Tower Team D: Dangerously Determined to Devour All Books Showing 1,301-1,350 of 1,770

[Rhonda]

We're really behind in this team challenge. That's a good thing. I need the motivation. My TBR list is way too long. It seems for every book I read, 3 new ones show up on the list.

[~Leslie~]

We got off to a slow start in this team and have had a hard time catching up. But we sure are having fun trying!

And yes, this challenge does not help the TBR at all!

[❉⊰Gayle⊱❉]

Finally finished . It was good if you like historical fiction, which I do.

[Rebecca NJ]

It's been a busy week for me at work and I'm not getting as much reading done as I was anticipating. We'll see what I can get done by Sunday.

Here are the most recent standings:
Team C - 1324 books
Team B - 1298 books
Team A - 1257 books
Team D - 1175 books

Great job team!

[Chris]

Just finished: Silver Storm by Cynthia Wright for Captain's and Gray challenges.

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Leslie I am having a blast on this team!!! We may be the underdog but we are having fun. Can the other teams say that?lol

[Rebecca NJ]

Marguerite wrote: "Leslie I am having a blast on this team!!! We may be the underdog but we are having fun. Can the other teams say that?lol"

Marguerite - this is nice to hear! I know I am having a great time here with all of you.

[Rebecca NJ]

The Captains vs. Team D Update

As of post #1337 Team D is ahead by 12 books (remember it was twice as many as The Captains)!

The Captains - 19 books
Team D - 62 books

Just two days left to post your finished books. I'm off to go and get some reading done.

[Donna]

Hi all, I have been away from this site for almost two weeks. We were getting ready for vacation, and now that we are here, it's been busy. I just updated the books I have read, and quickly scrolled through the posts to try and catch up. I have seen Round II mentioned, but I'm not sure what that is, and if I am supposed to sign up. If anyone could let me know, it would be appreciated. Thanks all. :)

[Rebecca NJ]

Donna - Round II sign-ups are here: Sign-ups Round II

The Moderators explained the following in Team C - Message 1401 "We go until one of the four Teams reaches 2,013 books. We will be breaking down into small, more manageable groups for Round II. (The race to the next 2,013 book finish.)

Also, it will be set-up in a separate group so that people can NOT mistakenly sign-up on the Home Page. Also, some people have signed up and then dropped out because of Real Life. It makes it very difficult to track."

Based on my rough calculations, Team C should be reaching 2013 within the next 6-8 weeks.

Glad you are back!!

[Donna]

Thanks Rebecca for clearing that up. I will check it out later today!!! :)

[Rhonda]

My oldest daughter and 2 of my grandsons are here from Texas for the weekend, which pretty much shuts down any real reading for me, except possibly a little at bedtime. Ugh! On the other hand, they're so much fun!

[~Leslie~]

Good morning, Team!
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We have been busy! And Rebecca and Vi and I have some catching up to do to beat y'all!

I finished What a sweet sexy romance. Loved it!

@Rhonda - enjoy your family!

@Donna - welcome back to the thread. Vacation sounds lovely!

@Marguerite - I'm so glad you are having fun. I think we have a great team.

@Gayle - I love historical fiction! I have two that I'm reading this month (or trying to!). and
Sharon Kay Penman is one of my favorite authors.

[Amanda]

Just finished by Katie MacAlister for the Captain's Challenge.

[Sherri]

I just finished for the Captain's Challenge

[Sherri]

Another one finished for the Captain's Challenge.

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Leslie yes we do!!!!!

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Just finsihed . A free book for review. I enjoyed the book. It is about a woman who's baby got switched at birth with another. There were times I smiled, laughed and yes I cried a tear or two. The ending was good but I feel the author should of took it a little further. A good read. A grey mini challenge and captain challenge.

Just started .

[~Melissa~]

Just finished which qualifies for the Captain's Challenge.

[Deedee]

Just finished which qualifies for the Captain's Challenge. The birds eggs are grey so it qualified for the grey challenge as well.

[~Leslie~]

Wow, some amazing reading going on!

[Chris]

Finished: I suppose I'll have to force myself to read the next one ;-)

Please add to Captain's Challenge

[Sherri]

Finished , Another one for the Captain's Challenge. Loved it!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

New Rules for Round II

Sign-ups Round II thread

[Vi]

I finished (almost 1000 pages on the edition I had; any points for me?) and . Both were awesome and count towards the Captain's challenge.

[Rebecca NJ]

I finally have a few minutes to post - I finished yesterday and this morning which both count towards the Captain's Challenge.

I really like seeing all the different book covers we've read recently and I love that there are so many different genres.

[Alley]

I've finally finished - my first mystery novel for this month's challenge.

I will be starting today, hopefully.

[~Leslie~]

I agree, Rebecca! What did you think of Warm Bodies? I'm dying to see the movie!

Good Sunday morning, everyone! I tried to post something witty about the time change, but for some reason I can't make it work. So sad!
Anyway, have a great day reading, even though we lost an hour-

[Rebecca NJ]

Leslie wrote: "I agree, Rebecca! What did you think of Warm Bodies? I'm dying to see the movie!..."

Funny you should ask! I was just talking about this with my husband. I thought it was an interesting story but I think the ending fell short. I keep thinking that I am missing something. I am now even more curious to see the movie - there are some scenes in the book I really want to see acted out.

[~Leslie~]

Vi wrote: "I finished (almost 1000 pages on the edition I had; any points for me?) and . Both were awesome and count towards the Captain's..."

Oh, I would love to be reading the Psy-Changeling anthology! Love this series!

[Jane]

Just finished it counts towards Captains challenge and Shades of Grey

[Rebecca NJ]

I hope everyone had a good weekend!

This evening I was able to finish and

These both fit the Many Shades of Gray (ghost and cloudy in title) and the Captain's Challenges. Merry, Merry Ghost will also fit the Mystery Challenge (39 people shelved it as mystery).

[~Leslie~]

Great job, Captain Rebecca!! I'm still working on my book to finish it up tonight.

[Chris]

Just finished for the Captain's Challenge.

[Leana]

Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "



New Rules for Round II



Sign-ups Round II thread
"

Oh dear, I've been away in Tenerife without internet and seem to have missed a lot - if I need to do anything now, advice would be appreciated!

[Rebecca NJ]

Faith - hope you had a good time in Tenerife. We are still working on Round I so you didn't miss too much :)

The Moderators are setting up for Round II with smaller teams and want to distribute the teams evenly. You will need to sign-up here: Sign-ups Round II

[~Leslie~]

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Good Morning, Team! Please post the covers of any books you have finished for Shades of Gray mini challenge.

So far, I have 22 books that qualified!! Way to go!

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Just finished The story is about Llew a young lady who has powers that she knows about and some she learns about on her journey. Then there is Jonas who she falls in love with on her journey learning about herself with all the ups and downs.

Just started .

[Rhonda]

Just finished and I loved it. I haven't decided what to read next. I brought a couple books home from the library Saturday - it's just a matter of making up my mind. Easier said than done!

[~Leslie~]

I am reading and

[Rebecca NJ]

Along with the other people on Goodreads today/tonight, I am having problems posting. I'm also fighting a migraine which doesn't help. I'll post the results of the Captain's Challenge tomorrow.

Have a good night everyone!

[Rhonda]

I'm going to go ahead and start

Leslie - Your choice of looks good. Have you read others in that series? I looked up the first one . It's going on my wish list.

[~Leslie~]

Rhonda - I have not read anything else by her. I needed a book that had an address in the title and it was available at my library. I've steered away from her, as I thought it would be too syrupy sweet. But I actually kind of like it. The writing is very easy and the stories about the people are interesting. She says in the beginning that you can pick them up anywhere and I've had no problems coming in at book # 7.

I have Plum Island on my nook. Picked it up for free. I'm interested to hear what you think.

[❉⊰Gayle⊱❉]

Finished Betrayal of Trust . Very good.

Now....what to read next?!?

[Gen]

I just finished Boule de Suif for college, and I was impressed. This book of short stories was just amazing and Maupassant was able to transform his pessimistic feelings about his society into something entertaining to read.

Now I need to read Le Joueur by Fyodor Dostoyevsky for my literature class.

[Alley]

Finished tonight - for the mystery monthly challenge.

About to start which won't count for anything.

[~Leslie~]

Finished both my books today and

Loved Mystery Man! What a hoot. And really enjoyed the Debbie Macomber book. Really different LOL!!

I'm a little slow putting together the books and the winner for the mini challenge. I am not feeling well today. So please be patient!

[~Leslie~]

Alley wrote: "Finished tonight - for the mystery monthly challenge.

About to start which won't count for anything."

But it's the Demonica series, so it's all good! Love that series!!

[❉⊰Gayle⊱❉]

@Leslie. Hope you feel better soon!

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Who won the mini and captain challenges?