Team Interplanetary Biscotti

[Lau]

Christina wrote: "Lau Maia wrote: "
Book: Every Heart a Doorway
Author: Seanan McGuire"

I LOVE KADE SO MUCH <'3 (but I see you 'only' gave ..."


I don't think it's the books fault, I think I'm a little bit tired of fantasy or I just need a bit more of character development for me too get into the book? I liked it, I just wasn't that invested in the characters or the world? I enjoyed the premise though... Oh and I listened to it on audio and some books don't translate that well.

[Daniela]

Christina wrote: "Daniela wrote: "So I only have 100 pages left of and I really don't know wether to read the last pages extra slow or start a new book before the mini challenge...."

I had like 100 pages left and couldn't put it down, which I immidiately regretted when I read the ending. It's save to say I like the ending of the movie better.

[Ashley]

I don't suppose this has enough green to count as a green cover, does it? If so, it looks like it is set in France so it could count for green 4. I am reading it this month for another challenge.

[Ashley]

Daniela wrote: "Christina wrote: "Daniela wrote: "So I only have 100 pages left of and I really don't know wether to read the last pages extra slow or start a new book before t..."

I don't know if it had to do with the fact that I read the book first (with my box of tissues) and loved it... but I thought the ending of the movie was far too "convenient" (for lack of better words) and much preferred the book ending. I thought the movie was overall a good movie but I had to view it as a separate thing from the book because I felt that there were too many BIG differences.

[Ashley]

Daniela wrote: "Christina wrote: "Daniela wrote: "So I only have 100 pages left of and I really don't know wether to read the last pages extra slow or start a new book before t..."

Also, now I really want to read this again. One of my top 5 books of all time.

[Ambi]

Ashley wrote: "
I don't suppose this has enough green to count as a green cover, does it? If so, it looks like it is set in France so it could count for green 4. I am read..."

You can also use it for Reverse cause I’ve read it. :D

[Lau]

I've read it as well :D

[Christina]

Ashley, sadly not enough green, but I guess we'll use it for Reverse then ;)

[Daniela]

Ashley wrote: "Daniela wrote: "Christina wrote: "Daniela wrote: "So I only have 100 pages left of and I really don't know wether to read the last pages extra slow or start a n..."

I really enjoyed the rest of the book, just those like 20 last pages... to me it just didn't make any sense and was just so unrealistic, especially with the epilogue.

[Daniela]

but yes, the movie is quite different, I think that's why I enjoyed the book even more, especially as you get to know the dad and Jesse more.

[Christina]

Daniela wrote: "Christina wrote: "Daniela wrote: "So I only have 100 pages left of and I really don't know wether to read the last pages extra slow or start a new book before t..."

Just like Ashley I read the book before watching the movie, and I liked the book's ending better too :b ah now I kinda wanna re-read it as well 🙈 (do you actually own a copy? I only have it in German x))

[Christina]

Lau Maia wrote: "Christina wrote: "Lau Maia wrote: "
Book: Every Heart a Doorway
Author: Seanan McGuire"

I LOVE KADE SO MUCH
I don't th..."

I personally really liked its vibe and the diversity of the characteres (especially if you continue the series), but I know there are mixed reviews and opinions. I do agree though that the books might not translate as well on audio - I listened to the last one instead of physically reading it like I did the others, and I was a bit disappointed tbh...

[Ambi]

Book title: The Wicked King
- Author: Holly Black
- Date Completed: 02/11
- All cards it works for, and why:
1 - ch - Oak
2 - ch - Taryn
3 - ch - Heather
4 - setting - Faerie world
7 - ch - Vivienne
9 - ch - Nicasia

[Daniela]

Christina wrote: "Daniela wrote: "Christina wrote: "Daniela wrote: "So I only have 100 pages left of and I really don't know wether to read the last pages extra slow or start a n..."

yes, I have the english copy. I think it has been in my shelf for over 2 years now x)

[Christina]

^ I'll borrow it if you don't mind :D

[Daniela]

Sure ;)

[Lau]

Book title: Spin
- Author: Robert Charles Wilson
- Date Completed: 02/12
- All cards it works for, and why:
1 (One) - - is book 1 in a series
2 (Two) - - has a character with a first name, surname or nickname starting with T - Tyler Dupree
6 (Six) - - has a title starting with S
8 (Eight) - - has a character with a first name, surname or nickname starting with E - E.D. Lawton

[Ambi]

Book title: Strawberry Shortcake Murder
- Author: Joanne Fluke
- Date Completed: 02/12
- All cards it works for, and why:
2 - #2 in series
3 - MC - Hannah
4 - author last name - Fluke
6 - title starts with S
9 - ch - Norman Rhodes

[SandyL]

Title: Too Good to Be True
Author: Kristan Higgins
Read: 2/12/20
How it works:
0 - standalone
1 - character - Callahan O'Shea
2 - title - Too
3 - author - Kristan Higgins
6 - character - Stuart
8 - character - Grace Emerson
9 - character - Natalie

[Ashley]

Almost done with my current audiobook and have nothing picked out to listen to next. I'm pretty picky about what I can listen to, but I'm going to look for something that will work for one of the remaining yellow or greens? Can someone confirm that I am correct in thinking we still need 2 of these 3?
- 1 Green
- 4 Green
- 9 Yellow

[Ashley]

Also, what can you tell me about mini challenges? What are they generally like? Where do we find out about them?

[Daniela]

Ashley wrote: "Also, what can you tell me about mini challenges? What are they generally like? Where do we find out about them?"

I'll post the mini challenge prompt in a couple of minutes, they always post it in the captain's chat first :) it basically always has a theme and prompts we have to read for. But as I said, I'll post it in the next 30 minutes and then you can have a read through.

[Daniela]

Perky Space Chef! February Mini Challenge

This is an optional mini challenge for our UNO players. This month we are baking a delicious space treat!.

We have given you a recipe for Astral Pavolva. All underlined words need to be found as words in text or title, items on covers or cover colours. All underlined numbers, are matched to books read by page numbers, series numbers or publication dates. To make it easy, these are listed below.
For each book read you will receive 10 points.

Underlined Words
There are 5 categories:
word in title
word in text
colour of book cover
item on cover
colour of item on cover

Underlined numbers
There are 3 categories:
page numbers
series number
publication date



Creativity is the key to the challenge, not rules.
So, diagonal lines on the cover? That can work for "diagonally".
A green coloured book? Is the green a bit like a "lime"?!

Words can be in different contexts, so, for example, "peaks" could be a picture of mountain peaks on the cover

Numbers for the publication date can be the month or the day or the last two digits of the publication year. (3 digit numbers can not be used for publication date)
Publication date is for the edition being read (and shelved).

If you complete every item in the recipe your team will receive 30 bonus points

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But wait... there's more!

Have your team create a recipe for your team name and submit via message to the UNO Pixie by Feb 29 to receive an additional 30 bonus points.

◈ Books can be started at any point since the start of the UNO challenge (Feb 1)
◈ Books need to be finished after the start of this mini challenge on February 14, 7pm AEDST (Countdown is here)) and before March 1 at 7pm AEDST (Countdown to March is here))


◈ Books used for this mini challenge do not need to be separate books for what you are claiming for your UNO hands
◈ The usual book length rules apply
◈ Team spreadsheets will be updated with a mini challenge tab so that you can track your books and claim your points

So put on your aprons, grab a carton of eggs and lets get started!

[Daniela]

Astral Pavlova Recipe

INGREDIENTS
6 eggs, separated
3 carefully measured teaspoons of orange astral syrup
As much celestial powder as you can stomach
1 1/4 cups (270g) Caster Sugar
2 teaspoons cornflour
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
300ml thickened cream
2 tablespoons Pure Icing Sugar, sifted
Finely shredded rind of 2 limes
juice of 2 limes
2 Lady finger bananas, thinly sliced diagonally
3 golden kiwifruit, peeled, thinly sliced
12 moon berries, thinly sliced
2 starfruit, thinly sliced
Pulp of 2-3 passionfruit

KITCHEN TOOLS
Oven
Foil
Pastry Brush
Pen
Electric Mixer
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Jug
Sharp Knife
Spatula
Serving Plate
Airtight Container
Ceramic or Glass Bowl
Space gloves

METHOD
Step 1
Preheat oven to 120°C. Line an oven tray with foil. Brush with melted butter and dust with cornflour, shaking off excess. Mark a 24cm-diameter circle on foil.
Step 2
Use an electric mixer to whisk egg whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until meringue is thick and glossy and sugar dissolved. Using space gloves, measure the astral syrup and add to the mix. Rub a little meringue between fingers. If still "gritty" with sugar, continue to whisk until sugar dissolves. Add cornflour, vinegar and vanilla and whisk until just combined. Spoon meringue onto the foil, using the marked circle as a guide. Smooth sides and top of pavlova. Use a small spatula to forms little peaks around edge of pavlova. Bake in oven for 1 and 1/2 hours or until pavlova is dry to the touch. Turn off oven. Leave pavlova in oven with the door ajar to cool completely. When completely cold, transfer to serving plate or store in an airtight container until required.
Step 3
Use an electric mixer to whisk the cream and icing sugar in a medium bowl until firm peaks form. Spoon cream onto the top of pavlova. Pour lime juice into a ceramic or glass bowl. Add banana slices and toss to coat with juice. Drain. Decorate pavlova with banana, kiwifruit, starfruit, moon berries passionfruit and lime rind. Sprinkle over the celestial powder.

[Daniela]

So from what I've gathered in the captains group is, that they want us to go crazy. The rules are pretty much open, we just need to have a good argument why we use a certain book for a certain word :) so be creative!

For posting books after the mini challenge has started: the same layout, but once you listed all the uno cards add "mini challenge" and list all the ways you think your book fits a certain word. F.e Orange: cover is orange

[Daniela]

As for our own recipe, I have a link in the first few comments that takes you to a recipe of biscotti ;)

[Lau]

Maybe add the words to a spreadsheet so it would be easy to track? Here in the comments we have to hunt for it

[Daniela]

Lau Maia wrote: "Maybe add the words to a spreadsheet so it would be easy to track? Here in the comments we have to hunt for it"

The mods will add a tab for it to our spreadsheet soon, where the words are listed, and we'll track it seperate anyways :)

[Christina]

Ashley wrote: "Almost done with my current audiobook and have nothing picked out to listen to next. I'm pretty picky about what I can listen to, but I'm going to look for something that will work for one of the r..."

yes, 2 of these 3:
- 1 Green
- 4 Green
- 9 Yellow


I'm going to the library today so I'm hoping to find some colour covers as well, if not for this month then for the next one already :)

[Christina]

Daniela wrote: "For posting books after the mini challenge has started: the same layout, but once you listed all the uno cards add "mini challenge" and list all the ways you think your book fits a certain word. F.e Orange: cover is orange"

to add to this, please also tell us which page, position or time stamp a word is on if you find it in the text!

[Christina]

Since the tab hasn't been added to our spreadsheet yet, you'll find all the words in the spoiler tag:
(view spoiler)[airtight
bananas
circle
cold
cornflour
diagonally
dry
eggs
electric
glass
gloves
kiwifruit
lady
limes
moon
orange
passionfruit
peaks
pen
plate
pure
sharp
shredded
spoon
starfruit
stomach
sugar
thickened
touch
vanilla
white
1
2
3
6
12
24
120
270
300 (hide spoiler)]

They are 40 words/numbers, and we still have to finish 44 books for our February cards so I'm sure we can complete both the mini and the main challenge this month since "◈ Books used for this mini challenge do not need to be separate books for what you are claiming for your UNO hands" :)

[Lau]

I hope so but I have some books that I want to read and I don't know they fit anything, we'll see

[Christina]

Lau Maia wrote: "I hope so but I have some books that I want to read and I don't know they fit anything, we'll see"

I'm sure you'll find at least one of the words in each one of your books - or they might match any of the numbers :) don't worry if you're reading in a different language, the words count in whatever language we choose to read.

[Christina]

would you guys say the background could work for kiwifruit (green)?! x)

[Daniela]

I think my current book might work for dry? It has an umbrella on it, which you need to stay dry when it's raining x) And I'm pretty sure 'pen' and 'lady' were already in the text

[Daniela]

@Christina looks good to me. Not the exact green but close

[Ambi]

You can use the other edition’s cover, it is more kiwi color than this one. :)

[Christina]

Ambi wrote: "You can use the other edition’s cover, it is more kiwi color than this one. :)"

Unfortunately not, as we're always required to use/shelf the edition we're reading ;)

[Ashley]

So... I'm not going to lie, this mini challenge feels fun but super overwhelming to me at this point. Once I take a little time to really look at it and narrow in on the words and numbers we need, I think that'll help. I'm assuming each book can only be used for one word, but we will still list all that apply? I know if nothing else, the book I'm currently listening to has a white cover and I only have like 1 hour and 45 minutes left... so I could conveniently make sure I finish it after the start time and it should work.

[Daniela]

@Ashley, don't worry too much, mini challenges are always a bit overwhelming at first, but you can always ask when you have a question. We can only use a book for one word, but we need all the things it can work for, if we need to change something around. The more it fits the better, but it's also ok if it only fits one word, or none at all :)

[Ashley]

Daniela wrote: "@Ashley, don't worry too much, mini challenges are always a bit overwhelming at first, but you can always ask when you have a question. We can only use a book for one word, but we need all the thin..."

I already feel less overwhelmed! Thanks!

[Ashley]

This should work for yellow 9, right? (Nine in the title)
I'm starting it today!

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Ahh guys I'm so sorry I have had literally no time to read recently so I'm hoping I can finally get my first book done this weekend 😂😂

[Ambi]

Title: Let It Snow
Author: John Green
Read: 2/13
How it works:
0 - standalone
2 - ch - Tobin
6 - ch - Stuart
9 - setting - North Carolina
Reverse - read by Christina

[Lau]

Did you like this one ambi and Christina by the way? I have the paperback lying around

[Ambi]

I wouldn't recommend it. The actions of the characters make no sense and the last story is so annoying. It's a typical YA romance with teenage drama and immaturity. But if you want to, go ahead. :)

[Jen]

Book: Ember Queen
Author: Laura Sebastian
Date Completed: Feb 14, 2020

Cards:

2: Ch: Theo
3: 3-in series; Ch: Heron
6: Ch- Soren
7: Pl- Vecturia
8: Title; Ch - Erik

[Christina]

Jen wrote: "
Book: Ember Queen
Author: Laura Sebastian
Date Completed: Feb 14, 2020"

Jen, which words does it work for for the mini challenge? :)

[Christina]

Christina wrote: "

would you guys say the background could work for kiwifruit (green)?! x)"

any more thoughts on this, team?

[Ashley]

Christina wrote: "Christina wrote: "

would you guys say the background could work for kiwifruit (green)?! x)"

any more thoughts on this, team?"
I mean it looks kiwifruit ish to me.