4 the Count!

[Jannene]

P.S. I have only Hemlock Bay for 6 and because it is 6 in the series. I could read that but we will just get 10 points.

[Lynn]

Let's go for it then. Rusalka, can you change our name please to 4 the Count!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Lynn wrote: "Let's go for it then. Rusalka, can you change our name please to 4 the Count!"

Perfect timing. Just logged in to read this thread quickly.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Debra wrote: "Rus, I've been meaning to read another DWJ book ever since I was blown away by Dogsbody. Power of Three sounds promising."

You totally should! Dogsbody is actually the book of her's I've read that I liked the least.

[Tricia]

I like the team name. Can’t wait to start. Only a few more days.

[Debra]

Really, Rus? Then I'm definitely going to read more of her books!

[Margo]

Lynn wrote: "Margo -

Bonus for individual books are 5 points
10 points are for when the team completes each round

Why does How to Stop Time get bonus points? Not sure it does

Six of Crows fits number 6

Gi..."

This is where I get confused, the nitty-gritty!

Scoring:
🧛🏻‍♂️ Each book is worth 10 points.
🧛🏻‍♂️ If the book is 400 or more pages +5 points
🧛🏻‍♂️ If the book has a number in the title +5 points

I took it that this meant a 5 point bonus f9r number in the title PLUS a 5 point bonus for more than 400 pages. I this isn't the case I might as well choose shorter books and read more of them 😉

Will I ask the question on the appropriate thread?

P.S. thanks for the tip on the missing numbers 😀

[Margo]

Tricia wrote: "Okay, so I started looking at books last not and totally fell asleep at my computer. So, let's try this again.

First, because it happens to be sitting here (my kid just finihsed it) and because i..."

9 From the Nine Worlds - -I think you missed a 2 for publication month.

[Margo]

Jannene wrote: "Hi all, I was busy gophering last night and not checking in. I have a shelf that says “Oct toppler 2019” that has most of my tbr books that could fit. This does not mean I plan on reading them all...."

Hi Jannene, good to "see" you 😃

[Margo]

Jannene wrote: "Book: The 7th Victim + 5
No. Pages: 420 pages (hardback) + 5
Publish date: 9/23/2008
Series: 1
Fits: 1, 7, 9
Possible Points: 20

Book: No Second Chance +5
No. Pages: 43..."

The 7th Victim -you can add "8" for year of publication

No Second Chance -3 from page number

14 - not sure about bonus, it isn't less than 10? Great book though!

Eight Days To Live - 6 from page number.

Jeez, this is harder than it sounds!

[Margo]

Jannene wrote: "I also found:

Book: The Two Minute Rule + 5
No. Pages: 417 paperback +5
Publish date: 1/23/2007
Series: N/A
Fits: 1, 2, 7
Possible Points: 20"

Jannene wrote: "I also found:

Book: The Two Minute Rule + 5
No. Pages: 417 paperback +5
Publish date: 1/23/2007
Series: N/A
Fits: 1, 2, 7
Possible Points: 20"

BTW I think I will copy the way you lay out your bonus points, at least til we reach consensus.

[Lynn]

Margo wrote: "Will I ask the question on the appropriate thread?"

No need, you were right. Tricia pointed the same thing as you to me, and I realised my mistake.

[Margo]

I didn't express it well. I like Jannines way, she makes it clear where the points come from.

Some other possibilities for me :

book read: Frankissstein: A Love Story
number of pages: 352
pub date: October 1st 2019
first published: n/a
series: n/a
if audio, add length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
fits numbers: 1, 2, 7, 9

book read: A Wrinkle in Time
number of pages: 240
pub date: November 7th 2017
first published: 1962
series: 1
if audio, add length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
fits numbers: 1, 2, 6, 7

book read: A Monster Calls
number of pages: 226
pub date: September 27th 2011
first published: May 5th 2011
series: n/a
if audio, add length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
fits numbers: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9

book read: Mustard Seed
number of pages: 284 (pb)
pub date: November 7th 2017
first published: n/a
series: 2
if audio, add length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
fits numbers: 2, 4, 7, 9

Obviously I can't fit them all into a week, worse luck, but I can choose as needed. I've tried to concentrate on 2 and 6 :-)

[Lisa]

Hi again. Sorry for my absence, my internet is still playing up so haven't been able to get online.

I will probably be able to read 3 books max. Here are some possibilities for me:

The Strangled Queen
No. of pages - 280
Published - September 26th 2013
First published - 1955
Series - The Accursed Kings #2
Fits numbers - 2, 3 and 5

Six of Crows
No. of pages - 462
Published - September 29th 2015
First published - n/a
Series - Six of Crows #1
Fits numbers - 1, 2, 5 and 6

Espresso Tales
No. of pages - 363
Published - October 2nd 2008
First published - October 1st 2005
Series - 44 Scotland Street #2
Fits numbers - 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8

Midwinter
No. of pages - 272
Published - November 2nd 2016
First published - n/a
Series - n/a
Fits numbers - 2 and 6

The Wicked Cometh
No. of pages - 337
Published - February 1st 2018
First published - n/a
Series - n/a
Fits numbers - 7 and 8

I am happy to read any of these books so slot me in wherever is best to fill the gaps.

[Tricia]

Lynn, Bless your spreadsheet! This is confusing. LOL Kristie gave us a doozy this time. I love it!

[Debra]

You can put me down for possibly reading Power of Three, which Rusulka has on her list. I ordered it from the library.

[Debra]

Re Power of Three, just ordered the Kindle book so I will definitely be able to read it for the Toppler.

[Debra]

And...I've decided to commit to 3 books. I've freed up my schedule a lot for next week.

[Debra]

Sorry for the many posts. I was reading the rules again. A book with any number in title gets 5 bonus points. That's even if the number is 10 or larger. So, all my possible books get bonus points, for example. I've updated my original post showing bonus points, plus Power of Three.

[Debra]

Me again... lol... I'm procrastinating other things, so my mind is wandering around...

So, the title I dreamt and then forgot was "We're Down 4 the Count!" I knew it would resurface in my feeble brain just when I didn't need it!

Ok... I DO have something I'm in the middle of reading. Back to that!

[Margo]

Debra, that is a brilliant name! You need to let your mind wander more often 😅

[Debra]

lol thanks. Margo. Maybe enough will like it and agree to a change.

[Lynn]

Hey all, busy day today. Not been home since 9am this morning and it's now midnight. Will catch up on everything tomorrow, update the spreadsheet and start allocating books to tasks.

[Jannene]

Margo wrote: "Jannene wrote: "Book: The 7th Victim + 5
No. Pages: 420 pages (hardback) + 5
Publish date: 9/23/2008
Series: 1
Fits: 1, 7, 9
Possible Points: 20

Book: No Second Chance ..."

Fixed, thanks Margo.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Lisa wrote: " Espresso Tales"

You could count that one for 4 as well, due to the 44 Scotland Street series.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Lynn wrote: "Hey all, busy day today. Not been home since 9am this morning and it's now midnight. Will catch up on everything tomorrow, update the spreadsheet and start allocating books to tasks."

Sounds like a full on day, Lynn. Have a good rest tonight.

[Debra]

You've had a long day for sure. Lynn. You deserve a good night's sleep.

[Lisa]

Debra wrote: "Me again... lol... I'm procrastinating other things, so my mind is wandering around...

So, the title I dreamt and then forgot was "We're Down 4 the Count!" I knew it would resurface in my feeble b..."

I like that name, Debra!

[Lisa]

Rusalka wrote: "Lisa wrote: " Espresso Tales"

You could count that one for 4 as well, due to the 44 Scotland Street series."

Did I forget to put that in? That's what comes when you are trying to rush your post in case your internet has a tantrum again! 😉😁. I will update my post.

[Margo]

Lynn wrote: "Hey all, busy day today. Not been home since 9am this morning and it's now midnight. Will catch up on everything tomorrow, update the spreadsheet and start allocating books to tasks."

Have a good rest Lynn! You need to save your strength - til Saturday LOL

[Margo]

Debra wrote: "lol thanks. Margo. Maybe enough will like it and agree to a change."

All in favour of changing team name to "We're Down 4 the Count!" say aye!

….and then ask Rusalka very nicely if she wouldn't mind changing it - pretty please ;-)

[Debra]

aye!

[Tricia]

It doesn’t matter to me, but I thought down for the count meant that someone was in the process of being knocked out. I could be wrong though. Or else my family just watches too much rough sports. LOL

[Debra]

Or we're getting down for the count.
I see you're point tho.

[Margo]

LOL Tricia, I'm not a sports fan so that didn't occur to me! I can see your point, althogh I took it in a "down with the kids" kind of way.

[Debra]

What if we called the team "We're Getting Down 4 the Count?" Or just "Getting Down 4 the Count?" I think that would fix the interpretation problem.

[Debra]

I've added a new book to my post #3 which I'd really like to read next week because it's my favorite genre, horror.

The Eleventh Floor
304 pages
Published 9/23/17
Series # 2
Audible listening time 9 hours, 8 minutes
Numbers can use 2, 4, 7, 8, 9
Bonus number in title 5 points

[Lynn]

Debra, where did you get the 2 from?

[Debra]

Lynn wrote: "Debra, where did you get the 2 from?"

Ooops, it's series #2. Fixed both posts. Sorry about that!

[Tricia]

LOL it’s totally fine with me either way. I just thought it was funny how many different interpretations there could be for just a couple of words.

[Jannene]

Ok, it looks like I’m starting with The 7th Victim according to the sheet. Just confirming. Then once/if I finish that I will be told which is next of my suggested?? ;)

[Lynn]

I won't put you down for any more Jannene, as you've suggested that more than one might not happen. So we'll wait to see what happens and if you can read another we'll see what fits at the time.

BTW - If you wanted a different book as your read say now, while I'm still working things out.

[Jannene]

Lynn wrote: "I won't put you down for any more Jannene, as you've suggested that more than one might not happen. So we'll wait to see what happens and if you can read another we'll see what fits at the time.

..."

I am good, just clarifying so I can get the book.

[Lynn]

So I've updated the spreadsheet, and we have two rounds filled. Round 3 will have to be decided once we get into the reading week.

Of course, if anyone can see a better way of doing things please let me know your thoughts.

Off to bed now ....

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Looks good Lynn! Thanks for all your hard work fitting that together.

[Trudy]

I forgot to choose an audiobook. I’ll read Autumn
Seasonal #1
Hardcover 264 pages
Audio published Feb 7, 2017
Audio 5 hrs, 28 min

(1, 2, 4, 5, 7)

[Lisa]

Great job with the spreadsheet, Lynn!

[Margo]

Excellent job Lynn, I don't know how you kept all those numbers straight! Once I've looked at a few they all start to blur together o_O

[Margo]

Lynn, I missed this on my shelf.

book name: Year One,(+5)
No. of pages: 410 (+5)
pub date: 5/12/17
first published: n/a
series: 1
if audio, add length: 12 hrs and 20 min
fits numbers: 1, 5, 7
Points: 20

I don't mind which books I read out of the ones I have listed. I can comfortable to 4 x 400 page books next week. I can't wait to get started :-)

[Margo]

And we're off!!!

Happy reading team ;-)