Sophie’s Comments (group member since Apr 28, 2013)

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

I've been thinking the same and have set up a kobo account. It seems good for everything that isn't kindle unlimited. I haven't yet looked at their equivalent.

The Amazon linked product I'll have trouble quitting is this one - would miss you all too much.

I'm reading an in death at the moment so can cover the series task

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Carmen wrote: "I've stayed away from Yellowface because it was 100% personal, it was too coincidental not to be!"

Same. The professional reviews I have read have generally not been positive"

It felt like something that wouldn't have been published if the author wasn't already successful.

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Sammy wrote: "#76

loving this series!

Tell me again why the books have been wasting away in my bookcase for over 20 years?"

I also haven't gone past book..."

Same here. Too many books, too little time!

Love that Domi! Thanks for make it for us

Definitely read as here are my complaints with publishers, reviewers and Gr/Twitter in novel form.

Happy birthday Domi!

Love that video of DT! Looks like he did a fab job of hosting.

I've got a few things on the go currently so I'm not going to reserve any of the tasks for a minute so that I don't slow everything down!

and are now finished.

Yellowface felt a bit preachy in places and I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as Babel or Poppy Wars.

Sammy wrote: "It always gets to me when they get such things so blatantly wrong in a resource meant for teaching kids.

My daughter got given a booklet on different countries in Europe when she was at school, wh..."

Ooof that's some interesting choices by the teachers.

I spy some strings on the cover. Hopefully will have time to finish reading it soon.

Sammy wrote: "The Argentina book annoyed me. There was some (perhaps understandable, but I think unneccesary)) dumbing down of stuff for their child audience. Fair enough.

But since when were the Falkland Islan..."

That would cause the Falklander I'm friends with to throw the book. She's v clear about their alleigences lie.

Will look through my reads to come up with a plan...

Boo!

I've got a book set in Havana, Cuba. Feel like Cuba is central America rather than south so can't be used for those tasks. Happy to hear alternative opinions though!

is one of hers I've read and enjoyed (thanks Cat) and has another good Uno cover.

I couldn't quite believe it! Made me laugh though.

Sammy wrote: "Oh, and I will be finishing a monster size book either tomorrow or the day after, so now is the time to spin a 650+ (so naturally expecting 100-150 range!)😆"

You asked and you shall receive...

100 to 175
Takes place in South America
Tagged indigenous 10 or more times
published in March
author or character named John or Julian

Kristie wrote: "I finished my first maze! :) I'm having a lot of fun with this and working my way through a mystery maze now."

Woohoo! Well done!

Masoodah wrote: "I've signed up and created a maze :)"

Good luck!

Melindam wrote: "It's also the audiobook for me and I love him as narrator. :)

And somehow I keep picturing David Bowie as Nightingale. :)"

That's a very good shout for Nightingale.