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**titles exclude leading articles (a, an, the)
2. Title 'L'
3. Cover Item: Food/Drink
4. Author 'B'
5. North America
6. Cover: Red
7. Published 2015-2016
8. MC has a pet
9. Cover Item: Sun/Moon
10. Set in a place you've visited
11. Romance
12. MC has at least one child
13. Published 2019
14. Cover Item: Jewelry
15. Book that a teammate rated 5 stars
16. Cover: Pink
17. 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
18. MC is older than 60
19. South America
20. Title 'G'
21. Cover Item: One person
22. Set anytime between 1600-1837
23. Female Author
24. Cover: White
25. Set sometime before 1600 AD
26. Non-Fiction
27. Cover Item: Hat/Helmet/Other Headwear
28. Author uses their middle name/initial (e.g. Robert J. Sawyer, Rita Mae Brown)
29. Cover: Black
30. Cover Item: Animal
31. Young Adult/New Adult
32. Author 'S'
33. Australia
34. Seasonal Theme (i.e Christmas, Halloween etc)
35. Author 'O'
36. GR average rating >4.0
37. Number in the Title (Third Grave Dead Ahead or Every Fifteen Minutes)
38. Originally published in a language other than English
39. School/College/University
40. Cover Item: Furniture
41. Title 'E'
42. Cover Item: Weapon
43. Published 2011-2012
44. Author 'M'
45. LGBTQ+
46. Cover: Green
47. Set in the future
48. Africa
49. Author 'P'
50. Cover: Blue
51. Published 2017-2018
52. Cover Item: Water
53. Set in a Fictional Location/Universe
54. Author 'I'
55. Set anytime between 1837-1901
56. One Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) The Witness or Divergent
57. Cover: Purple
58. Fantasy
59. Author H
60. Europe
61. Several authors
62. Author 'R'
63. Award Winner (must state which/when)
64. New to You Author
65. Published 2013-2014
66. Title 'T'
67. Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible)
68. MC travels by train
69. Title has a subtitle
70. Cover Item: Mode of Transportation
71. Title 'J'
72. Published 2001-2010
73. Cover Item: Lamp/Candle
74. Book to Movie/TV (must state how book qualifies: listopia, imdb, precis)
75. Male Author
76. Two Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) Deadly Silence, The Hunger Games
77. Title 'F'
78. Cover: Yellow/Gold
79. Debut Novel or Debut Author
80. Author uses a pseudonym
81. Title 'C'
82. Cover Item: Building
83. Published between 1950 and 1999
84. Author 'D'
85. MC is in their 20's
86. Title 'V'
87. Cover Item: Book
88. Science Fiction
89. Title 'B'
90. Cover: Orange
91. Published 2020
92. Three Word Title (excludes articles like A, An, The) Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone
93. Asia
94. Author 'W'
95. Cover Item: Dress
96. Mystery/Thriller
97. Cover Item: Two or more people
98. Published before 1950
99. MC travels by airplane
100. Author 'L'
101. 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
102. Cover: Brown
103. Published 2020
104. Author 'F'
105. Title 'G'
106. Romance
107. Anthology/Short Stories
108. Cover: Green
109. Title 'N'
110. Favorite Author
111. Author 'Y'
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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.
Hello Team 4! I'm so excited to be playing this game again!
Hello! I'm a first timer at this game :-) nice to meet you all. I'm in the UK so currently just off to bed.
Hello team! I'm new to this game and excited to play for the first time.
MASTER LISTWEEK 1: 10
Ira Traitor's Blade Sebastien de Castell #1 09.24.20 3 stars REVIEW
Megan Far from Perfect Barbara Longley #1 09.21.20 2 stars REVIEW
Melanie The Night Agent Matthew Quirk Stand alone 09.23.20 4 stars REVIEW
Monica Maid of Murder Amanda Flower #1 09.20.20 5 stars Review
Moondance Matchmaking Can Be Murder Amanda Flower #1 09.22.20 4 stars REVIEW
Sarah Roar Cora Carmack #1 09.24.20 4 stars REVIEW
Week 2: 14
Ira Mort Terry Pratchett 10.01.20 4 stars REVIEW
Megan Abigail's Adventure Caroline Lee 09.29.20 4 stars REVIEW
Melanie Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews 09.28.20 4.5 stars REVIEW
Monica That Boy Jillian Dodd 10.01.20 5 stars REVIEW
Moondance She's So Dead to Us Kieran Scott 09.27.20 3 stars REVIEW
Sarah Lean on Me Cherise Sinclair 10.02.20 4 stars REVIEW
Bonus points: 1
Week 3: 21
Ira Blackwing Ed McDonald #110.08.20 3 stars REVIEW
Megan Wicked Beautiful J.T. Geissinger #1 10.05.20 1 star REVIEW
Melanie Cold Heart, Warm CowboyCaitlin Crews #210.07.20 3 stars REVIEW
Monica Savannah Breeze Mary Kay Andrews #2 10.09.20 4 stars REVIEW
Moondance Murder in the Corn Maze G.A. McKevett #2 10.06.20 4 stars REVIEW
Sarah Semiosis Sue Burke #110.08.20 4 stars REVIEW
Week 4: 31
Ira Death Sentence Alexander Gordon Smith #3 10.15.20 3 stars REVIEW
Megan The Real Deal Brittney Sahin #3 10.11.20 4 stars REVIEW
Melanie Any Rogue Will Do Bethany Bennett #1 10.12.20 4.5 stars REVIEW
Monica Every Wild Heart Meg Donohue Stand alone 10.14.20 4 stars REVIEW
Moondance Murder in Devil's Cove Melissa Bourbon #1 10.15.20 5 stars REVIEW
Sarah The Queen of Nothing Holly Black #3 10.16.20 5 stars REVIEW
Week 5: 38
Ira Anxious People Fredrik Backman published in Swedish 10.23.20 4 stars REVIEW
Megan The Wrong Man Natasha Anders #3 10.18.20 3 stars REVIEW
Melanie Venom Jennifer Estep #3 10/19/20 5 stars Review
Monica Killer Blonde Laura Levine #3 10.23.20 4 stars REVIEW
Moondance Perjury Proof Jessica Beck #38 10.20.20 3 stars REVIEW
Sarah
Week 7: 41
Ira Rivers of London Ben Aaronovitch #1 11.05.20 3 stars REVIEW
Megan Echoes of Fire Suzanne Wright E 11.02.20 REVIEW
Melanie Tangled Threads Jennifer E #4 11.04.20 4.5 stars REVIEW
Monica Zombie, Inc. Christine Dougherty #1 11.05.20 4 stars REVIEW
Moondance Hot and Badgered Shelly Laurenston #1 10.31.20 REVIEW
Bonus Point: 1
Week 8: 48
Ezinwanyi Royal Holiday Jasmine Guillory #4 11.10.20 4.5 stars REVIEW
Ira Death at Victoria Dock Kerry Greenwood #4 11.12.20 3 stars REVIEW
Megan Cool Hand Mark Henwick #4 11.11.20 4 stars REVIEW
Melanie The Highland Laird Amy Jarecki #8 11.11.20 4.5 stars REVIEW
Monica Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood Trevor Noah Set in South Africa 11.11.20 4 stars REVIEW
Moondance Without a Brew Ellie Alexander #4 11.08.20 4 stars REVIEW
Week 9: 57
Ezinwanyi More Than Words Mia Sheridan Purple cover 11.18.20 4 stars REVIEW
Ira The Tower of Nero Rick Riordan #5 11.20.20 4 stars REVIEW
Megan Boundary Haunted Melissa F. Olson #5 11.18.20 5 stars REVIEW
Melanie Spider’s Revenge Jennifer Estep #5 11.19.20 4 stars REVIEW
Monica A Loving Scoundrel Johanna Lindsey #7 11.19.20 5 stars REVIEW
Moondance Murder of a Smart Cookie Denise Swanson #7 11.15.20 3.5 stars REVIEW
Bonus Point earned by Melanie for reading three books in a series
Hi team. Looking forward to this game. Time to read some series!!!
So it looks like we're still waiting on one more to check in.And it appears we need a captain who will handle our rolls and such. Is there anyone who wants to do that? I've never played before, so I don't think it should be me.
Does anyone have suggestions for teams names? I see a lot of teams are doing a play on the number of their team name. So in our case that would be 4 if anyone has any ideas.
Master List Part IIWeek 10: 68
Ezinwanyi The Storm Elizabeth Hunter #6 11.25.20 4 stars REVIEW
Ira The Drowning Camilla Läckberg #6 11.26.20 3 stars REVIEW
Megan Gus L. Wilder #6 11.25.20 3 stars REVIEW
Melanie The Virgin and the Rogue Sophie Jordan #6 11.27.20 4 stars REVIEW
Monica Captive of My Desires Johanna Lindsey #8 11.26.20 4 stars REVIEW
Moondance Murder of a Real Bad Boy Denise Swanson 11.24.20 4 stars REVIEW
Week 11: 73
Ezinwanyi Three Weeks With Lady X Eloisa James #7 12.29.20 4 stars REVIEW
Ira Island of Fire Lisa McMann #3 12.04.20 4 stars REVIEW
Megan Rider L. Wilder #7 12.03.20 4 stars REVIEW
Melanie Blame It on the Billionaire Naima Simone #3 12.03.20 4 stars REVIEW
Monica The One Kiera Cass #3 12.03.20 4 stars REVIEW
Moondance Batter Up Robyn Neeley candles on cupcake 12.01.20 3 stars REVIEW
I can't Captain this time around. I like Baby Got Books!
I'm happy for you to be captain if you want to be moondance - I've not played it so I don't want to volunteer.Baby got books is pretty good
I can captain unless Ira has a burning desire to do it. I am usually up so I can roll at 12:01 CST.Denise and I have both sent messages to Monica.
Baby Got Books is a good name. It seems like most of us like it, so should we go with that one?
Melanie wrote: "Baby Got Books is a good name. It seems like most of us like it, so should we go with that one?"Works for me. I will let Denise know.
Week 1Roll: 10
Space: 10
Choices:
#1 in a series
#10 in a series
Stand-alone
Alternate: 10-Read a book set in a place you have visited
This is a hard one. There are too many series I want to start, so I am going with a 1st in a series. I just have to decide wich one.
I am so sorry guys. I have been exhausted after work and have just gone home and relaxed without checking goodreads. I am hear. I will look for my book.
I'll be going for first in a series. Not sure which one yet as I have approximately 8 billion options, so I'll post my selection once I decide.
Monica wrote: "I am so sorry guys. I have been exhausted after work and have just gone home and relaxed without checking goodreads. I am hear. I will look for my book."Get some rest.
Well I finished my book this morning. I am on my phone and will post my review tonight or tomorrow at work. I am currently babysitting my granddaughter. All I gave to say is I haven’t had a book that I enjoyed as soon as I started reading it in a long time!
Week 1Spot: 10
Book:Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower
Qualification: First in Series - India Hayes
Finished: 20, September, 2020
Rating: 5 stars
Review:
I just found a new author to read! I loved this book. It was a quick fun story. India is a bridesmaid for her childhood friend Olivia, who comes from money!! India’s brother, Mark has loved Olivia and learns that she is getting married.
Mark crashes a 4th of July party at Olivia’s parents house. All he wants to do is talk to Olivia. He asks her to meet him at Martin, a local college. This is where things turn bad for Mark and India’s family.
Mark finds Olivia in a fountain on Martin's campus. Mark is the number 1 suspect in the murder of Olivia!
Who murdered Olivia? That is what India has to solve in Maid of Murder!!
Ended up changing my mind and going for a standalone as I have books due back to the library this week and this one was the only one that worked (I have a #2, #5, & #11 but no #1).
Completion PostWeek 1:
Spot 10:
Book: Far from Perfect by Barbara Longley
Qualification: First in Series
Finished: 21st September, 2020
Rating: 2 stars
Review:
This was so disappointing. I just didn't like any of the characters.
Ceejay Lovejoy just comes across as so angry and it just wasn't endearing to her. I get she was pissed but it wasn't Noah's fault or his family's fault.
I just got very bored of the hostile conversation all the time.
Selection PostSpot 10
Book: Traitor's Blade
Author: Sebastien de Castell
Nr.1 in Greatcoats series
I should finish with the book tomorrow
Completion PostWeek 1:
Space 10:
Matchmaking Can Be Murder Amanda Flower
Qualification: 1st in series
Read: 09.22.20
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
If someone had told me that in this season of my life I would be living in a little ranch house all by myself with just a couple of ornery goats as company, I would have laughed.
Millie Fisher has come back to Harvest, Ohio after being away for ten years taking care of her sister. Known as the Amish matchmaker, Millis is distressed that her niece, Edith, has chosen a most unsuitable man. Millie slips in sleuth mode when Edith's fiancé is found dead in her greenhouse.
Although this is a new series it felt like home. It was nice to be able to visit in Harvest and see the townspeople that we know from the candy shop series. Millie is a very likeable character that I would consider a friend and want to spend time with. I always enjoy learning about the Amish community. Being from the South, this is not a group that I have had exposure to in real life.
Amanda Flower includes the best animals in her books and Millie's Boer goats are no exception. Phillip and Peter are mischievous scallywags that I fell in love with. I didn't think she could top Jethro, the spotted pig, but she certainly did. Their antics are so very typical of goats and they made me smile. The mama cat with kittens gave me all the feels as well. (Crazy cat lady here)
Millie's reunion with her childhood friend, Lois was an excellent part of the story. I really enjoyed that although Lois is a four times married Englisch woman that she and Millie still have a close connection. Lois is loud, abrasive and proud. There were times that I wanted to cheer for her.
The mystery was well done. I had suspicions early on who may have been behind the murder and was actually sad when I was correct.
This is a delightful addition to the Harvest, Ohio stories and I look forward to reading the next book soon.
How is everyone doing? GR keeps kicking me off for some reason. I’ll check from my computer when I get home.
I finished my book last night, just need to write the review which I'll do once I'm done work for the day.
Week 1 Spot 10
Book: Traitor's Blade
Author: Sebastien de Castell
Qualification: #1 in the Greatcoats series
Read: 24/9/20
Rating: 3 stars
Review
Falcio is the leader ofthe Greatcoats, a group of travelling Magisters upholding the kings law. Now the king is dead and the Greatcoats are hated. They are trying to fulfill a final mission for the king that they promised him before he was killed.
The story is told in first person perspective from the point of view of Falcio. It is also told in dual timeline where we find out how it all begun, and the situation they are in now. It is a fun series with very good fight scenes. You get to know the characters and their background, especially Falcio's, and you get the feeling that this is a group of people that are close. I liked the first book and I think there is good potential for the rest of the series, but it was not something super original. It was good enough for me to continue and see how the rest of the series is. If someone is looking for a fun adventure with a lot of action, I think they might enjoy this book.
Completion Post: Week 1 - Spot 10The Night Agent by Matthew Quirk
How it fits?: Standalone
Date finished?: 09/23/2020
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
The Night Agent was a fast-paced, thrilling read with an intriguing plot.
FBI Agent Peter Sutherland was surprised when he was picked to work in the White House Situation Room given his family's sordid history. His job? To work the night shift monitoring an emergency line for a call that may never come. But one night, the phone finally rings and it sets Peter on a path to discovering a conspiracy that goes to the highest levels of the White House. On the hunt to find the traitor and clear his own name, Peter must evade the FBI, the Secret Service, and a team of deadly Russian operatives if he hopes to make it out of the situation alive.
Peter was an intriguing character and I liked him from the start. His father was a section chief in FBI counterintelligence when he was accused of selling secrets to the Russians which ruined his reputation and ultimately cost him his life. Peter has lived under the shadow of his father's actions his entire life and as a result has always followed the rules, doesn't ask questions, and tries to fly under the radar. Before taking the job at the White House, Peter worked in surveillance which left him with a unique set of skills that certainly came in handy after he went on the run. Throughout the investigation Peter works with Rose, the woman who called the emergency line. I enjoyed Rose's character and I liked her ability to adapt to the tough situations her and Peter found themselves in. There's a scene where Peter teaches her about surveillance that I particularly enjoyed as it showcased both of their skills.
The deaths of Rose's aunt and uncle are what sets in motion the events of this book. The two were involved in investigating a conspiracy related to the White House which put them in possession of a red ledger that detailed meetings between the mole and the Russians. We actually find out the identity of the mole fairly early on in the book which was surprising as I expected the author to keep us guessing for longer. But, I think it was a good choice as I enjoyed watching Peter and Rose figure out who the person was as well as having to change their strategy because of it. Ultimately Peter and Rose are framed for some of the mole's crimes and the pair go on the run which upped the suspense factor in the book as you were never sure if they were going to get caught. The pacing in the book was fantastic and there was just enough action to keep things interesting. I enjoyed the way the plot wrapped up and thought the ending was a good one.
Overall The Night Agent was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it if you're a fan of political thrillers. I definitely plan to pick up more books from the author in the future.
I won't be able to finish my book before midnight, but I am still hoping to finish it tonight.
Sarah wrote: "I won't be able to finish my book before midnight, but I am still hoping to finish it tonight."Ok. I'll check in the morning.
I'm not able to edit our thread. I've had a problem most of the day. I see where other people are having trouble as well.
Completion Post - Week 1
Book: Roar by Cora Carmack
Qualification: #1 in Stormheart series
Read: 9.24.20
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Review: I really liked a few of Cora Carmack's other books, and this is a New Adult Fantasy Romance that I knew I had to read. I really liked the characters, world building, and story line. I can't wait to continue the series!
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Week: 2Current space: 10
Roll: 2+2=4
New space: 14
Options: #14, #1, #4
Alternate: Book cover item:jewelry
I will update our thread once I can check if editing is working.
I'm either going to go with Proof of Murder or Magic Bleeds for this roll. Both are #4 in a series, so I'll do a selection post once I've decided which one I'm going to pick.
Moondance wrote: "I will update our thread once I can check if editing is working."Just an FYI, the editing bug may not be fixed for awhile. GR is aware of the problem and working on a fix, but have no time frame for when that will be done. See below on the Help page (3rd answer down).
https://help.goodreads.com/s/question...
So you may need to make a new post if they aren't going to have it fixed right away.
Melanie wrote: "I'm either going to go with Proof of Murder or Magic Bleeds for this roll. Both are #4 in a series, so I'll do a selection post once I've decided which one I'm going ..."Magic Bleeds has my vote!
Melanie wrote: "Moondance wrote: "I will update our thread once I can check if editing is working."Just an FYI, the editing bug may not be fixed for awhile. GR is aware of the problem and working on a fix, but h..."
I've heard from several people that it is a continued problem. I'm in surgery until later this afternoon. I will try to update when i get to a computer.
Roll #2: 14Selection: Lean on Me by Cherise Sinclair
Qualification: #4 in the Masters of the Shadowlands series
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