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The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Loitering Layabouts (1)
Jane (PS) wrote: "...So is that the way you are leaning? Into the body dump? "Body FARM!
Task 26Pick from Team 13
Completion Post
Spring Strings
154 pages /GR
Read by Jo Smut-dickted on 5/31/20. Post 592.
Jo's Completion Post
Date Read: 06/01/20
5 stars
nice, just the right amount of snark to keep it light without me having to roll my eyes.
Loved the way at the end when Mal wanted to add to the farm, he just went out and did a few jobs.
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "...So is that the way you are leaning? Into the body dump? "Body FARM!"
🤣😂🤣😂🤪
Task 26: #55 - Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass.COMPLETION
Team 13
Deke
Pages: 310pp Kindle
How it qualifies: Team 13: Jo read #396
I don't know why I put off some books, but this one was languishing on my TBR for ages. Finally I'm pushed to read it, and it was great! A bit of friction, some dancing around each other, an interfering family (at times) and a great ending not filled with stupidity. Loved it.
Loved the narration!
[*book:Deke|43482251]
Completion PostTask 26: 55 - Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge.
Deke by Eden Finley
Page Count: 310/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: Read by Jo 08May2020
Date Completed: 02Jun2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: I do so love the Fake Boyfriend trope, and even though it was a very small aspect of the plot for this installment I still really liked the story.
So often I wish that more pro athletes would come out so that those coming up in the leagues or considering joining a sport could feel welcome and accepted. However, it needs to be on their own terms and only when they are ready. I know journalists have a job to do but outing someone against their will is NOT ON and while I don't think they're (necessarily) the Enemy of the People (unlike Cheetolini and his ilk) I do think that tactics like this, and paparazzi gotcha photographs, are contributing to why many people hate the media.
Some say it's Hearst's fault...but sales fuel that drive and until we stop sensationalizing such things it won't stop. So, yeah, that's a history/sociology lesson for another day.
Anywho, loved the story (especially how Ollie was an unapologetic bottom) and how it had a thoughtful, considerate ending. I used to say that I couldn't imagine giving up a career or promotion (or different, better job) for someone else, and then I had a kid. Took his first 5 years off to be a mom and I don't regret it; for him, I'd do it again in a heart-beat. So I really appreciated Lennon's dilemma and how he reasoned out his decision.
(#Points! for mentioning that, while the NHL created the You Can Play initiative, hockey is not necessarily an environment that a gay player would feel comfortable coming out in, and that they've yet to have an openly gay player. International teams have the only ones.)
Also, the audio was really good. Each of the narrators had strengths & weaknesses: Alexander's Boston accent was good while his Southern accent was less convincing; Iggy's Jet was damned good and his Lennon was endearing, but his Ollie was kinda cringey. That said, I enjoyed listening to it and can't wait for the next book to fit a challenge!
[*book:Deke|43482251]
Task 26 Completion PostPick from Team 13
Nailed by KM Neuhold
Pages: 331
Qualification: Elizabeth's Read Post
Read: 6/2/20
Rating: ★★★★
All of her books are fun times for me so I'm a happy camper right now. Easy breezy!
[*book:Nailed|53189356]
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "...So is that the way you are leaning? Into the body dump? "Body FARM!"
Right, right...Come visit me at the Body FARM!! I mean you could visit Jane and the cows but come on....bodies!!
Shannon, can you post we are complete for this task.Ty
Lisa wrote: "Shannon, can you post we are complete for this task.Ty"
Not sure if she saw this, I'll do it.
Thanks, I would have done it but its too difficult on an ipad
Shannon wrote: "Task 26 Completion PostPick from Team 13
Nailed by KM Neuhold
Pages: 331
Qualification: Elizabeth Read 5/28/20
Read: 6/2/20
Rating: ★★★★
All of her bo..."
Shannon, please add a link to Elizabeth's Completion Post - I need to see that she read it for this challenge and don't know that from her read shelf. Thanks!
I have you on the list to get your task in the morning - about 18 hours give or take. Pending the correction - I do need this one. 😊
Shannon wrote: "⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "...So is that the way you are leaning? Into the body dump? "Body FARM!"
Right, right...Come visit me at the Body FARM!! I mean you could visit Jane and the ..."
If bodies are the draw, I could plant/stage some around the property - you know, like animals etc. Sadly I don't access to human bodies like the universities, but plenty of animals die of natural causes here 😇
Its actually a fascinating idea. I read about it in one of Patricia Cornwell's books first. She was the director of the first and I think at the time the only body farm in the US.People donate their bodies to the farms and then the scientists compare how certain things act on the decomp of the bodies, weather etc. I think some are left for animals as well.
It was recently shown in a tv show called Lincoln Rhyme - the Hunt for the Bone Collector.
I think a lot of forensic scientists go there to study to see if certain things are possible.
Eek! I’d worry the scavenging animals develop a taste for ‘human’..! 😱
So we'll start in Australia at Jane's with animal bone hunting and finish in Oregon at my house for humans. That not sick at all!! 😱
You all are hilarious! 🤣Here is Task 27:
96. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
For this task, it needs to be a single author whose name is more than 10 letters long even if your book has multiple authors. Do not count spaces or punctuation.
Task 27Selection Post (book 1)
Author with more than 10 letters in their name.
T.A.G. You're Heard by A.G. Carothers
151 pages
How it qualifies: 11 letters in authors name.
Task 27Selection Post (book 2)
Author with more than 10 letters in their name
The Psychopath by Louise Collins
165 pages
How it qualifies: 13 letters in name.
Selection PostTask 27: Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
September by Robert Winter
Page Count: 314/GR Kindle 1st Edition
How it Qualifies: 12 letters in name
[*book:September|33278534]
Selection Post - Book 2Task 27: Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
Tried & True by Charlie Cochet
Page Count: 275/GR 1st Edition
How it Qualifies: 13 letters in name
[*book:Tried & True|36523646]
Task 27: #96. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.Selection - book 1
Diamond in the Rough by Charlie Cochet
Pages: 294pp Kindle
How it qualifies: 13 letters in the author's name
[*book:Diamond in the Rough|44006542]
Task 27 Selection Post (Book 1)Read 8 books by author with 10+ letters in name.
How to Elude a Vampire by Alice Winters
Pages: 336
Qualification: Author "Alice Winters" (12 Letters)
[*book:How to Elude a Vampire|53024190]
Task 27 Selection Post (Book 2)Read 8 books by author with 10+ letters in name.
Claiming Marcus by Jocelynn Drake
Pages: 350
Qualification: Author "Jocelynn Drake" (13 Letters)
[*book:Claiming Marcus|53168746]
Task 27: #96. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.COMPLETION - book 1
Diamond in the Rough by Charlie Cochet
Pages: 294pp Kindle
How it qualifies: 13 letters in the author's name
4.5 stars
I think this is my favourite so far in this series - the MCs are both great, and anyone geeky is generally a win with me. So deserving. And King's 'family' are wonderful; their banter adds further warmth to the story and for the MCs.
Narration by Greg Boudreaux - 5 stars as usual!
[*book:Diamond in the Rough|44006542]
Completion PostTask 27: Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
September by Robert Winter
Page Count: 314/GR Kindle 1st Edition
How it Qualifies: 12 letters in name
Date Completed: 03Jun2020
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Review: I think Trio recommended this to me and I'm glad she did! What started out as slightly angsty but hella hot became a really touching story about love and loss and growth and acceptance and the hard work it takes to make a relationship...well, work. And still hella hot.
The age-gap and differing background tropes were also brilliantly explored (in relation to profession, status, power, money, etc.) with both MCs learning to compromise.
And that letter from Kyle broke my heart!
[*book:September|33278534]
Task 27: #96. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.Selection - book 2
The Ghost Slept Over by Marshall Thornton
Pages: 237pp Kindle
How it qualifies: 16 letters in the author's name
[*book:The Ghost Slept Over|20663610]
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Completion PostTask 27: Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
September by Robert Winter
Page Count: 31..."
This was also one of my recs earlier in this challenge :) I had loved it as well - I've read it twice so far :D
Task 27Completion Post (book 1)
Author with more than 10 letters in their name.
T.A.G. You're Heard by A.G. Carothers
151 pages
How it qualifies: 11 letters in authors name.
Date read: 06/04/20
4 stars
A quick read focusing on Connor, his abduction, healing and subsequent getting together with Daddy Oz.
Lisa - did you see Kat's answer for how this game will finish?https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I've just asked a couple of clarifying points - even though I think I understand how it will work.
Task 27 Completion Post (Book 1)Read 8 books by author with 10+ letters in name.
How to Elude a Vampire by Alice Winters
Pages: 336
Qualification: Author "Alice Winters" (12 Letters)
Read: 6/4/20
Rating: ★★★★
That was unexpected. Not the snark and humor but the twist. Me likey!
[*book:How to Elude a Vampire|53024190]
Shannon wrote: "Task 27 Completion Post (Book 1)Read 8 books by author with 10+ letters in name.
How to Elude a Vampire by Alice Winters
Pages: 336
Qua..."
That book and How to Steal a Thief are going to be the first books I read once this challenge has finished.
I don't know why but I haven't loved AJ Sherwood books. Should I give that series a go?
Shannon wrote: "I don't know why but I haven't loved AJ Sherwood books. Should I give that series a go?"I really liked book 1. It was funny but theres also a kid whomis a big part. So if you dont like kids in books give it a miss
Task 27Completion Post (book 2)
Author with more than 10 letters in their name
The Psychopath by Louise Collins
165 pages
How it qualifies: 13 letters in name.
Date read: 6/4/20
4 stars
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Reading the blurb I thought it would be dark and gritty and maybe a little like the TV show Mindhunter
Loved the twist.
Completion Post - Book 2Task 27: Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
Tried & True by Charlie Cochet
Page Count: 275/GR 1st Edition
How it Qualifies: 13 letters in name
Date Completed: 04Jun2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: When I listened to these back to back, I usually skip over the intro/glossary, but this time I was glad for the refresher. Still had to increase the play speed since Marc's narration is a little slow for my taste...and those accents are still a bit cringey.
But I love this series and now I think I'm ready for the first TIN installment!
[*book:Tried & True|36523646]
Task 27 Completion Post (Book 2)Read 8 books by author with 10+ letters in name.
Claiming Marcus by Jocelynn Drake
Pages: 350
Qualification: Author "Jocelynn Drake" (13 Letters)
Read: 6/4/20
Rating: ★★★★
Don't know about reading 2 vampire books in a row. You'd think I had a fetish. No comment!
[*book:Claiming Marcus|53168746]
Task 27: #96. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.COMPLETION - book 2
The Ghost Slept Over by Marshall Thornton
Pages: 237pp Kindle
How it qualifies: 16 letters in the author's name
Thoroughly enjoyable and easy to listen to!
[*book:The Ghost Slept Over|20663610]
Completion posted in the tracking thread :)
You all read really fast! You are on the list for tomorrow.
MountainKat wrote: "You all read really fast! You are on the list for tomorrow."Or listen really fast :) Mind you, I think its just that I have time at the moment...
Jane (PS) wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "You all read really fast! You are on the list for tomorrow."Or listen really fast :) Mind you, I think its just that I have time at the moment..."
Yep, been listening to a lot of books lately!
I have to work tomorrow so once again I'll go with majority if it's not something we already decided on...and let you know when I see the post via the app. (grrr.)
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "I have to work tomorrow so once again I'll go with majority if it's not something we already decided on...and let you know when I see the post via the app. (grrr.)"No worries M - I'm going to be busy as well - more cattle processing... But I always see the call at the beginning of the day so that I can get it downloaded.
Hopefully I can squish in a book :)
Im so bored waiting for the call I have had to resort to reading the other teams threads.
Lisa wrote: "Im so bored waiting for the call I have had to resort to reading the other teams threads."🤣🤣🤣
Sorry - moving slow this morning.
Here is Task 28:33. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task.
The book you choose needs to be marked read on or after March 6, 2020 and rated at least 4 Stars. Please include a link to the teammate's review or read shelf in your completion.
ETA: Series rule applies.
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Now that is an offer I can't refuse!!! 🤣🤗
...So is that the way you are leaning? Into the body dump?