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Group 299. Clean - Mod. Loralee
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I would like to put my book in the round. Wondery Wombat Goes Grocery Shopping
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
I would like to join this round with my book Extinction Stinks! A Dinosorcerers Tale. Thanks. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Welcome June and Nathan - please keep checking back here frequently and let me know if you spot anyone who has ever reviewed you before to you have reviewed before signing up in the group. Thanks.
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My book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Welcome Loralee - and thanks for the offer to mod :)
Hi E.M. I would like to join this group with my book 'Moments We Love'https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Nathan and Loralee have reviewed my books.
Welcome Balroop - as ever please keep checking back frequently and let me know if you spot any further review clashes as the group fills. Thanks.
Hi guys! I'd love to join with my new children's book, I Love You, Grandma and Grandpa!GR link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5... (I've only got paperback out, but I can provide a PDF :))
I've read Balroop several times (but not that book of hers). I've also read 2 books by Nathan, but it appears he has more, so again no issue there.
I've been reviewed by Loralee twice (but not this book of mine).
Angela - really sorry but I can't see how to fit you in with the existing clashes between Nathan, Loralee and Balroop. You might like to look at one of the other groups and see if you can fit in one of them - the Novella one, perhaps, as that welcomes short works?
E.M. wrote: "Angela - really sorry but I can't see how to fit you in with the existing clashes between Nathan, Loralee and Balroop. You might like to look at one of the other groups and see if you can fit in on..."Will do, thank you, E.M.!
Hi Eleanor,On spot 8 I would avoid a clash/repetition with Loralee with this book:
Existential Rationalism: Handling Hume's Fork.
If possible, I would like to participate.
My reviews in group 295 are posted - just waiting for them coming online on Zon.
Cheers,
Marcel
Welcome Marcel - please keep checking back frequently to spot any further clashes as the group fills. Thanks.
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Loralee wrote: "In addition, Marcel, I have other books for you to read."Ok, great:)
Hi all, I would like to join with my book, The Quest: Journey to the Golden City. I have reviewed Loralee, but it was a different book than the one here.
I think if you put me on number 8 or 9, I should be out of Loralee's blindspot. I can review the book she has here.
Goodreads link- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Amazon link - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Thank you,
Dorothy
Hi! I would like to join with my travel book "Wonders of Continental Greece. Thessaly: Pelion - Meteora" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Balroop Singh has reviewed another book of mine. Loralee Evans has reviewed this book, but I can provide a different one. I have reviewed the book by Marcel Eschauzier, but I can be put in his 'blind spot'.
No other conflicts for the moment.
Welcome Dorothy and Denis - Thank you both for providing such helpful information and please keep checking back frequently for any further clashes as the group fills.
I'll be back next round. Thank you guys!Cheers.
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Hi, Loralee! Marcel is my only clash here so far.Cheers
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Henryhan - please check over your review clashes with all already in the group and please provide me with a Goodreads link to your book, it currently takes me to a Harry Potter ;) Thanks.
E.M. wrote: "Henryhan - please check over your review clashes with all already in the group and please provide me with a Goodreads link to your book, it currently takes me to a Harry Potter ;) Thanks."Fixed it.
Thank you!
Henryan has withdrawn from this group to participate in another.
I'd like to join this round with my children's picture book Bye-Bye Magpie. I've fulfilled my obligations for Group 295 Clean. I think I can fit in this round.My Goodreads book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
My Goodreads author link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I have no clashes with June, Nathan, and Denis.
I've read Loralee's book, but she has others I can read & review.
Dorothy and Marcel have already reviewed my book, but I've got a fantasy novella that they can read (it has no graphic violence or sexual situations).
-Lynn
Welcome S. Lynn - Please keep checking back frequently for further clashes as the group fills. Thanks.
Hi! :) Could I join with my baby book, I LOVE YOU, GRANDMA AND GRANDPA ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...) ?I've read:
Nathan (2 books, but he has more)
Marcel (the 1 book)
Been read by:
Loralee (but not this book)
I think I'd fit (as #7 or #8 on the list as it stands) if Marcel has another book available...?
Angela wrote: "Hi! :) Could I join with my baby book, I LOVE YOU, GRANDMA AND GRANDPA ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...) ?I've read:
Nathan (2 books, but he has more)
Marcel (the 1 book)
Been rea..."
* Edit: just saw I'd tried signing up earlier too, but the list has changed since. Still might not make it, but worth a shot. :)
Angela - really sorry but Marcel only has the one book - and the one blind spot which is already occupied.
Hi E.M. I just finished in round #298 (waiting for the last Amazon review to show up) so I hope it's ok to submit already my book here. I would like to participate with ADHD: LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
Loralee has read it (I have 2 other books but those are not "clean":)). I've read Dorothy and Nathan, but I see they have more books, so if it's okay with them, I could be in position 8?
Thank you, Nico
Welcome Nico - please keep doing the checking back thing as the last couple of spots fill. Thanks.
HelloI just finished round #300 (novella) and I would like to join this round with my chapter book for middle grade Bilaluna
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
I already reviewed one of Nico's and Dorothy's books but not the ones listed
I've already read and reviewed this book of Ann's, and also her other one in the series. I don't think she's got any others available right now... Maybe she could fit in my blind spot?No clashes with Nico.
-Lynn
Hello! I 'd like to join if its possible to fit me in.Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X9KVJ1J
I have no clashes with any of the books. I've read Nico before but not the one listed here.
Lemme know if it works out!
Welcome Anne - please keep checking back!MrsClaire - two things. Firstly, I looked at your book description as given on Goodreads and I am not sure it fits in a Clean round which asks for books that are:
Fiction and non-fiction, adult and children's books are acceptable.
No explicit violence or explicit sexual situations. If you have to wonder if an aspect of your book could be considered offensive, this is probably not the group for you!
Also, if you wish to participate in this, or any other Review Group round, you need to set your PM status so we can contact you at need. If you read Message 2 on this thread it will tell you how to do that.
If you can confirm that your book fits and once you have set your communication status, I will be happy to add you to this round
E.M. wrote: "Welcome Anne - please keep checking back!MrsClaire - two things. Firstly, I looked at your book description as given on Goodreads and I am not sure it fits in a Clean round which asks for books t..."
Thanks for getting back to me. I guess there is a little violence in my book. No worries!
I'd like to add my book, Naturally Supporting Cancer Treatment, to this round, please. This is the first time I've posted in this group, so there won't be any clashes.Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Naturally-Supp...
I'm pretty sure that it will fit in this group. I hope that you can add me.
Welcome Jenny.Everyone - please post to tell me if you have reviewed any of the four people above you on the list (the list wraps around so (10) is 'above' (1) ). Please also check that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed and post to tell me if they have not.
Remember that you can check if you have reviewed anyone before by going to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and searching their name. You can check if someone has reviewed you in the same way through their profile and searching for your name.
Please check all those who are the 4 above and 4 below you.
If you have no review clashes - or if you are scheduled to review someone who you have reviewed before but can see they have another book available just post 'Good to go :)' or words to that effect.
When everyone has posted 'Good to go' we will be :)
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Good to go!Dorothy and Marcel have already reviewed my book, but I've got a fantasy novella that they can read, Trial Run.
Loralee, since I've already reviewed Puppies and Portals, I'll need to read one of your other books. Do you have a preference regarding which one? (I've also already read and reviewed Felicity~ A Sparrow's Tale.)
-Lynn
I have reviewed Loralee before but not this book. Nico has reviewed me before but not this book. So I think that means I'm good to go.
Mod
Good to go. Loralee Evans has reviewed this book, but I can provide a different one. I have reviewed the book by Marcel Eschauzier, but I am in his 'blind spot'.
I'm good to go too, reviewing other books than Lynn's Bye-Bye Magpie and Loralee's Puppies and Portals.
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Books mentioned in this topic
Trial Run (other topics)Naturally Supporting Cancer Treatment: Evidence-based ways to help prevent cancer formation and recurrence, and assist treatment (other topics)
Bilaluna (other topics)
ADHD: LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (other topics)
ADHD: LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Loralee Evans (other topics)Jenny Graves (other topics)
Ann Birdgenaw (other topics)
Nico J. Genes (other topics)
S. Lynn Helton (other topics)
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Fiction and non-fiction, adult and children's books are acceptable.
No explicit violence or explicit sexual situations. If you have to wonder if an aspect of your book could be considered offensive, this is probably not the group for you!
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Your group moderator will be:
Loralee Evans
Member Links
1. S. Lynn Helton
2. Nathan Milner
3. Loralee Evans
4. June Lehrer
5. Denis Roubien
6. Ann Birdgenaw
7. Jenny Graves
8. Nico J. Genes
9. Dorothy Mbori
10. Marcel Eschauzier
Book Links
1. Bye-Bye Magpie
2. Extinction Stinks!
3. Puppies and Portals
4. Wondery Wombat Goes Grocery Shopping
5. Wonders of Continental Greece. Thessaly: Pelion - Meteora: A different Greece travel guide
6. Black Hole Radio - Bilaluna
7. Naturally Supporting Cancer Treatment
8. ADHD: LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
9. The Quest: Journey to the Golden City
10. Existential Rationalism: Handling Hume's Fork