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TART Challenge - Round 3 - The Loitering Layabouts (7)
Here is your next task!Task 17 - 73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
As a team, select an author and read 1500 pages in book by the selected author. Please include the selected author in your completion posts. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Task 17 - Selection Post (Book 1)Author - Lily Morton
Rule Breaker
286 pages
[*book:Rule Breaker|35826972]
Lisa wrote: "Donna and Shannon.Bingo sign ups close in a couple of days in case you want to sign up..lol"
Will Bingo start after we finish this challenge?
Task 17 - SELECTION POST (Book 1)73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Lily Morton!!!
The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings Black and Blue #1 by Lily Morton279 pgs/GR
[ bookcover:The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings|48752448]
Task 17 - SELECTION POST (Book 2)
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Lily Morton!!!
The Quiet House Black and Blue #2 by Lily Morton271 pgs/GR
[ bookcover:The Quiet House|57437366]
Donna wrote: "Task 17 - SELECTION POST (Book 1)73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Lily Morton!!!
[b..."Good choice, Donna
Donna wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Donna and Shannon.Bingo sign ups close in a couple of days in case you want to sign up..lol"
Will Bingo start after we finish this challenge?"
It starts 2 weeks today. I think there 3 weeks left in this challenge after this week.
Task 17 Selection Post (Book 1)Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. - Lily Morton
Oz by Lily Morton
Pages: 274
Qualification: Author Lily Morton
[*book:Oz|42840413]
MountainKat wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Just trying to keep my head above water this morning. Will be back to post our completion after I do the PtP announcement :)***edit***
OMG - so addled I was a day ahead of mysel..."
It was seriously a bad morning for my brain yesterday! Fortunately it all came back online by the end of the day...
Task 17 - Selection73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Lily Morton.
Deal Maker
Pages: 289
Qualifies: Lily Morton
[*book:Deal Maker|36801370]
Page count = 1,688 with our current selections :)
Shannon wrote: "Task 17 Selection Post (Book 1)Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. - Lily Morton
Oz by Lily Morton
Pages: 274
Qu..."
I almost picked this one... *grin*
I've read all of her books except the one with all the mini stories and the new Black and Blue which I wasn't in the mood for. I didn't right a review for Oz the first time around so this will be fun for me!!
Task 17 -Completion Post (Book 1)Author - Lily Morton
Rule Breaker
286 pages
Date read: 4/17/21
3.5 stars
I liked Dylan and his snark but I waivered between liking and really disliking Gabe so thats why the rating.
I guess he came alright in the end and with the dogs he was cute, but he really didnt have a lot of redeeming features.
[*book:Rule Breaker|35826972]
Task 17 Completion Post (book 2)Author - Lily Morton
Deal Maker
289 pages
Date read: 4/17/21
4 stars
Liked this better than book 1. The MCs were much more likeable. Liked how Jude played at being Asa's assistant in the beginning and acting like an airhead. Also like Billy, a cute kid
[*book:Deal Maker|36801370]
Task 17 - COMPLETION POST (Book 1)73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Lily Morton!!!
The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings Black and Blue #1 by Lily Morton279 pgs/GR
Read: 4/17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sometimes a book that I think I am going to LOVE, I end up just "liking"... grrr
I will admit that I expected more... more feels... more mystery... more exciting characters... more follow-through on a few loose threads. But, what I don't understand is if the workmanship was so excellent that the author spent literally chapters on the reno of Levi's house... why was the workmanship so shoddy in the cellar? Just wondering...
I did find the story entertaining so trust me, I will be jumping right into The Quiet House NOW!!! *grin*
[ bookcover:The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings|48752448]
I won't be posting my book for another 12 hours in all likelihood. Just had a big function in town that I had to do all the cash for, and now its a clean up day around the grounds. Have to say though, I'm thoroughly enjoying it!
Task 17 Completion Post (Book 1)Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. - Lily Morton
Oz by Lily Morton
Pages: 274
Qualification: Author Lily Morton
Read: 4/17/21
Rating: ★★★★★
This was a re-read for me and I see why I gave it five stars. I just loved everything about this book. Oz's interview was freaking hilarious and so was just about everything that followed. Then I wondered why I marked it "kinky sex" and then I hit about 95% and I realized, oh yeah, the shower scene. Definitely a winner. Definitely one of my favorite authors and I know I'll always laugh and come away a happy camper.
[*book:Oz|42840413]
Task 17 - COMPLETION73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Lily Morton.
Deal Maker
Pages: 289
Qualifies: Lily Morton
Read: 18 April
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
Love this book! The characters and humour are so much fun, with two deeply creative and intelligent MCs and a most beautifully portrayed little boy who steals your heart from the first.
There's a bit of obstinate blindness by MC Jude with regards to his past, but the banter and dialogue overrides all slight annoyance, and I was left a very happy reader.
Narrated by Joel Leslie - 5 stars. In his element.
[*book:Deal Maker|36801370]
Task 17 - Completion post73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Lily Morton.
Lisa - Rule Breaker - msg 615 286pp
Lisa - Deal Maker - msg 616 289pp
Donna - The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings - msg 617 279pp
Shannon - Oz - msg 619 274pp
Jane - Deal Maker - msg 620 289pp
Donna - The Quiet House - msg ? 271pp
Total pages = 1,688
Task 17 - COMPLETION POST (Book 2)73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Lily Morton!!!
The Quiet House Black and Blue #2 by Lily Morton271 pgs/GR
Read: 4/18 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Evil... that was the word of the day for this book. Same characters, just a different house. I did enjoy the story, but like with the first one, was a bit disappointed. :(
Wondering if there will be a 3rd book...
[ bookcover:The Quiet House|57437366]
Here is your next task!Task 18 - 69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Books selected for this task need to have won or been nominated for an award that is listed under 'Literary Awards' in the book details on the main book page. Please include the award/nomination in your completion posts, if there are multiple awards you only need to list the first one.
Task 18 Selection BookAward winning book
Howtown
232 pages
Award winning Lambda for Gay Mens Mystery 1990
[*book:Howtown|17347221]
Task 18 - Selection Post (Book 1)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Dearest Ivie by J.R. Ward157 pgs/GR
RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Paranormal Romance (2019)
[ bookcover:Dearest Ivie|38119680]
Task 18 - Selection69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Into This River I Drown
Pages: 400pp
Qualifies: Lambda Literary Award for Gay Romance (2014), Rainbow Award for Best LGBT Cover: Design (2013)
See book's main page for links to awards
[*book:Into This River I Drown|30967161]
Task 18 - Completion Post (Book 1)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Dearest Ivie by J.R. Ward157 pgs/GR
Read: 4/18 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Paranormal Romance (2019)
First I laughed... then I cried and then, I sighed!
[ bookcover:Dearest Ivie|38119680]
Task 18 - Selection Post (Book 2)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Mr. and Mr. Smith Tough Love #1 by HelenKay Dimon210 pgs/GR (re-read for me, I want to read book 2 and have NO recall of this story... grrr)
RITA Award by Romance Writers of America Nominee for Romantic Suspense (2017)
[ bookcover:Mr. and Mr. Smith|28200490]
My selection post didn't work earlier...GRRRR
Task 18 Selection Post69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Him by Sarina Bowen
Pages: 361
Qualification: RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length (2016), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Romance (2015)
[*book:Him|25915423]
Task 18 Completion Post (Book 1)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Him by Sarina Bowen
Pages: 361
Qualification: RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Contemporary Romance: Mid-Length (2016), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Romance (2015)
Read: 4/18/21
Rating: Still ★★★★★
One of the few books I've re-read and it's still as good if not better than the first go around. Still loved Jamie and Ryan and their relationship. Great read!!
[*book:Him|25915423]
Task 18 Selection Post (Book 2)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Bob the Book by David Pratt
Pages: 192
Qualification: Gaylactic Spectrum Award Nominee for Best Novel (2011), Lambda Literary Award for Gay Debut Fiction (2011), TLA Gaybie Award Nominee for Best Fiction (2011)
[*book:Bob the Book|9643923]
Task 18 Completion BookAward winning book
Howtown
232 pages
Award winning Lambda for Gay Mens Mystery 1990
date read: 4/19/21
4 stars
Henry is back on his home turf defending a man accused of murder. Of course, nothing is simple for Henry because his client is also a paedophile.
The mystery was good and we got to see some more of Josh and Henry's relationship,
[*book:Howtown|17347221]
Task 18 - Completion Post (Book 2)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Mr. and Mr. Smith Tough Love #1 by HelenKay Dimon215 pgs/GR
Read: 4/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
RITA Award by Romance Writers of America Nominee for Romantic Suspense (2017)
Aww, NOW I remember! *grin*
Looking forward to reading The Talented Mr. Rivers...
[ bookcover:Mr. and Mr. Smith|28200490]
Task 18 Completion Post (Book 2)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Bob the Book by David Pratt
Pages: 192
Qualification: Gaylactic Spectrum Award Nominee for Best Novel (2011), Lambda Literary Award for Gay Debut Fiction (2011), TLA Gaybie Award Nominee for Best Fiction (2011)
Read: 4/19/21
Rating: ★★★★
Wow, a book about books that made me laugh and get weepy. Who knew. Sure made me look at my books differently. Definitely more than the silly read I was expecting.
[*book:Bob the Book|9643923]
Gawd - this is such a long book! Anyway - should be done soon but will cook dinner and eat before I post my completion 😋😀
Task 18 - Selection69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Into This River I Drown
Pages: 400pp
Qualifies: Lambda Literary Award for Gay Romance (2014), Rainbow Award for Best LGBT Cover: Design (2013)
See book's main page for links to awards
Read: 20 April 2021
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
This was written in 2013, and, I would say, early on in TJK's writing career. The book is looooong and I found parts interminable - they just kept going, and going, and going. SO much internalised thoughts... Because of this, I tuned out quite a bit; never-ending verbosity drowned out much of the drama and connected sadness for me. Not a win, but the plot line was actually quite interesting.
[*book:Into This River I Drown|30967161]
Summary Completion Post - Task 1869. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Donna - Dearest Ivie - msg 627
Shannon - Him - msg 631
Lisa - Howtown - msg 633
Donna - Mr. and Mr. Smith - msg 634
Shannon - Bob the Book - msg 635
Jane - Into This River I Drown - msg 637
Donna wrote: "Task 18 - Completion Post (Book 2)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Mr. and Mr. Smith Tough Love #1 by [author:Hel..."Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (215). Thanks!
While I am not waiting for corrections - yet. Please double check your completion posts for missing or the correct page counts and any other silly errors!Here is your next task!
Task 19 - 99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Each teammate lists 5 of their favorite books in this thread. Then every player selects books from two different teammates and reads the two books. Series rule applies. For this task, each of you will read two books from two different teammate's list of 5 favorites.
MountainKat wrote: "Donna wrote: "Task 18 - Completion Post (Book 2)69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
Mr. and Mr. Smith Tough Love #1 ..."I was like. "that is the Kindle edition link"... you said "page count"... *headdesk* Correction complete!
Task 19 Selection Post (Book 1)99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Dead Speak by Pandora Pine
Pages: 214
Qualification: Lisa's Fav Picks
[*book:Dead Speak|36536722]
Task 19 Selection Post (Book 2)99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Retribution by Sloan Kennedy
Pages: 374
Qualification: Donna's Fav Picks
[*book:Retribution|30639319]
Task 19 - Selection99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Pretty Boy
Pages: 164
Qualifies: msg 10 - Shannon's picks
[*book:Pretty Boy|55845680]
Task 19 - Selection99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Dead Speak
Pages: 217
Qualifies: msg 10 - Donna & Lisa's picks :)
[*book:Dead Speak|36536722]
Until a new audio comes out on the Dead Speak series, I'm extremely happy to go back to the beginning and see their relationship start all over again!I was looking at Irresistible Omega's but I'm just not ready for a menage and what seemed to be more drama after my last effort with TJK!! 🤣
...Shame The Quiet House wasn't yet out in audio...
Task 19 Selection Post (Book 1)99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Unspeakable Words The Sixth Sense #1 by Sarah Madison200 pgs/GR
Jane's Favs
[ bookcover:Unspeakable Words|34522389]
Msking a NEW 1st book post... grrr
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OMG - so addled I was a day ahead of myself!!
Will do compl..."
OMG, Jane - you had me just as confused! I feel so scattered lately and your posts just made me laugh. Then you posted your completion and I was thinking I'd gone through all the posts and missed something... 😂🤷🏻♀️
And I'm seriously thinking of adding some things back on my plate when we are fully vaccinated (still a few days to go) - I must be crazy!! 🤦🏻♀️