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Jun 30, 2018 09:00AM
Ora, we’ve got Buddy Reads set up for all 3 Ember in the Ashes books!
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Completion PostBook: Survivor In Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Series: In Death
Pages: 360
Date Read: 6/30
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, McNab, Baxter, Trueheart, Feeney, Nadine
Letters: S, J, R, I, E, D, P, M, B, T, F, N
Laura wrote: "Ora, we’ve got Buddy Reads set up for all 3 Ember in the Ashes books!"Yes! I saw that. Also happy there's a buddy read for Iron and Magic.
Ora wrote: "Laura wrote: "Ora, we’ve got Buddy Reads set up for all 3 Ember in the Ashes books!"Yes! I saw that. Also happy there's a buddy read for Iron and Magic."
I'm starting that one tomorrow. :)
Completion PostBook: An Ember in the Ashes
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Series: An Ember in the Ashes
Page Count: 446 pages
Date Read: Jun 30
Rating: 5 stars
Characters: Laia, Elias Verturius, Helene Aquilla, Marcus Farrar, Darin, Keris Veturis, Izzy, Tristan
Letters: A, D, E, F, H, I, K, M, S, T, V
buddy read https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Hey all - had to run an unexpected errand before work and didn't finish the update, so I'm doing it now!
Laura wrote: "Vicky, I noticed that we need a few more Us. One of my books, For Love and Honor, is currently used for the S in Ridikulus. It has a U series. :)"Oh good catch! I thought I grabbed them all.
Daniela wrote: "I'm back from my holidays, so will be online again more often :D"Yay!
Quidditch is crazy, the second match is over so we're waiting for the third one to start. :D
Jen wrote: "Hi all, I'm finally back on the computer (as opposed to getting online via my phone). I just checked the spreadsheet (I can do this on my phone, but on the computer it's easier) and it looks like I..."Whoops, thanks for catching that! :)
Ok, we're all up to date. Here's what we still need for letters:Spells Update
4 - A, E, M
3 - R, S, T
2 - P
1 - C, D, L, N, U
Completion Post for today:
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, translated by Anthea BellDate Finished: June 30, 2018
Pages: 534
Characters: Meggie, Mo, and Resa Folchart, Elinor Loredan, Dustfinger, Capricorn, Basta, others
Letters: ICFABMELD
is anyone reading for U? I started a Queen Betsy series during OUAT since all titles start with U. I can download whatever the next book in the series and listen to it tomorrow morning.
Completion PostBook: A Torch Against the Night
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Series: An Ember in the Ashes
Rating: 5 stars
Page Count: 452
Date Read: Jul 1
Characters: Laia, Elias Veturius, Helene Aquilla, Marcus Farrar, Keenan, Izzy
Letters: A E F H I K L M S T V
Buddy Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Completion PostBook: Magic Study
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Series: Poison Study # 2
Characters: Valek, Kiki, Ari, Commander Ambrose, Irys, Cahill Ixia, Moon Man, Leif Zaltana, Janco, Opal Cowan, Yelena Zaltana, Topaz, Gaol, Bavel, Ferde, Dax, Rose Featherstone
Letters: A, B, C, D, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, O, R, T, V , Y, Z
Book: Second Grave on the Left
Author: Darynda Jones
Series: Charley Davidson Series
Characters: Charley Davidson, Reyes Farrow, Garrett Swopes, Cookie Kowalski, Mimi, Angel,
Letters: A, C, D, F, G, K, M, R, S
Completion PostBook: Undead and Unsure
Author: MaryJanice Davidson
Series: Undead
Date Read: Jul 2
Characters: Elizabeth "Betsy" Taylor, Eric Sinclair, Tina, Jessica, Dick, Laura
Letters: B D E J L M S T U
Hey guys, I did another update!I went ahead and put Ora's read of Torch down in Defense Against the Dark Arts just to get that class crossed off the list.
So the only thing left in classes to complete is the two ARCs that I have to read in the next week!
As a minor point of strategy, the points we get for Astronomy are based on the page numbers of the book read. It's minimal (about 1 point per 50 pages), but if anyone has a big book with a celestial object in the title we can totally swap some of those out.
Our letters are also winding down! Here's what we've got left:
3 - M, E, R, S
2 - A, P
1 - C, D, N, T
Completion PostBook: Iron and Magic
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: The Iron Covenant
Date Read Jul 2
Page Count: 402
Characters: Hugh d'Ambray, Elara Harper, Savannha LeBlanc, Johanna Kerry, Victor Skilnik, Ascanio Ferar, Dugas, Andrea Medrano, Raphael, Landon Nez
Letters: A I D E F H J K L M N R S V
buddy read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I can listen to
602 pages if it will work for astronomy.
It has to be in the title, Ora. So Sun, Moon, Planet, Star, or a specific name of one.
Laura wrote: "It has to be in the title, Ora. So Sun, Moon, Planet, Star, or a specific name of one."Ok. I will reread (listen)
503 pages
Book: One Second AfterAuthor: William R. Forstchen
Pages: 352
Date Read: 6/27/18
Characters: John Matherson, Elizabeth Matherson, Jennifer Matherson, Makala Turner, Charlie Fuller, Washington Parker, Dan Hunt
Letter: O W F J M E J T C W P D H
Book: One Year AfterAuthor: William R. Forstchen
Pages: 302
Date Read: 6/28/18
Characters: John Matherson, Elizabeth Matherson, Jenny, Makala Turner, Charlie Fuller, Washington Parker, Dan Hunt
Letters: O W F J M E T C F W P D H
Book: The Final DayAuthor: William R. Forstchen
Pages: 348
Date Read: 6/30/18
Characters: John Matherson, Elizabeth Matherson, Jenny, Makala Turner
Letters: F W J M E T
Sorry, I was gone for so long. I had to go to travel for a funeral. But I did read and will catch up on my posts.
Completion PostBook: Origin in Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Series: In Death
Pages: 347
Date Read: 7/2
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, McNab, Feeney, Nadine, Charlotte, Avril
Letters: O, J, R, I, E, D, P, M, F, N, C, A
Vicky wrote: "As a minor point of strategy, the points we get for Astronomy are based on the page numbers of the book read. It's minimal (about 1 point per 50 pages), but if anyone has a big book with a celestial object in the title we can totally swap some of those out. "I've got some space in my reading plan for this month. I'll see what I have.
Just checking in to say that I am still here I've just been unexpectedly busy this past little while! I'll try to have a book finished soon :)
Completion PostBook: A Reaper at the Gates
Author: Sabaa Tahir
Series: An Ember in the Ashes
Page Count: 464
Date Read: Jul 3
Rating: 5 stars
Characters: Elia Veturius, Helene Aquilla, Marcus Farrar, Laia, Darin, Nightbringer, Livia,
Letters: A D E F H L M N S T V
buddy read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Book: Truth of EmbersAuthor: Caitlyn McFarland
Pages: 308
Characters: Kai Monahan, Juliet King, Ashem, Owain, Mair, Cadoc, Deryn, Evan, Ryhs
Letters: S, C, M, K, J, A, O, M, C, D, E, R
Book: Curious Minds
Author: Janet Evanovich
Pages: 322
Series: Knight and Moon
Characters: Riley Moon, Emmerson Knight, Gunter, Hans, Myra, Xandy, Werner,
Letters: R, M, E, K, C, G, H, X, W,
Erica wrote: "Sorry, I was gone for so long. I had to go to travel for a funeral. But I did read and will catch up on my posts."No worries, Erica. Sorry to hear! Thanks for checking in.
Laura wrote: "Vickie, would Starship Eternal work? - 430 pagesI can also read These Broken Stars - 384 pages"
I don't think Starship will work - Sonia said things like Stardust and Starlight would work as embedded because they're related to stars, but I think Starship is a stretch since it's not something that exists in the universe. I'm gonna double check with the captains.
Eternity wrote: "Just checking in to say that I am still here I've just been unexpectedly busy this past little while! I'll try to have a book finished soon :)"Thanks for checking in!
We are into the single digits left for letters, woo hoo! Here's what we have left:2 - S
1 - A, C, E, M, R, T
Completion PostBook: Defy the Stars
Author: Claudia Gray
Series: Constellation
Date Read Jul 3
Page Count: 503
Characters: Abel, Naomi Vidal, Ephraim, Burton Mansfield, Virginia, Riko
Letters: A B C D E G M N R V
Completion PostBook: Leah on the Offbeat
Author: Becky Albertalli
Series: Creekwood
Pages: 368
Date Read: 07.03.18
Rating: 5 stars
Characters: Leah Burke, Simon Spier, Nick Eisner, Abby Suso, Bram Greenfeld, Garrett Laughlin, Morgan,
Letters: L, A, C, B, E, M, S, N, G
Completion PostBook: Memory in Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Series: In Death
Pages: 337
Date Read: 7/3
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, McNab, Feeney, Bobby
Letters: M, J, R, I, E, P, M, F, B
Completion PostBook Undead and Unwary
Author MaryJanice Davidson
Series Undead
Date Read Jul 3
Page count 338
Characters Betsy Taylor, Eric Sinclair, Jessica, Tina, Mark, Laura
Letters B D E J L M S T U
Ora wrote: "I started listening to Days of Blood & Starlight 517 pages for Astronomy."Love that series!
Completion PostBook: The Year We Hid Away
Author: Sarina Bowen
Series: The Ivy Years
Pages: 274
Date Read: 7/3
Rating: 3 stars
Characters: Scarlet Crowley, Bridger Macaulley, Lucy, Katie
Letters: T, Y, S, B, I, C, M, L, K
Laura wrote: "Ora wrote: "I started listening to Days of Blood & Starlight 517 pages for Astronomy."Love that series!"
Me too!
Vicky wrote: "Laura wrote: "Vickie, would Starship Eternal work? - 430 pagesI can also read These Broken Stars - 384 pages"
I don't think Starship will work - Sonia said things..."
What did the captains say?
Completion Post - PossibleVicky, I'm not sure if this one works. It is a collection of 3 In Death novellas. None of the 3 are long enough on their own to count.
Book: Three in Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Series: In Death
Pages: 355
Date Read: 7/3
Rating: 4 stars
Characters: Eve Dallas, Roarke, Peabody, McNab
Letters: T, J, R, I, E, D, P, M
Laura wrote: "What did the captains say?"I think it's a no. It's kind of confusing. XD I think the idea is that a word like starlight or sunbeam works because it's something related to a celestial object. But since a starship isn't related to a star it wouldn't work.
Okay. I’ll read These Broken Stars. Just waiting on the library.What about planets that don’t really exist, but do within the universe of the story? I’ve got 2 Vorkosigan series books whose titles are the names of planets.
Sounds good. Named fictional planets will work, but watch the page numbers. I sorted them by pages in the spreadsheet so it's easy to see. These Broken Stars will replace Graffiti Moon (264 pages), so then we'll have 303, 320, 342, 375, 430 and 503 for page numbers. I know some of the Vorkosigan books are shortish. Not that you can't read them anyway, but I don't want you to feel like you have to read them if we don't need them.
I put a little chart on the Tasks to Plan tab of our spreadsheet that shows the page ranges for each point, for quick reference. :)
Komarr is 384 pages. The others aren’t long enough to make much difference.
Completion PostBook: Days of Blood & Starlight
Author: Laini Taylor
Series: Daughter of Smoke and Bones
Rating: 4.5 stars
Date Read Jul 4
Characters: Avika, Karou, Brimstone, Thiago, Madrigal, Zuzana, Issa
Page Count 517 pages
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