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*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
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Week: 1 Roll: 1
Dice roll: 2
Previous Spot: N/A
Current Spot: 2
What to read:
#2 in series
Alternate: Cover Item - Sun/Moon
Completion Posts:
Alison Completion Post
Lanelle Completion Post
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Week 1, Roll 1
Spot: 2
Qualification: Mythic Rain Book 2
Let me go look at my books, for a #2.Ok, I have three options, depending on my mood.
Looking for Mr. Good Witch, or
Day Shift, or
Maudlin's Mayhem
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Shall we change the name of this thread as well? Any ideas?
Super Speedy Stand-bys? Second String Support?
ThanksThose are both good. But I think I like the "Second String Support" better. It made me snicker!
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Should Sign-up Sooner?Sad Second String, Shady Second String, ...no
Squad, staff, switch, systematize, subcategorize, scramble, stack, swarm, separate, sever, split, split-up, scatter, shore-up, sustain, stay, stand-in, sub, substitute, surrogate, stopgap, snarl, slowdown, stoppage, successor, supplant, superseded, sponsor, strangle, seize, snatch, stake, share, stipulate, sabotage, stifle, stunt, stifle, shore, shore-up, stay, spur, stanchion, stand, stilt, strut, service, succor, sidewith, save, sabotage, steady, stress???¿¿¿??? I don't know...
I actually like "Second String Support" a lot.
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Sad Second String, Shady Second String, ...no
Squad, staff, switch, systematize, subcategorize, scramble, stack, swarm, separate, sever, split, split-up, scatter, shore-up, s..."
You're too funny :) I'll ask Denise to change our name to Second String Support.
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Week 1: Roll 1
Spot: 2
Book: Encantado: A Myth
Qualification: Mythic Rain Book 2
Finished: 8/30/19
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I don't usually like books where the conflict between the main characters is caused by a huge misunderstanding, but in this case, it was alright. It was good to see the guy and girl struggle to work things out, even though both had serious doubts and frustrations. LOVED the ending! I'm hoping the author will write a book about the younger brother. Hmmm, should I suggest it to her?
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Week: 1 Roll: 2
Dice roll: 5
Previous Spot: 2
Current Spot: 7
What to read:
#7 in series
Alternate: Title B
Completion Posts:
Alison
Lanelle review
Oh shoot! I forgot this was due. I will have it done tomorrow
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Maudlin's Mayhem by Yasmine GalenornFits - Bewitching Bedlam #2
Date - 9/1/19
Rating - ★★★★
Review - this is an interesting urban fantasy series, where the main character is a witch who has been alive for over three hundred years. In this book she has to deal with some strange happenings that turn out to be caused by a hex and then figure out who put the hex on her, and deal with that. It is an easy read with some romance, magic, other creatures, and some mystery.
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Week 1: Roll 2
Spot: 7
Book: Beauty
Qualification: alternate, title B
Finished: 9/3/19
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: This is my favorite version of the Beauty and the Beast tale. It is so similar to Disney's movie that I wonder if the company borrowed some of the parts of the book. The supporting characters in the story really come to life, even Beauty's horse. I recommend this book to everyone!
Lanelle, got a spot on an SS team, and between that and another heavy duty challenge I will be leaving you most likely.Have fun!
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Have fun!"
Yeah, I saw that one of the teams lost a player. Best of luck with your new team. Here's an Irish proverb for you: May all your dice roll 6s. (Just kidding. There's no such thing. :)
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Week: 2 Roll: 1
Dice roll: 6
Previous Spot: 7
Current Spot: 13
What to read:
a standalone
#1 in a series
#3 in a series
#13 in a series
Alternate: Cover Blue
Completion Posts:
Lanelle review
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Week 2 Roll: 1
Spot: 13
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Qualification: Unusual Chickens #1
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Week 2: Roll 1
Spot: 13
Book: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Qualification: 1st in a series
Finished: 9/7/19
Rating: ★★★★
Review: What a super cute story. It's all about a young girl whose family moves to her great uncle's farm. She has to learn about living on a farm and in the country. The pictures of the chickens totally add to the cuteness!
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Week: 2 Roll: 2
Dice roll: 3
Previous Spot: 13
Current Spot: 16
What to read:
a standalone
#1 in a series
#6 in a series
#16 in a series
Alternate: Title C
Completion Posts:
Lanelle review
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Spot: 13
Book: The Boxcar Children
Qualification: The Boxcar Children #1
Pages: 188
Date read: 9/12/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I think that I've read that this book was the beginning of middle-grade books designed specifically to build reading skills. I can see how it would do that. It was entertaining as well as informative. A simple read. I also read that the author got lots of fan mail asking for more stories about the Boxcar Children. That's definitely a sign that kids like your books :)
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Week: 3 Roll: 1
Dice roll: 6
Previous Spot: 16
Current Spot: 22
What to read:
#2 in a series
#22 in a series
Alternate: Cover: Yellow/Gold
Completion Posts:
Joeera
Lanelle
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Week: 3 Roll: 1
Spot: 22
Surprise Island
Page Count: 188
How it Qualifies: 2nd in the Boxcar Children series
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Week: 3 Roll: 2
Dice roll: 3
Previous spot: 22
New spot: 25
What to read:
#2 in a series
#5 in a series
Alternate: Cover - Pink
Week 3 Roll 2
This the 5th book in the Werlock series
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This the 5th book in the Werlock series"
Hey, Joeera. I'm glad you found this thread.
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Week 3
Spot: 22
Book: Surprise Island
Qualification: The Boxcar Children #2
Pages: 188
Date read: 9/13/19
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I was very surprised at the beginning of the story when the children's grandfather suggests that the children spend the summer on an island by themselves. But they really weren't by themselves. A caretaker and his assistant lived there as well, But the kids stay in an old barn! I guess times were different back then. *shrugs shoulders* There's some drama and a bit of a mystery. I can see how these stories were loved by kids back when they were published.
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Week: 3 Roll: 2
Spot: 25
London Calling
Qualification: Susanna and the Spy #2
Pages: 238
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Week: 3 Roll: 2
Spot: 25
London Calling
Qualification: Susanna and the Spy #2
Pages: 238
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I truly enjoyed the story. The characters seemed real and engaging. But I really don't like it when authors ignore how society rules should govern how a character acts. In real life, there's no way the main character could have done half of the things she did. Frustrating.
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Week: 4 Roll: 1
Dice roll: 3
Previous spot: 25
New spot: 28
What to read:
#2 in a series
#8 in a series
Alternate: Book to Movie/TV
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Week: 4 Roll: 1
Spot: 28
The Indomitable Miss Elizabeth
Qualification: Meryton Mystery #2
Pages: 359
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Week: 3 Roll: 1
Spot: 28
Book: The Indomitable Miss Elizabeth
Qualification: Meryton Mystery #2
Finished: 9/19/19
Rating: ★★★
Review: I really enjoy this author's writing. She has a good balance of tension, humor, and characterization. I do wish that the writing would better reflect the time period, tough. I will definitely read the next book in the series.
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Week: 4 Roll: 2
Dice roll: 3
Previous spot: 28
New spot: 31
What to read:
a standalone
#1 in a series
#3 in a series
#31 in a series
Alternate: Character has a pet
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Spot: 31
Book: Aunt Bessie Considers
Qualification: Isle of Man #3
Pages: 236
Rating: 3 stars
Review: The author tried to portray Aunt Bessie as a Miss Marple, elderly, friendly confidant to the townsfolk. It didn't quite work. At least Aunt Bessie was on good terms with the local police.
There were many inconsistencies. The main character would complain if she didn't get enough sleep and then would get upset if people mentioned how old she was. Also the main character would complain that her feet hurt, but then she would go for a long walk to stretch her legs. The book was in sad need of an editor.
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Week: 5 Roll: 1
Dice roll: 3
Previous spot: 31
New spot: 34
What to read:
#3 in a series
#4 in a series
#34 in a series
Alternate: Debut Novel or Debut Author
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Week: 5 Roll: 1
Spot: 34
Defiance
Qualification: Greystone #3
Pages: 167
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is the 4th book in a series about ancient gargoyles come to life in modern day Colorado. The gargoyles are all teenage brothers and cousins. They are trying to keep safe from their mortal enemies, harpies.
The author does a great job of bringing to life the different personalities of the boys. Each book has a unique slant and feel.
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Week: 5 Roll: 2
Dice roll: 4
Previous spot: 34
New spot: 38
What to read:
#3 in a series
#8 in a series
#38 in a series
Alternate: Author L
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Week: 5 Roll: 2
Spot: 38
Shakespeare's Christmas
Qualification: A Lily Bard Mystery #3
Pages: 260
Rating: 4 stars
Review: The Lily Bard series is my favorite of Charlaine Harris's work. I love the complexity of the main character. In this book, Lily has to go back to her hometown. Definitely a difficult thing to do. We get to read about the stress and how she manages to deal with it. It's fascinating to see how she copes.
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Week: 6 Roll: 1
Dice roll: 5
Previous spot: 38
New spot: 43
What to read:
#3 in a series
#4 in a series
#43 in a series
Alternate: Cover Item - jewelry
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Week: 6 Roll: 1
Spot: 43
Book: Aunt Bessie Decides
Qualification: Isle of Man #4
Pages: 278
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Week: 6 Roll: 1
Spot: 43
Book: Aunt Bessie Decides
Qualification: Isle of Man #4
Pages: 278
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This story involves a Shakespearean acting troupe visiting from America, which makes too many new characters to remember. I got confused easily. And since these new characters are actors, their lying was superior. But of course Aunt Bessie solves the mystery in the end :)
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Week: 6 Roll: 2
Dice roll: 5
Previous spot: 43
New spot: 48
What to read:
#4 in a series
#8 in a series
#48 in a series
Alternate: Two Word Title
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Week: 6 Roll: 2
Spot: 48
Book: Courage
Qualification: Greystone #8
Pages: 148
Rating: 3 stars
Review: The writing in this story was solid, sweet and tense in the places they were supposed to be. The way that Courage's face was healed was a little unbelievable though. I did like how the author was able to keep Lorissa's character true through the book, and how she tied up Lorissa's faith in herself and in God.
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