Apoorv ’s Comments (group member since Nov 23, 2013)

Apoorv ’s comments from the The Perks Of Being A Book Addict group.

Sharon wrote: "I'm getting ready to start . Will that work for a yellow cover?"

Oh, that's yellow, alright!

Alyana wrote: "We still need to fill 2, 3 and 6 yellow books?"

We have 5 Wild Draw 4s which means we have to duplicate our colored cards (can do each color only ones) - so out of the 4 Yellow Cards we originally have, we can do any 3 or even all 4.

Amy wrote: "Would count for the last green we need?"

This is green, alright! :)

Amy wrote: "Does a book about "dragon fish" count for #5 or are they looking for a full scale fantasy dragon?

[bookcover:The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Co..."

I wish! They are looking for the dragon animal, this ends up being the fish animal. :=(

UPDATE!<

As we are closing in on the month and actively working towards the Mini challenge tasks - please note that we are still pending a few colored cover books (Wild Draw 4 cards are colored cover books as well).

So, take a look at the tracking spreadsheet and let's get hunting for those pesky yellow covers :P

Also, Alyana, keep a box (or two!) of tissues handy as you read Birthday. Just saying! :)

Alyana, naw, "Birthday" wouldn't work for "day" since there is a point difference in the task and finding "day" in the text is relatively easy.

Lacey, just list all the tasks your book can potentially fit and I can move things around as needed to try and utilize all the books we read.

We are certainly not leaving any book behind. Haha! :)

Lazy Days wrote: "I've updated the spreadsheet with my read books

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Lacey, you updated the spreadsheet with this book fitting Mini Task #46 - can you also mention the quote in the text where a Martial Art of Asian origin is mentioned in this book, so I can add that in our official spreadsheet? Thanks! :)

Alyana wrote: "This works for winter tag too and reverse as I have read this"

I love it how you have read almost all the books that everyone else has read, Alyana. And I appreciate you updating the spreadsheet with that information or pointing it out - definitely helps! So, thank you! :)

Amy wrote: "Would count for #12 (orange cover)?"

Nah, sadly won't work. Too much yellow and red going on simultaneously. :(

Alyana wrote: " - can this be used for blue or green or teal letters on the cover ?"

Absolutely can!

The MINI challenge has wheels!
Every book finished after this qualifies for the Mini challenge - so please take a look at the tasks and see if your book fits into any.

We don't want any book to feel left out, of course! :)

Alyana wrote: "Quick question, I started my book The 6:20 Man, is that considered six in the title?"

Alyana, that should definitely work for the six in the title.

FEBRUARY MINI CHALLENGE IS HERE!!

Head on over here for more details!

The tracking spreadsheet is updated with a new tab that lists all the tasks.
Also, the main tracking page has an additional column where I urge you to write the task numbers, if your book applies to more than one mini task.

Books can be started at anytime after Feb 1,
but CANNOT be finished before the start of the Mini Challenge.
Countdown to the Mini Challenge Start: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

HEADS-UP

Brace yourself for a visit from some auspicious beasts really soon!

That is all I am saying about that! :P

Alyana wrote: "Finally finished my first book, oh it's so hard to finish, I picked a wrong book. I realized it is not for me."

Woot! Woot! First ones are always tricky. Sorry the book did not work for you, Alyana. I had heard good things about it though - but sometimes, books just don't jive! Hopefully the next lot is up to your liking. :)

WE ARE JUST HOURS AWAY FROM THE START OF THE CHALLENGE!!

I am keeling over with excitement. OMG! *breathes into a brown paper bag*
Just a feeeeeew hours to go! Yaaaaay! :D

Do take a quick peak at the initial posts incase you need a refresher as to what you would need to do before and after you finish a book.

Also, quick request, if something comes up and you have to attend to that in real life, please if possible drop in a line here or send me a message, so that you are accounted for.

But more importantly, ENJOY every bit of this fun challenge. I'm sure we will end up with a lot of happy moments and some new cool new books added to our TBRs.

LET'S DO THIS!! :D

Alina wrote: "Hi everyone!
I'm Alina (she/her/hers) and this is my second year playing UNO! I am originally from the US but currently reside in western Australia, and I mainly read fantasy, contemporary fiction,..."

OMG, Alina, you have two series in there that have time and time again made their presence felt in my feed - this might just be a sign! Wow!

Who knew these books could be this aggressive. LOL! :p

Love to read that you moved from one end of the world to the absolute other - hope the summer down under has been pleasant (although, I expect Western Australia to get beaten down by the heat pretty often!)

And what's better - you are in the home ground of our qute Quokka!! You have to say hello to one through the duration of this challenge, please please (I do not know if they are easily found, but I mean how darn adorable are they!!) :)

Alyana wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Alyana and this is my third time playing UNO. This was my intro to team challenges so every time there is one, I always join.

I live in Queens, NY and I work at our public..."

Okay - I am jealous! You work in a public library - I mean HELLO!
You have to tell us some cool anecdotes about your experiences in the public library - I bet you see all sorts of readers everyday! (I mean I know my librarian looks at me with an eyebrow raise every single time as I sheepishly scurry from one end of the library to the other over and over to get more books. Eeks! :P)

You should be fine to update the spreadsheet directly if you are comfortable with that - the completion posts just gives the captains a sanity check of completed books. Since you mentioned you are adept at spreadsheets (which I love because I LOVE spreadsheets), I guess you got mentioning all the updates from your read book in there pretty pat down!

And you have your books planned FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR??
This is bananas! :O Teach me your ways, O master planner!

Amy wrote: "Hello, everyone! My name's Amy; I'm in the US. My top five books/series from last year (that were not rereads) were:

- The Wandering Inn, books 5 and 6 (The Last Light and The General of Izril) by..."

Hello Amy, welcome once again! :) Great to have in the team and bring in some books that I have personally not had the chance to acquaint myself with (except the Wayward Children series, which I have loved so far!) - so thank you for introducing me and the rest of the team to your choices - I am going to be keep an eye out on your read and steal some books myself. Haha!!

Welcome and hope you have a lovely season of UNO! :D