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[Ashley]

Viji wrote: "One query - What is the reading order and when do we start our books? Should we wait till the second leg is completed or we can start reading as soon as the challenge opens?"

Everyone will start reading their books for Event 1, Heat 1 and Heat 2 at the same time. The starting time is on the 1st page and here.

Remember that you cannot start reading for any other Event until Heat 1 is finished

[Kimberly]

Ashley wrote: "Viji wrote: "One query - What is the reading order and when do we start our books? Should we wait till the second leg is completed or we can start reading as soon as the challenge opens?"

Everyone..."

Are Heats 1 & 2 already organised? Can I help?

I don't know what to do...

[Ashley]

BATTLESHIPS HAS FINISHED

First of all well done everyone! We've have a solid start to the challenge and we're working really well together.

1. We have slightly under 12 hours until Olympics commence

2. Please check that you have added all of your books to your shelf and that they have been used

3. If you did not add a book please post in this thread ASAP

4. Any books started and/or finished from now until the beginning of Olympics cannnot be used for Olympics. They will be used for Wheelathon. If you want a break from reading now is the time!

OLYMPICS - Event 1

1. We still need to finalise our tasks for Event 1, Heat 1 and Heat 2

2. Everyone needs to read at least one book in either Heat 1 or Heat 2

3. I don't want to be assigning people books so make sure you head to the spreadsheet to pop in your options so that you read something you like.

4. If I don't hear from you then I'll have to just give you a book to read (and I really don't want to do this!!)

OLYMPICS - Event 2 and further

1. We need to start planning for the rest of Olympics

2. Everyone must read at least one book for Event 1, 2 and 5.

3. Captains have a behind the scenes spreadsheet running. You will all be granted viewing access to this so you can see who is nominated for what. You do not have to go to this spreadsheet at all if you don't want to.

4. Books will be prioritised for Event 5 - Create a Chariot and Event 2 - Discus (title and cover not pages). As these are "cover" challenges it makes sense to check books against this first as they will be the hardest to fill.

5. If a book doesn't work for a cover or title task then it will be moved to a page number task

6. Priority for any fighting related books should go to the optional coach books in Event 4 - Fight Club

7. Event 4 - Fight Club has reading sprints. These will need to be completed in order. No details are to be posted here on your reading. You must send a private message to Mod Account with their Round, Date, Times (start & finish) & Page Counts (start & finish). Any Rounds sent to any other mods/mentors will be grounds for disqualification!

8. If you are confused with the above the please check with a Captain

[Kimberly]

Ashley wrote: "3. I don't want to be assigning people books so make sure you head to the spreadsheet to pop in your options so that you read something you like.
..."

Where do I go to put in my options?

[Ashley]

Just type them in somewhere on the spreadsheet. Shorter books are better!

[Ashley]

I'm not sure if you've been given access - can you PM me your email?

[Kimberly]

I've made this shelf: goodreads.com/review/list/10858446-ki...

I'm feeling a bit dumb. I can't figure out where to put them on the sheet.

[Ashley]

Ange wrote: "Noa I think Ashley prefers that we still post here. The middle group on the leaderboard are all so close together, could easily creep up a few more spaces.

Elspeth how did you like the second Fair..."

Can you please change the read date? It's showing as 2nd July :)

[Gillian]

Trying to make a shelf while at work it will be a slow process i'm afraid :(

[Ange]

I did finish it this morning when I woke (my 2 July) but I'll change it to the 1st.

[Ashley]

Oh right...we are on July 2 (sorry I thought it was the 1st today!!). Leave it as is then :)

[Ange]

Hey Kimberly, check to see if any of your books fit any of the ones that have already been entered in either leg 2 or leg 3 (we have sorted leg 1) and put your name in the column next to it, alternatively you can start a new relay or add books to the end of start of ones that have already been added. The ones coloured red have already been organised but we still have two more lots of leg 2 and one more of leg 3 to choose. Hopefully this makes sense :)

[Ange]

Ive had a quick look at your list and for example Girl in a band could fit as number 7 under leg 3

[Ashley]

I'm happy to switch books around for the heats that we have though...Mine are longer than I'd like for this task!

[~~~N~~~]

Okay, I'll keep using this thread, but I'm going to assume it's okay to leave my other book where it is.

[Kimberly]

Ange wrote: "Ive had a quick look at your list and for example Girl in a band could fit as number 7 under leg 3"

You're a star! Thank you.

I'll set aside Girl in a Band for the heat.

[Ashley]

Anybody have a book that starts with coast or boy?

[Rebecca]

Thanks! Can see the spread sheet and what I'm meant to read. This is a super tricky task!

[Rebecca]

@ash I've got Boy 23 - sorry can't tag!

[Rebecca]

@ash also Coast Guard Courtship....

[Rebecca]

Also Boy Soldier or Boy Toy

[Ashley]

Okay looks like this could be an easier option!

[Ashley]

Noa wrote: "Okay, I'll keep using this thread, but I'm going to assume it's okay to leave my other book where it is."

Yes I grabbed the info

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

*had been too sleepy last night to open my laptop and post*

Completion Post
Book: Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
Date Read: my July 1, but the counter was still ticking and said I had 4 hrs left before battleship ends so I think it counts?
Pages: 613
Tasks: Fantasy, Young Adult

[~~~N~~~]

I loved Boy Toy! If I had a copy, I'd offer to reread.

[Kimberly]

If Boy Toy is that good, I'll read it! Should I get a copy?

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Noa, I saw you've got The Scarlet Pimpernel in your TBR. I LOVE that book!! One of my all time favorites.

[Ange]

my TBR pile just got bigger :)

[~~~N~~~]

@Kimberly, I'd suggest it, whether you read it for the challenge or not. It is about abuse though, so definitely do not read it if you're uncomfortable with the topic. You get into the mind of the character so well. Now I really want to reread.

@Kat, Then I'll make it the next book I start. It can count for the 100-150 pages in Event 2. I don't know much about it, but I have a pile of classics I need to read.

[~~~N~~~]

Oh, never mind. It's listed as 336 pages. Grabbed the book, and I must have started it at some point, because I have a bookmark halfway through.

[Gillian]

My shelf but its only Audio books that i have on my phone so far https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Ange]

whoever has suggested the books at the top of leg 3 that is brilliance, not mentioning what it is as better to keep secret squirrel.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Found several books under 200 pages

Destroy Me (Mafi) 109 pp
Maybe Not (Hoover) 130 pp
A Beautiful Wedding (McGuire) 146 pp
Night of Cakes and Puppets (Taylor) 100 pp (found a link to read online, same site as Ashley's)

I'm trying to finish my book before WOBBLE started, and I find I couldn't concentrate.

[~~~N~~~]

Book: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Date: 2/7/16
Pages: 158
Task: For Wheelathon

[Skandia]

Sry captains for another question, but I didn't find this info - do we receive bonus points for reading BOMs like it has been in previous NBRC challenges ?

I'm ready to start reading for OG in about three hours! It's beautiful summer day here and I can't wait to lounge on my terrace and read!

[Viji]

Completed:

Title: by Robin Brande
Pages: 336
Date Read: 07/01/2016

I do not know if this could be added to Battleship. Do not if the time zone fits this.

[Elspeth]

There's so much to catch up on! Ahhh!

So, my shelf is here: Up Next.

I want to start reading for Olympics when it starts in a couple hours but don't know what to start with. Which books are we doing for leg 2? I could read Redemption in Indigo for the Road-->Redemption chain. Or Garden Spells for the first chain on the sheet.

I'm so excited! We have so many good suggestions it's hard to pick one!

[Skandia]

Elspeth - Garden Spells is so good!

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

with leg 1 of the first heat, instead of Good omens which is 400+ pages, I could read Good Girl which is 220 pages. i could easily finish it in a couple of hours probably before i went to bed tonight :-)

[Skandia]

Nikk wrote: "with leg 1 of the first heat, instead of Good omens which is 400+ pages, I could read Good Girl which is 220 pages. i could easily finish it in a couple of hours probably before i w..."

I think you can go for it! We were just talking about the same slot with Kathleen and she was ok to change it with somebody

oops - we were talking about another book but in the same chain but still, it's a good book to connect anyway

[Elspeth]

Skandia wrote: "Elspeth - Garden Spells is so good!"

Good to know! It sounds really good from the description and I used to live in North Carolina so I think I'd find it really interesting.

[Skandia]

I'm a big fan of Sarah Addison Allen books and Magical Realism in general. I hope you'll like it too, Elspeth!

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Skandia wrote: "Nikk wrote: "with leg 1 of the first heat, instead of Good omens which is 400+ pages, I could read Good Girl which is 220 pages. i could easily finish it in a couple of hours probab..."


Coolies - I figure the quicker we get the event one out of the way, the quick we can start on the rest of the events.

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Skandia wrote: "I'm a big fan of Sarah Addison Allen books and Magical Realism in general. I hope you'll like it too, Elspeth!"

I have never heard of garden spell or sarah addison Allen but I might look them up :-)

[Ange]

Kimberly wrote:"You're a star! Thank you.I'll set aside Girl in a Band for the heat."

Think the two legs for 7 books have all been used now, so you will need to check in with Ashley before you start reading to see what you can use for leg 2 before you start reading Girl in a band as this might have to change.

[Ashley]

Skandia wrote: "Sry captains for another question, but I didn't find this info - do we receive bonus points for reading BOMs like it has been in previous NBRC challenges ?

I'm ready to start reading for OG in abo..."

No need to apologise for questions ;) No not this challenge (yet...never know what the mods have in store).

Ahhh so jealous!!! It's so cold and dark here

[Ashley]

Nikk wrote: "with leg 1 of the first heat, instead of Good omens which is 400+ pages, I could read Good Girl which is 220 pages. i could easily finish it in a couple of hours probably before i w..."

Great - I'm happy for this. Karishma has other books that she can focus on for Heat 1

[Kimberly]

Ange wrote: "Think the two legs for 7 books have all been used now, so you will need to check in with Ashley before you start reading to see what you can use for leg 2 before you start reading Girl in a band as this might have to change..."

Thanks for the heads up. I'm not sure what I am supposed to be doing...

I **think** I am assigned a book in leg 3 of Heat 1. I have downloaded my allocated book and am ready to go with it. I have commented on the sheet and sent Ash a message.

I'm going to go finish the book I am reading now (NYPD Red 3) so it can be used for Wheelathon when we get there and so I'm ready to go.

I'll check in later.

[~~~N~~~]

Read: Under Pretenses by Jessa Ryan
Date: 2/7/16
Pages: 110
Fits: For Wheelathon

Olympics in two hours! I'll probably be asleep though.

[~~~N~~~]

@Angeline, Hi! Hope travelling has been fun :) Battleship ended this morning, but if you finish any books you're currently reading, they count for Wheelathon (which is the third event, right after Olympics).