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Good evening,

Just wondering about omnibuses (one volume containing two or more full books): Would each individual book in an omnibus count for points, or must we read the entire volume for it to count? Examples: a Book-of-the-Month-Club three-novel, 964-page E.M. Forster volume (A Room With a View; Howards End; Maurice); a Modern Library 846-page omnibus of The Iliad and The Odyssey; and a volume containing three Tony Hillerman mysteries. Thanks.

Jim

Karen wrote: "Rebekah wrote: "I would like to try this but it seems kind of complicated and I wouldn't want to let me team down. Do I have to read a certain number of books a week? I didn't understand the "day o..."

Sounds simple enough. I'll sign up if not too late

Jim wrote: "Good evening,

Just wondering about omnibuses (one volume containing two or more full books): Would each individual book in an omnibus count for points, or must we read the entire volume for it to ..."

Where there is a boxed set or 'omnibus' of separate books being sold as one, we use the singular books for the page count. So you can either shelve the single books, or let your captain know so they can do a "page override" in the spreadsheet to change your page numbers.
For an omnibus like Wool Omnibus where it is just the one book, but was previously released in parts ; then you would shelve and use the page numbers for the Omnibus.

I hope that helps!

Rebekah wrote: "Karen wrote: "Rebekah wrote: "I would like to try this but it seems kind of complicated and I wouldn't want to let me team down. Do I have to read a certain number of books a week? I didn't underst..."

Not too late at all. Just use this to access the sign up form and Sonia will allocate you to either an existing team, or a new team if we get enough new signups. It may take a few days (but there is still 2 weeks until we start so plenty of time)

Yes each team will have their own set of goals that auto update on your team spreadsheet (to be released soon).
TT ends when the first team reaches 25,000 points.we would expect that to be about 3 months

Sorry if this has been asked already, but I'm too tired to look through every page.

Let's say we read a 300 page book that is also a BOM where we write DQs. When we finish the book, do we get 80 points for that book? (if it doesn't reach a goal, that is)

Yes, you can get points for the book page numbers, plus points for writing DQs, plus points for participating in the BOM discussion all for the one book

Only one person per team for DQ's but can all members get participation points for all books?

Yep. Only DQs have limit per team. All members can read it and get participation points.

Thanks! :)

I saw that we get points for reading a certain number of pages and also points for a certain goal. My question is: Do those combine? I.E. If I read a 200 page book that completes an open goal, do I put down 25 points? I"m really new to all this and I don't want to miss anything!

Question --- I started doing a group read of an 800+page book. I got about 80 pages in (2 chapters) and then got distracted by bookclub books and a halloween challenge.

This book is a mystery and I decided that reading it in chunks was probably not going to work for me. Can I go back and re-read those 80 pages after challenge start date so I can use it.

Hi Diane - yes you get points for the book read and for completing the goal. The spreadsheets the captains will have are largely automated so provided you post to your team thread when you've read a book and the goal it is for, your captains can update and the s/sheet will work out the points!

Hi Jolene - seeing that it is a bit of an exception and you only read about 10% and intend to start again then I'm ok with that book counting for the challenge

Karen wrote: "Hi Jolene - seeing that it is a bit of an exception and you only read about 10% and intend to start again then I'm ok with that book counting for the challenge"

thanks --- now I'm off to catch up on all my graphic novels before the 7th :-)

Yes, I'm reading books <100 pages ;)

I have about 180 pages on the one that I had hoped to finish by midnight. But, halloween and life got in the way.
So, should finish that in the next day or two. Will have to start another before the 7th.

Shandy wrote: "Anyone else feeling conflicted starting a new book so close to the start date? I am! I have some books I've been avoiding finishing, so maybe I should just read those in the meantime. So many good ..."

I'm not, but I read pretty quick. I'm not planning to limit my reading during the challenge. If I happen to feel in need of reading a children's picture book or a graphic novel, I will. It won't take me long and I'll likely start a longer book that can count that same day. :-)

Well I never get around to reading them otherwise and I'm not reading a lot at the moment so I decided some plays and novellas were a good idea for this week :)

Shandy wrote: "Smart Karen!
And I appreciate the thought on not restricting reading :) so I started my next book. But it's under 300pgs and is a page turner! So I should finish it this week!"

Sounds good! I think the important thing to remember is to read what makes you happy and have fun! So if a shorter book that can't count grabs ahold of you and won't let go, don't feel guilty for reading it!

(And also don't stress about the goals. We don't yet know which goals will be for which teams, but when they are assigned, I for one will try to read a book that will fit, but if none appeals, I'll just be happy to be reading a book that can count because of page-length.)

Karen wrote: "Well I never get around to reading them otherwise and I'm not reading a lot at the moment so I decided some plays and novellas were a good idea for this week :)"

That raises a question that I'm pretty sure I know the answer to. I think it may have been answered somewhere but as I can't remember...

Can anthologies of novellas and short stories count if they're over 100 pages long? Page count is for the whole book/collection, not for the individual novella/story, right? (So long as we read the whole book and not just the individual story, that is.)

It's only stand-alone novellas that aren't 100 pages or more long that wouldn't count, right?

Shandy wrote: "Anyone else feeling conflicted starting a new book so close to the start date? I am! I have some books I've been avoiding finishing, so maybe I should just read those in the meantime. So many good ..."

I am catching up with some of my graphic novels and finishing a couple of reads :-D I think those will keep me busy until the start date.

Jen wrote: "That raises a question that I'm pretty sure I know the answer to. I think it may have been answered somewhere but as I can't remember...

Can anthologies of novellas and short stories count if they're over 100 pages long? Page count is for the whole book/collection, not for the individual novella/story, right? (So long as we read the whole book and not just the individual story, that is.)

It's only stand-alone novellas that aren't 100 pages or more long that wouldn't count, right? ..."

Yes, so books like Wool Omnibus, Four: A Divergent Story Collection, Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files would count as one book eventhough they started life as separate novellas/short stories.
Whereas a boxed set like Percy Jackson and the Olympians Boxed Set needs to be counted as the separate books

Thanks for the explanation and examples, Karen!

Karen wrote: "Jen wrote: "That raises a question that I'm pretty sure I know the answer to. I think it may have been answer...

Can anthologies of novellas and short stories c...

Yes, so books like Wool Omnibus, Four: A Divergent Story Collection, Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files would count as one book even though they started life as separate novellas/short stories.... "

Oh! Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files thanks for reminding me I have wanted to read that. Also, because Peace Talks is just too far out and I need a Harry fix.

No probs Jen

Oh enjoy Alison! I'm not a big short story reader, but I really enjoyed those, especially a few towards the end that gave new perspectives of Thomas and Karin

Karen wrote: "No probs Jen

Oh enjoy Alison! I'm not a big short story reader, but I really enjoyed those, especially a few towards the end that gave new perspectives of Thomas and Karin"

Cool! I love getting those little tidbits that aren't in the main books.

Is there room for another person? I was moving and just got my internet back

Joyce wrote: "Is there room for another person? I was moving and just got my internet back"

Just complete the sign up form

Sonia will either allocate you to a new team, or an existing one as replacements are needed. It may take a few days for you to hear from her as she shuffles new sign-ups around before the challenge starts :)

We're closing sign-ups for reserves only on Wednesday (Nov 4th).

Sign-ups after that date will be on the reserve list and wait for open spots or need for a replacement.

Joyce wrote: "Is there room for another person? I was moving and just got my internet back"

PM with assignment sent

All sign-ups till this moment were assigned to a team- Check your inbox for a PM with your team's link or the complete list

Can someone tell me how to sign up to BOM DQ's

When I signed up under shelf name I mentioned that I'd only make the shelf once the challenge starts but I went and made it just now since I read that you'd need the link for it. Sorry about that.

Marie wrote: "Can someone tell me how to sign up to BOM DQ's"

All you have to do is go to the BOM thread and start discussing the book with us. If you want to volunteer to write DQs be sure to tell us at least three days before the BOM begins.

Ashley wrote: "When I signed up under shelf name I mentioned that I'd only make the shelf once the challenge starts but I went and made it just now since I read that you'd need the link for it. Sorry about that."

No problem. If you've been assigned a team just make sure to give your captain the link to your shelf.

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "Joyce wrote: "Is there room for another person? I was moving and just got my internet back"

PM with assignment sent"

thank you very much

Waiting list is now Open. Please fill up the if you want to wait for an open spot. Don't forget to check out the rules first (here)

Members that have signed-up in the last 48 hours will be messaged with their team assignment shortly.

If you have signed-up and can't find your team, check the

For those who were assigned to a team, this is the Last Call. Please check-in with your team or team captain till the start of the challenge. Missing members by November 8th that we haven't been warned of late joining, will be replaced. Their names will be moved to the reserve list and will have to wait for a new open spot after that date.

Are we allowed to submit books with the highest page count edition or only the edition we read?

Ashley wrote: "Are we allowed to submit books with the highest page count edition or only the edition we read?"

In theory, edition you read. And that means you need to tag that edition as read. We'll be going by what's on your shelves, not what you post in thread. ��

Okay, thanks!

If someone can't get a BOM on time... is there a limit to how late they can read a book and answer questions for the points?

Yep - the book needs to be finished within a month of the BOM starting

Karen wrote: "Yep - the book needs to be finished within a month of the BOM starting"

Sounds good.

I thought of a related question when I voted for the December books. I've been on the waiting list for Uprooted since September and I'm next in line, I saw it on the list of books for December BOMs... if I end up with it in the next week and read it can I still participate for DQs/discussion points if it ends up being the book for December? And is there a limit to how preemptively we can read a book and participate?

No limit on pre-emptively reading provided you've read it through the challenge period and the BOM is a current one, then you are good.
We only have the finish it a month from the start of the BOM rule to keep it to current BOMs (i.e. not going back to ones from last year for example)

Vicky wrote: "Karen wrote: "Yep - the book needs to be finished within a month of the BOM starting"

Sounds good.

I thought of a related question when I voted for the December books. I've been on the waiting li..."

If it is like my Library you can suspend or freeze your hold, you will still be at the top of the list but the second person will get it first. Worth a try if you can log into it from home.

Hello,
I am just starting this and this is the first time I have participated in something like this. Hoping this will help motivate me to read and write more. I don't see my group discussion. I am part of the Caribou team.
-EAG

E.A.G. wrote: "Hello,
I am just starting this and this is the first time I have participated in something like this. Hoping this will help motiv..."

It is on the second page of messages. See if this link works

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Sorry back to BOM. I have the Good Girl on my kindle which was a BOM starting on 12th Oct . If I read it on Sunday and answered the questions would it count?

Oh tricky! Sure that fits our rules Alison. You don't have to answer all the DQs ; just participate in discussion so you may want to respond to others postings and generate discussion. Lucky for you I read that one and will chat with you on the thread ;)