BSB R25 | Discussion

[AliciaJ]

Sandra wrote: "Definitely, Alicia"

Wonderful, thanks Sandra!

[☘KathyD☘]

is this cover considered green?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yes Kathy :)

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

lol, taking a break from gargoyle dom romance to post apocalyptic dystopian young adult.

I hope Vanguard is a nice palate cleanser and enough of a break to qualify. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

That works Val :)

[Marisa]

Would Mind Changer or Mind Games work as a change of genre from The Gargoyle Gets His Girl? Mainly because James White's book is totally space opera and Nora Roberts' is a contemporary (although it has psychic details).

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yes to both, Nora's books are contemporary, despite psychic elements, definitely not paranormal. And yes Space Opera would also work.

[Sarah]

I just want to make sure my book will count for "Forward". I've read the first book, and am currently reading book 2 for a different shelf. I have book 3 set as a shelf read. Can I use book 4 for "Forward" or would it not count yet as I haven't finished book 2?

It's totally okay if it doesn't count, I can find something else.

Also thanks for asking my pesky questions lol

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Book 4 would count Sarah, you'd already started the series so that's all that matters.

[Sarah]

Sandra wrote: "Book 4 would count Sarah, you'd already started the series so that's all that matters."

Thank you!

[Debbie's Spurts (D.A.)]

white enough?

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

It’s pushing it? Fae hair is white.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

It looks pretty grey to me Debbie. I'd have to say no on that one.

[Ophelia]

I wanted to choose Spider’s Revenge by Jennifer Estep for Shelf #6 ~ 12 June: F - (Spring) "Forward" or fae
Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...

* For "forward", read a book in a series you've already started (book #2+)

It is book # 5 in the Elemental Assassin Series. I located Book #1 on page 18 of the Goodreads Paranormal Romance list but could not find any of the others in the series. When i look up the book paranormal romance is listed as one of the categories. Is there some way it would qualify?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Ophelia, it doesn't need to be PNR, it needs to be a Fae book or a book in a series you've already started.

Have you read any of the Elemental Assassin books?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ wrote: "It’s pushing it? Fae hair is white."

That would be a no for that one as well Val, sorry.

[Ophelia]

Sandra wrote: "Ophelia, it doesn't need to be PNR, it needs to be a Fae book or a book in a series you've already started.

Have you read any of the Elemental Assassin books?" yes i am in the middle of the series

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Ophelia wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Ophelia, it doesn't need to be PNR, it needs to be a Fae book or a book in a series you've already started.

Have you read any of the Elemental Assassin books?" yes i am in the middl..."

Then go for it!

[Marisa]

Is this cover white enough?

[Debbie's Spurts (D.A.)]

white enough?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

That's a yes for both of you, Marisa & Debbie :)

[Marisa]

Sandra wrote: "That's a yes for both of you, Marisa & Debbie :)"

Thank you!

[☘KathyD☘]

how recent does the release need too be? Is April recent enough?

[Steph, Serious series addict]

That works, KathyD.

For all… “recent” release should be within the last 3 months

[☘KathyD☘]

thanks, Steph!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

You’re welcome

[Laura]

While researching to make sure I'm prepared for if our team gets the right shelf call, I discovered that there is a new Junkyard Cats book! And no one told me?!!

In case anyone else is not in the know, .

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Laura wrote: "While researching to make sure I'm prepared for if our team gets the right shelf call, I discovered that there is a new Junkyard Cats book! And no one told me?!!

In case anyone else is not in the ..."

That came up on a search I was doing on amazon yesterday, I was surprised as well :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I have most of those on audio but haven’t started, I’m embarrassed to say. How do y’all like it?

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~]

Having issues finding the exact page on the PNR list. I know it was tagged 6 times as PNR….is it enough?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Val, its tagged Paranormal Romance on the MPG. That's all you need.

And it does indeed have 6 people when you go to the Show All, on the top shelves.

[Laura]

Steph wrote: "I have most of those on audio but haven’t started, I’m embarrassed to say. How do y’all like it?"

I've really enjoyed them. I did read/listen a second time when the last one came out.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I must admit I've only got & read the first 2.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

👍🏼😊

[Victoria]

A lot of BINGO opportunities for tomorrow!

Team 1 - Busy Book Bees: need L
Team 2 - Double Booked: need K
Team 3 - Novel Ninjas: need C
Team 5 - Quintessential Readers: need H/I or A
Team 7 - Novel Narratives: need B
Team 8 - Shelf Indulgence: need B
Team 9 - Feeling Shelf-ish: need B
Team 10 - Pink Panthers of Death: need E
Team 11 - We11-Read Be11es and a Cat: need X/Z or C
(I dont think I missed any... if so, let me know!)

Fingers crossed for some more weeks since I absolutely love the format!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Team #11 also need C ~ diagonal.

[Victoria]

Sandra wrote: "Team #11 also need C ~ diagonal."

Added! :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Victoria wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Team #11 also need C ~ diagonal."

Added! :)"

:D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Victoria wrote: "A lot of BINGO opportunities for tomorrow!

Team 1 - Busy Book Bees: need L
Team 2 - Double Booked: need K
Team 3 - Novel Ninjas: need C
Team 5 - Quintessential Readers: need H/I or A
Team 7 - Nov..."


Thanks for the update. I’m so glad to hear you like the new format 😊

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

As C has been called I thought you'd all like to know, that 2 teams are in the running for Bingo.

However, one team needs 4 stamps & the other needs 5 stamps.

That's why its always a good idea to try to keep up with the weekly shelves.

[Lis]

Quick question for the bingo ninjas... Hypothetically... If neither team is able to receive all their stamps before the next shelf is called, do they need to read the new shelf book called too in order to receive bingo? or just all the shelves called up to and including Shelf C?

[Laura]

Lis wrote: "Quick question for the bingo ninjas... Hypothetically... If neither team is able to receive all their stamps before the next shelf is called, do they need to read the new shelf book called too in o..."

I seem to recall a time in the past this happened and they did have to read for the new shelves. But I could be imagining it. :)

[Lis]

Thanks Laura :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Lis, all called shelves need to be read, so yes the hypothetical shelf would need to be read.

[Lis]

Thanks Sandra

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Well, Team #11 We11-Read Be11es and a Cat have won Round 25.

All congratulations to them.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

A reminder that all the other teams can still finish their books and read, rate & review.

We all like finding new books to read, and to find the stinkers so we can avoid them, as well.

All teams that finish all the shelves will receive the Shelf Badge both here and on their team threads.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Congrats to both teams who read it out till the end! Another great BSB round!

I’m really grateful we continue to have so much enthusiasm for BSB. Thank you all for joining us, sticking with us and returning to us time after time. Y'all are the best!

Since this round was the first featuring both shelf links and categories to make your own choices, I'd love it if you would leave your thoughts. If it's been a hit, I'll try to continue with that style going forward. If it was a miss, I still might, but I'll mix it up a bit, too. 😏 Thanks so much!

[Lis]

I vote Hit! Liked having the options... Great job!!

[Leslie Ann]

I liked the options