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

Nyssa’s comments from the MobileRead Book Challenges group.

First Quarter: January through March

January Reads : 8 Novels || 1 Short Story
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01. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe ~ Completed 01/02/14
02. NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society ~ Completed 01/04/14
03. Steelheart & 03.5 Mitosis ~ Completed 01/11/14
04. M Is for Mama's Boy ~ Completed 01/18/14
05. Prince Caspian ~ Completed 01/19/04
06. A Nameless Witch ~ Completed 01/24/14
07. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader ~ Completed 01/26/14
08. The Fairy-Tale Detectives ~ Completed 01/28/14
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February Reads : 5 Novels || 0 Short Stories
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01. A Study in Scarlet ~ Completed 02/02/14
02. The Silver Chair ~ Completed 02/18/14
03. Earth Abides ~ Completed 02/23/14
04. Howl's Moving Castle ~ Completed 02/24/14
05. Because of Winn-Dixie ~ Completed 02/28/14
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March Reads : 5 Novels || 13 Short Stories
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01. Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures ~ Completed 03/05/14
02. Ready Player One ~ Completed 03/07/14
03. Polaris 10 Short Stories~ Completed 03/12/14
04. Rubicon -- A Short Story Collection~ Completed 03/22/14
05. The Cross-Time Engineer ~ Completed 03/26/14
06. The Cheerleaders of Doom ~ Completed 03/29/14
07. Carmilla ~ Completed 03/31/14
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Main Challenge: No Frills! Well...Maybe a Few
Goal: 52 books this year. 1 book a week.
Goal: The Flights of Fantasy Series Challenge

Add'l Task: More comprehensive reviews. {All Book Links Lead to My Review of Said Book}
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Things To Rememberr:
Grammar
Plot/Continuity
Character Traits
Writing Style
Personal Response
Annoyances

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My MobileRead Post: 2014 Reading Challenge List

Side/Monthly Challenges :
Jan 2014: Resolution Challenge: (Goal: 4-6 || Read: 6) ~ Completed 1/28/14
Feb 2014: Luuuuuurve N Stuff Challenge : (Goal: 4-6 || Read: 4) ~ Completed 2/24/14
Mar 2014: March Maaaaaadddnnneeeesssssss! :(Goal: 5-9 || Read: 6) ~ Completed 3/31/14

Yeah... What Shel said!!!

Christa!!!!! ((HUGS))

She's gone. :(

Christa wrote: "Nyssa wrote: "Any idea how to export onto an iMac?"

You mean get the csv file? It's done from the site. Go to your shelves page, scroll down and underneath the list of bookshelves are other links. One is import/export. Click on that, and on the page that opens, near the upper right is an export link. It will then download the file of your exported books.

A csv is just a fancy text file (Comma Separated Values) that can be opened by a spreadsheet application, or imported into other sites or software.

Even for folks not going anywhere, doing an occasional export as a backup is a good idea.
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Thank You!

Any idea how to export onto an iMac?

Christa wrote: "No Nyssa! It wasn't you that made me feel like an ass, not like that, it was good that you made me think about how I was handling it. I was already being an ass. :D I'm glad, I think I would have l..."

Yeah, I just found & read the thread. They certainly went bassackwards on this! While the policy change doesn't bother me, the immediate, irreversible and non forewarned deletions were a horrible idea on GRs part!! They seem to have chosen the worst way possible to implement this.
Plus, it would be great for authors to remember that they are only truly authors when they have readers.

We love you too Christa, and will miss you.

As I stated in the PM, I understand why you chose to step down as moderator, I'm just sad to see you go. I'm sorry my inquiries made you feel like an ass (I wasn't thinking that at all). I am happy, however, that you've told the group.

I am curious as to the announcement(s), I obviously missed something - but then again I haven't really been here either...

Wishing you the very best going forward!! (((HUGS))) again. :)

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So... umm Hi. *waves*

School's started, I've subbed 6 out of the 10 days that its been in session, which has helped to finally pull me away from my Netflix marathons.

I'm currently reading:
Mistborn: The Final Empire

Although I'm 70-something pages in (out of 640-something), it's still too early to tell how I feel about the story as a whole, but it certainly has my attention.

Realization: I have not read anything in almost 2 months... 56 days to be exact .. nor do I know when I will again.

Its an odd feeling.

MrsJoseph wrote: "I'm sorry to hear about the fire. I'm glad you are ok. ."

Ditto.

I finally finished another book.. Yay.

The Friday Society - fun, light read. I hope Adrienne Kress decides to do more with these characters.

MrsJoseph wrote: "Nyssa wrote: "Why the surprise Mrs. J?"

Not surprise. I used to read James Bond. I thought Id read them all. Not sure if I'm there, however."

Ah. :)

There are fourteen of them, plus a short story anthology (I think, which I do not have).

Amazon had them on sale late last year. I bought all 14 for $1.99 each.

Why the surprise Mrs. J?

Finished Casino Royale yesterday. It was very good!!

I've been sick for the past week, and just haven't been reading. Its been work, mindless games, and hours of music.

American Gods is interesting, but a bit "heavy" for my low-concentration level, at the moment.

No, no, no... I do not need any new obsessions !! How do I unsee this!

"Sigh". It still sitting on my shelf, as is American Gods; while Sherlock waits impatiently on my Kindle.
I did not have a good reading week at all.