Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Great work as always, Karolyn!

I was wondering, though, if we could have something more for Banking Books. I don't know if we'd want a Book Bank under another tab with each possible task listed in individual columns, or a simpler solution such as additional columns in Round Three tab - one for usable letters, and then one for each District.

Also, fo we want to discuss when we list books for the Mini? As time is of the essence, do we list only when we finish a book?

Thanks for this and all your hard work!

Truitt_T wrote: "Great work as always, Karolyn!

I was wondering, though, if we could have something more for Banking Books. I don't know if we'd want a Book Bank under another tab with each possible task listed in..."

Such good questions!

Let me play around with a banked book tab. It would probably make Tara and my life easier. I’ll try to get something together tonight or tomorrow and y’all can help tweak it.

I’d recommend “claiming” a spot if you’re specificity reading that book for that task (will be the case for some of the District tasks). For the spell outs, it would be fine to claim them as you finish or are almost finished. And we can use the chat to work through timing. Best not to claim too far in advance - which will be hard to do anyway since we only have one spell out and one district to work on at a time.

Karolyn wrote: "Truitt_T wrote: "Great work as always, Karolyn!

I was wondering, though, if we could have something more for Banking Books. I don't know if we'd want a Book Bank under another tab with each possib..."

Thanks, Karolyn - that sounds great! We are so lucky to have a spreadsheet wiz as a Captain. :)

FYI, I've claimed a couple of spots but they'll be completed soon after the mini starts. I've been holding off on finishing some books because they fit a task that's kind of tricky (livestock plot, livestock cover, and #10 in a series).

Karolyn wrote: "That was a lot... what questions are out there? How are we feeling? Is it hotter than romance novel wherever you are (here it's 90F/32.2C, feels like 106F/41.1C)?"

It routinely gets into the 100's here, so I just stay inside with the blinds closed all summer like a goblin.

Quick check in! Just got done camping in Zion and Bryce Canyon and made it to Vegas as our halfway point to home g(111 here y’all 🥵)

When I’m at my computer tomorrow I’ll switch everything over to the main spreadsheet! My daughter is in summer camp next week and it’s my last week off before heading back to school so lots of reading will be happening.

As for Erin and those supply drops, I’ll send some protection over to you tomorrow!

TARA wrote: "As for Erin and those supply drops, I’ll send some protection over to you tomorrow!
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Thank you :)

Have fun that you've been able to be camping!

TARA wrote: "Quick check in! Just got done camping in Zion and Bryce Canyon and made it to Vegas as our halfway point to home g(111 here y’all 🥵)
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111! That sounds awful! Hopefully, you've made it to cooler weather by now. It's been 90s here and I've been hiding inside in the a/c.

hey guys just wanted to check in because i think it's been awhile. i'm planning on getting one more book done before the end of the challenge but i've just had some things come up with work and stuff where i've not been able to read as much as i was planning on.

thats okay ♡ read as much as you can ♡♡

hope everything is okay too

Devann wrote: "hey guys just wanted to check in because i think it's been awhile. i'm planning on getting one more book done before the end of the challenge but i've just had some things come up with work and stu..."

Sometimes RL get crazy - it happens to all of us. Like Dale, I hope you and yours are ok,

I have a question about the Mini and loggin books.

If I put, for example, AH13 in the Round 3 Mini Ref column, (with completion date, etc.) it should automatically add it to the correct row in the Mini, right?

If that's the case, I'm doing something wrong....help, please!

I haven't gotten much reading done lately either, Devann. I am stuck in planning mode. I am reading a little of one of the BOM books each night but I have a team challenge to have ready for September. I am pushing to get everything done.

Truitt_T wrote: "I have a question about the Mini and loggin books.

If I put, for example, AH13 in the Round 3 Mini Ref column, (with completion date, etc.) it should automatically add it to the correct row in the..."
You are good:)
Just if it doesnt work just double check the ss and make sure someone else didnt already put a book there :)

Huh. I looked before I posted the book and the slot was empty - I swear! At any rate, my book is there now.

I'm sorry if I created problems!

Hi Captains - I finished a BOM from earlier in the year and added it to the list. I'm not sure how these count, but I figure you'll know how to allocate points if they differ from the other BOMs. I just wanted to give you a heads-up. 😊

Truitt_T wrote: "Huh. I looked before I posted the book and the slot was empty - I swear! At any rate, my book is there now.

I'm sorry if I created problems!"

All good Tru, don’t worry! I think it looks ok now, let me know if you have more troubles. 😁

Devann wrote: "hey guys just wanted to check in because i think it's been awhile. i'm planning on getting one more book done before the end of the challenge but i've just had some things come up with work and stu..."

All good! Hope things calm down for you.

The dates in the spreadsheet for the BOM "The Book that Wouldn't Burn" doesn't match the dates on the discussion itself.

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

It says it started July 15th on the thread... the spreadsheet says started July 2nd. I can still participate in this right? I mean I can try to rush it and finish it today but I really don't want to.

I promise I’ll get to a banked book tab going. Really. Tomorrow. 😬😬😬

We’re off to a good start with the mini. For the spell out, it is really helpful if you can note why the book fits the letter. Like… “S - ALN or J - Title, ect). It really helps with checking.

And HAPPY FRIDAY!!! It’s slightly less hot today and I’m hoping for a nice, quiet weekend. Anyone have fun weekend plans?

Donna wrote: "The dates in the spreadsheet for the BOM "The Book that Wouldn't Burn" doesn't match the dates on the discussion itself.

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

I defer to Tara as BOMs always confuse me. But yes… I believe you have till Aug 15 for this one.

Just finished a read that would be a good banked book. It's set in Australia. I updated it on the spreadsheet.

Donna wrote: "The dates in the spreadsheet for the BOM "The Book that Wouldn't Burn" doesn't match the dates on the discussion itself.

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

It's the 15th!

Also - looking at our resources - we're doing great on Food (1601) but lacking in all other areas. Defense = 978, Shelter = 1047 and Weapons = 1234. So if you're thinking of resources, try to go the route of the other 3 for a bit!

I try to list multiple resources for each book, so feel free to move them around if a better resource is needed.

Yay, we're done with our first spell out and the district wheel is almost done!

I’ll get our next spin for the spell out.

Next up we have “carnivorous squirrels”. I’ll update the spreadsheet shortly 😁

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How are we listing books that don't fit the current mini options BUT will fit other wheels? Or any of the current options it fits are taken. I don't see a banked book option/column.

Donna wrote: "How are we listing books that don't fit the current mini options BUT will fit other wheels? Or any of the current options it fits are taken. I don't see a banked book option/column."

I created a banked books tab with dropdowns for how it would fit each district. Let me know if this works/if I missed anything!

Thanks, Tara! That's just what we needed. :)

I do have two ideas, though.

Could/should we add a column for letters? Title is obvious, but author and series aren't.

Also, would it be ok if we made a not in the final column if there's something particularly tricky that we might want to save the book for? I'm about to add a book that's #14 in a series, which might be difficult to come by if we get The Capitol later in the Round. It's just a thought.

Hey all! I’m hoping to finish my book for the mini tonight. Tomorrow at the latest. If someone finishes a book that works for that task and wants to “bump” me, I’m completely fine with that.

Just post here so we can get another spin 😁

So, funny story about Funny Story. I saw there was an audiobook version on youtube, so I figured I would check it out. But it turns out it's not the real audiobook, it's an AI reading it. It's not the worst thing I've listened to, BUT every so often it has a brief demon voice for a few words and that has been keeping me on my toes, haha.

I'm just going to use an audible credit for it now.

Sixty - you can listen to your Kindle books with the Alexa app on your phone. it sounds like AI and the way things sound sometimes makes you do a double take.

Sixty wrote: "So, funny story about Funny Story. I saw there was an audiobook version on youtube, so I figured I would check it out. But it turns out it's not the real audiobook, it's an AI read..."

Eww how disappointing because Julia Whelan is my absolute favorite narrator. She is pretty much the only reason why I ever listen/read romance :P

Truitt_T wrote: "Thanks, Tara! That's just what we needed. :)

I do have two ideas, though.

Could/should we add a column for letters? Title is obvious, but author and series aren't.

Also, would it be ok if we ma..."

You got it!

Thanks, Tara!

And speaking of Banked Books, I noticed, Lizzie, that you have a Banked Book that is series starts with V. You you and the Captains approve, we could use your book for the V in the current Spell-Out and move my V book to one of the remaining Rs.

I should finish another R book today.

What do you all think?

For the spellout, can we use main characters' first names? The The Midnight Feast has E, B, F, and O for the four main characters (Eddie, Bella, Francesca, and Owen). I should be able to finish this today.

Joanna wrote: "For the spellout, can we use main characters' first names? The The Midnight Feast has E, B, F, and O for the four main characters (Eddie, Bella, Francesca, and Owen). I should be a..."

Sadly, no.

From the Mini description:

Spell outs can use the first letter of the title or series title (ignore or use THE, A or AN as you prefer), the first letter of the author, narrator* or translator* first or last names. For this version NO character names are permitted.
* these can only be used if the edition read was audio or translated

Thanks for clarifying Tru! Bummers.

Truitt_T wrote: "Thanks, Tara!

And speaking of Banked Books, I noticed, Lizzie, that you have a Banked Book that is series starts with V. You you and the Captains approve, we could use your book for the V in the c..."

That works for me. Whatever is easiest.

Truitt_T wrote: "Thanks, Tara!

And speaking of Banked Books, I noticed, Lizzie, that you have a Banked Book that is series starts with V. You you and the Captains approve, we could use your book for the V in the c..."

Done!

Karolyn, I took you at your word and replaced your book in the District Wheel Mini. I read a book for Traitors and realized it worked for the spot.

So Captains, can you get us a new District, please?

I can totally get us a spin. I am slacking on that book.

Karolyn wrote: "I can totally get us a spin. I am slacking on that book."

Sometimes a book is just not what you want to read at a particular moment - I get that. I am more and more willing to dnf a book, although I do like that particular one. :)

Alrighty… next up is District 13

District 13 was in charge of nuclear weaponry
BOMB in title
orange colour cover (50%+)
#13 in series
orange text on cover
item related to district on the cover
author first & last initials in NUCLEAR WEAPONRY
set in United States (50%+)
plot element that can be linked to the district

I’ll add this to the spreadsheet momentarily 😁

Karolyn wrote: "Alrighty… next up is District 13

District 13 was in charge of nuclear weaponry
BOMB in title
orange colour cover (50%+)
#13 in series
orange text on cover
item related to district on the cover
aut..."

Ugh! I was hoping we'd miss this one.

Unless someone has a book with a nuclear power facility or bomb on the cover, we might be able to get away with a pencil. District 13 was known for graphite mining, even though that was really just a cover for the nuclear work.

Karolyn wrote: "Alrighty… next up is District 13

District 13 was in charge of nuclear weaponry
BOMB in title
orange colour cover (50%+)
#13 in series
orange text on cover
item related to district on the cover
aut..."

I added it and had a book I jsut finished that worked for it. But naturally, District 13 is what we have the absolute LEAST banked books for 🤦‍♀️

TARA wrote: "Karolyn wrote: "Alrighty… next up is District 13

District 13 was in charge of nuclear weaponry
BOMB in title
orange colour cover (50%+)
#13 in series
orange text on cover
item related to district ..."

Yeah, this one is hard.

Even BOMB in title isn't all that easy.