Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Team Oversleeping




⏰ Amanda (Captain)
⏰ MN Lisa (Co-Captain)
⏰ Sharon A.
⏰ Jackie
⏰ Ashlee
⏰ Maritza
⏰ Kirsten
⏰ Carmen
⏰ Janine
⏰ zoeycat




Team Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Challenge Status Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

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**IMPORTANT LINKS**

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Official Spreadsheet (Captains only edit)-https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Planning spreadsheet (Everyone uses) **Make sure you read Lisa's Posts below on how the spreadsheet works!-TBA

Team Wheel Shelves
Amanda | Wheel24 | MAX BOOKS PER ROUND- 23
MNLisa | A-Wheel-9 | MAX BOOKS PER ROUND- 15
Sharon A | Wheel 2024 | MAX BOOKS PER ROUND- 8
Jackie | NBRC-Wheels9 | MAX BOOKS PER ROUND- 30
Ashlee | Boring-Wheel | MAX BOOKS -PER ROUND 6
Maritza | Wheels 9 | MAX BOOKS PER ROUND - 8
Kirsten | 24-Wheel| MAX BOOKS PER ROUND- 18
Janine | Wheel-24| MAX BOOKS PER ROUND- 17
Carmen | Boring Wheel 2024| MAX BOOKS PER ROUND - 9
zoeycat | Boring Wheel| MAX BOOKS PER ROUND - 6


AR Book Finder-https://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.a...

START OF CHALLENGE/ROUND 1
12 October, 9pm, UK time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

END OF ROUND 1/START OF ROUND 2
26 October, 9pm, UK time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

END OF ROUND 2/START OF ROUND 3
9 November, 9pm, UK time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

END OF ROUND 3/START OF ROUND 4
23 November, 9pm UK time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

END OF ROUND 4/END OF CHALLENGE
7 December, 9pm UK time
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...

🎃🎃October BOM🎃🎃

The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary
Starts 16 October
Discussion Thread

🦃🦃November BOMs🦃🦃

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Starts 2 November


The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
Starts on 16 November

***Please keep in mind that for the first time there is an individual cap on books read. The cap is per round which is two weeks. You can add everything you read to the tracking spreadsheet still but we will only be able to use your individual max number so everyone will have to be strategic

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⏰OUR PLANNING Sheet⏰
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

This is a planning spreadsheet that we are going to use. My thought process in creating this was to make it easy to use and easy for Amanda and I to move books around as needed.

Books are added to the Rd X Books tab. Information added includes Title (with link), Page Count, Author, Main Character, and Narrator Name(s). There is also a column to enter the Publish Date to be able to calculate the points for that.

To place the book on a word, enter the corresponding Code in the Code Column. This will populate the Round X Tab with all the appropriate information to complete the line and help when it comes to moving those to the official spreadsheet. Only Amanda and I have permissions to edit the Round X tab. If you see an issue with information moving onto the Round X Tab, please let me know.

If you don’t like and/or don’t want to use the spreadsheet, feel free to enter a completion post in the thread. Make sure to include:
Title (Linked), Page Count, Author, Main Character, Narrator, Publish Date

It can be added to the spreadsheet by the captains or any other helpful teammate.

Any questions, please ask!

Information Central

⏰ We'll post all of our claims and completions here.
⏰ FYI - We can only leave 1 word set incomplete...so we'll want to try to complete a set if we possibly can before moving to the next.

Rules & Announcements
⏰Read it carefully, make sure you're getting notifications, and ask here when in doubt!

⏰Only books started after the challenge begins can be used!
⏰Please add the books you've read to your challenge shelf! As captains, we have to verify your books, and this really helps us!

How to post a 'link' on the Planning Spreadsheet
1. Copy the link from Goodreads
a. From Series Page, hover over the Book Title, Right-Click, Copy Link Address
b. From the Book Page, Copy the address bar
2. On the appropriate line on the Planning Spreadsheet
a. Right Click, Insert Link, Paste, Apply
b. Ctrl+K, Paste, Apply

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Wake up! It's time for another round of Wheel!

I've added a bunch of links above for your reference and Lisa has added some more information that is very helpful. There's also a planning spreadsheet for us to put books on either that we're planning to read in a round, or you can put it on after you've completed. Lisa is our resident spreadsheet expert so if you're having any issues they can be fixed!

If you're using the planning spreadsheet, please fill out each line with as much info as possible. If you don't like using spreadsheets, you can just make a post in the group. As Lisa outlined above. Please include any information we can use (don't just give one option unless it truly only has one option!)

YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO ONE WAY. You do not have to do both a post and the spreadsheet, I just know not everyone enjoys spreadsheets. Everyone does needs to make sure that all books are on their designated Wheel shelf and has a date read marked

I think that's a good starting point! Other than that we can answer any questions as we go. Please take the time to introduce yourself! Here's some questions you can answer (but feel free to say whatever you'd like)
-General about you (if you're uncomfortable sharing too much information, don't worry!)
-Have you played Wheel before? If so, what's your favorite part?
-Do you have a favorite book that you've read so far this year? (You don't have to answer this one either, it's too hard for me too lol)
-PLEASE LINK to YOUR WHEEL SHELF. It'll make mine and Lisa's lives so much easier

Hello hello!

Name's Amanda, I'm a lawyer from Metro Detroit and I live with my husband, our (almost) 14 month old, and our 2 dogs! Reading is my number one hobby so that's pretty much the most interesting thing about me lol, but I'll occasionally get super into jigsaw puzzles as well (luckily you can listen to audiobooks while doing it)

I've played Wheel a number of times! I like that generally you can use any book you've read but also that minis make for some challenges along the way. I think this time around will be interesting with the individual caps!

I cannot pick a favorite, I refuse lol.

And I already linked to my shelf :)

Hi all
Im Janine from England , i work part time in a coffee shop, and spend most of my spare time reading .. also have 2 grandsons to dote over , do dance, tai chi, volunteer at a food bank , music, bird watching and fostering for RAPCA.

Ive played Wheel before and like the mini challenges best
My shelf is Wheel 24
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Amanda , i do jigsaws as well , have one permanently set up in the spare room. I like the WASGIJ ones

Didnt realise about the capping of books ..feel free to remind me 😄

Hi I'm Denise (zoeycat for this challenge because there are several Denises), I'm as high school teacher in California. In addition to reading I like sewing, beading and hiking. I wish I could read more but my job (and drive to work) is time consuming and I don't like audiobooks.

Oversleeping is an appropriate name for the group...I do it everyday because I stay up too late reading. The kindle has been my downfall, I used to be able to turn off the lights then I couldn't read my book anymore and went to sleep. Not so with a light up screen alas

I am new to this group so I've never done a wheel. I did a few read-a-thons. I wish there was no cap because there are times I can read a lot more (we take off a lot of holidays) and times I'm limited (needing to turn in grades, or essays to grade). I didn't want to commit more than I can do regardless of what's going on at work

I've read a lot of good books this year. A few of the many faves:
Why We Love Baseball
The Beekeeper of Aleppo
There There

This challenge ends on my birthday, let's have a good showing!

My shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Hello, I'm Lisa and I a co-captain with Amanda. I love spreadsheets, so let me know if you have any questions on our planning one as it is a creation from my brain. :)

My Shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

I love wheel, mostly the mini challenges and trying to get everything completed.

I'm a Product Manager for a local software company. I've been married for 23 years and my only child turns 20 on Thursday this week! She's currently in college across the border in Wisconsin and has dreams of working for NATO or some other Human Right Organization.

Hubby and I like the casino and doing puzzles. Primary Ravensburger Disney Princess ones since I love princesses. Otherwise, I read...and do spreadsheet.

Excited to get started!

Hi Guys, My name is Maritza, from NYC. I have been in a reading slump all year long but really enjoy this challenge. I hope I was over ambitious in my reading goal for TT. I also like puzzles of all kinds. I don't really have much hobbies lately.

Hi Team! I'm Sharon and I live in northeast Pennsylvania with my husband. I am the director of a local community foundation. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and puzzles as well. Our dog, Millie, passed away earlier this year so I'm also on an active campaign to convince my husband that it's time to adopt a puppy :)

I have participated in Wheel before and have really grown to love these team challenges. They help me hit my reading goals each year and knock out my TBRs.

My fave genres are fiction, romance, and mystery/thriller. I'm a sucker for a good celebrity memoir. I alternate between e-books, audiobooks, and physical books.

Here is my shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Also, I feel like I was meant to be on this team, judging by the number of alarms I have to set every day 😂

Hi, I'm Jackie from North Carolina. I live in the middle part of the state and didn't receive the devastating blow from Helene that the mountains in my state did. I'm retired, have three grown children, and read almost anything. I've done Wheels several times before and it's one of my favorite team challenges. Looking forward to getting to know everyone and seeing what the mods have cooked up for us.

My shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Hi, I'm Ashlee and I'm also from Pennsylvania. I am a middle school special education teacher. Reading is my number one hobby, but I also love baking and cooking. I'm excited to do Wheel. It's one of my favorite challenges!

Shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Janeylou wrote: "Amanda , i do jigsaws as well , have one permanently set up in the spare room. I like the WASGIJ ones"

One christmas my mom got me a specific puzzle table that is felt lined and I can move around without losing pieces. It's a game changer!

I haven't tried any of those I don't think but I'll have to. I don't know how shipping is to your side of the world but I like using puzzledly.com because they always have crazy sales

Denise wrote: "Hi I'm Denise (zoeycat for this challenge because there are several Denises), I'm as high school teacher in California. In addition to reading I like sewing, beading and hiking. I wish I could read..."


I grew up in CA! Lots of great hiking.

This is the first time they're trying out a cap so it'll be interesting!

MN Lisa wrote: "Hello, I'm Lisa and I a co-captain with Amanda. I love spreadsheets, so let me know if you have any questions on our planning one as it is a creation from my brain. :)

My Shelf: https://www.goodre..."

I thought this said "and try to get everything coordinated" and I was NOT surprised lol

Maritza wrote: "Hi Guys, My name is Maritza, from NYC. I have been in a reading slump all year long but really enjoy this challenge. I hope I was over ambitious in my reading goal for TT. I also like puzzles of al..."

Reading slumps are the WORST! Hopefully this helps you out of it!

Sharon wrote: "Also, I feel like I was meant to be on this team, judging by the number of alarms I have to set every day 😂"

Oh my god, we haven't moved the baby out of his floor crib in our room yet and I know it's time because he's better at waking up to alarms than we are and we have to set so many lol

Jackie wrote: "Hi, I'm Jackie from North Carolina. I live in the middle part of the state and didn't receive the devastating blow from Helene that the mountains in my state did. I'm retired, have three grown chil..."

Oh my god Jackie I totally forgot you live in NC!!! I'm so glad to hear you're doing okay (and sorry for just casually talking without checking in on you )

Ashlee wrote: "Hi, I'm Ashlee and I'm also from Pennsylvania. I am a middle school special education teacher. Reading is my number one hobby, but I also love baking and cooking. I'm excited to do Wheel. It's one ..."

I want to love cooking so bad and I do sometimes and then others it's such a slog lol

WE GOT OUR FIRST WORD(S)!

COWORKER FROM HELL

Amanda wrote: "I thought this said "and try to get everything coordinated" and I was NOT surprised lol."

That too!!

Amanda wrote: "

WE GOT OUR FIRST WORD(S)!

COWORKER FROM HELL"
Do we just type the book(s) we plan to read onto the spreadsheet and someone will decide at the end which letter it is used for? Or do we start "claiming" letters?

Denise wrote: "Amanda wrote: "

WE GOT OUR FIRST WORD(S)!

COWORKER FROM HELL""

You can claim letters by entering the Code on the Books Tab, but just know that based on what else is available, we may have to move to maximize the words completed.

Also, if you don't like the color I selected for you, please let me know and i can change it. There are many different colors to chose from so let me know what is your favorite!

Hi, everyone! How did I miss we were open?!!?

I’m a theatre professor from Urbana, Illinois and I read like it’s my job. I also like to embroider. This is my second time playing Wheel.

My shelf is 24-wheel: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Lisa..you have missed me off the SS ..again !!🤣🤣🤣

So , our total books are 85
Our word has 16 letters, so we can only make 5 full.words ( and 5 spare letters)
Am i understanding that correctly.

My mistake , thought amount we signed up for was our max , but its not

So total is 145 books
Making 9 words ..plus 1 spare letter

Amanda wrote: "

WE GOT OUR FIRST WORD(S)!

COWORKER FROM HELL"

I got one of those right now.
Yay I was able to get a copy of the BOM and added another book I got on loan from Library.

Janeylou wrote: "Lisa..you have missed me off the SS ..again !!🤣🤣🤣"

Grrr. Fixed it. :)

Janeylou wrote: "So , our total books are 85
Our word has 16 letters, so we can only make 5 full.words ( and 5 spare letters)
Am i understanding that correctly."

According to the Official spreadsheet that the mods created, our max letters is 139, so 8 words plus 11 letters.

If signed up for less than 10 books, max books is signed up +4. if you signed up for more its signed up x 1.5, but with a max of 30.

The round 1 tab of our Planning spreadsheet has the MAX Allowed books per person.

Oh ok , i was looking in above message 4,where it says my max is 17 ..is that correct as cant see anything on SS

I'll apologise now team, but i very rarely read anything over 400 pgs and anything published 20 + yrs ago 😞

Janine you signed up for 11 so your max is 17
(11 x 1.5 = 16.5, rounded up).

Janeylou wrote: "I'll apologise now team, but i very rarely read anything over 400 pgs and anything published 20 + yrs ago 😞"

I'm trying for 250ish pages and older than 2021. That'll get me closer to 30 pts per book.

Over 400 is hard for me.

Thanks Amanda for the link. GR needs some fixing because I’ve been going crazy with no notifications. I will be reading everything I've missed.

My shelf: boring wheel 2024 - https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Hi, I'm from New York. It has been awhile since I've done the wheel challenge. I enjoy the easy flow of it. Depending on the day, reading can be up some days and down on others but if I need to catch up night times are my best as long as I'm not tired. Lol I enjoy reading, binge watch tv series and movies with family and friends, music and walking every where. I enjoy all genres and I tend to read more than 1 book.

what tv shows do you binge? I'm always looking for new ones.

Good Morning - I have been binge watching The Walking Dead series. Finished TWD and Fear the Walking Dead. Working on Daryl Dixon. I enjoyed the characters and their stories.