I always knew I was an excellent liar; I just didn't know that I...

will perish in flames.

from The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan

ending with
I always knew I was an excellent liar; I just didn't know that I will perish in flames.

"It lasts until.....NOW!" shouts February, as she releases the spell and makes a mad dash from the room and out into the hallway Tarma sighs in relief as the dancing stops. Yes, she really had wanted to learn to moonwalk dance, and thought she had it down pat now, but ... She gazes at the doorway t...

Happy Birthday, Arianna!


gif is of fireworks, of many colors, exploding in a dark night sky

I wish for you a most wonderful and magical birthday!

“Oh, the terrible struggle that I have had against...

all the pigeons coming over from the east.

from Expecting Someone Taller by Tom Holt

Ending with:
“Oh, the terrible struggle that I have had against all the pigeons coming over from the east."

I just posted it and someone has already sent in their answer!

February Fortescue knows the books and the authors.

Who is next?
Emily Spencer (right on February's electronic heels, as 'twere)

Followed by:
Professor Scarlet Leslie-Lewis

Answers to previous week One- The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins Two - Going Postal - Terry Pratchett Beans have been sent to Emily, Scarlet and February Here are a couple more. You have a week to tell me the name of the book from which the quote came, and the author who wrote that book. One After a...

"Oh, crud!" and Tarma dodges for real .... and ended up moonwalk dancing.

"How long does this last?" she calls to February, while actually sort of enjoying the 'dance'.

Turning at Sindor's 'stage whisper' (which somehow seemed to echo through the room), Tarma grins again and raises her hand showing him the 'shaka' sign. Then she says to Brianna "Good luck, I think you'll enjoy the Exam, really". After that, though, she raises an eyebrow at February (a la Lord Vetin...

Thank you, Emily, for hosting this and keeping track of all the books read and everything!

Again, someone knows!

Emily Spencer has recognized the quotes.

Who's next?
Professor Scarlet Leslie-Lewis knows them too!

Followed by .....
February Fortescue

Tarma, finally finishing the exam, sits upright in her chair and stretches. "Arg" she mutters under her breath, realizing that she'd been sitting in one position, totally focused on the exam, for far too long. She gets up and wanders over to the other side of the room. She sees others, particularly ...

Answers to previous week: One - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - J.K. Rowling Two - Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen Beans are sent to Emily and Scarlet. Next batch -- you have a week to tell me the name of the book from which the quote came, and the author who wrote that book. One I take his...

1. Scissors are a game changing invention! What do you think would have been the hardest thing to cut before scissors and why? Along with Jessica, I feel that human hair was hard to cut before the invention of scissors. However, even before Roman days, and their invention of the cross-bladed scissor...

1. Balloons have been around for quite a while, what is your favorite use for balloons? My favorite use for balloons is the beauty of when there are a lot of them in the air, floating, drifting and the colourful groupings of 8 to 15 balloons is just sort of wondrous to see. I remember the first time...

I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to... I have so many options from this wondrous book ... here are two from from: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett: "Let there be light" Ending with I am not afraid of storms, for I a...

Title of the book: Going Postal Author: Terry Pratchett Series: Discworld Genres: fantasy, fiction, young adult, science fiction, humour, adventure Short summary of the story: At the beginning of the book, Moist Von Ligwig is digging his way out of the cell in which he finds himself incarcerated, us...

Part of the fun of leaving behind an old year is looking at what works, and what doesn't work, and feeling free to discard that which doesn't work. That's what 'New Year Resolutions' are somewhat about. But it's also an opportunity to look again at things and maybe, from a different vantage point, t...

We have someone who recognized those quotes!

Emily Spencer

Who's next?
Professor Scarlet Leslie-Lewis

Mia Fountain has sent in correct answers for both Rose and Green.

Who is next?
Professor Will Lestrange with both

Followed by

February Fortescue sending in Rose.

Let's boggle our brains with some Hashi ! You have two options and may do one or both of them. One Rose * earns you 15 Hoots https://i.postimg.cc/7PCLyzdD/January-2021-Hashi-1-for-15.png For direct link, click here . Two Green * earns you 20 Hoots https://i.postimg.cc/Th8SzFSy/January-2021-Hashi-2-f...