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Group 282. General - Mod. Loralee
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Here it is: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I'm signing up here with The Second Dai and Julia OmnibusI have read both Mary and Loralee, but not these books.
Welcome Loralee - always a pleasure to read one of your books :) Please keep checking back as the round fills to let me know of any clashes.
I would indeed like to be part of this review round with Imagine Violet Blooming.
Welcome Mary - please keep checking back frequently and let me know if you see any clashes as the group fills :)
Hi E.M.I'm not sure if this will work as I have reviewed all of you before...interestingly though none of these books...Let me know, I wish my new book was ready but it will be a couple weeks yet.
Through the Mind's Eye: A Journey of Self-Discovery
J.P. Willson
Thanks....
J.P. - so sorry but I can't fit you in as I have reviewed you and you need to review the others, but have no book for me to review as yet. Do check the other two groups still looking for someone and see if you have a fit in either.
E.M. wrote: "J.P. - so sorry but I can't fit you in as I have reviewed you and you need to review the others, but have no book for me to review as yet. Do check the other two groups still looking for someone an..."Okie dokie...no worries,
Thanks E.M.
Hi EMI’d like to join with In it for the Money. I haven’t read the other people who have signed up so far.
Now to figure out how to tag the book from my tablet...
Cathy wrote: "Hi EMI’d like to join with In it for the Money. I haven’t read the other people who have signed up so far.
Now to figure out how to tag the book from my tablet..."
You have reviewed me before and Loralee has reviewed you. Please always check very carefully when signing up for a round :)
Welcome Cathy - please do add that link to the book so I can be sure I have the correct edition on the list, and please do keep checking back very carefully when new people are added to the round to spot any clashes.
I've reviewed at least 3 of Loralee's books, but not this one.
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Welcome Jolly - this is certainly the place for non-fiction. Please do keep checking back as the group fills in case you spot any other review clashes with those who join.
E.M. wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Hi EMI’d like to join with In it for the Money. I haven’t read the other people who have signed up so far.
Now to figure out how to tag the book from my tablet..."
You have reviewe..."
Oops! Sorry Laralee! (and EM)
Just a note here that you need to let me know if you use other pen names in the group, so that reciprocal reviews can be avoided. Because of the risk of this, members who do not declare they use several accounts/pen names in the group risk have all pen names blacklisted.
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Jolly wrote: "Loralee, I believe three , maybe four of them are. We are a big bunch. I'd have to ask them to be positive. I do believe EM reviewed my daughter a few years ago, but since I'm not reviewing her tha..."As long as you are not reviewing each other - which Amazon would not allow anyway - I see no problem. However, please do make sure your family all know to say if more than one of them is signing up to a round so as to avoid that happening.
Jolly wrote: "A side question: Is it okay to keep reading off the one for one listings while waiting for this to start?"It is, but I'd avoid anyone on the list and be sure to check if anyone joins here and if you have reviewed them there please say so.
I’m done in 280. Is there still space in this group? I’ve read Mary and Cathy before but not the books they have listed here.
I’d like to join with The Woman in the Woods
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Welcome J.E. - please keep checking back for clashes as the group fills.
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I'd like to join with Awakening: The Shard Chronicles Book 1https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
No conflicts with any of the books on the list so far.
thanks!
Nick - please go off and check your conflicts - in both directions - again please. I know for a fact you have one with me.
I would like to join with Snow White and the Civil War, part 1.https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
EM can read me, but I can't read her.
I have already reviewed JE Rowney's book, but she has other books I can read.
I can read Mary, but she can't read me. I can review Violet Blooming.
I have no clashes with Jolly Reader.
I have reviewed three of Loralee's books, including this one, but she still has others for me to review.
I have no clashes with Cathy.
I have no clashes with Nick.
It looks like I could slide into the #2 spot and be okay, if that would suit. : )
Also, I am still waiting on Amazon reviews to post, so I can pass them on in group 280. That should resolve before this group starts, but I can update you here if you'd like, EM.
Cathleen - Really sorry but the present order is pretty much set in stone due to the combined review clashes of all those currently listed. There are still other rounds open you could try if you wish.
E.M. wrote: "Nick - please go off and check your conflicts - in both directions - again please. I know for a fact you have one with me."Apologies, forgot to check in both directions - I've reviewed a previous book by EM Hook, but not this one.
I'd like to join with Raven Woman's Tavern https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...There's something weird going on with Goodreads. NO link shows up when I go to my book. The link is to amazon.
Laura - very happy to add you, but could you please do a check on any clashes you have with people already on the list so I know if you'll fit and where to put you if you do. Thanks :)
Welcome Nick - please keep checking back for clashes with others who join the round - both for yourself and on Ono's list.
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Gill MatherCould I enter this round with my novel Class of ’97. I've already reviewed The Woman In The Woods and J P Willson has reviewed one of my other books.
Gill wrote: "Gill MatherCould I enter this round with my novel Class of ’97. I've already reviewed The Woman In The Woods and J P Willson has reviewed one of my other books."
Happy to add you, please supply a Goodreads link to your book.
E.M. wrote: "Laura - very happy to add you, but could you please do a check on any clashes you have with people already on the list so I know if you'll fit and where to put you if you do. Thanks :)"I can’t revew or be reviewed by Mary Hughes since I have read all of her books.
I can’t review Cathy Perkins because she reviewed one of my previous books—but she can review this book.
I can’t review Loralee because she reviewed one of my previous books, but she can review this one.
I can review EM and JE Rowdney because I have not read the books they are offering here
No conflicts with Ono
Welcome Laura - please keep on checking back as the last few places fill and let me know if you spot any new clashes.
Gill MatherClass of ’97: An absorbing, page-turning read for all lovers of suspense and mysteryI'd like to add my book Class of ’97 to this review round. The full link to the book is:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
The genre is psychological mystery
Welcome Gill - please keep checking back for any clashes which arise.
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Personally, I have not reviewed Leonardo. or been reviewed by him.
Do you still have a spot left in this group? if so, I would like to join. I don't think I have any conflicts as far as I know.
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If Leonardo is able to fit into one slot, and you fit into another, I think that will work. I personally haven't reviewed you or been reviewed by you. If you could go through and check to see if you've reviewed or been reviewed by any one else, that would be helpful.
Also, will you put a link to the book you'd like reviewed? And I think the mods also like a link to your author profile especially if you're new.
I am relatively new to the group and have only reviewed a couple books so far. I do not see them on the list, so I think I'm safe there. My book has no reviews on Goodreads and only a couple on Amazon. Here's the link to the book I would like reviewed:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
and here's my author profile:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
So, if the spot has not been taken, I would love to be included!
-J.M. Rutherford
Welcome J.M. - please keep checking back as we are close to moving on to the next phase of the round now :)Leonardo - As Loralee so kindly explained, I would need a Goodreads book and author link to be able to include you in this group. Also, all your books listed seem to be in Spanish, which would be a bit difficult to accommodate. You would need to be able to provide an English language version.
Loralee - thank you so much for helping people in the round. You are always so helpful you would make an excellent mod! If you would ever like to be one, do please let me know :)
Hi, I am Sass Green.First time posting here for a review of my book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
It is a collection of 14 short stories set in Manhattan, with a somewhat "Sex in the City" theme. It is "clean" according to the definition on GR.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/dash...Hi, I am Sass Green.
First time posting here for a review of my book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
It is a collection of 14 short stories set in Manhattan, with a somewhat "Sex in the City" theme. It is "clean" according to the definition on GR.
Sass - I have signed you up on Round 279 and you can only be in one round at a time :)
Hi, if you're still looking for one more, I believe I only have review conflicts with Laura Koerber. I could join with this book:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Let me know, thanks!
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Class of ’97: An absorbing, page-turning read for all lovers of suspense and mystery (other topics)Class of ’97: An absorbing, page-turning read for all lovers of suspense and mystery (other topics)
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Your group moderator will be:
Loralee Evans
Member Links
1. E.M. Swift-Hook
2. J.E. Rowney
3. Mary E. Hughes
4. Tamira Thayne
5. Loralee Evans
6. Cathy Perkins
7. J.M. Rutherford
8. Gill Mather
9. Laura Koerber
10. Ono Northey (Nick is reviewing on Ono's behalf)
Book Links
1. The Second Dai and Julia Omnibus
2. The Woman in the Woods
3. Imagine Violet Blooming
4. It Went to the Dogs: How Michael Vick's Dogfighting Compound Became a Haven for Rescue Pups
5. Felicity~ A Sparrow's Tale
6. In It For The Money
7. Fearfully UnMade
8. Class of ’97
9. Raven Woman's Tavern
10. Awakening: The Shard Chronicles Book 1