The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion
ARCHIVE Team Challenge: UNO 2023
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Team Narwhal
@Mahi...we've got Dark Matter on the Mini twice...if you haven't already fixed, could you pick one, make one back up. Thx
Tammie wrote: "@Mahi...we've got Dark Matter on the Mini twice...if you haven't already fixed, could you pick one, make one back up. Thx"Ooh oops I meant to put in a different book for one of those, fixed, sorry!
Mahi wrote: "Tammie wrote: "@Mahi...we've got Dark Matter on the Mini twice...if you haven't already fixed, could you pick one, make one back up. Thx"Ooh oops I meant to put in a different book for one of tho..."
No worries...glad you are filling the sheet in :)
Tammie wrote: "@Emma I added Four Thousand Weeds to the Mini...black letters on cover. @Jo I added It Ends with us to the Mini...tagged 'summer'
@Fallen I added it Ends with us to the Mini...tagged 'spring'
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Unfortunately, my version has white letters on the cover. I think my book will have to wait until we open up for words in the text as it doesn’t fit well elsewhere, except that it has a blue cover.
Emma (M) wrote: "Tammie wrote: "@Emma I added Four Thousand Weeds to the Mini...black letters on cover. @Jo I added It Ends with us to the Mini...tagged 'summer'
@Fallen I added it Ends with us to the Mini...tag..."
OK...thanks...I'll open up that line.
Jo wrote: "Hey team, sorry for not being as active as usual over the last week.I had a look at the mini, and here are some tasks that match what I'm reading, or what I could read just for the tasks.
15. Re..."
Can Court of Silver Flames fit into "book featuring royalty" since you mentioned a queen and the bird prompt is taken?
Okay! I'm searching for books with a cardinal direction in the title... I should come up with something....
Mahi wrote: "Jo wrote: "Hey team, sorry for not being as active as usual over the last week.I had a look at the mini, and here are some tasks that match what I'm reading, or what I could read just for the tas..."
The precis mentions human queens...go ahead and put that book there Jo/Mahi.
I think we'll continue to hold off for 'in text' 6 pts vs 10 pts at least through the coming weekend. Earmark and/or keep track of the page number and some text for options...I'll make a space for backups at the bottom of the Mini SS so we have a place to keep track just in case we need them.
@JL - I moved your Dynasty book down a couple of hands to cover our last DRAW2I also moved Blood Bound on the Mini down to a harder task to open up metal object on cover. I had just read this myself and remembered 'karate' in the story.
For the extra task… Read a book with the name of any officially recognized animal constellations in the title (Latin names or the language you're reading the book in is accepted, plural form also counts) …little and big designations…specific animals will be allowed.Ex. Grizzly for ‘big bear’…if in doubt, ask here.
English version of list:
Eagle, Ram, Giraffe, Crab, Hunting dogs, Big dog, Little dog, Centaur, Sea monster (whale), Chameleon, Dove, Crow, Swan, Porpoise, Swordfish, Dragon, Little horse, Crane, Sea serpent, Water snake, Lizard, Leo, Lion, Hare, Wolf, Lynx, Unicorn, Peacock, Phoenix, Scorpion, Serpent, Big bear, Little bear, Foxy
I think I'm hogging slots?If you want to take any of mine out, that is okay with me! Just let me know so I can look around for another place for them.
I'll ditto Melissa...If I've claimed a spot that someone needs, please just message here...if I'm not already reading it...you can have it :)
@ Sarah…I added one of your books to the mini…Family you Make
Mods requested we update the main so I've moved most of our finished books to the main. Please made a note here if you move a book that has both boxes checked :)I've highlighted a few books that aren't on shelves/conflict with whats on our SS
@Deb Hummingbird shows 'currently reading' and is not on your UNO shelf...not marked as 'read'
@Jax Daisy Jones plus others (highlighted) aren't on your 'read' shelf...but on your UNO shelf...could you put 'read dates' on your books?
Tammie wrote: "@JL - I moved your Dynasty book down a couple of hands to cover our last DRAW2I also moved Blood Bound on the Mini down to a harder task to open up metal object on cover. I had just read this mys..."
Sounds good. I'm happy wherever I can help.
For some ungodly reason I’ve decided to read a bunch of my remaining books at the same time. I’m not really sure where I am anymore!!
Melissa wrote: "For some ungodly reason I’ve decided to read a bunch of my remaining books at the same time. I’m not really sure where I am anymore!!"Oh boy…the most I’ve ever attempted was last week. I was taking advantage of 2 challenges converging. It made for an interesting Valentine’s Day … my husband was like, ‘every time I look…you’re reading a different book’. Hehe :)
That ‘alien’ book was terrible. I just finished Love on the Brain…pretty good. I’m getting ready to start Watermelon Snow…this one looks interesting.
I haven't had good luck with books lately but I did read Sourdough which was fun and really made me want to bake bread.Also reading How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveller right now which is really funny if a bit dense at times
Cancel reading Watermelon Snow right now...on another team and someone took the spot for that...switching to A Killer Collection...going to try this new cozy series out and see how it goes. I like a good cozy now and then.
I’ve been a bit disappointed in my books thus far, so once I finish my current read I’m going to look for something I know I’ll enjoy.
I really liked Lessons in Chemistry - I read it the week before last? I thought it was funny and wise. I was a little slow reading last week. I'm starting to pick it up again though, which is good.
I found a couple of short books and claimed them on the mini this eve. Still 3 opportunities available.
1. Read a book featuring a snake or a turtle (shapeshifters accepted) or with a turtle or snake on the cover
2. Read a book with the word "NIGHT" or "MIDNIGHT" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points) *still going for the 10pt version
Read a book shelved as "Animals" (min 3 tags)
Read a book with the name of any officially recognized animal constellations in the title (Latin names or the language you're reading the book in is accepted, plural form also counts-list link on SS)
Read a book shelved "Gods" (min 3 tags)
A few options left on the MAIN as well. 5-7-8-9 x1 each
We still have over a week to go...in about 3-4 days I'm going to be asking everyone to check in and be sure what you've claimed you can do. We should finish everything based on what is claimed thus far.
Tammie wrote: "I found a couple of short books and claimed them on the mini this eve. Still 3 opportunities available. 1. Read a book featuring a snake or a turtle (shapeshifters accepted) or with a turtle or s..."
I found a book on my shelf that works for #3, tagged animals 33 times and claimed that one.
(I also fixed my shelf, I think, to have everything on the Uno shelf with a read date)
Jax wrote: "Tammie wrote: "I found a couple of short books and claimed them on the mini this eve. Still 3 opportunities available. 1. Read a book featuring a snake or a turtle (shapeshifters accepted) or wit..."
Thanks much Jax!
It was pointed out to me just now that
has snakes on the cover and it's sitting on our shelf. I can read it if nobody else wants that spot.
I’ve started a book that covers the 8 in the main spreadsheet - title begins with E.Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
Jax wrote: "It was pointed out to me just now that has snakes on the cover and it's sitting on our shelf. I can read it if nobody else wants that spot."Great, YES!...this is a 'childrens' book...please do a double check for word count...need to be a minimum of 25000 words. Make a note of this in the 'reason' line.
Fingers crossed it works
I found one that is erotic/dark...I really don't have time for it...found it on another team's SS...yes, I was spying :)
This is the only mini task we have remaining...we're in great shape!
Oh I used to love Redwall! It’ll definitely be long enough, those were long books.
I am going to attempt listening to my book while grocery shopping. Wish me luck!!
Melissa wrote: "I am going to attempt listening to my book while grocery shopping. Wish me luck!!"Ah...grocery shopping. I did that this morning. Prices are so high on stuff...bag of apples +$7 what's the world coming to?
Tammie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I am going to attempt listening to my book while grocery shopping. Wish me luck!!"Ah...grocery shopping. I did that this morning. Prices are so high on stuff...bag of apples +$7 w..."
It's the truth!
I'm reading The Night Tiger - listening to it actually. I'll have to say I've never read a book whose plot centers around a severed finger....Soon I will be able to say that....
It works for night.
Melissa wrote: "I'm reading The Night Tiger - listening to it actually. I'll have to say I've never read a book whose plot centers around a severed finger....Soon I will be able to say that....
It..."
Yep...what we do for our challenges...think of the horizons our minds have traveled due to some of these books! I can't believe I read a book with a purple alien MC...yep...weird.
I'm just grateful the author knew how to spell/write. That was a positive.
Tammie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I'm reading The Night Tiger - listening to it actually. I'll have to say I've never read a book whose plot centers around a severed finger....Soon I will be able to..."
Yeah I really love all the new books I've been introduced to through this challenge, from hearing about them from you all (thank you for all the good recommendations!) and also just from having to search for and read books to fit certain cards. It's pushing me outside my comfort zone a little and I love it!
Also I'm not sure if this is allowed, but the new book I'm reading The Family You Make, I already added it to the mini under "a book that has DAWN or SUNRISE in the title", I'm not sure if it's allowed to be there twice (also under "shelved under Winter". Just wanted to check in and make sure I wasn't doing anything wrong!
Sarah wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I'm reading The Night Tiger - listening to it actually. I'll have to say I've never read a book whose plot centers around a severed finger....Soon I ..."
Our books can be used on the MAIN UNO page as well as the mini if that's what you mean by being on there twice. I may have added you to the mini...I'm not sure...hopefully that answered your question.
Glad your books are going well!
The Family You Make has Sunrise in the series title which still counts for 10 points I think so that’s probably the prompt you should keep
***Good day everyone.
All of the spots on the main UNO card are now filled and with the Mini also claimed, we just need to finish our books.
If you complete a book that could work for UNO anywhere, and it's not on our SS, please add it to the bottom of 'extras'. Please list everything your book works for so we've got some flexibility. There's also a space on the MINI sheet.
If one of us needs to carry a book over to March, we can grab one of the books that fit our spot at the bottom.
Happy reading everyone...1 WEEK LEFT TO FINISH
Both of these are read and on the sheet, but they need the Librarians to add page numbers to them.
I should have the rest of my books finished by Friday!
Also if anyone is interested in these by the covers, avoid them at all costs! The current reviews are lies because they got free copies lol, they're horrible and not edited!
Fallyn Nichole wrote: "Both of these are read and on the sheet, but they need the Librarians to add page numbers to them.
I should have the..."
Thanks for the warning Fallyn...note to self...no Ali Marie
Hey Jax...are you reading Redwall for the snake/turtle mini task?
@Tammie. Yes started it last night. About a third of the way through it. Really enjoying it.
Jax wrote: "@Tammie. Yes started it last night. About a third of the way through it. Really enjoying it."Awesome!
Hello all!Finished the missing finger book...
Reading, reading, reading!!
I am tired of reading about serial killers! I'm doing turf wars...I like the suspense category...but sometimes enough is enough! I hope everyone is have a good week so far...tomorrow is Wednesday already.
I forgot we have less days this month oopsGotta speed up the reading!
I really liked both of my recent reads - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Mahi wrote: "I forgot we have less days this month oopsGotta speed up the reading!
I really liked both of my recent reads - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and [book: The Mysteri..."
I just finished the Witches book too! Not what I was expecting but enjoyable.
Are you planning on reading the Inspector Poirot series in order or are you just one offing some Agatha Christie?
Also-I'm making slow progress on Redwall. Now that I'm walking around the house with it the kids are seeing it and remembering how much they like it and keep disappearing with it. So progressing steadily but slowly. (And you were right Mahi, I'm really enjoying it.)
The Perks Of Being A Book Addict
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I'd like to have some dialogue on claiming books for the tasks that are for 6 or 10 points...get those 10 pt options claimed soon. If we can't get those accomplished at 10, we need to open them up for 'word in text'. Please be looking for 'word in text' especially if your book doesn't work for anything else in the Mini...and even if it does, we could move things around as Mahi has started to do :)
Question? Please ask :)