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Pass The Parcel Round 11 - Q&A. Theme posted here each week..
Thanks. I'm definitely going to have it done. I'm trying to convert the time zones from EST to EDT
Slytherpuff wrote: "Thanks. I'm definitely going to have it done. I'm trying to convert the time zones from EST to EDT""the US has daylight savings from March 11 to November 4 this year", so it's still daylight savings time until Nov 4 here in NY :)
Early call today folks! I'm going out of town right after work tonight so early call today. * The 6 pm deadline still stands for completing a book to make sure you are no more than two books behind, as well as for posting your selection book for last week's theme.
Let's see what the random generator has for us this week.....
WEEK 4-Option 1-
8. Read a book with MCs at different ends of wealth or social status from one of the following lists:
Cinderella romance
Romance books with a Cinderella / Rages to riches plot
Best gay Cinderfellas
Best gay romance with characters coming from different backgrounds
Wrong side of the tracks
Class differences in historical romances
Class differences in contemporary romance
Option 2-
Option 2
Key date: 28 March 2018
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Thanks"My pleasure :)
Early call again everyone! I'm going to ComicCon right after work tonight so early call today. * The 6 pm deadline still stands for completing a book to make sure you are no more than two books behind, as well as for posting your selection book for last week's theme.
Let's see what the random generator has for us this week.....
WEEK 5Option 1-
15. In honour of such a successful duo, read an anthology or a book written by two authors. Eg Ilona Andrews (Ilona and Andrew Gordon).
Guidance only:
Best MM books written by two authors
Sorry - no list found for the MF readers!
Option 2-
Key date: 4 April 2018
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
Can an anthology be a book of short stories? Could I use a combined set of three novels? Does it have to be started after the call?
It can be started now. You can’t have started it before the call. I will check with the other Mods and get a consensus on your other questions :)I’m thinking it may have to be tagged ‘anthology’ but I will get back to you with a final answer later today :)
A combined set of three novels is a no. If the book of short stories contains more than one author that might work. Will let you know.
For the two authors, you mention Ilona Andrews. Can it also be a book written by two authors who are listed separately (like Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward or Sabina Bowen and Tanya Eby?)Thanks!
There are only 20 books on this list, but the books should have 2 or more authors. Best Co-written Books
Might provide some ideas...
So great as I'm going back and reading the Kate Daniels series! I was going to start on a new book today!! Woot!
SandyL wrote: "For the two authors, you mention Ilona Andrews. Can it also be a book written by two authors who are listed separately (like Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward or Sabina Bowen and Tanya Eby?)Thanks!"
Yes!
Slytherpuff wrote: "Can an anthology be a book of short stories? Could I use a combined set of three novels? Does it have to be started after the call?"- It doesn’t need to be tagged 'anthology' as long as it is more than one unique story compiled into one book, and over the 100 page minimum.
- Whether it's full length novels or short stories or something in between doesn’t matter, as long as they're compiled into a single book under a single title.
- The anthology doesn't need to have more than one author
Louise wrote: "Readers of Penzance have got players missing selection posts. Fran or Jane, can you advise please."I will message you shortly Louise.
Sorry for all the questions. My copy of A Moveable Feast calls it a set of short stories. Would that work even if its a memoir?
Slytherpuff wrote: "Sorry for all the questions. My copy of A Moveable Feast calls it a set of short stories. Would that work even if its a memoir?"I downloaded a sample of the book...will get back to you shortly.
Slytherpuff wrote: "Sorry for all the questions. My copy of A Moveable Feast calls it a set of short stories. Would that work even if its a memoir?"I’m sorry Slytherpuff, that book won’t work. It’s not a compilation of stories/works, but one book with anecdotes, musings, etc.
Thank you. Will the Dybbuk and other short stories work?
Note: will update selection post later
Note: will update selection post later
Slytherpuff wrote: "Thank you. Will the Dybbuk and other short stories work?Note: will update selection post later"
Here are some lists of anthologies that might help-
Indie Books Short Story Collections Anthologies
Best Anthologies
Anthologies you just HAVE TO READ
Anthologies
Thank you. I was hoping to use a book I already have. The Dybbuk and Other Stories won't work?
Can you please post a link to that book so I can check it out? Thanks!
The Dybbuk and Other Writings by S. Ansky. If not, I'll get a copy of The Thing on the Doorstep and Other Weird Stories. Thank you.
Slytherpuff wrote: "Thank you. I was hoping to use a book I already have. The Dybbuk and Other Stories won't work?"I will say Yes, it works. It’s actually shelved as anthology-short stories by someone, and the description on the book’s main page works. Enjoy!
Fran wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "Thank you. I was hoping to use a book I already have. The Dybbuk and Other Stories won't work?"
I will say Yes, it works. It’s actually shelved as anthology-short stories by so..."
Thank you so much. Sorry that you have to deal with all my questions.
I will say Yes, it works. It’s actually shelved as anthology-short stories by so..."
Thank you so much. Sorry that you have to deal with all my questions.
Slytherpuff wrote: "Fran wrote: "Slytherpuff wrote: "Thank you. I was hoping to use a book I already have. The Dybbuk and Other Stories won't work?"I will say Yes, it works. It’s actually shelved as anthology-short ..."
Don’t be sorry! I’m happy to help!
We've been spoiled with early calls the past few weeks...can we keep it up or do we have to wait till the 5pm again?
Hehehe. ....I'm baaacck.No more nice Fran for all of you!
Jane (PS) wrote: "Hehehe. ....I'm baaacck.No more nice Fran for all of you!"
LOL!
Week 6Option 1
5. On your full TBR ~ your 'want to read'/'to read' list, not a cut down list ~ do the following steps:
* sort your books by 'date added' with the oldest showing at the top of the page
* at the bottom of the screen set the list to 100 books per page
* select a book in the first 100 results
* note the date when the book was added to your TBR
Option 2
Key date: 11 April 2018
Please ensure you follow the format shown in msg 3 of your team threads. when you post your selection and completion posts.
Friendly warning - hope you have sorted through your TBR lists!!!
I think something is missing from the post...all it says for option one is "If you use Option 1 your book MUST be chosen from one of the above lists." There are no above lists...
Mary-Megan wrote: "I think something is missing from the post...all it says for option one is "If you use Option 1 your book MUST be chosen from one of the above lists." There are no above lists..."Yeah...we're missing some important information. Like...the theme and lists LOL
Jane!
Mary-Megan wrote: "I think something is missing from the post...all it says for option one is "If you use Option 1 your book MUST be chosen from one of the above lists." There are no above lists..."This is because I am letting you all view my friendly warning before I post! :D
I'm thinking I know which choice is coming...I've been looking forward to this one!
Tammie wrote: "I'm thinking I know which choice is coming...I've been looking forward to this one!"LOL - glad someone is happy! Some have been dreading this one I think... :D
I am just excited to figure out which one it is since this is my first week!
Jane (PS) wrote: "Tammie wrote: "I'm thinking I know which choice is coming...I've been looking forward to this one!"LOL - glad someone is happy! Some have been dreading this one I think... :D"
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Option 2 it is...
MountainKat wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Tammie wrote: "I'm thinking I know which choice is coming...I've been looking forward to this one!"LOL - glad someone is happy! Some have been dreading this one I think... :D"
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Option 2 it is... "
That was my thought :)
MountainKat wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Tammie wrote: "I'm thinking I know which choice is coming...I've been looking forward to this one!"LOL - glad someone is happy! Some have been dreading this one I think... :D"
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I second that! =)
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Yes, you can read any of the three books first, but you can only be two books behind by the next call. That means you need to be done with that book by tomorrow at 6 pm EDT.
You can do it Slytherpuff!