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Four Seasons (Spring/Fall) Reading Challenge **NOW CLOSED**
Pairings
Picks made = ✔
✔Alissa & ✔Alison - To-Read
✔Allie & ✔Kelly-m13
✔Lanelle & ✔Karin
Kelly-m18 & ✔Lillian
✔Mallory Heart - Book Pal Options & ✔Megan - T-R
✔Kristina - books-at-home & ✔Sandra
✔Rachel & ✔Stacie
✔Victoria & ✔Shan - Hoopla OR Books I Own
I'm in!!! I loved the last challenge!!! :)
Definitely in!To my partner:
PLEASE choose from this shelf Book Pal Options
Much of my to-read shelf is "wish-list," and I'm on book-buying hiatus until Dec. 31. Thanks!!
I'm in.I'd like books to be chosen from my books-at-home shelf. :)
I had so much fun with it this spring! I'll sign up for this round! :)
I'm in. I would like my partner to either use Hoopla or Book I own. On the books I own shelf there are plenty that I haven't read yet, and so many of my books I haven't had a chance to add that I hope to add later. I have exceeded my book budget for the year, so if I can't borrow it or already own it, I will not be able to read it.
I added a shelf that I'd like my books chosen from. My "books-at-home" shelf. Thanks! No time or money to purchase new books with a two week old baby. :)
Megan:Christmas Undercover
Horses of My Heart
Murder in the Courthouse
One holiday, one animal, one cosy {smile}.
Please do choose from my Book Pal Options shelf I linked in my post above.
Hi Rachel,These are my picks for you:
( this is being released on September 29. If you think you will have a problem getting it as it is a new release please let me know and I will select a different book)
I gave The Girl you Left Behind and Landline 5 stars, so I am hopeful you will like them too! After you is the sequel to a book I gave 5 stars! I am looking forward to hearing how you liked my selections for you! Happy reading!
Kelly wrote: "I'm in Zara!"Hi, Kelly!!! We're not partners this time, but I'm glad to see you're taking part again too! :)
Kristina wrote: "I added a shelf that I'd like my books chosen from. My "books-at-home" shelf. Thanks! No time or money to purchase new books with a two week old baby. :)"Congratulations on the birth of your baby Kristina? Did you have a boy or a girl?
Shan wrote: "I'm in. I would like my partner to either use Hoopla or Book I own. On the books I own shelf there are plenty that I haven't read yet, and so many of my books I haven't had a chance to add that I..."Hey, Shan! For your fall reading I went through your "books I own" list and chose:
On the Street Where You Live - Clark is pretty much my favorite writer! I can't stop getting more people into her work. 
A Sudden Change of Heart - I've never actually read anything by Taylor, but I've heard great things. This one sounds like the perfect thing for long evenings at home once the weather starts to turn.
The Promise - The ratings on this book are all four and five star. Who knows, maybe it'll be a series to keep digging into over the winter.
Victoria wrote: "Shan wrote: "I'm in. I would like my partner to either use Hoopla or Book I own. On the books I own shelf there are plenty that I haven't read yet, and so many of my books I haven't had a chance ..."Thanks Victoria. I will post your books as soon as I get off from work. Was there a particular shelf I should use?
Hi Kelly, here are my picks for you:-The Paris Wife
The Hypnotist's Love Story
I Am Pilgrim
Hope you enjoy!
Karin, I choose for you:
because Krentz is one of my favorite authors.
because this is a super fun series!
because I haven't read it yet either. (hint, hint)
Hi Alissa. I chose from your To-Read list. Hope this is OK. Here goes:
Have fun.
Allison
Stacie! You made some good picks for me!!! Here are your 3 books...I hope u like them! 1. The Forgotten Garden - Kate Morton
2. In the Blood - Lisa Unger
3. God Shaped Hole - Tiffanie DeBartolo
Enjoy!!!!
Hi Allison,Yes, that was perfect. I'm picking these three for you:
Station Eleven
I read it and was amazed how good it was.
Next I'm picking
Red Rising
Because we both had it on the list to read
Finally,
The Husband's Secret
Because I'm interested in adding this one to my list if it's good.
Happy reading!!!
Thank you Rachel, great picks! I have wanted to read The Forgotten Garden for a long time and just kept putting it on the back burner. I am excited to get started!
I actually LOVE that book :) I also love in the blood :) I'm a big Lisa Unger fan....let me know what u think!!! :)
Stacie, thank you! I had a little girl, Eleonore. She's wonderful and I am getting used to constantly worrying. :)
Unfortunately, the worry never goes away but it is worth every second! Eleonore is such a beautiful name! I have 3 girls, they are a blessing!
Victoria, I finally have your picks. It was tough because I didn't want to just pick books at random and your taste are a lot more sophisticated than mine.1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou ~ I read it before I discovered Goodreads and I loved it. I plan to read it again someday to familiarize myself with it.
2. Austenland by Shannon Hale ~ I saw the movie, didn't realize it was based on a book, and thought it was quite charming. Although the rating is not as high as I would have liked.
3. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell ~ I have always wanted to read it, plus it is one of my all time favorite movies.
I hope you enjoy.
Shan wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Shan wrote: "I'm in. I would like my partner to either use Hoopla or Book I own. On the books I own shelf there are plenty that I haven't read yet, and so many of my books I have..."Hi, Shan! I just saw your post asking which shelf you should use. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner on that!
You did an excellent job on your picks for me!!!! I've been meaning to read Angelou's book FOREVER, I've really been wanting to read Austenland sometime this fall, AND, oddly enough, I just grabbed my copy of Gone With The Wind to take along on my week away.
Thanks!!!! I'm excited about my reading this fall! You've given me JUST the push I need. :)
Thanks, Allie - great picks! Here are my choices for you: 
,
, and
Hope you enjoy!
Victoria wrote: "Kelly wrote: "I'm in Zara!"Hi, Kelly!!! We're not partners this time, but I'm glad to see you're taking part again too! :)"
Hi Victoria! Yes I love these challenges and haven't joined one in a few months. Looks like you have some good picks - hope you are well!
Kelly wrote: "Victoria wrote: "Kelly wrote: "I'm in Zara!"Hi, Kelly!!! We're not partners this time, but I'm glad to see you're taking part again too! :)"
Hi Victoria! Yes I love these challenges and haven't ..."
I skipped the last one too. I've been looking forward to this one! :) You've got a great list from your partner. The Paris Wife is one that's been on my to-read shelf for a while. I can't wait to hear what you think about it! :)
I really am looking forward to the books my partner assigned me.
Hi LanelleThanks for the picks! I hope you like these:
Lucky Bet - the highest rated book on your list
My Family and Other Animals - the book that has been on your list the longest
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - I really enjoyed this one
Hi Mallory,Here are my picks for you:
I haven't read any of the books on your list, so I based my selections off of covers, ratings, and descriptions. Hopefully they're good ones. Happy reading :)
Mallory Heart wrote: "Megan:Christmas Undercover
Horses of My Heart
Murder in the Courthouse
One holiday, one animal, one cosy {smile}.
Please do choose from my Book Pal Options shelf I linked in my post above."
Thanks!
Karin wrote: "Hi LanelleThanks for the picks! I hope you like these:"
Thanks, Karin. I look forward to reading them.
Megan, superb choices!! Thanks so much!!!
Sandra, here are my three picks for you:The Kite Runner
The Art of Hearing Heartbeats
Gone Girl
I hope you'll like them!
So I hope you like your choices Kristina, I figured I'd be sporadic about it.First book I chose In the United States of Africa, It seems to be the oldest book on your shelf you added so thought hey lets try this.
The Romance of Tristan and Iseult..I think I saw the movie, not sure if I read the book as well. hope you like it
Bombi Bitt och jag don't know what this is about but you have a few books that were foreign so I figured id pick one.
Hopefully you like these choices and enjoy these books.
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Hypnotist's Love Story (other topics)The Paris Wife (other topics)
I Am Pilgrim (other topics)
A Spool of Blue Thread (other topics)
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (other topics)
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September 21st 2015 - December 20th 2015
The goal: read 3 books chosen from the "To Read" shelf of 1 Friend from Our Novel Escape.
Here are the rules:
---> Sign up for this challenge in this thread. Please no PM's. Thanks
---> On September 20th (West Australian Time), I will pull names and assign you a friend (someone from this Board).
---> You will browse your assigned friend's TO READ shelf and select 3 books for them to read this Winter/Summer.
--->Please make sure to link the book titles using the add book/author feature located at the top of the comment box. This makes it easier for your pair to access the book quickly.
---> Post your list along with the selected friend's name, in this thread.
---> You will have until the start of Summer/Winter (December 20th) to read the 3 books selected to complete the challenge. Don't forget, you have until September 21st to complete the Winter/Summer Reading Challenge if you haven't already.
---> N.B. If you have any questions please just ask.
--->Please note: You start reading your books for this challenge on the 21st September.