The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion
Team Sally Lockhart
That's great! I will add it to the spread sheet for 5 Blue. I have the ebook version. When I did it earlier it only showed about 49% blue. Tineye is going to be a pain this challenge.
I have my first two books I am first two books I am going to read for this challenge in the working SS.5 Blue
4 Green
Ora wrote: "That's great! I will add it to the spread sheet for 5 Blue. I have the ebook version. When I did it earlier it only showed about 49% blue. Tineye is going to be a pain this challenge."
I've found on Tineye, if you hover on the cover picture on the book page and then choose the "enlarge cover" link there and then use the enlarged cover to copy the image address for Tineye, it is much closer to what the actual colors are. So the bigger the image that you use, the better the color return. :-)
But Tineye is always a pain!
I will remember to do that with covers. ThanksAngie!
I'm going to start with The Electric Woman: A Memoir in Death-Defying Acts by Tessa Fontaine.Using one of the Draw 2s in Hand Two, this will count for both the 4 and the 8.
I was thinking of reading Circe and would work for yellow 2 but tineye is saying black/ orange not yellow...
One more day! Is everyone ready to start? :-)
Angie ☯ wrote: "One more day! Is everyone ready to start? :-)"YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS :-)
Good morning everyone!I put in four books into the working SS Sally Lockhart sheet, on the last sheet that I plan on reading this month. Hoping to at least get two of them read.
I typically let captains decide where books best fit :-)
Tatiana wrote: "I was thinking of reading Circe and would work for yellow 2 but tineye is saying black/ orange not yellow..."Is
the cover? I am not sure if it looks like there is enough yellow. I can ask in the captain's group to see what they say.
Sarah wrote: "Good morning everyone!I put in four books into the working SS Sally Lockhart sheet, on the last sheet that I plan on reading this month. Hoping to at least get two of them read.
I typically let..."
That's great. In the past Angie and I put books that have been completed on that sheet so we do not get confused on what has been completed.
Ora wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Good morning everyone!I put in four books into the working SS Sally Lockhart sheet, on the last sheet that I plan on reading this month. Hoping to at least get two of them read.
I..."
Great! No worries, whatever works best for the group :-)
Completion PostBook Halfway to the Grave
Author Jeaniene Frost
Series Cat and Bones
Date Read Feb 1
Cards it works for
1 1st in series
2 character Tate Bradley
3 Title
4 Author Jeaniene Frost
8 character Ethan Oliver
Realized that Ian was only mentioned and doesn't show up until book 2 so 5 Green is still available.
Ora wrote: "Tatiana wrote: "I was thinking of reading Circe and would work for yellow 2 but tineye is saying black/ orange not yellow..."Is
the cover? I am not sure if it looks lik..."The captain's agreed that it looks more black than yellow
Hi there!I was thinking of reading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell for 4 (F) an 0 (stand alone) in hand 6. will that be ok?
Dani wrote: "Hi there!I was thinking of reading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell for 4 (F) an 0 (stand alone) in hand 6. will that be ok?"
Yes. Read whatever you want. Angie and I will make sure all books are used and move books around if necessary.
Completion PostBook:
Author: Linda Urban
Completed: 2/1
Cover Color: Blue 84.9%
Cards it works for:
0 ~ Stand alone
2 ~ Char - Mrs Trimble
8 ~ Char ~ Zoe Elias
Skip ~ Miss Person
Book: Lost Soul
Author: Adam J Wright
Completed: 2/1
Cards it works for:
1 ~ 1st in series
3 ~ Char - Alec Harbinger
4 ~ Char ~ Felicity
Finished Hour of the Bees - highly recommend. Works For -
0-Stand Alone
3- Title: Hour
6-CFN: Serge
8-ALN: Eagar
9-P: New Mexico
Skip: CFN: Patricia
So I'm starting Inheritance today . . . I know it's a long book for someone that doesn't read a whole lot during the semester but I have to finish it before I look into some other books I want to read (so I'm not in the middle of too many fantasy series), but I think I should definitely be able to finish it.If not, I have some shorter contemporaries lined up when I just need to power through something after class.
That sounds good Alyssa. I was hoping to add my competed books but my husband just got back ans we have errands to do. I will have the SS updated tonight.
Completion PostBook
Author Jeaniene Frost
Series Night Huntress
Date Read Feb 2
Cards it works for
1 title O
2 2nd in series, character Tate
4 character Ian Flannery, Author
5 character Ian Flannery
9 series Night Huntress, character Noah
62.65 Green
Book Samurai Game
Author Christine Feehan
Series Ghostwalkers
Date Read Feb 2
Cards it works for
2 Azami Yoshii's alt. name Thorn, character Tucker
4 Author Christine Feehan
5 character Ian
Skip Major Patterson
Book Ghost Town
Author Rachel Caine
Series The Morganville Vampires
Date Read Feb 3
Cards it works for
1 character Oliver
2 series the Morganville Vampires
4 character Frank Collins
6 character Shane Collins
8 character Eve Rosser
9 9th in series
Skip Kyle
Please use this format for completion postsBook (with cover if used for color)
Author
Series
Date Read
Cards it works for
Also please use book link
Completion PostBook Circus of the Damned
Author Laurell K. Hamilton
Series Anita Blake Vampire Hunter
Date Read Feb 3
Cards it works for
0 character Richard Zeeman
1 character Mr. Oliver
3 3rd in series, author
5 character Carl Inger, Irvine
6 character Steven
7 character Veronica
8 character Edward
Book Midnight Crossroad
Author Charlaine Harris
Series Midnight, Texas
Date Read Feb 4
Cards it works for
1 character Olivia Charity
3 author Charlaine Harris
4 character Fiji Cavanaugh
6 character Joe Strong
7 character Chuy Villegas
8 character Emillo Sheehan
Reverse Angie read it Dec 28, 2018
I apologize profusely. I just got back from California a couple days ago and I haven't really done anything. Can I still read something for the first week? What is available? I'm sorry again.
What's the best way to choose a book to read for this challenge?
Diane Woods wrote: "What's the best way to choose a book to read for this challenge?"Basically read what you want. If you are looking for a specific card, the harder ones to that for are the color cards and reverse and Draw 2. 5's and 7's are harder numbers to find books for also.
This weekend I will add all completed books to the SS and post what cards are needed. Books can moved around if needed. Sometime next week we should be getting the details for February's mini challenge.
Diane Woods wrote: "I apologize profusely. I just got back from California a couple days ago and I haven't really done anything. Can I still read something for the first week? What is available? I'm sorry again."Hey Diane, don't worry - this isn't a typical weekly challenge. Just list any books that you've read in February, most likely they can be used somewhere!
Completion PostBook A Merciful Fate
Author Kendra Elliot
Series Mercy Kilpatrick
Date Read Feb 5
Cards it works for
1 character ollie
2 character Truman Daly
3 character Hollis
4 character Sandy Foster
5 character Bree Ingram
6 character Sandy Foster
8 Author
Skip character mercy Kilpatrick
Book
Author Sherrilyn Kenyon
Series Chronicles of Nick
Date Read Feb 5
Cards it works for
1 character Zavid
2 character Tabitha
5 title
6 character Simi
8 character Eric
9 character Nick Gautier
Skip character Nedoka "Kody" Kennedy
Hey, just checking in - nothing completed yet for me but reading through The Boleyn Inheritance.
Morning everyone - was busy the last few days with work and traveling. Hoping to have my second book finished by this weekend.Also, next week, I might be MIA. We are hosting our conference swimming and diving championships (I work in college athletics), and that is next Thursday-Sunday. I will try and check in before then, but wanted to give a heads up :-)
Completion PostBook: Buried Memory
Author: Adam J Wright
Completed: 2/2
Cards it works for:
2 ~ 2nd in series
3 ~ Char - Alec Harbinger
4 ~ Char - Felicity
Book: Wicked Games
Author: Kel Carpenter
Completed: 2/3
Cards it works for:
2 ~ 2nd in Series
Skip ~ Author Kel Carpenter
Book: Flight from Hell
Author: Yasmine Galenorn
Completed: 2/3
Cards it works for:
Blue cover
4 ~ F Title
6 ~ Char - Shimmer
7 ~ Char - Vine
Book: Ice Shards
Author: Yasmine Galenorn
Completed: 2/4
Cards it works for:
Blue cover
5 ~ I title
7 ~ Char - Vikkommin
Skip ~ Char - Iris Kuusi
Book: Dark Magic
Author: Adam J Wright
Completed: 2/4
Cards it works for:
Blue Cover
3 ~ 3rd in series
4 ~ Char Felicity
Book: Vodka and Chocolate Drops
Author: Jean Oram
Completed: 2/7
Cards it works for:
1 ~ Author - Jean Oram
2 ~ Char - Amber Thompson
5 ~ 5th in Series
6 ~ Char - Scott
7 ~ V title
Book: The Hundredth Queen
Author: Emily King
Completed: 2/7
Cards it works for:
Red Cover
1 ~ 1st in series
2 ~ T title
3 ~ H title
4 ~ Char - Fareeshah
5 ~ Char - Indira
6 ~ Char - Brother Shaan
8 ~ Author - Emily King
9~ Char - Natesa
Skip ~ Char - Kalinda
Book: The One You Love
Author: Paul Pilkington
Completed: 2/8
Cards it works for:
1 ~ One in title
2 ~ T title
6 ~ Char - Stuart
8 ~ Char - Emma
Skip ~ Author - Paul Pilkington
Hello my dears!We will be updating the spreadsheet this weekend with anything completed so far (as requested by the Mods). Can everyone please give an update today or tomorrow by noon?
And, I'm going to ask if everyone could drop by every week on Sat or Sun to let us know how you are doing? Technically, we are supposed to have a check in weekly. Doesn't have to be much, just a hi and let us know what you are reading or have completed.
Thanks a bunch!!
I'm about a quarter of the way through Inheritance. I should finish by the third week of February, and fit in at least one more book before the end of the month. Sorry, I know it isn't much, but I'm balancing a lot right now, as I just started a new job as well.
Alyssa wrote: "I'm about a quarter of the way through Inheritance. I should finish by the third week of February, and fit in at least one more book before the end of the month. Sorry, I know it isn't much, but ..."
Anything you finish is helpful. I don't expect you to read more than what is comfortable or possible with busy schedules.
Thanks Alyssa!
Completion PostBook Scythe
Author Neal Shusterman
Series Arc of the Scythe
Date Read Feb 7
Cards it works for
1 1st in series
2 character Citra Terranova
4 character Scythe Faraday
6 title
7 Scythe Volta
8 character Esme
9 Author
Skip character Kohl Whitlock
Book
Author S.E. Smith
Series Cosmo's Gateway
Date Read Feb 8
Cards it works for
2 character Tilley
3 title
6 Author
8 character Ebosi
9 character nadine, Nadu
Green cover approved in captain's group
Book Freak of Nature
Author Julia Crane
Series IFICS
Date Read Feb 8
Cards it works for
1 1st in series
3 character Dr. Harrington
4 title
5 series
Skip Kaitlyn
Book The Wrong Highlander
Author Lynsay Sands
Series Highland Brides
Date Read Feb 8
Cards it works for
2 character Tildy
3 series
4 character Fearghas MacLean
6 author
7 7th in series
8 character Evina
Book Full Dark, No Stars
Author Stephen King
Date Read Feb 9
Cards it works for
0 stand alone
1 location Omaha, Nebaska
2 character Tess
3 character Henry "Hank", Harry Streeter
6 author
Skip author
Reverse Diane read May 4, 2015
Has anyone found a book for 5 Red? I have a re-read I can do that I actually listened for 5 Red last year for UNO. It was Impulse. I remember not really caring for it. It was more that I was not part of the target market for this book. My friend's daughters loved it.
The 100th Queen has an I character, if we want to use it for Red.
Angie ☯ wrote: "The 100th Queen has an I character, if we want to use it for Red."That would be great. I must have missed it when I was looking at the SS
Angie ☯ wrote: "The 100th Queen has an I character, if we want to use it for Red."By any chance is that on KU?
It is on KU - audio book and kindle book
Book: One Day in DecemberAuthor: Josie Silver
Date Read: Feb. 9
Works For:
0: Stand Alone
1: Title (One)
6: CFN (Sarah)
8: P (England)
Angie ☯ wrote: "It is on KU - audio book and kindle book"That may be a good one for a color card in March, if not Reverse.
Checking in :) I'm over half done The Boleyn Inheritance, and should be completed sometime this week
Book: A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North KoreaAuthor: Masaji Ishikawa
Date Read: Feb. 9
Works for:
0: Stand Alone
2: Character Tatsukichi
3: Character Hatsu
5: Author Ishikawa
8: Character Eiko
9: Setting: North Korea
Skip: Character Kanehara
Tatiana - I've read that book also, so am adding "Reverse" to your list of possible uses on the spreadsheet. :-)
Oh awesome! That book was so sad! I still can’t get over it...
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The paperback version is absolutely blue! If you are reading an electronic version, the ebook one is even showing 57% blue on Tineye. ;-)