TART8 - Pace Cadets (5)

[Vi]

I've to start Amaryllis - I had a busy Sunday so I'll start tonight.

[Breann]

Task 1 - Completion Post
Task: Each teammate reads a book tagged ‘family’ or ‘holiday’ - team chose 'family'


The Family You Make 383pgs
Tagged "family" by 8 people on Page 1

9/24/23 - 4 stars - Well, that was just cute! This lighthearted romance that starts as a fake relationship had me smiling the entire time. Both the H/h (as well as all the side characters) we so likeable and I couldn't help but root for all of them. This was my first Jill Shalvis book, but def won't be my last.

[Kathryn]

Dang! Fast reader, Breann, nice! I'm starting my book today, as it's been a busy weekend. It shouldn't take me too long to read, though.

[Kathryn]

Vi wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I just realized that is says you can pick places you grew up in or lived in as well.

So, if we have too hard of a time with Tucson.

I grew up between here, Everett, WA, Fortuna, C..."

I could probably find a great book set in India or the Netherlands. If you absolutely can't see yourself getting into Virgin River, then we can totally figure something else out!

[Breann]

Here's a list that might help with romances set in India: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...

[Breann]

56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.

Here's a master list of lists (?, lol) for romance https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/ro...

[Breann]

These look promising

Magic, Adventure, Romance
Best Paranormal & Fantasy Romance
Ya Books Far Better than Twilight

[Breann]

Kathryn wrote: "Dang! Fast reader, Breann, nice! I'm starting my book today, as it's been a busy weekend. It shouldn't take me too long to read, though."

....it's pretty much all I did today, lol

[Kathryn]

Breann wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Dang! Fast reader, Breann, nice! I'm starting my book today, as it's been a busy weekend. It shouldn't take me too long to read, though."

....it's pretty much all I did today, lol"

Hey, I mean that's great! LOL.

Also, thank you for the lists. I think I like the Best Paranormal and Fantasy Romance list. It's a good, long list. And tons of my TBR books are on there!

[Vi]

Task 1 - Completion Post
Task: Each teammate reads a book tagged ‘family’ or ‘holiday’ - team chose 'family'

Book: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle
Pages: 382
Date Read: 25 Sep
Rating: 3.5 stars
How it Fits: Tagged 'family' x1 here

[Vi]

Kathryn wrote: "Breann wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Dang! Fast reader, Breann, nice! I'm starting my book today, as it's been a busy weekend. It shouldn't take me too long to read, though."

....it's pretty much all I ..."

I agree with the Best Paranormal and Fantasy Romance list too. Lots of books there,

[Kathryn]

Tast 0 - Completion Post
Task: Each teammate reads a book tagged 'family' or 'holiday' - team chose 'family'

Book: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
Pages: 576
Date Read: Sep 25, 2023
Rating: 4-stars
How it Fits: Tagged family 36 times on page 4

[Kathryn]

Team Task 0 Completion Post

Breann
Vi
Kathryn

[Kathryn]

Okay! Got us all turned in.

[Breann]

Yay!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

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.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "Task 1 - Completion Post
Task: Each teammate reads a book tagged ‘family’ or ‘holiday’ - team chose 'family'


The Family You Make 383pgs
Tag..."

Seriously?! Your first Jill Shalvis? She is one of my favorites! Her humor works for me.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

And for the task about your home town - you can use state is within the US and country if outside. 😊

[Kathryn]

MountainKat wrote: "And for the task about your home town - you can use state is within the US and country if outside. 😊"

Oh, awesome! That will make things loads easier. xD

[Breann]

I’m going to read Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard

[Kathryn]

I'm going to read Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree.

[Vi]

I'll probably do Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.

[Breann]

MountainKat wrote: "And for the task about your home town - you can use state is within the US and country if outside. 😊"

Awesome! So that gives us CA or AZ?

[Breann]

MountainKat wrote: "Seriously?! Your first Jill Shalvis? She is one of my favorites! Her humor works for me."

I know! She's been on my shelves forever. Glad I finally picked one up!

[Kathryn]

Breann wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "And for the task about your home town - you can use state is within the US and country if outside. 😊"

Awesome! So that gives us CA or AZ?"

CA, WA, or AZ.

[Kathryn]

How's it coming for you two?

I should be done with my book in a few hours, I think.

[Vi]

I'm undecided on my book - I may go for The Ocean at the End of the Lane which is shorter.. So maybe I can finish it today.

[Kathryn]

Tast 2 - Completion Post
Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.

Book: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Pages: 296
Date Read: Sep 27, 2023
Rating: 3.5 stars
How it Fits: I've never read anything by Travis Baldree before.

[Breann]

I’ll finish mine today

[Vi]

Task 2 - Completion Post
Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.

Book: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Pages: 259
Date Read: 27 Sep
Rating: 4.5 stars. Loved it! Short and quick read, very engrossing.
How it Fits: First time reading this author. Link to bookshelf

[Vi]

I wanna put a disclaimer.. I'm usually not this fast. Both these books happened to quick (and the Gaiman was short)

[Breann]

Task 2: Completion Post
Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.


Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard 434 pgs
New to me author - shelf here

9/27/23 - 2.5 stars - Dragged for the first half and the premise was a bit silly. Second half was better, once the mystery got going.

[Breann]

Kathryn wrote: "Tast 2 - Completion Post
Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.

Book: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Pages: 296
Date Read: Sep 27, 2023
..."

I think you need a link to your read bookshelf for this task :)

[Breann]

Vi wrote: "I wanna put a disclaimer.. I'm usually not this fast. Both these books happened to quick (and the Gaiman was short)"

Same here! And I will be out of town next week. I'm sure I'll have time to read, just hoping I can easily do the completion posts on my phone

[Vi]

Breann wrote: "Task 2: Completion Post
Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.


Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard 436 pgs
New to m..."

Oh yeah, I remember thinking the plot was silly too. I was expecting something more hefty.. and then the killings started.. and the reason..

[Vi]

Task 2 Completion Post
Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.

Kathryn: Link to Bookshelf for author
Vi
Breann

[Vi]

I posted the completion post and linked your bookshelf too Kathryn. Mainly so that I can choose the next book based on the task. ;)

Breann wrote: "Same here! And I will be out of town next week. I'm sure I'll have time to read, just hoping I can easily do the completion posts on my phone"

I'm starting an intensive bootcamp in 2.5 weeks.. My reading will definitely go down but hopeful that the bc will help me to land a job.

[Breann]

Vi wrote: "Oh yeah, I remember thinking the plot was silly too. I was expecting something more hefty.. and then the killings started.. and the reason.."

I was looking for a suspense like Sandra Brown or JD Robb.... this was not it

[Vi]

Nah, definitely not it. I like her older books - one of the first authors when I started reading adultish books (after scandalous and forbidden Diana Palmer in High School) so I enjoy them for nostalgia. If read them now, I probably wouldn't like them so much.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Task 2 - Completion Post
Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.

Book: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Pages: 195
Date Read..."

Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (259). Thanks.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "Task 2: Completion Post
Task: Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.


Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard 436 pgs
New to m..."

Please correct to the earliest dated Kindle edition page count (434). Thanks.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Here is your next task!

Task 3 - 4. Read 4 3 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.

To qualify for this task the selected books need to be tagged as ‘PNR’, ‘paranormal romance’, ‘paranormal’ or ‘fantasy’. Tags are the only qualifier for this task. Please include a link to the top shelves page of your qualifying tag in your completion post, also include the qualifying tag, the top shelves page number and the number of tags. If the tag is MPG, just say that it is as your qualifier.

[Vi]

Posting it here jic, MK, since we have 3 members, can we read 3?

[Breann]

MountainKat wrote: "Please correct to the earliest dated Kindle edition page count (434). Thanks."

Done

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Posting it here jic, MK, since we have 3 members, can we read 3?"

Yes. I told you from the start, I would forget to adjust tasks... 🤦🏻‍♀️

I will edit the post above.

[Breann]

I'm going to read The Rise of Magicks

[Vi]

MountainKat wrote: "Vi wrote: "Posting it here jic, MK, since we have 3 members, can we read 3?"

Yes. I told you from the start, I would forget to adjust tasks... 🤦🏻‍♀️

I will edit the post above."

Yes! Just wanted to double check. Thanks Mkat!

[Vi]

I'll probably go with Aurora Rising - works with another challenge.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "I'm going to read The Rise of Magicks"

Loved that trilogy!! Read it in 2020 - the first part of the first book was a little too real... 😳

[Breann]

Hahaha!! I bet it especially felt that way in in 2020!

This is the first trilogy of hers that I've read. Now I have them all on my tbr!