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ARCHIVE Team Challenge: UNO 2023
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For the mini, I can read for the location of Alaskan hare (Alaska) and Chameleons (Africa) if they're available?
Eldarwen wrote: "I'm sorryyyyy!!*hides in shame*
I've let this series slide for ever between each book haha. I've recently finally read #4. But I will read #5 soon, or so I keep telling myself hehe. Might end up..."
If you don't catch up, you will never know the awesomeness that is Vicki in Lake Silence!
Completion PostBook: Broken Wolf
Date Read: 3/12
Rating: 3 stars
Cards it fits:
0 - stand alone
2 - Character Teagan
3 - Character Holland
8 - Character Echo
Emily wrote: "For the mini, I can read for the location of Alaskan hare (Alaska) and Chameleons (Africa) if they're available?"They're both yours :-)
If the books aren't set in those places from beginning to end, please remember that at least 50% of the book needs to take place there.
Laura wrote: "If you don't catch up, you will never know the awesomeness that is Vicki in Lake Silence!"Hehehe, I'll keep it in mind! At least I already have book #5 at home, so that's definitely progress ;-)
Completion Post🔹LaurLa
Book🔹Stuck with You
Read🔹03.12 ★★★★
Possible Cards
2 - #2 The STEMinist Novellas
3 - author Ali Hazelwood
6 - char Sadie Grantham
8 - char Erik Nowak
9 - char Erik Nowak
Completion Post🔹LaurLa
Book🔹On the Rocks
Read🔹03.13 ★★★★
Possible Cards
1 - title
2 - series Turtle Island
3 - #3 Turtle Island
Skip - author Kim Law
Completion:Bookcover:
Book: Seven Years in Tibet
Date Read: 13/3/23
Pages: 330
Rating: 3 stars
Cards:
0 - stand alone
2 - Setting: Tibet
3 - A: Heinrich Harrer
6 - title
7 - 'Seven' in title
completed post
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeriesrating 3/5 (it moved a little slow for me, but that is ok)
Cards:
1 - 1st in series
3 - Author Heather
4 - Author Fawcett
8 - Character Emily
Reverse - read by Laura (I am pretty sure)
also just a heads up my health has not bee the best somy reading is kind of slow right now. :(
Mini challenge Idea....I have always wanted to read
And week from wed I am on vacation.
The book has a yellow cover and is set in Australia.
It should work for a couple of the slot, just let me know.
If we still need any wild draw books, and we think this works for blue
then my current book will work for several blues :)
Sammy wrote: "If we still need any wild draw books, and we think this works for blue then my current book will work for several blues :)"
Go ahead, yes, nobody else has specifically claimed any more colour cards, though I know Laura has a few up her sleeve she can read.
Kayt wrote: "Mini challenge Idea....I have always wanted to read
And week from wed I am on vacation.
The book has a yellow cover and is set in Australia.
It should work f..."
I don't think enough of the book is set in Australia to count (>50% is needed) but then, I've only ever watched the movie and it's been a loooong time hehe. I'm sure there will be A LOT of fodder though to get creative with this one, and I remember the story being good, though again, long time so not much of it is left in my head. So we shall see once you're done with it :-)
Enjooooooy, both the book and the vacation!
But don't worry, all of you who want to read for the very popular Australia slot hehe, I'll leave my Australia book in the slot as a place-holder to show how the mini works, but I'll leave the task to you guys and will grab something else. I have a few ideas floating around in my head :-)
Kayt wrote: "also just a heads up my health has not bee the best somy reading is kind of slow right now. :("Fingers crossed that you'll feel better soon!! Vacation should hopefully help with that :-)
Eldarwen wrote: "But don't worry, all of you who want to read for the very popular Australia slot hehe, I'll leave my Australia book in the slot as a place-holder to show how the mini works, but I'll leave the task..."I do believe there are at least two Australia slots! ;)
Peron's Tree Frog and Flower spiders :)
That may be, I haven't read in detail and not listed locations yet :-)But you have one coming up as well. Besides, I'll have plenty to read with my colour cards for the time being, I'll have to see how much space I'll have left. All depends on how quickly they'll both go!
Oooooooh myyyy, I am very very close to throwing all my current reading plans up into the air and continue with the Demon Cycle books!Peter V. Brett is coming to LuxCon mid-April!!! :-DDDD
Eldarwen wrote: "Oooooooh myyyy, I am very very close to throwing all my current reading plans up into the air and continue with the Demon Cycle books!Peter V. Brett is coming to LuxCon mid-April!!! :-DDDD"
Cool! Wouldn't blame you at all if you did. lemme know if you need any coloured cards covering, lol.
Completion:Bookcover:
Book: Out of the Dark
Date Read: 13/3/23
Pages: 388
Rating: 5 stars
Cards:
BLUE
1 - title
2 - C: Naomi Templeton
3 - A: Gregg Hurwitz
4 - 4th in series
6 - C: Evan Smoak
8 - C: Evan Smoak
9 - C: Naomi Templeton
SKIP - C: Peter
LaurLa wrote: "Completion Post🔹LaurLaBook🔹Stuck with You
Read🔹03.12 ★★★★
Possible Cards
2 - #2 The STEMinist Novellas
3 - author Ali Hazelwood
6 - char Sadi..."
I'm vague on how Wild Draw 4s work but this one could duplicate an 8 Green or 3 Green? If you haven't already slotted it somewhere.
Wild Draw 4s can duplicate any of the colour cards we have in our current hands. So, thanks for pointing out that very obvious cover colour that I totally did not even notice, because, yes! That will work for either one of those and I'll redistribute the card :-)
Sammy wrote: "Eldarwen wrote: "Oooooooh myyyy, I am very very close to throwing all my current reading plans up into the air and continue with the Demon Cycle books!Peter V. Brett is coming to LuxCon mid-April..."
I'll get back to you on that as soon as possible though you might not even have to since Laura has at least one blue cover up her sleeve she might read - I might really throw over board my blue card, even if it's been one I've been meaning for a while in favour of a Brett novel. Thanks a lot for the offer either way :-)
Completion Post🔹LaurLa
Book🔹Among the Echoes
Read🔹03.13 ★★★★
Possible Cards
3 - char Erica Hill
6 - char Slate Andrews
8 - char Erica Hill
Skip - char Riley Peterson (the same as Erica Hill but she goes by both names approx half the story each)
LaurLa wrote: "Completion Post🔹LaurLaBook🔹Among the Echoes
Read🔹03.13 ★★★★
Possible Cards
3 - char Erica Hill
6 - char Slate Andrews
8 - char Erica Hill
Sk..."
Forgot the series title (On the Ropes) works for 1 if needed!
I've just read my 103rd book of the year, and have 103 books left in my audio tbr... I love symmetry, lol.
Completion Post
Book: Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver
Date Read: 14th of March
Pages: 372
Rating: ★★1/2
Cards:
📘 Skip Blue - Paver, Michelle (author)
0 - standalone
6 - Stearne, Maud (ch)
8 - Edmund Stearne (ch)
A bit disappointed with this book as I thought it would be more atmospheric/haunting along the lines of other gothic books I've read such as The Silent Companions, The Corset or The Familiars (all books I enjoyed a lot!) but it was a bit boring and plotless imo. It was an ok read.
That's a shame, Audrey! But then, not everyone does gothic well unfortunately. I'll steer clear of this one then :-)Also since you seem to enjoy Laura Purcell, she has a new book coming out this spring I've been told! Still need to read The Silent Companions and I have her The Shape of Darkness at home as well, which sounded really interesting.
It is almost time!Countdown: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...
In a little over an hour, the March mini challenge starts! :-)
Please remember to add as many possibilities for the mini challenge to your completion posts, thanks!
Completion Post🔹LaurLa
Book🔹James
Read🔹03.14 ★★★
Possible Cards
2 - author Xyla Turner
4 - #4 Across the Aisle series
5 -char Ines Granger
6 - char Slate Andrews
7 - char Casey Vega
Skip - char James Klinger
Completion Post🔹LaurLaVerifying that I finished this book after 7 am US eastern time this morning - well after the mini start time.
Book🔹Ice Planet Barbarians
Read🔹03.15 ★★★★
Possible Cards
1 - #1 Ice Planet Barbarians
3 - char Tiffany
5 - title
7 - char Vektal
Skip - char Kira
Mini
Location:
Color: blue
Characteristic: there are several all white native animals to the planet: dvisti are quilled rodent like creatures and snowcats. The setting is also a barren snow covered planet much like northern Canada or Alaska I would think.
So Artic Hare seems like a good fit for the Ice Planet animals and landscape hehe.
Eldarwen wrote: "So Artic Hare seems like a good fit for the Ice Planet animals and landscape hehe."I think so!
Completion:Bookcover:
Book: Little Sister
Date Read: 15/3/23
Pages: 352
Rating: 4 stars
Cards:
1 - C: Ollie Haas
2 - C: Kim Timmers
3 - #3 in series
4 - C: Frank de Groot
5 - C: Irene Visser
6 - C: Simon Klerk (not sure of the last name spelling - listened to audio)
7 - C: Pieter Vos
SKIP - C: Pieter Vos
MINI:
Flower spiders - change their colour, usually to hide from their prey - The two sisters in the book change their hair colour to hide from people.
Golden Tortoise Beetle - These beetles play dead when disturbed - One of the characters in the book faked his own death.
LaurLa wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "Completion Post🔹LaurLaBook🔹Among the Echoes
Read🔹03.13 ★★★★
Possible Cards
3 - char Erica Hill
6 - char Slate Andrews
8 - cha..."
LaurLa, series title doesn't work for cards. But it is a 2.5 in series, which can be used for a 2.
Completion PostBook: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
Date Read: 3/15
Rating: 5 stars
Cards:
0 - stand alone
4 - Title
Mini-challenge:
Alaskan Hare - Brown cover? with white
Arctic Hare - Same color combo; claws are mentioned in the description, claws on cover here
Anoles - Author is native to North America
Golden Tortoise Beetle - Gold to brown in color; plays dead when disturbed and Jenny does nearly the same in the book when someone comes to the door and she tries to hide.\
Laura wrote: "LaurLa, series title doesn't work for cards. But it is a 2.5 in series, which can be used for a 2."There I go getting my challenges mixed up again!
Completion:Bookcover:
Book: The Door
Date Read: 16/3/23
Pages: 262
Rating: 4 stars
Cards:
0 - stand alone
2 - title
6 - C: Sutu
7 - C: Viola (a dog, but very much a character! Plays a huge part in the book)
8 - C: Emerence
SKIP - C: Polett
MINI:
Chrysso spiders - Setting: Hungary
Peron's Tree Frog - Colour: grey-ish brown cover
Alaskan hare - Attribute: they are are basically solitary, Emerence in the book is a very solitary person.
I'm going to be away for a few days, so probably no updates from me until Monday. I'm free to read lots after that though :)
Eldarwen wrote: "That's a shame, Audrey! But then, not everyone does gothic well unfortunately. I'll steer clear of this one then :-)Also since you seem to enjoy Laura Purcell, she has a new book coming out this s..."
Oh, thanks for letting me know ! I will look out for it :)
Yes, I did really enjoy her books so far. I recommend The Silent Companions if you like horror/haunted mansions, for an enhanced experience I suggest reading it in the dark ;) I own the hardcover of The Shape of Darkness, I'm waiting to see if I can maybe use it for one of our upcoming red colour cards.
Sammy wrote: "I'm going to be away for a few days, so probably no updates from me until Monday. I'm free to read lots after that though :)"Enjoy Scotland! :-)
It is, Scotland, yes? Or is it your computer dying?I can't remember if you've been to Scotland already or if you're going this weekend o.O And I'm too lazy to go back in the thread to check haha.
Completion:
Book: A Fortunate Woman: A Country Doctor's Story
Author: Polly Morland
Date Read: 16/3/23
Rating: 5 stars
Cards:
0 - standalone
4 - title: Fortunate
8 - location: England
Skip - author name: Polly
Mini:
Maybe Alaskan Hare characteristic - short ears? The book shortish at only 258 pages.
Completion PostBook: Knotty Lessons
Date Read: 3/16
Rating: 4 stars
Cards it fits:
2 - #2 in series
3 - Character Ezra Hart
4 - Character Franklin Clearwater
6 - Character Scarlett Steele
8 - Character Ezra Hart
Mini - Challenge
Arctic Hare - Scarlett flees predators when she is kidnapped.
If that one doesn't work, Scarlett and her mates are a pack that live together as a group.
Chameleon - p. 59, Adrian feeds Scarlett fruit
Anoles - Author native to USA
Golden Tortoise Beetle - Author native to USA
Emily wrote: "Mini:Maybe Alaskan Hare characteristic - short ears? The book shortish at only 258 pages."
Heheheh, this is very much an interpretation thing, but I love that you consider 250 pages shortish in a book! I do, too :-)
Eldarwen wrote: "It is, Scotland, yes? Or is it your computer dying?I can't remember if you've been to Scotland already or if you're going this weekend o.O And I'm too lazy to go back in the thread to check haha."
Yes, it's Scotland this weekend. It seems utterly ridiculous to be bringing booze (including whiskey) into Scotland, but as it will save us about £1000 or so, it's really a no-brainer. :D
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Book🔹Home to Whiskey Creek
Read🔹03.12 ★★★★
Possible Cards
1 - char Olivia Lucero
2 - char Tom Gibby
3 - title
4 - #4 Whiskey Creek series
6 - char Chief Stacy
7 - char Callie Vanetta
8 - char Eve Harmon
9 - author Brenda Novak
Skip - char Kevin Colbert