Meet & Greet Challenge Round 2: Discussion Thread

[Ty]

Whatever you feel like. The Participant's thread is the one that you can update one post. In this thread, there has been general feedback/discussion about the books that were read.

[Gianna]

Anayha ~ the Nite Owl wrote: "There were certain books people obviously want me to read. I got 4 recommendations each for [bookcover:Kiss of Midnight|704..."


All 3 of those are awesome books! Read them all more than once. Dark Lover is the first book of my favorite series of all time.

[Dami]

I got four recommendations for Pleasure Unbound which I'd forgotten I didn't own as yet. I finally gave in an included it on my final list as I realy should get started on that series. I really looking forward to the 1st.


(and now it's on the way to me together with a couple of others that just happened to jump into my cart)

[⚜️XAR]

Ezinwanyi~still loves Spartacus wrote: "@Angi:
I finished . It was really sweet and touching. thank you for the recommendation."

Was this post supposed to go in the Round 1 thread? I'm only asking because Angi may not be in this round (forgive me, too tired to check, been a long day), and may not see this comment. I've almost done the same thing a couple times now, Ezi, so don't feel bad, you're not alone!

[Ezi]

Victoria "Trea" wrote: "Ezinwanyi~still loves Spartacus wrote: "@Angi:
I finished . It was really sweet and touching. thank you for the recommendation."

Was this post supposed to go in the..."

yes, it belongs in the M&G 1. sorry...they are too close together:D

[Karla]

Once you post your list, are you allowed to change it? I might not be able to get most of the books I choose because the library doesn't have all them. I have to try interlibrary loan. if I can't get them, can I change my books? Am I allowed to request new picks, just in case. The books I might not be able to get were requested multiple times (Simply Irresistible six times, Almost Perfect four times, and a few more)

[Gianna]

For any members of Group 4 who will be reading the same books as me for this challenge, if you want to set up a Buddy Read please let me know. I already have two tentatively set up (and I'm excited for them)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Karla wrote: "Once you post your list, are you allowed to change it? I might not be able to get most of the books I choose because the library doesn't have all them. I have to try interlibrary loan. if I can't g..."

Hi Karla - you can't request new picks but you can shift your choices around between all the recs.

The only time you should request repicks is if someone's 3 recs have already been chosen by you. Please make sure you move your choices off the picking list and on to a NEW shelf as soon as you decide your choice. This will limit the need for repicks.

Remember Karla - you need only read 5 books to complete this challenge.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Gianna wrote: "For any members of Group 4 who will be reading the same books as me for this challenge, if you want to set up a Buddy Read please let me know. I already have two tentatively set up (and I'm excited..."

That's a great idea Gianna. And perhaps members from the other groups could join in. I'll bet there are a heap of the same books being read in this challenge across all the groups :)

[Karla]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Karla wrote: "Once you post your list, are you allowed to change it? I might not be able to get most of the books I choose because the library doesn't have all them. I have to try interlibrary loan..."

I thought you had to read all of the recommended books, but since I only have to read five, I'm sure I can get those. I have to rework my list.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Extract from the rules :)

To complete this challenge, you must read at least five (5) books from your chosen list. You may, of course, complete the full list.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I've completed all my picks for Group 1 except for Lili. I'm having an issue with the captcha thingy - it isn't appearing for me to input. ...So I've asked Lili to be friends instead :)

If someone in my group hasn't received their picks, please let me know.

[~Melissa~]

Dami wrote: "I got four recommendations for Pleasure Unbound which I'd forgotten I didn't own as yet. I finally gave in an included it on my final list as I realy should get started on that serie..."

It's amazing how things just *mysteriously* jump into one's cart :D
Happens all the time to me - all of a sudden a new book *mysteriously* shows up on one of my Ipad reading apps,lol

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Dami wrote: "I got four recommendations for Pleasure Unbound which I'd forgotten I didn't own as yet. I finally gave in an included it on my final list as I realy should get started ..."

I must say the same thing crossed my mind when Dami mentioned that expanding shopping cart ;)

[~Melissa~]

Jane (PS) wrote:"I must say the same thing crossed my mind when Dami mentioned that expanding shopping cart ;) "

It's so fun when this happens :)

[Gianna]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Gianna wrote: "For any members of Group 4 who will be reading the same books as me for this challenge, if you want to set up a Buddy Read please let me know. I already have two tentatively set up (..."

I thought about that after I posted it. But I've been away from the computer. Anyone who is interested is welcome to it actually. Thank you, Jane for mentioning it.

[Larissa]

Hi friends, I've done all my picks for Group 1. I can't wait until the 1st. I'm putting books on my nook to get ready.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Gianna wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Gianna wrote: "For any members of Group 4 who will be reading the same books as me for this challenge, if you want to set up a Buddy Read please let me know. I already have two te..."

You are welcome :)

[Kitten ~♥️ MM series ~]

Group 4 I'm working on sending out all my picks.

[Becca]

Has anyone in group 1 heard from Lili?

[Shan ~A~]

I am ready for the most part. I have done all of recs for Group 1 just waiting for one more to complete my own list. I always get excited at the start of a new challenge even though I have so many going on at once.

[Juliet]

I've received from almost everyone in Group 2 except Mandy and Chris. Anyone from Group 2 heard from them yet?

[Joyce]

Juliet wrote: "I've received from almost everyone in Group 2 except Mandy and Chris. Anyone from Group 2 heard from them yet?"

I got my picks from Chris earlier today. Perhaps like me they are doing a couple a day. I just finished mine off tonight. Now on for the picking what to read.

I think I'm just missing picks from Mandy and Ty pretty good with five days to go.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

there were so many good books chosen for me this time around. hopefully i had good books on my list. I'll try to get them all read, fitting them into my other challenges.

[Becky]

Juliet wrote: "I've received from almost everyone in Group 2 except Mandy and Chris. Anyone from Group 2 heard from them yet?"

I've received picks from everyone but them, too. Meh. Weekday schedules can be rough, and the deadline isn't until the 28th.

Because I'm one of those annoying overachievers (as long as it doesn't involve me actually getting off the couch), I'm going to try to read every rec I've received. There have been a few overlaps, but so far I've got at least two books from everyone in Group 2. Not bad!

[Aarati]

Juliet wrote: "I've received from almost everyone in Group 2 except Mandy and Chris. Anyone from Group 2 heard from them yet?"

I haven't heard from them either!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Becca wrote: "Has anyone in group 1 heard from Lili?"

Not yet. I've finally been able to send my picks to her. The captcha thing is working again. But she hasn't accepted my friend request either, so I suspect she hasn't been on GR in the last couple of days... Maybe the weekend will pull her in.

[Larissa]

Becca wrote: "Has anyone in group 1 heard from Lili?"

Yes, I got picks from Lili on Tuesday.

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Group 3
I'm sending my picks for everyone out now. Sorry for the delay.

Happy Reading!

[Ty]

Okay, I'm FINALLY finished with my picks for Group 2. Yes, I've been doing several a day for various reasons, plus my mailbox kersploded, so there was some wading through that.

Thank you to everyone in Group 2 for the picks! I have heard from Chris. The only one who hasn't responded has been Mandy B., who seems to be MIA from RRRC, but is updating her feed...... >.>

[Sassafrass]

I've gotten all my picks, YAY! Now it's time to decide what to read!!

[Becky]

GR is acting squirrelly, and I'm not getting all my message notifications. I just discovered a request for repicks from a couple days ago. If anyone in Group 2 has requested repicks from me and not heard back yet, give me a poke. I'm not intentionally ignoring you, I promise.

[Hadley]

Aarati wrote: "Juliet wrote: "I've received from almost everyone in Group 2 except Mandy and Chris. Anyone from Group 2 heard from them yet?"

I haven't heard from them either!"

I also haven't heard from them.

[Cassia]

I've heard from Chris but I need her to re-pick. I still need picks from Beth, Tina, Mandy, and the re-pick from Chris.

ETA: I've heard from Tina, Chris, and Beth.

[Jane]

I have all my picks and sent all my picks. Completed. Yay Thanks all.

[Beth]

Okay, I believe I'm officially done with everyone in group 2. Hooray!

[Zara's Retreat]

I'm still waiting on Lili and Nichole's picks. We still have until the 28th so I'll give them some more time before I check in with them.

[Elizabeth]

Zara wrote: "I'm still waiting on Lili and Nichole's picks. We still have until the 28th so I'll give them some more time before I check in with them."

Zara, I'm waiting for Lili's picks, as well, but you should probably contant Nichole because she said in post#195 that had finished with her picks.

[Zara's Retreat]

OK Elizabeth. I will contact Nichole ASAP.

I just checked my PM box and I somehow missed Nichole's picks for me. So that's all good.

[Nichole]

I'm waiting for my coffee... *zombie mode*

I still haven't received picks from Lili either, but she sent some to Larissa. I thought she might be waiting for the weekend.

Coffee is ready! I woke up 2 hours earlier than I needed to and couldn't go back to sleep. *grumbles*

[Ty]

Yep. Jan 28 is the due date for all picks. For anyone who has not submitted picks to all members within their group, I will remove their name from the official group listing on the initial posts of these threads.

[Juliet]

I just received a response from Chris but I need her to repick as she has picked all 3 books from my read shelf instead of the mng shelf...

So I'm still pending Chris & Mandy.

[Hadley]

Received from Chris (thanks Chris), now just waiting for Mandy...

[Lili]

I think I'm done, everybody in Group 1 should have their picks from me by now, if not or if you want something else just let me know and I'll send something ASAP.
Sorry for the delay... just started a new semester and I don't know what these kids ate during winter break but I want some!

[Dragana]

I've got picks from all Group 2 members except Mandy too.

[Mandy]

Ok, guys! I apologize for being so slow - I just haven't had time to spend more than five minutes at a time on Goodreads all week. I'm going to get started on my picks right now!

[Penney]

I've received all of my picks now! Thanks to all of my fellow Group 2 members :-)

[Zara's Retreat]

I've received all my picks now too. I can't wait until the 1st Feb.

[Kitten ~♥️ MM series ~]

10 of my 17 picks where for . Most be a great series.
Close second is .

Cant wait to read them both.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I love both of those series Kitten!