TART Challenge - Round 6 - Reading the Rainbow (12)

[Peggy]

Task 2 I am going to read this one.
Blind Tiger

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.


Spirited Situation with the new GR I'm not sure how to select the correct edition, hope this is it.

239pg GR
5 stars
Completed 09/16/22
how it qualifies it's book 1 in the Ghostly Guardians #1 series

[Peggy]

Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
Blind Tiger
220 pages GR
The Pride #1
Completed 9/16
5 stars

[Peggy]

Where did round 1 go, we went right from zero to 2. There wasn't supposed to be math! 😉

[Ashley GR]

🤣🤣

[Peggy]

Ashley wrote: "I've created a copy of the spreadsheet - we should all be able to access it. Let me know if it works.
..."

I entered many of my choices in the spreadsheet.
I would like to say that I will read anything that is decided. I do have reading preferences, but stepping out of my comfort zone a benefit of this event. There are no books on the list that break my hard limits.

[Ashley GR]

Peggy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "I've created a copy of the spreadsheet - we should all be able to access it. Let me know if it works.
..."

I entered many of my choices in the spreadsheet.
I would like to say that..."

Thanks, Peggy! I'll keep updating the summary post (post 5) based off of this spreadsheet. I'm a bit behind as we have company in town this weekend. Hopefully tomorrow night I'll catch up on everything.

[Ashley GR]

I should have my book finished by tomorrow. It's also one of my SH books. Since it's a slow weekend for me I'm glad that it's two for one.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Emeli wrote: "Completion Post
Task 0 Read a sports romance (MPG) or a book with a primarily green cover, teams decide which. No pass for this task

192 pages gr
Finished 16/9
..."

Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (200). Thanks.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Peggy wrote: "Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
Blind Tiger
238 pages GR
The Pride #1
Completed 9/16
5 stars"

Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (220). Thanks.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I've checked your completions through here. 😊

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.

Oh dang! I was really hoping one of us was born after the 80's.

I searched my books and found 2 published in the 80's for m/m

The Little Death and Death Trick

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

I'm just checking out some of our notes on the SS.
Looks like some will be easy.
Josh Lanyon ssems popular.

If we get same series....Thirds or Dresden.
I ran to see check, and yep, I've got my next book in line for Dresden all fired up and ready to go.

None of us agree on same romance trope

What is the most common troupes? One that gives the most options/wiggle room.


I added 3 lines below that original to give more votes...hopefuly we can get some that are the same

Here is a link to 145 common troupes.
https://goteenwriters.com/2015/12/16/...

[Ashley GR]

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I'm just checking out some of our notes on the SS.
Looks like some will be easy.
Josh Lanyon ssems popular.

If we get same series....Thirds or Dresden.
I ran to see check, and yep, I've got my nex..."

I am in the same boat as Peggy in that I'm ok with anything on the spreadsheet. I don't have any hard limits and really can find anything in any trope that works for me. I'll take a look at the ss too and I'm sure I can change some of my picks to match others.

[Ashley GR]

Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Job Hunt
294pg GR
3 stars
Completed 09/18/22
how it qualifies it's book 1 in the Power of Zero series

[Emeli]

Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

267 pages gr
Finished 17/9
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love in Laguna #1

[Ashley GR]

Great I'll post our completion!

[Ashley GR]

Team Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Emeli

Ashley

Peggy

Skye

[Ashley GR]

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.

Oh dang! I was really hoping one of us was born after the 80's.

I searched my books and found 2 publis..."

I have none lol. This will be a difficult category :)

[Ashley GR]

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I'm just checking out some of our notes on the SS.
Looks like some will be easy.
Josh Lanyon ssems popular.

If we get same series....Thirds or Dresden.
I ran to see check, and yep, I've got my nex..."

Let's also pick our recommendations for each other:
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.

If you post them here I can add them to post 5 to keep track.

[Peggy]

Ashley wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.

Oh dang! I was really hoping one of us was born after the 80's.

I sea..."

As I understand it, the book only has to be fiction, not even romance?

[Ashley GR]

Peggy wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.

Oh dang! I was really hoping one of us was born after t..."

I'm not sure, I think it has to be romance but that's the only requirement. For this category I might have to find a m/f to read.

[Peggy]

Do we recommend the same book to everyone or pick one for each teammate?

[Peggy]

I found it:
There is a 150 page minimum for books, rereads and audios ok. Books may only be used once per player during the challenge. Players may read the same book for a task unless otherwise specified. Books do not have to be romance, but must be fiction.

[Ashley GR]

Peggy wrote: "Do we recommend the same book to everyone or pick one for each teammate?"

I picked a few for each teammate. I've seen teams do both though so I'm not sure it matters either way.

[Ashley GR]

Peggy wrote: "I found it:
There is a 150 page minimum for books, rereads and audios ok. Books may only be used once per player during the challenge. Players may read the same book for a task unless otherwise spe..."

Oh nice, that makes it easier then.

[Peggy]

My recommendations:

Emili: Eastern Cowboy (Don't let the title put you off, it is not really a cowboy book)

Skye: Lord Garrington's Vessel

Ashley: Hush

[Ashley GR]

Peggy wrote: "My recommendations:

Emili: Eastern Cowboy (Don't let the title put you off, it is not really a cowboy book)

Skye: Lord Garrington's Vessel

Ashley: [book:Hush|3555..."

Thanks, I'm updating it now :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ashley wrote: "Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Job Hunt
513pg GR
3 stars
Completed 09/18/22
how it qualif..."

Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (294). Thanks.

[Ashley GR]

I added #29 to the spreadsheet:
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Emeli wrote: "Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

254 pages gr
Finished 17/9
⭐⭐⭐⭐..."

Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (267). Thanks.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Since I am not waiting for corrections, though I will be later in the challenge...

Here is your next task!

Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.

To qualify for this task, the selected books need to have been initially published on or after September 18, 2021. If there is a date listed at the top of the editions page use it. Otherwise I will be looking for the earliest dated English language edition regardless of format as the qualification. Please include the initial publication date of your selected book in your completion post.

[Ashley GR]

MountainKat wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Completion Post
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.

Job Hunt
513pg GR
3 stars
Completed 09/18/2..."

Thanks, Kat. I updated the page count. Do I need to repost?

[Ashley GR]

I updated post 5 with our choices thus far and added some links to lists where they might be helpful for each topic. Let me know if I missed anything or if I linked the wrong book, etc. At this point we could just go through each open item one at a time and make a decision?

[Ashley GR]

Completion Post
Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.

Ghost of Deceit
300pg GR
4 stars
Completed 09/19/22
how it qualifies: pub Sept 8, 2022

[Peggy]

Completion Post
Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.

Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year. 1 of 4
Book/cover link Subtle BodiesSubtle Bodies
Page numbers with source 305 GR
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary. Published 8/24/2022
Date Completed. 9/18
Rating/Review.4 star

Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year. 2 of 4
Book/cover link Get It Together
Page numbers with source 254 GR
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary. July 20th 2022
Date Completed. 9/19
Rating/Review. 4 star

Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year. 3 of 4
Book/cover link Prince of L.A.
Page numbers with source 324 GR
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary. Published 8/24/2022
Date Completed. 9/19
Rating/Review. 4 stars

Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year. 4 of 4
Book/cover link The Cowboy Contract
Page numbers with source 293 GR
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary. Published 9/17/2022
Date Completed. 9/9/2022
Rating/Review. 4 stars

[Peggy]

Ashley wrote: "I updated post 5 with our choices thus far and added some links to lists where they might be helpful for each topic. Let me know if I missed anything or if I linked the wrong book, etc. At this poi..."

Let's proceed with the voting! Maybe start with the easy ones and work to the harder?

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

I don't think we each needed to read 4 books. Just one each for a total of 4 books.

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Completion Post
Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.

Ghost of Truth 338pg GR
Completed 9/19
5 stars

[Peggy]

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "I don't think we each needed to read 4 books. Just one each for a total of 4 books."

I guess I am an overachiever :)

[Ashley GR]

A total overachiever!

[Ashley GR]

For our undecided categories, let's start with #29:
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.

I was thinking detective so maybe just law enforcement to keep it broad?

[Ashley GR]

Another easy one to vote on is #71:

71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.

I was thinking Rubber Duckies, but here are some other MM teams:

Loitering Layabouts: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Chase the Rainbow: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Rubber Duckies: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Ashley wrote: "For our undecided categories, let's start with #29:
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.

I was thinking detective so maybe just law enforcemen..."

I like that. Law enforcement can be FBi, police, even a fantasy/paranormal law enforcement. Very broad.

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Yes Rubber Ducky's are a good choice.
They have a lot to chose from

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series

What series do we know that can be read as stand alones?
Like this one?
Magic Emporium Series Link to book 1 Knight and Day

[Peggy]

I am all for Rubber Duckies and Law enforcement. Wow, combining those two is just a wonderful mental picture.

All the books in the Magic Emporium series that I have read have been good. They are all stand alone, I think, but not all of the books have 150 pages. We will have to be careful on that.

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

I wonder if there is a series we are all in different places on.

Like Pandora Pine Dead Speak series?
or another series maybe we might all be invested in?

I can read at any point Camp Hell Psycop series
maybe something like that

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

I think only Emeli left.
I'll try to watch the thread tomorrow to see if we have a new category.

I'm finally going back to work tomorrow.

[Emeli]

Completion Post
Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.

180 pages per Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Brutal-Mafia-R...
First published September 16, 2022
Finished 19/9
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