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Welcome everyone!
I kind of went back and forth on that. Let's say it would be great if players could update the tracking sheets with their picks and completion posts. However, if unable/ unfamiliar with editing the sheets, one of the mods will do it for them at the end of the round. No need to send us a message, we'll go over the incomplete rows and update them :)Players should have edit permissions to "Round 1" tab now :)
Alysa wrote: "Hi! I assume we’ll be able to view the tracking sheet when the challenge officially begins? It’s still locked, so I’m making sure that’s not just me somehow :)"Hey Alysa! Thanks for pointing that out. I just fixed the privacy settings. Can you try again?
Mini challenges🎉 Read a book featuring a holiday
🎉 Read a book published in November
🎉Sunday, Nov 22
Building Forever - 337 pages
🎉Monday, Nov 23
🎉Tuesday, Nov 24
🎉Wednesday, Nov 25
🎉Thursday, Nov 26
🎉Friday, Nov 27
🎉Saturday, Nov 28
Books Read:
Total Pages Read:
I've had a good reading week :)Mini challenges
🎃 Read a book that is MPG Horror/ Thriller/ Mystery/ Suspense - The Wolf at Bay, Cut & Run
🎃 Read a book that has a mostly black and/or orange cover -
(view spoiler)
Books Read:
Total Pages Read: 2,487 pages :)
I’m doing so much better this month. Almost finished book 4! How’s everyone else doing? Any favorite reads so far? I finished The Lightning-Struck Heart today and I loved it! Honestly, one of the best books I’ve ever read (or listened to) ❤️
Happy Reading everyone!
Melissa wrote: "bananas in curry?Never heard of such a thing...."
Ick I've even eaten it! My mom tricked me into it. Honestly, the worst thing I've ever eaten **shivers**
You absolutely can! Welcome :)
Yes it is :) welcome!
My spot :)Mini challenges
🎃 Read a book that is MPG Horror/ Thriller/ Mystery/ Suspense - The Wolf at Bay, Cut & Run
🎃 Read a book that has a mostly black and/or orange cover -
🎃Sunday, October 18: 464 pages
The Highlander - 364
The Lightning-Struck Heart - 100
🎃Monday, October 19: 368 pages
Dangerous Masquerade - 268
The Lightning-Struck Heart - 100
🎃Tuesday, October 20 - 380 pages
The Lightning-Struck Heart - 205
Cut & Run - 175
🎃Wednesday, October 21 - 362 pages
Cut & Run - 200
The Wolf at Bay - 162
🎃Thursday, October 22 - 497 pages
The Wolf at Bay - 100
The Duchess Deal - 75
A Negotiated Marriage - 182
Lick - 140
🎃Friday, October 23 - 410 pages
Lick - 146
The Magpie Lord - 150
The Duchess Deal - 114
🎃Saturday, October 24 - 402 pages
The Magpie Lord - 50
The Governess Affair - 152
The Duchess Deal - 200
Books Read:
Total Pages Read: 2,487 pages :)
Oct 04, 2020 07:37AM
DQs for Chapters 9 through 159. Circe's character goes through quite a few developments in personality in these chapters, both positively and negatively. How do you think the time in Aiaia has changed her?
10. "But in solitary life, there are rare moments when another soul dips near yours, as stars once a year brush the Earth" (chapter 11) - when I read this quote, I felt sorrow and sympathy for Circe, for all her life, she has been dealt the bad hand. What did you feel? Do you think Circe felt any real connection with Daedelus or do you think she is attracted to anyone who treats her a little differently from her family?
11. Every chapter in this section explored her relationship with a different character - Daedelus, Madea, Pasiphae in Crete and we get a sneak peek at her relationship with Odysseus. Each experience affects her adversely, sometimes positively, most times negatively. Which character did you like/ dislike the most and why? How do you think that character changed Circe?
12. Circe's trust in mortals is shattered after her traumatic experience with a man. How do you think this will affect the rest of the story? Do you think she'll come to change her opinion?
Pam wrote: "I’ll give it a try.Update: I hate to sound dense, but will the adjective be posted 10/28 and the theme 10/30 so the challenge starts 11/1 or will the adjective be posted 11/3 and the theme 11/5. ..."
Hi Pam, the theme would be announced first. So round 1 will have the theme announced on October 30th. The book you pick for the round has to fit the theme. You’d then have till Nov 4 to post the completion and nouns.
The adjective will be announced on Nov 4 after the deadline. You’d have to post your final noun by Nov 6.
I should probably edit the first message to say starting October 30th! Thanks for asking this question!
Oct 03, 2020 08:39AM
Day 1 DQs - my answers might contain spoilers if you have not read chapters 4-8.1. Our setting for this book is the world of Greek mythology. What is your background with Greek mythology? How do you think your knowledge and opinions of Greek mythology will influence your reading of this book?
I know of Greek mythology mostly from reading Percy Jackson haha. But the characterization of Greek Gods seems to along similar lines in both.
2. In the first few chapters, we are introduced to Circe's family. I found myself having many different feelings about the characters presented. Which relationship has caused you the most emotion? What is it about that relationship that causes those emotions?
In all honesty, I don't like any character in this book, including Circe. She seems to be eternally blessed with bad luck and cruelty. Among all her relationships, I think Glaucos' is the one that annoyed me the most. You'd think he'd be grateful, or maybe a little loyal, to Circe for making him a God, but guess not! There must be something in god DNA that makes them world class a-holes!
3. Why does Circe approach Prometheus? How do you think this will affect her later in the book?
Curiosity? A desperation to find someone that would not hate her? Did she offer him nectar because she's kind or because she was trying to get him to like her? I doubt it will affect her at all. No one takes her seriously. She doesn't exist in most people's lives. Even the brother she raised abandoned her.
4. How does Glaucos's position affect what he sees in Circe? If Glaucos was invited to a family reunion of Circe's, how do you think he would compare her to others in her family?
As a mortal, he seemed to be awed at first. But later, I think he was just using her in the hopes of getting "blessed". She was definitely foolish to not have seen through him, especially after that scene where he blamed her for his family's misfortunes and she went running to her grandma to help him out. He would definitely see her as the sheep in a pack of wolves!
Charlotte wrote: "Birthday: 19 October Favorite Book(s): divergent, hunger games TFIOS
Favorite Book Genre: dystopian
Favorite Author: Cassandra Clare
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: anything unhealthy😝
Any..."
Welcome, Charlotte! Favorite Food: Anything unhealthy - love it! LOL
Lost in a wrote: "Hi, I've been a GR member since 2013, but I want to reach out and get more friends. Naturally I love reading, but I also love dogs, art and photography. I'd rather spend money on socializing with f..."Haha, I'm a huge fan of Chai Tea and Creme Brulee too! Welcome to the group :) Try joining challenges and/or buddy reads, it's a great way to meet more people and make friends!
Welcome everyone :)
Sep 29, 2020 09:55AM
Me too! If no one signs up from MRR, I can write DQs for either Saturday or Sunday :)
I’ll create a thread shortly :)
I'll be reading along :)
