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R21: Team #5 ~ Xtreme Readers
Just a Hop, Skip & Click AwayHappy Reading!
Shelf Announcements ~ Check for the latest shelf announcement & review the requirements for each shelf
Captain's Log ~ Share team shelf stats prior to requesting a stamp
Stamp Me! ~ Request a stamp for your bingo card
Discussions ~ Throughout the game, head here to chat with other players & shelf chant til your heart's content
Bingo Rules ~ Rules of the game
Free Space Rules ~ Where to look when pickin' your free space book
Bingo FAQ ~ Don't hesitate! If you have a question, let us know.
Hiya, Team Caps! Thanks for volunteering to guide your team through a round of BookShelf Bingo! Your job, should you choose to accept it, will require a few things:
1 ~ Be our go-to person should we have any questions about your team
2 ~ Organize your teammate's weekly reads for each shelf/category so that the BSB Ninjas can quickly and easily verify and approve your stamp request(s)
2a ~ Create a master list in a post (preferably on the first page of your team's thread) and update it weekly or as often as necessary
2b ~ Post your team's stats on the Captain's Log prior to requesting a stamp
3 ~ Encourage and motivate your team (you may also ask to borrow Judithe's whip whenever necessary)
4 ~ Post regularly to ensure your team is communicating and on track each week
4a ~ Send them a PM and friendly poke if they haven't posted at least once a week, noted their book choice, and/or appear to have dropped out of webspace
5 ~ Send us a PM (Steph, Sandra or Judithe) should you need us for any reason throughout the game
Happy BSB, y'all!
Hello!! Checking in ahead of the first shelf roll. Is there anyone interested in being Captain?
Hello! I have been looking forward to another round:)
Lis and Sarah- if neither of you have a burning desire to be team captain I will volunteer. However,I am on west coast and sleep until 5pm west coast time. Therefore on post day It would not be done before that time.
Sounds good. On US east coast time. Really looking forward to another round of Bingo.
Steph wrote: "Team #5Captain: Ophelia
Members:
Sarah
Ophelia
Lis"
Master List:
Team 5 Xtreme Readers Members
Ophelia Team Captain
Lis
Sarah
0 Free Space - Stamp Received
Lis - Munro by Kresley Cole Read 2/9/2022 Rating ★★★★ REIVEW
Ophelia - Golden in Death by J.D. Robb Read 2/12/2022 Rating ★★★★★ REVIEW
Sarah - Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews Read: 2/10/2022 Rating ★★★★★ REVIEW
1st Shelf – 2 Feb 2022: Sci - Fi Romance - Stamp Received
Lis - Grim by M.K. Eidem Read: 2/5/22 Rating ★★★1/2 REVIEW
Ophelia - Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik Read: 2/5/22 Rating ★★★★★ REVIEW
Sarah - Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon Read: 2/5/22 Rating ★★★★ REVIEW
2nd Shelf –9 Feb 2022: Alternate Reality/Universe -Stamp Received
Lis - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher Read: 2/15/2022 Rating ★★★★ REVIEW
Ophelia - The Giver by Lois Lowry Read: 2/9/2022 Rating ★★★ REVIEW
Sarah - Electric Idol by Katee Robert Read: 2/16/2022 Rating ★★★★ REVIEW
3rd Shelf – 16 Feb 2022: Favorite Couples - Stamp Received
Lis - Big Jack by J.D. Robb Read: 2/18/2022 Rating ★★★★★ REVIEW
Ophelia - The Gamble by Kristen Ashley Read: 2/19/2022 Rating ★★★★ REVIEW
Sarah - Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco Read: 2/20/2022 Rating ★★★★★ REVIEW
4th Shelf – 23 Feb 2022 Magic/Magic Users - Stamp Received
Lis Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep Read: 2/27/2022 Rating: ★★★★ REVIEW
Ophelia The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater Read: 2/23/2022 Rating: ★★ REVIEW
Sarah - House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas Read: 3/4/2022 Rating: ★★★★★ REVIEW
5th Shelf – 2 March 2022 - Shifter or Shifters (+ SOSs' Shifter)
Lis Crush the King by Jennifer Estep Read: 3/4/2022 Rating: ★★★★ REVIEW
Ophelia The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong Read: 3/2/2022 Rating: ★★★★★ REVIEW
Sarah From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout Read: 3/17/2022 Rating: ★★★★★ REVIEW
6th Shelf – 9 March 22 - Urban Fantasy
Lis - Crowbones by Anne Bishop Read: 3/12/2022 Rating: ★★★1/2 REVIEW
Ophelia - Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman Read: 3/12/2022 Rating: ★★ REVIEW
Sarah - Peace Talks by Jim Butcher Read: 3/17/22 Rating: ★★★ REVIEW
7th Shelf – 16 March 22 - Swoon-Worthy
Lis - Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover Read: 3/19/2022 Rating: ★★★★ REVIEW
Ophelia - Wallbanger by Alice Clayton Read: 3/21/2022 Rating: ★★★★★ REVIEW
Sarah - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Read: 3/19/2022 Rating: ★★★★★ REVIEW
8th Shelf – 23 March 22 - Kindle Freebie
Lis - Delicate Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan Read: 3/25/2022 Rating: ★★1/2 REVIEW
Ophelia - Run by Blake Crouch Read: 3/24/2022 Rating: ★★★ REVIEW
Sarah - Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner Read: 3/30/2022 Rating: ★★ REVIEW
9th Shelf – 30 March 22 -
Lis -
Ophelia -
Sarah -
Ophelia wrote: "Lis and Sarah- if neither of you have a burning desire to be team captain I will volunteer. However,I am on west coast and sleep until 5pm west coast time. Therefore on post day It would not be don..."That's okay with me.. I'm on the west coast also :)
Shelf #1 ~ 2 Feb 2022: Sci-Fi RomanceDirect link:
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...
Selection Post: February 2, 2022Shelf #1 Sci-Fi Romance
Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik
448 Pages ; Located page 1 of direct link Sci-Fi Romance
Almost selection post for Shelf #1 Sci-Fi Romance - I have two short listed and taking for a slight spin to see which one grabs me... Grim by M.K. Eidem (shelved 77 times as sci-fi-romance) or also
Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik (shelved 69 times as sci-fi-romance)
Found both on page 1 of Sci Fi Romance Books page and have access to the audiobooks without having to purchase, so score! Polaris Rising was recommended by House Andrews and they don't often venture in this lane, so I'm leaning towards this one too.
Shelf #1 - Sci-Fi Romance Selection PostGoing with: Grim by M.K. Eidem found on Page 1 of "Sci Fi Romance Books" page (shelved 77 times as sci-fi-romance)
Lis wrote: "Shelf #1 - Sci-Fi Romance Selection PostGoing with: Grim by M.K. Eidem found on Page 1 of "Sci Fi Romance Books" page (shelved 77 times as sci-fi-romance)
[bookco..."
I enjoyed this one, and I'm looking forward, at some point to Polaris Rising as well :)
Sandra wrote: "I enjoyed this one..."It's reminding me of the SE Smith series. Like a space soap opera of alpha males searching for mates :) I also think Eve Langlais needs to be informed of our Book Bingo 200 page requirement, her books are always just a few pages shy as qualifying... I still want to read Polaris Rising too, Ilona Andrews has recommended it a couple of times. I am a proud member of their BDH (book devouring hoard) LOL!
Lis wrote: "I am a proud member of their BDH (book devouring hoard) LOL!..."Me as well !!!!
I've got Polaris Rising, just haven't gotten around to it yet. The new one sounds good too, sadly its A$23 here in Aus. I'm hoping the library will get it.
I'll be going with Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon, tagged 154 times as Sci-Fi Romace. I really liked the first one before it became TikTok famous so I'm really interested in the second one.
Sandra wrote: "Lis wrote: "I am a proud member of their BDH (book devouring hoard) LOL!..."Me as well !!!!
I've got Polaris Rising, just haven't gotten around to it yet. The new one sounds good too, sadly its ..."
I am loving it!
Glad you're enjoying it Ophelia :)
Completion Post ~ Shelf #1 ~ Sci-Fi Romance
Title/Author: Grim by M.K. Eidem
Series: Tornians #1
Date Read: 2/5/2022
Shelf: Sci-Fi Romance
Pages: 438
Rating: ★★★1/2☆
Review: This is the first book in this series about space warriors from the Tornian Empire searching for females since an infection has caused their race to rarely give birth to females. Of course the alpha males discover women on earth that are compatible and abduct them... The good: Earth women are not as shallow as the Tornian gals so Lisa sees Grim's "flaws" as heroic and falls in love with the King after he saves & protects her and her little girls. The not so good: Little bit too much of the "he-man" alpha male warrior alien stuff at times. Why do they always have to snatch and abduct women and wisk them off to their not so friendly planets? As breeders. Can't they just ask? The insta info download plot, etc. always cracks me up. I listened to this in audio and was entertained by the "knock" "knock" and creatures chirping sound effects that were added to this book. I have skipped ahead and downloaded Ynyr because I want to see where this story goes... If you like S.E. Smith's Sci-Fi Romance books, you'll probably enjoy this one too.
Shelf ~ FREE SPACE Selection PostI am going to read Munro by Kresley Cole for my Free Space shelf pick.
How it fits: Book of the Month ~ Feb 2022
Completion Post
Book: Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon
Series: Ice Planet Barbarians #2
Read: 2.5.22
Shelf: Sci-Fi Romance
Pages: 248
Rating: 4★
Review:
I completely forgot how raunchy these books are, but in the best way possible. I loved the characters and steamy parts. I found myself laughing out loud. The only thing I would change is I want more depth to the story. I know what I'm getting into when I read these books and that it's really not about the plot so much as the steamy parts. But I find myself wanting more backstory. We did get some for Raahosh, but I wanted more about Liz. I'll be continuing the series though.
Went to the random team name generator and here are a few with modifications:Flash Readers
Gangster Book Bears
Book Carnivores
Xtreme Readers
Night Stingers 5
Toxic Wild Page-turners
Five Star Readers
Or any piece or remix... Kind of like "Xtreme" something. Just to get it started
Lis wrote: "Went to the random team name generator and here are a few with modifications:Flash Readers
Gangster Book Bears
Book Carnivores
Xtreme Readers
Night Stingers 5
Toxic Wild Page-turners
Five Star Rea..."
I like Xtreme Readers, I like the X for 5 :)
Name added.
Completion PostTitle/Author Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik
Series Consortium Rebellion #1
Date Read 2/5/2022
Shelf #1 Sci-Fi Romance
Pages 448
Rating 5*
Review
I am usually not crazy about Sci-Fi and wasn't excited about this book but I really enjoyed it. It caught my interest right away. When Ada, the space princess, was thrown in the cell with Loch, the Devil of Fornax Zero, I was hooked. Ada is smart, strategic, and sexy while Loch is quiet and brooding. Her plots and schemes kept my interest and the story moving quickly. Political and family dynamics added in unexpected twists to their path. Characters I love: Ada’s sisters, her newfound friend, and her awesome spaceship. Characters I love to hate: her father. I will definitely continue this trilogy.
Shelf #1 Sci-Fi Romance ReviewsLis - Grim by M.K. Eidem Read 2/5/22 Rating 3.5* REVIEW
Ophelia - Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik Read 2/5/22 Rating 5* REVIEW
Sarah - Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon Read 2/5/22 Rating 4* REVIEW
CONGRATULATIONS, Xtreme Readers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'sci-fi romance'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp X Readers!
Shelf #2 - 9 Feb 2022: Alternate Reality/UniverseDirect Link - Alternate Reality Alternate Universe or SOS' Alternate Universe
Completion Post ~ Free Shelf
Title/Author: Munro by Kresley Cole
Series: Immortals After Dark #18
Date Read: 2/9/2022
Shelf: Free Shelf
Pages: 432
Rating: ★★★★☆
Review: Munro, of the Hot or Hotter MacRieve lykae twins is being tortured by warlocks when they bring him his mate, Kereny. Then she is lost to him. Munro is forced to use magic in a desperate attempt to find her in the past. Problem, Kereny is married and part of a carnival by day and a monster hunter of lore beings like him at night. Little time skipping, hunting for magical items, and trying to make his monster hating mate fall in love with him. The good: Liked being back in the IAD universe. Nix, Lothaire and the back storyline build up to the big battle, lore teams, the nymphs, all good stuff... The not so good: This is a little hard to review... There was almost a five year gap between her last release in this series so I had anticipated getting back into the IAD world. My high expectations left me a little disappointed since the "love at first sight" Munro vs his "I hate monsters" Kereny just didn't have great chemistry in the beginning. It took over halfway into the storyline for me to get into the couple. Ended great with a nice epilogue teaser. Listened to this in audio and Robert Petkoff is always awesome, accents are great. Hopefully the next book will come sooner than later.
Having a difficult time finding an Alternate Shelf book. Still looking.Leaning towards “Readers Choice” for my pick and Book by an Author with F, M or T in first or last name - JD Robb aka Nora Roberts if that works.
Completion Post
Book: Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews
Series: Aurelia Ryder #1
Read: 2.10.22
Shelf: Free Space
Pages: 359
Rating: 5★
Review:
I feel like I may be missing a little something because I didn't read Magic Stars before reading this book. However, I don't know how necessary it is. I jumped right in to the story without too much of a hiccup and anything I felt I wasn't familiar with was pretty much explained in the book. I am a huge Ilona Andrews fan so it's no surprise that I loved this book. I've always been really interested in Julie, Derek and Ascancio. I'm excited to see where else this goes. I definitely don't recommend reading this unless you've completed the Kate Daniels series.
Selection PostElectric Idol by Katee Robert, shelved one time as Alternate Universe (thank you to that one person!!).
Selection post - Alternate Reality
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
How it fits? shelved 3 times as "Alternate Universe"
Selection Post
Shelf #2 - 9 Feb 2022: Alternate Reality/Universe
The Giver by Lois Lowry
208 pages
located page 1 of the Alternate Reality direct link
Completion Post - Free SpaceTitle/Author: Golden in Death by J.D. Robb
Series: In Death
Date Read 2/12/2022
Shelf: Free Space
Pages: 387
Rating 5*
Review
Murder, mystery, suspense, crime, detective, futuristic, romance!!! I loved this one. I want Eve’s husband. Now that that is out of the way, this story kept my attention from start to finish. Only Eve and her partner Delia Peabody could solve this golden mystery as quickly as they did. Eve is finally adjusting/accepting of her relationship with Roarke.
Completion Post: Alternate Reality/UniverseTitle/Author:The Giver by Lois Lowry
Date Read 2/14/2022
Shelf #2 2/9/2022: Alternate Reality/Universe
Pages: 208
Rating 3*
Review
OMG I hate books that end like this!!! The story takes place in what is definitely an alternate universe. Families are made of mother father son daughter. There is no pain, fear, war, hatred, prejudice. However, everyone looks and acts the same. They are assigned professions based on grades, personality, and aptitude by age 12. Jonas, age 11, is assigned to be the Receiver of Memory. He is responsible for remembering the history of the society which includes the parts that others don’t remember- pain, fear, war, hatred, prejudice. Learning these things changes Jonas' perspective of his perfect society. With this new knowledge he chooses another path.
Free Space ReviewsLis Munro by Kresley Cole Read 2/9/2022 Rating 4* REVIEW
Ophelia Golden in Death by J.D. Robb Read 2/12/2022 Rating 5* REVIEW
Sarah Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews Read 2/10/2022 Rating 5* REVIEW
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Captain: Ophelia
Members:
Sarah
Ophelia
Lis