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Lisa, can you add that you are using Option 2 to both your Selection and Completion Posts. Thanks!
MountainKat wrote: "Lisa, can you add that you are using Option 2 to both your Selection and Completion Posts. Thanks!"Done
Selection post - week 10Grave Dance
371 pages
Tagged forest by 1 on page 20
https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...
Week 10: 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilisation.Selection Post
Tic-Tac-Mistletoe by N.R. Walker, 216 p. per GRTagged 'cabin-in-the-woods' 1x on page 6 of the top shelves.
I'm already looking for short books for the last call! I have an option for about half the themes, but still need to figure out the others. I might just search out and Option 2 book for the others. Remember for the last call, if we use Option 2 we will be using another team that will be announced with the theme call!Since hubby and I have plans for Friday, I want it to be ready and have something quick!
What is the page minimum? I can start looking for books too.
Also, Is there a place i can see what themes are left?
MN Lisa wrote: "What is the page minimum? I can start looking for books too."100 - I just went and double checked myself. It can be any edition, but you would need to link to it. Personally, I limit it to English language editions. 🤷🏻♀️
1. Coffee: Read a book that has an MPG Action, Thriller or Suspense.Stephen's Translator by Jocelynn Drake (135 Pages) - Kindle Unlimited
2. Coffee has the highest sales of any hot drink in the World: Read a book with a wealthy MC.
Mr. Jaguar by K.A. Merikan (104 Pages) - Lisa Owned
James is now the proud owner of an amazing silver Jaguar and a self-made millionaire.
7. Brewing coffee: Read a book published in the years 2016 - 2019 inclusive.
Accidentally Omega by Samantha Cayto (114 Pages) - Kindle Unlimited
First published November 18, 2016
13. Cappuccino: Read a book from one of the following list: Interracial & Multicultural MM Romances
Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts by Charlie Cochet (124 Pages) - Kindle Unlimted
# 52 on linked list
14. Iced Coffee: Read a book from RJ Scott
Guarding Garrett by R.J. Scott (143 Pages)
15. Irish Coffee: Read a book with an MC who is British (includes Irish)
Sawyer by J.J. Harper (157 Pages) - Kindle Unlimited
This book is based in the UK and is written in British English.
17. Per capita, Europe has the highest coffee-drinking nations: Read a book set in Europe (mainland plus British Isles)
Sawyer by J.J. Harper
This book is based in the UK and is written in British English.
**Just to more easily track what I plan to read since these are not already on my TBR.
Good job finding options Lisa! I'm going to check out those books you have for themes I haven't figured out yet.
Week 10: 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilisation.Selection Post
Tic-Tac-Mistletoe
216 p. per GR
Tagged cabin-in-the-woods 1x on page 6 of the top shelves.
[*book:Tic-Tac-Mistletoe|55878628]
I am going to be traveling this week and I fly on Friday. I think the timing will work out that I'll be able to see the call before I get on the plane, fingers crossed.
Michaele wrote: "I am going to be traveling this week and I fly on Friday. I think the timing will work out that I'll be able to see the call before I get on the plane, fingers crossed."🤞🏼🤞🏼
COMPLETION POST - Week 10Grave Dance
Read: 11/27
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: Okayyyy I'll start with a disclaimer that I absolutely hate love triangles, possibly even more than I hate eggplants lol! And this specific book had a lot of Falin vs Death scenes, which were exceedingly annoying. However, this series is a reread for me, so I know it won't last much longer.
In terms of the story itself, I thought there were some parts that were unnecessarily draggy, the "Falin-Queen-Alex" relationship trio is simply toxic. But the fae bits of the story were great and I will continue on.
MN Lisa wrote: "1. Coffee: Read a book that has an MPG Action, Thriller or Suspense.Stephen's Translator by Jocelynn Drake (135 Pages) - Kindle Unlimited
2. Coffee has the highest sales of any ho..."
Definitely something I should come up with as well! A task for after work today :)
Week 10: 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilisation.Completion Post
Tic-Tac-Mistletoe by N.R. Walker, 216 p. per GRTagged 'cabin-in-the-woods' 1x on page 6 of the top shelves.
Completed 11.27.2023 *4+ Stars still, because it is so sweet!*
I enjoyed this story just as much as before! The characters are great, almost too perfect if I were to nitpick. Beautiful setting described through the eyes of a real outsider and a touching ending. All topped off with Glen Lloyd's wonderful narration.
1. Coffee: Read a book that has an MPG Action, Thriller or Suspense.Heart of the Mountain - MPG Romantic Suspense - 100 pages - kindle owned
2. Coffee has the highest sales of any hot drink in the World: Read a book with a wealthy MC.
The Duke of Drury Lane - 104 - KU - pending Jane's approval
7. Brewing coffee: Read a book published in the years 2016 - 2019 inclusive.
Finding Perfect - KU - 128 pages
13. Cappuccino:
Use option 2!
14. Iced Coffee: Read a book with an icy MC or one who needs a Chill Pill
Use option 2!
15. Irish Coffee: Read a book with an MC who is British (includes Irish)
The Duke of Drury Lane - 104 - KU - pending Jane's approval
17. Per capita, Europe has the highest coffee-drinking nations: Read a book set in Europe (mainland plus British Isles)
The Duke of Drury Lane - 104 - KU - pending Jane's approval
I've got books for all the remaining themes - all under 3 hours in audio! That is actual time, not listening time. 😉And I only stole one from Lisa! It was shorter than the other one I found and I generally like the author. 📖
I can share mine if anybody is interested. Let me know if you need help finding something and I will see what I can find.
MountainKat wrote: "I've got books for all the remaining themes - all under 3 hours in audio! That is actual time, not listening time. 😉And I only stole one from Lisa! It was shorter than the other one I found and I..."
Any chance you have non mm books for 13 and 14?
Aiswrya wrote: "Any chance you have non mm books for 13 and 14? "I was looking at Ice Planet Barbarian books by Ruby Dixon for #13 - I found several on the Human - Alien M/F Erotica-Romance Books list. They are light and easy and don't require any brain power to listen to. They do require a suspension of reality, but that isn't bad - you just can't take them seriously.
And for #14 I have Blonde Date by Sarina Bowen, it is just over a hundred pages but in the middle of the series. It would be a reread for me.
MountainKat wrote: "Aiswrya wrote: "Any chance you have non mm books for 13 and 14? "I was looking at Ice Planet Barbarian books by Ruby Dixon for #13 - I found several on the Human - Alien M/F Erotica-Romance Books..."
Haha pretty sure I read ice planet barbarian on my final week of a past PTP! I’ll check these out, thank you Kat!
Just wanted to give you all an update as we are closing in on the last call. If we want a chance to be in the race for the win, we need to have everything complete before the theme is called and then be ready to read when Jane announces the theme! It is great to see some teammates getting ready in advance!On that note - this is what we are missing as of now:
Week 8 - Christy's Completion Post
Week 10 - Aoife's and Christy's Selection Posts. And Aoife's, Michaele's and Christy's Completion Posts.
I should have mine done tomorrow but I wanted to check - would remote-hidden-town work?
I'll also make my list for the rest of them tonight/tomorrow :)
Aoife wrote: "I should have mine done tomorrow but I wanted to check - would remote-hidden-town work?"Probably, but it would be best to clear it with Jane.
Hey all - I'm super behind after the holiday and need to pass this week so I can attempt to catch up. Posting that now.
Got you down for a pass for Week 10. I hope that helps you catch up! 🤞🏼
Aoife wrote: "I should have mine done tomorrow but I wanted to check - would remote-hidden-town work?"Aoife, Jane responded to your question in the Q&A and said that she had ruled out small towns so your tag doesn't work. The book might still if there is another tag that does qualify or something in the precis. If you want you can let me know the book and I can help look for something.
It was Spell's Bells - it has remote-isolated-setting and remote as tags? I can find another for tomorrow either It's just been a week of annoyances lol I am not having a good week but I can look for something on audio! I have my library, audible plus and scribd (everand?) so I'll find something :)
Aoife wrote: "It was Spell's Bells - it has remote-isolated-setting and remote as tags? I can find another for tomorrow either It's just been a week of annoyances lol I am not having a good wee..."
That book has 'wilderness-alone', 'remote-isolated-setting' and 'remote' as tags all on the first page. I did not find the tag you asked Jane about, but I see no reason that book would not work with those tags. Just use one of the ones listed as your qualifier and you should be good to go!
And I'm sorry you are having a rough week. 😢
Christy, any chance you finished your book for Week 8? Trying to decide whether or not I should make plans for Friday evening haha!
I think the tag was on the last page - I must have missed the other ones when I was looking the first time around😂 I'll get the selection and completion now I have half a list for the final tasks - I'll look for the others today
Selection Post
Week 10: 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilisation.
Task: Read a book set in the wilderness or in a remote location, or where at least one MC sleeps in a tent.
Book: Spell's Bells
Pages: 194
How it fits: remote x1 and remote-isolated-setting x1
Completion Post
Week 10: 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilisation.
Task: Read a book set in the wilderness or in a remote location, or where at least one MC sleeps in a tent.
Book: Spell's Bells
Pages: 194
Date: 27/11
Rating: 3.5/5
Review:
I did like this wasn't about a murder - cosy mysteries are always murder but other mysteries exist too! This was a fun one. The fake dating was a little meh to me - I can half see the appeal but I just don't think it was a long enough book to explore that in a meaningful way.
I am enjoying the relationships between Emma and the other remedial witches. Also love that she's terrible at being a witch as the MC. It's a nice difference between basically every other "oh they didn't know they were X until blah happened"
Aiswrya wrote: "Christy, any chance you finished your book for Week 8? Trying to decide whether or not I should make plans for Friday evening haha!"I haven't finished yet, but I should tonight!
Aoife wrote: "Completion Post
Week 10: 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilisation.
Task: Read a book set in the wilderness or in a remote location, or where at least one MC sleeps in a te..."
Aoife, a small review is required for this challenge. I doesn't have to be a lot, but enough to show that you did read the book. Also a rating is required. Please add those to your completion post. Thanks!
Yep I do know that 😭 so sorry i've added it now!
1. Coffee: Read a book that has an MPG Action, Thriller or Suspense.Midnight Fear - MPG Suspense/Romantic Suspense
2. Coffee has the highest sales of any hot drink in the World: Read a book with a wealthy MC.
Storm pages286 - tagged rich-men x2 | rich-or-millionaire-or-billionaire x1 | pg14 rich x1 |
7. Brewing coffee: Read a book published in the years 2016 - 2019 inclusive.
Destroy - published 09/09/2018 pages 293
13. Cappuccino: Read a book from one of the following list: Human Alien MF Erotica
Barbarian Alien pages 248 - #41 on list
14. Iced Coffee: Defiant Beauties & Infuriating Controlling Beasts
Fear Me pages 382 - #6 on List
15. Irish Coffee: Read a book with an MC who is British (includes Irish)
Bronagh pages 138 - tagged irish x3 [works for 17 as well]
17. Per capita, Europe has the highest coffee-drinking nations: Read a book set in Europe (mainland plus British Isles)
The Lost Bookshop pages 444 (kindle - actual paperback copy 431) - set in Dublin [from precis "On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found…"]
Aoife wrote: "Yep I do know that 😭 so sorry i've added it now!"I figured you did because you had done it in all your other posts!
OK everyone, tracking updated again. We are only missing Christy's Week 8 Completion and Michaele's Week 10 Completion. Hopefully both of those come in soon! 🤞🏼Remember for the last week, speed matters! The first team to have all their selections and completions for all the weeks done will win. We are in pretty good shape to try for this win. Also, all of our posts need to be complete and accurate - double check each other's selections and completions! When everyone has finished, if a winner hasn't been announced, we need to post in the Q&A to claim the win. So, if you are the last to finish don't forget to post in the Q&A too. It could take anywhere from several hours to 24 hours give or take for a team to win.
I will be away all day tomorrow, but am ready to go all my options loaded on my phone and earbuds packed! I seriously have all my options formatted for my selection and completion posts, so it will be easy to copy and paste into our team thread. Just have to add my reviews when I am done listening. 😊
Because I won't be here, please make sure you are watching the Q&A thread for the new theme announcement. If I see it first, I will post here so you all get a notification, but I will not be able to copy it into our thread. It's just too hard to do on my phone.
And after all that reminding and nagging, I feel like a mama duck trying to get all my little duckings in a row! 😂
Week 10: 16. Instant Coffee - for when you are away from civilisation.Completion Post
Tic-Tac-Mistletoe
216 p. per GR
Tagged cabin-in-the-woods 1x on page 6 of the top shelves.
Read: 11/29
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I love this book! I've read it a few times, I do have a little bit of a hard time with it since it deals with the first christmas after the loss of a parent and my mom passed away on christmas morning a couple years ago. Over all though, this is such a sweet book that I can handle a few tears.
[*book:Tic-Tac-Mistletoe|55878628]
Quick question, can we use option 2 on the last week?
Nevermind, I found the answer.I should be good to go tomorrow, the call should come before i'm on the plane. Which means i can listen/read on the plane and it's a short flight.
Michaele wrote: "Quick question, can we use option 2 on the last week?"We can, but it will be for a different team. Jane will announce the team when she announces the last theme.
What I have done in the past when I couldn't find a book for the task was to have a couple of books in mind and then go look at all the other teams to find if someone there has read the book or a book in the series recent enough to qualify. Yes, I'm sure I have a wee bit of OCD... 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
It helps if you are looking for a popular or long series - I'm frequently doing In Death novellas for the last theme. 😉
MountainKat wrote: "Michaele wrote: "Quick question, can we use option 2 on the last week?"We can, but it will be for a different team. Jane will announce the team when she announces the last theme.
What I have don..."
There are in death novellas? Omg how did I not know. Off to look!
Yep and I have one working for 3 of the remaining tasks! They are in the earlier books, she quit writing them several years ago. But it is usually pretty easy to find someone on the other teams who reads them too and then you can use the series rule.
I really should start the In Death series... been hmming and hawing getting to it but it does seem to make an appearances in challenges
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Week #: 10
Book: Trick Play by Eden Finley
Date Completed: 11/26/2023
Rating: ****
Review: Matt and Noah are cute, once they get their act together. Matt is a Pro Football player who gets caught in a compromising position. Noah is rich and wants to annoy his parents. So to help out his friend Damon, he agrees to "date" Matt to help his image.
Matt has a hard time coming to terms with being out and causes him to look like a jerk for a part of the book, but you get to see his hurt and Noah helps. When Matt's brother JJ finally finds him and comes to stay, its beautiful.
I love this entire series and glad I re-read it again.