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October 2021 - Blind Date With a Book
For GrainneBook 1
Island
Secrets
Retitled
Countdown
Book 2
Rediscover the past
Romance
Married with children
Multiple POV
Book 3
Magical Realism
Friendship
Finland
Book 4
Debut novel
School
Family
Unique
Book 5
Funny
Coming of age
Cultural
True story
Carrie wrote: "Kristie wrote: "Carrie - Yay thanks Kristie! This is so exciting. Of course I'm tempted by them all, but I am going to have to go with ...
BOOK #1
a nice murder for Halloween month"
Book number 1 is Joyland! Enjoy!
Kristie wrote: "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 f..."I agree! Here's hoping that my description was correct then lol and that you enjoy ... *drumroll*...
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Margo and Laura, you can be each others' buddy. Margo, you pick for Laura. Laura, you pick for Margo.
Marie (UK) wrote: "Janice wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "That is the most wonderful book Janice -The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant."Perfect! That sounds like a great read for October.
Rusalka wrote: "Here's hoping that my description was correct then lol and that you enjoy ... *drumroll*...Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine "
Excellent! Thanks, Rus!
Ayacchi wrote: "I'm in. I'll edit my shelf first.Here's my link"
Hi Aya,
Sorry for the delay. My picks for you:
1.
mystery/thriller
family secrets
strangers in need
2.
contemporary
love, tragedy, power
utensils
3.
crime
help recruited
intrigue and danger
4.
mystery
letter
inheritance
5.
cultural
fortunes
feminine
Kristie wrote: "Book number 1 is Joyland! Enjoy!"OHHH of course! A coming of age story involving a murder - who else but Stephen King?
Uggh, I’m so sorry 😞 Stressed out puppy and my guy going into a block of night shifts is not conducive to getting anything else done 😵💫@Peggy - I think that I have been using “A-To-Z-Plus-Some” for these challenges, but really you can pull from anywhere that strikes your fancy 😊 And, I will try to get that shelf linked for you tomorrow 😃
@Sharon - I have been working on your selection list, and should have it up tomorrow 😃
Emma R. wrote: "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"
Good choice Emma. Your book is The Mercies
I thought it would be that book. I already put a hold on it at the library
Kay wrote: "Hi Aya,
Sorry for the delay. My picks for you:
3.
crime
help recruited
intrigue and danger
..."
Wow, this is hard. But I'll pick #3!
Jenn wrote: "Uggh, I’m so sorry 😞 Stressed out puppy and my guy going into a block of night shifts is not conducive to getting anything else done 😵💫@Peggy - I think that I have been using “A-To-Z-Plus-Some” ..."
No need Jenn, I can find it if I have the name of the shelf. Not sure if I can manage to create your blind dates today (busy day at work), but definitely tomorrow.
Janice wrote: "Margo and Laura, you can be each others' buddy. Margo, you pick for Laura. Laura, you pick for Margo."Perfect!
@Laura, I've been having a nosey through your "to read" shelf and you are a woman after my own heart! Very eclectic mix, I see loads of great options there 😁 Can you confirm that this is the shelf you want me to use?
My shelf is https://www.goodreads.com/review/list....
Ayacchi wrote: "Kay wrote: "Hi Aya,
Sorry for the delay. My picks for you:
3.
crime
help recruited
intrigue and danger
..."
Wow, this is hard. But I'll pick #3!"
Sorry if I was too vague didn't want to give too much away. No. 3 is The Man Who Died Twice. Hope you are OK with this one.
Also, could I please pick book 2 from your blind list? Thanks.
Kay wrote: "Sorry if I was too vague didn't want to give too much away. No. 3 is The Man Who Died Twice. Hope you are OK with this one..."That what blind date is! And it's cool, really. One of my newest tbr, mystery + cozy + humor, and has a high rate. Perfect :)
No. 2 would be Anxious People. Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!
Shirley, here are your options:Book 1:
A realm of fantasy
Chunky monkey
Pulitzer prize winning author
Book 2:
Secrets, friendship & love
Mystery & culture
Middle East
Female main character
Book 3:
Starry skies
Love in wartime
A debut
Book 4:
1800s
Mesmeric & hypnotic
French literature
A debut
Book 5:
1800s
Multi-generational
Sweeping social history
Struggles & triumphs
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..."
Tricky decision. I'll go with 5 please!
I'm guessing if the date doesn't work out, we get to choose another one?!
Jenn wrote: "Uggh, I’m so sorry 😞 Stressed out puppy and my guy going into a block of night shifts is not conducive to getting anything else done 😵💫@Peggy - I think that I have been using “A-To-Z-Plus-Some” ..."
I am sorry things have been so stressful. Take a breath. When it gets done, it gets done!
Vicki wrote: "For GrainneBook 1
Island
Secrets
Retitled
Countdown
Book 2
Rediscover the past
Romance
Married with children
Multiple POV
Book 3
Magical Realism
Friendship
Finland
Book 4
Debut novel
School
F..."
I recognize barely any of these, maybe one. I think I know what the title of one of these is haha
I really like Book 1 and Book 5. It's a tough choice. They both seem good for different reasons. Do I want secrets and discovery or funny yet true?
I am going to choose Book 1.
Sarah wrote: "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..."
Ok Sarah you get Cujo
Hope you enjoy! Good choice for Halloween.
Grainne wrote: "I recognize barely any of these, maybe one. I think I know what the title of one of these is hahaI really like Book 1 and Book 5. It's a tough choice. They both seem good for different reasons. Do I want secrets and discovery or funny yet true?
I am going to choose Book 1.."
For Book 1 You get: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Hope you like it!
Carrie wrote: "Kristie wrote: "Book number 1 is Joyland! Enjoy!"OHHH of course! A coming of age story involving a murder - who else but Stephen King?"
Hahaha true!!
Silver wrote: "Sarah wrote: "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. Dise..."
Ooh thank you Silver! I would not have guessed that in a million years. I've not read a King book for a while so this is perfect!
Margo wrote: "Janice wrote: "Margo and Laura, you can be each others' buddy. Margo, you pick for Laura. Laura, you pick for Margo."Perfect!
@Laura, I've been having a nosey through your "to read" shelf and yo..."
@Margo here is the link to my shelf. I'll take a look at yours over lunch today. Looking forward to seeing what we find!!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Emma R. wrote: "I thought it would be that book. I already put a hold on it at the library"I hope you enjoy it, Emma. I gave it 5 stars.
Sarah wrote: "I'm guessing if the date doesn't work out, we get to choose another one?!"Yes. If the book is a dud, you can pick again. That's why we won't reveal what the other books were in the list until the end of the challenge.
Jenn, here are your blind dates. Most of them I've never met before, so I hope I gave them proper descriptions. Book 1
Women sticking together
Not like on tv
Criticism
The past catches up with you
Book 2
Old lady
Cozy
It’s all in the cards
First in series
Book 3
Early 20th century
Balkans
Strong female character
Debut author
Book 4
WWII
Friendship
Up in the air
Hawaii
Book 5
Serial killer
Parallel narrative
City
Independently published
Janice wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm guessing if the date doesn't work out, we get to choose another one?!"Yes. If the book is a dud, you can pick again. That's why we won't reveal what the other books were in the ..."
Ok thanks :-)
Margo, here are your options for your blind date. I am not personally familiar with any, so I based my descriptions off their profiles and the references of those who have dated them before. :-) Book 1
Thriller
Hidden Secrets
Challenges assumptions
Dark past
Book 2
LGBT Fiction
Family
Sophomore novel
Author is Trinidadian
Published in 2020
Book 3
Horror
Bram Stoker Award Nominee
Set in Mexico
Headstrong female main character
Book 4
Fiction/Fantasy
Debut novel
9 storylines that connect to each other
Set in cities around the world, like Tokyo and New York City
British author
Book 5
Young Adult
Set in Nebraska
First love
Social anxiety
People who talk a lot
Okay Laura, here are your 5 potential dates. My advice is take them all out ASAP, I have had intense and satisfying relationships with all in the past 😆Book 1
Thriller
Dark humour
Unique and crazy plot
Great first line!
Short and snappy
Book 2
Historical fiction
Slow burn
Secrets and surprises, mysteries and magic
Great charters
Hidden depths
Book 3
Sci-fi
Psychology
Thought provoking
Get your hanky ready!
This book will WOW you
Book 4
Historical
Alternating POVs
Strength in adversity
Female friendship
Powerful narratives
Book 5
Contemporary fiction/fantasy
Mental health
Sliding doors
What if…?
Out of this world!
Margo wrote: "Okay Laura, here are your 5 potential dates. My advice is take them all out ASAP, I have tested intense and satisfying relationships with all in the past 😆Book 1
Thriller
Dark humour
Unique and ..."
I LOVE your descriptions Margo!
Laura (Lclwags) wrote: "Margo, here are your options for your blind date. I am not personally familiar with any, so I based my descriptions off their profiles and the references of those who have dated them before. :-) ..."
Thanks Laura, truly mysterious clues, I don't recognise a single book. This is intriguing, and such a hard decision I think I'll need to sleep on it. Lord, I thought coming up with clues was the hard part 😆
Sarah wrote: "Margo wrote: "Okay Laura, here are your 5 potential dates. My advice is take them all out ASAP, I have tested intense and satisfying relationships with all in the past 😆Book 1
Thriller
Dark humou..."
It is so hard to do this - but such fun! Love your idea Sarah 😊
At the end, can we find out the titles for the other 4? I want to read them all after those descriptions!! I choose Book 1. You had me with Great fist line! Plus dark humor seems fitting for October.
Laura (Lclwags) wrote: "At the end, can we find out the titles for the other 4? I want to read them all after those descriptions!! I choose Book 1. You had me with Great fist line! Plus dark humor seems fitting for October."
The titles will be revealed at the end of the month. We are all anxiously waiting. :)
I also thought the "first line" hint was unbeatable.
Hey Sharon, these are for you (and you had some very interesting material to work with lol my TBR will be growing 😃)Book 1
- Going home
- A rose by any other name would be as sweet, and the same goes for books
- To fall in the Fall
- First in Series
- Copy Cat, or back for more
Book 2
- Halloween
- First in Series
- Murder most Foul
- Ghosts
- Written by Who?
Book 3
- Looks can be Deceiving
- Hearth and Home
- Blood is Thicker
- Small Town Drama
- Friends and Neighbors
Book 4
- An Evening Affair
- Magic
- Romance
- National Best Seller
- Debut Book
Book 5
- This Book Rocks
- Scenic Trip
- Row, Row, Row Your Boat
- Science to the Recue
- In Conclusion
Peggy wrote: "Jenn, here are your blind dates. Most of them I've never met before, so I hope I gave them proper descriptions. Book 2
Old lady
Cozy
It's all in the cards
First in series..."
These are awesome Peggy 😃 And, I want to read them all!!!
But, I think that Book 2 looks like it might be the easiest to read in five minute intervals around puppy chaos lol
And, I can't wait to find out what they all are?!?
Jenn:You know doing it this way is most intriguing. It makes me want to read all of them, but I think I will choose book 2. I mean Halloween? October? And I have had so much fun looking at everyone’s list that I have ordered some too.
Sharon wrote: "Jenn:You know doing it this way is most intriguing. It makes me want to read all of them, but I think I will choose book 2. I mean Halloween? October?..."
And the winner is . . . Death Overdue, which looked like so much fun that I have it loaded too
Jenn: That is one I really wanted to read! Thanks! Let me know what you think because…you know, you have nothing else to do! LOL!
Ok Rusalka - here are your choices. Sorry I am a bit late!Book 1
-Gothic
-Classic
-Secrets
-Creepy Housekeeper
-National Book Award
Book 2
-1990s Music
-Young Love
-Oddballs
Book 3
-Australia
-Sci Fi
-Dystopia
-TWIST!
Book 4
-Memoir
-Idaho Survivalists
-Homeschooling
Book 5
-Classic
-Small Town
-1920s
-Magical Realism
Carrie - I think I am going to go for a nonfiction. I really keep going back and forth but I think I will go with book #4
Sarah wrote: "Shirley, here are your options:Book 1:
A realm of fantasy
Chunky monkey
Pulitzer prize winning author
Book 2:
Secrets, friendship & love
Mystery & culture
Middle East
Female main character
Book..."
Thanks Sarah. I thought it’d be easy to guess which books they are, but I have no clue.
Im choosing Number 1. Chunky Monkey has me intrigued.
Katrisa wrote: "Carrie - I think I am going to go for a nonfiction. I really keep going back and forth but I think I will go with book #4"Great choice! You have selected:
Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us by the incomparable Sam Kean!
Enjoy!
Just going through my spreadsheetNo list for Almeta.
The following have not picked a book to read:
Margo
Pragya
Rusalka
The following have picked a book but the reveal has not been made:
Jenn
Katrisa
Laura
Shirley
Vicki
I hope I've not missed anything.
Jenn wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Jenn, here are your blind dates. Most of them I've never met before, so I hope I gave them proper descriptions. Book 2
Old lady
Cozy
It's all in the cards
First in series..."
These..."
Haha, I think you're right about that!
I hope you enjoy reading The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club. It was the title that got me to put it in the selection.
I'll reveal the others to you when the month is over :)
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Yay thanks Kristie! This is so exciting. Of course I'm tempted by them all, but I am going to have to go with ...
BOOK #1
a nice murder for Halloween month