Team Rivendell - Chat

[Trio]

Catsalive wrote: "Trio wrote: "one more question for you experienced guys, for page count, is it default edition or just the edition I read? Or should I pick the edition with the most pages? I see in the General Rul..."

thank you :)

[Saige]

Congratulations adventurers! After demonstrating your prowess on the battlefield, you have successfully won the assistance of BOROMIR.



Boromir's assistance has granted you 5 bonus points! These points have been added to your score.

[Jessica]

@Trio and Dee, let me know what you're reading over the next week. I will try to do a few buddy reads.

[Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~]

It's been another busy week, and I am exhausted. The book is done, I will get the review up in the morning, when I can see straight.

[Trio]

did I just read we could use each task as many times as we want during that week? It is in the INFO! section of our SS

[Catsalive]

Trio wrote: "did I just read we could use each task as many times as we want during that week? It is in the INFO! section of our SS"

Yes

[Saige]

Congratulations adventurers! You have fought your way through the hordes that gather outside of MINAS TIRITH. You decide to seek further aid from the Riders of Rohan who are besieged at HELM'S DEEP. You ride to the aid of King Theoden with the hopes that he will someday aid you in return.



As you ride along the ancient walls of this protective fortress, you encounter a welcome ALLY, a small man who seems to be a long way from home named SAM GAMGEE



The cost to join with this ally is 450 pages. If you win Sam's help you will get a spin on the random wheel to determine bonus points! There is no penalty for failing to complete this ally.

[Jessica]

Trio wrote: "did I just read we could use each task as many times as we want during that week? It is in the INFO! section of our SS"

Don't forget you can also use any books read since the challenge began for any week.

[Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~]

I am excited! I have two books that I am trying to finish this week.
Both have over 400 pages; one is for 3x points for being BOTM if I read instructions correctly.
/Karen Russell
/Kristin Hannah

[Jessica]

Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~ wrote: "I am excited! I have two books that I am trying to finish this week.
Both have over 400 pages; one is for 3x points for being BOTM if I read instructions correctly.
[bookcover: The Antidote|214537..."

Nice Stormy!

I also want to read The Women so I might try and fit it in if there's a buddy read happening.

Edit: just had a look at the buddy read and don't know if I'm prepared to put my heart through a meat grinder this week.

[Jessica]

I am reading Voyage of the Damned which is 498 pages and will use it for our bonus.

Lets hope the wheel is kind to us this week as it destroyed us last week.

[Trio]

I have a couple large books on my TBR shelf I can use too.

[Saige]

Just wanted to pop in here and clarify that you can use multiple books for the enemy/ally pages! So one book that's 400 or more pages would work, but so would two books of 200, one book of 100 and one of 300, etc.

[Catsalive]

I've got one in banked books that will do for Sam Gamgee.

[Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~]

I also want to mention that I am doing a Buddy Read:

/Gabrielle Zevin

It starts...Tomorrow! ;)
If anyone is reading this book.

[Saige]

Congratulations adventurers! Through the kindness of your soul and the sharing of some good stories, you have acquired SAM GAMGEE as an ally!



Sam's assistance has granted you 25 bonus points! These points have been added to your score.

[Trio]

nice!

[DeeNeez]

Jessica wrote: "@Trio and Dee, let me know what you're reading over the next week. I will try to do a few buddy reads."

Rats! Sorry Jessica…I keep missing stuff. Dang the missing notifications 🤨😤

[Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~]

I have finished one book and am working on three others. I will have my review later this afternoon after I return from the store.

[Trio]

I've posted three books that work - I've been so busy hosting Easter I think I had something else that fit but I can't figure it out now... hopefully I can fit it in next week or soon after.

[Saige]

Congratulations adventurers! You escaped the hordes of HELM'S DEEP through acts of wit and bravery. You ride with your new Rohirrim allies to the great city of EDORAS. Here the King Theoden hosts you in his halls and toasts your acts of gallantry in rescue.



But hiding in the shadows of Theoden's halls is a dreaded ENEMY, the ever-hungry Orc named SHAGRAT.



The cost to defeat this enemy is 200 pages. Completion of this enemy will avoid a spin of the penalty wheel. There is no bonus for completing this enemy.

[Jessica]

I have submitted a book for this enemy :)

[DeeNeez]

Jessica wrote: "I have submitted a book for this enemy :)"

Jessica, you forgot to add your review link to your submitted book ☺️

[Jessica]

DeeNeez wrote: "Jessica wrote: "I have submitted a book for this enemy :)"

Jessica, you forgot to add your review link to your submitted book ☺️"

gah, that's what I get for sneaking Goodreads time at work. Thanks Dee :)

[Trio]

I forgot to post my Week 3 books on the review thread too - I've added them now, hope it isn't too late *argh*.

[Saige]

Hi Trio! I'm doing score updates right now and I will include the week three ones this time (we do these challenges for fun, after all!) but please do try to post all your books by the deadline from now on.

[Saige]

Congratulations adventurers! Your wit and your wiles are as sharp as your shortsword. You have evaded the evil clutches of SHAGRAT.



You have successfully avoided a penalty.

[Trio]

Saige wrote: "Hi Trio! I'm doing score updates right now and I will include the week three ones this time (we do these challenges for fun, after all!) but please do try to post all your books by the deadline fro..."

sorry about that - the reason I didn't post the reviews was bc I actually forgot that we needed to do it for this challenge - gah - but I've updated my Google spreadsheet so it won't happen again. I appreciate you taking my Week 3 books, thanks so much!

[Saige]

Trio wrote: "Saige wrote: "Hi Trio! I'm doing score updates right now and I will include the week three ones this time (we do these challenges for fun, after all!) but please do try to post all your books by th..."

It's ok! It was a holiday weekend for a lot of people, too, it's not uncommon at all for folks to forget about posting stuff around then. But thanks for updating your spreadsheet!

[Jessica]

Hi Team

I have lots of books to add still, just haven't had time to sit and write reviews. Hope to have them added today but at least they will carry over

@Dee @Trio
Gideon the Ninth won the pole for the formal buddy read for May and It's MM

[DeeNeez]

I’m bummed ☹️
Finished my big anthology book Candy Hearts: Volume 2 which was good last month with GR, but it’s now blocked. Can’t write a review, so I can’t use it for points here.

[DeeNeez]

Jessica wrote: "Hi Team
@Dee @Trio
Gideon the Ninth won the pole for the formal buddy read for May and It's MM..."

Share the buddy link here when it’s set up ☺️

[Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~]

I haven't finished my book yet. I was reading a book for Buddy Reads and got halfway through it before having to start on another one that is due back to the library, I am halfway through four books that are over 400 pages and haven't been able to finish any of them. I am so sorry about that. What was I thinking? :(

[Saige]

Dear Adventurers: I have a super busy Monday ahead, so I won't be able to do scores, allies/enemies, or chat posts for the new locations until this evening. Sorry! However, new locations have been added to your spreadsheets and you are welcome to begin posting books for this week!

[Jessica]

Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~ wrote: "I haven't finished my book yet. I was reading a book for Buddy Reads and got halfway through it before having to start on another one that is due back to the library, I am halfway through four book..."

No worries Stormie! Hope you can finish them before they're due back.

[Saige]

Congratulations adventurers! You have made an ally of King Theoden in EDORAS. After making merry and exchanging battle stories for several days, you decide to seek further royal help from the dwarven king in EREBOR.



While exploring the many nooks and crannies of this vast dwarven stronghold, you see an ENEMY slinking in the dark. He has followed you here from Edoras. The sneaky, the duplicitous WORMTONGUE.



The cost to defeat this enemy is 200 pages. Completing this enemy will avoid a penalty roll. There are no bonus points available for completing this enemy.

[Saige]

Congratulations adventurers! In a swift and decisive victory, you have defeated the slithering WORMTONGUE.



You have successfully avoided a penalty roll.

[Jenn]

@DeeNeez I think your description is wrong for Smash & Grab. You used Task 2 which is Title starts with a vowel. And in your how it fits, you put title starts with a verb :)

[DeeNeez]

Jenn wrote: "@DeeNeez I think your description is wrong for Smash & Grab. You used Task 2 which is Title starts with a vowel. And in your how it fits, you put title starts with a verb :)"

Oooo, oops! Thanks

[Trio]

I have a book that's under 125 pages - can I still use it for a point?

[Ashlyn]

Trio wrote: "I have a book that's under 125 pages - can I still use it for a point?"

If it’s over 100 pages, you can count it towards a task. If it’s under 100 pages, it would be page points only.

[Saige]

Congratulations adventurers! After exploring the vast carven halls of EREBOR you desire some more homely company. You make your way to TOM BOMBADIL'S CABIN seeking the advice of one of Middle-earth's most ancient residents.



By the safety and warmth of Goldenberry's hearth, you read a letter from an unexpected ALLY. Grateful for your contributions at Helm's Deep and Edoras, the King THEODEN writes offering you his assistance.



The cost to join with this ally is 200 pages. There is no penalty for failing to complete this ally.

[Amanda]

Hello friends! I originally didn't join this challenge because I was intimidated about the reviews everytime but alas my FOMO got the best of me and here I am! I'm going to take a look at tasks and what not and see if I can get my bearings but I have about 1.5 weeks of books plotted out so thought I'd post to see if anyone wanted to do any buddyreads. This month I'm mainly reading MM Romance (every month really lol) and Nonfiction (particularly memoirs/essays)

- (MM Romance)
- Mempor
- (essays)
- (memoir/essays)
- (memoir)
- (MM Romance)
- (MM Romance)
- (MM Romance)
- (memoir)
- (Historical fiction)
- (lit fic)
(MM Romance)
- (MM Romance)
- (Historical biography)
- (MM Romance)
- (MM ROmance)
- (MM Romance)

[Amanda]

I know I'm the new guy but I just finished a book that doesn't fit anything, can I take the ally?

[Jessica]

Amanda wrote: "I know I'm the new guy but I just finished a book that doesn't fit anything, can I take the ally?"

Hi Amanda!

You can use it towards the ally, or if it has a decent amount of pages you can save it and use it for a future week. Books don't need to be submitted the week you finish them, it can be any time in the challenge.

[Jessica]

Amanda wrote: "Hello friends! I originally didn't join this challenge because I was intimidated about the reviews everytime but alas my FOMO got the best of me and here I am! I'm going to take a look at tasks and..."

Are you using Soft Hands for MM Scavenger Hunt? I don't even know if you're playing that, but if it has good points I'll buddy read it with you. I'm also doing these for Book Quest memoir, as the audiobooks are free with audible plus



Kings Men Book 1 and 2 look good. Will join you on those (Or just book two if you've read one)

[Amanda]

Jessica wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I know I'm the new guy but I just finished a book that doesn't fit anything, can I take the ally?"

Hi Amanda!

You can use it towards the ally, or if it has a decent amount of pages..."

It's only 225 so nothing to hold. I'll post it :)

[Amanda]

Jessica wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Hello friends! I originally didn't join this challenge because I was intimidated about the reviews everytime but alas my FOMO got the best of me and here I am! I'm going to take a lo..."

I'm really enjoying my nonfiction/memoirs so if you need a buddy reader here and in quest for yours let me know.

Also most of my other groups are fantasy light readers and I think you lean more fantasy/paranormal like me so I'll probably join you with some of your planned reads! When I was waiting to see if I would get on a team I saw one of your older posts of new releases and think I added them all to my TBR.

I skipped hunt this year, so not sure on points for it.

I did read Kings Book 1 and it was a tad messy. I'm already a Sunday fan so I'm trusting the process, but the cohesive worldbuilding wasn't quite there.

[Jessica]

Southern Vampire Mysteries Team Challenge is looking for replacement players

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Jessica]

Amanda wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Hello friends! I originally didn't join this challenge because I was intimidated about the reviews everytime but alas my FOMO got the best of me and here I am! I'm go..."

Yes! I was trying to find a place to request buddy reads for Book Quest but there isn't anywhere. If you want to read any of those memoirs let me know.

Maybe posting our planned reads for the week would be a good idea. I'm trying to branch out so might get inspired.