Play Book Tag discussion

Here's how it works.

How to Play

The order of play was generated at random.

The first player will select a number from 1-19.

The administrator will tell you which book the first player has opened.

The next player will have a choice. They may either steal Player One's book. Or, they may pick a new number and open a new book.

If they steal Player One's title, then Player One will have the opportunity to select a new number.

Then it is Player Three's turn. Player Three may then steal either one of the two open titles, or select a new number to open.

We continue ad infinitum until all the books are opened and distributed.

NOTE: The person who contributes the book title that is stolen the most will receive 50 participation points as a prize for providing the most popular choice.

Additional Rules

Each person may possess a given title no more than three times total.

If a player steals a book from you, you may not take it right back immediately, but must select or open a different book. You may steal it back at the next opportunity.

One title will come with a $25 Amazon gift certificate provided by PBT. At the end of the swap, we will announce which title includes the gift certificate. Another title is coming with a surprise new hardcover supplied by an administrator. This will also be revealed after the swap is over.

You must check the status of the swap every 24 hours or assign a proxy person to do so for you so that if it is your turn, you take it in a timely fashion.

Book should be shipped within one week of the close of the swap.

Personal contact information must be exchanged between the two parties involved - - privately - - in order to complete the shipping of the books. Not shipping your book is grounds for being removed as a PBT member (holy smokes I seriously hope I never actually have to implement that!).

Let the fun commence!

Nicole R

You are first to open! Please pick a title from 1-19.

WooHoo! I pick 12.

Nicole, you have opened:

Why We Swim

The next person up, is Joy!

Joy, you may either steal Why We Swim, or you may open any book

1-11, or 13-19.

Hi all. Just letting you all know I volunteered to help Anita out with running the swap. It's pretty slow at the beginning but I know it will get crazy later.

Rachel N. wrote: "Hi all. Just letting you all know I volunteered to help Anita out with running the swap. It's pretty slow at the beginning but I know it will get crazy later."

She is a great boss Rachel😁

Joanne wrote: "Rachel N. wrote: "Hi all. Just letting you all know I volunteered to help Anita out with running the swap. It's pretty slow at the beginning but I know it will get crazy later."

She is a great bos..."

LOL, well thank you for that, Joanne! And thank you, Rachel, for volunteering to help! I'm so grateful to you both.

Good morning, everyone!

Just want to make sure I don't know what order I'm picking in because I'm not supposed to and not because I've missed something?

I select #5.

Pam wrote: "Good morning, everyone!

Just want to make sure I don't know what order I'm picking in because I'm not supposed to and not because I've missed something?"

You've got it! You aren't supposed to know. I will PM you when it's your turn.

Joy D wrote: "I select #5."

Joy, you have opened The Chosen and the Beautiful.

Booknblues, you are up next!

You may either "steal":

The Chosen and the Beautiful, or
Why We Swim

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1-4, 6-11, 13-19.

Anita wrote: "Booknblues, you are up next!

You may either "steal":

The Chosen and the Beautiful, or
Why We Swim

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1-4,..."

I've read Why We Swim, which I loved and I think I'll pass on the other, so I'll choose 17.

Booknblues, you have opened:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Sallys, you are up next!

You may either "steal" one of the following books:

The Chosen and the Beautiful
Why We Swim
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1-4, 6-11, 13-16, 18 or 19.

We will see if I can hold on to it.

Rachel N. wrote: "Hi all. Just letting you all know I volunteered to help Anita out with running the swap. It's pretty slow at the beginning but I know it will get crazy later."

Love love love seeing another challenge volunteer assistant!

Already the books look so shiny and interesting!

I ended up not checking out what I might have to offer and so for the first time for a swap, I'm just watching the shenanigans! Have fun, everyone!

I choose to open 18

Sallys wrote: "I choose to open 18"

You have opened:

Legends & Lattes

Jen K, you are up next!

You may either "steal" one of the following books:

The Chosen and the Beautiful
Why We Swim
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Legends & Lattes

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1-4, 6-11, 13-16, or 19.

Exciting!! This must be my group because I have read and would recommend all 4 of the opened books.

I will pick to open #2.

Jen K wrote: "Exciting!! This must be my group because I have read and would recommend all 4 of the opened books.

I will pick to open #2."

You have opened:

The Paris Library (hardcover)

Lyn, you are up next!

You may either "steal" one of the following books:

The Chosen and the Beautiful
Why We Swim
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Legends & Lattes
The Paris Library

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1, 3, 4, 6-11, 13-16, or 19.

Anita wrote: "Jen K wrote: "Exciting!! This must be my group because I have read and would recommend all 4 of the opened books.

I will pick to open #2."

You have opened:

The Paris Library (har..."

Excellent, one I haven't read yet!

I will steal The Paris Library :)

Lyn wrote: "I will steal The Paris Library :)"

*rubbing hands together and cackling with glee*

NOW the game really begins!

Theresa wrote: "Lyn wrote: "I will steal The Paris Library :)"

*rubbing hands together and cackling with glee*

NOW the game really begins!"

I kept waiting for that first steal!

Booknblues wrote: "Theresa wrote: "Lyn wrote: "I will steal The Paris Library :)"

*rubbing hands together and cackling with glee*

NOW the game really begins!"

I kept waiting for that first steal!"

Someone had to do it! And I had some good options for stealing. I am already thinking about which one I will take when I lose The Paris Library, because we all know I won't hold on to it very long!

Lyn wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Theresa wrote: "Lyn wrote: "I will steal The Paris Library :)"

*rubbing hands together and cackling with glee*

NOW the game really begins!"

I kept waiting for..."

They all look so shiny and enticing, don't they?!

Man, easy come easy go. It was a good one to steal!

@Anita, I will open #7 please.

Jen K wrote: "Man, easy come easy go. It was a good one to steal!

@Anita, I will open #7 please."

You have opened The Many Daughters of Afong Moy (hardcover).

Diane MP, you are up next!

You may either "steal" one of the following books:

The Chosen and the Beautiful
Why We Swim
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Legends & Lattes
The Paris Library - hardcover
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy - hardcover

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1, 3, 4, 6, 8-11, 13-16, or 19.

I too waiting for the action-Got my eye on a couple of of them

Oh, what to do??? The choices are very tempting, but I have to see what's still out there!

I'm going with my lucky number, number 13.

These are such good choices that people picked for the books! I’m on the edge of my seat!

DianeMP you have opened The Music of Bees

Annapi you are next

You may either "steal" one of the following books:

The Music of Bees
The Chosen and the Beautiful
Why We Swim
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Legends & Lattes
The Paris Library - hardcover
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy - hardcover

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1, 3, 4, 6, 8-11, 14-16, or 19.

I will steal Why We Swim :)

Nicole, your book was stolen, so you are up next!

You may either "steal" one of the following books:

The Music of Bees
The Chosen and the Beautiful
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Legends & Lattes
The Paris Library - hardcover
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy - hardcover

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1, 3, 4, 6, 8-11, 14-16, or 19.

Darn it! I was hoping if I just sat here quietly no one would notice me and my book!

I am stealing The Music of Bees, please!

(But whoever has Legends & Lattes, I literally flipped a coin between that and The Music of Bees!)

Awwwww! Rats!

Diane, your book was stolen, so you are up next!

You may either "steal" one of the following books:

Why We Swim
The Chosen and the Beautiful
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Legends & Lattes
The Paris Library - hardcover
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy - hardcover

Or you may open any book with one of the following numbers, 1, 3, 4, 6, 8-11, 14-16, or 19.

Me waiting for people to steal the book I submitted ... 👁️👁️

I see a couple I'd like to steal if I get the chance!

I'd like to open book number 4.