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We have noticed the huge page difference between the several editions for The Lies of Locke Lamora.
The word count is 192,918 so dividing by 250 words per page gives us 771 pages.
Therefore, for Tower Team purposes, we're going to state that the official ruling of this book is 90 points.
When marking your books as read, please choose an edition that has between 751 and 900 pages.
@TaraJo I have only read the first book of the Fallen Angels. I don't think I have any of the other books in that series. I would have to check my library to see if they have the series.
My library has 1-5 but doesn't yet have Immortal in ebook. I think I'll work them into my challenge starting Dec 1
@Kelly, I can pretty much start Unsouled at anytime, so just let me know when you're ready to get started! :-)Regarding Fallen Angels, it looks like my library has all of the books, so I may try to work them into my reading/challenge schedule as well.
Neat. I'll let you know when I finish with book 2.
@Steph Ann, @Kelly I'm up for UnSouled! I need to finish that since my fourth book is on the way too. Let me know when you guys wanna start and I'll try to match up despite my crazy timezone, hah.
Maybe we start on the 12th or 13th? Gives us about a week to finish before the 4th book BR starts?
Kelly wrote: "Maybe we start on the 12th or 13th? Gives us about a week to finish before the 4th book BR starts?"Sounds great!
Kelly wrote: "Maybe we start on the 12th or 13th? Gives us about a week to finish before the 4th book BR starts?"Sounds good to me!
@Ashley - you mentioned doing a buddy read for Sabriel in December? Are you talking about the one for Clariel (which I know is book four in that series)? I just want to double check before I add it to the list at the beginning of the thread :)
Erin wrote: "@Ashley - you mentioned doing a buddy read for Sabriel in December? Are you talking about the one for Clariel (which I know is book four in that series)? I just want to double check before I add it..."No, we want to read
, the first book.
Hey guys! I am so behind on this and I apologize! I think I mentioned that I'm in my last semester of undergrad, so things are really crazy! I'll be done soon though :)1. How many books are you currently reading? Three -
Guess which one I'm reading for class :)2. Which of these are you enjoying the most?
This is the typical book I read. My friend recommended the Sookie Stackhouse series but I can't really get into it! I'm listening to it on audiobook.3. What style/genre of book do you typically enjoy reading? I usually read contemporary fiction or historical fiction. I also love a good humor book! I usually listen to those on audiobook.
4. Do you have any pets, if so what? Yes! An adorable cat named Molly. She just turned one and is still so small & kitten-like!
5. What is your favorite non reading hobby? I like to catch up on tv shows or go shopping! Is shopping a hobby...it should be!
6. What do you do for a job? I work as a Program Assistant at a university/medical center. I do lots of miscellaneous administration work, but am mostly the go-to person for planning events and site visits from pharmaceutical companies.
7. What area of the world do you live? Nashville, TN!
@Merissa, I think Living Dead in Dallas is one of the weaker Sookie books. I loved the series up until book 10 or so, and then I thought it went downhill. I still haven't read the last one lol.
We're reading book 10 of the Sookie books over here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... . I think they get better or at least easier to read since you know the characters better. I can't vouch for anything over 10 though.
@Merissa - I'm with you on the Sookie Stackhouse books...I had thought I'd like them, but I forced myself through the first book, and tried the 2nd book...just didn't work for me. That's okay...I'll take watching the show! Oh Alcide....yummy! :-)
Merissa I haven't finished the Sookie books yet. I enjoy them but do find them a little boring at times.
MODS - can we get the points per book added at the top of the Books read thread? It would help to not have to go back and forth if we could add that into one of the reserved spot at the top. Thanks in advance if that can be done.
@Tara Jo, I haven't watched the last couple seasons of True Blood, but I have to agree that Alcide is very yummy! :)
It looks like Monica has a post reserved at the top that you could tally points in. I'm not going to have the bandwidth to tally points for all the light teams on a regular sort of basis since we already have to do the double checking.I recommend every few days updating the tally at the top then posting a "updated til here" post to keep track.
Kelly wrote: "It looks like Monica has a post reserved at the top that you could tally points in. I'm not going to have the bandwidth to tally points for all the light teams on a regular sort of basis since we a..."I was looking more for the list that has the breakdowns of how much each book is worth based on length, BR bonus, etc. I can always look back before posting, just thought having the reference there would be helpful.
Ahh. Like this one?https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... (obviously without the people at the top)
Kelly wrote: "Ahh. Like this one?https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... (obviously without the people at the top)"
Exactly! That would be perfect if it could be added into one of the RESERVED comments at the top. Thanks
Ashley wrote: "Erin wrote: "@Ashley - you mentioned doing a buddy read for Sabriel in December? Are you talking about the one for Clariel (which I know is book four in that series)? I just want to double check be..."@ Ashley - I wanna do the BR. I can check Sabriel out at the library. :)
Okay cool! we don't have a date set yet, I'll probably figure something out closer to December. It looks like there are going to be people from several teams doing this BR, I'm excited! I'm gonna be checking it out from the library too :)
I'm super late on this:1. How many books are you currently reading?
The Silmarillion
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Deeds of the Disturber
The Ionian Mission
The Last Chinese Chef
My Man Jeeves
Oh dear god, I had no idea I was reading that many. This is getting out of control, normally I'm at no more than 4.
2. Which of these are you enjoying the most?
The Silmarillion
I had no idea I would love this so much. The writing and imagery are absolutely gorgeous.
3. What style/genre of book do you typically enjoy reading?
Books about food, really old books, mostly books with happy endings, books with a lot of travel, books with interesting world building, memoirs, kids books
4. Do you have any pets, if so what?
I have one adorable cat.
5. What is your favorite non reading hobby?
Cooking, or dancing, I can't pick.
6. What do you do for a job?
I'm a student.
7. What area of the world do you live?
Idaho, U.S.
Welcome Ari! Good to have you here....I can't imagine how you can keep track of that many books!!!
I started Unsouled yesterday and am about a quarter of the way through it. Are we posting our thoughts over in the thread that's in the Authors Q to T section?
Steph Ann wrote: "I started Unsouled yesterday and am about a quarter of the way through it. Are we posting our thoughts over in the thread that's in the Authors Q to T section?"I'll be starting it today or tomorrow and am planning on posting here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Hello!BOM's are now 30 points for participation to match up with Buddy Reads!
sorely disappointed by
but I finished it last night. yay points!
Tara Jo wrote: "Welcome Ari! Good to have you here....I can't imagine how you can keep track of that many books!!!"Thanks, Tara Jo! And I am absolutely, completely failing to keep track of that many books, but I buckled down and finished The Lies of Locke Lamora last night, so that should help.
Ari wrote: "Tara Jo wrote: "Welcome Ari! Good to have you here....I can't imagine how you can keep track of that many books!!!"Thanks, Tara Jo! And I am absolutely, completely failing to keep track of that ..."
I'm doing to good to try to read one book and listen to one on audiobooks! I pretty much have to read one beginning to end to get the full effect of it. Usually, if I stop a book to start another, I don't go back to the first one!
Ashley wrote: "sorely disappointed by but I finished it last night. yay points!"I've heard mixed results on this one too...some say great...others say "meh"....
Tara Jo wrote: "Ashley wrote: "sorely disappointed by but I finished it last night. yay points!"I've heard mixed results on this one too...some say great...others say "meh"...."
I remember really liking the first one and thinking book two was only meh
I spent the entirety of the book in varying states of confusion and boredom. Thanks but no. And I was doing it as a BR with another friend, so I really didn't want to DNF it.
I'm going to have very little access to GR tomorrow and pretty much all of sunday because I'm going camping with my dad and my friend and her dad this weekend, but I'll be back Sunday night (or maybe afternoon)
Erin wrote: "I'm going to have very little access to GR tomorrow and pretty much all of sunday because I'm going camping with my dad and my friend and her dad this weekend, but I'll be back Sunday night (or may..."Have fun! I haven't been camping in forever, but remember it being a lot of fun!
Steph Ann wrote: "I started Unsouled yesterday and am about a quarter of the way through it. Are we posting our thoughts over in the thread that's in the Authors Q to T section?"Steph Ann, just wanted to let you know that I started Unsouled so I'll be posting over on the buddy read thread if you want to join in :)
Thanks for letting me know, Kelly!
Hello! Please be sure to update your official spreadsheet sometime today and post that you have on the captains thread.
I don't know how many people are fans of paranormal type books, but I just finished
and thought it was awesome. I'm told it's the weakest one in the series, so I'm very excited to read the rest of them!
Steph Ann wrote: "I don't know how many people are fans of paranormal type books, but I just finished and thought it was awesome. I'm told it's the weakest one in the series, so I'm ve..."I've heard good things about that series as well....I picked up this book a while back for free I think on Amazon but haven't gotten around to it. I have #2.5 in the series as well so I just need to get around to making time!
I had picked it up for free as well and it had just been sitting on my Kindle for at least a year. I finally decided to read it for another team challenge I'm doing and am very glad I did!
I have Darkhouse, too...Maybe for December we should post any books we plan to read. I'll be finishing my line up next weekend.
Do we know the total points for the team?
I just saw a post that they will be starting a folder/thread with all the scores. All the captains have to turn in points updates on Sundays so I think they are waiting on an update or two.I'm working on my December list so that sounds like an idea...I'll post my planned reading later tonight in case anyone wants to do a BR.
Our total points as of last night were 1090. That does not include the last 2 posts in the read book thread.
Kelly wrote: "Steph Ann wrote: "I started Unsouled yesterday and am about a quarter of the way through it. Are we posting our thoughts over in the thread that's in the Authors Q to T section?"I'll be starting ..."
Ugh, been really sick these few days and I might not be able to join you guys for the BR.
Will still try to keep the reading going tho!
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I was thinking that...I could probably manage one book per month I somehow got myself in over my head with BR and challenges!