Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Laura wrote: "The Capitol Battle Post

I think it's our turn, right?

We're going to mess things up in a way that doesn't mess them up at all. We'll be reading The One."

Oh, The One is my go-to recommendation for people. Love it because it's got a little of everything (romance, mystery, sci-fi) and it's pretty fast-paced.

I thought I added it to the spreadsheet, but I finished East of Eden yesterday, before Round 2 ended. It's also been added to my shelf. Sorry about that!

The Capitol is firing another shot in the battle

This one will be The One

Jhmingos wrote: "Laura wrote: "The Capitol Battle Post

I think it's our turn, right?

We're going to mess things up in a way that doesn't mess them up at all. We'll be reading The One."

That's quite a recommendation, Lizzie!

I can read The One as well. So that's two for me, if needed.

I’ll send over Jhmingos with One by One by McFadden now - it’s next on my list. I’ll get an updated list of who’s up later today.

Jhmingos wrote: "Laura wrote: "The Capitol Battle Post

I think it's our turn, right?

We're going to mess things up in a way that doesn't mess them up at all. We'll be reading The One."

Oh, [book:..."

So, it's good? The Thriller tag is off-putting for me.

I'm trying not to describe what happens but it's really a multi-genre book. The premise is sci-fi but there are some thriller and romance elements. You follow characters who are getting matched up with their soulmate through DNA and so it's different "love stories" with lots of twists.

If you need another person for One by One, feel free to sign me up! I didn't read for the first battle and am happy to pitch in for Battle 2.

I updated my round 2 read and moved to round 3 as I definitely won't finish in time.

Captains -

What's our current status in terms of which Resources we need most?

Thanks!

End of Round 2 Totals

Here’s where we stand after the adjustments at the end of Round 2:

Weapons 4051
Shelter 3335
Food 3558
Defense 3712

So… a bit behind on Shelter and Food.

@Joanna - would you want to read One by One by aware or by McFadden.

Thanks!

Yoo hoo! Back from the Capitol

For our 7th shot, we'll be reading Freida, One by One.

Unless something completely unexpected happens, this will be our last One/One book. I'm 95% sure that our next book will come from one of my following options. So let me know what appeals most to you guys, assuming you still do One by One for your next/7th book.

One True Loves
One Young Fool in South Africa
One Young Fool in Dorset
One Small Thing
One Shot
One Poison Pie
One Day Like This

When Joanna chimes in with which author she wants to read for One By One, I’ll send that over next.

Then any preference what we’d want back? Sounds like they might be done with “one”.

Hmmm....

I've got two for the above:

One Shot - Hot as Heller
One Day Like This - His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick Macrae

I can read either of these (they work for another challenge) although I'm not particulary excited about them, lol. I'm not certain that either LER or ECT are the easiest of letters.....

I can look more later, if need be.

Karolyn wrote: "@Joanna - would you want to read One by One by aware or by McFadden.

Thanks!"

Sure thing! Put me down for .

And..because I'm a bit lost on how the battle works, let me know when I can start and when I need to finish by. Thanks teams!

I've got One by One Ruth Ware from the library - so if anyone wants to switch it up for whatever the Capitol sends out way next, happy to do so!'

Maybe Jhmingos since you have both of the One By Ones?

Also picked up One by One yesterday from the library.

TARA wrote: "I've got One by One Ruth Ware from the library - so if anyone wants to switch it up for whatever the Capitol sends out way next, happy to do so!'

Maybe Jhmingos since you have both of the One By O..."

Sure, I was going to start with Ruth Ware's One by One, but that is a re-read for me. So if you want to take that one, happy to give you that slot.

Jhmingos wrote: "I thought I added it to the spreadsheet, but I finished East of Eden yesterday, before Round 2 ended. It's also been added to my shelf. Sorry about that!"

Also wanted to resend this post in case it was missed. It's worth about 62 points, so I wanted to make sure we can count this.

Jhmingos wrote: "Jhmingos wrote: "I thought I added it to the spreadsheet, but I finished East of Eden yesterday, before Round 2 ended. It's also been added to my shelf. Sorry about that!"

Also want..."

They had locked the sheet before it was added - I will check and see if they can go in and add it for us.

Jhmingos wrote: "TARA wrote: "I've got One by One Ruth Ware from the library - so if anyone wants to switch it up for whatever the Capitol sends out way next, happy to do so!'

Maybe Jhmingos since you have both of..."

Perfect - I've switched us out!

Hi all! I just sent Joanna’s One by One over to the Capital. Let’s see what we get back.

As a reminder, all battle books need to be started and finished during Week 2 (the 22nd to 28th). We’ll be sure to post when it’s good to start them!

Laura wrote: "Unless something completely unexpected happens, this will be our last One/One book. I'm 95% sure that our next book will come from one of my following options. So let me know what appeals most to y..."

Something unexpected happened. Next shot post incoming in just a moment.

The Capitol, shot 8 will be Freida.

One by One

OMG!!! The chain continues!

I’ll sent over Tru’s One Night Alone next

I’m not sure we’ll get another “one” back… but if so, this is who I have for the last 2 rounds.

Tara (Ruth Ware)
Angela (Ruth Ware)

If we get something other than “one” we can plot as a team, of course.

Karolyn wrote: "OMG!!! The chain continues!

I’ll sent over Tru’s One Night Alone next"

It does break now, though. What would you guys like to work with?

One True Loves
One Young Fool in South Africa
One Young Fool in Dorset
One Small Thing
One Shot
One Poison Pie
One Day Like This
One Dark Window

Laura wrote: "Karolyn wrote: "OMG!!! The chain continues!

I’ll sent over Tru’s One Night Alone next"

It does break now, though. What would you guys like to work with?

One True Loves
One Young Fool in South Af..."

I feel like hot or his might be easier to find books for..

Tru posted yesterday some options for “his” and “hot”. I’d tend to agree those are the easiest - for you romance readers!

@laura - give us an hour or so to see if anyone else chimes in on preference. I’ll plan to drop something in your team thread before I head off to sleep.

Karolyn wrote: "@laura - give us an hour or so to see if anyone else chimes in on preference. I’ll plan to drop something in your team thread before I head off to sleep."

Do we need another reader for the mini?

Karolyn wrote: "I’m not sure we’ll get another “one” back… but if so, this is who I have for the last 2 rounds.

Tara (Ruth Ware)
Angela (Ruth Ware)

If we get something other than “one” we can plot as a team, of ..."

I took Jhmingos Ruth Ware spot! So we still need 2 readers for the final 2 books!

Ok, then it would be Angela followed by Dale for the last two.

But… the Capital might need to change things up since they don’t have another volunteer for “one” right now. If that’s the case we’ll have to look at options and who can get what.

I’ll let the Capital know we’d prefer “his” or “hot” on the next turn unless y’all have other ideas.

Dale wrote: "Karolyn wrote: "@laura - give us an hour or so to see if anyone else chimes in on preference. I’ll plan to drop something in your team thread before I head off to sleep."

Do we need another reader..."

Sadly, we're looking for letters other than ONE for the Battle, now. I'd really hoped we could make it through on ONE!

HIS and HOT are definitely the easier choices. The two I posted earlier will be virtually impossible for the other team to find.

I could read:
His Realm
or
His Leading Man.

I'd really prefer His Realm, which gives the most likely option of Almost.

Dale, so you have any?

The only thing on my TBR with decent end letters is The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus (ignore the subtitle). I really don’t want to claim a second battle book, but will toss it out as an option.

Truitt_T wrote: "Dale wrote: "Karolyn wrote: "@laura - give us an hour or so to see if anyone else chimes in on preference. I’ll plan to drop something in your team thread before I head off to sleep."

Do we need a..."
Yes i do
His carrot her muffin by cd gorri
His curvey friend by mary thompson
His exs little sister by bella wins


I have more if needed

I feel asleep on the sofa last night. Opps. I’ll let the Capital know we’d prefer “him.”

Karolyn wrote: "I feel asleep on the sofa last night. Opps. I’ll let the Capital know we’d prefer “him.”"

His*

🤦‍♀️ His. I asked for his. 🤦‍♀️

Your wish is our command!

The Capitol will be reading One Day Like This for the next shot.

Random question, looked at our main sheet where it shows our individual book points. Is that accurate and up to date?

Raquel wrote: "Random question, looked at our main sheet where it shows our individual book points. Is that accurate and up to date?"

It should be - let me know if something is missing!

Hey all! Who has ideas for our next battle book. We’ve got “his”… so there should be some good options out there.

Karolyn wrote: "Hey all! Who has ideas for our next battle book. We’ve got “his”… so there should be some good options out there."

I thought i was doing it?

It looks like only Dale and Tru submitted possible 'his' options. Should we just send them to the Capitol and let them decide like they just did for us?

Hey all! Sorry I haven’t been on today. I was/am in the 7th ring of travel hell today 🤬

I can send over one of Dale’s books. Dale - do you have a preference or is it ok for me to ask which of the three you listed District 2 would prefer?

Karolyn wrote: "Hey all! Sorry I haven’t been on today. I was/am in the 7th ring of travel hell today 🤬

I can send over one of Dale’s books. Dale - do you have a preference or is it ok for me to ask which of the ..."

Oh no what happened?
And ask:)

I just posted in their thread.

I was supposed to travel home today from a work trip. But with this computer issue today everything is a mess. Flights canceled, no rental cars. So just one of those days. I’m totally fine, just stuck in the mess.

Karolyn wrote: "I just posted in their thread.

I was supposed to travel home today from a work trip. But with this computer issue today everything is a mess. Flights canceled, no rental cars. So just one of thos..."

Omg im so sorry