Team Luna Moth

[Jean]

Completed Kindred

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Jean wrote: "Completed Kindred"

It’s missing a date read, if you can add please?

[Jean]

✿~Danielle~✿ wrote: "Jean wrote: "Completed Kindred"

It’s missing a date read, if you can add please?"

Yes done!

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Finished

[Jhmingos]

Jean wrote: "Completed Kindred"

Jean, how did you like the book?

[Jean]

Jhmingos wrote: "Jean wrote: "Completed Kindred"

Jean, how did you like the book?"

I really liked it. I remember hearing about when it came out years ago but I was busy with my career then and not interested in reading something about slavery. At times it was a hard book to listen to, man’s inhumanity to others especially women. If you haven’t read it The Yellow Wife was also very good.

[Jean]

I’ve found a green V that I can read if you wanted to move the green v I have already read to green 0



Otherwise I will read any way for a v or f or possibly other cards

[✿~Danielle~✿]

We’ll definitely use yours for a 7. thanks. Can’t quite tell how green it is on phone.

CB has a book for 0 Green.

[Jhmingos]

Completion Post

Book: Beloved by Toni Morrison
Date: 3/6/23
Pages: 324

[Jhmingos]

Found a book that can be used for Yellow 7. That was the last open spot, right?

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Yes, I believe so. I will post an update later.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

here’s the update list for colours

COLOUR CARDS				
✓ Jean       🟨 6 Yellow 				
❒ Jhmingos   🟨 6 Yellow 				
❒ Jhmingos   🟨 7 Yellow 				
✓ Jhmingos   🟨 Skip Yellow 				
✓ CB         🟩 0 Green 				
✓ Jhmingos   🟩 2 Green  				
❒ Danielle   🟩 5 Green 
✓ Jean       🟩 7 Green  
✓ Jean       🟩 Skip Green 				
✓ CB         🟦 Skip Blue				
❒ Christina  🟥 3 Red 				
✓ Jhmingos   🟥 6 Red  			
❒ Christina  🟥 8 Red 				
✓ Danielle   🟥 Skip Red  
✓ Danielle   ⬛️ WD4 (🟦 Skip Blue)				
✓ Jean       ⬛️ WD4 (🟥 6 Red)				
❒ Jhmingos   ⬛️ WD4 (🟥)

[Tory]

Jhmingos wrote: "Just got from the library so I cover the last Yellow 6 card."

You'll have to let me know how that one is. I've check it out from the library a few times but haven't gotten more than 5 pages in for some reason.

[Jhmingos]

Tory wrote: "Jhmingos wrote: "Just got from the library so I cover the last Yellow 6 card."

You'll have to let me know how that one is. I've check it out from the library a few tim..."

It definitely starts slow like a typical police procedure, but I'm liking it so far.

[Christina]

I finally made it to the halfway mark of The Final Gambit!!

sorry I'm being so distracted lately :/

[✿~Danielle~✿]

It’s no problem.

[Daniela]

I should be done with my uni papers by sunday. then I can finally focus more on reading again

[Christina]

I finished and @Lizzie it made up for book 2 imo. much better and also much more interesting to me. hope you'll enjoy it too when you give it a chance! (although of course it still has some of the annoying parts too lol)

[Jhmingos]

Christina wrote: "I finished and @Lizzie it made up for book 2 imo. much better and also much more interesting to me. hope you'll enjoy it too when you give it a chance! (althou..."

Good to know! I'll definitely give it a chance then.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

March mini details have been posted

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[✿~Danielle~✿]

MARCH MINI


We have 9 animals that can change colour. We can read up to 5 tasks per animal using the descriptions as inspiration.

• One book per animal must relate to one of its colours by reading a book with that coloured cover
• One book per animal must relate to its location by reading a book based in that location's country or with an author that lives, or was born in, that country.
• The remaining three books must relate to a characteristic of the animal in some way as per the description given - get creative!
• Note: Colour OR Location can be repeated once for a characteristic on each animal.


• Books can be started at any point since the start of the UNO challenge (1st Feb)
• Books need to be finished after the start of this mini at 9am on 15th March March 15, 9am UTC.
• Countdown is here: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...


• please clearly state how your book works for the animals on mini reason column in tracker or here
• if you have ideas for tasks from the description please suggest them


ANIMALS
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• Alaskan hare
In the summer, Alaskan hares have a brown fur coat with white under parts. In the winter, they have a white fur coat with black-tipped ears. They also shed their grey-brown summer topcoat, becoming all white during the winter. Also known as the tundra hare, the Alaskan is one of the largest species of hares and are basically solitary except during late winter. Their ears are short compare to most hares and their hind feet are large and fur covered to aid in movement over snowy terrain.

• Arctic hare
In the Canadian regions of Newfoundland and southern Labrador, the Arctic hare changes its coat color, moulting and growing new fur, from brown or grey in the summer to white in the winter, like some other Arctic animals including ermine and ptarmigan, enabling it to remain camouflaged as the environment changes. The Arctic hare has large claws on all four feet, but the ones on its hind legs are unusually long, allowing it to dig into packed ice and snow and build a hole for protection as it flees danger and predators. It can also hop on its back legs like a kangaroo. In the winter, Arctic hares mostly live in groups, and in the worst cold temperatures, living in groups allows Arctic hares to huddle for warmth. This union also allows them to see predators coming up on them and elude them.

• Chameleons
Mostly live in the rain forests and deserts of Africa and come in many colours such as pink, blue, orange and turquoise. Colour change signals a chameleon's physiological condition and intentions to other chameleons. Because chameleons are ectothermic, they change colour also to regulate their body temperatures, either to a darker colour to absorb light and heat to raise their temperature, or to a lighter colour to reflect light and heat, thereby either stabilizing or lowering their body temperature. Chameleons can move their eyes separatelywhich means they can see predators coming from behind them, giving them a chance to scarper if they’re about to get caught. Excluding their tail, some chameleons’ tongues can be twice the length of their body. Their tongues consist of both muscles and bones, and can bend round to grab their pray. The majority of chameleons survive by eating insects, and some complement this diet by feeding on foliage and fruits. Some larger species eat up to 50 large crickets every day. Others may be a little more carnivorous, and feast on small birds and even other, smaller chameleons.

• Anoles
Native to the Americas, the majority of anoles (Dactyloidae) can change their colour depending on things like emotions (for example, aggression or stress), activity level, levels of light and as a social signal (for example, displaying dominance) from bright green to various shades of brown. They are tree dwelling lizards and most have enlarged finger and toe pads that are covered with microscopic hooks. These clinging pads, together with sharp claws, enable them to climb, even over a smooth surface, with great speed and agility. Anoles have venom glands that manufacture a very weak, harmless venom.

• Peron's Tree Frog
Also known as the emerald-spotted tree frog, emerald-speckled tree frog, laughing tree frog, and maniacal cackle frog, is species of tree frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae. Peron's tree frog is one of the most variably coloured frogs in Australia, with the ability to change colour in less than one hour. They don't like to be handled for long periods of time. They also vary in shades of grey and brown, where their lightest is almost white. The frog has mottled yellow and black thighs, armpits, and groin. Occasionally, emerald spots are found on the back, which increase in number with age.

• Cephalopods
Can change their colours and patterns in milliseconds, whether for signalling (both within the species and for warning) or active camouflage, as their chromatophores are expanded or contracted. Although colour changes appear to rely primarily on vision input, there is evidence that skin cells, specifically chromatophores, can detect light and adjust to light conditions independently of the eyes. They camouflage themselves by creating colour patterns that closely match the underlying seafloor (hint: this means your book needs to have some kind of pattern as the cover colour). Cephalopods live everywhere in the oceans: near the shore in shallow water; far from land in the open ocean; in the ocean's dark middle depths (the planet's largest habitat); and in the deep sea. (hint: your location needs to be on water, unless you can find an author born at, or living at, sea) Cephalopods get their name from the Greek word “kephalópoda” meaning “head-feet”, because their arms encircle their heads. Both squid and cuttlefish are known as ten-armed cephalopods because they have eight short arms and two long tentacles.

• Flower spiders
Also called crab spiders change their colour, usually to hide from their prey. Consequently, the spiders change colour to resemble the flower surface on which they sit through the reflection of light. Some spiders release a yellow pigment that enhances their color changing process. An example of a species of spider with such color changing features is Misumenoides formosipes and Misumena vatia. The color change from white to yellow takes 10-25 days. Hence, the flower spiders patiently wait for the completion of the process before they can attack their prey. They are small to medium size with colours of green, yellow, white, brown and grey. Most of them are not hairy except a few species. Their legs held in crab-like position and can move forward, backward or sideways. They are common in Australia and also found throughout New Zealand.

• Golden Tortoise Beetle
Is a species of beetle in the leaf beetle family, native to the Americas. Adults can turn from shiny gold through reddish-brown. The color changes through its development, during mating, and during times of disturbance, such as when it is touched by a human researcher. This beetle consumes foliage of plants in the family Convolvulaceae, including bindweeds, morning glory and sweet potato. Both adults and larvae feed on foliage. These beetles play dead when disturbed.

• Chrysso spiders
A genus of comb-footed spiders. has been introduced to Europe, and occurs both in North America and in Asia from Hungary to Mongolia. Many species are strikingly colored, but the coloration is variable. C. compressahas a striking black sternum and abdomen, but the venter of Brazilian species is black, while those of Peru are yellow. C. venusta has been observed to rapidly change its color when disturbed. Females are about 9 millimetres (0.35 in) long, and have blade-like hairs on the tip of the abdomen. (hide spoiler)]

[✿~Danielle~✿]

✓ MARCH MINI CHALLENGE
Mini starts 9am of 15th March - books can’t be finished until after this.
Countdown: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

• Colour - over 50%+
• Location - set in or author born/lives in
• Characteristic - relate to the animal in some way as per the description given - get creative!

• Colour or Location can be repeated for one of the Characteristic task for each animal


COMPLETED (0) | CLAIMED (0) | OPEN (45)

A - Alaskan hare
❒ A1 - COLOUR - Brown, White, Black, Grey-Brown
❒ A2 - LOCATION - Alaska
❒ A3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ A4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ A5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

B - Arctic hare
❒ B1 - COLOUR - Brown, Grey, White
❒ B2 - LOCATION - Canada
❒ B3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ B4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ B5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

C - Chameleons
❒ C1 - COLOUR - Pink, Blue, Orange, Turquoise
❒ C2 - LOCATION - Africa
❒ C3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ C4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ C5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

D - Anoles
❒ D1 - COLOUR - Bright Green, Brown
❒ D2 - LOCATION - the Americas
❒ D3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ D4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ D5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

E - Peron's Tree Frog
❒ E1 - COLOUR - Emerald Green, Grey, Brown, White, Yellow, Black
❒ E2 - LOCATION - Australia
❒ E3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ E4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ E5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

F - Cephalopods
❒ F1 - COLOUR - Patterned Cover
❒ F2 - LOCATION - at Sea or on Water
❒ F3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ F4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ F5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

G - Flower Spiders
❒ G1 - COLOUR - Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Grey
❒ G2 - LOCATION - Australia, New Zealand
❒ G3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ G4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ G5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

H - Golden Tortoise Beetle
❒ H1 - COLOUR - Gold, Reddish-Brown
❒ H2 - LOCATION - the Americas
❒ H3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ H4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ H5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

I - Chrysso spiders
❒ I1 - COLOUR - Black, Yellow
❒ I2 - LOCATION - Europe, North America, Asia, Brazil, Peru
❒ I3 - CHARACTERISTIC 1 - repeat Colour or Location or Creative task
❒ I4 - CHARACTERISTIC 2 - Creative task
❒ I5 - CHARACTERISTIC 3 - Creative task

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Jean, Love Story isn’t on your uno shelf or has a read date.

[Jean]

✿~Danielle~✿ wrote: "Jean, Love Story isn’t on your uno shelf or has a read date."

Okay that’s weird I see it on my Uno shelf. I wonder if it might because I used different versions on the link and shelf. Let me delete on my shelf and retag from the spreadsheet link. Hopefully that will fix whatever is wrong.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Just more GRs weirdness!

[Jhmingos]

For the creative task section, would spell-out count? I'm currently reading The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared and it has the word "chameleon" in the title.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

No spell outs.

[Christina]

this is definitely one of the harder mini challenges I've come across... hopefully we can make All Her Little Secrets work somehow!

[✿~Danielle~✿]

I’ll hold off finishing Thankless in Death and wait to start When He’s Torn for mini.

D4 (Deke uses claws as a cat shifter); I4 (sternum/torso on cover); D2/H2 (set in USA); I2 (author born & lives in UK)

B3/C3 (killer changes hair/appearance to hide from police); G4 (killer waits in victims homes for them to return to kill them)

[Jean]

So I can read this book which is a biography if we can use the last name of the person the book is about as a letter. It would give us a V book

[✿~Danielle~✿]

I normally don’t do characters for non fiction. Here’s the rule on non fiction characters.

Q - What's the rules with non fiction Books? Can the real life people of history say be used as "characters"?
A - Not for the majority of non fiction books, (it opens the doors to books that have a zillion royals listed for example), unless of course the non fiction book is something like "Eat Pray Love" which is told like a novel with limited characters.

[Jean]

✿~Danielle~✿ wrote: "I normally don’t do characters for non fiction. Here’s the rule on non fiction characters.

Q - What's the rules with non fiction Books? Can the real life people of history say be used as "charact..."

That’s fine I was just looking over the books I have already from the library for V/7 books. If after I read the book I think it would qualify because it has limited characters I check in again.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Sounds good!

[Jhmingos]

I saw on the mini-task post that the Alaskan hare "is one of the largest species of hares and are basically solitary except during late winter."

So can we use a character that is large in stature or lives a solitary life for an Alaskan hare? Or does it have to come from the description on the spreadsheet?

[✿~Danielle~✿]

It has to come from description given.

[Christina]

Lizzie, it's in the description for the mini so we can use that, no worries!

Jean, we'll always be able to use your NF book for 0 as i assume it's a standalone.

[Jean]

Christina wrote: "Lizzie, it's in the description for the mini so we can use that, no worries!

Jean, we'll always be able to use your NF book for 0 as i assume it's a standalone."

I’m reading it anyway, but it just might not be that V/7 we need so many of. It will probably work in the mini several places. It’s set in Europe, has a black cover, I think from the blurb they climb, wear patterned clothes, have tattoos, etc. it’s also a T, E and F. Plus I’ll be way over my books this month too so I can afford some that don’t hit the mark.

[Ashleigh]

I was searching vague words/phrases through my next couple of books to see what fits the mini challenge and I've managed to spoil myself for one book.

Wonderful lol.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Ashleigh wrote: "I was searching vague words/phrases through my next couple of books to see what fits the mini challenge and I've managed to spoil myself for one book.

Wonderful lol."

Oh no!

[Daniela]

Sorry I haven't checked in sooner, my papers took longer than expected. But I'm done now and will have more time to read again. I will check out the mini challenge when I get home tonight to see what I can cover

[Christina]

Ashleigh wrote: "I was searching vague words/phrases through my next couple of books to see what fits the mini challenge and I've managed to spoil myself for one book.

Wonderful lol."

oh no I'm so sorry!!

this is the issue I have with mini challenges like this, you don't always know whether a book will work until you've read it. sucks :/

[Ashleigh]

And I finished one of my books too early for the mini challenge. I was supposed to save it :/

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Just under 7 hours until mini starts.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Mini books can be finished

[Christina]

I just finished my second claimed colour card with which would also work for the poison characteristic if we want to move CB's book over to chameleon (although I do love the reasoning for CB's book!!)

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Leave as is, for now.

[CB]

lol - that character was very toxic and poisonous, so thought that fit well

[Jhmingos]

Completion Post

Book: The Maid by Nita Prose
Date: 3/15/23
Pages: 416
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Book: Triptych by Karin Slaughter
Date: 3/15/23
Pages: 480
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Book: Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh
Date: 3/15/23
Pages: 302

[Daniela]

I'm having a really hard time choosing a book, so if anyone has recommendations shoot them my way

[✿~Danielle~✿]

Unfortunately, I’m not good at giving recommendations.