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The Bachelor Team Challenge Round 9 - Q&A, Tracking & Announcements
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
🌹 Roses Awarded 🌹
Team 1: Reading For Roses - 93
Date 1 - B is for Bat - 13
Date 2 - A is for Acceptable - 16
Date 3 - C is for Centimeter - 14
Date 4 - H is for Hoard - 19
Date 5 - E is for Enchanted - 10
Date 6 - L is for Left - 7
Date 7 - O is for Odyssey - 9
Date 8 - R is for Rom-Com - 5
Team 2: Reading in the Clouds - 45
Date 1 - B is for Bat - 5
Date 2 - A is for Acceptable - 6
Date 3 - C is for Centimeter - 6
Date 4 - H is for Hoard - 6
Date 5 - E is for Enchanted - 9
Date 6 - L is for Left - 10
Date 7 - O is for Odyssey - 2
Date 8 - R is for Rom-Com - 1
Team 3: Two is Company, 3 is a Cloud - 117
Date 1 - B is for Bat - 10
Date 2 - A is for Acceptable - 13
Date 3 - C is for Centimeter - 25
Date 4 - H is for Hoard - 12
Date 5 - E is for Enchanted - 23
Date 6 - L is for Left - 11
Date 7 - O is for Odyssey - 5
Date 8 - R is for Rom-Com - 18
Team 4: The Literary Lightning Bolts - 69
Date 1 - B is for Bat - 11
Date 2 - A is for Acceptable - 13
Date 3 - C is for Centimeter - 12
Date 4 - H is for Hoard - 7
Date 5 - E is for Enchanted - 4
Date 6 - L is for Left - 7
Date 7 - O is for Odyssey - 6
Date 8 - R is for Rom-Com - 9
Team 5: Cloudy with a Chance of...Romance - 74
Date 1 - B is for Bat - 3
Date 2 - A is for Acceptable - 8
Date 3 - C is for Centimeter - 15
Date 4 - H is for Hoard - 10
Date 5 - E is for Enchanted - 5
Date 6 - L is for Left - 9
Date 7 - O is for Odyssey - 8
Date 8 - R is for Rom-Com - 16
Team 6: Laughing Out Cloud - 221
Date 1 - B is for Bat - 29
Date 2 - A is for Acceptable - 38
Date 3 - C is for Centimeter - 36
Date 4 - H is for Hoard - 20
Date 5 - E is for Enchanted - 32
Date 6 - L is for Left - 20
Date 7 - O is for Odyssey - 16
Date 8 - R is for Rom-Com - 30
Team 7: Cirrus Readers - 171
Date 1 - B is for Bat - 23
Date 2 - A is for Acceptable - 20
Date 3 - C is for Centimeter - 38
Date 4 - H is for Hoard - 9
Date 5 - E is for Enchanted - 18
Date 6 - L is for Left - 19
Date 7 - O is for Odyssey - 21
Date 8 - R is for Rom-Com - 23
Team 8: Halos Not Required - 59
Date 1 - B is for Bat - 17
Date 2 - A is for Acceptable - 16
Date 3 - C is for Centimeter - 8
Date 4 - H is for Hoard - 3
Date 5 - E is for Enchanted - 5
Date 6 - L is for Left - 6
Date 7 - O is for Odyssey - 2
Date 8 - R is for Rom-Com - 2
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
Announced Date Tasks:
Date 1 - B - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT
B is for Bat -Read a book that is MPG Paranormal.
To qualify, the selected book needs to have 'Paranormal' or 'Paranormal Romance' as a Main Page Genre.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, December 16 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
Date 2 - A - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT
A is for Acceptable -Read a book with an average GR rating between 3.0 and 4.0 inclusively.
To qualify for this task, the average rating for your selected book needs to be between 3.0 and 4.0 inclusively. This information can be found on the main book page under the title. Please include the average rating in your completion post. If the average rating is likely to change over the course of the date, i.e. the book is new or has few ratings, it might be advisable to take a screen shot. Also, if your rating is significantly higher or lower than the average, perhaps wait to rate the book until after the date ends.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until THURSDAY, December 22 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
Date 3 - C - Romantic Getaway - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT
C is for Centimeter - Read a book set outside the US.
To qualify, your book needs to be set outside of the US. Qualification can be from the book details on the main book page (country or city within qualifying country), precis, title, or lists. Lists need to be specific to the qualifying countries/continents or will be examined similar to combo tags.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, January 6 @ Midnight US EDT to post your completion(s).
Date 4 - H - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT
H is for Hoard -Read a book in a series with 10 or more books.
To qualify, the selected book needs to be in a numbered series listed on GR with at least 10 books included in the series. In between books will count in the series total for this task, but to count they must be distinct works. Not all books in the series need to have been released, but an unpublished book needs to have a title and an expected release date available for it to count as one of the required books. Series without order or numbers will not be allowed for this task. Series such as 1001 Dark Nights will also not be allowed. Omnibus, compilations or boxed sets do not count towards the total of distinct works for a series.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, January 13 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
Date 5 - E - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT
E is for Enchanted -Read a book that is MPG Fantasy.
To qualify, the selected book needs to have 'Fantasy' as a Main Page Genre.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, January 20 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
Date 6 - L - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT
L is for Left -Read a book with a left hand on the cover.
To qualify for this task, the qualifying cover needs to clearly and obviously show a left hand on the cover. You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion posts.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, January 27 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
Date 7 - O - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT
O is for Odyssey -Read a book 300 pages or over.
To qualify for this task, the selected book needs to have a first edition Kindle edition 300 pages or over. Don't overthink this - it is the same page count you post for every book.
Remember books must be
You have until Friday, February 3 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
Q&A:
Q: MM romances are ok for this?
A: Yes, just has to be romance.
Q: When do I have to choose the book(s) I want to read? When do I announce them?
A: You don't have to announce or post which book you select as you do in the PtP, but you have to post when you complete the book with all the required information. It might be helpful to post when you find a book that works - your teammates might be looking for a book too. Or someone could use your book as a second book, especially if your review makes it sound good!
But you can select your book and start reading as soon as the date task is announced. Books must completed and posted by the end of the date to count though - there is not carryover into the next date.
Q: Just wondering if it’s ok to participate in this challenge if I’m in Australia I.e. in a different time zone!
A: Absolutely! The times for announcing and ending the dates will be based on US EST, but you are more than welcome to play! And you wouldn't be the only international player - of the top of my head I know we have Australia, Italy and England represented already. 😊
Q: What do you mean by tagged?
A: Tagged = shelved. So if anyone has shelved a book as 'alpha' or any of the others listed, it can be used for that task.
Q: Would it be alright to read an anthology/ a short story collection up to 90+ pages, so to read all the stories up to 90 pages and then finish that short story?
A: If you are using the anthology to qualify for the page count you would need to finish the entire book. Not just 90 pages and the novella that works for the theme. You can check to see if the individual novella is be listed on GR (not in an anthology) and see if it qualifies on it's own for the page count.
Q: As long as book is tagged romance on first page it qualifies???? or does it have to be historical romance, paranormal romance etc
A: Just has to have romance - on its own or combined with contemporary, historical or whatever.
Q: Can we use books we're reading to fulfill other challenges for this one?
A: Absolutely! Multitasking is the best!
Q: Can a group of us sign up as a team?
A: No, teams will be randomly assigned. That way you get to meet and play with new people. 😊
Q: What do you mean by “in precís?”
A: The précis is the book blurb on GR or back cover, so the qualifying description would need to be included there.
Q: Does romance have to be an MPG or can it be on a list of shelves?
A: It has to be MPG romance, but it can be historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, mm romance - it just has to have romance.
Q: For the tasks that require tagging can it be from any of the pages of shelves?
A: Yes.
Q: What does MPG mean?
A: Main Page Genre
On the main page of the book on the right hand side there is a section that says "Genres". Anything listed under that section is counted as an MPG.
Q: So...each letter has 4 choices.....does only one get picked per week? Or are we given a choice?
A: One of the four will be randomly selected each week.
Q: What are the rules if the book is so bad you can’t finish it?
A: That is hard for this challenge, since you can read multiple books. But I will accept DNFs if you read to the minimum page count of this challenge (90 p.) AND 70% of the book. You must also state that the book is a DNF and explain why in your completion, include the page number you finished on as well.
Q: Are combo tags acceptable?
A: Combo tags will be allowed IN CONTEXT. So if the task is to read a book with a firefighter and your book is tagged 'cops_firemen_military', but the precis indicates the hero is a sheriff for example (or even if all the other tags just indicate law enforcement), the book will be disqualified. I strongly suggest you find other qualification if possible - I will be SUPER PICKY with the combo tags.
Q: Are abridged audiobooks ok for this challenge?
A: No, abridged audiobooks are not allowed for this challenge! They are not complete books and will not be counted as such.
Q: Is there a way to use books that are available in audiobook format only? No paper or ebook options for page count.
A: It is difficult to even estimate a page count based on the length of an audiobook because they vary so widely. But rather than disallowing audio only books altogether, because a minimum page count is required for this challenge, I have come up with a compromise.
If an audio only book is 6 hours or longer, it will count as a book towards your and your team's books, but it will not have a page count associated with it. So audio only books will not add towards the Page Turner Rose or be in consideration for the Longest Date Rose. This applies to AUDIO ONLY books, if the book has a page count that must be used!
Q: Can any edition be used for the page count?
A: We are using the English language first edition Kindle page count ONLY for this challenge! Do not use the actual edition you read - I have no way of knowing that. This evens out the unfair advantage for those books that have large print editions or other extended formats and makes allowances for those that listen to audiobooks.
Q: What about manga, graphic novels, comics... if they are over 90 pages and romance?"
A: No, that would not be acceptable. Hardly fair in a team competition.
Q: When asked for a correction and repost, do I have to repost?
A: Yes, reposts are required for corrections unless specified otherwise. I do not go back through threads looking for corrections - it would take an incredible amount of time to do so! If you want your book to count, corrections MUST be reposted.
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
How to insert a link into a post:
To insert a simple link to a shelf there are a couple of options:
* Copy the https address in the address bar of the page where the book is found - highlight the web-address, copy the address, and paste into your post
or
* Find a link to the shelf that you want (eg on my lists of shelves to use for the themes), right click with your mouse, select 'Copy Link Location' and then paste into your post
If you want to make it pretty and have a specific name:
* Type <*a href="insert the link that you copied as per above">name the location<*/a> but without the asterisks.
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
Here's how you find if a book you want to read fits a particular shelf:
1. Go to GR book page for the book you want to read.
2. Scroll down the page just a bit and click on "see top shelves..." (link under "Genres"). This will take you to the Top Shelves
3. With that (top shelves) page open in your browser, click: CTRL-F (Windows users) or Command-F (Mac users) to bring up your FIND option
4. Type the EXACT shelf name in the FIND search box.
5. With the shelf name in your FIND search box, on the book's 'top shelves' page, click NEXT as you scroll through each page. Sometimes you find it and sometimes you don't. You still have to scroll through the pages, but this way, the computer does the searching for you.
TIP: Try to look for shelves that you think could fit the book because although some books are not shelved properly, most of the shelves have some logic to it. For example, you will find Dark Lover in the Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Adult, Supernatural, Erotica, Contemporary and tons of others (there are 44 pages of shelves for this book) but don't try to look for Dark Lover in the inspirational romance shelf. It's doubtful that you find it. :)
An alternate method: (Thanks Aiswrya!)
Use the following link, changing the word 'dragon' to your keyword.
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
Hi MountainKat!Can we use an author who lists ‘Pacific Northwest’ as their hometown for O is for Oregon - Read a book set in Oregon or written by an author from Oregon.?
Annabeth Albert
For B is fore Bare would a bare upper body in profile like this
work?
Fran wrote: "Hi MountainKat!Can we use an author who lists ‘Pacific Northwest’ as their hometown for O is for Oregon - Read a book set in Oregon or written by an author from Oregon.?
[author:Annabeth Albert|..."
At this time, I'm going to stick with just Oregon.
MountainKat wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi MountainKat!Can we use an author who lists ‘Pacific Northwest’ as their hometown for O is for Oregon - Read a book set in Oregon or written by an author from Oregon.?
[author:Ann..."
No problem, I found a few Oregon books that fit, thanks Kat!
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "For B is fore Bare would a bare upper body in profile like this work?"That cover works.
Would an open shirt work? Ex:
How about a furry chest on an anthropomorphic figure such as Bigfoot or a yeti?
Team 8 would like to be named "Halos Not Required".Thank you!
Eugenia wrote: "Would an open shirt work? Ex: How about a furry chest on an anthropomorphic figure such as Bigfoot or a yeti?"
An open shirt will work. I'm going to say if the anthropomorphized figure is one that would not normally be wearing clothes, then no it would not work. (So Bigfoot or a Yeti is out.)
Kira wrote: "Team 8 would like to be named "Halos Not Required".Thank you!"
Will update shortly!
HI Kat - Team 2 would like to be named 'Reading in the Clouds'.Thanks!
For Bare: do all models need bare chest or would a cover like this
work?
Hey MKat ,Team 3 would like to be named
Two is Company, 3 is a Cloud.
Thank you 😊
Team 7 would like to be Cirrus Readers.Thanks!
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "For Bare: do all models need bare chest or would a cover like this work?"That cover would work.
Everyone has checked in and confirmed! And half the teams have names too. It looks like the other teams are getting close to deciding on names as well.Looks like we are off to a good start!
Date 1 - B - Tasks: Breakdown of the qualifications for possible tasks for Date 1.Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
B is for ??? - ???
To be revealed when the date begins.
B is for Bare - Read a book with a bare chest or a bare back on the cover.
To qualify, the selected book's cover needs to show a bare chest or a bare back. You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. At a minimum, the cover model needs to have an open shirt with a bare chest or bra exposed underneath. Or a bare back exposed. If in doubt, please ask.
B is for Bat - Read a book that is MPG Paranormal.
To qualify, the selected book needs to have 'Paranormal' or 'Paranormal Romance' as a Main Page Genre.
B is for Between - Read a book in the middle of a series.
To qualify for this task, the book needs to be in the middle of a series or trilogy - not the first book and not the last. If the book after your chosen book is not released yet, but is listed in the series on GR WITH a future publication date, your book with will still qualify. Please include a link to the series page in your completion post.
I also wanted to give you all a heads up. I have plans with my granddaughter on Saturday at Disneyland! I'm so excited to go with her!!But that means there might be a slight delay on the task announcement for the first date depending on what is happening at that time. I will have it all ready to post from my phone and an alarm set, but if we are on a ride, I might be a few minutes late.
Team 6 would like to be called Laughing Out Cloud.And have a great time on Saturday, Kat!
What is the re-read limit? Within 6 months? So if I am re-reading a book it has to be over 6 months from the last time I read it? Or is ith 3 months?
MN Lisa wrote: "What is the re-read limit? Within 6 months? So if I am re-reading a book it has to be over 6 months from the last time I read it? Or is ith 3 months?"You just can't read a book twice within this challenge. So if you read it for Date 1, you can't read it for another date.
OK not sure but would this work for bare
?
Gustaf is down with Covid, so I am stepping in, team 1 wants to be known as Reading For Roses.
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "OK not sure but would this work for bare?"That is close, but it will work.
Kat, Team 5 would like to be known as Cloudy with a Chance of...Romance.
MountainKat wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "OK not sure but would this work for bare?"That is close, but it will work."
Why I wasn't sure, I could make an argument pro or con
Hiya Kat. Ques:O is for Orca - Read a book with black and white cover.
would it be acceptable if the cover is in black and white, but the title is in color?
Kat, Team 4 would like to be known as The Literary Lightning Bolts.
For "Read a book in the middle of a series," would book #2 work for a series with 6 in it or does it have to be #3 or #4 smack dab in the middle?
Chan wrote: "Hiya Kat. Ques:O is for Orca - Read a book with black and white cover.
would it be acceptable if the cover is in black and white, but the title is in color?"
I will answer this later.
Ariel wrote: "Kat, Team 4 would like to be known as The Literary Lightning Bolts."
I will update when I am on my computer.
Vicki wrote: "For "Read a book in the middle of a series," would book #2 work for a series with 6 in it or does it have to be #3 or #4 smack dab in the middle?"Just not the first or last/most recent.
🌹The Bachelor Team Challenge - Round 9🌹🌹Theme - On Cloud Nine🌹
Date 1 - B - TASK ANNOUNCEMENT
B is for Bat -Read a book that is MPG Paranormal.
To qualify, the selected book needs to have 'Paranormal' or 'Paranormal Romance' as a Main Page Genre.
Remember books must be 90 pages (first edition English language Kindle) and MPG Romance!!
You have until Friday, December 16 @ Midnight US EST to post your completion(s).
Please ensure that your completion post conforms to message #3 of your team thread. If you complete more than one book for the date task, be sure to include that information in your completion post. Remember no discussion in your completion posts!
b>Date 1 - B - Tasks: Breakdown of the qualifications for possible tasks for Date 1.Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for yourself than necessary - if the qualifier is in the title or on the cover, use it! You don't have to go searching for tags to make it work. 😊 If the link you use for the book is the same you are using for the page count and edition - say so (see above edition or something similar)! That saves us all some steps. But please double check your links!
You may use separate editions of your Scavenger Hunt books to qualify for the different tasks. Links MUST be provided.
B is for Banjo - Read a book featuring musicians.
To qualify for this task, the title, series title, précis, list or tag would need to indicate that a MC is a musician or singer. It could be the generic musician or more specific to an individual instrument such as drummer, pianist, etc. This also applies to singer, it could be generic or more specific such as soprano or tenor.
B is for Bare - Read a book with a bare chest or a bare back on the cover.
To qualify, the selected book's cover needs to show a bare chest or a bare back. You can use any edition's cover to qualify for this task. At a minimum, the cover model needs to have an open shirt with a bare chest or bra exposed underneath. Or a bare back exposed. If in doubt, please ask.
B is for Bat - Read a book that is MPG Paranormal.
To qualify, the selected book needs to have 'Paranormal' or 'Paranormal Romance' as a Main Page Genre.
B is for Between - Read a book in the middle of a series.
To qualify for this task, the book needs to be in the middle of a series or trilogy - not the first book and not the last. If the book after your chosen book is not released yet, but is listed in the series on GR WITH a future publication date, your book with will still qualify. Please include a link to the series page in your completion post.
MountainKat wrote: "Vicki wrote: "For "Read a book in the middle of a series," would book #2 work for a series with 6 in it or does it have to be #3 or #4 smack dab in the middle?"Just not the first or last/most rec..."<
OK, thank you :)
Please remember I am not available to answer questions or check for the Speed Dating Rose. If another mod answers a question, their answer will stand. Remember the Speed Dating Rose is not awarded until I say so. In the event of multiple claims, I will be using the time stamp on GR.
Hi MKat - Team 6 - Laughing Out Cloud would like to claim the Speed Dating Rose!
MountainKat wrote: "Chan wrote: "Hiya Kat. Ques:O is for Orca - Read a book with black and white cover.
would it be acceptable if the cover is in black and white, but the title is in color?"
I will answer this later."
Okay 😊
Hey Kat, if a series has a 0.5 book, can book 1 be counted as between?
MountainKat wrote: "b>Date 1 - B - Tasks: Breakdown of the qualifications for possible tasks for Date 1.Please remember that all tags/lists must qualify IN CONTEXT!! Links MUST be provided.
Don't make more work for..."
Dear MKat or other fearless leader😀
Could you please clarify 2 basics?
1. For a MPG romance book to legitimately qualify for this week's B task, does it have to meet more than 1 of the 4 B criteria, if it is not being considered as a Scavenger Hunt book? For example, if a book is classified as in the genre romance and has a bare chest on the cover would it qualify, since it would meet just the "Bare" criteria?
2. For paranormal qualification, can I get a ruling on "time travel" books? The professional library guide definition for "paranormal" is: "Books in the paranormal fiction genre are set in the real world, but they include experiences that defy scientific explanation." Thus, time travel is included. On Goodreads, because time travel books are so popular they often have their own shelves, in many cases. In a single time travel series, I often find some books listed as "paranormal," while others in the same series are not, since shelving is consumer choice dependent. So, must the book be MPG exactly "paranormal," or can "time travel" qualify to meet that criteria?
Thank you for your guidance. Thought I would ask, before I read something that would not qualify
And, thank you for all your work on our behalf!
Benita
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❤️ FINAL RESULTS! ❤️
Team 6: Laughing Out Cloud - 221 🌹
Team 7: Cirrus Readers - 171 🌹
Team 3: Two is Company, 3 is a Cloud - 117 🌹
Team 1: Reading For Roses - 93 🌹
Team 5: Cloudy with a Chance of...Romance - 74 🌹
Team 4: The Literary Lightning Bolts - 69 🌹
Team 8: Halos Not Required - 59 🌹
Team 2: Reading in the Clouds- 45 🌹