The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

I keep trying for blue...but it's always violet.

Ecept for this one

But I can't tell what numbers are needed for blue, or if it would qualify for one of our blue options. Idk why I can't see that on the spreadsheet.

Oh wait...I see it on the first page of the thread now.
We don't need blue.

I can read the following for the mini-challenge. Let me know your thoughts

Read a book with a black cover: "As Good As Dead" As Good As Dead

Read a book that is not suitable for children: "Electric Idol" Electric Idol

Read a book with a pink cover: "Love and Other Words" Love and Other Words

Stephie wrote: "I was going to finish two books today but I will hold off until the mini starts.

This book can count for task 23. Read a book where a character is considered t..."

That's a good idea for double duty, I will save the last chapters of my current books until then too.

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Skye - just a reminder that I need you to set a read date for Sourwolf Candy, please."

sorry about that, just saw this. It's fixed.

I know I have a Wild Horses sitting out there.
I..."

that's fun, two books with the same name!

Stacey wrote: "Stephanie, I put you down for those tasks. I also copied the sheet over to our tracking pages so folks can sign up. Remember, starts the 15th.

I think we should focus on task 1 first and if we fin..."

I agree we should do one section at a time to maximize points, Brilliant. The first Part has less books. The second part has a few more, but the prompts seem easier.

My vote is for part one due as less #.

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I keep trying for blue...but it's always violet.

Ecept for this one

But I can't tell what numbers are needed for blue, or if it would qualify for one of our blue ..."

We can use it as a Wild Draw 4 if it fits for one of them

Charly wrote: "I can read the following for the mini-challenge. Let me know your thoughts

Read a book with a black cover: "As Good As Dead" As Good As Dead

Read a book that is not suitable for ..."

Sounds good. Sign up and claim them!

Stacey wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I keep trying for blue...but it's always violet.

Ecept for this one

But I can't tell what numbers are needed for blue, or if it w..."

It does work as Blue 3.

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Stacey wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I keep trying for blue...but it's always violet.

Ecept for this one

But I can't tell what numbers are needed for b..."

Perfect. I'll use it for that.

I claimed the scientist task: I am using a non-fiction book that I am almost finished with.

Diana wrote: "I claimed the scientist task: I am using a non-fiction book that I am almost finished with."

Great! Thank you! Remember - don't finish until the 15th

Hi! I've been reading Las Aventuras de Miguel Littín Clandestino en Chile (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...) and I'm almost done, I'm going to finish it this saturday! :)

Hey guys :) I just finished and I'm starting . That one has a red cover. Also, reading as a buddy read with my sister. That one is set in Australia.... Yours Truly will be a quick read and then I'm sure I can help with a few more of these April minis!!

We have had some great weather these past few days, great for reading! It's going to rain today, also great for reading!

Laura, you are reading a ton! I hope you are enjoying.

just finished Miguel Littin, gonna try to finish Metropolis soon

It's completion day for the mini! I marked where these would fit.

Just finished As Good As Dead and WOW!!! The first one was slow and I almost didn't complete the trilogy but they got really good and intense. Going to start the next book. Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Stacey wrote: "Laura, you are reading a ton! I hope you are enjoying."

Fun , indeed; a ton. i'm seeing audiobooks, ya, and cozy mysteries in my future

Carina wrote: "just finished Miguel Littin, gonna try to finish Metropolis soon"

yay!

Stephie wrote: "It's completion day for the mini! I marked where these would fit.




[bookcover:Th..."

ooh, these covers are so colorful

Charly wrote: "Just finished As Good As Dead and WOW!!! The first one was slow and I almost didn't complete the trilogy but they got really good and intense. Going to start the next book. Hope everyone is having ..."

huh- I read A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and was like eh. Good Girl, Bad Blood was on my TBR for the longest time, but eventually forgot about it. maybe I'll revisit these in summertime

Becky wrote: "Hey guys :) I just finished and I'm starting . That one has a red cover. Also, reading [bookcover:Homecoming|61683..."

yay!

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend! I know a few of you are really reading, and we have a great start to the mini.

So, how many of you are sad that UNO is almost over and have already signed up for Tower Teams?

I never knew of Tower Teams... I'm interested lol

Finished

I'm excited to see how the cards play out, but a little sad to see UNO end. It's certainly more fun than the card game.
I'm not familiar with Tower teams either. not sure if I have another challenge in me, haha

Stephie wrote: "I never knew of Tower Teams... I'm interested lol"
UNO was my first challenge, and still my favorite. TT is similar in that you have main goals and then usually some minis later. There aren't cards, but other tasks. You get point for the length of books, so for UNO, short books are great but for TT they cap the # of books per month (per group) to keep things fair, so longer books work better. You also get bonus points for participating in their discussions of the books of the month.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I'm a bit tired, but still love playing so I'll just be a regular player for that one. You will see many of the captains, moderators, and long time UNO players there.

And now for a quick update. You all are amazing! We are just over 1/2 way through the month, and have 68% of our books read. In just 3 days, we have 26 of the 48 tasks in part 1 of the mini complete!

I would like to try to finish part 1 for completion, so if you are looking for books for the challenge, check that first. If you are reading a book that doesn't fit part 1, please use it for part 2. There are so many options, we can figure out how to make it work. If you need help, let us know and we can figure it out together.

Another update. We have 78% of our cards completed! Great spot to be in. The only tricky cards are Green 5 and the Reverse.

For Part 1 of the mini we have 35/48 completed. The only tasks that haven't been claimed are:
- Set in May (or spring in general)
- Vampires
- White cover
- Green cover (can use the green 5 here)

So, if you read a book that wasn't for a task that you claimed and doesn't fit these, then it is time to look at part 2.

I have The Bachelor's Baby down as #28 on the mini...but it also fits as a white cover

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I have The Bachelor's Baby down as #28 on the mini...but it also fits as a white cover"

Good to know. I think it works well there. White shouldn't be too challenging to find.

Stacey wrote: "Stephie wrote: "I never knew of Tower Teams... I'm interested lol"
UNO was my first challenge, and still my favorite. TT is similar in that you have main goals and then usually some minis later. Th..."

Well, I joined that group too because, why not?! It looked very interesting, and in the same vein as UNO. Some of those smaller challenges looked neat as well. I'm not committing joining the Tower challenge , but maybe next year.....

Stacey wrote: "And now for a quick update. You all are amazing! We are just over 1/2 way through the month, and have 68% of our books read. In just 3 days, we have 26 of the 48 tasks in part 1 of the mini complet..."

Whoot whoot way to go ,

I just put a reverse on there and I'll get the rest of my books updated later today.

bamaace83 wrote: "I just put a reverse on there and I'll get the rest of my books updated later today."

Thanks!

Stacey wrote: "bamaace83 wrote: "I just put a reverse on there and I'll get the rest of my books updated later today."

Thanks!"

So, how was your trip?

It was so much fun. Ireland is amazing. My three favorite things were Blarney Castle, Christ Church and a little distillery called Roe and Co. We saw tons of cool things and ate and drank all the things. I need USA to catch up with technology because everywhere in Ireland had the card tap payer things and we can't say the same thing here. I mean even Kroger doesn't have tap and pay.

Hi all! Alma isn't sure that she can finish her yellow 5 card in time. Has anyone read a book that would work (or reading one now)? If not let me know if you would like to claim it.

Aw that’s too bad, that was a great audio book .

Skye, can you add a read date to His Secret Admirer?
Thanks!

We are in the last week of UNO! It has really flown by. The last day is Sunday, April 30.

We are in great shape, but may need some help. We only have 4 books left to read for our main hands, and all but 2 hands complete. We really only need to read 3. Let us know ASAP if you can't finish.

Green 6 - Stephanie
Yellow 5 - Up for grabs
WD4 - Charly (can use a Draw 2 for this if needed)
1 - Can use a Draw 2 for this, or move books around for Skey's book

For the mini - Part 1
We have 42 of the 48 complete
All have been claimed. Let us know if you can't complete so we can rearrange.

For the mini-Part 2
We have 14 complete with tons of slots open. If you need help figuring out how to use something, let us know.

Sorry for serial posting!

I am traveling for a conference, leaving today. Charly is here to help and I will try to check in, but won't be able to really do much until Saturday afternoon/evening. Plenty of time to wrap things up!

Sorry I haven't updated in a bit. I had a vacation last week. I did finish three books.

Stacey wrote: "Sorry for serial posting!

I am traveling for a conference, leaving today. Charly is here to help and I will try to check in, but won't be able to really do much until Saturday afternoon/evening. P..."

hope you learn lots and have some fun too!

Stephanie, hope you had a great vacation!

Stephanie, I hope you had a great vacation!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their week. I started reading The Unhoneymooners and I'm having trouble focusing on work. It's been on my TBR for a while now and I just want to sit a read it.

Vacay was great! California is so beautiful

Thanks for adding my books! I was coming on tonight to spend time to do it. I just added three more books but I'm not that creative on figuring out where to put them in the mini. I should have a handful more books finished before the end of the month. I'm over here catching up challenges so I have random ones coming up. If we still need the yellow 5 let me know and I'll see what I can find.