TART Challenge - Round 4 - The Loitering Layabouts (6)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Posted the completion in Q&A :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

And you are on the list for a new task in the morning!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 10 - 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.

[Lisa]

Task 10 Selection Post
Gravedigger (book 1)
173 pages
How it qualifies: Shamus Award nominee best PI hardcover (1983)

[*book:Gravedigger|19096827]

[Lisa]

Get to read a real book for this one.

[Shannon]

Do our awards count for this one? Like MM awards? Or Rainbow Awards?

[Lisa]

I think MK wants the award to be MPG , under Literary awards.
Mm group doesnt count.
If you have access to the SH spreadsheet, that might help as literary award was an item.

[Lisa]

Task 10
Selection Post ( book 2)
A Body To Dye For
279 pages
How it qualifies: Lambda Literary award nominee for Gay Mens Mystery (1990)

[*book:A Body To Dye For|45695754]

[Shannon]

Task 10 Selection Post
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.


Bouncing Back by LA Witt
Pages: 174
Qualification: Rainbow Award for Best Gay Contemporary Romance & Romantic Comedy (2019)

[*book:Bouncing Back|40526088]

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 10
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
CHANGING MY BOOK!

Late Fees by Marshall Thornton
222 pgs/GR
Qualifies:Lambda Literary Award for Gay Mystery (2019)

[*bookcover:Late Fees|41587951]

Home Improvement by Tara Lain
207 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Rainbow Award for Best Gay Contemporary Romance & Romantic Comedy (2019)

[*bookcover:Home Improvement|46133431]

[Lisa]

Donna wrote: "SELECTION POST: Task 10
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.

Late Fees by Marshall Thornton
222 pgs/GR
Qualif..."

Love this series

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "Donna wrote: "SELECTION POST: Task 10
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.

Late Fees by Marshall Thornton
222..."

I didn't enjoy the first book, but I gave it 5-stars... maybe this one will suit me better... just jumping book 2. Will that be a problem?

[Lisa]

Probably not.

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 10
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.

Knight's Fire by S.J. Himes
150 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Rainbow Award (2019)

[*bookcover:Knight's Fire|46062964]

[Lisa]

Task 10 Completion Post (book 1)
Gravedigger
173 pages
How it qualifies: Shamus Award nominee best PI hardcover (1983)
Date read: 10/9/21
4 stars

Dave's back and investigating a claim a father has made for his dead daughter. The mystery holds up right to the end and this tome Dave's even got hinself a love interest.
Need to read the next book as this one ends on a cliffie.

[*book:Gravedigger|19096827]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Task 10 Completion Post (book 1)
Gravedigger
173 pages
How it qualifies: Shamus Award nominee best PI hardcover (1983)
Date read: 10/9/21
4 stars

Dave's back and investigating a c..."

Good one for Shannon...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

So just checking - the awards (that work for this task) will show on the main book page in the beta version? I don't need to keep opening up 'more' details to find them?

Urgh - hate the beta default!

[Lisa]

Not sure. Dont think I have the beta version. It should be just above the other edition line

[Lisa]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Task 10 Completion Post (book 1)
Gravedigger
173 pages
How it qualifies: Shamus Award nominee best PI hardcover (1983)
Date read: 10/9/21
4 stars

Dave's back and inve..."

Well, book 7 is £9.99 to buy. So expensive

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Not sure. Dont think I have the beta version. It should be just above the other edition line"

Beta forces me to keep opening extra details on the book page to see all the information that is usually shown in one glance on the old page. On your book, it does show the award on the first opening of the page, but with beta to see all the precis or the MPGs you have to click 'more' and 'more' etc.

[Lisa]

Is there somewhere at the bottom of the page you can press, like use desktop version, which will take you back to the old version

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Is there somewhere at the bottom of the page you can press, like use desktop version, which will take you back to the old version"

Yes - but I have to do it for every book I look at 🙄

I need to find a list but only found one with 18 books on it for the LAMBDA awards...

[Lisa]

You can always type in rainbow awards.
Go to the website. All the winners are listed for the last 12 years or so.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

*phew* - its holding in the older version for each book click now. Must have to do it a few times to get out of beta.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "You can always type in rainbow awards.
Go to the website. All the winners are listed for the last 12 years or so."

Great - thanks Lisa.

[Lisa]

How about The Mystery of the Moving Image. On your tbr, audio & rainbow award best mystery 2019. Not sure if you read bks 1&2

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 10 - Selection
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.

Knight's Fire
150 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Rainbow Award (2019)

[*book:Knight's Fire|46062964]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

(After all that, I just went with Donna's choice 😁)

And there are a couple of others I can read as well to make up the extra books if needed...

[Donna]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Task 10 - Selection
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.

Knight's Fire
150 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Rainbow Award (2019)

[*book:Knight's Fire|46062964]"

Buddy Read!!!

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 10
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
1st Book:
Home Improvement by Tara Lain
207 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Rainbow Award for Best Gay Contemporary Romance & Romantic Comedy (2019)
Finished: 10/9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
If I had to pick between being a rock star or work at a home improvement store... let's just say, I don't have a musical bone in my body, but I own every power tool know to man! *grin*

This was a wonderful, easy read that touched my heart. I loved the beginning, the middle, and the end! There were a couple of "tissue" moments and several "giggle" moments and a lot of "aww" moments!

I debated speaking about Irving but am choosing to just say, "be prepared... asshole alert!"

Having been a fan of Ms. Lain for years, I don't see that changing anytime in the future!

[*bookcover:Home Improvement|46133431]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "How about The Mystery of the Moving Image. On your tbr, audio & rainbow award best mystery 2019. Not sure if you read bks 1&2"

I may well read this is I need to read another book. I have read books 1 & 2 I think. Thanks!

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 10
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.

Knight's Fire by S.J. Himes
150 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Rainbow Award (2019)
Finished: 10/9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
Truthfully? I didn't want this one to end... grr

I knew we would be waiting for the next book, and waiting isn't something I do well! *grin*

This was a short, entertaining read that had me grinning for a large majority of the time!

Zephyr was adorable in either form and Gawain wasn't about to let his little dragon go... ever!

I do hope that we don't have to wait YEARS to continue this story, but I guess we will just have to wait and see. *sigh*

[*bookcover:Knight's Fire|46062964]

[Shannon]

Task 10 Completion Post
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.


Bouncing Back by LA Witt
Pages: 174
Qualification: Rainbow Award for Best Gay Contemporary Romance & Romantic Comedy (2019)
Read: 10/9/21
Rating: ★★★

I don't know who voted for these awards but this book should not have been on any best of list. I'll admit the cats were funny and the story of the abused Samir and the bouncer Elliot finding lurrrve was okay but not great. Lots of crap involving Samir's ex and his funny pets but that's about it. Meh.

[*book:Bouncing Back|40526088]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 10 - COMPLETION
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.

Knight's Fire
150 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Rainbow Award (2019)
Read: 10 Oct
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Great fantasy story with very loveable characters. Like Donna, would love to read the next in the series, but not sure it is imminent given this was written in two years ago.

Excellent narration by Joel Leslie

[*book:Knight's Fire|46062964]

[Lisa]

Got about an hour in my second book left and Ill post the completion post

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Lisa wrote: "Got about an hour in my second book left and Ill post the completion post"

Wonderful - was going to read a second one, but I'll save it for a future call :)

***edit***
I can post the completion summary in about an hour. Just have to get dinner going...

[Lisa]

Task 10
Completion Post ( book 2)
A Body To Dye For
279 pages
date read: 10/10/21
5 stars

Really liked this mystery. It kept me guessing right up until the big reveal. I kinda like these older books. Good writing and something that I can get used to, little to no sex. The mystery does it all.
Will go on to read this series.
How it qualifies: Lambda Literary award nominee for Gay Mens Mystery (1990)

[*book:A Body To Dye For|45695754]

[Lisa]

Completion Post
Task 10 - Award winners or nominees

Lisa Gravedigger Message 315
Donna Home Improvement Message 330
Donna Knight's Fire Message 332
Shannon Bouncing Back Message 333
Jane Knight's Fire Message 334
Lisa A Body To Dye For Message 337

[Lisa]

Completion post posted in Q&A.

Now we wait....lol

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

👏👏🎉

[Donna]

Lisa wrote: "Completion post posted in Q&A.

Now we wait....lol"

You guys are always so busy while I sleep... GREAT JOB!!! hehehehe

[MountainKat, Moderator]

On the list, I'll see you again tomorrow. 😊

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 11 - 48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.

Qualification can come from the title, precis, tags or lists. Remember to let me know how you know your book qualifies! Please include any necessary links or informations, I need to know where to look to confirm your books.

[Donna]

SELECTION POST: Task 11
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.

1st Book:
Finding Ripley by Jacki James
164 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Precis-A cowboy Daddy and a big city boy.

[*bookcover:Finding Ripley|49496715]

Book 2:
Window Dressing by Jodi Payne
190 pgs/GR
Qualifies: Precis- Sterling is just a cowboy from New Mexico...

[*bookcover:Window Dressing|49091916]

[Lisa]

Task 11 Selection Post
Cowboys

Ranch Manny
278 pages
How it qualifies (from precis): Cowboy Brent has a ranch to run. three kids he inherited when his cousin passed away,

[*book:Ranch Manny|57113001]

[Shannon]

Task 11 Selection Post (Book 1)
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.


Roping His Hero by Sue Brown
Pages: 172
Qualification: Precis

[*book:Roping His Hero|58678309]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Task 11 - Selection
#48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys

Cowboy Seeks Husband
Pages: 332
Qualification: Title

[*book:Cowboy Seeks Husband|44153539]

(Sorry team - had to go with this longer one! It also fits my bingo call... On the positive side, its a rainy day here, so will get it knocked off today ;)

[Shannon]

Task 11 Selection Post (Book 2)
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.


Featherbed by Annabeth Albert
Pages: 186
Qualification: Precis

[*book:Featherbed|56340297]

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "Task 11 Selection Post (Book 2)
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.


Featherbed by Annabeth Albert
Pages: 186
Qualification: Precis

[*book:Featherbe..."

That's a great one Shannon! Hope you enjoy it too :)

[Donna]

COMPLETION POST: Task 11
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.

Finding Ripley by Jacki James
164 pgs/GR ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Qualifies: Precis-A cowboy Daddy and a big city boy.
Finished: 10/11

Review:
Daddy-His name is Reed... use it occasionally!
Baby Boy-His name is Ripley... use it occasionally... grr

Other than referring to each other as Daddy and Baby Boy for almost the whole damn book, there just wasn't much Daddy kink. A few rules that were never broken, until FINALLY, Ripley broke one, and OHHH we got 10 taps on the butt... yeah, that's it... grrr

I'll be honest, my favorite characters were anyone that wasn't Reed or Ripley... the goats even placed ahead of them! Frankie was my favorite, and come to find out, I have already read his story... ugh!

Truthfully, I don't know whether to give the next book a try or just let this series go. What if all the other MCs are Ripley and Reed, just with different names? I will have to think about this before deciding to move on or not... *headdesk*

Sidenote: Larry is an asshole, just like Ripley's dad was... just thought you should know!

[*bookcover:Finding Ripley|49496715]