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TART Challenge - Round 3 - Rainbow Dash (2)
Task 1:
With St. Patricks Day coming up, everyone is Irish!
As a team select whether you are going to read books set in Ireland OR books with an Irish character OR books with a primarily green cover. Each teammate must read a book that fits the qualification selected, no pass for this task.
Please include the team selected qualification in your completion posts. Remember you need to include how you know your book qualifies! I need to know where to look to confirm your book, include any info or links as necessary. If choosing the primarily green cover, it needs to be over 50% green to be accepted. Don’t forget to use the first edition Kindle page count!
Leave your vote below on which you would prefer!
- Set In Ireland
- Irish MC
- Mostly Green Cover
Set in Ireland!
I’m under the opinion that a green cover would be easiest but I do have a series in mind for an Irish Character if we do go with that. Roger, do you have any book recs for set in Ireland? I don’t know of any off the top of my head.
Michaele wrote: "Ok, I'm finally putting together a favorites list - so hard! I don't read a lot of paranormal, but I thought those might be useful, so I've included my favorite paranormal - they are pretty low-ang..."Thanks for sharing Michaele! I don’t think I’ve read any of those yet so I’ll definitely have to look into them. I’ll add your list to the team data section when I get on my iPad this evening 😊
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... you can find book set in Ireland but try to pick book you can find proof on the GR main page. The Druid Stone is what I will be reading as it works for Setting or descent! hate trying to find covers of mostly one color avoid it as much of possible, but if chosen I have a book for that that was already approved!
I guess if we pick Irish character it would also (most likely) cover the Ireland setting too. How about we go with an Irish character?
Michaele wrote: "I guess if we pick Irish character it would also (most likely) cover the Ireland setting too. How about we go with an Irish character?"Good point, Michaele! I think an Irish character might be the way to go.
If anyone needs a rec for Irish characters, there’s an entire Irish family in the Sinners series by Rhys Ford. Here’s the link to book 1: Sinner's Gin
I hate to make the decision without laks imput. but since the book I want to read work for two categories I think I am good, Oz the mc character Oz is of irish Descent. if you want to read it but don't own it I can lend it out! if you use Amazon.com
Jeydon wrote: "If anyone needs a rec for Irish characters, there’s an entire Irish family in the Sinners series by Rhys Ford. Here’s the link to book 1: Sinner's Gin"Is it tagged somewhere?
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "I hate to make the decision without laks imput. biut since the book I want to read work for two categories I think I am good, Oz the mc character Oz is of irish Descent. if you want..."If it came to a vote, there are 3 of us who agree, so I think we are ok to start - hopefully Laks won't mind.
And it wouldn't hurt to get started :)
Michaele wrote: "Jeydon wrote: "If anyone needs a rec for Irish characters, there’s an entire Irish family in the Sinners series by Rhys Ford. Here’s the link to book 1: Sinner's Gin"Is it tagged ..."
Does it need to be tagged? I know it’s mentioned throughout the books. I’ll have to go hunt for a tag if it’s required though.
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "I hate to make the decision without laks imput. biut since the book I want to read work for two categories I think I am good, Oz the mc character Oz is of irish Descent."I believe it should be morning for Laks within the next few hours but since it fits those 2, I’d say to go ahead if you want to begin reading. I think it’d be best to go with majority vote on team decisions but of course, we can always discuss further if there’s a mixed bag of opinions.
And if Laks needs help finding a book we can always make suggestions too.
Tagged or stated in the blurb!
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Tagged or stated in the blurb!"Ahh, I see. I thought if I could prove it with a quote and location in the book it would work. I’ll look through the tags and such now though. If not I’ll just go with another one :)
Jeydon wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Tagged or stated in the blurb!"Ahh, I see. I thought if I could prove it with a quote and location in the book it would work. I’ll look through the tags ..."
Just jumping in here with some clarification. 😊 A quote and a location can't work because I can't check it. 🤷🏻♀️ So I need something from the precis, tags or lists to check. If you were doing setting, having that is the book details would also work.
MountainKat wrote: "Jeydon wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Tagged or stated in the blurb!"Ahh, I see. I thought if I could prove it with a quote and location in the book it would work. I’ll look th..."
Makes sense. I’m just used to being able to prove it with a quote and location for other challenges but I suppose there’s always someone who would try to make up a direct quote 😂
Jeydon wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Jeydon wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Tagged or stated in the blurb!"Ahh, I see. I thought if I could prove it with a quote and location in the book it woul..."
You would be surprised how competitive people can be! Or maybe not... 🤷🏻♀️ (I'm a rule follower, so it always surprises me!)
MountainKat wrote: "Jeydon wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Jeydon wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Tagged or stated in the blurb!"Ahh, I see. I thought if I could prove it with a quote and location in t..."
I’m the same. Winning by bending the rules just isn’t winning. I can see being competitive but what’s the point if you’re not winning fairly? But I definitely understand requiring proof you can easily find and confirm.
Jeydon wrote: "I’m glad you’re able to get it, Roger! I’m currently just waiting for whenever I get an invite to make an appointment. It’s quite stressful just being told to wait. I have a history of asthma and m..."I see you are in SoCal, my county (SD) just opened things up more than even the newest state restrictions. Check your county page, not the state - you might be eligible! Asthma was one of the qualifications that made me eligible. (We go Wednesday - I'm so excited!)
MountainKat wrote: "Jeydon wrote: "I’m glad you’re able to get it, Roger! I’m currently just waiting for whenever I get an invite to make an appointment. It’s quite stressful just being told to wait. I have a history ..."Thank you!! I saw that about San Diego. I’m in Los Angeles County but definitely watching. It’s good to know that they are approving people for Asthma though because a lot of the state wide info didn’t make it clear if they would or not.
So..is Set in Ireland our final decision?
Laks wrote: "So..is Set in Ireland our final decision?"If you’re able to make a book fit that one as well!
Laks wrote: "So..is Set in Ireland our final decision?"Irish character.
I hope I didn't sound rude earlier, the calls will come at different times with this one, so we'll be more equitable with decision-making over time I'm sure.
Oh, and whoever finishes the last book for the task should post our completion post - that way we can get the next task ASAP.
Michaele wrote: "Laks wrote: "So..is Set in Ireland our final decision?"Irish character.
I hope I didn't sound rude earlier, the calls will come at different times with this one, so we'll be more equitable with ..."
I think so too, Michaele. We will always hear people out if anyone isn’t able to check in right away too and doesn’t agree or can’t make a book fit for a particular task :)
At this point I think Michaele, Roger & I’s selections could work for either Set in Ireland or Irish Character so it’s whichever one would work best for you, Laks!
Michaele wrote: "Oh, and whoever finishes the last book for the task should post our completion post - that way we can get the next task ASAP."Agreed. I’m fairly active but I can’t 100% guarantee I’ll be on the moment we finish a task so please feel free to submit the team completion if you know you’re the final one to post yours!
Jeydon wrote: "Michaele wrote: "Laks wrote: "So..is Set in Ireland our final decision?"Irish character.
I hope I didn't sound rude earlier, the calls will come at different times with this one, so we'll be mor..."
But if you cannot find a book you’re willing to read with an Irish character let us know 💚
Okay. No problem. I have to check out a suitable book. Had to go to work early today. Am free for a bit now
Laks wrote: "Okay. No problem. I have to check out a suitable book. Had to go to work early today. Am free for a bit now"No worries. Just let me know once you do select one and if we should go with Set in Ireland or an Irish Character for the overall task.
Selection post - Task #1 - Option 2. Irish MCBook/cover link -
by Summer DevonPage numbers with source - 257/GR - Kindle 1st edition
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary - Mentioned in precis - "Colm Kelly, a popular constable, is happy to be a big fish in his little pond of an Irish village."
Task 1 Option 2The Druid Stone by Heidi Belleau and Violetta Vane
278 pages
in blurb: Cormac Kelly runs a paranormal investigation business and doesn't have time to deal with misinformed tourists like Sean. But Sean has real magic in his pocket, and even though Cormac is a descendant of legendary druids.
Task 1: Option Two - Irish Character
Book: The Druid Stone
Pages: 278
Qualification: Tagged Irish Characters. Also mentioned in Blurb that MC is the descendent of Irish Druids.
Selections added to the Week 1 tracker 😄
Completion Post Task #1 - Irish MC
Book/cover link - Born in Ice
Page numbers with source - 368
How book qualified, tagged irish by 17 people (first page of tags)
Date Completed, 3/16
Rating/Review. 4 stars
Completion post - Task #1 Option 2. Irish MC
Book/cover link -
by Summer DevonPage numbers with source - 257/GR - Kindle 1st edition
How book qualified - Mentioned in precis - "Colm Kelly, a popular constable, is happy to be a big fish in his little pond of an Irish village."
Date read - 16.3.2021
Rating/ Review : 4.25 stars
I love historical romances with a murder mystery! And I enjoyed this one. A reclusive scholar and his family targeted by a killer. An Irish ex policeman trying to find his new path in London. An interesting plot, though there were plenty of hints pointing to the killer.
Recommended historical mystery romance.
Jey / Roger..whoever is posting their completions last can also notify in Announcements thread.
Can we all have a prior discussion on the tasks that require a team input please? So that when the task is called, we neednt wait for others, but can jump straight into our chosen book or section. I see few teams are ahead in that aspect.Shall we give it a try? I shall post my favored options to the respective tasks... wont be able to do it all in one sitting, of course. There is so many tasks!!
Laks wrote: "Can we all have a prior discussion on the tasks that require a team input please? So that when the task is called, we neednt wait for others, but can jump straight into our chosen book or section. ..."I was considering this as well but didn’t want to push it on you guys. I definitely think it could give us a head start on things so we don’t have to discuss each time a team decision is required.
Everyone: Feel free to post your preferences for the tasks requiring a team decision. I’m fairly certain I marked all of them with a 🌟 but it’s possible I missed some so you can always double check.
I’ll post mine as soon as I get the chance, but I’ll be focusing on my book today so it might not be up till tomorrow since there’s so many of them to go through 😂
Tasks 1 to 50 ( needing team decision):🌟 1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
Lily Morton
Charlie Cochrane
Keira Andrews
* open to more ( preferable to availability in KU)
🌟 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
Love in Spades by Charlie Cochet - Four kings series
🌟 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
* we have done this one
🌟 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
Cops* / Chefs / Firemen
🌟 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
MM is a subgenre, i think. Need to confirm
🌟 49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
* 2020 March
🌟 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
UK
Tasks 50 to 75🌟 51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
Garrett Leigh
Riley Hart
🌟 52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
Black or Blue - any other color is also fine.
🌟 53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
? California -Jey's place.
🌟 54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
Beach
🌟 55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
Australia or UK.
🌟 56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
Best Gay paranormals -
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
🌟 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
🌟 64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
Europe
🌟 70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
🌟 71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
Team 7. They read MM
🌟 72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
🌟 73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
This again!
Lisa Henry
🌟 75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
M or L
Tasks 76 to 100.🌟 🌟 76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
Tree
House or building
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
Friends to lovers
Fake BF
🌟 80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
🌟 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
Again??!
🌟 88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
Car
🌟 90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
🌟 92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
Past please.. Need to know how many years past we can read.
🌟 93. 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.
🌟 94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
2018- 2019 - 2020 ( is that enough?)
🌟 95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
Dog or cat
🌟 96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
Moon
Jeydon wrote: "Laks wrote: "Can we all have a prior discussion on the tasks that require a team input please? So that when the task is called, we neednt wait for others, but can jump straight into our chosen book..."Yeah! There are so many tasks. We can look them up on our leisure time and post our preferences. We can at least reach a decision on few team tasks this week. Everyone can give their input 🙂👍
Completion postTask 1 option 2 Irish MC
The Druid Stone
278 pages
marked is tagged Irish character: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
5 Stars
Review: Magic, fae, intrigues and a solid romance plot. this book had it all and was toldin a way that didn't overwhelm this reader. Sean and Cormac just fit as a couple and they stick together when time and circumstances tries to drag them apart.
Date read: 3/16/21
Jeydon looks like we are wauting on you.
Tasks 1 to 50 ( needing team decision):🌟 1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
Lily Morton
Charlie Cochet
Andrew Grey
* open to more ( preferable to availability in KU)
🌟 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
T.H.I.R.D.S.
Tales of Verania
Finding Home
🌟 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
Let just go alphabetical order for giving recommendations and in a separate posts give our recommendation.
🌟 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
Cops / Chefs / Firemen/doctors
🌟 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
paranormal
🌟 49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
March of 2020 https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
🌟 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
UK
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