The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Pumped Up Sisters (14)

[Geri]

OK. Which do you like best?

[Laura]

I think we each need to look at the books read from other teams and see what we could access and want to read

Teams 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15, 18 all have books that I can get either from Overdrive or KU.

We need Alissa and Linda to weigh in too. Did you check out any of the other teams and see something you wanted to read, Geri?

[Alissa]

I’m looking at 5 now

[Laura]

Easier to find a book on the more organized threads (hats off, Linda- you’ve organized us very well)

[Alissa]

I like 2 and 4, I don’t think I want to look anymore. They both have a couple books I can get or are on KU. I’m interested in Kylie Scott and Katy Regnery respectively.

I can probably find something if everyone else decides something different while I’m working and can’t check.

[Linda]

Phew i'm really glad now I put the book titles on our Tracking post! That makes it easier for other Teams.

Sorry I couldn't be here on the discussion - I was asleep!

I'm gonna be honest.. I sifted through almost all of the teams (except a few with not a lot of posts, as there is less variety) and I think I would prefer choosing Team 15 or Team 1

For the sole reason, that they do the Tracking Post similar to me and that I dont have to look through endless pages to finally find a book. If you guys agree on any other group thats fine too - I WILL find something, I am sure. I hope that most teams also use KU, scribd or similar things because I doubt everyone buys 20+ books for this challenge (??). I dont have a preference, I just like it organized.

[Geri]

I’ll look at the teams mentioned. I am sure I can find something.

[Geri]

I looked at the teams Linda linked, 15 and 1, and I found something on both. It does get tiring looking through! I may prefer 1 more than 15 just because they have done more tasks. Let’s all try to look at the same teams so we can decide on a team. Better to have just a few teams to choose from!

[Laura]

I should have linked some of the teams and their posts but I was getting tired of looking. Team two is post # 74 or 75 and it's all neatly laid out but further in the thread and some of the books are available on KU and there is a huge variety to choose from.

I didn't even look at team 1 because they like m/m which Linda and I both don't care for

[Geri]

I found books I can get from team 2 as well!

[Linda]

Oh thanks for clearing that up Laura!!! In that case, Team 2 is perfectly fine with me!

Since Alissa mentioned 2 being fine too, lets lock it?

[Linda]

and oh youre right. I forgot about that tiny Team 1 detail... LOL I would have been confused when looking for a book XD

[Geri]

OK. I’m borrowing a book now for this task. 😀

[Laura]

This one took a bit more organizing but we got there!

[Linda]

I dont particularly like the choices (i can get) but I found Last Chance Christmas on scribd, which is SUPER short. So I am going to go with that one!

[Laura]

completion post

Task #18// 55. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.

by Kylie Scott
read: June 2
pages: 304 kindle edition (GR)
qualifies: Team 2 Stranded Readers Karen read same book
(her post #78)

[Geri]

Completion Post

Task: 55. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
Book:
Pages: 298 kindle
Read: 6/3/20
How it fits: Courtney on team 2 read, https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Alissa]

Completion Post:

Task #19// 55. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
Book:
Author: Kylie Scott
Read: 6/4/20
Pages: 277 (Kindle Edition)
How it fits: book was read by a Chan on Team 2 message 69 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Linda]

Grand!! Mine will come up later too. I think we can squeeze in one more task before the last task on sunday! :D

[Geri]

Yes, let’s try to do 20 tasks. It seems like a good place to end. I know we didn’t do the most tasks. But I am happy with what we did do. It was fun!

[Linda]

completion post

Task: Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge

Book: Last Chance Christmas
pages: 153
Read: June 4th
how it qualifies: chan read this for group #2: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Linda]

I will check us in as soon as I updated the tracking post! (I will do it now)

Edit: checked in!

[Laura]

Nice!! Now we wait for the next task!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here you go!

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.

For this task, you will need to find a book one of your teammates read on or after March 5th and was rated at least 4 Stars. Please provide a link to the teammate's review or read shelf in your completion.

[Linda]

this would have been the perfect time to read One True Loves FINALLY but I saw you read this in January, Laura!!! Dang!!! I guess I will read it after the challenge... first thing !!

[Laura]

Ha!! It's worth the wait, Linda!

[Laura]

I actually have Wallbanger right now which Geri only gave 3 stars. Maybe next week! I'm going to try Truth or Beard...Alissa rated it 4 stars recently

[Linda]

I can't find anything... but I am also really tired.
I will probably go with The Overdue Life of Amy Byler but lately I read so much romance/chick lit I don't know if I am in the mood at all. So I think I will look some more tomorrow. I wish I could find The Color Purple but unfortunately its unavailable everywhere :(

[Laura]

What about Where the Lost Wander? Historical fiction..I know you like that.

There were a few I would have picked from Geri's shelf but too long of a wait!

Edit- Where the Lost Wander was free on KU... not sure if it still is!

[Alissa]

Sorry guy it’s been that kinda day. Going to find something now!

[Alissa]

Thanks Geri for letting me get back to Penelope!! I’m going to read Hideaway 👀🤓

[Linda]

Laura wrote: "What about Where the Lost Wander? Historical fiction..I know you like that.

There were a few I would have picked from Geri's shelf but too long of a wait!

Edit- Where the Lost Wa..."


I read into that when I wanted to join for the buddy read. Unfortunately it was too hard for me to understand. I can't pinpoint why exactly but I had real trouble following the plot even only in the first two chapters. (language-wise.) :( Otherwise I would totally go for it, I know you all enjoyed it.

[Geri]

I am rereadng The Unhoneymooners. It works for an individual challenge too. It is as much fun as I remembered. 😀

[Geri]

Completion Post

Task: 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.
Book: The Unhoneymooners
Pages: 416 kindle
Read: 6/5/20
How it fits: Linda read on 5/27 and gave it 4 stars, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

completion post

Task #20 //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.

by Penny Reid
Read: June 6
Pages: 390 kindle edition ( GR)
qualifies: Alissa read May 29 4 stars

[Linda]

completion Post

Task #20 //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.
Book: The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
Read: June 7th
Pages: 328 kindle
how it qualifies: Laura read this March 28th and rated it 4* https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

Did you like it Linda?
I enjoyed mine but I wish I had read it instead of listened to it on audio book.

[Alissa]

Completion Post:

Task #20// 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.

Book:
Author: Penelope Douglas
Read: 6/7/20
Pages: 437 (Kindle Edition)
How it fits: book was rated 4 stars by Geri and she read it on April 15th https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alissa]

I checked us in. I think I did it ok. 🤓

[Laura]

You did!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your LAST task!

100. Read a book with an average rating of 4.2 or higher. No pass for this task. You can read as many books as you wish, each book completed earns a point.

The books you choose need to have an average GR rating of 4.2 or higher. You can find this number on the main book page, use the average rating in your qualification. There is no pass for this task - so every team member needs to complete a book before the task is considered complete and points are tallied. Completions need to be posted prior to midnight US EDT on Tuesday, June 9th when the challenge ends.

[Laura]

Last task! Wow, thanks MK- this was a really fun challenge. I really hope you offer it again.

[Laura]

Impressive ladies! We definitely read more books than I thought we would.

I finally have a book that will fit 3 of my team challenges:-)

I'm going to start with

[Alissa]

Completely agree Laura this has been a lot of fun and I would definitely play again!!

Going to look for a book or two now.

[Alissa]

I’m starting with

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Laura wrote: "Last task! Wow, thanks MK- this was a really fun challenge. I really hope you offer it again."

❤️

[Linda]

Laura wrote: "Did you like it Linda?
I enjoyed mine but I wish I had read it instead of listened to it on audio book."

Actually I REALLY liked it. I wasn't in the mood for it at all, but the narrator was so good she really pulled me into it and it was a lot of fun!!


and yes!! I also did not think we would read so many books! but this challenge came at a perfect time and also it was so much fun!!! definitely became my favorite challenge and I hope it's going to be a yearly staple. Would love to play it again!

edit: I will read Dig.!

And what is "EDT" ? Is it eastern Time? like, New York?

[Geri]

I thought the challenge was over? The information said it ended June 6. Well, I will search for something...

[Linda]

Oh! I just saw that MK's first post in this thread says June 6th, too. But the one after that says June 9th. I always figured its Tuesday, since it started on a Tuesday (officially) too. We don't have to do the task if it doesn't fit for you!! 20 tasks is plenty!

[Geri]

Since everybody else on the team wasn’t mixed up like me and has books planned, I will push through to the actual end!