Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Sorry Morgan I didn’t catch you on time you already updated. I think we could use the two Adrian Mole books I read for dragon hide gloves in Herbology. They’re both hc’s and I don’t think there’s a pg restriction.

by Patricia Briggs
Date read: May 20th
Pages: 321
Characters: Mercy Thompson, Adam Hauptman, Samuel Cornick, Zee, Jesse
Works for: I,P,B,M,T,A,H,S,C,Z,J

Book: Named of the Dragon
Author: Susanna Kearsley
Date: 5/20
Pages: 295

Title has Dragon reference - there is a prophesy about dragons included in the book.

Characters: Christopher Swift; Lynn Ravenshaw; Ellen & Tony; Uncle Ralph; Bridgette; James Swift; Ivor Whitcomb; Martin Blake; Gareth Morgan

Rebecca, I believe from reading on other threads we are allowed to interchange books. Like if we put a book into a class and then decide we want to use a different one, I THINK we’re allowed to switch it out without any penalization.

Shannon, you know the answer to that definitively?

I hope so if not it’s not a big deal. I’m positive we’ll read two hardbacks at some point. Thanks!

Stay Hungry
By - Sebastian Maniscalco
Read - 05/20/18****
304 pgs
Character - Sebastian Maniscalco

Morgan wrote: "Imke wrote: "

Harry Potter en de Geheime Kamer by J.K. Rowling

Translator: Wiebe Buddingh
Narrator: Jan Meng
..."

The default page count is 254 for the Dutch hardcover. So sorry for the late reply.

Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley

Date: 21 May 2018
Pages: 406

Characters: Emmanuelle 'Emme' Holmes, Jacob 'Deck' Decker

Letters:A, D, E, K

Classes: This book doesn't fit any of the classes.

Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "I hope so if not it’s not a big deal. I’m positive we’ll read two hardbacks at some point. Thanks!"

Almost all of the books I read are hardbacks, because I get them from the library. If no one else can fulfill that class, I definitely can for sure.

Book: Unravel Me
Author: Taherah Mafi
Date Read: 5/21/18
Page Count: 461
Letters: U, T, M, W, A, J, C, K, S,
Characters: Warner, Aaron, Anderson, Adam, James, Castle, Juliette, Kenji, Winston, Brendan, Sonja, Sara.

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Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "Sorry Morgan I didn’t catch you on time you already updated. I think we could use the two Adrian Mole books I read for dragon hide gloves in Herbology. They’re both hc’s and I don’t think there’s a..."

So, I haven't applied those books to classes or spells yet, so I'll go ahead and apply them to the HC's class now.

Morgan wrote: "Rebecca, I believe from reading on other threads we are allowed to interchange books. Like if we put a book into a class and then decide we want to use a different one, I THINK we’re allowed to swi..."

Hey, sorry, I don’t usually read through the Books Read thread.

As far as I know, Karen said we could (somewhere in the Captains Group), however, this is really Sonia’s baby and I’ve never seen her weigh in on that.

Blood of Stone: A Shattered Magic Novel
author: Jayne Faith
5/20/18
285 p
characters: Maxen Lothlorien, Oliver Maguire, Nicole, Emmaline, Lochlyn Tisdale, Petra Maguire,

There's mention of a prophecy regarding the MC, hence why she and her sister were separated at birth, but it doesn't dwell on it too much so I'm not sure.....

Shannon wrote: "Blood of Stone: A Shattered Magic Novel
author: Jayne Faith
5/20/18
285 p
characters: Maxen Lothlorien, Oliver Maguire, Nicole, Emmaline, Lochlyn Tisdale, Petra Ma..."

Is this one that we should ask the mods about? I don't think based on the class descriptions that it has to be the primary focus of the book, but that it is at least discussed at some point.

Okay, I have both the Mod generated spreadsheet and our tracking spreadsheet up-to-date. I am going through now and trying to determine if we can stick some of the books into classes/spells. I moved Anja's 656 page book into the Arithmacy class for that page count, since she's the only one who has completed a book of that length thus far. I will continue looking to see where we can place thing. I may post some suggestions on the main team thread and see what y'all think for class placement.

Morgan wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Blood of Stone: A Shattered Magic Novel
author: Jayne Faith
5/20/18
285 p
characters: Maxen Lothlorien, Oliver Maguire, Nicole, Emmaline, Lochlyn T..."

I don't think it could hurt to ask, but maybe double check through that it hasn't already been asked/answered, that's where you can get into trouble. ;)

Morgan wrote: "Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "Sorry Morgan I didn’t catch you on time you already updated. I think we could use the two Adrian Mole books I read for dragon hide gloves in Herbology. They’re both..."

Fantastic! I feel a little useful now as far as the classes go. I guess I need to print out the guidelines for the classes so I can pay better attention to them.

Yobgorgle, Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario

Yobgorgle by Daniel Pinkwater

Finished: 5/21
Pages: 160

Letters could be used for:
A-(Professor) Ambrose McFwain
D-Daniel
E-Eugene Winkleman
K-(Colonel) Ken Krenwinkle
L-Librarian
P-Pinkwater
S-(Captain) Sinbad Weinstein
U-Uncle Mel
V-(Captain) Van Straaten
Y-Yobgorgle

Could possibly be used for Care of Magical Creatures because it has a pig on the cover. The pig is actually a submarine that can swim, fly (hydroplane), has a food making plant on it that converts fish into any type of food you like, (ex. roast beef The food that's made has the texture and look of whatever it's supposed to be but it tastes like fish).

by Patricia Briggs
Date read: May 22nd
Pages: 303
Characters: Mercy Thompson, Adam Hauptman, Samuel Cornick, Zee
Works for: B,C,P,M,T,A,H,S,C,Z

Book: Rebel
Author: Bernard Cornwell
Date: 5/22
Pages: 416


Characters: Nathaniel Starbuck; Washington Faulkner; Thaddeus Byrd; Trusloe; Adam Faulkner

Book:New Orleans Magic
Author:J.L. Hendricks
Date:5/22/18
Pages:207
Characters: Rico, Indie, Kat, Jenna, Sam, Acadia, Amaline, Adalaide, Ivan

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by Cherise Sinclair
Date read: May 23rd
Pages: 458
Characters: Josie, Holt, Zachary, Marcus, Gaby
Works for: B,C,S,J,H,Z,M,G
Participated in buddy read in NBRC Back Room here

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I am a little confused though. I added Anja's BR to the list and it only gave us 30 points. I looked at her BR above that and 30 points again. Did it specify somewhere that if the BR takes place in NBRC Back Room it's only worth 30 points?

I just looked at the tower teams rules from when they first came out and it doesn’t say anything about that but it could be somewhere else. Maybe you should ask in the room of requirements if anyone knows.

Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "I just looked at the tower teams rules from when they first came out and it doesn’t say anything about that but it could be somewhere else. Maybe you should ask in the room of requirements if anyon..."

I think I found it. It says if you do a BR with someone who isn't on a tower team, it's only 30 points.

The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon

Finished May 23, 352 pages

Characters - Lark, Mashara, Bujohni, Lodi, Lord Corbin, King Tiras, Kjell, Shenna, Lady Firi, King Zoltev

Buddy Read with other TT 6 members https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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Morgan wrote: "I am a little confused though. I added Anja's BR to the list and it only gave us 30 points. I looked at her BR above that and 30 points again. Did it specify somewhere that if the BR takes place in..."

Points post here
All Buddy Reads are 30 points with the exception of Harry Potter Buddy Reads which are 40 points

Tasks Points
BOM DQs 40
BOM Discussion 20
Buddy Read* 30
HP Buddy Read* 40

Shannon wrote: "Morgan wrote: "I am a little confused though. I added Anja's BR to the list and it only gave us 30 points. I looked at her BR above that and 30 points again. Did it specify somewhere that if the BR..."

Ahhhh... I missed that. I swear, I read the description on the TT main thread over and over and couldn't understand it. Gosh, I'm sorry y'all. I'm not the best at this "captain-ing" stuff. I just get confused when the answers all over the place!

author: Jackie May
5/23/18
270 p
characters: Nora Jacobs, Terrance, Nick Gorgeous, Rook, Wulf, Cecile, Peter, Oliver


author: Eva Chase
5/22/18
258 p
characters: Aria, Thor, Loki, Freya, Baldur, Hod

Book: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Author: E.L. Konigsburg
Date Read: 5/23/18
Page Count: 178
Characters: Mrs Basil E Frankweiler, Saxonberg, Claudia, Jamie, Bruce, Sarah
Use Towards: Spell

Shannon wrote: "
author: Jackie May
5/23/18
270 p
characters: Nora Jacobs, Terrance, Nick Gorgeous, Rook, Wulf, Cecile, Peter, Oliver

[bookcover:Claimed by God..."

These are GREAT books for us Shannon. I might be able to apply both of these to classes, but definitely the second one. We can use that towards the Care of Magical Creatures class I believe. I am heading out to my little one's kindergarten graduation, but when I get home, I will take a look at the classes and make sure I'm thinking of the right ones. I don't have time to update the spreadsheets right now, so if Donna has some time to update the Mod generated one, that would be so helpful. I'm not sure how long her graduation will last! :)

I will keep the mod spreadsheet updated for you. Enjoy the graduation.

Book:Forever Mine
Author:Zanna Mackenzie
Pages: 373
Date: 5/23/18
Characters: Charlie Huxton, Amber Reed, Amelia Kingston, Daniel Stone

Book: Creating Character: Bringing Your Story to Life (Red Sneaker Writers Books)
Author: William Bernhardt
Date: 5/23/18
Pages: 112

Chris wrote: "
Book: Creating Character: Bringing Your Story to Life (Red Sneaker Writers Books)
Au..."

Do y'all think this book looks indigo?

Updated to here!

Thanks for your help Donna! You're the best! :)

I only cried three times. I would say that's progress.

Stroke The Flame
author: Elizabeth Briggs
266 p
5/23/18
characters: Kira, Jasin, Auric, Slade, Reven,

Witch's Rite
author: Crystal Ash
152 p
5/24/18
characters: Deja, Ash, Diana, Raum, Salmac, Nona, Juno

Possible DADA - witch and flame, or Fire Charm as they've both got fire in their hands

I think I'll apply that to the DADA class. I'm gonna use one of the earlier books (that has fire on it) and pair it with this one I'm finishing up for the fire making charm (my book has a match on it).

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

Finished May 24, 426 pages

Characters - Ellie Mack, Theo Goodman, Laurel, Hannah, Noelle Donnelly, Floyd Dunn, Jake, Poppy

Can be used in potion class. 2 people were murdered in this mystery/thriller.

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Donna wrote: "updated to here"

Haha. I think we were updating at the same time! LOL :)

Yeah, I figured that out after a few seconds and stopped entering. Besides the spreadsheet was giving me issues on the 1st book I entered. I think it is my internet. It was flaky all morning.

Donna wrote: "Yeah, I figured that out after a few seconds and stopped entering. Besides the spreadsheet was giving me issues on the 1st book I entered. I think it is my internet. It was flaky all morning."

No worries, it's all updated. I'm gonna update our tracking one now. I am gonna probably spend this weekend trying to figure out where to apply books to classes/spells and could definitely use some help with that for sure! :)

Morgan, Donna

I forgot to add to my last book read that it was a mystery/thriller where someone (actually 2 someones) are murdered. Can be used in the potion class for blood. I will edit my post now.

Geri wrote: "Morgan, Donna

I forgot to add to my last book read that it was a mystery/thriller where someone (actually 2 someones) are murdered. Can be used in the potion class for blood. I will edit my post now."

Awesome, thanks Geri! I'll add this to the spreadsheet!