Felicity’s Comments (group member since Mar 09, 2020)

Felicity’s comments from the The Perks Of Being A Book Addict group.

Romina wrote: "Felicity how are you enjoying the book? I am in chapter 3. I have to say I didn’t expect who the point of view of the book would be from! Was expecting something else. I’m really enjoying it though..."

I am enjoying the book too. It's interesting getting to know Holmes and Watson, since they are such a part of popular references. I thought the parts in Chapter 2 told a lot about Holmes when it said he only focused on certain subjects and ignored other topics that might clutter his mind (he refers to his mind as an attic.) I chuckled when Watson was alarmed that Holmes had no knowledge of the solar system.

I enjoy mysteries so the deductive reasoning process is up my alley. I didn't know that the book would be written so well and that it would hold my interest (being written over a hundred years ago.) It's been a pleasant surprise.

I am farther in the book and it takes an odd turn about halfway through. I'll be curious what you think when you get to Part 2.

Romina wrote: "Oooh felicity I totally forgot!! We can do that one tomorrow it’s perfect!"

Are you going to have time to discuss it if you are reacclimating to work? Would you rather wait until the weekend?

Romina wrote: "I believe I will start with Escape to the French Farmhouse!
I start back at work tomorrow, have been off since december 23rd so I probably wont be around goodreads much this week while Im getting u..."
I realized we talked about reading A Study in Scarlet at the same time. Would you like to me to hold off on starting that? I can start with something else.

Just a point of clarification. When using the title of a book for a card, you can use the first word if it is an article or you can ignore the article and use the first letter in the first word. So The Four Winds can work for 2 (The title) or 4 (Four.) But if I used a book that was The Four Seasons, I couldn't use Seasons for a card. I just noticed some issues with titles on the spreadsheet. Might be good to doublecheck entries.

Anyone know what they are starting with? I think I will begin with A Study in Scarlet but I have so many books I have put off until tomorrow that it will be a challenge to not start them all. LOL!

Last year was my first year and I was so excited I woke up early to start on my first book. Pick your shortest to start and then you will enjoy the momentum building.

Shall we wait until next week? I think we can both count it as different cards.

Romina wrote: "I’m in the same boat Felicity!! Have never read SH for some reason! Maybe I’ll try and read one during Uno!"

I might try one too. Looks like the page numbers fit. (over 100 pages) Do you want to read A Study in Scarlet? I could read that or The Sign of Four (which is the second.) I can get either from my library right now.

Sehrish wrote: "Sammy wrote: "Hello there team super sleuth! I'm tootling over from team Wuthering Heights to say that I just finished your "team book" today - The Complete Sherlock Holmes - and it w..."

I am embarrassed to admit that despite mystery being one of my favorite genres, I have not read any Sherlock Holmes stories. Any recommended stories Sehrish and Sammy?

Is Aditya a new member of our team? If not, this probably is not a place for his post.

Not every book is for everyone. I don't want to spoil it but I thought it had one of the best satisfying endings.

Romina wrote: "@Sehrish Thanks! Yeah, its an interesting job. I graduated about 4 years ago and its a broad field so I feel like I am still trying to figure out what areas I like/dislike to work in. But yeah kids..."
Hi Romina,

My husband had a hemmoragic stroke almost 2 years ago, when he was 56. It impacted his right side and has been slow to recover. He is able to walk but has not regained the use of his right arm. It is a work in progress. Thankfully, his mental facilities are good. And he is pleasant company to be around all day.

Elli wrote: "The rules seemed a little too confusing for me. I think I will just read & see how things goes.

@ Felicity, sure :) My library hold just came in so I'm good to start reading it on Feb 1."

You'll have to let me know how you like it. I loved The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue but haven't read anything else by the author. I don't know if it is too fantasy for me.

I also wanted to say to not worry about the rules. You'll see how it all comes together as we start reading.

Well, sorry to confuse the Vicious conversation (ha, ha) I don't have a copy of the Vicious book and my library hold is expected to be filled in 5 weeks. So if Elli wants to read it in February, she is welcome to it.

Sehrish wrote: "Sorry, should've asked.. Were you looking for Red 7? 😂"

Sorry it was the blue 7. I am planning on reading Vicious for the Red 7.

I have looked and looked through the UNO color pages for a book I want to read with a V reference and I can't see one.

Yes- the books have to be started after 9am UTC time.

Hi Paris and Romina!

Paris- I discovered and loved Becky Chambers’ (sci-fi author) books last year and they were so clever and the characters are kind and relatable, even as other species. As for fantasy, I didn’t think I was a fan but 3 of my favorite books last year were fantasy- The Midnight Library, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and The Echo Wife.

Romina- my husband has spent some time with speech pathologists and I have a lot of respect for your work.

Not sure.

Sorry, I looked closer at the spreadsheet and see where we put the books below the black line. Do you want us to list the books as we read them or put them in as we plan them?