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

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

M wrote: "I am back, and it looks like I missed some stuff.

I have all moved in and am currently in a box fort. I have my bookshelves unpacked (priorities) and am now working on the kitchen. It has been two..."

I love that your priority was unboxing your books 😍
Did the move go okay?

I just don't feel the tension with Peeta. I wonder how much of this has to do with the typical trope of MC liking the "bad boy." I am really trying to change my opinion of him this time around.

I finished the other day, and I am thinking more and more about the Capitol and how they rely on the other districts for their resources. They have subjugated these people and live off of what they supply.
I love the minor rebellions in each of the districts - and how Katniss takes up this cause. The kiss to the camera, the flowers around Rue, Rue's song. All of these attempts to make something human out of an inhumane way of living.

Michael wrote: "A few other things that came to mind as I re-read this book in the series.

1) The general subject of morality within your employment. I couldn’t help but see correlations between the Peacekeepers..."

Yes, Cinna is my favorite character in the whole series.

I am re-reading the series for the challenge - and I am still loving them. I wonder about the commentary of rich v. poor and what Susan Collins used for inspiration. My favorite character is Cinna though. He is a true artist - and can see through the facade of most things. He is loyal to Katniss without romance.

Sammy wrote: "I'm a little behind as I was concentrating on getting a couple of long audios out of the way, and just finished part 1.

The main reason I rated this 3 stars in the past (I've read it twice before...."

I guess that is true - she may be the vehicle for telling the story instead of being completely developed as a character.

Stacey wrote: "I'm listening to this and I'm about a third of the way through. The reader is very good ---for every character except Katniss. :/ I can't help but picture a 40 year old woman when she's doing her p..."

Same on the narrator - are you listening to Carolyn McCormick? I need more of a bite with Katniss. I loved Jennifer Lawerence as the actress who plays her, but this narrator is just not biting enough for me.

I have always like Katniss - but then I always like people who are rough around the edges.

Sophie wrote: "The rest of the world may be struggling underwater but have decided to work together (widely optimistic) and looked at Panem and decided to shut them off. Or they got hit by the nukes from district..."
Oooh - an underwater sequel trilogy would be supper cool.

Nice. Anything good lately?

Carolyn McCormick - Maybe she'll grow on me?

Shan ~A~ wrote: "1) What is everyone's favorite reading format? (ebook/paperback/hardcover/audiobook/other)

I don't have a preference; my choice of format is usually based on convenience. I can usually get to and ..."

The narrator is such a thing! I am listening to The Hunger Games and the narrator is really not doing it for me. I need Katniss to have more of a bite to her voice.

Tammie wrote: "1) What is everyone's favorite reading format?
My favorite format are my e-reader and audio. If I'm reading an epic fantasy or a genre that's not my favorite, sometimes I'll listen and read at the ..."

I also like to listen and read to a book - I often will skim back in a book if I've missed something.

Stephie wrote: "What is everyone's favorite reading format?

I am a multi-format reader. I do love holding a physical book however, I also love e-books, and audiobooks. I have a pretty rough commute so listening t..."

What's a "work book?"
I loved reading to my daughters. It was another one of my favorite times of day.

1) What is everyone's favorite reading format?

All of them :) I start the day listening to an audio as I walk the dog and do morning things. I sometimes get a chance to read a bit with the kids at school, but really, it's after school that it kicks in again. I often listen while I cook. Then after dinner it's couch time with the pets and a print book, and then a Kindle in bed so I don't keep the hubby awake.

Do you have any specific or particular/peculiar reading "rituals" or habits?
After dinner is my favorite time of night. My hubby, the cats, and the dog and I all pile on the couch and I read. I also reserve Saturdays for limited chores and more reading time.

I have to do other things too of course, but I always get back to this routine as quickly as possible.

M wrote: "This is just a heads-up for everyone. Tomorrow is moving day, and I will be offline for a couple of days. I will be back online on Sunday or Monday, depending on when my internet gets hooked up."

Good luck with your move!

Sharon wrote: "Captains - I always have trouble entering onto the spreadsheet (definitely a user error) so I usually do a completion post in the thread. Is that ok to do here and if yes, is there a format you wou..."

I've got you.
If you want to enter a completion post on the thread just have these things:

Completion Post:
Book Read
Author
Pages
Resource Used
Reason for this resource

And if it's for the mini, put that after the completion post.

M wrote: "Here is the first week I have planned.

Weapons


Shelter


Food
[bookcover:The ..."

Most excellent

lucy wrote: "18 mins to go and I am trying to figure out what audio book to start while working..... Off to look at what I have available"

Did you find a good audio?

The games have begun!
I've grabbed from the audio cornucopia. I'm hoping the snow leopard on the front will help with some defense. I've got for a regular book, and now I just need one for my Kindle. I love having all media types at the ready :)