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TART7 - The Loitering Layabouts (8)
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 7April 8, 2023 through June 4, 2023
Your Pace or Mine?
Tracking:
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task. 4.8.2023 - 4.9.2023
Task 2 - 8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover. 4.10.2023 - 4.11.2023
Task 3 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy. 4.12.2023 - 4.14.2023
Task 4 - 18. Read over 750 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite’. 4.14.2023 - 4.15.2023
Task 5 - 26. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books featuring shifters. 4.16.2023 - 4.17.2023
Task 6 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US. 4.18.2023 - 4.20.2023
Task 7 - 49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.20.2023 - 4.21.2023
Task 8 - 47. Read 6 books set in a major city. 4.22.2023 - 4.24.2023
Task 9 - 36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover. 4.24.2023 - 4.25.2023
Task 10 -75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter. 4.26.2023 - 4.28.2023
Task 11 - 60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance. 4.28.2023 - 4.30.2023
Task 12 - 38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition. 4.30.2023 - 5.2.2023
Task 13 - 19. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task. 5.2.2023 - 5.3.2023
Task 14 - 91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task. 5.4.2023 - 5.5.2023
Task 15 - 94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years. 5.6.2023 - 5.7.2023
Task 16 - 109. Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide. 5.8.2023 - 5.10.2023
Task 17 - 44. Read 6 books by authors who use initials in their name. 5.10.2023 - 5.11.2023
Task 18 - 73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. 5.12.2023 - 5.13.2023
Task 19 - 97. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name. 5.14.2023 - 5.16.2023
Task 20 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'. 5.16.2023 - 5.18.2023
Task 21 - 87. Read 8 books set in NYC. 5.18.2023 - 5.20.2023
Task 22 - 76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item. 5.20.2023 - 5.21.2023
Task 23 - 86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover. 5.22.2023 - 5.24.2023
Task 24 - 103. Read over 1500 pages in books tagged ‘family’. 5.24.2023 - 5.26.2023
Task 25 - 80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades. 5.26.2023 - 5.28.2023
Task 26 - 88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. 5.28.2023 - 5.30.2023
Task 27 - 77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task. 5.30.2023 - 6.1.2023
Task 28 - 83. Read 8 books with a white flower/s on the cover. 6.1.2023 - 6.3.2023
Task 29 - Last Task
Information required when posting your completion/s:
Task
Book/cover link
Page numbers with source
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.
Date Completed.
Rating/Review.
**Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count only! If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book. Ebook page count will be acceptable if no Kindle page count available. The acceptability of other page counts will be made on an individual basis.**
Please note that a rating is now required in your completion posts! A small review is also welcome. 😊
I think most of you know each other, at least a little, but feel free to introduce yourself again. Please give any relevant information, especially time zone as that helps know when it is best to communicate. 😊Please select a team leader to help keep track of where your team is in any given task. And as necessary guide discussions for task decisions. Any teammate can report your completions though.
Remember, it is the team's responsibility to notify the host (me) if a teammate fails to complete the task in a timely manner or otherwise goes missing! I am not checking all the team threads regularly to notice and may only check when notified a task is complete.
PS - If you want to be known as anything other than Team 8, you are free to come up with a team name. 😉
Task Tracking:Task 1:
0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year.
msg 29
Task 2:
8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
msg 36
Task 3:
4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
msg 46
Task 4:
18. Read over 750 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite’.
msg 56
Task 5:
26. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books featuring shifters.
msg 65
Task 6:
37. Read 6 books set in the US.
msg 80
Task 7:
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
msg 92
Task 8:
47. Read 6 books set in a major city.
msg 104
Task 9:
36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover.
msg 113
Task 10:
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
msg 121
Task 11:
60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance.
msg 131
Task 12:
38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition.
msg 143
Task 13:
19. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task
msg 152
Task 14:
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages.
msg 162
Task 15:
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years. Books for this task need to be initially published in sequential years. (2018-2023)
msg 173
Task 16:
109. Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. (w/ Facial Hair)
msg 182
Task 17:
44. Read 6 books by authors who use initials in their names.
msg 195
Task 18:
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
msg 208
Task 19:
97. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
msg 221
Task 20:
63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.
msg 227
Task 21:
87. Read 8 books set in NYC.
msg 239
Task 22:
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item. (T-Shirt)
msg 251
Task 23:
86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover.
msg 261
Task 24:
103. Read over 1500 pages in books tagged ‘family’.
msg 272
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Tasks:1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
Task 3
5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews.
7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
Task 2
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
10. Read 4 books by authors' who write under more than one name (Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb).
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
15. Read a minimum of 600 pages in books with an audio edition.
16. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as children.
17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
Task 4
Task 13
20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.
23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
24. Read 6 books on RRRC's bookshelf, the books can not be added by anyone on your team within the last year.
25. Read 4 books by one of the 2022 FACs. (A different time frame may be given when assigned.)
Task 5
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.
28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf, no pass for this task.
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
31. Read 6 books rated over 4.0.
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.
Task 9
Task 6
Task 12
39. Read 6 books set outside of the US.
40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.
41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.
42. Read 6 books featuring best friends.
43. Read 6 books published in June. (A different month may be used when assigned.)
Task 17
45. Read 6 books with 3 word titles. (A different number may be used when assigned.)
46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
Task 8
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.
Task 7
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
57. Read over 1000 pages in books that are MPG Romance.
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
59. Read 4 books that are NOT MPG Romance.
Task 11
61. Read 4 books rated over 4.5 on GR.
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
Task 20
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
65. Each player reads 2 books in a series, teammates can read the same or different series.
66. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG.
67. Read 6 books by an author whose first or last name begins with A. (A different letter may be used when assigned.)
68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
Task 18
74. Read 6 books published in a teammates' birth month, you may not use your own month.
Task 10
Task 22
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover. (A different animal may be used when assigned.)
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
83. Read 8 books with a white flower/s on the cover. (A different color may be used when assigned.)
84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.
85. Each teammate reads a debut book by an author. No pass for this task.
Task 23
Task 21
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
89. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
Task 14
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
Task 15
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
Task 19
98. Read 8 books with fewer than 10 letters in the title.
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
100. Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title.
Task 24
Task 16
Tasks will be explained in detail when assigned.
**Series rule will apply to tasks where you pick from the group or a teammate's shelf.**
Some links we will need...RRRC Moderators READ bookshelves:
Jane
Fran (set to private)
MKat
Karen
Yz the Whyz
RRRC's Bookshelf
Best MM Duo Authors/Written by Two Authors
MM Books Written by Men
Lisa's To Read Shelf
To Read Shelf
Jane's To Read Shelf:
my link text
Shannon's To Read Shelf:
To Read Shelf
Donna's To Read Shelf:
To Read Shelf
Got this from another team. Maybe each of us copy & paste it, then add our thoughts, suggestions, or info?1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
Lily Morton
Saxon James
Riley Hart
Eli Easton
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
Franklin U
Necessary Evil
Vino & Veritas
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
Lisa's Recs:
Jane's Recs:
Shannon's Recs:
Donna's Recs:
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, the team picks the year.
2017
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, and teams decide which profession.
Law Enforcement
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
MM Romance
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
February 2023
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
New York
England
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
See #1
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
London
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
Australia
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
January 2023 MM Releases/a>
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
Donna 2021
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
South America
Asia
Africa
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
MM Romance
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
Chase the Rainbows/Team 7
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
Shannon 1970's
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
See #1
74. Read 6 books published in a teammate's birth month, you may not use your own month.
December
August
October
June
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
D-L-S-T?
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
Abs
Shirt
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
READ shelves links are listed above!
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
Friends to Lovers
Fake Lovers or Boyfriends
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
Since Jane needs Audio and I am not sure how far back those go, maybe start her with 2020 to NOW and then we just work our way back?
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
See #9
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
Motorcycle
Car
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
Maybe let Jane pick a book and we will just follow behind her?
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task
61 +65 +67 +70 = 263 pages
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
PAST
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
2020/2021/2022/2023
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
Dog
Wolf
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
Moon
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Lisa's Choices:
Jane's Choices:
Shannon's Choices:
Donna's Choices:
Will add them as they become available!!!
Checking in- I can delete if you need more posts :)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Checking in- I can delete if you need more posts :)"Hello! Seems like ages since we last spoke! 🤣🤣🤣
Nah, thanks... but I think 5 will be plenty!
I'll go through and post my answers here...1. Each player reads a book by the same author. Lily Morton, Saxon James, Riley Hart
9. Each player reads a book in the same series. Franklin U, Necessary Evils
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate.
Jane: Fairy Cakes in Winter
Lisa: ChrisMyths
Donna: Hot Mess 11
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, the team picks the year. 2017
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, and teams decide which profession. Law Enforcement
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide. M/M
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year. February 2023
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location. New York
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author. Same choices as 1
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color. Grey
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work). England
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains. Mountains
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US. Australia
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. January 2023 MM Releases
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate. I don't know where to find this information.
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name. Any will work for me.
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent. South America
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate. Shannon 1970
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author. Same as 1
74. Read 6 books published in a teammate's birth month, you may not use your own month. Shannon October
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter. D?
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item. Abs
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. Friends to Lovers
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series. Same as #9
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. Motorcycle is easiest
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. Shannon 1970
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide. Past
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/172467.December_2022_MM_Releases>December 2022 Releases
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years. 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal. Dog
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which. Moon
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books.
My favs...
Gravity
Fool Hearts
Unhinged
Dearest Milton James
Luca
Jane's answers...1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
Happy with the authors already listed by everyone else. Just need that audio option.
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
* Vino & Veritas plus the other series listed by others.
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
Shannon - Pieces of Us
Donna - Debunked
Lisa - Dead Serious Case #1: Miz Dusty Le Frey
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, the team picks the year.
* 2016 or 2017
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, and teams decide which profession.
* LEO or military
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
MM Romance
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
Feb 2023
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
* England
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
* Whoever we had down last time?
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color. ?
* Grey
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
* London :)
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
* Mountains
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
* Australia
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
* See last round
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
* See last round
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
*** Not a team decision.
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
* Left with Africa & Asia. Does Continental Europe count?
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
* MM Romance
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
?
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
* 1960s or 1970s. (Ready to give the '60s a go if the rest of you have options ;)
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
* See last round or above
74. Read 6 books published in a teammate's birth month, you may not use your own month.
* FYI Jane - August
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
* L, S or T
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
* shirt (tshirt, buttoned shirt, open or not - the lot!) - otherwise 'hair'
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
* Fake Lovers
* Friends to Lovers
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
* 2020s/2010s/2000s/1990s. I feel like this is harder than in previous rounds?
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
* Vino & Veritas
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
* motorcycle, then car, then boat
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
* Up to those who are awake! Happy to be the earliest of the four months if you go with the latest releases.
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
* Born 1967 (the few times being older works in our favour ;)
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
* Past (reluctantly)
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
* https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
* https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
* 2020/2021/2022/2023
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
* Wolf / dog / dragon (assuming shifters count)
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
* Moon
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
* Learning Curve
* Origin
* By Fairy Means or Foul
* Absolution
* A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars
My TBR: mg23 aprmay except those read since the start of this challenge :)
Donna's answers:1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, the team picks the year.
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, and teams decide which profession.
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color. ?
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
74. Read 6 books published in a teammate's birth month, you may not use your own month.
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Lisa wrote: "Checking in"Thanks Lisa. 😊
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.Eli Easton
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, the team picks the year.
Don't mind which year
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, and teams decide which profession.
Law Enforcement
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
MM Romance
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color. ?
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
Beach
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
England
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
Asia or Africa
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
we are 60s and 70s. I don't mind which
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
74. Read 6 books published in a teammate's birth month, you may not use your own month.
Born in December
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
Lisa's read shelf
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
Car? - they are all difficult
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task
born in 1965>
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
Past please
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
Wolf
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
Moon
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
Lisa's tbr - Lisa's TBR
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task.
Task 1 SelectionOriginally Published in May
Boyfriend Goals
Pages: 261
Qualification: Published May 4, 2022
[*book:Boyfriend Goals|60527961]
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task.Team Month Choice: May
Out of the Ashes by Jenn Burke
283 pages
Published: May 10, 2022
0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task.
Team Choice: May
Hopelessly Bromantic
Pages: 354
Published: 31 May 2022
[*book:Hopelessly Bromantic|58824801]
lol, I didn't realize I was choosing the month for us. You're Welcome!! :p
COMPLETION POST:Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year.
Team Month Choice: May
Out of the Ashes by Jenn Burke
283 pages
How it qualifies: Published: May 10, 2022
4/9/23 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Now that this series is over, I am not sure how to say goodbye. It has been amazing to watch these two grow into the relationship that they deserved. Trust me, as seems to be the case with Colin and Evan, it wasn't without its ups and downs and its harrowing situations, but there was always family and true friends to see that things worked out in the end.
I will admit that I look forward to seeing what Ms. Burke has in store for us next... *grin*
[*book:Out of the Ashes|55764802]
Task 1 - completion postOriginally published in May
The Apothecary's Garden
204 pages
Date read: 4/9/23
4 stars
First published May 1 2013
A sweet view of love with a 20 something man falling in love with a 60 something man. Slow burn as the older man Hillary wanted to take it slow, in fact for much of the book he tried to deny the love he had for Tom.
It would have been a 5 star read for me but I absolutely hated the final paragraph which I thought was unnecessary.
Task 1 CompletionOriginally Published in May
Boyfriend Goals
Pages: 261
Qualification: Published May 4, 2022
Read: 4/9/23
Rating: ★★★★
This book was just a joy from the first page on. Milo was on the spectrum and his ways were such a refreshing take on everything. I mean who does want to wear pants? No one! And the was Gideon just took everything in stride and accepted him the way he was. Priceless. Fun read!
[*book:Boyfriend Goals|60527961]
Task 1 New Selection0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task.
Team Choice: May
Perfect Imperfections
Pages: 205
Published: 4 May 2014
[*book:Perfect Imperfections|22046919]
Task 1 TEAM COMPLETION0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task.
Team Choice: May
Donna - msg 25
Lisa - msg 26
Shannon - msg 27
Jane - msg 30
Task 1 COMPLETION0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in a Spring Month - March, April, May or June, of any year. Teams decide which month. No pass for this task.
Team Choice: May
Perfect Imperfections
Pages: 205
Published: 4 May 2014
Read: 10 Apr 2023
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
One of my favourite books to simply relax with. I love the diverse MCs and how they meld and interact. One calm, the other OTT and very artistic but still able to laugh at himself. Thanks CC.
[*book:Perfect Imperfections|22046919]
Done. Sorry for the delay. Visitors and dinner, interspersed with a house inspection. Easter was BUSY!!
Here is your next task!Task 2 - 8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
To qualify for this task, the book’s cover needs to clearly and obviously show a beach. Ideally, you would want to show sand/dirt and the edge of water on your covers. You can use any edition’s cover to qualify for this task. Please include the qualifying cover in your completion posts.
Completion post - Task 2Beach on the cover
When Everything Is Blue
216 pages
date read: 4/11/23
4 stars
At times I forgot these were supposed to be 16 year old boys and to be honest I am not sure how I felt about them have full sex at that age.
However, I enjoyed their story. The friendship that went from friendship to romantic over the course of time and the fact it wasn't rushed. Good adult secondary characters who showed the range of feelings towards them being gay and in a relationship at such a young age.
I am also glad the story ended how it did and the epilogue wasn't some time in the future. This way I get to think of them together forever.
I'm thinking we could convert our selection posts into completion posts so that we can do the Team Completion post up front and allow the last person to simply link to that one, saving time all around.So Lisa's post above could be edited once finished to a completion post. Same with mine below...
Task 2 COMPLETION8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover
Perfect Ten
Pages: 222
Qualifies:
Read: 12 Apr
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
Just what I needed. A relaxing beachy story with just enough depth to keep me engaged but didn't stretch my mental faculties ;) MC Bambi was super cute & sweet, with an edge - just what MC Ten needed.
Narrated by Iggy Toma - excellent
Task 2 TEAM COMPLETION8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover
Lisa - msg 33
Jane - msg 35
Donna - msg 37
Shannon - msg 38
Task 2: COMPLETION POST8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
How it qualifies:
Destination Wedding by Sean Michael
185 pgs/GR
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/10/23
Review:
What an absolutely cute story! I loved all the kids and how they were perfect for each other. I will say that I found the POVs confusing, it was just weird at times. Other than that it was just the "fluff" I needed!!!
[*book:Destination Wedding|59717434]
Task 2 Completion Post
Hard Hart by E Davies
Pages: 233
Qualification: Rocky, cold Oregon Beach baby!
Read: 4/10/23
Rating: ★★★★
What started out as a hookup ends up so much more. Lots of sex in this one, maybe a bit too much but we also had a bit of a mystery, a family feud and some decent humor. Overall a very satisfying read!
[*book:Hard Hart|51971896]
Lisa wrote: "Task 1 - completion postOriginally published in May
The Apothecary's Garden
200 pages
Date read: 4/9/23
4 stars
First published May 1 2013
A sweet view of love with a 20 somethi..."
Please correct to the first edition Kindle page count (204). Thanks.
Just waiting on Jane's Completion for Task 2. I've checked the other posts - trying to get caught up... I'm sure I will be back tomorrow with your next task. 😊
Finished. I'll post in the Q&A thread now :)
I'll be back in the morning with your next task. 😊
Here is your next task!Task 3 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
To qualify for this task the selected books need to be tagged as ‘PNR’, ‘paranormal romance’, ‘paranormal’ or ‘fantasy’. Tags are the only qualifier for this task. Please include a link to the top shelves page of your qualifying tag in your completion post, also include the qualifying tag, the top shelves page number and the number of tags. If the tag is MPG, just say that it is as your qualifier.
Task 3: COMPLETION POST 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
Dead Serious Case #2: Mrs Delores Abernathy by Vawn Cassidy
How it qualifies: Paranormal tagged 27 times in 1st column
273 pgs/GR
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/13/23
Review:
Let me tell you, there was a lot of body-hopping, and not necessarily in a good way! 🤦♀️
Tris and Danny are moving right along with their relationship and things are going great... until they aren't! Murders must be solved... lovers in love must be reunited and truths must be told, but other than that not much is going on! 🤣
The ending leads us into the next book which looks like it is going to be just as entertaining, but like all good things... we must WAIT for it. 😭
[ book:Dead Serious Case #2: Mrs Delores Abernathy|62685184]
Completion postTask 3 - PNR tag
Demons Are So Annoying
194 pages
Tagged paranormal on MPG
Date read: 4/13/23
5 stars
I've really enjoyed this series. Each book focused on a different pairing ( vamp and witch) with the overarching story of a Supe War.
This nook featured a trio and its been a long time since I've read menage. There was some sex in here but the story was certainly there.
Going to miss these guys.
Task 3 TEAM COMPLETION4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
Donna - msg 44
Lisa - msg 45
Shannon - msg 47
Jane - msg 48
Task 3 Completion Post
Ghostly Awakening by EM Leya
Pages: 220
Qualification: MPG Paranormal
Read: 4/12/23
Rating: ★★★★
If you're looking for a decent paranormal mystery, this is for you. If you want some sexy times and romance...not so much. This is the first book in the series so hopefully that picks up a bit later on. Very interesting premise and good characters but not really my personal favortite.
[*book:Ghostly Awakening|63899182]
Task 3 - COMPLETION4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
Hacked
Pages: 154
Qualifies: MPG Paranormal
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
I was hoping for a higher rating on this reread, but no. MC Pax is just too defensive for me to get on board. MC Deke was ok, but not very dynamic as he had to wait for Pax to be ready (which is lovely but it was a little boring).
[*book:Hacked|40771826]
Shannon wrote: "Task 3 Completion PostGhostly Awakening by EM Leya
Pages: 220
Read: 4/12/23
Rating: ★★★★
If you're looking for a decent paranormal mystery,..."
OK, why don't I have this series, and why haven't I read it? Lisa, have you read this? These questions require answers! 🤣🤣🤣
Donna wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Task 3 Completion PostGhostly Awakening by EM Leya
Pages: 220
Read: 4/12/23
Rating: ★★★★
If you're looking for a decent par..."
Yes, Ive read all 3 books. Really good. i think I did send you a recommendation.
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