Nyssa’s Comments (group member since Jan 07, 2011)

Nyssa’s comments from the MobileRead Book Challenges group.

Congratulations!! :D

Orlok wrote: "Great to see you. Keep up the reading 😀"

Thank you! I'm happy to see you too. I'm trying too. :)

DoodlePanda wrote: "Miss you!
Everything as usual with me, hope you're well other than havign a lot of work to do :)"

I've missed you too. :)

So...Yeah. All of my reading had been work and school related, so far, this year, until now.

I am on a mission to complete the Codex Alrea series by the end of this year. I'm currently 3/4 of the way through Book #1 - Furies of Calderon.

My calculus class was heading towards an epic fail due to my current work schedule, so I withdrew from it and will try it again this summer when I won't be working. I think I know what classes I'll take this spring, but until then I'm hoping to work and read.

I'm enjoying FoC. The characters are engaging, and the size of the book belies the ease and speed of the read. 500+ pages in as many days is good pacing for me. It would usually take me twice as long when my schedule is busy like it is now.

Other than that, I hope all is well with everyone else. I'm sorry that I disappear as often as I do. Just know that I think of my GR friends often and wish you all the best.

I hope you feel better, Doodle! (((Hugs)))

DoodlePanda wrote: "No worries, don't stress about it! I have plenty of other books to read :) w..."

Thanks! :)

Hi Doodle Panda, I am now officially behind on both my buddy reads and my personal challenge.It may take me a bit to catch up.
I got very little leisure reading time this week.

MrsJoseph wrote: "Ummmm.

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Awww! (((Hugs)))

I say, go to one extreme to the other:

(a) A tried and true, absolutely love it every time you pick it up, story.

or

(b) Something so out of your wheelhouse and experimental that you think you've entered the Twilight Zone (but hopefully in an enjoyable way).

Orlok wrote: "At the speed, you're going you should consider joining Doodles' Bingo Challenge. It's never too late..."

Thanks. :) I had the same reaction to the Bingo challenge that you had to the Series challenge - too much for me to wrap my head around at the moment.

2018 Read #4


Blood Crime
Author: Kim Harrison
Book Club: N/A
Review: 4 Stars
Series: The Hollows
Book#: 0.3 [Prequel]

Thanks.:) Trying too at least.

2018 Read #03


Blood Work
Author: Kim Harrison
Book Club: N/A
Review: 3 Stars
Series: The Hollows
Book#: 0.2 [Prequel]

HomeInMyShoes wrote: "I haven't read Cursed Child and I'm not sure I will."


I attempted to read it. 'Nuff said.
(view spoiler)[ In all honesty, I will most likely try it again at some point, but will deny ever saying so! lol (hide spoiler)]

Book four - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - is my favorite of the entire series, with the following book - the Order of the Phoenix being my least favorite (I won’t even acknowledge Cursed Child).

I agree the OofP may be a bit too much for him st this age.

I’m so happy both you and your son are enjoying the series. Although it’s been years since I’ve read them, I love the Potter series and I think it will always have a special place in my heart.

DoodlePanda wrote: "Nice! :D
I want to re-read Harry Potter myself, haven't read them since they first came out..."

^Ditto Panda's post. :)

2018 Read #02


The Turn: The Hollows Begins with Death
Author: Kim Harrison
Book Club: N/A
Review: 3 Stars
Series: The Hollows
Book#: 0.1 [Prequel]

HomeInMyShoes wrote: "You're off to a flying start."

I was thinking the same thing! Great start Panda! :)

Hi Tiffany. Welcome! :)

Stress, yes, but I'm hoping that being organized will help to keep me reading. I'll know whats next instead of dithering and being indecisive - therefore I'll be less likely fall into a slump.

I chose the six specific series for this year because I know I want to read at least five of them. Only two are entirely new to me, and one of those is from a favored author. So I think I'm safe there.

I scheduled the novels, but not the bonus stories (which is why I've already goofed with The Turn), so if I finish a novel early, I can either read one of those or whichever book is next on my list.

I'm also teaching and taking two classes this semester so I will always be busy with something. :)

This is the first time I'm trying this method, so it could all blow up in my face, but I am hopeful.

As for Dead Witch Walking, if you are more comfortable reading it now, then please do. I don't remember all of the particulars, but I am familiar enough with the series to offer some discussion.

I'm giving myself this week (Today through Saturday) to read all of the prequels, and then I'll start Dead Witch Walking as soon as I can. The Sookie books are shorter than The Hollows books, so I might be able to make up time there.

DoodlePanda wrote: "Apparently I own book #12... how, when, why?? *sigh*"

O.o Umm... *Shrug*