Hooked on Books discussion

Oh boy! 🤣 😂 😆

I'll give this a try, I hope the narrator will be decent enough for me lol

I'm going to give it a try too. I think there are over 10 narrators!

I think I'd rather pass, unless you guys really want the extra points in which case I'll read it. I've been reading things that I think I'll enjoy that fit the prompts, and not focusing on points, very laidback style. Hope that's ok :)

Kari wrote: "I think I'd rather pass, unless you guys really want the extra points in which case I'll read it. I've been reading things that I think I'll enjoy that fit the prompts, and not focusing on points, ..."

I make sure NOT to keep track of our team points, Kari. I don’t care where we are in the team standings. If I did, my competitive side would come out and fun would go right out the window! LOL I’m okay with reading what you want. This is a year long challenge. Too difficult to read just for points for that long! 🙂

Geri wrote: "Kari wrote: "I think I'd rather pass, unless you guys really want the extra points in which case I'll read it. I've been reading things that I think I'll enjoy that fit the prompts, and not focusin..."

Thank you, Geri 😀. I feel this way too.

Geri wrote: "Kari wrote: "I think I'd rather pass, unless you guys really want the extra points in which case I'll read it. I've been reading things that I think I'll enjoy that fit the prompts, and not focusin..."

Kari, I totally agree with Geri. This is supposed to be fun. Just read what interests you. That's what I've been doing.

Me too, as much as possible whatever I'm reading at the moment, I try my best to coordinate it with the tasks even if it's really a stretch.

Thank you! 🩷

In reading through the thread on Seventh Veil BR, it looks like we can use it for 2 tasks (9 and 1) under the double dip bonus. Did I read that correctly?

Karen ♐ wrote: "In reading through the thread on Seventh Veil BR, it looks like we can use it for 2 tasks (9 and 1) under the double dip bonus. Did I read that correctly?"

Yes. I asked Ashley and there is a double dip box at the bottom of the SS that we check to get the double dip bonus for everyone who participates.

Also, just an FYI, even though the book works for 2 tasks, we can only use it for 1 task. We need to read another book for the second task. I was hoping we could enter it twice, but no. 🙁

Geri wrote: "Karen ♐ wrote: "In reading through the thread on Seventh Veil BR, it looks like we can use it for 2 tasks (9 and 1) under the double dip bonus. Did I read that correctly?"

Yes. I asked Ashley and ..."

Oh shoot! Lol

i was hoping for the same thing Karen 😂

Okay, just surfacing from June's books!

Geri wrote: " will likely be our shared buddy read with Fable Finders. It will work for 2 tasks so everyone who participates will earn 50 bonus points. It also wo..."

Yes!
I'll give this a try.
I just read a vampire book by this author - and it was good!

And yes! I don't care about the points! It's just fun :)
Especially this cover! My oh my :)

Glad you will join us for the buddy read, Melissa!

I just found out that female authors can work for the diversity bonus. Well, I missed a lot of points! lol

Alyana wrote: "I just found out that female authors can work for the diversity bonus. Well, I missed a lot of points! lol"

Any female author?

Karen ♐ wrote: "Alyana wrote: "I just found out that female authors can work for the diversity bonus. Well, I missed a lot of points! lol"

Any female author?"

If I understood Ashley's response correctly, yes any female author. Here it is, what do you think?

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

After that post, she then wrote this one...

Underrepresented groups in literature typically refer to authors whose voices and experiences have been historically marginalized or underrepresented in mainstream publishing. While the definition can vary, for this challenge these groups are considered underrepresented:
1. Racial and ethnic minorities (e.g., Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latino/Hispanic authors)
2. LGBTQIA+ authors
3. Authors with disabilities
4. Authors from religious minorities
5. Authors from developing countries or non-Western cultures

So not all female ones? Just from this group?

That's what I think but I wonder if we should ask again?

Karen ♐ wrote: "That's what I think but I wonder if we should ask again?"

I asked Ashley again just to be sure 😉

It's a bit confusing. I think she meant only those on the list. Let's see what she says.

Ashley responded and no, we cannot use all female authors for the diversity bonus. It has to be from the list she provided.

Okay, well at least we know now.

Kari, I think I might have removed the title of your book you finished by Maz Maddox in error. I'm so sorry.

No problem, Karen, lol. I'll fix it when I get on my computer.

Kari wrote: "No problem, Karen, lol. I'll fix it when I get on my computer."

Ok, thanks.

Hello! For some reason I can't find the information for the different bonuses - like the book title, the book bridge, creative post... Can someone point me in the right direction?

I'm finishing one of my audios tomorrow. I hope to move to our shared book next.

Melissa wrote: "Hello! For some reason I can't find the information for the different bonuses - like the book title, the book bridge, creative post... Can someone point me in the right direction?

I'm finishing on..."

I think this is the one but there could be more..

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Hello!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

📣 August Challenge Tasks are up! 🌍✈️

Theme: Passport Pages: A Celebration of Global Stories
Bonus Genre: Travel / Adventure

This month, we’re collecting stamps in our literary passports and setting out on a journey across cultures, cuisines, customs, and continents. Whether you're trekking across distant lands, savoring a story rich in heritage, or following a character as they explore a new world (real or imagined), August is about embracing stories that reflect the beautiful variety of human experience.

Tasks:
✈️ Read a book set in a country you’ve never visited before.
✈️ Read a book that features food as an important part of the story or culture.
✈️ Read a book about characters on a journey across cultures, borders, or identities.
✈️ Read a translated book or one originally written in another language.
✈️ Read a book that weaves in traditional folklore, myth, or storytelling styles.
✈️ Read a book that includes festivals, dances, or cultural celebrations.
✈️ Read a book by an author who was born in a country you’ve never visited/lived in.
✈️ Read a book where someone has to use their passport (or mentions one).
✈️ Read a book that shows how people celebrate joy.
✈️ Read a book with a character who is from a different ethnic background than you.

And the search begins! 🙂

Okay! Very interesting!

I agree, Melissa. This does look interesting!

Phew. Just finished July.
Does anyone have recommendations from books they read this month?
I thought Red Clay was a good historical fiction read.

Alyana, I'm going to read My Friends also. Do you want to do a buddy read?

Does anyone else want to read this one?

Yes! I was supposed to read it for TT but I'm still waiting for my hold at the library.

Melissa wrote: "Alyana, I'm going to read My Friends also. Do you want to do a buddy read?

Does anyone else want to read this one?"

My book just became available. I requested a BR thread :)

Thanks. I'll get on it!

Melissa wrote: "Thanks. I'll get on it!"

Here is our thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks!

Hi all! Just a heads-up — I’ll be on vacation next week from the 20th to the 27th. I’ll catch up on all the book club chatter (and pages!) when I’m back. 📚✨

And because of that, I'm probably won't be able to finish all this month's tasks.

Sounds good. Oh, vacation! We just finished ours. I swear I start to cry when I think about it, because it's over 😢

I will think of you instead and just getting ready for it!! I hope it is wonderful!!

Are you going to the beach? The city? The mountains?

We'll be going on a short cruise to Cozumel. One last trip before school starts 😁

Alyana wrote: "We'll be going on a short cruise to Cozumel. One last trip before school starts 😁"

Sounds amazing!

Alyana wrote: "We'll be going on a short cruise to Cozumel. One last trip before school starts 😁"

Have fun!

Alyana wrote: "We'll be going on a short cruise to Cozumel. One last trip before school starts 😁"

Have a wonderful time! We took our kids on a cruise before school started also. It was always a great time.