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Judy.Ca wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I love PFM and will continue doing that one if it stays. I will also participate in BRs as long as they are not NSFL books! 😜 The levels challenge stressed me the F out and was just ..."PS...what does NSFL mean?
So glad, you said that Judy! Thought it was just me! 😂😂😂
Robin wrote: "Not safe for Leslie!! 😂"Melinda wrote: "So glad, you said that Judy! Thought it was just me! 😂😂😂"
lol...thanks! ;-]
T. and I for sure want a "levels" like challenge. We've been talking about it and are willing to come up with one similar to this years. Maybe 50 books with a wild card or two so you can opt out of categories you're dreading? Let me know what you think. If no one else is interested we can just do it in my group.
And if someone else wants to make it that's totally cool. We're just volunteering in case no one wants to!
Robin wrote: "Not safe for Leslie!! 😂"MY most favorite acronym!!
Robin wrote: "T. and I for sure want a "levels" like challenge. We've been talking about it and are willing to come up with one similar to this years. Maybe 50 books with a wild card or two so you can opt out of..."Sounds great! I'll want to participate. Let me know if you need any "design" suggestions :-)
Michele wrote: "Robin wrote: "T. and I for sure want a "levels" like challenge. We've been talking about it and are willing to come up with one similar to this years. Maybe 50 books with a wild card or two so you ..."I'm cool with anything. However Grey came up with the last one was great, but if she did it herself and doesn't want to mess with it, we can all add stuff! I just like a year long thing that you check off like a Yahzee card!
I'm in with whatever. I love all challenges! I need to look at that Time list again. I remember not really wanting to read any of them the last time I looked at it, though.Getting ready to see where I am on my levels challenge. I'm almost scared to look. 😬
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Grey wrote: "I have a couple of ideas...but I'm not a control Nazi, lol! if we wanna wait til the weekend, I will have more time to collect my thoughts ♥️"Works for me!
Judy, I think it was Nay who came up with NSFL because most of the ladies in this group love really depressing/sad books and I am afraid of them. I especially hate books with MCs dying and non-HEA's. A perfect example of a NSFL book that you read is (view spoiler)
Leslie wrote: "Judy, I think it was Nay who came up with NSFL because most of the ladies in this group love really depressing/sad books and I am afraid of them. I especially hate books with MCs dying and non-HEA'..."Guilty! 😜
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Grey's 52 for 52 in 2020. A book a week!
1.) A book by an international author
2.) Reread one of your favorite books
3.) A book that re-writes a well-known story
4.) A mystery/thriller
5.) A book you've had on your TBR for longer than 2 years
6.) A Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel
7.) A book written by a "new-to-you" author
8.) A book that you pick based on the cover alone
9.) A buddy read with at least 2 other people
10.) A book with a main character that wears glasses (good looking out for 2020, get it? LOL!)
11.) The first book in a trilogy
12.) The second book in the same trilogy
13.) The third and final book in the same trilogy
14.) A book with over 600 pages
15.) A book that you read in a day
16.) Any book from one of our "Favorites" spreadsheets
17.) A book that has been made into a movie
18.) A book chosen by someone else
19.) A book about a musician or celebrity
20.) The 20th book on your TBR
21.) An award winning book
22.) A book set in a foreign country
23.) A YA or NA book (let's hear it for the millennials!)
24.) A book that is published in 2020
25.) A book with at least 2020 reviews on Goodreads
26.) A book with a character that shares your name
27.) A book you pick because you've love the author
28.) A book recommended by a friend
29.) A debut novel
30.) A book set on a school/college campus
31.) A book told from multiple points of view
32.) A book with the word "Love" in the title
33.) A book that makes you cry
34.) A book that "everyone has read but me"
35.) A book with bad reviews
36.) A book with a number in the title
37.) A book set in your own state
38.) A book that scares you
39.) A new release (within the same week)
40.) A Second chance romance
41.) A book with a verb in the title
42.) A short story or novella (less than 150 pages)
43.) A book about someone with the same profession as you
44.) A book with a character in Politics (USA election year!)
45.) A book set during a holiday
46.) A beach read
47.) A book by an Indie author
48.) A book with a mainstream publisher
49.) A book about an Athlete (Olympics, here we come!)
50.) A book with your favorite color on the cover
51.) A book written by more than one author
52.) A freebie, pick any book you want!
Grey wrote: "Here's my idea for the BIG challenge, let me know what you think...Grey's 52 for 52 in 2020. A book a week!
1.) A book by an international author
2.) Reread one of your favorite books
3.) A boo..."
Grey! This is perfect! I love it! <3
Grey - wowza!!! You did a great job! Love it!
Grey wrote: "Here's my idea for the BIG challenge, let me know what you think...Grey's 52 for 52 in 2020. A book a week!
1.) A book by an international author
2.) Reread one of your favorite books
3.) A boo..."
wow! that's got anxiety written all over it, lol...but it is a great list!!
The only ones that worry be are "character that shares your name" because good luck Terrill! 😆 And book over 600 pages!! 😳
Too anxiety ridden for me! 🙁The levels challenge was tough. But I will cheer you guys on from the sidelines!
Robin wrote: "The only ones that worry be are "character that shares your name" because good luck Terrill! 😆 And book over 600 pages!! 😳"Grey wrote: "Here's my idea for the BIG challenge, let me know what you think...
Grey's 52 for 52 in 2020. A book a week!
1.) A book by an international author
2.) Reread one of your favorite books
3.) A boo..."
I'm thinking the challenge list is mostly doable. Especially, if it's all open to interpretation. For example, I'll read a book with a character with one of my kids' names, because there ain't no way I'll find something I want to read with my name in it. 🤣 I'll probably also take creative latitude with the "trilogy" option. I lucked out this year with that one.
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There's the Pick for Me Challenge, because...just because I don't think I can exist without it. My 52 in 52 Challenge, which I don't think will be as difficult as it sounds. And I brought back an old favorite, which I need your assistance with....the Themes Challenge! So, head here, and sign up, please!!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Ela wrote: "I'M OBSESSED WITH THE WITCHER"I'm only 1 1/2 episodes in...I hope to watch more this weekend!!
Michele wrote: "Ela wrote: "I'M OBSESSED WITH THE WITCHER"I'm only 1 1/2 episodes in...I hope to watch more this weekend!!"
I ordered Maryse to watch it!
I know some of you have read this already but if anyone is interested in a BR I'd like to start in a couple days...
Judy.Ca wrote: "I know some of you have read this already but if anyone is interested in a BR I'd like to start in a couple days..."I'll join you if I get it from the library soon...it says I should get it in a few days but who knows.
Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "I know some of you have read this already but if anyone is interested in a BR I'd like to start in a couple days..."I'll join you if I get it from t..."
ok great! I was so shocked when I got it today from my library :) I've got 21 days...I've got to read Crawdads before it expires :-/
Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "I know some of you have read this already but if anyone is interested in a BR I'd like to start in a couple days..."I'll join you if..."
I'll keep you posted. Once I finally get it, I'll have 21 days as well :-)
Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "I know some of you have read this already but if anyone is interested in a BR I'd like to start in a couple days..."..."
awesome!
Anyone else having problems updating progress on books they are reading? I don't have the link available to track progress (and I know the whole world is waiting to see my updates, and I hate to disappoint, LOL) This also means I don't have the link available to click on for when I'm all finished.Sigh!!!! I think I remember this happening last year too.
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I can't either... I can post a general update. But I can't post a book update. Weird. Goodreads in general, was real glitchy for me yesterday. Posting all of the challenge thread stuff was super difficult and time consuming. (Thank you all for your patience!!!)
Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "I know some of you have read this already but if anyone is interested in a BR I'd like to start in a couple days..."..."
Hey Michele! I'm just over half way in the Wives...its really good so far...we have a thread going whenever you're ready
Grey wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Anyone else having problems updating progress on books they are reading? I don't have the link available to track progress (and I know the whole world is waiting to see my updates, and..."I noticed that too since yesterday but i thought it was bc I'm on my phone...
Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "I know some of you have read this already but if anyone is interested in a BR I'd like to start in a couple days...[bookcover:The Wi..."
You started it already?! I got my library book so I will hop in.
Lisa wrote: "Anyone else having problems updating progress on books they are reading? I don't have the link available to track progress (and I know the whole world is waiting to see my updates, and I hate to di..."Frustrating!!
Lisa wrote: "Anyone else having problems updating progress on books they are reading? I don't have the link available to track progress (and I know the whole world is waiting to see my updates, and I hate to di..."For now, you have to go to your individual profile page or the specific book page. There you can record your reading updates.
I’m reading the wives just started. But we are away water ski ing at the moment and have 12 people at our holiday house. So I may be a bit busy for a few days.
FYI in case anyone is still having site issues--GR is indeed doing maintenance. It's much better today than it's been the past couple of days, but a large part of the site that librarians use to combine and merge/delete editions of books is down for an entire week, and I'm sure that has to be affecting the rest of the site as well. This particular maintenance will be finished on Monday.I wish I could jump in on The Wives, but I won't have it for another 5 weeks and I don't know if it's worth it to use one of my precious Audible credits.
Melinda wrote: "I’m reading the wives just started. But we are away water ski ing at the moment and have 12 people at our holiday house. So I may be a bit busy for a few days."Hey, Melinda! Hope y'all are having fun!
Just needing a place to vent and put it all out there in the world - My mom fell at home twice last Sunday (a week ago) and has been the hospital since. She lives with my brother, but he wasn't home at the time and even though she has one of those medic alert buttons, she didn't press it because she didn't want to bother anyone. Instead she tried to get herself up and ended up doing more damage - lying of the floor for two hours caused her to get Sepsis, and apparently she had a case of e-Coli brewing unbeknownst to her too. So, she's now in the hospital, can't do anything for herself because she can't get up and move. They're talking about getting her into a rehab facility, but it's a long road ahead of her, and I don't think she wants to do the work it's going to take to get her moving again. She's 83 years old, tired, afraid of the pain and physical work it will take, and she just wants the Good Lord to take her. And then this weekend my husband and I moved from a house to a two-bedroom apartment (we are in that downsizing part of our lives). So we had my Mom, the move, and my grouchy ass husband who thinks that we have to be unpacked like yesterday. My cat is in hiding because she's not sure what she thinks of her new home. So, I'm worried she's never going to eat or drink again (and it's only been a day) Ohhhh, the dramatics!!! Cue the woe is me sign!!!
I'm sooooooooooooooo fucking sorry Lisa!
Ugh Lisa, you are dealing with a lot! Hang in there!!!
Lisa wrote: "Just needing a place to vent and put it all out there in the world - My mom fell at home twice last Sunday (a week ago) and has been the hospital since. She lives with my brother, but he wasn't hom..."Jesus Lisa...its so difficult with aging parents, they dont want to give up their independance even if its just to call for help...hugs to you and prayers that she pulls through...❤❤
Lisa wrote: "Just needing a place to vent and put it all out there in the world - My mom fell at home twice last Sunday (a week ago) and has been the hospital since. She lives with my brother, but he wasn't hom..."Oh Lisa, I just saw this. Sweetie, I'm so very sorry you're dealing with this. Sending hugs...please know you can come vent here anytime.
Thank you guys...I needed a little pity party and group hugs. I know we ALL deal with this crap, but every now and then you just need to break down somewhere safe where people will hold your heart gently and let you be less than strong. And that's what you guys are to me :) I love you all to tiny bits and pieces!!!
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