Liz’s Comments (group member since Apr 16, 2012)

Liz’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Liz wrote: "I will post as I go.


1. Blackbriar, William Sleator-1/6/14
2. Reflections and Dreams, Nora Roberts- 1/24/14
3. The Shining, Stephen King-2/18/14
4. Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead, Sara Gran-1/19/14
5. Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn-1/26/14
6. Believing God, Beth Moore-2/25/14
7. A Shade of Vampire, Bella Forrest-3/1/14
8. In Golden Blood, Stephen Woodworth- 2/7/14
9. Allegiant, Veronic Roth-3/22/14
10. Insurgent, Veronica Roth-3/12/14
11. The Signature of All Things by, Elizabeth Gilbert-3/16/14
12.Flee, J.A. Konranth, 3/21/14
13. Day After Night, Anita Diamante, 3/27/14
14. Spree, J.A. Konranth, 3/28/14
15. The Opposite of Fate: Memories of a Writing Life, Amy Tan, 4/6/14
16. The Fantastic Flying Bicycle, Johnathan Rand, 4/6/14
17. We Are Water, Wally Lamb, 4/13/14
18. The War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells, 4/21/14
19. The Heretic's Daughter, Kathleen Kent, 4/25/14
20. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Ransom Riggs, 4/30/14
21. Three, J.A. Konrath, 5/3/14
22. Dark Witch, Nora Roberts, 5/9/14
23. Gathering of Waters, Bernice L. McFadden, 5/10/14
24. BoneMan's Daughters, Ted Dekker, 5/13/14
25. The Hundred Secret Senses, Amy Tan, 5/17/14
26. The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton, 5/19/14
27. The Rule of Four, Ian Caldwell, 5/26/14
28. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, J.K. Rowling, 5/27/14
29. It's Kind of a Funny Story, Ned Vizzini, 5/29/14
30. Daniel the Draw-er, S.J. Henderson, 6/4/14
31. Trading Up, Candace Bushnell, 6/5/14
32. The Giver, Lois Lowry, 6/12/14
33. No Place to Die, James L. Thane, 6/15/14
34. Playing Deadm Allison Brennan, 6/25/14
35. Port Mortuary, Patricia Cornwell 6/30/14
36. Red Mist, Patricia Cornwell, 7/6/14
37. Doom with a View, Veronica Laurie,7/10/14
38. The Bone Bed, Patricia Cornwell, 7/16/14
39. Sharp Objects, Gillian Flynn, 7/19/14
40. The Language Inside, Holly Thompson, 7/20/14

I will post as I go.


1. Blackbriar, William Sleator-1/6/14
2. Reflections and Dreams, Nora Roberts- 1/24/14
3. The Shining, Stephen King-2/19/14
4. Claire DeWitt and the City of the Dead, Sara Gran- 1/19/14
5. In Golden Blood, Stephen Woodworth-2/7/14
6. The Signature of All Things, Elizabeth Gilbert-3/7/14
7. Insurgent, Veronica Roth-3/12/14
8. Spree, J.A. Korianth -
9.Allegiant, Veronica Roth -
10. Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn, 2/17/14
11. A Shade of Vampire, Bella Forest, 3/7/14
12. Flee, J.A. Koranth -3/12/14

I'm in, but I'll add the books as I complete them.

SERIOUS READER CHALLENGE, LEVEL 1
BOOKS READ:

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Questions and Comments for Prologue - Chapter 3

1) As Lucy mentioned, what a fun a different name for a character--Door. She says it's not short for anything it's just her name. From what we've seen does anyone else think there is some significance to this name? The first chapter talked of her trying to open up doors to escape the two men, if we can call them that, that were in pursuit of her.

I definitely believe there is a significance to “Door’s” name. It seems as though “doors” and “windows” play a role in travel from one world to the other. In addition, Door seems to be a very prominent person in the world under London. Perhaps she is connected more importantly to travel between the two worlds.

2) The old woman in the prologue warned Richard to avoid doors. Who knew it would be three years later that her prediction would come true? What do you make of Door and her world? Did anyone have a clue the old woman was talking about a person?

In all honesty, I am having a bit of a tough time at this point understanding Door and her world. I am hoping that the next few chapters will clarify it for me. One question I have is the time period in which the alternate world takes place. Initially, I thought the entire novel took place in the past, but obviously, the “real” world is present day. Any thoughts on the time period of the other?

3) First impression of Richard Mayhew? I think he seems a little too easy going, but a nice guy. I liked how he didn't just leave door on the pavement.

I found myself getting extremely annoyed by him during these first few chapters. I agree that he is too easy going, I would describe him as a doormat. I to liked that he grew a spine and refused to leave Door, but the next morning he was right back to his doormat self.

4) What the heck is going on with Richard? Why doesn't anyone know him? It's like he's been erased or at least the last few years of his life have been.

I found this part confusing as well, but as I reflect on it, I think the erasing has more to do with his lack of presence in his life before these events. I wonder if another character would have faced the same thing, for instance, would Jessica have found herself suddenly invisible? Given her personality, I highly doubt it. It will be interesting to see if the “erasing” was a result of the events or his personality.

5) Do you think Door apologized because she knew what was about to happen to Richard? Do you think she knew his world would be turned upside down?

Yes, I do think she knew. She kept information from him as a means of minimizing the effects to his life, but I’m not sure she was clearly aware just how much it would impact him. If she was, why not take him with her?

I will be joining in for this one. I have never read a Neil Gaiman book, so I am excited for it!

Heroine Alphabet Reading Challenge
August 14, 2012 – August 13, 2013

A: Ann Frank-The Diary of a Young Girl, by Anne Frank; 1/16/13
B: Beth Hudson-Under The Moon's Shadow by T.L. Haddix; 9/26/12
C: Abby Cooper-A Vision of Murder, by Victoria Laurie;8/14/12
D: Dr. Clair Elliot-Bloodstream, by Tess Gerritsen; 10/28/12
E: Eloire Shaw-A Hidden Witch, by Debora Geary; 8/20/12
F: Kaitlyn Fairchild-Dark Visions, by L.J. Smith; 10/21/12
G: Gretchen-All-Night Party, by R. L. Stein; 11/22/12
H: Alyss Heart-The Looking Glass Wars, by Frank Beddor; 11/21/12
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J: Jean Louise Finch-To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee; 1/17/13
K: Kelly Starling- The Justice Game, by Randy Singer; 10/9/12
L: Lauren-A Modern Witch, by Debora Geary; 8/16/12
M: Meagan McInnis-Sandman, by Morgan Hannah MacDonald; 10/31/12
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P: Prudence Galewski-Deadly, by Julie Chibbaro; 11/28/12
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R: Rae Seddon - Sunshine, by Robin McKinley; 3/2/13
S: Sierra - A Reckless Witch, by Deborah Geary; 9/16/12
T: Tamila Soroush - Veil of Roses, by Laura Fitzgerald, 6/
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V: Violet (occupation) Natalie Lindstrom - With Red Hands, by Stephen Woodworth; 2/24/13
W: Darcy Wills- Lost and Found, by Anne Schraff; 9/5/12
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Hero Alphabet Reading Challenge
August 12, 2012 - August 11, 2013

A: Dan Atwater- Through Violet Eyes by Stephen Woodworth; 5/1/13
B: Bobby Dodge- Hide by Lisa Gardner; 9/3/12
C: Christian Grey- Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James; 9/13/12
D: David King-Watcher in the Woods by Richard Liparulo; 11/
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F: Fitzwilliam Darcy-The Man Who Loved Jane Austen by Sally Smith O'Rourke; 12/
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H: Kenny Huldorf- Something Upstairs by Avi; 11/23/12
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J: Jack Mullen- The Beach House by James Patterson; 11/9/12
K: Jakob Kuisl- The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Potzsch and Lee Chadeayne; 8/12/12
L: Luke Chandler- A Painted House by John Grisham; 9/21/12
M: Marcus- A Nomadic Witch by Deborah Geary; 9/21/12
N: Jason Noble- The Justice Game by Randy Singer; 10/9/12
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R: Richard Mayhew- Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman; 8/31/12
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X: Xander King-House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo; 11/14/12
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