Laura’s Comments (group member since Nov 04, 2015)

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

Emelie wrote: "I'm "soon" (in the next few days hopefully) finished with one of my books. It's a non-fiction; I'll see if it can fit anything once I've finished it."

Sounds like it will end up being for the new mini that starts this weekend.

And, for Warships for this week:

We're good on Dystopian, but need 1 more Magical Realism, and 2 more Middle East.

New mini-challenge

Challenge runs July 15 - end of Tower Teams
Books started since the start of Tower, and finished July 15 and later are eligible.
Books may only be used for one mini-challenge (can't be used here and for Warships)

9 Muses - 9 Categories

1. Thalia - Comedy
Write a funny story using book titles - up to 20 books

2. Melpomene - Tragedy
Write a tragedy using book titles - up to 20 books

3. Urania - Mathematics
Chains of books by series # - up to 16 books
Chains must be at least 4 books long, and can not skip any #s, but do not need to be read in order.

4. Polyhymnia - Geometry
Book squares - 3 squares, 12 books
- Book title on top, Last letter of title must match first letter of title of book on right side
- Book title on right side - Last letter of title must match last letter of title of book on bottom
- Book title on bottom - Last letter of title must match last letter of title of book on right
- Book title on left - Last letter of title must match first letter of title of book on top.

5. Erato - Love
Book pairs - 10 pairs of books (20 books)
Possible examples include a pair where one book has a dog on the cover and the other a cat; books where the authors initials are the reverse of each other; identical covers. BE CREATIVE!

6. Calliope - Team work
Read books read by a team member during the challenge - up to 16 books

7. Clio - History
Books that have been on your TBR 1 year or longer. - up to 16 books

8. Euterpe - Concert
8 books with instruments on the cover or in the text
8 books with song lyrics or poems quoted in the text of the book.

9. Terpsichore - Ball
Guests - Fancy outfits on cover - 12 books
Food & Drink - mentioned in text - 12 books (can use a book more than once, but points awarded per book).

Most of these are tasks that you can just read what you want and your fearless captains will fit the book in somewhere. Calliope will require some extra planning, for sure!

Here's a Monster update:

Kraken - Book 800+ pages - Pooja is trying to finish before the end of the mini-challenge

Colchian Dragon - MPG Epic Fantasy - Michelle & Laura are both working on one

Scylla - Body of water on cover - Laura should finish today

Caucasian Eagle - Book set in Russia - Laura found short audio

New monster is another Causcasian Eagle.

Go for it!

I used that one for the Eagle.

New Monster!

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.

@Christene - can you please put Legend on your Tower shelf? Thanks!

For the Eagle, we need set in Russia.

New Monster!

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).

My library has Nancy Drew books on audio. I can do one for MPG Classics.

It doesn’t say MC for either of those.

Michelle, Academ's Fury - wise character? The Cursor teacher, right? And maybe Gaius? If we're both reading it, we can use it for Epic Fantasy for the dragon, and wise for this one.

New Monster!

Centaur



The Centaurs have over run the forests on your lands and are taking no prisoners (sorry Prometheus). In a new category of moderately hard to defeat, they shouldn't be underestimated. In fact, in most realms they are known for their intelligence, so plan your attack well.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 300 and 349 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with a forest on the cover.
3.) Read a book where a character is an archer.
4.) Read a book with MPG Classics.
5.) Read a book where a character is considered wise.

A couple of the Guild Hunter books take place in Africa. I can see which ones, to see if I want to re-read.

ETA: Going to re-listen to Archangel's Sun.

MN Lisa wrote: "Laura wrote: "MN Lisa wrote: "Laura wrote: "MN Lisa wrote: "Does a witch count for a sorceress? If so, the book I'm reading now counts for 3 of the Scylla - 3, 4 and 5"

Yes, witch counts for Sorce..."

I asked in the captain's group. Let's leave Beck in there until we get an answer. Beth's book can go for another task.

MN Lisa wrote: "Laura wrote: "MN Lisa wrote: "Does a witch count for a sorceress? If so, the book I'm reading now counts for 3 of the Scylla - 3, 4 and 5"

Yes, witch counts for Sorceress. I asked when we had it b..."

Lisa, when I go to the series page for Beck I don't see any more planned books listed. We might be better off to use Beth's book.

MN Lisa wrote: "Does a witch count for a sorceress? If so, the book I'm reading now counts for 3 of the Scylla - 3, 4 and 5"

Yes, witch counts for Sorceress. I asked when we had it before, and Mage doesn't count, but witch/wizard work.

2 new monsters!

Colchian Dragon



Colchian Dragon has been seen on your lands, searching for a new and improved golden fleece. Maybe a platinum one? He's not the strongest monster around but still takes some effort to put down. Likes music and is distracted from finishing his tasks.

To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book from an unfinished series.
3.) Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
4.) Read a book with MPG Epic Fantasy.
5.) Read a book with a yellow cover (at least 50%).



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".

MN Lisa wrote: "Trojan Warships
Won: I2 and E6
Lost: G4 and B9
- We can't re-attack these until Round 3

Round 2 Hits:
F2: Dystopian
J2: Magical Realism
H4: Middle East

If we could get 3 of each to start I think..."

Not sure what I'll read yet, but I can do 1 for each.