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Team #8
Captain: Ophelia

Members:
Angie ☯
Ophelia
AliciaJ

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Hiya, Team Caps! Thanks for volunteering to guide your team through a round of BookShelf Bingo!
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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)
2a ~ Create a master list in a post (preferably on the first page of your team's thread) and update it weekly or as often as necessary
2b ~ Post your team's stats on the Captain's Log prior to requesting a stamp
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
4a ~ 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 a copy of your bingo card: https://bingobaker.com/#672009e840cded9d

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Hello Team!
I'm sorry for the late check in. I had it in my mind that this started on 11/6!

I don't think I've had the pleasure of being on a challenge with either of you in the past. Looking forward to meeting you!

Let me know if either of you would like to be captain?

Shelf #1 ~ 1 Nov:
D - "Drizzle" or dragon(s)
Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...

* For "drizzle", read a book with rain on the cover, 'rain' or 'mist' in the title, series or author's name or a wet character on the cover

* For dragon(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR Dragon, GR Drasons or SOS Dragon

Hi team- sorry I am late. I had two unexpected 14 hour work days. I’m excited about this round!

Hi there! I'm excited too. Do either one of you want to be captain? Also, should we pick a name? I have a few to offer:

The Plot Twisters
Procrasti-Readers United
Lit Happens
The Novel Nomads

Oh, and it might be helpful to know what time zones we're all in. I'm in California, on Pacific time. How about you guys?

Everyone should also tick the Notify me box, otherwise you might miss posts, due to GRs change to the system.

Sandra wrote: "Everyone should also tick the Notify me box, otherwise you might miss posts, due to GRs change to the system."

Thanks for the reminder Sandra. 😊

You're welcome :)

I like Novel Nomads. I will serve as team captain if no one else wants to. However, on days I work I can't always post.

Ophelia wrote: "I like Novel Nomads. I will serve as team captain if no one else wants to. However, on days I work I can't always post."

I can be your back up Ophelia if you can't post on certain days. I like Novel Nomads too 😊

Selection Post Shelf #1 - 1 November: Drizzle or Dragon
The Blackstone Dragon Heir by Alicia Montgomery
How it fits: located page 12 of the Goodreads Dragon page
Pages: 208

Selection Post

Shelf #1 ~ 1 Nov: D - "Drizzle" or dragon(s)
* For dragon(s), read a book found on one of these shelves:
GR Dragon: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Book/Author: The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden
Pages: 226
How it fits: tagged 12x as dragon on GR Dragon list - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

I had the "notify" box checked and still didn't get a single notification! I hate this new and improved notification system!!!

I'm good with Novel Nomads. Thanks for taking the captain role, Ophelia! Let us know if there is anything we can do to help!

OK added the team name, added Ophelia to Steph's edit list.

That's a real worry Angie, I was hoping the notification tick box would work. *sigh*

It works sometimes - but not all the time! At least that is what I've found with my things.

Selection Post ... Shelf #1 ... 1 Nov: D - "Drizzle" or dragon(s)


Book: Mist by Susan Krinard
Series: Midgard ##1 | Media: Kindle/Audio
Option: D - "Drizzle"
How it Fits : "Mist" in title
Read: xx/xx/xx | Pages: 384 | Rating:

Angie, you might want to keep the Umbrella book in case the Umbrella shelf gets called. Book #7 isn't due out till January.

Sandra wrote: "Angie, you might want to keep the Umbrella book in case the Umbrella shelf gets called. Book #7 isn't due out till January."

Great tip! Thank you!!

I will update my pick today.

I think I'm up to #3 in that series, and I always keep one of them in mind when its an Umbrella shelf :D

Completion Post

Shelf #1 ~ 1 Nov: D - "Drizzle" or dragon(s)
* For dragon(s), read a book found on one of these shelves:
GR Dragon: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Book/Author: The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden
Pages: 226
How it fits: tagged 12x as dragon on GR Dragon list - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Date Read: 11/5
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I'm so happy! I found a new series to dive into. I loved this book from beginning to end, even though it was pretty darn predictable. It didn't matter though because Luke is absolutely awesome and Mina was perfect as his partner. I just love the bad boy with the sneaky little bits of good hidden deep inside. And now I can't wait to pick up the next book and find out what happens with Julian and Rose.

Selection Post
Free Space

Book/Author: Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara
Pages: 507
How it fits: pg. 2 of SOS Best of UF list: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...

Hey there, how are you guys doing?

Shelf #2 ~ 8 Nov: S - "September" or shifter(s)
Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...

* For "September", read a book published in the month of September within the last 4 years (2021-24); a book with an academia trope; or 'harvest' in the title or series name

* For shifter(s), read a book found on one of these shelves: GR Shifter, GR Shifters, SOS shifteror SOS were-shifter

Selection Post

Shelf #2 ~ 8 Nov: S - "September" or shifter(s)
Book/Author: Force of Temptation by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 310 pgs
How it fits: tagged 138x as shifter on shelf GR Shifter

Angie ☯ wrote: "."

Tracking Post:

Shelf: Free Space STAMPED
Angie☯ ~ Passions in Death by J.D. Robb Rating: ✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/8/24 REVIEW
Ophelia ~ Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮
Date Read: 11/14/2024 REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara Rating: ✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/29/2024 REVIEW


Shelf #1: D "Drizzle" or dragon(s) STAMPED
Angie☯ ~ Mist by Susan Krinard Rating: ✮✮ Date Read: 11/7/24 REVIEW
Ophelia ~ The Blackstone Dragon Heir by Alicia Montgomery Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮
Date Read: 11/4/2024 REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden Rating: ✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/5/2024 REVIEW


Shelf #2 ~ 8 Nov: S - "September" or shifter(s) STAMPED
Angie☯ ~ Honor-bound Witch by Deanna Chase Rating: ✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/12/24 REVIEW
Ophelia ~ The Blackstone Lion by Alicia Montgomery Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/9/24 REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ Force of Temptation by Suzanne Wright Rating: 1-5✮ Date Read: REVIEW


Shelf #3 ~ 15 November: "Jack-o-lantern" or jacket STAMPED
Angie☯ ~ The Professor Woos the Witch by Kristen Painter Rating: ✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/24/2024 REVIEW
Ophelia ~ Reclaimed by Jaymin Eve Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 12/2/2024 REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo Rating: ✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/18/24 REVIEW


Shelf #4 ~ 22Nov: F "Fall" or fae STAMPED
Angie☯ ~ Pumpkin Pies & Potions by Polly Holmes Rating: ✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/26/2024 REVIEW
Ophelia ~ Rejected by Jaymin Eve Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/29/2024 REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ A Throne of Feathers and Bone by Shannon Mayer Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 11/27/2024 REVIEW


Shelf #5 ~ 29Nov - "Moon" or magic STAMPED
Angie☯ ~ Fairy Tale by Stephen King Rating: ✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 12/3/2024 REVIEW
Ophelia ~ Winter by Marissa Meyer Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 12/8/2024 REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout Rating: 1-5✮ Date Read: 12/8/2024 REVIEW


Shelf #6 ~ 6Dec: - "Road trip" or reaper(s) STAMPED
Angie☯ ~ Outlaw Mountain by J.A. Jance Rating: ✮✮✮ Date Read: 12/13/2024REVIEW
Ophelia ~ Grave Dance by Kalayna Price Rating: ✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 12/10/2024 REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ Downfall by Parker St. John Rating: ✮✮✮✮ Date Read: 12/9/2024 REVIEW


Shelf #7 ~ 13Dec: - "Plaid" or paranormal romance
Angie☯ ~ The Christmas Cowboy Hero by Donna Grant Rating: ✮✮✮1/2 Date Read: 12/15/2024 REVIEW
Ophelia ~ Forbidden Highlander by Donna Grant Rating: 1-5✮ Date Read: REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ book by author Rating: 1-5✮ Date Read: REVIEW


Shelf #8 ~ Dec: - ""
Angie☯ ~ Book by Author Rating: 1-5✮ Date Read: REVIEW
Ophelia ~ book by author Rating: 1-5✮ Date Read: REVIEW
AliciaJ ~ book by author Rating: 1-5✮ Date Read: REVIEW

Completion Post Shelf #1 ~ 1November: Drizzle or Dragon
The Blackstone Dragon Heir by Alicia Montgomery

Date Read:11/4/24
Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮
Review: Matthew Lennox accepted responsibility for his family, their history, and the company his family runs. He has a single focus on ensuring the success of the company until he encounters Catherine Archer. Matthew is a dragon shifter and his dragon recognizes Catherine as his mate. Catherine is attempting to remain unnoticed. That will be impossible with Matthew setting his sights on her. I enjoyed the book. I only had angst as Catherine withholds her troubles instead of going to her friends for help. I will continue with the series.

Selection Post Shelf #2 ~ 6 Nov: S - "September" or shifter
The Blackstone Lion by Alicia Montgomery
How it fits: shifter
Pages: 242

The Free Space selection listed for me should be Alicia. I'll post mine later tonight or tomorrow. 🙂

Completion Post ... Shelf #1 ... 1 Nov: D - "Drizzle" or dragon(s)


Book: Mist by Susan Krinard
Series: Midgard ##1 | Media: Kindle/Audio
Option: D - "Drizzle"
How it Fits : "Mist" in title
Read: 11/07/24 | Pages: 384 | Rating: ★★☆☆☆
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Review:
I really wanted to like this series! Sad to say, I was disappointed. I don't know if I wasn't in the mood for the story or if it really was a bit dull and felt short of my expectation. I think the problem for me was that it was a bit of a mess structure wise.

For the most part, the Norse Mythology and the portrayal of the gods and goddesses were on point, with the exception of Freya. Liberties were taken with her power and how/who she used it.

I tried to like it and I read it to the end giving it the chance to convert me. While there were some good parts, the most just wasn't for me.

Selection Post ... Free Space


Book: Passions in Death by J.D.
Robb
Series: In Death #59 | Media: Audio / Kindle
How it Fits: Option 3 ~ on SOS Group Bookshelf
Read: xx/xx/xx | Pages: 363 | Rating:

Completion Post ... Free Space


Book: Passions in Death by J.D.
Robb
Series: In Death #59 | Media: Audio / Kindle
How it Fits: Option 3 ~ on SOS Group Bookshelf
Read: 11/08/24 | Pages: 363 | Rating: ★★★★☆
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Review:
The In Death series never lets me down! I love the dynamic between Eve and Roarke and all of the main characters. She still asks the craziest questions and can't believe that people or say such crazy things! (I get that too!)

This edition was a good as the rest.. I actually didn't pick the correct bad guy this time. So, I guess JD Robb can still surprise me.

I know these books have a "formula", but they are my go to series when I need something that I know I'll enjoy! (Or after I finish a book that wasn't so great....) Now I've read all of the currently published books in the series; guess I'll have to find a new go to one!!

Need to pick something for Shelf 2. I'll get that picked tomorrow.

Selection Post ... Shelf #2 ~ 8 Nov: S - "September" or shifter(s)


Book: Honor-Bound Witch by Deanna Chase
Series: Miss Matched Midlife Dating Agency #2 | Media: Kindle/Audio
Option: D - "September"
How it Fits : Published Sept 6, 2022
Read: xx/xx/xx | Pages: 248 | Rating:

Completion Post

Shelf #2 ~ 8 Nov: S - "September" or shifter(s)
Book/Author: Force of Temptation by Suzanne Wright
Pages: 310 pgs
How it fits: tagged 138x as shifter on shelf GR Shifter
Date Read: 11/10
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I read the first book in this series quite a while ago, and I honestly had forgotten about it until I saw this book on the list. I'm so glad I did! I loved these characters. Harley is this seriously cool margay cat shifter, which I had to actually look up on google to see what a margay cat was. And her human side was pretty awesome too. I loved how she didn't take any crap from anyone, but she wasn't confrontational or bitchy about it. I did get a little overwhelmed with all the different character names and the variety of different shifter packs/prides, which is why the 4 star rating. But I'm definitely going to put this series back on my radar to start reading again. I want to see what happens next!

Angie ☯ wrote: "Completion Post ... Free Space


Book: Passions in Death by J.D.
Robb
Series: In Death #59 | Media: Audio / Kindle
How it Fits: Option 3 ~ o..."

This series is one of my favorites too, from the very first book. Eve is one of my heroes! 😊

Completion Post ... Shelf #2 ~ 8 Nov: S - "September" or shifter(s)


Book: Honor-Bound Witch by Deanna Chase
Series: Miss Matched Midlife Dating Agency #2 | Media: Kindle/Audio
Option: D - "September"
How it Fits : Published Sept 6, 2022
Read: 11/12/24 | Pages: 248 | Rating: ★★★☆☆
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Review:
I read the first book in this series two years ago!! I have way too many series going. This was a quick and easy read. I would say it's a Cozy, except for the steamy love scene! Lol

Marion Match is building her Midlife Dating Agency and trying to solve magical mysteries that keep falling in her lap. She is trying to find an old friend and keep her family and friends from messing up their lives with their crazy stunts. There is a plenty of chaos and humor and a few deceptive twists!

Premonition Point is full of magic and hijinks that's for sure! You never really know where you are going to land.

Completion Post Shelf #2 ~ 8Nov: S -"September" or shifter
The Blackstone Lion by Alicia Montgomery

Date Read; 11/9/24
Rating: ✮✮✮✮✮
Review:
I enjoyed the second book in this series. Luke Lennox was intriguing and mysterious in the first book. In this one we get to know him better. The mystery was primarily caused by his illusiveness. He only revealed himself when needed by his family. When Luke’s Lion met his mate he struggled to balance his belief that he didn’t deserve a happy life with a family with all that involves life with a mate. Georgina had a son. She also had a secret. That and a bad decisions almost caused her to be outcast from the Lennox family. Of course in the end is a HEA book.

Selection Post: Free Space
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
How it fits: Best of Paranormal Romance Series Located Here
Pages: 400

AliciaJ wrote: "Completion Post

Shelf #1 ~ 1 Nov: D - "Drizzle" or dragon(s)
* For dragon(s), read a book found on one of these shelves:
GR Dragon: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Book/Author: [book:The ..."

I gobbled up that series; it was such a fun read. Glad you enjoyed it, too.

😊 WTG! Your request to stamp D/drizzle & S/September has been approved; if you have any issues stamping your card, let me know. Once you’ve stamped your card, go to the Captain’s Log and share a link with us. Thx!

Stamped Shelf 1 and 2

Ophelia wrote: "Stamped Shelf 1 and 2"

Hi Ophelia, it doesn't look like the stamps are showing on our card.

Completion Post: Free Space
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

Date Read 11/15/2024
Rating ✮✮✮✮✮
Review:
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning captured my attention immediately. Hawk was a rogue. Adrienne was used and deceived by her fiancée then transported back in time. She found herself being given up for marriage in place of someone’s daughter. Adrienne was determined to hate all attractive men which included her husband Hawk. Hawk was determined to give up his rogue ways to be faithful and capture the love of Adrienne. This mystical time-traveling story kept my interest to the end.

AliciaJ wrote: "Hi Ophelia, it doesn't look like the stamps are showing on our card.

It's stamped, but for this round the card images on each team's thread isn't being updated throughout the round, as we've done in the past. If you click on the link to your bingo card, you'll see the stamps (yellow x's).