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The Amazing Race Team Challenge - We're Bookin' It! (4)
It is definitely an ugly cry. And I'm not even a crier!!
Okay, I've updated the list :)
I put Amy Harmon in for #1 and Colleen Hoover in for #53. #1 allows us to read the same book while #53 has to be different books so I thought that'd be the best way to go for these 2 authors.
I put Suspense in for one of the sub-genre tasks and Mystery in for the other.
I chose "S" for the title letter, but I'm thinking we might want to re-examine that if and when it gets called. If we all happen to have a book we want/need for another challenge and it starts with "B," there's no reason to pigeonhole us into something else. 😊
Anyway, check it out and see if there's anything you're opposed to and we can fix it up.
I put Amy Harmon in for #1 and Colleen Hoover in for #53. #1 allows us to read the same book while #53 has to be different books so I thought that'd be the best way to go for these 2 authors.
I put Suspense in for one of the sub-genre tasks and Mystery in for the other.
I chose "S" for the title letter, but I'm thinking we might want to re-examine that if and when it gets called. If we all happen to have a book we want/need for another challenge and it starts with "B," there's no reason to pigeonhole us into something else. 😊
Anyway, check it out and see if there's anything you're opposed to and we can fix it up.
It all looks good...did we (can we) talk Frankie into trying the Modern Fairytale series for #25?
Leslie wrote: "It all looks good...did we (can we) talk Frankie into trying the Modern Fairytale series for #25?"
Possibly. :) That one offers some flexibility since it doesn't have to be read in order.
If it is not the first task Kat chooses, I may take some time to go through our shelves and see if we have any series in common that we've been working through. There are some really popular series that cross genres quite a bit, like The Black Dagger Brotherhood, so if something like that shows up for all 4 of us, it could be another option to consider.
Possibly. :) That one offers some flexibility since it doesn't have to be read in order.
If it is not the first task Kat chooses, I may take some time to go through our shelves and see if we have any series in common that we've been working through. There are some really popular series that cross genres quite a bit, like The Black Dagger Brotherhood, so if something like that shows up for all 4 of us, it could be another option to consider.
Cyndee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "It all looks good...did we (can we) talk Frankie into trying the Modern Fairytale series for #25?"Possibly. :) That one offers some flexibility since it doesn't have to be read in ..."
That's a great idea. I know there are lots of series out there.
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Cyndee wrote: "LOL! I don't think you're going to get away with using Leslie's July. Nice try though! 😂..."Dang it! Well. At least I tried. LOL.
Leslie wrote: "It all looks good...did we (can we) talk Frankie into trying the Modern Fairytale series for #25?"Okay, you have convinced me. ;]
I’m open to try just about anything - plus I really love fairytales/Retellings.
Those sound good to me. That was a nice try on the July. I actually don't think I've read Amy Harmon either and I'm always up for new things.
Task 1 - ALL TEAMS!!1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
Ready, Set, GO!
It's like we conjured up this task by talking about it. LOL!
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
🧾 Amy Harmon
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
🧾 Amy Harmon
I have my Amy Harmon book ready, but have to get my PtP book done first so I don't fall behind and get booted out of that challenge. So many books/challenges, so little time. I'm so excited to get started on this challenge though!
Leslie wrote: "I have my Amy Harmon book ready, but have to get my PtP book done first so I don't fall behind and get booted out of that challenge. So many books/challenges, so little time. I'm so excited to get ..."
Which one are you going to read?? I'm going with The First Girl Child :)
Which one are you going to read?? I'm going with The First Girl Child :)
Cyndee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I have my Amy Harmon book ready, but have to get my PtP book done first so I don't fall behind and get booted out of that challenge. So many books/challenges, so little time. I'm so ..."I'm going to read The Smallest Part
Cyndee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I'm going to read The Smallest Part"Good one. Tied to The Law of Moses duet."
Should I read The Law of Moses first?
Leslie wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I'm going to read The Smallest Part"
Good one. Tied to The Law of Moses duet."
Should I read The Law of Moses first?"
It's not 100% necessary at all, but I do think it would add a little more to the story.
It might also be a bit of a spoiler for The Law of Moses if you're planning to read that one.
Good one. Tied to The Law of Moses duet."
Should I read The Law of Moses first?"
It's not 100% necessary at all, but I do think it would add a little more to the story.
It might also be a bit of a spoiler for The Law of Moses if you're planning to read that one.
Cyndee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I'm going to read The Smallest Part"Good one. Tied to The Law of Moses duet."
Should I read The Law of Moses first?"
It's not 100% n..."
I'll start with the Law of Moses just to be safe.
Sorry I derailed your plan. LOL!
Cyndee wrote: "Sorry I derailed your plan. LOL!"Not at all! I appreciate the heads up.
Yay, it started! I'm going to have to rethink my books now. Do any of her books happen to have a religious figure like a preacher in them? Random question, I know but my baseball book needs to have a religious figure so I was trying to double up.
I found one. It may not be the one that I wanted to start with Amy Harmon but it has a priest in it and it will work for two things. :)
bamaace83 wrote: "From Sand and Ash. A couple of my goodreads friends gave it a 5. It must be good."
I haven't read that one yet but I've heard it's great!
I haven't read that one yet but I've heard it's great!
I’ll be going with The Law of Moses more than likely! Although I really do wanna read The First Girl Child, too!
[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I’ll be going with The Law of Moses more than likely! Although I really do wanna read The First Girl Child, too!"I'm reading The Law of Moses now and so far I like it.
[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I’ll be going with The Law of Moses more than likely! Although I really do wanna read The First Girl Child, too!"
You would LOVE The First Girl Child!
You would LOVE The First Girl Child!
Leslie wrote: "[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I’ll be going with The Law of Moses more than likely! Although I really do wanna read The First Girl Child, too!"
I'm reading The Law of Moses now and so far I like it."
It has been a while since I read it. I was trying to remember if this is one I thought started out kind of slow or not, but I know I ended up loving it.
I'm reading The Law of Moses now and so far I like it."
It has been a while since I read it. I was trying to remember if this is one I thought started out kind of slow or not, but I know I ended up loving it.
Here's hoping to a slower work day since I'm in clinic but we don't have many patients so I can get my book finished tonight.
I think I’ve decided to end up going with What the Wind Knows since it fits my Oregon Trail challenge, too.
That’s why I picked the one that I’m reading because it works for my baseball park challenge. Some of those baseball tasks are hard y’all!
I’m in San Diego. The ten point task was read a book with a religious figure. I’ve already been to Baltimore, Atlanta and Chicago. I’ve been attempting the 10 point task but fell short in Atlanta and that’s my favorite team.
I had that problem in Toronto too, and that's my team!
So when you have a lot of downtime in clinic, you can read a book within a 10 hour shift. Just saying. Let’s just say that book was really good. I’m on my phone so I can’t add links and such and I’ll make my completion post later. Not typically my normal go to read because this was historical fiction but the storyline was great. It was very easy to follow. Loved the development of characters. I could stop and go back to it throughout the day and put myself back in the story easily. I don’t normally give 5 stars but this one may get a 5. I mean it’s Beartown rating worthy for me. Y’all got to put it on your list to read. Now I’m going to have to add a couple of her other books because I’m sure I’ll like them.
bamaace83 wrote: "So when you have a lot of downtime in clinic, you can read a book within a 10 hour shift. Just saying. Let’s just say that book was really good. I’m on my phone so I can’t add links and such and I’..."
I'm so glad you loved it!!
Big thank you to all 3 of you for taking a chance on one of my all-time FAVORITES! 💖 😁
I'm so glad you loved it!!
Big thank you to all 3 of you for taking a chance on one of my all-time FAVORITES! 💖 😁
Cyndee wrote: "bamaace83 wrote: "So when you have a lot of downtime in clinic, you can read a book within a 10 hour shift. Just saying. Let’s just say that book was really good. I’m on my phone so I can’t add lin..."She was a great choice. Liking my book and will definitely read more of hers :)
Oh yes, that was an awesome choice. I'm definitely going to read more of hers.
Completion Post:1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
Book: From Sand and Ash
Author: Amy Harmon
Date Read: 4/14/2020
Rating: 5 Stars
Pages: 372 per goodreads (kindle edition)
I kinda feel bad now because I haven’t even had a chance to sit down & start reading mine yet. After I’m done with my food, I will be starting, though!
Eeek! So happy to see the five stars, too, Anna!!
It was really good. I don't hand out 5's very often. I think you'll like the one I just read and I have the one you're going to read on my list to read already. I was able to get mine finished because we only had 3 kids in clinic today so it made for quite a bit of downtime. Next three days I work in the hospital so I probably won't get to read as many books.
bamaace83 wrote: "Oh yes, that was an awesome choice. I'm definitely going to read more of hers."
Yay! This makes me so happy! IMO, she has an amazing ability to paint an image with her words, without getting overly verbose to do it. And I love her characters.
Yay! This makes me so happy! IMO, she has an amazing ability to paint an image with her words, without getting overly verbose to do it. And I love her characters.
bamaace83 wrote: "Completion Post:
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
Book: From Sand and Ash
Author: Amy Harmon
Date Read..."
Don't forget to put your page numbers with source ;)
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
Book: From Sand and Ash
Author: Amy Harmon
Date Read..."
Don't forget to put your page numbers with source ;)
Eek, the rules are so different everywhere I go. Thanks for helping me. I'm fixing it now.Yes, she does a great job and makes you feel like you're right there with them in the midst of whatever they are dealing with.
Cyndee wrote: "bamaace83 wrote: "Oh yes, that was an awesome choice. I'm definitely going to read more of hers."Yay! This makes me so happy! IMO, she has an amazing ability to paint an image with her words, wit..."
I noticed this about her writing when I started Law of Moses. I was really getting into that book. I could tell just from the first few chapters that she is a great writer.
bamaace83 wrote: "Eek, the rules are so different everywhere I go. Thanks for helping me. I'm fixing it now."
They are! You're good. :)
They are! You're good. :)
[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I noticed this about her writing when I started Law of Moses. I was really getting into that book. I could tell just from the first few chapters that she is a great writer."
I'm about halfway through The First Girl Child and I swear I keep thinking "I bet Frankie would LOVE this one!"
I'm about halfway through The First Girl Child and I swear I keep thinking "I bet Frankie would LOVE this one!"
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I have that one my TBR list too! I just haven't gotten to it yet :) Nothing more cleansing than a good "ugly cry".