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HOB Partner Pick ~ Aug & Sept 2025
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Partners 1 & 2:
⚾︎ -- Kat -- Level 2 (2 books)
🏈Angie -- Level 1 (1 book) + Bonus
Partners 3 & 4:
⚾︎ Erica -- Level 3 (3 books) + Bonus
🏈ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) -- Level 4 (4 books)
Partners 5 & 6:
⚾︎ Lisa -- Level 3 (3 books)
🏈Benedicte -- Level 3 (3 books)
Partners 7 & 8:
⚾︎ bamaace83 -- Level 3 (3 books) + Bonus
🏈christene_littlelibrary -- Level 3 (3 books) + Bonus
Partners 9 & 10:
⚾︎ Kathy -- Level 2 (2 books)
🏈Michelle -- Level 3 (3 books)
Partners 11 & 12:
⚾︎ Jenny -- Level 6 (6 books) + Bonus
🏈Angie ☯ -- Level 6 (6 books) + Bonus
Partners 13 & 14:
⚾︎ Trisha -- Level 6 (6 books)
🏈 Jackie -- Level 6 (6 books) + Bonus
Partners 15 & 16:
⚾︎ Amanda -- Level 6 (6 books) + Bonus
🏈Danielle Gypsy Soul -- Level 6 (6 books) + Bonus
Additional Recruits:
⚾︎ Carrie -- Level 6 (6 books)
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Level 6 + bonus
Shelf: What's Next
My Picks provided by Jenny:
+ Bonus:
My Picks provided by Kat:
+ Bonus:
Two Month ChallengeAugust 1 - September 30, 2025
🍂 Level 3 = 3 Books - No Bonus
Shelf - https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Level 2 I could not find anything that fit the suggested theme, so I went back to the oldest books on my TBR. I picked ones that I was excited to get, but then never got around to. OMG I had to make myself stop or the list here would have been HUGE.
Shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
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The books can fit, simply by saying "books I want to read as the seasons change"! I won't hold you to anything that was listed. Completely your own interpreation.
I'll sign up for 6 + bonus again and maybe this time I'll actually read all 6Here's my general HOB pick shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
If I have time, I'll update with a more specific themed shelf
I'm late, but I'm in. Regular TBR shelf, so watch out for books not yet published please! Level six with a bonus.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
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**Initial signups end on Sunday, July 27th**
I'm in! 3 with a bonus please. Even though I never quite finish, lol.HOB Shelf
Sorry I'm late with this!!
I'm in for Level 3 and a bonus please. Just my regular shelf again. The fall looks better to keep up with challenges and maybe stay on track. This year has been not the normal.https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
I'd like to join if it's not too late. If so, no problem.Level 6 + Bonus
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
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*** If you haven't linked your shelf, please do so as soon as possible! ***
Your partner's shelf is linked on their name and the number of books to choose for them is listed in parenthesis after their level.
If your partner chose to have a bonus - Choose a book that suggests CHANGE for them!
Please choose books for your partner no later than August 2nd
Have fun!!
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Kat, what level would you like to use? (How many books do you want your partner to pick for you and would you like to have the bonus pick?)
For Kathy:I haven't read any of your books so I decided to go with 2 books that are the start of a new series.
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Teresa, I pick
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and
for you. Enjoy!!
Amanda,My picks for you are:
Bonus:
Danielle, my picks for you are:
Bonus:
Michelle wrote: "For Kathy:I haven't read any of your books so I decided to go with 2 books that are the start of a new series.
& "Thanks! I have them on my "read next" list.
Michelle - I had not read any of the books in your list either, but a few authors I knew caught my eye. Happy Reading!
Kathy wrote: "Michelle - I had not read any of the books in your list either, but a few authors I knew caught my eye. Happy Reading! [bookco..."Thanks Kathy!
Hi Bamaace83,Here are my picks for you
and for the bonus
Happy Reading
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, , and for yo..."Thanks!! These were all books I was strongly hoping to get to in August/September! Let's see if my mood cooperates.
I'll be picking yours either tonight or early tomorrow! Let's face it, I'm about to go look at your shelves because what if you're sitting here refreshing the thread and hoping to see your picks tonight?? LOL. Be back soon!
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And for the bonus for "CHANGE", I wasn't sure if we are supposed to use your list or if we are supposed to make a personal recommendation. I played it safe with your list and chose
because that hurricane "changes" course and I assume that it will bring a lot of change to the lives of those affected! I was so drawn in by that cover. I am about to begin reading this trilogy myself, so that's another reason I chose it. Enjoy!
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Here are my picks for you....
These are not as diverse with genres as I generally like to do, but you had too darn many great sounding books!
Bonus:
Happy reading!
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One of my best friends has been urging me to read Mistborn for what seems like forever. I hope you enjoy it as much as they did :)
Are you kidding me? A "The Nightmare Before Christmas Retelling"? As a Tim Burton fan I HAD to pick this. Looks super cute, maybe I'll have to read it too!
The cover caught my eyes amidst the dark giving-Halloween-vibes books, and I was sold when I saw pirates as one of the genres. I loooove pirate books, and I hope you love this too!
ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Okay, Erica, your short list made things so easy! I picked these 3 because they all sound so good (and I've never read any of them, but would love to!) [boo..."These are all great - thanks!! I'm struggling to get to all my picks eith this challenge but I'll try...
For Benedicte, I pick for you
- I’ve read this recently and I’ve liked it
- this is on my ever growing TBR And
- this is wait for me to listen on Libby Enjoy!
Benedicte wrote: "Lisa, here are my picks for you:One of my best friends has been urging me to read Mistborn for what seems like forever. I hope you enjoy it as much as the..."
Thanks!
Hello Jackie!I went through your shelf - with so many good options, it was hard to pick just a few! I chose:
1.
because it was the oldest on the list2.
because it was the newest and I love the cover3.
because it's one of the longest on your list and the cover is so pretty4.
because it was the shortest on the list5.
because it was the start of a new series6.
because it looks like it finishes a series for youBonus:
I hope you love them all!
Trisha wrote: "Hello Jackie!I went through your shelf - with so many good options, it was hard to pick just a few! I chose:
1.
because it was the oldest on the list2. ..."
Thank you, Trisha! I'm looking forward to them.
My picks for you, Trisha!
- looks good, I'm adding to my TBR
- I've read some in this series and plan to read this one
- also adding to my TBR, lol
- looks like a good horror story
- a cozy to relax with after the horror book
- I loved this book!I hope you enjoy these!
Jackie wrote: "My picks for you, Trisha! - looks good, I'm adding to my TBR - I've read some in this series and plan t..."YAY! I'm so excited for all of these!! thank you!
and sorry about adding to your TBR!! 😂🤣😂🤣
Trisha wrote: "Jackie wrote: "My picks for you, Trisha! - looks good, I'm adding to my TBR - I've read some in this se..."No problem, lol. I have a feeling we have similar tastes.
For AngieSee if you can see what these 6 titles have in common. The bonus does not follow the pattern, but it is the final installment in the series that I bloody loved for its fun delivery. I assume you have read the first two.
Bonus-
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AND - they are the default editions too!!
Well, yes, but at least some of them look entertaining as well.
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There was one 9, four 8s and a 6 and a 5....
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Two Month Challenge
August 1 - September 30, 2025
For August and September, the theme will be the Changing Seasons
You can load your shelves with books that fit the category in any way - including books you want to read while watching the seasons change!
If you want a little help, a few suggestions are offered below.
Books Covers with:
Summer or Fall scenes
Summer or Fallcolors
A "changing" cover
Baseball or Football related items
A place to gather with friends
A book that you'd like to read as you watch football
Books with:
Titles beginning with a letter in CHANGING / SEASONS
Authors initials are found in SUMMER TO FALL
A story that fits the theme (your interpretation)
Use your imagination and have fun!!
Participation Levels:
🍂 Level 1 = 1 Book
🍂 Level 2 = 2 Books
🍂 Level 3 = 3 Books
🍂 Level 4 = 4 Books
🍂 Level 5 = 5 Books
🍂 Level 6 = 6 Books
🍂 Bonus Option = Choose a book that suggests CHANGE for your partner!
To Participate:
📚 Create a shelf that includes books that fit the category in any way.
📚 Choose a level of participation.
📚 Create a post below that includes:
📘 A link to the shelf you created. (Alternatively you may choose any shelf.)
📕 Level you chose
📗 If you want the Bonus option
📚 Return once partners are assigned to pick books for your partner.
📚 Read the books picked for you from August 1 - September 30.
📚 Let us know what you read and how you rate the book!
** Keep in mind that the level you choose corresponds to how many books you want to read over the 2-month period, so choose your level accordingly. **
Initial sign-ups are open through Sunday, July 27th.
Partners will be assigned on Monday, July 28th.
You will have until Sunday, August 2nd to post books for your partner.