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[Bety]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Yay, 22's done. New task! New task! :D

Also you are a very fast reader! :)

Bethany wrote: "
Robert B. Parker's Lullaby
22A""

I am a very "read for 4 hours without breaks" reader. And I read roughly 100 pages per hour. ;)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

BONUS LABOR 25

Honor the Dodekatheon with a sacrifice to each of the gods.

◈ Read a book that is #1 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #2 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #3 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #4 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #5 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #6 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #7 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #8 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #9 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #10 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #11 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #12 in a series.

Points: 140

[Rose]

Holy wowza.

[Rose]

Bethany wrote: "Ray (user2637) wrote: "Yay, 22's done. New task! New task! :D

Also you are a very fast reader! :)

Bethany wrote: "
Robert B. Parker's Lullaby
22A""..."

Great job!

[Bety]

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "
BONUS LABOR 25


Honor the Dodekatheon with a sacrifice to each of the gods.

◈ Read a book that is #1 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #2 in a series.
◈ Read a book that is #3 in a series.
◈ ..."

Hahahahaha NOPE

[Rose]

I'm checking TA shelf now. We have quite a few of those covered. BRB

[Rose]

Ha, but not all. We would need #6, #11, #12. Although I would say we should invest in this over the trilogy completion, because points!

Except we have no time!

[Bety]

Rose wrote: "I'm checking TA shelf now. We have quite a few of those covered. BRB"

*waits in anticipation *

[Lory]

Well, if we wanted to do that. 3 books in a day, tricky. I just started the Beka Cooper one. I probably would only get 1 book done. I could fine a book in a series, if we wanted to try it. 2 other volunteers?

[Lory]

Wait, can we use that many travel agent books?

[Kazen]

Bold goals are unclaimed goals.

☆★ Time Slip! The New End of Labors Countdown is Here ★☆

SIXTEEN - 60 points:

16A ◈ Read a book with a handsome man on the cover - TA - Cider House Rules
16B ◈ Read a book with a headstrong character - Pragya
16C ◈ Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover - Bethany
16D ◈ Read a book where the series and title combined contain all letters in Pemberley - Ray
16E ◈ Read a book with a title (Mr., Ms, Lord, etc.) in the title - Caly

TWENTY-FIVE - 140 points:

Read a book that is book #1 (2, 3.... through 12) in a series.
TA covers all except:

Book #6 in a series - Ray
Book #11 in a series - Lory
Book #12 in a series - Kazen

TWENTY-NINE - 60 points:

Title Relay - first book must have a rating between 3 and 4 stars

29A ◈ title relay book 1
29B ◈ title relay book 2
29C ◈ title relay book 3
29D ◈ title relay book 4
29E ◈ title relay book 5

THIRTY - 55 points: (searching for TA books)
(this set of tasks is based off the Harry Dresden books, starting with Storm Front)

30A ◈ Read a book with a main character who is a wizard
30B ◈ Read a book with a main character who is a police officer
30C ◈ Read a book with a Fae character
30D ◈ Read a book with a unusual sidekick
30E ◈ Read a book with a main character who is a private detective

THIRTY-ONE - 40 points:

18A ◈ Read a book with a horse on the cover
18B ◈ Read a book tagged as western
18C ◈ Read a book with rope on the cover
18D ◈ Read a book that features a cowboy

[Kazen]

Lory wrote: "Wait, can we use that many travel agent books?"

Yup! Our total was upped recently :)

[Ray (user2637)]

I found all but #s 6, 11, 12.

ETA: And I don't know how to turn pages evidently, haha. I'm not reading anything atm, so searching my shelf for series books. :)

Rose wrote: "I'm checking TA shelf now. We have quite a few of those covered. BRB"

[Kazen]

I think I could probably do one more book after my current read and found a #12:


Cowboy Casanova

It's a little long but I think I may be able to squeeze it in.

eta: Also, an excuse to stay in and read? Yes please :D

[Ray (user2637)]

I have Mr. Monk books for 6, 11, and 12. I'm fine reading them out of order. Shall I start #6 or #11?

2 days, 8 hours left in Labors. :)

[Kazen]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Finished:

Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon
320 pgs
29Sep
21c

Whoa, that was hard for me. But so good."

I'm glad it was good! I'm the last link in that chain - time to get crackin'! I did manage to read 35% of my book before even getting out of bed, though, so that bodes well. :)

[Lory]

I can do Mary Mary which is #11 for alex cross. I can probably only finish one book. I don't care which. Should I do this one as it will give us more points?

[Kazen]

Lory wrote: "I can do Mary Mary which is #11 for alex cross. I can probably only finish one book. I don't care which. Should I do this one as it will give us more points?"

Instead of the trilogy? Yes please :)

PS - I'm sorry I slip and misspell your name sometimes! I always kick myself when I see it. I used to work with a Lori and it's still ingrained in my brain @_@

[Kazen]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "I have Mr. Monk books for 6, 11, and 12. I'm fine reading them out of order. Shall I start #6 or #11?

2 days, 8 hours left in Labors. :)"

If you're good with #6 we have this one settled! :D

[Bety]

Kazen wrote: "Lory wrote: "I can do Mary Mary which is #11 for alex cross. I can probably only finish one book. I don't care which. Should I do this one as it will give us more points?"

Instead of the trilogy? ..."

In this case I can read The Amber Spyglass... unless 1 and 2 of that series are committed to the new labour.

I think I saw fifty shades on the TA books. I could give one of those a shot for the trilogy? Is that a trilogy?

[Ray (user2637)]

#6 it is! That's the one where Mr. Monk Goes to Germany, so it sounds the best anyway since I studied German for awhile. Ich werde schnell lesen. ;)

[Ray (user2637)]

PS Don't forgot to plug in Karin's banked #5 book instead of a TA book. :)

[Kazen]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "PS Don't forgot to plug in Karin's banked #5 book instead of a TA book. :)"

Already did on the sheet, the goal post says TA for simplicity :)

[Ray (user2637)]

Great minds!

Kazen wrote: "Already did on the sheet, the goal post says TA for simplicity :)"

[Bety]

Amber spyglass is only 400 pages, which is easy compared to the 500-1000 I would have read for Mastiff+bloodhound. We are doing so well with our teamwork and TA prowess!

[Kazen]

I have to admit I'm a bit lost on how the trilogy is being done - if someone could quickly outline who's doing what I would appreciate it :)

[Ray (user2637)]

Bonus Labor 24:
female main characters that fight or use weapon - Travel Agent - Any Kate Daniels (based on swords on covers)
with a Red Cover - Travel Agent - court of swords and roses
takes place on a Farm - Travel Agent - anne of avonlea
trilogy. (Book 1) - Travel Agent - northern lights
trilogy. (Book 2) - Travel Agent - subtle knife
trilogy. (Book 3) - Bethany - amber spyglass

:D

[Ray (user2637)]

BTW, did we use up all 3 use-or-lose Labor-only boosts?

[Kazen]

Thank you so much, Ray!

Ray (user2637) wrote: "BTW, did we use up all 3 use-or-lose Labor-only boosts?"

One left. Thought it may come in handy to 'fill a task with any book' just in case someone doesn't finish in time. Like me ;)

[Ray (user2637)]

That's exactly what I was thinking!

Kazen wrote: "One left. Thought it may come in handy to 'fill a task with any book' just in case someone doesn't finish in time. Like me ;) "

[Bety]

I'll probably finish two books on my travel back, so I'll try to inquire as to everyone's status after finishing The Amber Spyglass and see if I can provide backup for any tasks.

[Lory]

20% done on #11 in a series. Had to stop because it is super creepy and it's bedtime. I'll definitely finish tomorrow, though! Yay points :-)

[Bety]

Lory wrote: "20% done on #11 in a series. Had to stop because it is super creepy and it's bedtime. I'll definitely finish tomorrow, though! Yay points :-)"

Yay points! You are awesome.

[Kazen]

Bethany wrote: "I'll probably finish two books on my travel back, so I'll try to inquire as to everyone's status after finishing The Amber Spyglass and see if I can provide backup for any tasks."

You are a star! ☆★☆

[Bety]

Kazen wrote: "Bethany wrote: "I'll probably finish two books on my travel back, so I'll try to inquire as to everyone's status after finishing The Amber Spyglass and see if I can provide backup for any tasks."

..."
I am fortunate to have dedicated reading time. :)

[Caly ☯ Crazy Book Lady]

Rose wrote: "Sorry. I was lazy and didn't write the title. That actually was Memoirs of a Geisha. I liked it (way more than the movie), although I thought it could have been shorter. I really would love to read..."

I loved it (and the movie) that is why I was asking. You may want to read Geisha, a Life , I have it on my to read list. 8-)

[Caly ☯ Crazy Book Lady]

Bethany wrote: "Kazen wrote: "Bethany wrote: "I'll probably finish two books on my travel back, so I'll try to inquire as to everyone's status after finishing The Amber Spyglass and see if I can provide backup for..."

I will definitely finish my current book before the end of the challenge, but I wont get to do anything else because we are getting ready to go on vacation. We are so rocking it though! Way to go Red Pandas!

[Kazen]

Caly wrote: "I will definitely finish my current book before the end of the challenge, but I wont get to do anything else because we are getting ready to go on vacation. We are so rocking it though! Way to go Red Pandas!"

Oooo, how exciting! Where are you going?

[Kazen]

Grah, this book. One star. We finish a bonus and I got a ranty review out of it, so it wasn't a total loss ;)


Everything to Me
224 pages
September 30th
21D - title relay

Time to go to the spreadsheet and pull a new bonus! Big puzzles, no whammies....

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

BONUS LABOR 26


Bookules is growing weary of restoring the library. He thought he would take a break and try a few puzzles but a few are stumping him. Are you any good at popular culture?

Treat each puzzle as separate. Must PM the mod account with answers. Please don't post in team thread so not to make it too easy for other teams to "borrow" your answers!


◈ UNW QFDNWTU GPY FT YJU NW BNJ NPT UNW GJTU, AZU NW BNJ YWWHT UNW SWPTU. (—ZYLYJBY PZUNJQ)
◈ IAM HMTP QF PRF ERYOUF IAM WZTR PA TFF ZO PRF WANDK (UYOKRZ)
◈ IH NWH IZNR IH WHYHNRHSCQ SX; HPBHCCHABH, RZHA, EF AXR NA NBR KGR N ZNKER.(—NWEFRXRCH)
◈ ZSLZPE QORHWNM POFR MTMIWME; TOJCWTH ZTTOPE JCMI EO IFXC.( —OEXZR LWSKM)

Points: 10

[Caly ☯ Crazy Book Lady]

Kazen wrote: "Caly wrote: "I will definitely finish my current book before the end of the challenge, but I wont get to do anything else because we are getting ready to go on vacation. We are so rocking it though..."

We are leaving Sunday for New Mexico. Visiting Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Neither of us has been to the South West and we are going for a whole week! Our first 'real vacation' since we got married 3 years ago (Our Anniversary is Oct 4th). I am so excited. However just to let everyone know, I probably wont be able to read more than 1 (maybe 2 short) books next week. I will have airport and plane time but once we get there I plan on focusing on sightseeing and my wife *grin. The good thing is it will only be the start of the last challenge so I will have plenty of time to help when I return.

[Kazen]

Oh wow, that sounds wonderful Caly! Right around this time last year I was driving on Route 66 in Arizona with my husband on our own (much delayed) honeymoon. It was also my first time in the Southwest - it's pretty amazing :)

Enjoy the sightseeing and your wife, no worries about the books with that scenery around you! If you can do keep an eye out for the next event's rules so you can be aware of any required reads. Otherwise - enjoy! :D

[Bety]

Trying to solve labor 26...

[Tammie]

I'll claim #11 to read
Unexpected Rush

[Kazen]

Tammie wrote: "I'll claim #11 to read
Unexpected Rush"

11 in a series? Lory already claimed it ^^;;

[Kazen]

Bethany wrote: "Trying to solve labor 26..."

Best of luck! I stink at cryptograms :(

[Tammie]

Ok...didn't see that...is 6 available then? I can do that one...a wild urkranian :)

[Tammie]

Never mind looks like that is covered as well.
I'm headed to beach...have time to read...so if something is needed...could you let me know what it is please...thanks :)

[Kazen]

We have four tasks that are either waiting for one book or a puzzle to be finished, so hopefully there will be a new task soon-ish. :)

[Bety]

finished 1st part of 26