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[Carol]

We have a cooking meetup tonight and are scurrying to buy ingredients and tag team cooking, but hopefully I can start my book this afternoon. I'm so LAZY today. and self-centered. I just want to read!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Have fun with your cooking meetup, Carol. What are you making? Do you listen to audiobooks? Maybe you could listen while prepping?

[Kristie, Moderator]

I'm starting with The Fourth Monkey today. It has a number in the title and is 404 pages, so bonus points! Woot!

[Carol]

Kristie wrote: "Have fun with your cooking meetup, Carol. What are you making? Do you listen to audiobooks? Maybe you could listen while prepping?"

It’s a German beef stew. I don’t do audio while doing other tasks because I find I don’t remember anything of the book. My mind wanders. Such a shame, too. lol

My husband will do the lions’ share cod the work here really, I just can’t be a free-rider. Running errands now.

[Carol]

By the way, apparently, CVS doesn’t understand the criticality of Topplers. This line is not moving at all. So bad I’m contemplating turning my engine off.

[Roz]

I'm starting my first book now, The First Time I Said Goodbye. A bit of a late start but I had to finish another book first. If I do some ironing later on I'll start Paris, 7 A.M. too. Multitasking.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Sounds delicious, Carol. That's too bad you can't do audio with other things. I love listening while driving/cleaning/painting. I can't do anything that requires any real brain power though. And no... it sounds like CVS is not understanding the importance here. lol

[Vicki]

Stew sounds so good right now Carol. I can't follow a recipe and audio at the same but I love audio books for chopping up veggies and cleaning up. Have fun

[Vicki]

Almeta wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Here is the Audio book I'm going to start with

Fever 1793
.......if audio, fits numbers: 1,3,4,5,7,9"

and 8, book is set in August."

Good catch. I'll have to remember to keep my eyes and ears peeled for numbers.

[Roz]

Vicki wrote: "Almeta wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Here is the Audio book I'm going to start with

Fever 1793
.......if audio, fits numbers: 1,3,4,5,7,9"

and 8, book is set in August."

Good catch. I'll h..."

Are you sure of that? I thought we could only use numbers that had to do with the title, pages, publication, pages, series #, stuff like that but not pertaining to the story itself.

[Kristie, Moderator]

The August will count, if most of the book is set in that month. Any number that you can link as long as it applies to the book and doesn't change. So, same month rules apply, as long as it's a 1-9 (Jan-Sept) month it fits.

We do need to keep in mind that we can't pull numbers apart though. I'm not sure where some of the numbers come from, but only the 3 in 1793 fits, because it's the last number of a year. Same with 4:50 from Paddington. The 4 counts, but not the 5 from 50. The same rule from audio length would apply. I'm going to repost this in the main discussion thread too.

[Almeta]

Roz wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Almeta wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Here is the Audio book I'm going to start with

Fever 1793
.......if audio, fits numbers: 1,3,4,5,7,9"

and 8, book is set in August." .....

Are you sure of that? I thought we could only use numbers that had to do with the title, pages, publication, pages, series #, stuff like that but not pertaining to the story itself...."

I think it is correct. If the qualification used is constant it should be useable. I think I first noticed this when someone wanted to use "set during WW2".

Kristie what do you say?

[Kristie, Moderator]

Our posts must have crossed, Almeta. Yes, the 8 works.

[Valerie]

Ohhh, thanks for the reminder, Kristie, that's good to know about 4:50 from Paddington!

[Roz]

Kristie wrote: "Our posts must have crossed, Almeta. Yes, the 8 works."

Terrific! I missed the World War 2 post in the main thread. Sorry about that.

[Vicki]

The 8 for Fever 1793 wont work. The story starts at the end of August but its been September for most of the book. I already had 9 from first publication date.

[Almeta]

Vicki wrote: "The 8 for Fever 1793 wont work. The story starts at the end of August but its been September for most of the book. I already had 9 from first publication date."

Oh, after all of that discussion! ah ah ah!

At least we understand the rule better.

Okay, I'll remove it from the sheet.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Did that mess us up, Almeta? Do we need to cover any specific numbers?

[Almeta]

Kristie wrote: "Did that mess us up, Almeta? Do we need to cover any specific numbers?"

Not at all. I've slotted it for the number 9 in the first round.

We are looking for 4 and 8 for the second round.

[Almeta]

GOOD MORNING!

[Kristie, Moderator]

Good morning! Nice job getting through 3 books already, Almeta! I've made progress on my first and will read more today.

[Vicki]

Good morning team~ I'm enjoying my books.
Will finish Fever 1793 this morning. Only about a quarter through The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. It's good but the premise seems too contrived and nonsensical so far. Still I like the different POVs and mystery.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I picked up Tunnel of Bones and I will finish it today. It will work for 2, 3, 4, 5, 9. So, we got the 4 covered for next round. :)

[Kristie, Moderator]

I finished Tunnel of Bones. Fits: 2, 3, 4, 5, 9

[Amanda]

Ended up having the whole afternoon to read and finished Nine Perfect Strangers. Weird book.

So maybe I will be able to get another book in. Going to start Between Noon & Three: Romance, Law & the Outrage of Grace tonight, although I won't get much reading done tomorrow.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "Ended up having the whole afternoon to read and finished Nine Perfect Strangers. Weird book."

I bought that one a while ago on Audible, but haven't gotten to it yet. It's not top of my list right now. I was told that audio may not be the best format and I noticed it hasn't had the best reviews. Sometimes weird isn't bad, but was it too weird?

[Amanda]

Kristie wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Ended up having the whole afternoon to read and finished Nine Perfect Strangers. Weird book."

I bought that one a while ago on Audible, but haven't gotten to it yet...."

It was ok, but not my favorite Moriarty book. It kinda felt like two stories mashed into one. Not a bad read, but not something I'd necessarily recommend, either.

[Roz]

I finished my first book:

The First Time I Said Goodbye

number of pages: 303
pub date: 8/28/13
first published:
series:
if audio, add length:
fits numbers: 1,3,8
Points: 15

Okay, predictable romantic ending.

[Roz]

I'm listening to Paris, 7 A.M. for the first round.
I also have The Ninth Hour started that would fit into round 2 for #8 if it isn't taken.

[Almeta]

Morning Teamies!

We're doing great. Nearing the completion of Round One.
At this rate Round Two should be easily finished.

Enjoy your books today.

[Vicki]

Roz wrote: "I'm listening to Paris, 7 A.M. for the first round.
I also have The Ninth Hour started that would fit into round 2 for #8 if it isn't taken."

How's The Ninth Hour? I had it on my short list for next audio books for the toppler. I think I'm going to go with One for the Money instead but I'm still curious.

I've started combining audio+paperback of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. It's good but it's long. Hope to finish it today.

[Roz]

The jury's still out, Vicki. I'm only about 20% done, but it's short. The idea of combining audio and kindle would be a good way to get through it quicker. I have a pile of ironing calling me. So far, though, I'm intrigued.

One for the Money is quick. I've read almost all of the Stephanie Plum books. She always makes me laugh, and I love the grandmother. My favorite character in the series.

[Roz]

Almeta, I'm probably going to finish The Ninth Hour before I'm done with Paris, 7 A.M. so it may be better to move it up to the round 1. Paris, 7 A.M. works for #6 on round 2.

[Almeta]

Roz wrote: "Almeta, I'm probably going to finish The Ninth Hour before I'm done with Paris, 7 A.M. so it may be better to move it up to the round 1. [book:Paris, 7 A.M.|42202074..."

Okay. I switched them.

[Vicki]

I'm enjoying the Stephanie Plum book so I guess I should look at the numbers.

One for the Money
Title - 1
Hardcover has 290 pages
First Published: 8/26/1994
my edition: 3/28/2001
Audio 8:33
Series #1
Some awards won/nominated in 1995

fits # 1,3,4,5,8

[Amanda]

I'm working on Between Noon & Three: Romance, Law & the Outrage of Grace. More time in my week to read than I thought, so I also started Just One Damned Thing After Another.

number of pages: 480
pub date: 9/12/2013
first published: 6/1/2013
series: 1
if audio, add length:
fits numbers: 1,3,6,9

[Almeta]

Vicki wrote: "I'm enjoying the Stephanie Plum book so I guess I should look at the numbers.

One for the Money..."

That's wonderful Vivki!

I've added it to round 2. Which if all goes well, will complete that set.

Are you still planning on reading A Wrinkle in Time?

[Almeta]

Amanda wrote: "I'm working on Between Noon & Three: Romance, Law & the Outrage of Grace. More time in my week to read than I thought, so I also started [book:Just One Damned Thing After Another|2966..."

Terrific! That completes Round 3.

[Almeta]

How's it going with everyone else?

Carol and Valerie, still there?

[Valerie]

Yep, still here! I'll finish 4:50 from Paddington in time but not sure I'll have time to squeeze in another book, unfortunately.

[Vicki]

Almeta wrote: "Are you still planning on reading A Wrinkle in Time?"

I'm planning on starting it tonight. I'll let you know if it looks like I won't finish in time.

[Almeta]

Valerie wrote: "Yep, still here! I'll finish 4:50 from Paddington in time but not sure I'll have time to squeeze in another book, unfortunately."

Finishing 4:50 from Paddington will be very helpful.

Thanks for letting me know.

[Almeta]

Vicki wrote: "Almeta wrote: "Are you still planning on reading A Wrinkle in Time?"

I'm planning on starting it tonight. I'll let you know if it looks like I won't finish in time."

Terrific!

[Kristie, Moderator]

I should have The Fourth Monkey done tomorrow and I’m hoping to make a lot of progress on Thirteen too. Toppler weeks always go by so fast!

[Almeta]

Kristie wrote: "I should have The Fourth Monkey done tomorrow and I’m hoping to make a lot of progress on Thirteen too. Toppler weeks always go by so fast!"

Thank you for the update.

Are you enjoying The Fourth Monkey ?

[Almeta]

Just finished my last book for today.

  Time to COUNT some ZZZZZZs! 

[Kristie, Moderator]

I am, Almeta. It's kind of gross in some parts, definitely a darker read, but I think it's good.

[Carol]

I'm sorry this week has turned out to be a poor reading week for me. I will finish my first book today and start another, but I suspect there's less than a 20% chance I can finish book 2 in time. Bummer!

[Roz]

Well I managed to finish my second book, The Ninth Hour. Not a favorite. I'm about half way through listening to Paris, 7 A.M. and I hope I'll be done in time. I have the day off tomorrow so I'll work on it. I have another started - New Boy - that's short so I may be able to get it done.

[Almeta]

Carol wrote: "I'm sorry this week has turned out to be a poor reading week for me. I will finish my first book today and start another, but I suspect there's less than a 20% chance I can finish book 2 in time. Bummer!"

Sorry you did not have a good reading week. Every book moves us closer!

Are you at least enjoying your book?