Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

It's only "right side up" in the northern hemisphere though. By your logic, we would not have been allowed to use "July" for a summer word last month, for example, because the mod in charge of the challenge was Australian.

And the About post does say "we invite you to get a bit topsy turvy, right side up, and jumbled up"! Maybe Mods can chime in :)

I have other "spring word" books... but I really REALLY REALLY want to read my "October in title book" :D

Alysa wrote: "So.... if I live in the northern hemisphere, am I allowed to use "October" as a spring word, because October is a spring month in other places?

During the Upside Down Summer Challenge, I know peop..."

yeah the December was because it was an upside down where December is summer.
So Spring needs to be right side up - March/April/May

No Cat is right, it won't work this time around

Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I want to mention that I learned a lesson today that the Amazon book search feature is not trustworthy if it won't let you sample that page. Luckily, the book it failed me on is one I have in Kindl..."

This has been happening to me, too! I have resorted to going to Google Books now to search within books for specific words.

Would “tree” be considered a spring word in the title? Since trees start getting their leaves in spring? ;p

[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I want to mention that I learned a lesson today that the Amazon book search feature is not trustworthy if it won't let you sample that page. Luckily, the bo..."

Google Books is a lifesaver for that purpose!

Is there anyway to be a late addition?

Kaley wrote: "[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I want to mention that I learned a lesson today that the Amazon book search feature is not trustworthy if it won't let you sample that..."

It really is! I used to rely on the Amazon “Look Inside” option, but for some reason, it just isn’t letting me search past the sample anymore.

Some books don't allow searches on either. But that through me for a loop with a couple of books. One book it showed ruby mentioned a couple of times. So I go to search my actual Kindle copy so I can quote the line on my spreadsheet and nope not in there. Luckily it did have another task it fit.

[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "Kaley wrote: "[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I want to mention that I learned a lesson today that the Amazon book search feature is not trustworthy if it won't let y..."

The problem I've had with Google books is that it only shows me 5 mentions. Which is fine if you only need it in the book once, but not helpful when you're looking for a scenario with certain words (like someone who won't cut their hair!)

This is true!

So, I just got a very advanced copy of a book that will be published in 2020. No ARCs of it are available.

Is there any chance I could use it for a word in text task? Or no, as it wouldn't be possible to verify it?

Can I ask for clarification on task #18 "Read a book where the page numbers add to 21 (i.e. 345 pages = 3+4+5 = 12)" is it 21 and 12 is just the example? I ask because I am stalking someone's page and they used a book where it adds up to 12. So I'm wondering how many others are confused by this.

Tati
I'll take it back to the mod squad and discuss and get back to you

Hi Frankie... no "tree" won't work as a spring word. Never hurts to try and ask though does it?

Laura wrote: "Hi Frankie... no "tree" won't work as a spring word. Never hurts to try and ask though does it?"

No, it never hurts to ask! Thanks, Laura! ;p

I thought I might be able to go out on a limb & use tree. [Pun intended!] LOL! ;]]

Does anyone know when the next team challenge might be at NBRC? I love their competitive team challenges so I’m anxiously awaiting the next one!

I know this isn’t really the thread to ask about it, but I didn’t know if any of you might know. ;]

Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "Can I ask for clarification on task #18 "Read a book where the page numbers add to 21 (i.e. 345 pages = 3+4+5 = 12)" is it 21 and 12 is just the example? I ask because I am stalking someone's page ..."

I was wondering this myself. I was just going to use 21, since that’s what the task states. But I was still curious whether it is actually supposed to be 21 or 12.

Yes it is 21. If you look at the goal FAQ spreadsheet all of those tasks use that same example. If you’ve seen someone get confused perhaps shoot them a message; or send one to our mod account and we can let them know 😉

[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I know this isn’t really the thread to ask about it, but I didn’t know if any of you might know. ;]"

[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "Does anyone know when the next team challenge might be at NBRC? I love their competitive team challenges so I’m anxiously awaiting the next one!"

Hehehe, we know! Lots of ideas being thrown around. Stay tuned!

Jenn wrote: "Is there anyway to be a late addition?"

Hello Jenn,
Signups closed on March 21; unfortunately we aren't taking late additions but on the bright side more individual and team challenges are in the near future! Keep an eye on the monthly newsletter and any PM's from the moderator account.

For bonus title words, would "Gemini" work? (Since the birthdates of the sign fall solidly in spring) How about "rain"? (April showers bring May flowers)

Thanks!

I remember the person who did it was in the A's. I just wanted to post about it because there might be more people who think they've done that task and they haven't and someone says something too late. I'll see if I can find the person again.

Tati wrote: "So, I just got a very advanced copy of a book that will be published in 2020. No ARCs of it are available.

Is there any chance I could use it for a word in text task? Or no, as it wouldn't be poss..."

Hi Tati, I believe you answered your own question; so no your book won't work for a task as it wouldn't be possible to verify. Enjoy your advanced copy!

Laura wrote: "Tati wrote: "So, I just got a very advanced copy of a book that will be published in 2020. No ARCs of it are available.

Is there any chance I could use it for a word in text task? Or no, as it wou..."

Yeah, I figured that would happen. As I'm being paid to read this, I will finish it anyway LOL

Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I remember the person who did it was in the A's. I just wanted to post about it because there might be more people who think they've done that task and they haven't and someone says something too l..."

@ Mary
Psst: the master spreadsheet has your points, but says 0 books read. I think there are added lines on your indiv. spreadsheet that are messing up the counts.

Ok I will play with it this weekend. My spreadsheet is registering books read. I rearranged some could that be the problem? I decided I wanted all my read books on top.

I don't really know how to fix my spreadsheet. I moved some rows around and deleted some. I'm wondering if that broke my connecting to the main spreadsheet? I just assumed the formulas would carry over. Sorry about that. It never occurred to me that we couldn't move stuff around. Didn't mean to create work for the mods. I don't mind starting my spreadsheet over again if it's easier for you guys to connect a new one than my broken one.

I don't remember exactly which ones are lines I added and which aren't.

Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I don't really know how to fix my spreadsheet. I moved some rows around and deleted some. I'm wondering if that broke my connecting to the main spreadsheet? I just assumed the formulas would carry ..."

No problems, I have fixed it. Feel free to cut and paste text, but if you delete/add rows it will break things as there are hidden formulas on your sheet ; plus the formulas on the main sheet that refer to it :)

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I don't really know how to fix my spreadsheet. I moved some rows around and deleted some. I'm wondering if that broke my connecting to the main spreadsheet?..."

It looks like the All Players tab on the master sheet is now correctly totalling Mary’s books & points, but the Leaf tab isn’t.

Alysa wrote: "Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I don't really know how to fix my spreadsheet. I moved some rows around and deleted some. I'm wondering if that broke my connecting to the ..."

Should be ok now (hopefully!)

OK sorry for the trouble.

All good. we didn't actually let anyone know that adding/deleting rows would make a difference :) We will protect the required columns/rows for future templates

For the task about reading a book where a character has lost their senses would someone with dementia count for this catergory?

Only if they have actually lost one of the five senses as a result of the dementia

Hi, I think my question earlier might have been missed - post 224.

Thanks!

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Only if they have actually lost one of the five senses as a result of the dementia"

Thanks.

Will this work for orange cover?

Quick question: can youx include rereads in this challenge?

@Deanne PS. I'm no mod but that sure looks pretty orange to me ;)

Kim wrote: "Quick question: can youx include rereads in this challenge?

@Deanne PS. I'm no mod but that sure looks pretty orange to me ;)"

re-reads are allowed if it's been more than 6 months since you last read it.

I'm only re-reading one this month, and it's been about 30 years!!

Deanna wrote: "

Will this work for orange cover?"


Yes, Deanna it will work for orange cover

Karen wrote: "For bonus title words, would "Gemini" work? (Since the birthdates of the sign fall solidly in spring) How about "rain"? (April showers bring May flowers)

Thanks!"

Sorry for the miss in answering your question. Neither of those words pop to mind when I think "spring" even with your reasoning. Its a 250 pt question so its meant to be a little bit difficult; not every book will work for this task. Some of the "approved " spring words are in the FAQ or you can view other players to get ideas of what they read.

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "Neither of those words pop to mind when I think "spring" "

You obviously don't live in the UK. There isn't a word that describes a British spring better than "rain" LOL!

Sammy wrote: "Moderators of NBRC wrote: "Neither of those words pop to mind when I think "spring" "

You obviously don't live in the UK. There isn't a word that describes a British spring better than "rain" LOL!"

The problem is there isn't a word that describes a British Summer / Autumn or Winter better than "rain" :-D

....and I am a Brit!

I'm reading Kindred right now, and wondered if I could use it for "has lost one of their senses"

evidence 1: right at the start we learn that Dana has an arm amputated - loss of touch (or large part of touch)?

evidence 2: Carrie can't speak - not one of the classic 5, I grant, but inability to speak is limiting on a person's ability to interact and influence the world without additional effort

Thoughts?

Hmm it’s a bit of a stretch imo 😉 sorry! I think it’s kind of like the Dementia question. If the task gets a bit off track then it kind of starts to delve into general disability

Karen ⊰✿ wrote: "Hmm it’s a bit of a stretch imo 😉 sorry! I think it’s kind of like the Dementia question. If the task gets a bit off track then it kind of starts to delve into general disability"

Yeah, I thought it might be! The difficulties of having to read books for RL and then having to shoe horn them into GR challenges! #firstworldreadersproblems

Teehee 😜