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Same here Alysa! Holidays are over for me and I have less time.
Choose Your Own Adventure: Harry PotterCOMPLETED
Open Ended
Start: 18/04/18
End: 09/03/19
Level: Cursed Child
Read: 34/34
Option 3: Harry Potter Spell-it-Out
One Coin upon reaching highest book level (Cursed Child)
Vicki wrote: "Thanks, Tina, maybe I'll bow out then. I have a lot of active challenges and this one just ever really seemed to flow for us, or at least not for me. I think it's time to move on. Enjoy if you keep..."Fair enough. I do agree though! It wasn't smooth for us. I had fun while it lasted :P
I'll most likely see you in another challenge some day or another
I'm going to bow out as well
We need to get more players if we're still staying as a team. Otherwise we can separate and join new teams if we want to keep playingWe're up to this post...
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
THANKS KAREN!! As an Aussie, I loved the summer challenge. Would definitely do it again
Feb 23, 2019 05:16PM
DQ Day 517. Do you think Josh’s actions toward Lara Jean stemmed purely from the letter? Or was it maybe a combination of the letter and his breakup with Margot?
I think it was the letter. So he used that excuse to not be as lonely.
18. Lara Jean’s character has gone through some growth throughout this story. How do you think it will affect her relationships going forward?
It seems like she's on better terms with everyone and they'll be fine. With Peter, I don't know.
19. Were you surprised to learn who mailed the letters? What do you think of Lara Jean’s reaction to finding out the truth?
Ahh no. I read ahead before. I do it so I can keep reading the book if it hasn't gripped my attention much or too much. This case it was not enough
20. Do you think Peter and Lara Jean have a chance? What about Genevieve’s connection to Peter and her hatred for Lara Jean? Do you think that will cause trouble going forward if they try again?
Yep I do. I think Genevieve needs to get over it. It's been years. She might cause trouble but I don' think so. I think they'll move on.
21. Did you like the way the book ended? Was the story captivating enough to motivate you to read the next book?
Yeah I do. I want to know what was in the last letter though. I don't think so. I'd only read it for a challenge. I only gave this book a chance because I saw it on Netflix and it was apart of the Summer Reading challenge in this group! I did read the blurb for the next two books. They didn't intrigue me much
Feb 23, 2019 05:15PM
DQ Day 413. There is finally movement on the Genevieve front. What do you think of Peter blowing Lara Jean off because Genevieve needed him?
Not coo. He shouldn't have but they do have history. He probably should have check with Lara Jean first
14. The Halloween Harry Potter costume coincidence was interesting. Do you think Lara Jean is correct, and it was actually a coincidence? Or is Peter right that Josh did it on purpose?
Did Josh know that she would go as Cho? I can't remember that detail in the book. If so, then it was deliberate
15. I love the way the Coveys include others in their Christmas traditions with Peter helping with choosing cookies and Josh helping set up the tree. It makes for a lot of tension for Lara Jean this year. What do you think about the interactions between Peter and Josh as well as Josh and Lara Jean?
Haha too much testosterone with the boys... Josh and Lara Jean, she just doesn't want to deal with the issues between them making it awkward.
16. I liked that Peter convinced Lara Jean to stretch her boundaries and give the ski trip a try. I'm a bit surprised that he still wants her to go when she is ready to break up their fake relationship. What do you think is motivating him?
I like that too and I was surprised as well. I think it was good of him. He just wanted to spend more time with Lara Jean as he probably got to liker her company
Vicki wrote: "Are we (is anyone) still doing this challenge?"I think you, Ashleigh and myself are interested in continuing.
I'm not sure about anyone else. We've got 3 more stops to go until we've finished this.
We can pick up hitchhikers?
Feb 22, 2019 03:29AM
Day 3 DQs9. Lara Jean is spending a lot more time with Peter so we're getting to know him bit better. I really like him and it was interesting to get a different perspective on Josh. What do you think of Peter and do you believe his reasons for going along with the fake relationship? His dislike of Josh and the fact he hangs out with Lara Jean when there's no one around to see them might suggest he likes her more than he's letting on.
Peter has some issues he needs to sort out clearly. I think fake relationships aren't great or honest but eh. I think he's hiding from his feeling for/about Gen. I don't understand the wariness because Josh and Peter. I think they're picking on little issues about the other guy. Yeah I think he likes her
10. What effect do you think hanging out with Peter is having on Lara Jean? I really like how she's starting to come out of herself a bit and is hanging out with his friends and a bigger group. I'm also finding it rather interesting how much she seems to want her dad to like Peter and she wants to impress his family. It does make you wonder why she cares so much about this "fake" relationship. Why do you think she's keeping it a secret from Margot?
I like seeing her develop as well. I think she's trying to do what Margot does, deal with her life's problems on her own. I think she thinks that Margot will disapprove and tell her off for faking it etc.
11. It's suspiciously quiet on the Genevieve front. Do you think she's planning something? Any ideas?
Yes I think she is scheming. And no, no ideas! Something embarrassing
12. Is anyone else finding some of Lara Jean's behaviour a bit odd and kind of nasty? She seems to take pleasure in hurting Peter's feelings, why do you think this is? Also what's with the crazy lies? Telling Josh she had a twin who died, telling Kitty she was adopted.
Good and bad but normal I think.
Feb 22, 2019 03:26AM
DQs Day 25. Lara Jean seems to believe that the letters have been sent accidentally by somebody from Goodwill. Do you think so too? Or did somebody else sent the letters on purpose? Kitty maybe (I think she is certainly capable of doing that )?
No because I read ahead. Oops. I know who did it. Did her dad actually say that he checked Goodwill for the hatbox?
6. The plot where two persons pretend to be a couple is very popular in books and movies. Do you think Peter and Lara Jean will fall in love as is usual for this plot? Or is Lara Jean's crush on Josh too strong?
Yeeeep. They sure will.
7. Lara Jean and Peter have written a contract. Do you think it will play a role in the plot, e.g. if somebody else gets it and makes it public that they only pretended to be a couple? Do you think Lara Jean should have learned from the situation with letters?
Hmmm no. I think it won't be mentioned much
8. Lara Jean's dad is very nice and caring and I think it is great that he cooks Korean food for his daughters. But I also think that he had let Margot to take too much responsibility for the family and household. What do you think?
Of course he did. But being a OBGYN doctor is time consuming. He would be busy but still, he could have done more.
Feb 22, 2019 03:26AM
DQs Day 11. I like the portrayal of the different relationships between the three sisters, though I don't recognise my relationship with my siblings in it! What do you think of the sibling dynamics? Do you think Lara Jean & Kitty's relationship will change now Margot's gone?
I don't recognise my relationship with my siblings either! I'm curios to read more about them. Yes I think they will get closer as sisters.
2. Josh.... the paragon that is Josh right now, with all three sisters crushing on him. Do you buy into him as the perfect boy? How messy is the Margot-rebound going to be?!
I do think he's a good person but with flaws. I'm not sure what the flaws will be though. I think we need to hear more about him.
3. Lara Jean - I'm in two minds about Lara Jean... I am enjoying her narrative voice, but also finding aspects of her to be WAY annoying. The driving incompetence, for instance. Really? Is it possible to get lost on the way to your local shopping centre? In America, with even straighter roads than the Romans made? And who addresses the envelopes of break up letters?!
Honestly I haven't been to America so I don't know. I couldn't picture the roads she was driving on so I have no idea.
I understand writing their name on it, but their address!! That's just weird and I don't believe anyone would actually do that if they had no intention of posting the letters. But eh. It's a book.
4. To be fair... who writes break up letters to people you've never even dated?! That said, I loved the snark of the letter to Peter K, and his reaction to it - focusing on the details not the general weirdness. So - what's your reaction to the book so far?
I put this book off for so long. I do this thing were I see a hype about a book and instead of joining in, I go the opposite way and don't read or watch the book/TV series/movie. I'm trying to change my mind about this though! Clearly it's gone from a book to an on-screen adaption because people like it and therefore should be good. With some exceptions though *cough* 50 Shades *cough*
Start: 01/01/2019End: 31/01/2019
Level: Read any combination of books that appeal to you
Moderate: 20 books
Read previously: 18
Read in 2019: 07
Total read: 25
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25/01/2019
18/08/19Mystery & Thriller
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06/10/2016
20/06/2017
25/07/2017Read in 2019
31/01/2019Memoir & Autobiography
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26/04/19 Debut Authors
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10/05/2018
28/06/2018
24/07/2018
25/06/2018
13/06/2018Read in 2019
18/08/19Young Adult Fiction
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29/11/2018
13/06/2018Read in 2019
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Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
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12/03/2018
21/03/2018
10/05/2018
18/07/2018
12/07/2018Read in 2019
28/02/19
15/03/19
16/08/19
Feb 02, 2019 03:32PM
Laura wrote: "Tina wrote: "Ohh! This should be interesting! I volunteer to write DQ"It was a cute story and cute trilogy. The movie wasn't as good as the book ( imo)"
That's normally the case, I find :P
Jan 20, 2019 05:26AM
Ohh! This should be interesting! I volunteer to write DQ
I'm going to try again this year!I didn't reach my goals the past two years. Hopefully I can reach it this year.
Start: 01/01/19
End: 31/12/19
Read: 19/20
Books added in 2011:
1. The Republic by Plato
2. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
3. Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss (yes, it is in my self)
5. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
7. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
8. A Midsummer Tights Dream by Louise Rennison
9. Hamlet by William Shakespeare
10. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
11. The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
12. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Books in a Series to Read:
13. Endless by Jessica Shirvington
14. Empower by Jessica Shirvington
15. The Scarlet Tanager by Emigh Cannaday
17. Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare
18. Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
19. The Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor
20. The Darkest of Dreams by Emigh Cannaday
21. The Mentor - A Novelette by Tanya Bird
22. The Majestic Impostor by Tanya Bird
Others:
All About You Part OneCOMPLETED
12 month challenge
Date Started: 05/01/18
Date Finished: 04/01/19
Books read: 49/49
One Coin upon reading 25 or more books from this challenge in one year
All About You Part Two
COMPLETED
12 month challenge
Date Started: 01/01/19
Date Finished: 31/12/19
Books read: 66/6
One Coin upon reading 25 or more books from this challenge in one year
Level 1Read: 093/100
1. You Don't Know Me by Faleena Hopkins 04/01/2019
2. My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen 05/01/2019🎧
3. Beautifully Wounded by Susan Griscom 10/01/2019
4. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 11/01/2019🎧
5. The Lion's Courtship by Annelie Wendeberg 21/01/2019
6. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 25/01/2019🎧
7. Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden 31/01/2019
8. Emergency Engagement by Samanthe Beck 31/01/2019
9. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 31/01/2019
10. Working Class Man by Jimmy Barnes 31/01/2019🎧
11. Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty 03/02/2019🎧
12. Navigating the Stars by Maria V. Snyder 06/02/2019🎧
13. The Wicked King by Holly Black 07/02/2019🎧
14. Back in the Brazilian's Bed with Bonus short story by Susan Stephens 07/02/2019
15. The Boyfriend Sessions by Belinda Williams 09/02/2019
16. Never Grow Up by Jackie Chan 15/02/2019
17. What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty 16/02/19🎧
18. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger 19/02/19🎧
19. The Cursed Sea by Lauren DeStefano 20/02/19
20. To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han 22/02/19
21. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 22/02/19 🎧
22. War Storm by Victoria Aveyard 28/02/19
23. Young Annabelle by Sarah Tork 03/03/19
24. Xoe by Sara C. Roethle 08/03/19
25. Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews 09/03/19🎧
26. High Voltage: The Life of Angus Young, AC/DC's Last Man Standing by Jeff Apter 10/03/19🎧
27. Darkest Hour: How Churchill Brought us Back from the Brink by Anthony McCarten 10/03/19🎧
28. The Children Act by Ian McEwan 11/03/19🎧
29. The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos 11/03/19
30. Hers to Take by Talia Ellison 13/03/19
31. Unrivaled by Alyson Noel 15/03/19 🎧
32. Wildcard by Marie Lu 15/03/19
33. Uncommon Type: Some Stories by Tom Hanks 22/03/19🎧
34. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick 23/03/19🎧
35. Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake 24/03/19
36. Spells and Spiced Latte: A Coffee Witch Cozy Mystery by Jinty James 30/03/19
37. A Diamond In My Pocket by Lorena Angell 31/01/19
38. Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody 02/04/19 🎧
39. April Fool's Day by Bryce Courtenay 05/04/19 🎧
40. Queen Song by Victoria Aveyard 06/04/19
41. The Rainbow Troops by Andrea Hirata 06/04/19 🎧
42. Elsker by S.T. Bende 06/04/19
43. Eyes of Ember by Rebecca Ethington 07/04/19
44. Eternal Eden by Nicole Williams 11/04/19
45. Wish Upon a Shell by Kay Correll 12/04/19
46. At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey 13/04/19
47. Entwined by Colette Gale 14/04/19
48. Stone Cold by Olivia Rigal 17/04/19
49. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 17/04/19 🎧
50. Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige 19/04/19 🎧
51. Ember X by Jessica Sorensen 21/04/19
52. One For Sorrow by Sarah A. Denzil 22/04/19 🎧
53. Becoming by Michelle Obama 26/04/19 🎧
54. Ever Shade by Alexia Purdy 27/04/19
55. Play Dead by Anne Frasier 30/04/19
56. Eve of Man by Giovanna Fletcher 01/05/19 🎧
57. Sabriel by Garth Nix 04/05/19🎧
58. Defying Pack Law by Eve Langlais 05/05/19
59. Demon Blessed by Nikki Sex 05/05/19
60. Doctor Bad Boy by Ainsley Booth 05/05/19
61. Unforgettable: Book One by Nelle L'Amour 09/05/19
62. Once Were Warriors by Alan Duff 🎧
63. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks 15/05/19
64. The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty 16/05/19 🎧
65. Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz 20/05/19 🎧
66. The Medusa Deception by Linda Temple 21/05/19
67. Ransom by Rachel Schurig 25/05/19
68. Never Forgotten by Kelly Risser 25/05/19
69. Among the Ruins by Ausma Zehanat Khan 26/05/19🎧
70. Nefertiti's Heart by A.W. Exley 29/05/19
71. Undine by Penni Russon 30/05/19 🎧
72. The Swap by Nancy Boyarsky 31/05/19
73. The Gatekeeper's Bride by Eva Pohler 31/05/19
74. Unmasking Miss Appleby by Emily Larkin 31/05/19
75. Do Not Open This Book by Andy Lee 01/06/19
76. Do not open this book again by Andy Lee 01/06/19
77. You Don't Know Me by Imran Mahmood 05/06/19 🎧
78. Ladies in Black: Film Tie-In of The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John 13/06/19 🎧
79. His Banana by Penelope Bloom 17/06/19
80. Heartaches and Christmas Cakes by Amy Miller 21/06/19 🎧
81. The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli 21/06/19 🎧
82. Perfect Formation by K.B. Alan 21/06/19
83. Flight by Alyssa Rose Ivy 29/06/19
84. Inhibitions by Kimberly Bracco 30/06/19
85. In a Great Southern Land Mary-Anne O'Connor 30/06/19 🎧
86. Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte 02/07/19
87. Twin Souls by K.A. Poe 08/07/19
88. UnEnchanted by Chanda Hahn 11/07/19
89. Fairest by Chanda Hahn 12/07/19
90. Fable by Chanda Hahn 13/07/19
91. Reign by Chanda Hahn 13/07/19
92. Forever by Chanda Hahn 14/07/19
93. When an Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais 15/07/19
94. Dust of My Wings by Carrie Ann Ryan 16/07/19
95. Half Wolf by Aimee Easterling 17/07/19
96. Incandescent by River Savage 20/07/19
97. Long by B.B. Hamel 21/07/19
98. Spinning Out by Lexi Ryan 25/07/19
99. Dry by Neal Shusterman 27/07/19
100. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 01/08/19 🎧
I just signed up! It'll be my first UNO so I can't wait
