Bea’s Comments (group member since Apr 29, 2011)

Bea’s comments from the Pick-a-Shelf group.

I stopped at ch. 11 last night. I wonder what Kaladin will do now. His whole life has been focused on protecting his men...and the ones he loves. I can feel his loss. I hope Syl finds a way to help him.

Sometimes, if I am really wrapped up in a book, it enters my dreams and I dream up new chapters. That happened last night with this one. Don't remember it well enough, though, to describe it.

So after reading your tea review, Tien, I googled it for my area, fully expecting not to find it. Wow! I found several places that sell it. Definitely will have to try it out! The reviews were great for the most part for each of the locations.

Lagullande wrote: "Yes, Bea, well done!

I'm still going on LBI too :)"

5 books to go, Lagullande. 2 for November, 3 for December.

Wow! Lusie, you have passed me. I did not read yesterday, so my mistake. I'm working on 6 right now.

Oh, I had better stick to tea for the game! Dang but that looks fun.

Tien wrote: "3: When it is a red skip does that mean it can be any other color including colors that are not listed as colors for example a white cover or does it have to be blue, green or yellow?
only blue, green, or yellow, sorry, that's the only colours in Uno ;p"

Oops, I have to rework my plan.

Let's Book It - September FINISHED
Goal: Simple (4 books)

1. Revisit: Read from any picked shelves for September.

Sep-09 historical-fiction - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Read 1/9/22 - 4*
Sep-10 latin-america
Sep-11 graphic-novels
Sep-12 urban fantasy - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs Read 9/13/21 - 4*
Sep-13 debut-novels
Sep-14 american-literature
Sep-15 fairy-tales
Sep-16 school
Sep-17 diversity
Sep-18 police-procedural
Sep-19 gothic
Sep-20 kick-ass-heroines - Cinder by Marissa Meyer Read 9/27/21 - 4*

5. TBR 2: Go to your to-read shelf, set to view 30 per page & by date added (it doesn't matter whether is ascending or descending), and take note of the number of pages you have. Divide this number by 2 and go to that page. Read a book from this page.

The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore Read 9/22/21 - 2*

Lusie wrote: "Thanks you! I hope so too.

I read chapter 1. I'm slowly recalling who is who lol
Interesting that that are more types of fused. It's a bit scary how that one fights against Kal."

Yes, I find that I am worried about him and his tiredness.

I'm in the midst of ch. 5. I am still trying to put together who is who and their back story from the previous book. The author helps a little by including a bit of a hint here and there, but jeez there are a lot of characters to catch up with! Still...I like it.

Currently reading:
Secondhand Spirits for Nov Book It
Rhythm of War for Buddy Read and JRI 1

I am on chapter 4 of the first part. I finished off 3 other books today and so should be able to make faster headway for a bit. It has taken me a bit to remember the story but it is starting to come together a bit.

I am sorry to hear about your foot. I hope you heal quickly.

Finished:
The Great Alone for September Book It - Loved this book!

Sept Book It is done! Only November and December to finish (3 books each).

Finished: Murder, She Meowed for Lost & Found 21

I only have 3 books to go for this game. Two are on my desk. I should get this done this month....I hope. Then onto LOST 22.

Finished: One Fell Sweep for November Book It

Reading:
The Great Alone for September Book It
Murder, She Meowed for Lost & Found 21
Rhythm of War for Buddy Read and JRI 1

Bea wrote: "Starting Nights of Horseplay: Equine fantasies from South Carolina's thoroughbred country for Trim 21.

That game allowed me to pick all books that I own for Part 1. This will be t..."

Finished this one. Fictional stories set around Aiken SC about horse statues coming to life. Best level is young adult or middle grade. Still it was local writers writing about local places.

Lusie wrote: "How about this weekend? That should give me time to finish up something else first. Though if you want you could already start. I can catch up. I usually read faster than the reading schedule

Than..."

I was going to start it yesterday but didn't get around to it. I will see how today goes. Doesn't look like I will be that much ahead of you.

I have also finished The Midnight Library. It was supposed to be my December book, but also fits for January. I gave it 4*.

This book came along at the same time that I usually consider what I have done during the year and what I hope to do in the new year. It is my life's resolution time. It always amazes me how the books I choose also fit my particular life.

It was delightful to find that as she grew to know what she wanted/needed/desired with all her heart was LIFE in all its messy, gritty, wonder-filled bits. I loved this book.

So, I guess with two time-travel books under my wing back-to-back, I am more willing to engage with this genre. Nice.

This book tried to be more scientific but only as a small part of her reasoning.

My book is due for renewal on 1/18/22 but I have 2 renewals available to me, so I think I am fine for the full time...even if it takes longer.

When do you want to start?

OK. Got the book.

Here are the chapters and divisions per index:

Prologue: P. 19-33 (14p)
Part 1: 33-277 (244p)
Interlude: 277-295 (18p)
Part 2: 295-547 (252p)
Interlude: 547-575 (28p)
Part 3: 575-829 (254p)
Interlude: 829-843 (14p)
Part 4: 843-1053 (210p)
Interlude:1053-1069 (16p)
Part 5: 1069-1214 (145p)
Epilogue to end: 1214-1230 (16p)

If we do it this way (see below), it would take 5 weeks.
1st week: Prologue + Part 1 (258 pages)
Interlude + Part 2 (270 pages)
Interlude + Part 3 (282 pages - the largest of all weeks)
Interlude + Part 4 (244 pages)
Interlude + Part 5 + Epilogue to end (177 pages)

Does that look do-able to you?

During week 3, it would average to a high of 40 pages a day. I think I could do that, since it would only be that high for one week.

Charity wrote: "I think I fixed it :-)"


Got it!

Tien wrote: "A strong start - one book down :)

Don't expect this will last lol"

LOL.

Starting Nights of Horseplay: Equine fantasies from South Carolina's thoroughbred country for Trim 21.

That game allowed me to pick all books that I own for Part 1. This will be the second one that I have read out of 9 picked. When I finish this trim, I will have made a nice dent in books I own.