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Just in the interest of time, please put me down for the runaway debutante. It’s on KU. If anyone else would like to read it, happy to pass it on.
Not on KU unfortunatelyMore options:
Run For Your Life
Run Riot
Run Me to Earth
Run the Risk
Run Away With Me by Mila Gray
Run Away With Me by Daniel Hurst
Yes the first one is especially hard. Let’s do it!
Thank you! I’m good to read the Istanbul conspiracy.
Does anyone have any book suggestions for ist?
Deanna wrote: "Round 2 Results
Books Read: 283
Book Points: 10117
BOM Points: 140
Mini Points: 365
Total Points after Supply Bonus: 18937
Ranked Teams Points
District 11 19843
District 5 18937
District 12 1..."
Oh wow amazing job everyone!!
Also reading a #2 in series - Dead Lock.
Oh this is a hard mini. Especially the walls
Jun 26, 2024 05:57AM
Discussion Questions : Day 1 (Prologue - Chapter 5)1. We have been introduced to a few important characters - Lucy, Christopher, and Hugo. Plus the off-page persona of Jack. What do you think of the characters so far?
I love the dynamics between Lucy and Christopher. They’re adorable together, and it’s quite clear that Lucy really loves him. Hugo didn’t make an impression. I can’t wait to know what the response from Jack was to Lucy’s last letter.
2. We get a riddle right away in the Prologue:
"Two men on an island and both blame the water
for the loss of a wife and the death of a daughter
but neither ever married, and neither's a father.
What is the secret of the girls and the water?"
Then Hugo thinks to himself that "Five years ago, it [the ocean] had brought low the small, strange kingdom of Clock Island." Do you think the riddle is related to what happened five years ago? Any speculations on what it all means, assuming you haven't read ahead?
I don’t remember this statement. Probably missed it.
3. At the beginning of Chapter Two, Hugo says that he used to dream about living in Greenwich Village, but now that he can actually afford it, it doesn't hold the same appeal. He basically says that success kills motivation. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
I disagree. Motivation comes from ambition. An ambitious person would never stop at their first milestone.
4. What do you think of the wishing game Lucy plays with Christopher? Do you think this game and mindset are healthy? Do you agree with Lucy that it gives them hope, or do you agree with the social worker that it just gets their hopes up?
It isn’t unhealthy. I think hopes are just dreams you dream when you’re awake. What’s wrong with that?
5. Why do you think Jack finally started writing again? And what might be his motive in holding a contest for the only copy of the new book?
I think he’s dying or something equally sad. As for the contest, perhaps a dying man’s wish for attention?
Day 2 Chapter 6 - 11
6. Jack replied to Lucy's letter and Lucy decided to run away from home. What did you think of his letter and would you have done the same as Lucy?
I wouldn’t have run away but that’s not a fair comparison. His letter was everything a child desperate for love needed.
7. We get more insights on Clock Island. Every 'hour' is its own section like for example a beach. Would you like to visit the island? Do you find the idea of it fascinating or could you not care less?
Fascinating for sure. I love Victorian mansions, and I would thoroughly enjoy exploring the island.
8. Every part starts with a quote from Jack's book. Do you think these parts are important for the story? Just showing off Jack's work? Something else?
I think it’s a part of showing us his books, I don’t see how they would fit in the story. Unless the contest is somehow related? We shall see.
9. It seems like there will be a deeper connection between Lucy and Hugo. Do you agree? And would you approve of it given that Hugo had first met her when she was still a child
Of course! And of course!
Day 3 chapter 12-17
10. We read something that moves us, touches us, speaks to us and it... it changes us?"
Do you agree with that quote? Are there any books that changed you personally?
I mostly read fiction, so I can’t say I have.
11. We finally get the first riddle. Did you guess it before Lucy did?
Absolutely. And I’m getting a little tired of Lucy’s “smartness”. Come on!
12. What did you think of The City of Secondhand and of Markham showing up like that? Is he just a sleezy lawyer, or is there something more sinister going on?
It’s weird that he was able to get to her room to slide the note under her door. I suspect this is one of Jack’s challenges, to judge everyone’s real intentions with the book and the game.
13. do you have to keep reminding yourself that the "contestants" are adults, not children?
Yes, because most of them are acting quite immature for their age.
Perfect thanks!
Remind me, do I have till end of June to participate in the DQs for the wishing game or is it July 15?
3 as well
Deanna wrote: "Battle Options: Vow of Revenge1. Match title as is: Anyone have a title starting with NGE or ENGE? (Title must be in English) I do have a book titled Vengeance that we can use.
2. Use a supply d..."
Agree with not using supply drop. I looked through goodreads for nge and enge but no luck.
Should we return the favor with Vengeance of the pirate queen? On my phone but can a link to the book in a bit
Deanna wrote: "@Aiswyra - can you please add a date read for Deadly Secrets?"Do you mean on the shelf? Done. Sorry!
Annalisa wrote: "Aiswrya wrote: "Michelle's Empty Nest wrote: "Believe it or not team, I actually have a book that works for starting with EAD! Eadan's Vow"
oh woww lol! Happy to read it! Unless..."
Ahh that makes more sense
Thanks!
Michelle's Empty Nest wrote: "Believe it or not team, I actually have a book that works for starting with EAD! Eadan's Vow"
oh woww lol! Happy to read it! Unless you'd like to? We need to read 20 books I think, so we're going to have to read more than 1 each.
