2nd to None (Team 2)

[Sam]

Wow, great going guys!!! I'm only about a quarter of the way through my book but should be able to get more done this evening!

Keep up the good work all :-D

[Esther]

Problem with tasks like the nutty character is that most times, it is hard to determine until you've read the book.

Totally not the case but I wonder if we could switch tasks for a book currently being read... say a book that someone's reading for a task has a nutty character..... if this issue comes up, we will ask J'mon.

[Esther]

****READ THIS******

Day 3:
Total points: 90 points

22 tasked remaning.
11 reported as being read.

[Esther]

Annette,
I believe the Stephanie Plum series would fit the bill. Have you read them? it's a light and funny read.

[KimeyDiann]

I just finished Golden's Quest! YAY!

[Kirila]

Nice work team! :)

I am reading my second book, but I have a test in my German class tomorrow so I need to focus on that tonight... But I am still hoping to finish the second book quickly and find time for a third.

[Debra]

Yay team! Almost done with my 3rd book, then will start on my 4th.

[KimeyDiann]

Wow Debra, you are flying through books! Great job!

[Debra]

Thanks, KimeyDiann. It helped to have an extra day off work this week.

I just finished Anonymous Rex and am starting m next book. Yay!

[Helen]

Finished Roll #3 Joyland by Stephen King

Task 6 - mystery - This was not your typical SK but it was terrific. Listened on audio and loved it.

BTW Esther - I like you too!

[Thing Two]

Annette wrote: "I rolled a 12. I believe that puts me on task #3... a book with an eccentric or "nutty" character. I'll begin my search now. :)"

Annette - How about Deliverance by James Dickey? There are some awfully "nutty" characters in that book.

[Annette]

Esther wrote: "Annette,
I believe the Stephanie Plum series would fit the bill. Have you read them? it's a light and funny read."

I haven't heard of that series but I will definitely check them out! Thanks for the suggestion. It really is hard to tell if a character is "nutty" until you start reading the book.

[Annette]

Thing Two wrote: "Annette wrote: "I rolled a 12. I believe that puts me on task #3... a book with an eccentric or "nutty" character. I'll begin my search now. :)"

Annette - How about Deliverance by ..."

That book is actually on my to-read list. If it's as harrowing as the movie I don't know if I'm up for it at the moment... but then again maybe a Toppler is the perfect way to read it. Get it done quickly without a whole lot of thought. :)

[Esther]

Kirila wrote: "Nice work team! :)

I am reading my second book, but I have a test in my German class tomorrow so I need to focus on that tonight... But I am still hoping to finish the second book quickly and find..."

Viel Glück, Kirila!

I guess this team will be captainless for a bit. I am just poping in quick. I have my chinese exam tomorrow so i am offline studying. Still managed to get a bit of reading/listening done here and there. I will be back full steam tommorow eve.

[Kirila]

So I threw again: 22
20 + 22 = 42. 42 - 40 = 2

Am I feeling lucky? I will go ask jmom

[Sarah]

I've just finished my first book. I'll start my second later today. Which will be for task 35 short line.

[Kazen]

So while I love the book I'm reading it feels like it's taking forever to get through. The most common edition here on GR is 315 pages, but I did a little more digging, and it seems that it runs closer to 450 (hardcover) or 600 pages (kindle). That explains a lot! Luckily my second book should be short and sweet, so no worries there. :)

[Thing Two]

Annette wrote: "Thing Two wrote: "Annette wrote: "I rolled a 12. I believe that puts me on task #3... a book with an eccentric or "nutty" character. I'll begin my search now. :)"

Annette - How about [book:Deliv..."

I don't do scary movies, so I cannot say. I got through it easily enough. It's suspenseful, horrifying, and made me rethink any future North Georgia retirement plans!

[KimeyDiann]

I finished Mortal Fear yesterday! I'm 57% through Angelfall and so far it is pretty good. I'm not sure why I kept putting off reading it because I am enjoying it. :)

Good luck to Kirila and Esther on your exams!

[Debra]

Finished Graverobbers Wanted: No Experience Necessary last night. Starting The Shuddering now. Woohoo!

[Helen]

Esther and Kirila - ace those exams so you can get back to fun work - reading that is. Good luck!

[Annette]

I think I have decided to read Care of Wooden Floors for my "nutty" character book. Oskar is a neatnik who has an old college friend house sit for him. Oskar leaves the place covered with sticky notes all over the place with detailed instructions about how things should be done. Sounds nutty to me!

[KimeyDiann]

That sounds interesting, Annette. If you say it is a good book I will probably add it my TBR. :)

[Debra]

Helen wrote: "Finished Roll #3 Joyland by Stephen King

Task 6 - mystery - This was not your typical SK but it was terrific. Listened on audio and loved it.

"
I'm so glad you enjoyed Joyland! SK writes in many genres, but most think he only writes horror.

[Debra]

Esther wrote: "I guess this team will be captainless for a bit. I am just poping in quick. I have my chinese exam tomorrow so i am offline studying. Still managed to get a bit of reading/listening done here and there. I will be back full steam tommorow eve. ."

Good luck on your exam Esther. We'll hold down the fort while you are gone!

[Debra]

Kirila wrote: "So I threw again: 22
20 + 22 = 42. 42 - 40 = 2

Am I feeling lucky? I will go ask jmom"

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[Debra]

Sarah wrote: "I've just finished my first book. I'll start my second later today. Which will be for task 35 short line."

Excellent news, Sarah!

[Debra]

Kazen wrote: "So while I love the book I'm reading it feels like it's taking forever to get through. The most common edition here on GR is 315 pages, but I did a little more digging, and it seems that it runs c..."

That's frustrating Kazen. Hope you get through it with plenty of time to spare.

[Debra]

Thing Two wrote: "I don't do scary movies, so I cannot say. I got through it easily enough. It's suspenseful, horrifying, and made me rethink any future North Georgia retirement plans! ."

LOL, too funny!

[Debra]

Sounds like everyone is doing well and moving along with their books. I may roll one more time. I'll know when I see how far I get with The Shuddering. I got a late start this morning.

[Helen]

Finished A Plain Disappearance for Roll 1.
This meets task 14 requirements - close to home - I live in central Ohio and the book takes place in central Ohio

Starting on GAME, an American Novel for Roll 4

[Helen]

Just rolled again - got a 23 (20+23=43 -40=3)
Task 3 is "nutty as a fruitcake "
Got a good one on my kindle for that - The Christmas Note
2 nutty characters - Mom - abusive, reclusive, obsessive and paranoid
Daughter - reclusive and fearful

[KimeyDiann]

I decided to go ahead and roll for a fourth book since I should be able to finish Angelfall pretty quickly. I was on space 29 and rolled 14. 29+14-40=3 Fruitcake.

It seems like there have been a lot of people get the fruitcake category. Or maybe there was just a lot of talk about it before the toppler started. Either way, I have found the perfect book... Fat Is the New 30: The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Coping with (the crappy parts of) Life

I've read (listened to) The Sweet Potato Queens' novel before and thought it was pretty cute and have always been curious about Jill Connor Browne's other SPQ books. She is the definition of quirky/eccentric in my opinion. I mean, the woman who created The Sweet Potato Queens has to be a little fruitcakey, right? LOL.
(If you don't know who The Sweet Potato Queens are or what they do, a google image search will show you the nuttiness!) (Oh, and I think they have a webpage too.)

[Debra]

Finished The Shuddering for task 37. Rolled again and got a 1. That puts me on 38 = Luxury Tax – Read a book in a genre you haven’t read before, or one that you rarely read.

I'm going to read The Metamorphosis. I rarely read books of this type, if it even has a type. Doesn't really seem to fall into a specific genre other than classics.

[Esther]

What is it with the fruitcakes? If this goes on we will have to rename our team!

180 points! Woot!

[Esther]

What is it with the fruitcakes? If this goes on we will have to rename our team!

180 points! Woot!

[Esther]

Debra wrote: "Thanks, KimeyDiann. It helped to have an extra day off work this week.

I just finished Anonymous Rex and am starting m next book. Yay!"

how was it? that books has been in my TBR for ages.

[Esther]

****READ THIS******

Day 4.4
Total points: 180 points

17 tasked remaining.
18 books read

[Esther]

Well it's one of these weeks. I'm afraid my aunt is dying (not totally unexpected). I am writing this from the hospital. Her daughter was in Montreal, 3 hours away. So i am staying here, reading by her bed at least until my cousin arrives.

Long story short, i may vanish again...

[Janice, Moderator]

So sorry to hear your news, Esther! Hugs!

[Debra]

Esther wrote: "Debra wrote: "I just finished Anonymous Rex and am starting m next book. Yay!"

how was it? that books has been in my TBR for ages. ..."

I thought it was a hoot. Great mystery and unique premise. Going to read the 2nd book in the series. There are apparently only 2 books.

[Debra]

Esther, I'm so sorry about your aunt. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[Kirila]

Esther wrote: "Well it's one of these weeks. I'm afraid my aunt is dying (not totally unexpected). I am writing this from the hospital. Her daughter was in Montreal, 3 hours away. So i am staying here, reading by..."

So sorry to hear about your aunt :(

[Kirila]

My 3rd task is to read something with at least 50% purple cover. Since I take most of the books from the library, I currently have no idea, but I will start looking. Meanwhile I am throwing it in the pool. If somebody likes it, we can switch tasks.

Any purple cover suggestions are welcome!

[Kazen]

Esther wrote: "Well it's one of these weeks..."

My thoughts are with you and yours - sending much peace and love.

[Kazen]

Kirila wrote: "My 3rd task is to read something with at least 50% purple cover. Since I take most of the books from the library, I currently have no idea, but I will start looking. Meanwhile I am throwing it in t..."

Ooo, the book I'm reading right now has a purple cover!



The task you would be swapping for is 26, read a romance. But if you're not a romance person and would rather not take it I totally understand!

[Kirila]

Kazen that would be awesome! I read romance even if it is not very often, besides it will be much easier to find stg there than for a purple cover.

Thank you!

[Esther]

Good morning team.


I just reread the rules... Nothing againstyou reading 2 "1st roll" book. yes! so swap is done!

[Esther]

Thanks for the thoughts. She made it through the night. At some point I did not think she would. Honestly, I have been expecting this for the last 5 years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 10 years ago. She has long reached the point where she cannot move by herself. The aunt that I knew and loved has been gone for years.

[Esther]

Btw, we have reached 200 points.