August 2013 - REPORTING Thread

[Helen]

Two Old Fools - Olé

Impulsive
10 pts - just had to have it when it showed up on kindle ads - not free but cheap - $.99
2 pts - title was a big draw - pulled me in so I read all three in the series

Genre: 0 pts
Title: 0 pts
Cover: 6pts (4 pts -title in white and 2 pts - building on cover)
Pages: 2 pts - 228 pages

Total = 22 pts

[Janice, Moderator]

Got everything to msg 202. You are all keeping me busy. My spreadsheet is growing.

[Cherie]

Ann wrote: "My book was
I saw it at the library and had to have it: 8pts
The title pulled me in: 4pts
It had 368 pages ..."

Ann - I had a brand new copie of this book from my library sitting on my nightstand for 3 weeks. Before I realized it, my time to return or renew it was up and I had not cracked the cover because I was over-extended with too many things to read. I had to return it because there was a HOLD on it. I just decided that I am going to go to the book store tonight and buy my own copy!

[Cherie]

Almeta wrote: "Cherie wrote: "I read both Barnes & Nobel volumes of The Complete Sherlock Holmes. The Complete Sherlock Holmes and The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Volume II. I am happy I finished in time. These ..."

If you decide to tackle it and would like to discuss the stories or anything else, let me know. I would love to talk about Holmes and Watson or ACD with you!

[Cherie]

Janice wrote: "Cherie wrote: "My scoring for "

I think you missed some points from the "how impulsive are you" section of the scoring. What made you pi..."

Hmm, is there enough white and is that considered a building on the bridge for another 5 cover points? Just checking. :O)

[Travis]

Almeta wrote: "I am pretty confused on this one...the paperback is 49 pages and the hardcover is 576 pages. Which one is being read? Why are they listed together? What is the difference between them?
[bookcov..."

I believe wool was originally put out as one of the first kindle serials I think there were 4 to make up all of wool

[Ann]

Cherie wrote: "Ann wrote: "My book was
I saw it at the library and had to have it: 8pts
The title pulled me in: 4pts
It had 368 pa..."
Cherie, I hope you enjoy it. I'd like to know what you think after you finish it, I really enjoyed it.

[Roz]

My book was

6 points: The cover drew me in
2 points: Has a building in it
2 points: 270 pages
0 points: Genre (Historical Fiction although the feeling is horrifying)
0 points: Title

Total points: 10 points

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Esta wrote: "Yeah, I read all about that too, it happened after I had finished Wool."

Oh I agree. Judge the story on the story. I'm glad you enjoyed it! And it's good to know about his female characters. It's one i should pick up at some stage, so I'll keep an eye out at book fairs and such.

I just read Ender's Game this year. And i really enjoyed it as a story (although I do agree there was a little bit of... ickiness... hovering over the book). But I agree, horrible, horrible man.

[Janice, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "Hmm, is there enough white and is that considered a building on the bridge for another 5 cover points? Just checking. :O) "

You'd better give me a big toothy grin. I'm going to say yes to the white and no to the building. Add 3 points to total 27.

[Debra]

Joyland

Impulsive
2 pts - I've had this on my shelf and I've been dying to read it, but I haven't been able to because of all the challenges I've committed to.

Genre:
3 pts - Horror

Title: (sub-titles do not count)
5 pts - Is one word long

Pages:
2 pts - 200 - 299 pages

12 points

[Pragya]

The Graveyard Book

How impulsive are you?
8 pts - I saw it at the library and I just had to read it, so I borrowed it. It was not on my TBR or wishlist.

Genre:
5 pts - Fantasy

Cover: (based on the issue you read)
4 pts - Has the title in white

Pages:
3 pts - 300 - 399 pages


Total:20

[Ava Catherine]

Life After Life, Kate Atkinson

Impulsive: 10+ (Saw it on Amazon and preordered it before it was even released by the publisher. Just had to have it.)
cover drew me in: 6+
title drew me in: 4+
Genre: Fantasy: 5+
Cover: Title in white: 5+
Pages: 529: 5+

Total points: 35

[Wanda]

Saga of the Swamp Thing, Book 1 by Alan Moore

4pts.- Cover drew me in
8 pts-Genre (Fantasy and Horror)
6 pts-Title (2 words and reference to water-can't have swamp without water
2 pts.-Page Count-200-299

Total Points-20

[Lynn]

Book: Last Sacrifice

Scoring:
How impulsive are you? 10 pts

Genre:
2 pts - Young Adult

Title:
4 pts - Is two words long

Cover:
4 pts - Has the title in white

Pages:
5 pts - 500 - 1000 pages

Total: 25 points

[Jkmays]

Points

Had it on my shelf.....2 pts
Title in white.........4 pts
392 pages..............3 pts

Total 9 pts

[Shanna_redwind]

My highest was Ashes, Ashes with 32 points

Ashes Ashes
How impulsive are you?
(8 pts - I saw it at the library and I just had to read it, so I borrowed it.) *edit to take this out because apparently it was on my TBR list, I just didn't realize it.
4 pts - The title was what drew me in.
Genre:
4 pts - Science Fiction
2 pts - Young Adult
Title: (sub-titles do not count)
4 pts - Is two words long
Cover: (based on the issue you read)
5 pts - Has a person's back to you
2 pts - Has a building on it.
Pages:
3 pts - 300 - 399 pages
24

[Janice, Moderator]

Here's what I have so far. Please review and let me know if I have missed anyone.

35 pts: Lisa - The Book of Lost Things
35 pts: Connie - Life After Life
33 pts: Naomi - The Fort
34 pts: Marne - Of Poseidon
28 pts: Lori - Anathem
27 pts: Snoozie Suzie - Mary Barton
27 pts: Cherie - The Complete Sherlock Holmes
25 pts: Almeta - Somewhere in Time
25 pts: Lynn - Last Sacrifice
24 pts: Shanna_redwind - Ashes, Ashes
23 pts: Wendy - Tumbledown
22 pts: E! - Karama!
22 pts: Kat - Shadow and Bone
22 pts: Helen S -Two Old Fools - Ole
22 pts: Gaeta1 - Sarah Thornhill
21 pts: Esta - Shift
21 pts: Esther - Thirteen
21 pts: jaxnsmom - Split Second
20 pts: Pragya - The Graveyard Book
20 pts: Wanda - Saga of the Swamp Thing
19 pts: Helen - The Camel Bookmobile
19 pts: Kirila - Fahrenheit 451
17 pts: Charlotte - State of Wonder
17 pts: Peggy - The Lightning Thief
16 pts : Janice - Three to Get Lei'd
16 pts: Nancy - Fin and Lady
16 pts: Alexandra - In the Dark
16 pts: Sarah - Joyland
15 pts: Cathie - The Silent Wife
15 pts: Ann - The Bookman's Tale
14 pts: Travis - Red Seas Under Red Skies
14 pts: Anna - Terrorscape
12 ps: Debra - Joyland
10 pts: Roz - Mrs. Tuesday's Departure
9 pts: Rusalka - The Perks of Beinig a Wallflower
9 pts: JKMays - City of Women
9 pts: Amber - Me Before You

[jaxnsmom]

I haven't scored mine yet. Will do by Wednesday, I promise :)

[jaxnsmom]

Ok, looks like I'm going with Split Second by David Baldacci

How impulsive are you?
8 pts - I saw it at the library and I just had to read it, so I borrowed it. It was not on my TBR or wishlist.

Title: (sub-titles do not count)
4 pts - Is two words long

Cover: (based on the issue you read)
4 pts - Has the title in white

Pages:
5 pts - 512 pages

21 Total Points

[Wendy]

Scoring for

Impulsive rating:
10 pts (saw it at library + cover drew me in)

Genre:
0 pts

Title:
5 pts (one word)

Cover:
4 pts (Has the title in white)

Pages:
4 pts (448 pages)

TOTAL: 23 pts

[Debra]

Pragya wrote: "The Graveyard Book
..."

I loved that book. If you get a chance, check it out in audio. It's fantastic. Course, that's assuming you liked it enough to "read" it again!

[Anna]

My highest scoring book

How impulsive are you?
0?
It was the last book in the trilogy and it came out in 8th August and I bought it on the same day.

Genre:
3 pts - Horror
2 pts - Young Adult

Title: (sub-titles do not count)
5 pts - Is one word long
Terrorscape

Cover: 0

Pages: 4 pts - 423

Total: 14

[Pragya]

Debra wrote: "Pragya wrote: "The Graveyard Book
..."

I loved that book. If you get a chance, check it out in audio. It's fantastic. Course, that's assuming you liked it..."

Oh should have asked you earlier. Maybe it sounded better in audio!

[Pragya]

How impulsive are you?
8 pts - I saw it at the library and I just had to read it, so I borrowed it. It was not on my TBR or wishlist.


Genre:
2 pts - Young Adult


Cover: (based on the issue you read)
4 pts - Has the title in white


Pages:
3 pts - 300 - 399 pages

Total: 17 points

[Janice, Moderator]

Pragya... I already have a score from you for The Graveyard Book for 20 points. Is that not correct?

[Pragya]

Janice wrote: "Pragya... I already have a score from you for The Graveyard Book for 20 points. Is that not correct?"

It is. Sorry, Janice.

[Cherie]

Pragya wrote: "Debra wrote: "Pragya wrote: "The Graveyard Book
..."

I loved that book. If you get a chance, check it out in audio. It's fantastic. Course, that's assumin..."

Pragya - I think you get a slightly different perspective if you listen to him read it. Of course that is, if you listen to NG read it himself. It makes the characters sound so much "more". Of course, his dreamy accent does not hurt at all! I think there is a link somewhere, where you can listen to him read it for free, but I do not know exactly where. I listened to it before I read it.

[Janice, Moderator]

I will try to get the badges posted tonight. I had intended on doing them last night, but internet and tv were down.

[Anna]

Janice wrote: "I will try to get the badges posted tonight. I had intended on doing them last night, but internet and tv were down."

Please, don't forget to add Amber and me in the final list :)

[Wendy]

Janice wrote: "I will try to get the badges posted tonight. I had intended on doing them last night, but internet and tv were down."

Okay, so what are badges and where can I see them? (you may laugh now:)

[Cherie]

Hi Wendy. Badges are what you get for compleeting challenges on YLTO. They are pictures that the moderators choose. They will set up a link to your name in the Wall of Fame section after you complete the 1st challenge or toppler. It is a fun thing and a great part of being in this group. :O)

[Wendy]

Cherie wrote: "Hi Wendy. Badges are what you get for compleeting challenges on YLTO. They are pictures that the moderators choose. They will set up a link to your name in the Wall of Fame section after you com..."

Thank you Cherie! I will look for my badge soon :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Anna wrote: "Janice wrote: "I will try to get the badges posted tonight. I had intended on doing them last night, but internet and tv were down."

Please, don't forget to add Amber and me in the final list :)"

I've got you both on my spreadsheet. I just haven't updated the message above.

[Janice, Moderator]

Badges are up! Head over to the Wall of Fame to find your badge.

Please let me know if I've missed anyone or mixed anyone up!

[Marnie]

Hi Janice- I think you missed me- but I snuck a peak at them- they are very pretty.

[Cathie]

Janice, thank you for the amazing badge!

[Janice, Moderator]

Marnie wrote: "Hi Janice- I think you missed me- but I snuck a peak at them- they are very pretty."

Fixed! :)

[Alexandra]

Thank you, Janice.

[jaxnsmom]

Wow, Janice, the badge is gorgeous!

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm glad everyone s enjoying the badge. I wondered how I was going to represent "just because"... and then I saw that gif and the search was over. :)

[Cathie]

It's perfect and beautiful Janice; great job!

[Esther]

Wow. Great badge. Thanks

[Pragya]

Cherie wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Debra wrote: "Pragya wrote: "The Graveyard Book
..."

I loved that book. If you get a chance, check it out in audio. It's fantastic. Course..."

Ah, now I am curious, must find that link. Thanks, Cherie. :)

[Cherie]

Pragya wrote: "Cherie wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Debra wrote: "Pragya wrote: "The Graveyard Book
..."

I loved that book. If you get a chance, check it out in audio. It's fan..."

Here it is for you. I hope it works.
http://www.mousecircus.com/videotour....

[Janice, Moderator]

Ohhh, he is so yummy!

[Thing Two]

Thing Two wrote: "Hi y'all.

I read Foreign Policy Begins at Home: The Case for Putting America's House in Order by Richard N. Haass and here's my review: http://www.goodreads.com/rev..."

Scoring:

How impulsive are you?
10 pts - I saw it on The Colbert Report and I had to read it, so I checked it out. It was not on my TBR or wishlist.

Cover:
3 pts - Has a white background

Pages:
2 pts - 208 pgs.

TOTAL: 15 pgs

Now may I have that August badge?