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I'm here!Should we come up with a plan for how we're going to keep track of which books are being read for specific categories?
Here is the spreadsheet provided for us https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...We're can make a copy of this and share it with our own groups. I tried doing it but it keeps saving in PDF format *face plam*
If any of you know how to do it please do 😊
I think I was able to copy it! Here's the shared link so you guys can see it:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Let me know if it doesn't work and I can send the link to you guys in an email
Thank you klancy! So what should we do? Just add our names to the prompts we can do?
Yeah, that sounds good! If you have a book that fits a description, go ahead and add your name so everyone on the team knows that someone is already planning to read for it
I'm not able to edit it 😫 it says view only . 😶
Try again! I changed the settings to allow you to editSorry, I totally thought I had it set to allow you to edit it. My bad!
NPAlso don't forget to add which ones you're reading klancy so I don't over book for a prompt!
For prompt 10 .the one about reading in March first before 13:00 gr time. I can do that one since I'm 10 hours ahead of gr time
Sounds good! I added one book I plan to read to the sheet. Should we put the books we're planning to read under the Planning tab or the Round 1 tab?
Hey checking in.I'll add some of the books I plan on reading this month. They don't count for any of the bonus points though, so feel free to move them around if you have something that counts.
Sarah said its okay if two or more members of a team read the same book as long as they fit two or more prompts. Also buddy read points!
Natalia wrote: "Hey checking in.I'll add some of the books I plan on reading this month. They don't count for any of the bonus points though, so feel free to move them around if you have something that counts."
Will do!
Azrah wrote: "Sarah said its okay if two or more members of a team read the same book as long as they fit two or more prompts. Also buddy read points!"Shout out to buddy read points! I can ask Abby/Sarah to restart a buddy read thread for
for us. Would you want to read it starting March 1?
@natalia I moved some of your prompts around so they fit better descriptions. just wanted to let you know! also guys I think that if we pick a book and it does fit the extra points prompts we should highlight the box so others can see... And in case someone else has a book that can get us the extra points : )
Klancy wrote: "Azrah wrote: "Sarah said its okay if two or more members of a team read the same book as long as they fit two or more prompts. Also buddy read points!"Shout out to buddy read points! I can ask Ab..."
Yes please!! 😆
Azrah wrote: "@natalia I moved some of your prompts around so they fit better descriptions. just wanted to let you know! also guys I think that if we pick a book and it does fit the extra points prompts we sho..."
Thank you!
hey guys. For this prompt : "20. Read 923 pages (can be made up from more than 1 book).(+5 bonus points if instead, you read a book in less than 9 hours and 23 minutes, (please remember to update on Goodreads when you start and when you finish, for your book to count).)"
It makes more sense if we do the 923 pages. 3 book of 300 (or so) pages + buddy reads = to more points than the second option of reading in 9 hours.
I think this prompt will be perfect for you @natalia to fill in some books that don't fit well in other prompts.
I can take a spot too... I have an ARC that I need to read next month : )
I’m currently at work all day but I will have a look either late tonight or tomorrow day time😌
📣Recommendations:📣 this is to help teammates who haven't picked yet with options that will earn our team the most points 🙌1. Read a book in which someone suffers from amnesia, or has forgotten a period of time.
(+5 bonus points if the phrase 'can't remember' appears in the blurb of your chosen book.)"
"2. Read a book which has the letters 'L', 'A', 'T', and 'E' in the title or author's name.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book actually has the word 'late' in the title.)"
5. Read a book with the letters 'W', 'I', 'S', and 'H' in the title or author's name. (+5 bonus points if your chosen book has the word 'wish' in the title.)
"21.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book actually has the word 'fair' in the title.)"
"24. Read a book with a title which starts with either 'U' for up, or 'D' for down, ('A' and 'The' cannot be skipped) or which has the words 'up' or 'down' in the title
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book starts with a 'U', or 'D', AND has the words 'up' or 'down' in the title.)"
25. Read a book that a teammate has given up. (Solo players can ask another solo player for ideas, or read something tagged 'Given-up'.)
Azrah's dnf's https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
"27. Read a book with the word 'be' in the title (for beware).
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book actually has the word 'beware' in the title.)"
"29. Read a book with an item of food on the cover, or in the title.
(+5 bonus points if your book has the word 'cake' in the title and a picture of cake on the cover.)"
34. Read a book with the letters 'F', 'R', 'E', and 'E' in the title or author's name.
45. Read a book which has two letter 'R's' in the title or author's name.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book actually has the title 'Roar'.)
46. Read a book which has the letter 'S' in the title.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book has the word 'strange' in the title.)
48. Read a book with the letters 'F', 'A', 'L', and 'L' in the title/author's name.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book actually has the word 'fall' in the title.)
50. Read a book with something that you could throw on the cover (tell us what it is when you post your review).
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book has a chair on the cover.)
53. Read a book which has a dress on the cover.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book has a big white ballgown on the cover.)
53. Read a book in which the main character has one or more children.
67. Read a book which has a word starting with the letter 'P' in the title.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book has the word 'power' in the title.)
69. Read a book with the letters 'N', 'E', 'E', and 'D' in the title/author's name.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book actually has the word 'need' in the title.)
Any other recommendations will be helpful 😃
7. Read a book with the letters 'W' 'I' 'S' 'H' in the title or author's name.(+5 bonus points if your chosen book has the word 'wish' in the title.)
53. Read a book which has a dress on the cover.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book has a big white ballgown on the cover.)
Also, I added The Hazel Wood as a book I could read for #50: read a book with one or more trees on the cover. The bonus points are given for a title that has 'tree' in it, so if anyone is able to find something for the extra points I would be willing to switch!
I can also read
. I saw someone looking to buddy read it in March, so I'll join a buddy read with them. More points!
Klancy wrote: "I can also read . I saw someone looking to buddy read it in March, so I'll join a buddy read with them. More points!"Whoop!
Also my spreadsheet is empty🙈🙈 what have I done wrong?
Did you open the spreadsheet link from Azrah's first post? I think the links that are in the comments might be the link to the master copy, which might be the reason why the spreadsheet is blank
Our teams spreadsheet link is in the first comment just below our team names.
No worries! I'm just glad it ended up working 😊So what are you guys most excited to read for the challenge? I think Rebel Belle has been on my TBR list for at least two years, so I'm excited to finally get to it. I won't feel guilty about not reading it anymore 🤣
I can't wait to read The Wicked King. I've been dying to read it since I read the first book and I finally got a copy
Klancy wrote: "No worries! I'm just glad it ended up working 😊So what are you guys most excited to read for the challenge? I think Rebel Belle has been on my TBR list for at least two years, so I'm excited to f..."
all the books I picked for March I am very excited for because I've been meaning to read them for a while but I'm especially exited for
and
@Natalia when I was shifting your books around I checked out
and now I really want to read it!!
Natalia wrote: "I can't wait to read The Wicked King. I've been dying to read it since I read the first book and I finally got a copy"The Cruel Prince and The Wicked King were so good! And the covers are gorgeous. 😍
@Azrah I'm also really excited to read A Curse so Dark and Lonely. I'm glad that we're reading it first because it's been so hard for me to not pick it up lol. I'm trying to take a break from reading until the challenge starts so I'll feel more motivated! My biggest fear before challenges is that I'll randomly end up in a reading slump. That would be tragic 🤣
I'm glad you all liked The Wicked King. Now I'm even more excited to read it.I'm finally out if a reading slump and looking forward to reading a lot of books, this challanges always motivate me a lot.
Coming out of a reading slump is always the best feeling. Is there something that helps you get out of them? Luckily I haven't been in a reading slump in awhile, but I've never been able to find anything that's helped me get out of them.
Still haven’t managed to look at my tbf shelf to see what I have for the challenges because of work 🤦🏻♀️
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Sarah wrote: "Hello Team Ludo, just to let you know that I have messaged Crystal and Kate to let them know which team they're in. Hopefully they'll check in soon ☺"Thanks Sarah 👍
Hi everyone, sorry I’m late to the party lol!!!
Hi guys so I still need to find a space to read
...and if no one else is able to complete the bonus points for these I can do them :2. Read a book which has the letters 'L', 'A', 'T', and 'E' in the title or author's name.
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book actually has the word 'late' in the title.)
27. Read a book with the word 'be' in the title (for beware).
(+5 bonus points if your chosen book actually has the word 'beware' in the title.)
29. Read a book with an item of food on the cover, or in the title.
(+5 bonus points if your book has the word 'cake' in the title and a picture of cake on the cover.)
(this would be a re-read for me but I really loved this contemporary romance 💙)NOTE:
If your book doesn't fit a prompt properly and there is a possibility of someone else gaining the extra points... See if your book can fit in prompts 20 or 33 instead (below)
33. Read 3 books with 200 - 300 pages. (These don't have to all be read by the same person.)
20. Read 923 pages (can be made up from more than 1 book).
(+5 bonus points if instead, you read a book in less than 9 hours and 23 minutes, (please remember to update on Goodreads when you start and when you finish, for your book to count).)
*20. The points gained from reading three separate books of approximately 300± pages will gain us more points than by reading 1 book in 9 hours. (well only if the three books are buddy read then yes the points will be better) And Sarah also confirmed that they don't need to be read by the same person.
Has anyone read
? Fufills Part 4 #37Would fill the bonus points req. My only concern is it’s a series still in progress so I don’t know if there are cliffhangers, HEA’s blah blah. But this could work as a buddy read too if anyone would be interested!
@Azrah you could read
for #19 read a book tagged either 'Dance' or 'Magic'I have
down for #44, but it doesn't give us the bonus so I can move it to #20 for the 923 pages. It's 359 pages
Thank you klancy!Yeah I think it's better there. We still might find a book with the word tree.
When you post your review of the hazel wood use this edition https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... it has 336 pages which makes it easier for another teammate to fit their pages in for that prompt 👍
For #25 you must read a book that a teammate did not finish. Here is my dnf list https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... if anyone is interested in reading any of these.
You guys should post yours too!
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