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Read-a-Thon #2 - Team Ladybug
I'm excited! I had planned to read Annihilation and Still Me for this challenge. Still Me counts for the first bucket but I'm not so sure I can get it done that fast. I think we all have to wait for me to finish before we move on. Am I right about that? I can also read The Wife Between Us. Not sure what else.
Hello Team Ladybug! I'm not the spreadsheet wizard Emily is, but I've put our names into the one she created.
Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Right now I'm the only one who can edit. Does the group want me to input info or have everyone do so?
Hi everyone!For Bucket 1, I'm probably only going to be able to help with the page count.
I should be more help with Bucket 2
I plan on reading An Antarctic Mystery/Jules Verne. I'm pretty sure it is set in Antarctica and it is published in 1897 so it should work for one of the tasks and I will start reading it tomorrow and wait to finish it.
I also have started a book published in August and if I need to I can wait to finish it for Bucket 6.
Strategizing:We can start books in any order, but need to finish in the order of the buckets. So, if you're reading a book for bucket 2, we can't slot it in unless bucket 1 is complete. (Though the mods definitely mentioned starting a book and then waiting to finish until you're ready for that bucket).
I have an S book that I'll be starting soon too, but I have to finish my current book first since I'm reading in order, so the earliest I'd finish would probably be late on Sat. (US west coast).
Share if you have a book you're planning on reading that will fit a certain prompt. I have a few to choose from to fit different prompts.
Prompts that seem to me they could be difficult:
related to nature
character's name begins with J,U,N, or E
specific colored covers
Yay, I'm excited! The books I'm currently reading that have more than 100 pages left that I plan on finishing by the end of this weekend are:Before We Were Yours (1-A book by a woman, 2-set on North America, 2-published this decade, 4-an ATY RC book, 4-new to me author, 6-published in June)
A Spool of Blue Thread (1-A book by a woman, 1-starts with an S ?, 2-set on North America, 2-published this decade, 3-audiobook, 4-an ATY RC book, 4-new to me author)
Bowlaway (1-A book by a woman, 2-set on North America, 2-published this decade, 3-published in 2019, 4-an ATY RC book, 4-new to me author)
I can always hold off on finishing the last chapter of the books depending on which bucket they are needed for.
This is my first Readathon with this group. I have more than 100 pages left in Pachinko (book by a woman, different continent, ATY challenge) that I'm currently reading,Scythe (starts with S) on my June TBR list.
No One Is Here Except All of Us (different continent)
Underland: A Deep Time Journey counts for Bucket 3 (Kindle) and for Bucket 5 (related to nature, published 2019).
Rough Magic: Riding the World's Loneliest Horse Race )Published 2019, new to me author, also ATY challenge
The Unpassing (Published 2019, ATY challenge, new to me author)
A Place for Us New to me author, Published June 2018
The Dog Stars ATY challenge
Into the Beautiful North Main character name begins with N (JUNE)
I have a number of books set aside to read in June and I'd like to prioritize those. Besides Pachinko, I haven't started another book and I can move Pachinko to the next slot for the next category if we have enough spots for the first bucket.
Laura wrote: "Hello Team Ladybug! This topic is just for you to discuss your strategy and progress throughout the week. Make sure to take a moment to read over the rules of the challenge here before you dive in...."Laura - the team spreadsheet link in message 1 goes to team butterfly. Can you change the link to the one I gave in message 3? (Or should I somehow adapt the link you gave?)
Traci, what is your preference regarding the spreadsheet?
Mod
Wide flasks = page count
Thin flasks = book count
As you fill the initial flasks, the water will move down the line, in order to fill the large beaker below. You will fill small test tubes by earning questions (4 per tube).
Win the game by filling the large beaker and guessing the author name. This will light your team's lightbulb.
The team to light their bulb first will earn a special badge :)
As for the rest of the week and following weekend, I'm thinking I'll be able to start and finish at least two more books. I can switch it up, but I was thinking of reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (5-main character starts with a J, 6-published in July) and The People We Hate at the Wedding (6-published in June, 8-blue cover)
My list of books:1Q84 (finishing, will only count for pages))
The Screwtape Letters (1-starts with "S", 2-Europe or published in 1940's, 4-ATY)
I Owe You One (1-by a woman, 2-Europe, 3-2019 or audio, 4-ATY)
Unmarriageable (1-by a woman, 2-Asia, 3-2019, 4-ATY, new author)
I also have options for published during the summer and LGBTQ+ or could find something to fit another prompt. I tend to read quite excessively for read-a-thons!
Mod
Fixed.
I liked how some of you were posting your books.Here are my books that I plan to start or have at least 100 pages left to read.
An Antarctic Mystery (2- Antarctica, 2-1890's, 3-ebook, 4-ATY, 5- Nature? ice glaciers on the cover)
Early Riser (2- 2010s, 3-hardback, 4-ATY, 6-originally published in August)
The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress (2-1960's, 3-audiobook, 4-ATY & new to me author)
I also might work on The Clockmaker's Daughter and I'm know to randomly start books.
Hi Ladybugs!The only book I am set on at this point is Victoria, which can work for 1- written by a woman; 2- publsuhed in 2010s, different continent (Europe); 4- new author or count for ATY challenge;
I'm open after that and can see what needs filling.
Laura wrote: "Sorry about that, Traci. I noticed the title but thought you had just not modified it yet. Apparently I have too many tabs open :PFixed."
Not a problem, thank you!
I just realized that since I'm on the west coast, 1Q84 could actually help for a bucket if earlier time zones finish bucket 1 tomorrow. I'm super intrigued by how this challenge will work out. Yay team, excited to start tomorrow!
Hi team! 😁 I’m currently reading two books that start with S, but I’ll focus on Schindler’s List and try and finish that one ASAP.
Hey everyone - so I am brand new to this! What's the best way to start here? Should I just pick a topic anywhere on the list? Pick something more at the top? Just read a book and see where it can be placed? Seems like a lot going on here and I am not sure how to attack this! Thoughts/Suggestions? Thanks! =)
Hi team! Can't wait to start the challenge with you all :DThe one I am set to start out with is The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala. Female author, which ticks a mark on the first bucket list~ I'll be starting this in a few, in any case.
Other books on my list:
The Night Tiger (2019, ATY challenge book)
Foundryside (2019, new to me author, ATY challenge book)
Miracle Creek (2019, new to me author, nature-related cover)
Monstress Vol. 2 + 3 (2017 & 2018, respectively)
To Your Eternity, tome 1 (Yoshitoki Oima, 2017)
The Bear and the Nightingale (2017, ebook, new to me author)
Air Awakens (2015, ebook, new to me author)
The Gilded Wolves (2019, a main character's name starts with an E. already started but have way more than 100 pages left to read.)
I will sweep over the buckets & books once more and can better organize which titles of mine can go towards which prompts.
Hi team ladybug! I'm excited to be reading with you this week!Traci, I think it would be easier for you if people can add their own info, but as you wish.
Maybe we could also add a column to the spreadsheet next to the completed one to enter the options? That we will be able to see clearly which tasks need books.
I'm quite flexible with my reading, so I'll see what we need before choosing my books!
I'm going to read A Willing Murder, which was written by a woman, today. I've also got Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, though that will probably be tomorrow's book.
Hi Everyone,I'm currently reading American Street It could potentially count for: 1-book by a woman; 2-set in North America, published in the 2017; 3-kindle format; 4-author that is new to me.
I also plan on reading Little & Lion. I don't think I'll finish it in time for the early categories, so I think it could count for one of the later categories: 3-physical book; 4-counts for AtY challenge (mostly black cover), author that is new to me; 7-LGBT character.
I should be able to fit in one more book during the challenge so I'll see where we are and pick accordingly.
I was thinking that it would be more organized if only one person updated the spreadsheet, but I know that's more work for the team leader. I'm up for whatever is easiest for everyone.
Hi, Books I have on the go, or can jump into quickly to help:Bowlaway - just started so will take a couple of days: published 2019, female author, N. American setting, new to me author.
Salt, Sugar, Fat - 20% done, starts with an S, published in the 2010's, new to me author, N. American setting
The Westing Game - short book (but over 100 pgs) so could finish it TODAY, female author, published 1970's, N. American setting, author new to me.
The Flight of Gemma Hardy - 10% done, could be finished by Sunday, female author, published 2010's, author new to me, set in Europe
Coldest Winter Ever - female author, new to me, published in the 2000's, ATY week 28 (something cold).
I'm very flexible in what I need to read so will focus on whatever you need me to.
Well here are some books that I'll be working on:Still Me
Annihilation
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Anne of Green Gables
Golden Son
I wasn't thinking that the challenge started today so I can start on Still Me when I get home from work and I probably could finish Saturday.
Hi everyone!I'm currently reading The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi which could work for a book by a woman. It could also work for bucket 2 - this is set in Europe or bucket 3 - a book published in 2019.
Other than that I am flexible with what I will read, depending on what we need. I will also be listening to an audiobook which could help with the bucket 3 - 2 books in different formats.
Hi All :) happy reading (a lot hopefully). I also followed a similar plan like many members here which I like very much.The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 356 pages (1-A book by a woman, 2- Australia, 2-published this decade, 3 - audiobook, 4-new to me author, 6/7-published in July)
Moovar: A Collection of Short Stories by Pa Raghavan 174 pages (2 - Asia, 2 - published this decade, 3 - kindle book, 6/7 - published in June)
Hello, Team! I am reading Company of Liars which will work for female writer and should be completed today.
Does anyone know if we count pages that we read for the day or do we only count pages once we finish a book?
Jillian wrote: "Does anyone know if we count pages that we read for the day or do we only count pages once we finish a book?" I believe you count all pages you read during the day.
Whew! First off apologies if I've missed anything. This is my first time managing the spreadsheet and I've made some tweaks.Spreadsheet:
-Everyone can now edit. I can keep track of the top table, but you can input pages and games completed.
-New tab: "planning". I believe I've entered everyone's books that are currently listed here. I may have not entered into bucket 1 if it was mentioned you wouldn't read it for awhile. I wasn't sure how best to organize this, so I just put all options everywhere and listed continent/decade for those (we have a lot of options here, so I didn't think it was as necessary to put actual book).
-If you would like me to input your information, please include in your message something along the lines of "Traci, please update my games/pages with...."
Planning:
We have a lot of options for the first 4 or so buckets, which is good. It'd be good to get more options for inspired by summer holiday and the covers, but depending on reading speed, you may need to delay starting.
Bucket 1: 3 people mentioned maybe being able to finish a book by a woman today (text in planning sheet in red). Is anyone thinking they'll finish an S title today?
Sarah - don't worry, we're all new to this specific challenge, which requires more strategizing than the last couple. From what's been posted already, it would be good to take a look at later buckets and see if you can find something that fits. However, we all have different reading speeds, so for prompts that a lot of people can fill, we'll grab the first book that is complete.
Page count (Jillian's question): I personally count pages each day. If people want to wait until they finish a book, that's fine too, but it won't count towards our total pages until it's entered int he spreadsheet.
Please remember: This is all in fun! Even if your books don't end up filling the buckets, games and total pages help the team too!
And now the extra hour I hoped to read before work is gone! Oh well, hopefully this will help us all have more fun and less stress.
Hi Tracey, I can finish an S today, working on it now.
I will start an S book as soon as I have finished the book I am reading. That way, we will be covered if no one gets to it before I do.
Kavitha-Sorry, I missed you since you weren't added to the name list at the top. You are now added to the spreadsheet!
Hi everyone,I'm currently reading:
The Binding (1 - by a woman, 2 - set in Europe, published in 2010s, 3 - audiobook, published in 2019, 4 - new-to-you author, 5 - main character's name begins with E)
Home Fire (1 - by a woman, 2 - set in Europe, published in 2010s, 3 - ebook, 4 - new-to-you author, 6 - published during summer)
Midnight's Children (2 - set in Asia, published in 1980s, 3 - paperback, 4 - new-to-you author, 8 - blue cover).
I will hopefully finish Home Fire and The Binding by the end of Saturday. I've still got over 500 pages of Midnight's Children to read, so it will take longer.
Info from the team challenge introduction tab:The kickoff is the first game, so if you've completed that, you can update your row in the spreadsheet.
To be eligible for the prompts, you must read at least 100 pages of the books you complete (or 3 less than 100). However, if you have 50 pages left of a book, those 50 pages can still count towards our page total.
Hello everyone, I´m currently in the middle of:
Waking Gods- only counts for page count
And I´m planing to read:
The Wicked King- 3, published in 2019; 1, a book by a woman; 5, main characters name begins with J; 8, blue cover.
Girls of Paper and Fire - 4, new to me author; 7, book with LGBTQ+ character; 8, purple cover.
I should be finished with A Spool of Blue Thread in the next few hours which could count for either prompt in bucket 1 depending on who else finishes what soon.
Reminder: we can only tick off the bucket once we have the page count too, so if we get both a female author and an S title, we can't check off prompts for bucket 2 until we have a total of 1000 pages. Update page counts at will! Time to finally start work (this isn't actually that late for me, but I've been a lot busier pre-work than usual!).
Traci wrote: "Info from the team challenge introduction tab:To be eligible for the prompts, you must read at least 100 pages of the books you complete (or 3 less than 100). However, if you have 50 pages left of a book, those 50 pages can still count towards our page total. .."
That is good to hear since I have a two books with less than 100 pages. I added my page count for this morning on my hardback book. I'm going to wait to add my audiobook until I finish it since it is already a bit tricky figuring out the page count.
I'm reading Three Bags Full, a book whose main characters are sheep, do you think it counts as a book related to nature ? hahaDoes that cover look more orange or red to you?
I added my books, please shout out if you need me to find something specific to read.
Edit: I also added a "no. options" column to the planning tab to see at a glance how many books are slotted for each category. That helps seeing where we still need options 😉
I like the no. options column Sophie! I'll try and delete books with multiple options when we use them for a bucket or know they've been finished. To help with that, make sure you post to our group which books you've finished even if they didn't count for a task. I have Three Bags Full on my plan to read later this year, I'm curious what you think of it.
We have 2 more games to complete until we can ask our first question. We should start thinking about what we want to ask! They must be yes/no questions.I'll add a section for question brainstorming to the bottom of the planning tab in case it helps to have everything in one place.
Woohoo, I finished A Spool of Blue Thread! Like I mentioned earlier this book can be used for either Bucket 1 category.
I originally missed seeing the planning tab. It looks great!Does the red print mean anything?
Same here, Jillian. I'll fill it out now.
Jillian wrote: "I originally missed seeing the planning tab. It looks great!Does the red print mean anything?"
The planning tab wasn't there originally, so makes sense if you missed it.
The red print is just me being obsessive! Since reading speeds are so different, I was marking the people who mentioned they'd likely get their options for the first bucket done today.
Hi everyone. There's a Sarah in every group so it took me a minute to figure out where I was meant to be! I should be finishing up Dry tonight. I don't think it'll work for bucket one apart from page count.
Sophie wrote: "I'm reading Three Bags Full, a book whose main characters are sheep, do you think it counts as a book related to nature ? hahaDoes that cover look more orange or red to you?
..."I would say orange, but you could argue either way. And sheep could definitely be related to nature 😊.
Hi all!I just signed up today and was assigned to join Team Ladybug!
Looking forward to reading with all of you.
I am currently about halfway through (still have more than the required 100 pages to go) "The Game You Played which could count for a book by a woman or an author that is new to me .
I also just started The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society which could also count for a book by a woman, an author that is new to me, an audiobook, and a book where the main characters name starts with J
I likely will read one other book during this time frame but I will wait to see what we need :)
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Team Roster:
Traci (team leader)
Joan
Sarah
Veronica
Sarah
Kristina
Jillian
Raya
Fee
Martha
Sharanya
Sophie
Ashley
Karissa
Sara
Marin
Hannah
Tatra
Jody
Melinda
Amy
✔Bucket 1:
- Read 1,000 pages total
- A book by a woman
- A book that starts with S
✔Bucket 2:
- Read 3,000 pages total
- 2 books set on different continents
- 2 books published in different decades
✔Bucket 3:
- Read 5,000 pages total
- 2 books in different formats (eg an audiobook and a kindle book, etc)
- 2 books published in 2019
✔Bucket 4:
- Read 7,500 pages total
- 3 books that count for the AtY challenge
- 3 books by authors that are new to you
✔Bucket 5:
- Read 9,000 pages total
- 2 books related to nature (i.e. cover setting, title, etc.)
- A book where main character's name begins with J, U, N, or E
✔Bucket 6:
- Read 11,000 pages total
- 2 books originally published in the summer (June, July, or August
- A book discovered during the read-a-thon (in the group or elsewhere)
✔Bucket 7:
- Read 12,500 pages total
- 2 books inspired by a "quirky" summer holiday (June, July, or August)*
- To celebrate PRIDE month, A book with an LGBTQ+ character or author
✔Bucket 8:
- Read 15,000 pages total
- A book on page 6 of your TBR (sorted by date added, oldest-newest)
- Read the rainbow (a book with a cover for each color - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple)
✔Bucket 9:
- Read 16,500 pages total
- 2 books that span several years
- 1 book in which any kind of sport/game is important to the story
✔Bucket 10:
- Read 18,000 pages total
- In honor of June's birthstone, a book with a celestial body in the title or on the cover
- 2 books with a child as a main character
✔Bucket 11:
- Read 20,000 pages total
- A book with a interesting or beautiful spine
- A book with an epilogue
✔Bucket 12:
- Read 21,000 pages total
- A book about a person who travels to another country
- A book by an author from an island
✔Bucket 13:
- Read 22,000 pages total
- Two books with a matching word in the title
- A debut novel
✔Bucket 14:
- Read 23,000 pages total
- A book another member of this group recommended to you
- A book that takes place in the summer
✔Bucket 15:
- Read 25,000 pages total
- A book with a major plot twist or twist ending
- A chick-lit book or a book with a romantic element
✔Bucket 16:
- Read 29,000 pages total
- A book with a heart on the cover/in title
- 2 books set in countries you've never been to
✔Bucket 17:
- Read 31,000 pages total
- A book involving an animal/with animal on cover
- 2 books by an author of color
✔Bucket 18:
- Read 32,000 pages total
- A book with more than 20 letters in title
- A graphic novel/book with illustrations
✔Bucket 19:
- Read 33,500 pages total
- A book related to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan
- A book related to a NASA mission name
✔Bucket 20:
- Read 35,00 pages total
- A book published in the last three years (2017, 2018, 2019) that had a lot of buzz but that you didn't read
- A book with a synopsis that includes a question
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