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How Many Pages in 2014?
Participating MembersElla's Gran 6549; 3248; 4076; 3624; 5018; 4144; 1153; 2874; 4271; 4319;
Angie 3774; 1305; 2283; 2821; 2493; 2790; 3430; 839; 768; 0
Kathleen 4163; 3835; 5138; 4763; 4999; 4055; 3838; 3417; 3465; 2994;
Talia 3747; 1267; 3778; 4189; 6474; 4759; 6411; 6718; 4486; 1928;
Sharlene 3028; 1711; 3792; 3246; 3446; 2159; 1729; 3580; 0; 0
Group total for
January 2014
21241 Not a bad total for just 4 of us ★★★★
Adding Sharlene's January total in so new January total!
February 2014
11366
March 2014
19067
In the first quarter we have a grand total of 51,674 pages read between just 5 of us! Well done.
April 2014
18643
May 2014
22430
June 2014
17907
As a group we finish the 2nd quarter for the year with a grand total of 58,953 and a total for the half year of 110,627
July 2014
13471
August 2014
17428
September 2014
13758
October 2014
9241
How Many Pages in 2014?Jan: Total 6549
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Feb Total 3248 new to me author - 60 points
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Mar: Total 4076
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Apr: Total 3624
Points: 50
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May: Total 5018
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Jun: Total 4144
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Jul: total 1153
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Aug: total 2874 + 35 points
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Sept:total 4271
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Oct: total 4319
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Nov:
Dec:
How Many Pages in 2014?Total pages read: 20 925
January:(view spoiler)
January Total: 3 774
February:(view spoiler)
February Total: 1 305 (40 points)
March:(view spoiler)
March Total: 2 283
April:(view spoiler)
April Total: 2 821
May:(view spoiler)
May Total: 2 493
June:(view spoiler)
June Total: 2 790
July:(view spoiler)
July Total: 3 430
August:(view spoiler)
August Total: 1 261
September:
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith 455 pages (? Sept)
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 313 pages (14 Sept)
Oct:
Nov:
Dec:
Have just added books #1 and #3 to my to-read shelf, Ella's Gran! Can see this thread is going to be detrimental to my TBR list :)
Angie wrote: "Have just added books #1 and #3 to my to-read shelf, Ella's Gran! Can see this thread is going to be detrimental to my TBR list :)"Haha. I often wish other people's lists were banned from my vision! Here's another I've just come across to add to your TBR :)
Rose Under Fire
same author who wrote Code Name Verity.
What did you think of Caleb's Crossing, Kathleen? I've loved the two Geraldine Brooks books I have read. I haven't read this one yet.
She is one of my favourite authors. I want to read March this year, is the one I havent read yet.
Sweetp-1 wrote: "She is one of my favourite authors. I want to read March this year, is the one I havent read yet."I adored it. Be sure to have read Little Women first, as it makes the book so much better.
Kathleen wrote: "Talia wrote: "How many pages read in 2014?Total pages read: 1178
What did you think of "A Closed Book" and "The Curiosity"? The blurbs look interesting..."
I loved "The Curiosity", I can't even explain why without giving away the story.
"A Closed book" is written almost entirely in dialogue, and it's a bit odd; there are passages where it gets so dull I wanted to put it down but if you stick it out the last few pages get really interesting and it has an open ending which I loved.
I hope this helps.
Kathleen wrote: "Talia wrote: "I loved "The Curiosi..."Thanks for that, Talia. I've added them to my to-read list."
I personally found that perseverance was key with "A Closed Book", and it may become a virtue before the end. Happy reading!
Kathleen wrote: "Ella's Gran wrote: "How Many Pages in 2014?Total pages read: 6549 ..."
My word, Lesley! Phenomenal!"
Impressive! I'm seriously lagging!
Angie wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Ella's Gran wrote: "How Many Pages in 2014?Total pages read: 6549 ..."
My word, Lesley! Phenomenal!"
Impressive! I'm seriously lagging!"
Don't expect the same for February ladies. This was only achieved due to January being holiday month and the weather being either wet, windy or both thus not making it tempting to be out in the garden, beachcombing or whatever.
February is back to reality and normal reading levels.
Ladies, how would we like to up the interest level in this challenge? We could have a bonus round where points are awarded for certain added categories and the person with the most points for that month decides the bonus requirements for the next round. Each round could be every month or just every other month. Some suggestions for earning points could be
? points for each new to you author
? points for a specific nominated genre/category
? points for specific nominated cover design (book with fruit on cover)
? points for nominated cover colour - 50/75% of cover to be that colour
? points for first in series/sequel
? points for next in series/sequel
? points for classics read
? points for books with over 450 pages
The ideas are endless - next person to to decide bonus round could even be the one with the least pages read!
So, it's up to you or anyone else who wants to join in - it isn't too late! Just hit reply and have your say.
Great idea!I read Dracula about three years ago. So glad I read it during the day, as it had me terrified. A great read.
Okay, let's start with something nice and simple. For every new to you author you read this month award yourself
10 POINTS
Whoever has the most points will decide the bonus round for April.
Kathleen wins with 90 points
60 points Ella's Gran
40 points Angie
90 points Kathleen
Talia
30 points Sharlene
Kathleen, I'm still working on Dracula; there are some classics that I chew through in a couple of days, this one is a little meatier and with thanks to Scholastic's terrible late '80s/ early '90s newsprint paperback printing I have to wear my glasses and have good lighting as the text is well handled. I am enjoying it so far, I even had to stop and Google mamaliga - the breakfast dish he has an route to Dracula's castle, it's on my to-try list.
Kathleen wrote: "And I'll await a mamaliga review :-) "It's a kind of porridge or bread (depending on how thick you make it) made from corn meal - also known as polenta. I Have to go to an actual supermarket to get it, as it's not something we have at home, and I am lucky enough to get out of shopping duty 99% of the time. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes.
How many pages read in 2014?Total pages read: 45,931
To save space I have been cutting out the list at the end of each month and just leaving the page count, I am also doing the book challenge; so if you want to see what I have been reading just head on over to my profile page and it is a widgit down on the left hand side.
Jan: 3747
Feb: 1267
March: 3778
April: 4189
May: 6474
June: 4759
July: 6411
Points: 70
August: 6718
Points: 45
September: 4486
October: 1928
November:2174
December:1511
Killer Friends by Joanne Clancy 102pages 02/12
The Client by John Grisham 628pages 07/12
Given Up on Love by Christina Gallo 323pages 07/12
To Love A Wild Irishman by Nicole Sturgill 458pages 08/12
The Parsifal Mosaic by Robert Ludlum 760pages
Oh dear. I forgot to say to add your points where applicable after the pages on each book you have read in February.
Two books read so far in February. Oh, how teaching interferes with my reading!
Sounds divine! Have not long finished up from a day of school prep and am about to curl up with a book and a wine. Balance not quite perfect, but am giving myself the day off tomorrow.
Mod
Total pages read: 15,610
JANUARY = 3028 (view spoiler)
FEBRUARY = 2098 (view spoiler)
MARCH = 3792 (view spoiler)
APRIL = 3246 (view spoiler)
MAY 2014 = 3446 (view spoiler)
JUNE = 2159 (view spoiler)
JULY = 1729(view spoiler)
AUGUST = 3580
Roar and Liv 68 pages, read 01/08
City of Heavenly Fire 725 pages, read 10/08. 20pts
To All the Boys I've Loved Before 288 pages, read 12/08
Frostbite 327 pages, read 14/08
Shadow Kiss 443 pages, read 16/08
Blood Promise 503 pages, 22/08 10 pts
The Truth About Alice 208 pages, read 22/08
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel 272 pages, read 23/08
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend 343 pages, 24/08
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 123 pages, 24/08
Wintergirls 280 pages, 30/08
Don't for get to get your February page numbers up to date, and don't forget to note 10 points against each new to you author read - just for February for this one. :)Good to see you on board too Sharlene. I've updated our January totals to include your contribution. �
Important note for MarchThis month our challenge is audio books, so just to let you know these will count in this challenge too. The number of pages you will enter for any books listened to please use the most popular edition count from Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. That is the first page you see when you search for the title.
For instance if you listened to Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle then the number of pages would be 243 pages.
Enjoy �
Congratulations to Kathleen. With 90 points for our bonus round of 'new to me' authors read in February, she gets to choose our bonus challenge for April - thinking hat on Kathleen!Points totals are in message 27.
Our monthly group totals are posted in message 2.
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Sharlene wrote: "TIP: Just so our discussion doesn't get ridiculous, if we can hide our previous months under spoilers and keep updating your original post. See message 36 for my example."That's a very good idea of using the spoiler Sharlene. Keeps it more under control. Thank you.
So, if everyone keeps to just one post, but just keeps the current/forthcoming months visible by hiding previous months in a spoiler please.
That makes it easier for me to see totals etc. and update message 2 with all our totals.
Kathleen wrote: "Ella's Gran wrote: "Sharlene wrote: "TIP: Just so our discussion doesn't get ridiculous, if we can hide our previous months under spoilers and keep updating your original post. See message 36 for m..."Thanks Kathleen. It is tidier. Don't know why I didn't think of doing that in the first place! Thank goodness we've got some on to it members uh? �
April 1st tomorrow, so we will have a new points challenge created by Kathleen posted.Also could everyone get their page totals for March and overall totals updated please - you could be in for a surprise!
Here is your Challenge for April. Created by Kathleen.10 points where 75% of the cover is one single colour. This can be any colour but NOT black or white. Please post the cover of the book when claiming points for this part of the challenge.
25 points where the cover has a single colour word in it's title.
50 points where both cover colour and word occur. Again please post the cover of the book when claiming points for this.
Report your points in the same thread and immediately below your page numbers as before.
Enjoy.
The winner of this points challenge will create the points challenge for June.
Mod
As an example, I am currently reading Deeper
The background is blue, but not solid. Does this count as one single colour for 10 points?
Sharlene wrote: "Ella's Gran wrote: "Here is your Challenge for April. Created by Kathleen..."As an example, I am currently reading Deeper
The background is blue, but not solid. Does ..."
Yes Sharlene. I would consider it counts because it's all blue, even though varying shades of. Doesn't have to be solid.
Crikey! Wait 'til I get all my books unpacked then I can start thinking about these things. Got to get shelves up first and the French Windows put in.
Instead of the person who read the most pages being the winner this month, I put our names in the randomizer.Sharlene is the winner!!
So Sharlene, you get to choose the points challenge for May. Just email me giving me your ideas.
Ella's Gran wrote: "Participating MembersElla's Gran 6549; 3248; 4076
Angie 3774; 1305; 2283
Kathleen 4163; 3835; 5138
Talia 3747; 1267; 3778
Sharlene 3028; 1711; 3792
Grou..."
Well done, Sharlene! I look forward to hearing what your points challenge will be.
Interesting that we've all made a come-back on pages read during March. I was feeling a bit glum with my February total. My aim is to beat my March total in April with school holidays rolling around. Hoping to read some 'colourful' books too.
Loving this challenge. Thanks for setting it up for us, Lesley.
Coming to the end of April, so remember to get your April page numbers and points scores entered.I will announce Sharlene's points challenge in a couple of days.
Exciting! I'm hoping to get another two books read before the end of the month. Back to reality in May and June.
"May the 4th be with you"Our bonus points challenge for May created by Sharlene
10 points for Science Fiction genre
20 points for 2014 New Released Science Fiction
50 points if its a Star Wars genre Star Wars genre
You may also include Dystopia the first and second options.
Add your points to your May page numbers thread as before.
Enjoy your month of May reading.
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Sharlene wrote: "still not sure if I am doing my APRIL points right so I have left my book cover images showing. Will remove when I have it sorted. Thanks :) Cant wait to see everyone's covers."Sharlene, you have done it exactly right and I've now corrected my thread as well - can't follow my own thought processes eh?:)
Challenge for April. Created by Kathleen.10 points where 75% of the cover is one single colour. This can be any colour but NOT black or white. Please post the cover of the book when claiming points for this part of the challenge.
25 points where the cover has a single colour word in it's title.
50 points where both cover colour and word occur. Again please post the cover of the book when claiming points for this.
Ella's Gran 50 points
Kathleen 85 points.
Kathleen is the winner of the points challenge.
Kathleen also read the most pages for April.
We'll give Kathleen a breather and with her joint win, she will create the challenge for July
So just email me when you are ready to discuss your challenge Kathleen.
The winner/s of highest page numbers and points in May will create a bonus challenge for August.
Kathleen's really keen and worked out her challenge for us already so we will do it in June so here it is -*This challenge involves titles so articles - a, an, the are not counted.
* Only using initials of your first and last names - not middle names please.
Score
10 points if the title of book begins with the same letter as your initial (either 1st or last name)
30 points if the title contains words that begin with the initials of both names.
example: if you were Kathleen Dixon and read -
Drink the Air you would score 10 points (for Dixon)
or
Kayang & Me you would score 10 points (Kathleen)
or
Dragon Keeper you would score 30 points (Dixon and Kathleen)
Hope this is clear. If not just post your question/s and one of us will respond.
Happy reading for June.
Kind of glad my initials have changed from AY to AC at this point!
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Remember to update your May total pages :)
Happy long weekend reading!
Just a reminder to get your pages and points for May updated, remembering that the first two points categories include sci-fic/distopia so all those who read the BOTM and associated books earned points there.
Mod
May: 4999..."
Just that one extra page & you would've hit 5000!
Last month we exceeded our monthly total reading a grand 22430 pages! Our half year group total is 92747. Great stuff.
May's winner were
most pages read Talia with 6474 pages
most points claimed Kathleen with 90 points
So just switching it up again, Talia and Kathleen will jointly create our next challenge. So ladies, contact each other and work out what your joint challenge will be and then let me know. If you want more time for your creation, we can have this challenge running in July or August - or both months if you wish.
Just have fun creating!
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I have never hit that yet! Wow! That's amazing.
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We know books can run the range from 100 pages to over 1000 pages, and simply recording the number of books read always an accurate record of reading progress - especially if you hit a run of chunky reads.
This challenge will run for the full calendar year, but I will record your monthly totals in a post immediately below this so progress can be seen readily.
These are the Rules -
Add any books you read during the challenge time frame 01/01/2014 to 31/12/2014. Even if you don't join immediately, go ahead and add books that you read starting on 01/01. We will allow backdating for this challenge.
When you finish reading a book, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, number of pages and your new total pages.
Any book counts, as long as you read it this time-frame - book club selections, audio books, ebooks - add it! When counting audio or ebooks use the most popular edition of the paperback/hardcover on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ for the page count.
Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book: add it, but only add the number of pages you actually read and comment that you did so.
If you'd like to join us, copy the template below and post a new comment. Once you add your comment I will add your name to the list of Participating Members.
Good luck!:)
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