Team Ruby

[Allison Ann]

Book - Loving From Afar by Mona Ingram - 216 pages - 2 stars

Colour - LICORICE

L - title
I - author - Mona Ingram
C - character - Cole Slater
O - character - Orla Flynn
R - character - Allison Ransome

[Michelle]

I had a long day today, but I should be able to finish my book tonight and start another one. Darn work getting in the way of my reading time....

[Diane ~Firefly~]

title - Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie 342 pages

L - char Lydia Archer
I - char Isolde Hammersmith
C - author

This was a re-read and I still think it is great. It started a bit slow, but definitely had the creepy ghost story vibe but still kept some of the zaniness Crusie is known for.

[Michelle]

Finished the Immortal Rules. No new letters to update on the sheet.

[Cheryl]

Finished a lovely book:

Book: The Orphan Train
Author: Christina Baker Kline
Pages: 278

L: Character- Miss Larsen
C: Author-Christina Baker Kline
O: Title-Orphan Train
R: Character:Robert
E: Character:Emily

[Allison Ann]

I've started 7 or 8 different books in the last two days, haven't managed to get more than a few pages into each one. Just can't seem to concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes. I'll get back into it tomorrow I think. :D

[Michelle]

I understand completely! I have three going right now and I'm not making progress with any of them. Trying to power through A Morbid Taste for Bones tonight. I'll update letters on our sheet after I get home from work.

[Allison Ann]

I loved those Brother Cadfael mysteries when I read them many eons ago. I'd forgotten about them though. Hope you like it.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

title - Quicksilver by Stephanie Spinner 242 pages

C - char Calypso
O - char Odysseus

(boy there are a lot of names starting with A and P in Greek mythology)

This wasn't different enough from the original myths to really learn about Hermes.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Sorry ladies. I haven't been feeling well. I didn't get much reading in yesterday because of it but I did finish a book tonight. :)

I updated the spreadsheets and we finished our second spell out of Licorice. Yay! We now have 235 points and now starting our third spell out of licorice.

Awesome teamwork!

[RachelvlehcaR]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Have fun Rachel.

Is anyone playing games on Sat? It is International TableTop Day according to Wil Weaton

We had a fun night playing Munchkin. I lost but it was a lot of fun. I am hoping to playing games on Saturday.

[RachelvlehcaR]

I know what you mean about working getting in the way of reading. It's happening to me too. I have a 13 hour work day tomorrow so I'm thinking not much reading. I've also starting lots of books and not finishing a lot. I will get my quota in by the end of the week so no fear! :P

[Allison Ann]

Finished late last night.

Book - The Dogfather by Susan Conant - 272 pages - 3 stars

Colour - LICORICE

L - character - Leah Whitcomb
C - author - Susan Conant
R - character - Rita
E - character - Enzio Guarini

[Michelle]

Finished this morning.
A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters
C-Char: Brother Cadfael
O-Char: Prince Owain
R-Char: Prior Robert
E-Author: Ellis Peters

[Michelle]

Thanks, Megan!! We all love these group challenges. So much fun!

[Allison Ann]

Thanks Megan. It's such a fun challenge it's easy to read tons of books. :)


Book - The Winning Clue by James Hay - 296 pages - 1 star

Colour - LICORICE

L - character - Lawrence Bristow
I - character - Mr. Illington
O - character - Overton
R - character - Roddy
E - character - Emily Rutgers


Book - Castle Cay by Lee Hanson - 332 pages - 3 stars

Colour - LICORICE

L - author - Lee Hanson
C - title
O - character - Julie O'Hara
R - character - Rolly Archer
E - character - Elizabeth Danes

[RachelvlehcaR]

Thanks for stopping by Megan. This is one the best groups on GR. NBRC has such a diverse spectrum of challenges and options for anyone to discover something about it. I love the challenges here.

[RachelvlehcaR]

I've updated the spreadsheet. We are at 295 points and just need two letter to finish our third spell out, "L" & "C".

Great teamwork everyone!

Amazing reading!

[Michelle]

Working on another Agatha Christie for us to give another C! I should finish tomorrow.

[RachelvlehcaR]

I'm reading The Silence of the Lambs so there are a few good letter options, including a "C". I should be done in about an hour.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Michelle wrote: "Working on another Agatha Christie for us to give another C! I should finish tomorrow."

I've never read an Agatha Christie book. They pretty good?

[Michelle]

RachelvlehcaR wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Working on another Agatha Christie for us to give another C! I should finish tomorrow."

I've never read an Agatha Christie book. They pretty good?"
They are old fashioned mysteries. I just love them! I never guess the ending and they always entertain me.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Week 3: LICORICE
Book 5
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Pages: 367
L: Char: Dr. Hannibal Lecter
C: Clarice Starling

[RachelvlehcaR]

Ruby Team, for week 4 our new spell out word is: CHANGEABLES and our book color is any color we choose.

Lots of options. :)

[Michelle]

Completed our last C! The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie. Done and shelved.

[Allison Ann]

Book - Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens - 196 pages - 3 stars

Colour - LICORICE

Didn't bother keeping track of any character names because I knew we'd need it for I. :D

[Allison Ann]

Michelle wrote: "RachelvlehcaR wrote: "I've never read an Agatha Christie book. They pretty good?"
They are old fashioned mysteries. I just love them! I never guess the ending and they always entertain me."

I read tons of Agatha Christies back in the day and now I'm rereading and catching up on some I missed. I have discovered that I adore Miss Marple, am very much amused and entertained by Hercule Poirot and hate Tommy and (particularly) Tuppence Beresford with a fiery burning passion. :)

Now I have to figure out what to read next. I think I am out of I books for the time being. I have one where every single character seems to start with L, maybe I'll zip through that one.

[Michelle]

Tommy and Tuppance are not my favorites, either. They are obnoxious. I love Poirot and Miss Marple, though. She wrote so many books it will take me years to read them all.

Just starting . Probably will roll to next week because of my work schedule this weekend. We are also celebrating our wedding anniversary on Saturday night. 17 years! Where does the time go?

[RachelvlehcaR]

I will have to pick up one of her books to see how I feel about it.

I'm almost finished with one of my books. I think we might do a 4th spell out of licorice. I plan on getting in about 4 more books by tomorrow night.

[Allison Ann]

Happy almost Anniversay Michelle. Hope you have a great evening.


Book - Benedict Canyon by Laura Van Wormer - 368 pages - 2 stars

Colour - LICORICE

L - author - Laura Van Wormer
I - character - Imelda
R - character - Gracia Rodriguez
E - character - Elizabeth Weston

I should get two more books done before tomorrow night.

[RachelvlehcaR]

I have updated the spreadsheets and looked at all the bookshelves. Everything matches! I should have three more books finished by tomorrow night. :)

17 year Michelle! Almost 2 decades. Wonderful! I hope you have a great time this weekend. Enjoy it.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Congrats Michelle!

[Cheryl]

Congrats, Michelle!

I will finish my Isabel Allende book before the deadline. It works for any letter, I believe.

My competitive side is bugged that 3 teams did better than us this week. :-o ! Good thing we have had such a huge lead!

I am so pleased to be on the most awesome team this challenge!

I also wanted to say that Agatha Christie is one of my absolute favorite writers. I keep meaning to simply read through all of her books...

[RachelvlehcaR]

I know what you mean Cheryl. I have been watching the points this week and I'm like oh my they are doing so well this week. We are only 100 points ahead! They are getting closer and closer. :O

[Allison Ann]

Cheryl wrote: "My competitive side is bugged that 3 teams did better than us this week. :-o ! Good thing we have had such a huge lead!"

We're not done yet though. :D 22 1/2 hours left to read.

[RachelvlehcaR]

I'm working on some of my series I have to finish plus it will help me level up in the RPG challenge. I read series books all the time but for some reason the third in the series a difficult one for me. I have tons of 1st and 2nd in the series, also with 4th, 5th, and 6th but come to 3rd.

Yes Allison Ann, we have 22 more hours left and we will bring in the numbers. :P

[Wishbear]

I finished Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice 342 pages

L - char.Lestat
I - title
C- char. Claudia
R - author

[Renee]

Hello Red teams!

Just wanted to let you know the new winner categories for this wheelathon have been posted here so each team can shoot for something other than just 'most points'.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Sorry team, but I won't finish any more books before this week ends.

[Allison Ann]

I should have two done before tonight - one book has all the letters but O and the other only has L and E so far.

Next week should be fun, lots of different letters!

[Michelle]

I don't think I'll finish my book in time. I work early today so it will be close. Rachel, can you double check us and submit if I don't get home in time? This darn Apple Watch launch is consuming all of my time so I have been slammed at work.

Then off to anniversary dinner tonight!

[RachelvlehcaR]

Don't worry Diane and Michelle, we are in good shape. I have my three books to finish and Allison Ann will finish 2 that will give us our 4th spell out of Licorice.

Oh, Allison Ann, I will only do one BotM, the YA one because that is the only one I think and can force myself to read. I've already read Red Rising for TT and this is the BotM that won, Me Before You. There is no way I'm going to re-read that. It was a nightmare to read it the first time.

[RachelvlehcaR]

Finished another one. My book 7.

Week 3: LICORICE
Book: The Beggar King
Author: Oliver Pötzsch
Pages: 514
L - Char: Johann Lechner
C - Char: Crazy Johannes
O - Author: Oliver Potzsch
R - Char: Resl Kirshlechner
E - Char: Elisabeth Hofmann

I'm totally bummed about this one. I love this series and looked forward to finishing this book. It wasn't as good as the previous two book. I feel so let down. :(

[RachelvlehcaR]

Spreadsheet and bookshelves have been checked to here. We have 385 points and just need "L", "C", and "R" to finish our 4th spell out of Licorice. I'm working on a book right now.

Just 4 hours and 39 minutes left.

[Wishbear]

Finished #2 just under the wire

BooK: Who Could That Be at This Hour?
Author: Lemony Snicket
258 pages

L - author Lemony Snicket
E - char. Ellington Feint

[RachelvlehcaR]

Yay Mollie! Me too. I just finished another book. A short one. I'm trying to finish another book. It is going to be close. I hope I can finish it.

[RachelvlehcaR]

We have 2 hours and 30 minutes.

[Cheryl]

Book: Of Love and Shadows
Author: Isabel Allende
Pages:304

L: character-Francisco Leal
I: author- Isabel Allende
C: character-Cardinal
O: title
R: character-Evangeline Ranquileo
E: character-Evangeline Ranquileo

[RachelvlehcaR]

Wonderful Cheryl! We have finished our 4th spell out of licorice. We have 415 points. I'm trying to finish my book. I might or might not finish it. I'm trying!

Spreadsheet and bookshelves are updated and checked!

[Cheryl]

I am a bit confused about the number of books I can read without getting into trouble for being over the number I projected that I would read in a week. Can I read as many as 4 books? Not many weeks that I can get 4 done, but I might.