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TART Challenge2 - Still Loitering Layabouts - The Goid Edition (3)
Still listening to my Amy Lane book; it'll be done later tonight. Harder to listen when I have to do things that need concentration. Almost wish I was at work...
Task 20 Completion Book 2Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Select books written by the authors on two different teammate's list and read books by those authors. (Two books each per teammate.)
Ship Happens by Pandora Pine
Pages: 159
Qualification: Lisa's Fav Author
Read: 10/22/20
Rating: ★★★
I've read a couple of these little books and love the cruise setting. This was a cute book with a sweet story but not something I'll remember in a couple of day. Nice way to spend a few stress free hours.
[*book:Ship Happens|50854413]
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Just a checkup but I have diabetes so they have to check pretty often. I've gotta get me a pair of those bedazzled glasses!! ..."Me too! That's why I had so many of these exams in..."
That would terrify me. I'm sure all kinds of horrible crap is awaiting me.
Task 20 : (105) Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Select books written by the authors on two different teammate's list and read books by those authors. (Two books each per teammate.)COMPLETION - book 2
Dead Ringer
Pages: 281
Qualifies: Pandora Pine nominated by Lisa
Read by Lisa 10 July 2018, rated 5 stars.
Read: 23 Oct
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
There is a solid mystery in this book that kept me pondering the options, but more importantly, our cast of great characters grew. I love the dynamics of this 'family'; their idiosyncrasies and backgrounds.
Will clearly be in line for the next book in the series.
Excellent narration by Michael Pauley - for me, his voice is better suited to the characters in this group than some of his other narrated series.
[*book:Dead Ringer|40051777]
Task 20: (105) Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Select books written by the authors on two different teammate's list and read books by those authors. (Two books each per teammate.)1. Shannon - In a Fix - msg 543
2. Jane - I Buried a Witch - msg 546
3. Lisa - This Rough Magic - msg 547
4. Lisa - The Summer of Us - msg 549
5. Michaelle - Spring Strings - msg 550
6. Shannon - Ship Happens - msg 553
7. Jane - Dead Ringer - msg 555
Selection/Completion Post - Book 1Task 20: Teammate Favorite Author
Crocus by Amy Lane
Page Count: 258
How it Qualifies: Lisa's Favorite Authors
Date Completed: 23Oct2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: Just as drama filled (if not more so*) than the first installment.
Yes, the rush of new romance can be exciting...but to me a sequel that has the MCs in an established relationship and, despite the obstacles and trials, manages to make it work - communicating, compromising, etc. - just appeals to me. I got brainwashed by that HEA fairytale bullshit as a kid/teen and never realized how much EFFORT that takes...so I appreciate the dose of reality in my romance.
Once again, NJR nails the narration, too!
*If you read the first one and want to read this one be advised that there are some difficult topics covered here. I listened to the audio so I don't know if it comes with TWs...I hope it does because it's not in the precis.
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Lisa wrote: "I think we are the only team who have completed 19 tasks. Two other teams have just been given task 19.If we can keep to schedule, hopefully we will only have to read 4 books for the last task ins..."
I just checked the tracking thread and there's one other team on Task 20 with us. 😟
Thats Janeylous team. They got their task yesterday and cant get 21 until tomorrow. So technically, if we keep pace we should be the only team on the last task on our task number, if that makes sense.
Lisa wrote: "Thats Janeylous team. They got their task yesterday and cant get 21 until tomorrow. So technically, if we keep pace we should be the only team on the last task on our task number, if that makes sense."YES! So long as we (ahem, I) stay on track we're good.
Here is Task 21:84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.
As a team, select a category from the RRRC's October Monthly Challenge other than Reader's Choice. Then read 6 books that work for that category. Remember to let me know how they qualify for the category - I need to be able to confirm your books.
I think we did discuss Octobers categories and everybody was ok with #9 as below.I am going to start a book. If you need to change the cat, let me know.
9. October 31st is Halloween.
🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.
Task 21Selection Post - Book 1
Death Comes to Main Street
300 pages /GR
How it fits (cat 9): tagged mystery x2 MPG
[*book:Death Comes to Main Street|55044346]
Task 21 Book 1RRRC October #9 Holiday, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Protecting His Asset by SA Welsh
Pages: 226
Qualification: MPG Suspense 2x
[*book:Protecting His Asset|27421407]
Selection PostTask 21: Holiday Mystery Thriller Suspense Costume
Trick or Treat by Riley Knight
Page Count: 161
How it Qualifies: MPG Holiday > Halloween
[*book:Trick or Treat|42075874]
LOL, do the "bonus points" count for this challenge, too?
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "LOL, do the "bonus points" count for this challenge, too?"I'm trying to get one of these books to fit in with Bingo. That'll be my bonus :)
Task 21: (84) Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.RRRC October #9 Holiday, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Selection
Within the Mind
Pages: 272 Kindle
Qualifies: MPG Mystery
[*book:Within the Mind|43782674]
Eeek - not sure I like my book much so far :( Creepy and seriously yukky in parts.Has anyone else read it?
I started it but got a little creeped out, too.
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "I started it but got a little creeped out, too."Yeah - can't decide whether to suck it up (grit my teeth and finish) or wimp out... If I wimp out, I probably won't ever pick it up again...
I must have had to finish it because I remember the same thing but I gave it 4 stars so.....I wish I could remember!! I do remember it was a total mind f***.
Task 21 Book 1 CompletionRRRC October #9 Holiday, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Protecting His Asset by SA Welsh
Pages: 226
Qualification: MPG Suspense 2x
Read: 10/23/20
Rating: ★★★★
I liked this one better than the first in series. I mean butterfly shifter? Come on folks, that's a new one. Lots of action and evilness and sexiness. Plenty to keep a body entertained. They weren't both lovable at all times (Scott) but it all pans out in the end.
[*book:Protecting His Asset|27421407]
Task 21 Book 2RRRC October #9 Holiday, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Collide by Reese Knightley
Pages: 296
Qualification: MPG Suspense 4x, Mystery 4x
[*book:Collide|42643015]
I'll be driving tomorrow, so I can easily pick up a second book as well. Given my current status on the 'horror' book, I'll finish that tomorrow and follow up with something light that also fits this category -
(tagged holiday and it fits bingo).If someone else wants to read the sixth book, that's fine too :)
Task 21Completion Post - Book 1
Death Comes to Main Street
300 pages /GR
How it fits (cat 9): tagged mystery x2 MPG
Date read: 10/24/20
4 stars
I am really enjoying this series. Paul and Cliff's relationship is progressing, they have ups and downs which makes the relationship seem real and also the mystery was good as well.
[*book:Death Comes to Main Street|55044346]
Task 21Selection Post - book 2
The Merchant of Death
198 pages /GR
HOW IT FITS: ( cat 9) tagged mystery x 71 times on MPG.
[*book:The Merchant of Death|24792516]
Task 21 Book 2 CompletionRRRC October #9 Holiday, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Collide by Reese Knightley
Pages: 296
Qualification: MPG Suspense 4x, Mystery 4x
Read: 10/24/20
Rating: ★★★★
Finally I got to the second book which is a continuation of the storyline in the first book but focused on a different couple. Seth was rescued as a teenager at the beginning of the book and years later his crush on Frost is alive and well. Frost is an interesting character. As his name suggests he's a bit icy with everyone until Seth finally wears him down. All is not peachy because of course he had to act like a total tool towards Seth and they had to save the world in between. You know, the usual. I love this series and all the characters. Lots of action and suspense thrown in there along with a fantastic love story. Can't wait to read the next one.
[*book:Collide|42643015]
Task 21Completion Post - book 2
The Merchant of Death
198 pages /GR
HOW IT FITS: ( cat 9) tagged mystery x 71 times on MPG.
Date read: 10/24/20
4 stars
Its been awhile since I read book 1 and it didnt really come back to me so I just went with the flow.
Interesting, Henry is helping his sister after she fears someone was killed at her nursing home. Mac is being set up although I did think its funny where he ends up running to as if nobody whould think to look for him there.
[*book:The Merchant of Death|24792516]
ack! I forgot to post my completion before leaving for work! I'll try to use the browser on my lunch break...around 1pm PT
Completion PostTask 21: Holiday Mystery Thriller Suspense Costume
Trick or Treat by Riley Knight
Page Count: 161
How it Qualifies: MPG Holiday > Halloween
Date Completed: 24Oct2020
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: Not bad, just pretty predictable. Grant was too perfect and I just didn't connect with the characters. I did enjoy the writing style though so I'll probably give the author another chance.
[*book:Trick or Treat|42075874]
I can't do check in, too many links and I'm constrained by app or small text on browser. Would someone else please do? Thanks guys!
I dont think Jane has posted her completion yet.
⚣Michaelle⚣ wrote: "okay, thank you!"Yes - sorry - I'm still plugging through mass-murder psycho territory... 🤯 An hour or so left.
I'll post the completion summary in about 10 hours.
Task 21: (84) Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.RRRC October #9 Holiday, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Selection
Within the Mind
Pages: 272 Kindle
Qualifies: MPG Mystery
Read: 25 October
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
First of all - Horror story. Up front and in your face, near the beginning. I very nearly stopped reading. If it hadn't been narrated, I definitely would have stopped. However it toned down in terms of creeps, or perhaps I just accustomed myself to the freak show?, I don't know. In the end, no amount of humour could pull me back into a fully positive mind-frame for the overall story arc.
I definitely will not read book, for all that I love the direction that the MCs' talents lie.
Narrated by Joel Leslie - the redeemer!
[*book:Within the Mind|43782674]
Task 21: (84) Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.RRRC October #9 Holiday, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
1. Shannon - Protecting His Asset - msg 573
2. Lisa - Death Comes to Main Street - msg 576
3. Shannon - Collide - msg 578
4. Lisa - The Merchant of Death - msg 579
5. Michaelle - Trick or Treat - msg 581
6. Jane - Within the Mind - msg 586
Completion posted in the Q&A thread 😊
I may have to go with the audio, too. I started reading it, and it was good - but very much a darker Criminal Minds-ish story - and between the mind -f#ckery and horror aspect I had to put it down.
Here is Task 22:101. Read 8 books published in even months and even years.
Use the initial publication date for this task. You need to select books books published in even months and even years. For example, books published in February 2020 or October 2018 would work, but a book published in June 2019 or July 2020 would not work.
ETA: Use the initial publication date regardless of format. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page use that, otherwise it would be the earliest dated English language edition.
Ive asked if its the kindle date or the original date regardless of format
Task 22 - Selection PostRead 8 books published in even months and years
From Out in the Cold
188 pages / GR
How it fits: published December 2012
[*book:From Out in the Cold|16247662]
Lisa, can you check Duet by Eden Winters for me please? I think first edition is Aug 2010
Task 22 Book 1Published Even Month & Even Year
NautiCal by Lucy Lennox
Pages: 286
Qualification: Published 8/14/20
[*book:NautiCal|54988276]
Task 22: (101) Read 8 books published in even months and even yearsSelection
Secret Admirer
Pages: 223 pages
Published 25 June 2020 (06/2020)
[*book:Secret Admirer|54183002]
Task 22 Book 1 CompletionPublished Even Month & Even Year
NautiCal by Lucy Lennox
Pages: 286
Qualification: Published 8/14/20
Read: 10/25/20
Rating: ★★★★
This was a funny one. The snark and banter were just perfection. I don't remember much about Cal from previous books but it didn't hinder my enjoyment of his story at all. Worth and Cal were just the sweetest. One of my favorites in the series.
[*book:NautiCal|54988276]
Task 22 Book 2Published Even Month & Even Year
A Sweet Man by Jaime Reese
Pages: 361
Qualification: Published 6/16/20
[*book:A Sweet Man|53780701]
OMG, I don't think my book counts. I only just got home to post the pick and the top edition is the second edition, with a pub date in an odd year...but the first edition is even.And I'm almost done listening. 😭
I'm so confused.
MK said its the first published edition regardless of format.The first published is an ebook in 2010. I think you are ok.
Under every edition it says first published Aug 25th 2010 by Torquere Press
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Me too! That's why I had so many of these exams in the past 18 months. The regular eye doctor (new to me) thought my nerve looked odd and sent me for consult. That doc thought it looked weird and sent me to another. I've seen him 5 times to track the progression or lack thereof. Hasn't changed and my vision's not impaired any more than can be explained by aging.
And I just bought a bag of pink & white rhinestones (smaller ones) and glued them to the (really dark) plastic ones I got on the first visit. They match my phone case now!