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i haven't even seen the ones for next month yet lol
Abbie wrote: "K~Terror wrote: "I'll bite... Why? :)"So it doesn't Hang Solow!"
Emma wrote: "Is anyone planning on putting their name down for dq's on next month's BOMs? I'm just checking as I won't put my name down for a book that someone else has a preference for (since only one member p..."I'm planning on reading them but not necessarily signing up for DQ questions. I don't think I'm that cerebral!
I've finished at home. I'll add it to the finished thread when I get home as I can't work out links on my mobile. The book was 700 pages (please tell me listening counts too yeah. if not then I totally read it with my eyes) so I hope that's helpful with our points. if not I'm gonna move out
Damn, missed out on questions for the last BOM of the month :(
Wow, I just looked at the spreadsheet and we are third!
Awesome, I havent checked it out in awhile.
Emma wrote: "Damn, missed out on questions for the last BOM of the month :("High Five for trying!
Third is awesome!!!I haven't checked the status for a bit so that makes me very happy!
I do keep checking my shelf though to make sure my books are showing up since it seems 50/50 I have to go back and set the "read" date since it's not populating when I mark a book finished.
Tori wrote: "I've finished at home. I'll add it to the finished thread when I get home as I can't work out links on my mobile. The book was 700 pages (please tell me listening counts too yeah. if not then I tot..."TOTALLY!!!! I'm an avid listener myself! Everything is more fun with a bud in... :D
I have a couple to add to the read thread, but one you need to add to your list K is Sawyer Bennett The Hard Truth About Sunshine, completely different to her usual smut fest books (which I was actually looking forward too lol) but it was lovely, had a bit of a sob in this one 😢
K~Terror wrote: "Tori wrote: "I've finished at home. I'll add it to the finished thread when I get home as I can't work out links on my mobile. The book was 700 pages (please tell me listening counts too yeah. if n..."I've just gone from social history to a book by a drag queen.
by chapter 4 i went and got my nails did!
V Nerd wrote: "I have a couple to add to the read thread, but one you need to add to your list K is Sawyer Bennett The Hard Truth About Sunshine, completely different to her usual smut fest books (which I was act..."I'll definitely add it! I always get sucked into her books. Love them!
Emma - You rock!!!!Just saw you out there volunteering for DQ's across the board ~
Woo Hoo!!!
I added one to the read thread for a book I finished today. There is only one edition in GR and there are no page numbers so I added a link to the 233 pages Amazon says this book has in the kindle format. Hopefully that is OK?
K~Terror wrote: "Emma - You rock!!!!Just saw you out there volunteering for DQ's across the board ~
Woo Hoo!!!"
Happy to do them if no one lse is interested. It's a way for me to numb up my points contribution :)
K~Terror wrote: "I added one to the read thread for a book I finished today. There is only one edition in GR and there are no page numbers so I added a link to the 233 pages Amazon says this book has in the kindle ..."I've fixed it up :)
Emma wrote: "K~Terror wrote: "I added one to the read thread for a book I finished today. There is only one edition in GR and there are no page numbers so I added a link to the 233 pages Amazon says this book h..."Thanks Missy!
Hi guys, Sorry for being so completely flaky for this first couple of weeks, had a few issues IRL to deal with so I've not been on here as much.
I am back however so ready to rock and roll :o)
I've finally gotten enough reading time to finish A Gentleman in Moscow and my gosh I just loved it. I would never in a million years have picked this book up to read so I am so grateful that it was a BOM during the TT challenge. I love finding unexpected gems like this
Glad you enjoyed the book Emma. It's really nice when you pick up a book you wouldn't normally and then realise that you love it! I'm currently reading Strange the Dreamer as it is a BOTM (and I already had a copy waiting to be read) I just can keep up with the schedule though so annoyingly I can't participate in answering the DQ! Who else in the group is reading it? Are you enjoying it?
Lauren wrote: "Glad you enjoyed the book Emma. It's really nice when you pick up a book you wouldn't normally and then realise that you love it! I'm currently reading Strange the Dreamer as it is a BOTM (and I al..."I will be starting it this week and am really looking forward to it. You can certainly take part in the DQs though, regardless of the schedule. You have a month after the start date to participate in answering the questions and you only need to answer three sets to get participation points - so if you answer a set as you read each section, you will only need to read half a book in the next few weeks to get your participation points :). People are still answering the DQs from the first BOM of the month.
I read that one, Lauren, and ended up liking it more than I expected! It looks like I'll have to keep an eye out for book two now... ;)
Emma wrote: "so if you answer a set as you read each section, you will only need to read half a book in the next few weeks to get your participation points :)"I'd like just to point out that it still goes by finish date. Book needs to be read within month of BOM start to earn points, not just do discussion of part of the book in that period and then finish book later.
You can't get any points until book is finished. ;)
I'm still planning on finishing the book as I'm enjoying it and will certainly get it read in less than a month as I'm near enough half way through now. Was just panicking as I'm so far behind schedule. Good to know that I can answer questions after this week, it'll give me some time to actually think up answers! Thank you for the info guys! I didn't realise that there was going to be a book coming out after Strange The Dreamer - I thought it was a stand alone!
Congratulations Lauren! And go team third place!! Wow!
Woo-Hoo!!! That's awesome!! I was trying to look it up on my phone but it wasn't updating apparently. I've been laying floors with my hubby and dad today but have an ear bud in. Thank goodness for sports bras.. Who said they aren't meant to be pockets??? It holds my phone just fine. TMI??? :)
Haha nope i do the same thing lol
Hello ST!!!!! Nawww, that's a cute gif.
K~Terror wrote: "Woo-Hoo!!! That's awesome!! I was trying to look it up on my phone but it wasn't updating apparently. I've been laying floors with my hubby and dad today but have an ear bud in. Thank goodness fo..."
V Nerd wrote: "Haha nope i do the same thing lol"
😖...Ive got noting to hold it in place with, mine would just fall through
Talking about boobs :-). I need some recommendations for sport bras for huge boobs.
..sorry...I still shop in the kids section
Venecia wrote: "Talking about boobs :-). I need some recommendations for sport bras for huge boobs."Venecia, this might seem weird but Hot Milk (online) is a maternity and nursing bras company. However, even if you are not nursing or preggers their bras are really good and they go to higher sizes. I still wear mine and would continue to buy from them in the future even though I am well past that stage now. Not sure how big you need but it looks like their sports bras go to an E. I've got as high as a G from them in normal bras when pregnant. Anyway, just a thought if you can't find the right size elsewhere.
I've got just under 200 pages left of Strange the Dreamer and it is really starting to pick up. But, I keep finding I need to take breaks from reading it. I'm not sure what is is but Laini Taylor's books always take me forever to read - I had the same problem with the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, even though I really enjoyed it. Has anyone else found they have this problem?
I'm only on the first couple of chapters so can't say yet, but she does do amazing world building, so maybe the density of her books require breaks?
You're probably right Emma. Her books are just so full of information and imagery and rich language! Hope you're enjoying it though 😊
How is everyone enjoying the challenge so far? I have not read as many books as some but taking a look back over the month so far have read some real gems. 
Whoop go Emma I LOVED that book.My favourite read so far has been The hard truth about sunshine by Sawyer Bennett, it was just gorgeous
I think A Gentleman in Moscow has been my favourite, but I've also enjoyed the several non-fiction books I've read this month
hi guys! im back! sorry I've been missing for about a week and a half. I've had a total nightmare with technology and life but it's all sorted now and I'll be diving straight back into stuff
Emma wrote: "Venecia wrote: "Talking about boobs :-). I need some recommendations for sport bras for huge boobs."Venecia, this might seem weird but Hot Milk (online) is a maternity and nursing bras company. H..."
Thanks Emma, I'll check them out.
Tori wrote: "hi guys! im back! sorry I've been missing for about a week and a half. I've had a total nightmare with technology and life but it's all sorted now and I'll be diving straight back into stuff"Nice to have you back Tori
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So it doesn't Hang Solow!"
Hahaha! Keep em coming, Abbie! :)