Running Four the Win

[Margo]

Same thoughts as Esther - I like all three but maybe prefer Running Four the Win.

[Odette]

I like Running Four the Win

[Janice, Moderator]

That seems to be the favourite, so I will change the name on the thread.

[Anna]

The Midnight Zoo will not work for the challenge (too much illustrations)

I'll read another book.

Eta

I'm going to read The Midnight Queen by May Agnes Fleming
Chicago 1 (the book is set in 1665)
New York 9 (the book published in 1876)
London set in London, 1
Berlin 2

[Janice, Moderator]

Anna wrote: "The Midnight Zoo will not work for the challenge (too much illustrations)

I'll read another book."

Would it be for the same prompt?

[Anna]

Janice wrote: "Anna wrote: "The Midnight Zoo will not work for the challenge (too much illustrations)

I'll read another book."

Would it be for the same prompt?"

Yes. London 1 (Midnight)

[Janice, Moderator]

Thanks! I've updated it. :)

[Esther]

i am having the week from hell, .so I am slacking up but the spreadsheet will be updated Friday evening.

[Anna]

My 6th book is going to be Stopētāju lieta

London 4

[Janice, Moderator]

I've added your book to the planning list.

[Janice, Moderator]

The toppler is almost here - just one more day! This week has flown.

[Odette]

4 am Sunday morning start for me!

[Janice, Moderator]

What are you planning on reading first?


I'm going to start with The Bell in the Lake on audiobook and Daughters of the Dragon on Kindle.

I downloaded The Bell in the Lake this morning, and I'm ready to go. The books I've picked this toppler seem to be bigger than what I generally pick, may not have been the best strategy.

[Janice, Moderator]

Odette wrote: "4 am Sunday morning start for me!"

That's an early start for sure! You'll need lots of coffee.

[Margo]

I have my 3 ready to roll so I will see what appeals most tomorrow!

I have 5 hours left in my current listen and I'd love to get that done and dusted before the toppler starts but I'll probably not going to happen. If I have to put it aside for the week with just a couple of hours left that will really bug me!

[Esther]

My "week of Mondays" is finally over. The spreadsheet has been updated. It is ready to receive all these READ book points. :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Esther wrote: "My "week of Mondays" is finally over. The spreadsheet has been updated. It is ready to receive all these READ book points. :)"

Here's hoping there will be no week of Monday's next week. Good job on the spreadsheet.

[Esther]

Janice wrote: "Here's hoping there will be no week of Monday's next week"

Depends, are we allowed books in padded cells? :)

[Odette]

Just finished my current read. Now ready to start first book in the morning.

[Janice, Moderator]

Esther wrote: "Janice wrote: "Here's hoping there will be no week of Monday's next week"

Depends, are we allowed books in padded cells? :)"

I hope so!

[Esther]

My book is done. I have 2 hours left on the audio. I am running errands this am so I should finish it while driving around.

So I should be ready to start reading at the beginning of the toppler, my lunchtime.

[Margo]

I finished my book too! I dumped my planned morning swim in favour of a walk - much more audio friendly LOL

So I'm ready to start at 5pm local time. I'm going to start with my Chicago book, Practical Magic

[Margo]

I've found a book I can read for Berlin, 4, Read a book with art as a significant theme, An Artist of the Floating World.

[Margo]

Do we have a Location book for Berlin? I've just come across one in my library, The Child. If needed I could prioritise this over Heir to Sevenwaters as I might not have time to get 5 books done. I'll see how the week progresses.

[Janice, Moderator]

Margo - I've added An Artist of the Floating World to Berlin 4. Esther has one slotted for Berlin location. Does The Child fit another task?

[Margo]

No, I was just trying to be a good team player, I don't actually want to listen The Child LOL. It was a freebee from audible and it's a full cast narration. I picked it up because I like some of the narrators and at that time I didn't know how annoying I found FC narration ;-p

I'm good with An Artist of the Floating World though, I like Kazuo Ishiguro.

I presume we are still trying to complete Berlin as well as Boston?

[Janice, Moderator]

I don't like full cast audiobooks either, so I don't blame you.

We have Chicago filled and only one in Boston. We can focus on Berlin to try to complete it.

[Esther]

I see notification are gone again..
I am back.... and I am not going back out without a paddle. It is raining cats and dogs. At it is going down to -20C tonight, I suspect that figure skating will not only be in the olympics.

I am currently listening to the last 45 minutes of my audiobook. Not a bad timing.

[Janice, Moderator]

The starter pistol has been fired, and we can start our reads. Enjoy your books, Ladies.

[Janice, Moderator]

Esther wrote: "I see notification are gone again..
I am back.... and I am not going back out without a paddle. It is raining cats and dogs. At it is going down to -20C tonight, I suspect that figure skating will..."

It's a good day to stay inside and read then. :)

BTW, do we have a reporting thread set up?

[Esther]

Janice wrote: "BTW, do we have a reporting thread set up?"

guess we should right?

[Margo]

Janice wrote: "I don't like full cast audiobooks either, so I don't blame you.

We have Chicago filled and only one in Boston. We can focus on Berlin to try to complete it."

Easy to know I'm a European - imagine mixing up Boston and Chicago LOL

@Esther, I can't even imagine that kind of cold and ice :( Rain I'm no stranger too! Take care of yourself and stay warm.

Happy toppler all :-D

[Lanelle]

I just finished reading a book for a team challenge that had to be reported by tonight, so I'm ready to start reading for the Toppler. I'll begin at the top of my list and work my way down. Probably :)

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm 2-1/2 hours into my audiobook and so far it's been a huge information dump. Ugh! I hope he's ready to tackle the story, because I sure am.

[Odette]

I am making a good start on The Island of Sea Women, which I am enjoying. I had planned to help out somewhere this morning, but unfortunately event had to be cancelled. Now, I have some free time to read!

[Margo]

Odette, I loved that story :-)

I have 2 hours left to go on Magic Lessons. So far it is just like the film, interesting but little depth. I was was hoping to delve a bit deeper into the characters.

[Esther]

Update:
Books reported as in progress: 5
Books read: 2
Site Bonus: 0
Circuit: 2 of 6 sites

Total points: 20 points

[Janice, Moderator]

I have 4 hours left on my audiobook. I started my Kindle book, Daughters of the Dragon. Before I knew it, I was halfway through.

I received notification that my hold on Cold Vengeance is available so I will add it to my list for London 10.

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished my first book, The Bell in the Lake. It was a but of a mixed bag for me.

I will start Midnight at the Blackbird Café next. I'm just going to take a short break.

[Margo]

Finished Practical Magic. It was pretty boring. I definitely won't be continuing that series.

Starting Sistersong and so far so good.

[Janice, Moderator]

I think that was one of those cases where the movie was better than the book.

[Odette]

I finished my first book, The Island of Sea Women, which I really liked and found very interesting. It was history I was not familiar, especially the traditional life of the women divers.
Now to the second read Enigma of China

[Margo]

Janice wrote: "I think that was one of those cases where the movie was better than the book."

Yeah, at least there were some laughs in the movie.

[Esther]

Update:
Books reported as in progress: 6
Books read: 8
Site Bonus: 0
Circuit: 4 of 6 sites

Total points: 80 points

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished my second book, Daughters of the Dragon. I highly recommend this book. It exposes the shameful history of the Japanese occupation of Korea during WWII where they forced young girls into being sex slaves. There are parts that are extremely difficult to read, but it is such a great read.

I can add a new book to the list. I will take Berlin 3 (MC/Title Queen or Princess) and read The Queen's Poisoner

[Lanelle]

Esther, thanks for compiling the updates. It's nice to see how we're doing.

[Margo]

Thanks Esther.

I haven't had as much time as I'd like for reading today. I'm nearly half way through Sistersong, it's not as good as I'd hoped. I made a small start on An Artist of the Floating World.

[Margo]

I can do Berlin, 10, person with a tattoo on cover. The Butterfly Tattoo .

I'm down for Heir to Sevenwaters but this one is short. I'd still like to read Heir as I need it for the annual challenge but just in case life gets in the was I can read Butterfly first. The nerve of people interfering with my listening during a toppler!

[Esther]

I am almost done with my book so I am going to start Brébeuf next for Boston 9: alcoholic drink in title or on cover

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished my third book. I will start Cold Vengeance tomorrow.