The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

I think we could claim, or plan, the color books now since those are the most difficult. And maybe the Reverses.

Most of the others will fall into place naturally as we read and report all possible cards a book fulfills. Towards the end of the month, the captains may ask for something more specific if something is missing.

That’s been my experience in the previous years of Uno. What do others think? What was your experience?

Marie (UK) wrote: "are we claiming books to read ready for the start or waiting until the 1st?"

just like Laura already said (thanks again!), there's no claiming 'normal' cards since most books usually fit more cards.
however, since the coloured cards are harder to fill, you can claim those. please let us know everyone which books you can and will read for those :)

unfortunately won't work for 2 Yellow since the number in the title is 22, and not 2. so we'll definitely need at least one more book that will fit 2 Yellow, for example.

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Laura wrote: "That’s been my experience in the previous years of Uno. What do others think? What was your experience?"

I took part in the uno challenge the past 2 years already and in both my previous teams we did it this way too. it's a lot less restrictive but still motivates me to read more. that's what I love so much about this team challenge! :)

i will start with
2 yellow

If we need a yellow 2 book, and my Hitch 22 won't work, then I suggest The Female of the SpeciesThe Female of the Species. Yellow cover, title begins with T. I'm happy to reread this, but if someone else is interested, it could work for a reverse card as well. Really good book.
Just a thought.

I meant to add the cover.

I'm going to start tomorrow with 1 Red in our second hand.


And since we have 2 Draw 2s in that hand (ugh), we could also use that for for the 2 card if it works out.

I'll see where we after that with the colors and can help fill in.

Thanks for the book suggestion, Jenny!

Can't wait to start!

Since the challenge starts in less than 24 hours, we'd strongly urge you to please keep up with previously posted messages. of course you don't have to check in with us every day, but it would be great to know that you still catch up on 'old' posts that might be important too :)

Does deep midnight blue count as blue for this challenge? I am thinking of reading
For a blue 4 book, but I haven't figured out how to use that color tool referenced in a former post.
Looking forward to starting tomorrow's challenge!

Jenny wrote: "Does deep midnight blue count as blue for this challenge? I am thinking of reading
For a blue 4 book, but I haven't figured out how to use that color tool..."

According to the colour extraction (on TinEye Labs) it is 79% Violet. So sadly can't be used for a coloured card

We're getting close! Y'all excited?!

When I get off work today (in about an 1hr), I'll have a good look at my bookshelves and see what I want to start with, as I haven't decided yet.

Thanks for checking for me on the physics book, but I disagree with that tool. I work with color for a living, and that book is not violet. It is a deep navy blue. But, I will not use it for a colored card. On to the next one...

So excited for it to start! If I get up early (for once) I can start in the morning.

Just a reminder, you can read all the rules and related stuff in the comments on the first page. And as Christina said, just check through the old messages from time to time to see if you missed something important. Most importantly: have fun and read amazing books :D

I'll check with the people who are running uno, but they are using this tool for colour checking

Don't worry about it Daniela, I have many other books that won't stir a color controversy.

As far as that violet color, the captains’ group has approved other iffy colors and/or percentages this year. Maybe we could check with them. If they make exceptions for others, they may for us too.

I asked anyway, you never know.

However with percentages they are quite strict, has to be over 50%. They wouldn't let me use a book for colour red as it has only 47%

I will preface this comment with "I am going to read it anyway", but I just reread the instructions, and for a 2 card, it says...

"- has a 2 or Two in the title"

So, the Hitch 22 book does have a 2 in the title. It doesn't begin with 2, but it does have a 2. So why wouldn't this work for a yellow 2 card? I am not trying to be a pain in the ass, I am just trying to understand the parameters.

Wait, I'm sorry, you couldn't get approval for a 47% red book, but Team Sculptor got this cover approved?



What am I missing? The Tine Eye for the above doesn't go much more than 40%, with or without the background. I'm confused why that would get approval, but 47% wouldn't. Can someone explain?

Jenny, the Hitch 22 book would work 3 Yellow because the title starts with an H, and that is the 3 card. It is determined by the first letter of the title (articles like A, An, or The may be used or ignored), or a book's number in a series.

I only put those words in bold so they stand out, not to imply an attitude. :)

It might be because the yellow book just looks over 50% yellow, and my red doesn't so they went by the count. who knows

I am OBSESSED with The Greatest Showman omg!! Has anybody else seen it?

7 more hours to go! And tomorrow I'll be on my laptop as well hopefully, so it'll be easier for me to get into conversations /replies.

Seriously, the movie is good? I was debating whether to see it or The Post this weekend.

If you like musicals /movies with lots of music in them you'll definitely enjoy it! The soundtrack is so amazing!!

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The challenge has officially started! Happy reading!

Happy Reading all!

I saw The Post & enjoyed it (usually do with anything involving Meryl Streep) but I felt I was missing somethings by not knowing enough American history.

Haven't seen The Greatest Showman but I've heard some were surprised it was a musical as the previews (at least the ones I've seen) don't really portray that.

Hey guys-
Are we supposed to post what we started reading here today? If so, I started in hardcover, and on audible. I usually have several books going at once- one at work, one or more at home, and an audiobook, so I will probably add another one or two in the next couple of days. I didn't quite finish everything I was reading before the game started, so...

Hey, enjoy your books! Letting us know what your are reading is great to keep the team involved and hopefully motivated to read too (or share their experience if someone else is starting a book their have read). I'm checking with the other captains on how we want to work our tracking sheet (e.g. adding started books as members mention them or waiting until a book is completed to add it to the tracking sheet). Either way, it will be most important to let us know (with the format posted here on the first page) what books you have completed within each month so we know what we have to work with.

That being said I started this morning and hope as I get further into it it'll apply to more cards than the cover tells me (essentially 1st in series, & S - author).

Post once you finished the book :) I mean you can always tell us about what you're reading, this group is to talk to each other :D

COMPLETION POST
I had to finish this for another challenge

Tender is the Night

started and completed 01/02/2018

Could be used for
0 - is a standalone book
2 - Title starts with T
3 - character = Rosemary Hoyt
4- author Fitzgerald
6 or 8 - character Elsie Speers
9- character Nicole Divers

Awesome job, Marie! :)

Woot woot! Marie has us on the scoreboard!!

Jenny wrote: "Hey guys-
Are we supposed to post what we started reading here today?"

you are very welcome to share what you're reading, along with how you're going and thoughts if you like, as this would definitely spark conversation and keep everyone motivated :)
EDIT: hold on a second- I didn't know Krysten Ritter was writing as well?? ok, definitely let me know what you think of her book please!!

Congrats Marie on finishing your (and our) first book! :) (I don't know how important this is, but can you please set the exact date for your read date as it only says February 2018? thank you)

if everything goes well I'll finish Wonder tomorrow night, but won't have much time to get some reading done on the weekend unfortunately. Wonder, however, is such a quick read, and I can't wait to watch the movie next week!

I enjoyed both Wonder the book, & Wonder the movie! :)

Well done on that first book Marie :D

I'm halfway through my first read, might be able to finish it until tonight.

Jenny wrote: "
I meant to add the cover."

This sounds interesting! I'll be adding it to my list in case no one is covering the yellow card :)

So far it already looks quite good regarding our coloured cards! (If I can go by the planned books I know about)

Basically if those books are read we are only missing:
1 Wild draw 4
3 Red
2x 2Yellow

I've stalked a bit through last years uno spreadsheets for book inspiration and will leave a couple suggestions we can come back to (none of these books are over 300 pages)










There are loads more, but I think it's enough for now. The month only just started after all, so we still have enough time :) Just wanted to give everyone a little inspiration

COMPLETION
The Time of My Life
authorCecelia Ahern
will work for YELLOW 2 cover is yellow title starts with T

Laura wrote: "Woot woot! Marie has us on the scoreboard!!"

thank you

Marie (UK) wrote: "COMPLETION
The Time of My Life
authorCecelia Ahern
will work for YELLOW 2 cover is yellow title starts with T"

The date added says January. Only books started in February are allowed.. Make sure to change that if it's a mistake

Daniela wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "COMPLETION
The Time of My Life
authorCecelia Ahern
will work for YELLOW 2 cover is yellow title starts with T"

The date added says January. Only bo..."

sorting that now started and finished today

Daniela wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "COMPLETION
The Time of My Life
authorCecelia Ahern
will work for YELLOW 2 cover is yellow title starts with T"

The date added says January. Only bo..."

the date read is for today I added it to my TBR in January but that should not affect the challenge i will be reading books that have been on my shelves for months if not years

It just seemed like you started it in january and finished it today. :)
but it's fine!

Marie (UK) wrote: "COMPLETION
The Time of My Life
authorCecelia Ahern
will work for YELLOW 2 cover is yellow title starts with T"

does it work for other cards as well? don't forget those since we could still need them for e.g. Draw 2s :) why did you give the book only 1 star btw, what made you dislike it?

it sucks that Date added is so easy to see, but Date started needs some adjusting in the settings... thankfully it's just a few clicks though :)

// I just finished Wonder and I have cried so. many. times. reading it tonight omg!

Completed book!


Bonfire, by Krysten Ritter

Started on Feb. 1, finished on Feb. 2.

Could be used for
0- stand alone book
3- character named Hannah
4- (minor) character named Flora
Skip- author named Krysten (also character named Kaycee)

Did you like the book, Jenny? How is Kyrsten Ritter's writing?

Krysten* (can't edit on my phone)

I am listening to an Audio book that is only available as Audio so no page numbers. It is just over 10 hours long how do i go about claiming it? Can it be used

Apprentice - Scarlet City - Part I: An Audible Original Drama

Christina, yes I really liked it. She can write, and act. Sense me giving off admiration vibes tinged with jealousy. Maybe she can't sing, though. Tee hee. I posted a review if you are interested.

Marie, I think if you find an audible book that is about the same length, you can make a guess at the number of pages. But you probably thought of that already. I don't know how that fits into the rules.

COMPLETION POST
To Catch A Storm
03/02/2018
rating ***

Possible cards
2 / 2 red if we have any - title

6 autor surname

Jenny wrote: "Christina, yes I really liked it. She can write, and act. Sense me giving off admiration vibes tinged with jealousy. Maybe she can't sing, though. Tee hee. I posted a review if you are interested. ..."

thanks i will have a look