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[prag ♻]

Completion post

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
Date: 18/8/16

Both pink AND green on the cover, whoo!

N: Author
B: Bobby
R: Ronnie
C: Craig
M: Muqtada

[Bety]

I'm reading "It's kind of a funny story" too! Almost done!
I also have a few potential claims on that board, but Im trying to be good and restrain myself.

[prag ♻]

Yeah, I saw:) I'd had it for a month but never really got around to reading it, then today morning I saw you were reading it so I figured I might as well too. Plus the colour bonus! I didn't like part 1 too much, but after that the book got pretty great- are you liking it?

Bethany wrote: "I'm reading "It's kind of a funny story" too! Almost done!
I also have a few potential claims on that board, but Im trying to be good and restrain myself."

[prag ♻]

Have we finished the favorites/5star Milon boast? It's kind of a funny story (read by Bethany) could work, it's on my favorites shelf. Also vice versa IF she likes it as much as I did☺

[Bety]

Pragya wrote: "Yeah, I saw:) I'd had it for a month but never really got around to reading it, then today morning I saw you were reading it so I figured I might as well too. Plus the colour bonus! I didn't like p..."

I am liking it! I should probably stop reading books about depression though... I have depression and reading more about it doesn't always do good things for my brain.

[Lory]

Completion 9
By Paula Byrne
No characters as non fiction, but pink on the dress on the cover.

[Bety]

Finished:

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
444 pages
8/18
pink sleeve on cover

Characters:
(view spoiler)[
Craig Gilner
Aaron Pardis
Ronny
Nia
Julie
Sarah
Chris
Dr. Data
Dr. Andrea Minerva
Dr. Barney
Dr. Mahmoud
Smitty
Bobby
Muqtada
Armelio
Humble Koper
Jennifer/Charles
Becca
Solomon
Ebony
Monica
The Professor/Amanda
Noelle Hinton
Nia
Joanie
Robert
Mr. Janowitz
Neil
(hide spoiler)]

[Ray (user2637)]

I will finish both Software and The Island of Dr. Libris (which has pink books on cover) by the end of Wheel.

Kazen wrote: "How is everyone doing this week? Do you think you'll finish a book or two before Bingo starts?"

[Bety]

"Carryover Milon/Omni bonuses Milon and Omni bonuses may carry over to Bingo. You may use them on any of the pattern rewards but only once per type of reward for carryover bonuses. "

So we may want to consider this, when planning. Could get a lot of points for long books this way...

[Ray (user2637)]

I crunched some numbers for the different bingo patterns and got really interesting results. The patterns we have to choose from vary from 8-11 books (plus the "coverall" pattern, which takes 25 books).

If we get the minimum possible points for each square (12 and no power square bonus), then going for the Coverall pattern will get us the most points per book (including 15 pts for submitted pattern and 100 bonus pts). But if we manage to find the power squares and also read longer books, thus getting the maximum points for each square, then going for the Diamond Outline (8 squares/books required) will get us the most points per book. However, if we discount the Coverall pattern, Diamond Outline takes the lead for pts/book at minimum pts too. Math is weird.

The take-away? Leaning toward the patterns with fewer books req'd is slightly in our favor.

Then there's the prizes to consider...the "Tree" prize (Increase all undiscovered x2 power squares to x3 power squares) has a potential of adding 36-54 points, and the "Airplane" prize could add 12-18 but both only work if we find the hidden power squares.

Lots to think about here....

[Ray (user2637)]

Question: Do we only get to pick 1 pattern per card? Then, when we're done with the pattern, we get a new card?

[Ray (user2637)]

For "Title contains Ring", et. al, can it be part of a word? E.g. gathering, fringe, meringue all contain 'ring'.

[Ella]

Finished
Corporate Husband by Beverly Farr
18th August
239 pages

Pink item on cover- girl's top (also the hot guy in the pic is really cute and pink lol)

B- Louisa brannigan
R- justin Reilly
C- cyrus
M- Michelle

A- alan honeycutt
F-frank
h- alan honeycutt
l-louisa
J- justin
T-teri
P-pruitt
v- verdoorm

[Ella]

is there a link to the end of wheelathon?

[Caly ☯ Crazy Book Lady]

Okay here is a question for Bingo.

If the square says read a book that starts with W (for example) you could use the book "The Walls Around Us" because you drop the "The" correct? Now if you wanted to use that book instead for the square that said Read a book with a 4 word title, does that count? or do you still have to drop the "The"? Just trying to get it straight so I can pick the correct books when the time comes.

Thanks!

[Bety]

I also have a question about boggle:

So, I have the book "A Rose-Red Chain." Is Rose-Red 2 words or 1?

[Bety]

And how are we gonna find a book about BLUEBERRIES?

[Margaret]

Finished


Out Of Control by Shannon McKenna
416 pages
Read 18/8/16

Characters for Current word:
Davy McCloud
Margot Vetter
Marcus Worthington

Nothing for colour bonuses.

[Tammie]

I think the picture just has to 'inspire' something. So Blueberries could be Blueberry Hill, or is there a series name with 'blueberry' in it... or perhaps a book with a baking theme??? When I put the word in to the 'search feature' I found 34 pages of books with 'blueberry' directly associated with the book. I think we can be creative from my understanding of the instructions. The hard part might be getting the book...Overdrive, free Kindle, Library, etc. I try not to purchase unless I have to.

Bethany wrote: "And how are we gonna find a book about BLUEBERRIES?"

[Ray (user2637)]

Ella wrote: "is there a link to the end of wheelathon?"

The countdowns can all be found in the Countdown thread.

End of Wheel. :) It's just under 26 hours right now.

[Ray (user2637)]

Typically with word games, hyphenated words count as 2. I shall be interested in seeing the official ruling on this.

Bethany wrote: "I also have a question about boggle:

So, I have the book "A Rose-Red Chain." Is Rose-Red 2 words or 1?"

[Ray (user2637)]

It would count even if someone eats a blueberry muffin in the book, so I think it'll be okay. Plus that square is only needed in 3 of the 8 possible patterns, so we might not have to do that one.

Bethany wrote: "And how are we gonna find a book about BLUEBERRIES?"

[Ray (user2637)]

Another good question. I suspect we have to count all words in the title. :)
ETA: Interested on the ruling on this one too.

Caly wrote: "Okay here is a question for Bingo.

If the square says read a book that starts with W (for example) you could use the book "The Walls Around Us" because you drop the "The" correct? Now if you want..."

[Kazen]

I have a mad early appointment this morning but fear not, most if your questions are answered in the rules so have another look at those. And a hyphenated word is one word. :)

I'll see if I can get back before leaving the house :)

[Kelly]

Bethany wrote: "And how are we gonna find a book about BLUEBERRIES?"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blueberry

:) Something will click

[Kazen]

Okay, I'm going to run through and answer questions, yea! :D

Pragya wrote: "Have we finished the favorites/5star Milon boast? It's kind of a funny story (read by Bethany) could work, it's on my favorites shelf. Also vice versa IF she likes it as much as I did☺"

I'm thinking it would be kind of hard to get all the books together in the last 24 hours here so only read it if it makes you happy. :)

[Kazen]

Bethany wrote: "I also have a few potential claims on that board, but Im trying to be good and restrain myself."

Hehehe, it's appreciated! Keep them in mind, I'll be doing a proper update/goal post when I get home from work. :)

[Kazen]

Bethany wrote: "I am liking it! I should probably stop reading books about depression though... I have depression and reading more about it doesn't always do good things for my brain. "

I love historical (and paranormal!) romance because their problems are different from mine so the angst doesn't transfer. Vampires overrunning the city, unable to get an invitation to a ball... fine by me! ~reads on~ ;)

[Kazen]

Bethany wrote: ""Carryover Milon/Omni bonuses Milon and Omni bonuses may carry over to Bingo. You may use them on any of the pattern rewards but only once per type of reward for carryover bonuses. "

So we may wan..."

The number of bonuses carries over, yes, but what they can be used for may change.

[Kazen]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "I crunched some numbers for the different bingo patterns and got really interesting results. The patterns we have to choose from vary from 8-11 books (plus the "coverall" pattern, which takes 25 bo..."

This is awesome number crunching, thank you!! Much to think about here. ~thinkthink~

[Ray (user2637)]

Bethany wrote: "And how are we gonna find a book about BLUEBERRIES?"

Also, I had the most amazing blueberries this week! So huge and delicious!

[Kazen]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Question: Do we only get to pick 1 pattern per card? Then, when we're done with the pattern, we get a new card?"

The wording on this one is ambiguous, so I'm going to ask in the staff room to make sure. :)

[Caly ☯ Crazy Book Lady]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Bethany wrote: "And how are we gonna find a book about BLUEBERRIES?"

Also, I had the most amazing blueberries this week! So huge and delicious!

"

Nice! Blueberries are my favorite! 8-)

[Kazen]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "For "Title contains Ring", et. al, can it be part of a word? E.g. gathering, fringe, meringue all contain 'ring'."

Nope, exact or plurals only.

[Kazen]

Caly wrote: "Okay here is a question for Bingo.

If the square says read a book that starts with W (for example) you could use the book "The Walls Around Us" because you drop the "The" correct? Now if you want..."

Good question! I'm going to double check in the staff room and get back to you. :)

[Bety]

Ok, so I have access to and some desire to read possible books for:
(view spoiler)[
Fairy
Title starts with W
Soccer/Football
Tornado
Tree picture and Cover has tree
Four word title
Horse
Book published 2016
Book made into TV
Lion
Title contains thief
Published in 2011
(hide spoiler)]
With particular interest in Fairy and Tree, for October Daye related reasons. I guess this could also work for werewolf, since there is at least one guy who transforms between man and dog.

But really, I could do almost any of the squares if there were a need. Would just require a little creativity and library/bookstore hunting or bugging friends for books.

[Kazen]

Bethany wrote: "I also have a question about boggle:

So, I have the book "A Rose-Red Chain." Is Rose-Red 2 words or 1?"

One :)

[Kazen]

Bethany wrote: "And how are we gonna find a book about BLUEBERRIES?"

It doesn't have to be "about", it can just be connected to the picture. Not the word, but the picture. :) If you can sell it and there's some real connection there you have a good chance of it counting. Get creative! :D

[Ray (user2637)]

Finished:

18Aug
258 pgs
ABCD FGHIJKLMN P RST WX
The Island of Dr. Libris (t)
Chris Grabenstein (a)
(view spoiler)[
Xiang Libris
Billy
Kim
Walter Andrews
Nick Farkas
D’Artagnan
Robin
Marian
Hercules
Pollyanna
Thomas Sawyer
Jack
(hide spoiler)]

[Kazen]

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Question: Do we only get to pick 1 pattern per card? Then, when we're done with the pattern, we get a new card?"

I have an answer! :) Yes, once you submit a pattern you get a new card. But we can also finish squares that are not in the pattern for points.

...which makes the point calculus even more interesting! Bwahaha.

[Kazen]

Caly wrote: "Okay here is a question for Bingo.

If the square says read a book that starts with W (for example) you could use the book "The Walls Around Us" because you drop the "The" correct? Now if you want..."

I got confirmation that the dropping of The/etc. is for letter purposes only. All words count when counting words.

...that last sentence is very nearly a palindrome. Woah.

[Bety]

So I guess, for BINGO, if we claim a slot and finish but the board isn't submitted yet, we could probably read whatever and then try to fit it in somewhere later? Seems like there's enough flexibility in interpretations of pictures at least that most books would eventually fit in somewhere during the three weeks.

[Lory]

Completion
By: Mercedes Lackey
Thanks Bethany! I went through favorites (just in case) and found this. I definitely enjoyed it.

Seeing as we are nearing the end, I'm only pouring characters that relate to our word

N - Nessira
R- Rolan
M - mercedes lackey

Not a lot of choices, but every little bit counts right? Lots of characters with K and J names...very unusual.

I might get another book in tomorrow because long flights. But is there anything we need?

Also, if I start a book tomorrow, but don't get it done it does count for bingo?

[Bety]

Finished:

Midnight Blue-Light Special by Seanan McGuire
338 Pages
8/18
Has a pink shirt and a green sweater on cover

Characters for NBRCBOM
B- Bill
R- Rochak
C- Candy
M- Mike

[Bety]

Lory wrote: "Completion
By: Mercedes Lackey
Thanks Bethany! I went through favorites (just in case) and found this. I definitely enjoyed it.

Seeing as we are nearing the en..."
If you finish it during bingo, it counts for bingo!

[Tammie]

Finished! 8/18

Caress of Darkness, Author: Julie Kenner
132 pages
Callie St. Clair
Dante
Ginger
Liam
Malcolm
Nurse Bennet
Oliver St. Clair
Rainer Engel

characters:

Pink Phoenix on cover

[Bety]

Lory wrote: "Completion
By: Mercedes Lackey
Thanks Bethany! I went through favorites (just in case) and found this. I definitely enjoyed it.

Seeing as we are nearing the en..."

Also, I'm glad you liked it. I loved the idea of having a horse when I was younger and the idea of getting chosen by a magic horse was just the best thing ever. Considering this for a re-read at some point; one of those 'I remember loving it but only remember like 3 scenes in the whole series' things.

[Ella]

Ray- thank u . i can never find these countdown clocks.

Kazen- the spreadsheet says 'hare' but the pic could be a rabbit or bunny. does the book have to b connctd to hare? (just a Q. i haven't looked for any book just yet)

[Kazen]

Ella wrote: "Kazen- the spreadsheet says 'hare' but the pic could be a rabbit or bunny. does the book have to b connctd to hare? (just a Q. i haven't loo..."

The word on the spreadsheet is only for reference - use the picture, and however you interpret it, as your guide. :)

[Kazen]

Lory wrote: "I might get another book in tomorrow because long flights. But is there anything we need?

Also, if I start a book tomorrow, but don't get it done it does count for bingo? "

~cues the broken record~ Read what makes you happy! If you finish before the end of wheelathon chances are high we'll be able to sneak it in, and if you finish during bingo it will count for bingo. So no worries :)