Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Apoorv wrote: "*clears throat*

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haha, That innuendo is just the best. I love it. especially when Tom Felton is the one to say it ;)"

Right?! Amazing.

Sonia wrote: "at my house, we decided to make the 20th edition, two ways. One Ravenclaw and one Gryffindor - because even us can't justify to have the four different houses *pouts*"

not to boast or anything, but I was not very concerned with justifying myself lol. Yes... I'm guilty of having bought them all... I couldn't resist. I had to space them out though, my budget could not handle buying all four at once. ...
I have a problem. I know.

uhmmm.... Maybe I can buy just the first volume of the four...

*conflicted*

Sonia wrote: "uhmmm.... Maybe I can buy just the first volume of the four...

*conflicted*"

yeah, I don't think it's something I can do for all 7 books (if they do it for each book that is). there's the problem of budget, but also the space that it takes on my shelves...

I can't wait. My first TT challenge.

Jessica wrote: "I can't wait. My first TT challenge."

Oooooohhhh that is awesome! :)

✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Sonia wrote: "uhmmm.... Maybe I can buy just the first volume of the four...

*conflicted*"

yeah, I don't think it's something I can do for all 7 books (if they do it for each book that is). ther..."

According to Pottermore:

"And if you’re after completing your house-themed set, you’ll be pleased to know that Bloomsbury will also be releasing the next five Harry Potter books in the same style in due course."
source

I wonder if I can convince Eni to make all 4 house editions? I want to make a Harry Potter bookshelf shrine. It would be perfect... all 4 all matching...

LOL

Oh good, Ragdolls are cute! No smushed faces! :D I can live with that now :D

Sonia wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Sonia wrote: "uhmmm.... Maybe I can buy just the first volume of the four...

*conflicted*"

yeah, I don't think it's something I can do for all 7 books (if t..."

That's awesome! thanks for the info !

Steven wrote: "Oh good, Ragdolls are cute! No smushed faces! :D I can live with that now :D"

I bet it makes your life so much easier ;)

✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Steven wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Steven wrote: "I got a Ragdoll cat. Which is fine, I guess, since I like cats... but I don't like the smushy faced ragdolls LOL."

What's that R..."

Oh woooow!! Your cat is absolutely beautiful!! Always wanted a ragdoll myself hehe.

Slytherin reporting for duty! :-D

Eldarwen wrote: "Oh woooow!! Your cat is absolutely beautiful!! "

thank you ♥
I hope you'll get one someday. They really are the ideal pet. they are just as friendly as they are beautiful !

Well, I have three tabby cats and although not as cute they're perfect pets too

Sonia wrote: "Well, I have three tabby cats and although not as cute they're perfect pets too"

I don't doubt that :)

Sonia wrote: "✿ Claire ✿ ~ The Clever Berry wrote: "Sonia wrote: "@Claire: why does your cover says sorcerer's stone? You're from this side of the Atlantic."

oh, I ordered it on Amazon :) don't worry, I also ha..."

i don't need a justification for having all the 4 books oO i just stated that we don't really neeeeeed it. Doesn't mean i don't want it!

Also my patronus is a mink.. oO is that some kind of weasel? they look alike

I believe it’s in the same family, Eni!

Are sign ups still scheduled for May 1st?

I think my notification's off. A TT thread is up already! Can't wait!

Apoorv wrote: "*clears throat*

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Hi Apoorv! Slyther away my friend

I have the first two illustrated version. Am saving up for book 3

This thread makes me want to get new editions of my Harry Potter books ! They date back when I was 13 and discovering harry potter :D !!!

I am a complete Ravenclaw and my patronus is a Mountain Hare !! Can't wait to see if we will be sorted in our House groups :)

Slytherin here

After some nervousness - what if the "official" result isn't what i fondly imagine?!?! - I can confirm that I am Ravenclaw!

Here's Hufflepuff with a Dolphin Patronus checking in! :)

I wish this started this week. I'll be spending a week at my dads and I usually knock 2 or 3 books out when I'm there. He doesn't have internet, watches endless hours of religious programming and goes to bed at like 7pm.

Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I wish this started this week. I'll be spending a week at my dads and I usually knock 2 or 3 books out when I'm there. He doesn't have internet, watches endless hours of religious programming and g..."

You can always join the Earth Day Read-a-thon

There is always a fun reading option @ NBRC *grins*

I’m excited to find out the beater position.

Ravenclaw here!! Pretty excited for the theme =)!!!! Where do I sign up?

Oh and I forgot to mention that my patronus is a Basset Hound.

Basset Hound are so cool. Stubborn as hell, but so cool.

Anyway, remember the BOM participation ruling we were meant to do?

Since the challenge only starts on May 12th, is too far away to make you only finish the book by then.

So, we are not considering it for page points.

BUT

is quite a popular book, so, although book wouldn't count as a read book towards challenge, you can score the BOM points, that means:

Writing a day's worth of discussion questions = 40 points
Participating in a current BOM (participating in discussion) = 20 points

We will randomize volunteers without considering teams. If you want to apply, check the book discussion thread

Yes, I see that book popping up everywhere. It sounds interesting though the story sounds very familiar from the blurb.

Eldarwen wrote: "Yes, I see that book popping up everywhere. It sounds interesting though the story sounds very familiar from the blurb."

I think there's added interest because of the diversity / #OwnVoices aspect to it. I do have a copy from the library, and am looking forward to it, but it's long, and not a Uno colour cover, so it keeps slipping down!

Not sure if I'll wait for May now, or see if it'll squeeze in for Uno....

Very true, Cat! And I think that's probably the reason I'm going to pick it up at some point as well, even though such highly anticipated books are often miss rather than hit with me.

Eldarwen wrote: "Very true, Cat! And I think that's probably the reason I'm going to pick it up at some point as well, even though such highly anticipated books are often miss rather than hit with me."

I find that they are often a miss too - even ones I highly anticipate

So if I want to apply for the BOM for that May 2nd book, I should write a post on that thread saying something along the lines of "I volunteer!"

Christine wrote: "So if I want to apply for the BOM for that May 2nd book, I should write a post on that thread saying something along the lines of "I volunteer!""

Yep. Just let your inner Katniss show *giggles*

Eldarwen wrote: "Very true, Cat! And I think that's probably the reason I'm going to pick it up at some point as well, even though such highly anticipated books are often miss rather than hit with me."

I would say that if you want diversity (sexuality & race) plus great story, pretty unique world building & magic systems, then NK Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy is WELL worth checking out.
It's not straight-forward, with each book having multiple POV (three, with history epigraphs between chapters) and separate but intertwining story lines, but totally rewards you for the effort.
I listened to them on audio, which made it effort free (Robin Miles does an excellent job)

It doesn't have a love story though, so if you want insta-love, teen moonings or a love triangle you are s- out of luck!

I detest insta-love and teen moonings and love triangles, so it's all good :-)

The series is on my TBR!

Eldarwen wrote: "I detest insta-love and teen moonings and love triangles, so it's all good :-) "

Really? gosh, I'd never have guessed that! ;-P

/end sarcasm

I know, right?? Who would've thought?!

Wait, Has the sign-ups already began? How can I've missed it? It's the only challenge I really look forward to!
I'm in I'm in, please tell me I've not been late to sign up, pretty please

It's not too late, sign-ups haven't opened yet.

They have not opened yet... I want to add a cool section to google forms and it's not cooperating... If I were ms Kelly, the darned thing would sing and dance and serve coffee... alas... I'm just a software tester, not a developer

I thought this was the sign ups.

For someone new, can anyone explain what the Tower Teams challenge is?

I'm new too but this thread has the roles. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Brooklyn wrote: "For someone new, can anyone explain what the Tower Teams challenge is?"

Brooklyn, main rules will be up tomorrow. I'll try to assemble a post specially for new members like you and Slytherpuff.

Only saw this now and is already 11:30 pm here, so is a bit late for my brain to think English