Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Rose wrote: "Rose wrote: "Pragya wrote: "I just finished The Night Circus, and on my GR shelf it shows I've been readibg it sonce June 20 because I started that day yet gave up. I restarted it in..."

Okay, thanks!

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Pages: 387
Date: 10/7/16
Read for: PJ

Pragya wrote: "
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Pages: 387
Date: 10/7/16
Read for: PJ"

Congrats on finishing the 3 required books! :D

Finished

White Fang by Jack London
Pages: 224
Date: July 10, 2016
Task: Chariot - Animal

This book was not as good as I thought it would be. I was a little confused for awhile on how everything tied in, but I guess I somewhat understand it. I just didn't care for it.

Ray (user2637) wrote: Congrats on finishing the 3 required books! :D"

Thanks, haha.

Is anybody reading for the 401 to 500 page numbers in Book in to the distance (E3)? I could probably fill it, I have a book that'll fit.

Ray (user2637) wrote: "The poor pandas' feelings:

Lesser Panda!?"

Hehehe. Red Pandas have a larger range of expression than I would have guessed!

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Finished:

Fight for Survival by Alicia Broderson
For PJ"

Have you slotted in ~thumbs up~

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Support Sprint!
I sprinted for 3 hours in the sunny afternoon, reading Fight For Survival and Irreligion. 111+28 pgs = 139 pages. I had water to drink (my favorite beverage) and some curry red lent..."

Yeaaaaa! I decided to rest in bed while doing my sprint... and promptly fell asleep, lol. So that's tonight. :)

Pragya wrote: "
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Read for: PJ"

Huzzah! If you'd like to grab a particular spot in an event let us know and we'll put you down for it. I'm not sure if you wanted a Page Jumping spot for P&P, but we have a lot of slots in that page range so no worries. :)

Brianna wrote: "Finished

White Fang by Jack London
Task: Chariot - Animal

This book was not as good as I thought it would be. I was a l..."

It's disappointing when a book doesn't live up to the hype or "classic" aura. :/ Here's hoping your next read is awesome to make up for it. :D

Pragya wrote: "Is anybody reading for the 401 to 500 page numbers in Book in to the distance (E3)? I could probably fill it, I have a book that'll fit."

All yours! I'll put your name down for now, but what book are you thinking of?

Finished 7/10

Treat with Caution, Serenity Woods
230 pages, Kindle
Page relay?

Now reading Real

Tammie wrote: "Now reading Real"

Oh was just looking at that book. Tell me how it is Tammie!

Finished this book! It is for event 5 chariot. Its the wheel book.

I also read for one hour straight last night. I did 70 pages in this book, was drinking water and would like to support Ray if this counts.

Finally, we are at the beach and the internet connetion is not great, so i may not check in more than once a day if that is okay. I m going to start my page jumping book next.

Happy reading all!

Caly - I love your new profile pic! :)

Finished:

Irreligion: A Mathematician Explains Why the Arguments for God Just Don't Add Up by John Allen Paulos
176 pgs
10Jul
For PJ

Finished

7.10.16
PJ

Finished:

Winner Takes All by Jacqueline Rayner
256 pgs
10Jul
For PJ

Can someone jot me down for Pure Sunshine for a 151-200 slot in PJ? Thanks! :D

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Can someone jot me down for Pure Sunshine for a 151-200 slot in PJ? Thanks! :D"

Yep - you're down for Heat 1, Leg 2 - thanks Ray :)

Margaret wrote: "Yep - you're down for Heat 1, Leg 2 - thanks Ray :)"

Hi everyone,

Sorry for being so offline.

I'm actually sitting at the Hong Kong International Airport crawling slowly through some 13-hour transit; then I'll be on the airplane for some 13 more hours to the States. Probably I won't have access to Goodreads for the next day then. Will try to check-in asap though.

Luckily, I've got my books with me.

Completion post:

Four: A Divergent Story Collection
Date: 11/7/16
Pages: 285

I also sprinted this one for 1 hour, supporting Ray.
Time: 8:38 to 9:38
Page: 185 to 263.
Not my best performance, but considering my feeling a bit off from the flight and the waiting, I'm pretty happy.

Go sprinters! I'm grabbing some Starbucks now, then off to To Kill a Mockingbird.

@Sam That's a long time for traveling! Hopefully you can get some rest on the flight.

Completion Post!
The Iron King

It had 280 pages.
For Event 5, Iron in the title.

Next up, A study in silks!

Finished:

Pure Sunshine by Brian James
176 pgs
10Jul
PJ

This book was quite a ride! Teens taking acid and wandering Philadelphia. Very quick, stream of consciousness writing.

ETA: Support Sprint!
I read for 2+ hours this afternoon to support Rose. Afternoon is a good time to read a book called Pure Sunshine, right? 137 pgs :) Also another hour this evening drinking tea, to support Kazen! 39 pgs. It was my current favorite tea: Celestial Seasonings Black Cherry Berry.

ETA2: I'm going to start a 101 pg book, Nano Contestant, for PJ. :)

Kazen wrote: "Pragya wrote: "Is anybody reading for the 401 to 500 page numbers in Book in to the distance (E3)? I could probably fill it, I have a book that'll fit."

All yours! I'll put your name down for now,..."

I'll read second chance summer, I think it's 468 pages.

Kazen wrote: "Pragya wrote: "
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Read for: PJ"

Huzzah! If you'd like to grab a particular spot in an event l..."

Thanks! I don't think P&P will fit anywhere else:)

I finally did my sprint, yea!


1 hour
50 pages
We actually had some blue skies today (during rainy season! Woah!) so I'll be supporting Lory... though the skies and scenery on my train ride probably lowered my page count! Hehe

Tammie wrote: "Finished 7/10

Treat with Caution, Serenity Woods
230 pages, Kindle
Page relay?"

This fit into Page Jumping perfectly :)

Tammie wrote: "Now reading Real"

Yeaaaa coaching books!

Caly wrote: "
Finished this book! It is for event 5 chariot. Its the wheel book. "

Excellent! Starting your Page Jumping book next is perfect - once that's done you'll have your three required events out of the way :)

"I also read for one hour straight last night. I did 70 pages in this book, was drinking water and would like to support Ray if this counts."

It totally counts! I'll put you down for the one hour aspect.

"Finally, we are at the beach and the internet connetion is not great, so i may not check in more than once a day if that is okay."

Being at the beach is maybe the best excuse for an iffy internet connection (followed closely by lakeside cabin and ski resort). Once a day is just fine - enjoy that beach! :D

PS - I also love your new profile pic ❤

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Finished:


Nice! ...another long subtitle book for the RPG? ;)

eta: Have Winner Takes All safely in the spreadsheet, too. :) You've been on a roll!

Rose wrote: "Finished

7.10.16
PJ"

Oooo, what did you think? I read this a while ago and had mixed feelings.

Sam wrote: "Hi everyone,

Sorry for being so offline.

I'm actually sitting at the Hong Kong International Airport crawling slowly through some 13-hour transit; then I'll be on the airplane for some 13 more ho..."

A 13 hour layover?! That stinks >_< And I have much experience with the loooong trans-Pacific flights, grargh. Sending you much love and sleep, as it makes the flights go faster. ;)

I put down your book Four in for Page Jumping, but the edition you shelved is 208 pages instead of 285. It works in PJ either way so I have you in the 208 slot for now, but if you decide to change to a different edition let us know so we can move your slot accordingly. :) Have you down for the sprint, too - yeaaa books!

Lory wrote: "

Completion Post!
"

Ooo, it's nice to get these Distance books done, nice work!

Ray (user2637) wrote: "Finished:

Pure Sunshine by Brian James
176 pgs"

And the roll continues! Have you down for this and the two sprints - thank you for your support! :D

A Omni-Sack Bonus has been added to the Olympics - read this page to see what it's all about.

The super short version (lacking all of the wonderful color of the original, I'm afraid!) - we were given five tasks we can do to earn bonuses. They are:

A - Do a buddy read
D - Welcome 10 new members to the group
E - Recommend a book to a member in the recommendations folder - complete!
G - Engage in a conversation with another WOBBLE team
H - Suggest an event/new feature for NBRC - complete!

For each task we complete we can grab one prize from the Omni-Sack. The same prize cannot be drawn twice. Three in particular have caught your captains' attention (click the above link to see them all):

- Someone else may read one of the 3 mandatory books for another person.
(nice to have on the off chance someone has a Happening and is unable to finish)
- One bonus round of your choice may be opened up before completing the event. (The whole event of your choice will open for bonus rounds.)
(because bonus)
- One coach may read a sports book instead of a fight book
(because fighting books are hard to come by, and we already have a Travel Agent book that fits)

The other bonus tasks tend to only affect one book at a time so I'm not super worried about finishing all five tasks. But if you do one of the tasks PM the Mod Account with proof and we'll get credit for it. Tell us here too, of course. :)

If you have any questions read that thread first (they do a better job of explaining than me!) and if it still doesn't make sense ask here. And remember - bonus is bonus, not mandatory.

Read on, Red Pandas! :D

Kazen wrote: "Nice! ...another long subtitle book for the RPG? ;)."

Nah. That was just one my brother wanted me to read & I needed non-fiction for Rpg, haha.

Finished:

Nano Contestant by Leif Sterling
101 pgs
11Jul
PJ

I would LOVE to have the Chariot bonus round opened early!!! . It's not a bonus round. So nevermind!

I'll check out the recommendations folder in the morning. Margaret beat me too it! :)

Next book: The White Mountains for Pj (176).

I also like these prizes:

- The, An, or A may be excluded from one title.
- One member may read one back to back relay book.

But only if we're going to try Event 1's bonus round(s). I've been trying to line up books from what was left over from E1 and only come up with a 10 or 12 chain (don't remember, laptop is asleep), and haven't managed to get Rose or Sam into the chain. I've been assuming everyone will want in but we'll discuss that when we get closer to bonuses being open. :)

Hi Kazen, I have made a recommendation in the recs folder and have PM the mod account. So will let you know when we have one of our bonuses available :)

BTW, I recommended ;)

Ray - I have your book in for PJ with the next one claimed. :)

I'm not sure Event 1 would make the best bonus round - if one person in the chain doesn't finish their book none of the books after it count. :( The same rule applies in PJ, but it's much easier to find a book with a certain length than a book that starts with Bonds and ends in Trust. ;)

Chariot will open as soon as we finish that event - they're not bonus but a supplement. :) The other bonus rounds have to wait until we finish the main part of every single round.

Margaret wrote: "Hi Kazen, I have made a recommendation in the recs folder and have PM the mod account. So will let you know when we have one of our bonuses available :)"

Yay!!

Margaret wrote: "Hi Kazen, I have made a recommendation in the recs folder and have PM the mod account. So will let you know when we have one of our bonuses available :)

BTW, I recommended Darkfever ;)"

Bwahahaha, that's the perfect book to rec! "Something like half of my Wobble team read this, it was so good" Hehehehe. Thanks for doing that!

Hey Kazen/Captains...I should finish Real today,..what do you want me to read for next few books...I think we have less than a week left...lots of unclaimed spots....what can I do to best help our team?
-Another coaching book? I can continue Real series
-Read 'Lead' book
-Other?
Thanks!

Tammie - A Lead book would be awesome, and more coaching books, too! It would be hard to get those coaching points otherwise. And if worse comes to worst and we had holes in Page Jumping it would be really easy to shift books from coaching. But maybe the Lead book first, hehe.

Having said that - don't read something if you don't like it! There are many book-fishes in the sea. ;)

eta: clarity. I think.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
July 11 2016
Pages: 212
Read for event 5 Chariot- 12 letters/numbers in title

Finally! Sorry it took so long weve been unpacking the rest of our stuff we just received. Are there any spots for the 200+ pages for page jumping? Or are there other spots for PJ that is open?

I know we can now also read fighting/sports books right?

Hey guys, I wanted to tell you all I might not be able to read or check in much in the next 2-3 days, so if you need to shift my books up so others can read and complete, no problem! School starts day after and I basically have to complete one month's work in a day, eeep! I guess you could say I'm a bit of a procrastinator :P

Oh, and I reread Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda last night and I'll do a completion post in a while.

Hey guys! I'm sorry I've been off the grid. I've been working and playing pokemon...anyway I finished Sentinel by Jennifer L Armentrout (has anyone noticed a theme) I'm 100pgs into golden son. After that, I'll make my decision of what to read next based on what slots are left in event 2. I'm glad we filled in the speed reading competition. I am not a speedy reader and am thus glad others are taking on that part of the competition!