Nistha Nistha’s Comments (group member since Apr 16, 2023)


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

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Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 28, 2025 02:56AM

35559 I was in a mood for cute romance read and the MC is a film star (so works for the film industry task). I understand its already claimed but I will mostly finish this book today in case we get closer to spinning the wheel.
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 27, 2025 01:31PM

35559 Eldarwen wrote: "Nistha wrote: "Completion Post

The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
Book: The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel"


You know what?

Will actuall..."


Yeah sure :)
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 27, 2025 09:46AM

35559 Completion Post

The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
Book: The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
Date: 27 may 25
Pages: 332

mini 1
Set in Portugal

Also works for mini 2
Read a book where a character gets on a plane
Peter and Odo board a plane in Part 3


Characters
T Tomas
E,L Eusebio Lozora
M,C Maria Castro
R Rafael
P Peter Tovy

There is also an ape called Odo who is a significant character but I guess we cannot use that
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 26, 2025 09:12AM

35559 Same here, I feel I would have definitely shaved off a few books from my physical library as well as TBR!
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 26, 2025 07:48AM

35559 Eldarwen wrote: "I feel kind of sad now that we've used Janine's lovely U title for Mini 2 this morning hahaha ;-))


We have 4 completed books that didn't work for any tasks yet and they are:"


I would suggest to save The Birth Lottery and Other Surprises for a mini as well like short stories / set in Asia etc as the only spellouts that work for it are

Title - T,B
Author - S,K
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 26, 2025 07:43AM

35559 Completion Post

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Book: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Pages: 418
Date Read: 26th May
Rating: 4 stars

Mini 2: Sun in the title (#7)

Spellout:
E Rick
A Josie Arthur
C Chrissie Arthur
P Paul Arthur
I Ishiguro
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 23, 2025 08:19AM

35559 Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali

Book: Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
Read: 23 May
Pages: 176
Mini1 : Author born in Bulgaria
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 22, 2025 04:45PM

35559 Completion Post

The Birth Lottery and Other Surprises by Shehan Karunatilaka
The Birth Lottery and Other Surprisesby Shehan Karunatilaka
Read: May 23rd
Pages: 257

Doesnt fit any mini atm but I hoping we can use it for something later on in Mini 2
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 22, 2025 11:56AM

35559 Keely wrote: "Welcome Klare, it's great to be on a team with you again so soon!

Norway is going very well thank you, apart from I seem to have a bit of insomnia at the moment. I think it's because it doesn't r..."


Using books after 20th for the cheese will make the future cheese challenges easy
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 22, 2025 11:53AM

35559 Welcome, Klare and Lauren!
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 22, 2025 03:25AM

35559 Completion Post

I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
Book: I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
Date Read: 22/05/25
Pages: 407

Mini 3 - spellout
A - Adam Mackenzie
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 22, 2025 01:41AM

35559 Keely wrote: "Nistha wrote: "Quick q - can we use the same books twice for the itinerary? eg. If I also read Starter Villain can I use it for Grenada?"

Yes, as long as it is only the second time..."


Awesome thanks :)
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 22, 2025 12:46AM

35559 Quick q - can we use the same books twice for the itinerary? eg. If I also read Starter Villain can I use it for Grenada?
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 22, 2025 12:44AM

35559 Great job, team, on getting the first itinerary done!
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 21, 2025 12:30PM

35559 Completion Post

The Choice by Alex Lake
Book: The Choice by Alex Lake
Date Read: 21/05/25
Pages: 400


WW172 - Red and white on cover
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 20, 2025 09:15AM

35559 Eldarwen wrote: "Nistha wrote: "I have put a book in the mini 2 - worst books of all times. But as it's a chonker, it will take me a bit of time to finish (atleast a week). So if anyone wants to override it, please..."

Yeah, my husband had gifted it to me and I always put it off given its size - what better time than TT to start it!
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 20, 2025 09:11AM

35559 I have put a book in the mini 2 - worst books of all times. But as it's a chonker, it will take me a bit of time to finish (atleast a week). So if anyone wants to override it, please feel free to, as I would have anyway read the book.
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 20, 2025 08:43AM

35559 The chipmunks are back dropping cheese 🙆🏼‍♀️
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 20, 2025 08:08AM

35559 Charlotte wrote: "I can use The Missing Prince (P) for the spellout instead of one of the minis. I'll be done it tomorrow evening probably.

I was planning on putting it in mini 3 under author born i..."


You can use it for both the spellout and the mini per rules
Team Lotus Tower (2187 new)
May 20, 2025 08:03AM

35559 Completion Post

The Girl with the Seven Lives by Vikas Swarup by Vikas Swarup
Date Read: 20 May 2025
Pages: 389
Rating: 4 stars, I have read all books from this author and he made a comeback after many years. Really loved the survival story (deducting a star for very flowery ending)

Works for: Mini 1, India
Set in India

Also works for PECORINI character names
P- Preeti
R - Raza , Rajinder
N- Nikhat Kazmi
O - Devika Oberoi