The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

Oh perfect then I’ll use that as a reverse and the other for a purple cover :)

Great job team!

Is this red enough?

Elli wrote: "Is this red enough?

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It's coming up mostly violet (but only 29%), no red

Yeah, I think it's more pinkish purplish.

How is everyone doing?
Has anyone read anything of note?
I read a fun book - Helen and Troy's Epic Road Quest - pretty light YA road trip with a minotaur girl and a god like boy :)

I finished and it was incredibly well written

I finished book 11 of the Dresden files Turn Coat and jumped right into book 12. The series is getting better with every book, and that almost never happens!

That means my Dead Beat Book will also work for a Reverse!

I've been trying to finish up a few books that were started a while ago. nothing major. I read Foster but it was too short to count for here, only 90 pages. it was good, though

Our April mini is coming soon! It starts on the 15th. Details should arrive in the next couple of days :)

Melissa, let me know what you think of Poison Study. The book often pops up in my recommendations, but I usually detest YA. Sometimes books get labeled as YA just because the main character is young, even if the story itself isn’t immature or irritating. Those I can and will read—so keep me posted! :)

Sounds good! It keeps popping up on mine too - so I thought I'd bite the bullet and read it :)

i got some to add not alot but a few im still around but its easter holidays so a bit hectic with the kids.....

No worries :) I hope the time is fun!

Hey Brittany!
Could you re-tag
Dead Beat
Plum Pudding Murder
The Lunatic Cafe

Thanks!

Goodreads is driving me crazy with tag removal.

I know it!
You have so many books with so many tags, and then wooosh! It seems to take them all away.

Hey Denise!
I see that you have First Time Caller in the 5 slot - but for a V -
5 is I :) 7 is V

APRIL MINI!

Don't finish these books before April 15!!

In a galaxy far far away .... don't panic .....OK, actually you can start panicking a little bit.

You are going on 🛸 The Great Galactic Book Quest 🌌

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The Galaxy awaits - but before you launch your ship into the stars, you’ll need to build it from scratch, assemble a top-notch crew, and chart a course into the unknown.

Your tools? Books.
Crack open a sci-fi adventure to bolt on the engine. Devour a fantasy epic to recruit a magical mechanic. Need a brave pilot? A clever detective? A chance to contemplate the meaning of life? A robot who’s good with spreadsheets or an alien with other necessary skills? There’s a book for all that.

With every story you finish, your ship gets stronger, your crew gets weirder (in the best way), and your cosmic path becomes clearer. Where are you headed? Who knows! That’s half the fun.

Are you ready to read your way into space?

◈ Every book read, i.e. every task completed, is worth 10 points. Each book can be used for one task only.
◈ Books for tasks can be finished in any order. No need to complete blocks to get the 10 points/book.
◈ Captains' Log entries are 5 points each.
◈ If you complete all tasks, including Captains' Log, you get 30 extra points.

◈ Books used for this mini challenge do not need to be separate books from what you are claiming for your UNO hands.
◈ The usual book length rules apply.
◈ Team spreadsheets will be updated with a mini challenge tab so that you can track your books and claim your points.

◈ Books can be started at any point since the start of the UNO challenge (Feb 1).
◈ Books need to be finished after the start of this mini challenge on 15 April, 9am UTC (Countdown: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...) and before 1 May, 9am UTC (the sad time for UNO 2025 to end).


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message 2: by UNO Pixie, Our UNO Helper (last edited 2 hours, 14 min ago) (new)2 hours, 14 min ago
UNO Pixie | 1836 commentsPart 1

🚀 Build Your Own Spaceship

1. The Engine Room (Power Source)
Read a book with "energy", "fire", "power" or similar in the title or plot (text).

2. The Cockpit (Control Centre)
Read a book where a character takes charge or leads a mission.

3. Navigation System
Read a book set in multiple locations or with a journey across space/time/land.

4. The Hull (Body of the Ship)
Read a book with a cover that's mostly either metallic, grey, or silver; or features a structure that is mostly one of those colours.

5. Shields & Defence Systems
Read a book featuring a warrior, protector, or a defensive strategy.

6. Communication System
Read a book where language, translation, or miscommunication is key to the plot.

7. Life Support System
Read a book about survival in extreme conditions.

8. Artificial Intelligence
Read a book with a robot, AI, or a highly intelligent system/character.

9. Fuel Tank
Read a book that energises you or refuels your reading mojo!

10. The Launch Pad (Get Ready for Take-Off)
Read the first book in a series, or a debut novel.

*****

Part 2
🧑‍🚀 Select Your Crew

1. The Captain
Read a book with a strong leader, mentor, or decision-maker.

2. The Pilot
Read a book with a character who’s always on the move — a traveller, driver, or adventurer.

3. The Engineer
Read a book featuring a problem-solver, inventor, or builder.

4. The Medic
Read a book with a healer, doctor, therapist or emotional caretaker.

5. The Scientist
Read a book with a character in STEM, or where science plays a big role.

6. The Cook
Read a book that features food, cooking, or a chef character.

7. The Communications Officer
Read a book with a journalist, writer, translator, or with social media presence.

8. The Security Officer
Read a book with a character in law enforcement, military, or security.

9. The Alien
Read a book with a character who’s an outsider, immigrant, or "not from around here" (genre-wise or culturally).

10. The Comedian / Morale Booster
Read a book that made you laugh or features a humorous character.

*****

Part 3
🌌 Off You Go

1. Pack Your Bags
Read a book where a character prepares for a journey or big change.

2. Choose Your Destination
Read a book set in a faraway land, another planet, or a completely imagined world.

3. Map Your Route
Read a book with a map in the front, or where navigation is part of the story.

4. Buy Your Ticket
Read a book where access, entry, or permission is a key theme.

5. Face Travel Delays
Read a book where things don’t go to plan — detours, delays or unexpected twists.

6. Meet Fellow Travellers
Read a book where strangers are thrown together on a journey (e.g. road trip, cruise, expedition).

7. Board the Ship
Read a book that starts with immediate action or throws you into the story from page one.

8. Set Your Course
Read a book where a character has a clear mission or purpose.

9. Zero Gravity Moment
Read a book that makes you feel weightless – dreamy, poetic, or mind-bending.

10. Emergency Landing
Read a book where a journey goes wrong — crash landings, lost in space, or stranded scenarios.

*****

Part 4
🌠 End of the Universe

1. A Final Mission
Read a book that’s the last in a series or features a character’s final journey.

2. Apocalypse Now
Read a book set during or after the end of the world (dystopian, post-apocalyptic, climate fiction etc).

3. Time’s Up
Read a book that involves time travel, time loops, or racing against the clock.

4. Stars Go Out
Read a book with a tragic ending or emotional farewell.

5. The Unknown Beyond
Read a book that explores philosophical questions, the meaning of life, or what comes after death.

6. One Small Step
Read a book that feels like a personal milestone — one you’ve been meaning to read for ages.

7. Cosmic Weirdness
Read a book with surreal, mind-bending, or speculative elements that challenge your view of reality.

8. New World Rising
Read a book about rebirth, rebuilding, or hope after devastation.

9. Drift into Darkness
Read a book with a dark or eerie tone — horror, gothic, or psychological thriller.

10. Light-Years from Home
Read a book by an author from a different country or cultural background than your own.

*****

Part 5
⏺️ Captain’s Log: Mission Chronicles📝

Every great journey needs a record—and yours is no exception!
As you read your way through the galaxy, you and your crew will be charting not just the stars, but your experiences among the pages.

You need to log entries for Parts 1-4.
Each log should be about 3–4 sentences long—but feel free to elaborate if inspiration strikes!
For each completed Captain’s Log entry, your team earns 5 extra points!

Here are some suggestions, but feel free to be creative and daring!

🚀 Build Your Own Spaceship – What books inspired your ship's design, power, and purpose?
👨‍🚀 Select Your Crew – Who joined your ranks from the stories you read? What skills or quirks did they bring?
🌌 Off You Go – As you launch into space, what did your reading journey teach you about exploration, courage, or the unknown?
🌠 End of the Universe – How did it all wrap up? Reflect on where your books took you, and what you’ll carry with you beyond the stars.

The mini can also be found in message 6 and on the UNO announcements page.

It can also be found on our spreadsheet! Go ahead and start plunking in books! They just can't be finished until tomorrow.

Hello team!
I'll be with intermittent internet from April 19-27. Denise will be your go to for those dates :) I'll have internet back on the 27th evening and will update then.

I'm still here for a couple days though - so if you have questions, ask away!

Sign ups for tower teams is open! 💃

Aiswrya wrote: "Sign ups for tower teams is open! 💃"

Do you have the link?

Brittany wrote: "Aiswrya wrote: "Sign ups for tower teams is open! 💃"

Do you have the link?"

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

THANK YOU!

🥳

I'm alive. Sorry. I've been filling in the spreadsheet, but I hadn't gotten into the threads. I'll update later today.

Melissa wrote: "Hey Denise!
I see that you have First Time Caller in the 5 slot - but for a V -
5 is I :) 7 is V"

Ooops. Sorry. I'll take a look at it later and fix it if you haven't.

Hello! I'm back!
We went to Belize!
It was amazing.
I'll check in on the updates now.

Melissa wrote: "Hello! I'm back!
We went to Belize!
It was amazing.
I'll check in on the updates now."

Welcome back! That sounds amazing, glad you had fun!

I’m probably going to get one more book read by tomorrow. Murder at the Mayfair hotel - fits 4,8,3,skip

Melissa wrote: "Hello! I'm back!
We went to Belize!
It was amazing.
I'll check in on the updates now."

Belize! Sounds exotic!

I think I've read all I can for this challenge...

Just finishing up on my last one, and I will update the spreadsheet. I have read everything I have slotted.

Belize was amazing!
Yes, just finish up what you can :)
Thanks so much everyone for a good challenge!
I'll work on the spreadsheet over the next couple of days.

I didn't finish many of my books - I thought I would read on vacation, but I didn't!

Hi everyone! I’m sorry, work has been crazy and April is always a crazy month due to birthdays and stuff. I did manage to read one book for the month. I’m sorry I wasn’t as active as I thought I would be. I hope you guys have a great day and your books are amazing!

Book: Take Me Home Tonight
Author: Morgan Matson
Date finished: 4/27/25
Card it fits:
0 - A standalone
2 - Title
6 - Character FN Stevie
9 - Setting New York
Skip - Character FN Kat

April Mini:
The Cockpit (Control Centre): A book where the character takes charge
Communication System: A book where miscommunication is key to the plot
Fuel Tank: A book that energizes you or refuels your reading mojo
Face Travel Delays: A book where things don’t go to plan

Melissa wrote: "I didn't finish many of my books - I thought I would read on vacation, but I didn't!"

That means it was a good vacation! Too busy doing other things.

Thanks so much for a great game! I just filled in my last book on the planning sheet.

I finished one earlier I am updating and I will finish my final book i an hour or two

Thank you everyone for a good game! We read a lot of books :)

I hope to see you around on the challenge circuit!

I thoroughly enjoyed the challenged, read a lot more than my usual. Thanks for being a great team :) see you around GR!

Thanks team!

Thank you all! I had a great time with this challenge~ Read more than expected as well :)

thanks team

Hey guys, I noticed my book was not implemented this month? Is it too late to add anything or was it just not needed? Glad you guys had a great time reading!