You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

Just wanted to get Team 2 started. I have been gophering titles, but am hoping to know where Team 2 wants to start. I am involved with a community crisis and some City Hall meetings this week that may take up some of my attention, so I am hesitant to be a scorekeeper this time. (Bitcoin wants to start a mining facility in our neighborhood!) I have been trying to play around with names but alas, that is not a main talent!

“Two-gether” To Win?
Race “Two” Win?

I have no idea!

Hmm, We race Two-gether Two win a badge lol can you tell I’m overtired? Sean got a cancellation call, and came home from his surgery yesterday. This leaves me in charge of shoveling snow, so not much help on score keeping either

Hi, thanks for setting up the thread, Sharon, and you definitely have me intrigued re Bitcoin - I thought it was not real(?) so I’ve always wondered why people would want to invest in it. I guess I don’t understand it much lol.

Jenn, I hope your husband/son is ok. It’s always nice when surgery is over, but recovery can be taxing.

I was hoping for a magical master strategist to give me some direction, haha. I own and operate a one-person company and this is our busy time. I’m hoping to be able to read two books next week. Maybe more, but it’ll depend on how much work comes in that week.

I’m open to ideas, maybe we could just read for tasks if we don’t have time to strategize? I haven’t gophered much yet, but I have books that would work for

Chicago - tasks 1, 3, 4, possibly 7 or definitely 8
NY - 1, 4, 5, 7, or 9
Boston - 1, 4 if witchcraft/wanting to burn witches is religious theme
London - set in London, task 4, 7 or 10
Berlin - 1, 3, 6, 9
Tokyo - 2

I’d like to see what you all think about planning to read for a site(s) vs just reading tasks, since we can each read for the same task(s) if we want.

I know cancelling surgeries are an issue. Sounds like a busy time for you and Laura. If we can find a scorekeeper, I can maybe kind of keep track of who reads what? I have many, many choices so I can work around a bit.

I can’t really explain Bitcoin either. It just pulls lots of electricity and is extremely loud 24 hours a day. Plus home values drop. They are “mining” data bits which keeps the computers going constantly. Apparently, wildlife is also affected, like birds, and disappear. I live in a small Georgia town and we really don’t want it…but it does bring in money so we are basically trying to fight the dollar. Anyway, City Hall meeting is this week and several others so I am a little antsy about detailed data like scoring.

It looks likeLaura has something for each race, so should we start there?

Any idea what you can read, Jenn under Chicago, if we start there?

I guess we can go as Two-get her Two Win? …if no one else has a better idea?

I also read quickly and A LOT so there is that…

Sharon wrote: "I know cancelling surgeries are an issue. Sounds like a busy time for you and Laura. If we can find a scorekeeper, I can maybe kind of keep track of who reads what? I have many, many choices so I c..."

Oh, loud and property values dropping and wildlife disappearing doesn’t sound good, so good luck to you Sharon and thanks for explaining! I had no clue.

As for names, you all can choose, I am fine with whatever.

I’m going to keep gophering and I’ll update my post above if I find books for more tasks. The only city I’m missing is Tokyo. I think my best bet for those tasks may be titles starting with E, D, O 🙏🏻 ETA: I did find E and D :)

If you all are okay with a Google spreadsheet, I can be the scorekeeper? I won’t be able to make the spreadsheet until tomorrow though.

That would be awesome, Emma!

“Two-Gether Two Win” an ok name for the team for you or do you have a different one.

Thank you, Emma 🙏🏻😀

That would be awesome Emma, thank you!

That sounds perfect Sharon 👍

And, yes it is my husband. Two and a half year wait, finally got booked for a week ago Thursday, but delayed twice, then cancelled. Was rebooked for next Friday, but got the call for a cancellation. He is moving better than we had feared, but still only first day home from knee and shoulder (opposite sides, of course), so time will tell if he is going to be a good patient, or not lol

I am happy to start gophering wherever the need is 😊

How stressful to have these needed surgeries postponed! I hope you will be able to get this taken care of soon! I have a friend whose husband had the same thing happen.

I guess, maybe we can start with Chicago and see how we do. Then, if it looks like we just need to do tasks and not complete a city, we will adjust.

Hi everyone! I had a day with family so I just now came and saw the toppler was posted!
I'll gopher for some chicago books and come back and let you know!

I can do Chicago task 6 with ArchEnemy - well as long as Kristie approves embedded genres as the magic is listed like this
fantasy>magic

Emma R. wrote: "If you all are okay with a Google spreadsheet, I can be the scorekeeper? I won’t be able to make the spreadsheet until tomorrow though."

Thanks Emma!

Hi... Just letting you know I am here.

I want to start with Strange Weather in Tokyo .. looking to see if it will fit anything left in Chicago or London. If not, Then, set in Tokyo.

Good to hear from you, Christina. I have you down for that. What task in Tokyo does the book fit?

I’ve got you down Katrina. Hope you had a good day. I’ll start with task 4 in Chicago, The Transatlantic Book Club.

Sharon wrote: "Good to hear from you, Christina. I have you down for that. What task in Tokyo does the book fit?"

Yeah... just set in Tokyo.

Christina wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Good to hear from you, Christina. I have you down for that. What task in Tokyo does the book fit?"

Yeah... just set in Tokyo."

Got it!

Laura: I have you down for task 1 Chicago (set in 1600) based on your list, if that is ok. If you decide to do that, will you let me know the title?

Sharon wrote: "Christina wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Good to hear from you, Christina. I have you down for that. What task in Tokyo does the book fit?"

Yeah... just set in Tokyo."

Got it!"

If noone has #9 Chicago- I will take it - with Stolen Tongues.

I can probably take a couple more... if I can find matches on audio.

Christina wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Christina wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Good to hear from you, Christina. I have you down for that. What task in Tokyo does the book fit?"

Yeah... just set in Tokyo."

Got it!"

If noone h..."

I have you down for #9 Chicago, as well.

Sharon wrote: "Christina wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Christina wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Good to hear from you, Christina. I have you down for that. What task in Tokyo does the book fit?"

Yeah... just set in Tokyo."

Go..."

Dang it... need to change the book to A Monster Calls.. It doesn't look like the other is released yet.. sorry.

Here's the spreadsheet I made: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

We don't have to use it but I will be using it to track the score. Do we want to try and complete a circuit as well as doing Chicago? To earn the extra points?

I would also like London #1 (audio) - The House in the Cerulean Sea

@Emma- I think we have the circuit cover already, but then again I stay confused.

@Emma- love the spreadsheet! Looks Fanastic.

Okay... last one. Please put me down for Chicago #2 - with Countdown City

Sharon wrote: "Laura: I have you down for task 1 Chicago (set in 1600) based on your list, if that is ok. If you decide to do that, will you let me know the title?"

Wonderful, sure here it is: The Familiars by Stacey Halls for task 1 Chicago

and I will update the spreadsheet, if that’s ok 👍🏻

Emma R. wrote: "Here's the spreadsheet I made: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

We don't have to use it but I will be using it to track the score. Do ..."

Beautiful, Emma! Well done 💪🏻🙏🏻

I can also do task 7 Chicago for my second read, dual timelines if no one else wants it?

The Women of Pearl Island by Polly Crosby

👉 and it would also work for these tasks, if we are going for the circuit, or want to complete another site:
NY task 1, 5 word title
NY task 5, pearl in title
Berlin task 1, set on an island

Edited to add: This next book is a dual timeline (Chicago task 7) that also has LAKE in the title (Chicago, task 3) if that’s better:

The Lake and the Lost Girl by Jacquelyn Vincenta

I may be able to fit in a third book, and I’m open to suggestions. I’ll update my original post for tasks that could work.

Hi Sharon - I think Emma has herself down in the spreadsheet for Chicago tasks 2, 8, and 10. So maybe we have Chicago pinned down?

Also, I think Chicago 7 is dual timelines and that should be my second book, The Women of Pearl Island, unless someone else wants it

Sorry, Sharon, I didn’t realize you wanted the Lake task 😬 just found another book while gophering, isn’t that always the way

No, I was just filling in the blank spaces. Emma is down for numbers 3, 8, and 10. Correct? Wait! Maybe our numbering is off? I am counting Chicago Task 1 as “Set in 1600s” and not Location. I wasn’t assigning the city locations a number as I was following the numbers Kristie had provided on the original tasks.

Just to be clear, what are the tasks that Emma is reading for?

I am confused though. I don’t see Emma’s entries on the spreadsheet so I don’t see the titles. Anyone know why I can’t see the titles? I just see a blank spreadsheet. I signed in but still just see empty cells.

So, Chicago is finished! Yay!!

To finish the circuit, we have the location tasks listed above as I updated.

Then, I guess we can just choose another city to finish or read for random tasks. Any suggestions? (We haven’t heard from Jenn yet.)

Thanks for keeping me on track.

Okay... I have caused confusion. A Monster Calls was to replace Stolen Tongues #9 because the movie isn't out yet... I still want Strange Weather in Tokyofor Tokyo.

I think we need a planning post.. so I can tell what is happening..

Also messed up The House in the Cerulean Sea.. It is Berlin #1 not London ... sorry

Does look like Emma had Chicago #2 covered. That is fine... I can look elsewhere later.

That leaves Chicago #3.

I think with our crew we will through a circuit and many cities.... or we could keep doing Chicago over and over..Then I could put my book back on there... lol

Got it. I am not sure how to set up a planning post. Rather technology challenged.

I added and corrected the changes above. I also added me to the London location so that takes care of the circuit. So now, whatever tasks anyone wants to read…

Sharon wrote: "No, I was just filling in the blank spaces. Emma is down for numbers 3, 8, and 10. Correct? Wait! Maybe our numbering is off? I am counting Chicago Task 1 as “Set in 1600s” and not Location. I wasn..."

Oh, then yes, it makes sense why were both confused, we’re using different numbering systems. 😀

Emma has herself down for Chicago 2, 8, and 10 (the spreadsheet is numbered as Kristie posted them)

When you log into the spreadsheet you’re on the summary tab. My guess is she has formulas in there to total the books read from each site into it, once we’ve completed tasks. To the right of the summary tab on the bottom are each of the cities, just click on the city and hopefully you’ll see. you have to scroll to the bottom to see them.

From Kristie’s task list:

Chicago
(Maybe we could call these A? So this could be Chicago A task?)
A Set in Chicago (Illinois)

1️⃣ Read a book set in the 1600s.

2️⃣ Read a book with fire on cover or an MC who is a firefighter.

3️⃣ Read a book with the word “Lake” in the title.

4️⃣ Read a book with the title in cursive (it should look handwritten, not printed: no block letters or all caps).

5️⃣ Read a book with a heart on cover or an MC who is a doctor.

6️⃣ Read a book with a MPG of science fiction or magic.

7️⃣ Read a book with dual timelines.

8️⃣ Read a book with both a female author and a female MC.

9️⃣ Read a book that is also a movie or TV show.

🔟 Read a book with one of the words “brownie,” “chocolate," or “treat” in the title.

GR is acting weird every time I try and reply to you Christina, not sure why lol, but I’d be happy to grab that London task since Cerulean Sea is in Berlin.

That’s IF I can read a third book, I should know by end of next week. Dying to read this thriller The Therapist by B.A. Paris

Edited: Ok, forget this one, I don’t need to read for London, no worries.

@Sharon- Yeah ... I totally went to the other teams to see what they were doing...(no judging lol) that is why I said we should have a planning post. Looks like just a post with cities and numbers with names beside them.

No worries at all. I just looked up the one Janice is doing. I have been doing the same thing on paper. LOL! Will do one below! Live and learn!

Thanks, Christina!

PLANNING

Chicago
L Sharon Labyrinth✔️
1 Laura The Familiars✔️
2 Christina Countdown City✔️
3 Sharon Iron Lake✔️
4 Sharon The Transatlantic Book Club✔️
5 Sharon Dark Halls✔️
6 Katrisa ArchEnemy ✔️
7 Laura The Women of Pearl Island✔️
8 Emma How to Run with a Naked Werewolf✔️
9 Christina A Monster Calls ✔️
10 Emma Blood and Chocolate✔️

New York
L Sharon Boychik✔️
1 Katrisa The Year of the Hare✔️
2 Katrissa No Land's Man✔️
3 Katrissa Sunset Park✔️
4 Katrisa If Cats Disappeared from the World✔️
5 Katrisa Who Ate the First Oyster?: The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History✔️
6 Jenn Spartan Gold✔️
7 Sharon The Book of Lost Names✔️
8 Katrisa Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir✔️
9 Jenn Dracula✔️
10 Katrisa Dangling Man✔️

Boston
L
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Sharon The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers✔️
9
10

London
L
1
2
3 Emma In the Hand of the Goddess✔️
4
5
6
7
8
9 Emma The Woman Who Rides Like a Man✔️
10

Berlin
L Sharon The Reader ✔️
1 Christina The House in the Cerulean Sea✔️
2 Jenn The Queen's Assassin
3 Sharon Confessions of a Bookseller✔️
4 Sharon She Lost Her Muse✔️
5 Emma The Lightning Thief✔️
6 KatrisaThe Liberation of Paris: How Eisenhower, de Gaulle, and von Choltitz Saved the City of Light✔️
7 Katrisa The Zookeeper's War✔️
8 Katrissa Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship" ✔️
9 Katrisa Dog Driven✔️
10 Christina Random Acts of Baby✔️

Tokyo
L Christina Strange Weather in Tokyo✔️
1 Katrisa Forget Me Not✔️
2 Katrisa Death in Her Hands✔️
3 Katrisa The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories✔️
4 Katrisa The Girl Who Reads on the Métro✔️
5
6 Christina The Devil Wears Prada✔️
7
8 Katrisa The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City✔️
9 Katrisa North of the Border✔️
10 Katrisa The Canyon's Edge✔️

Sorry... one more correction for me . It is Berlin #1- not location.

I will take New York 4 with If Cats Disappeared from the World

I will take New York 2 with No Land's Man

Katrisa wrote: "I will take New York 2 with No Land's Man"

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I will do New York 8 with Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir

I will do New York 1 with The Year of the Hare

Katrisa wrote: "I will do New York 8 with Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir"
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Katrisa wrote: "I will do New York 1 with The Year of the Hare"
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I found Sunset Park for New York 3

I will do New York 7. The Book of Lost Names
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