TART Challenge2 - The Book Sitters (1) Showing 601-650 of 1,124

[Trip]

Very well spoken Gustaf, i was thinking that when mentioned Harry Potter. But at the end of the day, if already have then not giving her anything from it.

And Harry Potter has had huge impact on so many, can't allow her to ruin it. So nostalgic for many, im glad you enjoyed reading again 💕

[Gustaf]

Laura wrote: "Very well spoken Gustaf, i was thinking that when mentioned Harry Potter. But at the end of the day, if already have then not giving her anything from it.

And Harry Potter has had huge impact on ..."

Yeah I would not have been choosing it if I had to buy the book. I won't ever buy anything Harry Potter again.

[Trip]

Gustaf wrote: "And Harry Potter has had h..."

Yeah i agree completely, i will certainly not be buying anything of hers ever again.

[Emilienne]

What did I miss? Did she do something for us not buying her books anymore?

[Gustaf]

Emilienne wrote: "What did I miss? Did she do something for us not buying her books anymore?"

It's this whole, long story but basically she's transphobic.

[Emilienne]

Gustaf wrote: "Emilienne wrote: "What did I miss? Did she do something for us not buying her books anymore?"

It's this whole, long story but basically she's transphobic."

Oh, well, thanks for this information, good to know!

[Wende]

I agree Gustaf. I will never buy a ebook of hers so I read a copy even though I could have read it with KU. I love Harry Potter because Jamie hated reading then we discovered this series. He now reads constantly

[Trip]

Yeah, pretty much. Theres been many quotes and such from her over the past year or two, shows transphobic.

[Wende]

Emilienne she has posted some very transphobic tweets on twitter.

[Emilienne]

Wende wrote: "Emilienne she has posted some very transphobic tweets on twitter."

That sucks... Well I guess I won't buy books by her anymore.
Not that I have bought one in a loooooong time.
What a disappointment

[Wende]

Emilienne wrote: "Wende wrote: "Emilienne she has posted some very transphobic tweets on twitter."

That sucks... Well I guess I won't buy books by her anymore.
Not that I have bought one in a loooooong time.
What..."

I know it was. I will admit I cried. It is so sad when someone you held in great regard topples over.

[Emilienne]

I'm starting to read my book, I'll be done tonight 😁

[Trip]

Same here, going to start mine in bit and be done tonight 😊

[Gustaf]

Here’s for hoping the next task is a better one!

[Wende]

Gustaf wrote: "Here’s for hoping the next task is a better one!"

Yes and one where I can read two books. I need to read something

[Gustaf]

Wende wrote: "Gustaf wrote: "Here’s for hoping the next task is a better one!"

Yes and one where I can read two books. I need to read something"

Agreed, that would be good :)

[Gustaf]

*complains about not having enough books to reads*
waits a few hours...
*Have started three new books in those hours*
Lol!

[Emilienne]

Completion post - Task 11

Book: Sorry Now?
Author: Mark Richard Zubro
Pages: 192/GR
How it fits: Published in the 90's (1991) - Sorry Now? - 159 pages/GR for kindle edition
Rating and review: 4.5 stars

New to me author, and such a good one!
For sure I'll read the next one in this series. But you need to know it's not mainly a romance, mystery comes first, and personal life as well (MC has 2 kids, his priority).
Paul is such an amazing man, I'm falling in love with him, and I was surprised because it's an "old" book and it didn't feel like one (well, no cell phone, obviously).

[*book:Sorry Now?|12904285]

[Wende]

Gustaf wrote: "*complains about not having enough books to reads*
waits a few hours...
*Have started three new books in those hours*
Lol!"

You are a self starter Gustaf 😂😂

[Wende]

I like that author Emilienne.

[Emilienne]

Wende wrote: "I like that author Emilienne."

I totally understand, the writing is really good! I'm glad I chose this one

[Trip]

Sorry to be a pain, Gustaf and Emilienne can update for links to first kindle edition please? Feel free to leave the others too for how qualifies/date, just need the kindle edition for pgs/main on completion.

Thanks 😊

[Gustaf]

I have the first edition and don’t tell me otherwise Because i looked for it for an hour.

[Gustaf]

I’m thinking about quitting this contest actually. I’m not sure its for me. This kindle thing is way too confusing.

[Trip]

Completion
Task 11 - 72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate. [90's]
Book:
Pages: 288 // GR
How book qualifies:
- First published January 1st 1996
https://www.goodreads.com/work/editio...
Date Completed: 9th October
Rating/Review: 4 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Emilienne]

Laura wrote: "Sorry to be a pain, Gustaf and Emilienne can update for links to first kindle edition please? Feel free to leave the others too for how qualifies/date, just need the kindle edition for pgs/main on ..."

Well, there's no first edition for mine. It only says" first published in 1991" for the Kindle edition, and the ebook edition is the only one with a date in 1991,not the paperback one... So I'm not sure I have anything other than what I put in my post 😕

[Gustaf]

My kindle edition is there. It's the second link. The first is the one I read, the second is first kindle edition and the third is the first published.

[Trip]

Gustaf wrote: "I have the first edition and don’t tell me otherwise Because i looked for it for an hour."

Im so sorry Gustaf, that not enjoying. Completely understand as can be confusing.

Its one of the rules to make fair among teams that use pg count/main link from first kindle edition. Sorry you did link first edition but its hardcover... I am happy to provide links if it helps so can just copy over? X

[Emilienne]

Gustaf wrote: "I’m thinking about quitting this contest actually. I’m not sure its for me. This kindle thing is way too confusing."

No Gustaf, stay with us!!!!
I'm not sure about the kindle rules but at least there's new genres to read regularly

[Trip]

Oh sorry i see you linked kindle edition under how qualifies! My mistake, so sorry. Your all good Gustaf 🎉

[Gustaf]

As I said, I have three different links in my post, and I worked hard to get them there. I got a little frustrated. Sorry.

[Emilienne]

Laura, I've added the link to the kindle edition. Let me know if it's enough (if not there's nothing else lol 😅)

[Gustaf]

Gustaf wrote: "As I said, I have three different links in my post, and I worked hard to get them there. I got a little frustrated. Sorry."

I did however change the page count to match the kindle edition and not the first hard cover. I guess that's how we are supposed to do it right?

[Trip]

Emilienne wrote: "Laura wrote: "Sorry to be a pain, Gustaf and Emilienne can update for links to first kindle edition please? Feel free to leave the others too for how qualifies/date, just need the kindle edition fo..."

Oh yeah, i noticed that. Sorry i meant to say keep the ebook for the qualification date, but link kidnle anyway for pgs of thats ok xx

Im so sorry to be a pain everyone, i just remember last time gets more strict on completions being right as progress. Last time i messed up mine once or twice, along with other teammates which meant then have to wait till back on to update posts so may mean longer gap between tasks.

Thats why im trying to be on it early so once Mkat gets stricter on those we are ready if that makes sense. I mess up too, so please do feel free to check mine and let me know as well 😊

[Trip]

No problem Emilienne and Gustaf, thanks for updating all is good. Appreciate so much, as i know can be struggle when searching especially if not all details there or loads to go through 💕

Yeah thats right Gustaf, first kindle edition for pg counts xx

[Emilienne]

Post updated

[Wende]

So is everyone done now? I have not started my Bingo book in case it works.

[Trip]

Yeah all done, i posted un complete so hope new task soon and a good one! Fingers crossed 💕

Im waiting to pick my ptp book to see if can double up too.

[Emilienne]

Same here 😊

[Gustaf]

I've been wanting to read my bingo book for months now and saved it just in case this category got called, I don't think it comes as a surprise to any of you that I'm already about 40% in.

[Emilienne]

Gustaf wrote: "I've been wanting to read my bingo book for months now and saved it just in case this category got called, I don't think it comes as a surprise to any of you that I'm already about 40% in."

😂😂😂
You're right to read it.
I keep the books I really want to read for a time between two task. I really want to appreciate it/them, without the stress of a completion post

[Gustaf]

I have a week to be done with the bingo books, no stress lol.

[Wende]

Gustaf wrote: "I have a week to be done with the bingo books, no stress lol."

My feelings. I think maybe I should have done speedy 😂😂

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Just have to jump into your discussion some. Honestly, I've avoided much of the discussion about J.K. Rowling because I love the work she did and I don't want to see it ruined. But I find it so weird because she has made many comments that show she is not homophobic, so what is the big deal about trans? That just doesn't make sense to me, but nothing much does this year...

And as for posting - I really don't care what edition you link to unless it is required for a specific task, like when you need a cover item. As long as you have the correct page count for the first edition Kindle listed in your post and a link to the book - all is good for me! I don't want this to be too stressful for anyone! 😊

[MountainKat, Moderator]

And now, here is Task 12:

2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

The books you select for this task need to be #1 or lower in a series listed on GR. Prequels are allowed as long as they meet the other challenge requirements.

[Gustaf]

Wende wrote: "Gustaf wrote: "I have a week to be done with the bingo books, no stress lol."

My feelings. I think maybe I should have done speedy 😂😂"

Same. But the categories for regular are better suited for me. Less space and monsters and omegas and stuff lol.

[Gustaf]

MountainKat wrote: "Just have to jump into your discussion some. Honestly, I've avoided much of the discussion about J.K. Rowling because I love the work she did and I don't want to see it ruined. But I find it so wei..."

Generally I think Harry Potter has a big enough fandom to stand on, on it own. Which I think is a very good thing, because they are such important books to so many people. I think it's important for the trans people in the fandom to own their story and their relationship to Harry Potter, based on the series it self, not the author. With that said I don't get it either. It's very sad.

[Trip]

Agreed, is rather strange that she has such an attotue towards trans specifically... But yeah like say Gustaf, Harry Potter has such a huge fanbase on its own, important to many.

Lol and of course we got this task, because im obviously not already in enough series... 😂

Thanks Mkat for explaining too, helps a lot! Xx

[Gustaf]

I'm going for The Right Words for this task.

[Trip]

Im going with Found at Sea