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Oct 29, 2021 10:51AM
Dee we are definitely signing up for Uno in the new year
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Diane wrote: "Dee we are definitely signing up for Uno in the new year"I want to but can we pick teams like with the Amazing race
We can make wishes. This year I wished to be with Helke, Diane, Janine and Em. We got some of our wishes. Helke and me in one team and Diane, Janine and Em in another.
Wende wrote: "Yes. You don't like closeted men much in your books. I saw you was reading it and thought I loved it but Gustaf won't. I will say I loved Jacob but hated JT. Still feel the fireman would have been ..."Thing is, I'm getting more mellow when it comes to closeted MC's. But the one thing I can't stand is them using religion as an excuse for why they are closeted. And how JT kept going out with different women all the time was also really annoying. The second book in that series is my favorite.
Diane wrote: "Dee we are definitely signing up for Uno in the new year"Is there a link to Uno challenge? I love team challenges, but I’ve never played Uno card games so I don’t know the basic idea even.
DeeNeez wrote: "Diane wrote: "Dee we are definitely signing up for Uno in the new year"Is there a link to Uno challenge? I love team challenges, but I’ve never played Uno card games so I don’t know the basic ide..."
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I hate that as well. I read that book years ago and still remember hating JT. I loved Jacob.
So we can wish to be together and hope at least we will be with at least one.
Task 16 Completion post --read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010
Book:
Murder in Pastel
By: Josh Lanyon
Pages: 198 / Kindle ed
How qualifies: First Published May 1, 2000 -- www.goodreads.com/book/show/1609066.M...
Finished: Oct 29
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: I am generally a big Lanyon fan and I did like this story and the mystery however I had a tough time believing in the second MC Adam. I mean sleeping with another man, even if you finally recognize him as the love of your life when your lover of 2 years was just buried?? Seems a little cold. And as it is written first person from the others perspective you never really get to know him that well. And then he wonders why Kyle may be hesitant? Didn't surprise me!
Dee, don't get too hung up on the Uno rules. You really just need to read books where names, titles, locations begin with certain letters and keep track of those in your posts. Only the Captains have to worry about how to account for all the books properly . The special challenges last year were fun too. Loved finding books that had the word shoulder pads and spandex in them. Theme was 80s movies though last year. Will be different this year.
I have this book and was furious with Josh! I got my money back. No where did it state on amazon it was a reprint from another pen name. I had that book. I even told Josh on Facebook it was dirty to do that. She agreed and said it was the publishers that did it. She is self published! I think she forgot that
And of course we will wish to be together. I think it's a bit like spell tho where the Mods need to make sure that people on the team are capable of reading as many books as are necessary to complete each month. Teams were large, but there were many books needed to be read.
Diane wrote: "And of course we will wish to be together. I think it's a bit like spell tho where the Mods need to make sure that people on the team are capable of reading as many books as are necessary to comple..."I am a fast reader I know this but I am really slowing down. I use to read a lot more. I like being a bit slow. I find I enjoy the books more
Omg, I want to kill my husband (ok, not really but you get my level of frustration...)I have to be up in an hour to go to work and not only did he come home drunk a couple of hours ago. He's also snoring and breathing heavy and woke me up. And when I leave to get an hour of extra sleep on the couch, he decides it's time to take the dog out and then is super noisy.
Gustaf wrote: "Omg, I want to kill my husband (ok, not really but you get my level of frustration...)I have to be up in an hour to go to work and not only did he come home drunk a couple of hours ago. He's also ..."
Sorry Gustaf. I hope your day will get better.
Here is your next task!Task 17 - 55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
As a team select a country outside the US then read 6 books set in that country. Your book can qualify from the book details on the main page, title, precis, tags or lists. Remember to let me know how you know your books qualify, with links or any other necessary information. I need to know where to look to confirm your books!
Task 17 - Selection - Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide countryTitle: Imago
Pages: 164 GR
How it fits: settings on main GR page, Tasmania (Australia)
See link above
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I can read 2 books Gustaf..it’s the weekend 😁
BOOK2Task 17 - Selection - Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country
Title: Imagines
Pages: 174 GR
How it fits: settings on main GR page, (Australia)
See link above
Selection Post - Task 17Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country
Team decision: Australia
Dearest Milton James by N.R. Walker
193 pages/ GR
How it fits: MGP Settings: Australia
Selection Post - Task 17Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country
Team decision: Australia
Book:
The Blinding Light
By: Renae Kaye
Pages: 210/ kindle ed
How it qualifies: tagged 'Australian' by 5 people on first page of tags, setting listed as Perth Australia
Selection Post: Task 17Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country: Team decision: Australia
The Straight Boyfriend byRenae Kaye
237 pages gr
How it qualifies: tagged Australian on mpg
[*book:The Straight Boyfriend|32874776]
Selection Post: Task 17
Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country: Team decision: Australia
The Blinding Light by Renae Kaye
210 pages gr
How it fits: tagged Australia on mpg
I have never read the The Straight Boyfriend so I will start with it. If needed I will read the authors book I love the most The Blinding Light
It is a new read for me. Now I am excited about it. Love Renae Kaye.
Diane wrote: "It is a new read for me. Now I am excited about it. Love Renae Kaye."It is one of my favorite books
Gustaf wrote: " Selection Post - Task 17Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country
Team decision: Australia
[book:Dearest Milton James|588518..."
I loved this book!
completion Post: Task 17Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country: Team decision: Australia
The Straight Boyfriend byRenae Kaye
237 pages gr
How it qualifies: tagged Australian on mpg
[*book:The Straight Boyfriend|32874776]
Read 10/30/21
4 star
review: Vinnie is about the sweetest boy ever. Loved him. At first he was sort of letting Aaron use him as his bit on the side but it came together nicely. Loved the whole getting with the whole gang.
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Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country: Team decision: Australia
The Blinding Light by Renae Kaye
210 pages gr
How it fits: tagged Australia on mpg
Read 10/31/21
5 stars
Review:
Jake had a hard life. A mother who was terrible??? She had trouble with drinking. Jake went in debt to save her and his sisters. Patrick was a rich blind man. It was a Cinderella without the wicked step sister or step mother. I love how his mother did what she could to show Jake she love him. I just adored this book!
Will unstrike as soon as done with other book!
BOOK 1Task 17 - COMPLETION - Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country
Title: Imago
Pages: 164 GR
How it fits: settings on main GR page, Tasmania (Australia)
See link above
Finished: Oct 30
Rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review
Sweet and heartfelt! Loved every minute. And it was awesome to learn more about the park reserves in Tasmania for once. Would love to visit. I’ve always had a soft spot for geeky nerds, and Lawson is absolutely precious. And to watch Jack melt at the sight of Lawson’s geeky geniusness, priceless.
DeeNeez wrote: "Gustaf wrote: " Selection Post - Task 17Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country
Team decision: Australia
[book:Dearest Milt..."
I loved it too, Dee!! Couldn't stop smiling while reading it.
Completion Post - Task 17Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country
Team decision: Australia
Dearest Milton James by N.R. Walker
193 pages/ GR
How it fits: MGP Settings: Australia
Read: 30-10-21
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
This right here, is the perfect example of why I love N.R Walker when she goes down the light, fluffy road. Dearest Milton James was a pure joy to read. Like, I couldn't stop smiling, nor reading for that matter (thank god Sweden are changing from summer to winter time tonight and I get an extra hour of sleep).
I loved Malachi and his verbal diarrhea. And the more stoic Julian and his salami. And the banter. And the secondary characters. And the letters. The letters made me swoon so hard. I can see myself picking this up when I need some cheering up in the future.
BOOK2Task 17 - COMPLETION - Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country
Title: Imagines
Pages: 174 GR
How it fits: settings on main GR page, (Australia)
See link above
Finished Oct 30
Rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Review
A perfect sequel to Imago. Lawson to rescue for another endangered butterfly, and Jack to the rescue for Lawson. He is so accident prone! These two are just plane adorable. This time it takes places in the tropics of Australia. I loved it!
Doing good.Waiting for Emily to get home
Harry just got back with our food. He picked up pasta with meat sauce, salad and cherry pie. It is from a benefit for my cousin Bobby. He was in the Hospital for over 8 weeks. They owe a lot of money.
Completion Post - Task 17Read 6 books set in the same country outside US, teams decide country
Team decision: Australia
Book:
The Blinding Light
By: Renae Kaye
Pages: 210/ kindle ed
How it qualifies: tagged 'Australian' by 5 people on first page of tags, setting listed as Perth Australia
Read: Oct 31
Rating: 5 *****
Review: Omg, such a sweet read. Loved Jake. Loved how low angst his relationship was with Patrick. Loved watching how their notes to each other progressed. Loved the ending!
Diane the ending was priceless. Jake not wanting to see the baby come out of him mom. 😂😂I loved how his mom set out to redeem herself to her son.
Okay, I've posted our completions. I have five books I really want to read right now, hopefully we'll get a category where I can manage to fit one or two in.
Gustaf wrote: "Okay, I've posted our completions. I have five books I really want to read right now, hopefully we'll get a category where I can manage to fit one or two in."I hope so! I have some I am hoping to fit in
I am ready!!! Happy November everyone!
I think we have a few hours before we get our next task… unless Kat jumps on during her lunch break, it will be when she gets home from work 😉
Ooo, maybe sooner? looks like she may be online.
Here is your next task!Task 18 - 100. Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title.
Books selected for this task need to have 11 letters or more in the titles. Ampersands count as 1 letter, do not count spaces or punctuation.
Well, your last task added several more books to my shelves! It would have been higher, but I'd already read a couple of them... 🤷🏻♀️📚
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