Shannon’s Comments (group member since May 21, 2018)

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

I got my second shot yesterday. Not feeling the best today :/

We have lost a few members. We got Trinia now but they are out of reserves unfortunately. So im pretty sure we leave their books on since were not getting anyone new

But thatll knock out the zombie task :)

I finished “Alice in Zombieland” yesterday but didnt have time to mark it down. Ill put it down after work as complete

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Just finished updating the spreadsheet!

A few quick notes:

Erin:
Add "Shades of hate"
"Fatal Fortune": needs reason for plot on JACKANORY and to be put under JACKANORY on planning..."

My bad... I didnt scroll down far enough to see "Fatal Fortune" on JACKANORY. I thought it wasn't on the planning sheet. I'll add it as soon as I get back from work

Just finished updating the spreadsheet!

A few quick notes:

Erin:
Add "Shades of hate"
"Fatal Fortune": needs reason for plot on JACKANORY and to be put under JACKANORY on planning sheet

Sara: Add "The Hate U Give"

Vian: task, bingo, or JACKANORY for "Dumplin'"

April: Add "The Christmas Blanket by Kandi"

Hey guys!

Heres the updated "tasks not claimed yet"

9. Features a barbarian
17. Book set in South Africa
56. Go to the cinema
62. MC is a funeral director/undertaker
110. Barefoot on cover
115. Set at Christmas
117. MPG espionage
128. Set in one of the places listed
184. War MPG

We're doing great! Keep up the reading :)

Finally finished the book i was reading. Never really got into it which was probably why i was struggling to read it. Planning on reading the Ender’s Game next

Sorry I havent been on and reading much these past few days. I got my first vaccine two days ago and felt pretty nauseous and headachey yesterday. But im getting back to reading now!

I started reading the day before (i think?) my birthday. Cant say im sucked into it, but im trying to push through as its only the beginning. Hoping its just a slow start!

Thanks you all!

Thank you guys!

Im trying to finish Neverworld Wake today. I havent been reading as much as id been hoping to this week and im not sure how much im going to be reading this weekend as its my 21st birthday. But after this weekend ill be back to reading!

I agree! The mods always say use the book count that you read.

It didnt seem entirely sci fi though so not sure it was. It was in the sci fi section of my library though

Yea. Usually i like sci fi though so its a little weird

Just finished Equal Rites. Cant say i was a very big fan of this book. Im still planning on reading Mort next month though

DQs - Day 3

9 . What do you think on the creatures from the dungeon dimensions? Do you find them creepy?

They have creepy descriptions but I personally didnt think much of it.

10. I enjoyed the Esk’s thoughts about being both witch and wizard and wanting to defend the one to the other. Do you sympathize with this view (more in general than in specific regards to magic fields)?

I struggle to see the difference between a witch and wizard. Essentially they both practice magic. Maybe its because I was born in the 19th century, but I just don't understand why we differentiate between the two. So yes I do sympathize with her.

11. Why do you think Esk’s magic did not work?

I think her dream affected her more than she thought. She probably realized there was a lot of pressure on her in that momment and being 9 years old didnt know how to deal with it.

12. Esk is supposed to be precocious but also nine years old. Do you think she acts in a way you could see a nine year old acting?

I think in some ways. She's very adventurous and struggles to listen to rules so I can see her being a nine year old in that view. Except she is trying to teach herself to read and reform the wizardry school in a way to allow girl students. I feel like a 9 year old wouldn't do that. (what im trying to say is she's very persistent)

As a member of Team Ook, the bonus question is: Is not the librarian wonderful and would you want to be turned back in his place?

No orangutans are awesome! So much better than humans!

DQs Day 2

Starting with a Bonus question...
“They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it is not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.” (Granny said)
First off, who are “they”? I have always wanted to know. Secondly, do you agree with “them”?

I think they just refers to the common person. It seems like he's trying to make "they" seem less important to not take away from the quote. I think this is partly true.

5. Esk went ahead and did not follow Granny’s advice, and thought since she had a feeling she could get into the bird’s brain, then why not do it.
When you were a kid, did you jump off the swing, or touch the hot burner? If so, give us examples.
Do you think she learned something from it, or are we looking at shades of her future University life?

I was like Esk as a kid. I didn't listen that much and yes I did jump off the swing quite a few times and one time I ended up with a bloody nose from kneeing myself in the face. I think Esk is still young and isnt the best at following the rules/guidance from her Granny. I think she is going to start out at the Unseen University being quite a troublemaker but will change into a great wizard

6. What do you think of Hilda and her version of Headology? What do you think of Headology in general?

I think Hilda is a nice person. I like the name of it. I just think it makes them look a bit like frsuds as half the time its just them being knowledgable/scaring people.

7. Esk finds herself on a moving barge. Loved loved loved the resume of talents beyond washing and sweeping that Esk rattles off in an attempt to stay on the boat. What skills could you bring to the barge?

I also laughed when she named all those talents. Some talents I could bring would be climbing, cooking, fixing things in small places, tying knots

8. Speaking of the barge, what do you think of Esk’s decision to just leave Granny? Did she mean to leave on her own adventure, or was it an accident? Do you think her matter of fact attitude is a product of her magic, or just her personality or upbringing?

I think Esk was pretty irresponsible when she left Granny. It seemed like an accident but now she isnt making any effort to go back to Granny. I think her matter of fact attitude is her personality.

DQs - Day 1

1. If you are new or relatively new to Discworld, what do you think of Pratchett’s world and writing style so far? For more experienced Pratchett readers, what are your favorite things about his writing style or Discworld in general?

Ive only read one book so far by Terry Pratchett which was Nation (not a discworld book) but I remember really enjoying the book. I like the style of the book, but I really don't like how there's no chapters. It doesnt give me any good place to stop reading.


2. So we have our plucky heroine Esk and her witchy mentor Granny Weatherwax. What do you think of our two main characters and their relationship with each other?

I think Esk respects her granny, but in a way I think she's starting to believe she's a fraud. She keeps pointing out that granny isn't actually doing any magic, until she shows her borrowing. I find their relationship to be a bit confusing.

3. A major theme is witch magic vs. wizard magic (and women vs. men), and I can’t wait to learn more about these different magical theories and world views. What do you think of this dynamic, and which type of magic are you more drawn to?

This is a basic theme in literature and I think its very common to think of girls as witches and boys as wizards. I am however more drawn to wizards and I remember when I was younger reading Harry Potter and wanting to be a wizard. I never really wanted to be a witch.

4. Oh dear. Esk went a bit too far with the borrowing. What do you think is going to happen next? And what will Granny say or do?

She seemed pretty ok with her going too far (maybe my book is a different version but I swear I didnt read on). I think Granny will pay more attention to Esk and maybe become a little more strict. It seemed like she gave up on the whole "becoming a witch thing after that incident though"

Bonus: I am really enjoying Pratchett’s wit so far. What is your favorite quote from this first bit? Mine is:
“What’s an elephant?”
“A kind of badger,” said Granny. She hadn’t maintained forest-credibility for forty years by ever admitting ignorance.

I like that quote too. I found it to be very funny

I forgot to add the BOMs... but after doing so we are actually up to 7th! Great job everyone!