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R21: Team #13 ~ Baker’s Dozen
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
Hope y'all have a great round!
Checking in. Glad to be playing with you both. I'd rather not be captain this round.
I can captain unless you want to, Sandra.
Welcome Teammies!!!!Happy to have you as Captain Jackie :)
Just to let you know I won't be here for the first shelf announcement as I've got a medical appointment I can't shift. I should be here about 2 hours or so after that though.
Any ideas for a name?
I think I'll read
for Free Space, found on the Group Bookshelf (Option 3). It has to go back to the library :)
I'm terrible at names. Any ideas, anyone?
13 is always a tricky one.I'm good with a random name if that makes it easier.
What about Lucky 13? I cheated and looked at the archives. Another one for 13 was Black Cats.
When I think of 13, I always think of a baker's dozen. Can we do something with that? If not, anything works for me.I'm happy for Jackie to captain.
TrackingFree Space
Jackie - This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab - 2/4/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sandra - False Value by Ben Aaronovitch - 2/7/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Alien in Chief by Gini Koch - 2/6/22 - 4 stars - Review
Week 1 - Sci-Fi Romance
Jackie - Illuminae by Amie Kaufman - 2/7/22 - 5 stars - Review
Sandra - Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven - 2/5/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh - 2/10/22 - 4 stars - Review
Week 2 - 9 Feb 22: Alternate Reality/Universe
Jackie - World After by Susan Ee - 2/15/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sandra - Radiance by Grace Draven - 2/16/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh - 2/12/22 - 4 stars - Review
Shelf #3 ~ 16 Feb 22: Favorite Couples
Jackie - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - 2/22/22 - 3 stars - Review
Sandra - Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs - 2/18/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Silver Silence by Nalini Singh - 2/19/22 - 4 stars - Review
Shelf #4 ~ 23 Feb 22: Magic/Magic Users
Jackie - Clariel by Garth Nix - 2/26/22 - 3.5 stars - Review
Sandra - Dragons Don't Eat Meat by Kim McDougall - 2/24/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Druid Vices and a Vodka by Annette Marie - 3/9/22 - 4 stars - Review
Shelf #5 ~ 2 Mar 22: Shifter(s)
Jackie - Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris - 3/7/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sandra - When He's Sinful by Suzanne Wright - 3/4/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Crowbones by Anne Bishop - 3/8/22 - 5 stars - Review
Shelf #6 ~ 9 Mar 22: Urban Fantasy
Jackie - For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison - 3/14/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sandra - Crowbones by Anne Bishop - 3/12/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Don't Hex with Texas by Shanna Swendson - 3/17/22 - 4 stars - Review
Shelf #7 ~ 16 Mar 22: Swoon Worthy
Jackie - Our Dark Duet by Victoria Schwab - 3/22/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sandra - Fallen by Suzanne Wright - 3/18/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Burn by Suzanne Wright - 3/22/22 - 4 stars - Review
Shelf #8 ~ 23 Mar 22: Kindle Freebie
Jackie - Maggie for Hire by Kate Danley - 3/29/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sandra - Southern Spirits by Angie Fox - 3/29/22 - 3 stars - Review
Sam - Rae of Hope by W.J. May - 3/29/22 - 3 stars - Review
Shelf #9 ~ 30 Mar 22: Paranormal Romance
Jackie - No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong - 4/3/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sandra - Pack Justice by R.J. Blain - 4/6/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Blaze by Suzanne Wright - 4/5/22 - 4 stars - Review
Baker's Dozen works for me, added it :) And Jackie you're on the Captain's List for Steph to add when she has time :)For SciFi Romance I'm going to read
by Zoey Draven
Great! I’m looking forward to reading it.
Shelf #1 ~ Sci-Fi Romance by Zoey DravenDate: 5/2/22
Rating: ★★★★
Review
Luna, a human in a struggling human settlement, on a far off planet, has a hard life, never getting enough food and working hard as a seamstress to support her younger brother who is a danger to himself & everyone around him. He once again does something foolish bringing the aliens right to their door. To save his life Luna offers herself in his stead. The Horde King accepts her kind offer.
The Horde King, Arokan, plans on making Luna his Queen, she thinks she is just another whore for him. Arokan doesn't realise that Luna and the other humans know nothing about the Dakkar as they are stuck in their settlements, not allowed to hunt or grow crops outside the walls. They are basically starving and desperate.
They learn and grow, sexy times, a few hiccups along the way, sharing their histories, a betrayal, and friends made.
I enjoyed this one and look forward to the next.
Shelf: Free Space - Option 2: YA Fantasy seriesBook: This Savage Song
Author: Victoria Schwab
Date: 2/4/22
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This is book one of the Monsters of Verity duology. This is a dystopian series where monsters exist and come out at night to prey on innocent people. The two MC's are Kate and Austin, each coming from families who are the rival leaders of the city. Kate's father offers protection from the monsters - for a price. Austin's father runs the other half of the city by killing the monsters and the people who create them. A truce exists between the sides but it's uneasy and all-out war seems inevitable. Austin and Kate meet when Austin is sent to Kate's school to keep an eye on her. The two are so different but eventually become friends, and when a plot is formed to kidnap and murder Kate, the two go on the run to try to figure out who is behind the plot.
This is a well-crafted story with lots of action. I will definitely be reading the second book to see what happens next as the story is left in a cliffhanger.
No worries Sam, its only the first week :)
Shelf Free Space by Ben AaronovitchDate: 7/2/22
Rating: ★★★★
Review
Whilst this book follows on closely from the previous book Lies Sleeping it's done, for the first part in a flashback fashion. I'm not sure why, and I found it less, rather than intriguing.
Peter, apprentice wizard has made Detective Constable in the Folly, but is sent on an undercover mission to check on anything "weird" on the premises of a secretive billionaire tech company owner, Terrence Skinner. And of course he finds plenty of weirdness.
He also trips over "The Librarians" of the New York Public Library, on the same mission as himself & Nightingale. So another protagonist to add to the list.
Meanwhile, Beverley's bump is demanding attention & Peter is very happy to assist in its oiling and listening to the twins singing. The domestic scenes in these books are wonderful.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
Completion postShelf: Free Space
Book: Alien in Chief- Gini Koch
Qualification: on the bookshelf
Pages: 549 pages in kindle edition
Date read: 2/6/22
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Kitty and gang are at it again. This time they are confronted with a prison escape of all the bad guys they put away, invisible commandos, a virus caused by bioterrorism and visiting aliens. Once again Kitty has to save the world on a timer. This book had incredibly funny moments and some very sad moments. Loss of loved ones and allies. Things are going to be different in future books. I love this series and I can't wait to continue it. I especially love how everyone always expects Kitty to save the day, and she does, one Aerosmith song at a time.
Looks like Sandra is on the ball so far. She's making us look bad, Jackie.
Sam wrote: "Looks like Sandra is on the ball so far. She's making us look bad, Jackie."LOL
Sam wrote: "Completion postShelf: Free Space
Book: Alien in Chief- Gini Koch
Qualification: on the bookshelf
Pages: 549 pages in kindle edition
Date read: 2/6/22
Rating: 4 sta..."
I know its Over the Top, but I love this series :D
Sam wrote: "Looks like Sandra is on the ball so far. She's making us look bad, Jackie."That's okay, she'll keep us on our toes!
Looks like we've got Free Space covered. Great job everyone! I'll request our stamp!
Sandra wrote: "Sam wrote: "Completion postShelf: Free Space
Book: Alien in Chief- Gini Koch
Qualification: on the bookshelf
Pages: 549 pages in kindle edition
Date read: 2/6/22
R..."
I've got the first one on my TBR. Looks like I need to move it up. :)
Free SpaceJackie - This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab - 2/4/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sandra - False Value by Ben Aaronovitch - 2/7/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Alien in Chief by Gini Koch - 2/6/22 - 4 stars - Review
CONGRATULATIONS, Baker's Dozen!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'free space'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
I started
today and Sam, you were right. I'm loving it so far.
Thanks Steph :)And yay US!
Jackie wrote: "I've got the first one on my TBR. Looks like I need to move it up. :)"The series is hilarious. I am always laughing out loud while I'm reading it.
Shelf #1 ~ Sci-Fi RomanceBook: Illuminae
Author: Amie Kaufman
Date read: 2/7/22
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This was one wild ride! Science fiction is not one of my favorite genres as a rule although I have found some series that I really like. And this is young adult as well which can have its own set of issues. But this book was fantastic! Set in 2575, the planet that the MC's, Kady and Ezra, live on is attacked by a hostile warship and everyone is forced to evacuate. Kady and Ezra have just broken up and are barely speaking but just manage to escape on spaceships that have come to rescue them. The action takes place on these vessels with a warship in pursuit. With an AI (AIDAN) that has been injured and presenting its own set of dangers and a virus that mutates into a horror zombie show, the action is non-stop and extremely suspenseful. I listened to the audiobook which was very well done and had me on the edge of my seat throughout the story. I can't wait to read the next book of this trilogy.
Shelf #2 ~ 9 Feb 22: Alternate Reality/UniverseDIRECT LINK - Alternate Reality or Alternate Universe (+ SOS' alternate universe)
I think I'll read
from the Alternate Universe list.
I am halfway done with my Sci-Fi Romance book and hope to have it done by tomorrow.
Thanks for letting us know Sam :)
Completion postShelf: Sci-Fi Romance
Book: Shards of Hope- Nalini Singh
Qualification: shelved 7 times as sci-fi-romance
Pages: 484 pages in kindle edition
Date read: 2/10/22
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Two Arrow leaders, Aden and Zaira, are kidnapped and someone appears to be trying to get the different groups (human, changeling and psy) to fight each other again. I really enjoyed this book. I didn't think I would, because I didn't know much about Zaira before, but I really loved this one. It was great to watch the Arrows begin to learn how to be free and access their emotions. The hope and fear that are beginning to be expressed. To see Zaira left go of her past and become the partner that Aden needs. To see Aden do something for himself for a change instead of always thinking of the squad first. This book seems to have put closure on the events of the first 13 books and is setting us up for the future. I always forget how much I love this series because for some reason I only seem to read it during bingo games. I really need to make a concerted effort to catch up because this is such a great world.
Week 1 - Sci-Fi RomanceJackie - Illuminae by Amie Kaufman - 2/7/22 - 5 stars - Review
Sandra - Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven - 2/5/22 - 4 stars - Review
Sam - Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh - 2/10/22 - 4 stars - Review
Yay!
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Captain: Jackie
Members:
Jackie
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