D.L.’s Comments (group member since Dec 24, 2015)

D.L.’s comments from the 2025 Reading Challenge group.

Great choice for a new moderator! Welcome to the team!!

I plan to start reading this today or tomorrow. I'm excited!

Everyone's doing great! I finished my first read as well :)

Scott wrote: "Well I'm on Chapter 3 so I'm can't answer some of your questions yet."

Oh, sorry. I hope I didn't spoil anything!!

When I joined several years back, Kadijah Michelle was one of the first people to make me feel welcome. She really did so much for us. Much appreciated!!

I saw this on in article online.

(view spoiler)["Okay, Gatsby's name is the one in the title—but we still think that Nick is the major player. And here's why:
Gatsby is almost shockingly simple once you can put his character together from the various pieces picked up along the way. But Nick –plain, straightforward, "honest" Nick – ends up being the novel's most interesting character. Nick changes profoundly over the course of the novel, and his transformation is what makes our hearts beat just a little faster." (hide spoiler)]

Do you agree?

^^

(view spoiler)[Tom was just awful but in a way, I despised Daisy worse. She was supposed to have loved Gatsby and yet she 'done him wrong' as the saying goes. So wrong. He died because of her. This book was populated with some truly awful people. I feel so bad for Gatsby - no body cared about him but his father and Nick.

As for the question about Nick you asked, I totally missed that part. Now I have to go back and find out! lol (hide spoiler)]

I use Thriftbooks more and more for used books :)

Have you tried The Lightning Thief ??

I have only owned Kindles (my current one is a Paperwhite). I am considering a Kobo next time I need an e-reader though.

Wonderful job so far, everyone!

Lyfranka & I will be reading 1st to Die by James Patterson:)

I nominate Wuthering Heights because it's very much about Heathcliff's undying passion and obsession for Catherine.

We're off to a strong start. Keep it up!

I am working on my first read as well.

Amy wrote: "Updated message 21-- 1/6"

Our first read! YAY. Hope you enjoyed the book. Keep up the good work :)

I finished it a few days ago and can't wait to discuss it with all of you. It's also the book of the month read in my own group so win-win!

Lindsay wrote: "I forgot how short this book is!"

It is, but it also really packs a heavy punch!!!

Hi, there. I just started a blog. There isn't much there yet but I'm excited anyway lol Please check it out!

https://booksthat.com/

Mie wrote: "Let me share with you, what I plan to read - hope, you’ll do the same 😎☀️📚

1. Book that won a Goodreads Choice Award - The Ship of the Dead
2. Book being adapted for TV or film th..."

What a good list you have there. Here's mine:

Goodreads Choice Award - Children of Blood and Bone

The book is better - Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman

Short & sweet - The Pearl

On the bandwagon - Stillhouse Lake

Actually want to read - The Indian in the Cupboard

Not from around here - The Kite Runner

In the friend zone - The House Next Door

It takes two: The Wife Between Us

Wheel of format: (audiobook) The Woman in the Window

New voices: The Widow

Past love: The Hidden Staircase

Armchair traveler: (London) Confessions of a Shopaholic

I am thinking of starting a book blog but I feel nervous about it. Can anyone share some insights into what it takes to create a successful blog, etc?