The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Amazing Aces (15)

[Tammie]

@Amanda

Is Creed's Honor on your to-read list? I typed it in and it comes up with a date added of Jun 26, 2011, no rating or 'read date'...listed as 'ktbr' I just want to be sure before I committed to it.

Thanks

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Tammie wrote: "I guess this is really up to Navi right? I'm gathering from her message she would prefer to be removed..."

We can wait to hear from her. I removed the 'no pass' part of this task if she wants to try to stay and use the pass for this one. I also made sure this was a task that didn't need a team decision before you started reading during what might be a transition for the team. Hopefully she will decide one way or the other soon and let everyone know.

[Navi]

Hi Team. If there are no replacement players, I would prefer to be removed from the challenge. I'm so sorry! Because my reading time will be greatly reduced, I would like to spend that time reading books that I really want to read instead of for tasks.

I do want to thank you all for a fun experience! I will be on the lookout for future reading challenges in this group :)

Oh and I'm so glad I started reading the Nocturne Falls series because of this group - I'm planning on continuing on with that!

[Amanda A]

Tammie wrote: "@Amanda

Is Creed's Honor on your to-read list? I typed it in and it comes up with a date added of Jun 26, 2011, no rating or 'read date'...listed as 'ktbr' I just want to be sure be..."

I have a few tbr shelves, mostly to remind me what device the book is available on, and ktbr is for Kindle. I'm not sure if that will work though since the task specifically says "to-read" shelf. I interpreted that as the Goodreads default "Want to Read" shelf.

ETA: I will ask in the Q&A.

[SandyL]

I'm going to read My Favorite Souvenir from Amanda's to read shelf

[Tammie]

Amanda A wrote: "Tammie wrote: "@Amanda

Is Creed's Honor on your to-read list? I typed it in and it comes up with a date added of Jun 26, 2011, no rating or 'read date'...listed as 'ktbr' I just wan..."

Thanks Amanda...I didn't realize we could set up an alt tbr shelf...I like the way you've done it...and it makes sense...I'd do one for audio only and maybe KU in the future...something to think about.

In looking at the shelves...you just make the shelf 'exclusive' right?

[Amanda A]

Yes, you just need to make the shelf exclusive.

[Amanda A]

I am going to read Happy Trail from Sandy's to-read shelf.

[Amanda A]

Amanda A wrote: "Tammie wrote: "@Amanda

Is Creed's Honor on your to-read list? I typed it in and it comes up with a date added of Jun 26, 2011, no rating or 'read date'...listed as 'ktbr' I just wan..."

Response in Q&A:

As long as it is an exclusive to read shelf - not a wishlist, or a DNF/probably never shelf or read shelf, that would be fine.

[Tammie]

Amanda A wrote: "Amanda A wrote: "Tammie wrote: "@Amanda

Is Creed's Honor on your to-read list? I typed it in and it comes up with a date added of Jun 26, 2011, no rating or 'read date'...listed as ..."

Thanks Amanda...I saw the response so I'm on track to finish probably yet tonight.

[Tammie]

Completion

Task: 64. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf
Creed's Honour, Linda Lael Miller
297 pgs
Read: 5/13/20
Qualification: From Amanda’s ktbr shelf

[Amanda A]

Completion

Task: 64. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf.
Book: Baking Me Crazy
Page numbers: 258
How book qualified: Sandy's to-read shelf
Date Completed: 5/14

[SandyL]

Completion Post

Task: 64. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf.
Book: My Favorite Souvenir
Author: Penelope Ward
Pages: 300
Qualification: Amanda's to-read shelf
Date: 5/14/20

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 15:

92. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.

You will all read a book from the same list. This task is limited to Romance lists and therefore Romance books. Please put the number on the list and a link to your chosen list in your completion post.

[Tammie]

Just a start...I went to my tbr remaining for this month and found these options...worked backwards basically...I’ll check back in the morning to see what you propose...I definitely can read from any of these lists...need to dbl check a couple to be sure ok for romance:

Plotting Princesses' Book-a-Palooza: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...

The best " friends with benefits" books:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...

Romance Series Ideal for Summer:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

2018-2019 RITA award winners from the Romance Writers of America (RWA):
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

"In Death" J.D. Robb:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...

Romance Series:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...

Romance Heroine Raising Siblings:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Married first Romance:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

[SandyL]

Thanks for doing this, Tammie!!

My preferences would be:

1) Romance Series Ideal for Summer
2) Married first Romance
3) Romance Series

But, I'm flexible and if you guys want to use another list, I'll find something to read. Thanks!

[Amanda A]

Thanks, Tammie! I like Romance Series Ideal for Summer too.

[Tammie]

OK...let's do Sandy's top pick...

Romance Series Ideal for Summer:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Thanks!

[Amanda A]

Completion

Task: 92. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
Book: Ruin
Page numbers: 262
How book qualified: Romance Series Ideal for Summer #6
Date Completed: 5/16

[Tammie]

Completion

Task: 92. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
Book: Dearest Ivie, J.R. Ward
152 pgs
Qualification: #31 on Romance Series Ideal for Summer
5/16

[SandyL]

I'm sorry I'm behind! I had to work yesterday and today, but I'm getting back to my book now and hope to finish either this evening or tomorrow morning. Thanks for your patience with me!

[Tammie]

SandyL wrote: "I'm sorry I'm behind! I had to work yesterday and today, but I'm getting back to my book now and hope to finish either this evening or tomorrow morning. Thanks for your patience with me!"

I hope you've found a book you'll enjoy Sandy! You deserve some time to enjoy it!

[Amanda A]

No worries, Sandy! You're not behind. New tasks will not be assigned more frequently than every other day and there's no rush. I'm all for enjoying the challenge.

Hope you ladies are having a nice weekend!

[Tammie]

I'm taking the night off from reading...catching up my mod duties and finally getting some tax stuff done. It's a blessing and a curse that they gave us more time...I kinda wish they would have stuck to the original date :)

[SandyL]

Completion Post

Task: 92. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list.
Book: The Final Score
Author: Jaci Burton
Pages: 352
Qualification: #60 on Romance Series Ideal for Summer
Date read: 5/16/20

[SandyL]

@Tammie - unfortunately my book was not very good - I usually like Jaci Burton, but I think this series has run it's course.

Enjoy taking a breather @Amanda and @Tammie. And I agree with you Tammie - I'm a tax preparer and I'm usually enjoying vacation this time of the year instead of working!!! If you have any questions feel free to PM me!

[Tammie]

SandyL wrote: "@Tammie - unfortunately my book was not very good - I usually like Jaci Burton, but I think this series has run it's course.

Enjoy taking a breather @Amanda and @Tammie. And I agree with you Tammi..."

Hehe...that’s right I forgot...
We go to a specialist like you...My husband works in IL, we live and I’m a realtor in Missouri, and we have rental property. Way too complicated!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 16:

46. Read over 1000 850 pages in books written by duo authors.

If both authors are listed on the GR main book page and book cover, just list the names in your qualfication. If the authors write under a single pseudonym, i.e. Ilona Andrews, provide a link to the author page that indicates the pseudonym is two people. Anthologies are not allowed for this task.

[Tammie]

I'm planning to read Breathless In Love 406 pgs

[Amanda A]

I will read Cocky Bastard (337 pages).

[Tammie]

I had to abandon that book...didn’t like
Now reading Dirty Rowdy Thing-337 pgs

It’s less pages...do you think Sandy’s reading...think I’m ok going with less pages? I might finish by tomorrow night...will if I like it

[Amanda A]

Tammie wrote: "I had to abandon that book...didn’t like
Now reading Dirty Rowdy Thing-337 pgs

It’s less pages...do you think Sandy’s reading...think I’m ok going with less pages? I might finish b..."

Sorry you didn't like that book, Tammie. I think less pages will be ok. Sandy's book will only need to be 177 pages to get over 850 total.

[SandyL]

Sorry for the delay - I'm reading Good Boy - 283 pgs

Sorry you didn't like your original book, Tammie - hope the new one is better!

[SandyL]

Completion Post

46. Read over 1000 850 pages in books written by duo authors.
Book: Good Boy
Authors: Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Pages: 283
Qualification: written by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
Date: 5/19/20

[Tammie]

Completion
46. Read over 850 pgs in books written by duo authors.

Book: Dirty Rowdy Thing, Christina Lauren
337 pages
Qualification: Duo authors: Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings make up the pen name Christina Lauren -> https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Read: 5/19

620/850 total pgs so far

[Amanda A]

Completion

Task: 46. Read over 850 pages in books written by duo authors.
Book: Cocky Bastard
Page numbers: 337
How book qualified: Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland
Date Completed: 5/19

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task:

71. Read 6 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

There can be ONE word separating the alliterated words. Remember the alliteration can be in the title or author's name.

[Tammie]

MountainKat wrote: "Here is your next task:

71. Read 6 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.

There can be ONE word separating the alliterated words. Remember the alliteration can be in the title o..."

Just want to confirm these qualify for alliteration...what do you think?
Author: Chris Keniston
Title: Honeymoon from Hell III

Alternates: Forever and For Always
I am Half-Sick of Shadows

[Amanda A]

Tammie, the only one I am not sure about is I am Half-Sick of Shadows. The hyphenated word makes it sound off. I think the others would work though.

[Amanda A]

I can read two:

Temporary Wife Temptation
48 Hour Lockdown by Carla Cassidy

[Tammie]

Amanda A wrote: "Tammie, the only one I am not sure about is I am Half-Sick of Shadows. The hyphenated word makes it sound off. I think the others would work though."

Thanks...I’ll read 2 as well...both are shorter books.

[SandyL]

I started another book, but I just couldn't get into it so now I'm going to try After All

[Tammie]

Great...I'll just read one then...thanks Sandymisread Sandy's post

[Amanda A]

Completion

Task: 71. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book: Temporary Wife Temptation
Page numbers: 224
How book qualified: Alliteration in the title - Temporary and Temptation
Date Completed: 5/20

[Tammie]

Completion

Task: 71. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book: Honeymoon for One
180 pgs
Qualification: Alliterate authors name - Chris Keniston
Completed: 5/20

[Amanda A]

Completion

Task: 71. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book: The Conflicted Warrior
Page numbers: 216
How book qualified: Alliteration in the author's name - Cami Checketts
Date Completed: 5/21

[Tammie]

Completion

Task: 71. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book: Loving Lauren, Jill Sanders
302 pgs
Qualification: Alliteration in the title - Loving Lauren
5/21

[SandyL]

Completion Post

Task: 71. Read 5 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
Book: After All
Author: Erin Nicholas
Pages: 276
Qualification - alliteration in title - After All
Date read: 5/22/20

[SandyL]

Sorry I took so long to get my book done! And thank you both for reading a second book!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is Task 18:

8. Read a minimum of 1000 850 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.

I will be looking for both 'contemporary' and 'romance' as MPG to qualify for this task, they don't necessarily need to be combined. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count!