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message 1: by Steph, Serious series addict (last edited Oct 08, 2022 01:57PM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32741 comments Team #13
Captain: Leslie Ann

Members:
Leslie Ann
Stacey
Kate


message 2: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32741 comments Just a Hop, Skip & Click Away
Happy 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.


message 3: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32741 comments 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


message 4: by Steph, Serious series addict (last edited Nov 16, 2022 01:45PM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32741 comments Link to print a copy of your bingo card: https://imgur.com/mKDac2V.jpeg

SOS book shelf bingo card


message 5: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32741 comments ...


message 6: by Kate (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments Excited! Let's get ready to read Lucky Team Thirteen!


message 7: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Yay! We have teams! Excited to play with you both. :)


message 8: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Happy to be playing with you guys. Let’s go team 13!


message 9: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25913 comments As we start playing tomorrow, please pick a captain & a name :)


message 10: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Do either one of you want to be the captain? Any ideas for names?


message 11: by Kate (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments I'm happy not being captain. So if either of you would like to do it that would be more than okay with me.

Names are so hard. Any ideas?


message 12: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments I can be captain , since I haven’t been in awhile. Afar as names, I am rubbish at picking names.


message 13: by Leslie Ann (last edited Nov 14, 2022 05:04PM) (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Shelves Called

(view spoiler)
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Team 13 - Lucky 13 : Shelf #4 ~ 29 Oct: PNR
Leslie Ann - Book : Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet Rating: 2 stars Date Read: 11/7/22 Review
Stacy - Book : Betwixt Rating: 3 stars Date Read: 11/6/22 Review
Kate - Book : Dark Prince Rating: 2 stars Date Read: 11/12/22 Review
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Team 13 - Lucky 13 : Shelf #5 ~ 5 Nov: Ghoul(s), ghost(s), spirit(s) or poltergeist(s
Leslie Ann - Book : Dr. Sleep Rating: 5 stars Date Read: 11/12/22 Review
Stacy - Book : Unbreakable Rating: 3 stars Date Read: 11/11/22 Review
Kate - Book : Once Dead, Twice Shy Rating: 3 stars Date Read: 11/13/22 Review
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Team 13 - Lucky 13 : Shelf #6 ~ 12 Nov: Urban Fantasy
Leslie Ann - Book : Turn Coat Rating:
Date Read:
Review
Stacy - Book : Rating: Date Read: Review
Kate - Book : When He’s Dark Rating: Date Read: Review
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Team 13 - Lucky 13 :
Leslie Ann - Book : Rating: Date Read: Review
Stacy - Book : Rating: Date Read: Review
Kate - Book : Rating: Date Read: Review


message 14: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Thanks Leslie! I was going to say I could take a turn, so if you need any help, let me know.

I'm a horrible name person as well. Can we just stay team 13? :P


message 15: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments I am happy to stay team 13


message 16: by Kate (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments I'm happy with staying Team 13 too.


message 17: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Shelf #1 ~ 8 Oct: Vampire(s)
DIRECT LINK(s) ~ vampire, vampires -OR- SOS' "vampire" shelf


message 18: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Free space choice
11/22/63
On the audio book list


message 19: by Kate (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments For shelf #1 I’ll be reading Immortal Rising by Lynsay Sands (shelved 41 times as Vampires)

Immortal Rising (Argeneau, #34) by Lynsay Sands


message 20: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Selection Post -- Week 1

Shelf: Vampires
Book: Crave (Crave, #1) by Tracy Wolff
How it Fits: MPG Paranormal/Vampires.


message 21: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Working on finding a free space book.... :)


message 22: by Leslie Ann (last edited Oct 10, 2022 11:29AM) (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Selection post Shelf #1 ~ 8 Oct: Vampire(s)
Fire Touched
How it Fits: MPG Paranormal/Vampires


message 23: by Kate (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments For my free space I’ll be reading Kiss of Steel

It fits for FREE SPACE OPTION (2) Any book within a series found on one of SOS' member-generated BEST OF lists (it’s on the PNR list).

Kiss of Steel (London Steampunk, #1) by Bec McMaster


message 24: by Kate (last edited Oct 10, 2022 09:31PM) (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments Shelf #1: Vampires
Book: Immortal Rising by Lynsay Sands
Date Read: 10/10/22
Rating: ★★☆
Immortal Rising (Argeneau, #34) by Lynsay Sands

Review:
I didn’t love this one as much as I thought I would. I usually really enjoy the Argeneau series. I did enjoy the passing of time since we first met Steph all those years ago. And I liked what a unique genetic makeup Thorne had. The more sensual scenes were spicy but I just didn’t really feel the romance in this one compared to other books in the series. Also the action was a little less heart pumping. But it delivered what I am used to from the series in terms of sexy supernaturals finding their soulmates. It just wasn’t one of the more captivating stories from the series.


message 25: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Shelf #1: Vampires
Fire Touched
10/13/22
342 pages
4 stars

Review:
This is the ninth book in the Mercy Thompson series. I haven’t read this series in awhile, don’t know why. This book has everything I like: great characters and exciting plot. We are introduced to two new characters a troll- who doesn’t love a troll and a boy. Mercy is one bad-ass woman, love her. Read this series if you haven’t !


message 26: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Sorry team! It's been a bad reading week. Hoping to get done sometime this weekend.


message 27: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Stacey wrote: "Sorry team! It's been a bad reading week. Hoping to get done sometime this weekend."
Np, totally understand !


message 28: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Shelf #2 ~ 15 Oct: Witch(es)
DIRECT LINK(s) ~ Witch, Witches or SOS' "witches/magic" shelf


message 29: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Selection post Shelf 2
Betwixt
mpg witches


message 30: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Completion Post

Shelf: Vampires
Book: Crave (Crave, #1) by Tracy Wolff
Completed: 10/17/22
How it Fits: MPG paranormal>Vampires
Rating: 3 stars
Review: Although there were some twilight vibes to this, it actually had an interesting premise -- boarding school for supernaturals. I thought the first half was a little too much filler, but it was never boring and I didn't lose interest. The second half was much better -- things were finally getting explained, events were happening. There was a cliffhanger at the end which I figured since that's the way series are written these days. I was ready to order the next book, but then read some spoilers that have unfortunately put me off continuing the series. So for me it was a pretty good standalone (with my own made up ending).


message 31: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Selection Post

Shelf: Witches
Book: Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked, #1) by Kerri Maniscalco
How It Fits: Page 1 of Witches link above

Shelf: Free Space
Book: Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi
How it Fits: #84 on SOS best of YA Fantasy listopia


message 32: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32741 comments CONGRATULATIONS, Lucky 13!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'vampire(s)'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D


message 33: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32741 comments Hi Leslie, I stamped your card based on your post to the captain's log, but we're missing your stamp request. Please add it here at your convenience. Thanks 😊


message 34: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25913 comments Congrats on the stamp Lucky Thirteeners!


message 35: by Kate (last edited Oct 21, 2022 06:27PM) (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments Good work on the stamp team!

I'm reading Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews (shelved as witch 3 times)

And I've almost finished my free space book.

Hope you're both enjoying your current reads!

Ruby Fever (Hidden Legacy, #6) by Ilona Andrews


message 36: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments This week's call:
Shelf #3 ~ 22 Oct: Haunted House
DIRECT LINK(s) ~ haunted, sentient or otherwise magical house; house on cover


message 37: by Stacey (last edited Oct 22, 2022 06:12PM) (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Do you all think any of these work for a house on the cover? I can't seem to find a good haunted house book. :(

The Guest List by Lucy Foley It Happened One Summer (Bellinger Sisters, #1) by Tessa Bailey The Fine Print Extended Epilogue by Lauren Asher At Peace (The 'Burg, #2) by Kristen Ashley

Or do you all have any good haunted house recs? I suppose I could always do a Harry Potter re-read -- Hogwarts would count I think?


message 38: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25913 comments The Fine Print Extended Epilogue is only 12 pages, so no to that one.

The Guest List works :)


message 39: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments The guest list is good. I am on the look for haunted houses : ). Thanks for posting the call, been sick with a horrible call this week.


message 40: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Sandra wrote: "The Fine Print Extended Epilogue is only 12 pages, so no to that one.

The Guest List works :)"


I have the whole book -- I must have just linked wrong. ;)
I think I'll go with The Guest List -- it fits the vibe of the season better. :)


message 41: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Leslie Ann wrote: "The guest list is good. I am on the look for haunted houses : ). Thanks for posting the call, been sick with a horrible call this week."

No problem, Leslie! I happened to think of it when I was trying to plan my reading for the week. Hope you feel better soon!


message 42: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Selection post
Shelf #3 ~ 22 Oct: Haunted House
Girl, Alone (Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller #1) by Blake Pierce
House on the cover


message 43: by Leslie Ann (last edited Oct 28, 2022 11:04AM) (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Completion post
Shelf #2 ~ 15 Oct: Witch(es
Betwixt
10/20/22
4 stars
On the SOS witches and magic shelf
Review:
This was a fun and easy read .The witty humor was so fun. The banter of the characters and the buildup of the story was done quite well. I like the communication to a relative that has passed, and I look forward to seeing how that develops in the future. I will continue the series .


message 44: by Stacey (last edited Oct 25, 2022 05:03PM) (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Completion Post
Shelf: Witches
Book: Kingdom of the Wicked (Kingdom of the Wicked, #1) by Kerri Maniscalco
Completed: 10/25/22
How it Fits: Page 1 of the Witches link
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I have recently "discovered" Book-Tok, and I'm currently trying to wade through some of the suggestions -- I figure I'll like about half of them... ;) Fortunately this was one of the good ones. It had an interesting world, likeable MC, suitably grumpy and mysterious love interest and no end of bad guys. I got a little bogged down occasionally by the world building as everyone had to be introduced, but I feel like I'm going to love the next book in the series.


message 45: by Kate (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments Shelf #2: Witch
Book: Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews
Date Read: 17/10/22
Rating: ★★★★★
Ruby Fever (Hidden Legacy, #6) by Ilona Andrews

Review:

I don’t think I’ve ever met an Ilona Andrews book I haven’t liked and Ruby Fever was a five star read for me. I feel engaged from the first page right until the last and I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next. I love how flawed all the characters are and how all the characters feel like they all have their own lives. I have the feeling that the authors know their characters so well even the two line bit parts probably have entire backstories made for them. It’s a full world they’ve created.

I thought Ruby Fever was a great conclusion to the Catalina trilogy within the Hidden Legacy universe. It’s got a lot of action as we watched Catalina and her family face an army of supernatural beings and everything which has been brewing for the past three books finally coming to a climax. I love the relationships in this book. Not just the romantic one between Carolina and Alessandro but the ones between family members. And some new connections we finally got to witness in this book! There are plenty of surprises and reveals as well as some new characters. There’s a Russian prince who managed to add some comic relief as well as a slightly menacing undertone whenever he appeared on the page. I don’t want to stop visiting this world and I hope there will be many books to come exploring the rest of House Baylor and their future adventures.


message 46: by Kate (new)

Kate (fictionalkate) | 478 comments I’m going read Be My Ghost for the Haunted House shelf.

And I’ve almost finished my free space. Sorry for being a little behind. I caught the dreaded virus and instead of a week off from work meaning more reading time I spend the entire week sleeping. Now I’m trying to catch up on everything I let slide. But I’m almost caught up and I’m feeling better :)


message 47: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments Completion Post

Shelf #3: Haunted House
Book: The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Completed: 10/27/22
Rating: 4 stars
Review: While I got the main mystery before it happened, a lot of the rest of the other secrets I didn't even see coming -- so that qualifies as a good thriller for me. I was actually excited to like some of the characters which is something that's been missing lately in my thriller reads. I also thought the ending was quite appropriate. :)


message 48: by Stacey (new)

Stacey (boydsmom) | 363 comments I realized today that the book I'm going to finish tonight actually works for the Free Space, so I'll be all caught up tomorrow. :)

Revised Free Space pick:
Book: Storm Echo (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #6; Psy-Changeling, #21) by Nalini Singh
How it Fits: #21 in Psy-Changeling series which is #1 on the group list of PNR


message 49: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments I am recovering from the death cold. Feeling so much better. I will add my reviews tomorrow and update. Almost done with 11/22/63 , it is really good don’t know why it took me so long.


message 50: by Leslie Ann (new)

Leslie Ann | 456 comments Completion Post
Shelf #3 ~ 22 Oct: Haunted House
Girl, Alone (Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller #1) by Blake Pierce
House on the cover
10/26/22
4 stars
Review:
Blake Pierce is one of my favorite authors. This book does not disappoint. I really enjoyed that the serial killers I had previously read about were mentioned in this book. I really like the fact the detectives made several mistakes on the case. I will be reading


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