Team Aunt Entity's Sidecar

[Rebecca]

I’m also reading a blue and looking out for One 🤔 I have the Red 6 sorted as my next book!

[Kirsten]

Excellent! Thanks I read something for another challenge that fit.

[Melissa]

Can we use this as an Overload for Black cover?

[Kat]

Melissa wrote: "Can we use this as an Overload for Black cover? "

Unfortunately it's only 48% black

[Melissa]

We can move to Overload as Purple cover and use as Skip (Author-Kelly)

[Kat]

Sorry that isn’t enough purple either unless my tineye is having a moment https://labs.tineye.com/color/efbd1fb...

[Melissa]

The entire cover is purple I’m not sure how it’s not showing enough lol

If you add all the violet together it’s well over 50%

[Kat]

Melissa wrote: "The entire cover is purple I’m not sure how it’s not showing enough lol

If you add all the violet together it’s well over 50%"

Tineye is very fussy! Some book covers I think are nothing but a certain colour and it isn’t enough. It’s up to Kristen and rest of them though but they generally use tineye as well. I thought I’d let u know since I was online when you asked.

[Kirsten]

I’d say that Key of Light is definitely purple—even just using the lighter violets it’s over 70§. We can definitely use it there.

[Kat]

Kirsten wrote: "I’d say that Key of Light is definitely purple—even just using the lighter violets it’s over 70§. We can definitely use it there."

Sorry that i got it wrong

[Kirsten]

Like you say, tineye can be fussy. I just wanted to be sure we were clear. Thanks for finding books!

[Kat]

Can someone add this book please?

My Date My Story: True Stories of Modern Dating, Sex, and Heartbreak byJesse Stern
Pages:174
Date read:10.4.24
How it fits; Its non fiction so only fits with surname which starts with S.(6) Stand alone too( 0 )

[Kat]

I thought id added this one

Can someone add this one please?

King by T.M. Frazier
Pages:268
Date read: 9.4.24
How it fits: Skip - Title Starts with K or 4 author surname starts with F or 1 for first in the series.

[Kirsten]

Hi, friends!

I signed up for 2 reverses I’m not really feeling right now. We’ve got a few weeks (and I’m such a mood reader), but I’m also keeping my eyes on some options. I’ve read both Evelyn Haugo and Murder Between Us, so maybe we can swap at some point.

[MN Lisa]

Kirsten wrote: "Hi, friends!

I signed up for 2 reverses I’m not really feeling right now. We’ve got a few weeks (and I’m such a mood reader), but I’m also keeping my eyes on some options. I’ve read both Evelyn Ha..."

I'm also going to read Grave Between Us as well this month for Hunt, but was hoping to uses these for I since they take place in Iowa, but I'm sure we will have other overlap within this team.

[MN Lisa]

and I just removed two of the ones I had for reverse.

Please take a moment to review the books that are claimed and update the Reverse Column (AE and AF) if you have read any. That will give us more books to chose from to fill those spaces.

Thanks!

We are about 3 weeks from being done with Uno and we've done great. I'm sure Kirsten will post about the April Mini that starts 4/15 soon so we can start planning for that.

[MN Lisa]

Melissa wrote: "We can move to Overload as Purple cover and use as Skip (Author-Kelly)"

I moved the Key of Light to Overload, but couldn't find the Skeleton Key to move to Skip. Are you still planning on reading it? Did I just not see it on the spreadsheet?

[Melissa]

I haven’t added it yet. I’ll do that at some point today. I’m hoping to finish my current book today or tomorrow then read the Blue Skip and then the Overload I have claimed. Once that’s done I’ll move on to Skeleton Key.

I went thru and checked for the reverses. All I’ve read is Evelyn Hugo. I can see what other team members have read and possibly claim a reverse. I’ll do that to tonight as well.

[Kat]

Was my last two books added please ?

[Kirsten]

I'm about to do the mini explanation, but I didn't want this to get lost:

Yay that everything on the spreadsheet is on a shelf--that's a huge help for me. Thank you.

Yes, Kat, I added your books today and swapped King with The Murder Between Us to use as an I

Keep looking for Is and Reverses, team--we still have a fair few of those to fill

We are not quite at the halfway point and we are not quite half-finished with hands.

[Kat]

Kirsten wrote: "I'm about to do the mini explanation, but I didn't want this to get lost:

Yay that everything on the spreadsheet is on a shelf--that's a huge help for me. Thank you.

Yes, Kat, I added your books ..."

I didn’t notice king had an I in it? Maybe I missed something. I’ve got two Ns tbr this month. Are they still needed? I have an I as well.

[Kirsten]

Hello, cardsharks!

The April Mini is a doozy! There are 55 slots to fill, and an opportunity for 580 bonus points. Remember that we can use books for both the main Uno and the Mini, but each book can only be used for the Mini once. More information can be found here.

We can't add Mini books until April 15 (countdown: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...). You can start any time, but if you have books that fit and can hold off finishing for a few days, we can count them.
If you have questions about whether or not your book fits, ask. We'll come to a consensus and if we can't, I'll take it to the Captain's Group.

1. Read a book with the word VILLAIN in title or series title or in text
2-5. Read book a with a synonym for the word "villain" in title or series title or in text
6. Read a book with the word WICKED in title or series title or in text
7-10. Read book a with a synonym for the word "wicked" in title or series title or in text
11-12. Read a book with a colour cover (over 50%) that has a sinister or sinful association
13-14. Read a book with an object on the cover that has a sinister or sinful association
15-16. Read a book with an image(ry) on the cover that has a sinister or sinful association
17. Read a book with the letters C*U*R*S*E in the title and/or author's name
18. Read a book with a word in the title or series title that can be considered an evil deed or that has some evil connotation
19. Read a book shelved as Crime or True Crime
20. Read a book shelved as Cozy Mystery or Paranormal Mystery
21. Read a book shelved as Thriller or Horror
22. Read a book shelved as Noir or Hard Boiled
23. Read a book shelved as Dark Fantasy or Erotica
24. Read a book shelved as Hard Science Fiction or Dystopia
25. Read a book shelved as Romantic Suspense or Gothic Romance
26. Read a book shelved as Monster(s) or Anti-Hero
27. Read a book from the shelf Cult Classics
28. Read a book with an underhanded plotting/intrigue taking place
29. Read a book where some kind of poison or potion is used
30. Read a book where a character is hiding a secret
31. Read a book with a character who switches sides or is considered to be a traitor
32. Read a book with a character considered incapable of love or with a doomed lovers trope
33. Read a book with a Good vs Evil trope
34. Read a book featuring an enemies-to-lovers trope
35. Read a book where a character's intentions are misunderstood
36. Read a book with an ending you consider unresolved or unhappy or dissatisfying
37. Read a book with a family drama trope
38. Read a book where a mcguffin is (intended to be) used for some evil purpose
39. Read a book from this shelf Revenge
40. Read a book with a place that is (or is thought to be) creepy or haunted
41. Read a book with antagonistic Aliens or AI
42. Read a book where a character is tricked or manipulated in some way
43. Read a book where a character is murdered
44. Read a book with a character who is jealous of somebody or something
45. Read a book with a character considered seductive
If we finish all 45, we we get 30 bonus points

Bonus Bonus
46.Read a book with a plot (trope/plot device/action/occurrence, etc.) that can be connected with your team villain
47. Read a book with a plot (trope/plot device/action/occurrence, etc.) that can be connected with another team's villain (must be different from 46)
48. Read a book with a character sharing some trait with your team villain
49. Read a book with a character sharing some trait with another team's villain (must be different from 48)
50. Read a book that one of the other teams are reading/have read for any of the tasks under 1-45*
51. Read a book that one of the other teams have read for the February or March Mini challenges*
52. Read a book that was turned into (or was the inspiration for) a movie/tv series*
53. Read a book with MPG Retelling
54. Read a book where a character works or worked in the film industry
55. Read a book from the Shelf Hollywood OR Bollywood

[Kirsten]

Kat wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I'm about to do the mini explanation, but I didn't want this to get lost:

Yay that everything on the spreadsheet is on a shelf--that's a huge help for me. Thank you.

Yes, Kat, I a..."

I had used The Murder Between Us as a Skip; I used King as a Skip and The Murder Between Us as an I.

Yes, we still need ~5 more Is and several of each other letter. And with the Mini, we have a bunch of slots to fill!

[MN Lisa]

Kat wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I'm about to do the mini explanation, but I didn't want this to get lost:

Yay that everything on the spreadsheet is on a shelf--that's a huge help for me. Thank you.

Yes, Kat, I a..."

She moved King to Skip (for the name) instead of Murder Between Us.

Murder Between Us has an I as it takes place in Iowa.

Yes, We still need 3 Ns

[Kat]

MN Lisa wrote: "Kat wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I'm about to do the mini explanation, but I didn't want this to get lost:

Yay that everything on the spreadsheet is on a shelf--that's a huge help for me. Thank you.

Y..."

Thanks

[Kat]

Kirsten wrote: "Kat wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "I'm about to do the mini explanation, but I didn't want this to get lost:

Yay that everything on the spreadsheet is on a shelf--that's a huge help for me. Thank you.

Y..."

Thanks

[Melissa]

I just finished an I.

I can take 11 or 12 with if we think that has a sinister or sinful cover feel? If not, I'm sure it'll fit somewhere else.

[Kat]

Can someone add this please

For normal uno

Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Pages: 334
Date read: 13.4.24
Rating: 4*
How it fits: Title starts with N (9)

I’d forgot the mini doesn’t start until Monday so can’t use it for mini,

[Kirsten]

Melissa wrote: "I just finished an I.

I can take 11 or 12 with if we think that has a sinister or sinful cover feel? If not, I'm sure it'll fit somewhere else."

Definitely sinister! Don’t finish until Monday!

Kat, I’ll get yours logged.

[Melissa]

Ok, great! I'll add it to the spreadsheet. Didn't even start yet :)

I'll hold off on finishing anything else until the mini starts.

[Melissa]

I found to cover 5 Red (takes place in India) so I added that to the spreadsheet. I'm leaving my 2 Red for now but if someone else has something to cover that please remove my book and add yours! I don't have it from the library yet and I've claimed a few spots I want to get to first.

ETA I know tineye says brown on this one but the cover is definitely red. I've read this book for Uno before in 2021 but if you want to take it to the Mods, please let me know if there is a problem!

[Kirsten]

It’s totally red, imo.

[Melissa]

Glad you agree! So weird tineye says brown lol 😬

[MN Lisa]

Leanne has a Red 2 that she can read. I moved your book to reverse @Melissa

[Melissa]

Great, thanks Lisa!

[MN Lisa]

Hello Team!

In addition to what has already been placed, to finish out the first part of April's Mini we need the following books. Anyone one have one?
19. Read a book shelved as Crime or True Crime
21. Read a book shelved as Thriller or Horror
22. Read a book shelved as Noir or Hard Boiled
23. Read a book shelved as Dark Fantasy or Erotica
24. Read a book shelved as Hard Science Fiction or Dystopia
26. Read a book shelved as Monster(s) or Anti-Hero
27. Read a book from the Shelf CULT CLASSICS*
35. Read a book where a character's intentions are misunderstood
36. Read a book with an ending you consider unresolved or unhappy or dissatisfying
37. Read a book with a family drama trope
38. Read a book where a mcguffin is (intended to be) used for some evil purpose
40. Read a book with a place that is (or is thought to be) creepy or haunted
44. Read a book with a character who is jealous of somebody or something
45. Read a book with a character considered seductive

[Kat]

Are your tint eye making this come up any better as blue? Help Me Remember

[MN Lisa]

Kat wrote: "Are your tint eye making this come up any better as blue? Help Me Remember"

As much as I try, I can only get tin eye to be 37% Blue. Is those grey/blues that are causing issues.

[Kat]

MN Lisa wrote: "Kat wrote: "Are your tint eye making this come up any better as blue? Help Me Remember"

As much as I try, I can only get tin eye to be 37% Blue. Is those grey/blues that are causi..."

I knew that but was wishful thinking haha 😛

[Kirsten]

Leanne, I saw you just signed up with some of my favorite Josh Lanyon books! I hope you like them. Come Unto These Yellow Sands is definitely a favorite of mine.

[Leanne]

Kirsten wrote: "Leanne, I saw you just signed up with some of my favorite Josh Lanyon books! I hope you like them. Come Unto These Yellow Sands is definitely a favorite of mine."

Yes, this a new genre for me. Had some subtle suggestions from a dear friend of yours. I'm planning to start the first one soon. Fingers crossed.

[Kirsten]

Leanne wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Leanne, I saw you just signed up with some of my favorite Josh Lanyon books! I hope you like them. Come Unto These Yellow Sands is definitely a favorite of mine."

Y..."
❤️😉

[Rebecca]

Can we use books we read earlier this month for the mini? Or do we have to have started them since that challenge began?

[Kat]

Rebecca wrote: "Can we use books we read earlier this month for the mini? Or do we have to have started them since that challenge began?"

Since mini started you can have started it before but need to finish it from 15th

[Rebecca]

Thanks Kat! 😊

[Kat]

I feel like my reading is trying to catch too many balls at once. I’m reading quite good amounts but I’m in a few challenges. I’m down for two colour books would there be backups if needed?

[Kat]

Can someone add this please ?

Survivor’s Guilt by Michael Wood
Pages: 462
Date read: 16.4.24
How it fits: Title starts with S (6) and 8th in series

[Kirsten]

I’d say that if you’re unlikely to finish take your name off/unclaim them. I know I’m not reading any extra color books this month—we had so many, and so many tough colors (blue is always easy, but red and green are hard).

[Kat]

Kirsten wrote: "I’d say that if you’re unlikely to finish take your name off/unclaim them. I know I’m not reading any extra color books this month—we had so many, and so many tough colors (blue is always easy, but..."

Okay I’m hoping to read them. As I’m reading them next after my current two reads.

[Melissa]

I removed my Reverse because it doesn't look like I'll be getting it in from the library on time.

I'm starting the Blue Skip now and should have it done in the next couple days.

If you need to replace the Reverse you can use Taylor's The Unhoneymooners. I read it in November 2021 which I've added to the spreadsheet just in case.