Nyssa's 2013 Challenge Thread

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That would be awesome, actually. Thanks! I will also work on getting in the habit of visiting that subforum more regularly.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

LOL Cool. Now that I'm helping every month its hard for me to forget! :D

[HomeInMyShoes]

You already know my vote which is for number six. I've got three titles from the library that came in and then I might be on to Junot Diaz.

I'll be reading In Patagonia as my travel selection.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Well so far, between here and MR , thats two votes for both library books (Caleb agrees with you, Christa), one vote for Catching Fire (Alan) and one vote for The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (HiMS).

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Forgive me friends, but I ended up opting for something completely different! **blush** **smile**

We took the kids to the bookstore yesterday, and I mentioned to my Hubby that I was interested in reading The Color of Earth, the first book in a manga series I stumbled across while perusing GoodReads.
As we were still searching the shelves, (it turned out not to be available at that location), Hubby pointed out Chobits: Omnibus, Vol. 1, another anime/manga series. He saw a few episodes online and thought I might like it.

I'm now 9 chapters in, and although I could not explain why, I am enjoying it! I already have the 2nd omnibus on order (as well as the Colors series). I also watched the first 2 or 3 episodes. The show and the books start at different points in the story, and the translations are quite different, for certain scenes, as well, but both cover the same points, eventually.

These will be my first forays into anime/manga.

[This is cross posted on MR]

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

My first foray into manga is complete!

Chobits: Omnibus, Vol. 1 was quite enjoyable!

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Congrats!

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Thank you! :) I can't believe how quickly I read that omnibus; Its 737 pages!!

I wasn't trying to be Speedy Gonzalez, I just didn't want to put it down. I think this will eventually be a reread , with the expressed intent of slowing down to enjoy the illustrated art a little more.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Nyssa wrote: "Thank you! :) I can't believe how quickly I read that omnibus; Its 737 pages!!

I wasn't trying to be Speedy Gonzalez, I just didn't want to put it down. I think this will eventually be a reread ,..."

I believe in re-reading. :-D

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

So, because I can never leave well enough alone, I've added a few "personal choice" categories to the "I'll try anything Once" challenge:

Award Winner
Banned or Challenged
Mobile Read Author
Mythology

and I've set up a few "award shelves": nebula, hugo, pulitzer, etc.

I'm trying to decide if I want to set up a "banned or challenged" shelf and/or a MR Author shelf, as well.

[HomeInMyShoes]

I like the award shelves idea and you know what? The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao would fit in that award category and under pulitzer I think.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "I like the award shelves idea and you know what? The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao would fit in that award category and under pulitzer I think."

Thanks. :)

Yes, its won 3 awards that I know of: The Pulitzer Prize, the Anisfield Wolf Book Award, and the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Nyssa wrote: "So, because I can never leave well enough alone, I've added a few "personal choice" categories to the "I'll try anything Once" challenge:


Award Winner
Banned or Challenged
Mobile Read Author
Myth..."


Ooooh, that's fancy!

I've only read 1 MR author (and that was just a few pages). A friend and my mom both read Steve's book. My mom loved Steve's book so I bought the whole set for her. My friend hated steve's book.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Which book? You can PM the answer, if you like.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Currently trying to read The Secret Life of Bees but my heart is not really into it. I feel one of those reading funks coming on. Need to cut it off at the pass... nothing else seems appealing at the moment, though. Maybe I'll dip back into anime. **shrug**

[Joyce (booklover736)]

Nyssa wrote: "Currently trying to read The Secret Life of Bees but my heart is not really into it. I feel one of those reading funks coming on. Need to cut it off at the pass... nothing else seems appealing at ..."
The Secret Life of Bees is also on my TBR-list. I'm sorry to hear you can't get into it. Try reading something familiar. That's always good to get out of a reading funk.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Joyce wrote: "Try reading something familiar. That's always good to get out of a reading funk. "

Agreed. I'm trying to dig out of the funks, too.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

I'm currently reading:

Divine Misfortune by A. Lee Martinez. It really should be read at a much quicker pace than I've been going, but its still a fun read... uncomfortably funny. I expect to finish by Friday at the latest.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Help Wanted

Currently enjoying an erotica, short story, series called Fantasy Heights. A little bit of mystery with engaging characters and a lot of sex.

We follow Amanda, who due to sudden life changes, finds herself interviewing for a position at a premiere fantasy fulfillment resort.

What I like most about this series, is the fact that this is not the typical "down on her luck" type deal. Amanda is a normal, successful woman, who decides to take a risk and ends up really liking her job.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Sounds good.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Book #1 is free (on Amazon), books 2 - 7 are .99 each and book #8 is $2.99.

I'm reading book #6 and can't wait to see what happens next.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

damn you! I got book 1.

:-)

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

LOL! The Pusher has been pushed! :D

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

:-D

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Nyssa wrote: " Help Wanted

Currently enjoying an erotica, short story, series called Fantasy Heights. A little bit of mystery with engaging characters and a lot of sex. "

Just finished the latest, book #8 All the Queen's Men.

Amanda is one incredibly lucky girl! I will definitely be on the look out for book #9...

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Up next, my Fantasy Aficionados pick of the month American Gods!

[HomeInMyShoes]

I should probably hop on board with that, but I've got four library loans piled up here.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Aww...Can you renew one and put this in its place?

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Nyssa wrote: "Aww...Can you renew one and put this in its place?"

:-)

Pretty please?

I'll read it with yall!

[HomeInMyShoes]

There's no peer pressure here. Nope, none at all.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "There's no peer pressure here. Nope, none at all."

*pushes book a little closer*

>.>

<.<

Peer pressure?? What? Us? No! :-)

[HomeInMyShoes]

I'd be postponing An Artist of the Floating World and Neuromancer. Are you sure my elbow patches won't suffer?

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

I've been sick for the past week, and just haven't been reading. Its been work, mindless games, and hours of music.

American Gods is interesting, but a bit "heavy" for my low-concentration level, at the moment.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Nyssa wrote: "I've been sick for the past week, and just haven't been reading. Its been work, mindless games, and hours of music.

American Gods is interesting, but a bit "heavy" for my low-concentration level, ..."

I understand.

I haven't been able to get into it myself. Even the beginning is pretty heavy.

[HomeInMyShoes]

It's sitting on my reader. Hey, it's a start. :)

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Finished Casino Royale yesterday. It was very good!!

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Nyssa wrote: "Finished Casino Royale yesterday. It was very good!!"

O_o

O_O


oooooh!

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Why the surprise Mrs. J?

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Nyssa wrote: "Why the surprise Mrs. J?"

Not surprise. I used to read James Bond. I thought Id read them all. Not sure if I'm there, however.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

MrsJoseph wrote: "Nyssa wrote: "Why the surprise Mrs. J?"

Not surprise. I used to read James Bond. I thought Id read them all. Not sure if I'm there, however."

Ah. :)

There are fourteen of them, plus a short story anthology (I think, which I do not have).

Amazon had them on sale late last year. I bought all 14 for $1.99 each.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

I finally finished another book.. Yay.

The Friday Society - fun, light read. I hope Adrienne Kress decides to do more with these characters.

[Caleb]

Nyssa wrote: "There are fourteen of them, plus a short story anthology (I think, which I do not have).

Amazon had them on sale late last year. I bought all 14 for $1.99 each.


I bought them all then too. I was going to try and read Casino Royale this year. Not sure if I'll get to it though.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Realization: I have not read anything in almost 2 months... 56 days to be exact .. nor do I know when I will again.

Its an odd feeling.

[HomeInMyShoes]

I have to say that 56 days is very impressive. I'm hopeful that whatever you and MrsJoseph have is not digitally contagious.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "I have to say that 56 days is very impressive. I'm hopeful that whatever you and MrsJoseph have is not digitally contagious."



:(

I know, right???? It's getting beyond the pale.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Hey, you're up to 11 books read now. In the last month you've probably outpaced me 9 titles to 2. :)

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Resident Book Pusher]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "Hey, you're up to 11 books read now. In the last month you've probably outpaced me 9 titles to 2. :)"

LOL!

SOme I just was slow to track. O_O

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

So... umm Hi. *waves*

School's started, I've subbed 6 out of the 10 days that its been in session, which has helped to finally pull me away from my Netflix marathons.

I'm currently reading:
Mistborn: The Final Empire

Although I'm 70-something pages in (out of 640-something), it's still too early to tell how I feel about the story as a whole, but it certainly has my attention.

[Nyssa, Series Addict]

Just finished reading my first book in...forever... I actually can't even remember how long its been. It was Solid Soul. While it wasn't earth shattering, it was a nice way to break my reading fast.

I'm now going to start:


I'm trying to remember who recommended it to me. Was it you Mrs. J?

[Spacechik]

Nyssa wrote: "Just finished reading my first book in...forever... I actually can't even remember how long its been. It was Solid Soul. While it wasn't earth shattering, it was a nice way to break m..."

I found Benedict Jacka and have 3 of his Alex Verus series. I like him, I think but still too early to tell. I've started the 2nd in the series already. Jim Butcher seems to like his stuff but I think I prefer Harry Dresden. The magic is different for Alex. I must be spoiled by Dresden files. Yeah, I know, keep an open mind for DIFFERENT authors!!