Beth’s Comments (group member since Aug 12, 2014)

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

I should finish #1 today and # 7 tomorrow. Then I can start either a 1950's book (#5) or a Earthsea book for trilogy that grew (#3). I'll see what other people are reading then.

Chafic, were you reading a Stephen King for 7? Because the audio I got for my drive to my son's college works for 7. I guess it also works for 9, so I can grab that from Chava if that makes things faster.

Maritza, can you get onto the spreadsheet now?

Yay -- first points!

That was the team page, not the point spreadsheet?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Starting #1 debut author with The Valley of Shadows

Can everyone access the team spreadsheet?

How about we fill in the Book title when we start the book so we don't overlap, and then add in the rest as we finish. That way when you finish your first book you can check to see what you should grab next.

They've posted the countdown:

Countdown to Lava

Well, one week to start. If you spot a book that works for the first challenge maybe don't start it yet?

And if you want to grab a spot shout out here and I'll keep message 4 updated (or if you want to ungrab a spot). I figure we want to try to finish the first ten in the first week or so.

The mods say we can keep the name Not Yet, so I hope y'all were serious. I like it!

I'll try to make a pile of various books that fit the list, so when August come I can look to see if any of them look tasty. Do we want to plan out the rest of the two weeks or just take it as it comes? I'm pretty lazy but if you guys are planners I can bestir myself.

I went back and stole Message 4 to keep a list of books we are volunteering for. It's just for suggestions -- it's not meant to be final.

Well, Calcifer's Cronies was popular, but I think Team Not Yet got the most votes! Go Team Not Yet!

My sons are 18 and 20, so they've had the run of my library for a while. I worry a bit that the 18 year old never learned to find books on his own, since his older brother and I hand him so much stuff we think he'd like.

Chava, if your daughter wants to help in the challenge you guys could read some of the Tamora Pierce books. Sandry's Book is the first of the Circle Opens series and it's great for that age -- either in print or in FULL CAST AUDIO, so it would count for #4. The book just has to exist in audio to count -- you can read it either way.

I like classic mysteries, so maybe I can find one from the 1950s.

For example, the book The Valley of Shadows which I'm giving to my son before I get to read it is:

8. Zombies on cover (they are carniverous!)
7. written by John Ringo, so lots of titles
6 Number 6 in series
3 I think this was supposed to be a trilogy!
2 Has 2 authors
1 Mike Massa's debut book

So maybe I should save it for an August read!

No starting books early, and we can't start books for the extra point stuff until after we finish all the Count Down tasks. (I just went and reread all this stuff). So only books started on or after August 12 count.

Yes, grab any that you like, If two people want the same task, I think we should yield to whomever can finish it first. Some are easier than others.

While we wait for Maritza to chime in on name we can eyeball the tasks for for round 1, which is at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

How comfortable is everyone with google sheets? Just in case, I'll copy the countdown tasks, which we'd have to complete before going for extra Group Tasks. Of course, Round 1 doesn't start until August 12, so who knows what we'll be reading in that distant future..


10 first published on the 10th of a month
9 with at least nine characters (need to have a speaking part, do not need to be main characters)
8 that has a carnivorous animal on the cover
7 written by an author who has published at least seven books (as listed on Goodreads)
6 that is number six in the series
5 that was first published in the 1950s
4 where the audio version has at least four narrators
3 that is part of what was originally a planned trilogy, but became a longer series (can include .5 books added later)
2 that has two authors (as credited on Goodreads)
1 which is the author's debut novel

I like the Howl's Moving Castle reference.

Maybe Calcifer's Cronies?

(You can tell I like alliteration)

Now Stealing For Reserved Spot -- Planned Reads

*These are Suggestions and Subject to Change. I Just Wanted a Spot for Us to Plan Some Reads. *

10 first published on the 10th of a month
Chava: Crazy Love You (current)

8 that has a carnivorous animal on the cover

4 where the audio version has at least four narrators
3 that is part of what was originally a planned trilogy, but became a longer series (can include .5 books added later)
Beth Tales from Earthsea (current)


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Team Name?

So far we have:

Ragnarok (From Thor movie)

Calcifer (from Howl's Moving Castle)

Burning To Read

Asbes-Toes

Cinder Squad

Burning Books

Pants On Fire.

I just made a team

Beth
Chava,
Chafic
Maritza

I'm still looking to make a team -- we have two so far:

Beth 4-6 books
Chafic 4-6 books

I'd like to be on a team.

ID: 252059-beth

I usually read 4-6 books biweekly, although I occasionally go on a roll and get more.

Nothing But Reading Challenges
Mother's Day Reading Challenge
Duration: 5/4/2018 - 7/4/2018

Progress: 0 out of 25

~ A Reading Challenge~

DURATION: Two months from start date

LEVELS:
Mother's Day Flowers: 5 books
Hugs and Kisses: 10 books
Breakfast in Bed: 20 books
A Mother's Love: 25 + books

Option # 1: Show your love
~Read a book that features a mother and daughter(s) character(s)
~Read a book with "Love" in the title.
~Read a book that shows a mom hugging her child(ren) on the cover.
~Read a book in which a son or daughter gives mom a present.
~Read a book where a character does something nice for someone else.
~Read a book in which a daughter misses or grieves for her mother.
~Read a book that has a baby in the story.
~Read a book with the word "mother " in the text.
~Read a book in which a mother protects her family
~Read a book with a heart(s) on the cover.
~Read a book with a flower(s) on the cover.

Option # 2: Spell- it -Out
Spell out the word "Mother's Day".

Option #3 Find Words:
mother
flowers
bed
brunch

(Because those are how we celebrate)

I am in! I saw a bunch of these (well, a few, but more than usual).

Start Date: April 3.The Weight of Zero
Goal Level - 2

1. Call Me By Your Name
★ Read a book about first love. , Karen Fortunati 4/9/19


2. Darkest Hour (I've seen it!)
★ Read a book set in England Silent in the Sanctuary, Deanna Raybourn 4/9/18


3. Dunkirk (I've seen it)
★ Read a book with a group of young men. Game Change, Joseph Monninger 4/2/18