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Oct 31, 2018 05:29PM
I'm planning to do the The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein BotM
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I was going to try to read Crazy Rich Asians for the BOM, but I'm currently 349 on the library waiting list. We'll see if I get there before the end of the month, but I'm not holding out hope. :(
Stacey wrote: "I was going to try to read Crazy Rich Asians for the BOM, but I'm currently 349 on the library waiting list. We'll see if I get there before the end of the month, but I'm not holdin..."holy cow!!! O.0
Stacey wrote: "I was going to try to read Crazy Rich Asians for the BOM, but I'm currently 349 on the library waiting list. We'll see if I get there before the end of the month, but I'm not holdin..."There is NO WAY on earth!!! LOL That is SUPER crazy!!!
Vicki wrote: "Stacey wrote: "I was going to try to read Crazy Rich Asians for the BOM, but I'm currently 349 on the library waiting list. We'll see if I get there before the end of the month, but..."I know! Crazy right? They say there are 120 copies, so that helps, but still. The movie must have made everyone in Raleigh decide it would be a good book to read.
Teri wrote: "I'm planning to do the The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein BotM"Yeah I'm doing that one too. I loved Frankenstein, hope this one is good
And wow, #349? Not a good sign.
I also have never created book of the month questions, though I have participated in the discussion questions part. So if they need someone to do questions as a back up, I know there are people, but I am willing to give it a go, though I worry I will ask ....not great questions, but I'll get the hang of it I guess. I did Grey Sister and Red Sister and I was like oh I never would have thought to ask those questions! *blushes*
On another note -- How are we supposed to find candy corn as a genre??
Not sure if that will be easier, I haven't looked yet! If anyone finds some that work, please post them, even if you can't read one, maybe someone else can. Thanks
I'm going to read Candy Corn Murder
for the word on the cover bonus for next week if everyone is good with that.
Carrie wrote: "I'm going to read Candy Corn Murderfor the word on the cover bonus for next week if everyone is good with that."
sounds great!!
I found Candy Corn & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 51. I should be able to fit it in and its on kindle unlimited. :)
Happy Halloween! Finished another book tonight!
Started an "R" book
I am currently reading
on audio and should finish that on Friday (I can listen to audio books at work!) I should also finish Children of the Shaman by tomorrow and then I will start Black Crow for the genre. Funny how crow is in the title but no where to be seen on the tags!
Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Colleen wrote: "Ugh! I am not reading very fast lately. I hope it’s no big deal, but let me know. I’m feeling very guilty that I may not be able to contribute much! I still average about 5 books pe..."OK, I'll try, but I probably won't finish the two books I'm reading for another week yet (SMH!) Not sure why I am dragging here.
Week 2 will start in this time zone for major cities around the world. Link to time ConverterTimes in major cities:
San Francisco Saturday 3 November 3pm
Chicago Saturday 3 November 5pm
New York Saturday 3 November 6pm
Lisbon Saturday 3 November 10pm
London Saturday 3 November 10pm
Paris Saturday 3 November 11pm
New Delhi Sunday 4 November 3.30am
Manila Sunday 4 November 6am
Tokyo Sunday 4 November 7am
Brisbane Sunday 4 November 6am
Sydney Sunday 4 November 9am
Auckland Sunday 4 November 11am
Stacey wrote: "I found Candy Corn & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 51. I should be able to fit it in and its on kindle unlimited. :)"Awesome. I love Cozy Mysteries too :)
Jessi wrote: "I am currently reading on audio and should finish that on Friday (I can listen to audio books at work!) I should also finish [book:Children of the Shaman|3507227..."You're really rocking it this week, Jessi, thank you =)
I had to finish up some books that ended another challenge the past two days that unfortunately do not count for this one. Now starting today it's all about this one again - a relief.
Colleen wrote: "OK, I'll try, but I probably won't finish the two books I'm reading for another week yet (SMH!) Not sure why I am dragging here. "
The good thing about starting this week and finishing next week, versus starting before the first week, is your books will still count the weeks you finish them :) It was only the books started before the challenge began that couldn't count at all. No rush as long as you keep checking in.
How was everyone's Halloween?We had a poor turn-out. Had fun with mom, aunt, and cat in the driveway....but not many children this year.
Cecily wrote: "Happy Halloween! Finished another book tonight!
Started an "R" book"
Updated you on the spreadsheet, Cecily - you're also rocking it! Hope your Halloween was fun.
Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Jessi wrote: "I am currently reading on audio and should finish that on Friday (I can listen to audio books at work!) I should also finish [book:Children of the ..."Just happy to do my part :)
That's a lot of points / page count, so that's a big part!I've had a sinus headache for two days which makes my eyes super sensitive. I've had to take a lot of reading breaks, but have been working through it. Started Storm Born today officially and don't see it taking long consider the genre and it's good so far. Same for Primordial. Cannot 100% promise I will finish Big Little Lies in time but will try. If only work and homelife didn't interfere with all this reading possible time...
MID-WEEK UPDATE
⦿ Currently we are doing great. We have completed our first world early in the week, earning the once-a-week 15 point completion bonus. We have completed the word Crow four times on the official spreadsheet, and are on our way toward the fifth.
⦿ There's a few books that still need added to member bookshelves -- if you don't see your completed book on the official spreadsheet, that may be a reason why. Please double-check! I have been highlighting the books in Blue on our planning spreadsheet if they need to be added to bookshelves as well. These books cannot be moved over otherwise.
⦿ Our first BOM will be starting on the 4th (Crazy Rich Asians). I've been chosen to do DQ's, but please participate in answering daily questions for an extra 20 points each book. It's a hard book to get from the library and such due to its popularity, but if you can nab a copy somehow it looks like a good one.
⦿ We have completed two of our bonuses this week, and the other two have been reserved.
⦿ As a reminder, you can mark a book complete on the spreadsheet or the Books Completed thread - you can do both, or just one, it is your choice. If you ever see your book missing after a day or so from the official spreadsheet, drop a note in here and Teri or I will check into it and hunt it down.
⦿ All books must be marked as finished by 4:00 PM EST THIS Saturday for it to count for this week's word, CROW. Please see HERE for when the second week starts this Saturday/Sunday.
Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Week 2 will start in this time zone for major cities around the world. Link to time ConverterTimes in major cities:
San Francisco Saturday 3 November 3pm
Chicago Saturday 3 November 5pm
New Yor..."
This is really helpful to have here. In California, Daylight Savings ends this Saturday night/Sunday morning so we set our clocks back one hour.
Erin, I'm going to read
Oklahoma Christmas Blues today that I put on the SS all by its lonesome and it covers an O, so if you want me to I can put it where your Oklahoma Christmas Blues is and I'll have it done today. So far no one has completed their book for that CROW word though. I know I'll be reading my
Beautiful Masterpiece tomorrow and maybe finishing Saturday (on time), depending on an appointment I have tomorrow.
Yeah, ours here in Florida is also ending Saturday night/Sunday morning. We are gaining an hour here as well.
I finished Tiger Magic this morning, and should have Crow done tonight. I can squeeze one more in before noon on Saturday -- is there any particular letter we need that I should look for?
Vicki wrote: "Erin, I'm going to read Oklahoma Christmas Blues today that I put on the SS all by its lonesome and it covers an O, so if you want me t..."Thanks, Vicki. Some of the books may be moved around on the Spreadsheet on Saturday to give us the most points, so point placement today doesn't matter as much as it will then. We will rearrange if needed later when it's the day to submit.
Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "That's a lot of points / page count, so that's a big part!I've had a sinus headache for two days which makes my eyes super sensitive. I've had to take a lot of reading breaks, but have been worki..."
Headaches are no fun! Hope you feel better soon! I'm surprised I've managed to read this much considering I work full time, have a seven year old, and Halloween stuff going on.
Any chance someone can make a countdown clock? My brain doesn't seem to be processing the time zones HAHA. I am in Edmonton Canada, or Mountain Time....
I am about to finish my book in about 15 minutes.
Book finished, going to read another "O" book I think.
Cecily wrote: "Any chance someone can make a countdown clock? My brain doesn't seem to be processing the time zones HAHA. I am in Edmonton Canada, or Mountain Time....
I am about to finish my book in about 15 ..."
Hopefully I can explain this without confusing myself lol. You are one hour behind central time (chicago is central time) so you will start week two at 4pm your time.
This makes you two hours behind est (eastern time) so you will need to have your books finished by 1:30pm your time.
I don't know where they make countdown clocks but I think there will be one somewhere within the challenge discussion.
1:30pm is all I needed to know, I probably could have figured it out but my brain was just done lol. Thank you for letting me know!
I am just about to finish my "O" book, I just spent the night reading instead of watching tv. Unfortunately, I now need to read something good because that was a pretty boring night story wise LOL
Reading an "R" Book next!
Also, I went to put Crazy Rich Asians on hold at my library and I am #223 on 39 copies lol so probably not going to be something I get to before this whole thing ends lol
Stacey wrote: "I finished Tiger Magic this morning, and should have Crow done tonight. I can squeeze one more in before noon on Saturday -- is there any particular letter we need t..."Right now we are okay in varying. We have a lot of finished - and unfinished books - so I am not worried about any particular letter per se. Crow is a pretty small word and we can always switch things around before submitting tomorrow afternoon if needed. Just read whatever you're in the mood for right now.
Jessi wrote: "Headaches are no fun! Hope you feel better soon! I'm surprised I've managed to read this much considering I work full time, have a seven year old, and Halloween stuff going on. "
I think there's something about these challenges that kick the reading into gear.
I've finished three but stalled the past few days. I was hoping to get reading caught up at lunch some today at work --- but guess what? Flat tire. I had the low tire pressure light come on while driving but the car felt fine and I figured it was a weather thing that was no big deal. Park in the lot at work, get out and see the rear is very, very flat. My mom's coming to eat lunch with me now, so she can let me use her car and take mine to the shop. Weird way to start a Friday but thank God for great moms!
Cecily wrote: "Also, I went to put Crazy Rich Asians on hold at my library and I am #223 on 39 copies lol so probably not going to be something I get to before this whole thing ends lol"Well, a bit of bad news with that - they posted the schedule, and it looks like they are only using three names to do daily questions. Our team isn't on there for those 40 points, but I will still answer questions for the 20.
I know that from the last game they like us to answer a few daily questions, up to three days, and I know a few more here will be reading it so it will work out.
Hopefully you are able to get a copy soon
We have now completed 3 of the 4 weekly bonuses - Stacey finished hers last night. Once Jessi has completed hers, we will have all four done - way to go, team :)We have five complete words - the sixth word will be complete once we get another W finished.
Remember tomorrow is the last day to update - let's aim for 3:30 - 4:00 PM EST.
I'm still working on my book, but I should have it done by the deadline. My apologies for taking so long. It's been a crazy week. The other weeks should be better.
Natasha wrote: "I'm still working on my book, but I should have it done by the deadline. My apologies for taking so long. It's been a crazy week. The other weeks should be better."Thank you so much for checking in, Natasha. We all have weeks where we don't have quite as much reading time - as long as you keep checking in, it's appreciated. Thank you. :)
I've got a 100 pages to go so I should certainly get the book finished tonight.
I should finish Children of the Shaman soon. This book has been a struggle the last 50 pages or so. It started off well and has just gone down down down down since... ugh
I'll have one of my books done very shortly. Then I'll start my last one I committed to for this week. If I have time to read one more, I will.
Finished my book earlier tonight! Trying to finish a W book before the deadline
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