Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

WOBBLE Begins June 17th @ 11am LONDON time.


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Answered so far:


When you say " "re-read" the W.O.B.B.L.E name" you mean the word we got from the wheel right? And not spell it out W.O.B.B.L.E.
yes, is the word you get from the wheel. 4 weeks of spelling wobble could be a little... boring

What happens to books we read but are unused? As in can they only be used during the time frame of that set challenge (books read during Wheelathon can only be used for Wheelathon) or will we be able to use books read during the first game, but not used, on other games?
There will be no banking books this time. So books read during Wheels, can be used only for wheels. That goes for every game we'll have.

Btw regarding the first letter - Wheelathon, will there be made a distinction between the numbers of pages. For example some books will count for two letters? Don't know if a FAQ will come later.
Yes, a FAQ will come out later, but one book = one letter.

Quick question: When our team is assigned a word as a spell-it-out, does every team member have to read each letter for that week? Or is it one book per person?
letter per book per person. You need to read (and reread) the word. it doesn't matter how many letters each of you read as long as everyone has 1 letter at least.

Oooooooooh this looks like it will be a fun challenge!!


I love these longer team challenges. It gives me a little nudge to read a bit more than I normally do, and I discovered a few great books during Tower Teams by reading books I normally wouldn't have picked up. I ended up absolutely loving Six of Crows which was a group read during TT, and I hadn't even heard of it!

I can't wait!

sounds interesting.

We wait until the 15th to sign up?

I need challenges like this so I can narrow down what to read. I'm too indecisive and open to anything, which can make choosing the next book far more stressful than it should be.

Meg wrote: "I need challenges like this so I can narrow down what to read. I'm too indecisive and open to anything, which can make choosing the next book far more stressful than it should be."

I have the exact same problem and that's why I like these challenges as well. I have an addiction to the websites that tell you the free Kindle books of the day lol I have acquired over 1200 books just getting those emails each day. "Hello, my name is Diane and I am addicted to books."

Karrie wrote: "We wait until the 15th to sign up?"

Yep
There will be a lot for people to read, AND, signups will be limited as it will be dependent on the number of captains we get. So if we only get 5 captains (for example) then we will only be making 5 teams based on the people that signed up first and everyone else will go on the waiting list.

So that is why we are getting everything out there now, let everyone get their heads around it, and then a short sign up period

I hope I make the cut! I really need a fun group challenge like this in my life right now :) I'll have to set an alarm on my phone like I do with registering for races! lol I don't want to miss out on this one!

Will we get any advance notice on what the set up and expectations will be like for a captain?

Also will co-captains be required? (That makes me look like such a jerk. I'm not a jerk, promise.)

Reed wrote: "I hope I make the cut! I really need a fun group challenge like this in my life right now :) I'll have to set an alarm on my phone like I do with registering for races! lol I don't want to miss out..."

Oh, it's very doubtful that we'd only have 5, or very few, captains. So no worries! :)

Cait wrote: "Will we get any advance notice on what the set up and expectations will be like for a captain?

Also will co-captains be required? (That makes me look like such a jerk. I'm not a jerk, promise.)"

I don't think this makes you look like a jerk! I also would like an idea of the amount and type of work required to captain something like this before deciding one way or another. These big challenges can be a lot of work.

Cait wrote: "Will we get any advance notice on what the set up and expectations will be like for a captain?

Also will co-captains be required? (That makes me look like such a jerk. I'm not a jerk, promise.)"

Yes and yes (though it doesn't make you look like a jerk). I will say that there are stricter requirements when it comes to captains this time around, since it's a very involved challenge that will last for months. But y'all will get info on that before signups.

How many of the challenges will we be able to plan in advance? The wheelathon will obviously be a more spur of the moment type of challenge, but it seems like the Olympics could have some pre-planning involved.

I can generally manage a book a week, but it's much easier if I can plan in advance.

I see the requirement to join is at least 1 book a week commitment, but what about those of us that read much faster? Will all of our books be able to count, or will it be contingent on how many our teammates read?

I'm asking because of this answer:
Quick question: When our team is assigned a word as a spell-it-out, does every team member have to read each letter for that week? Or is it one book per person?
letter per book per person. You need to read (and reread) the word. it doesn't matter how many letters each of you read as long as everyone has 1 letter at least.

Does that mean that if some members only read a single book a week then the whole team is limited to being able to finish just one word?

I am keeping my fingers crossed that there's an Uncover It part- that was my favorite challenge!

Oh, my other question. I would love to consider signing up to lead or co-lead a team, but I will be out of the country on vacation for most of September. I will still be reading and listening lots, but I will only be able to access GR to add books to my shelves and what not. I'm not sure how much internet access I will have otherwise. (We are going to Peru and will be spending several nights on a riverboat on the Amazon, so I doubt we'll be able to surf the web while there lol).

Daphne wrote: "I see the requirement to join is at least 1 book a week commitment, but what about those of us that read much faster? Will all of our books be able to count, or will it be contingent on how many ou..."

Nope. It's just like a normal wheel-a-thon. As long as everyone finishes 1 letter for the word, then the fast readers can then re-read the word as many times as they can get in for the week. Just making sure at least 1 book a week is read by all members. What is done beyond that will be more points for the team (depending on event).

Daphne wrote: "I see the requirement to join is at least 1 book a week commitment, but what about those of us that read much faster? Will all of our books be able to count, or will it be contingent on how many ou..."

Hiiii Daphne!!!

Vicky wrote: "How many of the challenges will we be able to plan in advance? The wheelathon will obviously be a more spur of the moment type of challenge, but it seems like the Olympics could have some pre-plann..."

That's hard to answer, my first thought it none really. It depends on when we release the next segment each time, which is something we haven't discussed yet. We don't want to give away all our secrets and just tell you everything that's going on ahead of time. So like Olympics probably won't be revealed until a few days before it's ready to start, a week a most.

It is going to be a challenge and unlike anything done before. It's gonna be chaos and call for a ton of flexibility.

Daphne wrote: "Oh, my other question. I would love to consider signing up to lead or co-lead a team, but I will be out of the country on vacation for most of September. I will still be reading and listening lots,..."

I don't see a question. ;) But a LOT will be required of captains. If you are going to be outta town, I'd suggest not signing up for captain. A co-captain would be ok as the others can take up the slack while you are gone.

Stacie wrote: "Hiiii Daphne!!!"

*waves back* :)

I'm so excited for this challenge!

Karsyn wrote: "I don't see a question. ;) But a LOT will be required of captains. If you are going to be outta town, I'd suggest not signing up for captain. A co-captain would be ok as the others can take up the slack while you are gone. "

So true. I failed at that part lol. co-captain it is then! :)

I am thrilled about this challenge! It sounds so exciting! One book a week is a piece of cake for me, making this the perfect challenge for the summer months since I'll be riding a lot this season. My little thoroughbred is doing so well under saddle that it's past time to hit the trails! YAY!

My only question, just to clarify: Will the six challenges within WOBBLE overlap each other?

Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "My only question, just to clarify: Will the six challenges within WOBBLE overlap each other?"

Nope. They all run on their own, one starting the day after the one before ends.

Karsyn wrote: "Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "My only question, just to clarify: Will the six challenges within WOBBLE overlap each other?"

Nope. They all run on their own, one starting the day after the one befor..."

Perfect! Thanks, Karsyn! I looking forward to signing up...I'll even volunteer to co-captain!

I wonder if one of the Bs stands for Battleship (was Battleship in this group? I can't remember) or maybe Bingo...

This sounds fun! Glad it starts in June, so I can sign up!

Wow, just joined the group looking for a new challenge to help me select books to read. This one looks like so much fun. I love long team challenges.

Well, since Karla unknowingly let the cat outta the bag, I suppose y'all can have the next two letters in WOBBLE. ;)




What are your guesses to L & E?!

Karsyn wrote: "Well, since Karla unknowingly let the cat outta the bag, I suppose y'all can have the next two letters in WOBBLE. ;)




What are your guesses to L & E?!"

I am SO sorry!!! I wasn't expecting a response, or many people to read my post really. I feel bad now for ruining the fun.

So I guess those that cannot guarantee being able to read a book a week should not join this challenge? I love to read but sometimes my time is limited and I don't finish a book a week, plus I like to read more than one book at a time. Just wondering if I should just forget about even looking at this challenge. I love team challenges.

Karla wrote: "I am SO sorry!!! I wasn't ..."


You did NOT ruin anything, please don't think that. I was jokey in my response, I hope that came across!! :)

We were revealing the first B's rules tomorrow anyways, so it came at a perfect time. I just thought it was very funny and you mentioned both in the order that they are in, in the WOBBLE pic.

It was great, really. :D

Monica wrote: "So I guess those that cannot guarantee being able to read a book a week should not join this challenge? I love to read but sometimes my time is limited and I don't finish a book a week, plus I like..."

Unfortunately I'd have to say no..... We'd love to have you in it but it WILL require at least one book a week, there's no getting around that for this challenge. :(

Karsyn wrote: "Karla wrote: "I am SO sorry!!! I wasn't ..."


You did NOT ruin anything, please don't think that. I was jokey in my response, I hope that came across!! :)

We were revealing the first B's rules to..."

Okay, I'm glad I didn't spoil the fun. Your response was jokey, I just felt bad because I know how much you all put into the challenges and I didn't want to take spoil it for you.

It is funny that I guessed them in order too.

Oh Battleship, yea! I didn't know this group did the previously. That's great!

I've only done Wheelathon, Gladiator Games and Tower Teams with this group so it looks like there will be some fun games I'm not familiar with. Yay!

BATTLESHIP!?!? How cool! I missed that last time!

*happy dance*

Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "BATTLESHIP!?!? How cool! I missed that last time!

*happy dance*"

;)
It will be a bit different to last time, but if you are interested the old one can be found here

I'm totally addicted to these challenges. I'm going away for three weeks end of June/beginning July BUT I'm going to go and buy an ipad so I can still play the challenge and keep in touch.

It sounds awesome, Mods!

I'm so excited for this one! I'll definitely want to be a part of it... This challenges are addicting, as Lisa says!