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Jan 04, 2023 02:01PM

35559 welcome all!

Spreadsheets have been created and shared for all sign-ups received so far :)
Jan 04, 2023 02:01PM

35559 Kylie wrote: "Is there anyway i can change the task i picked for the book after i already logged it on the spreadsheet?"

We haven't stipulated that books are locked once logged, so you can change your task number by changing the drop down in column A and the reasoning
Jan 04, 2023 06:51AM

35559 Spreadsheets have been created and shared up to here! Enjoy!
Jan 04, 2023 06:21AM

35559 entrance to a maze made out of books

We have an update to the mazes! If you would like to take part please follow the instructions below. If you have finished your maze and would like another go, just create your own!

To enter your maze go to https://maze.meic.dev/ and press create an account in the top right corner. The access code is NBRC2023.

Once you have done this, there will be a blue button in the centre to create a maze. Pick your maze size (10x10 is standard and has been well tested) and difficulty (description above).

Any problems please either post here or message the Mod account (or Sophie directly).
Jan 02, 2023 02:24PM

35559 welcome all!

Spreadsheets have been created and shared for all sign-ups received so far :)
Jan 02, 2023 02:24PM

35559 Alyana wrote: "Hi mods, I think I made some silly mistake. I added a column on my ss for the Reason it fits the task because the quotes don't fit in one column that I had to add another. When I checked the challe..."

No worries. I've changed our formula to match your edited sheet. :)
Jan 02, 2023 02:01PM

35559 Final results for 2022

Congrats to all who achieved their goals this year!


Name % Progress to goal
Laurie (Tol, OH) 242%
Jenn (literarycat) 226%
Karen ♐ 218%
Gabriella 173%
〰️Beth〰️ 170%
Keli 140%
Connie N 135%
Cat 133%
Sophie 133%
Jillypenny 130%
Cordelia 120%
Lexi 109%
Carmen 107%
Chrissie 107%
Keely 103%
Sammy 102%
✿Danielle✿ 100%
Alyssa 100%
Annalisa 100%
Elle 100%
Linda C 100%
Sophie (mod) 100%
The other Sandy 100%
Tina R. 100%
Tricia 100%
Trinia 100%
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Sarah 98%
Joyce 98%
LittleRedRidingHood 97%
Kelsi 96%
Jennifer 95%
Jenner 92%
Judy 84%
Karen ⊰✿ 77%
Cris (The Biblio Blonde 75%
Renae 73%
Jenny 71%
Snowtulip 68%
Chales 62%
Jenn 60%
Laurie 60%
Vicki Willis 60%
Charlie 57%
Kristina Simon 56%
Tone 53%
Alisha 52%
Eldarwen 52%
Daniel 47%
KelB 47%
Jessica (The PN) 46%
Suzanne 44%
Briana 38%
Rachel 37%
Jessi 34%
Rosina 32%
Melanie 32%
Ksenisan 29%
Donna 27%
Janis 25%
Tari 25%
Zuzana 25%
Amanda 20%
Audrey Jane 20%
Christine 17%
Cstidsen 15%
Ashleigh 10%
Natasha 10%
Gem ~Zero Shelf Control~8%
Alex 7%
Beth 4%
Amber-Louise 4%
Alaina 3%
Christina 3%
Nele 3%
Jenn (engelsigh) 2%
Gayatri 1%

Dec 30, 2022 02:34AM

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Dec 30, 2022 02:34AM

Dec 30, 2022 02:33AM

35559 Please nominate an Adult Fiction or a Non Fiction book that you would like to read in the month of March 2023.

Nominations will be open until 27 January, UK evening

***Please pay special attention to the Rules and Guidelines listed below.***

Rules and Guidelines

1. Books nominated after the deadline will not be included in the polls. Sorry.
2. Each person is limited to nominating ONE book per category.
3. Please use the add book/author tool located at the top of the comment box when nominating a book. (Please make your nomination clear because side conversations do happen and we don't want to accidentally miss a nomination)
4. Please add the Goodreads synopsis for the book you nominate; optionally you can include a reason why we should read your nomination.
5. Books that were read as a past BOM will not be considered for the poll. (link to the sheet under the spoiler (view spoiler))
6. Books that are #2 or higher in a series will only be considered if all earlier books in the series have been a past BOM.
7. Books must be published at the time of nomination.
8. If your book is successful in being picked as the BOM you are expected to actively participate in the discussion. This will include writing a set of DQs as well as engaging in conversations.

Also, please be aware of your nomination's genre and list them in the appropriate BOM category.

Genres that DO NOT go here:
Young Adult
Middle Grade / Children's


The BOM nominations are for our members to nominate a book they are truly interested in and have no affiliation with. Promotional activity is NOT permitted and nominations that the Moderators perceive to be promotional will be deleted without warning
Dec 30, 2022 02:31AM

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Dec 30, 2022 02:31AM

Dec 30, 2022 02:30AM

35559 Theme Book Of the Month



Each month we have a themed BOM. March's theme, in honour of Pi Day (March 14) is Numbers


Nominations will be open until 27 January, UK evening

***Please pay special attention to the Rules and Guidelines listed below.***

Rules and Guidelines

1. Books nominated after the deadline will not be included in the polls. Sorry.
2. Each person is limited to nominating ONE book per category.
3. Please use the add book/author tool located at the top of the comment box when nominating a book. (Please make your nomination clear because side conversations do happen and we don't want to accidentally miss a nomination)
4. Please add the Goodreads synopsis for the book you nominate; you should also include an explanation of how it fits the theme for the month.
5. Books that were read as a past BOM will not be considered for the poll. (link to the sheet under the spoiler (view spoiler))
6. Books that are #2 or higher in a series will only be considered if all earlier books in the series have been a past BOM.
7. Books must be published at the time of nomination.
8. If your book is successful in being picked as the BOM you are expected to actively participate in the discussion. This will include writing a set of DQs as well as engaging in conversations.

The BOM nominations are for our members to nominate a book they are truly interested in and have no affiliation with. Promotional activity is NOT permitted and nominations that the Moderators perceive to be promotional will be deleted without warning
Dec 28, 2022 01:03PM

35559 Quick notice: the threads for nominating BOMs for February will be closing in the next 24hours. Go here to suggest a book: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Dec 27, 2022 02:40PM

35559 Breakdown is now posted. Based on kindle version is about 20% per section and keeping the "Autumn" section of the book as one reading chunk.
I've also posted the names of the chapters in case that makes it easier when listening on audio
Dec 26, 2022 05:41PM

35559 Jillypenny wrote: "I'm in! I achieved my goal last year, so let's go again. I'll try to read 50 books off of my TBR list. I don't like to plan my books ahead so I'll list them here as I go."

we have an earlier post for you with a goal of 65. which one would you like to keep? ;)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
35559 And the winner for the 2023 Weighty Tome with 10/13 votes (including 2 x first choice) is...

Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1) by Robin Hobb

Closely followed by The Count of Monte Cristo with 8 votes (incl 3 x first choice). For those who are interested, there is a prior buddy read thread here

Thread for 2023 Weight Tome is here
Dec 26, 2022 05:15PM

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Dec 26, 2022 05:15PM

35559

READING SCHEDULE

January & February 2023


Midsummer
Chapters 1-6
chp 1"Of Priests and Pirates" - Chp6 "The Quickening of the Vivacia")


March & April 2023

Midsummer
Chapters 7-15

(chp 7"Loyalties" - Chp15 "Negotiations")


==BREAK / CATCH UP MONTH==


June & July 2023

Autumn
Chapters 16-19
(chp 16"New Roles" - Chp19 "Testimony")

August & September 2023

Winter
Chapters 20-26
(chp 20"Crimpers" - Chp26 "Gifts")


==BREAK / CATCH UP MONTH==

November & December 2023

Winter
Chapters 27-36 (end)
(chp 27"Prisoners" - Chp36 "She Who Remembers")