Ashley’s Comments (group member since Apr 27, 2022)

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

Finally got the book from the library!

DQs: Chapters 1-11

1. Have you read The Sun Down Motel by this author? If so, does it change your expectation for this book? Either way, what are your expectations for this book?

I have not read any other books by this author, but I'm excited to get into this one!

2. The MC writes about cold cases and is in her late 20s and divorced. I have read quite a few horror/thriller/mystery books recently where the MC is a recently divorced, usually a bit older, woman. Have you experienced this as well? Why do you think authors might make this choice? Why do you think the choice was made for this book?

I have not really experienced this, because this is not my usual genre. I think authors might make this choice for many reasons:
> It allows for more freedom of movement with the MC, travel, etc without the baggage.
> There is a certain amount of “trauma” involved in a divorce, so it makes the MC more likely to take risks, like chasing down a killer!
> More LIFE EXPERIENCE!

3. This section includes the start of the interview. Did it go the way you expected? Any one comment really stick out to you?

I’m not sure I had any expectations for the interview, but I assumed that she would be as closed as she was. I do think that she wants someone to believe her, though I’m only guessing at what needs to be believed at this point.

4. What do you think about the ghostly occurrences in this section? How do they add to the story (or maybe detract)?

It definitely presents a potential plot twist, maybe paranormal, or maybe just psychological, in nature. Both would add good depth to the story.

Forgot to add The Viscount Who Loved Me over the weekend, but I just updated the tracker!

Happy Graduation Weekend Melissa!!

Entered a book on the tracking sheet:

This Time for Me 446pgs

You can add it, we just can't use it for a Mini Challenge, it can still count towards main page counts! I just put "maze" in the "Mini Tasks Other Than Letters" column since I didn't know where to differentiate and Melissa said that was good!

I updated the tracker with my Maze book... I just put "maze" in the "Mini Tasks Other Than Letters" column since I didn't know where to differentiate that.

Alaina wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Alaina! I will add it soon, I just haven't been on the computer this weekend!

I finished the Duke and I and will update the tracker later today!"

It's all good! I also have anothe..."

Done!

I squeezed this book in today....

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, I'll add to the tracker in a bit! :)

352pgs

Current Total: 876,102

Thank you Snezana!

Also, I finished The Hacienda and added to the tracker! :)

I have another question about the BOMs (I feel like I'm asking an inordinate amount of questions...) ANYWAY......

How are participation points awarded for the team if I'm "late" reading... the reading is meant to start 2-Jun... but if I got the book, say, 4-June, is it pointless to try to catch up? Do we have to answer questions "on-time"? What is the cut-off?

I hope that makes sense.

Paula wrote: "Last night I finished Proyecto Hail Mary and I loved it!"

This is on my (ridiculously LONG) TBR list! I'm excited someone I know has read and recommended it now! Yay!

I'm bummed because I am concerned that I won't get the BOM (The Book of Cold Cases) from the Library in time, it's still showing a 2-week wait, but it's been like that for a while, so I'm still hoping it will become available soon! I at least wanted to participate in discussions! BOO!

384pgs

Current Total: 872,774

I updated the tracker with my book. I'm crossing my fingers that I'll finished The Hacienda today, but it depends on how busy with work I am today. I suppose it doesn't really matter, as the May Mini is complete!

Alaina! I will add it soon, I just haven't been on the computer this weekend!

I finished the Duke and I and will update the tracker later today!

Alaina, I'm a GR librarian, so if you post the links, I will update the page count for you.

Quickie almost END-OF-THE-MONTH Update

I'm *hoping* to finish these books by the end of the month since I've already started them, and I just like a good buttoned-up month. I don't know if they are needed for the Mini (it didn't seem that way when I added my last book) but I figured I'd let the Captains know just in case we needed to shuffle things for some reason.

The Hacienda - 352pgs
The Duke and I - 384pgs

Also, I have a question. I remember in the rules that we can't use boxsets, etc and must break them and use them as each individual book.

The only version of The Duke and I that I could get at the library was this one: Bridgerton Collection Volume 1: The First Three Books in the Bridgerton Series

I do plan to read the next one in the series, but not now and I plan to return this ebook before I do (and then perhaps check in out again later if needed.

Which book should I choose the page count from? The one I used above is the default one that pops up when I search "The Duke and I". Is that always the best policy, or should I try to match covers, or match format (ebook)?

Melissa wrote: "Cat updated her post with Ashley’s question - books have to be started after June 1st to count for the maze.

So much going on! Lol"

I can't imagine being a mod for this challenge! There is so much going on! Although, I should have asked to be a co-captain, because I'm missing doing it after UNO!

THE FOMO - AGAIN!

Snezana wrote: "Kimber~☆♡Love of Books♡☆ wrote: "Message 248 also needs to be added to ss. Thank you!
The end of next month I should be able to add to the ss.
Thank u all for the help!:)"

Sorry, adding it now :)"

Hey! Not that it is super important if the link is correct, but the title is These Violent Delights, not These Violent Deaths