Pass The Parcel Round 9 - Q&A / Theme Announcements

[Stacie]

Jane (PS) wrote: "They just need to repost with the replacement book. This is why the week number is so important. The old post can stay as is, although some ppl go back and put use strike-through to put a line thro..."

Thanks Jane!

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

Hi Jane!

I need to change my book selection this week. Is it okay to switch from Option 1 to Option 2? Or am I required to select another book from Option 1?

PS - My current book is seriously creeping me out. 😳 Soooo scary.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Becky - you are fine to change options :)

...I can't handle spooky either!

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

Thank you, Jane! : )

[Calila]

Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "Hi Jane!

I need to change my book selection this week. Is it okay to switch from Option 1 to Option 2? Or am I required to select another book from Option 1?

PS - My current book is seriously cre..."

ooh what book? #askingforafriend LOL

[Chan]

Jane, you are soooo beautiful. Your eyes are like the sky. Roses are red, Violets are blue, I've never met a more wonderful person than you!

Can we get Friday's call early :o)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Chan wrote: "Jane, you are soooo beautiful. Your eyes are like the sky. Roses are red, Violets are blue, I've never met a more wonderful person than you!

Can we get Friday's call early :o)"

LOL Chan - Isn't it still Thursday there?

[Calila]

LOL I've totally been waiting for 5pm (my time) for the new category....I've thought it was Friday all day. Whoops

[Chan]

Calila wrote: "LOL I've totally been waiting for 5pm (my time) for the new category....I've thought it was Friday all day. Whoops"

I totally new it was Thursday. I was trying to butter Jane up to give us the Theme call a day early. She saw right through it. LOL

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Haha - good try, but no cigar!!

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

Calila wrote: "ooh what book? #askingforafriend LOL..."

ROFL!!! Here it is: The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker. There is a portion early on where the author writes out the killer's thoughts while he's having dinner at a diner. I'll never look at a steak again without thinking of this guy. It was super, super creepy. Nothing like hearing the thoughts of a paranoid schizophrenic with violent fantasies and believe he's (view spoiler)[ God's chosen to cleanse the earth of demons, ultimately createing peace on earth by saving the "pure" (usually beautiful women) through murder. (hide spoiler)] Beware: 1st person POV.

I can usually do creepy...but this??? It's what the author doesn't say that really freaked me out.

[Calila]

Becky ♡The Bookworm♡ wrote: "Calila wrote: "ooh what book? #askingforafriend LOL..."

ROFL!!! Here it is: The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker. There is a portion early on where the author writes out ..."

Of course the murder porn is about killing women...and its tag "christian" 😒

[Becky ♡The Bookworm♡]

The killer is definitely out of his mind/mentally ill and the book starts with the FBI agent finding his third victim. To be fair, I can't really speak to the Christian aspects of the story since I haven't read the book all the way through. That portion may depend on the law enforcement and their struggles with bringing the killer to justice, I don't know. As I was reading the book, I had to keep in mind that being Christian doesn't mean being "sin" free.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 3

Option 1
3. Eleanor Abbott created the game whilst recouperating in hospital from polio.
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best Gay Couple in Health and In Sickness
In Sickness and in Health: Romance Novels that deal with Illness
Nurse Themed Romance Novels
OMG You Almost DIED: MM with hospital scenes
OMG You Almost Died: Straight Edition
Climatic or Romantic Suspense: Villain Stalker, Fight to the Death, Hero/Heroine is attacked, almost killed, fight scene or almost die

These are compulsory lists. Your selected book MUST come from one of these lists. You must link to the list and note which page/which number it is on that list.


Option 2
Key date: 24 March 2017


Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.

[Chan]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Week 3

Option 1
3. Eleanor Abbott created the game whilst recouperating in hospital from polio.
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best Gay Couple in Health and In Sickness
In Sickness ..."

THANK YOU JANE!!!

[SandyL]

Hey Jane - for the last list, when you click on it the title of the list doesn't match what you have written - just wanted to make sure it was the correct list to use. Thanks!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

SandyL wrote: "Hey Jane - for the last list, when you click on it the title of the list doesn't match what you have written - just wanted to make sure it was the correct list to use. Thanks!"


Aahhhh! Don't tell me that right after I found a book on that list!!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...

Ok = that's really weird. My link shows the words I have written, but the link goes to a new name. I think they may have updated the name.

We'll stick with this list regardless of the naming.

[Miriam]

Jane (PS) wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...

O..."

According to librarian change log, name was changed from what you have to the current in Jan 2017.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Miriam wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9......"

Huh. Maybe I copied a list from a past PtP challenge list. I thought I looked them all up new only 6 weeks ago. Ah well - it still works since MCs nearly always have near-death experiences in RomSus :D

[Miriam]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Miriam wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9......"

Probably the joys of GR delayed cache :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "We'll stick with this list regardless of the naming."

Phew! Thanks Jane! =)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Jane, if we're using that list, which name do you want us to use in our link...or do you care? =P

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Jane, if we're using that list, which name do you want us to use in our link...or do you care? =P"

Either name will do - we'll certainly know which list you are talking about now!!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "Jane, if we're using that list, which name do you want us to use in our link...or do you care? =P"

Either name will do - we'll certainly know which list you are talking about now!!"

This is very true! Thanks, Jane!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

J.C. wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Week 3

Option 1
3. Eleanor Abbott created the game whilst recouperating in hospital from polio.
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best Gay Couple in Health and In Sic..."

It has to be on one of the lists to use it. You should have added it before I called the theme :D (You can't add it now.)

You can add books to any of the lists at any point up until I call that theme, so long as they fit.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

J.C. wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "J.C. wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Week 3

Option 1
3. Eleanor Abbott created the game whilst recouperating in hospital from polio.
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best ..."

It's dead easy to do - you can either vote for a book where it says 'choose a book' on the right hand side of the list, or you can click on 'add books to this list' at the top right.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

J.C. wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "J.C. wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Week 3

Option 1
3. Eleanor Abbott created the game whilst recouperating in hospital from polio.
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best ..."

All these 'bingo' style games allow you to add books to the lists provided at the start of the challenge. You just need to be sure that a book you look to add will fit the list requirements.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I thought I'd share a tip from Calila with the linking of a book to a list:

AFTER you've decided on your book, If you go the book page, scroll and click on "Lists with this book" and then click on the appropriate list and copy the url, you'll link directly to the book's ranking on the list rather than just copy/paste the list in general.

(This is not a requirement.)

[Teresa]

for the list if book 1 is on the list, for a series can I read book 3 ?

[Teresa]

if not can I read off Stacie's shelf

dead witch walking for replacement book 12 of same series that she read on sept 20, 2017 with a 3 star rating ?

[Teresa]

not sure if I did my completion post. My computer died at home and phone is too hard. At library right now only get 30 minutes and if this is wrong wont be back to library for a week

I really REALLY enjoy reading vampire and paranormal books, but most of them leave me feeling lackluster when done. With this series book 1 was good enough to get me to read book 2 but but book 2 gave me a headache. I decided one more try and glad I did.


https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Charley and her humor is what I love most about this book. I like her "normal" cases she does more than the whole grim reaper/Reyes thing. That is growing on me with the hints of what she is really capable of doing.

This normal case has her searching for a missing wife. She feels vibes off of people and believes the husband is guilty. As she researches him, more evidence piles up making him look guilty. In the meantime Reyes is still mad at Charley for her actions in the previous book. It is fun watching them banter/argue with each other. In the end, Reyes is seen in a different light, Charley has powers she didn't know about and her family is really concerned for her future. bring on book 4

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Teresa - the book has to be on the list to read it. You can’t use the series substitution rule for option 1.

It looks to me as if your second question is ok, using Stacie’s book she read in the last 6 months and rated at least 3 stars, assuming Stacie is on your team.

I’m on my phone today and can’t get in to check teams and threads.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Teresa - if that is your completion post, you have put it in the wrong thread. Please repost in your team thread.

Also please ensure you have all the elements needed. Eg rating, week number etc

Again- since I’m on my phone I can’t see the post to see if things are missing, but I can’t recall a week # etc..

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hey Jane! I just spent a little time looking at the themes and my shelves, and came up with a question.

For option 16. Kids love this game and looking for things.
Read a book that has one of the following items on its cover:
candy, chocolate, cookie, cake, toy, ice-cream, book, electonic gadget (eg phone, laptop) or a playground/amusement park.

Would sports equipment qualify as a toy? I'm thinking football, baseball or bat, hockey stick, etc.

Thanks!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey Jane! I just spent a little time looking at the themes and my shelves, and came up with a question.

For option 16. Kids love this game and looking for things.
Read a book that has one of the ..."

Hi Karen - I'll add a 'ball' to the list. I don't want to get into serious sport equipment but kids look for their 'balls' all the time :D

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 4

Option 1
15. Gingerbread men are used as the tokens/markets to move around the board.
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Ginger Women: Redheaded Heroine in Romance
Redheaded Romance Heroes
MM Redheads and Gingers
Historical Romance Red Headed Heroine or Hero
Redheaded Heroines in Contemporary Romance

These are compulsory lists. Your selected book MUST come from one of these lists. You must link to the list and note which page/which number it is on that list.


Option 2
Key date: 31 March 2017


Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'm off for a quick walk, so will answer any questions when I get back :)

[Ezi]

If a book has a main character that is a redhead, may I add it to the list?
And may I read it this week?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Ezinwanyi wrote: "If a book has a main character that is a redhead, may I add it to the list?
And may I read it this week?"

No - you have to have added it before I called the theme :( Sorry.

...You can add it next week :)

[Ezi]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Ezinwanyi wrote: "If a book has a main character that is a redhead, may I add it to the list?
And may I read it this week?"

No - you have to have added it before I called the theme :( Sorry.

......"

I've added it but I won't use it.

The problem with your rule is that there is no way to know a character's hair color until you begin listening to it. As I started this book for another challenge, they said her hair color almost immediately, but it's not on the list.

Anyway, I will chose a different book

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Jane!

I think this is allowed, but I just want to make sure.
If a team mate read a book before the allowed cut off for using option 2, but read another in the series during the allowed time, can I use the same book that she read earlier, but use the series rule for the current book and read the older title?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yes, you can Fran :) that series rule is extremely convenient!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Yay! Thanks Jane, gotta love that series rule :)

[Mary-Megan]

*Jane -
Just to clarify about being behind...We're allowed to be behind by one book, right? I'm still working on my week 3 book, but I've already completed weeks 1, 2, and 4, completely ready to tackle week 5. I'm not going to finish week 3 until sometime next week because I'm listening to an audiobook and only have so many opportunities to get it done. Even though I'm doing the audiobook, I'm still able to work on the current theme because I do multiple books at the same time. Am I still okay to continue with the challenge? There was a little confusion where my captain thought we only could be one week behind. I thought it was just one book, regardless of how long it takes - as long as it gets done. If you could clarify, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Mary-Megan wrote: "*Jane -
Just to clarify about being behind...We're allowed to be behind by one book, right? I'm still working on my week 3 book, but I've already completed weeks 1, 2, and 4, completely ready to ta..."

Yes - that's fine Mary-Megan. Doesn't matter which weeks the books that remain outstanding are from, you can not be more than 2 books behind. So one book from week 3 is fine :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 5

Option 1
9. Lord Licorice is the baddie in this game.
Read a book where the author's name or the title of the book is written in black on the cover. Must be a solid black type, not just the outline of the letters.

(It doesn't matter the thickness of the type ~ just that it is black.)


Option 2
Key date: 7 April 2017


Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I have no idea what time it is - I think I'm about an hour early with the post? but maybe everyone has moved on/off daylight savings...? Anyway, I'm travelling so answers to questions may be a little tardy, but I will get to them :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

You're correct, Jane...about an hour early, but nobody is complaining! =)

In the US we change away from daylight savings to standard time the first weekend of November...most of us anyway. There are a few lucky areas that don't participate, and I wish my state was one of them!

[Mary-Megan]

Quick question -
Most versions of the book I want to do for this theme have the title in black - the paperback, Kindle edition, etc. However, the only copy my library has is the large print with a different cover and the title is not in black. Can I still use it?
The typical cover is : and this is the cover my book has: