Pass The Parcel Round 15 - Q&A / Wk11 msg 103

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Thanks Jane!

[Sassafrass]

Hazel wrote: "Sassafrass wrote: "Jane does a silhouette count? with this wolf?"

Number 3 for us this week then 😂"

I know! LOL, if I had known I may not have been so speedy! LOL

[Hazel]

Jane does this work - white wolf on cover?

[Trio]

hi Jane, what do you think about this one? Mythical?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hazel wrote: "

Jane does this work - white wolf on cover?"

Harder to see, but yes...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Trio wrote: "hi Jane, what do you think about this one? Mythical?
"

No to this one, sorry :) Not a 'real' animal...

[Annette]

Hi Jane, would this one work?

or here is another cover for it that might work or this

[Leah]

Do birds count? Also i was wondering does the book have to of been read during the week of the challenge? For example i read a book at the end of september would it count?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Annette wrote: "Hi Jane, would this one work?

or here is another cover for it that might work or this [bookcover:Ahdistunutta poruk..."

Hi Annette - sorry, I missed these!

Yes to 1 and 3. No to 2. :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

L. M. Warren wrote: "Do birds count? Also i was wondering does the book have to of been read during the week of the challenge? For example i read a book at the end of september would it count?"

Hi LM - the book must be read after I call the theme. So you can read it in the week that I call the theme or in the weeks AFTER that so long as you don't fall behind by more than 2 books.

Any book read or started prior to me calling a theme cannot be used.

Birds count as an animal.

[Annette]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Annette wrote: "Hi Jane, would this one work?

or here is another cover for it that might work or this [bookcover:Ah..."

Hi Jane, those are all the same book just different covers haha. But I’m glad it worked! Thanks!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Annette wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Annette wrote: "Hi Jane, would this one work?

or here is another cover for it that might work or ..."

Haha - I just looked at the cover! I thought you were reading a LOT of rabbit books which was weird outside Easter 🤣

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 6

Option 1:
11. The National Geographic magazine has been published continuously since its first issue on September 22, 1888.

* Read a book with a publication date with double numbers within that date.
You may convert the month to numbers. The following dates qualify: July 22, 2018 (22), November 01, 2015 (11), August 13, 2002 (00). Any edition's date of publication will count.

Option 2:
Key date - 8 April 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.


Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Be back in an hour if there are questions :)

[Suzanne]

Does 2020 work for double numbers, or does it need to be single digits that are double?

[[deleted user]]

Suzanne wrote: "Does 2020 work for double numbers, or does it need to be single digits that are double?"

I was going to ask the same question as I have When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole queued up next to read :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Suzanne wrote: "Does 2020 work for double numbers, or does it need to be single digits that are double?"

Needs to be single digits that double :)

So no - 2020 won't work.

[[deleted user]]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Does 2020 work for double numbers, or does it need to be single digits that are double?"

Needs to be single digits that double :)

So no - 2020 won't work."

Thanks Jane! :)

[Hazel]

Hi Jane I received 2 books early release through Amazon prime and they are not due to be properly released until Nov 1. Obviously November is 11th month but wondering if it’s ok to read one of them?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

If they have the publication date on GR so you can link to it, then it is fine 😊

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 7

Option 1:
3. A week later, the Disney+ service was expanded to Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico.

* Read a book set in Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico or in the broader Caribbean region.
Qualification may be found in precis, main page, tag/shelf or list.

Option 2:
Key date - 15 April 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.


Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'll go through the threads tomorrow, and will have to try to keep on top of questions on my phone today. Our little community has some horse races on today and I'm checking the tickets at the gate!!

Apologies if I miss something.

[Hazel]

Jane does Costa Rica count? It has coastlines on the Caribbean Sea?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hazel wrote: "Jane does Costa Rica count? It has coastlines on the Caribbean Sea?"

Hi Hazel - I'm going to say no. It isn't officially a Caribbean country even though it has that coastline on the Caribbean Sea.

[Trip]

Can confirm the countries will accept in Caribbean region? Im awful at figuring out areas... Thank you 💕

Series title be accepted for ?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Laura wrote: "Can confirm the countries will accept in Caribbean region? Im awful at figuring out areas... Thank you 💕

Series title be accepted for ?"

I'll accept book titles and series titles so long as the book appears to be set there even if it isn't mentioned in the precis etc.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caribbean

If the country is listed on this page under Countries and Territories I will accept it.

[Trip]

Awesome, thank you 😊

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Jane, just confirming something. If a player has dropped out of the challenge, is their bookshelf available or not for Option 2?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Jane, just confirming something. If a player has dropped out of the challenge, is their bookshelf available or not for Option 2?"

Sorry no. Once they are out, you can't use their shelf.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Hi Jane, just confirming something. If a player has dropped out of the challenge, is their bookshelf available or not for Option 2?"

Sorry no. Once they are out, you can't use ..."

That's what I thought, just confirming. Thanks!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Hi Jane, just confirming something. If a player has dropped out of the challenge, is their bookshelf available or not for Option 2?"

Sorry no. Once they are o..."

Yes - It came up a few rounds ago I think... I should have added it to the Q&A!!! 😊

[Leah]

Hi! I was wondering if this book will count Fifteen Postcards it is set in different locations, its a time traveling book, old London, colonial New Zealand and British India.
The author is a New Zealand author, lives there. It also has a tag for NZ Location.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

L. M. Warren wrote: "Hi! I was wondering if this book will count Fifteen Postcards it is set in different locations, its a time traveling book, old London, colonial New Zealand and British India.
The au..."

The NZ tag will definitely qualify it :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 8

Option 1:
4. 10 million users subscribed to Disney+ on its first day of operation.

* Read a book with over 10,000 ratings.


Option 2:
Key date - 22 April 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.


Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Leah]

Jane (PS) wrote: "L. M. Warren wrote: "Hi! I was wondering if this book will count Fifteen Postcards it is set in different locations, its a time traveling book, old London, colonial New Zealand and ..."

Ok thank you!

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

[Aiswrya]

Lol I’ve been refreshing the page every 2 mins 😂

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Aiswrya wrote: "Lol I’ve been refreshing the page every 2 mins 😂"

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I actually snorted with laughter!! 😂🤣

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 9

Option 1:
9. Due to COVID-19, 'Hamilton' (the musical film) has skipped the cinematic release scheduled for October 15, 2021 and instead had a digital worldwide release on July 3, 2020 on Disney+. More than a year early!

* Read a book on one of the following 'Can't Wait' romance lists:
Can't Wait MM Romance of 2019
Can't Wait MM Romance of 2020
Can't Wait Sci-Fi Fantasy of 2020
Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2018 (No more recent list options sorry)
Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2017
Random Christian (and just clean fun) Books I Am Excited to Read

If you use Option 1, your book must be selected from one of these lists. Please QUOTE THE LIST and PLACE NUMBER on that list for qualification - a link is preferred but otherwise just type out the name.


Option 2:
Key date - 29 April 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.


Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Karen ♐]

Jane (PS) wrote: "I actually snorted with laughter!! 😂🤣"



Me too! Love these!

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

[Courtney]

The book I was looking at is on the Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2017, but the actual publication date was the end of 2016. Can I still use it?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Courtney wrote: "The book I was looking at is on the Can't Wait Best New Romances for 2017, but the actual publication date was the end of 2016. Can I still use it?"

If its on the list, you can use it :)

[Courtney]

Cool, thanks!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 10

Option 1:
14. Naturally, watching the TV, you need snacks and drinks ~ treats and things that may be bad for you!

* Read a book from one of the following lists:
Naughty Husbands
"Give Me Some of That Awesomeness" Romances
SugarKink BDSM
Sexy Curves (The outcome of the sit-in ;)
Yummy Adult Paranormal Romances
MM Romance Comfort Reads
MM Hot Stuff Corner
Yummiest College New Adult MM

If you use Option 1, your book must be selected from one of these lists. Please QUOTE THE LIST and PLACE NUMBER on that list for qualification - a link is preferred but otherwise just type out the name.


Option 2:
Key date - 6 May 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.


Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Are we only able to use OUR teammate read? Or can we use any players books read? Like even from your read shelf?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Mamacita wrote: "Are we only able to use OUR teammate read? Or can we use any players books read? Like even from your read shelf?"

For option 2? Must be a team-mates book on their read shelf. Not from another team or on my shelf :)

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Are we only able to use OUR teammate read? Or can we use any players books read? Like even from your read shelf?"

For option 2? Must be a team-mates book on their read shelf. Not ..."

K thx