The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Loitering Layabouts (1) Showing 251-300 of 1,155

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Lisa wrote: "Are we covered for the extra 2 books this task?"

I'm starting my second. It's relatively short, too, so I should be done in a couple hours.

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post

Task 4 - Alliteration

The Suicidal Peanut by Matthew J. Metzger
Page Count: 160/GR Kindle
How it Fits: M&M (Author)

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[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 4: Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name
COMPLETION

The Billionaire's Boyfriend by Geoffrey Knight
Pages: 163 per GR Kindle first edition
How it fits: Author's name : Billionaire's Boyfriend is alliterative
Completed: 19 April 2020

Pretty funny and very sweet.

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[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Are we covered for the extra 2 books this task?"

Yes - I think so... Just posted my second :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 4 is updated to here in msg 14. I'm off to bed, so whoever finished last could post our completion in the Q&A thread, noting our completion msgs, or simply wait until I get up tomorrow morning :)

[Lisa]

MK isnt calling until Monday anyway, so it could wait...

[Lisa]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 4: Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name
COMPLETION

The Billionaire's Boyfriend by Geoffrey Knight
Pages: 163 per GR Kindle first edition
How it fits: A..."

I really enjoyed that series. I read it last year.

[Lisa]

⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Selection Post

Task 4 - Alliteration

The Suicidal Peanut by Matthew J. Metzger
Page Count: 160/GR Kindle
How it Fits: M&M ..."

Do all of his books have trans characters? I started 1 but couldnt get on with it.

[Shannon]

Task 4 Completion Post
Alliteration

Motorcycles and Macarons
Pages: 214
Qualifies: Both words M
Read: 4/19/20
Rating: ★★★1/2

[*book:Motorcycles and Macarons|52716017]

[Lisa]

Jane, I changed my book from A Second Harvest to Bound in Blue.
I couldnt get hold of the kindle edition for second harvest.

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Lisa wrote: "Do all of his books have trans characters? I started 1 but couldnt get on with it."

I'm only part-way through, but it doesn't appear to have a trans main character. (Only his transitioning Aunt JuliKate.) Tab is gay...we only know a little about Demi and Nick through his narration, and that's not a lot so far, so I could be wrong. I'll let you know!

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Completion Post

Task 4 - Alliteration

The Suicidal Peanut by Matthew J. Metzger
Page Count: 160/GR Kindle
How it Fits: M&M (Author)
Date Completed: 19Apr2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Well, that was a pleasant surprise!

I kind of figured out the plot twist early on...but it was written in such a way as to leave you guessing. I loved that. Also, I'm not an artist and I'm not big on artistic techniques, but how the drawing was incorporated into the story was quite engaging and the bit about how portraits are life-like, but not completely realistic because they can never encompass the entirety of an individual's personality, was a great way to tie into the Demi-or-Nick choice.

[*book:The Suicidal Peanut|33833192]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

I posted the completion for us.

[Lisa]

Thanks Michaelle.
Team 9 have also posted their task 4 completion.

I think its only the two teams who have done task 4.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Jane, I changed my book from A Second Harvest to Bound in Blue.
I couldnt get hold of the kindle edition for second harvest."

I'll fix the tracking post now :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 4: Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name
COMPLETION

The Billionaire's Boyfriend by Geoffrey Knight
Pages: 163 per GR Kindle first edit..."

Yes - I was surprised by how engaging it was. Unrealistically off the planet, but very amusing.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I've got you complete for Task 4 and will assigned your next task tomorrow. Tomorrow my time, I know it is already tomorrow for one of you... I think... 🤷🏻‍♀️

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Found another for the pseudo list, updating my post!

[Shannon]

Sloan Johnson/Quinn Ward

[Lisa]

Ok, ready for task 5.
Got a couple of hours to kill before bed.

Guys, if listed after I go to bed, I am happy to go with the majority decision.
I am back at work this week full time so reading will be limited.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 5:

31. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG.

Mystery or Suspense can be alone or on combo, but must be MPG. Make sure you are using the Kindle edition page count - not that you all need that reminder. 😊

[Lisa]

Task 5
Tagged mystery /suspense
Selection post

Mahu
352 pages /GR
HOW IT QUALIFIES: Tagged as mystery on MPG 82 times

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Selection Post

Task 5 - MPG Mystery/Suspense

Crescendo by Cole McCade
Page Count: 189/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: MPG Mystery x 19

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

I'll read a second book if we need more pages.

[Shannon]

Task 5 Selection Post
Mystery


What Lies Beneath by RJ Scott
Pages: 248
Qualfication: MPG Mystery

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[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'm awake!! I'll probably listen to an audio. Off to look now :)

[Shannon]

As long as Jane picks a book at least 211 pages, we're good.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 5: 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG
Selection

Mainly by Moonlight
Pages: 252 per GR Kindle first edition
How it fits: MPG Mystery
Completed:


[*book:Mainly by Moonlight|45451772]

Team pages total = 1,041

[Shannon]

Task 5 Completion Post
Mystery


What Lies Beneath by RJ Scott
Pages: 248
Qualfication: MPG Mystery
Read: 4/20/20
Rating: ★★★★

Spooky writer and small town cop with a mystery and murder thrown in there. Yes, please. Great setup for the next book in the series seeing as nothing's really been solved and I really need to know.

[*book:What Lies Beneath|49616227]

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Completion Post

Task 5 - MPG Mystery/Suspense

Crescendo by Cole McCade
Page Count: 189/GR Kindle
How it Qualifies: MPG Mystery x 19
Date Completed: 20Apr20
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: Damn.

Every time I pick this series up after neglecting it for far longer than I should, I find myself surprised by how good it is. How it's so well-written, tightly edited and perfectly paced. How much emotion gets packed into the love story.

You'd think I'd have learned by now. And that I would have learned not to let too much time pass between each installment. But that's the thing - Cole has woven such a great story that it feels like I only read the previous one last week (instead of months ago).

God, I love these two characters and how hard they work for their relationship. How much effort each of them is willing to expend. And that each of them is by no means perfect.

I kind of want to start the next one right away so I don't lose this awe, don't lose the momentum. But I have other challenges to read for and I know that I can pick up the next book and fall easily back into the swing of things without losing the threads. Can't wait to see what Sade is up to, whether (and how) Anjulie and Gabi go from roommates to something more (please let this be a thing!), and how our boys are gonna nail that fucker Sila. Plus, how Malcolm and Seoyong-Jae get their well-deserved Happily Ever After.

And that's another thing...I'm not even sure that's a done deal. Not yet. Which scares the ever-loving fuck out of me.

(Also, #Points! for the plot twist there because I thought I had this one figured out pretty definitively and, well...nope.)

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[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 5: 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG
Selection

Mainly by Moonlight
Pages: 252 per GR Kindle first edition
How it fits: MPG Mystery
Completed: 21 April 2020

This was a reread in preparation for book 2. There's something about this plotline ~ witches and mortals, police and non-believers, murderers ~ that appeals. Its a mystery but its super-lite. And that's suits me just fine!


[*book:Mainly by Moonlight|45451772]

[Lisa]

Im at around 50%, Ill be finished tonight.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I worries Lisa- just enjoy the book 😊

I’ll be asleep in a couple of hours. I’ll check the thread when I get up.

I’d appreciate it if you could post our completion in the Q&A thread though when you finish if you have time.

[Lisa]

Task 5 Completion Post
31. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG
Team 1: Loitering Layabouts

Jane Message 281 252 pages
Shannon Message 279 248 pages
Michaelle Message 280 189 pages
Lisa 352 pages

Total pages 1041

[Lisa]

got an hour left in my book but 1.5 hours left until I finish work. Will finish during dinner and post

[Lisa]

Task 5
Tagged mystery /suspense
Completion Post

Mahu
352 pages /GR
HOW IT QUALIFIES: Tagged as mystery on MPG 82 times
Date read 04/21/20
4 stars

I wanted to read this book for a long time.
Kimo is a cop who is gay but he is having trouble coming to grips with being gay. Through the book we see him finally embracing the gay. Not really a romance, hardly any sex, but I thought a good mystery , and as usual I didnt guess who done it.

[Lisa]

Completion post posted.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Got you as complete for Task 5, Task 6 will be assigned tomorrow.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks Lisa and Kat :)

[Lisa]

In case it comes up, did we agree to read from The Protectors series?

[Shannon]

That works for me!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task:

75. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.

Include in your qualification what trope you decided on.

[Lisa]

Did we decide on a trope?
If Im asleep, you guys agree and Ill read whatever.

[Lisa]

Ladies, can we nail down any other choices we have to make re cats.
If we agree where we need to, we can then start reading when the next task is called.

Not complaining but I have a couple of hours before bed and I can't read. :(

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Sorry back on line. The tropes discussed were:

Friends to lovers,
Childhood Friends Become Gay Lovers 302 books
Childhood Friends Become Gay Lovers pt 2 54 books
There are also lists by year of release - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
MMRG shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...
Fake Boyfriends,
Men with Kids
Best Gay dealing with Children 518 books
MMRG shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...

The second one is a bit harder so lets skip that. I'll go find some lists and add them to this post whilst you think about it :) I'm fine with either option...
...Thinking Men with Kids might be the easiest.

If there's some other trope that is easy, post away.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "In case it comes up, did we agree to read from The Protectors series?"

Fine with me - I'll add it to the finalising list :)

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

EDITED: I'm good with either actually. Men with Kids or FtL.

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Lisa wrote: "In case it comes up, did we agree to read from The Protectors series?"

Also fine with me.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Let's see if Lisa or Shannon jump back on with a choice. In the meantime I'll check out my preferred upcoming reads and see what I have, to see if one sticks out more than the other :)

[⚣Michaelle⚣]

Here's the MMRG Shelves for both:

FtL, 2053 books: https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...


Men w/Kids, 993 books: https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...