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Pass The Parcel (Team Challenge)
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PtP R25 - Between the Sheets (6)
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. Linguist (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 6 November
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 | Announcements 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.
Possible Themes Remaining:1. Sea | See - read a book with glasses or sunglasses on the cover.
2. Bear | Bare - read a book where the cover model is half-naked.
3. Hear | Here - read a book available in audio.
4. Birth | Berth - read a book with kids or pregnancy in the story.
5. Mail | Male - read a book with a male cover model.
6. Canon | Cannon - read a book with MPG Military or Suspense.
7. Creak | Creek - read a book with ghosts per the precis or with tags 'ghost' or 'spook', or MPG Horror.
8. Hole | Whole - read a book from a series that is complete. For this to count, there must be NO unpublished books on the series list.
9. Incite | Insight - go to My Books. Scroll down to My Year In Books and click. Record the avg page length. Read a book that is +/-50 pages of that page length. Eg avg page length is 240. Read a book that has a page length between 190 and 290 (inclusive). Please note - the minimum page number requirement of 100 pages must still be met.
10. Week | Weak - read a book with a non-alpha MC.
11. Eight | Ate - read a book with at least one 8 in the publication date.
12. Blew | Blue - read a book with blue on the cover.
14. Knows | Nose - read a book where the nose of the cover models is shown. This can be in profile or front on, but the whatever the angle, the nose must be completely included.
15. Won | One - read a standalone book.
16. Hour | Our - read a book that is found on one of the RRRC Moderator's shelves.
17. To | Too | Two - read a book written by two authors or a book with an audio version that utilises two narrators.
19. Rain | Reign - read a book with MPG historical.
20. Tail | Tale - read a shifter book or a book with a pet (must be stated in the precis or on the GR book page eg MPG shapeshifter).
WEEKS 1-5Week 1: 18. New | Knew - read a book first published in 2025.
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Week 2: 13. Cell | Sell - read a book tagged 'crime', 'prison', 'lawman' 'law enforcement', 'LEO', 'police', 'cops', 'detective', 'federal agent'.
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WEEKS 6-11Week 6
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Hi all. I'm excited to start another round of PTP with you all. I live on the sunny east coast of Australia with my husband, 3 teens, the laziest Red Heeler & a fluff ball kitty fighting over who will be my shadow.
I read every day to keep me same in a house full of gamers. I love romance books - fantasy, sci-fi, mystery/suspense and all sorts of contemporary are my favourites genres.
I'm on Australian EST, which is 16 hours ahead of US EDT, so I might not respond to any question straight away. 😊
Here are a few team name options with our homophone reading challenge in mind -
Hiding Amongst The Reads
Between The Sheets
The Meat Cutes
Splendid Tails
Happy to go with other suggestions too!
Hi another Aussie here I’m in Queensland up in the ranges about 2hrs west of Brisbane. Retired, married, grown up children and 3 grandchildren. I thought I’d have more time to read when I retired but so busy doing lots of activities that I have to fit most of my reading in at night.
I am an eclectic reader - love romances and cosy mysteries - fantasy plots preferred; also historical (especially mail order bride stories)
Not reading any “meaty” books at present. To much going on in the real world to want it in my reading as well.
I like between the sheets as a team name 😀
Christy we are already friends - I’ve sent friend requests to everyone else 😀
Hi everyone. Looking forward to this challenge. Pleased to meet you all. This challenge helps me carry on or finish series. This time it will be carrying on with series and reading my library books. I borrow them and they sometimes get ignored lol. I’m from Glasgow in Scotland. I’m a sales assistant for a heart charity shop. I live with my fiancé and two cats Bonnie and Clyde. Their brother and sister.
Reading wise I like contemporary and new adult romance. Thrillers and crime and the odd non fiction.
Between the sheets is my favourite team name. .
Hi all! I'm Christy and I live in Georgetown, TX (outside of Austin), with my 2 small dogs. I work remotely as an e-commerce manager.In terms of reading, I mainly read romance, with an occasional branch out to historical fiction or mystery.
I'm good w/ Between the Sheets as a tem name as well.
Hi team!I'm Heather, from rural Michigan, so I'm in the Eastern (US) time zone.
I'm retired... sort of. I have an Etsy shop where I make accessories for knitters and crocheters. It's generally pretty busy at this time of year, but with the economy so iffy, I'm not sure what to expect.
I live with (and care for) my invalid husband, who is bed-bound and declining. I'm doing my best to keep him happy and well cared for. And we have two dogs, Simon & Pippa, whom I adore. My son and DiL live about an hour away.
I read a lot and about 99% is audiobooks. They allow me to read while I work on the shop, knit and spin, and do chores. I have 6 library cards so most of what I read is borrowed from Libby and hoopla, although I do maintain a KU membership because there are a lot of books that are only available there. I'll read almost anything but mostly mysteries/thrillers, romance, and women's fiction. And lots of re-reads right now because my brain needs comfort reads!
Oh, and "Between the Sheets" sounds good to me too!
hi all! sorry I'm late to the party! i love this challenge and am looking forward to another round...i live with my husband and our two dogs and two cats in the southeast suburbs of Chicago so i'm on central time.for reading, i'm also an audio reader and love all things romance...i've been on a contemporary and suspense/thriller kick this year...although i'm happy to add another genre in when it works for a challenge!
i'm horrible with names, but love Between the Sheets also!
I’ll let mod know we’ve chosen between the sheets for our name.
First call is this coming Friday - I have books picked for all 20 possibilities - so I’m prepared for whatever task is called. Yes, I’m a tad OCD 😂😂
Sally906 wrote: "First call is this coming Friday - I have books picked for all 20 possibilities - so I’m prepared for whatever task is called. Yes, I’m a tad OCD 😂😂"
Most of mine are picked apart from 10 as I am not 100% how to find a book with that in it
Kat wrote: "Most of mine are picked apart from 10 as I am not 100% how to find a book with that in it..."There’s a discussion going on in the Q&A - I posed the question - Jane said she’d expand on the details if it gets picked - but others are coming up with ideas!
Kat wrote: "I’ll let mod know we’ve chosen between the sheets for our name."Thanks Kat for posting to the Q&A thread. Real life got away from me over now its Tuesday!
Sally906 wrote: "First call is this coming Friday - I have books picked for all 20 possibilities - so I’m prepared for whatever task is called. .."
Kat wrote: "Most of mine are picked apart from 10 as I am not 100% how to find a book with that in it...."
I have to have a list each month of books to read (and a seperate GR shelf) so that I don't forget a RRRC task/ monthly challenge. Hopefully I will find something suitable that I already planned to read. It's always a win too when I find a book which qualifies for PTP and a TART task.
I have a list that’s mostly using library books 😁 what’s tart?
Here are some ideas for prompt #10:Best Romantic Beta Heroes - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
Best Beta Heroes in Contemporary Romance - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
Best Beta Hero of PNR, SFR & Fantasy - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
Beta/Kind Alien/Demon/Monster - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Omegaverse Featuring a Female Beta - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Romance with a Beta Male (YA/NA) - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
Best Beta Hero of Category Romance - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
lol...I usually don't pick books for remaining tasks until the last few weeks!
☘KathyD☘ wrote: "lol...I usually don't pick books for remaining tasks until the last few weeks!"Same here! ;)
Kat wrote: "I have a list that’s mostly using library books 😁 what’s tart?"TART is The Amazing Race Team Challenge (and a lot of fun):
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Julie wrote: "Kat wrote: "I’ll let mod know we’ve chosen between the sheets for our name."Thanks Kat for posting to the Q&A thread. Real life got away from me over now its Tuesday!
Sally906 wrote: "First call..."
I'm highly technical and have a Post-it Note to track what I need for the now 4 challenges (TART, The Gratitude Game, Flavorful Foodie Flippin' Fun Exchange, & PTP) I'm participating in, on top of the Meet & Greet, lol
Because of this, I wait for the call, search the MNG list, and see what works from there. It's an adventure every week.
Christy wrote: "Julie wrote: "Kat wrote: "I’ll let mod know we’ve chosen between the sheets for our name."Thanks Kat for posting to the Q&A thread. Real life got away from me over now its Tuesday!
Sally906 wrot..."
I am in sooo many challenges most end at end of November though.
Kat wrote: "Christy wrote: "Julie wrote: "Kat wrote: "I’ll let mod know we’ve chosen between the sheets for our name."Thanks Kat for posting to the Q&A thread. Real life got away from me over now its Tuesday..."
Same. That's why I need the Post-It Note that I put on my work computer screen with the due dates for each. Otherwise, I get really confused. that said, I avoid the office on the weekends, so...
Jane (PS) has posted - Week 1Option 1
18. New | Knew - read a book first published in 2025.
Please use the date on the main book page. If there are a few editions, click on 'Show all xx editions' to work out the first date of publication to ensure it fits the task.
If you aren't sure how to insert links in your posts, please read these instructions in the Q&A thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 2
Key date: 2 May 2025
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
Week 1 - Selection postOption 1
18. New | Knew
Task: Read a book first published in 2025
Book:
The Tea Witch's Secret by Laura GreenwoodPages: 154
How it fits: First published September 1, 2025
Week 1Selection Post – Option 1
Seven Year Itch, Amy Daws
first-edition Kindle ➔ 426 pages
qualification ➔ initially published June 10, 2025
Week 1Selection Post
The Ending is the Best Part by Lamia Zain
Pages: 182
Qualification: October 2nd 2025
Sally906 wrote: "Jane (PS) has posted - Week 1Option 1
18. New | Knew - read a book first published in 2025.
Please use the date on the main book page. If there are a few editions, click on 'Show all xx editions'..."
Thanks Sally for posting the first call.
Selection Post - Week 1 - Option 1
Book: Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk
Pages: 382
Qualification: Published 10/9/25
Week 1SELECTION POST
Option: 1
Book: I Know How This Ends
Author: Holly Smale
Pages: 404
Qualification: First published August 12th 2025
SELECTION POST Option 1 Week 1: 18. New | Knew - read a book first published in 2025.
The Knight and the MothPage numbers: 401 (1st Kindle edition)
Qualifies: First published May 20, 2025
Week 1 - Completion post18. New | Knew
Task: Read a book first published in 2025
Book:
The Tea Witch's Secret by Laura GreenwoodPages: 154
How it fits: First published September 1, 2025
Read: 08/11/25
Rating: 4★s
Review: A sweet little fantasy romance - Hana is a Tea Witch so has healing powers, Oliver is a ward who is having issues with his familiar (an owl) it’s little claws are ripping his skin so Hana is healing his wounds. They both want each other but their love is forbidden as they belong to different ruling families - so they have to work out how to love each other secretly. Bit of a slow start but really enjoyed their story
I'm heading out of town on a business / personal trip and will be home on 11/17. I'll be available sporadically until then.
Thanks Christy for letting the team know. Technically you have until 21st to complete your selection for this week. You will, however, have to post a selection at some point for next week - if this is a problem let me know.
COMPLETION POST: OPTION 1Week 1: 18. New | Knew - read a book first published in 2025.
The Knight and the Moth
Date completed: 14 November
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
“It's hard to see who I am when I am lost in what's expected of me.”
A gothic romantasy, where Six realises everything she knew is a lie as an Omen Diviner for the faithful. Only by joining the boy king and his knights can she find revenge for her fellow Diviners and rid the kingdom of their false gods. The characters are equally funny and insightful. I'm not sure where the series will go next, but I will be checking out more books by Rachel Gillig until #2 comes out next year.
Completion Post - Week 1 - Option 1
Book: Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk
Pages: 382
Qualification: Published 10/9/25
Date completed: 11/10/25
Rating: 4 Stars
Review: This was a very charming Christmas book, with a fake dating start. The couple had immediate chemistry from the moment they met while Callum was naked in the living area of the apartment she was meant to sublet from him. Their journey to the highlands of Scotland to spend the week with his high-maintenance family was amazing. And when her very quirky best friends showed up, hijinks ensued.
Week 2Option 1
13. Cell | Sell - read a book tagged 'crime', 'prison', 'lawman' 'law enforcement', 'LEO', 'police', 'cops', 'detective', 'federal agent'.
These words are the ONLY tags that will work. They may appear in combination with another word but it must complement that word, not contradict the meaning or combine with another profession.
eg 'agent police' does work; 'police military' does not work.
If you aren't sure how to insert links in your posts, please read these instructions in the Q&A thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 2
Key date: 9 May 2025
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
Week 1 Completion post
The Ending is the Best Part by Lamia Zain
Pages: 182
Rating: 4*
How it fits: Published 2nd October 2025
Review: I really enjoyed this, Main characters were funny together and I’ll definitely read more from this author.
Week 2 - Selection postOption 1
13. Cell | Sell
Task: Read a book tagged 'crime', 'prison', 'lawman' 'law enforcement', 'LEO'.
Book:
Angel Fire by Gerri HillPages: 231
How it fits: MPG tag of crime
Week 2SELECTION POST
Option: 1
Book: The Chase
Author: Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg
Pages: 320
Qualification: MPG Crime
Completion Post – Week 1
Seven Year Itch, Amy Daws – 11/7/24 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Review — Another great read from Ms. Daws! This is a fun enemies-to-lovers story. I really enjoyed how both Dakota and Calder worked through their hate to realize they were perfect for each other!
Week 2Selection Post – Option 1
Scandal Above Stairs, Jennifer Ashley
first-edition Kindle ➔ 316 pages
qualification ➔ tagged crime x11
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