Tera’s Comments (group member since Feb 14, 2008)

Tera’s comments from the Chicks On Lit group.

I don't know why but ever since Covid I have been binging anything that is horror or thriller/suspense. I think I like reading about fantastical lives that are worse off than a pandemic.
A student recommended this to me. It's ... odd. I'm not sure I loved it but I certainly didn't hate it. It is a female-driven gothic tale that is ... odd. Just odd.
Burn Our Bodies Down

Okay, so I totally agree this was not what I expected when I started this. It wasn't as depictive of Mexican culture as I had hoped. I like the gothic parts of it. The slow descent of Catalina and watching Noemi try to fight that for both of them was a good vehicle to push her into growth and discover some strength she probably didn't know of before. I am always here for women finding their strength and being their own heroes. Her evolution was nice to watch.
I wished more had been discussed on colonalism and race. I think it was assumed that we all understood or had a solid grasp on that history and the long lasting effects of that but confession time - I have limited knowledge at best of that and how it played out in Mexico. I would love to learn more.

It's been crazy. Who would've thought 2021 would be worse than 2020 but for me it was. Back at work, I work in a HS library so that's fun and I adore the kids. I check in when I can. This is a fun book I'll chime in for sure!

I love this book. The cover is what got me but it is a great gothic read. It's heavy on the gothic light on the Mexican which I was a little disappointed in I was hoping for some more cultural influences but still a delicious October read.

I'm still here and finding some time to read or at least listen to books. My library uses overdrive so I am able to access books there for free and thank goodness for Amazon in times like this.
Wondering what people are reading now and maybe rather than a vote considering not everyone has access so easily and times are crazy we can just connect that way for a bit? Or maybe start to read together if we all seem to have or have access to a certain book?

Sorry I wasn't able to participate in March. My library shut down and homeschooling three kids all of a sudden took some getting used to.

My question is how are you guys doing accessing books? Do you think we should do an April read? will people be able to get books easily or will this be too much to ask right now? Or is this needed? I go back and forth. Let me know what you think.

Sometimes I wish GR had a thumbs up icon to post in responses to posts. Some of your book reviews are so good and telling that they make me want to read a book or make me realize a book I thought I wanted to read probably isn't going to be a good fit for me. I think we should be able to have like star reviewers.

March's read is Miracle Creek! Get your hands on a copy now if you can and if Irene is ready I'm hoping we can start next week, the first week of March?

Thanks, everyone for participating, voting, and nominating. If this goes well we will do another one next month.

Thanks Irene! I'm hoping for another vote or two to break the current tie. I opened it up for a couple more days.

If you scroll to the bottom of our group's homepage you will find the poll. Please take a moment to vote. I will keep it up for a week.
Thanks!

Irene wrote: "United States/Canada:
Central America:
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The Caribbean:
United Kingdom:
Europe:
Russia:
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Middle East:
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I read several books in.
from January totally works

Irene wrote: "United States/Canada:
Central America:
South America:
The Caribbean:
United Kingdom:
Europe:
Russia:
Africa:
Middle East:
East Asia:
Southeast Asia:
Australia/New Zealand:

I read several books in.
from January totally works

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California - I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine The Last House Guest
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

_ Mental Illness Memoir
_ Other Illness Memoir
_ Political Memoir
_ Food Memoir
_ Animal Memoir
_ Music Memoir
_ Travel Memoir
_ Written by a person of color
_ Written by a woman
_ Written by a person who identifies as LGBTQIA
_ Written by an actor or a comedian Yes Please
_ Written by an author or journalist I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
_ Written by any other celebrity
_ Written by someone under 40
_ Written by someone over 40
_ Written by someone from a country different from your own
_ One you find thought-provoking
_ Made into a movie
_ Graphic Novel memoir
_ Bestselling memoir
_ Humorous memoir
_ Fictional memoir
_ Published in 2020
_ Published in 2019 or earlier
_ Under 300 pages
_ Over 300 pages
_ One you want to re-read
_ Subject of your choice
_ Author of your choice

A young adult book:
A book set in another country:
A book translated from a foreign language:
A science fiction:
A fantasy:
A mystery/thriller: The Last House Guest
A horror:
A historical fiction:
A contemporary fiction:
A dystopian/post-apocalyptic book:
A western:
A magical realism book:
A graphic novel:
A nonfiction book: The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World
A biography/autobiography:
A classic:
A book with a movie/television series:
A book of short stories:
A book of poems: Planting Gardens in Graves III
A book by an author from a state you’ve lived in:
A book by an author with the same first name as you:
A book set in space:
A book based on a myth or folklore:
A retelling:
A book about mental health:
The first book in a series:
The last book in a series:
A LGBTQ+ book:
A Goodreads 2019 Choice Awards nominee:
A book recommended by a friend:
A book recommended by a librarian/library staff:
An author's debut novel:The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
A book published this year:
A book published before you were born:
A book you picked based on the cover:
A book written by someone under the age of 30:
A banned/challenged book:
A book with a number in the title:
A book with a color in the title:
A book with a character’s name in the title:
A book with a city, state, country, or continent in the title:
A book you would recommend to a friend:
A book you own but have never read:
A book you didn’t think you would like but did: I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
A book with more than 500 pages:
A book with less than 300 pages: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
A book that made you laugh: Yes Please
A book that made you cry:
A book you’ve read more than once:
A book with high reviews (a Goodreads average of 4+ stars):

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D:
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F:
G:Planting Gardens in Graves III
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I:I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
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K:
L: The Last House Guest
M: The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World
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O:
P:
Q:
R:
S:
T:The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
U:
V:
W:
X:
Y: Yes Please
Z:

1. Each book must be completed in 2020. We like to suggest for you to use your Currently Reading shelf or add read dates to your book reviews to keep a yearly log.
2. Each book can only be used once. Even if a book is set in two different states, you can only assign it to one state.
3. As always books can cross over from other challenges you're participating in.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Here are the rules:
1. Each book must be completed in 2020. We like to suggest for you to use your Currently Reading shelf or add read dates to your book reviews to keep a yearly log.
2. Each book can only be used once. Even if a book covers two different topics ya gotta pick one.
3. As always books can cross over from other challenges you're participating in.

Copy and paste the list below into your own comment to log your travels.


_ Mental Illness Memoir
_ Other Illness Memoir
_ Political Memoir
_ Food Memoir
_ Animal Memoir
_ Music Memoir
_ Travel Memoir
_ Written by a person of color
_ Written by a woman
_ Written by a person who identifies as LGBTQIA
_ Written by an actor or a comedian
_ Written by an author or journalist
_ Written by any other celebrity
_ Written by someone under 40
_ Written by someone over 40
_ Written by someone from a country different from your own
_ One you find thought-provoking
_ Made into a movie
_ Graphic Novel memoir
_ Bestselling memoir
_ Humorous memoir
_ Fictional memoir
_ Published in 2020
_ Published in 2019 or earlier
_ Under 300 pages
_ Over 300 pages
_ One you want to re-read
_ Subject of your choice
_ Author of your choice

Here are the rules:
1. Each book must be completed in 2020. We like to suggest for you to use your Currently Reading shelf or add read dates to your book reviews to keep a yearly log.
2. Each book can only be used once. Even if a book is set in two different regions, you can only assign it to one region. Choose wisely!
3. As always books can cross over from other challenges you're participating in.

Copy and paste the list below into your own comment to log your travels.

United States/Canada:
Central America:
South America:
The Caribbean:
United Kingdom:
Europe:
Russia:
Africa:
Middle East:
East Asia:
Southeast Asia:
Australia/New Zealand:

1. All of the books added to your list must be completed in 2020. To keep track of your yearly reads, it's easiest to use your Currently Reading shelf or add read dates to your book reviews.
2. Each book can only be used once. Even if the book you've read meets more than one requirement, you can only assign it to one. Shuffling them around as you read different books is perfectly fine!
3. As always books can cross over from other challenges you're participating in.

Copy and paste the list below into your own comment to keep track of your books!

A young adult book:
A book set in another country:
A book translated from a foreign language:
A science fiction:
A fantasy:
A mystery/thriller:
A horror:
A historical fiction:
A contemporary fiction:
A dystopian/post-apocalyptic book:
A western:
A magical realism book:
A graphic novel:
A nonfiction book:
A biography/autobiography:
A classic:
A book with a movie/television series:
A book of short stories:
A book of poems:
A book by an author from a state you’ve lived in:
A book by an author with the same first name as you:
A book set in space:
A book based on a myth or folklore:
A retelling:
A book about mental health:
The first book in a series:
The last book in a series:
A LGBTQ+ book:
A Goodreads 2019 Choice Awards nominee:
A book recommended by a friend:
A book recommended by a librarian/library staff:
An author's debut novel:
A book published this year:
A book published before you were born:
A book you picked based on the cover:
A book written by someone under the age of 30:
A banned/challenged book:
A book with a number in the title:
A book with a color in the title:
A book with a character’s name in the title:
A book with a city, state, country, or continent in the title:
A book you would recommend to a friend:
A book you own but have never read:
A book you didn’t think you would like but did:
A book with more than 500 pages:
A book with less than 300 pages:
A book that made you laugh:
A book that made you cry:
A book you’ve read more than once:
A book with high reviews (a Goodreads average of 4+ stars):