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R15: SS Team 6 - Series-Us Readers
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**titles exclude leading articles (a, an, the)
2. Author 'G'
3. Title 'O'
4. Number in the Title (Third Grave Dead Ahead or Every Fifteen Minutes)
5. Cover Item: Building
6. Asia
7. Author 'Z'
8. LGBTQ+
9. Book with a funeral in it
10. Set on an island
11. Title 'I'
12. Cover: Blue
13. Set in the future
14. Title 'M'
15. Author uses their middle name/initial (e.g. Robert J. Sawyer, Rita Mae Brown)
16. Cover Item: Food/Drink
17. MC has at least one child
18. Three Word Title (excludes articles like A, An, The) Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone
19. Cover Item: Jewelry
20. Author uses a pseudonym
21. Europe
22. Title 'S'
23. Cover Item: Book
24. MC is in their 20's
25. Book with a wedding in it
26. Cover: Red
27. Debut Novel or Debut Author
28. Author 'T'
29. Cover Item: Mode of Transportation
30. Title 'F'
31. Set in a Fictional Location/Universe
32. MC has a pet
33. Cover Item: Money or other form of payment
34. Non-Fiction
35. Two Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) Deadly Silence, The Hunger Games
36. Author 'E'
37. Set anytime between 1600-1900
38. Title 'Y'
39. Four or More Words Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
40. Set in the 20th century
41. Author 'L'
42. Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible)
43. Cover: Purple
44. Set in a place you've visited
45. Published 2021
46. Cover Item: One person
47. Seasonal Theme (i.e Christmas, Halloween etc)
48. Cover: Brown
49. Title 'P'
50. Fantasy
51. Book to Movie/TV (must state how book qualifies: listopia, imdb, precis)
52. Published 2023
53. Cover Item: Weapon
54. Young Adult/New Adult
55. Book that a teammate rated 5 stars
56. Author 'G'
57. Published 2016-2020
58. Cover Item: Furniture
59. Originally published in a language other than English
60. GR average rating >4.0
61. Cover: Yellow/Gold
62. Author 'B'
63. Less than 100 ratings
64. Oceania
65. Science Fiction
66. Published the year you were born
67. Africa
68. Set in space
69. Cover Item: Lamp/Candle
70. Published 2022
71. Cover: Orange
72. Title has a subtitle
73. Set sometime before 1600
74. Cover Item: Hat/Helmet/Other Headwear
75. MC is older than 60
76. Title 'W'
77. MC travels by train
78. Title 'D'
79. School/College/University setting
80. Cover Item: Two or more people
81. Mystery/Thriller
82. Author 'J'
83. MC travels by airplane
84. Published 2001-2010
85. South America
86. Cover Item: Water
87. Award Winner (must state which/when)
88. Cover: Green
89. Cover Item: Animal
90. Author 'B'
91. Published 1950-1999
92. Cover: White
93. Re-read
94. Published before 1950
95. Title 'F'
96. Published 2011-2015
97. Cover Item: Sun/Moon
98. Several authors
99. Cover: Black
100. Title 'R'
101. New to You Author
102. Cover Item: Umbrella/Parasol
103. Cover: Pink
104. Favorite Author
105. Author 'C'
106. One Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) The Witness or Divergent
107. Romance
108. Title 'N'
109. North America
110. Author 'H'
111. Title 'V'
112. Author 'S'
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✸ Communication is key. Please make sure to check in regularly with your team.
✸ Let your team know if it looks like you won't get your review posted by Thursday, 11:59pm. You do have all of Friday to submit your review, but it can be intensely frustrating for your captain if they don't know when or if they can expect your review before the deadline.
✸ If you know beforehand that you won't be able to read and review a book during a certain week, you can request a pre-arranged absence from me, either by posting the request in the discussion thread or by sending me a pm. The request has to be submitted before the team rolls for the week in question, can only be approved by me as the mod in charge of running the game, and has to state a reason for the absence. (Reasons for pre-arranged absences can include e.g. going on vacation or work trips, planned hospital stays, exam period, etc.)
✸ If you do not have a pre-arranged absence and won't be able to finish your book in time for an unforeseen reason, please let your team know as soon as possible. If the team has earned the free pass, it can be used to cover the missing review. Without a free pass, the team has to sit out the next roll.
✸ We all know that real life gets in the way sometimes, be it through family emergencies, work emergencies, natural disasters, technical problems making it impossible to get online, or in other ways. That being said, please do keep in mind that this is a team challenge and your team relies on you to do your part unless an emergency occurs.
✸ If you find that the pressure of keeping up with the pace of the game gets too much for you or you wish to stop playing for any other reason, you can drop out of the challenge at any time. In that case, please let your team captain and/or me know that you wish to drop out rather than just disappearing without a word so your team won't be penalized when you fail to turn in your review. Thank you!
Captain's Handbook
✸ The team's captain is its chief organizer. This includes rolling the dice, posting the team's new spot to the team thread and the Post Your Spot thread, collecting links to team members' review posts in a single post to be linked in the Post Your Spot thread, doublechecking that books and review posts comply with requirements, reminding team members to post their reviews in time if necessary, etc.
✸ The captain may delegate some tasks, such as rolling and posting the new spot to the team thread, to another team member if they so choose. (Either a designated roller who fulfills this role every week, or whichever team member is online first once rolling is possible.) Collecting reviews into a single post and posting to the Post Your Spot thread should always be handled by the captain.
✸ Instead of having everything handled by a single team captain, teams can also choose two co-captains to handle the workload.
✸ Selection posts are not strictly required by the game's rules and I won't be checking for them. It's up to the team captain to decide whether they want them.
✸ If the team captain requests a pre-arranged absence, it's their responsibility to arrange for another team member to step in as temporary captain.
✸ The team captain is my primary point of contact for the team and should allow receiving private messages.
Checking In. I've never played before so I have no idea what I'm doing.
MN Lisa wrote: "Checking In. I've never played before so I have no idea what I'm doing."It's pretty straight forward, Lisa.
The MODs roll the dice and we read books to match the number. Could be a series or from the alternate list.
Who can be out Team Captain? Unfortunately, I can't because of my work, I would most likely be the last person reading and posting.Any takers?
Team names suggestions:
Fiction Addiction
Between the Lines
Ink & Insights
Series-Us Readers
Hello team, checking in. I can’t be team captain either, sorry.
I like Between the Lines and Series-Us Readers
I'd rather not be captain since I've never played before, but I'm sure I could be talked into it.I don' have a preference for a team name.
Namita wrote: "MN Lisa wrote: "Checking In. I've never played before so I have no idea what I'm doing."It's pretty straight forward, Lisa.
The MODs roll the dice and we read books to match the number. Could b..."
We roll the dice ;)
Louise wrote: "Namita wrote: "MN Lisa wrote: "Checking In. I've never played before so I have no idea what I'm doing."It's pretty straight forward, Lisa.
The MODs roll the dice and we read books to match the ..."
There you go, I forgot....LOL
Thanks, Louise!
I don't mind being team captain if no one else is willingMy vote's for Series-Us Readers.
Thank you Eunice. I'm good with Series-Us Readers as well.
@Eunice, you can roll the Dice for us tomorrow Feb 16th so we can start reading. Challenge officially starts Feb 16th!!
Just rmbed to roll, gimme a few minutes
Team 6: Series-Us ReadersWeek: 1
Previous Space: Start
Roll: 4 + 3 = 7
New Space: 7
Task: #7 in series or Author Z
We should talk about the bonus points, particularly the all-series task, all-alternative task, and finishing a series bonuses.BONUS POINTS:
✸ One point can be earned for reading three or more books in a series.
✸ One point can be earned for reading a book with >500 pages.
✸ One point can be earned for starting and finishing a series. There must be at least 4 books in that series. Series + spin-off totalling ≥4 books also counts. For series with >9 books, point will be awarded for reading books 1-9. For still ongoing series, all books published to date (OR up to #9 in longer series) must be read.~ No re-reads on this one.
✸ 2 in 1: One point can be earned for reading a book that fits both the series number and the alternate for the spot you are on.
✸ One point can be earned for never picking a book from the alternate list. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
✸ One point can be earned for always picking a book from the alternate list. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
NOTE:
✸ Each point can only be earned once per team.
✸ The series-specific bonus points (3 or more books/ starting and finishing a series) must be two different series.
✸ Single book bonuses (>500 pages/ 2 in 1) may overlap with a series bonus.
Is there anyone who can commit to always taking the series or alternative task? I'm willing to do either. If you're willing to try to commit, please say so. It would be better if more than one person is trying for both tasks, so we can have some more assurance.
And also, is anyone willing to take the bonus task about starting and finishing a series within the game?
I can do the start and finish a series during the game bonus
I can doOne point can be earned for reading three or more books in a series.
One point can be earned for never picking a book from the alternate list. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90
Week 1 - Selection PostSpot: 7
Come A Little Bit Closer by Bella Andre
Pgs: 400
How It Fits: #7 The Sullivans
For the always takes a series or always takes an alternative is that one person doing it? Or is that a point if the whole team does that?
Erin wrote: "For the always takes a series or always takes an alternative is that one person doing it? Or is that a point if the whole team does that?"It’s a point if one person does it.
Ok, then I'll try for the always take the alternative task
Week 1-Selection PostSpot: 7
Book: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
Pages: 342
Fits: 7th book in series
Week 1 - Completion PostSpot: 7
Come A Little Bit Closer by Bella Andre
Pgs: 400
How It Fits: #7 The Sullivans
Date Read: 2/20
Rating: 4*
This is the 7th in The Sullivans series which focuses on Smith and Valentina. Smith is a famous film star who is producing, directing and starring in a movie where Valentina’s sister is the female lead. Throughout the novel bits of the film are peppered which at first is confusing but adds to the overall understanding of why Valentina won’t take the leap of faith to build a relationship with Smith. There are a few stumbling blocks along the way and some appearances from the Sullivan clan, but they eventually get their HEA. All in all a good installment of a favorite series.
Week 1 Completion:Book: Under Locke
Author: Mariana Zapata
Task: Author Z
How it fits: Last name starts with a Z
Date Read: 2/19
Review: This was another solid slow burn romance from Mariana Zapata! While I am not a tattoo enthusiast myself I enjoyed the setting of the tattoo shop. The secondary characters there were a fun addition to the story. I mostly liked Iris as a main character though I did sometimes fin myself wanting to shake some sense into her bad decisions. Dex was a really solid version of a contemporary alpha so if you're into that kind of character you'd probably like this but if you're not into the over protective alpha maybe skip this one
I’m 50% through the book. Will be done by Thursday.
Week 1 - Roll 1 - Spot 7
Pages: 361 Pages
How it fits: The Men of Halfway House #7
Date completed: 2/22/2024
Rating: *****
Review: Love this story of Ben and Gabe. Ben is deaf and a returning member to Halfway House. Gabe is a former team member of Aiden. Its an instant connection and while they work through their own issues, they love each other. It is a beautiful story.
Week 1 - Roll 1 - Spot 7
Pages: 446
How it fits: Author Z
Date completed: 2/22
Rating: 3
Review: The world and the magic were interesting, although the fact that the MC has a special and powerful ability like controlling blood has been run and done before. There were times when I felt like things dragged on a bit, but I think that's just because this book was quite exposition-heavy, setting up the main characters and the world. The MC and ML are occasionally annoying, but it's refreshing to me that their relationship is not insta-love. The book utilizes a few common stereotypes, but overall, I enjoyed my time, and I'll continue the series.
Hello, team! Just a heads-up but we have less than an hour before this round ends. Namita, Erin, Cindy, I hope you can get your reviews in soon.
Week 1 Completion PostSpot: 7
Book: Frost Burned
Author: Patricia Briggs
Read: 2/21/24
How it fits: 7th book in series
Rating: 4
Review: I’m still loving this series. I like how she always finds different ways to become more cooler. Learning more of what she’s capable of with her powers and with being the alphas mate! Excited to see what she will get into next
Hi team. So I did an oopsie. Turns out we still have one day into the round, and I'm just being an alarmist. That's my bad.
Eunice wrote: "Hi team. So I did an oopsie. Turns out we still have one day into the round, and I'm just being an alarmist. That's my bad."We’re allowed to roll on Friday morning if we get all books done by close of day on Thursday but we have until close of day on Friday to complete.
Oh whoops I totally missed that the review was required so that's totally my bad! I just updated my completion post
Completion Post: Week 1Roll: 7
Book: The Running Grave
Pages: 912
Date Read: 2/22
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
How it Fits: #7 in the series
Review: another fantastic addition to the Cormorant Strike series. The book was pretty long but this instalment delivered.
Robin goes undercover to a cult. I can’t say much or I’d be giving away spoilers.
Team #6: Series-Us Readers Week 1
Cindy - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Erin - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Eunice - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Louise - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
MN Lisa - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Namita - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Team #6 - Series-Us ReadersWeek 2
Dice Roll: 6+5 = 11
Previous Space: 7
New Space: 18
Task: #1, #8, or #18 in series // 18. Three Word Title (excludes articles like A, An, The) Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone
Sorry for the late roll, I didn't realize Erin's review was already in.
Selection Post:
Book:The Bullet Swallower
Author: Elizabeth Gonzalez James
How it fits: Three Word Title
Erin, articles like "the" are not counted as a word, so your current book's only 2 words
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Erin
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