Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Kate wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Here are the current unfinished classes (I've excluded History of Magic as this is the easy one to fill).

Please let us know if you don't want to read them any more;

Arithmancy
65..."

Kate...classes run for the duration of this challenge. Next up will be Tri-wizard...that is a timed challenge so we may be distracted from our other tasks for that time...it’s still a mystery what’s involved...planned start was last week so not sure of timeframe yet.

Curious...Have you started Dragonfly in Amber yet...reason I’m asking is...one of the Harry Potter books could be used for that if you prefer not to read it..it’s one of my favs...so I absolutely won’t discourage you from reading it...

Hi! Haven't checked in for a while,but I am still here. The Quidditch clue for seekers will be announced today,so I am still waiting 😅
The books I have marked I will read as soon as possible. I am just having some troubles at work and it is annoying me too much. But I am still down for those books.

Maddy wrote: "Hi! Haven't checked in for a while,but I am still here. The Quidditch clue for seekers will be announced today,so I am still waiting 😅
The books I have marked I will read as soon as possible. I am..."

Been thinking of you...I’m guessing you found the snitch...saw some posting on this earlier today...

FINISHED BOOK


Passion Shelly Bell
Finished: 6/5/18
Pages: 128
on SS

The clue hasn't been posted yet. I don't think it is found. They promised to give directions today, so I am watching my letters and waiting ;)

Tammie wrote: "Hey Ashley...I finished The Thief on 6/1...on SS."

Thanks! I've adjusted

Kate wrote: "I'm still good for all of those. All sitting on my bedside table or on my Kindle. Almost done listening to HP and the CofS. What's the date that classes need to be completed just so I have a deadline. "

We have until the end of the challenge...however we still have Tri-Wizard coming up so it would be good to get them done sooner so we are ready to shift focus!

JanEyre9 wrote: "I'm reading Elsewhere right now and it has a snow globe on the cover. Maybe that can be used for transfiguration?"

Sounds good! Just make sure you shelve the right edition you read with the globe on it

Maddy wrote: "The clue hasn't been posted yet. I don't think it is found. They promised to give directions today, so I am watching my letters and waiting ;)"

Ahhhh I don't know how you can stand waiting!!!!

Completion - both used for Quidditch
Kadin
Mel Teshco
101 pages
6/5/20018


Seriously...You Have to Laugh: Great yarns and tall tales from the sporting fields, dressing rooms and commentary boxes of Australia
Peter FitzSimons
252 pages
6/5/20018

Tammie wrote: "Kate wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Here are the current unfinished classes (I've excluded History of Magic as this is the easy one to fill).

Please let us know if you don't want to read them any more;

..."
I have started it but please feel free to use something else there if it's already done!

Ashley wrote: "Maddy wrote: "The clue hasn't been posted yet. I don't think it is found. They promised to give directions today, so I am watching my letters and waiting ;)"

Ahhhh I don't know how you can stand w..."

I am really trying to use all the patience I have and calm my nerves, but the waiting is just killing me!

Completed - Buddy Read

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
finished 6/5/18
320 pages
on SS (transfiguration)

I'm still actively reading:

The Shining, Midnight Crossroads and The Black Prism. I'm going to try and finish all 3 this week. The Black Prism is 40+ hours long in audio book and I needed a break from it so I switched to Midnight Crossroads. But I'm almost done with that one.

Maddy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Maddy wrote: "The clue hasn't been posted yet. I don't think it is found. They promised to give directions today, so I am watching my letters and waiting ;)"

Ahhhh I don't know how ..."

I wish we could help! We’re cheering for you !

I'm going to read Number the Stars soon for another group, I added it to Astronomy class but there are only 137 pages which doesn't earn many points so feel free to change this if someone has a better book for that spot!

Posted an hour ago...FYI only...good luck Maddy!

About the Snitch

NB: One of the Seekers found the image without the need for a clue :o

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Clue sent to 3 seekers, along with:


IMPORTANT
You have until this countdown (Thursday 6pm Lisbon time) to find the snitch image. When this countdown is completed, you can start reading for the snitch. If you need need extra clues, you can ask for them - and we will give them after you complete another puzzle - but it will cost you 10 points per extra clue.

At 6pm Thursday Lisbon time, provided you have found the image of the snitch, you can start reading a book that has been played at any time in your match, but it must be more than 300 pages. We also won't accept a reading time of less than 2.5 hours.

First to finish the book and catch the snitch is 90 points. Second is 70 points less whatever points you lose in getting extra clues (provided the book is completed by the end of the round.)

Completion Post

Moonshine Alpha by S.G. May
Series: Shift Once for Love
Characters: Dante de la Bocca, Cade, Jules Lupone
# of pgs: 150
Finished: 05/19/18
Letters: M, S, D, C, J, L

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El Malo by K. Webster
Series: n/a
Characters: Javier Estrada, Rosa Delgado , Michael, Araceli
# of pgs: 185
Letters: E, K, W, J, R, D, M, A

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Series: n/a
Characters: Lettie Hempstock, Ursula Monkton, The Nameless Boy, Ginnie Hempstock, Old Mrs. Hempstock
# of pgs: 181
Finished: 05/20
Letters: (not sure which letters can be used for characters): O, N, G, L, H, U, M

Completion Post

It's Complicated by Missy Johnson
Series: Awkward Love
Characters: Nick Jenson, Anna, Kayla, Dan
# of pgs: 170
Finished: 05/21/18
Letters: I, M, J, A, N, K, D

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Beautiful Oblivion by Jamie McGuire
Series: The Maddox Brothers
Characters: Camille, Trent
# of pgs: 337
Finished: 05/25/18
Letters: B, J, M, C, T

Completion Post

Reaper's Stand by Joanna Wylde
Series: Reaper's MC
Characters: Reese "Picnic" Hayes, London Armstrong, "Horse" McDonnell, Marie, "Ruger", Em Hayes, “Painter”, Hunter, Bolt, Maggs, Jessica, Nate
# of pgs: 352
Finished: 05/26/18
Letters: R, J, W, P, H, L, A, M, E, B, N

Location: Idaho

Completion Post

One Wild Night by Vivian Ward
Series: n/a
Characters: Tom, Beth, Hunter, Shawn
# of pgs: 207
Finished: 05/27/18
Letters: O, V, W, T, B, H, S

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Kai by Valerie Ullmer
Series: Dark Assassins
Characters: Kai, Olivia, Seth, Reaper, Xander
# of pgs: 167
Finished: 05/28/18
Letters: K, V, U, D, O, S, R, X

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Jax by Vivian Lux
Series: n/a
Characters: Jaxon Blue, Liliana, Anna, "Nails"
# of pgs: 232
Finished: 05/29/18
Letters: J, V, L, B, A, N

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Sheltered by Alexa Riley
Series: n/a
Characters: Blair Rosewood, Ryker Hunt, Fritz, Lilith
# of pgs: 220
Finished: 05/30/18
Letters: S, A, R, B, H, F, L

Location: South Carolina

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Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
Series: Chicagoland Vampires
Characters: Caroline "Merit" Merit, Ethan Sullivan, Mallory Carmichael, Catcher Bell, Jeff Christopher, Lindsey, Jonah, Seth Tate, Darius West, Gabriel Keen.
# of pgs: 352
Finished: 05/31/18
Letters: B, C, N, M, E, S, J, L, T, D, W, G, K

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Dear Jane by Marissa Clarke
Series: Animal Attraction
Characters: Jane Dixon, Eric Blackwell
# of pgs: 135
Finished: 06/02/18
Letters: D, M, C, J, E, B

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The Silken Edge by Laci Paige
Series: Silken Edge
Characters: Kristy, Sherry, Jake, Steven, Moni, Roxi
# of pgs: 208
Finished: 06/03/18
Letters: T, S, L, P, K, J, M, R

Tammie wrote: "Posted an hour ago...FYI only...good luck Maddy!

About the Snitch

NB: One of the Seekers found the image without the need for a clue :o."

Sorry, that wasn't me. Sadly, I do need a clue, because this chase is killing me. I worked through 330 pages yesterday looking for it, and it turns our pointlessly, because she clue sent me in another direction....

I'll try to continue the search today, but I have to go to work now, so no promises.

Completion Post

Shadow Born by Jasmine Walt & Rebecca Hamilton
Series: Shadows of Salem
Characters: Brooke Chandler, Tom, Oscar, Maddock Tremaine, Baxtor
# of pgs: 263
Finished: 06/04/18
Letters: S, J, W, R, H, B, C, T, O, M

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The Silent Waters by Brittainy C. Cherry
Series: Elements
Characters: Brooks Griffin, Maggie Riley, Katie, Calvin, Cheryl, Mrs. Boone
# of pgs: 316
Finished: 06/05/18
Letters: T, S, B, C, G, M, R, K

Location: Wisconsin

My book completions in message 618, 619, 620, 621, & 624 have not been added to the spreadsheet.

Shan ~ A ~ wrote: "My book completions in message 618, 619, 620, 621, & 624 have not been added to the spreadsheet."

Shan thanks for catching up...helpful for our team...

Maddy wrote: "I'll try to continue the search today, but I have to go to work now, so no promises."

Maddy wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Posted an hour ago...FYI only...good luck Maddy!

About the Snitch

NB: One of the Seekers found the image without the need for a clue :o."

Sorry, that wasn't me. Sadly, I do need a..."

Isn’t it hidden in one of the challenge threads?

JanEyre9 wrote: "I'm going to read Number the Stars soon for another group, I added it to Astronomy class but there are only 137 pages which doesn't earn many points so feel free to change this if some..."

We still need a couple of books in that category...glad you found something!

Natesha wrote: "Hmm think I found a yellow cover!

or maybe


I think I have one of these at home that I can search for."

Natesha...not sure if you are reading for the yellow cover...I measured it and my current buddy read does work for yellow...we can use it elsewhere if you are reading though...let me know either way. Thanks

Finished 6/5
Leah on the Offbeat
Buddy Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Wrote DQ's: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Buddy Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
on planning SS

FINISHED BOOK


Until Fountain Bridge Samantha Young
Finished: 6/6/18
Pages: 111
on SS

Karen ♐ wrote: "FINISHED BOOK


Until Fountain Bridge Samantha Young
Finished: 6/6/18
Pages: 111
on SS"

I love Samantha Young! Great series!

Here's an update on how we're doing...just moved to 2nd in Owls...nice work everyone!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Tammie wrote: "Maddy wrote: "I'll try to continue the search today, but I have to go to work now, so no promises."

Maddy wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Posted an hour ago...FYI only...good luck Maddy!

About the Snitch
..."

I found the Snitch and solved the puzzle. Now I just need to read the book (maybe be the first to do it) and the match should be over. But I can start reading only tomorrow evening at 18.00 Lisbon time, so we will see...

Maddy wrote: "I found the Snitch and solved the puzzle. Now I just need to read the book (maybe be the first to do it) and the match should be over. But I can start reading only tomorrow evening at 18.00 Lisbon time, so we will see... ."

Wooohooo!!! Go Maddy!

@Maddie: Are you allowed to tell us what the book is?

it can be any 300+page book played by either team in your match :)

we can't wait for 6pm tomorrow to roll around...

Chava wrote: "@Maddie: Are you allowed to tell us what the book is?"

Sorry, but no. I am not even allowed to tell you where I found the snitch in case someone is monitoring. I'll tell you everything after the game is over ;)

Maddy wrote: "Chava wrote: "@Maddie: Are you allowed to tell us what the book is?"

Sorry, but no. I am not even allowed to tell you where I found the snitch in case someone is monitoring. I'll tell you everythi..."

cool! All secret squirrel business :)

Chava wrote: "cool! All secret squirrel business :) "

We wouldn't want another team seeing where it is!!

Ashley wrote: "Chava wrote: "cool! All secret squirrel business :) "

We wouldn't want another team seeing where it is!!"

absolutely. I think they've found it already too. I think I read that on one of the threads. I can't keep up, there's so many threads going and with most of the team members being on the other side of the world from me, I get this barrage of missed comments when my phone turns on at 7am :D

Chava wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Chava wrote: "cool! All secret squirrel business :) "

We wouldn't want another team seeing where it is!!"

absolutely. I think they've found it already too. I think I read that on o..."
I'm in the states and I still can't keep up! I usually log in when I wake up in the morning about 5:00 AM central but have had to start logging in from the office too! So many threads and I'm still trying to figure out Quidditch.

Kate wrote: "Chava wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Chava wrote: "cool! All secret squirrel business :) "

We wouldn't want another team seeing where it is!!"

absolutely. I think they've found it already too. I think I ..."

I've been playing Quidditch and I am still trying to figuring it out. It looks like this game might be done in the nex 24 hours though

Go Maddy.

I haven't been able to follow the Quidditch at all and can already tell that I would not be a good player. Especially if I have to read a book assigned to me and not something I just pick myself.

So thanks for those of you playing for us.

I agreed to play in another round, but I may have to bow out because it is confusing to me also. That or someone will have to tell me Exactly what I am supposed to do at every turn.

Finished:



6/6/18

371 pages

cat on cover

date read added to spreadsheet.

Link to first buddy read post:BR comment

Shan ~ A ~ wrote: "I agreed to play in another round, but I may have to bow out because it is confusing to me also. That or someone will have to tell me Exactly what I am supposed to do at every turn."

I'm with you Shan, I want to participate but don't understand the rules at all. I've read them a few times and have tried to follow the action but it's a bit overwhelming. Huge kudos to our players!!

completion post

The Cure for Dreaming
finished 6/5/18
352 pages
on SS - charms, levitation

Would Fluffy from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone be considered a dark arts creature?

JanEyre9 wrote: "Would Fluffy from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone be considered a dark arts creature?"

What do you mean? Fluffy was a sweetheart :D A murderous one, but still a sweetheart :D