Shellbelle ’s Comments (group member since Sep 19, 2011)

Shellbelle ’s comments from the The Challenge Factory group.

Gabriela and Barbara•Stormdancer

Pragya and Barbara•The Sea of Tranquility

Minttu & Shell• The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell

Melissa & Ezinwanyi• Wallbanger by Alice Clayton

Denise and John• Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

~♥ Kat ♥~ and ★ gwendolyn ★• Unearthly series by Cynthia Hand

Sheila and Hester• The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

Claire and Laura• The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Minttu and Zara Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

Claire and Denise• Hyde, an Urban Fantasy by Lauren Stewart

Sorry I'm just now checking in. I have been really sick (seriously I don't think I have EVER been that sick before) since last week...I am doing the buddy read threads here in just a bit and then see what else I can get to before the fam comes into town for the birthday this weekend. Everything else will be finished up on Sunday! And Jenne it's not to late, I will make sure to add it in:-)

Still time to sign up...who still needs a partner?

Good reads will not let me add a book or click html for some weird reason! grrrr!!! But anyhow I'm reading
Horns by Joe Hill http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65... and I so TOTALLY suggest this book to you guys!!!! It is so awesome...I would have finished it the second night if I wouldn't have gotten sick but finishing up tonight and gonna read something light and fluffy next so that I can sleep without some disturbing dreams! lol

And it doesn't have to be just like that one...that was just suggestions!

Hey Vicky, We had another member suggest an Austen type challenge! I had it on my list of challenges to work on but I really don't think we need two...here is her suggestion, maybe you could do a mash up of the two?
2013 marks the 200th anniversary of the first publication of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Wouldn't it be cool to have a challenge celebrating this wonderful book?

I thought that a mini challenge format would be perfect for that. Something along these lines:

2013 Pride and Prejudice Bicentenary Mini Challenge
Duration: One month from your start date. You can start anytime in 2013.

Rules
* Choose your level, choose your books and get to reading!
* You can use the same category several times unless you're aiming for Elizabeth Bennet level.
* When you've finished a book rate & date it
* Re-reads are allowed
* You can change your books, categories and level at any time

Levels of Difficulty
Mrs Bennet: 2 books
Charlotte Lucas: 3-4 books
Jane Bennet: 5-6 books
Elizabeth Bennet: one book from each category

Categories

#1 Sequel: Read a sequel of Pride and Prejudice.

#2 Re-telling: Read a story of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy with a twist (alternate reality, paranormal elements or just a secondary character's perspective)

#3 Present Day: Read a book inspired by Pride and Prejudice set in present days.

#4 Setting: Read a book set in the regency era (late 18th and early 19th century) in which the hero/heroine is English.

#5 Plain Facts: Read a non-fiction book related to the time period of Pride and Prejudice.

#6 Siblings: a) Read a book featuring a character named Elizabeth, Jane, Mary, Catherine or Lydia OR b) Read a book that deals with relationship between siblings.

What do you think?
-Zuzana-

She does not want to Host so I was going to but I think it would be great if you did the Austen challenge!!!

Minttu wrote: " Shellbelle wrote: "I think I'm actually going to join in this time around...Some books I was thinking about reading were..."

I'd be very interested in reading The Death of Bees. I keep hearing g..."

Awesome! I will put us on the final sign up:) I know you have other reads so we can read it at any point next month...just let me know what will be good fo you:)

Okay DIY Second Challenge and the Valentines challenges!

Welcome to the group Jack! Hope you find some challenges that you like!

Denise I like the If you were a book idea! Its fun and simple...perfect mini challenge!

Denise sounds good about the Valentines Day related challenges:) And thanks...I thought I was kind of stretching with that one!

Jennifer I don't want to bump your challenge out! Why don't I just try it once in feb. and see how it goes...we can do both I don't think it will be a big deal and then we can discuss it later in February! And I'll try to make it a bit different somehow so people will still want to do both...If I can't make it different enough then we will just stick with You Want Me to Read What?.