John’s Comments (group member since Jan 23, 2018)

John’s comments from the EVERYONE Has Read This but Me - The Catch-Up Book Club group.

Cynthia wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Laura wrote: "I just wanted to say for all those in Florida right now that I am thinking of you and hope you and your families are all safe, and I hope you have managed to get to s..."

Thank you for the update! Praying you get a break from storms, and everything returns to normal as quick as possible.

Lauren wrote: "Updated Message #11!
Y'all - I struggled SO HARD with Mansfield Park (and it was 12 pages short from being worth 3.5 points instead of 2.5 points) - I am definitely relieved to be finished with that!"

I rated it 3* because of a +1 for being a classic. I didn't care for it at all.

Post #15 updated :)

Jessica P wrote: "points have been updated :)

John, I see you have 20.5 points but I am getting 21. just verify that for me please, want to make sure I am not counting wrong."

Thank you Jessica! I made some updates but haven't had a chance to double check. Part of my issue might have been I was putting books I was reading but not completed. I need to update again later tonight or tomorrow.

I have updated my post #15.
Just FYI I have two books listed that I am currently reading but not completed.

Updates post #15

Updated books from the weekend #15

Unless there is an objection, I am going to base my pages based on this link. It says 60 average pages per hour.

So this book above is 3hr 52 minutes so = 232 pages

https://listenwiseblog.com/how-many-p...

Miriam wrote: "If you listened to the audiobook, just use the page count of the most popular version of the book on goodreads."

That is the problem. There is no page count for this book
Marrow

Do we have an official audiobook time to page converter for the Cup? Probably best if we all use the same one?

Book 3 done #15

Can we give a round of applause for Jessica? There are 20 of us and only 1 of her! Thank you so much for being our prefect and keeping us in line.

Book 2 done #15

Book 1 completed! Post #15

I just started Mansfield Park... pray for me. This is one of the hardest styles for me. Thankfully audiobooks allow me to keep moving forward in a book.

Samantha wrote: "I also have started to plan my books 😂 I have a spreadsheet that I dump my TBR into every year specifically for this challenge to better track the points and whatnot. I don't know if I'll read any ..."
Great plan Samantha! This team is going to do great. Remember at the end of the day its all about us taking time out for reading and having a little fun.

Do not let the "house cup" cause you any stress. If it is, take a deep breath and shoot one of us a message and we will chat :) A couple of us have been caught in that cycle and we had to step back and remember its just fun.

If you are a competitive person and want to try and push the limits on books, there are some strategies to keep in mind.
- short book points are available, but limited each month
- to maximize pages to points, look for books that are close to the next tier, 251, 501 etc.
- group reads get +.5 (Mansfield Park, etc)
- not only can you look at team member books, you are free to look at the other house threads and get book ideas. Imitation is the highest form of flattery right :)

Richard wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I love it!! Another super reader!"

I've actually moved to another team. I didn't realise a friend of mine was hosting it. Have a fun game. 🙃"

That is a bummer :(

Best of luck Richard

Does everyone know where to find our "Group Reads"? They are listed on the home page of EHRTBM. There are 3 for Oct already listed. As group members each of us can submit and vote for the November books.

Additionally, we can choose team "book buddy reads" if we want. These do NOT have bonus points but they could have bonus FUN lol. No pressure and you dont have to share your future books or have to buddy read.

If you are open to others reading with you or possibly reading about the same time, feel free to share either on your monthly reading list as TBR or even a google share document.

Samantha wrote: "John is the real MVP of inviting people to this challenge! 😂 Thank you John!"

Hahahaha no! Just love books and this is a fun option for us. I will try not to get super competitive.

About me, I've done this a few times but took a few years off. It is a fun time and adds just a little something extra to our enjoyment of books. We don't usually see books as a "team" activity or a sport so its a little different. At the end of the day just enjoy a book and possibly a chance to chat with our team mates about what everyone is reading. I also like to "steal" others book ideas since my existing TBR isn't long enough already (choke choke)

December

Hey friends! At the end of the year Merry Christmas to all and to all a good read!

1) Babel 544 pages, Dec 2, 3.5
2) Henrietta & Eleanor: A Retelling of Jekyll and Hyde 170 pages, Dec 2, 1 pt
3) The Tales of Beedle the Bard 105 pages, Dec 2, 1 pt
4) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 176 pages, Dec 3, 1.5 pts
5) Finna 103 pages, Dec 3, 1 pt
6) The House on Mango Street 110 pages, Dec 3, 1 pt
7) Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 128 pages, Dec 3, 1 pt
8) Kill Joy 130 pages, Dec 3, 1pt
9) A Christmas Carol 184 pages, Dec 4, 1.5 pt
10) A Study in Scarlet 123 pages, Dec 5, 1 pt
11) Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts 352 pages, Dec 6, 2 pts
12) Road Rage 120 pages, Dec 6, 1 pt
13) Shallow Grave 220 pages, Dec 6, 1 pt
14) Abraham's Boys: A Story from the Collection 20th Century Ghosts 49 pages, Dec 6, 1 pt EASY
15) Dead-Wood 10 pages, Dec 6, 1 pt EASY
16) 20th Century Ghost: A Story from the Collection 20th Century Ghosts 51 pages, Dec 6, 1 pt EASY
17) The Patient 224 pages, Dec 7, 1 pt
18) A Room of One’s Own 112 pages, Dec 7, 1pt
19) First Lie Wins 340 pages, Dec 8, 2 pt
20) Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy 320 pages, Dec 9, 2 pts
21) Choice 38 pages, Dec 9, 1 pt EASY
22) Forget Nothing 144 pages, Dec 9, 1 pt
23) Tell Me Lies 257 pages, Dec 10, 2 pt
24) The Ice Children 316 pages, Dec 10, 2pt
25) Senlin Ascends 448 pages, Dec 11, 2 pt
26) Arm of the Sphinx 448 pages, Dec 12, 2 pt
27) Youth 38 pages, Dec 12, 1 pt EASY
28) In the Tall Grass 120 pages, Dec 13, 1 pt
29) Breeds There a Man? 30 pages, Dec 13, 1 pt EASY
30) Hostess 32 pages, Dec 13, 1 pt EASY
31) Quidditch Through the Ages 104, Dec 14, 1 pt
32) Green Patches 41 pages, Dec 14, 1 pt EASY
33) C-Chute 93 pages, Dec 14, 1 pt
34) In a Good Cause— 70 pages, Dec 14, 1 pt
35) The End of Eternity 192 pages, Dec 14, 1 pt
36) Nightfall 40 pages, Dec 14, 1 pt EASY
37) Run 331 pages, Dec 15, 2 pt
38) Pines 307 pages, Dec 16, 2 pt
39) When You Finish Saving the World 377 pages, Dec 16, 2 pt
40) What If— 32 pages, Dec 17, 1 pt EASY
41) Sally 34 pages, Dec 17, 1 pt EASY
42) A Demon in Silver 400 pages, Dec 18, 2 pt
43) Hangman's Gate 400 pages, Dec 18, 2 pt
44) The Coroner: A Coroner's Daughter Mystery 334 pages, Dec 19, 2 pt
45) Lie to Me 505 pages, Dec 20, 3 pts
46) The Road 241 pages, Dec 21, 1 pt
47) Blood Over Bright Haven 430 pages, Dec 22, 2 pt
48) The Adventures of Captain Hatteras 448 pages, Dec 23, 2 pt
49) Secret Remains 330 pages, Dec 23, 2 pt
50) White Trash Warlock 320 pages, Dec 24, 2 pt
51) Trailer Park Trickster 285 pages, Dec 25, 2 pt
52) Deadbeat Druid 350 pages, Dec 25, 2 pts
53) Phreaks 310 pages, Dec 26 2 pts
54) Beyond Strange Lands 330, Dec 27, 2 pts
55) Unchained 520 pages, Dec 28, 3 pts
56) Forgotten Ruin 445 pages, Dec 30, 2 pt
57) The Life Impossible 324 pages, Dec 31, 2 pt

Estimated Total 88.5 pts