Team Triangulum

[Tina]

Sounds good!

[Teddie]

Tina wrote: "If anyone is looking for a new book, I published one in October lol... it’s called Cupid’s Chance and works for several cards!

I can’t wait for uno to start. The waiting has hampered my normal re..."

I'm going to check Cupid's Chance out for UNO :) Perhaps there will be a Valentines mini challenge that has a task with Cupid, hmmm? ;)

[Tina]

Thank you!

[Annika]

Get ready to start reading, only a few more hours to go ☺️

[Annika]

45 minutes untill the challenge starts :)

[Teddie]

And we’re off!

[Jennifer H]

Finally...lol!

[April]

Let the reading begin:)

[Annika]

The wait is finally over :)

[April]

ok, I saw somewhere how to find the color for the books, but I can't find it now! gah.

[Teddie]

Here you go April: Tineye. Right-click on the book cover image, save the image link, then paste it into the form at Tineye. (Be sure to uncheck the "Exclude background color..." filter to get a true percentage.)

[April]

Teddie wrote: "Here you go April: Tineye. Right-click on the book cover image, save the image link, then paste it into the form at Tineye. (Be sure to uncheck the "Exclude background color..." filter to get a tru..."

Ok, and can you refresh what the percentage has to be to matter?

[Annika]

Over 50% :)

[April]

Annika wrote: "Over 50% :)"

Thanks! I put 2 books into the spreadsheet. I think I did so correctly. Ill double check the colors.

[Annika]

How are you all doing? found any good books?

[April]

I’m a little over halfway through one and about a quarter of the way through another. Anyone have any suggestions for the best book they’ve ever read? I figured we could use it as a repeat card too:)

[Annika]

April wrote: "I’m a little over halfway through one and about a quarter of the way through another. Anyone have any suggestions for the best book they’ve ever read? I figured we could use it as a repeat card too:)"

Any specific genre? or genre you don't read?

[April]

Annika wrote: "April wrote: "I’m a little over halfway through one and about a quarter of the way through another. Anyone have any suggestions for the best book they’ve ever read? I figured we could use it as a r..."

Not particularly. I do a lot of historical fiction, murder mystery/psychological thriller. I haven't found a genre that I hated as of yet.

[Annika]

For murder mysteries, have you tried any of Karen Rose books? They are awesome!
For a more cozy feel I read It's Murder, My Son this series this fall and enjoyed them. The dog is the hero. (Though to be fair, skip the last 3 or so books in the series, they aren't that good).
The Drowned Girls was another one I quite enjoyed.

[Teddie]

April wrote: "Annika wrote: "April wrote: "I’m a little over halfway through one and about a quarter of the way through another. Anyone have any suggestions for the best book they’ve ever read? I figured we coul..."

Another few series I'm enjoying that you might like are The Veronica Speedwell series, the Lady Sherlock series, and the book I'm reading now, The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter.

[Tina]

I found a book, only 14% in, that covers a five and a nine card. It’s a ya paranormal called Inception by Bianca Scarsoni. And has a character named Nikki in it.

[Jennifer H]

Is there an easy way to check and see if another team member has read the book you are reading?

[Annika]

There are two easy options to check

1) If you friend everyone on the team, you will see who's read it (shelved it etc) on the book page. They will be listed after your review.
2) Compare books with your team members.
Go to someones page, under their presentation you will see "Compare books" Click on that and a list with every book (or a selection of 100) will show up. If you want to refine it; go to the margine to the right and choose "Read" for their shelves.

[Jennifer H]

Thanks Annika!

[Annika]

Anytime :)

[Teddie]

When I was looking for some good reerse book candidaes, I checked your shelves Jen - and found a good reverse book. You and I like a lot of the same books. :)

[Jennifer H]

Teddie wrote: "When I was looking for some good reerse book candidaes, I checked your shelves Jen - and found a good reverse book. You and I like a lot of the same books. :)"

That's cool! I will have to go have a gander at your shelves :)

You will have to let me know how you liked Etched in Bone it is one of my favorite series.

[Tina]

I just finished my first book and of course I can't add it to the spreadsheet Teddie created, tonight cause Amazon doesn't play well with Google. Anyway, I have a question. Are we playing one hand and before moving on to the next one? I know everyone is reading whatever then finding where it fits but for some reason (Capricorn) my brain is forcing me to pick books that match cards. For instance the book i just finished fits both a 5 and 9 (searched for a couple hours to find one that did!!) Anyway, my (Capricorn) brain needs to know which hand to chose a card from. Lol

Sorry for the rambling...

[Tina]

Scratch not being able to add it, apple has no issues with google!

[Annika]

Tina wrote: "I just finished my first book and of course I can't add it to the spreadsheet Teddie created, tonight cause Amazon doesn't play well with Google. Anyway, I have a question. Are we playing one hand ..."

No, no finishing the hands in order. that would *really* make things tough.

If you want to search for specific books try to find the hardest ones:
- Colour cards
- Reverse
- Letter V
- Letter I
- Letter N (this is our most common card, so it's good to keep a lookout for these)

[Annika]

I finished Closer Than You Think earler today and loved it. So if you are on the market for some suspense this is highly recommended!

How are you guys doing, finding anything good to read?

[Teddie]

Jennifer H wrote: "Teddie wrote: "When I was looking for some good reerse book candidaes, I checked your shelves Jen - and found a good reverse book. You and I like a lot of the same books. :)"

That's cool! I will h..."

Gander away! I dig that series too - perfect timing!

[Annika]

Don't forget to head over to the recommendations thread to recommend a few of your favourite reads.

[Brittany]

Hey I was just checking in and wanted to make sure I’m filling out the spreadsheet correctly? Are my books showing up I have been updating through my iPad so just wanted to make sure it’s going through.

[Annika]

They look good ☺️

[Tina]

I found a book that works for a red 2 card but it’s barely above 100 pages... 118 to be exact. Need an opinion on whether I should go for it or find something a little better? More pages, I mean.

[Brittany]

I believe as long as it is at least 101 pages it counts. I would go for it

[Annika]

Tina wrote: "I found a book that works for a red 2 card but it’s barely above 100 pages... 118 to be exact. Need an opinion on whether I should go for it or find something a little better? More pages, I mean."

118 pages is fine, but if it's a children's books you might want to check the word count to be on the safe side. Otherwise go for it :)

[Tina]

Thank you both!

[Annika]

Happy to help :)

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

A while ago, we asked you to head to THIS THREAD to post three (3) favourite books/series, up to a maximum of five (5) for those of us who have a hard time deciding ;-), you would recommend to others.

As some of you have already guessed, this will in some way be incorporated into an upcoming optional mini challenge. (Nope, our lips are sealed still, we are not going to tell you what it is :-p)

However, a surprisingly large number of players have not posted any recommendations yet. Unfortunately, that might make things difficult for your fellow players as well as yourselves.

Please, please, post 3-5 recommendations in the above mentioned thread. If you don't, we may be forced to take unwanted action as a result.

[Teddie]

Here are the books / series suggested by Team Triangulum so far:



Be sure to add yours to the list! :D

[Jennifer H]

I added mine to the list a little while ago.

[Teddie]

Jennifer H wrote: "I added mine to the list a little while ago."

Thanks! Sorry I missed it. I've never read any of that Shaye Archer series - I'll try it for a reverse at some point :)

[Tina]

I added mine too

[Jennifer H]

They are great books they all have a rating average of over four stars.

[Tina]

Inferno: Part 1

Does this book have enough red for a red 2 card?

[Annika]

At first glance no, but i can check tineye tomorrow when I'm back on the computer.

[UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper]

Please welcome new team member Makena

replacing Enxhi & Elizabeth

[Teddie]

Tina wrote: "Inferno: Part 1

Does this book have enough red for a red 2 card?"

No, it's only 35% red.