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Current Progress

[Kimberly]

Wow - I just checked the status sheet. There's a 7k point spread between first (13k) and last (6k) places

To put that into perspective, consider how hard we have worked so far. Our score is right around that 7k point mark...

Crazy!

It doesn't really matter to me - I enjoy the fun of reading towards goals - but there does seem to be a stark imbalance in team capacity.

Can't wait to see what's next!

:)

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Great work everyone! :D

Rules for Labors will be up soon I guess as there's about 8 hours before it officially starts. For the meantime, we can read anything we want!

Has anyone read When Breath Becomes Air? I'm a few chapters in and my heart is in tatters already.

[Ange]

There is a huge difference in points, I think we can try to climb back somewhere in the middle. Work isn't as busy for me so I will have more time to read.

Kat I've added to my TBR, all those 5 star reviews!!

[Gillian]

New challenge has started does anyone know how it works or can direct me to find the information i have a small window of time to get organised as I'm flat out for the next 3 weeks but will be on the road most of the time so can read a lot.

[Ange]

I think its been delayed by 12 hours from reading other peoples threads

[Gillian]

oh crap thats a pain it will be too late for me to work out what to read I'm going to let the team down :(

[Kimberly]

Gillian wrote: "oh crap thats a pain it will be too late for me to work out what to read I'm going to let the team down :("

Gillian - don't worry at all. Pick what you want to read and we'll make it work if we can. :)

[Kimberly]

Here's the rules:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Gillian]

I can see other teams have there tasks already hahaha this challenge is so rigid we have a small team and we get a 12 hour delay.

[Gillian]

Kimberly wrote: "Here's the rules:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

thanks Kimberly

[Kimberly]

Finished: The Weight of Silence



It can be used for:
Labor 1:
◈ Dress up like a Basilisk to scare the Acromantula back home - Read a book where someone is under someone's spell (The mother is married to an alcoholic and abusive husband - she pretends it isn't happening. She is definitely under his spell.)

Labor 2:
◈ Survive Weathertop - Read a book where someone survives an attack (Several characters survive attacks)

Labor 3:
◈ Inquire with Charles Bingley - Read a book with a handsome man on the cover (He's a jerk - but he's handsome...)
◈ Check with Lydia Bennet - Read a book with a headstrong character (There are a couple of headstrong (men) in this book)

Labor 4
◈ Find Sherlock - Read a mystery book (It is a mystery)

Labor 5
◈ Hide your Stash - Read a book that has at least 5 different covers.


Labor 6:
◈ Look in the Mirrors - Read a book where someone is murdered. (Spoiler - so can't say who)
◈ Visit a Psychiatrist - Read a book where someone is mentally unbalanced. (Father is mentally unbalanced)

Labor 7:
◈ Bring your Towel - Read a book that's title starts with T. (If "The" counts)

Labor 8:
◈ Rock the Schoolhouse - Read a book with a main character in school. (Callie, Petra and Ben are all MCs in school)

Labor 9:
◈ Murder - Read a book with a murder that happens during the book timeline. (see labor 6)

Labor 12:
◈ Pack your Backpack - Read a book that is 300 - 400 pages. (I listened to the audiobook - the most popular edition has 373 pages)
◈ Injure a Foot - Read a book where someone is injured severely. (Several characters are injured severely)

[Kimberly]

I'm going to start The Life We Bury next.



I'll update this post as I go with it's possible categories.

Labor 4:
◈ Search the House - Read a book with a house on the cover.
◈ Find Sherlock - Read a mystery book.

Labor 5:
◈ Stop the Book Burning - Read a book where something catches on fire. (barn/shed and a house catches on fire)

Labor 6:
◈ Escape on a Snowmobile - Read a book that takes place in winter with snow. (judging from the cover, I think it's safe to say...)

Labor 7:
◈ Find a Ballpoint Pen - Read a book where the main character is a writer. (The plot line is that Joe Talbert is writing an English assignment)
◈ Bring your Towel - Read a book that's title starts with T. (again if "The" counts)

Labor 8:
◈ Rock the Schoolhouse - Read a book with a main character in school. (MC, Joe Talbert is a student)

Labor 9:
◈ Murder - Read a book with a murder that happens during the book timeline. (the synopsis says so)

Labor 12
◈ Pack your Backpack - Read a book that is 300 - 400 pages. (most popular edition has 303 pages)

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

I am going to put my name down for labours 1 and 5 as the book I just started has a titles beginning with s- smoke and mirrors and then the next book I am reading for review this week is Firewalker which will definitely have something catching fire (labor 5)

[Viji]

I am for -

Labor 2 - The Epic Fantasy
◈ Inquire at Rivendell - Read a book that's over 800 pages

Labor 7 - The Humor
◈ Use a Babel Fish - Read a book that was originally written in a language other than your own.

[Viji]

Labor 4 - The Mystery
◈ Search Long and Hard - Read a book that is 10+ in a series.

For this task, do I have to read a book that is 10/11/12 etc. in the series or any book from a series that has more than 10 volumes would do? Could someone help me please? Thanks.

[Ashley]

Okay...I'm back! Sorry for being away (again). Now my laptop isn't working...I finally have internet but no sound or battery gahhhh

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Viji wrote: "Labor 4 - The Mystery
◈ Search Long and Hard - Read a book that is 10+ in a series.

For this task, do I have to read a book that is 10/11/12 etc. in the series or any book from a series that has m..."

Viji,

I read this as being a book that is number 10 or higher in the series

[Ashley]

Viji wrote: "Labor 4 - The Mystery
◈ Search Long and Hard - Read a book that is 10+ in a series.

For this task, do I have to read a book that is 10/11/12 etc. in the series or any book from a series that has m..."

The book needs to be number 10, 11, 12 etc in the series

[Kimberly]

Ashley wrote: "Viji wrote: "Labor 4 - The Mystery
◈ Search Long and Hard - Read a book that is 10+ in a series.

For this task, do I have to read a book that is 10/11/12 etc. in the series or any book from a seri..."

I can read The Last Man after the book I'm reading now if this goal is still open then...?

It's #13 in a series

[Ashley]

There are two planning spreadsheets for you to have a look at. One is for claiming and the other is for books with many possibilities (such as what Kimberly posted)

[Viji]

Ashley wrote: "Viji wrote: "Labor 4 - The Mystery
◈ Search Long and Hard - Read a book that is 10+ in a series.

For this task, do I have to read a book that is 10/11/12 etc. in the series or any book from a seri..."

Thanks, Ashley.

[Viji]

Nikk wrote: "Viji wrote: "Labor 4 - The Mystery
◈ Search Long and Hard - Read a book that is 10+ in a series.

For this task, do I have to read a book that is 10/11/12 etc. in the series or any book from a seri..."

Thanks, Nikk.

[Viji]

I would like to take this also:

Labour 7: Humour
Bring your Towel - Read a book that's title starts with T.

Title:
To Dance with Kings by Rosalind Laker
Pages: 692

[Gillian]

main character is a musician would fit labour 1 i will have it finished by tomorrow morning

[Gillian]

I am also reading labour 8 main character is in school
Plan to start tomorrow. labour 5 has more than 5 different covers

[Ange]

Completed Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

Works for:
Labor 2 - Survive Weathertop - main character survived poisoning
Labor 4 - Find Sherlock - shelved as mystery 98 times
Labor 5 - Hide your stash - has 5 different covers
Labor 9 - Murder - a murder happens at the beginning of the book
Labor 11 - Speak in an English Accent - set in both Hampshire and London
Labor 11 - Watch the beautiful women - Frankie is strong female lead

[Ange]

Im about to read Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

Can I be put down for this one as Pack your backpack - 303 pages.

I dont think it fits any other labor.

[Gillian]

finished:
fits: labour 1 main character is a musician

[Skandia]

I'm reading

Labor 3 - The Romance
Tasks
◈ Inquire with Charles Bingley - Read a book with a handsome man on the cover
◈ Check with Lydia Bennet - Read a book with a headstrong character

[Kimberly]

I finished The Life We Bury.

See https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

for possible categories (the only added one was about catching fire)

I've started The Last Man - it is #13 in a series.

Please let me know if you want me to list its other possibilities.

[Gillian]

Finished
more than 5 covers

[Viji]

Completed:

Labor 7 - The Humor
Task: Use a Babel Fish - Read a book that was originally written in a language other than your own

Title: The Heretic's Daughter
Author: Lanna Blyth
Date Read: 09/12/2016
Pages: 734
How it fits: My language is Tamil and the book is written in English

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Finished Make Me Love You by Johanna Lindsey

Works for
-set in england
-someone injured severely

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Gillian wrote: "Finished
more than 5 covers"

Verdict?

[Gillian]

Kathleen wrote: "Gillian wrote: "Finished
more than 5 covers"

Verdict?"
I loved it although it was very confusing at the start as it kept swapping time zones. I'm really looking forward to the next book as I imagine it will fill in what happened in between the 2 times some more plus continue the story. I think there is about a 300 year gap to fill in. I do wish i had read the 1st book again though.

[Skandia]

Finished
9/13/2016
328 pages

Labor 3 - The Romance
Tasks
◈ Inquire with Charles Bingley - Read a book with a handsome man on the cover
◈ Check with Lydia Bennet - Read a book with a headstrong character (Main character Soraya is very headstrong person)

or there was a task somewhere - title starts with S

[~~~N~~~]

So... I've read a number of books... and WILL get on to update them and my shelves tonight. Just checking in, while also accomplishing nothing. Hope everyone is having a good day!

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Finished Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Works for
-title starts with S
- someone throws a party
- someone survives an attack
-

[Ange]

Finished Don't Turn Around fits the shower task where Noa the main char showers.

Sorry can't link books having internet troubles so using my phone.

Noa - I enjoyed the book definitely will read rest of series, it's an easy read. The character Noa is pretty cool too :)

[Ashley]

Ange wrote: "Finished Don't Turn Around fits the shower task where Noa the main char showers.

Sorry can't link books having internet troubles so using my phone.

Noa - I enjoyed the book definitely will read..."

Good enough for me :)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

BONUS LABOR 1


Athena, ever the champion of heroes, wishes to offer you a boon. But alas, nothing can be given for free. You must complete this task fit for the Goddess of Wisdom. Here's her caveat, it's tricky be warned: the first book must be Main Page genre Classics

Read 5 linked books (i.e. Title Relay).


◈ Read 1st Book
◈ Read 2nd Book
◈ Read 3rd Book
◈ Read 4th Book
◈ Read 5th Book

Points: 60

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

BONUS LABOR 2


King Eurystheus accidentally tipped over his puzzle and it scattered everywhere. Of course he's blaming you. Help him piece it back together or you'll never hear the end of it.
Send a screenshot of the completed puzzle to the mod account.


◈ http://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&...

Points: 10

[Ashley]

NOTE ON BONUS LABOURS

Each person must read 2 books before they can apply any books towards bonus rounds. You may start books for bonus rounds before that just not apply them. It's on a per person thing so as soon as each member unlocks bonus rounds they can start contributing.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Bonus labor 1: is this like the title relay of previous event (olympics?)

Ash, message 3065 is completion post :)

[Kimberly]

So - I've read 2 books. Does that mean I can participate in a relay? Or I have to do a relay on my own?

[Kimberly]

I have several (first page) classics I can read if it is a collaborative effort.

Last words in the title (for consideration) are:
Prince
Willows
Earth
Bear
Mockingbird
Indian
Stone

If I can help, let me know.

[Gillian]

Kimberly wrote: "I have several (first page) classics I can read if it is a collaborative effort.

Last words in the title (for consideration) are:
Prince
Willows
Earth
Bear
Mockingbird
Indian
Stone

If I can help,..."

I have done my first 2 also but need some clarification so i can pick some books.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Am done with my 2 books to and will gldly work with the relay. Looking at your list kimberly, i think ill pass on reading for the 2nd book as i cant find books on my shelf with your current list. Ill wait for others maybe they have books with your current words.

[Gillian]

I can read Prince of Fools for 2nd book