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message 1: by ☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie (last edited Oct 20, 2021 10:56PM) (new)

☆☆Hannah☆☆ | 6935 comments Duration: October 1-31
Sign up will be open until: September 30th

Partners will be picked on the same day!


Guidelines for this challenge:
* Sign up ahead of time so we can create pairs (see dates below)
* Create a "shelf" for your partner to choose from before the challenge begins
* You choose 3 books from your partners shelf for your partner to read
* Your partner picks three from your shelf for you to read
*After you read your book come back and post to let your partner know when you are done and what you thought of the book (no pressure, it can be just one sentence)

**** The challenge is to read one book from your shelf that your partner chose. You do not have to read all three! (It's just to give a choice) ****


Please sign up below and post a link to your shelf for your partner to choose from!


message 2: by ☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie (last edited Sep 30, 2021 11:06PM) (new)

☆☆Hannah☆☆ | 6935 comments Participants:

Raven
Mandiann
Cynthia
Kayla
Leah
Kikijanika
Kennedy
Katriann
Michelle
Rennie


message 3: by ☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie (last edited Sep 30, 2021 11:12PM) (new)


message 13: by Reed (new)

Reed (reedster6) | 75 comments How do I join this? I'm new to the group


message 14: by ☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie (new)

☆☆Hannah☆☆ | 6935 comments Just make a shelf or use a current shelf of books you want to read. Then post the link to your shelf in this thread.


message 15: by ☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie (new)

☆☆Hannah☆☆ | 6935 comments Partners have been picked! See post #3.


message 16: by Mandiann (new)

Mandiann (goodreadscommandiann) | 6882 comments My partner is Kennedy. Here are my picks for you.

1. White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson because the cover is gorgeous
2. The Diabolic (The Diabolic, #1) by S.J. Kincaid because it sounds really interesting, I have added it to my TBR, thank you.
3. Gilded by Marissa Meyer because it is Marissa Meyer!! How did you get an advance copy?


message 17: by Kennedy (new)

Kennedy Mandiann wrote: "My partner is Kennedy. Here are my picks for you.

1. White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson because the cover is gorgeous
2. The Diabolic (The Diabolic, #1) by S.J. Kincaid because it sounds really interesting, I hav..."


Thank you for the picks! I'm trying to decide which one I want to go with, maybe all three? xD I got an eARC from the publisher :)


message 18: by Kennedy (new)

Kennedy My partner is Mandiann and here are my picks for you :)

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black because I enjoyed it and its a good fall read

2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson because it sounded good

Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge because I liked the cover

I hope ones a winner!


message 19: by Michelle (new)

Michelle My partner is Kayla and these are my picks for you:

The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black

The first 2 were 5 star reads for me. The last one I have not read, but want to.

Happy reading!


message 20: by Mandiann (new)

Mandiann (goodreadscommandiann) | 6882 comments Kennedy wrote: "My partner is Mandiann and here are my picks for you :)

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black because I enjoyed it and its a good fall read

2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson because it soun..."


Ahhh! I am so jealous of your eARC.

Thanks! I will aim for all three as well as I am really trying to make a dent in my physical books this year so I can downsize. I may only get through 1 and 3 though because of the length of 2 but fingers crossed as they all sound great. Will start The Darkest Part of the Forest first.


message 21: by spacedoll (new)

spacedoll (spacedoll_) My partner is Rennie, and for you I chose:

Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay because.. Well, its spooky season. I gave it 5 stars.

Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman because it has the highest average rating.

I Lock My Door Upon Myself by Joyce Carol Oates because I enjoyed some of this author’s other books, and also in case you’re looking for a shorter read.

Happy reading!


message 22: by Kayla (last edited Oct 01, 2021 07:43PM) (new)

Kayla (kaylawrites89) | 34 comments My partner is Michelle. For you, I pick:
School's Out—Forever (Maximum Ride, #2) by James Patterson and King of Scars (King of Scars, #1) by Leigh Bardugo


message 23: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Kayla wrote: "My partner is Michelle. For you, I pick:
[bookcover]School’s Out Forever[/bookcover] and [bookcover]King of Scars[/bookcover]"


Can you pick a 3rd one please.

Thanks!


message 24: by Kikijanika (last edited Oct 01, 2021 04:25PM) (new)

Kikijanika | 3055 comments My partner is Leah and here are my pics.
What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Currie because Halloween is coming and it seems spooky.
Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket Because I've never read Lemony Snicket books even though I've been meaning to.
An Amish Schoolroom Three Stories by Amy Clipston Because the setting of the stories seems interesting.


message 25: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 244 comments Rats I missed the sign up this month...anyone want to pick for me? 🙂

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 26: by Kayla (last edited Oct 01, 2021 07:44PM) (new)

Kayla (kaylawrites89) | 34 comments Of course, Michelle! The third I pick for you is One Foot in the Grave by, CC Hunter (I love CC Hunter’s Shadow Falls series and want to read this one)
One Foot in the Grave (The Mortician's Daughter, #1) by C.C. Hunter


message 27: by Kayla (new)

Kayla (kaylawrites89) | 34 comments Sarah wrote: "Rats I missed the sign up this month...anyone want to pick for me? 🙂

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."


You HAVE to read Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, #1) by Gail Carriger

I'll pick one for you, if no one else picks any other books, I can pick another one or two for you.


message 28: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Kayla wrote: "Of course, Michelle! The third I pick for you is One Foot in the Grave by, CC Hunter (I love CC Hunter’s Shadow Falls series and want to read this one)
One Foot in the Grave (The Mortician's Daughter, #1) by C.C. Hunter"


Thanks!


message 29: by Leah (new)

Leah My partner is Kikijanika, and I choose:

Quests for Glory (The School for Good and Evil The Camelot Years, #1) by Soman Chainani because I liked this book.

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert because it's at the bottom of your list.

Reflection The Stranger in the Mirror (Records of the Ohanzee #1) by Rachel R. Smith because this sounds interesting.


message 30: by Katriann (new)

Katriann (annelisreadingroom) | 2175 comments My pair is Cynthia and I choose:

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante, #1) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz because this book surprised me positively.

The Program (The Program, #1) by Suzanne Young because I love this series.

Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore because the cover is gorgeous.


message 31: by Kikijanika (new)

Kikijanika | 3055 comments Thank you for your picks! I will read Quests for Glory (The School for Good and Evil The Camelot Years, #1) by Soman Chainani because I loved the three first books in this series.

Leah wrote: "My partner is Kikijanika, and I choose:

Quests for Glory (The School for Good and Evil The Camelot Years, #1) by Soman Chainani because I liked this book.

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert because it's at the bottom of your list.

[bookcover:Reflec..."



message 32: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia | 6229 comments Thank you for the picks Katriann, I can't wait to get to them. Also, sorry for my late reply I only just got back my internet connection. Here are my picks for you :)

1. Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables, #1) by L.M. Montgomery ... because I recently read it and absolutely adored it.

2. Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver ... because it's one of my favorite series

3. Always and Forever, Lara Jean (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, #3) by Jenny Han ... because it finishes a great series.

Hope one's a winner!


message 33: by Katriann (new)

Katriann (annelisreadingroom) | 2175 comments Thanks for the picks, Cynthia. I think I will start with Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver . I haven't read any Lauren Oliver books for a long time.


message 34: by Reed (new)

Reed (reedster6) | 75 comments I'm in too but, I'm not sure who my partner is for this


message 35: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia | 6229 comments Reed wrote: "I'm in too but, I'm not sure who my partner is for this"

You have to post a shelf for people to pick books from. The rules are in the first post.


message 36: by Reed (new)

Reed (reedster6) | 75 comments I don't know how to do that


message 37: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia | 6229 comments Sarah wrote: "Rats I missed the sign up this month...anyone want to pick for me? 🙂

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."


Here's 3 picks for you Sarah. Happy reading 💗

1. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid ... because it seems like everyone else is reading it lately haha

2. Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff ... because it's the perfect time of year for it

3. You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria ... because i've heard good things about it


message 38: by Reed (new)

Reed (reedster6) | 75 comments Head Over Heels


message 39: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia | 6229 comments Reed wrote: "I don't know how to do that"

Link your to-read shelf or if that's too long create a shelf with books you can realistically read (already own or easily get a copy of)

https://help.goodreads.com/s/article/...


message 40: by Reed (new)

Reed (reedster6) | 75 comments I'm not sure how to do that on my phone📱


message 41: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia | 6229 comments The link I sent says how to do it on phones. I can't help you more than that so I guess try googling how to do it for your specific phone if you have a different kind? 🤷‍♀️


message 42: by Reed (new)

Reed (reedster6) | 75 comments I don't I've had a iPhone📱my whole life


message 43: by Kikijanika (new)

Kikijanika | 3055 comments I finished Quests for Glory (The School for Good and Evil The Camelot Years, #1) by Soman Chainani and gave it 4 stars. I enjoyed being back in the world of good and evil and will continue with the series. Thank you for the pick!


message 44: by Mandiann (new)

Mandiann (goodreadscommandiann) | 6882 comments Kennedy wrote: "My partner is Mandiann and here are my picks for you :)

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black because I enjoyed it and its a good fall read

2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson because it soun..."


Thanks Kennedy! I enjoyed The Darkest Part of the Forest. I am still trying to get through Crimson Bound before the month ends.


message 45: by Katriann (new)

Katriann (annelisreadingroom) | 2175 comments I finished Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver a while back. I really enjoyed the story. It's been quite a while since I read a dystopian story like this. It was fun to read one again.


message 46: by spacedoll (new)

spacedoll (spacedoll_) I’m sorry I didn’t get to finish Digital Fortress this month, college workload got WAY out of hand, but out of the almost halfway I made it through I give it 5 stars so far! It’s super suspenseful and action packed, which is exactly what I’d expect from a Dan Brown novel. I’m enjoying myself!


message 47: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia | 6229 comments Katriann wrote: "I finished Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver a while back. I really enjoyed the story. It's been quite a while since I read a dystopian story like this. It was fun to read one again."

I'm glad you liked Delirium. I read it a couple years ago too after most of the hype for it died down but really loved the story and thought it was fun to relive that era of dystopia again. From your picks, I started reading Wild Beauty. I'm about a quarter of the way through it so far and I'm enjoying it. I hope to finish it sometime early next month :)


message 48: by Kennedy (new)

Kennedy I managed to read a third of Gilded but my chronic headaches have gotten worse reading on my iPad so waiting until my finished copy gets here to continue but I'm really enjoying the story so far and can't wait to continue!


message 49: by Kayla (new)

Kayla (kaylawrites89) | 34 comments Ended up only finishing The Hate U Give. It was really good, I liked it.


message 50: by Michelle (new)

Michelle I finished School's Out - Forever by James Patterson just today.

This one is a little meh..I'm not feeling it. I think the writing is ridiculous. James Patterson really has trouble writing a 14 year old girl. The others he seems ok in writing, but not the MC. The storyline is awesome, but just not feeling it with how it's written. I'll keep reading the rest of the series, but I will continue listening on audio like I did the first book.


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