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

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

Zee wrote: "Whew, I've FINALLY finished Red Sister and put it into the spreadsheet. I didn't put a page number in though as I don't know if everyone is meant to be getting the same number of po..."

I put 512 for Red Sister. I'm sure it's okay if yours is longer. How many pages was it for you?
BOM participation points should be fine as well. You did start before the end date.

Your book reading plan sounds good!

Annie wrote: "Hello!

My name is Annie, I just joined as an alternate. I live in a (very) tiny town outside of Chicago. Obsessions include reading, flute, and musical theater. This is my first Tower Teams challe..."

Hi Annie,

If you could, refer to my post in message message 611.

Basically now, any books you read are counted for book pages. You can still join in the book of the month discussions for July and buddy reads.

I was actually repulsed at (view spoiler)[Scythe Rand and Goddard and their actions regarding Tyger and Rowan (hide spoiler)]. It's just messed up. I had to put the book down after I read that bit last night.

Ohhhh my goooooddddd. I just finished. I see what you meant Tahmina! I honestly did not expect any of that.

Curie!! Grayson!! And the Thunderhead's actions at the end. Scary.

I actually don't even know what to think or what to type here. I want the next book but we have to wait until next year I think.

I'm midway through Chapter 24 in part three and I still really enjoying this.

Thunderhead is freaking me out though. It's like an ever patient parent but I feel like there's something sinister in its operations. I don't fully trust it. It's musings are interesting but still unnerving.

(view spoiler)["The 4.7 percent of "closed-door activity," as I've come to call it, is pre-dominantly occupied by some sort of sexual activity. I find it absurd that many human beings do not want me to witness their closed-door activities, as my observations always help to improve any given situation'. - The Thunderhead. Last page of chapter 15. (hide spoiler)]
That unsettles me.

And this...
(view spoiler)['Yet am I not quantifiably more benevolent than the various versions of God? I have never brought about a flood, or destroyed entire cities as a punishment for their iniquity. I have never sent armies to conquer in my name. In fact, I have never killed, or even harmed a single human being.
Therefore, although I do not require devotion, am I not deserving of it?' - The Thunderhead. Last page of chapter 15. (hide spoiler)]

There are other bits in its musings that worry me but I think it's been a mostly okay A.I. so far.

Shelby - I agree with you about what you thing about Tyger in message 69. I'm wondering what scythe Rand has in store for him and Rowan. In Texas too!

The Unsavories are an interesting addition to the story. I like hearing how the Thunderhead handles them and what the Unsavories think of the Scythes and the Thunderhead. And wouldn't you think that they would all go to Texas as the Thunderhead isn't there?

I'm supposed to be doing homework for class tomorrow, but I want to keep reading this.

Mods - Could we please get an informal buddy read for by Harper Lee for July 25?

Many thanks!

Alexw wrote: "Tina, I would like to read Harper Lee, Go Set A Watchman with you after July 25th as it has been on my TBR list for awhile. Look forward to our discussion on this novel"

Great! Sounds good! It's been on mine as well.

Would anyone be interested in after July 25th? I'll be listening to the audiobook

Or ? (also audiobook for me)

Sarah wrote: "I also really loved Dudley's reaction to not leaving with Harry. I would love to know if Harry had any future relationship with Dudley and the rest of the Dursley's. And I still want to know what D..."

I agree with you Sarah! I actually kind of hope that Dudley's children and Harry's have play dates and the two cousins build some sort of relationship.

Tonks and Remus' relationship was built slowly and without many hints. But, the focus is more on Harry mostly, not the order. I feel like we don't see much of the order together in this book compared to the 5th and 6th

I finished this last night and then crashed.

Well, it's over for me until I start re-watching the movies!!

I always enjoyed the end of this book more than the start. It's a conclusion to all the mysteries brought up in the book. I always hold the moments with (view spoiler)[Snape and the pensive and King's Cross (hide spoiler)] close to my heart.

I always felt like the last chapter could have been done better.(view spoiler)[ "All was well." (hide spoiler)] It's not adequate enough ending. I would have forgiven it completely if the Cursed Child was better than it was.
And (view spoiler)[the children's names... they don't fit well with me still (hide spoiler)].


Curious to hear what you all think about the battle scene at Hogwarts!

Talia wrote: "Tina, can we switch one of my books?

I used The Great Bazaar & Brayan's Gold for a C in Cruciatus for a C character name, but can we move that to replace The Core ..."

Yup! All done. The Great Bazaar & Brayan's Gold is now in D.A.D.A. and Dare to Touch is in Cruciatus.

Buddy reads are good! I'm majorly behind on all mine.

If you struggle with the two Arithmancy books, we can use the Harry Potter books that I've read, for them.

I think this challenge has been extended, so you have time to finish them {=

Don’t put pressure on yourself Heather! Reading is supposed to be relaxing and fun! Whatever you can do.
We’ve all been there before.

Amanda - it’s alright. Karisma wasn’t able to add her books either

Nicole- you have to finish! I finished the last book last night. The second half is when things start to make sense. You can do it!
Is it your first time reading it?

I'm up to chapter 27 now.

I would love to read the Life and Lies of Dumbledore!

Dudley, Hedwig, Mad-Eye, Dobby, Ted Tonks... always hard to read without tears.

Devann - I remember the book being leaked online but thinking, 'no way... can't be true!'
But the satisfying feeling of having the hardcover in my hands was way better than the online leak.

I've enjoyed it so far... as much as that's possible. I still make connections between what happens in the movies and in the books.

Stephen Fry does a good job in the audiobook.

I always like how she somehow added the Deathly Hallows into the plot and the trio's slow discovery of them.

They are all about to go (view spoiler)[into Hogwarts (hide spoiler)]. 6hrs left in the audiobook.

I'm not sure that I can read this soon! I'll let you know if I can join in. I have quite a few books to catch up on for buddy reads and I'm back at university. D:

Welcome May and Annie!

You can add your books read to one or both of the places that I've linked below
Books Read Discussion Page (Post the books you've read here)
Our Planning Spreadsheet (You can also add your books here)

We have nearly completed the spells and classes. Quidditch has finished. And so we're waiting for the Triwizard tournament to begin! Fingers crossed for soon!

Participating in a buddy read or a book of the month will give you extra points. Look for them in our planning spreadsheet in the relevant tabs

Feel free to message myself or Halli with any questions.

Happy Reading!!

Teri wrote: "I finished --cute little cozy mystery. Didn't know if it could be used for something in particular, like the transfiguration ones. I put it on the spreadsheet f..."

I added it into classes in transfiguration. We have now completed transfiguration. Huzzah!

Jodie wrote: "Hi everyone, I want to step up my reading in the last couple weeks! I've been in a reading slump and I need it to end right now! I never feel quite like myself when I'm not reading (and finishing a..."

Jodie, what I have done is think about what genre I really like reading and choose a book that I've wanted to read for a while or a re-read. Talia and Teri have given great advice as well

Teri wrote: "Tina wrote: "Okay Teri - I've added in Opal and Thunderhead to the B.R. tab.

Well done Karishma! Please do make sure you update your books into the 'add your books here' tab."

Thanks! I added in..."

Thanks Teri! I've fixed it up.

Right click on what you want to edit and select 'Edit link'

Sounds good! {: