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

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

I hope he eats a fig along the way...

Stacey wrote: "Good grief. Another doorstopper.... I'm only about 300p. into The Stand -- I was hoping to have more time before it was needed. :) ETA: I've found one that will work for 3 of the ta..."

Don Quixote stares at me from my bookshelf... It is time... I'll stop reading the history book and start this one, so whoever finishes first :)

Mary C wrote: "I’ll have another sheep and people cover book finished tomorrow. I don’t think I added it to the sheet. But it can be banked in case we get Polyphemus again. Or just used for regular points.

Had ..."

I love board games! What did you play?
And enlighten us! What did you learn from the world according to sheep?

Nanci wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Great, Keely!
I requested a new monster and struck out the text on the SS. Melissa, is that all we need to do or do we report it somewhere else?"

We just have to do t..."

No worries! It takes a bit of time, and it's a little tricky with the transfer, but I think that's because this is my first time as a co-captain :)
There's a link in the request a monster page (at the very top) that brings you to a word document. "Monsters information" Then, you copy and paste the format there and presto! The magic happens!

Here it is!! No sheep!

Harpies



Groups of Harpies have been spotted on your lands, ruining outdoor feasts at every opportunity. Easy to defeat with the motivation to chase them far enough away, enjoy the cardio.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 100 and 125 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that features a feast or banquet.
3.) Read a book that contains a chase (car chase, foot chase, etc).
4.) Read a book with a character who is royalty.
5.) Read a book that features a thief.

Stacey wrote: "Good grief. Another doorstopper.... I'm only about 300p. into The Stand -- I was hoping to have more time before it was needed. :) ETA: I've found one that will work for 3 of the ta..."

Good idea.
I just switched them.
I'll slay the beast (move the information over) and then get another monster!

Nanci wrote: "Great, Keely!
I requested a new monster and struck out the text on the SS. Melissa, is that all we need to do or do we report it somewhere else?"

We just have to do the little checkbox things and then put it on the master Jason sheet. I usually do that before I cross off the names. I'll do it now!

Heather wrote: "I can readMy Brilliant Friend for the sandals on the cover."

I LOVED this book. I know people are mixed on it though - I wonder what you will think?

Sweet. We just need a dog (or a cow...)

I'll read [book:A Study in Scarlet|102868 for our 100-125 page limit. :) No bullies though, no suburbia...

A new monster!!


Empusa



Empusa aka the Karen of ancient Greece (view spoiler)[sorry Mod Karen (hide spoiler)] has been spotted on your lands causing havoc like a one monster homeowners association from hell. Easy to defeat with the right mindset, try telling her you ARE the manager.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 100 and 125 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place in the suburbs.
3.) Read a book with a character who is a bully (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with sandals on the cover (flip-flops/thongs accepted).
5.) Read a book where the MC owns a cow or dog.

Nanci wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Yeah, I couldn’t get through that one. I’m not sure why though. I really liked one of the characters- Hobie? Something like that? I’ll start The Warmth of Other Suns tonight for the..."

Yes! I am really enjoying this book.

Keli wrote: "I've added my books Ashes of the Sun to T56, T58 and The Zig-Zag Girls to T57. I've started the Yorkshire shepherd one for T59 & T60. So that polyphemus should be done by tomorrow morning."

We could also use this for the sheep task in the other Polyphemus? I put it there. I hope this is okay :)

I just finished
That was some weird book, but it covers sheep and farmer.
"Things happen to sheep" is my big takeaway....

Melissa wrote: "Keli wrote: "I've added my books Ashes of the Sun to T56, T58 and The Zig-Zag Girls to T57. I've started the Yorkshire shepherd one for T59 & T60. So that polyphemus should be done by tomorrow morn..."

Maybe we can keep your book for a different Polyphemus if we get one?

Keli wrote: "I've added my books Ashes of the Sun to T56, T58 and The Zig-Zag Girls to T57. I've started the Yorkshire shepherd one for T59 & T60. So that polyphemus should be done by tomorrow morning."

I just finished the Haymeadow which fits the last two clues. I hope you don't mind, but I'll snag those spots?

Yeah, I couldn’t get through that one. I’m not sure why though. I really liked one of the characters- Hobie? Something like that? I’ll start The Warmth of Other Suns tonight for the 500-600 page one, unless someone else finishes one first. I’ve been meaning to read it for a while.

Laurie B wrote: "Do we get the monsters from a randomizer? This seems like really bad luck."

Yup!
It's a wheel that's spun by a captain on a different team.

Mary C wrote: "I can read that history of the world via sheep book."

Well then! This sounds interesting!

I just finished my farmer book.