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Mary X
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Jul 13, 2022 08:57AM
I'll see if I can swap a book out for something that fits a task and that I can read quick enough.
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I have in my head a book character that's an archer but I can only think of Legolas from LOTR.
I have a character that uses a bow and arrow - does that make him an archer? Or does that need to be his job? I can take that task if that works.
Stacey wrote: "I have a character that uses a bow and arrow - does that make him an archer? Or does that need to be his job? I can take that task if that works."I would think that counts...
I’m going to read a book for prophecy - it’s quick!
I don't know if anyone's working on it at the moment, but Dreams of the Raven would work for a character who is wise.
Awesome! No wise guys yet :) which character is wise?
since people are already look for archer and prophecy, I will look for something set in Persia. I know a series but maybe I can find something that also covers 500-600 pages.
No luck on one with that page length. So I'm going to read an Amelia Peabody book. I'll add it the spreadsheet. No hard feelings on my part if someone beats me to the Persia task.
Yes! I have the Persia book covered. I am listening to a middle grades book set in Afghanistan. I'm about 1/2 way finished (lots of chores and errands today)
If we finish a monster, should I ask for another, even though we are finishing up on Friday?
Just finished Princess for Warships
Melissa wrote: "If we finish a monster, should I ask for another, even though we are finishing up on Friday?"I would, as we may be able to fit some of our banked books
Glad I checked in, I’ll skip the Egypt book for now and go back to a longer book.
Okay, this one looks cute,.... but is not so cute.....
Drop Bear
The Drop Bear has been rumored to inhabit your wooded lands. They may look cute and cuddly but beware they are very hard to defeat and come out of nowhere. Just remember, all wildlife from Australia is apparently out to kill you, no matter how cute.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 500 and 650 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book set in Australia.
3.) Read a book with a surprise twist (your interpretation).
4.) Read a book with a carnivore on the cover (make sure it's not an omnivore!).
5.) Read a book with author initials found in VEGEMiTE.
Our monster mini will be drawing to a close tomorrow at 9PM GMT +1!We can get 5 points per task, even if we don't defeat the monsters.
A new challenge awaits! It is in the All about / Announcements. It looks like a lot of fun :)
@Teresa nice.I have an Australian book, but I’m not sure I can finish it by tomorrow.
Hi, team! Sorry I went AWOL. I'm glad I didn't commit to reading many books because I have not had time to read! And last week I was on vacation and forgot to mention it here. I hope to contribute more here in the home stretch.
I'm going to listen a quick cozy with a domestic cat on the cover for "carnivore on cover". Yes even though they can eat non-meat foods, they are actually carnivores. Just in case this is questioned.I was hoping to find a cozy or romance set in Australia with a cat on the cover but I'm tired of looking. And I don't have time to read a 500-600 page book by the deadline.
Laurie B wrote: "Hi, team! Sorry I went AWOL. I'm glad I didn't commit to reading many books because I have not had time to read! And last week I was on vacation and forgot to mention it here. I hope to contribute ..."Hope you had a nice hols. 😊
Laurie B wrote: "Hi, team! Sorry I went AWOL. I'm glad I didn't commit to reading many books because I have not had time to read! And last week I was on vacation and forgot to mention it here. I hope to contribute ..."No worries! I went way over my limit.
Melissa, I finished a #6 book with a musical instrument so replaced yours and Heather's. We can Keep Heather's in case the next monster has 800 pg requirement.The Stymphalian Birds are done!!!
Melissa,I finished my book for Echidna. Sorry, I finished it on the 13th, but just now am getting to GR. Our kids and grands are visiting us and we've been really busy. I am about halfway done with another book, so I'll see how it might fit.
Just read through all the comments. OMGosh! I think I got my book mentioned above in comment 1080 entered in time! I would have been upset if I'd read it and then just didn't get it logged in time and messed us up! Yikes!I'm excited to move on to our next mini challenge!
Looks awesome! I'll get a couple more monsters!I'll be here until about 1:00 EST - 3 hours before the end of this one, I think. Then I'll be out of touch until Sunday afternoon.
Penanggalan
The Penanggalan has been hunting on your city streets. They may not be well known in this part of the world, but that doesn't make them less deadly. Learn what you can about them before planning your attack, it may be what saves your life.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book 800 pages or longer.
2.) Read a book set in Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timore-Leste, Vietnam).
3.) Read a book where author identifies as female.
4.) Read a book with MPG Paranormal.
5.) Read a book with the word "vinegar" in text.
Lamia
The Lamia has been spotted on your lands and the disappearances of children are on the rise. Requires some planning and moderate effort to defeat, look to the stars for the answers and to the shadows for the monster.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 200 and 299 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book with the night sky on the cover.
3.) Read a book where someone is kidnapped.
4.) Read a book that features a prophecy.
5.) Read a book where a child (under age 18) is an important part of the plot.
I might be able to get another prophecy book done today, but probably not...
The book I just finished yesterday - Paranormalcy - works for all the Lamia tasks except the page count (off by only 36 pages!). It would also work for tasks 3 and 4 of the Penanggalan. I see other books have been filled in on the spreadsheet, but I'll add the appropriate mini codes to mine.
I’m with you Teresa. I was thinking of trying to squeeze in a Cambodia book but I just don’t think that’s gonna happen! I’m thinking we did pretty darn good on the monsters! I’m gonna print out the rules for the next mini and try to figure that one out. Nanci has a good head start for us on that one!
I’ll finish up what I can on monster stuff At about noon but then I’m off for the weekend! Camping and s’mores :-)
Laurie B wrote: "The book I just finished yesterday - Paranormalcy - works for all the Lamia tasks except the page count (off by only 36 pages!). It would also work for tasks 3 and 4 of the Penanggal..."I'll put that one in then. I probably won't get my prophecy book done anyway, and we have the page count covered. This will defeat the monster!
Melissa wrote: "I’ll finish up what I can on monster stuff At about noon but then I’m off for the weekend! Camping and s’mores :-)"So fun!!!
Teresa wrote: "I'll put that one in then. I probably won't get my prophecy book done anyway, and we have the page count covered. This will defeat the monster!"Yay, I've contributed! 😭😅
I can take my hot six book off of the lemon lady and put in a different page count Book. Then maybe get another and see what we can do with it!?The amount of auto correct I just had to do on that message was incredible.
Melissa wrote: "I can take my hot six book off of the lemon lady and put in a different page count Book. Then maybe get another and see what we can do with it!?The amount of auto correct I just had to do on that..."
lol!!
Forget me not read by Shan ~A~ would work
I finished Footprints in the ferns. I'll see if I can find a short Australia book.
OofWe don't have to tackle this one..
Chimera
The Chimera has been spotted on your lands causing destruction everywhere it goes. Hard to kill and known to have multiple personality disorder, be prepared for chaos.
To vanquish this monster you must:
1.) Read a book between 350 and 450 pages (inclusive).
2.) Read a book that takes place in Asia Minor (Italy, Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, Israel and Lebanon).
3.) Read a book with "spear" in the text.
4.) Read a book with MPG War.
5.) Read a book that features a lion, goat, or snake.
yeah... I have nothing... but there are several banked that work for pg no.
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