One Chain to Link them All

[Esther]

oh.... because I am curious.

Next time one of you stoop by the spreadsheet. Could you tell me if indeed you cannot ..ahem.. destroy the sheet?

And, if you can see the formulae, are they in English or some of them are in French (thank you google. )

[Annerlee]

Thank you Esther 😊
Nearly time to start !!!

[Annerlee]

Esther wrote: "I agree that one person managing the sheet if better. I just did not want anyone to be frustrated. And I trust you all..."

Thank you for your trust Esther... But I'd also prefer it if you could do the updates for me. I like to update on my mobile, but it sometimes goes horribly wrong 😬

You're doing a great job, and I don't mind a delay!

[Margo]

Esther wrote: "oh.... because I am curious.

Next time one of you stoop by the spreadsheet. Could you tell me if indeed you cannot ..ahem.. destroy the sheet?

And, if you can see the formulae, are they in Engli..."

I don't have speedsheet app on my tablet so I can't see the formulae. Good news for for the team!!!

[Janice, Moderator]

Almost time to start reading! The sky is blue and the sun is shining. I'm going to sit where the sun will shine on me. It's a great way to lift those February blues.

[Esther]

30 minutes to go. Both books are downloaded. I am ready.

[Annerlee]

Janice wrote: "Almost time to start reading! The sky is blue and the sun is shining. I'm going to sit where the sun will shine on me. It's a great way to lift those February blues."

February sunshine sounds so nice. ⛅
I'm cozying up inside listening to the wind. Outside, the light is fading fast and there is a huge dark snow cloud heading my way. I have 2 inches of snow in the garden.
I'll not be venturing outside until tomorrow! I've made a pot of hot coffee and my e-reader is charged and within reach of my comfy chair... Just need to slice up some sticky cherry cake🍰. I'm watching the clock...

[Roz]

Go!

[Annerlee]

Go go go team! Happy toppling!!
Going to start with Dark and Deadly Things

[Margo]

I'm off to get Lost in a Good Book.....at least I hope so!

Happy toppling team 😄

[Marie (UK)]

Does it matter when we finish by that I mean do we have to finish in the order the books are in the chain?

[Annerlee]

Marie (UK) wrote: "Does it matter when we finish by that I mean do we have to finish in the order the books are in the chain?"

No, the instructions say it doesn't matter what order we read the books in.

[Roz]

I started reading The Butterfly Garden at the noon hour. I hope I can read it quickly because I think it’s going to be creepy.

[Carol]

I'm starting A Lesson Before Dying shortly. Taking a break this evening while we participate in a a Zoom Valentine's cooking class where we've got everything prepped and the chef leads everyone in cooking starting at 6.

it is one gloomy rainy 32 degree day out. perfect for avoiding everything i need to do in favor of reading!

[Annerlee]

I finished my first book Dark and Deadly Things and reported it in the thread.
It was pretty good. I loved the main character.. she has my sense of humour. This is obviously the first in a series, it ends on a cliffhanger, but I still enjoyed the ghostly goings on.

Am going to start On a Cold Dark Sea next.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm almost half way through The Book of Lost Things. It's really good so far. I won't have any trouble finishing it today.

[Marie (UK)]

Completed
. The Little Lies: a jaw-dropping psychological suspense thriller 13/02/2021
224 pages

[Marie (UK)]

I can definitely read Girl in the Blue Coat

Roz said she could read Girl in Hyacinth Blue if that was added after my girl in red the book i could read is after that

[Annerlee]

Marie (UK) wrote: "Completed
. The Little Lies: a jaw-dropping psychological suspense thriller 13/02/2021"

Yay! Cool. Another one toppled. Don't forget to track it in the reporting thread : )

[Ayacchi]

I'm reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold and will start The Garden of Lost Secrets

[Esther]

Marie (UK) wrote: "Completed
. The Little Lies: a jaw-dropping psychological suspense thriller 13/02/2021"

Marie, Would you mind adding finished books to the report thread to insure I do not miss it?

Also, Girl in Hyacinth Blue has not been added to the list yet, I took it as talk and possibility.

[Esther]

update time!!!! We are doing good.

total points: 10

Book Read: 2

Book in progress: 9

longest chain*: 4

* Chain = book currently being read and book finished.

[Annerlee]

Esther wrote: "update time!!!! We are doing good.

I think so too.

I just checked out the spreadsheet on my PC - I like your formulae setup Esther- very effective.

[Esther]

Annerlee wrote: "Esther wrote: "update time!!!! We are doing good.

I think so too.

I just checked out the spreadsheet on my PC - I like your formulae setup Esther- very effective."

Thanks. I guess I am a geek. I take these YLTO events as a way to hone my spreadsheet skills.

[Annerlee]

Can I change one of my books please? I just realised that Low Men In Yellow Coats is only available in a collection called Hearts in Atlantis, unless I want to read it in Italian. I read Italian, but this book alone would take me a week!
Can I read Blue Sun, Yellow Sky instead?

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm almost finished my first book. I have 3 hours left, but I'm taking a bit of a break for supper.

Looks like we've got a good start.

[Esther]

Annerlee wrote: "Can I change one of my books please? I just realised that Low Men In Yellow Coats is only available in a collection called Hearts in Atlantis, unless I want to read it ..."

done!!! I totally understand.

[Roz]

I'm about half way through The Butterfly Garden and should be done some time tomorrow. After that I'll read The Girls in the Garden. Those are books I will definitely be able to finish. After #2 I can read Girl in Hyacinth Blue (I own it and it's short), that way Marie can read her "girl" book. If I finish #3, I'll read The Little Red Chairs (also short and available) linking chains 1 and 2.
Does that work?

[Esther]

Actually, if you can get to Girl in Hyacinth Blue, it will link both chain. We now have a blue in chain one.

[Roz]

Ahhh, so we do. I'll work on that. 😀

[Esther]

Roz wrote: "Ahhh, so we do. I'll work on that. 😀"

These chains will evolve a lot. Never take a word for granted. My ebook has 2 to 4 pages' chapters. I am going to bed with it and a warm cup of tea.I expect to get this one finish tonight or tomorrow if I stay awake long enough. .

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished my first book, The Book of Lost Things. Yeah, I started off the toppler with a 5 star read!

I'll be starting Kade's Dark Embrace momentarily.

[Marie (UK)]

Esther wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "Completed
. The Little Lies: a jaw-dropping psychological suspense thriller 13/02/2021"

Marie, Would you mind adding finished books to the report thread to ins..."

sorry was sleeping - I have done this now

[Marie (UK)]

The girl in Blue Coat - I have on audio so will be starting today

The Girl in red
is a physical book also going to start today

[Ayacchi]

Finished Before the Coffee Gets Cold *wipes tears*

Imma read the 2nd book

[Margo]

Marie (UK) wrote: "I can definitely read Girl in the Blue Coat

Roz said she could read Girl in Hyacinth Blue if that was added after my girl in red the book i could read is after that"

I can read The Magnetic Girl but we will take stock later to see where we are. I am self isolating so I'll probably be able to read a lot more than I originally planned :(

[Margo]

I've just finished Lost in a Good Book. I didn't enjoy it near as much as the first in the series. It was scattered or maybe it was just me. 3 star read.

Now I'm on to Vernon God Little. I'm not sure why I bought this and I'm quite nervous of reading if given the subject.

[Roz]

Good morning all. I finished reading The Butterfly Garden this morning. Creepy, but I liked it.
I'm starting The Girls in the Garden.

[Esther]

Team!
Would you mind adding finished books to the report thread to insure I do not miss it?

[Annerlee]

Margo wrote: "... Now I'm on to Vernon God Little. I'm not sure why I bought this and I'm quite nervous of reading if given the subject..."

I've just read the blurb. Sounds quite an adventurous book. I hope you enjoy it. Best of luck ; )

[Esther]

Annerlee wrote: "Margo wrote: "... Now I'm on to Vernon God Little. I'm not sure why I bought this and I'm quite nervous of reading if given the subject..."

I've just read the blurb. Sounds quite an adventurous bo..."

indeed. Let us know what you think.

[Esther]

I am starting Dying to Read that will go at the top of our SINGLE chain!!!!

[Esther]

update time!!!! We now have a single chain. Things are looking good.

total points: 40

Book Read: 7

Book in progress: 10

longest chain: 6

* Chain = book currently being read and book finished.

Also, just a reminder that I keep the list of word on post #2 updated.

[Margo]

Is there not a communal reporting thread this time?

[Esther]

Margo wrote: "Is there not a communal reporting thread this time?"

No, there is one per team as we need to record points.

[Margo]

Annerlee wrote: "Margo wrote: "... Now I'm on to Vernon God Little. I'm not sure why I bought this and I'm quite nervous of reading if given the subject..."

I've just read the blurb. Sounds quite an adventurous bo..."

So far I'm just fed up of toilet humour 😒

[Poongothai]

I finished reading Every Little Kiss which can be linked with little in chain 1

I will be able to read one more book for the toppler

[Esther]

Poongothai wrote: "I finished reading Every Little Kiss which can be linked with little in chain 1

I will be able to read one more book for the toppler"

which one? Please let us know so we can select our nnext books accordingly.
Also, would you mind adding finished books to the report thread to insure I do not miss it?

[Annerlee]

I finished On a Cold Dark Sea which follows the lives of a handful of people who shared a lifeboat after the Titanic disaster. I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected - 4 stars.

The story described the sometimes random things that meant they were on the Titanic in the first place and those that led to their survival. It also shows the gaps left behind by those who died and the ripple effects of the disaster on a group of people who shared lifeboat 21.

[Annerlee]

I've started reading Blue Sun, Yellow Sky. Can I also add Home Before Dark to chain 2 please? I'm listening to it on audiobook.