The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

I have only my first book absolutely decided on. I have been wanting to read Wrong Place Wrong Time for ages and it works for a Reverse card. Other than that, I will be reading from a very long TBR that I created for an AMMP challenge. I filled the list with many books from all of your Read lists so they also work for Reverse cards which we seem to have got a lot of.

Uh, wouldn't be great if we can all share some of the books we plan to read? This way we can have a peek at what everyone is reading and get some inspiration here and there.

^ same for me with Wrong Place, Wrong Time! hehe

My list looks like this:


&& i will surely add more to it

I have quite a few books I plan to read. One I'll be reading for my local in-person book group (The Vanishing Half) and then the two books for the colored covers. And then I have a few others I'm just itching to get into as well.

My list looks like this (in no particular order):


Then again, I'm a bit of a mood reader so this list may vary based upon that...

Gwen wrote: "I have quite a few books I plan to read. One I'll be reading for my local in-person book group (The Vanishing Half) and then the two books for the colored covers. And then I have a few others I'm j..."

Gwen, I've read The Vanishing Half so it can be used as a reverse card if needed.

Stephanie wrote: "Gwen, I've read The Vanishing Half so it can be used as a reverse card if needed."

Ooh, good to know! Thanks, Stephanie.

How many times can we use the same book as a Reverse? I have The Vanishing Half in my stacks of books that I want to start with for the challenge too.

I think if the same book is read by different people, it counts each time and would fill a spot for a Reverse. Louise can correct me if I'm wrong but I think that is the case.

If you wish to pre-plan your reads feel free to add them to the tracking sheet

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

My reads very much vary depending on what I need for a challenge.

For Reverse the same book can be read by different people.
Some teams have in the past completed buddy reads to satisfy these cards.
If anyone wishes to participate in a buddy read, head over to the Buddy Read 2023 thread to set one up.

Louise wrote: "If you wish to pre-plan your reads feel free to add them to the tracking sheet

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

My reads very m..."

Would it be okay to add the books to the spreadsheet once I've read them? Just in case I need to change out a book that I planned on reading for a book that seems to fill one of our more needed cards at the time.

At the moment the stack of books that I have set aside to read are:

Just over 24 hours to the start of UNO 😀

JoJo_theDoDo wrote: "Louise wrote: "If you wish to pre-plan your reads feel free to add them to the tracking sheet

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

..."
That’s perfectly fine, the option is to add books before the start is for those that like to pre-plan

I will be adding my books as I complete them only because I never can pre-plan my reads past at the most my next 2-3 books.☺️
But I have added a lot of books to my tentative TBR that work for reverse cards.

Louise wrote: "Just over 24 hours to the start of UNO 😀"

Woot! I'm excited!

I'm off to the library after work today to pick up a few books.

I am super excited as well! I may stay up all night to read as much as possible on the first day haha

2 hours to go

Hi, all. I have a doubt about the reverse cards.
I will be reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland #1-2) by Lewis Carroll.
When I checked everybody's read books, I found that Stephanie has read book 1 and Alex has read book 2.
Would that allow me to use the book for a reverse card or does the complete book have to have been read by one person for it to count? Thanks.

And we are go

Preeti wrote: "Hi, all. I have a doubt about the reverse cards.
I will be reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland #1-2) by Lewis Carroll.
When I ch..."

I’ll need to double check this

Louise wrote: "Preeti wrote: "Hi, all. I have a doubt about the reverse cards.
I will be reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland #1-2) by Lewis Carr..."

Thanks, Louise!

JoJo_theDoDo wrote: "Louise wrote: "If you wish to pre-plan your reads feel free to add them to the tracking sheet

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

..."

Jojo, I have read Out of the Easy, The Vanishing Half and Malibu Rising, so these can be used for Reverse :)

Alya wrote: "JoJo_theDoDo wrote: "Louise wrote: "If you wish to pre-plan your reads feel free to add them to the tracking sheet

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

Oh good! Did you really enjoy any of them?

Do we add a completion post here or only add it to the tracking spreadsheet?
I have added a completion post above just in case it is required and will delete it if not.

JoJo_theDoDo wrote: "Alya wrote: "JoJo_theDoDo wrote: "Louise wrote: "If you wish to pre-plan your reads feel free to add them to the tracking sheet

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

I did like Malibu Rising and in general I quite like the author! As for Ruta Sepetys, I think this is the weakest book of hers I have read (compared to Ashes in the Snow and Salt to the Sea) and The Vanishing Half was interesting as it was from a very different perspective (I am white and from a European country with little to no PoC)

Preeti wrote: "Do we add a completion post here or only add it to the tracking spreadsheet?
I have added a completion post above just in case it is required and will delete it if not."

No need to post it here as long as all the detail is on the sheet and the book is on your Uno shelf

Just finished my 2 📕 (Hidden Pictures ) . I really recommend this book if you like horror/thrillers.

I didn't know where exactly to add it to the spreadsheet as it is a coloured card, so I just wrote down the date next to my name. Please let me know if there is anything else I need to add and I will edit accordingly.

Alex wrote: "Just finished my 2 📕 (Hidden Pictures ) . I really recommend this book if you like horror/thrillers.

I didn't know where exactly to add it to the spreadsheet as it is a coloured c..."

The top section is for us to see at a glance who is covering each card, completion posts for these need to be added in the tracking sheet from row 16 with as much info as possible including if it works for other cards 😀

Louise wrote: "Alex wrote: "Just finished my 2 📕 (Hidden Pictures ) . I really recommend this book if you like horror/thrillers.

I didn't know where exactly to add it to the spreadsheet as it is..."

Thank you for your reply! I edited it in the spreadsheet 😊

Louise wrote: "Preeti wrote: "Hi, all. I have a doubt about the reverse cards.
I will be reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland #1-2) by Lewis Carr..."

Hi, Louise! Any word on whether I can use a duology book for the reverse card that has been read in parts by two different team members? Thanks.

Preeti wrote: "Louise wrote: "Preeti wrote: "Hi, all. I have a doubt about the reverse cards.
I will be reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland #1-2..."

Unfortunately we can’t use it for a reverse unless someone else read the whole thing.

Alya wrote: "JoJo_theDoDo wrote: "Alya wrote: "JoJo_theDoDo wrote: "Louise wrote: "If you wish to pre-plan your reads feel free to add them to the tracking sheet

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

I have read Salt to the Sea and thought it was really good. The only other book I've read by Taylor Jenkins Reid was Daisy Jones and I thought it was good, but did not really like it enough to make me want to read all her books.

I finished "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie and added it to the spreadsheet. I hope I entered it correctly, please tell me if I didn't. I know there were several team mates that had already read it so it could be used as a reverse.

I finished my first book and added it to the spreadsheet - how exciting to be starting Uno!

I read by Carrie Vaughn and it was excellent, highly recommended! I'm looking forward to reading the sequel.

Louise wrote: "Preeti wrote: "Louise wrote: "Preeti wrote: "Hi, all. I have a doubt about the reverse cards.
I will be reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Alice's Adventures in ..."

Ah, OK. Thanks, Louise! I had to read it for another challenge and was hoping to fit it in here as well. Luckily, my other books work here.

I finished and added it to the tracking sheet. Again, I hope I'm filling it out right. Hope you all are doing well and enjoying your reading time so far : )

Alex wrote: "Louise wrote: "Alex wrote: "Just finished my 2 📕 (Hidden Pictures ) . I really recommend this book if you like horror/thrillers.

I didn't know where exactly to add it to the sprea..."

Can you add a read date to the sheet please.

I thought it would be good to read some books that start with the letter "I" as it seems we have quite a few of those needed in our hands, so I'm currently reading:

(Paperback) and (Audiobook)

Don't forget to include all options when completing card options including:

Place
Series Number

I finished The It Girl and it's on line 37 on the tracking sheet. It's my first time doing this so let me know if I need to fix anything on there. Thanks!

I hope everyone is have a good weekend! It's been super cold where I live so it's been nice to stay inside and read. I just finished my 2nd book (for one of the colored cards) now I need to decide what to read next...

I’ve been visiting family this weekend so not had much reading time. I will get an update posted tomorrow evening with our current status 😀

I completed The Island of Sea Women and updated the spreadsheet for all the possibilities to use it for.

I started a new job recently and I work on Saturdays, but I have Sunday off. My teens and I played Pokémon Go on Sunday since it was community day. It's fun to spend time with my boys doing something they really enjoy. : )

Good morning! I find it hard to believe that it's February 8th already - this month seems to be flying by.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm currently reading Mexican Gothic and it's actually going kinda slow. I like the main character, she's funny and plucky, but there's not a whole lot going on yet.

Louise - I'd love to see an update! I hope we're on track!

Apologies for the delay it's been a very hectic few days but as promised a brief update.

Books Read: 34
Points: 905
Hands Complete: 1

February Cards - Remaining
2 📒 - Louise
3 📘 - Louise
6 📕 - Cindy


Wild - 3
Skip - 4
Reverse - 4

0️⃣ - 3
1️⃣ - 6
2️⃣ - 5
3️⃣ - 7
4️⃣ - 3
5️⃣ - 4
6️⃣ - 4
7️⃣ - 3
8️⃣ - 1
9️⃣ - 6

@Cindy, Ann and Alya how are you getting on with your books

Thanks for the update Louise!

Thanks, Louise!

I have added a book to the spreadsheet that works for both 3 Blue and 7 Blue.


Edit: Sorry, forgot to add, it can work as a backup in case we need it.

I have finally finished my first book. It’s for my colored card. Have had a slow start to my reading this month, I’ve been busy with work and had a sick and teething baby so I haven’t been able to get as much reading done as I would like but I did get my colored card read and I will update the spreadsheet tonight when I get a chance

Good to see you, Cindy! I hope your baby is feeling better soon.

I finally finished Mexican Gothic last night - I'm so glad the last third of the book picked up, the beginning was really slow. I'll update the tracking sheet tonight when I'm home (I can't access Google docs from work. Thanks firewall.)

The mini is coming! The mini is coming! Who's excited for the mini challenge??

Hi Cindy, hope things settle down for you soon.

As Gwen said pointed out we have a mini challenge starting on 14th.
Full breakdown can be found here February Mini

February Mini
• Books must finished after start of mini:
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

• Every Task is worth 10 points some exceptions detailed in tasks.

• Bonus 30 points for completing tasks 1-40
• Additional bonus 40 points for completing tasks 41- 46

Azure Dragon of the East (10 tasks)
1. Read a book with blue or green or teal letters on the cover
2. Read a book with a teal cover
3. Read a book with the word "EAST" or "EASTERN" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points)
4. Read a book with the letters F*O*U*R in the title
5. Read a book featuring a dragon (shapeshifter accepted) or with a dragon on the cover
6. Read a book with a tree(s) or a wooden object on the cover
7. Read a book with the word "DAWN" or "SUNRISE" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points)
8. Read a book shelved Spring (min 3 tags) or with one of the Spring months in the title
9. Read a book with the word "BEAST" or "PREDATOR" in the title or series title
10. Read a book where a character is guarding somebody/something

Vermilion Bird of the South (10 tasks)
11. Read a book with red or orange letters on the cover
12. Read a book with an orange cover
13. Read a book with the word "SOUTH" or "SOUTHERN" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points)
14. Read a book with the page count containing the number 4
15. Read a book featuring a bird (shapeshifter accepted) or with a bird on the cover
16. Read a book with fire on the cover
17. Read a book with the word "NOON" or "DAY" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points)
18. Read a book shelved Summer (min 3 tags) or with one of the Summer months in the title
19. Read a book shelved Justice or Enemies (min 3 tags)
20. Read a book with a character flying (on) a plane or (on) a spaceship

White Tiger of the West (10 tasks)
21. Read a book with white letters on the cover
22. Read a book with a white cover
23. Read a book with the word "WEST" or "WESTERN" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points)
24. Read a book with the publication date (the first publication date or that of your edition) containing the number 4
25. Read a book featuring a tiger (shapeshifter accepted) or with a tiger on the cover
26. Read a book with some kind of metal or a metallic object on the cover
27. Read a book with the word "SUNSET" or "TWILIGHT" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points)
28. Read a book shelved Autumn or Fall (min 3 tags) or with one of the autumn months in the title
29. Read a book with the word "HUNTER" or "PREY" in the title or series title
30. Read a book with a character who fights demons or other otherworldly creatures or a book shelved as Demons (min 3 tags)


Black Turtle of the North (10 tasks)
31. Read a book with black letters on the cover
32. Read a book with a black or grey cover
33. Read a book with the word "NORTH" or "NORTHERN" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points)
34. Read a book that is 4th in a series
35. Read a book featuring a snake or a turtle (shapeshifters accepted) or with a turtle or snake on the cover
36. Read a book with a body of water on the cover
37. Read a book with the word "NIGHT" or "MIDNIGHT" in the text (6 points) or title or series title (10 points)
38. Read a book shelved Winter (min 3 tags) or with one of the Winter months in the title
39. Read a book shelved as Immortal or Mysterious (min 3 tags)
40. Read a book where a character is a warrior/soldier

Yellow Dragon (Centre) (6 extra tasks)
41. Read a book shelved as Animals (min 3 tags)
42. Read a book featuring an/some alien species
43. Read a book with the name of any officially recognized animal constellations in the title (names in Latin or the language you are reading the book in will be accepted - https://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/....)
44. Read a book featuring royalty (real or fictional)
45. Read a book shelved Gods (min 3 tags)
46. Read a book where a martial art of Asian origin is mentioned in the text (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...)

A separate tab has been added to the tracking sheet for claiming of tasks. When posting completions on the tracking sheet please put the number(s) of the task(s) your book works for so we can move things around if needed.