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message 201: by Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 7591 comments Mod
Congrats on capturing the witch! You have earned this bookmark:
Witch


message 202: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments Hi guys, I had to give up reading my last book. I have tried audio and conventional hard copy but I just can’t get into it and it is a long long book. I’ll update the SS with another one much more reader friendly I think.


message 203: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
I'm struggling with my book, but I'm too invested at this point at 77% in. I'm just going to get through it!! It's not good. I'm disappointed because it's supposed to be popular, but I am just not liking it.

Black Leopard, Red Wolf (The Dark Star Trilogy, #1) by Marlon James


message 204: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments Yeah I heard that was one either one would love or would hate.

I am on my last book. I all try to get the spread sheet updated later today.


message 205: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Vampire

Arm 1 Vampire in Title - The Vampire Prince
Arm 2 Creepy House on Cover - Gallant
Leg 1 Color Word in Title - Black Leopard, Red Wolf
Leg 2 Bats on Cover - Dracula **reading


message 206: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments I’m done with all my books now. I’ve updated the SS. How are you all getting on?


message 207: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
should be done with my last book tomorrow!


message 208: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Vampire FINISHED!!

Arm 1 Vampire in Title - The Vampire Prince
Arm 2 Creepy House on Cover - Gallant
Leg 1 Color Word in Title - Black Leopard, Red Wolf
Leg 2 Bats on Cover - Dracula


message 209: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
JenniferJ! How are coming with your books?

Also, I'm currently reading a #2 book. Does that work for everyone? I think I saw Alma was doing a #3.


message 210: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments Carry on ladies. Spreadsheet is updated now. Yes, I am fine with doing a #1 in series.


message 211: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Zombie

Arm 1 - Zombie in Title Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Arm 2 - Good in Title A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Leg 1 - Consecutive Series # Heat Stroke (#2) CR
Leg 2 - Blood in Title Blood Heir CR


message 212: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments @ Ashley --- I meant to congrats you on your new position! You Go Girl!


message 213: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments Zombie

Arm 1 - Zombie in Title The Zombie Chronicles
Arm 2 - Good in Title The Good Sister - currently reading
Leg 1 - Consecutive Series #1 Fated Magic
Leg 2 - Blood in Title Blood Bath & Beyond
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message 214: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (last edited Oct 20, 2022 03:32PM) (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
JenniferJ wrote: "@ Ashley --- I meant to congrats you on your new position! You Go Girl!"

Hah! Thanks! We shall see how it goes! I used to mod for a different group, but I took a break to have a baby/toddler. I have to re-learn the ropes!


message 215: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments Very good Ashley.it is a big commitment but I bet really fun as well. I’ll stick around and if there are any challenges worth trying,do let me know


message 216: by Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 7591 comments Mod
Congrats on capturing the vampire! You have earned this bookmark:
Vampire


message 217: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (last edited Oct 27, 2022 02:48PM) (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Zombie

Arm 1 - Zombie in Title Pride and Prejudice and Zombies CR
Arm 2 - Good in Title A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Leg 1 -Consecutive Series # Heat Stroke (#2)
Leg 2 - Blood in Title Blood Heir


message 218: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments You’re so good Ashley. I am trying my best to read this week but my motivation is gone. I am half way with two of my books but one of them is 800 pages 😂


message 219: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Honestly, Heat Stroke was only 335 pages and took me 8 days to read... I struggled with it, so take all the time you want with that 800pg door stopper you're reading!!
Blood Heir was just a SUPER GREAT book that I flew through!
I just started my zombie book and I think I might struggle through it...


message 220: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments I am reading a “sequel” of pride and prejudice and I am struggling massively. Poor Darcy has lost his memory after a horse riding accident and it is dragging on and on. It is basically the first book being recalled again so Darcy remembers why he is married to Elizabeth. I am 60% in and I don’t want to give up cause I. Am stil hopeful they’ll be a twist. I’ll try my best to be done by the weekend with at least one book. After Monday I’ll be away for a week and I don’t know how much reading I’ll be able to fit in between family and children. I’ll still be online but probably not as often


message 221: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments I have two complete but they were just really good so I was able to breeze thru. Omg 800 pages just would kill me. lol Hope you have a nice time Alma on your trip! Hugs y'all.


message 222: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments I’m done with my long book.it was really good actually.highly recommended if you like YA/fantasy or whatever genre it is. I always find long books start slowly and I never pay great attention to details. then half way In, I read something I should have paid more attention to at the beginning and I have to go back again and read it so it makes sense again. 😂


message 223: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments Done with Pride and Prejudice sequel. It was like taking out a tooth. I nearly gave up at the end. It wasn’t necessarily bad, just a bit repetitive. It is a shame it didn’t developed into something a bit more fun. I found it depressing at times and a bit bland. It was a risky move trying to write a sequel of such iconic novel.


message 224: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Zombie

Arm 1 - Zombie in Title Pride and Prejudice and Zombies CR
Arm 2 - Good in Title A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Leg 1 -Consecutive Series # Heat Stroke (#2)
Leg 2 - Blood in Title Blood Heir


message 225: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
I knew this Zombie book was going to trip me up.... I've not made much progress with it... only 11% in. I finished my "GOOD" book, it was great!


message 226: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments Oh no that’s a shame Ashley. If it helps I just started my last book. It is also about zombies so we’ll see how I get on


message 227: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Zombie

Arm 1 - Zombie in Title Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Arm 2 - Good in Title A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Leg 1 -Consecutive Series # Heat Stroke (#2)
Leg 2 - Blood in Title Blood Heir


FINISHED! Thank goodness! I ended up having to find an audiobook for P&P&Z, or I don't think I would have gotten through it. It was SOOOO wordy.


message 228: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments We’ll done.I am only 15% read. It is ok but I just need to find a bit of inspiration to finish it.zombies are not my thing.😩


message 229: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Sometimes I like Zombies! I've read a few really good ones...
If I remember correctly Feed was pretty good. And I really liked Zomblog. Unfortunately, none of those will actually work for the challenge. If you end up needing a zombie book for anything else, those are my recommendations.


message 230: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments I’m done with all my books guys


message 231: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments And now what?


message 232: by Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 7591 comments Mod
Are you guys done with all of your monsters? Are you ready for a bonus monster?


message 233: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments I think JenniferJ is still reading a book.


message 234: by Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 7591 comments Mod
Post here in your thread when you are ready.


message 235: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
yay! a bonus!!


message 236: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments We're Ready! I'm updating SS now.


message 237: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments That’s brilliant. I can’t wait to see what’s next. Ashley,I saw you signed up for The India challenge. I did the Greek challenge and it was brilliant. Will you be participating as well JenniferJ?


message 238: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments I have been in another world Alma. lol I think I already have holiday joy or jitters one. I am slow reader past week or so. I'll go check it out right now.


message 239: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments That’s alright.I am a very slow reader myself if I’m not in the mood.. this challenge is in a different group but I saw loads of people signing up to read at a slower pace and more fun than competing, it can be a bit daunting if you are trying to read too many books to get more ingredients.


message 240: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments Alma wrote: "That’s alright.I am a very slow reader myself if I’m not in the mood.. this challenge is in a different group but I saw loads of people signing up to read at a slower pace and more fun than competi..."

I signed up but requested to be on a team with you if at all possible. I hope that was okay? lol


message 241: by Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 7591 comments Mod
Are you guys ready for a bonus monster?


message 242: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments Of course it is. That makes me feel special 😊. I saw lots of people requesting to be in the same group with a particular person. They must be very popular but it is nice to be with someone you know I guess.
I was a bit jealous actually


message 243: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments Yes, please


message 244: by Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 7591 comments Mod
Ok, I put the tab in already. I am going to add the items to your spreadsheet tab next. Let me know if anything is off because I don't feel very well and my head is pounding quite badly. I can't guarantee that I am thinking clearly.


message 245: by Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors (new)

Donna (dkflynn33) | 7591 comments Mod
Also, make sure you read the red area first!


message 246: by Alma (new)

Alma (almamm) | 117 comments Oh Donna, I hope you get better soon.


message 247: by JenniferJ (new)

JenniferJ | 206 comments Aww you are special Alma! I have enjoyed playing with you and Ashley

oh no Donna! I hope you get to feeling better soon! sending hugs and prayers your way.


message 248: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (last edited Nov 07, 2022 05:39PM) (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Donna! To clarify, we only need to spell out ENCHANTED as a team, not each of us individually, correct? And are we doing the spell out with the first letter of the title only? Or... Title, Author or MC?

If that's correct, then TEAMIES - I'm guessing 3 letters from each of us! Should we pick ahead or claim as we go? If we can use Author, I'm going to go ahead and claim A, because I'm reading the Buddy Read, for bonus points!


message 249: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
Alma wrote: "That’s brilliant. I can’t wait to see what’s next. Ashley,I saw you signed up for The India challenge. I did the Greek challenge and it was brilliant. Will you be participating as well JenniferJ?"

Yeah! Someone I'm doing a partner challenge invited me over to do it! I'm excited, it looks fun!


message 250: by Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger (last edited Nov 07, 2022 06:07PM) (new)

Ashley Basile (smashreads) | 5805 comments Mod
SPELLOUT
Let me know what you'd like to read, and I'll add it here

E:
N:
C: Broken Fae/Caroline Peckham - Ashley (can move to E/D/N if we can do MC names)
H:
A: Sense and Sensibility/Jane Austen (Buddy Read) - Ashley
N:
T:
E:
D:


I'm also about to start Beloved by Toni Morrison - it will work for T


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