You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

You should see the spreadsheet I've done for this one...it is epic!!!

Keeping my book choices secret for now though...largely because I'm still figuring out what to read for what colour!!!

Ummm, I have no idea how to do that but I will try...

Attempt number 1...

http://www.goodreads.com/photo/user/1...

Right, hopefully the above link will take you to a screen shot image type thing of said spreadsheet (doesn't show my awesome formulas though but never mind you can't have everything...). It seems to work for me but that may be a weird fluke...

Although it should be noted that now I know that the appropriate colour cover can be any edition the particular book my list of potential books is going to expand significantly (when I escape the office...)

Judy wrote: "You did research these, Sam. You have your points and everything. :-)"

Yup, I love planning for challenges almost as much as the challenges themselves :-)

(I admit I worry about myself sometimes...)

Wow! That's impressive, Sam. You're my kind of analytical person. :)

Janice wrote: "Wow! That's impressive, Sam. You're my kind of analytical person. :)"

Thanks Janice, it's been getting worse (better?) since my boss has started showing me how to use formulas in excel...it's amazing how satisfying it can be when it works!

Amazing Sam! I love making lists too, and almost always make them in excel. Formulas are fun!

Kat wrote: "Amazing Sam! I love making lists too, and almost always make them in excel. Formulas are fun!"

I'm glad I'm not the only one Kat (and I'm sure my boss will be pleased that there are other people out there who love excel as much as he does...I'm telling you he's obsessed!)

Right, time for my first posting attempt:

Yellow (I): Set in a country, city, state, or area that begins with I or an island setting

The Scenery of Dreams by Tim Jeffreys


20 points for first book in task
1 point for every I in title and author's name
2 points for 132 pages

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23 points for the task
23 points total to date

Where is this book set? I'm just checking.... :)

Janice wrote: "Where is this book set? I'm just checking.... :)"

It has a number of stories set on islands, no places in particular specified though.

Does it pass muster Cap'n? ;-)

Aye mate! :)

Janice wrote: "Aye mate! :)"

Why thank ye Cap'n! :-)

Green (N): Non-fiction

Make & Mend: A Guide to Recycling Clothes and Fabrics. Rebecca Peacock and Sam Tickner by Rebecca Peacock

(half of the cover and the title is green)

20 points for the first book in this task
2 points for 192 pages

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22 points for task

45 points total to date

Judy wrote: "Sam wrote: "Green (N): Non-fiction

Make & Mend: A Guide to Recycling Clothes and Fabrics. Rebecca Peacock and Sam Tickner by Rebecca Peacock
[bookcover:Make & Mend: A Guide to Recycling Clothes an..."

I loved it Judy, it provided a great mix of ideas and was geared towards adapting what you have to how you want it, no matter what your style.

I found the instructions and all the little hints and tips very useful and I'm actually going to buy a copy of my own, I liked it that much! It's definitely worth a look at to see if it suits you as I've found other books too detailed for what I want, whereas this is perfect.

Judy wrote: "I like the "no matter what your style" bit. I've read several of these books but they are usually geared towards younger people, so this sounds good!"

Well I'm not a fan of young persons fashions either so trying to find something that I can adapt has been a nightmare! The books I've read have either been young fashiony stuff or far to complicated for my needs (I like things simple, especially when it comes to sewing...or baking for that matter).

Green (N): Non-fiction

Deep Jungle: Travel to the Heart of the Rainforest by Fred Pearce

(the cover is basically completely green)

30 points for next book in task
10 points for being about the environment
3 points for 314 pages

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43 points for task

88 points to date

Green (N): Non-fiction

Shades Of Green: A (mostly) practical A-Z for the reluctant environmentalist by Paul Waddington


30 points for next book in task
5 points for both cover and title
10 points for being about the environment
3 points for 334 pages

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48 points for task

136 points to date

Violet (W): From Wishlist or TBR

The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells


20 points for first book in task
5 points for being about war
2 points for 188 pages

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27 points for task

163 points to date

Green (N): Non-fiction

On Extinction: How We Became Estranged from Nature by Melanie Challenger

(lots of green leaves on a white background)

30 points for next book in task
10 points for being about the environment
3 points for 330 pages

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43 points for task

206 points to date

Blue (B): Actual Book

The Business of Dying by Simon Kernick


20 points for first book in task
5 points for being about betrayal
3 points for 329 pages

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28 points for task

234 points to date

Blue (B): Actual Book

What If I Had Never Tried It by Valentino Rossi


30 points for second book in task
5 points for being about betrayal
3 points for 345 pages

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38 points for task

272 points to date

Indigo (O): Old

The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham


20 points for first book in task
10 points for published before 1960
2 points for 240 pages

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32 points for task

304 points to date

Orange (A): Read in August

Meat by Joseph D'Lacey


20 points for first book in task
3 points for 346 pages

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23 points for task

327 points to date

Judy wrote: "Wow! You've gotten down to the reading business, Sam."

Thankfully my free time has opened up so I can crack on with it now :-)

Blue (B): Actual Book

Eyes Of The Storm by Jeff Smith


30 points for next book in task
2 points for 189 pages

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32 points for task

359 points to date

Orange (A): Read in August

Flag of Bones The voyages of the Dragon Wynd by Elle Pepper


30 points for next book in task
2 points for 126 pages

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32 points for task

391 points to date

Orange (A): Read in August

Disgrace by Jussi Adler-Olsen


30 points for next book in task
5 points for author's last name starting with A
5 points for 530 pages

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40 points for task

431 points to date

I'm a little skeptical on the predominance of orange on the cover of Disgrace. I will give it to you based on this edition .... but barely. :)

Judy wrote: "So, this is the second in the Morck series? Did you like it?"

Yes it is Judy, it was very good. Certainly makes me want to have a go at the first one and keep an eye out for the rest of the series when released :-)

Janice wrote: "I'm a little skeptical on the predominance of orange on the cover of Disgrace. I will give it to you based on this edition [bookcover:los chicos que cayeron en la trampa].... but barely. :)"

Luckily that's the one I was pinning my hopes on ;-) I promise to be discerning for the rest of my books Janice!!

Sam, Watch out for Judy's and Janice's Punishment and Reward System ! ;D

♫ Crack that Whip.♫

Almeta wrote: "Sam, Watch out for Judy's and Janice's Punishment and Reward System ! ;D

♫ Crack that Whip.♫"

I know, they tease us with lots of points, lulling us into a false sense of security then bam!! They knock us back down to earth! ;-D

Sam wrote: "I know, they tease us with lots of points, lulling us into a false sense of security then bam!! They knock us back down to earth! ;D..."

Think I'll get away with this one? ☻

Almeta wrote: "Sam wrote: "I know, they tease us with lots of points, lulling us into a false sense of security then bam!! They knock us back down to earth! ;D..."

Think I'll get away with this one? ☻

[bookcove..."

I'd say yes given the orange background and there are a couple of editions that are even more orangey...just be sure to sweet talk them before you ask...maybe even bribe them with cookies ;-)

Almeta wrote: "Think I'll get away with this one? ☻


For which task, and what treat is on the line. :)

Judy wrote: "(aside to Janice) This may be a way to get free dessert. yum! (wink)"

Hmmmm.... things to consider! :)

Janice wrote: "Almeta wrote: "Think I'll get away with this one? ☻


For which task, and what treat is on the line. :)"

For the Orange background and highlighting. %-}

Have you tried the Pumpkin Chocloate Chip lately? They are delicious!

Let me put it this way... if I asked for a cookie that was predominantly chocolate chips, and you gave me a cookie with 3 chips in it, would it pass the test? Nope, I think not.

Janice wrote: "Let me put it this way... if I asked for a cookie that was predominantly chocolate chips, and you gave me a cookie with 3 chips in it, would it pass the test? Nope, I think not."

I thought so. A no point read. Hey, I tried.

Almeta wrote: "Janice wrote: "Let me put it this way... if I asked for a cookie that was predominantly chocolate chips, and you gave me a cookie with 3 chips in it, would it pass the test? Nope, I think not."

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They are too strict aren't they Almeta...maybe try a larger bribe next time ;-)

Judy wrote: "Have you tried bribing Janice with cheesecake? (I know it would work for me.)"

I'll have to remember that for my next dodgy book choice ;-)

Just make sure it's made predominantly out of cream cheese. :) Oh, I had a sticky toffee pudding for dessert the other day that was beyond yummy. It had a gingerbread base, a creamcheese topping and yummy yummy toffee sauce generously poured over top.

Orange (A): Read in August

The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl


30 points for next book in task
4 points for 464 pages

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34 points for task

465 points to date

Orange (A): Read in August

Mr. Chartwell by Rebecca Hunt


30 points for next book in task
2 points for 217 pages

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32 points for task

497 points to date

It's great that we get to double dip in the TBR Toppler. :)

Janice wrote: "It's great that we get to double dip in the TBR Toppler. :)"

Hell yea, definitely helps on all fronts :-D

Orange (A): Read in August

The Secret Crown by Chris Kuzneski


30 points for next book in task
4 points for 480 pages

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34 points for task

531 points to date

Orange (A): Read in August

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot


30 points for next book in task
3 points for 384 pages

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33 points for task

564 points to date

Orange (A): Read in August

The Aspern Papers and The Turn of the Screw by Henry James


30 points for next book in task
2 points for 272 pages

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32 points for task

596 points to date