Bernadette’s
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(group member since May 28, 2020)
Bernadette’s
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Kimber - you have 27 books read since the beginning of TT9 but only 16 are on your shelf. Can we use the other 11? All books read during the challenge count. If you add them to your shelf, I'll add them to the SS.
We now have two Minotaurs 😖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.
Elinor wrote: "Ashley, how are we doing comparatively? I’m really competitive too, but don’t have enough time to crush it for the team I’m afraid - I feel you guys are reading like crazy though - those numbers ar..."Elinor - right now we are 8 out of 13 but we fluctuate between 7 and 12. Here is the link if you ever want to check. It's constantly changing.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Say hello to Medusa😀Medusa
The infamous Gorgon sister, Medusa has been spotted on your lands. Hard to kill and is looking for recommendations for a new hair stylist. Hers never seem to last long.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place in a desert.
3.) Read a book where someone is beheaded.
4.) Read a book with a mirror on the cover.
5.) Read a book with a snake on the cover
I found a book that covers T76, 77, 78 & 79 🎉😁. I'll start it after I finish my audiobook.Paris - let's save your book for another use.
The Harpies are back for another visit...Harpies
Groups of Harpies have been spotted on your lands, ruining outdoor feasts at every opportunity. Easy to defeat with the motivation to chase them far enough away, enjoy the cardio.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 100 and 125 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that features a feast or banquet.
3.) Read a book that contains a chase (car chase, foot chase, etc).
4.) Read a book with a character who is royalty.
5.) Read a book that features a thief.
The word riddle appears several times in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I hated that book so not sure if there's a fit for the riddle task. Maybe someone who liked the book more than me knows. Or Kimber who recently read it.The word CAVE also appears in the book in Ch 17.
Melissa wrote: "Bernadette I don't believe we can use Elegy for Eddie for Read a book where the MC must solve a riddle. This was asked and answered in the Captains chat:"Does investigating a crime and finding th..."
I guess my "creativity" didn't work😉.
Alaina,no journey. There often are in this series but not this book.
Alaina wrote: "Are we allowed to switch books around? I didn't realize Melissa finished House of Earth and Blood. Which could have been used for the Minotaur. While The Winds of War could have been used for chara..."We're using that for another 800+ for Lernaean Hydra. We can't switch book after the monster is defeated.
We've beaten the father of monsters, now we have the mother of monsters.Echidna
Echidna aka the Mother of Monsters has been spotted on your lands. Hard to kill and looking for some quality "me time".
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with CAVE in text.
3.) Read a book where a character uses a sword.
4.) Author name (first and last) contain all the letters in HERA
5.) Read a book where a MC is a mother
The Mares are back even though we just got rid of them. Still waiting on another.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)
Ashley wrote: "I think it's brown, yesT51 Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive). Gladiator
T52 Read a book where the characters go on a journey. Elegy for Eddie
T53 Read a book where the MC must sol..."
If we use Gladiator for fire we can complete Mares of Diomedes
Ashley wrote: "I think it's brown, yesT51 Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive). Gladiator
T52 Read a book where the characters go on a journey. Elegy for Eddie
T53 Read a book where the MC must sol..."
No journey in the book😒
Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Does this cover count for fire? It looks to me like all the letters are kinda on fire."I vote yes for fire... I think the letters are fir..."
We're going to use it for fire.
Mama, please add to your TT shelf. Did you finish it?
It's been fun asking for and waiting for the new monster.
Alaina wrote: "SON OF A. Why is he so obsessed with us?"We're so friendly!
He's back😂Typhon
Typhon aka the Father of Monsters has been spotted on your lands. Very hard to kill and not known for showing mercy.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that mentions a volcano
3.) Read a book with lightning on the cover
4.) Read a book where the title contains all the letters in ZEUS
5.) Read a book where a MC is a father
Paris looks like we will need that volcano!
Ashley wrote: "Bernadette wrote: "My current book Elegy for Eddie may work for 2, 3 & 5"If these are confirmed though, maybe we should use Mama's Gladiator book for page numbers for Sphinx?"
It looks like it should fit all those numbers.
Ashley wrote: "I've got nothing, but I saw that Wizard & Glass (Stephen King) works for tasks 2-5"My current book Elegy for Eddie may work for 2, 3 & 5
