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

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

Good morning let me go update and I’ll be back

Louise wrote: "Seeking clarity on this task: Read a book whose title contains the word "FIRE""

MODS have clarified the word needs to be on its own 😔

Seeking clarity on this task: Read a book whose title contains the word "FIRE"

Missing Books
These books are marked as read in the spreadsheet but not on shelves.

@Celia - Soulbound

@Jax - The Book of Cold Cases

@Robin - Gone with the Wind

New Monster

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".

Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "As soon as a Mod verifies my book for MC gets lost-- we will have that Minotaur slayed : )"

Hi Robin if you are referring to your question here Vicky has already clarified that it works.

Any queries with regards to book qualifications should at first be resolved within the team. If no consensus can be reached we can take it to the Captains thread for a decision where their decision is final.

Finished on my way out not added to the spreadsheet

I have found a book set in Africa, with a cat and plains on the cover Edge of the Rain getting the image updated with the correct audio cover

Turns out that my Cat-shifter book isn’t actually set in Africa, the Africa that is referenced is journal entries. But it does have hard-headed in there

Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "I've been reading The Book of Cold Cases and hope to have it finished in the next couple of days.

I'm usually not a fan of horror/scary stories, but for some reason I am drawn to ..."

You should read The Sun Down Motel it was my introduction to this author

Vicky wrote: "I finished Rolling in the Deep which works for Siren tasks 1,2,3&5, so as soon as Louise hits her rope book we'll be good for that task.

I *think* I have everything recorded correctly but I'm on ..."

I should have my rope book finished tomorrow.

Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "Hey Team!!! This is probably a stupid question but I need help : )

As you all know, I am spreadsheet challenged lol I was going to update my books on the tracking sheet but I can't remember the l..."

Hi Robin I hid everything with a read date of before this mini started so that we could easily see what books are available for this current mini. To view the hidden rows you can “unhide”, look for the arrow and highlight the row and right click to bring up available options; if on the app press and hold to bring up various editing options.

Stacey wrote: "I found out Hardheaded is free with KU, so I will start soon. Looks like a quick romance and definitely has someone being called 'hardheaded' in it. Just in case others want to read..."

Just downloaded.

Been snooping other threads White Hot has bull-headed in

Found a rope on the cover

NEW MONSTER


Sirens



The Sirens have been spotted on your shores endangering ships heading for the harbor. Easy enough to defeat if you know how, don't recommend calling them one hit wonders though.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 100 and 125 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place on a boat or ship.
3.) Read a book with a character who is deaf (any degree acceptable)
4.) Read a book with a rope on the cover.
5.) Read a book with "Mermaid" in the text.

Happy Monday everyone, looks like we’ve had mixed fortunes in the team. Sending good wishes and speedy recovery to those who are feeling under the weather. Everyone seems to have enjoyed their weekend. I over indulged a little Friday night so was feeling a bit fragile on Saturday. Reading wise I seem to have a number of books on the go (my challenges are not playing ball 😔

The Book of Cold Cases hoping to finish this in the next day or two.
A Proper Companion need to have this finished by Wednesday
Waking the Beast I really need to get this done this week so I can move forward with my maze.
I’ve found an audio for sheep and person so will have that done today, I’ll keep the other in reserve

Weekly Update
Hi Team your weekly round up

May BOM
The Travelling Cat Chronicles participation points for this has now ended.
Wildfire there are still a few days left to participate in this back-room BOM - Ends 22 June

June BOM
The Book of Cold Cases - started June 2
The Master and Margarita - started June 8
The Witch’s Heart - Starts Thursday June 16

July BOM
There is still time to volunteer for DQs for the following July reads.
Ariadne - Starts July 2nd
Malibu Rising - Starts July 16th

July Mini

We have vanquished 4 monsters although we do seem to be getting a few duplicates. Please make sure to let us know how you're book fits monsters on the mini tab.

Challenge Stats

We are currently in 7th place overall and are ahead in the number of books read.

Book Points: 8443 (7th place)
BOM Points: 520 (3rd place)
Total Points: 9788

Books Read: 272
Pages Read: 93,864

We are currently at 113% of our cap, we will continue to monitor this and adjust as necessary.

@Jen S please add Romancing Mr Bridgerton to your TT shelf

Celia wrote: "For task 4 for Minotaur, do you think they'll accept "bull-necked""

Unfortunately not, 😔

Another Minotaur

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.