The Amazing Race Team Challenge - We're Bookin' It! (4)

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Yeah, I’m hoping that one will be pretty easy to come across - especially in YA!

[Leslie]

Task #58: Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.

Book/cover link: Surrender by Helen Hardt

Page numbers with source: 296 - Goodreads Paperback Edition
How book qualified: Book published in 2017, the year picked by the team.
Date Completed 14 May 2020
Rating: ★★★★

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Is there a rule on short stories? This is what I’m reading:

[[[ Frankie ]]]

I figured as long as it met the page count requirement & I read the entire book of short stories, that it’d be alright. If not, I have a back up.

[Leslie]

This is all I could find in the Q & A...

I will allow pseudonyms and collaborations - this is supposed to be fun after all. 😉

ETA: Anthologies will not be allowed though.

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COMPLETION POST: Task 7


Task: 58. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year
team choice: 2017

Book/cover link: Lucas by Sawyer Bennett
Page numbers with source: 244 ~ Kindle edition
How book qualified: Published September 19th 2017
Date Completed: 05/16/20
Rating: 4 stars

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Leslie wrote: "Task #58: Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.

Book/cover link: Surrender by Helen Hardt
[bookcover:S..."

Just FYI, in my tracking post this will be listed at 288 pages, because we have to use the kindle edition if there is one.

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[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I figured as long as it met the page count requirement & I read the entire book of short stories, that it’d be alright. If not, I have a back up."

Yep, this should work!

[Leslie]

Cyndee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Task #58: Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.

Book/cover link: Surrender by [author:Helen Hardt|299335..."

Right! I usually read mostly Kindle, but this is one I actually had the paperback of so just went with that.

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Leslie wrote: "Cyndee wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Task #58: Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.

Book/cover link: Surrender by [author:Hel..."

No problem! I just wanted you to know why my page count was less, especially since this is a task that requires a minimum of pages. :)

[bamaace83]

I got y'all covered on the minimum pages. I read a super long book because I needed it for things. :)

[bamaace83]

COMPLETION POST

Task: 58. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year

Team Choice: 2017

Book: Lord of Shadows
Author: Cassandra Clare
Date Read: 5-15-2020
Pages: 721 pages per kindle on Goodreads
Rating: 4 Stars

How it fits: Publication Date: May 23, 2017

[[deleted user]]

Yep, we're definitely good on pages! :)

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Cyndee wrote: "[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I figured as long as it met the page count requirement & I read the entire book of short stories, that it’d be alright. If not, I have a back up."

Yep, this should work!"

Okay, great! Thank you!

[[[ Frankie ]]]

bamaace83 wrote: "I got y'all covered on the minimum pages. I read a super long book because I needed it for things. :)"

😂😂😂

[Leslie]

bamaace83 wrote: "I got y'all covered on the minimum pages. I read a super long book because I needed it for things. :)"

That's awesome!

[[[ Frankie ]]]

You needed it for “things”.😂❤️

[bamaace83]

Lol, all the things! I'm multi-tasking over here. :) On a serious note, that book works for 15 points for Dodger stadium in baseball. I've read all of the Mortal Instrument series and am slowly making my way through this set but it's a pretty good read and Jace and Clary make an appearance.

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Haven’t read that series yet. Maybe one day...

[bamaace83]

It's a pretty good series. You could always start it on audible and listen to it over a period of time. They did not do the movie justice but that's okay. The books are so much better.

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Oh, wow - I didn’t even realize there was a movie!

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Just dropping in for an update - I have about 40-ish pages left in my book & as soon as I finish it, I’m coming here first thing to post it!

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[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "Just dropping in for an update - I have about 40-ish pages left in my book & as soon as I finish it, I’m coming here first thing to post it!"

Awesome Frankie! I'll keep an eye out (while I cross my fingers that one of the 8 books I'm trying to get finished this week will fit our next task. LOL!)

[bamaace83]

I’m hoping the next task here will work for science fiction because I haven’t picked one out yet for that other challenge.

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bamaace83 wrote: "I’m hoping the next task here will work for science fiction because I haven’t picked one out yet for that other challenge."

NOOOOOOOO!!! Do not curse me like that. Lol!

[bamaace83]

Lol, but but but I needs a science fiction book that will fit multiple things. ;)

[[[ Frankie ]]]

I agree with Anna! Plus we’ll need a science fiction book for Clue, anyway! ;]

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Completion Post (#7)


A Good Snowy Winter by Tiana Or-Gordon
Date Read: 5/19/20
Pages: 218 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Task: 58. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.
How it Fits: Team chose 2017 - book published December 9, 2017

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[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I agree with Anna! Plus we’ll need a science fiction book for Clue, anyway! ;]"

But, but...I've already started one for that! If we get a sci fi task here too, I'll have to start another one right away!! Noooooo. LOL!

[[deleted user]]

But I also know I'm doomed now because MKat's randomizer has a long history of hating me. LOL!

[bamaace83]

Hopefully, we will get a really good randomizer. Maybe one of the ones where we read a book a teammate suggests?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Leslie wrote: "Task #58: Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.

Book/cover link: Surrender by Helen Hardt
[bookcover:S..."

Please remember to use the Kindle edition page count - that is what we are using in this challenge, regardless of the actual edition you read. (Can you imagine if I required that and all you did was listen to books like me?!)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task:

34. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.

Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count! 😊

I hope the randomizer did ok. 🤞🏼

[Leslie]

This is a great task. I'll wait until the tasks for my Exploration challenge are posted tonight so I can double up :)

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MountainKat wrote: "Here is your next task:

34. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.

Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count! 😊

I hope the randomizer did ok. 🤞🏼"

Love it! Great job, Randomizer! 😂

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Cyndee wrote: "[[ Frankie ]] wrote: "I agree with Anna! Plus we’ll need a science fiction book for Clue, anyway! ;]"

But, but...I've already started one for that! If we get a sci fi task here too, I'll have to s..."

Awh, shucks. Well that wouldn’t be good, then! So no sci-fi then!🤞🏼 LOL.

[[[ Frankie ]]]

MountainKat wrote: "I hope the randomizer did ok. 🤞🏼"

I think the randomizer did a wonderful job - thanks, MountainKat!

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Lucky for me, the science fiction book I had planned to read next is 338 pages (Kindle edition, of course!) Woo - I’m happy!

[bamaace83]

I'm going ahead and going to read Amy Harmon's book What the Wind Knows. It fits science fiction and has more than 300 pages. :)

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Curious to see what you think about that one. :]

[Leslie]

It's on my TBR list too. I will find my book tonight. Looking for one I can use for baseball too :)

[Leslie]

I'm going to read Dare You To. It works for at least 3 or my challenges ... happy dance!

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COMPLETION POST: Task 8


Task: 34. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer

Book/cover link: Major Love by Kate Stewart
Page numbers with source: 357 ~ Kindle edition
How book qualified: over 300 pages
Date Completed: 05/21/20
Rating: 3.5 stars

[bamaace83]

I just marked both those books to read. I'm halfway through mine and should have it finished tomorrow night. I took a break because I need a mindless read at work and this one I gotta focus on more. That baseball book may come in handy one day. That other one just looks good.

[bamaace83]

Completion Post - Task 8

Task: 34. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer

Book: What the Wind Knows
Author: Amy Harmon
Date Read: 5-22-2020
Pages: 411 per kindle edition per Goodreads
Rating: 5 Stars

How it qualifies: Page number is over 300

[bamaace83]

Okay, so now I need to read all of the Amy Harmon books. I'm going to need to figure out a way to fit a book in next week also. I really liked this book too. I'm sometimes hesitant on science fiction but it was really good. I loved how she's able to tell a story and cross so many genres but still have the essence of the characters. I was totally absorbed in Anne's story. Yep, I gave it a 5 also. :)

[Leslie]

Task #58: Task: 34. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer

Book/cover link: Dare You To by Katie McGarry

Page numbers with source: 480 - Goodreads Kindle Edition
How book qualified: Page number is over 300
Date Completed 23 May 2020
Rating: ★★★★1/2

[bamaace83]

That's a pretty good rating. Now, I know that I'm going to need to read that book.

[[[ Frankie ]]]

Completion Post (#8)


Shockwave by Lindsay Buroker
Date Read: 5/22/20
Pages: 338 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Task: 34. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
How it Fits: 338 pages

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task:

69. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.

Professions such as Law enforcement, athlete or musician are fine. Just don't try to pass off both a rancher and a chef as both being in the food industry - they just aren't close enough. Remember to let me know how you know the profession! Is it in the precis or title? Series name? Tagged or on a list? I need to know where to look to confirm you books. Don't forget to use the first edition Kindle page count!