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TART Challenge - Round 3 - Snakes n Ladders (5)
Tracking Post - Task 8 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name. NB - author’s Initials either S or L
NB - each read minimum of 250 pp
Laura - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Louise - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sally - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Stacie - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The author has to have either an S OR an L initial, not both, right? Or did I read the task incorrectly?
Laura wrote: "The author has to have either an S OR an L initial, not both, right? Or did I read the task incorrectly?"No you read it right I read it wrong.
Amazed I can read at all as we did a winery tour today and a bit squiffy
Sally906 wrote: "Laura wrote: "The author has to have either an S OR an L initial, not both, right? Or did I read the task incorrectly?"No you read it right I read it wrong.
Amazed I can read at all as we did a..."
LOL! Don't pick out books after a winery tour! :)
I've got a Louise Penny book sitting around waiting, but I think I'll go with The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston because it works better for Turf Wars. 346 pages
Figures. I started an S before the call. I'll figure it out :)
Is this a challenge you can start before the call but have to finish after?
Sally906 wrote: "Is this a challenge you can start before the call but have to finish after?"Unfortunately not.
Completion PostTask 8 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
Book: The Mane Attraction
Pages: 385? (There are earlier ebook editions, but the only earlier Kindle edition is German. If that is the one to use, then 420)
Date Read: 4/13
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: Author Shelly Laurenston
Matching teammate Sally906/Stacie or Louise
Completion PostTask 8 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
Book:
Misadventures on the Night Shift by Lauren Rowe
Date: 4/14
Pages: 280
How it fits: AFN Lauren to match Laura and Louise
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Smutastic as always with this series and this author!
Completion PostTask 8 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Date Read: 4/15
Rating: 5*
Pages: 364
How It Fits: AFN Sarah matching Stacie and Sally
Review:
I wasn't sure what to make of this at the beginning but I was hooked by the end of the first chapter. Essentially this is a love story and a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. This was wonderfully written and had the right amount of action, fantasy and adventure. Can't wait to read more of this series.
Sorry ladies I’m dragging the chain. Only just started my book. Should get it finished tonight as we’ve checked into motel and no plans other than ham sandwiches and hot chocolate I’ll check us in when I’ve done
Task 8 - Completion Post Task 8 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
Book:
The Art of Wag by Susan C. DaffronDate read: 16/04/21
Page numbers with source: 304 pp
How it qualifies: Author FN Initial - S after teammate Stacie
Rating: 3★s
Review:My favourite character was the 3-legged miniature Dachshund called Roxie. She knew what she wanted and made sure she got her own way. The two MCs were just wishy washy and incapable of working out what they wanted let alone make sure they got what they wanted. But by the end Tracey and Rob finally set foot on the way to finally working out what they wanted, so achieving a dream, and then working out how to achieve it together. They should have listened to the dog - she knew what to do.
Louise wrote: "Completion PostTask 8 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
[bookcover:A Court of Thor..."
Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (364). Thanks!
Here is your next task!Task 9 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Books selected for this task need to have been initially published on or after April 16, 2020. Make sure you use the initial publication date. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page use it, otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification. Please include the initial publication date in your completion posts.
MountainKat wrote: "Louise wrote: "Completion PostTask 8 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
[bookcover:..."
Done
I’m just getting ready to start Wild Sign/Patricia Briggs!
I e got a new Nocturne Falls release to read -
The Siren Saves The Billionaire looking forwards to getting stuck into it.
Tracking Post - Task 95. Read 4 books first published within the last year
Laura - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Louise - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sally - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Stacie - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Completion PostTask 9 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Book: Wild Sign
Pages: 368
Date Read: 4/17
Rating: 4.5 stars
How it fits: Published 3/16/21
Review:
Charles and Anna never disappoint. The last paragraph of the last chapter, and the epilogue, made me cry a bit. I really enjoyed how Briggs has made me see Leah differently with this book and the previous book. I really want to like Leah and root for her and Bran!
Completion PostTask 9 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Charlotte by Helen Moffett
Pages: 368
Date Read: 4/19
Rating: 4*
How It Fits: Published May 14th 2020
Review
This is the story of Charlotte Lucas a character from pride and prejudice and her relationship to her husband Mr Collins. This was an entertaining read that shone a different light on this character. I'm generally not a fan of rewrites or spin offsof classics but this was an exception
Completion PostTask 9 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Perfect Assumption by Tracey Jerald
Date: 4/19
Pages: 365
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: Published 4/17/2021
Review:
After getting a taste of these characters in Perfect Proposal, I was excited to take another trip in to the world of Carys, David, Ward and Angie. And now Becks and Sula too!! Angie is one of my favorite heroines to date of Tracey's books. She is strong, amazing at her job and super super smart. I love how she made Ward a better person and he helped her figure out who she is. I also love that Ward immediately believed Angie when she told him her dark secret and took action right away. I was worried that it was going to be a whole angsty thing but it was perfection in the way it was dealt with. One of my favorite parts of this book was all the mentions of characters from other books and cameos. It made my inner fan-girl squee with glee. I cannot wait to read the next book! Bring on Becks!!
Task 9 - Completion Post Task: 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Book:
The Siren Saves The Billionaire by Kristen PainterDate read: 19/04/21
Page numbers with source: 283 pp
How it qualifies: Published April 2021
Rating: ★s
Review: Undrea is a mermaid running an aquarium shop in Nocturne Falls. The book opens with her in her mermaid form swimming in the lake. Ethan is a billionaire computer whiz and he thinks Undrea is drowning and runs into the water and applies CPR. Undrea manages to avoid him seeing her tail and tells him she is a deep diver so can hold her breath for long periods of time. It turns out they remedy later that day as Ethan’s girlfriend wants a giant aquarium built in their mansion. From here the story takes off and romance starts. Ethan’s girlfriend is a danger to him and meeting Undrea opens Ethan’s eyes to an alternative life. Witches, dragons, werewolves and vampires all work together to save Ethan so that he and Undrea can have their happy ever after.
Here is your next task!Task 10 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
You can find the date everyone joined RRRC (not GR) in the group member list. Then select which teammate you are using and read 6 books initially published in the year they joined RRRC. For this task you will be using the initial publication date. If there is a date listed at the top of the edition's page use it, otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format for the qualification. Please include the selected teammate and the year they joined RRRC in your completion posts.
I joined for this challenge, so it’s 2021 for me.
I joined 2018Louise and Stacie both joined 2017
We have to pick one of those years and all read books for that year. Also two of us need to read two books
So votes ladies?
2017, 2018 or 2021?
I’m just going to start one in 2018 - but I have books in all 3 of those years
My preference is 2021 but 2018 will work as well.
If we decide on 2021 - I have an ARC that is due for publication in August - would that count for a 2021 - or does it need to be released?And the other 2021 I have my edition is 2021 but first published in 2017 - so does that count as 21 or 17?
I don’t fully get that bit
I'd check with MountainKat but I believe that if an ARC has a publication date, it's good to be used and that we go by edition you are reading.I found this about ARCS:
Can we read ARC's?"
If they are listed on GR with a publication date, yes.
ETA: You will also need a page count!
Good it has the publication date and pages on goodreads So I vote for 2021 😃
You might want to double check that it's the edition you are reading so you don't read a book that doesn't count...
Only one edition. Can’t link as in bed on ap but book is Coached in the Act by Victoria Laurie
Sorry 2 - mine is kindle. But hardcover and kindle released same day and have the same pages. Anyhow is almost midnight and I’m shutting down for night
So notifications are only like 2 hours behind now? They're catching up I guess.
Stacie wrote: "So notifications are only like 2 hours behind now? They're catching up I guess."I've noticed over the last few days that they seem to lag more as the day goes on. It's like they catch up (mostly) during the night and then get messed up again. :(
I’ll have mine finished in the morning. I can do a second one.
Laura wrote: "I’ll have mine finished in the morning. I can do a second one."Actually, I have 2 more in my planned April reads. Should I move them both into this week, or does someone else have a second one?
Completion PostTask 10 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Book: Fickle Fate
Pages: 418
Date Read: 4/22
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: published 4/15/21
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Task 8 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
Books selected for this task need to be written by an author whose first or last name starts with the first letter of a teammate's screen name. Because of the names on your team, each of you have a teammate whose screen name begins with S or L, so the books need to be written by authors whose names begin with either letter. Please include the matching teammate's name in your completion posts. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.