Pass The Parcel Round 14 - Q&A: Week 11 msg 161

[Shelby]

It's absolutely a train wreck. I find myself pulled down the rabbit hole regularly and then have to forcibly drag myself back and realize that the last thing I should do is get caught in the likeminded bubble. It's such a political and polarizing topic right now and so many things make me angry so trying to find the happy in places where I can.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shelby wrote: "It's absolutely a train wreck. I find myself pulled down the rabbit hole regularly and then have to forcibly drag myself back and realize that the last thing I should do is get caught in the likemi..."

I totally get that... Sending happy vibes your way Shelby! 🧡

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Jane just to make sure this works, no animals or people?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Jane just to make sure this works, no animals or people? "

Yep - looks good to me :)

[Tiki]

what ia the minimum on page count? 100?
Door One

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Tiki wrote: "what ia the minimum on page count? 100?
Door One "

Yes - 100 pages or more.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Jane (PS) wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Jane just to make sure this works, no animals or people? "

Yep - looks good to me :)"

Thanks :)

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

MountainKat wrote: "Just want to confirm, I can use any cover for this?

For example, I want to read: The Sinner

GR has this cover on another edition: The Sinner

That is ok right? I'm..."

Perfect!! Me too!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hey all! I am looking for one more MM reader for a team in The Amazing Race Team Challenge!

If you are interested, sign up HERE or shoot me a message for more info!

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Hey, Jane... this might be a silly question, but I just want to verify. For the week 5 task of no people or animals on the cover... does it have to be an ‘actual’ person that we can’t have on the cover? Or just the image of a person in general? For example, would the Statue of Liberty be considered a ‘person’, even though it’s a statue/monument? I just didn’t know, since it ‘looks’ like a person. Here’s the book I’m referring to...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "Hey, Jane... this might be a silly question, but I just want to verify. For the week 5 task of no people or animals on the cover... does it have to be an ‘actual’ person that we can’t have on the c..."

A monument/statue is fine. An image/photo etc of person would not work.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "A monument/statue is fine. An image/photo etc of person would not work."

How about a shadow or silhouette? No distinct features, just the shape...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 6

Option 1:
13. Clexit Coalition (International Climate Denial group) - read a book with an X in the Title, Series, Author's Name, MC's Names and or Narrator's Name.

Option 2:
Key date - 11 October 2019
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.

Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "A monument/statue is fine. An image/photo etc of person would not work."

How about a shadow or silhouette? No distinct features, just the shape..."

Shape OK - but nothing clear or half-clear. No features.

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Jane (PS) wrote: "[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "Hey, Jane... this might be a silly question, but I just want to verify. For the week 5 task of no people or animals on the cover... does it have to be an ‘actual’ person that ..."

Thanks, Jane!

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Mama's Selection Post



Option #1
Week #6 ~ Clexit Coalition

Book ~ Prisoner of Silk: A Dark Fairy Tale Retelling (Queen of the Sun Palace)
Page numbers ~ 192 Pages
Book Qualifications ~ Lidiya Foxglove
*author's last name has X

[Trip]

Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Selection Post



Option #1
Week #6 ~ Clexit Coalition

Book ~ [book:Prisoner of Silk: A Dark Fai..."

Mama, I think might have posted wrong place.. Or maybe were checking but thought I'd check anyway and let know make sure post in team too, thanks 😊

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 7

Option 1:
12. Greta Thunberg (Climate Activist) - Read a book set in Europe.

Option 2:
Key date - 18 October 2019
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.

Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Lisa]

Jane, just checking the UK is ok for Europe.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Jane, just checking the UK is ok for Europe."

Yep - despite Brexit 🤪

[Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Jane, just checking the UK is ok for Europe."

Yep - despite Brexit 🤪"


LOL this is what I was going to check :-P

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 8

Option 1:
4. Snow storm - read a book set in autumn or winter from one of the following lists:
Romances Set in Autumn
Best Seasonal Romance Christmas Winter
PNR Fantasy Christmas Winter Romance
Suspense Set in Winter and Cold
Winter Time Action and Romance
Best Gay Winter/ish Holiday Romance
Best Gay Winter Themed Romance

If you use Option 1, your book MUST come from one the lists above. Please quote the list and the book's number on it.


Option 2:
Key date - 25 October 2019
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.


Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[[deleted user]]

Hey Jane! Is there a rule on books that have an audio only, so no page number, but appear on the required lists?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Cyndee wrote: "Hey Jane! Is there a rule on books that have an audio only, so no page number, but appear on the required lists?"

Wow - no page or word editions? I think you'll have to let it go if there's no indication of pages or words anywhere else (GR or Amazon).

[[deleted user]]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Hey Jane! Is there a rule on books that have an audio only, so no page number, but appear on the required lists?"

Wow - no page or word editions? I think you'll have to let it go if..."

That's kind of what I thought. It was for a teammate. Thank you for confirming!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 9

Option 1:
15. Dust/Sand storm - read a book that has been on your TBR for more than 1 year OR read a book written before 1 January 2010.


Option 2:
Key date - 1 November 2019
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.


Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Jane, are you using the date we added the books to our shelves for the qualification? Does it matter what shelf we added it to or just that we had it shelved?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Jane, are you using the date we added the books to our shelves for the qualification? Does it matter what shelf we added it to or just that we had it shelved?"

The date you add to your shelves (any shelf) for the first part of the task (added to your shelves as a TBR book more than 1 year ago).

(Sorry - got sucked down a canvas coat hole online for my husband...)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "(Sorry - got sucked down a canvas coat hole online for my husband...)"

No worries - I've been upstairs dealing with years of dust and crap because my husband wanted to move his office to the other side of the loft. I said if he wanted to we had to go through EVERYTHING, all the stuff stacked in corners or stuffed in drawers, and get rid of all the obsolete crap. Though I probably didn't say crap... I'm dying from the dust! Though it does feel good to clean out the - I'll just say crap again! 🤣

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "(Sorry - got sucked down a canvas coat hole online for my husband...)"

No worries - I've been upstairs dealing with years of dust and crap because my husband wanted to move his o..."

OMG - we have a similar issue. Moved out our old desk (falling apart) and replaced with a bookshelf but now all the desk drawers are sitting on the floor waiting for H to go through them. Down to 3 drawers from 8, but they have been in front of the fireplace for more than a month. At least with the cold weather that has hit, it will force the clean up!! I want a fire tonight!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

So crazy you are getting cold weather! Though I guess we had snow only a few weeks ago. 🤷🏻‍♀️ We have another heat wave forecast for next week. It isn't so bad on the mountain, but down below it can get HOT! I guess the quarantine is good for something. 😉

Sounds like your hubby is making progress - I literally have boxes in the basement labeled P's stuff. Boxes filled with things he never sorted, but didn't want me to throw out. After awhile I boxed it up and shoved it away. We've been here almost 15 years and I think there is one from our old house! We were tossing dining receipts from 2007 today, from restaurants he doesn't even remember! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[Shannon]

MountainKat wrote: "So crazy you are getting cold weather! Though I guess we had snow only a few weeks ago. 🤷🏻‍♀️ We have another heat wave forecast for next week. It isn't so bad on the mountain, but down below it ca..."

Ha, this is hilarious! My hubby is quite the pack rat also but I'm not as nice as you two. I wait until he's not paying attention and throw that crappola in the garbage. God forbid we rent a large bin for the move because I can guarantee none of his crap will make it through that!! :) Of course he could retaliate and tell me no one needs 52 blushes, 32 hightlighters and a drawer full of foundation.....I would kill him!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "So crazy you are getting cold weather! Though I guess we had snow only a few weeks ago. 🤷🏻‍♀️ We have another heat wave forecast for next week. It isn't so bad on the mountain, ..."

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I wish I could do that!!!

H won't let me throw out an organic back-strap molasses jar that's barely been touched that we bought over 15 years ago!!! I can't work out why he wants it... 🙄 I've tried so many times...

[MountainKat, Moderator]

It's the Y chromosome, that is why men are weird! 🤣

[Chan]

MountainKat wrote: "It's the Y chromosome, that is why men are weird! 🤣"

i think you are on to something :o)

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Do ReReads count?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Mamacita wrote: "Do ReReads count?"

Yes. You can reread a book :) Just not within the challenge.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Do ReReads count?"

Yes. You can reread a book :) Just not within the challenge."

Perfect! Thx!

[Vicki]

May we read NetGalley books that haven't yet been published?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Vicki wrote: "May we read NetGalley books that haven't yet been published?"

Only if that book also has an edition with a page count on GR or Amazon :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 10

Option 1:
6. Beautiful day - read a book from the following lists:
Gay Beach Summery Reads
Best Summer Romance Books
What to Read in Summer

You may also read a book that clearly notes that it is set in 'Spring' or 'Summer' in the precis/blurb or it is included in the title (eg Boys of Summer). Unless it is clear and easy to verify, I will not accept the book.


Option 2:
Key date - 8 November 2019
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.


Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.


This is the last week that a pass can be used. Next week is the last week of the challenge and you cannot use a pass in that week.

[☘KathyD☘]

Jane...is this section of the task (read a book set in spring/summer) still valid?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Jane...is this section of the task (read a book set in spring/summer) still valid?"

Hi Kathy - I removed it due to how hard it would be to prove, however you can use that part of the task ONLY IF the book shows that it is set in spring or summer in the precis/blurb or book title.

I've updated the task to reflect this update.

[Kristen]

Jane (PS) wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Jane...is this section of the task (read a book set in spring/summer) still valid?"

Hi Kathy - I removed it due to how hard it would be to prove, however you can use that part of ..."

Hi Jane,

Sorry, just want to clarify - there's a book and this is in the precis:

Once a blissful summer escape, now the tiny town just reminds Eve of loss.

doesn't say it's set in summer, but has summer in the precis. would that work?

[☘KathyD☘]

Jane (PS) wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Jane...is this section of the task (read a book set in spring/summer) still valid?"

Hi Kathy - I removed it due to how hard it would be to prove, however you can use that part of ..."

understood! I wanted to check before revising on my team tracking post. thank you!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Kristen wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Jane...is this section of the task (read a book set in spring/summer) still valid?"

Hi Kathy - I removed it due to how hard it would be to prove, however you can..."

No - has to be clearly set in summer or spring :)

[Kristen]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Kristen wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Jane...is this section of the task (read a book set in spring/summer) still valid?"

Hi Kathy - I removed it due to how hard it would be to prove,..."

thank you!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Just a reminder:

PLEASE NOTE - I will not remove, nor accept retirement from, any players in the last two weeks of the challenge. This will mean that the team cannot win if their players are MIA in the last two weeks.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

The google drive link to how the teams are going is now up and posted in msg 1 of this thread.

And here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Sop...

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Jane would The Real Deal work for this theme?

From the précis:

"April Hamilton wants you to know she hasn't been on Craigslist since that time she sold her futon after college. She doesn't even spend that much time online. And even if she did, she would not be looking up personal ads. But going home alone for her family's summer reunion is an invitation for every single relative to butt into her personal life. She simply can't handle another blind date with the butcher, the baker or the candlestick maker from her hometown. So when she finds the Craigslist ad for a boyfriend-for-hire, she's ready to pay to play."