SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

Team #10
Captain: Moondance

Members:
Vi
*Danielle*
Kat
Moondance

Just a Hop, Skip & Click Away
Happy Reading!

Shelf Announcements ~ Check for the latest shelf announcement & review the requirements for each shelf
Free Space Rules ~ Where to look when pickin' your free space book
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 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)
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 (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, Sandra or Judithe) should you need us for any reason throughout the game

Link to print your own copy: BINGO card

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Well I guess I'm the first to check in. Hello Everyone!!

First of I'd like to say it's been a few rounds since I last played but I guess it's kinda like riding a bike you never forget ...lol.

I would prefer to not be team captain this round until I can become familiar with the game again.

I've done a little book scouting and have books lined up for all the shelves and have made sure they reach all the specs for the game.

I'm not the greatest at coming up with team names but I will think on it and post any ideas I come up with, I'm looking forward to playing and chatting with all of you :)

Hi team

I've not played this challenge before. I'm looking forward to playing with you

I'd rather not be captain. As for team names I'm not very good at coming up this them, but I'll have a think.

Hey Kat,

Second team we're on together

Yes it's nice to see a familiar name on the team :)

I'm really excited to start playing it's been at least 5 or 6 rounds since I last played, some of the shelves , like cover color and the catagories sections are new to me but seem pretty easy to fill

So far I have only been able to come up with one team name but I'll keep thinking :)

Team names:
Tenacious Bookworms

Hello! I love Bingo! Actually, I love challenges. I'm looking forward to playing with you. I like Tenacious Bookworms for a team name. We can run it by Vi when she checks in. Ready for the first shelf!
~~ cheryl

I've picked Shadow Walker for my Free Space book. I used option 3 (group bookshelf) and found it under "Dragon". It will work for another challenge as well which makes me happy.

So where is everybody from?

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and it's 9:30 pm on Monday right now. The current temperature is -11c but it feels like -21c... so it's darn cold right now!! In the last 3 weeks where I live we got about 3 or 4 feet of snow which is usually what we get all winter long.

I'm single and working part time right now until spring and things start picking up again work wise. So I have lots of extra time to read...but when I'm not reading I'm the proud mama for 4 kitties and 2 puppies who like to take up as much of my time as they can.

I'm looking forward to get to know all of you and reading some really great books :)

Hi Kat!

I'm in Charlotte North Carolina. We are in the midst of a "winter event". In the South that means it is snowing, sleeting and/or freezing rain. The problem is that we are not equipped for it. I have no problem with snow but we are a city of trees and ice can be a real mess. My power lines are underground but they are overhead between me and the nearest substation. Keeping my fingers crossed that the ice doesn't get too bad.

I am single. I am the clinical coordinator for a pediatric craniofacial surgeon. I am in surgery 2-3 days a week and in the office 1-2. My work week averages 60+ hours. I have insomnia which allows me to read as much as I do. (I am currently active in 6 challenges...Yikes!)

My mom lives with me along with a clan of kitties. I have 11 bookcases filled to capacity and 3 e-readers. I rarely have to buy a book for challenges.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Happy Reading!
~~ cheryl

I'm from Wales. I can't believe the freezing weather you're both having. All that snow.

I'm bedridden, so reading really is what I love. I love team challenges, so looking forward to getting to know you all.

Keep warm and happy reading

✼Danielle✼ wrote: "I'm from Wales. I can't believe the freezing weather you're both having. All that snow.

I'm bedridden, so reading really is what I love. I love team challenges, so looking forward to getting to k..."

You will love Bingo! Looking forward to the first shelf.

Cheryl your winter event sounds a lot like the one that just blasted us on Sunday, I'm still digging out . I guess that's where being single sucks I have to do all the shoveling myself...lol :)

I have an 8 x 12 ft book shelf that takes up one wall in my livingroom that is reserved for only my favorite books and movies collection. I don't really buy to many hard copies of books anymore since I became addicted to my kindle and can pretty much find just about any book for free somewhere on the net.

Right now I'm working about 36 hours a week but in the spring/summer that jumps to about 45/50 hrs. I work as a cook in a restaurant not to far from where I live, it's a pretty seasonal town so things slow way down in the winter months .

Danielle just be glad your not here with us snowed in people...lol. Imagine the shock to my system since I just got back from a vacation in Cuba last Thursday to return to all this snow!

I have always wanted to vacation in your part of the world I just love the history that comes from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales... I've read many a historical romance set in that part of the world. Marsha Canham's Robin Hood Trilogy is by far one of my all time favorites.

Hi Team!! Sorry for the late check in but I was just able to get online now.

I'm living in Singapore - married with a one year-old. Currently staying at home but job-hunting which takes up another bulk of my time. And there's no snow EVER where I live. I haven't even seen snow in real life - so I just can't imagine the temperature you guys must live in.

I don't want to be captain this round as I don't have time. I'd rather spend the free time reading :P I'm ok with the team name - another horrible person at naming but I'm good at using auto team name generators :)

Welcome Vi! Happy to meet you. I can captain. Some weeks I will not be able to post the shelf call midday as I will be in surgery. I am captain on another Bingo now too. Good thing I have OCD.

I love that we represent so many different places in the world. I travel quite a bit for work (I would normally be in the Middle East this week) and for pleasure. I've never been to Nova Scotia or Singapore. I did a quick pass through Wales years ago and would like to go back. So looking forward to getting to know each of you. I will let the powers that be our team name.

I can help out with shelf postings when you are unable to Cheryl ... just let me know when you need the help :)

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "I can help out with shelf postings when you are unable to Cheryl ... just let me know when you need the help :)"

Thank you, Kat!

R11 Team #10~TENACIOUS BOOKWORMS

FREE SPACE Complete 3.4.15 STAMPED

Vi Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs REVIEW SOS bookshelf
Danielle Death Magic by Eileen Wilks REVIEW SOS bookshelf
Kat My Commander by Alanea Alder REVIEW SOS bookshelf
Cheryl Shadow Walker by Allyson James REVIEW SOS bookshelf

WEEK 1: 2.18.15 FAVORITE Complete 2.25.15 STAMPED

Vi Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews byJeaniene Frost REVIEW
Danielle Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost REVIEW
Kat White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout REVIEW
Cheryl Kitty in the Underworld byCarrie Vaughn REVIEW

WEEK 2: 2.25.15 DEMONS Complete 3.9.15 STAMPED

Vi Night Season by Eileen Wilks REVIEW
Danielle For a Few Demons More byKim Harrison REVIEW
Kat Drop Dead Demons by A&E Kirk REVIEW
Cheryl The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison REVIEW

WEEK 3: 3.4.15 GREEN/TEAL Complete 3.12.15 STAMPED

Vi The Thirteenth House by Sharon Shinn REVIEW
Danielle Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop REVIEW
Kat The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer byMichelle Hodkin REVIEW
Cheryl Ivy Cole and the Moon by Gina Farago REVIEW

Week 4: 3.11.15 PARANORMAL ROMANCE Complete 3.15.15 STAMPED

Vi Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop REVIEW
Danielle Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs REVIEW
Kat Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop REVIEW
Cheryl Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews REVIEW

WEEK 5: 3.18.15 SHIFTERS Complete 3.25.15 STAMPED

Vi Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes REVIEW
Danielle Hidden Destiny by Carrie Ann Ryan REVIEW
Kat Rafael by Faith Gibson REVIEW
Cheryl Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews REVIEW

WEEK 7: 3.25.15 Author "S" first or last name Complete 3.30.15 STAMPED

Vi The Rithmatist by Brandon SAnderson REVIEW
Danielle How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying) by Kerrelyn Sparks REVIEW
Kat Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh REVIEW
Cheryl Priceless by Shannon Mayer REVIEW

WEEK 7: 4.1.15 SIX PACK ATTACK Completed 4.5.15 STAMPED

Vi Making Faces by Amy Harmon REVIEW
Danielle All In with the Duke by Ava March REVIEW
Kat My Protector by Alanea Alder REVIEW
Cheryl Rafael by Faith Gibson REVIEW

WEEK 8: 4.8.15 READER'S CHOICE Completed 4.19.15 STAMPED

Vi Song in the Silence by Elizabeth Kerner REVIEW
Danielle Demon Forged by Meljean Brook REVIEW
Kat My Healer by Alanea Alder REVIEW
Cheryl Written in Red by Anne Bishop REVIEW

WEEK 9: 4.15.15 CREATURE FEATURE Complete 4.22.15 STAMPED

Vi Shadow Walker by Allyson James REVIEW
Danielle Ritual Magic by Eileen Wilks REVIEW
KatBurn For Me by Cynthia Eden REVIEW
Cheryl Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop REVIEW

Week 10 4.22.15 MAN'S WORLD Complete 4.28.15

Vi Missing You by Harlan Coben REVIEW
Danielle Healing Hunter's Heart by Charlie Cochet REVIEW
Kat Avalon by Mindee Arnett REVIEW
Cheryl Hunted by Kevin Hearne REVIEW

Week 11: 4.29.15 NEW2YOU AUTHOR Complete 5.6.15

Vi The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon REVIEW
Danielle Infected: Prey by Andrea Speed REVIEW
Kat Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini REVIEW
Cheryl A Little Night Magic by Lucy March REVIEW

I've picked out my Free Space Book!

I'll be reading: by Jennifer L. Armentrout and I got it off the SOS group bookshelf, I also put it there a few days ago so excited that I can use it. ...Now my only problem is keeping myself from starting it right NOW!!! I've been waiting not so patiently for this little beauty to be released :D

I can see my TBR pile/mountain growing again. And we haven't even started playing!

*snigger*

I let the Mods know that everything was good with our Bingo card and that it matched the spreedsheet :)

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "I let the Mods know that everything was good with our Bingo card and that it matched the spreedsheet :)"

Thanks, Kat! I'm between cases. Will not be out until 5-6pm EST. looking forward to the shelf.

I can't wait to start!! I finished a book this morning so the wait is just about killing me ..lol

The Shelf has Arrived!!!!

Shelf #1 ~ 18 Feb 2015: Favorite
Read a favorite ~ series, author, genre, paranormal ability or being, etc...

This is the perfect shelf for me I get to read 2 books by my favorite Author! 1 for the shelf and the other for the free space...woohoo!


I'll be reading by Jennifer L. Armentrout for the Favorite shelf and for the free space(off SOS bookshelf)

Now I'm off to start reading!! :)

Shelf 1 -- Favourite

I'm going with favourite author

-- Kresley Cole

Free Space

I think it going with a book off SOS bookshelf

-- Lynsay Sands

Well my day was longer than I planned! Kat thank you for posting the shelf!

I will be readingKitty in the Underworld by Carrie Vaughn. I love this series!

Off to get our shelves organized.

Our books are posted on message #23. I will keep our reviews there.

Happy Reading!

Neat shelf. I'll be back with my reads. I'm thinking would be one as I have been putting it off for a long time.

It's the start of Chinese New Year here so I'm really looking forward to a long, lazy weekend. Hoping to catch up on my reading.

Vi wrote: "Neat shelf. I'll be back with my reads. I'm thinking would be one as I have been putting it off for a long time.

It's the start of Chinese New Year here so I'm rea..."

I have that one to read as well. Enjoy the New Year!

Vi wrote: "Neat shelf. I'll be back with my reads. I'm thinking would be one as I have been putting it off for a long time.

It's the start of Chinese New Year here so I'm rea..."

Happy New Year, Vi! Enjoy the holiday!

Hey, I'm changing my Favourite book to -- Jeaniene Frost.

I'm 75% done my Favorite book and should be done with it by Tomorrow. Then I'll be starting my Free Space :)

Good job everyone! I am staying in this weekend and should have plenty of time to read.

I'm done with my Favorites book! It was just to good to put down, good thing it was slow at work tonight cause I had my nose berried in it every chance I got. I'll post review tomorrow :)

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "I'm done with my Favorites book! It was just to good to put down, good thing it was slow at work tonight cause I had my nose berried in it every chance I got. I'll post review tomorrow :)"

Way to go Kat!

Thanks, Moondance & Judithe. I have to say though - I'm an Indian and the holiday doesn't apply to me except for the loong weekend :)

I'm only 25% in . I've been a little busy with the holiday. Hoping to get it read by tomorrow.

SOS Bookshelf Bingo R11 ~ Week 1 ~ Favorite Shelf

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Finished:21/02/15
Rating:5♥

Review:
I was so excited when Favorites was called for the first shelf cause I knew that I would finally get a chance to read something by my favorite author!

White Hot Kiss was FANTASTIC!!! I loved every single written word. Jennifer L. Armentrout knows how to suck this reader in with very little effort and keep me flipping the pages even when I should be working. This first book in her Dark Elements trilogy has met every expectation that I have when reading a JLA book. The writing was great, the story and plot had just enough build up that it leaves you wanting to start book 2 like yesterday and the characters... well lets just say (for me anyway) that this author knows how to write the HOTTEST young adult men out there! Roth I can't help but Swoon when ever his name comes up, that guy is a real panty melter...lol ;)

I've read just about everything that Ms. Armentrout has written and this trilogy is sure to end up on my all time favorites list along with her Lux and Covenant series. If you haven't read anything by this author you are so missing out, she's great and will always be one of my Favorite authors!

Week 1 -- Favourite

-- Jeaniene Frost

Read: 22/02/15
Rating: 5 stars

Review:
This series just keeps getting better, I couldn't put this book down and flew through it in a few hours. Love how Lelia pushes Vlad to accept that she isn't going to be hidden away when he fights their enemy. They may fight, but there no denying their love. The epilogue in this one was so great. I can not wait for the final installment for Vlad and Lelia's HEA next year.

Good Job *Danielle*!

I've been meaning to get back into the Night Huntress/Night Huntress World series, but I just never seem to find the time. I guess I'll have to try and move them up my TBR pile :)

I haven't had a chance to start my free space book yet cause I wanted to get my Other team challenge book out of the way first but I should be starting it within the next day or so :)

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "Good Job *Danielle*!

I've been meaning to get back into the Night Huntress/Night Huntress World series, but I just never seem to find the time. I guess I'll have to try and move them up my TBR pil..."

I like these book, especially the Vlad series.

I can't wait to see what the next shelf is going to be, so far all the books I've read this month have been fantastic I'm hoping to add 1 more to the list :)