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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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Hi team, I don't want to be captain or draw, sorry...
I'm willing to be captain, if you don't mind waiting until the morning for the roll, my schedule doesn't allow for staying up that late!Any ideas for team names?
I can roll if you are the captain Theo. I don't mind be up that late seeing as I'm already up.
I'm open to any name really.
I am good with Theo as cap...How about Fun 4 All? I'm up for any name....lol
I've sent a message to Denise, so hopefully we'll hear from her soon.
Some more name ideas:Happy Bookers
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BYOB (Bring Your Own Book)
Mod
So, I'll be captain. Tamika will be rolling for us (thanks!) and it looks like BYOB has gotten the most likes, so that can be our team name.We're starting tonight (well, tomorrow, but midnight is tonight to me), so everyone get ready!
Spot 5Alternate: Title D
Going with a re-read of
Week 1: Roll 5Spot: 5
Read a #5 in a series or a title that starts with D
Team Choices
Denise: Deadline (Title D) Denise's Review
Mika: Daylight Again (Title D) Mika's Review
Sue: A Blaze of Sun (#5) Sue's Review
Theo: Archangel's Storm (#5) Theo's Review
Spot 5Read:
Finished: 3/21/15
Rating: 3 stars
Review: With the 5th book in the Guild Hunter series, Nalini Singh now turns her attention to Jason, the Archangel Raphael's spymaster who sticks to the shadows. Jason is sent to the court of the Archangel Neha after the murder of her consort. Jason must discover the killer, even as more bodies pile up. In the midst of his task, Jason also develops a relationship with Neha's niece that may break the emotional barriers he constructed as a child. There are also glimpses of the rest of the series regulars sprinkled throughout. This isn't really my genre, but I always seem to find the stories entertaining.
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I will read Blaze of Sun by Bella Forrest ,5th in shade of vampire series
Week 1: Roll 5Spot: 5
Read
5th in seriesFinished: 3/19/2015
Rating :*****
Review: I started reading this series a week ago and I can't wait to read the next book.Before I started it. I read a review saying it was like Twilite on crack....lol And it is that good...
"Of course you know who I am. I'm a daughter of the darkness just as surely as you are his son..."
Ever since his brief encounter with Emilia at The Shade, Derek's thoughts and dreams have been haunted with images of the mysterious, beautiful brunette. Plagued with guilt, he struggles to understand why he is so drawn to this dark stranger from his past.
When Emilia suddenly appears again on the island, Derek is both terrified and intrigued. But this time, he is determined to involve Sofia and discover who this woman is.
If only Derek and Sofia knew, Emilia is a mystery that should be left undiscovered...
Week 1: Roll 5Spot 5:
Alternate Title "D"
Read: 3/20/2015
Rating 5 stars
Review: Rereading this book again only after my initial read was amazing. I get to fall in love with the relationship between Tommy & Prophet. In this installment we are finally getting close to the mysterious John Morse. Prophet has moments on where his relationship with Tommy will be in future because of his illness. Little does he know Tommy is not going anywhere anytime soon. I love them together. It's hot, heavy and while it's not many I love you statements it's plenty of I love you moments.
I've got a long drive this evening, but I will post my review when I get home tonight.
Has anyone heard from Denise?
She was having internet problems. It's middle of the night for her, hopefully she'll pop in when its middle of the night here lol.
Jenne wrote: "She was having internet problems. It's middle of the night for her, hopefully she'll pop in when its middle of the night here lol."Thanks Jenne!
Sue wrote: "New roll tonight!!!!!!"No rolling tonight, I'll leave that to Theo for the morning since I'm going to be be busy in the morning.
Hopefully Denise's internet will cooperate, and she'll be able to post a review soon so I can roll in the morning.
Theo wrote: "Hopefully Denise's internet will cooperate, and she'll be able to post a review soon so I can roll in the morning."Crosses fingers me to Theo.
Mod
Here we go:
Current Spot:5
Read:
(Alternate: Title D)Finished: 22.03.2015
Rating: ***
Review:
After the dismembered body of a young woman is found on the campus of Westhill college, an investigative reporter with the student newspaper begins to look into the case. With the help of a colleague, he uncovers a connection to a millenium-old cult and a modern conspiracy. Meanwhile, his investigation leads the cops to his door...
A decent, entertaining murder mystery. Colin's attitude, while not at all helpful for his situation, rarely failed to amuse. Only 3 stars, though, as the story never really gripped me.
I rolled a 2. That puts us on spot 7.You can read a #7 in a series or a book by an author whose first, middle, or last name starts with an M
Spot 7Read:
Finished: 3/25/15
Rating: 4 stars
Review: Artemis has turned a new leaf and decided to turn away from a life of crime to save the planet, but all is not well. He seems to have developed OCD and even multiple personalities, all part of a condition known as the Atlantis Complex in the fairy community. But before Holly and Foaly can confront Artemis about his issues, a hijacked space probe comes plummeting to earth. Our heroes must save an underwater community and figure out who's behind the attack before it's too late. Full of the humor you expect, and even a little romance, this is another solid entry to this series.
Week 1: Roll 2Spot 7
Read a #7 in a series or an author whose name starts with M
Team Choices:
Denise: Kissed by Darkness (Author M) Denise's Review
Mika: Gravitational Attraction (Author M) Mika's Review
Sue: The Ring and the Crown (Author M) Sue's Review
Theo: The Atlantis Complex (#7) Theo's Review
Roll 2 Spot 7
Finished:3/22/2015
Rating:*****
Review: It is rare that I give any book a 5 but this story is so believable and the chacaters grabbed me frtom the beginning...The only this I found bad about this series is.....the next book isn't out yet.....
Princess Marie-Victoria, heir to the Lily Throne, and Aelwyn Myrddn, bastard daughter of the Mage of England, grew up together. But who will rule, and who will serve?
Quiet and gentle, Marie has never lived up to the ambitions of her mother, Queen Eleanor the Second, Supreme Ruler of the Franco-British Empire. With the help of her Head Merlin, Emrys, Eleanor has maintained her stranglehold on the world's only source of magic. She rules the most powerful empire the world has ever seen.
But even with the aid of Emrys' magic, Eleanor's extended lifespan is nearing its end. The princess must marry and produce an heir or the Empire will be vulnerable to its greatest enemy, Prussia. The two kingdoms must unite to end the war, and the only solution is a match between Marie and Prince Leopold VII, heir to the Prussian throne. But Marie has always loved Gill, her childhood friend and soldier of the Queen's Guard.
Together, Marie and Aelwyn, a powerful magician in her own right, come up with a plan. Aelwyn will take on Marie's face, allowing the princess to escape with Gill and live the quiet life she's always wanted. And Aelwyn will get what she's always dreamed of--the chance to rule. But the court intrigue and hunger for power in Lenoran England run deeper than anyone could imagine. In the end, there is only rule that matters in Eleanor's court: trust no one.
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for M author.
Spot 7:
Read:3/24/2015
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review: Hmm I like Angel Martinez writing style, I've had this book for years. I liked the couple in the book. I thought the book was so long winded that it made no sense for it to be that long.Some instances I found myself being bored with all the scientific terms. I liked Isaac and Turk together it made sense. I wish it could have focus just a tad more on them.
Ladies Sadie will be filling in for Denise on Thursdays roll. After that everything shall be back to normal ;)
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Read:
Kissed by Darkness by Shéa MacLeod (Alternate: Author M)Finished: 25 March 2015
Rating: ****
Review:
I can never say no to a newly discovered UF series promising action, a strong protagonist and a little bit of sexy times - the Sunwalker Saga has all of those on offer, combined with an all around great cast of characters and a fascinating supernatural Atlantean twist. The series is off to an extremely promising start - looking forward to seeing Morgan and friends kick more ass in the next part!
Mod
Welcome, Sadie. Thanks for the help!Good luck with the move, Denise!
We're all done with time to spare! Tamika will roll at midnight, and I'll be on in the morning to check in.
Congrats y'all have earned your free pass. It's there if you need it.
Week 2: Roll 1Spot: 11
Read a stand-alone, a #1 in a series, a #11 in a series, or a book published in 2001
Team Choices:
Mika: How to Howl at the Moon (Stand-Alone) Mika's Review
Sadie (for Denise): The Hurricane (#1)Sadie's Review
Sue: Lord of the Vampires (#1) Sue's Review
Theo: Cracked Up to Be (Stand-Alone) Theo's Review
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