R11: Team Speedy Novelites (4)

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Team 4 - Speedy Novelites

Captain: Donna
Theo
SandyL
Suzanne 1




Bonus Points:
Earned: 5
Used: 0

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Helpful Links:

Dice Roll (1 die on Thursdays & Sundays, US Central Time)
R11 SSS Post Your Spot
R11 SSS Discussion Thread
Time Zone Converter

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

ALTERNATES:
*Titles exclude leading articles like A, An, The)
❀Each number corresponds with the spot on the board.
❀ Colors: The cover has to be at least 50% Guidelines
❀ Locations: As long as the book takes part at all in the given location.
❀ Publication Years: Any edition so long as it is published in the given year according to GR.
❀ Authors' Names: The first, middle, or last name of the author is ok.
❀ Cover Items: Must have the given item on the cover
❀ Titles: Only the first word of the title. A, An, and The do not count.


LIST:
1. Favorite Author
2. Cover Item: Sun/Moon
3. New to you author
4. One Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. The Witness or Divergent)
5. Cover Item: Book
6. School/College/University
7. Title B
8. North America
9. Author D
10. Cover Item: Food/Drink
11. Author P
12. Female Author
13. Cover: Blue
14. Published 2015
15. Book that one of your teammates read shelf rated a 5-star
16. Title C
17. Seasonal Theme (i.e Christmas, Halloween etc)
18. Cover Item: Instrument
19. GR average rating >4.0
20. Author A
21. Europe
22. Cover: Yellow/Gold
23. Cover Item: Lamp/Candle
24. Title G
25. Cover: Pink
26. Published 2013
27. Cover Item: Hat/Helmet/Other Headwear
28. Book to Movie/TV (must state how book qualifies i.e. listopia or precis)
29. Title T
30. Cover Item: Weapon
31. Character has a pet
32. Cover Item: Mode of Transportation
33. Author uses their middle name/initial (e.g. Robert J. Sawyer, Rita Mae Brown)
34. Cover Item: One person
35. Debut Novel or Debut Author
36. Award winner (must state which/when)
37. Number in the Title (i.e. Third Grave Dead Ahead or Every Fifteen Minutes)
38. Author L
39. Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible)
40. Male Author
41.Title J
42. Four or more Words Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)
43. Cover Item: Jewellery
44. Published 2016
45. Romance
46. Set in a place you've visited
47. Author R
48. Two Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. Deadly Silence or The Hunger Games )
49. Cover Item: Plant
50. Young Adult/New Adult
51. Published between 2001 and 2010
52. Title F
53. Cover: White
54. Author W
55. Cover Item: Water
56. Three Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone)
57. Title K
58. LGBTQ+
59. Cover: Green
60. Sci-Fi
61. Africa
62. Author M
63. Published between 1950 and 2000
64. Title N
65. Cover: Grey/Silver
66. Published before 1950
67. Historical
68. Author I
69. Multi-Colored (3 or More Colors)
70. Cover Item: Animal
71. Several authors
72. Published 2014
73. Asia
74. Cover Item: Dress
75. South America
76. Cover: Orange
77. GR average rating <3.6
78. Fantasy
79. Title V
80. Cover Item: Furniture
81. Published 2011-2012
82. Author S
83. Australia
84. Cover: Purple
85. Mystery/Thriller
86. Title E
87. Cover: Black
88. Non-Fiction
89. Published the year you were born
90. Author O
91. Cover Item: Two or more people
92. Set in a Fictional Location/Universe
93. Character has at least one child
94. Author H
95. Published 2019
96. Cover Item: Building
97. Cover: Red
98. Published 2017
99. Originally published in a language other than English
100. Cover: Brown
101. GR average rating >4.0
102. Cover Item: Book
103. Title A
104. Author E
105. Cover: White
106. Book that one of your teammates read shelf rated a 5-star
107. Debut Novel or Debut Author
108. Title D
109. Published 2017
110. Three Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone)
111. Author C

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

A couple of things to keep in mind:

✸ Communication is key. Please make sure to check in regularly with your team.

✸ Let your team know if it looks like you won't get your review posted by Wednesday/Saturday, 11:59pm. You do have all of Thursday/Sunday to submit your review, but it can be intensely frustrating for your captain if they don't know when or if they can expect your review before the deadline.

✸ If you know beforehand that you won't be able to read and review a book during a certain period of time, you can request a pre-arranged absence from me, either by posting the request in the discussion thread or by sending me a pm. The request has to be submitted before the team rolls for the time period in question, can only be approved by me as the mod in charge of running the game, and has to state a reason for the absence. (Reasons for pre-arranged absences can include e.g. going on vacation or work trips, planned hospital stays, exam period, etc.)

✸ If you do not have a pre-arranged absence and won't be able to finish your book in time for an unforeseen reason, please let your team know as soon as possible. If the team has earned the free pass, it can be used to cover the missing review. Without a free pass, the team has to sit out the next roll.

✸ We all know that real life gets in the way sometimes, be it through family emergencies, work emergencies, natural disasters, technical problems making it impossible to get online, or in other ways. That being said, please do keep in mind that this is a team challenge and your team relies on you to do your part unless an emergency occurs.

✸ If you find that the pressure of keeping up with the pace of the game gets too much for you or you wish to stop playing for any other reason, you can drop out of the challenge at any time. In that case, please let your team captain and/or me know that you wish to drop out rather than just disappearing without a word so your team won't be penalized when you fail to turn in your review. Thank you!


Captain's Handbook

✸ The team's captain is its chief organizer. This includes rolling the dice, posting the team's new spot to the team thread and the Post Your Spot thread, collecting links to team members' review posts in a single post to be linked in the Post Your Spot thread, doublechecking that books and review posts comply with requirements, reminding team members to post their reviews in time if necessary, etc.

✸ The captain may delegate some tasks, such as rolling and posting the new spot to the team thread, to another team member if they so choose. (Either a designated roller who fulfills this role for every roll, or whichever team member is online first once rolling is possible.) Collecting reviews into a single post and posting to the Post Your Spot thread should always be handled by the captain.

✸ Instead of having everything handled by a single team captain, teams can also choose two co-captains to handle the workload.

✸ Selection posts are not strictly required by the game's rules and I won't be checking for them. It's up to the team captain to decide whether they want them.

✸ If the team captain requests a pre-arranged absence, it's their responsibility to arrange for another team member to step in as temporary captain.

✸ The team captain is my primary point of contact for the team and should allow receiving private messages.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Checking in!

I can be captain if no one else is interested...

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Team name ideas:

Novelites
Literary Divas
Speedy Novelites
Book Warriors
The Book Adventurers
The Book Wizards
Speedy Bookers

[SandyL]

Hi Donna. You've got my vote for captain - thanks for volunteering!

Great names - my favorite is Speedy Novelites.

I'm trying to also think of names - the only one I can come up with is:
Fast Fourwards

[Theo]

Hi Team!

Donna, thanks for being willing to be captain.

Speedy Novelites works for me, but I also like the play on our group number with Fast Fourwards!

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Looks like we are still waiting on Suzanne. Hopefully, she checks in soon.

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Have you tried pm-ing her yet?

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Well, I would, but I don't know who she is. There is no link to her profile.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

I think I found her in the signups. There are two. I am gonna pm the first one that signed up.

[Suzanne]

Hello! Sorry, I've had the flu for the past two days and today is the first day I've been vertical! How is everyone doing?

[Suzanne]

I like Speed Novelites as well, that's cute!

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Does everyone know how to play?

[Theo]

This will be the 9th time I've played SSS. I skipped a couple of rounds in the beginning (rounds 2 and 4), but I'm pretty much a veteran!

I love this challenge because it keeps me on track with my reading. I have a tendency to get distracted by TV and games, so I don't always read as much as I would like to. This challenge keeps me focused on reading.

[SandyL]

Suzanne wrote: "Hello! Sorry, I've had the flu for the past two days and today is the first day I've been vertical! How is everyone doing?"

I hope you're feeling better Suzanne!!!

[SandyL]

Donna wrote: "Does everyone know how to play?"

I've played the regular SS version before, but not the SSS - I think the only difference is reading two books a week instead of one, right?

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

SandyL wrote: "Donna wrote: "Does everyone know how to play?"

I've played the regular SS version before, but not the SSS - I think the only difference is reading two books a week instead of one, right?"

Yes, the days we are rolling are Thursdays and Sundays. Don't forget how important that free pass can be. Last round, my team had to sit out a week because a member didn't finish their book on time and we didn't have that free pass.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

So have we decided on a team name? Sandy & Theo, are you two voting for Speedy Novelites or Fast Fourwards?

[SandyL]

Speedy Novelites is good for me!

And yep, Donna - I was on a team with the same situation last round as well.

**I just went back and looked and we were on the same team. It was so frustrating, wasn't it?

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Yep, it was frustrating because we all just wanted to play and we had to wait. I love this challenge as I get to read more of the series that I started during all of my other challenges. It is nice to go back and revisit the worlds and characters that I enjoyed so much.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

So Speedy Novelites is our team name, I will let Denise know.

[Theo]

Excited for our first roll tonight! I'm travelling tomorrow, so hopefully I can find a good audiobook that will match the role and I can get a good chunk done in the car.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Speedy Novelites
Week:1 Roll:1
Dice roll: 2
Previous Spot: 0
Current Spot: 2
Bonus Points Earned: 0
Bonus Points Used:0


What to read:
#2 in series
Alternate: Cover Item: Sun/Moon


Donna Kissing Coffins by Ellen Schreiber~~completed
Theo Little Altars Everywhere by Rebecca Wells~~completed
SandyL Barefoot in Lace by Roxanne St. Claire~~completed
Suzanne 1 Slouch Witch by Helen Harper~~ completed


Don't forget about the bonus points! Please note any bonus in your completion post.

BONUS POINTS:

✸ One point can be earned for reading three or more books in a series.
✸ One point can be earned for reading a book with >500 pages.
✸ One point can be earned for starting and finishing a series. There must be at least 4 books in that series. Series + spin-off totalling ≥4 books also counts. For series with >9 books, point will be awarded for reading books 1-9. For still ongoing series, all books published to date (OR up to #9 in longer series) must be read.~ No re-reads on this one.
✸ 2 in 1: One point can be earned for reading a book that fits both the series number and the alternate for the spot you are on.
✸ One point can be earned for never picking a book from the alternate lists. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/27.
NOTE:
✸ Each point can only be earned once per team.
✸ The series-specific bonus points (3 or more books/ starting and finishing a series) must be two different series.
✸ Single book bonuses (>500 pages/ Halloween/ 2 in 1) may overlap with a series bonus.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Week 1 Roll 1
Spot: 2

Book: Kissing Coffins by Ellen Schreiber
Qualification: book 2 in Vampire Kisses series
Date:8/29/19
Rating:3 star
Review:
I enjoyed this sequel to Vampire Kisses. However, I did waver between rating it 3 or 4 stars. I liked the story itself but one character really annoyed me. Trevor just gets worse. You would think he would learn something from what happened in book 1. He learned absolutely nothing and became even more stalker like. Parents and principals would (I hope) do something about a teen that is stalking and harassing a girl publicly. Everyone sees it, so why is nothing done? He isn't even the villain in this book but he is so awful that he takes some of the spotlight from the real villain. I really hope he isn't focused on as much in book 3. I do love the sassy attitude that Raven has. She isn't some weak and whiny heroine. Instead, she is strong and stands up for the people she cares about. Book 3 will determine whether or not I continue this series.

[SandyL]

Week 1, Roll 1
Spot: 2


Barefoot in Lace by Roxanne St. Claire
Qualification: Book 2 in Barefoot Bay Brides series
Date: 8/29/19
Rating: 4
Review: TJ DeMille is a world renown fashion photographer who is in Barefoot Bay after his sister died and he's been chosen as his 12-year-old niece's guardian. Tom lives his life on the road and prefers to be alone - he has no idea what do with a young ward! Gussie McBain is a wedding stylist and is surprised to run into TJ on her small island. When she is unexpectedly in need of a wedding photographer, she decides to ask Tom, even though, as she thinks in the story "it's like asking Picasso to do a paint-by-numbers painting." Tom agrees if Gussie is willing to help him with his niece, Alex. Both Tom and Gussie have scars, some physical and some emotional, that they don't talk about to anyone. Except when they start to reveal things to each other. When Tom gets a lucrative photography assignment in Nice, France, he gets Gussie and Alex to accompany him and lots of things change. I enjoyed this book, especially when they were in France! This is the first book in this series I've read and it can easily be a standalone. I listened to the audio version, and I'm kind-of on the fence about the narrator - she did some characters great, but other times she seemed a little over the top with her enthusiasm.

[Theo]

Week 1, Roll 1
Spot: 2

Book: Little Altars Everywhere by Rebecca Wells
Qualification: Ya Yas #2
Finished: 8/31/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Listed on Goodreads as Ya Yas #2, this book was actually written before it's more popular companion, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. It explores the Walker family and is told in vignettes from the points of view of the parents (Vivi of Ya-Ya fame and Big Shep), as well as their children (Siddalee, Little Shep, Baylor, and Lulu) and "the help" (Willetta and Chaney). The first part covers stories from the 1960s, when the children were just that, while the second part brings the stories into the 1990s. It's more of a series of short stories than a novel with a specific flow, but it does give more insight into the family relationships that impact Divine Secrets. The writing was engaging, but nothing extraordinary.

[Suzanne]

I'm going through my books tonight to find a good match!

[Suzanne]

Week 1, Roll 1
Spot: 2



Book: Slouch Witch by Helen Harper
Qualification: Moon on Cover

Finished: 9/1/2019
Rating: *****
Review: This was a cute book! It was very snarky and the plot was really good. The only complaint I have is that the book uses words like Crisps and Lifts but no one had an english accent in the audio version...

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Suzanne wrote: "Week 1, Roll 1
Spot: 2




That looks like a fun book, Suzanne! Let me know if its any good. I may have to read it later.

[Theo]

I just wanted to check in to say that it may be late tonight before I get a chance to post my review, but it will get done before midnight central time, promise!

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Speedy Novelites
Week:1 Roll:2
Dice roll: 3
Previous Spot: 2
Current Spot: 5
Bonus Points Earned: 0
Bonus Points Used:0


What to read:
#5 in series
Alternate: Cover Item: Book


Donna The Gender Fall by Bella Forrest~~ completed
Theo The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz~~completed
SandyL Anything for You by Kristan Higgins~~ completed
Suzanne Falling Stars by V.C. Andrews~~ Completed


Don't forget about the bonus points! Please note any bonus in your completion post.

BONUS POINTS:

✸ One point can be earned for reading three or more books in a series.
✸ One point can be earned for reading a book with >500 pages.
✸ One point can be earned for starting and finishing a series. There must be at least 4 books in that series. Series + spin-off totalling ≥4 books also counts. For series with >9 books, point will be awarded for reading books 1-9. For still ongoing series, all books published to date (OR up to #9 in longer series) must be read.~ No re-reads on this one.
✸ 2 in 1: One point can be earned for reading a book that fits both the series number and the alternate for the spot you are on.
✸ One point can be earned for never picking a book from the alternate lists. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/27.
NOTE:
✸ Each point can only be earned once per team.
✸ The series-specific bonus points (3 or more books/ starting and finishing a series) must be two different series.
✸ Single book bonuses (>500 pages/ Halloween/ 2 in 1) may overlap with a series bonus.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Week:1 Roll:2
Spot 5

Book: The Gender Fall by Bella Forrest
Qualification: #5 in the Gender Game series
Date:9/2/19
Rating:4 star
Review:
I love this series! The characters are great and each book takes the craziness to the next level. Poor Violet didn't get much action in this book as she was too injured to do much. Owen surprised me a bit. I am curious whether he is still on the right side or not. I would have liked to know what the results of the video were but I guess I have to read the next book to find out. I definitely will be reading that book soon.

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

You've earned your free pass, it's been added to the top post. :)

[SandyL]

Denise wrote: "You've earned your free pass, it's been added to the top post. :)"

Yay!!

[SandyL]

Week: 1, Roll: 2
Spot 5


Anything for You by Kristan Higgins
Pages: 410
Qualification: Blue Heron #5
Completed: 9/2/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This book was okay for me. Jessica Dunn grew up with alcoholic parents and a disabled brother who she now cares for. She's been able to sort-of escape her past, well as much as you can in a small town, but is doing well for herself and her brother, Davey. Connor O'Rourke runs a restaurant in town, and has been secretly dating Jessica off and on for years. He's tired of them having to keep things a secret because Jessica's brother doesn't like him, and he wants something more permanent. But Jessica is reluctant to let go of her heart. I felt bad for all the things Jessica had to endure over the years, and her attitude was somewhat understandable, but she could be pretty bitchy sometimes and her unwillingness to move on from some of the stuff grew a bit tedious. This was the first book in the series I've read - I'm not sure if I'll continue on or not.

[Theo]

Week 1, Roll 2
Spot: 5

Book: The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz
Qualification: Millennium #5
Finished: 9/4/19
Rating: 4 stars
Review: As with the last installment, Lagercrantz lacks the depth of storytelling that made Stieg Larsson's original Millennium trilogy such a compelling read. He does, however, know how to pack in a lot of storylines and action, and he takes readers on a journey through Lisbeth Salander's past and present, while also telling the tales of a Bangladeshi woman imprisoned for the murder of her brother and a psycho-social experiment looking into nature v. nurture (that is tied to Lisbeth's past). Of course, Mikael Blomkvist is there to help with his charm and journalistic know-how, and other old favorites are around as well. A solid thriller, but unable to live up to its predecessors.

[Suzanne]

Donna wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Week 1, Roll 1
Spot: 2




That looks like a fun book, Suzanne! Let me know if its any good. I may have to read it later."

It was really good! I enjoyed it a lot, reminded me of Darynda Jones Charlie Davidson series!

[Suzanne]

Week 1, Roll 2
Spot: 5



Book: Falling Stars by V.C. Andrews
Qualification: #5 in Series

Finished: 9/5/2019
Rating: **
Review: I had a hard time getting into this book. It's one that I've tried to read over and over again and I keep getting bored. I just finished it so I could be done with the series. I like VC Andrews but this one kind of missed the mark.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Speedy Novelites
Week:2 Roll:1
Dice roll: 6
Previous Spot: 5
Current Spot: 11
Bonus Points Earned: 0
Bonus Points Used:0


What to read:
#1 in series
✸ Standalone books can be used for a 1 or a 0
#11 in series
Alternate: Author P


Donna Undercover Psychic by Lisa Freed~~completed
Theo In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette by Hampton Sides~~ completed
SandyL That Second Chance by Meghan Quinn~~completed
Suzanne Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay~~ completed


Don't forget about the bonus points! Please note any bonus in your completion post.

BONUS POINTS:

✸ One point can be earned for reading three or more books in a series.
✸ One point can be earned for reading a book with >500 pages.
✸ One point can be earned for starting and finishing a series. There must be at least 4 books in that series. Series + spin-off totalling ≥4 books also counts. For series with >9 books, point will be awarded for reading books 1-9. For still ongoing series, all books published to date (OR up to #9 in longer series) must be read.~ No re-reads on this one.
✸ 2 in 1: One point can be earned for reading a book that fits both the series number and the alternate for the spot you are on.
✸ One point can be earned for never picking a book from the alternate lists. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/27.
NOTE:
✸ Each point can only be earned once per team.
✸ The series-specific bonus points (3 or more books/ starting and finishing a series) must be two different series.
✸ Single book bonuses (>500 pages/ Halloween/ 2 in 1) may overlap with a series bonus.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Week:2 Roll:1
Spot 11

Book: Undercover Psychic by Lisa Freed
Qualification:
Date:9/5/19
Rating:4 star
Review:
This book was so much fun. Full of ghosts, cats and craziness. I enjoyed the characters but I feel like the reader doesn't really get to know the real Lance. Mainly because you can't tell when he is himself and when he is possessed. Victor sounds fun but I am wondering how far he will go. I am definitely gonna read more of this series.

[Theo]

Great roll, Donna!

[Theo]

Week 2, Roll 1
Spot: 11

Book: In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette by Hampton Sides
Qualification: Standalone
Finished: 9/7/19
Rating: 4 stars
Review: In post-Civil War America, young men were looking for ways to become heroes without a war, and exploration of the last unknowns were a great opportunity. One of the closest unknowns to the US was the North Pole, and a variety of myths existed about what you could find up there (and it wasn't Santa Claus, yet!). A group of Navy men, civilian scientists, Chinese immigrants and Alaskan natives decided to make the journey based on these myths and financed by the owner of The New York Herald, a paper known for creating news by paying for it. A quick search of Wikipedia will give you the facts about what happened to the USS Jeannette, but the author does a great job of recreating this tragic voyage into a compelling narrative.

[Suzanne]

Week:2 Roll:1
Spot 11



Book: Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay
Qualification: Book #1 in Series
Date: 9/6/19
Rating: 5 star
Review: This is was a new to me cozy mystery novel based in an english hat shop. I liked it, the characters were cute and the mystery was not predictable. I'll probably be picking up the next in the series soon!

[SandyL]

Week 2, Roll 1
Spot 11


That Second Chance by Meghan Quinn
Qualification: Getting Lucky #1
Date: 9/7/19
Rating: 3
Review: A few years back, Griffin Knightley and his brothers spent a drunken weekend in New Orleans, where a palm reader cast a spell on their love lives. Stuff happens to make Griffin believe in the curse, and he hasn't been able to get past it since. Ren Winters moves to Port Snow, Maine, to start a job as the new algebra teacher, and to get away from her over-protective parents. The first thing that happens to her is an accident, and Griffin is the guy who saves her. She and Griffin become friends and all of a sudden his family and the town are rooting for them to get together. I've really loved Meghan Quinn's other books, but this one fell a bit short for me. I didn't connect to either MC - Griffin was an idiot, and Ren seemed like the kind of girl who started picking out wedding patterns after the first date (no, this didn't happen, but I felt like it easily could have.) I did like the other Knightley brothers, so I'll probably keep reading the series

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Speedy Novelites
Week:2 Roll:2
Dice roll: 1
Previous Spot: 11
Current Spot: 12
Bonus Points Earned: 0
Bonus Points Used:0


What to read:
#1 in series
✸ Standalone books can be used for a 1 or a 0
#2 in series
#12 in series
Alternate:Female Author


Donna Psychic Abroad by Lisa Freed~~completed
Theo The Dead Cat Bounce by Sarah Graves~~completed✸ 2 in 1: One point can be earned for reading a book that fits both the series number and the alternate for the spot you are on.
SandyL The Perfect Match by Kristan Higgins~~ completed
Suzanne We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach~~completed



BONUS POINTS:

✸ One point can be earned for reading three or more books in a series.
✸ One point can be earned for reading a book with >500 pages.
✸ One point can be earned for starting and finishing a series. There must be at least 4 books in that series. Series + spin-off totalling ≥4 books also counts. For series with >9 books, point will be awarded for reading books 1-9. For still ongoing series, all books published to date (OR up to #9 in longer series) must be read.~ No re-reads on this one.
✸ 2 in 1: One point can be earned for reading a book that fits both the series number and the alternate for the spot you are on.
✸ One point can be earned for never picking a book from the alternate lists. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
✸ Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/27.
NOTE:
✸ Each point can only be earned once per team.
✸ The series-specific bonus points (3 or more books/ starting and finishing a series) must be two different series.
✸ Single book bonuses (>500 pages/ Halloween/ 2 in 1) may overlap with a series bonus.

[Donna, Chief Inspector]

Week:2 Roll:2
Spot 12

Book:Psychic Abroad by Lisa Freed
Qualification: #2 in Psychic series
Date:9/11/19
Rating:4 star
Review: So far I am really enjoying this series. The whole story idea is just plain fun. I love the characters. it was interesting to see the adventure go international in this book. I really liked Mateo in this book but the ending really surprised me. I am curious as to what he is really up to. I can't wait to read book 3.

[Theo]

Week 2, Roll 2
Spot: 12

Book: The Dead Cat Bounce by Sarah Graves
Qualification: Home Repair Is Homicide #1
Bonus: 2 in 1 (Female Author)
Finished: 9/11/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This was a cute cozy mystery that takes place in small-town, coastal Maine. I was up that way last summer, so it was fun to hear references to places that I had been. The mystery wasn't terribly exciting, but like an episode of Murder, She Wrote, it was entertaining, if not especially revelatory.