Team Watership Down Showing 1,001-1,050 of 1,100

[Kate]

I just went to update- it’s not there

[Kate]

But I am on my phone.

[Jenny]

Kate wrote: "I just went to update- it’s not there"

It's there, it just got moved. I will update it for you!

[Victorian Vickie]

I have a question about the letter x in exercise. Does the item have to start with it Like Xmas. Or can it just be in it like Max

[Jenny]

Has to start with the letter. If you do audio, there is a narrator who reads a lot of books whose name is Xe.

[Angie ☯]

It looks like we came in 4th in points for the round and dropped down to 3rd overall.

Our points for Round 4 - 4,991
Total points for Wheel - 19,797

Another EXCELLENT round! Great job, everyone!!

[Angie ☯]

This officially starts our last round. Happy Reading!

[Jenny]

Yeah, those pesky hobbits read about 10,000 more pages than we did this round. But, we are only a few hundred points away from first place. Just saying.

We rock.

[bamaace83]

I'm planning on hopefully reading some bigger books in the next two weeks so we can get some more points. I'll admit I was steadily rolling through some 200 page books because of the Olympics but I think I'm back in the 300-400 page range, or close to it. Now, my biggest obstacle is finding a 7, 8 or 9 in the page numbers because of turf wars. I know I'm rambling but I keep reminding myself you love challenges, you love puzzles, and then the other part of me is saying where's the wine because you're going to need it to figure all this mess out.

[Angie ☯]

You tagged it exactly, Anna! I'm in the same spot!!

[Jenny]

I just got home, and am pouring a glass of wine, and about to decide what to read next. A nice chore.
A large stack of new books is staring at me, all of them saying "ME NEXT!!!!!!"

Sit.

Stay.

That worked when I had a dog. Not so much with kitties or books. Oh well.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

I just got my hands on which is a whopping 752 pages....I have been waiting for this book for an age but so far it is just very repetitive ;(

[Victorian Vickie]

Author Francisco X. Stork

Not sure if this would work for X but it is a great book

[Jenny]

Vickie, that x won't work- first and last name only for authors. Too bad. I will go look at the book now though, so there is that.

Jade, let me know if the Edward version is worth it please. I liked Twilight, even though admitting that is like saying I am a fan of American Idol. Ok, I sort of like Am. Idol too. teehee

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Will do! I am hoping it is, I fell madly into the Bella and Edward trap back in the day. And Americal Idol, so much better than out English version, but that's possible because I can't stand Simon Cowell. I still watch Joshua Ladette on youtube, I loved that dude!!

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

21% in and making the most of the sunshine got my G'n'T ready and Pablo the Cat is helping ;)

[Jenny]

Nice table! And even nicer kitty-cat!
Enjoy your day with your book. I do hope it is good.

[Angie ☯]

All I saw was the G'n'T! But now that Jenny mentioned I do see other things.... hahah!

[Jenny]

I have looked through the tags lists, and I have a bunch of books that I will read in the last week to cover that tags we need. I just haven't put everything on the spreadsheet yet, as I want to look through the books to see if there are any I, E, or X characters.
I don't like the word we have- it is so limiting! I am trying very hard to not use all of the consonants. I was able to move one book from a C to an I, when I remembered that one of the characters was Irena!

I was thinking of rereading The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and there are no characters that fit. None. It couldn't be "exercising" instead?

I am considering tackling Infinite Jest. Have any of you read it?

[Angie ☯]

A lot of what I'm reading this week has E characters or authors. I haven't checked tags yet.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Jenny wrote: "Nice table! And even nicer kitty-cat!
Enjoy your day with your book. I do hope it is good."

Angie ☯ wrote: "All I saw was the G'n'T! But now that Jenny mentioned I do see other things.... hahah!"

Thanks ladies.....making the most of the weather. We had horrendous thunderstorms all night so it is slightly overcast today but very muggy. Should have this one finished tonight. Also started reading it is hilarious!

[bamaace83]

I have 4 books lined up that will work for E but may also work for others. I haven't gotten that far to see if the pesky X is in them or not. I have 2 books before them and then I'll get to them. I'll also update my Pachinko questions either tonight or tomorrow.

[Jenny]

I finished Pachinko, and I must say I didn't love it. If I get to it, I will answer the last three days of questions, but right now, I have finished the required three.

I am prepared to binge read some Xarissa cozy mysteries if we need X books at the end. We should be fine. I have read her alphabet series, which are too short for NBRC, but her Aunt Bessie books look like good silly fun.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Jenny wrote: "I finished Pachinko, and I must say I didn't love it. If I get to it, I will answer the last three days of questions, but right now, I have finished the required three.

I am prepared to binge read..."

Yes, I agree, I can't say I loved it but I didn't think it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I only answered the first 3 days I lost interest after that.

Oh, it has a tag of horror, but it so funny. Some of the characters are hilarious and I keep laughing out loud much whilst listening to the audiobook. There are other parts which aren't very nice.

[Angie ☯]

I'm going to start Pachinko soon. I will admit that I have been putting it off because I was afraid I'd hate it. Thanks for the posts, Jenny and Jade!

[Abbey]

Jenny wrote: "I have looked through the tags lists, and I have a bunch of books that I will read in the last week to cover that tags we need. I just haven't put everything on the spreadsheet yet, as I want to lo..."

I've definitely found this round's word super limiting, which has been a bummer! I had a few books that needed to go back to the library and somehow none of them had characters (or titles) that fit into the word. Argh.

[Jenny]

I know. I wish we had ended on a really long word. Alas.
trying to make books fit here and with Turf is proving a bit of a challenge as well.
At least I get to home soon and have a nice glass of wine. And perhaps dinner.

[bamaace83]

Y'all better double check my MPG family quick. It's like the last one there and I'm running out of tasks. I may have to have a couple books that don't have tasks assigned. I'm trying to get things to all play well together but the Olympics is messing me up over here.

[bamaace83]

Let's try this over here. Do y'all think this is a black cover?

[Jenny]

I just checked TinEye, and yes, black. I will go confirm your Family tag.

[Jenny]

Done. You are good.

[bamaace83]

Thanks! I've been reading like crazy since I got home to finish a couple books so now I'm going to find some wine and watch a little Netflix.

[Jenny]

Good plan, lady.
I am about to lock the front door and go home!!!!!

[[deleted user]]

i finished another book. what round number are we on? it looks like all rounds are locked

[Jenny]

We are on round 5.

[[deleted user]]

Jenny wrote: "We are on round 5."

thanks. Got it open

[[deleted user]]

Devils & Thieves would this fit urban fantasy?

[Jenny]

Yes, that works.

[[deleted user]]

Jenny wrote: "Yes, that works."

awesome thanks

[Jenny]

Hey, can one of you go look at this book and verify that there is an MPG of Adventure please?

This may fall off soon, and I want to use it for the task.

[Jenny]

Also, check for MPG Contemporary please!

[Angie ☯]

Both verified, Jenny

And word count on Salt is 62,138

[Abbey]

Happy Friday everyone!

I totally thought our round ended today and I panicked...only to realize we've got another week :) Booyah. I also finished the BOM Spin the Dawn today, so I'll get those discussion questions for some points (especially since I've struggled to find books that work for this word).

[Angie ☯]

Happy Friday!

I thought the same thing and also did a little panicking! :-)

Thanks for doing the BOM questions!

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Abbey wrote: "Happy Friday everyone!

I totally thought our round ended today and I panicked...only to realize we've got another week :) Booyah. I also finished the BOM Spin the Dawn today, so I..."

How did you find it? I have it ready to start. Seen some very mixed reviews so far, not really my thing but thought I would try and get some extra points for our awesome team ;)

[Jenny]

Angie ☯ wrote: "Both verified, Jenny

And word count on Salt is 62,138"

Thank you!!!!!
I added an insane number of books to the spreadsheet yesterday, all E books and I books except for one, I think, and I totally forgot about the BOM coming up. At least it is a reread for me.

We'll see if I can pull it off. A lot of audiobook rereads while working, and some potential masterpieces from KU.
End with a bang, right?

Jade, I like Spin the Dawn. It is a "root for the underdog" story, with an interesting world around it.

[bamaace83]

I just had a panic fit too thinking I never answered Pachinko questions! It's been a crazy work week so I just haven't had time to sit down to answer those.

[Angie ☯]

Question - is a mermaid considered a fish??

[Jenny]

Grilled mermaid?
Well, she is part fish, so sure.

[Alissa]

It’s been a crazy week for me so I haven’t had a chance to add books to the spreadsheet but today is looking god for me to add my books and try and fill in where needed.