Steph’s Comments (group member since May 22, 2010)

Steph’s comments from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

👍🏼😊 gotcha, AliciaJ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSB1M3L2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1XDLPR8

Sounds like a fun read 😊

It's time to pick our December Book of the Month! The poll consists of November new releases. Books were randomly chosen from Goodreads' "New Releases for November 2024" list.

Please cast your vote now (write-ins are allowed) and join us in December!

[Poll ends @ 29 November]

SOS Aussie Genre Mini-Challenge
Duration: 12/1 - 12/31/24
Rules: Read a minimum of 2 books out of the 3.

1. PNR -or- UF
2. our choice - clean up the tbr
3. Your choice - catch up on challenges

December SOS Aussie Cover Hunt Challenge
Jingle Bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way ....

Duration: 12/1 -12/31/24
Rules: Read 3 books with the following items found on their covers; Be sure to post your book covers

COLOR: Red, White or Green
ITEM #1: Christmas - tree, snow, presents etc, etc
ITEM #2: Your choice - catch up on challenges

😊 added to my Mt. TBR

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BM6KSYL6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4X7BDV
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHFH5XLF
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXNPCPP

Welcome, Wendy 😊

👍🏼 I’ve added you to the RSVP list above & saw you’ve joined @ Elfster. Let me know if you have any questions.

I’ll share my book review in a day or two. Hope y’all are enjoying your books.

I read some of her YA/NA years ago, but haven't read any of her adult books. I'll be interested in hearing how ya like it.

PS: To any who celebrate - Happy early Thanksgiving and/or Friendsgiving 🍁

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079WBZFY7
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3CCGWY3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBD3PRYW
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKWY5NPX
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9DRL8GC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MQNZJF1

Alright y’all, believe it or not, it’s that time again! 🎄 Join us for our third annual Secret Santa Exchange 📚

Let me know if you have any questions or problems with Elfster or the links included above. I’ll try to help or point you in the right direction.

Let’s spread some Christmas cheer! 🎁

Got Questions??
No problem!

⤇ Participating in a Gift Exchange FAQ: https://help.elfster.com/knowledge/pa...
Invited to a Gift Exchange? Lucky you! We’ve got tips on all the fun things you can do.

Included FAQs: (view spoiler)[
How do I find out who I drew?
How do I mark a gift as sent or received?
How do I send anonymous messages and questions?
How do I join a Gift Exchange?
How do I indicate that I'm willing to ship internationally?
How do I send a Thank You note?
How do I resolve an issue with something I ordered?
What do I do if the person who drew me didn't send a gift?
How do I send a message to my Group?
How do I find a gift for the person I drew?
Will people draw the same person they drew last time?
How do I make sure I receive emails from Elfster?
How can I keep track of the items I'm purchasing on other people's Wishlists?
How do I send a gift and remain anonymous?
How do I change my RSVP?
What if the person I drew hasn't added anything to their Wishlist?
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⤇ Wishlist FAQ: https://help.elfster.com/knowledge/wi...

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How do I add wishes to my Wishlist?
What is the Elf It! browser button?
How do I add details to a Wishlist or wish like quantity, size, color, etc.?
How do I change the settings on my Wishlist?
How do I change the order of wishes on a Wishlist?
How do I share my Wishlist with others?
How do I mark an item as purchased on someone's Wishlist?
How do I delete a Wishlist?
How do I create a new Wishlist?
How do I remove wishes from my Wishlist?
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⤇ Have a question you need to ask your assigned buddy?
How to ask anonymous questions within our Gift Exchange:
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1. Click on the name of your Gift Exchange from your Home page
2. Click Participating in the left column
3. Select the name of the person you would like to send a question to, the person you have drawn in the Gift Exchange

* As your organizers, we have choosen to make that option available only to the person who drew your name.

4. Click on the name of the person, and you will see the option to Send a Message or Ask a Question on the left-hand side on desktop // On a mobile device tap the three vertical dots on the right to access the Send A Message option
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Your message will be sent anonymously as to not give you away as their Secret Santa

To view messages you have been sent:
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~ On desktop, click here --> https://www.elfster.com/messages/chats/ to view any messages
~ On a mobile device, tap the hamburger menu (the three stacked lines) in the top left and then More to access Secret Q&A questions.
~ In the app, tap Me on the Nav Bar and then "view my profile".
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⟿ Secret Santa Assignments:

How are participants assigned/paired up?
On December 1st, once everyone who wishes to participate has RSVP'd to the gift exchange on Elfster, I will tell Elfster to draw (or pair) names.

To find out who you are paired with ...
Check your email for a message from the-elves@elfster.com with the name of our Gift Exchange in the subject line (Name: SOS' Secret Santa Exchange 2024) plus "Names...." for the name of the person you've been assigned

⟿ I've Been Paired, Now What?
Put on your Santa cap and shop for your buddy! 🧑🏻‍🎄 The Exchange ends 20 December. Please purchase and ship your Secret Santa gift no later than then.

Keep your eye out for your delivery and share with us once it's received.

SOS' Secret Santas
☑ = RSVP'd @ Elfster
🎄 = gift marked as received @ Elfster

🎄☑ 1. StephB
🎄☑ 2. Sandra
* ☑ 3. Sarah *in process
🎄☑ 4. Wendy
🎄❑ 5. Ashley Sickora << RSVP’d @ Elfster only
🎄☑ 6. AliciaJ
🎄 ☑ 7. Monica

Join SOS' 2024 Secret Santa Book Exchange & Share the gift of a book this holiday!
We hope you'll join us in this year's book exchange. 🧑🏻‍🎄

❉ RSVP by: 1 December @ Elfster and on this thread
❉ Mail/Exchange gift by: 20 December
❉ Gift Budget Max: $20 USD

The Exchange is Open to International Participants! 😁
*This is contingent on everyone sharing & purchasing only those books available @ Blackwell's

Since BookDepository's closure 😔, we're using Blackwell's, which ships free worldwide (to most countries / see list here: (view spoiler)[ https://blackwells.zendesk.com/hc/en-...-

"As well as shipping to the United Kingdom, USA & Canada, you can find below a full list of countries that we deliver to."

Europe:
AT Austria
BE Belgium
BG Bulgaria
HR Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
CY Cyprus
CZ Czech Republic
DK Denmark
EE Estonia
FI Finland
FR France
DE Germany
GI Gibraltar
GR Greece
HU Hungary
IS Iceland
IE Ireland
IT Italy
LV Latvia
LT Lithuania
LU Luxembourg
MT Malta
NL Netherlands
NO Norway
PL Poland
PT Portugal
RO Romania
RS Serbia
SK Slovakia (Slovak Republic);
SI Slovenia
ES Spain
SE Sweden
CH Switzerland


Rest of the World:
AU Australia
CN China
CC Cocos (Keeling); Islands
KM Comoros
FK Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
GD Grenada
HK Hong Kong
IN India
JP Japan
KR Korea Republic Of
KW Kuwait
Malaysia
MC Monaco
NZ New Zealand
NF Norfolk Island
PH Philippines
PN Pitcairn
QA Qatar
SM San Marino
SA Saudi Arabia
SG Singapore
LK Sri Lanka
TW Taiwan
TH Thailand
TR Turkey
AE United Arab Emirates
VA Vatican City State (Holy See)
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⟿ How to Join in the Fun:

1. Click on the Secret Santa SOS' Secret Santa Exchange 2024 invitation link: https://www.elfster.com/gift-exchange...

2. Create an Elfster account, if you don't already have one: https://www.elfster.com/home/ and include your preferred mailing address for your Secret Santa

3. Once you have an account, click on SOS’ Secret Santa Exchange 2024 @ Elfster
https://www.elfster.com/gift-exchange...

* You may already be linked to the SOS exchange after you've clicked on our exchange invite link in #1 above

4. To ensure we can keep the exchange international, please link only books available at Blackwell's on your wishlist (https://blackwells.co.uk).

* Check out Elfster's help page to learn How to Add Items to your Wishlist: https://help.elfster.com/knowledge/ho...

5. Add a minimum of three books (linked back to Blackwell's book page) to your Elfster wishlist

* When your Secret Santa clicks on the books on your Elfster wishlist, they should be redirected to the book's purchase page at Blackwell's where the item can be bought and shipped to you. Your mailing address should be listed on your Elfster account.

I really enjoyed it, too, so I’d keep going. Just be aware if the wait ahead, potentially long term.

New shelf is up 😊

Shelf #4 ~ 22 Nov: F - "Fall" or fae
Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...

* For "Fall", read a book with 'fall' in the title, series or author's name or fall images on the cover (fall leaves, pumpkins, etc)

* For fae, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR fae or SOS fae

I’m gonna read

Shelf #4 ~ 22 Nov: F - "Fall" or fae
Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...

* For "Fall", read a book with 'fall' in the title, series or author's name or fall images on the cover (fall leaves, pumpkins, etc)

* For fae, read a book found on one of these shelves: GR fae or SOS fae