Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Happy Birthday Darryl!!!!!!!!

✼Danielle✼ wrote: "I signed up for it, but I'm not too sure I understand it. I waiting a few days to hopefully see what others have done."

It is pretty involved. I think it's one of those challenges that you can get the hang of pretty fast, though.

I'm hoping to sit down with a few 100-200 page books today. I realized that all the books I'm reading are 475 pages to 950 pages long. I think it's time to bring in some shorties. :)

How are you all doing with your reading? Have you read anything good lately?

Amanda wrote: "I'm hoping to sit down with a few 100-200 page books today. I realized that all the books I'm reading are 475 pages to 950 pages long. I think it's time to bring in some shorties. :)

How are yo..."

I am reading all good ones: and finally I love them all amost equally, the Last Lion is really good but the author likes to inform the readers all the sexual escapades of various people, there is a long list of lovers that he thinks we need to know that Winston's mother had. Yawn, yawn....I skipped the list lol. Mudbound I almost ditched because it seemed a bit scattered at first, but now loving it. The Good Earth, well, it is a classic of beautiful writing.

Amanda....Shorties are good! I hope to follow you at some point but right now, I have several looming such as yep, a long one, in which I think that you'll be joining me on that one? I am thinking of starting it on the 18th or 19th of this month. Well, that is my update for now.

Margaret wrote: "yep, a long one, in which I think that you'll be joining me on that one?"

Yeah, I'll be joining in on that one as soon as I can. I want to read a few shorter books to get back in the game and help the team out, then hopefully finish at least one of my other books.

I'm going to be very busy sewing and spinning soon, so thank goodness for audiobooks!

I've been in a bit of a rut - lots of 3/3.5 star books, not many 4 or 5. About to start , which I've heard good things about, so fingers crossed!

I am reading , , and have just started

I would recommend both Out of The Easy and The Longest Ride. I suspect they both might get 4*'s from me.

I loved Out of the Easy, Laura. We read it for my RL YA book club a few months ago, and it's been one of my favorite picks of that group.

Ashley Marie wrote: "I loved Out of the Easy, Laura. We read it for my RL YA book club a few months ago, and it's been one of my favorite picks of that group."

Its so good! I am so close to finishing it.. I am trying to hold off to wait for my buddy read partner. I am quite a ways ahead of her now (view spoiler)[ The first sentence definitely hooks you. Jo has such a life that I can't comprehend.. I sure hope she gets out, like she wants to! (hide spoiler)]

I just devoured the book - I think I read it in one sitting. I don't think I could wait for someone else lol!

(view spoiler)[I agree completely about Jo, and about the start of the book! (hide spoiler)]

Ashley Marie wrote: "I just devoured the book - I think I read it in one sitting. I don't think I could wait for someone else lol!

[spoilers removed]"

Finished Ashley Marie! I loved it! (view spoiler)[
too many surprises.. wow, can't believe she had to look after her mom's debt, that Willie died. I 'm happy for the outcome that she has the chance to go to Smith. I thought a few times before I finished this is going to end badly!! Pleasantly surprised! (hide spoiler)]

Kerry Anne , I have asked if there is anyone around to come back and chat with you about your book Dark Places! Hopefully,soon :)

Just finished and I'm so disappointed with this series. The first book was action packed and interesting and the last 2 books have not been nearly as good.

Reading and it's sad but good.

I had the same reaction, Laura. (view spoiler)[I was all set for tragedy and her getting stuck, but I was so glad it worked out. (hide spoiler)]

Marla wrote: "Just finished and I'm so disappointed with this series. The first book was action packed and interesting and the last 2 books have not been nearly as good.

Re..."

I agree, Marla! I loved the first one too. I have read all the others and they are good but not as good as the first one.
Glass castle was a great read. Have you tried The Silver Star also by Jeannette Walls?

Hi everyone, I am hoping you are all enjoying the weekend!
I am reading and I recommend it highly! I think most of you will like it. Its a buddy read (from December) and I will finish it tonight!

I have applied buddy read points for the following books and

Laura wrote: "Hi everyone, I am hoping you are all enjoying the weekend!
I am reading and I recommend it highly! I think most of you will like it. Its a buddy re..."

Hey Laura!

That one sounds pretty good. I'll have to check it out.
I'm reading , , and . I'm enjoying all of them quite a bit, It's just been slow going :).

@Kerry Anne- The spreadsheet isn't picking up that you've read . Can you check that it's on your Poisonous Toadstools shelf?

Thanks!

I just started two new books (this weekend was really hectic because of helping with an IEA horse show, and I got very little reading done. Dumb horse kept trying to eat my book ;) )

and . So far, both are really good!

Ashley Marie wrote: "I just started two new books (this weekend was really hectic because of helping with an IEA horse show, and I got very little reading done. Dumb horse kept trying to eat my book ;) )

[bookcover:T..."

Hehehe :) Maybe the horse wanted to get a little reading done too.
I've been thinking about reading The Hidden Fire. I love books that have librarians in them!

I'm about half way through it, and loving it so far. It's really an interesting take on paranormal themes, I like the heroine, and librarians are the best. I might have finally broken my slump with this one!

Hey all

Just finished for the first time. I liked.

Also reading and . About 20% read in each and liking both so far.


When is the last day of the read-a-thon?

If I remember correctly, I think it's the 18th.

Thanks

Ashley Marie wrote: "If I remember correctly, I think it's the 18th."

I'm trying , really trying to have my big book finished by the deadline.

Laura wrote: " I agree, Marla! I loved the first one too. I have read all the others and they are good but not as good as the first one.
Glass castle was a great read. Have you tried The Silver Star also by Jeannette Walls? "

This is my first Jeannette Walls book. I like it, but it is tragically sad. I've started a list of how many times someone's life was in jeopardy...makes you appreciate your own family.

@ ✼Danielle✼ - We read Molokai for book club last year. It was a good story, but again, very sad.

Marla wrote: "Laura wrote: " I agree, Marla! I loved the first one too. I have read all the others and they are good but not as good as the first one.
Glass castle was a great read. Have you tried The Silver Sta..."

Sure does!!

Laura wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "If I remember correctly, I think it's the 18th."

I'm trying , really trying to have my big book finished by the deadline."

I have one in the works too. What is the page count on yours?
We need a 900+ page book and a 750-900 page book, right?
I'm reading a 900+ page book right now but I can switch to a 750 pager if no one has one going.

Amanda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "If I remember correctly, I think it's the 18th."

I'm trying , really trying to have my big book finished by the deadline."

I have one in the works too. What is..."

Amanda are you talking about our mini-challenge? I am reading which is 997 pages. That should go in that slot for the 900+

Margaret wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "If I remember correctly, I think it's the 18th."

I'm trying , really trying to have my big book finished by the deadline."

I have one in the work..."

Ok, so I am going to put aside for the moment and focus on a slightly smaller book (750-899 pages).

How is The Last Lion, btw? I'm curious about it but still wary of biographies.

Amanda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "If I remember correctly, I think it's the 18th."

I'm trying , really trying to have my big book finished by the deadline."

I hav..."

It is good and I love reading about Churchill but the endless details of politics and who did what is mind boggling. I love hearing what it was like back then but wham, bombarded with English and world politics. It is a love/hate read though I am finding out that Churchill was one very cool person! I wouldn't mind looking at those books of yours that he wrote.

Amanda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "If I remember correctly, I think it's the 18th."

I'm trying , really trying to have my big book finished by the deadline."

I have one in the works too. What is..."

I am slowly reading . This book is long but my copy reads in at 804 pages. I'll keep chugging along( and make a more valiant effort ) but it might be nice to have a back up!

Margaret wrote: "I wouldn't mind looking at those books of yours that he wrote. "

Sure! I can bring them up tomorrow. Do you want me to bring all of them, or just a few? I have his Second World War series and A History Of The English Speaking Peoples.

Margaret wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "If I remember correctly, I think it's the 18th."

I'm trying , really trying to have my big book finished by the de..."

@ Margaret.. I hope you are making better progress with your book than I am with mine!

Amanda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "I wouldn't mind looking at those books of yours that he wrote. "

Sure! I can bring them up tomorrow. Do you want me to bring all of them, or just a few? I have his Second World ..."

probably the first book of the WW2 series....that would be a good start...thank you :)

Laura wrote: "I am slowly reading Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke . This book is long but my copy reads in at 804 pages. I'll keep chugging along( and make a more valiant effort ) but it might be nice to have a back up!"

Ok! I'll find a book as backup and start it today. I seem to keep picking up doorstoppers :).

Do you have the between 601 and 750 pages book filled in for that slot?

Margaret wrote: "Do you have the between 601 and 750 pages book filled in for that slot?"

Yeah, Of Human Bondage is in that slot.

Amanda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Do you have the between 601 and 750 pages book filled in for that slot?"

Yeah, Of Human Bondage is in that slot."

cool....double checking and I was going to suggest it :) you are on top of it.

Margaret wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Do you have the between 601 and 750 pages book filled in for that slot?"

Yeah, Of Human Bondage is in that slot."

cool....double checking and I was going to sugges..."

That was Laura :). I am definitely not on top of it. lol
I'm trying to take on too many projects at once and my GR/reading time is suffering.

Found my book! It just happens to be a buddy read that I was supposed to have already started: - 796 pages

ETA: Eh...nevermind. I forgot that we're supposed to count this one as over 900 pages.

Amanda wrote: "Found my book! It just happens to be a buddy read that I was supposed to have already started: - 796 pages

ETA: Eh...nevermind. I forgot that we're suppose..."

are you starting now? I think I'll start by the 18th, so that way I'll be able to get a couple of reads out of the way, perhaps three! yippee! bookworming right along :)

I'm not going to start quite yet since it won't count toward the 750-900 page category. I'm going to start today and in a few days.
I can't wait! I've heard that it is an amazing book.

Amanda wrote: "I'm not going to start quite yet since it won't count toward the 750-900 page category. I'm going to start today and in a fe..."

Are you sure Amanda that it won't count? My copy of is 846 and usually its over 1000 pages. Karen said I could override it up or leave as is to count for that particular book count. Seems like you could do the same for yours if it applies. ( lol. if all that makes sense!)

Laura wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I'm not going to start quite yet since it won't count toward the 750-900 page category. I'm going to start today and [bookcover:The Brothers Karamazo..."

Oh, I didn't realize we could do that (bad mod!) lol

I started The Passage and I'm very intrigued, so I'll probably stick with that one for now. Though I really should start the other for a buddy read. :)

Amanda, I just finished A Hidden Fire, and I think you'd like it!

FINALLY finished . It was disappointing. I wish that Cassandra Clare had stopped writing after the first 3 OR that she could trim out all the filler and shorten the books OR that I could just stop myself from having to finish the series.

Marla wrote: "FINALLY finished . It was disappointing. I wish that Cassandra Clare had stopped writing after the first 3 OR that she could trim out all the filler and shorte..."

lol, Marla. I had the exact same reaction to this series.