The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Loitering Layabouts (1) Showing 651-700 of 1,155

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Sorry, just got home...finally worked a shift! Can buy meat! (I totally went off my diet this past week and gained like 5 lbs!)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

🤣

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

5 Favorites:

Whisper by Tal Bauer
Bone Rider by J. Fally
Finding Eden by Kele Moon (Book 2 actually comes before Book 1, chronologically, and Book 1 is MMF for those that are interested.)
Gyrfalcon by Anna Butler
The Bells of Times Square by Amy Lane

I tried to mix it up with genres, but almost all my other ones are ones you guys have already read...and heavily lean towards scifi!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Psst - I'm happy with rereads, and I'm esp happy if any book is available in audio 😊

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 16 - Each teammate lists 5 favourite books. Select a book from 2 teammates and read them.
Selection - book 1


Promises
Pages: 228pp / GR First Ed Kindle
How it fits: Lisa's favorite #5
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Finished: ?

[*book:Promises|8886957]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post

Task 16: Two Books from Teammates' Favorites

How to Shield an Assassin by A.J. Sherwood
Page Count: 269/GR Kindle
How It Qualifies: From Lisa's Favorite 5 List

[*book:How to Shield an Assassin|52885231]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

OMG, this one grabbed me from the get-go! Great rec Lisa!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "OMG, this one grabbed me from the get-go! Great rec Lisa!"

I'm really hoping this will come out in audio soon! Takes me forever to read anything on my Kindle, not matter how much I enjoy them...

[Shannon]

Tried to pick some favs off your to-read shelves. Here are some...

Healed Hearts
At His Throat, A Promise
Just a Bit Twisted
Trained
Finding Peace

[Shannon]

Task 16 Selection Post (Book 1)
Read 2 Teammate Favs


Winter Winds by Missouri Dalton
Pages: 164
Qualification: Jane(PS) Fav

[*book:Winter Winds|18049727]

[Lisa]

Task 16
Completion (book 1)
Winter Winds
164 pages / GR (only e book listed)
Date read: 05/13/20
4 stars
How it qualifies: Jane's Favorites

I never seem to look through the DRitC books and its a shame because there are some little gems in there, like this book, the story of Cillian, a deaf vampire and the guy he falls in love with Donal, a banshee.

[Lisa]

Task 16
Selection Post (book 2)
The Bells of Times Square
206 pages / GR
How it qualifies: Michaelle's favorites

[Lisa]

Task 16
Completion Post (book 2)
The Bells of Times Square
206 pages / GR
Date read: 05/13/20
5 stars
How it qualifies: Michaelle's favorites

Sad but a lovely book, even managed not to cry.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 16 - Each teammate lists 5 favourite books. Select a book from 2 teammates and read them.
Selection - book 2


Trained
Pages: 158pp / GR First Ed Kindle
How it fits: Shannon's favorite #2
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Finished: ?

[*book:Trained|25864604]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Nearly finished my first book, and 70% through book 2.

*phew* Actual reading is tough - glasses and sitting still!! 🤪

[Shannon]

Task 16 Completion Post (Book 1)
Read 2 Teammate Favs


Winter Winds by Missouri Dalton
Pages: 164
Qualification: Jane(PS) Fav
Read: 5/13/20
Rating: ★★★★★

Great story! I tend to overlook these little gems.

[*book:Winter Winds|18049727]

[Shannon]

Task 16 Selection Post (Book 2)
Read 2 Teammate Recs


The Weight of It All by NR Walker
Pages: 254
Qualification: Jane(PS) Fav

[*book:The Weight of It All|31997446]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 16 - Each teammate lists 5 favourite books. Select a book from 2 teammates and read them.
COMPLETION - book 1


Promises
Pages: 228pp / GR First Ed Kindle
How it fits: Lisa's favorite #5
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Finished: 13 May 2020

I don't think I've ever reread this since my first read in 2011, and I really enjoyed stepping through this book and its characters. This was my favourite in the series, so great to visit it again.

[*book:Promises|8886957]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 16 - Each teammate lists 5 favourite books. Select a book from 2 teammates and read them.
COMPLETION - book 2


Trained
Pages: 158pp / GR First Ed Kindle
How it fits: Shannon's favorite #2
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Finished: 13 May 2020

I always enjoy these sort of romances, and I loved that whilst the ideal body was the initial target, both MCs were actually focussed on finding their best friend, with personality being the only important aspect in their relationship.

An easy read with not too much turmoil.

Thanks for the push Shannon :)

[*book:Trained|25864604]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Completion Post

Task 16: Two Books from Teammates' Favorites

How to Shield an Assassin by A.J. Sherwood
Page Count: 269/GR Kindle
How It Qualifies: From Lisa's Favorite 5 List
Date Completed: 13May2020
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Review: Yeah, I can totally see why this would end up on Lisa's Favorites List. Shades of Leverage, with a little White Collar, and yet very original. The characterization was amazing, and it read like a freaking block-buster movie. Can't wait to read the next two...whenever they come out!

[*book:How to Shield an Assassin|52885231]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post Book 2

Task 16: Two Books from Teammates' Favorites

Trained by N.M. Pratt
Page Count: 158/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Shannon's Favorites

[*book:Trained|25864604]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Going for one of the shortest ones...and it's also KU!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Going for one of the shortest ones...and it's also KU!"

Same. I already had it, but if I'm actually reading, it needs to be short ;)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Michaelle & Shannon

I’ll be awake for another hour, but otherwise if you both finish, could the last reader please post in the Tracking thread? Thanks!

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Sorry! I got called in to work today so I'll finish it ASAP!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

No worries - Shannon's book is outstanding as well :)

Back up, so will keep an eye on the thread again.

[Lisa]

Doesnt look like MK has assigned anybody the next task. Should be Thurs, right?

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Completion Post Book 2

Task 16: Two Books from Teammates' Favorites

Trained by N.M. Pratt
Page Count: 158/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Shannon's Favorites
Date Completed: 14May2020
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Review: Sweet, slow-burn, GFY romance. I especially liked that this story took place over the course of a year, and while there were weeks/months long gaps it felt like a realistic tale of how two strangers could meet and fall in love. That epilogue, while adorable, wasn't completely necessary. I kind of liked the idea of Jared choosing to forego his inheritance to be with Bren, that he would choose Bren instead of marrying as the will stipulated. (But Marriage Equality FTW!)

[*book:Trained|25864604]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Shannon, when you finish would you please post the completion in the thread? I'm going to bed!

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Lisa wrote: "Doesnt look like MK has assigned anybody the next task. Should be Thurs, right?"

Yeah, but the two other teams we're jostling for completion finished first. I wasn't expecting to work, but yay for money!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Doesnt look like MK has assigned anybody the next task. Should be Thurs, right?"

Yes - I would have thought MK would have called the new themes. Must be busy...

Yay for work for sure M!!

Hopefully Shannon is nearly done :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Task 16 Selection Post (Book 2)
Read 2 Teammate Recs


The Weight of It All by NR Walker
Pages: 254
Qualification: Jane(PS) Fav

[*book:The ..."

Hi Shannon - if you post in the next 1.5 hours could you please post in the tracking thread as well?

I have to go into a meeting in about 15 mins and won't be able to keep an eye on the thread...

All the posts are in msg 15 (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...) so you could link to that and just add in your completion post link.

Thanks!

[Lisa]

I hope Shannon's ok.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "I hope Shannon's ok."

Me too. I'll PM. I've been holding off since she may just be snowed under...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I have to go the shops now - so I'll be offline for posting for the next two hours...

[Shannon]

Task 16 Completion Post (Book 2)
Read 2 Teammate Recs


The Weight of It All by NR Walker
Pages: 254
Qualification: Jane(PS) Fav
Read: 5/14/20
Rating: ★★★★★

[*book:The Weight of It All|31997446]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Task 16 Selection Post (Book 2)
Read 2 Teammate Recs


The Weight of It All by NR Walker
Pages: 254
Qualification: Jane(PS) Fav
Read: 5/14/2..."

Oh thank heavens - I was starting to get worried about you! So pleased you are back around 🤗🧡

[Shannon]

Sorry, we had 2 house showings today so couldn't be home very much except to clean!

I posted in the completion thread.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Sorry, we had 2 house showings today so couldn't be home very much except to clean!

I posted in the completion thread."

I wondered if it was to do with your home... How is going? Any nibbles?

(Thanks for posting in the thread :)

[Lisa]

Glad you're ok

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 17:

85. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.

I am looking for tags that include 'magic' or 'magical' to qualify your books for this task. Please provide the number of tags and link to the page of tags or page number in your completion post. Remember to use the Kindle first edition page count.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

You just barely caught me! 😴😴😴

[Lisa]

Thanks MK

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "You just barely caught me! 😴😴😴"

Whoa - I thought we'd be waiting a couple of days until you next assigned tasks :)

Didn't bother me either way, but thanks for squeezing us in 🤗
Sleep well 😴

[Lisa]

Task 17
Selection Book
Be Fairy Game
378 pages /GR
Tagged Fantasy >Magic on MPG (28 times) and also tagged Magic x28 times on page 1.
page 1

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 17 - Read a minimum of 1,200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.
Selection


Misfit Mage
Pages: 339pp / GR First Ed Kindle
How it fits: MPG Fantasy > Magic x13
Finished: ?

[*book:Misfit Mage|45315496]

[Shannon]

Oh man, I got lucky in the timing for that!! Whew!!!

A couple of nibbles but nothing concrete. Dammit!! :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Oh man, I got lucky in the timing for that!! Whew!!!

A couple of nibbles but nothing concrete. Dammit!! :)"

Darn - I hate selling. So stressful with so many ups and downs. Especially if a sale falls through.

[Shannon]

Task 17 Selection Post
Read 1200 Pages Magic


A Ferry of Bones & Gold by Hailey Turner
Pages: 406
Qualification: Shelved Fantasy>Magic 79x

[*book:A Ferry of Bones & Gold|41793518]

[Lisa]

So it looks like we are up to 1123 pages, so Michaelle only needs to come in with a 150 page book.