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★Publication years, any edition so long as it is published in the given year.★Covers must be at least 50%
★Locations as long as the book takes part in the given location at some point in the book.
★Author letters, first, middle, or last name must start with the given letter.
★Title letters, must be the first word in the title excluding the, a, and.
★Cover Item, must have the given item on the cover.
★The alternates with links are for shelves, your book must be on the given shelf.
★New item - Text item, your book must contain the given word and need to include the sentence with it and location when posting your review. Plurals will be ok to use.
★ Please link the proper edition when using publication year, cover item, and cover color.
The Alternates:
1. Mexico
2. White
3. 1999
4. Need to Buy
5. Title D
6. Cover Item Weapon
7. Author M
8. Text Item Garage
9. California
10. Purple
11. 2001
12. Read 2014
13. Title L
14. Cover Item Shoe(s)
15. Author J
16. Text Item Broom
17. Spain
18. Gray/Silver
19. 1995
20. Interesting
21. Title W
22. Cover Item Hat
23. Author H
24. Text Item Ambulance
25. China
26. Orange
27. 2000
28. Done
29. Title T
30. Cover Item Water
31. Author Z
32. Text Item Sidewalk
33. Nevada
34. Red
35. 2007
36. Made Me Cry
37. Title B
38. Cover Item Building(s)
39. Author K
40. Text Item Envelope
41. Tennessee
42. Brown
43. 2011
44. Ereader
45. Title E
46. Cover Item A Dress
47. Author I
48. Text Item Sink
49. New York
50. Pink
51. 2002
52. Favorite Author
53. Title R
54. Cover Item 2 People
55. Author S
56. Text Item Thunder
57. France
58. Black
59. 2014
60. Beautiful Covers
61. Title G
62. Cover Item Fire
63. Author B
64. Text Item Lace
65. Australia
66. Green
67. 2012
68. Cute
69. Title S
70. Cover Item An Animal
71. Author L
72. Text Item Midnight
73. Oregon
74. Multi-Colored (3 or More Colors)
75. 2009
76.Set Aside
77. Title C
78. Cover Item No People
79. Author A
80. Text Item Butterfly
81. Scotland
82. Yellow
83. 2006
84. Four Star
85. Title M
86. Cover Item Moon
87. Author F
88. Text Item Gloves
89. England
90. Blue
91. 2010
92. Priority Reads
93. Title G
94. Cover Item Flower(s)
95. Author E
96. Text Item Mountain
97. Illinois
98. Purple
99. 2013
100. Read Me
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I'm so glad that this challenge is about to get started. I have missed it! I live in Kennesaw, GA/US and am in the ET zone. While I have played several times, I really don't want to be a team captain. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Hi everyone :) I am really excited to start with the challenge! I don't want to be the captain too.
I'm happy to be captain if no one else wants to. I am on the west coast so I can roll at 10:01 pm my time the night before so it'll be all ready for everyone in the morning.I'll try to come up with some names, but I'm not usually all that great at it.
I keep thinking of 1 Team to Win It All.
The name is catchy! I don't mind helping if you want to be captain. Now is just not a good time for me to commit being a captain. Oh, I am also in the SS Challenge - never done both at the same time before but I know of several that have done it!
I've done both the last two times. It's crazy, but fun. The hard part is being captain of both. lol
Paris wrote: "I've done both the last two times. It's crazy, but fun. The hard part is being captain of both. lol"You are definitely up for challenge then!
Paris I like your suggestion for name. Can I suggest a couple more? Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies
Silent Assassins
Ladies Jamie is on y'alls team, I missed her sign up post *hangs head in shame* and SS was the one I was super worried about doing that.
Hi everyone!Paris, thanks for reaching out, I had kinda forgotten about all of this with all that's going on this week xD
I'm Bouchra, 21, and I'm a freelance translator. I'm crazy about books but have been neglecting them lately while pursuing other "interests" (aka spending all my free time on Facebook). This is my third (I believe, I'm not sure) time participating in SSS, but my first I'm doing both SSS and SS.
I like the name 1 Team to Win it All
I also suggest One, Two, Tackle Your TBR
Or Word-Eating Bunnies (or any other animal you guys think is better suited)
I look forward to seeing what we choose for a name :)
Hi Jamie and Bouchra!I like to have names that have our team # in it. Otherwise, I am good with anything.
After Friday, I will have one less obligation. I am defending my final dissertation for my doctorate. I will be glad when this is behind me, and I don't have to work around reading textbooks and references!
Hi everyone!I like being Team #1, it bodes well!!
And I also like Team names with the Team # in it
Paris, it is great that you are willing to be captain, thank you!
Debbie, good luck on your dissertation!! Wow, that's an amazing accomplishment.
So in 3 hours and 1 minute I'll be able to roll. Holy cow. I can't believe we are starting already. Good luck with your dissertation Debbie. That's such a huge deal.
Does anyone else have any team name suggestions with the team number in it?
Jamie, I totally just realized that we are on the same team in both SS and SSS.
Paris wrote: "Jamie, I totally just realized that we are on the same team in both SS and SSS."Heh, yes Paris. I will probably get confused because of it!
I am so happy we are starting! We need a good name here, too!
One way or Another
Another One Bites the Dust
I also like One Team to Win It All
Tonight I rolled a 5 putting us on spot 5Reading Options
~ Book 5 in a series
~ Book title starting with a D
Spot 5Title: D
by Tarryn FisherRating: 3 Stars
Finished: 3/19/15
I knew I was going to hate Leah. She is a despicable, horrible human being and this book just brought all of that out even more. I don’t know how anyone could like her. I don’t know how Caleb married her and stayed married to her. That’s some ridiculously strong guilt he’s got. I always felt like she was the worst of the three of them; that her sins were miles above Olivia and Caleb’s. That did not change when I read this book. I almost couldn’t read this. I almost had to put it down because she’s so horrible and Caleb is so stupid, but I knew I had to keep going and ultimately, I’m glad I did.
I'm reading
for the alternate - Title D
Are we going with One Team to Win it All or did we want to pick one of the other options. Please vote as soon as you get a chance so we can get our name posted!Team Name Options
One Team to Win it All
One way or Another
Another One Bites the Dust
One, Two, Tackle Your TBR
From the options I'm for One to Win it All
Spot 5 - Title D
Read: 20/03/15
Rated: 3 likes
Review: I liked it. It wasn't as good as I remembered it but still good. I had a hard time catching up to what was happening and because of that there were some times where I was bored. One thing that really bothers me is how repetitive this series is. Every book there is a new love interest for the main character or an old one comes back, Nef. is up to no good and Zoye has to save them all. It's always the same.
Overall, I really liked it and will finish the series.
Paris wrote: "Are we going with One Team to Win it All or did we want to pick one of the other options. Please vote as soon as you get a chance so we can get our name posted!Team Name Options
One Team to W..."
I like One Team to Win it All
Spot 5 Book 5 in a series
Completed 3/20
3 stars
This is my least favorite book of the series. I disliked Ava and hated Luke. What is it with all of these alpha men who make demands on the Rock Chicks. If they don’t comply, they simply handcuff them . I just didn't see the chemistry between Ava and Luke.
I can’t figure out why Luke never wanted anything to do with Ava. After eight years, all of a sudden he saw her and had to have her. This is the first book where the major characters are pretty much non-existent. I have liked this series so far and hope that the next book picks up.
Less than 24 hours until the next roll, Bouchra and Jamie, how are your books coming?
I finished my book and will post the review in a bit when I have my laptop
I'm almost halfway through with the book, I'll finish it within the next couple of hours or so.I think I have another 6 hours or so till the deadline, right?
I'm almost halfway through with the book, I'll finish it within the next couple of hours or so.I think I have another 6 hours or so till the deadline, right?
Spot 5Down and Dirty, #5 in series and Starts with D
200 pgs / GR
Read 3/21/15
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I loved Bobby in the previous books in this series and it was great to get his story. The writing is great, as usual for Rhys Ford. I am glad we saw all the characters from the Cole/Jae stories, Claudia, Scarlet even Mike. Ichi is fine and he and Bobby certainly do seem to have a "thing". My only issue with this story is that there isn't much going on other than what we already saw in the Cole books. Sure we get back stories for Bobby and Ichi, and they're interesting and well told, but as the book wound to its inevitable conclusion I wasn't ever completely involved. I hope there are more stories about this crew though!
Yep, Bouchra, it's almost 2 pm here, so we've got a good chunk of time before the roll. I'll be working when it comes time to roll, but I should be able to roll from there or as soon as I get home.
Sorry for the double posting earlier, and sorry for the delay. I kinda fell asleep while finishing up the book xDHere we go:
Roll 1, Spot 5
Option: Book name starting with D
Book: David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
Date Finished: 21/03/2015
Rating: *****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Tonight I rolled a 4 putting us on spot 9Reading Options
~ Book 9 in a series
~ Book at least partially set in California
I am going to read
It is #9 in a series
I am going to read
It's at least partially set in California
Roll 2, Spot 9Alternate: Set in California
Strength of the Wolf, 365 pages/GR
(Shelved as set in California here: MM Group Around the Country List)
Finished: 3/22/15
3.5 stars
I read the first book in the series a long time ago and it took me awhile to remember the main character of Tim. I like the shifter world the author has created here and we get to see a lot of the Military Wolves and Noah and Lucas from Book #1. The scenes between the MCs are scorching although there were too many of them. There is a real story here and I was interested until about 3/4 of the way through and then I just was looking for it to end. I felt like the beginning of the relationship built well but then the whole concept of Jeremy being "trained" or "learning" just evaporated a little... and I am not sure if I care about Book #3. It might be awhile before I get to that one...
Roll 2 Spot 9 Book 9 in a series
Finished 3/24/15
4 stars
This is book #9 in the Lucky Harbor series. Bad girl Aubrey is attempting to right her wrongs from high school. Ben has just returned to Lucky Harbor after spending five years in war torn areas of the world. Ben’s wife died five years ago, and he has vowed to never have another relationship. Aubrey had a major crush on Ben years ago but now wants nothing to do with him. However, Ben was hired by Aubrey’s uncle to help with the opening of her new bookstore.
The majority of the book centers on Aubrey’s childhood and who she needs to mark off of her list. Ted is included as a minor role although a major event occurs that requires Aubrey to reflect even more on her past. Many of the main characters are absent in this book. If I am ever down or need an easy read, I can always count on Ms. Shalvis to bring me back up. Lucky Harbor has some very fortunate residents!
Spot 9Partially Set in California
by Hadley QuinnRating: 5 Stars
Finished: 3/22/15
I freaking loved this book. I’ve been dying to read it for a while now and Hadley has been fueling the fire with teasers and choosing a breathtaking cover model. Finally, when the book was finally in my hot little hands, life kept getting in the way. I didn’t want to put the book down, I even took my Kindle shopping with me so I could read during the down times or in the car. This book was everything I had wanted and more. Of course, it did help that I had a very vivid, very sexy picture of Cole in my mind throughout the book. I really enjoyed the way this book played out. There were two stories that needed to be told, one showcasing how awesome of an investigator Cole is, the other showing Cole trying to find the answers to his past and his future.
There are some really heart wrenching moments in this book. Some moments that made me tear up a little and want to give Cole a big hug. I also felt for poor Leah. She was handed a pretty crappy deal as well, but she stayed strong. There were also some hilarious laugh out loud moments. When Van and Cole get together, there was a lot of tension at times while they tried to figure out what was going on with Leah, but holy crap are those two funny together. Their banter is the kind of back and forth I have with my close friends.
The suspense was high throughout the entire book and I was constantly on the edge of my seat. I thought I had things figured out and then it turned out I was wrong. I love that, especially since it rarely happens. I loved seeing Van and Dani and Mickey and Cody. I hope there are more Block books and that we get to see them all again.
When it comes to Cole’s happily ever after, I loved every second of it. I was thrown as to which direction he was going to go in, but where he ended up was exactly what I wanted for him. I absolutely adore the girl (I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t read the book). She’s perfect for Cole. It was great to see someone get behind those walls of his and get into his heart.
I can’t gush enough about this book. Hadley Quinn has proved once again why she is one of my favorite authors.
Spot 9Partially Set in California
Rating: 5 Stars
Finished: 24/03/15
Review: Thank God I finally started this series. I've been putting it off for months now. It easily became one of my favorite angels and demons series. I loved all the characters and the writing style. The plot wasn't as predictable as other books. The main characters wasn't anoying and made smart decisions. I loved the relationship between Kai and Anna. However Kope made his way in my heart too. I have a tendency to love the guy that doesn't win and it's like that in every book.
One of my favorite scenes has to be when her dad got out of jail and the group was at a party and suddenly everybody got quiet. Or when Belial found out that his daughter traveled with the son of the Duke of Lust... hilarious.
Overall, I really liked this book and the writing style.
Roll 2, Spot 9Option: Partinally set in California
Book: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
Date Finished: 25/03/2015 5 AM UTC+3
Rating: ****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Tonight I rolled a 6 putting us on spot 15Reading Options
~ Book 1 in a series
~ Book 5 in a series
~ Book 15 in a series
~ A stand alone book
~ Book written by an author with a J name (first, middle or last)
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