Silje’s Comments (group member since Apr 15, 2015)

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

Sassafrass wrote: "So, I'm listening to the Jim Dale audio and I'm kind of getting narrator envy. I can only get the Jim Dale audio here, but the UK people can get the Stephen Fry one.

Why are we so restricted? It's..."

The only version available for me (I'm in Norway) on the services/sites where you can red as much as you want for a monthly fee (scribd, storytel etc) is the Stephen Fry one. Unsure which version I would get if I bought it at amazon/Audible though...

Here are some questions asked and answered in the captains group. I think that your question about the BOM, Lexi, will be answered here=)

FAQs

◈ Q: Do we need to write reviews for the book to count?
A: No, you just need to have them marked as "read"

◈ Q: Do I post all of my books to a special shelf or just ones as I read?
A: Your choice. Some captains may like just all "read" books on the special shelf, so just check with them once teams are assigned

◈ Q: What does it mean "Participating in a BOM" ? Answering a set or comment? Or do we need to answer all days to get the 20 points? Or is a 20 points per set of questions?
A:Provided you add to the discussion at some stage through the book. It doesn't need to be answering a set of questions if that doesn't appeal to you. You may just pop over and give some thoughts at different stages. It is just one set of points per book. However you do need to interact with others in the BOM thread for it to be considered “participation”.


◈ Q: To get points for a buddy read, does it have to be one of the upcoming buddy reads or can it one that has already been done? Is there a limit to how many buddy reads you can participate in?
A: You can request a new buddy read is set up ; the "buddy reads request" thread is the best place to find a buddy.
There is no limit to the number of buddy reads you can participate in, but there does need to be some participation. If someone requests a BR and then just says "oh I liked that book", then we wouldn't consider that participation. As with the BOMs, you do need to interact with others in the BOM thread for it to be considered “participation”.


◈ Q:Can we get the points if let's say we read a book that has already been done but go to the thread to answer the old questions or discuss our thoughts? An already done BOM or buddy read?
A:We are looking for some kind of discussion and input with others, so that can include past BOMs and BRs provided that you get someone interacting with you. Going back to an old thread and just leaving a sentence or two isn't really what we are aiming for as TT should be about interaction and discussion of books.

◈ Q: For page counts, do we use the most popular edition on GR or the edition that we actually read?
A: Edition you've read.
Default edition will be used for audiobooks and large print editions

◈ Q: If you read a BOM or a buddy read do you get points for the book size (say 5 if's 150 pages) plus additional as its a BOM or buddy read? (Say 30 if it's a buddy read) would equal 35 points? Do I have that right?
A: You get points for page count with or without BR/BOM points. BR/BOM points are extra points.

◈ Q: One of the scheduled upcoming Buddy Reads is a book I recently read a couple months ago. I realize that I can't get points for this book since I read it prior to the challenge start date, but if I participate in the discussion can I get points for participating in a Buddy Read?
A: To try and keep things simple points count for BRs and BOMs once the book is marked as "read" by the member. This would mean the answer to your question is 'no'.

◈ Q: I know this has been mentioned a million times but I just want to clarify -- if we read a past BOM (*not* buddy read) and actually go through and participate in the Q&A that are posted, we get points? Or do we only get them if an opposing team member plays along with us? And if it has to be an opposing team member, do they have to be new to the BOM, as well, or could it be someone who has read the book and answered the Q&A already but are now sharing in a discussion with myself/whomever?
A: Yes, if you go to a past BOM and answer questions, it would 'count' if someone else pops up and interacts with you. This could be a past reader of the book, or a new one. I think you will find most of the mods will interact with you.

◈ Q: If I have to abandon a book because I just can't get through it - does my Team still get points for the pages I've read? Say, the book has in total 600 pages. I've read 405 pages before I've abandoned it - does my Team get the 20 points?
A: No, sorry, it is only books marked as "read" that count. So you either need to bail out of the book early or push through to the end!

Cheryl wrote: "I hope that it has been a great Mother's Day for all of you! It was a relaxing day for me. It was extra special for me because it was also my birthday."

Happy belated birthday=)

I took a look at the special edition ones when I went on a book shopping spree a few days back. Luckily for my wallet I came to my senses and thought "don't buy, put them on your Christmas Wishlist in stead":P

Katherine, have you participated in the BOM discussion about Children of Blood and Bone? We get extra points if you do. Please put a link to the comment in your Completed post if you have participated already=)

And also, which edition did you read? The one on your shelf with 525pg or the one listed in the completion post with 537pg?

In general, it will be a lot easier for us captains if the version in the completion post is the same as the one on the shelf, so that the pg number is the same and we don't have to double check every book=)

I would suggest that whenever one of us are going to read a book that might fit a color, that person check the cover on TinEye to see if it is >50% or not. If you disagree with TinEye on something you can post it here and we, the captains, take it to the mods for a second opinion if we thing it is worth trying.
Sounds ok? Are there other suggestions as to how we can do it?

Sailor wrote: "I just looked at it too Megan, and it does look very fun!!

As for the book I finished reading yesterday, I believe it could fit into multiple categories for whatever we need. But the most obvious ..."

When I checked the cover in TinEye, it comes out as a grey tone rather than a pink tone. But I will let Judith decide if she wants to take it to the Mods for consideration.
It might also be that the colors come across differently on my computer, so it could be worth to try having someone else check the coloring as well.

Lexi wrote: "It looks like I can still do Children of Blood and Bone as a BOM. How many questions do I have to answer for points?"

I am not completely sure, I have taken the question to the MODs in captains group.

I have added a link to our spreadsheet and the current status sheet in msg 11=)
I believe some last minute tweeks are still being done, things discovered when the spreadsheets were tried out. I'm guessing extra info will come when all is set.

I started listening to the audio today (Stephen Fry version) and realized this is probably the first time experiencing the book in English! The first book came out when I was seven, so I didn't read it until later and in Norwegian. I changed to English on the third book I think. Also, I sort of grew up with the movies, since at the beginning I was eleven when the first movie came and therefore the same age as Harry:P

I've gotten as far as the sorting hat.
(view spoiler)[ I had completely forgotten how the book started, with events happening the day before Harry actually arrived. I've gotten so used to the movie version, so it is fun discovering all the little things they didn't include on screen.
The Dursley's are the worst! Ho can someone behave like that and still have a clear conscience??
I must admit that I find Hermione slightly annoying at this point, especially since she is talking so fast and in the audio this really comes through, it is hard to keep up with what she is saying:P She also comes across as a bit of a know-it-all, I can understand why Ron finds her annoying. (hide spoiler)]

I believe it is enough to just participate in the discussion thread when it comes to the HP books since so many are reading those.

I have not been able to read much yet, my cousin is having her confirmation today, so I have been quite busy=P I also have some old books I need to finish.

Cheryl, don't worry, you just read the books you have planned=) it is great that they all fit into a spell, but we just wanted to inform that there will be much else going on as well, so we might end up switching the books around. It is still so early in the game that we don't need to go looking for special books just yet, so just read as it fits you. It is supposed to be fun, not stress to play =)

For now I hope you guys just reads whatever you want=)

The Mods are working hard in order to get the spreadsheets done and out to the teams. I can guarantee that there is something for everyone in those classes we are attending!

Ugh, ACOFAS, not the other way around=P

I might join in on the ACOSAF, just bought it yesterday!

I will probably start a few days later as well, I must finish a couple of books and do HP at the same time:P

Jenny wrote: "Hey, I don't see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on the buddy read list.
I reread all of the books except this one earlier this year, so I can't do the buddy read on those, but I could do it for..."

I had forgotten about that one, I haven actually not read it=)
Maybe you could go to the buddy reads thread and suggest it? See if there is anyone else up for reading it?

And we have started!=D Happy reading everyone!


(If we decide to use it:
Link to Books Read thread can be found at the beginning of this thread, along with the other useful links=) )

Posting format, minimum requirements:

Book title
Author
Date read
Page count*
Spell-out Letters**

Additional:
BOM / BR link(s) if the book fits
Other info as mini-challenges are revealed

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*Page count: use the count for your read edition. If you read the audio, use the default ed, unless large print, in which case use the most popular non-large print ed! MAKE SURE YOU SHELF THE SAME EDITION THAT YOU READ.

**Spell-outs: title / author / characters (main/secondary - they need to serve a purpose, not just serve a beer!) / series name. Articles can be ignored.
For V-X-Y ONLY, if you read an edition with narrator or translator, they can be used for Spell-out. Make doubly sure that you have the right ed shelved!

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