Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Have fun reading, everyone

We’re off!! :)

Remember - books that were started before the official challenge start time need to be removed from the tracking sheet.

happy reading everyone! I'm off to a slow start today after taking care of a sick toddler all day, but I finally get to settle in now and start reading!

Hope you and the toddler both get some rest tonight

I’m going to start with Chasing Fire because I need it for another challenge then the BOM

Happy Reading Team!

I'm currently listening to the soundtrack that was published along with

- it's actually making me like the book more - lol.

I remember that happening a thousand years ago when I listened to the music Stephenie Meyer wrote Twilight to - was the first time I heard Muse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eB2d...

Melissa wrote: "I’m going to start with Chasing Fire because I need it for another challenge then the BOM

Happy Reading Team!"

This is one of my favorites from her, I hope you enjoy it!

Thanks Melanie! I usually enjoy her books so I’m hoping this one is no exception :)

Teddie, drinker of the bitter invention of Satan wrote: "I'm currently listening to the soundtrack that was published along with

- it's actually making me like the book more - lol.

I remember that happening a t..."

It’s always interesting to see what inspires writers to write certain characters and scenes the way they do.

LaurLa, when you have a moment, can you add Cold Shadows to your Wheel shelf? Thank you

Oops! Sorry about that! I'll sticky it on my shelf list so it'll be at the top and I won't forget to that again (hopefully...)

LaurLa wrote: "Oops! Sorry about that! I'll sticky it on my shelf list so it'll be at the top and I won't forget to that again (hopefully...)"

Good plan and thank you

Teddie, drinker of the bitter invention of Satan wrote: "We’re off!! :)

Remember - books that were started before the official challenge start time need to be removed from the tracking sheet. "

Oh shoot I forgot this rule. I have a few books going that I’ll need to get finished before mine start counting. One of them completed just now, 3 to go…

We have our first completed spelling and on our way with the next one!

Our word is really long so to have one done already is great!

Happy reading everyone and as always let us know if there are any questions. Or more importantly great book recommendations :)

I’m slow reading so far but should finish another G book today. Hoping to get more done tomorrow 😁

Way to go team!!

I'm happy to say my toddler's cold didn't last too long, so I've been able to read as much as normal (which still isn't a TON since I have a toddler lol).

Has anyone else read The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi? That's what I'm reading first in this challenge and so far it's SO good!

Way to go team!

It’s on my tbr so glad to hear it’s good!

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi has been on my TBR for a while too - are you doing the text or audio book?

Amy wrote: "Way to go team!!

I'm happy to say my toddler's cold didn't last too long, so I've been able to read as much as normal (which still isn't a TON since I have a toddler lol).

Has anyone else read ..."

I own that but haven’t gotten to it yet—glad to hear more good things, may have to move it up the TBR…

I’m so excited I just got The House at Watch Hill from the library! Can’t wait to read it 🤗

Melissa wrote: "I’m so excited I just got The House at Watch Hill from the library! Can’t wait to read it 🤗"

That looks like a fun one for this time of year :) Let us know if you'd recommend it and it'll likely end up on my tbr

I have been on a run of bad books, so if anyone has some fun longer suggestions, I need some.

Judith wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I’m so excited I just got The House at Watch Hill from the library! Can’t wait to read it 🤗"

That looks like a fun one for this time of year :) Let us know if you'..."

Will do!

Lexi wrote: "I have been on a run of bad books, so if anyone has some fun longer suggestions, I need some."

That's the worst. Sometimes when I'm in that kind of a slump I go back to a classic favorite - whatever that may be - to get myself out of it.

Amy wrote: "Way to go team!!

I'm happy to say my toddler's cold didn't last too long, so I've been able to read as much as normal (which still isn't a TON since I have a toddler lol).

Has anyone else read ..."

I've read it and enjoyed it! and that says a lot as there seem to be so many Fantasy/Romance/teen/YA books out there these days!

Teddie, drinker of the bitter invention of Satan wrote: "The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi has been on my TBR for a while too - are you doing the text or audio book?"

I'm reading it via text not the audiobook!

I'm a little behind on my reading so far as I have some books I started before the challenge that I'm working on finishing up. I've been trying to alternate them with challenge books and I'm hoping to binge some cozies this weekend for Turf Wars so I should get some finished that will work for this challenge.

Happy Saturday everyone,

Michelle, can you add a date read to The Kite Runner on your wheel shelf, please?

Trinia, can you add Golden Girl to you wheel shelf, please?

Thank you both

Done. 😊

Hi all,

I also wanted to remind everyone of a new rule this round, which is personal book caps. These maximum are personal and not for the team. If you forgot what you signed up for, the number and the maximum you can read each round is listed on the member tab here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

If you think you are going to cross your personal maximum, may I suggest that very long books are your friend. Otherwise, if needed, I can add an overflow book tab for extra books. Please feel free to ask any questions.

Added my book ;) looks like I hit my cap as well. So I’m assuming no adding anymore books until next round then?

Trinia wrote: "Added my book ;) looks like I hit my cap as well. So I’m assuming no adding anymore books until next round then?"

Thanks Trinia! I think you are still ok to read a few more: check that E column on the Members tab to see what your actual cap is based on the number of books you said you would read in a round. Ex: You said you would probably read 5 books a round, so your actual cap is 9 per round.

Great, thanks Teddie 😄

I bought a copy of The Spellshop today while I was at Target getting Halloween candy so I'm ready to go when November 2nd gets here.

Melanie wrote: "I bought a copy of The Spellshop today while I was at Target getting Halloween candy so I'm ready to go when November 2nd gets here."

I hope you enjoy it. I really liked it.

The BOM threads not up yet for The Spellshop to volunteer for DQs right? I just got it from the library so I’ll be reading too.

Melissa wrote: "The BOM threads not up yet for The Spellshop to volunteer for DQs right? I just got it from the library so I’ll be reading too."

No, not yet. Cat tends to set those up closer to the end of the month after the nomination (for the next month's BOM voting) window closes. So around the 27th of the month.

One of the captains will try hard to remember to post when the threads are up for the Nov BOMs

I thought it was a little too early. Thanks!

I am trying to figure out what day this challenge started, I was in the middle of some books and now that I’m finishing books I’m not sure which ones I started after the challenge start that I can count…I checked the first several posts but couldn’t fine it (which doesn’t mean it’s not there..I could easily miss it)

Oct 12

Judith wrote: "Oct 12"

Thanks, and yay! I finished Eye of the Beholder yesterday and it was started on 10/12!! Now to figure out how to add it…

Michelle,

when you get a chance can you add Simply Irresistible to your wheel shelf?

Thank you!

Judith wrote: "Michelle,

when you get a chance can you add Simply Irresistible to your wheel shelf?

Thank you!"


Done. Sorry about that. I'm still trying to get in the habit of clicking that box.

Thank you! No worries, I do it too sometimes :)

Ann,

Can you add The Awakening (Zodiac Academy) to your wheel shelf when you get a chance?

Thank you!

Judith wrote: "Ann,

Can you add The Awakening (Zodiac Academy) to your wheel shelf when you get a chance?

Thank you!"
all set. Sorry!

Ann wrote: "Judith wrote: "Ann,

Can you add The Awakening (Zodiac Academy) to your wheel shelf when you get a chance?

Thank you!"
all set. Sorry!"

Thank you :)

Alright team, we have 3 different mini challenges that start in Round 2. Life throws a lot at us that requires juggling, right?

Good news is though all 3 of these run until the end of the challenge, so plenty of time. And if we complete an entire set of tasks (say the entire set of tasks for the Admin mini challenge) we can do another set.

Admin mini: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Feed the family mini: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Gardening mini: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

We are working on a tracking sheet for this and the Round 2 words will be out shortly to help with people's planning.