Something Old, Something New discussion

The Long and Short of It

June 21st is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Long:
1. Read a long book (any book over 500 pages). 5 points
2. Read a book with a long title (10 words or longer, including subtitle). 3 points
3. Read a book by an author whose last name is 10 or more letters in length. 3 points
4. Read a book with a bright cover. This could be a yellow, orange, other bright color, or a daytime picture. 2 points
And:
1. Read a book with the word “and” in it (& is included). 2 points
2. Read a book written by more than one author. (writing teams using a single writing name can be included, as well as anthologies with a single editor, but multiple contributors) 2 points.
The Short of it:
1. Read a short book (under 200 pages). 2 points
2. Read a book with a short title, only one word. 3 points
3. Read a book by an author with a short last name 4 letters or less. 3 points
4. Read a book with a dark cover. Dark colored (blue, black, grey, or a night time scene) 2 points

Updated 6/29

Kate: 25
Becky: 20
Michelle: 9
Elaine: 4

The Long and Short of It

June 21st is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Long:
1. Read a long book (any book over 500 pages). 5 points


2. Read a book with a long title (10 words or longer, including subtitle). 3 points "Dancing with Max: A mother and son who broke free" by Emily Colson completed 06/01
3. Read a book by an author whose last name is 10 or more letters in length. 3 points "Unbroken" by Laura Hillebrand - completed 06/02


4. Read a book with a bright cover. This could be a yellow, orange, other bright color, or a daytime picture. 2 points The Julian Chapter by R.J. Palacio completed 06/14/2014 The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story


And:

1. Read a book with the word “and” in it (& is included). 2 points
2. Read a book written by more than one author. (writing teams using a single writing name can be included, as well as anthologies with a single editor, but multiple contributors) 2 points. Full bloom by Janet evanovich & charlotte hughes completed 06/25


The Short of it:

1. Read a short book (under 200 pages). 2 points
Spirit of Steamboat by Craig Johnson completed 06/05


2. Read a book with a short title, only one word. 3 points Juliet by Anne Fortier completed 06/03


3. Read a book by an author with a short last name 4 letters or less. 3 points Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass completed 06/24



4. Read a book with a dark cover. Dark colored (blue, black, grey, or a night time scene) 2 points Hollow City by Ransom Riggs Completed 06/17



Total tally as of 06/25
20 points

So, I'm going to try and be a bit more organised and try to match books that I plan on reading during June.

The Long:
1. Read a long book (any book over 500 pages). 5 points
A Discovery of Witches - finished 24/6/14
2. Read a book with a long title (10 words or longer, including subtitle). 3 points
3. Read a book by an author whose last name is 10 or more letters in length. 3 points
4. Read a book with a bright cover. This could be a yellow, orange, other bright color, or a daytime picture. 2 points
And:
1. Read a book with the word “and” in it (& is included). 2 points
2. Read a book written by more than one author. (writing teams using a single writing name can be included, as well as anthologies with a single editor, but multiple contributors) 2 points.
The Short of it:
1. Read a short book (under 200 pages). 2 points
The Alchemist - finished 5/6/14
Casino Royale - finished 8/6/14
2. Read a book with a short title, only one word. 3 points
Leashed - finished 30/6/14
3. Read a book by an author with a short last name 4 letters or less. 3 points
4. Read a book with a dark cover. Dark colored (blue, black, grey, or a night time scene) 2 points

Total Points - 12

I'm in again this month, although it was a pretty poor effort for May's TBR takedown. Hopefully I can do better in June. I'm thinking I may have some books that are better qualified for this month's challenge.

I'll start with my long book A Breath of Snow and Ashes . 980 pages. May need to start this one asap!!!

Michelle I hope you like Fallen better than I did. I hated it & didn't finish. When I posted my review on the thread in Bookworm bitches I got attacked for my opinion so i deleted my post. Those bitches LMAO

Becky wrote: "Michelle I hope you like Fallen better than I did. I hated it & didn't finish. When I posted my review on the thread in Bookworm bitches I got attacked for my opinion so i deleted my post. Those bi..."

Oh no! I hate to tell you that it was actually my choice as the bitch of the month and I didn't even get time to read it. I saw a lot of mixed opinions on it.
I really want to get through the series one day as I have the first two books signed by the author so I feel obliged to read them now.

LOL yes, it would have been about the time you were BOM lol I figure I will be BOM about the time I'm 95 years old lol

Finished The Alchemist today so I have 2 points on the board - Yay!

So, I think it's about time I start participating in this challenge. :)

The Long:
Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden--from 9/11 to Abbottabad-3 pts

The Short:
Orfeo-3 pts
Pnin-2 pts
Neverwhere-3 pts

Total this post: 11

So I've really bummed out on this challenge...can I say that? But I have read two books that I think might qualify....just!!!

The Hypnotist's Love Story . Has orange on the cover so = 2 points and Save Yourself has a dark cover so anoher 2 points.
So looks like only a measley 4 points for me unless I can fit one more in before the end of the month that qualifies.

Don't worry Elaine. I had all intentions of finishing A Discovery of Witches as my big book but then ended up starting Sweet Tooth and The Cutting all at the same time so am not sure if I will finish one or all before the end of the month!!

Well at least we're having a go. :)

We are still in the early days of this challenge thing. It's always interesting to try to fit our reading choices into multiple challenges. All we can do is push forward. :)

Finally finished A Discovery of Witches last night for 5 points. Talk about a looooong book!

That takes my total to 9 - Yay!

The Long:
Vanity Fair 5 points
The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo 3 points

&
The Golem and the Jinni 2 points

The Short
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (156 pages) 2 points
Crome Yellow (176 pages) 2 points

Total in post: 14
Month Total: 25

A few more hours before July begins...

OMG! Kate & Becky, you guys are reading machines!
I hope that one day I can dedicate as much time to reading as you two must :-)

I'm afraid I have an unfair advantage since i'm able to listen to audio all day at work. If I wasn't able to do that I would not have much time to read at all.

Becky wrote: "I'm afraid I have an unfair advantage since i'm able to listen to audio all day at work. If I wasn't able to do that I would not have much time to read at all."

Oh that would be great! I try to do that sometimes when I get a rare day home to work when my boy is in daycare but then I get so absorbed in my work that I find out I've missed a heap of the story and have to go back.

I managed to squeeze a little short story in before the end of the month.

Leashed - 3 points

Takes my final total to 12.

Not a great effort but not too bad either :-)