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Hi Tory! :)

[[deleted user]]

Logan wrote: "In case you haven't seen it, there's a new thread for TTIII folks who are doing older/existing BRs and BOMs for points: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...."

Thank you for the link! Especially because I might have to talk to someone about the Ice and Fire series. I'm on the second book and I don't get what all the hype is about really. After so many great epic fantasies, how is this one better? It's no Wheel of Time, I'll tell you that.

[Shannon]

Saying "Hi!" From Serpents of the Sea.

I've been trolling the other teams & borrowed Logan's awesome countdown counter for our thread. Thanks Logan!


Now I'm off to copy some of your amazing questions too......

(Don't hate me for being a thread thief! I'm new. Gotta grab good ideas where I find them ;) )

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Go for it! :)

[~Melissa~]

Welcome Tory!!

[Kristie]

Hi Tory! Welcome to the team. :)

[~Melissa~]

Sorry RL has gotten in the way from me having time to do a more than a word or two post.

@Kristie ~ I can't believe I forgot to mention Harry Potter series as a favorite *bad girl* * bad girl*

@Sarah ~ Les Miserables - never read but it is one of my favorite broadway shows. Hubby and I lucked out on our honeymoon - it included tickets to see a show. We didn't know what to pick and the ticket sellers said this was good....... they weren't kidding it was awesome to see onstage in London.....Fabulous!! We've seen it at least twice more since then. Once with our children.

1. What is your favorite branch of science? - I'm a nurse as well so I would have to go with biology/anatomy

2. What are your favorite colors? I love all blues and most purples - sunset colors.

3. If you were on a desert island, what tool would you most want? (Only one, you cheaters!) Something to make fire.....or could I just bring McGuyver

4. Have you ever had a near death experience? (If this one's too sensitive, obviously you don't have to answer it). No - thank the lord.

5. If you found one thousand dollars and know it didn't belong to anybody else, but you could only spend the $1000 on one thing, what would it be? In reality I would probably pay bills but going on a trip sounds awesome. I would love to go to Spain - I've never been or back to Rome and see more of Italy or do the Greek Isles cruise again.

[Kristie]

~Melissa~ wrote: "3. If you were on a desert island, what tool would you most want? (Only one, you cheaters!) Something to make fire.....or could I just bring McGuyver"

Ha! I said McGyver too!! lol I wasn't sure how many people would still get that reference. :)

[~Melissa~]

Kristie wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "3. If you were on a desert island, what tool would you most want? (Only one, you cheaters!) Something to make fire.....or could I just bring McGuyver"

Ha! I said McGyver too!! lo..."

How sad is it that I thought he was totally hot growing up,lol. I loved his show.
Plus if we could bring him ......we wouldn't have to worry about anything :D

[Kristie]

Oh, I thought the same thing. :) And yes, he could definitely fix anything you needed!

[Jenn]

Hi Tory. Welcome!

I signed up for the Harry Potter buddy read. It's been a while since I've read those.

I watched McGyver when I was little but barely remember it...

Speaking of the 80s, I saw the most horribly awesome 1980s Aerobics Champions video on facebook today ... if you need a good laught I highly recommend it. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=...

[Jenn]

Kristie wrote: "Hey everyone! It's time to vote for the Goodreads Choice Awards! Woot! Opening rounds vote here: https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward..."

I haven't read very many of these...so I couldn't really vote for much

[Kristie]

I ran into the same thing this year, Jenn.

[Hilary]

I am joining the Big Little Lies buddy read :)

[Logan]

I'll try to get the buddy reads updated tonight. We're getting closer ladies!!!!

[Logan]

Kristin wrote: "I am still going to try for Harry Potter on Nov 10th but I may have to join it later. My November is packed! "

Yeah, I'm having to whittle down my November reads! Harry Potter, while short, is still going to have to wait. I know Tea's waiting too, so that makes it easier.

Thanks for the update!

[Logan]

Question for the team:

How do you all feel about mini-challenges amongst ourselves? I know the last round my captain was great about running periodic challenges to keep things interesting, but with the buddy reads this time around maybe it's less necessary?

What do you all think? What would you like in order to have the most fun?

[Tory]

I'll be doing the Harry Potter and Crime and Punishment buddy reads.

Mini-challenges could be fun.

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Logan wrote: "Question for the team:

How do you all feel about mini-challenges amongst ourselves? I know the last round my captain was great about running periodic challenges to keep things interesting, but wit..."

Even with all the crazy buddy reads I'm doing, I would definitely say yes to mini challenges!

[Hilary]

I like mini challenges!

[Jenn]

Kristin wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Kristie I'm so jealous! sounds like so much fun. we are planning a late honeymoon for next fall flying into Boston. going to Salem and sleepy hollow...then taking train to NYC phil..."

If you do go to Salem let me know all the good places :)

[Jenn]

Logan wrote: "Question for the team:

How do you all feel about mini-challenges amongst ourselves? I know the last round my captain was great about running periodic challenges to keep things interesting, but wit..."

I LOVE mini challenges. Bring em on.

Does anyone know if they are doing those puzzles for bonus points again this game?

[Kristie]

Logan wrote: "Kristin wrote: "I am still going to try for Harry Potter on Nov 10th but I may have to join it later. My November is packed! "

Yeah, I'm having to whittle down my November reads! Harry Potter, whi..."

I am probably going to have to join later too. I have too many buddy reads planned. Glad I won't be alone!

[Kristie]

Logan wrote: "Question for the team:

How do you all feel about mini-challenges amongst ourselves? I know the last round my captain was great about running periodic challenges to keep things interesting, but wit..."

Mini challenges sound super fun! I don't know if I'd be able to complete them because I have so many buddy reads scheduled that I might not be able to fit in anything else.

[Logan]

Great! I will put my thinking cap on and post a mini challenge soon. As we go along, if you have ideas for one, just let me know!

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Ok I'm really just putting this here for me so I can come back to it later, but here are the buddy reads I am participating in as of now. There will probably be more added in the future, but since November is full up here we go:

November
Gentleman Bastard Series (Lies of Locke Lamora Book #1) = BOM (no questions)
The Dark Tower Series (Gunslinger Book #1) = Buddy Read
Harry Potter Series (Sorcerer's Stone Book #1) = Buddy Read
Outlander Series (Outlander Book #1)= Buddy Read
Wheel of Time Series (Eye of the World Book #1) = Buddy Read

December
The Master and Margarita = Buddy Read
Gentleman Bastard Series ( )
The Dark Tower Series ( )
Harry Potter Series ( )
Outlander Series ( )
Wheel of Time Series ( )

January
The Brothers Karamazov = Buddy Read
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell = Buddy Read
The D'Artagnan Romances Series (The Three Musketeers Book #1) = Buddy Read
Gentleman Bastard Series ( )
The Dark Tower Series ( )
Harry Potter Series ( )
Outlander Series ( )
Wheel of Time Series ( )

I will update this post every time I add something new. So Mods, when in doubt, check this out! ;)

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Also, because I'm annoying I'm going to ask another question. I am reading a TON of series buddy reads in November. Meaning I'm starting with the first book and continuing on. Do we get points per series or per book? Meaning, when I finish the first HP book, do I get buddy read points when I read the second? I am just wondering if I should beef up my December and January buddy reads, or if I should just continue the series into those months (if I get points for them).

Thanks!

[Logan]

You can get points for each book in the series. Any book you read with a buddy will count, so as long as there's someone from another team interacting with you, you'll get the BR points, whether on a series thread or individual thread.

[Logan]

Also: THREE DAYS!!!!!!!

:)

[~Melissa~]

Hilary wrote: "I am joining the Big Little Lies buddy read :)"

yay! I can't wait to start :)

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Logan wrote: "You can get points for each book in the series. Any book you read with a buddy will count, so as long as there's someone from another team interacting with you, you'll get the BR points, whether on..."

Thank you! :)

[~Melissa~]

Logan wrote: "Question for the team:

How do you all feel about mini-challenges amongst ourselves? I know the last round my captain was great about running periodic challenges to keep things interesting, but wit..."


I ♥ mini challenges!!

[~Melissa~]

Kristin wrote: "Logan wrote: "I'll try to get the buddy reads updated tonight. We're getting closer ladies!!!!"

I should probably update my list for you.
Undivided November 19th
Unravel Me -



I may join the Shadow and Bone buddy read - I keep looking at it. My Dec list may be out of control by the time we get to Dec 1,lol

[~Melissa~]

Logan wrote: "Also: THREE DAYS!!!!!!!

:)"

YAY!!!!!

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Jenn wrote: "Does anyone know if they are doing those puzzles for bonus points again this game?
"

I don't think there will be a bunch of different cupcakes this round but I'm not sure if they will or won't have puzzles for fun/possibly bonus points. It seems like (and this is just observation, no inside knowledge whatsoever) they are more interested in encouraging discussion of the books, rather than just giving "cupcake points", which is where the buddy reads/bom bonus points come in. They've tweaked this round to include points for chunksters, which also seems to make cupcake points moot.

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So Mods I thought that every time I finish a book and put it on my Tower Teams' shelf I will also put it on this post along with the points. I am a stickler for job/reading organization, mostly because my actual personal life is so unorganized lol But, anyway, here is my post for all the books I finish + what I get points for. This will remained updated every time I read something new (along with my shelf). Can you tell I'm excited about the challenge!? *crazy person cackle*

Taryn's Finished Books + Points

[Hilary]

I am also joining the buddy read forZoya.

[Logan]

Kristin and Melissa - Shadow and Bone is SO GOOD. One of my favorite series I have ever read. I have a very special place in my heart for this book. I hope you enjoy it!

[Kristie]

I'm hoping to join Shadow and Bone too. I keep hearing that it's good, but it keeps getting pushed down my TBR by other reads. This may be a good time to get to it.

I'll try to update the buddy reads I hope to read this weekend. Work has been super busy.

[~Melissa~]

Logan wrote: "Kristin and Melissa - Shadow and Bone is SO GOOD. One of my favorite series I have ever read. I have a very special place in my heart for this book. I hope you enjoy it!"

I keep hearing about it. With it being late Dec I should be able to make it work

[Tory]

1. If you had to choose your five favorite books, what would they be? (No cheating! Only one book out of a series if it's your favorite series.)
The Scarlet Pimpernel, Rebecca, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, The Lord of the Rings, The Doll in the Garden
2. What is your favorite sea creature?
Hermit Crab, Shark
3. Name one of your favorite television shows.
Forever, Downton Abbey, Almighty Johnsons, Hardcore Pawn
4. What is your favorite hot drink?
Tea
5. What is one thing in your life that you would never, ever do?
Skydive/Bungee Jump

1. What is your favorite branch of science?
Archaeology, Astronomy
2. What are your favorite colors?
Black, Green, Purple, Blue
3. If you were on a desert island, what tool would you most want? (Only one, you cheaters!)
Axe
4. Have you ever had a near death experience? (If this one's too sensitive, obviously you don't have to answer it).
No
5. If you found one thousand dollars and know it didn't belong to anybody else, but you could only spend the $1000 on one thing, what would it be?
Get out of Dodge, buy a plane ticket.

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Tory wrote: "1. If you had to choose your five favorite books, what would they be? (No cheating! Only one book out of a series if it's your favorite series.)
The Scarlet Pimpernel, [book:Rebecca|1..."

Yay for archaeology! That's what I do!

[Tory]

Taryn wrote: "Tory wrote: "1. If you had to choose your five favorite books, what would they be? (No cheating! Only one book out of a series if it's your favorite series.)
The Scarlet Pimpernel, [b..."

And I'm thoroughly jealous :p That's what I always wanted to do, since elementary school. I was always discouraged from it because there aren't many jobs and it doesn't pay well, etc. But it's always a dream of mine, digging in dirt :D

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Tory wrote: "Taryn wrote: "Tory wrote: "1. If you had to choose your five favorite books, what would they be? (No cheating! Only one book out of a series if it's your favorite series.)
[book:The Scarlet Pimpern..."

It's never too late if you really do like it. I doesn't pay badly, really. I mean, not well lol but about average. With a masters the average salary is ~50k. Better than what I thought I was going to make as a creative writer, that's for sure!! ;)

[~Melissa~]

So are we at two days now til we can start?!?

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~Melissa~ wrote: "So are we at two days now til we can start?!?"

Yesss!!! Yay!!! Go Elves of Deep Shadow!!!! Now if only we had something like Elven names....

[Logan]

Now I want to make up an Elven alter ego.

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Logan wrote: "Now I want to make up an Elven alter ego."

Honestly, I think we all should ;) We could have like our little avatars running around to other forums, have a back history...like a Tower Teams reading contest/RPG LOL

[Logan]

I'm so into this idea. I'm going to look for a new avatar tomorrow!

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Logan wrote: "I'm so into this idea. I'm going to look for a new avatar tomorrow!"

Love it! I'm gonna wait to see what you do, then join on in.