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[Heli]

Welcome Claire!

[SandyL]

Hi Newts!

I keep forgetting to post the BOM's - a new one started yesterday, so here are the July Books of the Month:


https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Started July 2nd


https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Started July 12th


https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Starts July 22nd

You earn an extra 20 points for our team for participating in the BOM questions! You can participate for up to one month after the start date.

[Kim]

I Hunt Killers is very good.

[Emma (M)]

I think I’ll take part in I Hunt Killers, it sounds right up my alley!

[Claire]

My shelf for this group is https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... .
At least, I remember books read, count...

[Laura]

Claire wrote: "My shelf for this group is https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... .
At least, I remember books read, count..."

Hello Claire!
Sorry; I wasn't very helpful in giving you more information regarding how everything works as its probably a little daunting to read 14 pages of stuff that already happened. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

This link is to post your read books
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


This link is a list of all the buddy reads since the challenge started
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

This link is our team spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...


I'll add your books from your shelf this time but if you could add them to the read books thread next time then Sandy and I will know to add them.

[Laura]

How's everyone's weekend going? Anyone have any fun plans?

What 's been your favorite read so far of the challenge?

[Emma (M)]

No fun plans here, just a laid back weekend but it’s been enjoyable nonetheless.

My two 5 Star reads so far have been and the . But the book I’m currently reading will probably top the list as it’s a surprise 5 Star read for me. I never expected to love it as much as I have and will definitely want to read more by this author.

[Emma (M)]

Laura wrote: "Hey Emma;
The Power is a buddy read if you wanted to go to the thread and talk about the book we would get an extra 20 points when others are ready to read and interact with you.
h..."

Hi Laura, I’ve taken part in the buddy read for this book and have added the extra 20 points to my original Books Read Post as I’ve already finished the book in June. I’ve linked to two of my comments but will continue to take part as the discussion progresses.

[Claire]

Ok, Laura, I’ll add them there. I read through the info, but found it hard to get it in in one time:-)

[Erika]

I’ve actually read a bunch of good things. The Surgeon and In a Dark, Dark Wood come to mind first.

I worked a bit yesterday and today is all about making progress in these stacks of books. I may actually finish a couple! Woop!

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Laura wrote: "How's everyone's weekend going? Anyone have any fun plans?

What 's been your favorite read so far of the challenge?"

No plans. Just reading and watching Wimbledon.

My favourite books read are and .

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Emma (M) wrote: "No fun plans here, just a laid back weekend but it’s been enjoyable nonetheless.

My two 5 Star reads so far have been and the . ..."

Emma, that Sanderson book of so good. I’ve enjoyed his other books too.

[SandyL]

Claire wrote: "Ok, Laura, I’ll add them there. I read through the info, but found it hard to get it in in one time:-)"

Thanks Claire - just let us know if you have any questions!

[Laura]

Emma (M) wrote: "Laura wrote: "Hey Emma;
The Power is a buddy read if you wanted to go to the thread and talk about the book we would get an extra 20 points when others are ready to read and intera..."

Hi Emma,
Thanks! I'm a bit disappointed as I'm still in queue to read this one and it doesn't look the queue is moving and I 'm not willing to fork out almost $20.00. Sandy or I will add the buddy read points once there is some interaction between you and readers. Mods have deemed that there must be interaction and simply commenting in the thread is not enough. Mod Shannon says this about buddy reads in her team thread "It can’t just be a couple of singular posts with just your thoughts, it’s all about discussing with each other. Think more Book Club discussion. If you were sitting together and talking about it. "

Myself I try to ask questions and that tends to generate good discussion. ( ie - who is your favorite character, or maybe its something I didn't understand, or I disagree (politely) with someone's opinion)

I just recently finished The Queen and the Cure and characters in the book had different "abilities". I asked the buddy group what their favorite ability was and which ability they would want to have and it generated some discussion!

We will add the points soon:-)

[Laura]

Emma (M) wrote: "No fun plans here, just a laid back weekend but it’s been enjoyable nonetheless.

My two 5 Star reads so far have been and the . ..."

What Alice Forgot is a great book.

[SandyL]

It's a quiet weekend for me. I went to lunch with my niece yesterday and then she helped me set up my Firestick and get Netflix. Yep - I'm new to it!! So I spent most of yesterday looking through all the menus and then I watched Mama Mia. I should have waited until TT is over to get this set up (although I'm not a big TV watcher.)

Today I'm going to try and get caught up with the many books I've got in progress right now, including my Buddy Read for , which is really good (hmmm, I wonder if it's on Netflix? No pun intended!) And the next HP book on my list . I've realized that I'm not a huge HP fan (I know, I shouldn't admit that during the challenge - we may get points deducted from our team!😝.) I have enjoyed the books I've read, but they aren't the kind of books I would normally read one after the other - I need more of a break in between each one.

[Laura]

✼Danielle✼ wrote: "Laura wrote: "How's everyone's weekend going? Anyone have any fun plans?

What 's been your favorite read so far of the challenge?"

No plans. Just reading and watching Wimbledon.

My favourite bo..."

Will I be lost if I haven't read the other Ilona Andrew's books and read this one?

[Laura]

I've been reading this weekend and enjoying having my daughter home again after her being away for 2 weeks. We watched the Girl Ghostbuster movie on Netflix on Friday night and we are heading out shopping this afternoon.

I'm not sure I can pick just one book... so here are my favorites so far...
. I've buddy read the entire series over Towers and loved each book. Definitely one of my favorite series. Looking forward to reading the spinoff!

[Laura]

SandyL wrote: "It's a quiet weekend for me. I went to lunch with my niece yesterday and then she helped me set up my Firestick and get Netflix. Yep - I'm new to it!! So I spent most of yesterday looking through a..."

* I'll speak very quietly then too* as I'm stuck on First 100 pages are boring and just filler. It was exciting to hear about Harry playing quiddicth in the previous books but not so fun to hear about the world cup quidditch match.

[Erika]

Oh oh oh Wonder and it’s movie are soooo great!

[Laura]

Heli,
Scythe is a buddy read if you want to grab an extra 20 points for the team.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Please welcome your new team members:

Kristin
Nox

[SandyL]

Hi Kristin and Nox! Welcome to Team Newt!!

There is lots of info in the first few posts of this thread, but I know its a lot to go through, so please ask any questions you have.

Post completed books here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Find Buddy Reads here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

And here is a link to our planning spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

(thanks Laura - I'm copying your info to Claire!)

Please post a link to your tower teams shelves

Thanks!

[Laura]

Welcome Kristin and Nox! Nice to have you both play with us.

[Linda C]

Welcome, new Newts!

[Sassafrass]

Welcome to the new Newts!

Hi all! I'm here, just been traveling again. Just got back from Houston for a conference.

this week, we are going to New Orleans for a family reunion.

then I will be DONE traveling for the summer. I'm beat!

[Laura]

Sassafrass wrote: "Welcome to the new Newts!

Hi all! I'm here, just been traveling again. Just got back from Houston for a conference.

this week, we are going to New Orleans for a family reunion.

then I will be DO..."

Safe travels!

[SandyL]

Sassafrass wrote: "Welcome to the new Newts!

Hi all! I'm here, just been traveling again. Just got back from Houston for a conference.

this week, we are going to New Orleans for a family reunion.

then I will be DO..."

Have fun Sass! Thanks for letting us know!

[Nox]

Hi! I'm super excited to join. Out of curiosity, can I use the same books for more than one spell/class?

[Laura]

Good morning Nox!
It's one book per class or spell. No doubling up. We are finished with our spells; we are just trying to finish the classes and for that we need two more ARC'S. Erika is working on one.... we still need another. Do you read arc's? If not, then read what you like. Buddy reads and BOM'S get us more points and account for why the top teams are in the lead.

[Nox]

Hi Laura!
Sorry, I don't have any arc's, but I do have a couple of books to read! Thank you!

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "Please welcome your new team members:

Kristin
Nox"

Welcome!

[Shannon]

Laura wrote: "Good morning Nox!
It's one book per class or spell. No doubling up. We are finished with our spells; we are just trying to finish the classes and for that we need two more ARC'S. Erika is working ..."

Just a tip,...but if anyone has Amazon Prime, Amazon First Reads will work as well for ARC since those are offered to prime members prior to publication. ;)

Ok.....heading back to Gryffindor...lol

[Laura]

Thanks for the tip, Shannon! Does anyone have Amazon Prime so we can finish off the end of our classes and get all of our points?

Erika how are you doing with your ARC? Almost finished? Do you have another?

[✿~Danielle~✿]

That works, so I could read from this months selection (pub 1 Aug 2018).b

[Erika]

Yessssss I have a bunch. I have to pick that back up. My library books have been distracting me! I shall focus on getting two arcs read! I really do have a whole mess of them.

[Laura]

Phew. Yes, Danielle, will you read that book and Erika will you finish off one then (less pressure) and that will totally complete our classes!!

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Will do this weekend.

[Laura]

Thanks Danielle!

[Erika]

On it!

[Laura]

Yah team! ( thanks Erika and Danielle)
If we read more of those buddy reads ( extra 2030 points) and longer books ( more points) we may be able to move ourselves up in the rankings before the end of our classes/spells.

Don't see a buddy read from the list you like; then ask for someone to come join you HERE

The first post has the spreadsheet with all the buddy reads and Sandy linked it back at the first of the challenge in post #7 of our team thread.

[SandyL]

Thanks Danielle & Erika!

Also, Buddy Reads are actually 30 points (Book of the Month's are 20 points and Harry Potter buddy reads are 40 points) so even better!!!

[Kristin]

Hello everyone! My name is Kristin and I'm excited to join your team. Avid HP fan!

[SandyL]

Hi Kristin!

[SandyL]

Laura wrote: "Thanks for the tip, Shannon! Does anyone have Amazon Prime so we can finish off the end of our classes and get all of our points?

Erika how are you doing with your ARC? Almost finished? Do you ha..."

Hey team - if anyone is interested in the First Reads books and if you have Amazon Prime, you can download all 6 of them for free today (Prime Day)

[Laura]

SandyL wrote: "Thanks Danielle & Erika!

Also, Buddy Reads are actually 30 points (Book of the Month's are 20 points and Harry Potter buddy reads are 40 points) so even better!!!"

Thanks Sandy! My brain was frozen earlier!

[Laura]

Kristin wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Kristin and I'm excited to join your team. Avid HP fan!"

Hi Kristin!! Welcome.

[Nox]

I have Prime so I can use those as arcs!

[Heli]

Laura wrote: "Heli,
Scythe is a buddy read if you want to grab an extra 20 points for the team."

Oh good. I'll have to locate the thread.