Lexi’s Comments (group member since Jul 27, 2016)

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

That's me and working on yet another snek (#8 so hopefully will get a new one next)

Truitt, no worries. We can use it as page points either way. Hope it is at least a good book.

For everyone, I'll be on from 3-4 to check everything in (unless something drastic happens at work).

Kate S wrote: "Are we still defeating monsters, or should I hold off finishing any more books until after this mini?"

Yes but sadly we got another kraken. Since we already have two going, I would wait and see if we get a better one when I finish my werewolf book this evening.

I like writing the stories and I can work with most titles and am also open to help. I don't think we need to plan too much for that one.

Judith wrote: "Also boo on our new monsters. I was hoping for Griffin. Maritza has good book for that one in the banked books"

Not a great spin for sure. I have to drive for the next 5 hours but I can look at banked books this evening.

I added a planning sheet for the July 15 Muse mini here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Link to rules are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Another one of these too:
Argus



Argus has been seen on your lands with a case of the dry-eyes. Very hard to kill but can be distracted with white cows. He is vigilant and a great bodyguard as he doesn't need to sleep by only resting a few eyes at a time. Enjoys a good olive, may look for him taking a respite in an olive tree grove.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with at least 2 pairs of eyes visible on cover.
3.) Read a book with a rock on the cover.
4.) Read a book with character works in protective profession (e.g., police, security guard, bodyguard).
5.) Read a book with "olive" found in text.

I would ignore this one and focus on the other ones:

Kraken



The Kraken has been seen in the sea depths near you land, destroying ships on a whim. If defeated, you will always wonder how you managed to survive. May be searching for Andromeda or Pegasus, he's a bit bitter they got away.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Read a book with a ship on the cover (spaceship allowed because Mods can be benevolent too).
3.) Read a book where the Author name (first or last) starts and ends with the same letter (e.g., Andromeda)
4.) Read a book where a character goes swimming
5.) Read a book that has an 8 in the series number (e.g., #8, #18, #0.8)

Judith, sorry for you all having to deal with all that. I'll get links this morning.

Also, we could use a LIVER in title and use Colleen's somewhere else

Task. Read a book with the letters LIVER in title (any order)

Lory wrote: "I should be done with Jade City in about 2 hours. Is there anything else that is needed? It looks like everything else is claimed."

Soon as you log Jade City, I can get us a new one and then there will be more options

Maritza wrote: "I finished Malibu Rising and it fits 2,3 and 5 for Scylla"

Thank you, I got you down for 2 and 3

Scylla



Scylla has been spotted close to your shores and endangering ships heading for the harbor. Very hard to defeat and best to avoid if possible, is very touchy when Circe is mentioned.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
3.) Read a book that features a sacrifice of some type (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book that features a sorceress.
5.) Read a book whose title contains the word "FIRE".

Up to you. If you want to read that book, or we can clear some of the other partially covered ones first

We need a Russia book but the rest is covered by banked or planned books

Lamia cleared with banked books (thank you, Daniel) and on to a new one:

Caucasian Eagle



The Caucasian Eagle has taken to the skies over your lands in the search of do-gooders who don't think the rules apply to them. Not so hard to defeat with a little effort and maybe setting some traps with organ meat.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book set in Russia.
3.) Read a book with a bird on the cover.
4.) Read a book with the letters LIVER in title (any order)
5.) Read a book where a character goes to prison/jail (or is already there).

Two more and sadly also not new:
Kraken



The Kraken has been seen in the sea depths near you land, destroying ships on a whim. If defeated, you will always wonder how you managed to survive. May be searching for Andromeda or Pegasus, he's a bit bitter they got away.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Read a book with a ship on the cover (spaceship allowed because Mods can be benevolent too).
3.) Read a book where the Author name (first or last) starts and ends with the same letter (e.g., Andromeda)
4.) Read a book where a character goes swimming
5.) Read a book that has an 8 in the series number (e.g., #8, #18, #0.8)

Lamia



The Lamia has been spotted on your lands and the disappearances of children are on the rise. Requires some planning and moderate effort to defeat, look to the stars for the answers and to the shadows for the monster.


To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with the night sky on the cover.
3.) Read a book where someone is kidnapped.
4.) Read a book that features a prophecy.
5.) Read a book where a child (under age 18) is an important part of the plot.

I got one that covers both for Kraken

We still need 2 for Sphinx (can be same book):
Read a book where the MC must solve a riddle
Read a book with a mountain on cover

We got all but 8 in series from banked books.

Edited: and author name

Yay, new one
Kraken



The Kraken has been seen in the sea depths near you land, destroying ships on a whim. If defeated, you will always wonder how you managed to survive. May be searching for Andromeda or Pegasus, he's a bit bitter they got away.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Read a book with a ship on the cover (spaceship allowed because Mods can be benevolent too).
3.) Read a book where the Author name (first or last) starts and ends with the same letter (e.g., Andromeda)
4.) Read a book where a character goes swimming
5.) Read a book that has an 8 in the series number (e.g., #8, #18, #0.8)