Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Deanna wrote: "Question of the day

What soon to be released book are you excited about this fall?

For me it's in the Rivers of London series by Aaronovitch. I'm debating wheth..."

the 6th?! I could've sworn Amazon told me the 15th, last time I looked.

I can't wait for this one to come around either!

I am excited about: coming on the 23rd of this month woot woot, about to start a re-read of the series!

Deanna wrote: "Question of the day

What soon to be released book are you excited about this fall?"

I am super excited about too!!
That is pretty much the only book series that I ever pre-order. And also the related graphic novels whenever the collected editions come out. Do you read those too?

Brittany wrote: "I am excited about: coming on the 23rd of this month woot woot, about to start a re-read of the series!"

This is what I'm anxiously awaiting too!! I need it!


I'm ready for in January also

I'm really looking forward to Nine Perfect Strangers and A Ladder to the Sky. I love both of these authors!

Totally do the reread if you have time! I love series rereads.

Ashley wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I am excited about: coming on the 23rd of this month woot woot, about to start a re-read of the series!"

This is what I'm anxiously awaiting to..."

Oooh I didn't know that was coming out in January! Excellent.

I am so behind in the Throne of Glass series. I've had the second book out from the library for weeks and haven't touched it. I'm going to make sure I read it next.

Deanna wrote: "From the mods:

"GENRES

For these "word as genres" we have alternatives you can use as follows:


Word: Can also use:
SKELETON CLOSET
BROOMSTICK FLYING
TOMBSTONE GRAVEYARD
POTION MAGIC
CAND..."


So... does Megan (or Deanna as backup) need to stick to the "candycorn as genre" book that is currently on the spreadsheet? Because if not, and Megan is not actually interested in that book and was only reading it "for the team", it can be swapped for a "treat as genre" book...

Ashley wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I am excited about: coming on the 23rd of this month woot woot, about to start a re-read of the series!"

This is what I'm anxiously awaiting to..."

That was my 2nd choice! I love Holly Black's mind!

JanEyre9 wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I am excited about: coming on the 23rd of this month woot woot, about to start a re-read of the series!"

This is what I'm anxiou..."

I think this series gets phenomenol in book 3! I enjoyed the first 2 and the novellas, but then book 3 was like BAM!

Cat wrote: "Deanna wrote: "Question of the day

What soon to be released book are you excited about this fall?

For me it's in the Rivers of London series by Aaronovitch. I'm..."

Goodreads lists the 6th, but Amazon says the 20th. 😵 Gah! I'm not sure I can wait two more weeks!

Alysa wrote: "Deanna wrote: "Question of the day

What soon to be released book are you excited about this fall?"

I am super excited about too!!
That is pretty much the only b..."

I've read one of the graphic novels, I think. I like the regular series better. The graphic novel images didn't match the ones in my head.

Ok, I've got to get moving on that series. I liked the first book but wasn't blown away, but I like Maas and loved ACOTAR.

JanEyre9 wrote: "I'm really looking forward to Nine Perfect Strangers and A Ladder to the Sky. I love both of these authors!

Totally do the reread if you have time! I love series re..."

I saw several of my teammates reading books by Liane Moriarty during tower teams, but I haven't read anything by her yet. Do you have a favorite book?

Ashley wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I am excited about: coming on the 23rd of this month woot woot, about to start a re-read of the series!"

This is what I'm anxiously awaiting to..."

Throne of Glass is on my list of series to try, but I feel like I need to finish some of my other YA series first. I also have on my tbr shelf.

JanEyre9 wrote: "Ok, I've got to get moving on that series. I liked the first book but wasn't blown away, but I like Maas and loved ACOTAR."

Same with this series, book 1 was good, but book 2 was amazing!

I LOVED the Cruel Prince, have you read anything else by Holly Black? She is a very unique, dark and twisted author, and I LOVE it!

Brittany wrote: "I LOVED the Cruel Prince, have you read anything else by Holly Black? She is a very unique, dark and twisted author, and I LOVE it!"

I read during tower teams for since I needed a book with Iron in the title, but that's the only one so far. In addition to , I think her Modern Faerie Tales series starting with looks intriguing.

Deanna wrote: I think her Modern Faerie Tales series starting with Tithe (Modern Faerie Tales, #1) by Holly Black looks intriguing

Agreed!

I've read and , and plan to conitue that series. It's a lot of fun.

I've also read , which was really interesting and unsettling.

Also , , and .

I went to a book Q&A panel once where Holly Black was one of the guests. She seemed super nice :)

JanEyre9 wrote: "Ok, I've got to get moving on that series. I liked the first book but wasn't blown away, but I like Maas and loved ACOTAR."

I felt the exact same way! ACOTAR was everything to me but I didn't like the first ToG at all and put off the rest of the series for awhile, then I got to book 3 and it got good and I read them all super close together. Its worth it!

Brittany wrote: "I LOVED the Cruel Prince, have you read anything else by Holly Black? She is a very unique, dark and twisted author, and I LOVE it!"

I've only read by her except for The Cruel Prince, and I didnt like it very much. I need to read more by her!

Ashley wrote: "I've only read by her except for The Cruel Prince, and I didnt like it very much. I need to read more by her! "

was my least favorite book of hers too. I chalk it up to being among her first.

Alysa wrote: "So... does Megan (or Deanna as backup) need to stick to the "candycorn as genre" book that is currently on the spreadsheet? Because if not, and Megan is not actually interested in that book and was only reading it "for the team", it can be swapped for a "treat as genre" book... "

I'm interested in reading the book I have the spreadsheet, hoping it'll be a good read. :)

THe Modern Faerie Tales series is fine, but it is geared for a pretty young audience

Megan wrote: "I'm interested in reading the book I have the spreadsheet, hoping it'll be a good read. :)"

You should get EXTRA EXTRA bonus points for actually using "candy corn" there ;D

Hello Everyone!

I'm so excited for this to start! I know a couple of you from other challenges. This is my third challenge I'm really getting addicted to them. I did the Harry Potter Tower Team this summer and I felt lost after it ended. It was so much fun!

I am a workaholic. I generally work about 14 hrs a day Saturday-Wednesday BUT I also somehow manage to read at least 2-4 books a week. I have one indoor fur baby Ciara the cat. She definitely rules the household. Ciara has 3 outdoor friends (cats), that she has me feed-Gwendolyn, Charlotte and Charlie. All three are boys but I only just found this out because even though they are not feral you cannot get very close to them. I can't change their names at this point because they actually respond when I call them hahaha!

I will read most anything but I prefer not to read most sci-fi, dystopian and post-apocalyptic. I just got a 90 day trial for Kindle Unlimited and I'm loving it. They have some really crazy books on there. Some good, some bad and some just flat-out horrendous but it's all good fun.

I look forward to the good times with all of you. I think this is going to be a really fun challenge.

I'll be on a cruise from 1 Nov-5-Nov but I will plan appropriately to be able to complete my books for that week.

Hi Rebecca!!

Hey Rebecca! Welcome! Glad to be on the same team with you again. All the links and information are up in the top posts on the first page, including the link to our planning spreadsheet. Let me know if you have any question.

Hi Jan & Deanna!

Looks like we are well organised. I would expect nothing less 😉🤪 Everything looks pretty straightforward. Can’t wait to get started

Hi Rebecca! Welcome!
I am jealous of your early-Nov cruise plans. 😎

Welcome Rebecca!!

This is on CNN:
Ick or treat? 7 strange facts about candy corn

:)

I never knew that I needed candy corn beer until now! How can people not like candy corn?! I am not a huge candy person in general but I would eat candy corn all day long

No candy corn is safe when I am near.
If I buy it for my daughter, I have to buy two packages just to be sure that she will get some before I eat all of it.

Alysa wrote: "This is on CNN:
Ick or treat? 7 strange facts about candy corn

:)"

Neat article! Candy corn does not last long in my house either, especially the little pumpkins in the mixed bags. Sadly, I really can't blame my kids.

This part caught my attention:

"There's a proper way to eat it.

OK, not really. But many people believe that candy corn, like Oreos, should be nibbled in a certain manner.

While almost half of candy corn consumers gobble the whole piece at once, 43% start with the narrow white end, according to a survey by the National Confectioners Association.

Another 10% -- the true renegades -- begin eating the wider yellow end first."

I fit in the 43% that starts at the white end for the corn, and the gobble it whole if it's a pumpkin.

Deanna wrote: "I fit in the 43% that starts at the white end for the corn, and the gobble it whole if it's a pumpkin"

I am in that 43% too.
But I don’t like the pumpkin ones for some reason. I think maybe they taste more like chemical food coloring than the corn ones or something? Maybe I am sensitive to the green coloring in the ‘stem’ part.

I think that I eat the whole thing at once, I need to pay attention next time I eat one. Who knew there was multiple ways to eat candy corn

Question of the day
(Because I need to stop thinking about candy corn...)

Do you have a favorite book or author that you like to read around Halloween?

I think my favorite Halloween theme book is . I just love the concept of the paranormals hiding in plain sight because the town of Nocturne Falls celebrates Halloween year round as a tourist draw. It's on my pile to read this week for the second time. I wish the series was on KU.

No seasonal specifics for me, and I have not been doing much rereading for the past few years (except for children’s books!)...
Halloweeny stuff for kids is fun!

Question of the day

First five names that pop in your head - Who are your favorite authors?

1. Ilona Andrews
2. J. R. R. Tolkien
3. Patricia Briggs
4. Ben Aaronovitch
5. Anne Bishop

Oh this is a tricky one!

1. Sarah J Maas
2. Mary E Pearson
3. Ilona Andrews
4. Morgan Rhodes
5. Kristen Ashley

1. Jacqueline Carey
2. Stephen King
3. Kelley Armstrong
4. Rachel Caine
5. Terry Goodkind

Deanna wrote: "Question of the day

First five names that pop in your head - Who are your favorite authors?

1. Ilona Andrews
2. J. R. R. Tolkien
3. Patricia Briggs
4. Ben Aaronovitch
5. Anne Bishop"

I read the first book of the Others series by Anne Bishop, I actually liked it and really need to finish the rest of that series!

Oh my gosh I was thinking about the Others this morning when I was talking into work and the weather was cold and wondering who pissed off Winter hahaha

Ashley wrote: "Deanna wrote: "Question of the day

First five names that pop in your head - Who are your favorite authors?

1. Ilona Andrews
2. J. R. R. Tolkien
3. Patricia Briggs
4. Ben Aaronovitch
5. Anne Bisho..."

I love the Others series and have read it multiple times! I highly recommend it! I really liked the spinoff book that came out this year as well.

Brittany wrote: "Oh my gosh I was thinking about the Others this morning when I was talking into work and the weather was cold and wondering who pissed off Winter hahaha"

LOL

Alysa wrote: "Hi Rebecca! Welcome!
I am jealous of your early-Nov cruise plans. 😎"

Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "Hi Jan & Deanna!

Looks like we are well organised. I would expect nothing less 😉🤪 Everything looks pretty straightforward. Can’t wait to get started"

Hi Alysa,

I cannot wait to go! There are a total of 23 of us going. I went last year and there were 19 of us. It was so much fun! The only rule is that you have to show up for the "dress up" dinner on the last night other than that your time is your own to do whatever you'd like. I plan on doing A LOT of reading ;-D

Ashley wrote: "Welcome Rebecca!!"

Hi and thanks Ashley!

Deanna wrote: "Alysa wrote: "This is on CNN:
Ick or treat? 7 strange facts about candy corn

:)"

Neat article! Candy corn does not last long in my house either, especially the little pumpkins in the mixed bags. ..."

I sometimes eat it starting at the white end and sometimes at the yellow end all depends on my mood. I don't like the pumpkin ones though they are weird. I am also very specific on the brands I'll eat. No cheapy candy corn for me!

Deanna wrote: "Question of the day

First five names that pop in your head - Who are your favorite authors?

1. Ilona Andrews
2. J. R. R. Tolkien
3. Patricia Briggs
4. Ben Aaronovitch
5. Anne Bishop"

So many to choose from! I think my favorites change all the time since I'm a pretty eclectic reader. I've been reading some true crime lately that I found on KU. Pretty gruesome stuff. I recommend both books.

Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie

Low on the gore scale but pretty cool that the Ingalls family possibly but more than likely not lived close to serial killers.

Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men

Little more detailed as far as how the murders were committed. This book is probably 30% on her and the rest is on the trial and different theories of her whereabouts.

Now I'm reading a vampire book. Like I said I'm all over the place.

Deanna wrote: "Question of the day
(Because I need to stop thinking about candy corn...)

Do you have a favorite book or author that you like to read around Halloween?

I think my favorite Halloween theme book i..."

I so want to read this series. I wish it were on KU as well. I guess I'll have to get it from the library.

Deanna wrote: "Question of the day

First five names that pop in your head - Who are your favorite authors?

1. Fredrik Backman
2. Roald Dahl
3. John Boyne
4. Neil Gaiman
5. JK Rowling

Honorary mention to Jane Austen :)

Fredrik Backman is a literary genius!