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Jessica wrote: "Also Amanda, I mentioned a Layla Moran book but I'm now 90% sure she uses AI so I'd stay away from her. The Curse Between UsIf you search through MM new releases on Amazon, AI bo..."
I've been noticing the AI too. It's so annoying. I usually try to see if they credit a cover artist.
Look like Layla Moran actually just publishes different people's fanfics as her own. Probably still uses AI to try to make them "different". https://www.reddit.com/r/MM_RomanceBo...
Amanda wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Also Amanda, I mentioned a Layla Moran book but I'm now 90% sure she uses AI so I'd stay away from her. The Curse Between UsIf you search through MM new releases ..."
Omg that's even worse! It's so annoying because people are less likely to give new authors a chance. I tend to trust anyone who's posted a photo of themselves on their profile as well and looking for a cover artist.
Amanda, Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew from It was wonderful, I highly reccomend it!!!!I've been wanting to listen to The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics too - I've been passing on it every time it comes avail at my library, but next time it comes up I'd love to do a buddy read/listen if you are still looking at that one.
Also, do you need to read the Licking Thickets books in order? If not, I could do that one too.
Amanda wrote: "Hello friends! I originally didn't join this challenge because I was intimidated about the reviews everytime but alas my FOMO got the best of me and here I am! I'm going to take a look at tasks and..."also, I'm so glad you joined 😅❤️😘
Jessica wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Also Amanda, I mentioned a Layla Moran book but I'm now 90% sure she uses AI so I'd stay away from her. The Curse Between UsIf you search through M..."
I saw a list of things to look for for AI from that thread. It was specifically for sapphic romance but all the tips would still apply. I’ll see if I can find it again!
Trio wrote: "Amanda, Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew from It was wonderful, I highly reccomend it!!!!I've been wanting to listen to [book:The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and..."
I’m actually like 45% into Leg and it’s so good! I’m listening to the audiobook and the authors cadence and sense of humor kinda reminds me of TJ Klune.
I’m doing a buddy read of Boys in the Boat in a different group so I’ll definitely be reading it sometime this month! I have not checked if it fits this weeks tasks but I can hold off until next week if you need to wait for the library (I have it for individual in Tudor so just need it sometime soonish)
Trio wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Hello friends! I originally didn't join this challenge because I was intimidated about the reviews everytime but alas my FOMO got the best of me and here I am! I'm going to take a lo..."I figured it would push me to catch up on some NetGalley reads/reviews 😅
yeah, that's one reason I love Uno too... I can fit those NetGalley books in pretty easily.I finally knocked out Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman (which was good) but I couldn't use it for Uno bc there was only a "B" or an "S" 😂.
So I think in this group we have to pick a date for the buddy read to start, can't just be open whenever? If that's the case I wont be able to do the King's Man 2 because it's an ARC that I like to have finished before the book is released. Sorry about that!!I could do Soft Hands if it works for you Jessica and Trio The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. If you guys know around what time of the month those would work best for you let me know and I can request threads :)
Jessica I'd also be interested in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West and The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea. Just let me know what time of the month you thought you'd get to those and I can hop in too :)
Trio wrote: "Also, do you need to read the Licking Thickets books in order? If not, I could do that one too."I would usually say you do not, but since it's the last in the series knowing Lucy and May I would bet that there are approximately 1 million cameos
Also for those playing The Carnival Circuit, does anyone want to buddy read The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah for the roadtrip task.
Jessica wrote: "Also for those playing The Carnival Circuit, does anyone want to buddy read The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah for the roadtrip task."I think everyone has a different task for this (if it’s the bonus).
Amanda wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Also for those playing The Carnival Circuit, does anyone want to buddy read The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah for the roadtrip task."I think everyone..."
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Sorry for the delay in posting. My Internet has not been cooperating these past few weeks—the joys of living in a desert. I have been reading. I have two books finished, and I need to type the reviews and finish reading another, as it is due back to the library tomorrow.
I have 10 books read this week, but only two of them fit the tasks. Fingers crossed I can add them all next week.
I've amazingly been able to place all of mine within a week or two - I gotta say I'm loving this challenge. It's very rewarding 😊.
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As you ride, you sense the deadly power of an ENEMY hot on your heels. You are pursued by the BARROW-WIGHTS, undead enemies from just outside the Shire.
The cost to defeat this enemy is 250 pages. There is no bonus for defeating this enemy.
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After entering the shaded eaves of the forest, you encounter a small but powerful ALLY riding on the shoulders of an ent. This wise cracking halfling is MERRY, a friendly hobbit from the Shire.
The cost to earn Merry's assistance is 300 pages. There is no penalty for failing to complete this ally.
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Books I'm reading in the next few weeks
For people also playing Tower Teams
Soul on Fire - Congo
Hijacked - Venezuela
The Meaning Of You - New Zealand
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But in this place of light and warmth, an ancient ENEMY lurks. One night you walk past a shadowed alley and are attacked by the dreaded spider SHELOB.
The cost to defeat this enemy is 400 pages. There is no bonus for completing this enemy.
@Dee I will request a buddy read for
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Do you think you'll read
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Jessica wrote: "@Dee I will request a buddy read for and Do you think you'll read
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Dang, I'm just starting the first book in the Pinx series - I might pop into your thread just to see what you're saying though.
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Joining you is a clumsy but brave ALLY, a hobbit who has been this way before by the name of PIPPIN. His knowledge and good cheer can help you navigate through the mines.
The cost for Pippin's help is 300 pages. There is no penalty for failing to complete this ally.
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Pippin's assistance has granted you 15 bonus points. These points have been added to your score.
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At Isengard, you are tasked with defeating the ENEMY wizard, only recently turned traitor, a formidable foe named SARUMAN. Losing him will be a great blow to your ultimate enemy.
The cost to defeat Saruman is 300 pages. There is no bonus for completing this enemy.
@Dee, Buddy read links
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Thanks!Started
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Hidden Treasures has MC defeats villian
and Get It Together has Author name starting with S
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Armed with elven weapons, you enter the lair alongside your stalwart ALLY, a little but amazingly resilient hobbit named FRODO. Taking courage from one another, you head deep into the gathering dark.
The cost of Frodo's assistance is 450 pages. There is no penalty for failing to complete this ally.
I'm putting 320p towards Frodo. I can make up the remaining 130p, or anyone else can.
I can! Just finished 194 page book
DeeNeez wrote: "I can! Just finished 194 page book"👍
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At this final hurdle, you are accompanied by a most kingly ALLY. The elves call him Elessar, the hobbits call him Strider, but you know him to be ARAGORN. Beside the King of Gondor, you begin to climb the mountain.
The cost of Aragorn's assistance is 400 pages. There is no penalty for failing to complete this ally.
I can't believe over the past two weeks I was able to fit all my banked books in :)
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If you search through MM new releases on Amazon, AI books are everywhere, but you can always tell by how many books they're releasing month to month.