Christian Fiction Bloggers discussion

Team Three:

*-Kimberly
*-Megan
*-Andrea
*-Kellyn
*-Tiffany

Review thread and Bingo Card: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Important Things To Remember:

***There is no deadline to finish a book for a called category, however in order for a book to count you must have had at least 100 pages left of the book to read in order for said book to work for the category called.

**Because of MIA players in the past, with this challenge you must comment in your team's thread within a week of a new category getting called (unless it is a planned absence). Failure to do so twice in a row will result in your removal from the team."

Book Rules:

• Books must be at least 100 pages.
• Cookbooks, Picture books, Manga, Graphic Novels, Poetry books are not allowed for this challenge. Aside from that, any books over 100 pages count for the challenge.

Read all the rules here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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Yay, so excited! I can't wait! :D

Hey, team! I'm super happy about this challenge.

Okay, so the first category has been called: Horse (standalone)

What's everyone reading?

I'll be finishing (a standalone book). It has 342 pages, and I am currently on page 146, which leaves 196 pages left to read. Should be done in a couple of days.

We may also be working on the free space. What will you read for that one?

I'll be finishing for that one. I'm only about fifty pages in, so there's definitely over 100 left to go.

Happy reading!

I just started . It is a stand alone and should go fast.
HUGS

Kimberly, that cover is beautiful. I hope the story within is an enjoyable one!

Do you know yet which book you want to read for the FREE SPACE spot? We may read for that one at any time.

Hi Team! Excited for this challenge to start! :)

I'll read for Horse.

I'm not sure yet what I'll read for the Free Space, since I'm reading a bunch of different books at the moment and all of them have more than 100 pages left. Whichever one I finish first I'll use for it.

Megan, that sounds like a wonderful plan for the free space book. I really like the cover of the horse book you have chosen. Happy reading!

I'm reading War Horse. Not sure what to read for the other one

I may read Winter of the World. It will take me a while but I don't have to finish it in any hurry.
Are there two Kimberly's in this group?

Don't know

Kimberly wrote: "Are there two Kimberly's in this group?"
Just checked and there are 3 Kimberly's in the group, but you're the only one that signed up for this challenge...if that's why you asked. :)

Hmm, I'm thinking about using Bound by Victoria Lynn. I believe it would work, as it is a standalone.

Sue, I loved the movie version of that book, but I haven't read the book yet. I'm interested to see what you think about it, once you're finished.

Kellyn, I hope you'll really enjoy that story. I did when I read it.

Great job figuring out your books for the first round, ladies! I hope they will all be fantastic. Happy reading!

So do we all read a horse book? Or a standalone? I’m confused.

All of us must read a book for the called categories (and the free space, which is uncalled). We have three options, and each participant may choose the option that works best for them.

For Horse (standalone), we may use:
1. a book with a horse on the cover
2. a book that is a standalone (not part of a series), or
3. a book whose title begins with S, for "standalone."

So the options could look like this:
1. (horse on cover)
2. (standalone)
3. (begins with S)

Also for option 1 is if the category called is in the title (e.g. War Horse or The Horse and His Boy).

Sue wrote: "I'm reading War Horse. Not sure what to read for the other one"

Sue, I'm sorry but you aren't on this team. Do you want to signup to be a backup player?

Sure

Megan, I had forgotten about that option. Thanks for pointing that out. :)

Does it matter if we end up reading the same book? Because I have an ARC copy of A Most Noble Heir. Or I have a few standalone books that I need to review, as well. Thank you for the help. I just want to make sure I have it right.

Tiffany wrote: "Does it matter if we end up reading the same book? Because I have an ARC copy of A Most Noble Heir. Or I have a few standalone books that I need to review, as well. Thank you for the help. I just w..."

It doesn't matter. You all could choose to read the same book, if you wanted. :))

Awesome! It also helps me on another challenge lol! Thank you!

Tiffany, I like that you are unafraid to ask questions until you understand how things work. Well done! Best wishes for all those review books too. I have several in my current reading list too.

I would hate to do something that ended up hurting our team, especially if it could be avoided by simply asking questions. I’m such a book addict that I’ve managed to sign up for way too many. Lol but now I have lots of great books to read. 😁

Oh how long are the rounds?

The rounds don't have a set "deadline", but new categories will be called every Thursday.

No worries, Tiffany. You're doing great.

Melanie, what are you expecting to see in our review thread when we post about our books? I was thinking something like this:

EXAMPLE --
Category: Horse
Book:
How it works: horse on the cover and in title
Read by: Andrea
Page Count: 165
Rating: 4 stars
Review: (link would go here)

Am I missing anything? Thanks!

Andrea wrote: "No worries, Tiffany. You're doing great.

Melanie, what are you expecting to see in our review thread when we post about our books? I was thinking something like this:

EXAMPLE --
Category: Horse
B..."

It should have a date finished, but otherwise it is perfect. :) Gonna use this for the review threads...hope you don't mind.
Thanks!!

EXAMPLE --
Category: Horse
Book:
How it works: horse on the cover and in title
Read by: Andrea
Date finished: 3/9/18
Page Count: 165
Rating: 4 stars
Review: (link would go here)

I thought I was missing something! Thanks, Melanie. I don't mind at all if you use it.

Gotcha, well I should be finished by tomorrow night. I’m really enjoying it so far.

That sounds great, Tiffany. You're really cruising through your first book for this challenge.

Thank you! I’m hoping to be able to fill at least most of these with my review books. My goal for the year was to read 130 books.

Me too on that review-book thing. My goal for the whole year is 120 books, so we're close on that too. How fun! Which books are you most looking forward to this year? I'm eager to read these (and others):

Andrea wrote: "Me too on that review-book thing. My goal for the whole year is 120 books, so we're close on that too. How fun! Which books are you most looking forward to this year? I'm eager to read these (and o..."

I am so looking forward to reading The Lost Castle and Things I Never Told You!

Those two have been on my can't-wait-to-read-this list since the moment I heard of both. I hope they live up to both of our expectations, Melanie. :)

Andrea wrote: "Those two have been on my can't-wait-to-read-this list since the moment I heard of both. I hope they live up to both of our expectations, Melanie. :)"

I hope so too. :)

I am also looking forward to reading , as well as , , , and . I was excited about

Tiffany wrote: "I am also looking forward to reading , as well as , ,

Ahhh! The Lacemaker is a must-read for me! I love her books. :D

I'm hesitant about Frantz's books. I've enjoyed one out of the three I've read. However, that one is on my list from NetGalley.

Tiffany, that list of books looks really good. I hope you enjoy all of them!!

I’ve been lucky with her books. I’ve only read her Ballantyne Legacy series, so far, but I really enjoyed those.

The one I loved was the first of hers I had ever read: The Frontiersman's Daughter.

That one is on my list to try.

I have a lot of review copies, too. Working on 'em, though!

Great job, Kell! Are there any particular ones you're especially looking forward to out of the bunch?

I’m so weak... I requested more on Netgalley last night. Lol

Know that feeling well, girl. A good thing about that is this: You've just increased your odds of having a book available for more categories in our game. :)

This is true! I do have a good selection