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TART7 - Wahredua Wildcat Wild Readers (6)
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 7April 8, 2023 through June 4, 2023
Your Pace or Mine?
Tracking:
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task. 4.8.2023 - 4.11.2023
Task 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task. 4.11.2023
Task 3 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.16.2023 - 4.20.2023
Task 4 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author. 4.20.2023 - 4.24.2023
Task 5 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year. 4.24.2023 - 4.27.2023
Task 6 - 27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year. 4.27.2023 - 5.2.2023
Task 7 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide. 5.2.2023 - 5.5.2023
Task 8 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession. 5.5.2023 - 5.8.2023
Task 9 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical’. 5.8.2023 - 5.12.2023
Task 10 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors. 5.12.2023 - 5.14.2023
Task 11 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews. 5.14.2023 - 5.19.2023
Task 12 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series. 5.19.2023 - 5.23.2023
Task 13 - 94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years. 5.23.2023 - 5.25.2023
Task 14 - 96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which. 5.25.2023 - 5.30.2023
Task 15 - 44. Read 6 books by authors who use initials in their name. 5.30.2023
Task 16 - Last Task
Information required when posting your completion/s:
Task
Book/cover link
Page numbers with source
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.
Date Completed.
Rating/Review.
**Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count only! If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book. Ebook page count will be acceptable if no Kindle page count available. The acceptability of other page counts will be made on an individual basis.**
Please note that a rating is now required in your completion posts! A small review is also welcome. 😊
I think most of you know each other, at least a little, but feel free to introduce yourself again. Please give any relevant information, especially time zone as that helps know when it is best to communicate. 😊Please select a team leader to help keep track of where your team is in any given task. And as necessary guide discussions for task decisions. Any teammate can report your completions though.
Remember, it is the team's responsibility to notify the host (me) if a teammate fails to complete the task in a timely manner or otherwise goes missing! I am not checking all the team threads regularly to notice and may only check when notified a task is complete.
PS - If you want to be known as anything other than Team 6, you are free to come up with a team name. 😉
MountainKat wrote: "I think most of you know each other, at least a little, but feel free to introduce yourself again. Please give any relevant information, especially time zone as that helps know when it is best to c..."Hi Kat!
Filipa and I are in Europe. I'm CET and Filipa is one hour earlier.
Alyssa is on the East Coast of the US and Eli is West Coast but is a night owl so European mornings will catch Filipa, Eli and I. Alternatively we should all be available late European evenings I think?
We are known as the infamous "Wahredua Wildcat Wild Readers" 😁
Hello, checking in! 👋 I'll be out of town this weekend so if the first call involves any decisions that have to be made, feel free to make it without me! I trust you all! But I'll have my phone with me so hopefully won't miss out too much.
First Task - All Teams!Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task.
We decided to go with April!
Task 1- 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Team decided on AprilBook : Davo
Page numbers : 169
Pub date : 28 April 2022
Date Completed : 10 April 2023
Rating/Review : 3 - was ok, cute
Completion PostTask 1- 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Team decided on April
Book: Risky Behavior
Page numbers: 282/ GR
How book qualifies: First published April 29, 2017
Date Completed: 11/04/23
Rating/Review: 4.25 stars. A really solid and engaging detective romance. Andreas and Darren's relationship felt very mature and caring, and the investigation never dragged.
Thanks Alyssa for the rec!
Completion PostTask 1: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Team decided on April
Book: Dipped in Sunshine
Page number/source: 270 pages/GR
How book qualified: First published Apr 29, 2022
Date completed: Apr 11, 2023
Rating/review: 3.75 stars. A very cute, fluffy read! I only wish we had Otto’s POV. I need to know what else he’s been reading 😂
Completion PostTask 1: 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Team decided on April
Book: Strange Medicine
Page numbers: 276 pages/GR
How book qualified: First published April 1, 2018
Date Completed: 4/11/23
Rating/Review: 3 stars - The writing style is a little awkward and I wish the identity of the killer wasn't handed to us on a silver platter, but I still enjoyed the journey and watching Maxwell soften up a bit!
Here is your next task!Task 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
To qualify for this task, the selected books need to be written by a new to you author. You may have other books by the selected author on your shelves, but only the book selected for this task can be marked as read/rated. Include a link to your read shelf in your completion post, ideally sorted to your selected author. Please make sure the book you read for this task is on your shelves and marked as read. If your profile is private, you will either need to open if for the duration of this task or friend me so I can confirm your book. If I cannot confirm your book, the task is not completed.
Completion post : Task 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Book: Unrivaled
Page number: 406 pages/GR
How book qualified: Ashlyn Kane is a new to me author
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Date Completed: 14/04/23
Rating/Review: 3 stars - I feel a bit bad about the 3, I actually enjoyed this a lot, it was just a bit slow at times. Definitely going to read the other books in this series !
Completion PostTask 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Book: Perfectly Imperfect Pixie
Page numbers: 367/ GR
How book qualifies: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Date Completed: 14/04/23
Rating/Review: 3 stars
Completion PostTask 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Book: Home & Away
Page number/source: 402 pages/GR
How book qualified: first time author (https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...)
Date completed: Apr 14, 2023
Rating/review: 3.6 stars. More than a hockey romance, this is a found family story centered around two good boys whom “enemies” (lite) Rupert and Callum adopt over the course of the book. Rather wholesome in spite of the homophobia and past trauma. Everything is resolved rather perfectly, but once in a while, it just clicks.
Completion PostTask 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Book: The Shards: A novel
Page numbers: 608/GR
How book qualifies: first time author (https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...)
Date Completed: 4/16/23
Rating/Review: 4 stars - This was a lot and I'm still not quite sure what happened so I'll need to sit on this for a few days. It was incredibly intense and hard to put down, though!
I will check your completions later, we are running out the door in a few minutes.Here is your next task!
Task 3 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
As a team, select a series listed on GR and everyone reads a book in that series. (Does not have to be a numbered series.) Please include the selected series in your completion posts. Teammates can read the same or different books for this task. No pass for this task.
We’ve decided on the Secrets and Scrabble series by Josh Lanyon! https://www.goodreads.com/series/2770...
Completion PostTask 3 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
Book: Lament at Loon Landing
Page number/source: 212 pages/GR
How book qualified: Book 6 in the Secrets and Scrabble series
Date completed: Apr 17, 2023
Rating/review: 3 stars. Compared to the other mysteries and developments we've seen so far, this one was notably less compelling with more stumbling upon facts/happenings than true investigation. As for Ellery and Jack’s relationship, I fully expect fights to happen, but I had to side eye a few of their interactions in this one - and I can’t say I was entirely satisfied with the resolution. At least Watson remains his doggy best! Hopefully the next book makes up for the lows 🤞🏼
Marie wrote: "Completion post : Task 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Book: Unrivaled
Page number: 404 pages/GR
How book qualified: Ashlyn Kane ..."
Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (406). Thanks
Otherwise, your completions all look good. 😊
Completion PostTask 3 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
Book: Mystery at the Masquerade
Page numbers: 294/ GR
How book qualifies: Book 3 in the Secrets and Scrabble series
Date Completed: 18/04/23
Rating/Review: 3.75 stars
MountainKat wrote: "Marie wrote: "Completion post : Task 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Book: Unrivaled
Page number: 404 pages/GR
How book qualified..."
Done!
Completion PostTask 3 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
Book: Murder at Pirate's Cove
Page numbers: 240/ GR
How book qualifies: Book 1 in the Secrets and Scrabble series
Date Completed: 18/04/23
Rating/Review: 3.5 stars
Task 3 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.Book: Lament at Loon Landing
Page number/source: 212 pages/GR
How book qualified: Book 6 in the Secrets and Scrabble series
Date completed: 4/20/23
Rating/review: 3.5 rounded up to 4
I think I actually enjoyed the mysteries in this book more than most of the others in the series! The journey was a lot of fun, as usual. Unfortunately, the ending was really rushed and it broke the old "show, don't tell" rule, so that knocked down my overall enjoyment a bit. Still love this series, still looking forward to reading book 7!
Here is your next task!Task 4 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
Books selected for this task need to be written by a male author. Please include a link to the author’s profile or website in your completion post.
Task 4 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.Book: Hell and Gone
Page number/source: 197 pages/GR
How book qualified: Tal Bauer is a male author https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Date completed: 24th April 2023
Rating/review: 2 - disappointing, although the investigation was ok the romance was not
Completion PostTask 4 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
Book: How to Be a Normal Person
Page number/source: 290 pages/GR
How book qualified: TJ Klune is a male author (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...)
Date completed: Apr 24, 2023
Rating/review: 4.5 stars. This character-driven story is not for everyone - it’s quirky, it’s repetitive, and at times, nonsensical. But I found so much comfort in this warm, understated love story harmonically merged with TJ Klune’s classic OTT humor (mellow version). I can never turn away from spirited forays into self-discovery and acceptance. And the cherry on top? In the world of MM where asexual characters averse to sex are far and few between, this might be the first story where we have absolutely zero sex scenes and only hugs and kisses. It won’t be easy to find another asexual hipster stoner and Grumpy Gus that endear themselves to me this much.
Completion PostTask 4 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
Book: Ascendent
Page numbers: 282/ GR
How book qualifies: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Date Completed: 24/04/23
Rating/Review: 3 stars
Completion PostTask 4 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
Book: Hidden Treasures
Page numbers: 229 / GR
How book qualifies: author uses he/him pronouns in bio https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Date Completed: 4/24/23
Rating/Review: 3 stars - I don't know what it is about this series, because the writing style is extremely awkward - but so is the MC, so it somehow works? The MC and his love interest are not very exciting people, but they're nice and the mystery is a fun ride even when the conclusion is (also!) a bit odd. Everything is just a little bit off, and I don't think it's intentional, but I'm still enjoying the heck out of this series. (This review is just for you all, this is such a backhanded compliment to the author LOL)
Here is your next task!Task 5 - 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 April 24, 2022. 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.
Completion Post: Task 5 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.Book: Death at the Deep Dive
Page numbers: 199 / GR
How book qualifies: Published August 14 2022
Date Completed: 4/25/23
Rating/Review: 4 stars - This was so much fun, and a wonderful new chapter in this series. There were a few things going on, but it was all paced very nicely, and Jack and Ellery were extra cute in this one. And, of course, Watson remains the best pup!
Completion PostTask 5 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Book: Subway Slayings
Page number/source: 274 pages/GR
How book qualified: First published October 28th 2022 (Paperback - Oct 26th 2022)
Date completed: Apr 26, 2023
Rating/review: 4.25 stars.
Completion PostTask 5 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Book: The Elemental Keyes
Page numbers: 275/ GR
How book qualifies: Published March 23, 2023
Date Completed: 26/04/23
Rating/Review: 3 stars
Completion PostTask 5 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Book: Yours Truly
Page numbers: 417 / GR
How book qualifies: Published 11 April, 2023
Date Completed: 27/04/23
Rating/Review: 3 stars
Here is your next task!Task 6 - 27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.
As a team select a year prior to 2018 and then read at least 750 pages in books initially published in the selected year. For this task use the initial publication date. 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 for the qualification. Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count.
Completion PostTask 6 - 27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picked 2017
Book: Facing West
Page numbers: 286 / GR
How book qualifies: Published August 19, 2017
Date Completed: 01/05/23
Rating/Review : 4 stars
Completion PostTask 6 - 27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picked 2017
Book:Risky Behavior
Page numbers: 282 / GR
How book qualifies: Published April 29, 2017
Date Completed: 02/05/23
Rating/Review : 4 stars
Completion PostTask 6 - 27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.
Team chose 2017.
Book: Risky Behavior
Page number/source: 282 pages/GR
How book qualified: First published April 29th 2017
Date completed: May 2, 2023
Rating/review: 4.5 stars.
Completion PostTask 6 - 27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.
Team chose 2017.
Book: Suspicious Behavior
Page numbers: 253/ GR
How book qualifies: First published August 19, 2017
Date Completed: 02/05/23
Rating/Review: 4 stars
I haven't even been able to start my book yet due to being busy and then getting really sick ☹️ So going to use my skip on this task, since you all read well over the minimum page count already!
Eli wrote: "I haven't even been able to start my book yet due to being busy and then getting really sick ☹️ So going to use my skip on this task, since you all read well over the minimum page count already!"Hope you are feeling better! I have you done as using your pass for the last task.
Here is your next task!Task 7 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
As a team select a sub-genre of romance and than read 6 books in that sub-genre. Please include the selected sub-genre in your completion posts.
Completion PostTask 7 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
Team chose MM Romance.
Book: Scalpels & Psychopaths
Page number/source: 248 pages/GR
How book qualified: MPG “MM Romance”
Date completed: May 3, 2023
Rating/review: 3.25 stars. An improvement from book 1, but couple-wise, this pairing might be SC Wynne’s weakest out of the series I’ve read.
Completion PostTask 7 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
Team chose MM Romance.
Book: Hot Seat
Page numbers: 274/ GR
How book qualifies: MPG MM romance
Date Completed: 04/05/23
Rating/Review: 2 stars
Completion Post: Task 7 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.Book: Death of a Pirate King
Page numbers: 251 / GR
How book qualifies: Group chose MM Romance, book is MPG MM Romance
Date Completed: 5/4/23
Rating/Review: 5 stars: Bumping up the rating on this because it's been a few years since I first read it, and have been thinking about it ever since. I don't usually listen to audiobooks, but I'm really glad I gave it a try because the narrator was fantastic. The voices were all pretty similar to how I imagined them in my head, and he really nailed Adrien's dry sarcasm perfectly.
I really just love the journey this book took me on, both plot-wise and with character development. I know it's terrible but I really do love watching Adrien getting himself all twisted up in these murder mysteries. I still passionately hate Jake but I love Adrien so much that everything else about him makes up for his having bad taste in men. In this book I particularly love his fondness for his stepsisters, especially Emma, and that even though everyone is telling Adrien left and right that he's bitter, jealous, mean, etc. he is RIGHTFULLY SASSY!!! Poor buddy just needs everyone to leave him alone for a week so he can sleep
MountainKat wrote: "Eli wrote: "I haven't even been able to start my book yet due to being busy and then getting really sick ☹️ So going to use my skip on this task, since you all read well over the minimum page count..."Thank you, I'm not completely past it yet but feeling much better than before!
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April 8, 2023 through June 4, 2023
Your Pace or Mine?
Team:
✓ Eli
✓ Marie
✓ Filipa
✓ alyssa