Megs’s Comments (group member since Jan 28, 2016)

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

I finished for my book with a number in the title.

Teresa, that message kind of scared me. I haven't had any drama, but who knows if that has gone through my captain or something. I am hving fun though, so I guess that's all that counts.

I hope you are enjoying wobble as well. So far it's been a bit intense, but also lots of fun for me.

Hi, I just wanted to check in because I've been kind of absent lately. Real life has been in the way. BUT I should have lots of reading time for the next few days at least. Which is good, because I somehow have 4 books in progress right now.

OK thanks Katie. I'll keep looking.

Also having a hard time finding a 2005 book. I haven't seen any earlier than 2008.

Hi Teddie, thanks for stopping by, I read a bit of middle grade for the relay (I needed a book that starting with West and had nothing on my shelf. West of the Moon was available. I actually enjoyed it quite a bit.

Oh, and i have a quick questions. For the stop "Character is doctor", would a character with a PhD count or do they need to be a medical doctor?

Ok, I'll be reading The Number 7 for this stop.

Diane, I think some editions of the books by James Herriot have sheep on the cover

Book: I'd Rather Wear Pajamas by Chelsea Walker Flagg
Date read: 2016/07/12
Pages: 155
Rating 3 stars (3.5 if I'm allowed halfstars)
Task: Olympics - Event 5 - Book with a person from head to toe on the cover
Location: Boulder, CO

Thank you Morgan, you are awesome!

Morgan, if I could get just one of the mouse meatballs, that would set me up for next week's battles. I promise it would go to a good home!

Ok, finally done Pariah by Bob Fingerman for letter B,

I'm considering Alias Grace for the one with a sixteen year old, but am not completely sure yet.

Book: Pariah by Bob Fingerman
Date read: 7/10/16
Pages: 370 (Goodreads says 352, but my copy actual had 370 and I checked the isbn)
Task: Jumping Heat 2- Leg 2: Position 6
Location: Manhattan, NY
Rating: 1 star (seriously, this book was terrible)

That is the one I vote for also Rachel. I think that's the option that will net us the most points in the end. Plus keep our speedy teammates from getting bored.

I will give it a try. I'm going to go for Endless.

Start date: July 9, 2016
Level: Endless (25+ books)
Specific Opening: It was a dark and stormy night, pitch black except for a glow that came from a small white kitten.
Specific Ending: It all seemed to work out, and that as they say, is that.

Books completed: 27

It was a dark and stormy night, pitch black except for a glow that came from a small white kitten. It was a Pariah, pushed out of the litter by it's mother. I scooped it up and started on my way home because I'd Rather Wear Pajamas than stand around in the rain. I caught The Number 7 train home, hiding the kitten in my purse. On the train home, I named the kitten Lady and referred to her glowing white fur as Her Ladyship's Curse. Once we got home, I introducted Lady to my other cats, Oryx and Crake. Now that there were four of us, I felt like we could form The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, if only I could convince the cats to wear pants in the first place. My imagination was running wild, the way it does When Everything Feels Like the Movies.

Oryx was watching me with a Changeless expression. I imagined she was deep in thought, day dreaming of frolicing in a meadow of Green Grass, Running Water in a nearby stream. Perhaps a sign stating "Here, There Be Dragons" and a friendly dragon to curl up next to. Crake, Alias Hook because of the way he carried his tail, curled up on my lap and began to wash his face.

That night I dreamed that a ethereal woman came to me and told me that Lady was the Heir of Fire. I felt like I must be Darkly Dreaming Dexter. Or maybe I had woken up in InterWorld or something. The woman also told me to remember that Each Step is the Journey. I was starting to think she was part of The Religious Body of some kind of cult. The ethereal woman was muttering something about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks when I finally managed to pull myself awake.

There was banging on my front door and when I opened it, my neighbour, Artemis Fowl, was standing outside. I thought about closing it again; I was not Blood Bound to let my neighbour in this early in the morning. All I really wanted was to eat some Food: A Love Story playing on my tv in the background. I groaned as The Glass Arrow on my clock ticked to the 8 position and it began to chime. My tv screen flashed Ready Player One as Artemis made herself at hope on my couch with an Xbox controller. At 8 am on Saturday morning, I took a care package to my elderly neighbour, Madame Bovary. Artemis didn't accompany me, as Madame Bovary thought there was A Demon Bound to her. After The Arctic Incident, I couldn't blame her for thinking so. Artemis had Perfected the art of annoying Madame Bovary.

When I returned to my kitchen, Artemis was trying to break The Eternity Code on my laptop.

I'm going to reread to Artemis Fowl series. It specifically says he's a millionaire in the blurb of the first book. If you are less interested in romance.

I am just about to start . Author is Bob Fingerman, so that will work for B.

I don't like #1 either.

Lindsay, if nothing else comes up you can have my spot. I won't start that one until we figure it out. :) I claimed 2 spots so we'll still meet the requirements.

Great job everyone! I'm super excited to see what's next.