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PtP R23 - Readers Dough it Better (3)
1. Introduce yourself to your team. Let your team members know where you are from. This is a 'nice to know' when categories are announced and when team-mates can expect other members to post their book choices.2. Baton (Captain) - reserve a couple of posts in this thread tracking your team's book selection and completion. (Alternatively they could convert a chat comment to the tracking post/s.)
3. Name your team. Using this round's theme, come up with a fun name. Given we are an open/public group with no age limit, so please make sure any chosen name is smart, not smutty ;)
Please PM your name to Jane(PS) by 3 October
4. If you have a private profile, please 'friend' your team-mates. This is really important, because without this, your team-mates can't see your shelves to select a books under option 2. (It will also help with one of the categories in this round!)
5. Please post your book selections/completions in the format provided below. (This format is also posted in both the Q&A and Sign-Up threads.) We need to know the week that each book corresponds to, the page numbers, and how the book qualifies including links to lists/shelves (where applicable), etc. I can't stress this enough. When in doubt - link it*!
* don't link to your review in your completion post - reviews in your completion posts should be included in full in that post.
You don't want to start reading a book and then find it doesn't meet the requirements because some information (eg page count or theme link) was missing from your original post.
I will be monitoring this and your book will not be considered complete until I am satisfied that your selection and completion posts comply with the format rules of the challenge.
Remember - you can ONLY change your book selection in the week that the theme is called.
6. You MUST check in with your team each week, ideally once the theme is announced. Please let your team know if you expect to have spotty communication or are on holidays or having an operation, etc.
7. When you post the completion of your book, you must post a review; enough for us to know you have actually read the book. Please don't link to a review. You must post the review in this thread.
8. Re-reads are allowed but you can't read the same book twice within this challenge.
9. There is no prize for the winning team - bragging rights only :)
10. Each week, the theme will be announced in the Q&A/Announcement thread. The full list of themes announced during this round will be maintained in msg 1 of that thread.
The Rule on the Pass Option
* Each team can only have ONE member using their pass each week.
* Each member can only use that pass once each 5 weeks.
* This means that one or two team members (dependent upon the size of your team) will miss using a pass in each 5 week block.
* No-one can use the pass option in the last week of the challenge.
* In the final week Option 2 has altered and I will be allocating each team another team from which their book selection must be chosen :)
Key selection and completion post information. You must have ALL elements in your book posts.For selection post Option 1 you must have:
Week #
Bookcover/link
Page numbers
How the book qualifies - please note which qualifying bookshelf/list you are using or the tags that justifies that it works.
If the theme is based off the bookcover, post the cover. If there is a letter count in the title, publication date etc, please note these details.
For selection post Option 2 you must have:
Week #
Bookcover/link
Page numbers
Name of the team-member, their star rating, the date they read the book.
For selection post Option 3 you must have:
Week #
PASS
For the completion post you must have:
Week #
Bookcover/link
Rating (1-5)
Review
Please DO NOT CHAT in these selction/completion posts. It needs to be super clear.
If you 'waffle' about your decided book - please REPOST your selection once you decide. DO NOT go back and edit your waffling post.
IF YOU NEED TO CORRECT A POST FOR MISSING INFORMATION or because the didn't qualify etc, please REPOST this information in a NEW post, particularly when the request is more than a day old. Its difficult to find older posts when going backwards in the threads.
Week 1 - 15. Home cooking at its best - completed(view spoiler)
Week 2 - 1. Sourdough originated in Egypt and spread through Europe - completed
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Week 3 - 9. After mixing, let it rise - completed
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Week 4 - 17. Eat it straight away or freeze for another day - completed
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Week 5 - 2. The use of sourdough in bread leavening developed in approximately 3000 BC - completed(view spoiler)
Week 6 - 11. Its not ready until there are bubbles through the dough - completed
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Week 7 - 6. Including the starter, sourdough is made of only 3 ingredients - flour, water & salt - completed
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Week 8 - 13. When shaping, the dough is often referred to as either a 'boule' or 'baton' - completed
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Week 9 - 5. A sourdough starter is a live fermented culture of fresh flour and water - completed(view spoiler)
Week 10 - 10. Patience is required
🍞Laura
Book: Leather & Lark
Page count: 375
How the book qualifies: Can't Wait Books of 2024 #91
Rating 5 stars
Review: /topic/show/...
🥨Cathy M
Book: Somewhere Beyond the Sea
Page count: 416
How the book qualifies: #17 on Can't Wait Books of 2024 List
Rating (1-5)
Review
🥨LaurLa
Book: Graveyard Dog
Page count: 162
How the book qualifies: #444 on Can't Wait Books of 2024
Rating (1-5)
Review
🥨R~wka
Book: Dial A for Aunties
Page count: 299
How the book qualifies: #88 in "Can't Wait Books of 2021"
Rating (1-5)
Review
🥨Sassafrass
Book: Curvy Girl Summer
Page count: 362
How the book qualifies: #299 on the Can't Wait Books of 2024 List
Rating 4 stars
Review: /topic/show/...
🥨Vicki
Bookcover/link
Page numbers
How the book qualifies
Rating (1-5)
Review
Week 11 - 14. Bake at 450F (or 230C)
🍞Laura
Book: Bishop's Flight
Page count: 210
How the book qualifies: average rating 4.66
Rating (1-5)
Review
🥨Cathy M
Bookcover/link
Page numbers
How the book qualifies
Rating (1-5)
Review
🥨LaurLa
Book: Shadowed Steel
Page count: 336
How the book qualifies: 🚦average rating 4.31
Rating (1-5)
Review
🥨R~wka
Bookcover/link
Page numbers
How the book qualifies
Rating (1-5)
Review
🥨Sassafrass
Book: Impromptu Date
Page count: 169
How the book qualifies: avg rating 4.54
Rating 3.5 stars
Review: /topic/show/...
🥨Vicki
Bookcover/link
Page numbers
How the book qualifies
Rating (1-5)
Review
Name IdeasDoughn't Forget to Read
Readers Dough It Better
Three Dough Night
Let's Dough It!
Doughy Delights
The Muffin Tops
Dr. Dough-little
The Grateful Bread
Doughmestic Divas
Doughn't Worry...Be Happy
Start Doughing, Keep Reading
Starter Me Up
Readers Start It Better
The Art of Start(er)
Hello Team 3!This is my first time captaining, although not my first time playing. I'm sure I'll figure out what I need to do quickly, though.
Hello hello... I think I know all the names here and most likely teamed up at some point as well!Name ideas? Hmmm
Doughn't Forget to Read
Readers Dough It Better
Three Dough Night
Let's Dough It!
Hi All! I'm Sassafrass and I hail from right outside of Philadelphia, PA. I am a PtP addict and have played every round since the beginning! I'm super excited to play with you all. I work in medicine, am married for 24 years, and have two young adult children (18 yo -- in a month-- and 20 yo). I am counting down to being an empty-nester.I'm not the best with team names but here are some other ideas.
Doughy Delights
The Muffin Tops
Dr. Dough-little
The Grateful Bread
Doughmestic Divas
Doughn't Worry...Be Happy
I like Readers Dough it Better
The Grateful Bread
Doughmestic Divas
Sourdough requires a starter (I know because when I we moved I had to quickly join a local group and reach out and find someone who had a starter and would share with my daughter). I bet one of you creative ones could do something with STARTER as well
Challenge accepted! These probably aren't great, but some ideas...Start Doughing, Keep Reading
Starter Me Up
Readers Start It Better
The Art of Start(er)
Hi team.I've I played in this team challenge a few good times (I lost the count). What I like the most is that it motivates me to read various books. Because my reading list is big, sometimes it takes me a long time to decide which book to read. Ant that called theme is perfect.
I'm not good with team names ideea but I like:Start Doughing, Keep Reading
Three Dough Night
Doughn't Worry...Be Happy
Readers Dough it Better
Was hard to choose
I sent Cathy a message yesterday. I hope she's not in any hurricane affected areas. As far as names go, if we don't hear from her with an opinion, it looks like we have multiple likes for Readers Dough it Better.
I do like LaurLa's Start Doughing, Keep Reading, but in the interests of not creating a tie I'm not going to change my list. :)
Looks like our start date is Friday, so we have a few days waiting.
Hi all, this is just a quick hello. After flying back from LA on Friday, after numerous delays because of the storm, I finally made it home. Just to get super sick with Covid. I’ve been bed ridden since Saturday and feeling really horrible. I’ll write more when I feel a little better
Cathy M. wrote: "Hi all, this is just a quick hello. After flying back from LA on Friday, after numerous delays because of the storm, I finally made it home. Just to get super sick with Covid. I’ve been bed ridden ..."Hope you feel better soon Cathy. I loath CV - it really makes me sick too!
Hi team - I'm going to add Vicki to your group. There is a missing newbie that I originally had in here, but they still haven't responded to my PM. And Vicki should be around and ready to go :)
Hello, Team 3...I was just added! :) I am happy to be doing this challenge again with you all.Of the above names, I guess these are my favs:
Doughy Delights
Doughmestic Divas
Doughn't Worry...Be Happy
I'm currently in CABO and my hubby is waiting for me down my the poo/beach area (darn!) lol so I have to run but I will check back in a while to see what's going on and touch base. :)
Looks like we have a tie for names. I'll assume 3 votes each, since I assume the person suggesting the name likes it.Readers Dough it Better
Doughn't Worry...Be Happy
Cathy M. wrote: "Hi all, this is just a quick hello. After flying back from LA on Friday, after numerous delays because of the storm, I finally made it home. Just to get super sick with Covid. I’ve been bed ridden ..."I hope you're feeling better soon! In my experience, the worst part is how long you keep feeling tired after. I felt bad because I was so tired, and I didn't think I had a valid reason because I didn't otherwise feel sick anymore.
It's my understanding the latest variant is terrible in the throat. My daughter had it and felt like there were razor blades in her throat.
Thanks everyone! I'm starting to feel better now. This is the 1st time I've had Covid - i've been super careful, still wearing my mask everywhere. But last week when I was in LA for work, my office bldg is next to a mall so I spend a lot of time there, and after my flight, I didn't bother with one for the week and I think it bit me in the ass and I finally got it. I was not prepared. It did start with a sore throat for me, and then the fever, chills and body aches started. I didn't eat anything, just slept for 3 days, so I'm super weak right now. And still very tired. But at least I was able to get some food down tonight. Looking thru the names, my vote is for Readers Dough it Better.
A lot of familiar names in the group, glad to be playing with all of you! And glad to be playing with some new teammates as well. This'll be fun!
I'll let Jane know we want to be Readers Dough it Better. We start tomorrow!Cathy, I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Just remember to give yourself leeway to rest!
Thanks, Laura. Also, FYI - I will be on vacation next week (leaving 10/6, returning 10/12). So I'll be around for the selection post but I may or may not be able get my book done by the next call. However, with this challenge, that's not a problem. I'll for sure have it by the following call.Keep yourself well, Cathy!
Thanks LaurLa! Hope you have a wonderful vacation!
There are about three hours left before the first call. So three hours to add any books that fit the lists in this post:/topic/show/...
I will probably out when the first call is made, but I will post it here as soon as I am able.
Selection post Option 1Week #1
Book Lovers
Page numbers: 377
How the book qualifies - #28 on Best Return Home Books
Week 1Option 1
15. Home cooking at its best
* Read a book from one of the following lists:
Romances With Home in the Title
Best Return Home Books
Coming Home to Roost
Prodigal Returns
MM Romance based in Australia ('cos that's my home ;)
Books must be selected from one of the lists above. Please state the list in your selection post.
Option 2
Key date: 5. April 2024
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
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.
Selection Post - Week 1Option 2
Book: Still Life
Page count: 312
Read by Vicki, 8/31, 4 stars
When I get downstairs tomorrow and can check my book shelves that are down there, I may change to a different book in this series. I have been collecting the hardbacks in this series as my local used bookstores gets them in, and I'm not entirely sure which ones I have done there.
Selection Post:Week #1
Pages: 416
Read by Laura - 4 stars - read 08/01/24
Week 1: SelectionOption 1
Bluebird, Bluebird
Pages: 320/GR
How it fits: #70 on The Best Return Home Books List
Week 1: CompletionOption 1
Bluebird, Bluebird
Pages: 320/GR
How it fits: #70 on The Best Return Home Books List
Date Completed: 10/5/24
Rating: *4 STARS*
I liked this one. It was not a romance like I usually read. It's a cop series with a black Texas Ranger as the protagonist. Darren is very flawed and his life isn't exactly going in the right direction but at his core, he has this drive to make his state better. I was rooting for him and look forward to going on this journey with him.
In this first story, he's gotten himself on the case of two murders in a small town one right after the other. A black man and a white woman. He's certain they are linked somehow, but as he's navigating the case, there are all these twists and turns. I thought I had it figured out and I did have some of it but man, it was more intertwined than I imagined.
I listened to this on audio and the male narrator who's new to me did a great job with all the voice. I will definitely continue it on audio whenever I continue.
Selection Post🚦Week 1Option 1
Call🚦15. Home cooking at its best
Task🚦Read a book from one of the following lists
Book🚦Come Home to Me
Pages🚦416 (GR kindle, linked edition)
How it fits🚦#50 on Romance Novels with Home in the Title list
Completion PostWeek #1 (Option 2)
Date: 10/07/24
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
So. Huh. This was my least favorite book in this series so far. Not to say there weren't some parts that I did enjoy, but I had issues.
I listened to the audiobook and there were so many times I was just lost on what was going on! The altering Interludes didn't help. And I guess I was expecting this installment to be more about the vampires, especially after how Soul Taken ended (which I did re-read not long ago in anticipation of this release). We did get Bonarata in small doses, but his stalking was a little lame. Where was Wulf and Stefan??
As with most mysteries, I don't mind getting crumbs along the way until it all comes together at the end. But I felt like this book was a little disjointed and so many unnecessary things added that did absolutely nothing for the overall plot (ie TOO MUCH filler).
I'm glad that there was some sort of resolution to the damage that Mercy suffered from the Soul Taker (thanks to the scheming Coyote). I just hope that this means that we'll get a kick-ass resolution for the Bonarata storyline with a much stronger Mercy. And please give me more Sherwood! That was the one Interlude I didn't mind.
Selection Post Option 1Week #1
Book: The Seven Sisters
Author: Lucinda Riley
Pages: 460
Qualification: #69 on the Best Return Home Books
Completion Post - Week 1Home Cooking
Book: Still Life
Pages: 312
Date Read: 10/9
Rating: 5 stars
How it fits: Read by Vicki on 8/31, 4 stars
Review: This is a re-read, so I knew who did it, but I kept thinking maybe my memory was wrong, because Penny does a great job of presenting viable suspects. I love the world of Three Pines, and it was special to go back to the beginning, knowing what lies in store for all these characters that I love.
Eagerly awaiting today's task! I'll be watching the clock...
Same! I’m hoping I can find something that will fit a Turf Wars list!
Me too! And also that fits our word for Wheels. I forgot how much work juggling all these challenges was!
Laura and I are in... a few (more than)... challenges together and trying to juggle them all is definitely a challenge in itself! THank goodness a couple are non-competitive so that timing isn't a big issue!
Week 2Option 1
1. Sourdough originated in Egypt and spread through Europe
* Read a book set in Africa or Europe.
Books set in the UK, Ireland, Greenland and other similar islands work. Egypt has a foot in both Africa and Asia therefore books set in Egypt will also qualify.
Option 2
Key date: 12 April 2024
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
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.
LaurLa wrote: "Laura and I are in... a few (more than)... challenges together and trying to juggle them all is definitely a challenge in itself! THank goodness a couple are non-competitive so that timing isn't a ..."I know I've seen Cathy's name when snooping in the Gift Exchange threads. I think Cathy might be in most of the same ones that we are.
But Silver Silence is on one of the lists. And Google reassures me that Moscow is in Europe like I thought, so I'll go with that for this week.
Selection Post - Week 2Book: Silver Silence
Pages: 467
How it fits: Set in Moscow, which is located in the European portion of Russia.
Tagged Russia 8 times on the 2nd page of tags; tagged "set in europe" 1 time on the 18th page of tags.
Yea, I think most of us are doing pretty much the same ones :D Right now there's the Gift Exchange, Turf Wars, this one and Wheel at NBRC. I jumped right in to the the challenges after taking a semi-hiatus for 3 years!Ok, let me see if I find something else. Might just pick the BOM for Wheels (The Road Trip) as that starts next week and is set in Scotland. I'm going thru the lists now just to see if anything else jumps out at me.
Will do Selection Post once I'm sure.
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Baton (Captain)
🍞Laura
Starters
🥨Cathy M
🥨LaurLa
🥨R~wka
🥨Sassafrass
🥨Vicki