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PtP - Lucky Charms
Team membersLili
* KarenH
Ana
Tina
Themes Announced
Week 1: Book set in the UK or Ireland
Option 2 key date: 7 August 2013
Week 2: Main character from the corporate world
Option 2 key date: 16 August 2013
Week 3: A book with children in the plot-line
Option 2 key date: 23 August 2013
Week 4: MC wears a uniform
Option 2 key date: 30 August 2013
Week 5: Enemies to lovers
Option 2 key date: 6 September 2013
Week 6: Book with less than 200 ratings (per GR)
Option 2 key date: 13 September 2013
Week 7: Historical setting (more than 50 years ago)
Option 2 key date: 20 September 2013
Week 8: Book published for the first time in the last 6 months
Option 2 key date: 27 September 2013
Week 9: ?
Option 2 key date: 4 October 2013
No passes allowed
Posting formats:Following is a sample post showing how everyone should post their book choices in their team threads once the game starts.
Theme - book starting with the letter 'G'
Sample post - selection
Week 1:
The Gamble - 629 pages per goodreads****
Theme - Hurt/Comfort/Grieving
Sample post - selection
Week 3:
Flowers from the Storm - 533 pages per goodreadsShelf 'tortured hero' - https://www.goodreads.com/genres/tort...
or
Shelf 'tear-jerker' - https://www.goodreads.com/genres/tear...
or
Shelf 'illness' - https://www.goodreads.com/genres/illness
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Theme - Hurt/Comfort/Grieving
Same theme but just a reference to the precis:
Week 3:
Dark Desire - 369 pages per goodreads.Precis covers the theme.
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Sample post - completion
Week 3:
Dark Desire - 4 stars.I found this book a bit dark. (Huh - well perhaps I should have expected that!) However once I settled into the 'theme' of more extreme violence and I knew what to expect, I really enjoyed it. I can't handle too many scary scenes! (Yes, I read vampire books voluntarily...)
Hi everyone - I still haven't heard from Shannon. She lives in the UK and is no doubt asleep. Your team is one of only two teams with 5 members, so if Shannon opts out, you'll be back to the normal 4 members :)
Hi everyone!This is my first experience with a group challenge, but I'm looking forward to it! I read just about anything in the romance genre (and occasionally other things too, but not much lately), as long as the story is good and I can connect with the characters, I'm not particularly picky about sub-genre, heat level, etc. I live on the west coast of the US, NW Washington state to be exact, so that puts me in the Pacific time zone. I can't wait to get to know you all and get this challenge started! :D
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi everyone!This is my first experience with a group challenge, but I'm looking forward to it! I read just about anything in the romance genre (and occasionally other things too, but not much la..."
Wow - quiet in here Karen ;) I'm sure it will hot up soon though :)
Yes, I am feeling a little bit lonely...but I'm sure you're right, someone will join me soon. Unfortunately, I'm off to bed in just a few minutes!
Hey team!! I have done team challenges before and they are lots of fun. I read just about anything and always have something onme for when I find even just a few minutes of free time. I live in New Jersey! Can't wait to get started!
Hi Tina! *waves*I'm really looking forward to this! Our group is spread out all over the world, so it should be interesting. Do you have any feelings one way or another about being team captain (depending on what the others think when they join us, of course)? I can do it if nobody else wants to, but since I've never done a group challenge before, I'd be happier if someone else did it. Hopefully we'll hear from the others soon! :D
hi! i havent done a lot of reading lately and i miss it so i thought trying a challenge will give me motivation to put my spare time to better use:)i like reading classics chicklit and fantasy mostly but i am open to trying new genres
i live in Romania, my time zone is GMT+2 i dont know exactly how to compare the zone
i am not interested in being a team captain, so i will support anyone who is
hope we'll have fun together:)
This is only my 2nd challenge and I do most of my posts from my nook and phone so it would be hard for me to be caption
Hey team!, lucky number 7!!Hola from Mexico, I live right below Arizona so I'm an hour ahead of you Karen. I've played in different team challenges before, we've won some and lost some but always had fun.
I'm an engineer who ended up as a math teacher for 13-15 year-old kids and I also work at a local university with college and postgraduate courses. I looove teaching, it's fun and challenging and frustrating as hell but it's my calling in life.
Right now I'm swamped with work and that's how it'll be for the next few weeks so I can't volunteer as a team captain. I think Karen should do it if she wants to since it's how we learn... and don't worry, we won't leave you alone, we're here to help with whatever question you might have.
I'm really, really bad at team-name picking... sooo bad, I apologize in advance :/I'll give it a shot but don't expect much, let me think about it and I'll get back with a few name choices for us... umm...
oh!... by the way... I'm not sure I understood exactly how this game is played so I might have some questions once we get started
Hi, Lili!I don't know that I'd go so far as to say I WANT to be captain, I was really kind of hoping to just play this round since I've never done a group challenge before. I do have the time though, and I'm sure I can figure out the tracking and reporting as I go, so I don't mind doing it if nobody else wants to...which so far seems to be the case!
Does anybody have any ideas for a team name? I don't have a creative bone in my body, so I'm pretty much useless for that.
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi, Lili!I don't know that I'd go so far as to say I WANT to be captain, I was really kind of hoping to just play this round since I've never done a group challenge before. I do have the time th..."
I can help you out if you can load the reports.
Tina wrote: "I can help you out if you can load the reports. "Thanks, Tina...I appreciate the offer of help, and I may need to take you up on that at some point! I'm not really concerned about it though, I've hosted enough other challenges that I'm comfortable with tracking the info, just never in a team format before.
We were thinking along the same lines as far as name goes, but the only thing I could come up with was Lucky Sevens...I like Lucky Charms better though, I think!
We are still waiting for Shannon to join us. I haven't heard from her at all but have sent a number of PMs. I would suggest that you proceed with your organising without Shannon. If she turns up in the next couple of days she can play. Otherwise I'll remove her from the line up :)
Thanks Jane, that's pretty much what I was figuring on.Does anybody have any other ideas for names? So far we have Lucky Charms or Lucky Sevens...we need to come to a decision soon so we can get the information to Jane by Feb 1.
when is the first theme announced? i would say let's go with lucky sevens or something with 'seven' in it
The first theme isn't announced until Feb 7, so we've got a bit of a wait before we can actually start reading...Jane allowed extra time since this is the first time we've had this kind of challenge in this group and she wanted to be sure there would be time to take care of anything unexpected that might come up.Ok, we've still got Lucky Charms and Lucky Sevens for name possibilities...any other suggestions or preferences?
I like Lucky Charms....been trying to come up with another option but...nada!
Ok, it looks like the majority prefers Lucky Charms, so I'll let Jane know we're going with that! :D
Week 1 Theme - Book set in the UK or IrelandLili:
Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, 300 pagesSet in England per Goodreads
Ana:
How to Fall in Love by Cecelia Ahern, 400 pagesSet in Ireland per precis
Tina:
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young, 372 pagesSet in Scotland per Goodreads
Karen:
Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young, 352 pagesSet in Scotland per Goodreads
Week 2 - Main character from the corporate world (business man or woman; small business counts and ppl who work in offices, eg clerks, accountants, managers)
Karen:
About Last Night 216 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Tina:
Crave by Monica Murphy 256 pages per goodreadsTheme covered in precis
Shelf - billionaire-millionaire-ceo
Lili:
Forever Black by Sandi Lynn 278 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Ana: Pass
Week 3 - A book with children in the plotline
Karen:
The Nothingness of Ben by Brad Boney - 248 pages per GoodreadsShelf: mm-with-kids - https://www.goodreads.com/genres/mm-w...
Lili:
Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson. 375 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Tina:
Forever Mine by Elizabeth Reyes - 334 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Ana:
Mary Poppins Opens the Door by P.L. Travers, 288 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Week 4: Main character wears a uniform
Tina:
Asking for Trouble 250 pages per goodreadsTheme covered in precis
KarenH:
Offside by Juliana Stone - 207 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Lili:
See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson. 384 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Ana:
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, 324 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Week 5: Enemies to Lovers
Tina:
Tangled by Emma Chase, 254 pages per goodreadsTheme covered in https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Karen:
Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole - 359 pages per GoodreadsShelf: Enemies to Lovers - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Ana:
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 358 pages per GoodreadsShelf: Enemies to Lovers - https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Lili:
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison. 312 pages per GoodreadsShelf: Enemies to Lovers - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Week 6: Book with less than 200 ratings (per GR)
~KarenH~:
Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio - 103 pages per Goodreads192 ratings as of 3/14/14
Tina:
The Power of One 176 pages per goodreads 64 ratings as of 3/14/14
Lili:
Assets by Shannon Dermott - 124 pages per Goodreads193 ratings as of 03/15/14
Ana:
James Potter and The Bolt of Ages by L.Wilt, 198 pages per Goodreads72 ratings
Week 7: Historical Setting (in any period more than 50 years ago)
Lili:
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean. 422 pages per goodreads.Theme covered in precis
~KarenH~:
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt. 392 pages per GRShelf: Historical Romance - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Ana:
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain, 480 pages per GoodreadsTheme covered in precis
Tina: pass
Week 8: Book published for the first time in the last 6 months
~KarenH~:
Rhythm and Bluegrass by Molly Harper. 200 pages per GRPublication date: October 7, 2013
Tina:
Abandon by Cassia Leo 258 pages per goodreadsPublished 1/17/14
Lili:
Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young. 379 pages per goodreads.Published January 7th 2014
Week 9 - Book from the RRRC's shapeshifter shelf
Karen:
Kinked by Thea Harrison. 294 pages per GRTheme: RRRC Shapeshifter shelf
Tina:
Blonde & Blue by Trina M. Lee 262 pages per goodreads.Theme: RRRC Shapeshifter Shelf
Lili:
Night Broken by Patricia Briggs. 341 pages per GRTheme: RRRC Shapeshifter shelf
Levels Completed:Week 1 Theme - Book set in the UK or Ireland
Week 2 - Main character from the corporate world (business man or woman; small business counts and ppl who work in offices, eg clerks, accountants, managers)
Pass: AnaWeek 3 - A book with children in the plotline
Week 4: Main character wears a uniform
Week 5: Enemies to Lovers
Week 6: Book with less than 200 ratings (per GR)
Week 7: Historical Setting (in any period more than 50 years ago)
Pass: TinaWeek 8: Book published for the first time in the last 6 months
Week 9 - Book from the RRRC's shapeshifter shelf
Passes UsedWeek 1: None
Week 2: Ana
Week 3: None
Week 4: None
Week 5: None
Week 6: None
Week 7: Tina
Week 8:
Since everyone is ready to start and I under-estimated the organisational skills of all these groups as well as myself, I will call the first theme (category) early on Wednesday between 6-9pm US EST. (That is Thursday 9am - 12pm Australian EST :)This means everyone will have 9 days to read their first book. I will revert to Friday in week 2.
Please watch the Q&A/Announcement thread for the call or any other updates :)
Yay, Jane! I'm looking forward to it!
Wow, I couldn't have picked a better category to kick off the challenge if I'd tried! I was already planning on reading Before Jamaica Lane (set in Scotland) starting sometime in the next couple of days.If everyone would post the book they've chosen for this week as soon as you decide, I'd appreciate it!
Oh!..I juuust finished reading I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella, which is set in London for another challenge, it was quite funny and sweet.Week 1.
Theme 7. Book set in the UK or Ireland
Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas (set in London) - 373 pages
Is that ok?
I think I'll read On Dublin Street, I have to get it from the library and it's not at my branch so I'll let you know if I need to change it later today.
week 1:
How to Fall in Love by Cecilia Ahern 400 pages per GoodreadsTheme: books set in UK or Ireland
I'll be reading
Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young, 372 pages per GoodreadsSet in Scotland per Goodreads
Tina, were you able to get On Dublin Street?
I'm posting this message in all the threads, even though you are pretty sorted on the post format...Please use the format for posting your books as per msg 3 of this team thread. Please make a separate post (without chatter ;) for that selection AND for when you post your completion. This will make it MUCH easier for the Captain to track your books.
And please remember to mark each selection and completion post with the week number as well. This is really important, especially when we reach week 7, and book reviews and selections could cover from week 5 through to week 7.
(Selections still have to happen in the week of the theme announcement, but members can fall behind on posting their book completion by up to 2 weeks. At 3 weeks they are eliminated from the challenge.)
Week 1.
Tempt Me at Twilight 5 starsGreat story, I love the Hathaways, they're fun and interesting.
Even though I still like the Roms and think they're HOT!, I wouldn't mind getting Harry to be a villain with me.
I wasn't sure I was going to be able to forgive him for what he did to get Poppy to marry him, it was pretty ruthless and selfish, but then he told Michael:
"She was yours, if you'd truly wanted her" a pitiless smile touching his lips "But I wanted her more"
He truly won me over with:
"Do you know what a balance wheel is?" She shook her head slightly. "There’s one in every clock or watch. It rotates back and forth without stopping. It’s what makes the ticking sound...what makes the hands move forward to mark the minutes. Without it, the watch wouldn’t work. You’re my balance wheel, Poppy."
It probably makes me a dork but I still think that is sooo romantic and sweet!!
I can pick it up today and I'll have it done by Friday!!!
week 1. How to Fall in Love 4 stars loved the book:) it was predictible but i like how it pointed out that there is always someone overthere when you need help or just someone to listen, you just have to see who and that everything that we,ve been through leaves a mark on us
Great job Lili and Ana! I've started my book, but haven't had much reading time in the last few days, and the Olympics aren't helping matters any! I'm hoping to get a good chunk read tonight and tomorrow, and hopefully will finish by tomorrow night...if not Friday for sure!
Week 1.
On Dublin Street 5 starsI loved this book, with 5 kids and 2 snow days I finished it in a day and a half. Joss has had a hard life with the loss of everyone she ever cared about. When she is faced with another possible loss she must now admit to herself and the people that she cares about her true fellings before she losses anyone else.
Yay Tina! Now if I can just finish my book...I'm planning on finishing today, hopefully before the next theme is announced. :D
Ok, we have our week 2 theme - Book set with a corporate theme
Week 1:
Before Jamaica Lane - 5 starsEvery time I read a new book in this series I'm reminded again how much I enjoy Samantha Young's writing. The characters are so real, and you really feel the emotions. In this book, Nick and Olivia both suffered tragic losses during their teen years, and the experiences have interfered with their ability to develop healthy romantic relationships. I loved both characters (even if I did want to smack Nick a time or two), and thoroughly enjoyed watching them overcome their pasts to find a way to be together.
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1. You are free to name your team. This is not mandatory, but it is fun. Given we are an open/public group with no age limit, so please make sure any chosen name is smart, not smutty ;)
Please PM your name to me by 1 Feb.
2. Pick a Team Captain. The team captain will track the books read by the team and notify me in a separate thread of the team's completions. They will also double-check that your book selection complies with the rules - eg make sure that the post is as per the formatting and information requested below (msg 3).
Anyone is free to ask questions in the Q&A/Announcement thread - here. If you are unsure, please ask.
Once a Captain has been decided, the Team Captain should reserve a couple of posts in this thread to track the book selection and completion.
3. Introduce yourself to your team. Definitely let your team members know where you are from. This is a 'nice to know' when categories are announced and when team-mates can expect other members to post their book choices.
4. If you have a private profile, please 'friend' your team-mates. This is really important, because without this, your team-mates can't see your shelves to select a books under option 2.
5. Please make sure you post your book selection in the format provided below. (This format is also posted in both the Q&A and Sign-Up threads.) We need to know the week that each book corresponds to, the page numbers, and how the book qualifies (where applicable), etc. I can't stress this enough.
6. You MUST check in with your team each week, ideally once the theme is announced. Please let your team know if you except to have spotty communication or are on holidays or having an operation.
7. When you post the completion of your book, you must post a review; enough for us to know you have actually read the book. Please don't link to a review. You must post the review in this thread.
8. Re-reads are allowed but you can't read the same book twice within this challenge.
9. There is no prize for the winning team - bragging rights only :)
The Rule on the Pass Option
* Each team can only have ONE member using their pass each week.
* Each member can only use that pass once each 4 weeks.
* No-one can use the pass option in the last week of the challenge.