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Option 1: Week # 5PTP 3. The Americas
by Donna HillNumber of pages: 368 per GR
How the book qualifies.
Story takes place in North America, in The United States of America.
The From precis on GR:
Set amid Sag Harbor’s vibrant African American history, bestselling author Donna Hill weaves a stunningly rich story about finding the way home…no matter how long the journey takes.
Alessandra Fleming has spent most of her life running from her past. Her budding photography career, her life in Manhattan, all serve to distract from the secrets and guilt she’s never been able to face. Then the call. Her estranged father is in the hospital…and Alessandra must return home to Sag Harbor, crumbling the first wall between her past and her present...
Completion Post - Week 5 - Option 1
Rating: 1 Stars
Review:
This book gave me second-hand embarrassment. I hated it. Other than the characters being awful and ignorant there's also little to no world-building. So, you spent the entire time going why are people who are so advanced in their tech incredibly stupid and out of touch after just 400 years of the civilization collapse? 400 years is not a long time.
Selection post~Option 1~
Week 5
Beach Read
Page numbers: 400
How the book qualifies: MPG Setting: North Bear Shores, Michigan (United States)
PurpleLadi wrote: "Option 1: Week # 5PTP 3. The Americas
by Donna HillNumber of pages: 368 per GR
How the book qualifies.
Story takes place in North America, in The Uni..."
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Tracking updated - all selections made for the current week. 😊
Completion post: Week #5PTP The Americas
by Donna HillStar Rating: 5
Review:
This was such an amazing book. This was more than your normal girl meets boy romance. I journeyed backward through time, to the late 1800s when Ayah, a young woman, was captured by slave traders. I felt all the pain, joy, sorrow, and anguish that Aly’s family endured through their history and gained understanding of how events, create a rippling impact in each subsequent generation. It also reminded me of the many atrocities Blacks have experienced, continue to endure, and overcome. True love is stronger than anything, including time.
Week 5: 3. The AmericasCompletion Post
Name From a Hat Trick by L.A. Witt, 396 p. per GRTagged set-in-the-usa 1x on top shelves page 3 bottom of first column.
Completed 5.7.2024 *4 Stars*
While this story didn't elevate to the level of great, it was very good. And it made me happy. I liked how it was about real people with real people issues. Struggling with mental health issues, struggling with a child with chronic health problems, struggling to get from one day to the next with all the responsibilities of adulting. Loved the ending too!
I also loved the narration by Greg Boudreaux and Michael Ferraiuolo.
Week 5: completion In the Pines
5/6
Rating: 3
Review: it was alright. The plot wasn’t imaginative. And I’m getting tired of the anti government characters. So tiresome.
Aiswrya wrote: "Week 5: completion 5/6
Rating: 3
Review: it was alright. The plot wasn’t imaginative. And I’m getting tired of the anti government characters. So tiresome."
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Correction:Selection Post
Option 1: Week # 5
PTP 3. The Americas
by Donna HillNumber of pages: 368 per GR
How the book qualifies.
Story takes place in North America, in The United States of America.
The From precis on GR:
Set amid Sag Harbor’s vibrant African American history, bestselling author Donna Hill weaves a stunningly rich story about finding the way home…no matter how long the journey takes.
Alessandra Fleming has spent most of her life running from her past. Her budding photography career, her life in Manhattan, all serve to distract from the secrets and guilt she’s never been able to face. Then the call. Her estranged father is in the hospital…and Alessandra must return home to Sag Harbor, crumbling the first wall between her past and her present...
NEW THEMEWeek 6
Option 1
8. Country
Read a book set in the country e.g. farm, ranch
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.
In this case the following will work:
* the precis includes a reference to the country, ranch, farm etc
* the book is tagged/shelved with an appropriate reference to country, ranch, farm etc
* the book is set in the wilderness/remote areas
* the bookcover shows a country setting.
Please ask if you are not sure.
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Option 2
Key date: 3 November 2023
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 in your team thread for formatting of all 3 options.
Week 6: 8. CountrySelection Post
ISO: In Search Of by Lucy Lennox and Molly Maddox, 296 p. per GRFrom precis: "...spend a month working as a cowhand on some godforsaken Wyoming ranch in exchange for his dream job..."
R~wka wrote: "Hi Danielle, just a tip. If you use goodreads one your phone, set it on desktop mode (on the bootom on the page you have a "Desktop version". I enter often from my mobile on goodreads and this way ..."OMG - I've been trying to find a flippin' way to adjust my phone's view for AGES!! Thank you team 7 and R~wka!!
Now sorted! 🎉
Selection PostOption 1: Week # 6
PTP 8. Country
High Country Bride by Linda Lael MillerNumber of pages: 435 per GR
How the book qualifies.
From precis on GR:
One ranch. Three sons. Only one will inherit... and on one condition.
Tired of waiting for his sons to settle down, Arizona-territory rancher Angus McKettrick announces a competition: the first son to marry and produce a grandchild will inherit Triple M ranch. Now, three distinctly different, equally determined cowboys are searching high and low for brides.
Completion postWeek #5
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Rating: 4⭐️
Review:
It was a good book, but for my it have a trigger I don't know I still have it (about her mother's death from cancer). Is a mature love story between 2 authors.
Week 6 - Option 1 - SelectionBook: Matterhorn
Pages: 344
How it fits: Precis - "Robbie Steinhardt lives a peaceful life. A fixture of his small alpine village, he tends cattle, minds his own business, and doesn’t dwell on his former life and the family and lover he left behind—back when he was Mac Dekker, CIA.:"
Week 6 - Option 1 - CompletionBook: Matterhorn
Read: 5/11
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Wow! One of the best books I've read all year. The narrator was fantastic, the plot had plenty of twists to keep you hooked to the story. Shall definitely check out other books by this author. Hoping to find my next Clive Cussler!
Completion post: Week 6PTP 8. Country
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
I enjoy reading historically themed stories, but this one was just okay. Emmeline’s and Rafe characters were often inconsistent with the period, predictable, and frankly annoying. I felt their passion for each other and jealousy, but no true love. Several characters and additional storylines were introduced, and some of the new storylines overshadowed Emmeline and Rafe’s story. Also, keeping them straight was a bit difficult.
Week 6: 8. CountryCompletion Post
ISO: In Search Of by Lucy Lennox and Molly Maddox, 296 p. per GRFrom precis: "...spend a month working as a cowhand on some godforsaken Wyoming ranch in exchange for his dream job..."
Completed 5.12.2024 *4 Stars*
Every bit as sweet as I was expecting! I don't recall many details from the earlier books, but they are only loosely related. But I knew I would enjoy this one - and I did.
I loved how both characters were true to themselves, even though it took Richard a while to figure himself out. I also loved how both made the effort to show their desire to have a relationship. It was in different ways but it was still nice to see. The ending was absolutely wonderful!
Well narrated by Michael Dean.
Selection Post - Week 6 - Option 2
[*book:Gage|59525370]
Pages: 320
How does it qualify: MountainKat read book 10 on April, 10, 2024 will be reading book 3.
Completion Post - Week 6 - Option 2
Rating: 2.5 stars
Review:
Strangely I'm giving this fewer stars than the last two. They just got a neutral 3 stars cause the books are slow and boring. For stories that have such tragic beginnings, there's not a whole lot that happens. This one gets half a star less because there's more than one instance where the author changes the verb tense in weird places and some of the conversations were just cringy. Never thought I'd say this, but less "perfect" communication would have been better here.
Tracking updated - finally! 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️Weeks 1-5 - Complete!
Week 6 - Missing R~wka's selection and completion posts.
R~wka, make sure you make your selection before the new theme is called on Friday!
I'm sorry. I was absent those days...I found a book and started, I'mi readenge more pages to be sure if is ok to select that book and make the selecyion post.
Selection post~Option 1~
Week #6
Lord Ravenscar's Revenge by Barbara Cartland
Page numbers: 152
How the book qualifies: in precis "Every day since she had fled to the farm, Romara had yearned for Lord Ravenscar, and had cried many bitter tears over him at night into her pillow"
NEW THEME!Week 7
Option 1
2. UK & Ireland
Read a book set in the British Isles
Wiki link to a definition of the British Isles ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British...
For all the location/setting tasks, the book does not have to be solely set in that location; it simply needs at least one scene set there. The usual precise, main page, tag or list will need to be provided to show how the book qualifies.
Please ask if you are not sure.
To insert links (book-link or list/shelf/tag-link) in your posts, please read these instructions in the Q&A thread:
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Option 2
Key date: 10 November 2023
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 in your team thread for formatting of all 3 options.
Completion postWeek 6
Lord Ravenscar's Revenge
Rating: 3⭐️
Review:
I can say that is good from an old book, but for reading it 40+ years later...
Is was fast paced. I didn't have time to get "to know" the characters like ready bla bla wedding bla bla happy ending...
Week 7: 2. UK & IrelandSelection Post
Taken by the Prince by Christina Dodd; 400 p. per GRTagged england 3x middle column of page 1 and england-set-historical 1x third column of page 4.
Week 7 - Selection Post - Option 1
[book*:Love in the Afternoon|7491418]
Pages: 350
How it qualifies: Main page setting Hampshire, England (United Kingdom, 1857)
Completion Post - Week 7 - Option 1
Review
4 stars
My favourite of the series. Beatrix is incredibly charming and hard to resist. She's the quintessential quirky character; wearing breeches, speaking outlandishly, with a menagerie of animals, etc. She's a little too innocent sometimes, but other than that hard to fault.
Selection PostOption 1: Week # 7
PTP 2. UK & Ireland
A match Made In Ireland by E.D. HackettNumber of pages: 286 per GR
How the book qualifies.
Tags: Romance, Ireland, Contemporary Romance, Adult
Hello Team: I will be out of the country next week and unable to participate in the PTP Challenge #8. I will be back in time to continue with PTP Challenge #9.
PurpleLadi wrote: "Hello Team: I will be out of the country next week and unable to participate in the PTP Challenge #8. I will be back in time to continue with PTP Challenge #9."Will you be able to post that you are using your pass for that week? If not, we will need to confirm with Jane that I can post that for you. She has allowed things like this in the past, as long as there is communication in advance.
Week 7: 2. UK & IrelandCompletion Post
Taken by the Prince by Christina Dodd; 400 p. per GRTagged england 3x middle column of page 1 and england-set-historical 1x third column of page 4.
Completed 5.20.2024 *4- Stars*
I didn't really enjoy this one as much as earlier books in the series. I didn't really connect with he characters and didn't like or even understand their actions. I did enjoy things more towards the end and things were coming to a climax. Still, I felt like there were a lot of things left unexplained, both to other characters and to me as the reader. Overall good, but not as good as I hoped.
Well narrated by Karen Cass.
MountainKat wrote: "PurpleLadi wrote: "Hello Team: I will be out of the country next week and unable to participate in the PTP Challenge #8. I will be back in time to continue with PTP Challenge #9."Will you be able..."
Please see if Jane will allow you to post my "Pass" for PTP Challenge #8. The country I am visiting, outside of the capital, internet is not available in many areas. When available, in the rual areas, it is spotty or hit/ miss. Thanks
Completion post: Week 7PTP 2. UK & Ireland
A match Made In Ireland by E.D. Hackett
Number of pages: 286 per GR
Star Rating: 2 stars
Review:
I finished reading this book but didn’t enjoy the story. The plot/ storyline seemed like it would be interesting but didn’t deliver. This really should be classified as a YA book because the dynamics and reasoning of the characters were a bit immature. Too much time devoted to the characters drinking and partying instead of focusing on Rory and Jamie’s relationship development. Also, in what universe is it acceptable to travel hundreds of miles to visit, Rory, your “best friend” and blindside her by having her ex-boyfriend is your plus one. Yet both the fake “best friend” and ex-boyfriend are allowed to stay in Rory's home and enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner.
PurpleLadi wrote: "Please see if Jane will allow you to post my "Pass" for PTP Challenge #8. The country I am visiting, outside of the capital, internet is not available in many areas. When available, in the rual areas, it is spotty or hit/ miss. Thanks "I've confirmed with Jane that I can post for you while you are away. 😊
Tracking updated. The only outstanding posts are R~wka's selection and completions for Week 7.Please make sure you make your selection post before the new theme is called tomorrow!
Sorry. I was sure I've post the selection post. The book is finished. Tomorrow morning i'll post the review.
Selection post~Option 1~
Week 7
Rebellious Desire by Julie Garwood
Page numbers: 312
How the book qualifies: MPG Setting: London, England
R~wka wrote: "Sorry. I was sure I've post the selection post. The book is finished. Tomorrow morning i'll post the review."I try to always say what is missing, because sometimes we think about doing something and get distracted. Or even worse, type up your message and don't hit 'post'! And sometimes, I just skim right over the post, miss it and need to be corrected. 🤦🏻♀️
Hope you enjoyed the book!
Hi everyone, I have family in from out of town and won't be home tomorrow when the new theme is called. Make sure you check the Q&A to see what it is. 😊
MountainKat wrote: "R~wka wrote: "Sorry. I was sure I've post the selection post. The book is finished. Tomorrow morning i'll post the review."I try to always say what is missing, because sometimes we think about do..."
Thank you for reminding. Is was te most full week at work. Like everything whas to be solved with priority and they kept gathering more.... Luckily that busy period has passed and now I can breathe...
And yes I enjoyed the book. It was a breath of fresh air after work.
Completion postWeek 7
Rebellious Desire by Julie Garwood
Rating: 5⭐️
Review:
No wonder she's one of my favorite authors. Although the subject of the book could have been trivial, the action and unfolding of the events keeps you connected to the book. I was a bit fooled towards (almost) the end... Not to say spoilers... But I almost disliked the hero for his reaction...
But per total I enjoyed this book.
Thank you, MountainKat. As I suspected, the internet/ wi-fi here is not the best.
NEW THEME!Week 8
Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Also accepted - carriages, blimps, air balloons, etc. NOT horses; not flying carpets or brooms. So anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet ;).
Please ask if you are not sure.
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Option 2
Key date: 17 November 2023
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 in your team thread for formatting of all 3 options.
Week 8: 13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / busSelection Post
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb, 300 p. per GRFebruary 2022 cover shown above displays side of vehicle (rear fender, door and door handle, windows).
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[*book:The Protector|35296350]
Pages: 329
How does it qualify: From the precis "the area formerly known as Canada and Alaska, which is inhabited by the Men of the Northlands"