SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

For anyone hunting for another O word: Ogive or Ogival Arch is an arch that tapers up to a point. I never got around to using this one, but I thought I'd throw it out there for others to use.

Congrats, Daffodil! And interesting word to add!

Hooray, Daffodil!

Do you mean like a Gothic Arch? If so, I'll have to remember that for next time :)

YAY, Daffodil!! WTG!

I'm definitely making a note for future use. Those 'O's were hard to find.

Ai-yai-ai, so many of them. I thought I was done and tidying things up on my list, when I realized I'd used Ocean for two different books. I started hunting through my bookcovers looking for that darn arch and found lots of rounded arches, but none that obviously came to a point at the top. So back to the drawing board and looking for something I had a "doh" moment. Play of Passion had a waterfall, trees, couple, embrace ... and I finally realized the setting was Outdoors. Seriously, it was a head-smacking, that-was-so-obvious moment. Sometimes I make things more difficult than they have to be, LOL.

Oh, and yes Ogival arches are usually called gothic arches. I do lots of crosswords and for some reason those creators really like the word ogive.

LOL! That's a good one, too, Daffodil. There were too many 'O's in this one for my liking.

ROFL!!!!

Well, LOL! I didn't realize I'd be having to read-the-name when I created it. :D

There is something weird about that statement, Ms. Creater-O!

? what's weird ?

It seems to be something you would realize while creating it...though having seen it's evolution, I get what you mean :D

LOL! Oh, I meant when I named the group, not the challenge. :)

Ah...the light bulb winks ON! I see now!

:)

All Done! :)
Read: 23/23

SEAT - Alpha 11/12/10 5★
ENTRANCE - Friday Night Bites 10/24/10 4★
RIPPED SHIRT - Veil of Shadows 11/6/10 4★
INK - Kiss of Moonlight 2/24/11 4★
ONYX WINGS - Archangel's Consort 2/10/11 4★
UMBILICUS - My Soul to Keep 12/11/10 3★
SNOWGLOBE - Elsewhere 12/22/10 3★



OVERCOAT - Sex & the Immortal Bad Boy 11/26/10 4★
VINE - Green-eyed Demon 2/16/11 5★
EDGE - Sacrifice 12/5/10 4★
ROAD - Midnight Awakening 11/14/10 4★
LEOPARD - Dark Peril 1/8/11 4★
OPEN WINDOW - Halfway Hexed 3/3/11 4★
AUTOMOBILE - 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover 10/8/10 3★
DESK - Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye 1/3/11 4★



OBLIQUES - Dark Embers 1/9/11 4★
FEATHERS - River Marked 3/10/11 5★



SNAKE - You Slay Me 11/18/10 4★
EARRING - Bit the Jackpot 11/4/10 4★
ROCKWALL - Wait for Dusk 10/13/10 5★
INCISORS - Cross Your Heart 11/2/10 3★
EAGLE (statue) - This Side of the Grave 2/24/11 5★
STAKE - Chosen 12/9/10 5★

Hooray, Steph!

Yeah!!!! Congrats love!!! :)

Thanks! :D

Yay, Steph!!

Thanks! :)

Woohoo Steph!

:D Yay!

Bravo Steph!

Thanks, Valorie! :)

Obliques. LOL. Love it, Steph. Way to go!

;) Thanks!

SOS Read the Group Cover Image Challenge
Duration: 9/1/10 - 8/31/11

16/23 Completed

Sword - Steal the Dragon
Entrance - Library of the Dead 24/10/10 ★★★★
Rose - A Girl's Guide to Vampires
Incisors - Megan's Mark (Breeds, #7)
Orb - Storm Glass 2/4/11 ★★★★
Uzzi - Huntress 23/5/11 ★★
Scythe - Death, the Vamp and His Brother



Ornament - Stormwalker 15/1/11 ★★★★
Vampire - Eternal Kiss of Darkness 2/9/10 ★★★★★
Embrace - Play of Passion 17/1/11 ★★★★
Rune - Tangled Threads 20/6/11 ★★★★★
Leathers - Deadtown
Ornithopter - Blameless 15/9/10 ★★★★★
Airship - Changeless 14/9/10 ★★★★★
Door - Blood and Destiny 9/9/10 ★★★★★



Overcoat - Night's Touch
Flame - Fire Study 28/10/10 ★★★★



Skyscraper - Indulgence in Death
Eyes - Eyes of the Wolf 1/9/10 ★★★
Road - Kiss of Fire 5/1/11 ★★★★
Island - Mya's Werewolf 17/2/11 ★★★
Earring - Silver Borne 11/11/10 ★★★★★
Staff - The Hob's Bargain 24/3/11 ★★★1/2

Almost there, Inga! :D

Help yourself. I did that too. If you have any troubles with a specific letter, let me know and I can offer up some suggestions of objects/books. :)

No problem :)

Can I start a little late? I went back through my Read shelf and plugged some in then filled in with my TBR shelf. Hope that's ok.

15/23

S (Stomach) The Bite of Silence - M. Hughes 2/18/11
E (Earring) Silver Borne - P. Briggs 10/11/10
R (Rose) Dead in the Family - C. Harris 11/17/10
I (Iron Gates) Last Sacrifice - R. Mead 3/4/11
O (Onyx Wings) Awakened - P.C. Cast
U (Underwear) Shadowfae - E. Hayes
S (Scratches) Stray - R. Vincent 2/28/11

O (Orb) Deadly Desire - K. Arthur
V (Vampire) Dead and Gone - C. Harris 11/11/10
E (Embrace) The Darkest Kiss - K. Arthur 1/14/11
R (Raven) This Side of the Grave - J. Frost
L (Lightning) From Dead to Worse - C. Harris 11/8/10
O (Obliques) River Marked - P. Briggs
A (Arm) Night Life - C. Kittredge 4/2/11
D (Door) Club Dead - C. Harris 10/18/10

O (Open Legs) The Good, the Bad, and the Undead - K. Harrison
F (Fire) Dead as a Doornail - C. Harris 10/27/10

S (Shirt) Some Girls Bite - C. Neill 12/29/10
E (Eye) Extras - S. Westerfeld 4/19/11
R (Ruby) The Summoning - K. Armstrong 10/25/10
I (Ink) The Iron Hunt - M. Liu
E (Elbow) Blood Wyne - Y. Galenorn
S (Stripes) Definitely Dead - C. Harris 11/1/10

Not a problem, Trish. Welcome! LOL @ "open legs"!

SOS: Serious Overload of Series
"Read-The-Group: A Cover Image Search"

Duration: 5/1/11 - 8/31/11

Goal: Read 23 books. A different "cover image" must be chosen for each letter. State the image you have chosen for each letter when you list your books.
Rules: You may post your books in advance or as you read them. Please edit your list as you read vs. re-posting with each update. You may not use re-reads. You may use any format: paper, e or audio. You may use up to 2 non-PNR/UF books.

S: Stripes: Bossypants by Tina Fey
E: Eye: Marked by P.C. Cast
R: Ring: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
I: Ice Rink: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
O: Outback: In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson
U: Unicorn: The Unicorn Sonata by Peter S. Beagle
S: Stars: All-American Girl by Meg Cabot

O: Overcast: The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
V:
E: Egg: Bumped by Megan McCafferty
R: Roof Top: Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison
L: Light Flashes: Airhead by Meg Cabot
O: Overcast: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
A: Abs: Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips
D: Door: Amulet, Book 1: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi

O: Overalls: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
F: Fireworks: Ready or Not by Meg Cabot

S: Steeple: Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb
E: Eyes (in the Tattoo): Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
R: Ray of Sunlight: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
I:
E: Eclipse: The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson
S: Sword: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

Welcome to the group and the challenge, Suzanne!

I LOVE this challenge.....SIGH.....seriously thinking about looking thru all the books I've read since this began and seeing how far along I could be.

Maybe once I get back from my cousin's house....

Happy 4th to all who celebrate! Stay safe and have fun.

SOS Read the Group Cover Image Challenge
Duration: 9/1/10 - 8/31/11

23/23 -- Updated 7/18/11

S. smoke ✔ The Smoke Thief, by Shana Abé ★★★★★ PB 4/10
E. eye ✔ Graceling, by Kristin Cashore ★★★★½ HC 6/8
R. rose ✔ Return to Me, by Julia Templeton ★★★☆☆
I. illumination ✔ Dark Prince: Author's Cut Special Edition, by Christine Feehan= 496 pages ★★★★☆ e-book 6/26
O. ocean ✔ The Nymph King, Gena Showalter ★★★★☆
U. umbrella ✔ Soulless, by Gail Carriger ★★★★½ PB 5/30
S. sepolcreto Italian for graveyard; ✔ Kiss of Midnight, by Lara Adrian ★★★★☆ PB 4/30

O. over-shoulder sling holster ✔ Warrior, by Zoe Archer ★★★★★ 3/9
V. vampire ✔ A Hunger Like No Other, by Kresley Cole - re-read ★★★★★PB 4/7
E. emblem* ✔ Naked in Death, by J.D. Robb ★★★★★ OD audio 5/11
R. red dress* ✔ Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate, by Kyra Davis ★★★★☆ – PB 4/28
L. lion ✔ Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1), by Ilona Andrews ★★★★☆ audio 4/2
O. orchard ✔ Garden Spells, by Sarah Addison Allen ★★★★★ PB 4/7
A. anklet* ✔ First Lady, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – re-read ★★★★½ Adobe Digital 4/7
D. daisies* ✔ Texas Destiny, by Lorraine Heath ★★★★★ 5/8

O. Ohio graveyard ✔ Halfway to the Grave, by Jeaniene Frost ★★★★½ OD audio 5/8
F. fog ✔ One Foot in the Grave, by Jeaniene Frost ★★★★½ audio 6/6

S. sword ✔ A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin ★★★★★ PB 6/26
E. Emergency Room MD ✔ Pleasure Unbound, by Larissa Ione ★★★★☆ Kindle 5/23
R. rainforest ✔Hush, by Cherry Adair ★★★★☆ PB 6/29
I. immortal ✔ Fangs for the Memories, by Kathy Love ★★★★☆ PB 2/15
E. equestrians* ✔ Duncan's Bride, by Linda Howard ★★★★★ 5/22
S. snow ✔ Deep Kiss of Winter, by Kresley Cole ★★★★★ HC 1/19

*non-paranormal

Guess I don't have to join at all! I've already read enough books to cover all the items.....and I just went back to March! LOL

Another one bites the dust.....

Hey, where did my 1/2 my covers go? Gee, I guess that's what I get for using a friends computer. **sigh**

LOL Cindy. Next time. You know there's never a shortage of challenges 'roun here.

No worries, Lisa Kay, your list looks good. Only one more to go :)

Kind of late to the party...found another O word you can add to the list Steph

"Read-The-Group: A Cover Image Search"


Duration: Jan 4/11 - Aug 31/11
18/23 Completed
Goal: Read 23 books. A different "cover image" must be chosen for each letter. State the image you have chosen for each letter when you list your books.
Rules: You may post your books in advance or as you read them. Please edit your list as you read vs. re-posting with each update. You may not use re-reads. You may use any format: paper, e or audio. You may use up to 4 non-PNR/UF books.

☑Skyscrapers - City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare
☑Eye - Passion Unleashed - Larissa Ione
☑Ripped Stockings - A Brush of Darkness - Allison Pang
☑Iron Gate - Moon Called - Patricia Briggs
☑Overalls - Blood Bound - Patricia Briggs
Under the Hood of a car - Iron Kissed - Patricia Briggs
☑Sword - Wizards First Rule - Terry Goodkind


☑Overcoat - The Interpretation of Murder - Jed Rubenfield**
Veil - How to Marry A Millionaire Vampire - Kerrlyn Sparks
☑Elbow - The Way of Shadows - Brent Weeks
☑Rope of Chain - Desire Unchained - Larissa Ione
☑Leather Pants - Sin Undone - Larissa Ione
☑Obliques - Ecstasy Unveiled - Larissa Ione
☑Angel - Neverwhere - Neil Gaimen
Dagger - Dark Lover - J R Ward


☑Osculation(the act of kissing) - Pleasure Unbound - Larissa Ione
Fern Fronds - Hush - Cherry Adair


☑Spaghetti strap Dress - Halfway to the Grave - Jeaniene Frost
☑Earring - The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson**
☑Red Hair - Dead Witch Walking - Kim Harrison
☑Icicle - Caressed by Ice - Nalini Singh
Earlobe - Midnights Daughter - Karen Chance
☑Statue - Second Sight - Amanda Quick


**Non PNR

All done!!

"Read-The-Group: A Cover Image Search"
Duration: 1/1/11 - 12/31/11
23/23 Completed

1.Sword - The Laird of Stonehaven 1/9 (5)
2.Entrance - You Slay Me 4/12 (4)
3.Red Cover –Desire Unchained 4/25 (4)
4.Icicle - Black Ice 2/14 (5)
5.Orb – Playing with Fire 5/14 (4.5)
6.Uniform - (bottom half)Warrior 7/6 (4)
7.Silhouette - Linger 3/28 (4)


8.OMG Cover - Hard and Fast 5/10 (5)
9.Vest - Ghost Hunter 5/15 (4.5)
10.Eyes - Sword of Darkness 3/26 (4)
11.Red Head - Halfway to the Grave 2/19 (5)
12.Leather Jacket - The Iron Duke 1/23 (5)
13.Overcoat - At Grave's End 3/23 (4.5)
14.Arm - Ecstasy Unveiled 5/23 (5)
15.Daggar - Pleasure Unbound 4/23 (4)


16.Orange Cover - I Am Number Four 7/2 (4)
17.Fire - Kiss of the Night 3/9 (4.5)


18.Sandy Beach - The Dream-Hunter (Dark-Hunter, #10) 6/5 (5)
19.Elbow - Goddess of the Sea 1/6 (3)
20.Red Dress - This Side of the Grave 4/25 (4)
21.In Flight (bat)- One Foot in the Grave 2/20 (5)
22.Embrace - Sin Undone 6/25 (5)
23.Sitting - Tempting the Beast 5/1 (4)

Oh, Zina! I need an "O" and I really like osculation and overalls.

Under the hood of a car was clever too! :)

Such a fun challenge!

Congrats, Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess!

Hooray, Wan!

Very clever Zina :)

Good one, Zina! :D

WTG, Wan!

Thanks guys.

Yay, Wan!

Also love "osculation"!

SOS Read the Group Cover Image Challenge
Duration: 9/1/10 - 8/31/11

23/23 Completed FINISHED 31/8/11

Sword - Magic Bites 14/6/11 ★★★★★
Entrance - Library of the Dead 24/10/10 ★★★★
Rose - A Girl's Guide to Vampires 23/8/11 ★★★
Incisors - Megan's Mark (Breeds, #7) 5/8/11 ★★★★
Orb - Storm Glass 2/4/11 ★★★★
Uzzi - Huntress 23/5/11 ★★
Scythe - Death, the Vamp and His Brother 27/8/11 ★★★★



Ornament - Stormwalker 15/1/11 ★★★★
Vampire - Eternal Kiss of Darkness 2/9/10 ★★★★★
Embrace - Play of Passion 17/1/11 ★★★★
Rune - Tangled Threads 20/6/11 ★★★★★
Leathers - Deadtown 31/8/11 ★★★
Ornithopter - Blameless 15/9/10 ★★★★★
Airship - Changeless 14/9/10 ★★★★★
Door - Blood and Destiny 9/9/10 ★★★★★



Obliques - Storm's Heart 26/8/11 ★★★★
Flame - Fire Study 28/10/10 ★★★★



Skyscraper - Indulgence in Death 29/6/11 ★★★★
Eyes - Eyes of the Wolf 1/9/10 ★★★
Road - Kiss of Fire 5/1/11 ★★★★
Island - Mya's Werewolf 17/2/11 ★★★
Earring - Silver Borne 11/11/10 ★★★★★
Staff - The Hob's Bargain 24/3/11 ★★★1/2

Hooray, Sandra!