The Next Best Book Club discussion

Lyn wrote: "As long as that shelf is listed on the first five pages of shelves for that book, it counts. We have all read some Doctor Seuss, Golden books, etc. Last time I read The Pokey Little Puppy!"

My personal favorite is Harold and the Purple Crayon... *cough49shelvescough*

Lyn wrote: "Tanja - thanks I hadn't noticed that. Sorry. It is now fixed on the master for next time. "

Lyn--I also noticed that there's a typo in one of the shelf names. I believe it should be "childhoo d -favorites" instead of "childhoo n -favorites". Just thought you should know, since that's pretty critical...

Thanks Sara. I will correct the master. I have already even hit that shelf, you think I would have noticed! LOL. And you are right - it is important since people seem to spell shelf names all sorts of ways in order to differentiate and the name for the challenge has to be exact!

Angela... I heard some kind of rumor that if you read a book that isn't on any of the shelves, you don't have to count it toward your book total... is that true or false? If it's true--is that if it isn't only any of the 350 shelves, or just if it isn't on any shelves you haven't already gotten?

I do not count any books that do not have any shelves that I can touch. If I read a book that touches five shelves, but I have already counted them in my total shelves, I do not count that book. I have probably read around 40 books but have only counted 34 or so...I hope that answers your question :)

I think we should count them.... it´s funny to see people who read 3 book and have 200 shelves and people who read 30 books and have 100 shelves.

Angela wrote: "I do not count any books that do not have any shelves that I can touch. If I read a book that touches five shelves, but I have already counted them in my total shelves, I do not count that book. I ..."

Good deal. Makes my numbers look better... ;)

Sara ♥ wrote: "Angela wrote: "I do not count any books that do not have any shelves that I can touch. If I read a book that touches five shelves, but I have already counted them in my total shelves, I do not coun..."

Há! Clever girl lol That´s why I think we should say all the book haha

I think either way can be argued... ;) Okay... must go read now and stop hanging out on the internet!!

It doesn't matter to me one way or the other. Since I have never completed the challenge, the point for me is to hit shelves, not how many books it takes. Last time I hit 206 shelves, I just want to do more than that this time.

I really do not care how you do it... I personally do not count the books that do not touch shelves because I do not feel there is a purpose since the book is not a shelf-toucher for me.

I would love to join in on this challenge, sounds like great way to get some diverse books off my to-read shelf!

I am sorry Cindy. I originally asked for a deadline of August 1st and extended it to August 31st. Since we are midway through September, with only a month and a half to go on the challenge, it would not be fair to incorporate new players. If I have enough interest next round (Nov 1st-Jan 31st), I would like to see you there!!

oh, i thought that was just the start date of the challenge didnt notice that was also the cutoff to sign up, didnt see it in the rules. that sucks. k maybe next time. It doesnt matter if you "win" though, its just a goal to work towards so I guess I'll just continue on my own.

I was just going to ask if we were going to have another go around. I'm game, as always.

We are def. going to have another go around...One more month left of this round and we will begin on November 1st. I will post a thread in the middle of Oct. to gauge interest.

I will of course, once again update the spreadsheet and send it out to whoever wants it. Unless you guys have developed your own by now that is better than mine *wink, wink, Sara*

Do you want a copy of mine to see what you think? I took yours and ran with it. I think it turned out quite nicely... :)

I have lost the spread sheet someone sent me. Is there anyone willing to send it again to me? My e-mail is [email protected].

Thanks. :~)

Sara - I definitely do. And can you resend your seasonal one? Something happened to mine, I can't find it??! Damn, I'll have to re-enter my data.

Lisa Juliana - I just re-sent you the spreadsheet e-mail.

Oohhhh... suck! I'll send it right away!!!!

Anyone interested in doing this again?