Team Wandering Bilbiophiles

[Cathy M.]

I think the book that made me cry the hardest/longest was . That book killed me! Ugly painful sobs.

Finished this morning. LOVED IT!!!!!! Then I had to tell the guys I work with (who don't EVER read but do love tech) all about it and they told me it's being made into a movie. Not that that should be surprising but it's being made by Steven Spielberg so it should be done well right?! *fingers crossed*

[Greta]

It sounds like Denise will not be able to continue on with us at this point. Maya was hitchhiking & I invited her to join us :-)

Hi Maya!! Welcome to the team!

[Maya]

Hiiiii guys :D

[Delitealex]

Hey Maya :)

[Maya]

Is there something I need to read right now, or are you guys in between tasks?

[Greta]

We just started #4 in series books, Maya. Are you working on any?

[Maya]

I'm not, but I can pop to the library and see if they've got the next in this series I love :) I've gotta go tomorrow anyways!

[Greta]

Is it Mistborn?!

[Delitealex]

Finished my book for the week read: 5/12

[Maya]

Greta wrote: "Is it Mistborn?!"

Sadly,no. I'm still on book 2 of Mistborn. I'm hoping that the library has book four of the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde

[Greta]

That's a cool cover Delite! You must love the series bring in book 9!

[Greta]

Ah, ok, Maya. I hope your library has it then. Now I need to look that series up!

[Maya]

It's SO. GOOD. It's so funny and all the book references make me happy.

The Eyre Affair is the first one.

[Greta]

Now on my tbr- thanks!!

[Lauri]

Maya wrote: "It's SO. GOOD. It's so funny and all the book references make me happy.

The Eyre Affair is the first one."

Hi Maya! Welcome. I love Jasper Fforde! Anyone whose name starts with a double F has got to be cool, right? I have to check out this series...

[Maya]

I'm so glad I can turn y'all onto it. I got the first one from a book sale and I've been hooked ever since :D

[Delitealex]

Maya wrote: "It's SO. GOOD. It's so funny and all the book references make me happy.

The Eyre Affair is the first one."

I've read the first four of thursday next series so long ago I'll probably be rereading it at some point

[Cathy M.]

Welcome to the group Maya! Glad to have you on board :)

[Laila Jane]

Hi Maya! Welcome to the group! Thanks for the book recommendation, I've added it to my TBR shelf

[Maya]

Woo! Recommending books errywhur.

I did get my copy of Something Rotten from the library, so as soon as I find time to slide it in between other challenges, it'll be done!

Is there a time limit on these? And how far behind am I? And is there any from the past I need to fill in? Is it possible to ask more questions?!!!!

[Greta]

No time limit, Maya, but we are trying to go with one stop per week. I don't think anyone minds if it takes longer. No, there's no catching up we need.

If you look at the spreadsheet (I think it's in message 2), you will see upcoming tasks.

If you read the task during the week when we are in that location, you don't need any other books. If you preread a book for a future task, then when we get to that week you need a book of choice for participation for that week.

We have already decided for this round that the rest of the stops we will do the detours. See the tracking business tab for our progress.

[Lauri]

I just finished Some Girls Bite on 5/12 & Their Promised Land: My Grandparents in Love and War on 5/13... Both were excellent, but I think I'm going to be reading more of the vampire series! Gotta love a new vamp who is snarky!

Can someone add them onto the spreadsheet for me, please?

[Maya]

Finished Something Rotten tonight. 5 stars! :D

[Cathy M.]

Great job Maya! That was quick!

Lauri - added your books.

Looks like we're just waiting for books from Laila & Annika (for book of the week since she already finished #4 before we moved on).

[Maya]

I'm a quick reader, haha. Just ask Greta :D

[Maya]

Completion Post!

Finished Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Fits the detour for "adult" shelf
5/15/2016
4 stars

[Annika]

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. My participation book for this week: 5/15

[Cathy M.]

No worries, thanks Annika!

[Greta]

We're just about ready to move on then :-) I'm 2/3 done with my 2008 book now.

[Delitealex]

I'm trying to find a 1-2 lb book any suggestions?

[Cathy M.]

Just waiting for Laila!

Delitealex I just looked up a book I just finished and I think if you look for a book around 350-400 pgs, it should work. If you need help finding the info, let us know!

[Maya]

I thought one I finished would fit but I think the amazon specs were off. :(

[Maya]

But instead....

Delirium
Finished 5/15/2016
3 stars
Amazon ship weight is 1.3 lbs

I swear this is abnormal. I had two days off at my mom's with nothing to do but read

[Cathy M.]

Awww that sucks! Hopefully you can find something else that fits!

Never mind! All done then :)

[Greta]

Finished my 2008 book: .

Tagged 48 times as 2008.

[Greta]

Nice, Maya!!

[Maya]

Greta wrote: "Nice, Maya!!"

THANKS :D

2008 might take me a while *cross fingers*

[Greta]

Maya wrote: "Greta wrote: "Nice, Maya!!"

THANKS :D

2008 might take me a while *cross fingers*"

I got lucky with this one...it's really good!

[Greta]

Plus it was also tagged 2013 which worked for Monopoly!

[Maya]

Lucky!!! I've kinda given up on that Monopoly. Way too many people for me!

[Lauri]

Hi, ladies! I've taken another 'Monday Mental Health' day off again... So I just finished Water for Elephants which was really, really good and am working on Paper Towns -- which will be my 2008 book as well as a bunch of others for various challenges. And it's library day again with pot roast for dinner. It just doesn't get any better than this!

should we add it to the spreadsheet or is it just overkill at this point? Cathy can decide! :)

[Laila Jane]

Am I the strangler again? I'm going to read Married By Morning, book #4 in the series. This should be a quick read for me so hopefully I can get it done in the next few days.

[Cathy M.]

Lauri wrote: "Hi, ladies! I've taken another 'Monday Mental Health' day off again... So I just finished Water for Elephants which was really, really good and am working on Paper Towns..."

Nice! I need one of those...sounds like a good day for you Lauri :)

I'll add it when I get home later but we might not need it!

[Greta]

Laila Jane wrote: "Am I the strangler again? I'm going to read Married By Morning, book #4 in the series. This should be a quick read for me so hopefully I can get it done in the next few days."

No worries! Enjoy your book, Laila Jane.

[Greta]

Lauri wrote: "Hi, ladies! I've taken another 'Monday Mental Health' day off again... So I just finished Water for Elephants which was really, really good and am working on Paper Towns..."

I really need to read both of those. I've heard many people recommending Paper Towns just today! Funny how that happens.

[Lauri]

More insomniac craziness... I just finished Mambo in Chinatown and Ask The Parrot yesterday 5/18/16. 'Mambo' was excellent! I really enjoyed it & stayed up way too late reading. I know we don't need them, but still... You gotta read 'Mambo!'

[Greta]

I added Mambo to my list, Lauri. Sounds great!! Loving the recommendations.

[Laila Jane]

Finished my book for this stop, Married By Morning and added it to the spreadsheet.

[Cathy M.]

Yay Laila :D

Now we can officially move to our next stop Reykjavik!

[Cathy M.]

Welcome to Stop #5: Reykjavik, Iceland


Detour: Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as 2008 - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable

If you have already read a book for this category, please log any book so we know you're still alive and kicking ;)