The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion
ARCHIVE - UNO 2021
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Annalisa wrote: "Michael wrote: "Annalisa wrote: "Welcome to the Team Michael! I love board games. My group of friends moved to virtual games in 2020. I’ve been discovering a lot of digital editions of the table t..."
Gloomhaven was such a beast, and it really got my wife and me into the hobby big time. Orleans is so much fun. It's a bag builder disguised as a worker placement game. And the expansions add new ways to play the game, including co-op. Cannot recommend it enough!
I haven't tried Castles of Burgundy yet, but it's definitely on my to-try list. And I'll have to check out Fields of Green. Actually never heard of it.
Annalisa wrote: "Michael wrote: "
would work for 2 (second book in a series)
3 (main character named Holden)
8 (part of it takes place on Earth, but not sure how much or if it ne..."
Gotcha! So sorry for that, was skimming the posts and need to read the full rules to not clog up the forum. And thanks for the clarification on the setting. Will help with picking the rest of my books.
would count as Green 3. (green cover and starts with H)Edit: would also fit with a wild draw 4 for Green 2 (second book in a series)
Michael wrote: "Annalisa wrote: "Michael wrote: " would work for 2 (second book in a series)
3 (main character named Holden)
8 (part of it takes place on Earth, but not sure how..."
If you want to post what you are reading before you read to help you plan it out, feel free. The color covers are just not as likely to happen organically as the rest of our cards that’s why we ask people to claim them.
That being said the last two books I read both had red covers, so maybe those color covers would happen naturally as well. 🤷♀️
Michael wrote: " would count as Green 3. (green cover and starts with H)"Yes, that works for a green 3
Thank you to those who have claimed color cards. We still have color cards that haven’t been claimed yet. As your thinking about books for the month keep an eye out for green and red covers. Current Status of Color Cards:
Green 2 - Shannon
Green 3 - Michael
Green 7 - Ashley
Green 9 - Annalisa
Yellow 9 - Komal
Red 2 - Annalisa
Red 9
Blue 6 - Nirmeen
Wild Draw 4 (duplicated color card)
Wild Draw 4 (duplicated color card)
Wild Draw 4 (duplicated color card)
Wild Draw 4 (duplicated color card)
Sorry for all the questions! Just trying to figure out my first book. I'm not sure I understand the numbers so much. I get the "third in a series" but I saw how the name Holden worked for the number 3? Can someone explain this to me please? I'll post my book choice ASAP. Just want to make sure I'm doing this correctly.
Ashley wrote: "Sorry for all the questions! Just trying to figure out my first book. I'm not sure I understand the numbers so much. I get the "third in a series" but I saw how the name Holden worked for the numbe..."The sort answer is that every number has a letter associated with it that will work for that card. So for 3 the letter is H. Check out the rules and if you still have more questions please let me know.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I figured it out! What about this for Green 7? I found all the rules and put them in my notes lol. Let me know if this is good and I'll take it. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Ashley wrote: "I figured it out! What about this for Green 7? I found all the rules and put them in my notes lol. Let me know if this is good and I'll take it. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3..."
Yes,
works for a Green 7. I'll put you down.
Here is the count down to the start of UNOhttps://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...
I hope everyone is getting excited. Remember that only books started after the countdown timer reaches 0 will count for UNO.
I can take the Red 9 card. The book is The Silent Suspect, author is Neal Pattison, and MC's surname is Northwood.
Sunny wrote: "I can take the Red 9 card. The book is The Silent Suspect, author is Neal Pattison, and MC's surname is Northwood."Thank you.
We still have four Wild Draw 4 cards that need to be covered, so when you are picking your next books keep that in mind. The Wild Draw 4 duplicates one of our color cards. Each card can only be duplicated once.
Can anyone tell me where I can check the color %age of covers apart from Tineye?
There is tineye color extractor. Also, you can ask the team and we can help you decide.
Annalisa wrote: "There is tineye color extractor. Also, you can ask the team and we can help you decide."Can y'all tell me if the book I chose for Red 9 is half red at all! The book is The Silent Suspect
I have my physical bookshelves organised by colour, so I can definitely help with the coloured cards. I’m a mood reader so I’m not sure what I’ll pick up first!
Sunny wrote: "Annalisa wrote: "There is tineye color extractor. Also, you can ask the team and we can help you decide."Can y'all tell me if the book I chose for Red 9 is half red at all! The book is
When I look at the cover there is a lot of black around the edges. I think probably not 50%.
Since no one seemed to have an opinion I asked in the captain’s group. It is less than 50% red. Sorry Sunny.
Then I think I have to let go of the card, since I don't have any other book related to the card. Red 9 card is open for grabs!
Sunny wrote: "Then I think I have to let go of the card, since I don't have any other book related to the card. Red 9 card is open for grabs!"
Is there maybe another color card you could claim? We have the 4 WD4 and they can duplicate any of our color cards.
Elise wrote: "I have my physical bookshelves organised by colour, so I can definitely help with the coloured cards. I’m a mood reader so I’m not sure what I’ll pick up first!"Thank you that will be really helpful.
Current Status of Color Cards:Green 2 - Shannon
Green 3 - Michael
Green 7 - Ashley
Green 9 - Annalisa
Yellow 9 - Komal
Red 2 - Annalisa
Red 9 - Melissa
Blue 6 - Nirmeen
WD4 (green 2) - Sunny
WD4 (Duplicated color card)
WD4 (duplicated color card)
WD4 (duplicated color card)
Hey people, do we consider rereads a part of the challenge or not? Just asking randomly!
If it has been more than 6 months since you last read the book then you can read it again.
Green cards are gone too! What if I use a WD card for Green?
You can duplicate any of our green cards. Here is a link to the rules: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Here are the details from the main rules.
Wild draw four
Read a book that can fit for any of the coloured cards you have that month (i.e. you are duplicating one of your coloured cards. Each coloured card can only be duplicated once)
I could read
for red 9. Character name Nathaniel.I am also planning to read
, which could duplicate our blue 6 if we end up needing it :)
I'm taking a WD4 card for Green. I have a book that fulfills most of the terms, except it's a standalone only.
Sunny wrote: "I'm taking a WD4 card for Green. I have a book that fulfills most of the terms, except it's a standalone only."It has to fit all of the terms. Meaning it has to match for either a Green2, Green3, Green7, or Green9 to work for a WD4.
Annalisa wrote: "Sunny wrote: "I'm taking a WD4 card for Green. I have a book that fulfills most of the terms, except it's a standalone only."It has to fit all of the terms. Meaning it has to match for either a G..."
You mean "book for book"?
I’m not sure what you mean book for book. Say you want to read a green 3 and we have
(title) already there, and you want to duplicate it for a WD4 and you wan to read
then that would work.
I have The Sting of Peppercorns that I wish to read for WD4. By "book for book", I meant a book that matches the genre of the Green reads of other members.
Sunny wrote: "I have The Sting of Peppercorns that I wish to read for WD4. By "book for book", I meant a book that matches the genre of the Green reads of other members."
As far as I know genre doesn’t play a role in the cards at all. You could read that for a Green2 because The starts with a T. Possibly another number depending on character names.
Remember for A/An/The titles you can choose to count or drop the article.
Annalisa wrote: "Sunny wrote: "I have The Sting of Peppercorns that I wish to read for WD4. By "book for book", I meant a book that matches the genre of the Green reads of other members."
As far ..."
I'll count the article in the name. And I think Green 2 is taken by Shannon.
Annalisa wrote: "Sunny wrote: "I have The Sting of Peppercorns that I wish to read for WD4. By "book for book", I meant a book that matches the genre of the Green reads of other members."
As far ..."
The book has two characters with T, Tia Rosita (MC's aunt), and Tucaram (a maid's son in MC's home). So the character thing is solved.
Shannon is reading for the green 2 you will take a WD4 and have it duplicated the Green2. Each one of the WD4s will duplicate one of the color cards.
Annalisa wrote: "Shannon is reading for the green 2 you will take a WD4 and have it duplicated the Green2. Each one of the WD4s will duplicate one of the color cards."
Okay. Does that mean I can read my book?
Sunny wrote: "Annalisa wrote: "Shannon is reading for the green 2 you will take a WD4 and have it duplicated the Green2. Each one of the WD4s will duplicate one of the color cards."
Okay. Does that mean I can..."
Yes, you can use it for a WD4 that replicates the green 2.
Annalisa wrote: "Sunny wrote: "Annalisa wrote: "Shannon is reading for the green 2 you will take a WD4 and have it duplicated the Green2. Each one of the WD4s will duplicate one of the color cards."
Okay. Does t..."
Meaning?
Yes, you can read that book for a WD4 - Green 2
Hi Team,I hope everyone is ready to start reading. We have a little over 11 hours until UNO starts. Here is a link to the countdown again. https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...
A few house keeping things for when we start.
1. Remember to check in at least once a week to let us know you are still around. Even if you haven't read any books.
2. Please post your completion posts here using the format below. Please link the edition you read and then put it on your UNO shelf. We are not going to use a planning sheet since it gives everyone a chance to see what others are reading. Also, if you read a book and it isn't in the completion post please let us know. We have 8 reverses for the month.
Completion Post
Title: Deadlocked
Author: Charlaine Harris
Date: January 31
Rating: only if you want to include it.
2: character - Tara
3: author - Harris
6: character - Sookie
8: character - Eric
Skip: character - Pam
Reverse: read by Elise
Color: yellow
or
Completion Post
Title: It Happened One Autumn
Author: Lisa Kleypas
Date: January 19, 2021
Rating: 4 stars
Cards:
RED Cover
2 - Wallflowers #2
3 - Character Simon Hunt
5 - Title
6 - Character Simon Hunt
8 - Character Evie Jenner
Skip - Author
Here is a link to the rules again to help you with your completion posts: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Here is a quick breakdown:
As you read look at the setting (location), characters, title, or author, and if it is stand alone or part of a series. You can also look for the number in the title. Each card has a letter and a number associated with it, and you will be looking for a character, author, title, or setting that starts with that letter.
0 - z or stand alone
1 - o or 1st in series
2 - t or 2nd in series
3 - h or 3rd in series
4 - f or 4th in series
5 - i or 5th in series
6 - s or 6th in series
7 - v or 7th in series
8 - e or 8th in series
9 - n or 9th in series
skip - letters k or p
reverse - read by another player on the team.
As always if you have questions, I will do my best to answer them. I can always ask the other captains if I do not know.
Hey team! I hope your challenge has started on a great time! Which books are you starting with?
Raining day off from work means I read my first book! Let's see if I do the completion post right...Completion Post
Title: The Face on the Milk Carton (Janie Johnson #1)
Author: Caroline B. Cooney
Date: February 1
Rating: 3 Stars
Cards
1: Series - Janie Johnson #1
2: Title
4: Title
4: Character - Frank Johnson
6: Character - Jennie Spring
6: Character - Reeve Shields
Thank you Faith. That looks great. If you have multiple ways a book fits for a number you only need to post one.
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Green 2 - Shannon
Green 3 - Michael?
Green 7
Green 9 - Annalisa
Yellow 9 - Komal
Red 2 - Annalisa
Red 9
Blue 6 - Nirmeen
Four Wild Draw Fours which duplicated a color cover