Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Louise wrote: "July Update

As we enter our final month we are currently in 7th place.

A recap of our page tower targets for the month.

100-199 - 10
200-299 - 20
300-399 - 30
400-499 - 30
500-599 - 20
600+ - 10..."

I love this summary! It makes my brain happy...

Women's Prize book completed. I really liked it.

Amy the book-bat wrote: "Women's Prize book completed. I really liked it."

Nice.
Eventually, I'd like to read all of the books that won that prize.

New chipmunk food!
Random 10 - Read a book featuring a gymnast (in honour of Olga Korbut's perfect 10)
X-Men - Read a book that is connected to a film (e.g. Catching Fire is turned into a film)

For the task set #3, can the books be Christmas related or only Thanksgiving/Diwali?

For Task Set 3 -- is that 16 books? 4 sets of 4?

Beth wrote: "For Task Set 3 -- is that 16 books? 4 sets of 4?"

No - I was confused too - it's just four books.

Amy wrote: "For the task set #3, can the books be Christmas related or only Thanksgiving/Diwali?"

I would think so?

Wouldn't Thanksgiving / Diwali be fall?

Yeah, that's a good point! I'm confused since the task mentions the cover having a Thanksgiving feast or set in Diwali but then for the books read says winter holidays. if Christmas books end up working, I can listen to a couple audiobooks to help fit :)

Amy wrote: "For the task set #3, can the books be Christmas related or only Thanksgiving/Diwali?"

From the Captains group

Q: Is Thanksgiving really winter?
A: It's in November, which is the month when people start legit asking about winter plans etc etc and driving me potty about Christmas, so I've included it. Hallowe'en and Bonfire/Guy Fawkes night are not winter holidays. Let's say, if it the holiday is between 15 Nov and 15 Feb it counts as winter.

Beth wrote: "For Task Set 3 -- is that 16 books? 4 sets of 4?"

Cut and paste error, it’s just 4 books

I’ve finished 11/22/63 and below are the links to my comments:

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

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

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

I'm reading The Outsider. It fits for Wheel Tower: Sins. Is there a column where I can mention that for the tracking?
I've also got a book for related to winter seasonal holidays. Just need to look for the title.

Saar The Book owl wrote: "I'm reading The Outsider. It fits for Wheel Tower: Sins. Is there a column where I can mention that for the tracking?
I've also got a book for related to winter seasonal holidays. J..."

Pop it in column L

Ok, just done that. Thanks!

Saar The Book owl wrote: "Ok, just done that. Thanks!"

Don’t forget any books used for Wheel Towers and Chipmunks cannot count towards Page towers 😉

Hm, that's a difficult choice, Louise, I'll think I'll use it for Page Towers, then, because the spots there are harder to fill for bigger books?

I saw that True Grit was used for one of the spell-outs, but it has had 2 films made out of it, so it would work for that chipmunk task (it also might be monochrome cover?)

Emma (M) wrote: "I’ve finished 11/22/63 and below are the links to my comments:

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

Thanks Emma!
I linked them on the spreadsheet.

Amy the book-bat wrote: "I saw that True Grit was used for one of the spell-outs, but it has had 2 films made out of it, so it would work for that chipmunk task (it also might be monochrome cover?)"

Ooof. I think I had that for last month - sorry!!

I'm currently reading King of Wrath, for the rainbow tower (white cover) and then I have The Justice of Kings lined up for Dark Fantasy

Tati wrote: "I'm currently reading King of Wrath, for the rainbow tower (white cover) and then I have The Justice of Kings lined up for Dark Fantasy"

sweet

Amy, would you say Y is for Yesterday could fit in the Slytherin House? I'm wondering because reputation is important in Slytherin?

Nevermind!
I see the next book on the list is for Slytherin!

New 🐿️ Tasks

X-Rays - Read a book with the letters BONES in the title

X-Men - Read a book about of group of characters co-operating

Melissa wrote: "Amy, would you say Y is for Yesterday could fit in the Slytherin House? I'm wondering because reputation is important in Slytherin?"

I think it could work for any of the houses since the characters had traits for all of them... and the green cover is definitely Slytherin

The main character (Kinsey) shows the following characteristics:
gryffindor - bravery, daring, nerve
hufflepuff - hard work, dedication, fair play

I am reading Call Me By Your Name - it will fit the Chipmunks movie task

I have a MPG horror book coming up that will work for the wheel tower. (Grave Measures)

I have a different horror that was made into a film that can be used for chipmunks (Rosemary's Baby)

I have a MPG of action for the chipmunks (Stormbreaker word count: 47510 according to arbookfind.com)

I also have The Maze of Bones which works for chipmunks (word count: 45905 according to arbookfind.com)

I will claim those slots for this week if they are still needed.

Amy the book-bat wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Amy, would you say Y is for Yesterday could fit in the Slytherin House? I'm wondering because reputation is important in Slytherin?"

I think it could work for any of the houses sin..."

Nice.
We used it for green - as we need green :)

This one looks like fun:
🐿️X-Men - Read a book that features an arch-nemesis relationship

OMG... I never thought it would be so difficult to find a book with MPG of action... finally did, but it took a couple hours to track down one that I hadn't already read and was actually interested in reading.

Hi guys, would you say this cover looks brown?

Amy the book-bat wrote: "I have a MPG horror book coming up that will work for the wheel tower. (Grave Measures)

I have a different horror that was made into a film that can be used for chipmunks ([book:Ro..."

Nice list!
I took Geri's book for the mpg horror for the wheel tower - but everything else looks good.

Amy the book-bat wrote: "OMG... I never thought it would be so difficult to find a book with MPG of action... finally did, but it took a couple hours to track down one that I hadn't already read and was actually interested..."

It's true!
There are several "adventure" but not as many "action."
It reminds me to tag more of my books!

Maritza wrote: "Hi guys, would you say this cover looks brown?
"

Definitely brown.

Melissa wrote: "Maritza wrote: "Hi guys, would you say this cover looks brown?
"

Definitely brown."

Okay thanks

I have already read twice, once in 2016 and again in May 2022. I love the book so I am considering reading it again for points for this team and, of course, it'll work for some other challenges. But are we allowed to read a book for discussion questions if we've already read it?

Yes you are I'm going to be re-reading Carrie Soto Is Back in the next few days for points.

New Chipmunk Task
Ten Tallest Towers 3 -Shanghai Tower - Read a book set in, or by an author from China

Louise wrote: "Yes you are I'm going to be re-reading Carrie Soto Is Back in the next few days for points."

Thanks, I just read Carrie in February so I assume it has to be 6 months or I wouldn't mind re-reading that one either. I always get more out of a book the 2nd time, but I don't read a lot of books twice or three times but there have been some for sure.

Vicki wrote: "Louise wrote: "Yes you are I'm going to be re-reading Carrie Soto Is Back in the next few days for points."

Thanks, I just read Carrie in February so I assume it has to be 6 months..."

You have a read date of Feb 6th for Carrie Soto Is Back so a re-read needs to be 6 months from this date ;)

Thanks to whoever linked my Christmas book for me that I finished yesterday in the spreadsheet!

Louise wrote: "New Chipmunk Task
Ten Tallest Towers 3 -Shanghai Tower - Read a book set in, or by an author from China"

omg how many china tasks can we get? 😂

Truth!!
I have another China book to read - I could start it soon. I have zero gymnast books however...and can't seem to find them on Kindle unlimited or my library...

I finished Make Me and I guess it's a Gryffindor book? He'd definitely the charge forward bravely and be an idiot type that is the worst kind of Gryffindor.

I mention this because my edition doesn't show page numbers on goodreads, but the previous kindle edition matches what the page count was on my device so I used that. My edition is yellow, if we need that!

Louise wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Louise wrote: "Yes you are I'm going to be re-reading Carrie Soto Is Back in the next few days for points."

Thanks, I just read Carrie in February so I assume it has ..."

Yes, I figured as much so I am a month shy of six months. Oh well...

Beth wrote: "I finished Make Me and I guess it's a Gryffindor book? He'd definitely the charge forward bravely and be an idiot type that is the worst kind of Gryffindor.

I mention this becaus..."

Karen can you add the pg count for this please 251
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...

New Chipmunk Task
Random 10 - Read a book with an X in the title

Louise wrote: "Beth wrote: "I finished Make Me and I guess it's a Gryffindor book? He'd definitely the charge forward bravely and be an idiot type that is the worst kind of Gryffindor.

I mentio..."


Done!

Does this look like a monochrome cover