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Here is your next task!Task 2 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
Books selected for this task can not be listed in any series on GR.
Thank you, Karen!I have to think about which book to read. I have 2 I need to read that works.
completion postTask 2 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
by Anna-Lou WeatherleyPages: 331
Read: 19th April
Fits: standalone book
Rating: 2 Stars
Review:
This wasn't quite what I thought I was going to be reading if I'm honest. I expected something else and this has been on my tbr for a while so I forgive myself the mistake.
Completion PostTask: Task 2 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones
Page numbers: 431 Kindle
How book qualified: stand alone book
Date Completed: 4/20/24
Rating/Review. ✶✶✶
The premise of a bookshop owner discovering mysterious journals that tell a love story was intriguing. The writing was good. But the characters were a bit shallow or cliche. And the romances were sappier than I like. LOL
Completion PostTask: Task 2 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones
Page numbers: 369 Kindle
How book qualified: stand alone book
Date Completed: 4/22/24
Rating/Review: *****
I really enjoyed this book. Maddie is living her life perfectly and emotionally safe away from her ex whom she can't forget. She was hurt badly by him but yet...when he returns to her life and asks for her help, she can't refuse. This book was sad, happy and funny. Exactly what I needed. These two characters are perfect for each other. I kept hoping they would realize that.
I'm still hereWill post my book after work
Sorry it took so long
Don't worry about it :-) its been a busy week for me so taking more time works!
No problem, Laura. Real life gets in the way sometimes! Lol
completion postTask: Task 2 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones
by Vi Keelandpages: 330
fits: stand alone book
rating: 3 stars
read: Apr 25
I’m away from my computer, so I will check your books later. 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 April 26, 2023. 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.
Great! I’ll be reading
This will work for other challenges too. 🙂
I also have one that works for my challenges -
I checked your books and will update your tracking next.. 😊
Megan want to buddy read
for this task? It fits the requirements.
Laura wrote: "Megan want to buddy read for this task? It fits the requirements."Oh, I almost picked that one but wasn't sure if we were going to buddy read it later. I'll change my book to that one.
Laura wrote: "I'll ask for a buddy read thread Karen"Great! Thanks, Laura.
Just to let you all know, it might take me a bit longer this week. Hubby's brother died and I won't have as much time for reading this coming week.
Karen ♐ wrote: "Just to let you all know, it might take me a bit longer this week. Hubby's brother died and I won't have as much time for reading this coming week."So sorry, Karen! Condolences to your husband. Don’t worry about how long it takes. It will probably take a little longer for me too.
Sincere condolences to you and your family, Karen
I've already read that one sorry guys!! My condolences to you and family Karen. So sorry for you all.
Sorry I was away with my husband seeing his daughter, we went to a mining museum that they have near them it was very interesting.
I'll see what books I have that match the prompt
Completion PostTask: Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Page numbers: 400 Kindle
How book qualified: First published April 16, 2024
Date Completed: 5/1/24
Rating/Review. ✶✶ ✶
I really loved The Bookish Life of Nina Hill. So I was looking forward to this book. I enjoyed this book. But it wasn’t as great as the other book. Christa was a little quirky. I checked at her a few times. The romance between her and Nate was low key and sweet. Mostly, though, this was a family story about Christa’s father returning to his family over 20 years later, when the family thought he was dead. The surprise at the end about Christa’s father wasn’t very surprising. A solid 3 star read.
Completion PostTask: Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
Page numbers: 329 Kindle
How book qualified: First published May 4, 2023
Date Completed: 5/3/24
Rating/Review. ✶✶✶✶
I really loved this story. Veronica runs away from her impending wedding and finds out about Austin needing a nanny for the summer for his twins. Austin doesn't want to hire her because she has no experience but turns out he does hire her and of course, they are attracted to one another. I loved watching this entire story unfold and really loved the epilogue.
Task 3: - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year
pages: 402
read: May 3
rating: 3 stars
fits; first published May 4, 2023
Sorry guys, caught a cold, husband badly sprained his ankle and we're meant to go on holiday on Friday and work has been crazy been on call since friday just gone and its been busy as well. I'm done with my book though so will post it in a second
Task 3: - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year
Pages: 298
Read: 5th May
Fits: Published
June 29, 2023
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
This was OK. I'm in a tad of a bad mood, just wrong timing with personal life.
I have mixed feelings about this, at some points I was really enjoying this and others I was just barely reading it. I think I'll not think about this again after reviewing it. It's just a romance read. It was a decent read but yeah nothing that I think will stick really with me.
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Megan wrote: "Sorry guys, caught a cold, husband badly sprained his ankle and we're meant to go on holiday on Friday and work has been crazy been on call since friday just gone and its been busy as well. I'm d..."
Oh no, Megan! Hope you both feel better soon!
Megan wrote: "Sorry guys, caught a cold, husband badly sprained his ankle and we're meant to go on holiday on Friday and work has been crazy been on call since friday just gone and its been busy as well. I'm d..."
Hopefully, you both are better by Friday. So you can enjoy your holiday.
I’m away from home so I will check your books later. Here is your next task!
Task 4 - 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.
Looks like we picked Whiskey Creek for this one? That still ok with everyone? Its on Everand so I'm ok with it
OK. I’ll read a book from Whiskey Creek. 🙂
Yay! Happy to get back to reading a book from this series! I think I'm on 6, but will have to double check
Megan I hope you are feeling better and speedy recovery wishes to your husband. Enjoy your holidays. Are you going anywhere?
We're off to Rhodes. I'm feeling loads better thankfully. Just making him rest his ankle, its going on a nice shade for the bruise least he can still walk mostly
Megan wrote: "We're off to Rhodes. I'm feeling loads better thankfully. Just making him rest his ankle, its going on a nice shade for the bruise least he can still walk mostly"Hope you have a great time, Megan and that he feels better too.
I'm going to read
The only one I haven't read is the last one and it looks like that one is too short for this challenge.
Task 4 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
by Brenda NovakRead: 7th May
Pages: 445 When Lightning Strikes
Fits: Series Whiskey Creek https://www.goodreads.com/series/7736...
Rating: 3 Stars
Review: So I don't know if I gave read anything by this author before, feels likely but not sure.
I don't like Simon very much first few chapters he was winding me up just a big man child. I can see he grew in a character and his upbringing would have given answers to why his adult character was just garbage.
What I'm saying is he sort of grew on me. He doesn't deserve Gail. She's awesome I liked her.
Romance was good, didn't feel super long and I enjoyed my time reading this.
Megan. I felt the same about Simon, when I read book 1. A man child! LOL
Completion PostTask: Task 4 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
Page numbers: 384 Kindle
How book qualified: Team decided on Whiskey Creek series. This is book 9 in series.
Date Completed: 5/7/24
Rating/Review: ✶✶✶
This was a feel good small town romance, with a family and friendly vibe. There was a little too much soap opera for Kyle and Lourdes to deal with. But it was a quick, easy read.
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