Readathon Team: Fellowship of the R(ead)ing

[L Y N N]

manni wrote: "Just finished The Guest List! It started off pretty slow and I had a hard time connecting with all the characters... but it got so much better! I had a great time with it :) a solid mystery read!

..."

I particularly appreciated the interconnectedness among the characters and the perpetrator. I thought that was clever!

Way to go, Manni! :)

[L Y N N]

Pamela wrote: "Finished We Were the Mulvaneys for the 1996 prompt.

I will start Radiance now for the 4 book series prompt!"

Whoo! Whoo! Way to go, Pamela!

What did you think of We Were the Mulvaneys? I have debated about that one...

[Pamela]

Lynn wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Finished We Were the Mulvaneys for the 1996 prompt.

I will start Radiance now for the 4 book series prompt!"

Whoo! Whoo! Way to go, Pamela!

What did you think of [book:We Were the..."

Wasn't one of my usual reads lol, actually had to listen to the audiobook to get through it haha

Wasn't horrible though

[L Y N N]

Pamela wrote: "Lynn wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Finished We Were the Mulvaneys for the 1996 prompt.

I will start Radiance now for the 4 book series prompt!"

Whoo! Whoo! Way to go, Pamela!

What did you think of [boo..."

I kinda figured it was one I could overlook for now... :) Too many other books I really really really want to read! LOL

[L Y N N]

Through April 3rd we have:
**Read 8,211 pages
**Listened to 70.74 hours of audiobooks
**Completed 33 prompts
**Earned 13 Wild Cards

I am so proud!!
🎈🎈🎉🎉🎇🎇🎆🎆🎆

I had pledged to read two books during these two weeks, just in case, but have been able to read many more than that.

I am really enjoying getting to know you-all better and tracking our progress!

[manni]

Lynn wrote: "manni wrote: "Just finished The Guest List! It started off pretty slow and I had a hard time connecting with all the characters... but it got so much better! I had a great time with it :) a solid m..."

Exactly! Once we figure out the characters and their place in the plot, all their connections and secrets made this such an interesting thriller read!

[manni]

I just finished Serpent & Dove! I listed all the prompts it could work for on the planning page, but I’m not sure which prompt we should use it for

[Pamela]

Well Radiance was a much quicker read then I had anticipated, finished it this evening haha

4 book series prompt completed

Are there another books you can recommend that would help with a prompt?

[L Y N N]

manni wrote: "I just finished Serpent & Dove! I listed all the prompts it could work for on the planning page, but I’m not sure which prompt we should use it for"
That is wonderful, Manni!! YAY!!

[L Y N N]

Pamela wrote: "Well Radiance was a much quicker read then I had anticipated, finished it this evening haha

4 book series prompt completed

Are there another books you can recommend that would help with a prompt?"
That's great, Pamela! YAY YOU!

I just finished Magpie Murders and I'm headed to bed! I'll check on this in the morning!!

[Jennifer]

I am sorry team. The last 2 days have been crazy and haven't had a chance to get any reading or audio in. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to.

On a high note, we have done fantastic so far! I am pretty confident we can get all the tasks done.

[manni]

I used Serpent & Dove for the “making new friends” prompt, we’re done with all the quartets!

[manni]

I will work on getting through The Four Winds (for wish to read at 25 prompt) and Little Fires Everywhere (for the read by teammate/25+ languages prompt) in these last three days of our challenge (these two weeks went by fast!)
I’m not sure if I would be able to get to The Snow Child (which was for the prompt “shelved during month you joined this group”)- would anyone else be able to do this prompt?

[Pamela]

manni wrote: "I will work on getting through The Four Winds (for wish to read at 25 prompt) and Little Fires Everywhere (for the read by teammate/25+ languages prompt) in these la..."

I will see if I can read another one of the books I shelved the month I joined this group.

I can cover the 25+ languages too

[L Y N N]

Jennifer wrote: "I am sorry team. The last 2 days have been crazy and haven't had a chance to get any reading or audio in. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to.

On a high note, we have done fantastic so far! I am ..."
No need to apologize, we do have lives outside of reading... :( LOL

I know! Isn't that exciting?!?

[L Y N N]

manni wrote: "I will work on getting through The Four Winds (for wish to read at 25 prompt) and Little Fires Everywhere (for the read by teammate/25+ languages prompt) in these la..."

I am picking up a children's book this afternoon to read for that prompt.

I'm preparing a comprehensive listing of the remaining prompts and those books we currently have planned, etc. Please check it for accuracy! I am "old school" and much prefer working from a printed listing for such things, but our printer is on the fritz, so bear with me, please! LOL

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

I finished Queen of Hearts for the 25th book on my TBR!

[L Y N N]

Pamela wrote: "manni wrote: "I will work on getting through The Four Winds (for wish to read at 25 prompt) and Little Fires Everywhere (for the read by teammate/25+ languages promp..."

I will be reading The Magician's Elephant to complete the book added the month you joined.

If Jennifer/Manni both read Little Fires Everywhere as planned, the first one to finish should use it for the 25+ languages.

I'm almost done with the listing. Just double-checking everything...

[Pamela]

I found a book that's written by an author that has over 25 books, I just started listening to it!

I don't have anything else published in 2012

[L Y N N]

UPDATE:
All QUARTET PROMPTS/TASKS ARE DONE! 🎈🎈🎈👍👍👍

According to my listing, we have only 4 unassigned prompts as of now. They are indicated below by this phrase:
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?

Please let me know right away if you are listed below and will not be able to complete that specific book. Especially Manni for A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire.
Also, I have not heard from Anu for awhile although she has updated the tracking spreadsheet each day. Just want to be sure these two books listed below are coming along well! :)

COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF THOSE PROMPTS REMAINING AS OF TODAY:

SOLOS
1) A book read by a teammate for this readathon
Manni and Jennifer were both going to read Little Fires Everywhere and whoever finishes it second will use it for this prompt.
Whoever finishes it first will use it for the next prompt…

2) A book that has been translated into 25+ languages
Either Manni or Jennifer will use Little Fires Everywhere for this one (whoever finishes it first).

3) A book with the word “silver” in the title or silver on the cover
Anu volunteered to read her edition of Catch-22 which has silver on the cover.

DUETS
1) A book starting with “Y”
Theresa thought she might be able to read You'll Never Know, Dear but wasn't sure.
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?

2) A book from a series of 12+ books
I have plenty here that I could read, but I’m almost certain I won’t have time…
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?

3) A book published in 2012 (we need two)
I located a shorter one that I own and will read Blue Asylum for this prompt, but we’ll need one more…
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?

4) A book with at least 25,000 ratings on Goodreads
Listed on the PLANNING spreadsheet and not yet used elsewhere, completed, or confirmed for another prompt:
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Manni) This was not on your April 3rd listing you posted, so not sure if you’re still planning to read it or not…And it’s fine if not! You are contributing so much! 😊
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?

TRIOS
1) A book I wish to read at age 25
Manni is evidently our only member under 25 and they’re planning to use The Four Winds!

2) A book I read at 25
I am rereading Oliver's Story for this one. (I think I am liking it better the second time around!)

3) A book by an author who has published 25+ books
b>Anu volunteered to read The Case of the Fiery Fingers

4) A book added to your TBR listing during the month you joined this group
I am reading The Magician's Elephant for this one. I will be picking it up from my favorite used bookstore today! I am so excited for this one! I love Kate DiCamillo’s writing!

[manni]

Oh oops I had already finished A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire before I posted that reading plan hahah! This ones already on the spreadsheet for the “more than 25000 ratings” prompt :)

[manni]

I think that means we still need one more book for the “more than 25,000 ratings prompt”?

[manni]

Manni’s updated reading plan (haha)

The Four Winds (currently reading): “book I wish to read at 25”

Little Fires Everywhere: This one would be for “read by teammate”, but whoever finishes it first can also use it for “more than 25000 ratings” as Pamela says she can cover the 25+ languages one :)

The Snow Child: I’ll try my best to get to this one and use it for “published in 2012”!

[L Y N N]

manni wrote: "Manni’s updated reading plan (haha)

The Four Winds (currently reading): “book I wish to read at 25”

Little Fires Everywhere: This one would be for “read by teammat..."
True.

Thanks for checking everything! I'm just not as sharp as when I was younger!

Pamela, will you be able to cover the translated into 25+ languages?

[Pamela]

Yes, the book I just finished 'Radiance', according to Goodreads the authors books have been translated into 36 languages. So I can switch it up, use Radiance for the languages.

I'm currently reading book 2 in the series, which we can use for the 4 book series prompt.


'Alyson Noël is the #1 NYT best-selling author of many award-winning and critically acclaimed novels for readers of all ages.

With 9 NYT bestsellers and over 8 million copies in print, her books have been translated into 36 languages, sold in over 200 countries, and have topped the NYT, USA Today, LA Times, Publisher’s Weekly, Wall Street Journal, NCIBA, and Walmart Bestsellers lists, as well as several international bestsellers lists.'

Or am I reading this bio wrong? 🤣

[L Y N N]

Pamela wrote: "Yes, the book I just finished 'Radiance', according to Goodreads the authors books have been translated into 36 languages. So I can switch it up, use Radiance for the languages.

I'm currently read..."

That looks good to me! :)

Thanks so much for your help!!!

[Theresa, Readathons]

I finished "You'll Never Know, Dear." I enjoyed it. Marked it as a book starting with Y. I'm willing to look for and start another. Probably a short one, if possible. Long enough to count, of course.

[Pamela]

I just finished Shimmer, added it to the sheet for the 4 book series prompt, and switched Radiance to the 25+ languages prompt

[L Y N N]

You guys are great!!

[L Y N N]

I located another shorter book published in 2012 and will read it today. That would let you off the hook for The Snow Child, Manni! Let me know if that works for you or not.

[Pamela]

I found another short one published in 2012 as well that I was going to try to get through haha

Let me know what's needed

[L Y N N]

Okay, folks!

We are officially down to just 8 prompts remaining!!! Oh, my goodness! I wasn't sure we could get this close without using any wild cards!! WE ARE SO GOOD AT THIS!!! LOL 🎈🎈🎈😆

Thanks to everyone pitching in, here is where we are now...

SOLOS
1) A book read by a teammate for this readathon
Manni and Jennifer are both going to read Little Fires Everywhere and whoever finishes it second will use it for this prompt.
Whoever finishes it first will use it for the 25,000+ ratings on Goodreads prompt!

2) A book that has been translated into 25+ languages
Either Manni or Jennifer will use Little Fires Everywhere for this one (whoever finishes it first).
Graciously fulfilled by Pamela with Radiance! DONE!

3) A book with the word “silver” in the title or silver on the cover
Anu volunteered to read her edition of Catch-22 which has silver on the cover. DONE! THANK YOU!

DUETS
1) A book starting with “Y”
Theresa thought she might be able to read You'll Never Know, Dear but wasn't sure. SHE READ IT! DONE! BLESS HER!
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?

2) A book from a series of 12+ books
I have plenty here that I could read, but I’m almost certain I won’t have time…
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?
I discovered a super-short one, Death of a Gossip that I'll do my best to get read!
But if anyone else can do it, that's great! 😉

3) A book published in 2012 (we need two)
I located a shorter one that I own and will read Blue Asylum for this prompt, but we’ll need one more…
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?
I also discovered another one I have on hand and can easily reread, Calico Joe!
But again, if someone else can jump in with this one, just let me/us know, please! 😊

4) A book with at least 25,000 ratings on Goodreads
Listed on the PLANNING spreadsheet and not yet used elsewhere, completed, or confirmed for another prompt:
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Manni) This was not on your April 3rd listing you posted, so not sure if you’re still planning to read it or not…And it’s fine if not! You are contributing so much! 😊
*****Anyone else who could cover this one?
As we all now know, I overlooked the fact that book had already been recorded as a completed prompt! (Yes, I am old... LOL)
Either Manni or Jennifer (whoever finishes reading this one first) can use Little Fires Everywhere to fulfill this one!

TRIOS
1) A book I wish to read at age 25
Manni is evidently our only member under 25 and they’re planning to use The Four Winds!

2) A book I read at 25
I am rereading Oliver's Story for this one. (I think I am liking it better the second time around!) DONE!

3) A book by an author who has published 25+ books
Anu volunteered to read The Case of the Fiery Fingers
She has been reading a bunch these past few days so I assume she will also complete this one! 👍😃

4) A book added to your TBR listing during the month you joined this group
I am reading The Magician's Elephant for this one. I will be picking it up from my favorite used bookstore today! (Yes, today TODAY! I had overlooked the fact they are closed on Mondays! LOL) I am so excited for this one! I love Kate DiCamillo’s writing!

Any comments or follow-up? Or corrections?!? 🤪

Back to the books for me! LOL

[Pamela]

I have 3 on the go that can be 'just encase' options 🤣

I've currently got:
The Search by Iris Johansen (Author with 25+ books)
Whisper by Alyson Noel (published in 2012)
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah (read by a teammate)

[L Y N N]

Pamela wrote: "I have 3 on the go that can be 'just encase' options 🤣

I've currently got:
The Search by Iris Johansen (Author with 25+ books)
Whisper by Alyson Noel (published in 2012)
The Four Winds by Kristin ..."

Technically, we have the first and last prompts you listed covered. It would be a HUGE help if you could finish reading Whisper and complete a prompt for the published in 2012 task! 😂

[Pamela]

Lynn wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I have 3 on the go that can be 'just encase' options 🤣

I've currently got:
The Search by Iris Johansen (Author with 25+ books)
Whisper by Alyson Noel (published in 2012)
The Four Wi..."

I should definitely be able to finish Whisper tomorrow 😁

[Anu]

Lynn wrote: "Okay, folks!

We are officially down to just 8 prompts remaining!!! Oh, my goodness! I wasn't sure we could get this close without using any wild cards!! WE ARE SO GOOD AT THIS!!! LOL 🎈🎈🎈😆

Thanks..."

Hello!

Sorry for the delayed response. Was reading away.. :D :D..
I'm done with all the books I had added to the tracker.

Thanks!
Anu

[L Y N N]

Anu wrote: "Lynn wrote: "Okay, folks!

We are officially down to just 8 prompts remaining!!! Oh, my goodness! I wasn't sure we could get this close without using any wild cards!! WE ARE SO GOOD AT THIS!!! LOL..."

I will always think of you as Amazing Anu! :)

Thanks so much! :)

[L Y N N]

Pamela wrote: "Lynn wrote: "Pamela wrote: "I have 3 on the go that can be 'just encase' options 🤣

I've currently got:
The Search by Iris Johansen (Author with 25+ books)
Whisper by Alyson Noel (published in 2012..."

That will be such a help! Thank you!

[L Y N N]

We are now at 6 prompts left!

I am starting one of the two books I have remaining tonight. Will plan to finish both of them tomorrow!

I am soooooo excited!!! 😁🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆(those are supposedly fireworks... LOL)

[L Y N N]

Happy Wednesday and FINAL day of the 2021 Reading Challenge 25K Readathon!!

Our stats as of this morning, the last full day of this readathon:

TOTAL PAGES READ = 11,014
In just TWO weeks!

TOTAL AUDIOBOOK HOURS = 87.59
That is a lot for just two weeks!

PROMPTS COMPLETED = 44

PROMPTS REMAINING = 6

We are rockin'!! 🔊Shout it from the rooftops, The Fellowship of the R(ead)ing team is almost there! Without using any wild cards!!

I'll finish my two books, Calico Joe and The Magician's Elephant for two of the remaining 6 prompts.

Reminders for the other four:
1) A book read by a teammate for this readathon
Manni and Jennifer were both going to read Little Fires Everywhere and whoever finishes it second will use it for this prompt.
Whoever finishes it first will use it for the next prompt…

2) A book with at least 25,000 ratings on Goodreads
Either Manni or Jennifer will use Little Fires Everywhere for this one (whoever finishes it first).

3) A book published in 2012
Pamela will use Whisper to complete this one today!
4) I am rereading Calico Joe for the second prompt in this task. I'm glad I am because I think it will be much more meaningful for me this second time... Sometimes the Universe just aligns itself! LOL 😊

5) A book I wish to read at age 25
Manni is evidently our only member under 25 and they’re planning to use The Four Winds for this prompt!

6) A book you shelved during the month you joined this group
I am reading The Magician's Elephant for this one. I started it yesterday and this one may be a bit more serious than other DiCamillo books I've read. But I'm sure it will be a good one!

[L Y N N]

I would ask that each of you please go to the 25K Readathon Central topic and post a THANK YOU to the 2021 Reading Challenge moderators for creating such an amazing and challenging event!

This event required a lot of work from many of them, I am sure!

I thought it was extremely well organized!

And I would like to thank each of you for your participation! You-all made it happen!

[Jennifer]

I should finish little fires everywhere today

[Jennifer]

I started it yesterday just forgot to put my pages in the tracker lol

[L Y N N]

Jennifer wrote: "I should finish little fires everywhere today"

Whoo! Whoo! 😃

[L Y N N]

Jennifer wrote: "I started it yesterday just forgot to put my pages in the tracker lol"

No problem!

[L Y N N]

Arrgghhhh! One more reminder! Please remember, that any pages your read or hours of audiobook listening you do today can be added to the tracking spreadsheet.

It doesn't matter whether the book you're reading is for the readathon or not. 🙂

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

I just added yesterday's tracking this morning. I'm in one of the latest timezones but I'll try to update before I go to bed for once.

[L Y N N]

SarahKat wrote: "I just added yesterday's tracking this morning. I'm in one of the latest timezones but I'll try to update before I go to bed for once."

Don't worry about it. Tomorrow morning is fine! Besides, we have Any to consider and she is located in India! :)

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Lynn wrote: "SarahKat wrote: "I just added yesterday's tracking this morning. I'm in one of the latest timezones but I'll try to update before I go to bed for once."

Don't worry about it. Tomorrow morning is f..."

I meant earliest time zones. So my Readathon doesn't end for another 12 hours haha

[L Y N N]

SarahKat wrote: "Lynn wrote: "SarahKat wrote: "I just added yesterday's tracking this morning. I'm in one of the latest timezones but I'll try to update before I go to bed for once."

Don't worry about it. Tomorrow..."
Ha! Ha! :)