Melissa’s Comments (group member since May 12, 2019)

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

Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "So the question I have is a general one. The Tiger's Wife that Stormie is going to read looks really good and something I would be interested in. But I've kind of been boycotting books with titles ..."

I love this question. I just put The Tiger's Wife on my TBR because it looks like something I'd like to read too.

I've never thought of boycotting books because of their title! Now, I will have something to think about. Now here will be the real trick - a book with the correct title and a bedside vigil :)

As for great women powered feminist books, I love those. Tracy Chevalier, Kristin Hannah, Madeline Miller, Lisa See, T Kingfisher, so many good authors!

Do any of you all have favorite women powered authors?

Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "Christine wrote: "...Just a little easier to read the spreadsheet that way :)"

Oh dear, so not for me, but I'll adapt. You all are probably already learning that I err on the side of more informat..."

:)

Bobbi wrote: "First book finished!"

👏🏼Good work, Bobbi!!

Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "On the spreadsheet, there are three book at the top that aren't in a word, but have letters by them. Why is that?"

Those are the ones that haven't been finished from the first word. The letters from that word that are complete and are in the official spreadsheet are hidden.

Just finished Frankenstein. I don't think I've ever read it before. It still holds up!

Insiyah wrote: "Is anyone going to be reading The Road Trip? It's the second BOM for this month and since it's during a challenge readers get bonus points for their teams."

Yes!
I hope to pick it up at the library this week.

Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Christine wrote: "Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "Should I move the book to my Wheel folder now or when it's finished?"

I think as long as it is there when we go to verify it for posting ..."
Whoops! sorry!

Shannon wrote: "Went to the library yesterday and got some nice October reads. I got out The Once and Future Witches , Small Town, Big Magic , and Son of a Witch .

Gon..."

I really enjoyed The Once and Future Witches. I hope you like it too!

Christine wrote: "Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "Should I move the book to my Wheel folder now or when it's finished?"

I think as long as it is there when we go to verify it for posting is good. I would say the "when" is..."

Are you going to read Varney?
I'm so tempted.
Just to say I read it.

I forgot how wordy these 1800 authors were. Good grief! I kinda want to shake Frankenstein and say "yeah, dude, you shouldn't have made the monster. Deal." but I guess that comes later.

M wrote: "Christine wrote: "Welcome M!

For a Cozy mystery I would recommend Still Life by Louise Penny.

I read it for a mystery challenge where ..."

Oh yes! There's a whole series - us Vermonters are quite obsessed with Louise Penny.

Trisha wrote: "I'm just sitting down to start: "

Looking at this more closely - sci-fi horror! I'm intrigued!

Ooooh good October read!
I see M has Varney the Vampire - never heard of it!

I'm starting with Frankenstein - I figure it's a good October, old publication adventure.

What are you all starting with?

Read on!!

Christine wrote: "I added a couple of books to the sheet, but I see we need some O's. I have a couple of O books that I can add later today or tomorrow."

Thanks Christine!
I always feel like there's one or two letters that get us each time. I'll keep an eye out for those O's too.

M wrote: "Hello everyone, sorry for the late check-in.

I am M from Vancouver, Canada. I live in a lovely place with books, tea, and my lovely and handsome cat overlord. (he told me to type that)

I love fan..."

Welcome M!
Oof 3hour commute!
I'll see what I can recommend...

Insiyah wrote: "I've added in some books to the spreadsheet that I'm planning on reading in this round. If anyone here are planners, feel free to go ahead and do so!

Also, has anyone here read [book:Jade City|43..."

I haven't read Jade City, but I always think I should read it.

I just put up a couple books I have planned to start after the challenge starts. Go ahead and put in any titles you are thinking about reading!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

I hear you, Shannon about the job front. My daughters both graduated and it's a bit slow right now. I wish you good luck!

Just the second October BOM counts for this challenge. I'm going to see if I can get it out of the library too.