Louise’s Comments (group member since Aug 29, 2015)

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

I’ve just finished firepit

Monster Alert

Not quite defeated it would seem. 😔
Polyphemus (Cyclops)



Polyphemus has been seen on your lands, searching for a new optometrist. Maybe he can be pacified with a good recommendation for an in-network doctor. Very hard to kill but can be distracted with sheep. He loves his sheep. Also, might distract him by discussing what a complete dink Ulysses really is despite his fame.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place on an island.
3.) Read a book where a character engages in some sort of trickery (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with sheep AND people on the cover.
5.) Read a book whose MC is a farmer.

Your Weekly Update
Got sidetracked yesterday so this is a little late.

May BOM

Wildfire this has now ended.

June BOM
The Book of Cold Cases - still a few days left to claim points for this BOM - ends July 2
The Master and Margarita - started June 8
The Witch’s Heart - started Thursday June 16

July BOM
Ariadne - Starts July 2nd

There is still time to sign up for DQs for
Malibu Rising - Starts July 16th

Monster Mini

We have officially vanquished 14 monsters, will update overnight books and see where we are.


Supergroup Mini
Head on over to our Mythics team to participate in Trojan Warships This will be run at a slower pace than the Maze and is Genre based. Books for this mini cannot be started until July 1st 9pm UK time.

Challenge Stats

We are currently in 8th place overall and are ahead in the number of books read.

Book Points: 10856 (7th place)
BOM Points: 520 (3rd place)
Total Points: 12,601

Books Read: 343
Pages Read: 121,198

We are currently at 116% of our cap, as Vicky pointed out other teams are keeping a separate low scoring book tab. We will keep monitoring this and adjust. With monsters to kill that low scoring book may be the one we need.

@Trinia your book insomnia works for 2,3 and 4 of Charybdis can you add how on the mini planning sheet.

@Stacey can you add how the your book works for #5 on the mini planning sheet.

Good morning all, will get an update up this morning with how we are doing and get a mini update too. Need to have breakfast first though.

A new monster




Charybdis



Charybdis has been spotted close to your shores and endangering ships heading for the harbor. If you manage to defeat this monster be prepared to answer "how are you still alive" every time you tell the story. The monster is interested in helping you reach your childhood dream of finding what's in Davy Jones's Locker.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Author's name (first or last) starts with one of the letters in POOL.
3.) Read a book where the MC is forced to make a hard choice (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with "fig" in the title or text.
5.) Read a book where the characters take a boat trip (of any type).

Tati wrote: "updating the spreadsheet.

Just wanted to point out that Lingus works for MC gets lost"

Let me go and update

Good morning all. Happy Saturday. We have had a week of high temps which finally broke yesterday. Today my BF, her husband and I are off to the beach.

I keep looking at my physical bookshelves saying I really need to organize and sell/donate the ones I’ve read to open up space but the thought makes me cringe.

@Vicky shame that it isn’t a one monster book, in answer Erin’s question it’s a British saying to describe a person as confused or muddled.

@Erin Just caught up on stateside events, surprised that this hasn’t been picked up by our media channels. I fear for the repercussions this will have on women’s health and emotional well-being.

New Monster
It’s back




Polyphemus (Cyclops)



Polyphemus has been seen on your lands, searching for a new optometrist. Maybe he can be pacified with a good recommendation for an in-network doctor. Very hard to kill but can be distracted with sheep. He loves his sheep. Also, might distract him by discussing what a complete dink Ulysses really is despite his fame.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place on an island.
3.) Read a book where a character engages in some sort of trickery (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with sheep AND people on the cover.
5.) Read a book whose MC is a farmer.

Scylla is slain awaiting a new monster

Trinia wrote: "Finished Catching Fire and added to spreadsheet! Another monster slayed"

Give me a few minutes

Vicky wrote: "I started Eye of the World and one of the characters says to another "don't be such a bull head" would this count? Did I just find a 5 task book?"

You sure did, that would be an acceptable variation

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "I should be done with Plum Island this evening, which will work for 500-650 page for the new monster, Scylla

If someone beats me to it, feel free and can bank for a future island or something."

We have one in the bank for pg counts.

The Fire Pit just downloaded for 2 & 5

Our monsters seem to swarm

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".

We have completed another monster - Polyphemus waiting for a new monster to be spun.

It seems there’s a whole pack of them out there


Minotaur



The Minotaur has been seen on your lands, frolicking through fields and enjoying freedom for the first time. If you manage to defeat him, you will spend the rest of your life wondering how you survived. Don't forget some rope!


To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Read a book where the MC gets lost.
3.) Read a book with a map in it.
4.) character described as "bull-headed" or "hard-headed".
5.) Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4.0 or higher.

Louise wrote: "NEW MONSTER ALERT


Mares of Diomedes



The Mares of Diomedes are galloping through your lands and nibbling on villagers as they go. They may require only moderate effort to defeat, but don't unde..."

Defeated with banked books

Celia wrote: "Sorry I've been MIA, I'm still reaading I'm just slow"

That’s ok, can you add Soulbound to your TT shelf please.

NEW MONSTER ALERT


Mares of Diomedes



The Mares of Diomedes are galloping through your lands and nibbling on villagers as they go. They may require only moderate effort to defeat, but don't underestimate them. The Four Horsemen's horses give them wide berth.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with fire on the cover.
3.) Read a book where a character gets poisoned (food poisoning is acceptable, does not have to be fatal).
4.) Read a book whose title contains all the letters of HERA.
5.) Read a book with a Goodreads rating between 3 and 3.5 (inclusive).