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[Marty]

Amsterdam needs to be the first word in the title, yes?

[Marty]

I have an option: Amsterdam Noir. I love this series so I'm happy to take this battle on.

[Sophie, The other one]

That's right, we want the AMS at the start as an overlap to the end of their title.

[Teddie]

I took out Amsterdam as a backup based on Marty, Ushashi, and Lauri's response.

Amsterdam Stories also looks good.

There is also The Amsterdam Affair - this and Amsterdam are probably easier for D9 to find a book.

ETA: Oops, I am just seeing Marty's reply :)

[Marty]

I'll get a copy of Amsterdam Noir ASAP then.

[Teddie]

Hmm, I'm just a little worried about how hard -oir (or even noir) might be for D9 -- anyone else have an opinion on this?

:)

[Stephanie]

Alright I hope you enjoy Marty

[Catherine]

I hope it is Funny Story since I have already have that on Audio. I dont wanna buy the other one :P

[Marty]

Teddie, drinker of the bitter invention of Satan wrote: "Hmm, I'm just a little worried about how hard -oir (or even noir) might be for D9 -- anyone else have an opinion on this?

:)"

Ah, well let me know what the general consensus is. I have the book in hand so I can start as soon as I get the green light.

[Suzanne]

I think we cant start til the timer in about a week.

[Sophie, The other one]

Marty, it's been sent over to our opposition so please start it after 9UTC on 22nd July and finish it before 9UTC on 29th.

[Marty]

Sophie wrote: "Marty, it's been sent over to our opposition so please start it after 9UTC on 22nd July and finish it before 9UTC on 29th."

Will do.

[Vicki]

For page count, do we use the first book that comes up when you type in the title? I got a NetGalley book that was published July 9, 2024 and it's 464 pages but the first one that pops up says 329. Big difference, so I just want to make sure.

[Cecily]

I got way too much sun today! But it has been busy and it's almost over! I fly on Thursday evening! I should be able to pick up a bit more when I get home.

[Marty]

Drink lots of fluids and have a good trip home, Cecily!

[Melindam]

Vicki wrote: "For page count, do we use the first book that comes up when you type in the title? I got a NetGalley book that was published July 9, 2024 and it's 464 pages but the first one that pops up says 329...."

Vicki, it's the page count of your edition that needs to be used.

It is for audiobooks only when we need to use the default edition page count. 😊

[Lauri]

I will definitely read both July BOMs. I don’t think I like these battles very much!

[Vicki]

Thank you, Melindam. :)

[Catherine]

Lauri wrote: "I will definitely read both July BOMs. I don’t think I like these battles very much!

"

We got you, just have fun and read what you can/want.

[Melissa]

Hello from District 9!!

We’re sending back…. Noir 😆

[Stephanie]

That’s a good one!

[Melissa]

Figured it’s our last round - let’s have fun with it!! 🤗

[Melindam]

I cannot find anything available to cover this, unfortunately.

[Sophie, The other one]

Noire

I've got this on KU if we can't find anything else

[Maritza]

Good one Sophie.

[Ushashi]

I can't find anything with noir either.

[Lucy]

There is also Noir Reformatory on KU (can't link on app) which I can read. It depends on what kind of letters we want to send over to them!

[Melindam]

I just saw that title on Audible, Lucy, but I think it would be uneccesarily harsh to the other team and would further complicate this for us as well.

[Sophie, The other one]

Ire at least have Ire as an word, I really, I remember, Ireland etc as options.

[Stephanie]

That looks good so I hope you enjoy this one Sophie.

[Suzanne]

Yeah I think that is a nice one to send back really. Quite a few options. I feel really bad that from reading their thread they really think we are trying to make this difficult for them. I feel as if with the letters we've been given, there aren't tons of choices - I don't think we are being intentionally mean. But both teams have sure done a good job finding things!

[Catherine]

Suzanne wrote: "Yeah I think that is a nice one to send back really. Quite a few options. I feel really bad that from reading their thread they really think we are trying to make this difficult for them. I feel as..."

Yes, I think it is more about not just the challenge of finding something but reading something you would never had before. Although I too read District 9 and man that would suck if we all just read a book called noir the whole challenge. OOPS!

[Suzanne]

Yes! Sophie to the rescue with Ire - we all owe ya, Sophie!

[Melindam]

Thank you, Sophie. ♡

[Lucy]

Didn't think we had been that mean since we've only had a couple of books but I had forgotten about last round! I am glad we're not switching Noir between us, that would have gotten old fast.

[Sophie, The other one]

District 6 and 10 have been having a lot of fun swapping the letters ONE backwards and forwards, but there are definitely more options for that chain!

[Melindam]

Yes, it can be nice when you are trying to have fun and if the other team doesn't automatically assume that you are out for their blood on purpose. :)

[Vicki]

I’m kind of out of the loop due to our computer dying on us a few days ago. We finally purchased a new one today but it will be a few days before it’s ready to use. Where are we on battle books? Has everyone who didn’t read last time had the chance to pick a book? Do we need anyone else to read and, if so, where are we in the process?

[Melindam]

I was contemplating reading The Book that Wouln't Burn, but I find the kindle version too pricey and because of my upcoming holidays I won't have the chance to listen to the audiobook (same for Funny Story - kindle version is 23 usd - what the eff?), so I'm letting these go.
But the backroom bom book just went on sale, so will read that one for sure.

[Melindam]

Vicki,

we are now waiting for D9 to send us their next title. :)

[Lauri]

I have not changed my opinion about this whole battle thing! It’s especially hard for us library users! Still, I keep trying!

On a lighter note, I finished another book! Yaaaay!

[Teddie]

I'll be getting a start on The Book That Wouldn’t Burn today - is Funny Story the decided upon first book in August?

And I should have called attention to the Backroom BOM in the earlier BOM post:


Backroom BOM here

[Melindam]

Teddie, drinker of the bitter invention of Satan wrote: " is Funny Story the decided upon first book in August?"

I don't know if a decision has been made, but following the earlier book sequences (themed bom, followed by a general one), it is more likely that The Midnight Feast should be the next one. :)

[Melissa]

It’s all fun and games! We don’t think you’re out for blood!

Our response is Ire of the Void

[Melindam]

I found Void Moon by Michael Connelly.

I am not mad about thrillers, but I can read this, if there are no other offers. Happy to give the floor to other claims first, tho'. 😊

(Moon shouldn't be too difficult for D9 or they could even go with Oon(a). 😊 )

[Suzanne]

I could do A Void of Magic if we want. I'd never heard of it, but I have access and it doesn't look terrible. But I'm fine not doing it - I suspect "Magic" is easy to match, but the shorter pieces are not.

[Lauri]

Go for it, y'all!

[Marty]

That one sounds interesting, Suzanne.

[Stephanie]

Ok I will flip a coin.

[Stephanie]

With heads I hope you enjoy void moon Melindam