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Week #9 - Selection PostOption 1
9. Small town - Read a book set in a small town
Book: Summer Romance, Annabel Monaghan
Page numbers: 320 pages
How the book qualifies:
Tagged 'small town' 5x
Completion PostWeek #9 Selection Post
Option 1
9. Small town - Read a book set in a small town
Book: Summer Romance, Annabel Monaghan
Date Read: 5 June
Rating:
Review: A pretty standard plot line - a 30-something woman struggles to get her life back on track after a divorce. But it's made extraordinary by great characters, especially Ethan. He was funny, caring, and thoughtful. What a wonderful book boyfriend!
Selection PostWeek #9 -
Option 1
9. Small town - Read a book set in a small town
Pages: 338
Fits: tagged small town tagged 170 times
Avigail wrote: "Selection Post Week 8Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane/boat/motorcycle/train/car/truck/bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the book cover (any edition).
Also accepted are carriages, blimps, air balloons..."
I am halfway through the book. Because I am taking part in many challenges as all of us (I believe), the specific book got the backburner, but I am intending to finish the book and have my completion post before the next task.
Week 10Option 1
12. Glasses / gloves / hat / bag / phone / watch
Read a book with one of these items on the cover.
Sunglasses will count as 'glasses'. Winter gear such as mittens and beanies will work for 'gloves' and 'hat'. 'Bag' will also cover luggage/backpacks.
A clock will NOT work for watch. The items need to be things that may be packed for a holiday or travel.
In the case of 'phone', cell-phones (mobiles) count. I will also allow a handset that you would find in an office/home or a payphone, as these may be used to book holidays, flights, etc.
As proof, please post the edition's bookcover in your selection post that shows the items described above.
Please ask if you are not sure.
Option 2
Key date: 1 December 2023
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 in your team thread for formatting of all 3 options
Completion PostWeek 8
Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane / boat / motorcycle / train / car / truck / bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the bookcover (any edition).
Pages: 328
Read: 6/7/24
Rated: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review: Sweet dreams!
What a sweet story. I'd like to chase my dreams and enjoy some great places and food. A summer of travel of great company and laughs is always great but to also a plus falling in love and with a guy name Thor. How perfect is that!
Eva did the best thing for herself and found something more than she expected. Really enjoyed this story
🎁SELECTION POST🎁Date - 0608/3024
Week 10
Option 1
12. Glasses / gloves / hat / bag / phone / watch
Read a book with one of these items on the cover.
Adam by Kris Michaels
Pages- 214 Kindle edition
Qualifications - Hat on cover above
Completion Post Week 6Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane/boat/motorcycle/train/car/truck/bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the book cover (any edition).
Also accepted are carriages, blimps, air balloons, etc. NOT horses, not flying carpets or brooms. So, anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet).
Book: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
Author: Fannie Flagg
Page number: First Kindle Edition 363pages
Qualifications:
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Date Read June 7, 2024
Review: There are real-life stories that are hidden stories that, through fictional books, you learn about them. I knew nothing about WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) that worked hard during WWII, but I learned through The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion. This book is for readers who love stories about strong, spirited women, mothers and daughters, and the power of self-discovery, as it weaves together a rich tapestry of historical events, humor, and heartwarming moments that will leave readers feeling inspired and nostalgic.
I like Sookie's character. She has a Southern charm. I like how the author, Fannie Flagg, decides to write the story with both plot lines going simultaneously. I enjoyed both plotlines for the first time, even though I got mad at Lenore's behavior towards her daughter.
It is a great little book about love, family, and the what-ifs in life. I enjoyed reading something that left me feeling lighthearted and happy. There was no ambiguity with characters, everyone's story wrapped up completely, and there were no nagging questions. Sometimes you want answers, so this was nice!!!
Selection Post - Week #10Option 2 - Read a book read by a teammate on 1 December 2023 or after this date and rate at least 3 stars
Book: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Pages: First Kindle Edition 338 pages
Qualifies: Read by☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎on 06/05/24 and rated it 5 stars
Jane (PS) wrote: "🍎 Next update - please let me know if I've missed a post :)Week 8 completions - Carmen, Christy & Avigail
Week 9 selections - Carmen & Heather (with a few days to go :)"
I am finishing up the week 8 book right now, and hope to have week 9 completed today as well since it is due for another challenge today. I got a bit behind because I was traveling for work this week with a large group of interns and managers and there were social events every night, which left me absolutely exhausted. I'm so happy to be catching up today on both reading and rest!
Week #10 - Selection PostOption 1
12. Glasses / gloves / hat / bag / phone / watch
Read a book with one of these items on the cover.
Book: Nice Work, Nora November, Julia London
Page numbers: 365 pages
How the book qualifies:
Sunglasses on the cover.
Selection Post Week 10
Option 1
12. Glasses / gloves / hat / bag / phone / watch
Read a book with one of these items on the cover.
Pages: 307
Fits: bag on the cover
Avigail wrote: "Completion Post Week 6Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane/boat/motorcycle/train/car/truck/bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the book cover (any edition).
Also accepted are carriages, blimps, air balloo..."
Avigail, can you change this to week 8, please. Thanks 😊
🎁COMPLETION POST🎁Date - 0608/3024
Week 10
Option 1
12. Glasses / gloves / hat / bag / phone / watch
Read a book with one of these items on the cover.
Adam by Kris Michaels
Pages- 214 Kindle edition
Qualifications - Hat on cover above
Date completed- 06/10/2024
Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 Stars🎧
Review -
Wow, this series keeps getting better and better! Action, intrigue, suspense each member of Guardian security are just plain bad asses! I highly recommend this series!
Completion Post Week 10
Option 1
12. Glasses / gloves / hat / bag / phone / watch
Read a book with one of these items on the cover.
Pages: 307
Fits: bag on the cover
Read: 6/9/24
Rated: 4 stars
Review: Romance, entertaining and just plain fun. This was a first with this author but it was a fun book to read. Glad the MC found out what she really wanted and not what others wanted for her.
Completion PostWeek #10 Option 1
12. Glasses / gloves / hat / bag / phone / watch
Read a book with one of these items on the cover.
Book: Nice Work, Nora November, Julia London
Date Read: 11 June
Rating:
Review: After nearly drowning, Nora has a new lease on life. She writes what she calls a reverse bucket list - things she wants to accomplish after her near-death experience.
I loved Nora and Jack, the guy who got away in her 'before' life. The romance is sweet, but definitely secondary to Nora's journey to come into herself. I thought the author did a very good job of dealing with Nora's depression and anxiety, but her toxic parents were just two-dimensional. (And never really got any sort of comeuppance.)
TW: attempted suicide
Completion Post - Week 8Option 2 - Teammate read on or after 17 November 2023 and rated at least 3 stars
Book: The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
Pages: 450
Qualifications: Avigail read on 3/14/24 and rated it 5 stars
Read: 6/8
Rating: 3.5 stars
I overall enjoyed this. The emotional unavailability of Rowan came across very believably, and I enjoyed the journey of seeing Zahra open him up. I really liked the idea that he was finally willing to grow up enough to stand on his own feet and walk away from family expectations. That said, at times her overall flare, for lack of a better word, became grating and slowed me down.
Hi All - I need to pass for week 10 to get caught up. Hope that's not an issue.
Avigail wrote: "Completion Post Week 6Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane/boat/motorcycle/train/car/truck/bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the book cover (any edition).
Also accepted are carriages, blimps, air balloo..."
Hi Avigail - this is the week 8 completion, isn't it? Please update :)
Selection Post - Week 11Option 1 - 8. Country - 11. Clothes - Read a book with clothes on the cover
Book: From This Moment On by Bella Andre
Pages: 384
Qualifications: Couple on the cover has on clothing. Shirts and pants are clearly visible
Week #11 - Selection PostOption 1
Clothes - Read a book with clothes on the cover
Book: Talulah's Back in Town, Brenda Novak
Page numbers: 400 pages
How the book qualifies:
Cover model is wearing a dress and apron.
Week 11 - Final weekOption 1
11. Clothes
Read a book with clothes on the cover.
Clothes can be on a cover model, floating in the air or placed on furniture/floor etc. It must be a clear piece of clothing such as a shirt, pants, skirt, socks, scarf etc. Basically clothing from the neck to the feet excluding shoes/scandals will work.
Hats, shoes, hair-bands, glasses etc do not count.
As proof, please post the edition's bookcover in your selection post that shows the items described above.
Please ask if you are not sure.
Option 2
Key date: 8 December 2023
If you use this option, this week you must select your book from the team shelves immediately below your team in this list. The last team picks from the first team.
9 GR Romance Package Tour
3 Flights of Fiction
11 Wandering Bibliophiles
5 Booking Through the Pages
1 Around a Book in 80 Days
4 Sisterhood of the Travelling Books
12 Travelling Through the Pages
10 Double Booked
8 Phuket Let's Go
6 Girls Abroad
7 Passport Pages
2 Two Busy Travelling
Eg. Team 9 picks from team 3's members bookshelves. Team 2 picks from team 9's members bookshelves.
DO NOT PICK from a team member who has left the team during the game. Picks must come from current members. If you aren't sure if they are current, please check on the spreadsheet that is linked in the first message of this thread.
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose.
Refer msg 3 in your team thread for formatting of all 3 options
Completion PostWeek #11 Option 1
Clothes - Read a book with clothes on the cover
Book: Talulah's Back in Town, Brenda Novak
Date Read: 14 June
Rating: ***3/4
Review: Talulah left her hometown 14 years ago after she left her fiancee at the altar. Now she's back to clear out her aunt's house after her death, and encounters all sorts of negativity because she was a runaway bride at age 18. This is the story of her learning about herself and falling in love along the way.
But I have to ask Brenda Novak: what sort of parents name one child Talulah and the other Debbie???? It sounds like a punchline for a joke.
Completion Post Week 8Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane/boat/motorcycle/train/car/truck/bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the book cover (any edition).
Also accepted are carriages, blimps, air balloons, etc. NOT horses, not flying carpets or brooms. So, anything that will transport a person that isn't an animal (or a carpet).
Book: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
Author: Fannie Flagg
Page number: First Kindle Edition 363pages
Qualifications:
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Date Read June 7, 2024
Review: There are real-life stories that are hidden stories that, through fictional books, you learn about them. I knew nothing about WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) that worked hard during WWII, but I learned through The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion. This book is for readers who love stories about strong, spirited women, mothers and daughters, and the power of self-discovery, as it weaves together a rich tapestry of historical events, humor, and heartwarming moments that will leave readers feeling inspired and nostalgic.
I like Sookie's character. She has a Southern charm. I like how the author, Fannie Flagg, decides to write the story with both plot lines going simultaneously. I enjoyed both plotlines for the first time, even though I got mad at Lenore's behavior towards her daughter.
It is a great little book about love, family, and the what-ifs in life. I enjoyed reading something that left me feeling lighthearted and happy. There was no ambiguity with characters, everyone's story wrapped up completely, and there were no nagging questions. Sometimes you want answers, so this was nice!!!
Jane (PS) wrote: "Avigail wrote: "Completion Post Week 6Option 1
13. Vehicles ~ plane/boat/motorcycle/train/car/truck/bus
Read a book with a vehicle on the book cover (any edition).
Also accepted are carriages, bl..."
Sorry for the delay in posting the correction.
Week 11 - Final weekOption 1
11. Clothes
Read a book with clothes on the cover.
Book: Friday I'm in Love
Author: Camryn Garrett
Page number: Kindle Edition, 269 pages
Qualifications: The cover has the main character with a colorful dress.
Completion Post - Week 11 - Final weekOption 1 - 8. Country - 11. Clothes - Read a book with clothes on the cover
Book: From This Moment On by Bella Andre
Pages: 384
Qualifications: Couple on the cover has on clothing. Shirts and pants are clearly visible
Date Read: 6/15
Rating: 3.75
Review: Another really great book in this series. The chemistry between this couple popped off the page while you read it. I enjoyed the journey that both characters went on to realize that though they didn't initially think they were ready for a relationship they each grew to realize that they should be together. It was a really solid romance, and I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
Completion Post Week #9
Option 1
9. Small town - Read a book set in a small town
Pages: 338
Date read: 6/23/24
Rated : 4 stars
Review : What a great start to this series with the Winston brothers. Duane and Jess are so hot for each other but Jess was the one that needed to catch up. Well things were messy with these two but I have to say there was definitely other things or people that can put a wrench to a relationship but I can't wait to see which brother is next and what mess is going to be involved.
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I'll post mine this morning too!