Brie’s Comments (group member since Mar 04, 2015)

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

Erin (Paperback stash) *is juggle-reading* wrote: "You're really serious about those mermaids, Brie :p"

MERMAIDS ARE DREAM WEAVERS WITH MAGICAL HAIR THEY SHOULD BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY ERIN

:)

Oh WOW I posted that twice...super intense...it's like I'm SCREAMING IT AT YOU.

Erin (Paperback stash) *is juggle-reading* wrote: "Book: American Gods
Finished 12/3/2015
Pages: 592
BOM - Yes
Discussion Participation - Yes"

Jeez you finished that fast!

Mermaids must have a tail on the bottom and human on the top.

Mermaids must have a tail on the bottom and human on the top.

I just asked the Mods, Natalie. I'll let you know what they say.

Yikes...I don't know... I feel like they will probably have to be described as mermaids at least once (like in Harry Potter)...

Natalie wrote: "I was going to recommend , but it's only chocolate chips on the cover. I didn't expect cookies to be so difficult. Cake, pie, and cupcakes were easy to..."

OoooOOOooo sneaky sneaky :)

All of those houses are technically cookies! :)

96 is too short :( I've been looking all morning too (instead of getting ready for work)

Megan, I'm really excited to move there!

No :( Those are definitely chocolate shavings/crisps...

Discussion Questions December 2

Chapters 1-3

1. Why did you decide to read this book? Have you read other books by Neil Gaiman? Did someone recommend it to you?

I originally thought about reading this book because it was a BOM and I wanted the TT points. Then, upon further investigation, I discovered that quite a few of my friends *on goodreads and out in the world* had read it and loved it. I have only read The Ocean at the End of the Lane and I reeeeaaaally wasn't a fan, so I was a bit skeptical going into this, but so far I am REALLY enjoying it!!!

2. In the first chapter we're introduced to some of Shadow's fellow prison inmates - Low Key Lyesmith, the Iceman, and Sam Fetisher. Do you think any of these chracters will play a part in the rest of the book or were they just background flair?

I think they will be back, even if only in snippets of Shadows memory. In these first few chapters alone, this doesn't strike me as the type of book where Gaiman introduces us to meaningless characters.

3. What do you think of Mr. Wednesday? I think I caught a few hints about who he really is - anyone else have an idea?

I really like him :) He's kind of a scallywag and I find him entertaining. I agree with the previous comments about who he probably is. (view spoiler)[*Does anyone else constantly think of Anchorman and "GREAT ODIN'S RAVEN!" every time somebody mentions Odin :D* (hide spoiler)] I looked on Wikipedia after the Bilquis scene but QUICKLY exited out when I realized there would be too many spoilers. I plan on doing A LOT of research on this book after I finish.

4. What are you thoughts on Laura, her infidelity and her return from the dead to protect Shadow? Do you think she is one of Shadow's crazy dreams that he's been getting?

I don't like her, I don't trust her, not even in ghost form. I agree with Imke, she seems like she is there to distract him from his ultimate goal, whatever that may be.

5. There seems to be a lot of interesting things being set up even in these early chapters, what have you found most intriguing in the opening scenes of the book?

I LOVE the "Coming to America" sections. This is more format and not so much content, but I am listening to the full cast audiobook and it is AWEEEESOOOOME!!!! All the voices of the different characters? It's like watching *or listening* to the movie and it's FANTASTIC!

Vicky wrote: "Sorry for posting so late in the day! I thought I would have midday time, but I ended up leaving my first job at 4:15 for my second job at 5:00 and barely made it in time. I'm glad I was able to ge..."

I HADN'T EVEN THOUGHT OF LOW KEY! You are so right!!!

Oh you'll have so much fuuuuuun!!! The holidays in this city are my favorite!!! I'm moving to the Sacramento area, so a little north of the bay area haha but I'll most likely have to commute there for work.

Ps Our NORMAL Tower Teams goals are only worth 5 pts, so let's prioritize these holiday goals -- ESPECIALLY, because we have a time limit.

Karen is currently working on Me Before You which has a red cover. Anyone got any leads on cookies?

Erin (Paperback stash) *is juggle-reading* wrote: "Cookies huh. Sounds like another time to pull out a cozy mystery"

I'm a little pissed there aren't cookies on the cover of Megan's most recent completed read Treachery in Death...I feel like cookies go perfectly with stilettos and a knife...On days when I am feeling MY most maniacal, I sit in my living room with all of those things, plus dead eyes.

TOWER TEAMS HOLIDAY CHALLENGE DAY TWWWWWWWO

Read a book with cookies on the cover (10 pts)

***Remember that in order for a book to count for this goal it must be completed today or in the future. Books completed before DECEMBER 2 cannot count towards this goal.

GOAL UPDATE

1. Read a book with red, white, and blue on the cover -- His Majesty's Dragon (Karen)

NEW GOAL
Read a book where a character is a mermaid

UUUUUUGH!

Way to go ladies!!

Megan L wrote: "Brie wrote: "Erin (Paperback stash) *is juggle-reading* wrote: "I'm hoping to finish Red Rain within the next hour or so."

YAAAAAY! It's a rainy day here in NYC...I'm sitting with my coffee and a ..."

I do!!! :) Well, I do until the end of January, then I'm moving to Northern California. What's bringing you into the city?