Alondra’s Comments (group member since Dec 01, 2021)

Alondra’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

Mary wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Hey Mary. Just checking in to see how you are feeling about the challenge??"

Hi Alondra, sorry for the late reply. I am feeling good about it. If I complete 6, I am happy. Anything..."

I am way behind, but I think I can do it now that most of my garden is being put to bed. I was OUTSIIIDDDEE. Hehheehe..... :D

I don't think I read too much of anything for like 3-4 months. Now, I HAVE to read 7 books from each challenge, just to meet the 12 on each of those lists. What was I thinking??

*cries*

Linette wrote: "Thanks! The first book was really good! I'm adding the rest to next year's reading list, always a joy when you find a new series to read. I'm pretty sure it was your recommendations that got me to read it, now that I think about it..."

I need to finish it out. I think I stopped on book 5. Now, i'm lost. Oh well; guess I have to start over!! LOL

Congratulations, Jami!! Woot!!

Michelle wrote: "I actually think there might have been less of an ick factor and more of a horror vibe if I had read it as a teen. Reading it now for the first time the scary parts weren't really too scary and the gross parts (of which there were many) were extra gross. It made me sick to my stomach more than anything else..."

Exactly. I was so intrigued as a kid. Now, it is just ick.

Pam wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Just checking in on you, Pam. How is your challenge going, or not going??"

Hello Moderator Schmoderator! Not going great but the 2 books I finished recently, Shogun and Same Bed Di..."

I hear you. What I've been reading has been great; but I am distracted by life and "outside"....

Just glad that you're reading.

Linette wrote: "I finished my challenge! And read a lot of good books - only 1 DNF from the list.
My two highest rated were The Frozen River , which was excellent - and Magyk - I'm ..."

Yay! Congrats on completing your challenge and for reading a really fun series, with Septimus Heap!

Stephen wrote: "Thanks - getting close!
These highly rated books have been great - I'm going to keep doing this if I can find enough of them...."

You are welcome! Kudos!

Btw; Congratulations on completing your challenge!!! Woot!!

Pam wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Hey Pam! Just checking in on you. How are you feeling about the challenge??"

Hi Alondra! I just now saw your message. I've only read 1 and still want to read all of my choices but ..."

Well, you read what you can, when you can. The challenge is just a challenge.

I am way behind, as well. I have not been diligent. Oh well. LOL

Cecilia wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Kudos on all of your progress Cecilia!! 7 down and we still have 4 months to go! Woot!"

Thank you Alondra, sorry for the late reply I don't seem to get notifications. It's been a g..."

Thats fine! You also got another book read.

Karen wrote: "Alondra, Sorry that I missed your note. Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. It's been a challenging contest for me this year. Most of the books I selected (by choice) are not easy, ligh..."

Karen, don't get them started!! I swear, half of them have lists ready already. *cries in tbr overload*

CassieCruel wrote: "Well…..

I have not been reading paperbacks this year

Just mainly kindle unlimited books"

and that's okay. I've been doing the same. My challenges are suffering, but i've been enjoying life outside.

Take care!

Lillie wrote: "August wrap-up:
26 Books this month
203 Books this year

Best Book:

2nd Best Books: [bookcover:Satire or Evasion?: Black P..."

26 books is awesome. Kudos, Lillie!!

Bill wrote: "End August 2025 Reading Update
I'm satisfied with my August reading. 9 books since my mid month update for a total of 15. Roughly 3800 pages for the month.

Completed
1. The Enemy by Charlie ..."</i>

Kudos on your progress, Bill.

Glad you are still enjoying Murderbot. The next Murderbot for me is #8; which comes out next year.

[book:Platform Decay !! I cannot wait!

Alissa wrote: " AUGUST WRAP UP

7 Physical Books
3 Audiobooks
3 Ebooks
1 DNF

13 books total

My books were ALL over the place (in terms of genres but also ratings), because my brain was ALL over the place haha ..."

I read Girl with a Pearl Earring a LLOONNNGG time ago, and don't remember much, except I did like it. I won't add it to my read books, because I just don't remember anything. I hope you enjoy it.

Kudos on all of your progress.

Lea wrote: "It's a long way from Accounting also. I would have continued because I loved my job, but Library science is a very competitive field and does not pay particularly well unless you continue to be promoted. There were definitely more Accounting jobs available. I would have done healthcare if I hadn't been so traumatized every time I saw blood...."

I keep thinking about it; but I would have to do 2 more years of schooling. Ugh.

Congrats on your progress, on meeting your challenge and for getting through The Martian Chronicles. It had some bright spots; but wasn't the best thing ever.

:)

Patricia wrote: "I read 7 more books in August, giving me a total of 16.

10) The Queens of Crime Based on an incident in real life to crime writer, Dorothy Sayers, Sayers and four other women crim..."

Great update, Patricia.

I kept looking at Crooked Letter, and finally decided to add it, only to realize that I already have it on my tbr. I've got problems.

Kudos on your progress!!

Michelle wrote: "“One doesn’t need magic if one knows enough stories.”
― Heather Fawcett, Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

122 books
10629 pages

97 audiobooks
25 print

#120 [bookcover:Flowers in the Attic|..."

I should not have read this book as a teen, but here we are. LOL

Anne wrote: "I got a lot read in August, and I am still making progress on most of my challenges.

End of August Update:
1.88/100 books
2. 37/40 series books, 5 in progress
3. 12/12 nonfiction COMPLETE
4. 3/12 ..."

Kudos Anne!! You are doing really well this year. :)

Block this person:

Seiden Daniel

I cannot tell you to do this; but that is my advice.

You know the deal!

This is the thread for the September "Commit to one book monthly" challenge. In this thread, post one book you intend to read for September, so that everyone else can see your pick. When you finish reading it, we'd love for you to come back and post your opinion.

Yay! Kids are back in school!!! LOL