Team Three of a Kind

[Debra]

Jayme wrote: "Thanks Debra! I was planning on using it for the reverse in hand 6, but will have a better idea by the end of the today on where to place it."

Whatever works best. You are doing a great job, btw!

[Anna]

I'm reading Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

1
book 1 in a series
starts with O (O'Dell)

4
blue cover

5
starts with I (Island)

6
starts with S (Scott)

8
blue cover

Reverse
Debra & Jayme

[Jayme, Moderator]

Anna wrote: "I'm reading Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

1
book 1 in a series
starts with O (O'Dell)

4
blue cover

5..."
Awesome! Card 5 hand 6 done. I will read my other book for card 9 then and hand 6 will be complete. Loved this book by the way.

[Debra]

I've read Island of the Blue Dolphins.

[Anna]

:D

[Amanda]

My hold came in, so I think I'll start . It fits the following:

3
- 3rd in series

6
- title starts with S

Draw 2
- author name starts with D (DeLeon)

It fits the wild draw 4 in hand 1 because there's an animal on the cover and it fits task 6. If we get to hand 8, it would fit the wild draw 4 because it has an animal on the cover and fits the 3 or 6.

[Jayme, Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "My hold came in, so I think I'll start . It fits the following:

3
- 3rd in series

6
- title starts with S

Draw 2
- author name starts with D (DeLeon)

It fits th..."

Awesome! So many choices... I think I'm going to plug it in hand 8 draw 4. If we don't fill card 6 in hand 7 I'll switch it to there.
And is it my imagination, but is everyone reading the Miss Fortune series? lol

[Amanda]

Jayme wrote: "And is it my imagination, but is everyone reading the Miss Fortune series? lol"

The Sinful Ladies are just so fun! I read the first one in March after seeing people talking about them in a different toppler and got hooked. They're great for when you need a lighter book.

[Jayme, Moderator]

Finished which was good and the cat on the cover looks like my Storm kitty. :)
Started and I might be able to get to . Fingers crossed.

[Debra]

I finished Spinosaurus and will report it now.

I'm almost done with Captain Blood.

[Lori Z]

Finally finished Too Hot Four Hula and I think it can fit here:
Can use for Card #4 - task - four in title or book 4 in series
Can use for Card #2 - task - title starts with T
Needed in hands #1, 3, 5, 6
Still working on other 2 books. On my way to reporting thread.

[Jayme, Moderator]

You all are amazing. I was just going to ask how everyone was doing and then you all are reporting away!!

[Amanda]

Finished and reported Swamp Sniper. I may have bribed my 14 year old with ice cream to watch her 4 year old brother so I could get more reading time. Don't tell anyone. :)

[Joe]

@Jayme - I edited the reporting comment for King Henry IV, part 2

I know I haven’t exactly read what I said I was. I didn’t realize before this that the War of the Roses was a series, so I’ve been reading them in order.

I am quite shocked at the speed I have been reading this week, and my brain is mush right about now!! But, I’m going camping with the family this weekend so I’m going to try and finish at least one more book before then!

[Jayme, Moderator]

Joe wrote: "@Jayme - I edited the reporting comment for King Henry IV, part 2

I know I haven’t exactly read what I said I was. I didn’t realize before this that the War of the Roses was a series, so I’ve been..."

Joe you've rocked this! Go and enjoy your camping weekend. The Toppler ends at noon on Saturday. If you get a book finished great, if not, no worries. It's been awesome having you on our team. You made me curious about reading the War of the Roses series too.

[Jayme, Moderator]

I've switched one of my books. I put down Right Behind You (to violent/graphic) and am reading instead Black Out. It will work for hand 6: card 9 or 0. Will be gone all Friday morning, but should finish it this afternoon.

[Jayme, Moderator]

Amazing!!!

Total Update:
Books: 39
Pages: 10,505
Points: 470
Hands Complete: 1 & 3

With everyone finishing up their slated books we just have hand 8 empty. If you think you can finish another book (I know by now we have mush brains), check out the spread sheet hand 8 to see if a book that you might be able to read will fit one of the cards, if not, read what you want and we will shuffle if we can. I've already shuffled some this morning to complete hand 7.

You all are amazing and have made being the scorekeeper a breeze. I wonder if Kristie would let us be a recurring team? ;)

[Debra]

I finished Captain Blood last night and will start It's Like This, Cat when I get home from work after noon. It's a short one, and young adult, so it will go fast. I'm confident I'll finish in plenty of time.

[Debra]

EDITED TO CHANGE BOOK. I'm not promising anything, but I might be able to read another book which fits in spots on Hand 8. I've picked out another short, fast one: The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull.

Card 3
3rd in the series

Card 6
Title begins with an S

SKIP
MC under 18

[Debra]

Amanda wrote: "Finished and reported Swamp Sniper. I may have bribed my 14 year old with ice cream to watch her 4 year old brother so I could get more reading time. Don't tell anyone. :)"

Good thinking! My lips are sealed.

[Debra]

I asked Kristie what happens if we complete 8 hands and have books leftover. She's creating 2 more hands.

[Anna]

Debra wrote: "I asked Kristie what happens if we complete 8 hands and have books leftover. She's creating 2 more hands."

😱

[Anna]

I'm reading Flight SQA016 by A.E. Radley

0
0/zero in a title
mostly white cover

1
1 in title
book 1 in a series

4
starts with F

6
6 in a title

Draw
starts with R

[Jayme, Moderator]

Debra wrote: "I asked Kristie what happens if we complete 8 hands and have books leftover. She's creating 2 more hands."

I don't know whether to laugh or to cry!!! lol

I might be able to fit in another book for hand 8. I will know later this evening. I just picked up my holds from the library and there is a little one begging to be read for the Toppler.

[Amanda]

I'll be able to squeeze in Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry.



0
- stand alone book

6
- author's name starts with S (Simpson)

9
- mostly black cover

[Debra]

Hands 9 and 10 are now on the list of hands in the main Toppler thread! Unbelievable!!

[Debra]

And to think I originally thought we'd be lucky to complete Hand 4! I'm laughing, Jayme!! It's unreal!

[Jayme, Moderator]

Ok - I have updated the spreadsheet to include hands 9 & 10. Take a peak to see what's up next!

@Amanda - I will slate your new book on the spreadsheet.

@Debra - I know. I was amazed when we got to hand 6!!

[Debra]

I'm wondering if anyone needs backup in case they can't finish any books which are currently slotted in for any hands prior to number 8? Or, Jayme have you already got swaps in mind in case that happens?

[Jayme, Moderator]

Ok I've been playing musical chairs with our books and most still being read are in hands 7 & 8. I think we are good to go. I will take a look and update later this evening. I will be up late tonight reading. :)

[Debra]

That's great, Jayme! I'll be up late, too!

I'm almost done with It's Like This, Cat. An easy fast read. I'll definitely finish The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull.

[Anna]

I'm going to bed. For me the Toppler ends tomorrow at 5pm. >:D

Enjoy your books!

[Debra]

Finished and reported It's Like This, Cat.

Starting The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull.

Adding another short maybe: An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good. It fits:

Card 0
Standalone

Card 2
Author's last name begins with a T

Card 3
Author's first name begins with an H

Card 6
Narrator's first name begins with an S (Suzanne Toren)

Card 8
Title starts with an E

[Jayme, Moderator]

Quick Update: Hands 1 - 6 complete!!! I will knockout hand 7 tonight or early morning :)

[Jayme, Moderator]

Anna wrote: "I'm going to bed. For me the Toppler ends tomorrow at 5pm. >:D

Enjoy your books!"

Thanks Anna. Enjoy your sleep!!!

[Debra]

Night, Anna!

[Jayme, Moderator]

Finished Topics of Conversation for hand 7 and will start Optic Nerve tonight and will finish it in the morning.

[Lori Z]

I finished I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced and will post in reporting thread.
I'm also about 4 1/2 hours out from finishing Sapphire Blue.

[Amanda]

All right, that's it for me. I finished and reported my last two books and my brain is so tired. :) I have no time to read tomorrow morning, and I think I'll spend tomorrow afternoon napping and playing video games.

Thanks for keeping track of everything for us Jayme! It was fun!

[Jayme, Moderator]

Lori Z wrote: "I finished I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced and will post in reporting thread.
I'm also about 4 1/2 hours out from finishing Sapphire Blue."

Amanda wrote: "All right, that's it for me. I finished and reported my last two books and my brain is so tired. :) I have no time to read tomorrow morning, and I think I'll spend tomorrow afternoon napping and pl..."

You're welcome. It was fun. Enjoy your weekend. I have about a 1/4 left of my last book and then I am heading to the pool this afternoon.

[Jayme, Moderator]

Lori Z wrote: "I finished I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced and will post in reporting thread.
I'm also about 4 1/2 hours out from finishing Sapphire Blue."

Awesome. I really liked I Am Nujood and how this tragic event lead to her and her father's activism.

[Jayme, Moderator]

Total Update:
Books: 50
Pages: 13161
Points: 640
Hands Complete: 1 - 6

Wow Team!! Hands 7-8 will be complete before the Toppler ends and then I will do one last update.
Thanks Amanda for dipping our toes into hand 9 :)

[Debra]

I finished my last two books and will report them momentarily. Whew! My brain is fried, but it's been fun! Everyone did an awesome job. Jayme, your scorekeeping and juggling has been amazing!

[Jayme, Moderator]

Thanks Debra. I just finished my last book Optic Nerve and will record it in a second. i would have finished earlier, but I had to stop and Google the paintings that were mentioned. It's a really good book by the way.

[Debra]

I just added Optic Nerve to my TBR. I need to take a few minutes and look up what everyone else read this week, and will probably add a lot more!

[Jayme, Moderator]

One Hour to Go Update:

Books: 54
Pages: 13907
Points: 740
Hands Complete: 1 - 8 and a few cards in hand 9!!!
Still have one more book left to report in card 9

[Debra]

WOW! That's mindboggling and mindblowing! What an awesome team effort!

[Lori Z]

Just reported my final book, Sapphire Blue, with a little less than an hour to spare. Nothing like cutting it close, lol. Anyway, great job everyone, and thank you Jayme for all your hard work this week! Its been fun!

[Jayme, Moderator]

Drum Roll Please!!!

Books: 55
Pages: 14265
Points: 750
Hands Complete: 1 - 8 and 2 books in hand 9!!!

Awesome effort Team. I had a great time and until next Toppler....

[Debra]

Fantastic team effort!