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

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

Lahni wrote: "I'll set my goal as 5 books per prompt.

Tien wrote: 'btw, good to see you, Lahni, feels like it's been a while :)"

Thanks, Tien, yes it has been a while. I've been sidetracked from reading for a..."

It's nice to see you back, Lahni.

Tien wrote: "Marina (Sonnenbarke) wrote: "My first LOST book is sitting right next to me on my desk, does it count? I'm actually planning on starting it soon 😁"

That's better than me, Marina! I only own 1 of my LOST book and it's somewhere around the stacks"

I own only one of my own list, and it is a part of other challenges so I should get to it soon...I hope.

I've been concentrating on finishing up challenges from last year. So far none of my LOST books are in that group!

Just want to say that, even though I enjoyed Rebecca and gave it one my elusive 5*, I have been avoiding Jamaica Inn and now I am finding it amazingly good. I might just have to quit reading my other books and concentrate only on this one!

Tien wrote: "Bea wrote: "Tien wrote: "Struggling through The Mayor of Casterbridge - 11 chapters to go (abt 100p) but I will finish! It'll fit JRI! because if I knew what the plot is all about, I'd not pick it ..."

It was the because statement that I responded to....I have thought that so many times!

Tien wrote: "Struggling through The Mayor of Casterbridge - 11 chapters to go (abt 100p) but I will finish! It'll fit JRI! because if I knew what the plot is all about, I'd not pick it up :/"

LOL...thanks for the first chuckle of the day.

Starting:
Daughter of Fortune for Just Read It
Jamaica Inn for PnM Publication and Bookopoly
Repentances for Trim

FINISHED
Stage 14: Series
Goal: 2,675 pages
Up to 5 tasks
OOZ: Magic Realism

1. Odd series number
324 pages - The Ronin's Mistress by Laura Joh Rowland Read 9/25/19
352 pages - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Read 9/27/19
520 pages - The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø Read 10/9/19
394 pages - Xenocide by Orson Scott Card Read 10/16/19
319 pages - Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans by Joanne DeMaio Read 10/14/19
256 pages - Doctored Evidence by Donna Leon Read 12/6/19
288 pages - Uneasy Relations by Aaron Elkins Read 1/4/20
327 pages - Bedford Square by Anne Perry Read 12/7/19

Total pages = 2780

Finished:
Rapture in Death for Series
Uneasy Relations for PnM Series, Series 2019 and 2020

Still Reading:
The First Man in Rome

Lauren wrote: "OK I've been coerced tempted by Bea and Tien to sign up. I'm going for 5 books per prompt :)"

LOL! Welcome, Lauren.

Lagullande wrote: "Tien wrote: ""aww... you can crossover your pick n mix with this one, Lauren. Just set a lower goal this year lol"

I was going to try and finish my remaining Pick'n'Mix stages too. But does this m..."

Of course not! They are separate games. Crossover is fine between games.

Lauren wrote: "I think, however, that I'm going to skip it and finish up the Pick n Mix from last year as I still have outstanding books and prompts."

Tien wrote: "aww... you can crossover your pick n mix with this one, Lauren. Just set a lower goal this year lol"

Lauren, I am so far behind on Pick n Mix and felt the same as you. However, I cannot pass up a challenge and so set my goal for this one at 5 books. And, I have seen one participant set a goal for 2 books. Rethink, please, and consider joining in.

Susan wrote: "Bea wrote: "Both of you are linked. Susan S, thanks for the "s". It makes it easier to differentiate you."

I just noticed. There's me (just plain Susan, with a pic of my cat as my id), and "Susan ..."

LOL...yep

Both of you are linked. Susan S, thanks for the "s". It makes it easier to differentiate you.

Ines wrote: "Is it ok to use books we read for other challenges? Or is that up to me?
Anyways, looking forward to it :)"

Perfectly fine, Ines.

Tien wrote: "Bea wrote: "@ Tien: Please be safe. I know it must be scary. And, dusting can wait until you have nothing else to do!"

lol - thanks... but mum couldn't help herself. She came mid afternoon and tha..."

LOL

Shoot, I did my planning on my Excel worksheet and just realized that I had not added my books to my plan here. OK...now I am ready.

Congrats, LynnB!

Folks, we had 16 finishers in 2019. Nice!

Both of you are linked.

@Blarneygod: Now that is a list! I hope you make good progress on it. You have some books on it that I enjoyed.

@Rona: I see some BIG BOOKS. They really intimidate me. I also note that you have quite a mix of genres going there. You seem to have a wide interest in genres.

Rona wrote: "Hi, I am Rona and I am from the South East of Ireland. I love reading and I hope to expand my reading habits and read more this year. Look forward to participating in the challenges. :-)"

Welcome, Rona. I hope you experience the friendliness of this group. All challenges are just beginning, so jump right on in if any peak your interest.