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I'm also going to read a book with a scale on the cover because I think we still need that.
Lory wrote: "I'm also going to read a book with a scale on the cover because I think we still need that. "Yay!
Completion PostBook: Taste of Darkness
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Series: Healer
Pages: 400
Date Read: 6/17
Rating: 3.5 stars
Characters: Avery, Kerrick, Flea, Ryne, Tohon, Danny, Loren, Quain, Odd
Letters: T, M, S, H, A, K, F, R, D, L, Q, O
Buddy read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Two Completion Posts for June 17:
Undead Girl Gang by Lily AndersonDate Finished: June 17, 2018
Pages: 305
Important Characters: Camila "Mila" Flores, June Phelan-Park, Dayton Nesseth, Riley and Xander Greenway, Caleb Treadwell, others
Letters: ULACMFJPDNRXGT
And:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (audio performed by Jim Dale)Date Read: June 17, 2018
Pages: 435 in my hardcover edition, which I'll hopefully read tomorrow, June 18th. Audio is 12h,15m long.
Important Characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Albus Dumbledore, Fred and George Weasley, others
Letters: HJRPWGDMLSBAF
Regarding Staked possibly not counting as a Defense, I'd have to ask why if it's denied. After all, Atticus staked a bunch of vampires in the book. ???
Jen wrote: "Regarding Staked possibly not counting as a Defense, I'd have to ask why if it's denied. After all, Atticus staked a bunch of vampires in the book. ???"
The Defense has to be in the title, not the contents of the book. Vicky was just saying that it's a little different because it's past tense.
Hi all, I just took part in the buddy read for Harry Potter #3. My comment is here. :-)So far, I've only read the audio edition. I'm going to watch the third movie and then read my hardcover, but I'm still hopeful of finishing it tonight. :-)
Astronomy is finished now, woo hoo! All we have left is Divination, Defense Against the Dark Arts and Potions - and almost all of the books we need are claimed! Bolded books in the below list are what has been claimed. If you're no longer reading any of them, let me know.
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Year 1 - Complete
Year 2 - Complete
Year 3 - Nazgul (The Fellowship of the Ring) + Torch (A Torch Against the Night // Vicky)
Year 4 - Nazgul (The Return of the King // Read) + Torch (A Torch Against the Night // Laura)
Year 5 - Sand Efrit (An Ember in the Ashes // Read) + Song (Soul Songs // Vicky)
Year 6 - Vampires (Brandy) + Staked (Staked // Read)
Year 7 -
Divination
Uses Fortuneteller/Divination Tools:
1. Done
2. Done
3. Britta
ARCS
1. Fling Club // Vicky
2. Shimmy Bang Sparkle // Vicky
3.
Potions
Cauldron: The Witch's Cauldron // Michelle
Scale: Dead Weight // Lory
Honey Water: Christmas in Three Rivers // Laura
Yellow Cover: Revenge of the Spellmans // Laura
Orange Cover: Today Will Be Different // Brandy
For good measure, here's the count of how many letters we still need. Most of them we are getting regularly so I'm not too concerned. Keep an eye out for O's though!
Spells
9 - O
6 - R
5 - A, E, M, P, S, T
4 - C, D, N, U
3 - N
2 - L
1 - F, G, H
Finally got on a computer, so two completion posts:Completion Post
Book: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
Author: Mackenzi Lee
Series: Guide series
Pages: Audio is 10h 47m, hardcover is 513 pages.
Narrator: Christian Coulson
Date Read: June 17, 2018
Rating: 5 stars
Characters: Henry "Monty" Montague, Felicity Montague, Percy Newton, Mr Lockwood, Scipio, Helena Robles, Dante Robles
Letters: D, F, G, H, L, M, N, P, R, S, T
Challenge: Tarot cards are used (divination tools)
Completion Post
Book: The Norse Myths: A Guide to Viking and Scandinavian Gods and Heroes
Author: Carolyne Larrington
Pages: 208
Date Read: June 18, 2018
Rating: 5 stars
Characters: It's a non-fiction book about norse mythology, I'm not sure it really has characters per se. But a lot of Norse gods and heroes are mentioned.
Other: Creatures like giants, trolls, giant serpents, dragons, etc are mentioned.
Letters: C, L, N, T
Completion postIniquity
Amy A. Bartol
Read: 6-16-18
Pages: 366
Characters: Brennus, Finn, Evie, Russell, Zee, Tao, Xavier, Cole, Anya
Today Will Be Different
Maria Semple
Read: 6-18-18
Pages: 273
Other: Orange Cover
Storm's Heart
Thea Harrison
Read: 6-17-18
Pages: 305
Other: Vampire can freeze people as defense. Can also cloak self in magic (used to protect skin from sun)
Vicky wrote: "Honey Water: Christmas in Three Rivers // Laura"I'm still reading this one this week, but I just finished a different one that works, too. Posting it now.
Also, Vicky, looks like I'm getting Buddy Reads set up for the Ember in the Ashes trilogy (all books). So make sure you comment and get the points!
Completion PostBook: Catch of the Day
Author: Kristan Higgins
Series: Gideon's Cove
Pages: 379
Date Read: 6/18
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Maggie, Tim O'Halloran, Malone, Christy, Violet, Will
Letters: C, K, H, G, M, T, O, V, W
Additional: Honey Water - romance with water on the cover
Buddy Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Note: I am still reading the other one with water on the cover, if this one is needed for the O.
Laura wrote: "I'm still reading this one this week, but I just finished a different one that works, too. Posting it now.Also, Vicky, looks like I'm getting Buddy Reads set up for the Ember in the Ashes trilogy (all books). So make sure you comment and get the points!"
Awesome on both counts!
I'm going to add this in as the romance just to fill things in, but if we need to go back for the O later, we can do that!
Completion PostBook: The Flirt
Author: Marion Chesney
Series: Love
Pages: 208
Date Read: 6/18
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Elizabeth Markham, Charles, Derwent Pargeter
Letters: T, F, M, C, L, E, D, P
Completion PostBook: Surprise Me
Author: Sophie Kinsella
Pages: 432
Date: June 13
Characters: Tessa, Anna, Sylvie, Dan, Mary
Letters: A, D, K, M, S, T
Book: Roomies
Author: Christina Lauren
Pages: 368
Date: June 18
Characters: Calvin McLoughlin, Holland Bakker, Robert, Jeff, Lisa
Letters: B, C, H, J, L, M, R
Hey guys! So sorry for the huge delay! I made it through the term. I've added the two books I've finished and I am reading two more. I have summer break for this week, but summer term won't be as crazy. I'm going to work really hard to catch up on reading.
Hi all, so I was not successful in my plan to read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban yesterday, but I finished it today!If you did NOT count the audiobook, since I told you I was going to I was going to read a print edition, here is my Completion Post:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingDate Finished: June 19, 2018
Pages: 435
Characters: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Fred Weasley, Oliver Wood, Albus Dumbledore, Sibyll Trelawney, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Draco Malfoy, Cedric Diggory, others
Letters: HJRPGWFOADSTLBMC
Oops... Also, can you please let me know which edition of Harry Potter #3 you counted as read from me? Audio? Or print?I have both on my TTVI shelf at the moment. I'll remove the one that is not used.
COMPLETION POSTBook:
15th Affair by James PattersonDate Read: 6/18/18
Pages: 480
Important Characters: Lindsey Boxer, Claire Washburn, Yuki Castellano, Cindy Thomas, Joe Molinari, and Richie Conklin
Letter: F J P L B C W Y T J M R
Completion PostBook: The Young Unicorns
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Series: Austin Family Chronicles
Pages: 288
Date Read: 6/19
Rating: 3 stars
Characters: Vicky, Suzy, Josiah Davidson, Rob, Mr. Theo, Emily
Letters: T, Y, M, L, A, V, S, J, D, R, E
Book:
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Date Read: 6/19/18
Pages: 458
Characters: Laia, Elias, Blood Shrike, Nightbringer,Darin, Cook, Afya
Letter: L E B N D C A
Working on this: The Witch Is Back. It has a cauldron on the cover. Should be done with it tomorrow.
Well, apparently the audio version of the above book has a preview of the next book on it, so I finished it already. It has a cauldron on the cover.
Completion PostBook: Portrait in Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Series: In Death
Pages: 347
Date Read: 6/20
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, McNab, Feeney, Nadine
Letters: P, J, R, I, E, D, M, F, N
Vicky:Buddy Reads (can Rachel get points for A Reaper at the Gates even though she read it before the BR?)
An Ember in the Ashes - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
A Torch Against the Night - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
A Reaper at the Gates - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Completion Post for today:
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, audio performed by Ann Marie LeeDate Read: June 20, 2018
Pages: 9h,39m (the paperback I have out from the library has 254 numbered pages in it - the story ends on page 252)
Important Characters: Camille Preaker; Adora, Alan, and Amma Crellin; Frank Curry, Bill Vickery, Richard Willis, John Keene, Robert Nash, others
Letters: SGFALCPBVRWJKN
Completion Post:Book:
Author: Susan Rogers Cooper
Pages:208
Characters: E. J. Pugh, Willis, Alicia, Berta Harris, Megan, Graham, Ken, Tricia
Letters: A, B, D, E, G, H, K, M, P, T, W
Other: Scale on the cover.
Working on an O book next.
Also, going to HARRY POTTER at universal tomorrow!!!
Laura wrote: "Vicky:Buddy Reads (can Rachel get points for A Reaper at the Gates even though she read it before the BR?)"
Thanks! I'm going to go post!
And yes, Rachel can join as well. As long as you've read the book during the challenge you can discuss for points! :D
Completion Post:Book:The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver
Author:E. Lockhart
Series: Ruby Oliver
Characters: Ruby Oliver, Jackson, Noel, Kim, Heather, Megan, Cricket, Angelo,
Lettefs: R, O, J, N, K, H, M, C, A
Hey team!!I'm still here but it's been a very crazy week! I'll be gone for a three-day family reunion starting tomorrow and will be home late Sunday.
I'll be ready to get back on track with my reading come Monday morning!!
Completion PostBook: Shadow of Night
Author: Deborah Harkness
Series: All Souls Trilogy
Pages: 584
Date Read: 6/22
Rating: 5 stars
Characters: Matthew Royden, Diana, Gallowglass, Jack, Annie, Christopher Marlowe, Walter Raleigh
Letters: S, D, H, A, M, R, G, J, C, W
Additional: Dark Arts - Vampires
Buddy Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
just checking in, I'll be on holiday for another week :) But I've finished Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Will add all the details when I get back on the 29th :) also started on the 5th part today!
Completion PostBook: The October List
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Pages: 312
Characters: Gabriela McNamara, Peter Karpankov, Joseph Astor, Daniel Reardon, Brad Kepler, Naresh Surani, Frank Walsh, Andrew Faraday, Paul Barkley, Sam Easton
Letters: A, B, D, E, F, G, J, K, M, N, O, P, R, S, W
Added a BR link to my Shadow of Night completion post.
Completion PostBook: Revenge of the Spellmans
Pages: 375
Date Read: 6/22
Rating: 4 stars
Task: Potions - yellow cover
Completion PostBook: Black Widow
Pages: 357 pages
Date Read: 6/23
Rating: 4 stars
Task: Quidditch
Buddy Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Potions is complete!!! :D Here's what's left:
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Year 4 - Nazgul (The Return of the King // Read) + Torch (A Torch Against the Night // Laura)
Year 7 - (We could use Laura's read of Shadow of the Night for Vampires, we just need a vampire defense in the title to pair it with - we could also do something completely different!)
Divination
ARCS
1. Fling Club // Vicky
2. Shimmy Bang Sparkle // Vicky
3. Whiskey Girl // Vicky
**I am working on these! I'll have Whiskey Girl done tonight and the others in the next week or two. :)
I moved around some things to utilize more of the O's and U's we already had, so here's an updated list of letters:
Spells
5 - A, E, M
4 - D, O, P, R, S, T
3 - C, N, U
2 - L
1 - F, G, H
Completion Post(It's only the first day and I totally get why Jen got frustrated with Quidditch last round - 2 books started for chains today that don't count. This is the first one finished.)
Book: Larkspur Dreams
Author: Anita Higman
Series: On my bookshelf, just looking at the list, it says Hill Country Bride #1; on the book page it says Ozark Weddings #1. The book page does show both series, listed right above Other Editions link. Not sure which letter we can use this for.
Pages: 257
Date Read: 6/23
Rating: 5 stars
Characters: Everett Holden, Larkspur Wendel
Letters: L, A, H, E, W, O or H
Vicky, I noticed that the BR for Black Widow is not linked. Is that because the other person hasn't started reading it yet?
Vicky wrote: "Year 7 - (We could use Laura's read of Shadow of the Night for Vampires, we just need a vampire defense in the title to pair it with - we could also do something completely different!)"You used Ash & Quill against Vampires for an earlier one. Could we use Ember in the Ashes against Vampires? I should be finished Monday or Tuesday.
Laura wrote: "Vicky, I noticed that the BR for Black Widow is not linked. Is that because the other person hasn't started reading it yet?"Nope, just me being tired. Thanks for catching it. ;)
Vicky wrote: "Laura wrote: "Vicky, I noticed that the BR for Black Widow is not linked. Is that because the other person hasn't started reading it yet?"Nope, just me being tired. Thanks for catching it. ;)"
Sure thing. I'm all about the points! :)
Laura wrote: "Series: On my bookshelf, just looking at the list, it says Hill Country Bride #1; on the book page it says Ozark Weddings #1. The book page does show both series, listed right above Other Editions link. Not sure which letter we can use this for."Pretty sure the blanket rule is to use the one that's linked after the title when you look at the book's page - but I'm going to double check.
Vicky wrote: "Laura wrote: "Series: On my bookshelf, just looking at the list, it says Hill Country Bride #1; on the book page it says Ozark Weddings #1. The book page does show both series, listed right above O..."I thought so, too. But this one's a little different since it displays differently on my bookshelf. But I guess we want the O, anyway, right? :)
Laura wrote: "I thought so, too. But this one's a little different since it displays differently on my bookshelf. But I guess we want the O, anyway, right? :)"The O is definitely a perk! The captains confirm it's the one listed after the title - I wanted to make sure I wasn't projecting the fact that I really wanted that O! ;)
Completion PostBook: A Loyal Heart
Pages: 310
Date Read: 6/24
Rating: 5 stars
Additional: Quidditch
Book: Imitation in Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Series: In Death
Pages: 342
Date Read: 6/24
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, McNab, Feeney, Nadine
Letters: I, J, R, E, D, P, M, F, N
Completion Post:Book: The Girl With All the Gifts
Author: M.R. Carey
Pages: 461
Date: 6/24
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Melanie, Caldwell, Parks, Anna, Helen Justineau
Classes- DADA vampire
Letters: A C G H J M P
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