Carrie’s Comments (group member since Nov 01, 2021)

Carrie’s comments from the Hooked on Books group.

SS link for The Reading Tarot

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

I've added it to my TBR!

It would count for set in a small town. I didn't even look at those. I was thinking that we had to do the spell it out first. Thanks for pointing that out!

Sounds good to me!

Once you've both read it, make sure you mention it! There's something I want to say about it!

So I looked back and I asked her about t a middle initial but she said:
"For all author initial tasks, it is first & last initials unless I specify only first or last initials. Middle initials will NEVER be used."


So I can use King of Ashes. That's how you interpret it?

Or we can use the S book Upton is reading.

I look through the messages but I'm pretty sure Donna called me out earlier for it. I'll have a look and get back to you.

So King of Ashes is really graphically violent BUT I thought it was fantastic. Great plot and it honestly kept me on the edge of my seat while reading it. (It has so many layers to unpack!)

I completely understand why Widow's Point would not be a great title for the end of anyone's story. - This was a horror story but it touches on the spirit of human curiosity and adventure.

I kind of feel the same way about your book in the way that you described it. It sounds a bit depressing. Was it?

I just finished King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby also, but I'm pretty sure Donna said initials don't count for tasks.

I just finished one that could cover the H or the A if we want to use it.

I'm going to put it for the H and if I need to change it, I can.

Awhhh... such kind words and really thoughtful title ideas for my memoir! I really appreciate that and feel you did a great job summing up the person I try and hope to be 😊

Checking in for Quest 2B

Individual Thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

SS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Thanks Chrissy - it's a lot of books to look through and easy to overlook some. It was just a few dollars. Appreciate all your effort!

I'm getting ready to add what I'm guessing will be my last book.

Just checking in with everyone. I let the entire month slip by and just filled out the spreadsheet. I'm going to try and write some reviews tomorrow to grab a few more points if possible.

How is everyone else doing?

Week 11 Response:

I think What You're Looking for is in the Library would be a great memoir title (I wasn't sure if I should pick an existing book or create a title) for you.

It seems you read a variety of books (and are fluent in multiple languages) so reading and education must be important to you (I'm assuming). I think you recognize the importance of reading and it has helped shape your life and made you part of the person you are.

Team 6: Clue Crew - Week 12 Completion

Claire: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Carrie: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Week 12 Prompt: One Last Time

Completion Post:

Book: Widow's Point: The Complete Haunting
Author: Richard Chizmar
Date Read: 11/29/2025
Pages: 336
How it Fits: So this book actually started out as a short story that was published 7 or 8 years ago by a father and son. After some time, they expanded it to become a novella and its was published again. The book that I just finished is the third version where it has been expanded into a novel. The authors said that the story (and the lighthouse at the center of the story) kept calling out to them to complete the story.

This really went fast!!

Completion Post:
Week 11 Prompt: Reflection Title

Book: Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths
Author: Natalie Haynes
Date Read: 11/23/2025
Pages: 308
How it fits: It may seem a strange choice and I want to clarify that it’s not that I’ve brought evil into the world. 🤪 I think Pandora has been judged harshly and unfairly in mythology. Pandora is complex. The gods gifted her many things (and then set her up). She was curious by nature and then she’s given a jar and told not to open it. She’s curious so she opens it (or did the top heavy jar actually spill like Natalie Haynes suggests is a possibility?). My point is Pandora, as well as many women in mythology, are multilayered, complex and unique beings. They each contribute in their own way. They overcome challenges and are resilient. They have hopes and dreams. They experience joy and sorrow and ultimately are left with hope to get through the rough times.

I don’t read much non fiction either and nothing longer than that one.