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Sir Anni wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "I can't believe what I'm getting myself into. I'm in 40 plus challenges. One that includes 3 or 4 in them. Soon, I'll be the captain of a challenge where you get eliminated for ..."
I know. I'm addicted to challenges.
I know. I'm addicted to challenges.
Siobhan wrote: "Glad you're really enjoying your reads, Angela!What do you think of Darkest Minds so far?"
Wouldn't say I'm loving it, but enjoying it very much!
Angela Jr. wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Glad you're really enjoying your reads, Angela!What do you think of Darkest Minds so far?"
Wouldn't say I'm loving it, but enjoying it very much!"
Well that sounds good enough XD
I don't mean to put it down - it's an awesome book, just not absolutely-over-the-top amazing 🤗
I suppose we have to come to terms with the fact that not everything we read can be absolutely-over-the-top amazing! 😅 But can still be really good and enjoyable!Glad you're liking it :)
I know I have been quiet lately, but rest assured I am still reading and updating the sheet. Perhaps a little bit less regularly but -- life!
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My problem with challenges, is they're easy to start and hard to finish... I've been 24/25 of the FBR Bingo challenge for most of the year because I haven't read a book published by someone under 25... at the beginning of a challenge anything you read can be easily fit into the challenge... towards the end you have to start reading books because they meet criteria you need...
Mayim wrote: "I know I have been quiet lately, but rest assured I am still reading and updating the sheet. Perhaps a little bit less regularly but -- life!"Your new profile picture is so confusing! I tend to look at the picture first and sometimes don't even bother to read the name... yesterday I started reading two of your reviews before I realised you wrote them and I've already read them :D While reading the one on Malice I even thought 'Oh, this sounds like the one Mayim wrote'
Apologies for the confusion! That is the new me. I was looking for a new visage corresponding to my new respectable pregnant persona. :D It is actually a picture of me commissioned by Mr de Vries. :D
Iain wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "I can't believe what I'm getting myself into. I'm in 40 plus challenges. One that includes 3 or 4 in them. Soon, I'll be the captain of a ch..."Yes! Also I get bored sometimes... In the beginning it's exciting and easy to find something and then after a while I don't really care anymore. Still, it's different with the team challenge because it includes interaction with others.
And I'm shocked Virginie hadn't suggested you a book published by someone under 25 :D
Iain wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "I can't believe what I'm getting myself into. I'm in 40 plus challenges. One that includes 3 or 4 in them. Soon, I'll be the captain of a ch..."There were buddy-read for 2 books meeting the criteria in August ;)
The positive point is that you are 'forced' to read books you may not have considered otherwise!
Mayim wrote: "Apologies for the confusion! That is the new me. I was looking for a new visage corresponding to my new respectable pregnant persona. :D It is actually a picture of me commissioned by Mr de Vries. :D"Awww, that's really sweet! But as if you weren't respectable before, who would mess with the lovely lady wearing an armor? :D
And I didn't meant to say I didn't like it, because I do!
Empress Virginie wrote: "Iain wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "I can't believe what I'm getting myself into. I'm in 40 plus challenges. One that includes 3 or 4 in them. Soon, I'll be the ca..."Ah and here she is :D A little late still, Madame Empress!
Sir Anni wrote: "And I'm shocked Virginie hadn't suggested you a book published by someone under 25 :D"Yeah. I assumed he would join without me needing to butt in but it was obviously the only BR Iain did not do xD
Sir Anni wrote: "Ah and here she is :D A little late still, Madame Empress!"I FAILED! 😭 😭 😭
:D I was somewhat... sharp. And now I am mellowing down. Just wait for my new fluffy reviews. :D
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I was going to say your new profile pic doesn't look like someone who would write scathing reviews :)
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Yeah. I assumed he would join without me needing to butt in but it was obviously the only BR..."
I've been winding down on monthly BRs... only reason my numbers are still so high are the weekly and bingey BRs... which books are you guys talking about?
I got Bea to agree to a BR of The Poppy War to complete the author under 25 for the Bingo challenge. And then I steadily recruited more people for it, going to Bingo challenge threads and throwing the BR at them xDThere's also Children of Blood and Bone which I used for my first round of the Bingo challenge (and finished only for this reason). It got 5 stars from a few people from the group though.
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Edit: luckily, it's already scheduled for ANOTHER BR in November, I'll just read it then...
Iain wrote: "Empress Virginie wrote: "Sir Anni wrote: "And I'm shocked Virginie hadn't suggested you a book published by someone under 25 :D"Yeah. I assumed he would join without me needing to butt in but it ..."
I have 3 BRs lined up this month. That is a new low. :D
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Well, I am up to 15 open series. And that does not include the up to date ones. I am sure my reading load will be steadily decreasing in the coming months though.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting
What to Expect the First Year
What to Expect the Toddler Years
Go the Fuck to Sleep
:D
Something like that :D :D:D (particularly the last one) I am thinking times of audiobooks are coming...
Mayim wrote: ":D I was somewhat... sharp. And now I am mellowing down. Just wait for my new fluffy reviews. :D"
I don't buy this! :D
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I was somewhat... sharp. And now I am mellowing down. Just wait for my new fluffy reviews. :D"
I don't buy this! :D"
She's in transition... here's a sneak peak at her NEXT profile pic:
(view spoiler)
:D
and rainbow kittens! and then, one month after the delivery, we will be back to murderous maniacs :D
Hahaha, that profil picture change wouldn't only confuse, but disturb me :D
Mayim wrote: "I have 3 BRs lined up this month. That is a new low. :D "2-3 BRs a month is how I roll now and I'm feeling much happier and less stressed. I've definitely confirmed for myself that I'm too much of a mood reader to be happy constrained by too many scheduled books.
I don’t do that many BRs. My issue is the amount of challenges I sign up got
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Hahahaha! Thank you, but there is a long way to the end of the year...
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Scott wrote: "I don't know if you've all realized it but you're in second place now. Congrats on the set of steak knives. :P"we burn slowly but until the end :D
Does it? Halloween? I didn't realize that...
Thanks for coming back with a vengeance, Mayim! I 😎
Books Part 3196. The Waking Fire
592 pages = 5.9 + BR 3.0 + CP 1.5 = 10.4
197. Witch Hunt
98 pages = 1.0
198. Naamah's Blessing
610 pages = 6.1 + BR 3.1 + CP 1.5 = 10.7
199. Dead of Knight
39 pages = 0.4
200. Romancing the Duke
370 pages = 3.7 + BR 1.9 + PC 0.9 = 6.5
201. Kill the Dead
434 pages = 4.3 + CP 1.1 = 4.4
202. The Burning Stone
801 pages = 8.0 + BR 4.0 = CP 2.0 = 14
203. Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones
322 pages = 3.2 + BR 1.6 + CP 0.8 = 5.6
204. Promise of Wrath
442 pages = 4.4 + BR 2.2 + 1.1 = 7.7
205. Exeunt Demon King
28 pages = 0.3
206. Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day
180 pages = 1.8 + CP 0.5 = 2.3
207. Johannes Cabal the Necromancer
291 pages = 2.9 + CP 0.8 = 3.7
208. The Invisible Library
329 pages = 3.3 + CP 0.9 = 4.2
209. Sign of the Unicorn
192 pages = 1.9 + CP 0.5 = 2.4
210. The Death of Kings
531 pages = 5.3 + BR 2.7 + CP 1.3 = 9.3
211. Academ's Fury
704 pages = 7.0 + BR 3.5 + CP 1.8 = 12.3
212. Second Grave on the Left
307 pages = 3.1 + CP 0.8 = 3.9
213. Magician: Apprentice
485 pages = 4.9 + BR 2.4 + CP 1.2 = 8.5
214. Living with the Dead
372 pages = 3.7 + CP 0.9 = 4.6
215. The Six-Gun Tarot
365 pages = 3.7 + BR 1.8 + CP 0.9 = 6.4
216. Scourge of the Betrayer
320 pages = 3.2 + BR 1.6 + CP 0.8 = 5.6
217. Third Grave Dead Ahead
310 pages = 3.1 + CP 0.8 = 3.9
218. Frostbitten
352 = 3.5 + CP 0.9 = 4.4
219. The Masked City
340 = 3.4 + CP 0.9 = 4.3
220. The Burning Page
358 = 3.6 + CP 0.9 = 4.5
221. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
308 = 3.1 + CP 0.8 = 3.9
222. Doomsday Book
578 = 5.8 + CP 1.4 = 7.2
223. To Say Nothing of the Dog
493 = 4.9 + CP 1.2 = 6.1
224. Blackout
610 = 6.1 + CP 1.5 = 7.6
225. Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia
299 = 3.0 + CP 0.7 = 3.7
226. The Rose and the Thorn
347 = 3.5 + CP 0.9 = 4.4
227. Night of Knives
304 = 3.0 + BR 1.5 + CP 0.7 = 5.2
228. Cursor's Fury
442 = 4.4 + CP 1.1 = 5.5
229. The Legion of Flame
592 = 5.9 + BR 3.0 + CP 1.5 = 10.4
230. True To Her Heart: Angels of Mercy
320 = 3.2 + CP 0.8 = 4.0
231. The Empire of Ashes
576 = 5.8 + BR 2.9 + CP 1.4 = 10.1
232. Magician: Master
499 = 5.0 + BR 2.5 + CP 1.2 = 8.7
Total Points 1545. 5
Choko wrote: "Books Part 3196. The Waking Fire
592 pages = 5.9 + BR 3.0 + CP 1.5 = 10.4
Total Points 1337.8 "
you are our weapon of mass destruction :D
Choko wrote: "Books Part 3196. The Waking Fire
592 pages = 5.9 + BR 3.0 + CP 1.5 = 10.4
Total Points 1337.8 "
Where're Part 1 & 2? 😂
But good job anyway! You've got more than twice as many points as me!
Choko is a reading BEAST!!! Hope I’m on your team again next year!!!
Are we still 2nd place?! XD I'm reading Words of Radiance this month, that'll be my best contribution I think! Haha.
Thanks guys! I hope we stay basically the same team! I love my teammates 😉And no, we are third place once again, but very close...
Sir Anni, the first part is on page one of the thread, and two is on page 5😊. Every post allows only so many characters and this is why I had to break it up...
Choko wrote: "Sir Anni, the first part is on page one of the thread, and two is on page 5😊. Every post allows only so many characters and this is why I had to break it up..."Oh, for me it shows only The Waking Fire 🤔
Sir Anni wrote: "Choko wrote: "Sir Anni, the first part is on page one of the thread, and two is on page 5😊. Every post allows only so many characters and this is why I had to break it up..."Oh, for me it shows o..."
I think Choko put the Waking Fire to start a new reading log. You know like our initial comments where we were supposed to record our points?
Her log part 2 is on page 5. :)
Aaaah that makes so much sense, thank you! Now I'm feeling stupid :D
I decided not to sign up for next year. I will be reading less, I expect and I don't want to hold the team down.
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This honestly sounds a little stressfull, make sure that it doesn't take away your reading pleasure! ;)