TART Challenge - Round 4 - Have Book...Can Travel (3) Showing 251-300 of 1,125

[Sassafrass]

have a great time, Hazel!!!

[Avigail]

Hazel, enjoy the football (soccer) game. What a small world that our team has two members from the groups you will see. Let the best team win. Even though I am not so much of the Israeli team, I am more connected to the Greek national team. Maybe I am more Greek than Israeli.

[Hazel]

Flagged!

[Avigail]

I just flagged RoseHemmings1's post.

[Hazel]

Thanks we have always gone to the home games. We are huge football fans. The crowd is sold out so should be great atmosphere. Our covid tests are done as we need to show negative test results and vaccine status to get in. It’s an early start so be home at a reasonable time. We’ve played Israel 6 times in the past 2 years and it’s always a tough game so looking forward to it.

[Avigail]

I can tell you that I went to see two games at the World Cup in 2010 in South Africa. I saw the two quarter-finals between Uruguay & Ghana & Paraguay vs. Spain. Both games took place in Johannesburg, and it was during my flight attendant days.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Thanks for flagging that! I will leave so GR can handle. Lots of spamming like going on...

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 10 - 45. Read 6 books with 3 word titles

Books selected for this task need to have titles that are three words long. For this task, articles and ampersands count in the word total. For example The Family Gathering, Cut & Run and Judgment in Death are all 3 word titles.

[Sassafrass]

I've definitely got two for this one!

[Avigail]

I do, too I am starting right away with Murder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews

[Sassafrass]

I'm doing The Blind Date!

[Hazel]

That’s me not long in the house. I’m going to read this one first.

[Sassafrass]

how was the match, Hazel?

[Sassafrass]

Task 10: Read 6 books with 3 word titles.

The Blind Date
Pages: 178/GR
How it fits: Three words in title
Date completed: 10/9/21
Rating: *3.5 STARS*

I liked this one but I didn't love it. I thought that the whole reason they "broke up" was blown out of proportion since it was only a weekend. I know that Ryan wasn't honest, but still...

Anyway, I was happy that they got their second chance despite the ups and downs of reconnecting.

I really liked the characters and the story so I will be continuing with the series.

[Sassafrass]

i'm going on to the next one

[Hazel]

Sassafrass wrote: "how was the match, Hazel?"

Match was intense. We won 3-2 with the third goal being scored in the last couple of minutes. These games are to qualify for the World Cup and we are now 2nd in our group. Israel are right behind us but now we are 4 points ahead of them. I was biting my nails the whole time. Atmosphere was electric! I have no voice left 😂

[Sassafrass]

sounds great! I'm not much for sport in general but I loved going to games/matches because the atmosphere makes it so much more fun!

[☘KathyD☘]

I finished my first book and I'll post later this evening or tomorrow...on to the next! =)

[Sassafrass]

Task 10: Read 6 books with 3 word titles.

The Wrong Man
Pages: 222/GR
How it fits: Three words in title
Date completed: 10/9/21
Rating: *4 STARS*

I liked this one too. I liked it more than the first book. I didn't love it but I did enjoy the banter between Talia and Tomas. I wasn't fond of Talia's grandmother or her ex-husband and honestly wish they hadn't even been included in the story.

It was nice seeing Shawna and Ryan again too.

I actually got really enamored to Tomas when I didn't ever think that I would based on how he was behaving in the beginning of the book. But by the end of the story...*swoon*. Loved their HEA and I'm actually looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Sassafrass]

I'll hold off on reading any others but I have more so just holler if I'm needed.

I'm going back to my wheel of wheels book now until our next call!

[Avigail]

I have 100 more pages from my first book. I can read a second book as soon as I finish Murder with Peacocks.

[Sassafrass]

Hey Avigail. I think Kathy said she was already reading a second. She just hadn't posted her first book yet and that she would this morning.

look at message #268.

[Avigail]

Task 10: Read 6 books with 3 word titles..

Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews


Pages: 321
How it fits: 3 word title
Date completed: October 10, 2021
Rating: 4 ⭐

Review: I picked up Murder with Peacocks because I was in the mood for a cozy mystery. The truth is I had bought the book a couple of years ago, but the dense writing inside the physical copy I had to intimidates me.
I picked the book for two reading challenges, and I am pleased because I liked it very much. Meg, our main character, is the Made of Honor for three weddings, her brother's, her mother's, and her best friend's.
Murder with Peacocks is a perfect storm of a story. Three weddings, three impossible brides, and a murderer let loose among the peacocks. The mysteries are entertaining and clever, and Meg is a real kick-ass kind of person who can handle herself quite well (she's a blacksmith, so nobody messes with her!). And Michael is a terrific guy who fits right into Meg's lifestyle.
I think I will continue with the series as I enjoyed the primary and secondary characters

[Hazel]

Task 10: Read 6 books with 3 word titles

Book:
Pages: 365 as per kindle edition
Read: 10 October
Rating: 3⭐️
How it qualifies: 3 word title I Know You
Review: Rachel as she is now known tries to keep a low profile as she was once convicted of 3 murders and sentenced to death whilst a nanny in America. Now nearly 20 years later in the UK she is again a prime suspect in a murder investigation. The book switches between Rachel’s POV in the current time and her time as Casey in the past. I worked out what had happened quite early on in the story and the only characters I felt really drawn to were the baby and Rachel’s dog! It was an ok read.

[Avigail]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "I finished my first book and I'll post later this evening or tomorrow...on to the next! =)"

Kathy, do you have two books, or do you want me to rea another book?
Let me know so I can start the book.

[☘KathyD☘]

Avigail wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "I finished my first book and I'll post later this evening or tomorrow...on to the next! =)"

Kathy, do you have two books, or do you want me to rea another book?
Let me know so I c..."

Hi Avigail...I'm on it! Posting both completions shortly.

[☘KathyD☘]

Task 10—read 6 books with 3-word titles


The Graveyard Shift, Darynda Jones – 10/9/21 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Kindle first-edition ➔ 153 pages
How the Book Qualifies ➔ three-word title
Review — I’ve missed Charley Davison’s world! This book was like meeting up with old friends. Almost the entire gang makes an appearance and Garrett gets his happily ever after. There were some pretty deep hurts between Garrett and Marika that needed to be sorted before they could move on. At times, it didn’t help that both are incredibly stubborn, independent people. My only issue with this installment is it was too short. Everything was wrapped up nicely, but I wish I could have stayed with the gang a bit longer.

[☘KathyD☘]

Task 10—read 6 books with 3-word titles


Elements of Desire, Tate James & C.M. Stunich– 10/10/21 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Kindle first-edition ➔ 356 pages
How the Book Qualifies ➔ three-word title
Review — This has been quite a series! It is funny, sexy, and over-the-top punny. In this conclusion to the Hijinks Harem series, the newly married Arizona and her six husbands are thrown into another crazy jumble of messes. The road to happy was not easy, but this crazy group stuck it out and somehow managed to stay together.

[☘KathyD☘]

Task 10 Completion Post

Avigail
Hazel
KathyD
KathyD
Sassafrass
Sassafrass

[☘KathyD☘]

we are all checked in for Task 10! =)

[Sassafrass]

yes!!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

On the list for the morning!

[☘KathyD☘]

thanks Kat!

[Avigail]

Thank you Kathy

[Hazel]

Thanks for checking us in Kathy

[Sassafrass]

I hoping for a nice 4 book task this time. We've been getting a lot of 6 book ones lately.

Looking at this round's task list there seems to be an awful lot of those 6 book baddies. And even 8 book ones!!

[Avigail]

Sass, four books is a fast task. If there is six book task again, I will read two books so you can take a break.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass wrote: "I hoping for a nice 4 book task this time. We've been getting a lot of 6 book ones lately.

Looking at this round's task list there seems to be an awful lot of those 6 book baddies. And even 8 book..."

The more tasks you do, the harder the tasks can get! 😈

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 11 - 76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.

As a team, select a specific item and read 6 books with the selected item on the cover. Jewelry is not specific, but earrings are. Weapon is not specific, but gun is. You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. Please include the selected item and the qualifying cover in your completion posts.

[Avigail]

What is the specific item we decided on?
If I remember correctly, we picked hat, but I am open to suggestions if there is something else.
Sass, I am willing to read two books for this task.

[Hazel]

yes we said hat

[Hazel]

I will do 2 as well

[Sassafrass]

MountainKat wrote: "The more tasks you do, the harder the tasks can get! 😈"

I see your evil plan now....

[Sassafrass]

Avigail wrote: "What is the specific item we decided on?
If I remember correctly, we picked hat, but I am open to suggestions if there is something else.
Sass, I am willing to read two books for this task."

Yes it was hat. I'll go look for a book now. And thanks to Avigail and Hazel for offering two books.

[☘KathyD☘]

ditto! =)

[Avigail]

I started my first book by Charlie N. Holmberg. I believe I will finish it before I go to sleep, and tomorrow morning, I will start the second one. I haven't decided yet which one I will pick.

[Hazel]

Avigail wrote: "I started my first book by Charlie N. Holmberg. I believe I will finish it before I go to sleep, and tomorrow morning, I will start the se..."

I’ve not read this series but loved duo

[Avigail]

Task 11: 76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.

The Glass Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg


Pages: 224
How it fits: The specific item of our team is hat.
Date completed: October 11, 2021
Rating: 3 ⭐

Review: Continuing with the series, and the magic and the world-building is very compelling.
The Glass Magician is somewhat dark without going overboard. There are descriptions of violence/mutilations (same as the first book), but it was the right amount, making the book enjoyable.
Even though Ceony makes immature decisions, You can tell that her heart was in the right place, so I didn't hate her for it. It was just a little bit irritating.
I am looking forward to seeing Ceony & Emery's story blossom in the series of the following books.

[Avigail]

Tomorrow morning I will start That Forever Girl by Meghan Quinn. The book cover has a binny hat.

[Hazel]

Task 11: 76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item. - Team selected Hat

Book:
Pages: 248
Read: 11 October
Rating: 4⭐️
How it qualifies: Cowboy hat on the cover
Review: For a freebie this was a great 2nd chance romance story. Jack had been caught cheating by Sunny 10 yrs previously and she ran away and became a Vet specialising in investigations. Her mother asks her to come home as there could be a disease spreading among Jacks cattle and they want her to look into it. I liked the characters and the storyline and there was some sexual tension and heat between Sunny and Jack. I will definitely read more in the series.