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

What do you think is the appropriate amount of books to read from a category before you vote for the goody award?

Agnès wrote: "I don't know if you heard but there's been terrorist attacks in Paris last night. It's been a bit rough, fortunately, nobody I know was hurt. But I think it will be hard for me to read for a few da..."

My thoughts and prayers reach out to you and your country.

Finished

Book
The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle
Series: none Sherlock Holmes #2
Page Count 129 pages
Date Read: 11/13/2015
Main Genres: Mystery, Classic
BOM: N/A
Goal: Read a book about a brilliant character.

Juliana wrote: "I'm assuming that Chris won't mind, so I'll use his book as a example. Let me know if it's really ok Chris.

Chris, could you mark you book The Sign of Four as read? Right now is show..."

Works for me. I'm starting to get going now. Shouldn't be long before I'm updated.

Sorry cpu problems.....as soon as i updatedone post it all went down the rabbit hole. I nearly have it fixed

Completion Post

Book
The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle
Series: none Sherlock Holmes #2
Page Count 129 pages
Date Read: 11/13/2015
Main Genres: Mystery, Classic
BOM: N/A
Goal: Read a book about a brilliant character.
Rating: 3.96 (GR)
Date first publication: 1890
ISBN 10 0140439072
Any other Details: N/A

Cathy M. wrote: "Juliana wrote: "Morning / Night Team!!!

Cathy, I saw that you gave 5 stars for your Kate Daniels book, I keep seeing good ratings of this series but I don't know what it is about. What do you like..."

Have you read Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series? If you have how does it compare?

The Sign of Four I will have that done today. My goal was to have it done yesterday but my wife surprised me and she has the day off. My goal was changed for me to Christmas shopping:/

I will read the jewelry book next that contains that P word. Unless Suzanne reads the other book first.

I will be reading Pretty Girls and Six of Crows as soon as they come into the library. I check the hold daily:)

Kelly wrote: "ChrisP wrote:" What is the back room November BOM? Is there bonus points? "

It's an adult-only group that reads (ahem) erotica. It's part of this group, but you need to apply so they know you're o..."

Thank you for letting me know. I'm amused by the back room to describe the group read.

Kelly wrote: "Is anyone else planning on reading the back room November BOM which is Bound? I volunteered to write DQs for it, but realized this morning there's no way I'll get the book in time. ..."

What is the back room November BOM? Is there bonus points?

Cathy M. wrote: "New goal: Read a book that has been turned into a TV show


Anyone know if the Gretchen Lowell books were actually turned into a TV series? I see articles saying it was in development but not sure ..."

The ones I can think of is A Game of Thrones and Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind the TV show Legend of the Seeker is based on the book but not as dark and funnier. It was a fun TV series. Books involving King Arthur also because Merlin was a pretty good show.

Cathy M. wrote: "New goal: Read a book that has been turned into a TV show


Anyone know if the Gretchen Lowell books were actually turned into a TV series? I see articles saying it was in development but not sure ..."

Cathy M. wrote: "Sorry tonight I was all about finishing my book so this is the 1st I've been able to log on.

Chris - I take it you're REALLY looking forward to the movie? My hubby & I are planning on doing a mar..."

Not blasphemous at all. Many people didn't care for the newest movies either. I'm excited that Disney will fix it. The original three is a must watch and if you never watched it should be watched with them first. Try to find the original versions not the digital editions. There hard to find because Lucas Arts didn't want them produced anymore. There is talk about Disney releasing the originals but Fox owns the rights to produce them.

Juliana wrote: "ChrisP wrote: "Completed Dark Disciple**** by Christie Golden

By far the best Star Wars book I've ever read. Usually I only read Sta..."

Before the new movie comes out I want to get all the Canon read. Aftermath is next on my list.

Suzanne wrote: "I finished listening to Night, which will do our "short listen" goal. What a sobering, serious book (I'm glad I listened to it but good thing it came right after happy Color of Magic)...."

I read Night this year too. It was quite sobering and sickening. Are you planning on reading the sequels?

Chapters 24-26 -- November 9, 2015

34. Peter was distraught and shut down after he thought The Lady died. What kind of love do you think Peter feels for The Lady? Do you think it is real, or has she charmed him magically?

I think Peter's love was very real. She was the mother he always wanted. If it was magic than Nick would have been under the same spell.

35. If the Reverend and the other religious persecutors are so convinced that these children are demons, what do they think of all the other creatures in Avalon? Where do they think they are? What do they think when they see the pixies and the trolls?

They see the other inhabitants as bugs and would have no problem being quashed if the demons where destroyed.

36. Why do you think Nick resents The Lady so much? Do you think it goes deeper? Does he see his own mother in her and feel those repressed resentments?

He resents her for a number of reasons. He see so many children being killed to save her yet she hides. There are also parallels between Peter trying to save his motherly figure and it angers Nick she is the reason why he can't rescue her mother.

37. We have finally learned about Greentooth and The Lady's history! Did you suspect they were sisters? Why did one of them turn into "The Lady" and the other an ugly witch with green teeth?

I always thought were family of a sort. When it comes to Gods with legends they are usually related, petty, whatever they do is for their own reasons. Why one got all the benefits and the other got green teeth one was favored over the other by their father.

38. Many of us did not expect Nick to survive the story. What are your thoughts on his death? And ultimately, what are your thoughts on the book as a whole?

Nick dying did surprised me. I felt him going home the hero and rescue his mother was going to happen. By having him die it was the lesson Peter needed to learn that "The Lady" isn't who he thought she was. I'm still not convinced Peter is going to go back and help Nick's Mom. Promises mean nothing to him.

I really enjoyed the book. A solid four stars. I enjoy retellings of stories that are a bit darker. The way the book started out I though Peter was going to be darker than what he actually was. When I finished I realized that was my biggest disappointment with the book was Peter was more gray than evil.

My next book will be The Sign of Four which should meet the brilliant character if it has not been met. Short book should be done tomorrow long as life doesn't get in the way.

Since I have numerous of books on hold at the library I will read the Jewels: A Secret History next. I'm hoping Pretty Girls comes in soon,. I'm third on the list but their are 25 e-books so I"m hopeful.

Completed Dark Disciple**** by Christie Golden

By far the best Star Wars book I've ever read. Usually I only read Star Wars books because I'm hopelessly addicted to the universe. The books usually aren't that good, but this is an exception.

Book Dark Disciple by Christie Golden
Series: Canon
Page Count 320 pages
Date Read: 11/10/2015
Main Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy
BOM: N/A
Goal: N/A

Rating: 3.89 (GR)
Date first publication: July 17th, 2015
ISBN 10 345511530
Any other Details: Obi-Wan, Quilan Vos, Asajj Ventress, Thief/ Hired Assassin/Character has visions/Important Character Dies/Second Chance/Partnership/Given a Last Chance/Someone Goes Home/Does Something Dumb/Desires World Domination/Weapon on Cover/Women/Man on Cover,

Jewels: A Secret HistoryPeridot

I just checked this book out at the library, I may not get to it for a couple of weeks. Something tells me I will be able to renew it. It sounds interesting and I do want to read it. If someone finds something else let me know and it will go on my back burner.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Would Agatha Christie's inspector Peridot work? Or am I butchering the spelling.