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[Ange]

Finished Earth Girl for the relay.

Also fits for Labor 8 find the Jade Key - characters are futuristic archaeologists (finding earth relics such as paintings and jewellery)

[Ashley]

Kimberly wrote: "Can the relay books be used for labours too?"

No - just one goal (whether normal or bonus) per book

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Karishma wrote: "I have read others but I'm not posting them as they match labours already claimed."

Please don't forget to put all your read books in your wobble shelf even if they don't match a current task :) we can use them for the next challenge.

I still havent read your glowing recommendation! I'll get to it soon :D

[~~~N~~~]

What labours are open?
I finished Betrayal and I'll post what it fits when i hear back.

55% through Death Sworn.

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

I have done my two compulsory labours and have just started clariel which will fit labor 4 Ask the Neighbors - Read a book with someone's name in the title as the main character is clariel

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

~~~N~~~ wrote: "What labours are open?
I finished Betrayal and I'll post what it fits when i hear back.

55% through Death Sworn."

I think your book works for -under 150 pages :)

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Update on labours (from tab 2 of spreadsheet):


Main setting is on the water
Main character is a musician

Read a book that's over 800 pages Viji
Read a book with a gold object on the cover

musical instrument on the cover
series and title combined contain all letters in Pemberley.

someone's name in the title. ----Nikk

book on the cover.

psychic character.
someone is mentally unbalanced.----Skandia
a topiary in it.

MC is a writer.----Kathleen

skeleton on the cover.
cover is at least 3/4 yellow. ----Ashley
about a treasure hunter.

someone works at a non-profit.
party decoration on the cover.
500-600 pages.
a murder that happens during the book timeline.
a medal or trophy on the cover.

MC is a werewolf.
MC is a vampire.
book with a ghost. ----Kathleen
book with 3 parts in it. ----Viji

color in the title.----Ashley
food on the cover.
a strong female lead.----Viji

300 - 400 pages.----Ange
over 100 chapters.----Ange
inspirational book. ----Kathleen

BONUS TASKS
Read a book set on a farm
Read a book with a red cover

[~~~N~~~]

Kathleen wrote: "~~~N~~~ wrote: "What labours are open?
I finished Betrayal and I'll post what it fits when i hear back.

55% through Death Sworn."

I think your book works for -under 150 pages :)"

Okay :)

I have a book I'd like to read for instrument on cover

[~~~N~~~]

It also fits
a murder that happens during the book timeline.
a topiary in it. (the word isn't used, but there is a groomed rosebush in a palace rose garden?)

[Viji]

Kathleen wrote: "Update on labours (from tab 2 of spreadsheet):


Main setting is on the water
Main character is a musician

Main setting is on the water ----Viji
Main character is a musician

musical instrum..."

Kathleen, I am not reading for "Main setting is on the water". I think there is some mix-up.

These are the following tasks (in addition to one bonus task) I am currently reading for:

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

10. The Paranormal
Embrace the Triangle - Read a book with 3 parts in it.

11. The Classics
Watch the Beautiful Women - Read a book with a strong female lead.

Could you please make the changes in the spreadsheet accordingly? Thanks.

[Kimberly]

I found a PEMBERLEY book I can read if you want me to.

I'm not sure if I should post it here as I found it to be quite a hard task to fulfill.

I'll read the book next but put me down for it. :)

[Ashley]

Great Kimberly! It has been tricky so I'll pop you down

[~~~N~~~]

I finished Death Sworn
Great book :) Really happy this challenge forced me to read it

[Kimberly]

I finished JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH.

I'm reading the PEMBERLEY book now.

I've also just started Harry Potter with my son! I've been waiting for him to be old enough to read this series. It will take me a while to get through since we only read for like 20 minutes at a time.

[Gillian]

Completed

Fits: nothing thats left

[Gillian]

Reading ,

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

@Gillian: no one is murdered in Torch Against the Night?

[Viji]

Completed:

Bonus Labor 1: Title Relay

Title: Girl, Missing
Author: Sophie McKenzie
Date Read: 09/18/2016
Pages: 304

[Gillian]

Kathleen wrote: "@Gillian: no one is murdered in Torch Against the Night?"


There are lots of people murdered but I thought someone was doing that one.

[~~~N~~~]

Char
Fits:
Read a book with a gold object on the cover (fire is sort of gold)
psychic character.
someone is mentally unbalanced (but I think Skandia is reading for this)
someone works at a non-profit.
a murder that happens during the book timeline.
Read a book with a red cover (?)

[~~~N~~~]

Also, this might seem a little weird, but I feel like at least one person's birthday went missed and unmentioned during this challenge (by general odds).

So, to everyone: I hope your birthday was or will be wonderful! Happy belated/early birthday! May your next year be favourable and filled with good.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Gillian wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "@Gillian: no one is murdered in Torch Against the Night?"


There are lots of people murdered but I thought someone was doing that one."

there are two murder tasks :D

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Thanks for the early greeting Noa! :) Mine's coming next month.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Open tasks:

Main setting is on the water
Main character is a musician ---- Noa

Read a book that's over 800 pages ----Viji
Read a book with a gold object on the cover

musical instrument on the cover ---Noa
series and title combined contain all letters in Pemberley --Kimberly

someone's name in the title. --Nikk

book on the cover.

psychic character.
someone is mentally unbalanced.---Skandia
a topiary in it.

MC is a writer.---Kathleen

skeleton on the cover.
cover is at least 3/4 yellow. ---Ashley
about a treasure hunter.

party decoration on the cover.----Kimberly
500-600 pages.
a medal or trophy on the cover.

MC is a werewolf.
MC is a vampire.
book with 3 parts in it. ---Viji

color in the title. --Ashley
food on the cover.
a strong female lead. ---Viji

300 - 400 pages. Ange
over 100 chapters. Ange
inspirational book. Kathleen

BONUS

Read a book set on a farm
Read a book with a red cover ---Gillian

[~~~N~~~]

Kathleen wrote: "Thanks for the early greeting Noa! :) Mine's coming next month."

Oh, yay! Are you planning anything special?

[~~~N~~~]

Kathleen wrote: "Open tasks:

Main setting is on the water
Main character is a musician

Read a book that's over 800 pages ----Viji
Read a book with a gold object on the cover

musical instrument on the cover --..."

Could I also claim Main character is a musician?

I'm at 57% of my instrument on cover book

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Thanks for the birthday wishes Noa! You timed them well as mine is on Thursday :-)

[Ange]

happy birthday for Thursday Nikk, doing anything fun?

[Kimberly]

Can the cover of LOCK IN by John Scalzi be used for party decoration?

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Lol. Kind of Noa. I think this is the part where I'll say I might be abit MIA on October 2nd week onwards as I'm going on a 2 week trip. I'm not sure if I will be able to insert some reading but I will try. I will have rhe evenings (I think) free and the in between hours on the road (few) lol.

Thanks for asking Noa.

@Nikk: Happy birthday!!!!!! Are you planning to cook something special?

@Kimberly: awesome idea! Theyre a cute decor for a party. Cut outs!

[Kimberly]

Ok. I'll read LOCK IN. Please put me down for the party decoration goal.

[~~~N~~~]

@Nikk, Happy almost birthday! If you're like me, this is a great excuse to treat yourself to some books ;) Do you have plans?

@ Kathleen, Have a safe trip ^.^ Where will you be going?
No pressure to read if it interrupts your schedule

[Ashley]

My bday is in December so maybe we haven't missed any!!

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Well, we're doing 3 countries in Southeast Asia. So no book buying for the moment for me :(

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

BONUS LABOR 5

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 contain, in either title or series name, any of the following words: Night, Sword, Star

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

[Ashley]

Kimberly wrote: "Can the cover of LOCK IN by John Scalzi be used for party decoration?"

What does the cover look like?

[Ashley]

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "
BONUS LABOR 5


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 ca..."

I can read the following for book 1
- A Drop of Night
- The Friday Night Knitting Club
- Glass Sword

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Finished When Breath Becomes Air... highly recommend!!!!!!!

[Gillian]

Ashley wrote: "Moderators of NBRC wrote: "
BONUS LABOR 5


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 Goddes..."
For choice of 1st book i only have The Dead of Night or Yield the Night

[Gillian]

finished

Had a murder in it and a few mentally unbalanced people

[Gillian]

Finished

psychic character
number of pages unknown as its only in Audio

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

I should be done with Clariel tonight and then I plan on starting on Goldenhand which will work for task 2 Find the Ring - Read a book with a gold object on the cover because it has a...wait for it...golden hand on the cover :-)

[Kimberly]

Finished PEMBERLEY book.

[~~~N~~~]

Folowing either Ashley or Gilian, I could read Night Owl or Night Shift. Anyone have a book that follows either of those?

[~~~N~~~]

Finished: Gasp!
Fits: musical instrument on cover

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Completion Post

Book: Clariel by Garth Nix
pages: 382
Date read: 20 september 2016
Task Fits:
Labour 4: Ask the Neighbors - Read a book with someone's name in the title.

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

BONUS Relay:

I can read any of the ff for book 1:
--- The Star-Touched Queen
--- Sword and Verse
--- The Name of the Star
--- First Star I See Tonight
--- The Way of Shadows (Night Angel #1)
---

For book 2 I can read Night Study.

I have nothing for 3rd book sadly. This one's tough!

[Ange]

Kathleen wrote: "Well, we're doing 3 countries in Southeast Asia. So no book buying for the moment for me :("

Ok so now Im super jealous, I love SE Asia so much, would go back there in a heartbeat. Let me guess the countries, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos?

[kat (wanderfulbooks)]

Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam :)

Id love to visit NZ one of these days!

[Ashley]

Gillian wrote: "Finished

psychic character
number of pages unknown as its only in Audio"

We need a page count for books - bearing in mind that it's 48 minutes I don't think it would hit the minimum page requirement anyway