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ROUND II: Team Leonidas
Amanda wrote: "Laura wrote: "Have to carefully read the goal and recheck and recheck!! lol"lol Don't worry, I once convinced myself for about 10 minutes that the name Levana started with a V. :D"
teehehe
Elle wrote: "***********************Completion Post
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Book:
Poachers: Stories by Tom FranklinPage Coun..."
@Amanda..I counted this one on our book list but not on your goals.
Laura wrote: "Elle wrote: "***********************Completion Post
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Book:
Poachers: Stories by [author:Tom Franklin|1257..."Thanks Laura! I'll update our goal list now.
Elle wrote: "***********************Completion Post
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Book:
Poachers: Stories by Tom FranklinPage Coun..."
Thank you Elle! How did you like the book? I am a huge Tom Franklin fan. Have you ever read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter?
Team Saxa's new goal: Read a book where the first word of the text is An
Oh great...
Well, at least I have a large number of physical books that I can look through.
I'm off to go open up every one and try to find a book. Wish me luck. :D
I'm here, gang. Took a road trip today so I've been away. This is going to be so much fun. Can't believe how much discussion I missed in just one day! Let's do this!
Amanda wrote: "Team Saxa's new goal: Read a book where the first word of the text is An
Oh great...
Well, at least I have a large number of physical books that I can look through.
I'm off to go open up every..."
Wow! I'll also check through my little divvy of books which a lot of them are yours Amanda!
Kim wrote: "I'm here, gang. Took a road trip today so I've been away. This is going to be so much fun. Can't believe how much discussion I missed in just one day! Let's do this!"Hi Kim....yes this is going to be fun though right now looking for a book that starts with an....what a goal to throw at us! :P
Amanda wrote: "Thank you Elle! How did you like the book? I am a huge Tom Franklin fan. Have you ever read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter? "
I'd just read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter last week & enjoyed it. The short stories weren't as good as the other but I still enjoyed them. And Tom Franklin, I haven't seen anything else of his that might interest me yet but I plan to keep an eye on him.
I'd just read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter last week & enjoyed it. The short stories weren't as good as the other but I still enjoyed them. And Tom Franklin, I haven't seen anything else of his that might interest me yet but I plan to keep an eye on him.
Elle wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Thank you Elle! How did you like the book? I am a huge Tom Franklin fan. Have you ever read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter? "I'd just read Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter last week ..."
I loved Crooked Letter, Crooked letter and I was eyeing that short stories about poaching but sometimes I am shy of those southern novels that are so darn bleak and I am sensitive about animals. I know I probably would be happier not reading that one.
Kim wrote: "I'm here, gang. Took a road trip today so I've been away. This is going to be so much fun. Can't believe how much discussion I missed in just one day! Let's do this!"Hope you had fun!! I figured you must be busy today since we didn't hear from you earlier!!
So my new job officially starts tomorrow. I don't know when I will be able to update but you can count on me reading. I will post all the books I have finished on Friday/Saturday.
Amanda wrote: "Team Saxa's new goal: Read a book where the first word of the text is An
Oh great...
Well, at least I have a large number of physical books that I can look through.
I'm off to go open up every..."
I checked what I have here and nothing... sorry. Maybe I will have better luck when my holds come in tomorrow from the library. I 'm sure someone will find something before then!!
M wrote: "So my new job officially starts tomorrow. I don't know when I will be able to update but you can count on me reading. I will post all the books I have finished on Friday/Saturday."Have fun and good luck M!!
Laura....I got my sorry arse over to answer your question about Death without Company on the Saxa thread. :)
Margaret wrote: "Laura....I got my sorry arse over to answer your question about Death without Company on the Saxa thread. :)"*strolling over*
Completion Post
Pages: 321
Task: First published in February
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by Rachel Joycepage count : 320
Goal: no
rating 4.5
Shannon wrote: "Completion PostPages: 321
Task: First published in February"
used for Agron goal.. added to Saxa spreadsheet
Team Agron New Goal: read a book that is in the Amazon 2012 Bestsellers
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/...
Anyone else having difficulty with GR in that it keeps logging you out of the site?
Laura wrote: "Anyone else having difficulty with GR in that it keeps logging you out of the site?"nope all is well...which reminds me to tell you all. I am taking my laptop in to be fixed tomorrow, not a major fix but some screws that are missing and I am thinking that I will have to leave it. :( I have been putting if off for several reasons and I am hoping that I will be able to handle all that I need to do such as borrow books through my old computer. I'll be getting it out today and double-checking. It also has a few problems and I hope *fingers crossed* it won't give me trouble. I know that I'll be able to get into Goodreads even with my tv but I am worried about accessing my Overdrive. Everything is set up so nicely on my current computer and thinking about having to juggle around with old equipment is putting me into a tailspin. Anyhoo, I am probably overthinking it and over stressing about it, but I don't want to be book blocked! :P
Margaret wrote: "Laura wrote: "Anyone else having difficulty with GR in that it keeps logging you out of the site?"nope all is well...which reminds me to tell you all. I am taking my laptop in to be fixed tomorro..."
Ugh.. being without the computer is awful. I had to go a day last week without it:( Hopefully you won't have to use your old one for very long.
I changed my password and everything seems to be much better today!
I am combining all my books in this post that are done since there are a few. If you prefer them to be posted separately at all times, let me know :) Typically I will post them individually but unfortunately I didn't get around to doing that earlier today.
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Book:
A Scattered Life by Karen McQuestion
Page Count: 267
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 3 stars
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Book:
Blaze by Richard Bachman
Page Count: 304
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 3.5 stars
Tag: *could fit harder future goal
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Book:
Queenpin by Megan Abbott
Page Count: 192
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 3 stars (rounded up)
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Team: Agron
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Book:
A Scattered Life by Karen McQuestionPage Count: 267
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 3 stars
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Book:
Blaze by Richard BachmanPage Count: 304
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 3.5 stars
Tag: *could fit harder future goal
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Book:
Queenpin by Megan AbbottPage Count: 192
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 3 stars (rounded up)
Elle wrote: "Wow, Achilles is catching up to us! Oh well, I won't be able to see what's going on to even worry as my dinosaur of a computer does not like the new spreadsheet!I have something queued up today f..."
The Amazon list changes frequently Elle, if you can post what book and where it is on the list so it can be confirmed that would be great.
No problem, I have
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain currently #32 on the list.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain currently #32 on the list.
Elle wrote: "No problem, I have Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by [autho..."hope you like it. I loved it when I read it.
Margaret wrote: "Laura wrote: "Anyone else having difficulty with GR in that it keeps logging you out of the site?"nope all is well...which reminds me to tell you all. I am taking my laptop in to be fixed tomorro..."
I hope all goes well and it gets fixed quickly. :)
You can always call me and I'll post any updates. lol You can't keep a book lover down!
Laura wrote: "Elle wrote: "No problem, I have [book:Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking|103139..."yes, a good book.
@Ell....what are you? a reading machine! :D
Haha...no, normally I don't read this much but I'm coping with a tragedy by escaping into fiction even if it may be a bit unhealthy.
Amanda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Laura wrote: "Anyone else having difficulty with GR in that it keeps logging you out of the site?"nope all is well...which reminds me to tell you all. I am taking my laptop in to..."
Thank you Amanda! I almost did call out for help. Slowly, after numerous times of logging back in and no power for over an hour I did update Elle's books!
Jenna is great for updating too but since she started school she doesn't have as much time. If there is anything to update this evening do you mind doing it? I'll check in again late this evening when I get home.
Hoping to have my Canadian author finished very late tonight or tomorrow morning!! This book is quite good. Scary!A House in the Sky
Margaret wrote: "@Ell....what are you? a reading machine! :D"yes, she is!
Elle wrote: "Haha...no, normally I don't read this much but I'm coping with a tragedy by escaping into fiction even if it may be a bit unhealthy."oh oh....tragedy? :( nah I think that escaping into fiction is fine and dandy, better than wild men (well, for me) or illicit drugs. lol
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Book:
by Jay CaselbergPage Count: 309
Date Read: August 17, 2015
Attack Points: .5
Rating: 2.5
Goal: none
M wrote: "***********************Completion Post
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Book:
by Jay CaselbergPage Count: 309
Date Read: August 17, 2015
Attack Points: .5
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are you able to read at work M?
Laura wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Laura wrote: "Anyone else having difficulty with GR in that it keeps logging you out of the site?"nope all is well...which reminds me to tell you all. I am taking ..."
Sure, I can do that. :)
I'll have to check that book out. I think I'm in the mood for a good scary book. I'm really enjoying Anna Dressed in Blood at the moment. I prefer YA books with a male main character for some reason.
Don't let her fool you. Elle is a reading beast. A modest one, but a beast nonetheless.
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Book:
The Servants by Michael Marshall Smith
Page Count: 224
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 3 stars (rounded up)
Tag: *could fit harder future goal
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Team: Agron
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Book:
The Servants by Michael Marshall SmithPage Count: 224
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 3 stars (rounded up)
Tag: *could fit harder future goal
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Book:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Page Count: 370
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: Read a book that is in the Amazon 2012 Bestsellers. Verified Post
Rating: 4 stars
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Team: Agron
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Book:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan CainPage Count: 370
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: Read a book that is in the Amazon 2012 Bestsellers. Verified Post
Rating: 4 stars
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Book:
Fall from India Place by Samantha YoungPage Count: 294
Date Read: 8/17/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: N/A
Rating: 3 stars
New Goal :read a book where the character's first name starts with the letter T
read a book first published in September
read a book that is in the amazon 2010 bestsellers ( margaret)
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A House in the Sky
date: 8/17/2015
page count: 367
Goal : read a book written by an author born in Canada
How: Amanda Lindhout was born in Canada
Rating: 4.5
Fall From India Place has a B character: Braden Carmichael if you want to use it for that.
A Scattered Life has Thomas Plinka.
New Goals: read a book that is in the amazon 2010 bestseller (Margaret)
read a book where a character has an unusual sidekick ( lol.. I love this goal!!)
read a book which has the main location (Setting)as a known planet other than Earth
I don't have a clue on the other planet book. I've read the only books I can think of, The Martian & Red Rising but I'm more a fantasy fan than science fiction.
@ Amanda... what exactly does "an unusual sidekick" mean?Something like Iko in the Lunar Chronicles?
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Team: Agron
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Book:
Page Count: 208
Date Read: 8/16/15
Attack Points: 0.5
Goal: None
Rating: 4 stars
*Team Saxa: There is a "K" character in this...Kilpatrick Sinclair