spreadsheet.

I guess what I am trying to say is that there can be a number of reasons as to why our teams have a lower ranking=)

Lexi wrote: "I was thinking about using these two books for water: and .
I liked the two bird cages or would something empty and t..."

I might be over-heated after lying in the sun all day, but I don't get it...Isn't that a door in the wall on the cover of "song of a captive bird"?=)

Cheryl wrote: "The quidditch is still confusing to me...

I have a question about the buddy reads. Are the Harry Potter books no longer really available as a buddy read since the month of May ended? I was about t..."

It is a bit confusing. Some rules worked well on paper, but not in play. Since there were no questions asked before the games started things are being changed/fixed mid-game to better accommodate the game. But the announcers on both matches are hilarious, quite entertaining to read=)

Cheryl wrote: "The quidditch is still confusing to me...

I have a question about the buddy reads. Are the Harry Potter books no longer really available as a buddy read since the month of May ended? I was about t..."

People are reading them at different times. I suggest you go to the BR thread and see if there is anyone else around reading it and if not, post a comment asking if someone is planning on reading it anytime soon. I know some of those that have read the books already usually pops back in to discuss with whoever is around.

I think that those who started with the HP books right away are at the 6th book now, but I have seen many people starting afterwards just fine.

Anyone else following the quidditch matches (besides those who are actually playing) ? So much fun going on over there, you guys should take a look=)

Jessica wrote: "My email is jessicagraves24416@gmail.com will you allow me access to the team spreadsheet?"

Oh, you should have mentioned it sooner, I didn't know! I sent you a link to the spreadsheet=)

Natalie wrote: "Slytherin Beater

Natalie defends Karen Michele

Etiquette & Espionage
6/4
Read by Karen Michele"

Wow! How is it even possible to read 307 pages in 43 minutes?=O *color me impressed*

Eldarwen wrote: "If only our bosses would understand that!! ;-)"

So true! =P

Eldarwen wrote: "Mmmh, our beater will be reading her back in as soon as she has some free time (you know, the sleep and work thing hehe).

Thanks, Silje!"

Who has time to sleep and work when there isQuidditch to play?:P

Jammin Jenny wrote: "Elen wrote: "
Gryffindor's Beater


Jenny's bludger connects with Snowtulip and breaks the chaser chain. Snowtulip is out for next chain.

Imagines - Jenny 6/3/18 [Currently Snowtu..."

As far as I have understood Sonia, breaking the quaffle wikll not put the chaser back in the game. In order for the chaser to get back on the broom, a beater must read the book to defend her or the other chasers must make a score on their own.

EDIT: Sorry Shannon, didn't read all the messages through before answering, I see now that you have already said this:P My bad!

Team Lupin.
I have 5 hours of listening left in book five, so I am reading in a day or two.

Team Lupin, starting tomorrow=)

Natalie wrote: "Finished

For some reason, I didn't remember enjoying this book as much on my first read through. I know it comes right after my favorite, book 4, and I think I was just too much on the high of tha..."

I've always liked this book, but my favorite so far would be the 4th as well. (view spoiler)[ I think that this is the book where it is highlighted that man might be the creature capable of most cruelty/evil. Other species might do it because of their nature, but humans can do it simply because of selfish reasons or fear. To quote Dr.Doolittle : "They think the beast takes over and we become loup. Animals don't destroy each other for pure pleasure. They don't have serial killers. They kill, they don't murder. No, it's not the beast in us that makes us lose our balance. It's the man." Food for thought... (hide spoiler)]

Teddie wrote: "I do like how Kate and Curran’s ability to communicate evolves. They both are having to say what their personal lines in the sand are, while also conceding to the needs of the other.

I cracked up ..."

That scene is hilarious! Such temper!=P

Judy wrote: "Chapter 4

The thought "oh right this is the book where Ginny gets a personality" just popped into my head while reading this and I feel a little bad but also it's true (I think)... [spoilers removed]"

I completely agree! She stands out a lot more in this book.

Jessica, have you added the books read as a keeper on the quidditch team? We can't use them for spells or classes, but we can still get the points for the pages=)