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

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

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Happy Reading!

Laura wrote: "This is me overthinking a prompt. I only add the next in series to my TBR. So in the case of this Guild Hunter example, if Sarah had #13 on her TBR, but the others exist outside of her shelf, does it work, or do all the books need to be on your personal shelf?"

Laura, LaurLa and all - you don't have anything to worry about. If the book choice was being made off of a literal shelf (one with a link provided in the requirements) it'd matter. In that case, any book, no matter where in the series is fell, must be on the actual shelf linked. Just being a part of a series, which has one book shelved, doesn't qualify your choice unless it's also shelved as such. But, in this case, with the case of any "category" book choice made, just the fact that the book fits whatever criteria is listed qualifies the book.

You can search for, say, a book with a yellow cover and find one you'd like to read, but don't have on-hand or on any of your GR shelves. You can get that book from the library, as a KU loaner, buy it, whatever and it'd qualify as long as the cover was (mostly) yellow.

I hope that helps reassure you. Lemme know if I've made it any more confusing 🤪

Rosina wrote: "Steph...I really like the shelf categories.....great job!...its like 2 games in one Bingo and a scavenger hunt.....
looks to be a fun round"

Thanks so much, Rosina 😁

Linda C wrote: "thanks"

You're welcome. I hope that was some help. One of us is always available should have any questions throughout the round.

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Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ wrote: "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBDQ3PP"

I really enjoyed this trilogy 😊

Linda C wrote: "For the shelves that list a cover color, is there a percentage of that color that is needed to qualify?"

Not a specific percentage, but I’d say the majority (over 50%). You’re always welcome to post a cover here and we can yay/nay it beforehand, if you’re unsure.

Victoria wrote: "I love it!! You're giving us a few (or rather, a lot of) options instead of only one category. I can believe setting up the list was a lot of work, but it's super appreciated!!!
I've been going through them and checking each shelf to see which book I'm going to read if it gets called (I love making lists, haha)"

I’m so glad.

I love lists, too! I’ve got lists of lists 😆

Victoria wrote: "There is so much potential, but they kinda shoot themselves in the foot with it... ah well, at least there is still Goodreads :D"

Right?! What a waste. It could be soooo much better.

Eldarwen wrote: "What do you mean, getting to the end? No no nonono, that series will continue FOREVER!."

AGREED! It must be never ending!

Sarah wrote: "I like the shelf link/category combo it gives me plenty to choose from. I'm usually a mood reader so having options was very helpful. Last round there were a couple calls where I felt a little boxed in with having to choose from only one or two lol. But that's really just me being that way."

Oh no, you’re not alone. I’m right there with ya. I’ve mostly stopped joining challenges because being a mood reader made it feel more like a chore than something fun. I’m glad the new combo options are a help.

ETA: my OCDemoness and love of lists makes it a struggle to NOT join challenges though 🤪

Correction made to shelf announcement page: I caught an error I made on the list for "T". I'd listed "SOS-were-shifter" as an available shelf in error. The only shelves for that letter will be the 3 trilogy links included. No change to the spring-themed categories listed. Sorry & thx!

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Thanks, Sandra. That's what I was thinking for that one; 3+ books remain TBR in a series you've already started. Y'all enjoy GH! I'm jealous. I gobble them as soon as they hit my kindle, typically. I'm really enjoying my re-read of the series, too.

Speaking of this round's shelves ... what do y'all think of it? Like the shelf link/category combo or not so much? 😉 You're stuck with it this round, but I'd like to know for future rounds.

I like that view, too, Victoria. They should add it! IMO, they need someone who reads books to handle their kindle department. They could be doing so many things better - online and with the kindles, again IMHO. 🤨😆

Anyone using Amazon's Beta "Your Books" feature (https://www.amazon.com/your-books)? I decided to check it out to see if it'd be any help choosing books for this round of bingo. It's kinda helpful when searching for specific words in a title or series. Also noticed they now show all of your highlights and notes, similar to GR.

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