The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

Cool. Hope it is a good one.

so it seems that only #68 first published on the 29th isn't being covered? I haven't found a book for that one so far.. will stalk other spreadsheets.

Also, I encourage everyone to check their shelves to see if all their April books are shelved! I'll have a look over everything on Monday

Those are the ones I have found in other spreadsheets for #68

Thought I didnt have any, but found a book on my shelf that was published on the 29th The Unquiet Past so will get started on it and set aside the other book I just started since it duplicates tasks.

Kirsten wrote: "Thought I didnt have any, but found a book on my shelf that was published on the 29th The Unquiet Past so will get started on it and set aside the other book I just started since it..."

this looks very interesting!!!!!

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Buzz by Anders De La Motte

Finished April 28.

Mini challenge
67- Z in title
7- road trip-(Dubai to deep in the desert)
50- character takes a risk- (HP takes an undercover job)

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London Eye by Tim Lebbon

Finished April 27

Mini challenge
26- two Bs in author's name
17- characters are siblings- (Jack and Emily)
28- takes place in England -(I am in the US)
50- character takes a risk- (Jack, Sparky, et al go into plague filled London to rescue some people.

I have started a book for #68- published on the 29th- Six of Crows.
But, if someone else has one to read, I wouldn't mind taking my time on this one, it is starting out fun.

Please let me know. I would be happy to look for anything else we are missing.

Not many cards left now :)

#18 - estranged siblings - Nikki said she'd take that one. How's it going with the book? :)

#27 Humor MPG - Laura is reading that one?

#38 - title with H - I'll most likely finish this by tomorrow.

# 64 . natural disaster - Jenny I think?

#68 - first published on the 29th - Kirsten or Jenny?

And we already have one book that isn't being used yet for the bonus round, if we manage to fill all the cards :)

I started reading The Unquiet Past for #68 as soon as I posted above. So I don't mind covering that one, Jenny.

Daniela wrote: "Not many cards left now :)

#18 - estranged siblings - Nikki said she'd take that one. How's it going with the book? :)

#27 Humor MPG - Laura is reading that one?

#38 - title with H - I'll mos..."

Looks like we have two unused books already that can be used for the bonus round. (Mine & Marie's)

Kirsten, cool. I am going to savor Six of Crows, and read something else for a potential bonus this weekend.

Questions of Travel
completed 28/04/2018
Rating 1 star
pages 528

500 + pages (29) would you call the tree on the cover a tall object (30)

Marie (UK) wrote: "Questions of Travel
completed 28/04/2018
Rating 1 star
pages 528

500 + pages (29) would you call the tree on the cover a tall object (30)"

as it's all drawings, I'd say no to tall objects

does it fit for any other card? I have Emma in the #29 spot atm. But you also only gave us one reason for that one. Would be great if any of those two books work for an additional card :)


edit. does the book take place in Australia for most of the story? #28 could be also a fit

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Love... And Sleepless Nights
by Nick Spalding
Completion date: 4/28/18
Mini:
#53 - heart on cover
#27 - humor oas MPG
#1 fun in text, "Sometimes the fun and games carry on right through a large portion of the night as well." p.58
#28 - set in a country (England) I do not live in

I'm still the reading the natural disaster book, I took that one over from Jenny. Be done later today.

Regarding Emma, it has been a while since I read it, but it probably could work for #11- character goes for a walk, (everyone walks in Austen books), #3- there is a party- (there is usually a ball as well).
I am reaching here, but there is probably a road trip, and I want to say that one of the characters is a teacher. Marie?

I could read today to cover estranged siblings reconnect if Nikki doesnt think she will finish her book.
Or, whatever else we are missing.

Jenny wrote: "Regarding Emma, it has been a while since I read it, but it probably could work for #11- character goes for a walk, (everyone walks in Austen books), #3- there is a party- (there is usually a ball ..."

There are mostly definitely walks (Emma and Harriet walk through town; Emma and Harriet take regular walks around the grounds) and and parties (there is a ball and also Emma gets married and there is a party) in Emma! Good catch!

Christina wrote: "this looks very interesting!!!!! ."

So far so good. I'm intrigued by this series as each book takes one of 7 older orphan girls (written by 7 different authors) and expands on how they find out their family story following the fire of their orphanage.

I can start a back-up book and/or possible bonus book for estranged siblings. It has been on my to-read list and I'm sure there will be something else to pair it with from the list.

I'm house-bound taking care of one of my dogs who had surgery, so it's a good time to read. I've already cleaned out the pantry, wiped everything down, and re-organized. Same for the refrigerator, and 2 of the kitchen drawers that needed it. I could start on the other cabinets, but I really don't want to tackle them. I'd rather cuddle on the couch with the pups and a book. Soooo...reading!!

If something else needs to covered, please let me know. :)

Kirsten wrote: "Christina wrote: "this looks very interesting!!!!! ."

So far so good. I'm intrigued by this series as each book takes one of 7 older orphan girls (written by 7 different authors) and expands on ho..."

I put that one on my to-read list!

Daniela wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "Questions of Travel
completed 28/04/2018
Rating 1 star
pages 528

500 + pages (29) would you call the tree on the cover a tall object (30)"

as it's all drawings,..."



i cant find any other card it works for maybe fun or party but cant search on Amazon

ETA i listened to this on Audio it nearly sent me to sleep in the car but it is hard to not particular words and location on audio

Jenny wrote: "Regarding Emma, it has been a while since I read it, but it probably could work for #11- character goes for a walk, (everyone walks in Austen books), #3- there is a party- (there is usually a ball ..."

I have Emma on kindle can search it

EMMA
mr Knightley has a walk page 108
page 28 all three teachers
page 89 yesterdays party

cannot find trip in book

Laura wrote: "I can start a back-up book and/or possible bonus book for estranged siblings. It has been on my to-read list and I'm sure there will be something else to pair it with from the list.

I'm house-bou..."

I hope your puppy is doing well. I spent my morning cleaning also, and my advice is to stop doing that, and relax. I am going to finish reading A Child Across the Sky today, perhaps for the challenge, perhaps just because reading a Jonathan Carroll book is a joy.

Marie (UK) wrote: "EMMA
mr Knightley has a walk page 108
page 28 all three teachers
page 89 yesterdays party

cannot find trip in book"

That's more than enough, thanks :)

I'll put Marie's books in the bonus column, without a date yet though as we need to finish part one first. So there's only one books missing for the bonus round :)

Daniela wrote: "I'll put Marie's books in the bonus column, without a date yet though as we need to finish part one first. So there's only one books missing for the bonus round :)"

Sounds good. I will fill in the info for my one bonus book (should we get to the bonus) when we have an idea of what tasks the 4th book will cover as The Wind in the Door can cover quite a few tasks.

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Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina
by Rodman Philbrick
Completion date: 4/29/18
Mini:
#64 - natural disaster: Hurricane Katrina
#67 - Z in title
#22 - 3 Es in title

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A Child Across the Sky by Jonathan Carroll

Finished April 29.

Mini challenge
25- character Venasque is a teacher (guru, life coach)
32- Sky in title
39- character is a writer-(Philip)
69- honesty in text- page 109 ...asked if "honesty" meant I was...

Hey guys, do we need anything else? I am free today to read one more book if we need it. Or I plan to binge watch The Handmaid's Tale. Either sounds good to me, but I would love for our team to finish the challenge.

I'll let you know in a couple of minutes :)

I don't know if Nikki will finish her book?

So we have #18 left
Christina is reading for #32
I'm covering #38
and #68 is being covered by Kirsten?

And the bonus round is already full :)

Daniela wrote: "I don't know if Nikki will finish her book?

So we have #18 left
Christina is reading for #32
I'm covering #38
and #68 is being covered by Kirsten?

And the bonus round is already full :)"

Yup, I'll be done my book for #68 either tonight or definitely tomorrow sometime.

I finished my estranged siblings book, so we're covered.

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The Sunshine Sisters
by Jane Green
Completion date: 4/29/18
Mini:
#18 - estranged siblings reconnect - "My daughters and I are estranged. I speak to each of them once in a blue moon, and they speak to each other even less." Part 5; 44:02 But the mother calls the daughters home to say goodbye when she decides to take her own life before her ALS progresses.
#11 - a character goes for a walk - Meredith and Billy go for a walk Part 8; 1:06:38
#22 - 3 Es in the title

I found a typo in the spreadsheet for the mini #64 - it is Katrina.

Not sure how strict they will be about spelling.

Laura wrote: "I found a typo in the spreadsheet for the mini #64 - it is Katrina.

Not sure how strict they will be about spelling."

Fixed it.

COMPLETION:

I finished my book for #68 (it was published Sep 29, 2015)


We're getting closer to those bonus points!!

It looks like we are only missing #38! I have a short starts with H book I can read quickly if we need it. Just let me know tonight.

Jenny wrote: "It looks like we are only missing #38! I have a short starts with H book I can read quickly if we need it. Just let me know tonight."

Will wait a bit on #38 as Daniela said she was covering it... also waiting on Christina to finish her book for #43. (but if need be we can cover #38 with your "Head On" just means some jostling plus maybe another book by anyone or pulling a book out of our bonus list)
(EDITED)

Kirsten wrote: "Jenny wrote: "It looks like we are only missing #38! I have a short starts with H book I can read quickly if we need it. Just let me know tonight."

Will wait a bit as Daniela said she was covering..."

Head On won't work for #43, it has nothing to do with music. If I listed that task number with it, it was a typo. Looking at my worksheet, it would work for #s 15, 24, 38 and 70.

I don't know when tomorrow the challenge ends, given the different time zones, so I just wanted to see if I could cover something.

Jenny wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "Jenny wrote: "It looks like we are only missing #38! I have a short starts with H book I can read quickly if we need it. Just let me know tonight."

Will wait a bit as Daniela said ..."

oops I said 43 but meant 38 (starting with an H)

& for now, given the differing time zones of our own team, I don't have any more answers as to who will or will not complete the tasks they've committed themselves to, unfortunately. Now I am off to bed as it is nearly 1am here.

UNO ends on the 1st May, 7pm, AEST.

Countdown is here

Main cities, FYI: NOTE times have changed from last month due to daylight savings changes
Tokyo: 6pm, 1st May
London: 10am, 1st May
New York: 5am, 1st May
San Francisco: 2am, 1st May

You can check out your city here

Thanks Kirsten.
I don't have a music genre book, but just in case, I will have time to read the H book. Hopefully it won't be necessary, just fun.

I'll finish my H book

otherwise I'd have let you known ;)

of course we finish the books we have claimed, who do you think we are? :p

Of course I expect you fabulous people to finish what you started. But, what if today was the day the aliens landed on your front lawn, or the zombie apocalypse actually became a thing? I'm just saying, it's good to have contingencies.

Besides, I love reading about Shasta and Bree on their way to Narnia.

Lol give some of us slower readers a chance. 😜