The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

Melissa wrote: "Are there no color cards for March? The last week has been absolutely crazy for me and reading took a little dive. Getting back into the swing of things and want to try planning more."

There are, a lot of them have already been claimed but we are missing one red 5, one green 5 and one wild draw 4.

Yes, Look at the spread sheet it has all the cards listed there!!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Going over this months cards, we have 7 reverse cards. I think it would be good to focus on getting those done.

Gustaf wrote: "Going over this months cards, we have 7 reverse cards. I think it would be good to focus on getting those done."

I found Shan ~A~'s MM romance shelf so I've claimed a book from there.

I filled in a couple spots of books I have already read. I also listened to The Gay Best Friend! So that’s a reverse too. I liked it - it made me laugh, it almost made me cry. Good character development too I thought.

I will keep an eye on the books listed and the spots claimed and add it in if I’ve read the book too.

Gustaf wrote: "Going over this months cards, we have 7 reverse cards. I think it would be good to focus on getting those done."

great idea!!

Hi! I saw only wild draw 4 left. Can I pick The Rosie Project for this card? It will duplicate red skip as the cover is red and the title has P in it, am I correct?

That sounds great!!

Hey Guys -
The March mini has been unveiled and is available on the spreadsheets for your viewing. This is a little easier for us to navigate and not have to pick certain categories. It starts on March 15th and these books can count for both spread sheets so see what we have and lets get to reading!! TIF

◈ 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.
◈ If your team complete all tasks, you will get 42 points as completion bonus .

◈ 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 and spell-out 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 March, 9am UTC (Countdown: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...) and before 1 April, 9am UTC.

It's been very quiet here lately, so how is everyone doing?

I've been quite busy lately, with traveling to a song writing camp in Oslo and then celebrating my 30th birthday, but I'm back now and ready to close March with a bang!

We have a little under two weeks left of the month and I think it's looking good so far.

I hope you had a great BiRtHdAy!!! We are beginning Spring break this weekend until next for my son- planning a small get away - where to go? We will see!!
I see several books I want to read that you all have read so thanks in advance!! Have a great weekend and Gustaf what kind of songs do you write?

Happy belated birthday, Gustaf!!

I’m in the process of moving, so not much time for anything outside working, reading, moving. I need the reading to keep me sane.

Hope your move goes well!!

All Right guys we are getting in the home stretch... We need three books to be claimed with our mini - Alien or Aliens book, Spaceship on the cover, a book written between 1978-2005 (I might can squeeze this in if no one else can, If you claimed something and can't knock it out please let us know so we can get books moved around. I am headed to vacation tomorrow but will have my laptop and books with me. SO toes in the sand and nose in a book. I have not yet seen April cards but will let you know as soon as I know. Have a great rest of March and lets knock this out!! GO team GO!!!!

*hangs head in shame

I claimed the written between 1978 - 2005 on the mini but I'm not going to read that book right now. I just couldn't get into it. Sorry.

So that is a spot that still needs to be filled. Sorry!!

Thanks - I can bean an older book easy peasy. Also- Moumi- where are you on your book!? Anyone else struggling to complete what you agreed to read - we have an entire weekend - also/ April books are up and hands dealt- haven’t added them to our working spreadsheet yet. Stay tuned for more info prob Sat- driving home from the beach tomorrow

Hey friends- it's almost the end of March.. we have just a few books claimed that we are finishing and we will jump into April - the board is ready for everyone to claim your books that you want to read.
lease note the following for April:

- Wild Draw 4 cards have been replaced by Overload cards, which are worth 30 points; the formulas are correct for those, please do not overwrite them!
- Reverses/Skips are worth 25 points; the formulas are correct for those, please do not overwrite them!
Let's finish strong and have fun reading!!!
TIF

I finished my book!

I have an ARC of a book with a yellow cover. The published edition has a different color. Can I use this book for yellow?

I can't figure out how to post a picture. I have the image on Canva so I will link the photo of the cover I have on the spreadsheet. The book is called All You Can Kill and it's by Pasha Malla.

Also I have a book that can be red or yellow. I’m thinking yellow would be better since there’s more spots but less books. It can probably fit anywhere - it’s 10 short stories with 10 different authors, titles, and characters so that should give some wiggle room with this book. Does anyone have yellows they plan to read? Should I go ahead and use this one for yellow?

HeatherREADS wrote: "I have an ARC of a book with a yellow cover. The published edition has a different color. Can I use this book for yellow?

I can't figure out how to post a picture. I have the image on Canva so I w..."

If the cover you are reading is yellow put it as yellow.

HeatherREADS wrote: "Also I have a book that can be red or yellow. I’m thinking yellow would be better since there’s more spots but less books. It can probably fit anywhere - it’s 10 short stories with 10 different aut..."

Plug it in girl if that's where it will go. tag it that it can be red as well and we can have the flexibility if needed. Thanks for sharing your questions.

I moved Here one Moment to Blue 7 - it fit it perfectly. We have been asked to but books on the list with a link on our spread sheets - some of you do this already so thank you - I didn't realize it was a thing so I had not done that myself. Thanks for your help with this!!
Please look at the colored books and see where you can pug in your books!! We will get minis soon which will be fun I am sure!! Happy Reading TIF

Hello Friends - we are in the last month and its time for our last mini - See below the instructions.
🚀 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.

I added some books that I'm hoping I can finish (fingers crossed!!) I found a book that can be a yellow 7 on my bookshelf. Woo Hoo!! I also switched the book I had for yellow 1 to yellow 7, because that seems harder to fill? We can move it if its better another way. So now for yellow, we just need a yellow 1.

Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch - I have an ARC of this book and the cover is totally green, no designs, just some text. The published edition has a different cover. Just to let you know as I added it as a green card.

Have a great day everyone! We are getting into Spring (although it did snow a bit last week) so it's nice and sunny here today. Hope everyone is enjoying some good weather and good reads!

Thank you!! If it is yellow on the published edition go for it!! Thanks - I do have a yellow 1 I started today ironically- so just let me know.

Alright I moved it to the yellow 7 and now the yellow 1 is available. What a team we are The Fifth Element, fantastic! 😁