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Sep 08, 2022 04:37PM
I’m just waiting on the Q&A to verify that a bird works for animal. If I need to change my book, I do a new post? Not edit my previous post, right?
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Laura wrote: "I’m just waiting on the Q&A to verify that a bird works for animal. If I need to change my book, I do a new post? Not edit my previous post, right?"Double check but I think she approved.
I'm pretty sure at this point, you'd be okay just updating your selection post.
I think she answered right after I posted here. So glad I can use my Turf Wars book!
SELECTION POST Week #1 - Option #1
Freedom for His Omega by Crista Crown
Pages: 158/GR
How it Qualifies: animal on cover
[*book:Freedom for His Omega|36570630]
Week 1 Selection PostOption 1
378 pgs.
How the book qualifies: Wolf on cover
Completion PostWeek #: 1
Bookcover/link:
Southern Sorcery by Amy Boyles 9/9-22Rating: ★★★
Page numbers: 214
How the book qualifies: Animal on cover
Review:
I like this series but it's a bit the same as last book. A lot happens, MC is attacked and there is 2 killings, and then it is resolved in just a few days. I do like the snarky grandmother.
Hi team - just to help out LaurLa, could you all please include the broken link in your posts? I always put it at the bottom.Krissy did it in her selection post 55.
You simply add the book link (using the green type 'add book/author' at the top right of the comment box) and add an asterisk or space INTO the link before you finalise your post
Southern Sorcery
Broken link: [*book:Southern Sorcery|40090790]
I know from experience that it makes the Captain's job far easier and LaurLa has the largest team in the round :)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi team - just to help out LaurLa, could you all please include the broken link in your posts? I always put it at the bottom.Krissy did it in her selection post 55.
You simply add the book link ..."
Thanks, Jane (PS).
Team, it's been a rocky start for me, I apologize, not being on GR as much as I'd like the last couple of days. I appreciate everyone pitching in!
Selection Post ➺ Week 1Option 1
Call: 3. Zebra, Border Collie, Holstein Cow, Panda
Task: Read a book with an animal on the cover
Book: The Gathering
Pages: 355 pp (GR kindle, linked edition)
How it fits: lion on the cover
[*book:The Gathering|20350519]
Week 1 completion Option 1
His Clever Kitten
Finished 11/9
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was so sweet and i Loved maddy she was just adorable and she and lachlan were perfect for eachother and i Loved lucifurr the cat so all in all this was a perfect mix of fluff and action
Week 1 CompletionOption 1
Finished September 9
Broken Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/153...*
☆☆☆☆☆
An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire
Precis: This is book 2 of what will be a 3 book series by my fellow Alabamian academic, Manda Collins. It is a regency romance centered on the mystery of a missing actress wherein the lead heroine, Caroline Hardcastle, is a popular true crime columnist who does investigations of the mysterious events in the popular press. Funny, smart banter, some romance. Reading book 1 is not necessary to enjoy this book. Book 3 in series is scheduled March 2023.
353 pages
COMPLETION POST Week #1 - Option #1
Freedom for His Omega by Crista Crown
Pages: 158/GR
How it Qualifies: animal on cover
Finished: 09/10
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Cute story and a good start to a new to me series. I thought there was going to be a bigger fight with Asher's original pack but I'm kind of glad it was all over pretty quickly. I liked that the story stayed pretty low key. I'm really curious about Casper so I look forward to his book.
How do we pick our second book for Meet and Greet? What are the parameters? Sorry...new to challenges on Goodreads this month
Completion Post - Week #1Book: Vinegar Girl
Date Read: 9/13
Rating: 3.5 stars
How it fits: Birds on cover
Review: I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would, based on some of my friends' reviews. I don't think it's a very faithful retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, but while I find that play hilarious, I don't think I would like to read of a modern woman being treated like that. So, overall, I thought it was okay, but I would have liked Pyotr to address Kate's disappointment in their wedding day.
[*book:Vinegar Girl|27208819]
One Sentence Audio wrote: "How do we pick our second book for Meet and Greet? What are the parameters? Sorry...new to challenges on Goodreads this month"I'm not sure I understand your question. You should ask it in this thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Completion Post - Week 1 Option 1Book:
Date Read: 9/16
Rating: 3 Stars
How it Fits: Wolf on the cover
Review: I liked the story line and I probably would have loved the book if it wasn't for Pip. Yep the main character. She wasn't my cup of tea at all. Way to immature. I started to like her about the last two chapters. I am intrigued enough to maybe read the next in the series just because from the end of this book it seems she may start to mature. Also I'm excited to read more about the vampire god.
[*book:Shifter God|59686711]
Week 2 CallOption 1 ➺ 2. Mixed race 👩👨🏾
* Read an interracial romance from one of the following lists:
Best interracial reads
Best interracial PNR
Best interracial and multicultural MM romances
Non-causasian protagonists in scifi, fantary, horror or PNR
Interracial romance ebooks / print
If you use Option 1, your selected book MUST be on one of the lists above.
Option 2
Key date: 11 March 2022
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Series rule applies:
That is, if the book is in a series but does not match where you are up to, you may read another book from that same series
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 for formatting of all 3 options. This format is also in msg 3 of your team threads.
Just double checking, LaurLa. No series substitutes for the lists?
Laura wrote: "Just double checking, LaurLa. No series substitutes for the lists?"Correct. For the lists, no series subs. Only for Option 2 when reading off a teammate's shelf.
Looks like I'm the only hold out this week 😳 I'm finishing my book and should have it done later tonight or tomorrow.Thanks everyone for updating this week! Hopefully these new lists are easy finds!
Selection PostWeek #2
Book: Beast Behaving Badly
Pages: 448
How it fits: #83 on Best Interracial Reads; also on every other list
[*book:Beast Behaving Badly|18872413]
Selection PostWeek #2
The Good Fight
200 pages
23 on Best interracial and multicultural MM romances
[*book:The Good Fight|15826297]
Selection PostWeek: # 2
Option: # 1
Book:
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini SinghPages: 330
How the book qualifies: # 2 on Best Interracial Paranormal List
[*book:Hostage to Pleasure|3115070]
Selection PostWeek #2
Option #1 ...book from approved list
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
308 pages (1996 Kindle edition)
82 on Best Interracial list
Book Link: Indigo
Book Cover:
SELECTION POST Week #2 - Option #1
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
Pages: 358/GR
How it Qualifies: #338 on Best Interracial and Multicultural M/M Romances
[*book:The Charm Offensive|56898248]
Completion Post Week #2
Option #1 ...book from approved list
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
308 pages (1996 Kindle edition)
#82 on Best Interracial list
Book Link: Indigo
Indigo
Broken Link: https://www.goodreadsX.com/book/show/...
Book Cover: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
Finished: September 17, 2022
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Review: In this story written in 1996, we learn of the workings of the Underground Railroad through the perspective of Galen Vachon, a successful conductor known as "Black Daniel," and Hester Wyatt, who runs a Michigan stop on the escape route. The early part of book are rich with accurate historic detail on the operation of the Railroad. But the romantic story drags a bit in the books midsection.
Completion Post ➺ Week 1Option 1
Call: 3. Zebra, Border Collie, Holstein Cow, Panda
Task: Read a book with an animal on the cover
Book: The Gathering
Pages: 355 pp (GR kindle, linked edition)
How it fits: lion on the cover
Date Read: 09.17 ★★★
Review:
I was a little disappointed in this book because I have loved Jennifer Ashley's historicals but the writing in this seem shallow. At times it seemed the book just skimmed over events as in a summary with no details. The first third or half I had to force myself to keep reading but about half-way through the action really started and it got much better. Still disappointed though in what I expected to be a better experience.
One Sentence Audio wrote: "Selection PostWeek #2
Option #1 ...book from approved list
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
308 pages (1996 Kindle edition)
82 on Best Interracial list
Book Link: Indigo
Book Cover:
"Benita - this is not the same edition that is on your bookshelf. The one below is on your shelf - can you tell me which is the correct edition you read?
Selection Post ➺ Week 2Option 1
Call: 2. Mixed race
Task: Read an interracial romance from one of the following lists
Book: Duncan's Pride
Pages: 115 pp (GR kindle, linked edition)
How it fits: #880 on Best Interracial Reads list
[*book:Duncan's Pride|53108423]
Selection Post Week 2Option 1
Book:
Pages: 172
How it fits: #18 on Best Interracial Reads List
[*book:Mistress to the Beast|35894131]
Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi team - just to help out LaurLa, could you all please include the broken link in your posts? I always put it at the bottom.Krissy did it in her selection post 55.
You simply add the book link ..."
LaurLa, I'm sorry. I saw this post from Jane, and meant to do it the next time I was at the computer. But, of course, I completely forgot. Editing my posts now to make it a little easier for you.
Laura wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi team - just to help out LaurLa, could you all please include the broken link in your posts? I always put it at the bottom.Krissy did it in her selection post 55.
You simply ..."
Of course, right after I posted this, it started working again. Could have just been my internet connection.
LaurLa wrote: "One Sentence Audio wrote: "Selection PostWeek #2
Option #1 ...book from approved list
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
308 pages (1996 Kindle edition)
82 on Best Interracial list
Book Link: [book:I..."
LaurLa wrote: "One Sentence Audio wrote: "Selection Post
Week #2
Option #1 ...book from approved list
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
I
308 pages (1996 Kindle edition)
82 on Best Interracial list
Book Link: [book:I..."
I "read" by doing the audiobook on Libby. Please forgive my error. How do I avoid making extra work for you in the future? (Sorry...new to this.)
One Sentence Audio wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "One Sentence Audio wrote: "Selection PostWeek #2
Option #1 ...book from approved list
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
308 pages (1996 Kindle edition)
82 on Best Interracial list
Boo..."
Benita - you just need to make sure the book you actually "read" is the book you link to in your posts.
When you click on the "add book/author" link and find the book you are reading, you can click on "other editions" right under the "Add" button. This gives you the list of all editions and you can add the correct version.
This is also the link I am referring to when asking for a broken link to the book. Same process - click on "Add" to get the link in your post then insert a * after the first bracket.
Laura wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi team - just to help out LaurLa, could you all please include the broken link in your posts? I always put it at the bottom.Krissy did it in her selection post 55.
You simply ..."
No worries. It is very helpful to have but if you forget, the world doesn't end... well not right away at least! 🤪
LaurLa wrote: "One Sentence Audio wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "One Sentence Audio wrote: "Selection PostWeek #2
Option #1 ...book from approved list
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
308 pages (1996 Kindle edition)
82 on..."
Thank you. I mistakenly thought that perhaps the link needed to be for the first Kindle edition, since I had seen that discussed. I will use the one I read/listen to, assuming it is listed. Often, the Audible or audiobook edition is not there.
Completion Post ➺ Week 2Option 1
Call: 2. Mixed race
Task: Read an interracial romance from one of the following lists
Book: Duncan's Pride
Pages: 115 pp (GR kindle, linked edition)
How it fits: #880 on Best Interracial Reads list
Date Read: 09.18 ★★★
Review:
Even though this was short and not terribly active, it was still an interesting read. It was thought provoking to read about an adult character with autism learning to care about (physically and emotionally) children as well as how the experience affects him. It could probably have been it's own full-blown novel if the author really wanted to explore how having children affects both of the characters and their marriage. However, as it is, it's a sweet and uplifting read.
Completion Post - Week 2Call: 2. Mixed race
Book: Beast Behaving Badly
Date Read: 9/22
Rating: 4 stars
How it fits: #83 on Best Interracial Reads (and on every other list, as well.)
Review: I never know how to rate these books. They are well written and enjoyable. But they are also full of so much weird and odd stuff! Laurenston's characters jump right off the page, though. It is always enjoyable to take a wild ride with these shifters.
[*book:Beast Behaving Badly|18872413]
Completion PostWeek #2
The Good Fight
Finished 22/9
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I liked this it was sweet and i liked the fact that the mc was native american which is unusual and i adored the children so all in all a great book
Just to clarify which edition to post for this challenge:You can use any edition to qualify for your book but it must be at least 100 pages and match the page numbers that you post.
However if you read the audiobook, then use any of the other editions to post and match to the page numbers, since audio 'hours' won't work.
Hope this makes sense!
(The first edition Kindle is a requirement for Kat's RRRC challenges ~ the Bachelor and The Amazing Race.)
COMPLETION POST Week #2 - Option #1
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
Pages: 358/GR
How it Qualifies: #338 on Best Interracial and Multicultural M/M Romances
Finished: 9/22
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Super cute. I'm not a huge fan of the tv show setting but luckily we didn't spend a lot of time there. We got a lot of time with the MCs together. I adored Charlie. He was definitely my favorite character. It was a new to me narrator and I thought he did a good job. I will be recommending this book to others in the future.
Week 3 Call16. Piano keys - the piano was invented around 1700. 🎹
* Read a book with page numbers ending in double numbers. Eg 100, 155, 222, 388 pages etc...
Note - this task has been updated to make finding the book a bit easier!
Remember, you can use any edition to qualify for the task (excluding audio books as they are quoted in hours).
Minimum page count of 100 remains.
Option 2
Key date: 18 March 2022
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Series rule applies:
That is, if the book is in a series but does not match where you are up to, you may read another book from that same series
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASSRefer msg 3 for formatting of all 3 options.
Selection Post - Week 3All Systems Red
Pages: 144
How it fits: 144 pages
[*book:All Systems Red|32758901]
Hope everyone is having a great weekend! For week 2, it looks like we just need completion posts for Jane and JL. If I've missed them somewhere, please let me know!!Great job team keeping up!
Completion PostWeek 3
Option 1; piano keys, book total pages ends in double numbers
Book Title/Author: Until the Dawn by Elizabeth Camden
Book Link: Until the Dawn
Book Cover:
Completed: September 24, 2022
How Qualifies: This edition had 511 pages, as per this link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Broken Link: [*book:Until the Dawn|27804175]
⭐⭐⭐
Historic romance, Christian
While listed as #1 of the Until the Dawn series, there are 2 prequels: Toward the Sunrise and The Rose of Winslow Street.
Sophie van Riijn, an amateur meteorologist in upstate New York, is using the roof of Dierenpark, an abandoned mansion high atop a windswept cliff in the Hudson River Valley, owned by the Vandermarks, to do her weather observations.
Quentin Vandermark, the first member of the owners family to return to the area in three generations, intends to put an end to the shadowy rumors about the property. When he finds an interloper, they are instant enemies, until he finds she can reach his very troubled son.
Selection Post ➺ Week 3Option 1
Call: 16. Piano keys
Task: Read a book with page numbers ending in double numbers
Book: Ignited
Pages: 311 pp (GR kindle, linked edition)
How it fits: 311 pp
[*book:Ignited|18243881]
One Sentence Audio wrote: "Completion PostWeek 3
Option 1; piano keys, book total pages ends in double numbers
Book Title/Author: Until the Dawn by Elizabeth Camden
Book Link: Until the Dawn
Book Cover:..."
Is this your Selection post or Completion post? It says Completion at the top?
One Sentence Audio wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "One Sentence Audio wrote: "Completion PostWeek 3
Option 1; piano keys, book total pages ends in double numbers
Book Title/Author: Until the Dawn by Elizabeth Camden
Book Link: [..."
You should do separate posts for Selection and Completion. If you simply update your Selection post, it’s hard for the captain to find it, especially if it’s a post they’ve already seen so don’t notice the change. I just happened to see it and saw it said Completion. Also, you need to include a date you read it in your Completion, please.
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