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Annette
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Sep 24, 2020 09:50AM
I have selected a book but quick question. I’m currently in Mexico and only have access to goodreads on my phone, can I do a selection post without the link and then just edit it on Sunday or Monday when I get back? Would that be sufficient?
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Hi Annette Lucky you! Your selection and completion for week 3 needs to be fully complete before next weeks call.
You could type the info and I can post on your behalf.
Thank you! I thought only selection had to be posted before the next call and completion can be posted later on. Is that not correct?
Selection Post Week 3 - Option 1Book: The Mother’s Promise by Sally Hepworth
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Pages: 384 in Kindle Edition
How it qualifies: in precis, “Alice and her daughter Zoe have been a family of two all their lives” - both main characters names have less than 6 letters
I updated my selection post to have the kindle edition. Thank you so much for checking that carefully - I'll try to be more careful with that as well.I am determined to finish the book today - but I'll be at school (I teach at the university here) until 9 p.m. Mountain time. I'll do the completion post soon as I get home.
Annette wrote: "Thank you! I thought only selection had to be posted before the next call and completion can be posted later on. Is that not correct?"Checked the rules and the selection post must be done in the week of the call however you can’t fall behind by more than 2 books so your completion post for week three must be posted before next fridays (week 5) announcement.
Suzanne wrote: "I updated my selection post to have the kindle edition. Thank you so much for checking that carefully - I'll try to be more careful with that as well.I am determined to finish the book today - bu..."
Thanks Suzanne
That’s no problem! I’m trying my best to finish by tomorrow, but I just thought it would be easier to post the completion when I get home. Was that selection post sufficient with the link?
Week 3Completion Post - Option 1
Book:
Don't Look for Me by Wendy WalkerPages: 352 (Kindle edition goodreads)
Date Read: 9/24/20
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Molly disappears when on a trip home from her son's football game. There was a big storm, and her abandoned car was found, but no trace of Molly. What happened? Soon after, a note was found saying "Don't look for me," and we discover legitimate reasons why Molly would want to leave her family and disappear. But did she?
This was a fun thriller. It's told from two points of view, and I liked both of them. Boy, books like this though are hard to review without spoilers!. It has some (deserved) angst, some family dynamics, and a lot of twists and turns. I'd recommend it as a good page turner
Annette wrote: "That’s no problem! I’m trying my best to finish by tomorrow, but I just thought it would be easier to post the completion when I get home. Was that selection post sufficient with the link?"Hi Annette - yes although I prefer the actual book link but given you are travelling, I completely understand the difficulties :)
Post your completion when you get home :)
Week 4Option 1:
7. There are a lot of 'classic' movies and serials on Disney+
* Read a 'classic' book from one of the following lists:
Great Romance Novels
I Don't Understand All That Fuss
Timeless MM romance
Teen Girl Classics
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 - 25 March 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.
Week 4Selection Post – Option 2
The Dark Light of Day, T.M. Fraizer
Pages ➔ 313
How the Book Qualifies ➔ Hazel reread King on 9/25/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰
☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Week 3Selection Post – Option 2
The Dark Light of Day, T.M. Fraizer
Pages ➔ 313
How the Book Qualifies ➔ Hazel reread [book:King|1873948..."
Kathy is this your week 4 selection?
Week 4 - SELECTION POSTTheme 7: Option 1
Think of England by K.J. Charles
Pages: 236
How it qualifies: #154 on the list Timeless MM romance
I'll post my week 4 selection post tomorrow - I just don't have a good computer setup til then - I'm at my dads and the app leaves some to be desired.But I found a book and started it yesterday - Lover Unleashed, which is on the 1st list. Formal post to follow once I'm home :)
I’m struggling with this one! Need to look at all your read books to see if there is one I can pick from that.Suzanne I do everything on my phone but I have to use the browser version as the app is so poor. I only use the app to add books or search books.
I was wondering where everyone was! I don't really love those lists either, Hazel, it was hard to pick one from there :S.
COMPLETION POSTWeek #4
Theme 7: Option 1
Think of England
Rating: 4 stars
This was my first book by this author and I read this book specifically for a challenge. I’m glad I did because I love discovering new authors. I began by becoming invested in the mystery and was slowly captivated by the voice of the main character, Archie Curtis. Archie and Daniel meet by chance during a spying mission. They work together to solve a mystery involving blackmail and murder in a house party at a country house estate in Great Britain. Even though only days go by, their relationship is paced adequately so I can believe that feelings are involved at the end without being over the top. The mystery is satisfactorily resolved. The secondary characters play their part convincingly, especially the unexpected villains. Overall, a pleasant and exciting story meshing MM romance and suspense elements.
Selection post- Week 4 Option 2
Book:
Pages: 387
How it qualifies: Read by Kathy on 27 July 2020 and rated 4⭐️
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Kari wrote: "I was wondering where everyone was! I don't really love those lists either, Hazel, it was hard to pick one from there :S."The ones I own nobody rated above 3⭐️. I found this one on Kathys page that I own or else I was going to buy one of the Linda Castillo ones that Suzanne is further on in the series than me but they tend to be more expensive and the e libraries in Scotland are rubbish!
Hazel wrote: "Kari wrote: "I was wondering where everyone was! I don't really love those lists either, Hazel, it was hard to pick one from there :S."The ones I own nobody rated above 3⭐️. I found this one on K..."
I hope you like it, sounds pretty good!
Completion Post - Week 3 Book:
The Mother's Promise by Sally HepworthRating: 2.5 stars
Review: I thought this was a good book, but I think, overall, it was just too sad. It seemed like the author looked up a bunch of different horrible things that can happen to people (cancer, rape, abuse, miscarriage, infertility, social anxiety, etc.) and threw it all into one book. As a whole, it was a good story that kept me enthralled as I was reading, but it just seemed like there was way too many issues going on for all of the characters. There was also a two part twist thrown in, one of which was expected, one wasn't, but I thought that does not fit in at all in a book like this. It just seemed completely unnecessary to even have a twist. This book is mostly about family and the different types of relationships within families, so a twist like this just does not seem to fit the genre. Overall, even though I was sad throughout the whole book and considered DNFing it at one point because it was heavier than what I was looking for, I still thought it was an okay book as a whole. I originally gave it 3.5 stars, but as I wrote this review, I dropped it down to 2.5 stars because I realized more things bothered me than I expected.
Suzanne wrote: "Week 3Completion Post - Option 1
Book:
Don't Look for Me by Wendy WalkerPages: 352 (Kindle edition goodreads)
Date Read: 9..."
I'm excited to read this book soon! I was happy to see you had a good review. You read so many thrillers that are on my TBR!
Option 1
Book:
The Flatshare by Beth O'LearyPages: 336
How it qualifies: #321 on the list Greatest Romance Novels
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Kari, this is delayed, but I'm really glad your surgery went well, and you are feeling better already!
Selection Post - Week 4Option 1
Book:
Lover Unleashed by J.R. WardPages: 531
How it qualifies: #72 on Great Romance Novels list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Annette wrote: "Kari, this is delayed, but I'm really glad your surgery went well, and you are feeling better already!"Thanks, Annette 🧡
Hazel wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Week 3Selection Post – Option 2
The Dark Light of Day, T.M. Fraizer
Pages ➔ 313
How the Book Qualifies ➔ Hazel reread [..."
yup...sorry about that! i edited my post! =)
Completion post - Week 4Book:
Pages: 387 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 30 September
Rating: 3⭐️
Review: This book mainly focuses on 2 MCs and is a military, 2nd chance romance. Evie lost her restaurant because she trusted the wrong man who was a small part of an organised crime group and has returned to her home town. Matt a HOT operator has returned home for his sisters wedding and is recovering from being shot as a result of a mission gone wrong. The 2 of them are thrown back together in a flurry of action as the bad guys hunt Evie for information she didn’t know she had. A little bit repetitive Matt telling Evie to stay and her not listening over and over but it was enjoyable to read.
Completion Post - Week 4 Book:
Lover Unleashed by J.R. WardPages: 531
Rating: 3 stars
Review: There were things I liked about this story, and maybe if I'd been in a different mood I would have given it more stars. Basically the V's sister Payne is paralyzed. The Brotherhood has to call in an elite human surgeon to help her. Meanwhile there is all sorts of angst from V, and a subplot of a serial killer (which I found interesting, but it wasn't long enough.) I guess the thing I didn't like is that every ailment, worry, problem, etc. can be fixed by the right kind of (and a lot of) sex. See there is my grumpy side. I did really like Payne -she's a true warrior.
Completion PostWeek 3
Teacher I Want to Date by Mia KaylaDate Read: 26 September
Rating: 4.5 starts
Review: I read the book Boss I Love to Hate by this author and I genuinely liked it, I thought it was funny, a little cliched but overall a good read. So I decided to this book a try. The MC of this book, Mason, was the brother of the MC of the book Boss I Love to Hate, so they were both a bit connected, though it could also be read as a standalone. Like the book, Boss I Love to Hate, this book was also funny and really sweet. I'd definitely recommend this book to you all.
Selection PostWeek 4
Monster in His Eyes by J.M. DarhowerPages: 351
Qualification: #644 on https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...
Re-Selection Post - Week 4 Option 1
Book:
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidPages: 404
How it qualifies: #514 on I Don't Understand All That Fuss https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...
Week 5Selection Post – Option 1
Magic Binds, Ilona Andrews
Pages ➔ 333
How the Book Qualifies ➔ lion on the cover
Week 5Option 1:
10. National Geographic is a very popular option on Disney+
* Read a book with an animal on cover.
'Animal' definition: any living animal other than a human being.
Birds and insects count. Must be a real animal, not mythical. A drawn bookcover that includes an animal will count, but not statues etc.
You must post the bookcover for qualification.
Option 2:
Key date - 1 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.
Week 5 Selection Post Option 1
Book: Prose and Cons by Amanda Flower
Pages: 323
How the book qualifies: Cat and a Crow on the cover
I just read 2 books with animals on it for the amazing race challenge 😂
Week 5 - SELECTION POSTOption 1
Book: Witch Wanted by Mina Carter
Pages: 147
How the book qualifies: Bats on the cover
COMPLETION POSTWeek #5, Option 1
Witch Wanted
Rating: 3 stars
This was unexpectedly cute and a fast-paced story. Quirky witch and grumpy bear shifter get together in an enchanted town full of magical beings. Liv, the quirky witch and Fuzzy, her familiar dog, solve a mystery after being attacked first by psychotic sunflowers and then by evil pumpkins captained by a wicked waterspout.
I would’ve preferred some more world-building and additional characters. The townspeople that were introduced were eccentric and original but we don’t get enough of them. The mystery moved way too fast, just like the romantic relationship between Liv and Brock. I wish the book would’ve been longer, and that we’d gotten more information about Liv’s witchy background and history.
Week 5 Selection postOption 1
Book:
Pages: 316 as per kindle edition in above link
How it qualifies: White wolf on the cover
Week 5 Completion postOption 1
Book:
Pages: 316 as per kindle edition in above link
Read: 4 October
Rating: 3.5⭐️
How it qualifies: White wolf on the cover
Review: The 2nd book in the deadly beauties live on series. Thad the changer and gatekeeper falls for a human who might not be as sweet as she first seems and in the main, this is their love story. The group are working to discover the dark power that is threatening and this causes a lot of chaos as they follow false paths. I enjoyed this book once I got back into remembering all the characters that feature in the deadly beauties series. I need to read the next one without such a gap.
Week 4 - Completion PostOption 1
Book:
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidRating: 5 stars
Review: I absolutely loved this book. I usually am not a fan of historical fiction, but Taylor Jenkins Reid can make me love any book. This was written in an interview format, which made it a great audiobook. I felt like I was listening to a play with different characters. The author made me believe that this was a real band and kept me intrigued about where the story was going the whole time.
Completion Post – Week 4
The Dark Light of Day, T.M. Fraizer – 10/4/20 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Review — This was an amazing book from start to finish. It’s not your typical happy-go-lucky love story...in fact, it’s the exact opposite. It’s gritty and harsh, but the characters are really well developed and the story was executed beautifully. I’ve enjoyed the first two books in this series revolving around King, so I was happy to have Jake and Abby’s story before moving on to Bear’s.
I think I might use a pass this week if no one else wants or needs it
Completion Post – Week 5
Magic Binds, Ilona Andrews – 10/6/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Review — WOW...there is so much going on in this book and since it is the book leading to the big finish, it’s killing me not to jump straight into the next one...Kate has gone through so many trials in her short life and within the span of this series, but this installment seemed to batter at her. It isn’t enough she’s struggling to maintain a delicate truce with her nutjob father, she has to wrestle with her magic, plan a wedding, rescue an ally, and keep her loved ones alive. As I said, so much going on in this book...but such a great lead up to the end!
Completion Post - Week 5
Book: Prose and Cons by Amanda Flower
Date Read: 10/6/20
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I'm still liking this series (after 2 whole books). At least mostly - there is a love triangle which I HATE but luckily it's not a major part of the story. The setting is my favorite part - Cascade Springs has some great characters that I enjoy. In this book, one of the writers group falls down the stairs at a poetry reading and foul play is suspected. The Magical bookstore of course tries to help solve the case. I love the bookstore, "where the right book finds you" - it's built around a magical tree, and the descriptions make me want to visit. I thought the mystery was good, and I think I'll continue with (and finish) the series.
Annette wrote: "I think I might use a pass this week if no one else wants or needs it"Remember to make a post for the pass Annette :)
Only Himanshi is outstanding to also post a selection, so you are probably safe to use it...
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