Tina ❣’s Comments (group member since Mar 09, 2016)

Tina ❣’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

I understand both your points Diane and Samantha.

So, we all completed stop 1 and 2.
Stop 3, Slytherpuff and Ashley did not complete their books. Everyone else did
Stop 4, Slytherpuff, Julie, Ashleigh and myself have not completed the book required for the stop.


I tried to find a book set in Russia or written by a Russian author, and I have not been able to. I knew that I would struggle with this choice for this stop. I've been scouring my books for Russia when I've looked for books for other challenges, and I haven't had luck. I can only get free eBooks. If you can wait until this Sunday, I might be able to read a book with a shorter page count.

To Diane, Vicki and Samantha, considering you've read for all stops, I believe you three can call that shots as to who stays and who goes. And when you three want to start for stop 5. If you do drop players, you may need to pick up hitch hikers.

This is the rule for this challenge about players being left behind:
If you don't contribute to the team (by discussion or reading books - i.e. you are MIA) for 7 or more days, the team can leave you at the stop and pick up a hitch-hiker at their next stop (i.e. a new member) or continue with one less member.

BUT... I'll understand your decision about this.

P.S. I don't mean any harm with what I've written!

Okie dokies. Thanks Karen!

That's true. Small words definitely are easier :P

I'll read this and I'm in Oogie Boogie

It might still be a bit early, but is there any need to read for a specific letter yet? Or is it too early to tell?

I'm still interested but I won't be done with the Russia book. I should do better next stop

Chava wrote: "Tina wrote: "Chava wrote: "Tina wrote: "Finished "

Tina, what did you think of it?"

It wasn't too bad. I listened to the audiobook a..."

Fair enough, Chava. I think it's more of a children's book than a young adult one as it's been described as. Probably is another reason why I struggled. I hope the next two are better... the ratings on GR are a bit higher

Chava wrote: "Tina wrote: "Finished "

Tina, what did you think of it?"

It wasn't too bad. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a great job. I started the book having only some idea about the plot, like I had watched the movie trailor ages ago when it had come out. The start to about 60% I was intrigued by the plot, but then lost interest for a bit. The characters I did find interesting. Sometimes I questioned what Jacob and his father were doing though
I don't think I'll be reading the next book

How did you find it?

Finished

I'll join in for team Oogie Boogie

Completion Post

One & Only by Viv Daniels
Read: 3/11
Pages: 229
Letters: O and D


AND

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Read: 3/11
Pages: 387
Letters: B, L

Lexi wrote: "From what is on the spread sheet now, we need Os, then Ls then Ds and have lots of Bs."

Thanks Lexi!

I’ll be getting some reading done today for this week. Sorry about the delay! Any preference as to which book I should read?

Paint Your House with Books

Completed

Start: 01/08/18
End: 26/10/18
Level: Condominium
Read: 22/22



One Coin upon reaching highest book level (Condominium)

Completed!

Suzanne wrote: "I think especially early in the week, order is totally up to you. I guess we can see how things look late in the week and what is most urgent. I don't know though - Karen may be more brilliant at s..."

Yeah that sounds good actually! I'll be getting most of my reading done Thursday to Saturday. So I can wait and see what's left

Thanks Suzanne

Just wondering, is there a preference as to which book you guys want me to read that I've put down? I've put down 3

The Cat in the Hat

COMPLETED

Start: 01/06/18
End: 14/09/18
Level: Bad News
Options: 1 and 2
Read: 27/27

One Coin upon reaching highest book level (Bad News)

Finished!

Yay Karen! Congrats! :D

I've been interested in composting and worm farming as well but I just can't deal with worms. They gross me out even though they're vital to gardens.


Recently, I would say that an important thing that I've learn is how to request an early release for superannuation (in Australia). I know it's not interesting but I learnt about it at work (medical reception) and I think it's a handy life skill to have.

But, I'm learning new things everyday about the 10 plants that I have growing in my backyard. I provided our mint plant with a big pot to grow in and it looks so good now! It was struggling before. I'll try to use them in herbal or fruit tea or in smoothies

I don't think I have a favourite. I wasn't happy 100% with Dumbledore in the HP movies from the 3rd book/movie.

Pride and Prejudice was challenging for me to like. I never really engaged with the characters and plot. I think I like the the screen adaptions more but it's definitely not one of my favourites.

I think Atonement was done really well. Has anyone watched and read it?

I've just finished watching Orange is the New Black and I'm wanting to read it.