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October 2021 - Blind Date With a Book
SharonWow it was hard to pick many of those sounded really good but I settled on
#2
Smart thinking Janice! Will be nice if it's revealed afterwards :)
Christina wrote: "Jayme wrote: "#4 Please
And you are so welcome! :)"
Sorry I just got back to you. Went down for a little nap and 2 1/2 hours went by...
Your book is Black Willow: One sister's dream, another sister's nightmare... by Jenny Offutt.
I hope it's good, I added it to my TBR :)
I had fun picking for Anna - so many great choices. I kept bursting out in song as I scoured for descriptions. *sigh*Book 1
Historical Mystery
Great Balls of Fire!
Hey! There's a tomb over there.
Political plotting
Book 2
Fantasy
It Takes a Village
Adventure
Sounds of Silence
Book 3
Set in the Middle Ages
Perfect for Halloween
Gothic
The Devil made me do it.
Book 4
Young Adult
Lets start a series
Kidnappings
Where are my glass slippers?
Book 5
Long Long Time Ago
Reads like fiction
Strong Women
Brother, Thou Art Mine
Super awesome. Thank you Jayme.
Silver wrote: "SharonWow it was hard to pick many of those sounded really good but I settled on
#2"
Enjoy! It sounds great!
Sharon wrote: "Silver wrote: "SharonWow it was hard to pick many of those sounded really good but I settled on
#2"
Enjoy! It sounds great!"
I still need the title of the book lol!
Jayme, these are my picks for you. I hope you read something you love this month!Book 1:
Contemporary
Friendship
Marriage
Bestselling author
Book 2:
Historical fiction
Mythology
Women
Prize nominee
Book 3:
Mystery
Gothic
Summer romance
Handsome main character
Book 4:
Historical fiction
Adventure
Animal love
California
Book 5:
Fiction
Come-of-age story
Redemption
Small town
@TrudyAnn#1
Winter
Religion
Family
Historical
#2
Stories
Wanderers
Connection
Unusual
#3
Friendship
Atmospheric
Fabulism
Suspenseful
#4
Based on a true story
Adventurous
Siblings
Crime
#5
Colonialism
Magic realism
Emotional
Family
Silver wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Silver wrote: "SharonWow it was hard to pick many of those sounded really good but I settled on
#2"
Enjoy! It sounds great!"
Oh. I thought you were supposed to figure it out from the clues. It’s Houses of Stone.
I still need the title of the book lol!"
@ Janice, all these sound so good. But I'm going to pick #2
Sandra wrote: "Jayme, these are my picks for you. I hope you read something you love this month!."Wow they all sound so good and I am having a hard time choosing between books 1, 3, and 5, but since it's October I think I'll go for a gothic mystery with book #3.
Jayme wrote: "since it's October I think I'll go for a gothic mystery with book..."I put it in the selection for that reason. :)
Book 3: The Haunting of Brynn Wilder
Silver wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Silver wrote: "SharonWow it was hard to pick many of those sounded really good but I settled on
#2"
Enjoy! It sounds great!"
I still need the title of the book lol!"
Houses of Stone
Sharon wrote: "Silver wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Silver wrote: "SharonWow it was hard to pick many of those sounded really good but I settled on
#2"
Enjoy! It sounds great!"
I still need the title of the book lo..."
Ok cool! Sounds good! I am looking forward to it.
@EmmaI’ve chosen books from your list that I have read and liked. I hope you enjoy the book you choose. Happy reading!
Book 1
Historical fiction
Award-winner
Slavery
Magic realism
Family saga
Book 2
Historical fiction
Feminism
Set in Norway
Cover-love
Witches
Book 3
Nonfiction
Cultural understanding
Award winner
True crime
Racism
Book 4
Ancient Greece
Mythology
Feminism
Award winner
Cover-love
Book 5
Mystery
Apocalyptic
Survival
Murder
Nuclear war
I'm reading all the hints and I suspect that at the end of the month when the titles are revealed I will add plenty to my TBR. Not sure how I feel about that. :D
Sandra wrote: "I'm reading all the hints and I suspect that at the end of the month when the titles are revealed I will add plenty to my TBR. Not sure how I feel about that. :D"I'm pretty sure you're not alone. lol
Hi Sandra, here are my picks for you.Book #1
Gritty
US setting
Brutal
Historical
Nonfiction
Book #2
Unusual setting
Illuminating
Disturbing
Secrets and lies
Translated
Book #3
Character-driven
Different POVs
Bleak, unnerving
Unanswered questions
Sad
Book #4
Historical fiction
Translated
Dual timeline
Love story
Asian setting
Book #5
South American setting
Short stories
Multiples POVs
Contemporary fiction
Count your fingers
Anna wrote: "@ Janice, all these sound so good. But I'm going to pick #2"
Number 2 is Duncton Tales. I hope you enjoy it. :)
TrudyAn, it was hard to pick (thanks for writing the hints!), but you got me at "character-driven". I'll go with book 3.
Sandra wrote: "TrudyAn, it was hard to pick (thanks for writing the hints!), but you got me at "character-driven". I'll go with book 3."That would be Idaho. I hope you enjoy it - I've had my library hold on pause for about a year.
Great! Thanks! I've owned that one for two years or more. It was time.
Anna wrote: "@TrudyAnn#1
Winter
Religion
..."
Thanks for the intriguing descriptors, Anna! I'm in the mood for an atmospheric read, so I'll go with #3.
@KayBook 1
Unnamed island
Memory and trauma
You may love it or hate it
Translated into English
Book 2
Sweden
GCA Nominee
Oddly funny stupidly smart
Several POV
Book 3
1600s
Paranormal
Series
"Always love someone who will love you back"
Book 4
Nonfiction
Dysfunctional family
The title might mislead you
Adapted into movie
Book 5
Author of Colors
Twin sisters
20th century
Adult
Phew, never thought making hints would be this hard.
Ayacchi wrote: "@KayPhew, never thought making hints would be this hard."
It was surprisingly difficult, wasn't it? Part of the challenge, I guess. :)
Shirley wrote: "@EmmaI’ve chosen books from your list that I have read and liked. I hope ."
Let's go with book two, October is a good time to read about witches
Here are my Picks for JaniceBook 1
time limit
Love interest
LGBT
2021
Moral
Book 2
Watery
Thrill
cliffhanger
Road traffic accident
Playlist
Book 3
Hilarious
High school reunion
Alliteration
Escapades
Survival
Book 4
True
Gangs
journalism
past
Future
Book 5
Music
Females
1920's
abuse
twists
Christina wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "I am in this is my shelf https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...Your choices:
1.
Part of a series
Fiction
Social classes
2..."
Hi Christina I think I am going for Book 2 please
Janice wrote: "Ayacchi wrote: "@KayPhew, never thought making hints would be this hard."
It was surprisingly difficult, wasn't it? Part of the challenge, I guess. :)"
It was, but also fun!
TrudyAn wrote: "Thanks for the intriguing descriptors, Anna! I'm in the mood for an atmospheric read, so I'll go with #3."
Once Upon a River Hope you will like it :)
Janice wrote: "Anna wrote: "@ Janice, all these sound so good. But I'm going to pick #2"
Number 2 is Duncton Tales. I hope you enjoy it. :)"
Thanks!
This looks like a really cool challenge Janice and Sarah! I completely missed the boat on it LOL
Marie (UK) wrote: "Christina wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "I am in this is my shelf https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...#2= Piranesi
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Almeta wrote: "@Vicki Here are my choices for you. Which will it be?Book 1
Translated from Spanish
Magical Realism
1918
Protecting friends and family and their land
Well drawn character minds and motivations
..."
Oh, Almeta tough choices! I have a good idea what book 1 & 2 is but the other 3 no idea! :)
I'm going to go with #3! I'll probably read some fluff for the toppler then I can have a nice cry afterwards :)
Grainne I sent you a friend request so I can see your shelf
Margo wrote: "This looks like a really cool challenge Janice and Sarah! I completely missed the boat on it LOL"The month hasn't started yet, Margo!!
Sandra wrote: "I'm reading all the hints and I suspect that at the end of the month when the titles are revealed I will add plenty to my TBR. Not sure how I feel about that. :D"Ohhhhh yup.
Okay - Kristie!Book 1
Travelling
Historical Fiction
The South
Dysfunctional Family
Book 2
Goodreads Choice
Ambitious Characters
Realistic Lit Fic
Good Intentions
Book 3
Quirky
UK
Feel Good
Mental Health Themes
Book 4
Returning Sibling
Police
MC Seachange
Twists and Turns
Book 5
World Building
Book Book
YA
UK
Pragya wrote: "Love this, Janice. I'm in.Here's my shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
I hope love is in the air for you tonight Pragya!
ook 1:
US history
Other
Equality
Politics
Skin
Book 2:
romance
Historical fiction
librarians
Women’s friendship
The Great Beyond
Book 3:
Fade away
Family
Emotional
American history
Past
Book 4:
Wedding
Power Couple
Island
Who done it?
Intrigue
Book 5:
Fantasy
Horror
Keep it in the family
South America
Mining town
Marie (UK) wrote: "Here are my Picks for JaniceBook 3
Hilarious
High school reunion
Alliteration
Escapades
Survival
..."
Oooh! It's so hard to pick just one. Each has some hint that really intrigues me. I will choose Book 3, please. :)
Margo wrote: "This looks like a really cool challenge Janice and Sarah! I completely missed the boat on it LOL"It's not too late to sign up.
Can I join?! My shelves are not the most organized, so probably have to use my Want to Read shelf.
Christina wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "Christina wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "I am in this is my shelf https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...#2= [book:Piranesi|5020295..."
it has been there a while I am looking forward to it
Janice wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "Here are my Picks for JaniceBook 3
Hilarious
High school reunion
Alliteration
Escapades
Survival
..."
Oooh! It's so hard to pick just one. Each has some hint that really intri..."
That is the most wonderful book Janice -The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant
Rusalka wrote: "Okay - Kristie!...Book 3
Quirky
UK
Feel Good
Mental Health Themes..."
It really is hard to choose! lol I think I'll go with lucky #3. It seems like a good time for a quirky and feel good read.
Silver wrote: "Ok here are my pics for SarahBook 1:
1. Science Fiction
2. Classic
3. Time Travel
4. Creatures
5. Dark
Book 2.
1. Red
2. Forgetfulness
3. Ocean
4. Science
5. Disease
Book 3
1. Women
2. Dyst..."
Thanks! I'll have to have a think about this. Tricky to choose!
I've had a look ay your list Shirley and written a few notes. I'll finalise and post it in the morning.
Janice wrote: "Margo wrote: "This looks like a really cool challenge Janice and Sarah! I completely missed the boat on it LOL"It's not too late to sign up."
Great, thanks😁
My shelf is https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
@Katrisa here are your blind dates ...Book 1
Nonfiction
Ancient wisdom
Intertwining of the analytical and the spiritual
Native Americans
Book 2
Japanese fiction
Quirky & poignant
The secret lives of pets
Buckle up
Book 3
Fantasy
Chunkster
Wizards, kings, adventure
Lots of music
Book 4
Nonfiction
Chemistry, history, and humor
You'll feel smarter just holding it
Great storytelling
Book 5
Classic fiction
"The book was better"
1960s New England
Child protagonist
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Book 1:
1. Science Fiction
2. Classic
3. Time Travel
4. Creatures
5. Dark
Book 2.
1. Red
2. Forgetfulness
3. Ocean
4. Science
5. Disease
Book 3
1. Women
2. Dystopia
3. Mother/ daughter relationship
4. Silence
5. America
Book 4
1. Mental Health
2. Humor
3. Eccentric Characters
4. Nurses
5. Rebellion
Book 5
1. Dog
2. Car
3. Suspense
4. Mother and child
5. Escape