Running Four the Win

[Esther]

Update:
Books reported as in progress: 7
Books read: 16
Site Bonus: 0
Circuit: done!!!!!!!!!

Total points: 170 points

[Esther]

and we have the circuit bonus!!!!

[Anna]

I'm currently reading The Midnight Queen London 1 and Letters from the Lighthouse Boston 8

And I'm going to read Captain Blood Berlin 8

[Anna]

Esther wrote: "and we have the circuit bonus!!!!"

😍🎉

We could probably manage to complete Berlin if someone reads Berlin 3 ( a shop front on cover) and Berlin 7 (zoo)

[Lanelle]

I had to read a couple of books for two other team challenges. Luckily, I've been able to find unclaimed spots for them!

New York City - 1. Read a book with exactly 5 words in the title.
New York City - 9. Read a book set or published in the 1800s.

[Esther]

I finished my audio. I will take NY - location with Westside

[Odette]

Just finished reading my second book Enigma of China, which I found to be a very interesting and absorbing read.
Now to start on the third Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York. Not sure if I will like this one.

[Odette]

Anna wrote: "Esther wrote: "and we have the circuit bonus!!!!"

😍🎉

We could probably manage to complete Berlin if someone reads Berlin 3 ( a shop front on cover) and Berlin 7 (zoo)"

Here is a book on my kindle, which I have not read.
The Second Chance Tea Shop

Is this good enough for a shop front?
If so happy to slot this one in as my 4th read.

[Janice, Moderator]

I think that one would work, Odette.

[Odette]

OK, will go with that for the 4th.

[Margo]

Finally finished Sistersong for Berlin 5, mythology. It had a few problems but I enjoyed parts of it.

I'm listening to An Artist of the Floating World for Berlin 4, I have 3 hours left. Atfter that I have The Butterfly Tattoo lined up for Berlin 10.

I have nothing on my shelves for 3 or 7 but I'll search the library.

[Margo]

OK, I can do The Zoo for Berlin 7. It actually sounds pretty good.

Anyone got anything for 3, Shop front?

[Esther]

Update:
Books reported as in progress: 9
Books read: 22
Site Bonus: 0
Circuit: done!

Total points: 230 points

[Esther]

We have 10/11 books read for Chicago, Getting close to a bonus,

[Margo]

Odette wrote: "Anna wrote: "Esther wrote: "and we have the circuit bonus!!!!"

😍🎉

We could probably manage to complete Berlin if someone reads Berlin 3 ( a shop front on cover) and Berlin 7 (zoo)"

Here is a boo..."

Odette, I missed this post! That's great, we have Berlin covered. Go team :-D

[Margo]

Wait, do we have a book for Berlin 9, dog on cover?

[Janice, Moderator]

We need Berlin 9 - Dog on the cover or MC has a dog that is a significant character, and then we'll have Berlin as well.

[Anna]

There are least two books that can be moved to fit Berlin 9.

[Lanelle]

I just finished one last book for a different team challenge. It fit into the London - Location spot.

And I've started reading I, Juan de Pareja for the Chicago 1. - read a book set in the 1600s.

[Esther]

and my notification are gone again....

Also, I would rather not move books yet, unless we have 2 books for a task.

[Lanelle]

Esther wrote: "and my notification are gone again..."

Mine, too :(

I have about 2 hours left of my last assigned book. I can take the Berlin 9 task.

Which city do we want to focus on next? New York City?

[Lanelle]

I just reported the last book for Chicago! Yay!

I don't see that anyone has claimed the Berlin 9 task, so I'll take it. I'll read .

[Janice, Moderator]

Lanelle wrote: "Which city do we want to focus on next? New York City?."

It seems to be the logical choice. It has the most books spoken for.

[Margo]

I finished An Artist of the Floating World last night and it was one of the most boring books I've ever read. I'll update the reporting thread later.

Am half way through The Butterfly Tattoo and that's not great either. Don't think I'll be getting a 5 star read out of this toppler!

[Anna]

I can read The Pearl Thief New York 5

[Esther]

Margo wrote: "I finished An Artist of the Floating World last night and it was one of the most boring books I've ever read. I'll update the reporting thread later.



FYI, i marked it as read so the point are up to date. :)

[Esther]

Update:
Books reported as in progress: 6
Books read: 27
Site Bonus: Chicago
Circuit: done!

Total : 300 points

[Janice, Moderator]

Wow! We're doing great, team! I can't believe how quickly this week has flown by!

[Margo]

Thanks Esther, just reported it.

[Margo]

Finished The Butterfly Tattoo. It was OK.

Starting The Zoo.

[Margo]

Change of plan. Didn't care for The Zoo so I'm listening to Animal Instinct: Human Zoo. It's available on audible plus. It's another full cast production.

I don't think I'll be able to finish Heir to Sevenwaters but I'll give it a go - it's my final book for badge one in the road trip challenge 😉

[Lanelle]

I'm going to claim:

NYC - 6. Read a book with 'gold' or 'golden' in title Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold
NYC - 7. Read a book with a main theme of books Fahrenheit 451

[Odette]

Just finished
Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York
Now to start my 4th and last book for the toppler
Berlin 4 - The Second Chance Teashop

[Odette]

I am a bit confused about where Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York belongs as it is on the planning sheet for me for New York 3. However, it does not fit the description.

[Esther]

Odette wrote: "I am a bit confused about where Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York belongs as it is on the planning sheet for me for New York 3. However, it does not ..."

I have it on Berlin 2.

[Janice, Moderator]

We'll just go with Esther's spreadsheet. The planning sheet was a way to get us started and it seems to have a few problems now.

[Odette]

Esther wrote: "Odette wrote: "I am a bit confused about where Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York belongs as it is on the planning sheet for me for New York 3. Howeve..."

Thanks, that's what I will put it down as

[Margo]

I have 2 hours left to go in Animal Instinct: Human Zoo. It's not bad, sort of Midsomer Murder meets David Attenborough, weird combo.

I could start Hydra next; I think that will fit new york 8, reporter as the MC. Not 100% sure I'd get it finished though.

Is that our only outstanding book for NY?

[Lanelle]

I finished NYC - 6. Read a book with “gold” or “golden” in title. I read a different book though. I read The Secret of the Golden Pavilion.

I'll listen to Fahrenheit 451 on my drive up to Utah today.

[Margo]

Finished Animal Instinct: Human Zoo. It was OK.

I'm going to start Hydra for NY 8, reporter for MC.

[Margo]

Lanelle wrote: "I finished NYC - 6. Read a book with “gold” or “golden” in title. I read a different book though. I read The Secret of the Golden Pavilion.

I'll listen to [book:Fahrenheit 451|13079..."

Ooh, one of my favourite! Enjoy :-D

[Janice, Moderator]

I finished my ebook read - The Queen's Poisoner. I won't start another book now since I won't finish it in time.

I'm still working on my audiobook, Cold Vengeance and I will finish it no problem. There is only an hour or so left on it.

[Esther]

Sorry team !
The last 2 days were insane at work (how dare they on a toppler week!) I am about to catch up and move books around if needed.

I am at 60% of my book. As I have both the audio and the ebook I am confident i'll finished it in time.

[Esther]

Update:
Books reported as in progress: 2
Books read: 37
Site Bonus: Chicago
Circuit: done!

Total : 400 points

[Janice, Moderator]

I have finished and reported my final book, Cold Vengeance. I read a total of 5 books this toppler, and didn't break any personal records. I did read longer books this time around, so that's likely why.

[Lanelle]

I finished and reported my last book, Fahrenheit 451. I definitely saved the best for last.

I think we all did a great job!!!

[Odette]

I finished and reported my 4th and last book The Second Chance Tea Shop.
Thanks, Esther for looking after the spreadsheet. This is the first team toppler I have participated in. Think we all did very well.

[Margo]

3.5 hours left in my final book so I will get it finished.

@odette, hope it will be the first of many ;-)

[Margo]

Finished Hydra for new york 8, Read a book with an MPG of true crime or with a reporter as an MC. It was pretty good in a disturbing way. The mc was an investigative reporter who runs a true crime podcast.

Thanks to Janice for getting us started, to Esther for her wonderful score keeping and to the team for making this such a great week. I do love toppler weeks 😊

[Esther]

phew... I ended up going back to work until 23h last night. Just finished my last book.
I tried moving books so we could have a 3rd city, but we always has at least one task that so not have anything that fits