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Mar 16, 2018 02:08PM
I'm glad I read my book early because the last few days I have only been able to finish old favorites. Can we re-read books in this challenge or do they have to be new?
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As long as you reread the whole book, it will count for the challenge.
Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "I'm glad I read my book early because the last few days I have only been able to finish old favorites. Can we re-read books in this challenge or do they have to be new?"And you can't reread a book read already for this challenge. Not an issue this week but if you read (or reread) Eg Salvation by Sloane Kennedy in week 1, you can't use that same book again during the challenge :)
Selection Post - Option #1Week #2: read a book with an MC with blonde hair and/or fair skin.
Bookcover/link:
Clean Sweep by Ilona AndrewsPage numbers: 235
How the book qualifies: #5 on Blonde on the Cover list
Jane (PS) wrote: "Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "I'm glad I read my book early because the last few days I have only been able to finish old favorites. Can we re-read books in this challenge or do they have to be new?"And ..."
Thanks, Jane (and Grace too). That'll help if my "can't get through a new book" reading slump continues to be a problem.
New theme! Jane's post with links can be found HERE.Week 2
Option 1
7. Snow white was 'fair' - read a book with an MC with blonde hair and/or fair skin. You must either quote the optional list used OR include in your post the sentence that qualifies that the MC is fair or blonde.
Optional lists in case you need to know your book's MC is 'fair'.
Sexy Blonde Heros Historical Contemporary and Paranormal Romance
Best Blonde Heroes of Contemporary Romance
Sunlight Blonde Heroines in Contemporary Romance Novels
Blonde on the cover
MM readers - you'll have to do a word search if a book isn't already added to a list!
Option 2
Key date: 15 September 2017
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "Thanks, Jane (and Grace too). That'll help if my "can't get through a new book" reading slump continues to be a problem."Ugh, I hate that! I hope it improves Liz!
And thanks Jane and Grace for answering. =)
Completion Post Week #1
Hunting Prince DraculaDate read: 3/18/18
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐
Review:
I really enjoyed the first book in this series and had been looking forward to reading book 2. However where the first book and me glue to the pages finishing it quickly, this second book, whilst I did still enjoy it, I really had to push through to get through portions of it. The idea itself I really liked and I liked the chemistry between Audrey Rose and Thomas and I must admit the legend of Prince Dracula has always been a fascinating one and I liked what the author did with the legend and the way it played in with the murder mystery. The last part of this book moved very quickly and I liked where this book ended up. By the sounds of things there could be another book coming i this series an I look forward to reading it.
Week # 2 - Option: 1Book: How Beauty Loved the Beast
Page count: 292
How the book qualifies: The heroine has red hair and pale skin (...of her red hair and pale skin against...) - page 44
Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "How the book qualifies: The heroine has red hair and fair skin"Tink, you need a quote a sentence from the book that shows this for the book to qualify. You either need to include a link to one of the optional lists or provide a sentence from the book that says one of the MCs has blonde hair or fair skin.
I'll edit my post to include it when I get near a PC
Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "I'll edit my post to include it when I get near a PC"I know that problem and I don't blame you for waiting!
The app is pretty much useless on my phone and its hard work on the browser but I've fixed it now :)
It actually says pale skin, does that count?
Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "It actually says pale skin, does that count?"I would think so, but would Jane to give her opinion. I'll ask in the other thread for you, since I haven't found my book it might matter for me too.
Just a thought, is it saying the character is pale from a situation like a scare or in general? That might be the only reason it wouldn't work.
She's pale in general. Thanks Kat
Oh good :) I've just finished it too which means I don't have to hunt for another book.
Week 1: Read a book set in Europe.Completion Post
Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts, 314 p. per GRThe book is set in Corfu, Greece.
Completed 3.18.18 *4 Stars*
Let me start by saying that Nora Roberts trilogies or family stories just work for me. This was not an exception! I love the characters and the relationships they develop. This book focused on the first couple of the six people, again pretty typical, the others will get their stories in the next two books. Lots of set up, normal in a first of series book - everyone has to meet and we have to learn what they are up against. The hero of this was Bran Killian, a magician and the heroine was Sasha Riggs, an artist and seer. They were a wonderful couple and I had to root for them. There were lots of challenges and together they faced them. Looking forward to the next one and even more challenges!
I listened to the audio with Saskia Maarleveld narrating and enjoyed it.
Week 2: Snow white was 'fair' - read a book with an MC with blonde hair and/or fair skin.Selection Post
Shot on Gold by Jaci Burton, 352 p. per GRChapter 2, page 11: "He hadn't, but damn if she wasn't fine looking, with long wavy blonde hair and amazing blue eyes." (Hero's thoughts while being introduced to heroine.)
Unfortunately, this is probably going to take a while for me to finish too. I am much faster listening to books than reading these days and this one isn't in audio. I will start it today though. =)
Update - We are complete on week 1! Yay!Missing selection posts from Caipi, Liz and Grace. No rush, as long as it is before the next call.
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Week 2Option 1
Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
400 pgs per GR
Qualification: #6 on Blonde on the Cover List
Week 2: Snow white was 'fair' - read a book with an MC with blonde hair and/or fair skin.Selection Post
Book: Racing for the Sun by Amy Lane 260 pgs/GR
Qualification: "...Sonny made a sound of frustration and pulled off his hat, then smoothed his hand through his short blond hair..."
Selection Post Week #2Option 1: Read a book with an MC with blonde hair and/or fair skin.
Guardian by Sierra Riley, 206 pgs.
How it qualifies: "His head fell back against the desk, and the way his blond hair splayed made it look like he had a halo."
[*book:Guardian|29387155]
Completion PostWeek # 2
Option: 1
Book: How Beauty Loved the Beast
Rating: 3 stars
Date Read: 18th March
Review:
While I did enjoy all three of these books there were quite a few inconsistencies throughout them that ended up niggling me more in this book rather than the others. (view spoiler) There are also a lot of questions unanswered but I'm presuming the author is carrying the storyline on with different main characters next.
Completion Post:Week #2
Books: Racing for the Sun
Rating: 2.5 stars
Review:
I have such mixed feeling about this book. I was sucked into the story from the beginning but I really didn't like either of the MCs, especially Sonny, he creeped me out. He's one of those characters you'd run from if you met him in real life. The story was captivating, the secondary characters were wonderful as usual, but the romance left me cold. The only time I really felt anything for any of the characters was not between the MCs (view spoiler) Not Amy Lane's best IMHO.
MountainKat wrote: "Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "Thanks, Jane (and Grace too). That'll help if my "can't get through a new book" reading slump continues to be a problem."Ugh, I hate that! I hope it improves Liz!
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Thanks! I managed to tear through my pick this week, even though I didn't like it very much, so I think my slump is behind me. :)
Completion Post Week #2Book: Guardian
Rating: 2,5 stars
Review:
When attorney Alexander Wilson's car makes strange noises he looks for the nearest auto mechanic and finds EDWARDS AUTO. His short encounter with the owner of the shop, Titus Edwards, a tattooed, musclebound mechanic who raises his niece Phoebe, leaves Alex hoping to see the guy soon again. This wish gets fulfilled when Ty (Titus) needs an attorney to protect his niece.
Sadly this book didn't work for me.
GFY is a sweet fantasy I like to read from time to time, but the story really needs to be convincing. There has to be something special, this spark, this all-consuming passion and chemistry, that allows me to believe in it.
Unfortunately I didn't feel anything alike in this story. On the contrary, the romance felt superficial to me.
I also found the second storyline disappointing. The problem with Phoebe's suddenly appearing biological father was resolved far too quickly and easily.
The only plus point was Val, Alex's sweet Corgi.
Caipi wrote: "Completion Post Week #2Book: Guardian
Rating: 2,5 stars
Review:
When attorney Alexander Wilson's car makes strange noises he looks for the nearest auto mechanic and finds EDWARDS..."
It's pretty bad when the best thing about a romance is a dog! :-) Looks like neither of us had good picks this week and Tink's wasn't great either. :-/ I hope everyone else has better luck!
Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "I'm glad I read my book early because the last few days I have only been able to finish old favorites. Can we re-read books in this challenge or do they have..."I love comfort reads ~ so many books I regularly reread :D
Me too, Jane. For the longest time I never re-read books, but in the past few years re-reading old favorites has become a regular thing. I re-read a lot via audio books because I already know the story it's not a problem if my mind wanders while listening. 😃
New theme tomorrow! Please let one of my last books for the M&G work for whatever is called!!We have all our selection posts for week 2, but still need completions from me, Nikk and Grace. I know weather could be an issue - I think Nikk mentioned it in another challenge. I might finish my book tomorrow, but if not, definitely over the weekend.
Hope you all are doing well!
Sorry guys. Still reading this week’s book. It’s been another crazy week with my daughter’s birthday and preparing for her birthday party tomorrow. It’s a short book so if that’s can just find time to sit down and READ, I will be done ASAP
Nikk wrote: "Sorry guys. Still reading this week’s book. It’s been another crazy week with my daughter’s birthday and preparing for her birthday party tomorrow. It’s a short book so if that’s can just find time..."You are good still! You just can't be more than two books behind. Later in the challenge it matters that everyone keeps up, but now there is no rush. Speed only matters in the last week!
You aren't the only one who hasn't finished either and I haven't gotten to my book at all today - so far at least.
And Happy Birthday to your daughter!
New theme call!Week 3
Option 1
3. Read a book with a 5 AND 3 in the book publication date and/or the page numbers (any combination) on the GR page for the book you choose. You cannot substitute a month for a number (3 = March; 5 = May).
Please note how this qualifies in your selection post.
Option 2
Key date: 22 September 2017
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
That sounds like the good kind of crazy, Nikk. :) I hope you can find time to enjoy your book this weekend, once the craziness settles down.
Week 3: Read a book with a 5 AND 3 in the book publication date and/or the page numbers.Selection Post
Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb, 355 p. per GRMass Market Paperback edition has 355 p. and was published April 2nd 2013.
I had to go looking at other editions of books, but I found one on my short list! Phew!
MountainKat wrote: "I had to go looking at other editions of books, but I found one on my short list! Phew!"Yay! I totally lucked out with my pick (which I'll post next). It was read by Caipi on the last possible eligible date! :-D
Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "Yay! I totally lucked out with my pick (which I'll post next). It was read by Caipi on the last possible eligible date! :-D"Good thing she didn't read any faster!!
Week 3Option 2
Book: Flight of Magpies by K.J. Charles, 239pgs/GR
Qualification: Read by Caipi on 9/22/2017, 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars
MountainKat wrote: "Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "Yay! I totally lucked out with my pick (which I'll post next). It was read by Caipi on the last possible eligible date! :-D"Good thing she didn't read any faster!!"
Yes! She read at the perfect speed. :-D
Week # 3 - Option: 1Book: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks
Page count: 352
How the book qualifies: Has a page count of 352
Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "Yay! I totally lucked out with my pick (which I'll post next). It was read by Caipi on the last possible eligible date! :-D"Good thing she didn't read an..."
Glad I read the book at the perfect time! ;)
I hope you like it too! :)
Changing my selection below
Week # 3 - Option: 1Book: Bootycall
Page count: 130
How the book qualifies: 3 in the page count and 5 in the publication date of July 20th 2015
Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "Changing my selection below"Thanks for the letting me know, I appreciate it.
Just a reminder, if you change your selection for a week, please do a new selection post. Don't delete your other post (or you will really mess with my mind!), but if you want you can do a strikethrough on it.
Completion PostWeek # 3
Option: 1
Book: Bootycall
Rating: 3.5 stars
Date Read: 25th March
Review:
THough this was predicatble I enjoyed the play between the pair and the tension. I always enjoy reading about an ass that turns things around for his woman.
Selection Post Week #3Option 1: Read a book with a 5 AND 3 in the book publication date and/or the page numbers.
by Annabeth Albert, 320 pgs.How it qualifies: Published August 4th 2015, 320 pages.
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