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R24: Team #7 ~ Diagonal Divas
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 or Sandra) should you need us for any reason throughout the game
hi team 7! looking forward to another round of BSB! 🤪😁
Hi, everyone! I'm new to this, so hope you'll guide me on what to do XD
I would have sworn that I posted here yesterday, shortly after Kathy did. GR hates me!! Hi all!! I'm looking to another round as well! It's addicting, Eunice! 😁
What do you think about team names?
Would either of you like to be captain?
Angie ☯ wrote: "Would either of you like to be captain?"Probably not Eunice as she's new :)
You'll both have to help her find her feet in the game, as you're both very experienced.
(view spoiler)Diagonal Divas ~ Team 7 ~ Summary
Free Space ~ (3/3) ~ Stamp Received
Eunice - Deadly Gamble by Linda Lael Miller | 11/22 | Opt 2 | Review | 4★
☘KathyD☘ - Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews | 10/24 | Opt 3 | Review | 4★
Angie ☯ - Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward | 10/24 | Opt 2 | Review | 4★
Category #1 ~ 18 Oct: Nat'l Food Day ~ (3/3) ~ Stamp Received
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring any type of food on the cover
Eunice - Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates | 10/20 | Review | 4★
☘KathyD☘ - Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates | 10/20 | Review | 3★
Angie ☯ - Spelldriver by Gina LaManna | 10/26 | Review | 3★
Category #2 ~ 25 Oct: Nat'l Book Month ~ (3/3) ~ Stamp Received
Requirement ~ Reader's Choice - Read a book found on one of the five shelves, 200+ pages, genre must be part of a fantasy subgenre
Eunice - A Cast-Off Coven by Juliet Blackwell | 11/8 | Review | 4★
☘KathyD☘ - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs | 11/1 | Review | 4★
Angie ☯ - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness | 10/31 | Review | 3★
Category #3 ~ 1 Nov: Nat’l Boyfriend Day ~ (3/3) ~ Stamp Received
Requirement ~ Reader's Choice - Read a book featuring your book boyfriend
Eunice - Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb | 11/26 | Review | 5★
☘KathyD☘ - Rebel’s Karma by Rebecca Zanetti | 11/22 | Review | 4★
Angie ☯ - Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb | 11/8 | Review | 4★
Category #4 ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings Day ~ (3/3) ~ Stamp Received
Requirement ~ Read a book you got as a freebie, a gift, a library or Kindle unlimited loaner
Eunice - A Deadly Sin by Alisa Woods | 11/16 | Review | 4★
☘KathyD☘ - Kitty’s House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn | 11/10 | Review | 5★
Angie ☯ - For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison | 11/10 | Review | 3★
Category #5 ~ 15 Nov: Nat'l Cat Day ~ (2/3)
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a werecat shifter
Eunice - Tiger's Daughter by Jennifer Ashley | xx/xx | Review | x★
☘KathyD☘ - Panther's Claim by Eve Langlais | 11/22 | Review | 3★
Angie ☯ - Death Knell by Hailey Edwards | 11/21 | Review | 3★
Category #6 ~ 22 Nov: Kindness To Animals Day ~ (2/3)
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind” in series name, title or author’s name
Eunice - Fair Game by Patricia Briggs | xx/xx | Review | x★
☘KathyD☘ - Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley | 12/3 | Review | 4★
Angie ☯ - Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King | 11/30| Review | 3★
Category #7 ~ 29 Nov: Nat’l Mad Hatter Day ~ (1/3)
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring an author or character named Alice -or- "Alice" in series name or title
Eunice - xx by xx | xx/xx | Review | x★
☘KathyD☘ - Seccond Nature by Alice Hoffman | 12/2 | Review | 3★
Angie ☯ - Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds | xx/xx | Review | x★
Posting this here for so it is easily accessible each week.SHELF & CATEGORY QUICK REFERENCE:
(New for R24) Players must choose a book which fits one of the weekly awareness category requirements using any of the following five shelves. The same five shelves (with links to GR, SOS &/or Amazon) will be used throughout the game. The weekly shelf announcement will include an awareness category only.
NOTE: You must include which of the five shelves/genres you used when posting your review.
⋙ R24 Shelves ⋘
(1) Urban fantasy: GR / SOS / SOS2 / Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=urban+fantasy)
(2) Paranormal Romance: GR / SOS / Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=paranormal...)
(3) Sci-Fi Romance: GR / SOS / Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sci+fi+rom...)
(4) Paranormal Mystery GR / SOS / Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=paranormal...)
(5) Supernatural Thriller GR / Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=supernatur...)
⋙ October Awareness Categories ⋘
Nat'l Book Month - Reader’s Choice
Kindness To Animals Day (4 Oct) - Featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind” in series name, title or author’s name
Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Female on cover; Female-lead series
Nat'l Boyfriend Day (3 Oct) - Featuring your book boyfriend
World Smile Day (6 Oct) - Humorous book
Nat’l Mad Hatter Day (6 Oct) - Author or character named Alice; Alice in series name or title
Nat’l Fossil Day (11 Oct) - Featuring a vampire
Nat’l Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day (11 Oct) - Featuring a bear shifter
Nat’l Savings Day (12 Oct) - Book you got as a freebie, a library or Kindle unlimited loaner
Nat’l Color Day (22 Oct) - Multicolored cover
Nat’l Food Day (24 Oct) - Any type of food on the cover
Nat’l Cat Day (29 Oct) - Featuring werecat shifter
Nat’l Magic Day (31 Oct) - Featuring magic, witch, mage; “magic” in series name or title
OCD Awareness Week (2nd week of October) - Read book #2+ in a series you've already started
Halloween (Oct 31) - Read a book that takes place over/around/during Halloween; has a Halloweenie icon on the cover (pumpkin, ghost, character in a costume, bat, candy, etc); "Halloween" in the title or series name; "Candy" in title, series or author name
First shelf has been called!Category #1 ~ 18 Oct: Nat'l Food Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring any type of food on the cover
Thanks, Angie! Will ask if I'm confused, but so far, it seems fairly straightforward.I've alr picked a book for this week, but I'm going to wait for the captain to post the master list first
Don't worry about waiting Eunice, as the captain needs that info to make the list.Just post what you're going to read as soon as you figure it out.
And don't forget there is also the Free Space book which you can start reading as soon as the game starts. No time line to finish it, but the team can't get the stamp till everyone's finished it.
Free Space rules: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Angie ☯ wrote: "Of course, Sandra! Happy to help other get addicted, I mean, get to know and love BSB! 😁Kathy, you're choice! If you want to be captain, then it is yours. If not, I'll do it.
Eunice, as Sandra h..."
looks like you've got it under control, Angie! 😁
Selection PostWeek 1 — October 18 – National Food Day
Brownies and Broomsticks, Bailey Cates
first-edition Kindle ➔ 335 pages
how the book qualifies ➔ cakes and other pastries on the cover
weekly awareness genre ➔ paranormal
☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Kathy, you're choice! If you want to be captain, then it is yours. If not, I'll do it...."☘KathyD☘ wrote: "looks like you've got it under control, Angie! 😁...."
I just wanted those shelves to be easy to find. LOL! Sorry, I wasn't trying to take over. Would you like to be captain?
Selection PostWeek 1 — October 18 – National Food Day
Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates
Pages: 335
How It Fits: Cakes and other pastries on the cover
Shelf: Tagged paranormal mystery 39 times
It's amazing what procrastinating schoolwork does for your reading.
For me, it is procrastinating just about everything that boost my reading!I'll get my book chosen and posted today, I hope!
Completion PostWeek 1 — October 18 – National Food Day
Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates
Pages: 335
How It Fits: Cakes and other pastries on the cover
Shelf: Tagged paranormal mystery 39 times
Date Read: Oct. 20
Rating: 4
Review: It was an enjoyable light read, as most cozy mysteries tend to be. Some elements of this book are familiar from other cozy mystery series, like the female MC moving to a new cozier town or instantly having the hots for two or more male interests, who are coincidentally interested in her too. While the characters are nothing to write home about, the mystery, the investigation, and the way it was set up were better than some cozies I've read, and the paranormal aspect added an extra layer to the story and made it a little more interesting.
Completion PostWeek 1 — October 18 – National Food Day
Brownies and Broomsticks, Bailey Cates – 10/20/23 – ✮✮✮✰✰
first-edition Kindle ➔ 335 pages
how the book qualifies ➔ cakes and other pastries on the cover
weekly awareness genre ➔ paranormal
Review — This was a very sweet and sometimes silly cozy mystery. The characters were fun and I like the premise of Katie not knowing she’s a witch. If/when I continue reading the series, I look forward to watching Katie grow her power.
Selection PostFree Space — Option 3 (SOS Bookshelf)
Clean Sweep, Ilona Andrews
first-edition Kindle ➔ 235 pages
Selection Post ... Free Space
Book: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood #7 | Media: Audio / Kindle
How it Fits: SOS BEST OF: Paranormal Romance Series
Read: xx/xx/xx | Pages: 737 | Rating:
Selection Post ... Category #1 ... 18 Oct: Nat'l Food Day
Book: Spelldriver by Gina LaManna
Series: Magic & Mixology Mystery #6 | Media: Audio / Kindle
How it Fits (Category): Orange slice on cover
How it Fits (Shelf): (4) Tagged Paranormal Mystery 2x
Read: xx/xx/xx | Pages: 240 | Rating:
Hello my lovelies!Do either of you have a suggest for our team name? I'm not the most creative when it comes to names, so please, if you have something shout it out!
Here are my contributions:
7 Deadly Daubers
Sassy Seven
Diagonal Divas
I'm no good at team names either...I like Diagonal Divas...probably the only time I'll be considered a "diva"! LOL
I didn't suggest any because I'm lame at naming things lolol. I'm happy with Diagonal Divas.
Team name added
Completion PostFree Space — Option 3 (SOS Bookshelf)
Clean Sweep, Ilona Andrews – 10/24/23 – ✮✮✮✮✰
first-edition Kindle ➔ 235 pages
Review — This is more of a 3.5 book for me, but I so love Ilona Andrews and the potential of this series. There is a lot of good in the book…the characters seem interesting and I love this new world. My issue with this book is more that there are some really detailed descriptions about certain things that do not need to be there…they distracted me from the story and at this point I’m not sure the information is necessary. I look forward to more of this series.
You still need to decide who is the Captain.
I will serve as captain for this round....now to see where I need to report that. :-)
Completion Post ... Free Space
Book: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood #7 | Media: Audio / Kindle
How it Fits: SOS BEST OF: Paranormal Romance Series
Read: 10/24 | Pages: 737 | Rating: ★★★★☆
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Review:
At first being introduced to Rehvenge, I felt there would be more to him that what we were told. Boy, did that turn out to be true! I liked learning everything that brought him to his station and how he played all the cards that have been dealt him to this point. He has a new path due to circumstances that forced his hand, and I think it has given him some hope.
Rehv and Ehlena are a very good match (but mates and all, I guess that is expected!) They are direct opposites in all ways except that they both are exiled so to speak. They balance each other and understand the the things people will do to protect those they love.
It was also good to have Wrath's presence more prominent in the story. The stories of all the Brothers are moving along with twists but that makes the series interesting.
It's been too long since I've read anything in this series. I don't know why I wait so long between reads in any of my series. Maybe I won't wait as long to read the next....
Angie ☯ wrote: "I will serve as captain for this round....now to see where I need to report that. :-)"Here was good enough, but I see you also posted on the Discussion thread, which was also suitable :)
Week 2 Category has been posted!Category #2 ~ 25 Oct: Nat'l Book Month
Requirement ~ Reader's Choice - Read a book found on one of the five shelves, 200+ pages, genre must be part of a fantasy subgenre (PNR, UF, PN-Mystery, Sci-Fi Fantasy, SFR, etc)
Completion Post ... Category #1 ... 18 Oct: Nat'l Food Day
Book: Spelldriver by Gina LaManna
Series: Magic & Mixology Mystery #6 | Media: Audio / Kindle
How it Fits (Category): Orange slice on cover
How it Fits (Shelf): (4) Tagged Paranormal Mystery 2x
Read: 10/26 | Pages: 240 | Rating: ★★★☆☆
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Review:
This series is mostly fluff, but it is still one that I enjoy. The characters are so quirky that you can't help but like them! It's always a fun time when you visit the Isle!
Lily and Ranger X are involved in solving the latest mystery. Lily is growing as the mixologist. All kinds of things are starting to be revealed...but I'm not mentioning any of them!! This book introduces a new character, The Quilter. She shows up with a gift of something that you will soon need, with no other explanations.
It's a cute witchy series full of family and friend ties.
CONGRATULATIONS, Diagonal Divas!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Nat'l Food Day'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Just checking in. Going to do my selection post later at night
Congratulations on the stamp Diagonal Divas!!
Selection Post ... Category #2 ... 25 Oct: Nat'l Book Month
Book: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Series: All Souls #1 | Media: Audio / Paperback
How it Fits (Category): Reader's Choice
How it Fits (Shelf): (4) Tagged PNR 964x / UF 1375x
Read: xx/xx/xx | Pages: 720 | Rating:
Selection PostWeek 2 — October – National Book Month
Bone Crossed, Patricia Briggs
first-edition Kindle ➔ 303 pages
how the book qualifies ➔ reader’s choice
weekly awareness genre ➔ urban fantasy
Completion PostWeek 2 — October – National Book Month
Bone Crossed, Patricia Briggs – 11/1/23 – ✮✮✮✮✰
how the book qualifies ➔ reader’s choice
weekly awareness genre ➔ urban fantasy
review — Another great installment in this series. There are some amazing politics that are handled so well in this book. The different factions are trying to find peace after the events of the previous book. Although peace is found, I know it won’t last. I’m also happy to see Mercy’s and Adam’s relationship grow and look forward to them as a couple instead of adversaries.
Completion Post ... Category #2 ... 25 Oct: Nat'l Book Month
Book: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Series: All Souls #1 | Media: Audio / Paperback
How it Fits (Category): Reader's Choice
How it Fits (Shelf): (4) Tagged PNR 964x / UF 1375x
Read: 10/31 | Pages: 720 | Rating: ★★★☆☆
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Review:
I will admit that I have put off reading this book because I had started watching the British TV series and since I knew a good bit of what was going on, I thought why bother with the book. Silly woman!!
The writing is good (and surprises me that this is a debut novel); the author had a flow/rhythm that just worked for me. The story and world is intricately woven leading you into the lives of the main characters, not sequentially but instead giving you the hidden details when they will give the most impact.
Diana is a dormant witch who is just learning to use her powers and Matthew is a strong (and old) vampire with many allies, abilities and sides. Of course we have the cliche forbidden romance, but it wasn't overbearing to me and there was much more to the story. I'm looking forward to learning more about the coming war between the witches and vampires (and possibly demons) and to see how the love affair goes.
There are many conflicting review for this book but I like what I like - judge me if you like! I thought it was a great start to a series.
Week 3 Category has been posted!Category #3 ~ 1 Nov: Nat’l Boyfriend Day
Requirement ~ Read a book featuring your book boyfriend
This one should be easy! I have TONS of book boyfriends! 🤣
Please recommend some, Angie XDAlso, I need to catch up. School's been kicking me down
Selection PostWeek 3 — November 1 – National Boyfriend Day
Rebel’s Karma, Rebecca Zanetti
first-edition Kindle ➔ 314 pages
how the book qualifies ➔ Benny is one of my many book boyfriends
weekly awareness genre ➔ paranormal romance
Selection Post ... Category #3 ... 1 Nov: Nat’l Boyfriend Day
Book: Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb
Series: In Death #38 | Media: Audio / Kindle
How it Fits (Category): Roake is on of many book boyfirends!
How it Fits (Shelf): (4) Tagged Sci-Fi Romance 3x
Read: xx/xx/xx | Pages: 419 | Rating:
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Captain: Angie ☯
Members:
Eunice
Angie ☯
☘KathyD☘