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R11 SSS Post Your Spot
R11 SSS Discussion Thread
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*Titles exclude leading articles like A, An, The)
❀Each number corresponds with the spot on the board.
❀ Colors: The cover has to be at least 50% Guidelines
❀ Locations: As long as the book takes part at all in the given location.
❀ Publication Years: Any edition so long as it is published in the given year according to GR.
❀ Authors' Names: The first, middle, or last name of the author is ok.
❀ Cover Items: Must have the given item on the cover
❀ Titles: Only the first word of the title. A, An, and The do not count.
LIST:
1. Favorite Author
2. Cover Item: Sun/Moon
3. New to you author
4. One Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. The Witness or Divergent)
5. Cover Item: Book
6. School/College/University
7. Title B
8. North America
9. Author D
10. Cover Item: Food/Drink
11. Author P
12. Female Author
13. Cover: Blue
14. Published 2015
15. Book that one of your teammates read shelf rated a 5-star
16. Title C
17. Seasonal Theme (i.e Christmas, Halloween etc)
18. Cover Item: Instrument
19. GR average rating >4.0
20. Author A
21. Europe
22. Cover: Yellow/Gold
23. Cover Item: Lamp/Candle
24. Title G
25. Cover: Pink
26. Published 2013
27. Cover Item: Hat/Helmet/Other Headwear
28. Book to Movie/TV (must state how book qualifies i.e. listopia or precis)
29. Title T
30. Cover Item: Weapon
31. Character has a pet
32. Cover Item: Mode of Transportation
33. Author uses their middle name/initial (e.g. Robert J. Sawyer, Rita Mae Brown)
34. Cover Item: One person
35. Debut Novel or Debut Author
36. Award winner (must state which/when)
37. Number in the Title (i.e. Third Grave Dead Ahead or Every Fifteen Minutes)
38. Author L
39. Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible)
40. Male Author
41.Title J
42. Four or more Words Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)
43. Cover Item: Jewellery
44. Published 2016
45. Romance
46. Set in a place you've visited
47. Author R
48. Two Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. Deadly Silence or The Hunger Games )
49. Cover Item: Plant
50. Young Adult/New Adult
51. Published between 2001 and 2010
52. Title F
53. Cover: White
54. Author W
55. Cover Item: Water
56. Three Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone)
57. Title K
58. LGBTQ+
59. Cover: Green
60. Sci-Fi
61. Africa
62. Author M
63. Published between 1950 and 2000
64. Title N
65. Cover: Grey/Silver
66. Published before 1950
67. Historical
68. Author I
69. Multi-Colored (3 or More Colors)
70. Cover Item: Animal
71. Several authors
72. Published 2014
73. Asia
74. Cover Item: Dress
75. South America
76. Cover: Orange
77. GR average rating <3.6
78. Fantasy
79. Title V
80. Cover Item: Furniture
81. Published 2011-2012
82. Author S
83. Australia
84. Cover: Purple
85. Mystery/Thriller
86. Title E
87. Cover: Black
88. Non-Fiction
89. Published the year you were born
90. Author O
91. Cover Item: Two or more people
92. Set in a Fictional Location/Universe
93. Character has at least one child
94. Author H
95. Published 2019
96. Cover Item: Building
97. Cover: Red
98. Published 2017
99. Originally published in a language other than English
100. Cover: Brown
101. GR average rating >4.0
102. Cover Item: Book
103. Title A
104. Author E
105. Cover: White
106. Book that one of your teammates read shelf rated a 5-star
107. Debut Novel or Debut Author
108. Title D
109. Published 2017
110. Three Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone)
111. Author C
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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 for every roll, 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, I am Roger from Milwaukee, Wisconsin So Central US Time. A fast reader and I believe I have been on a team with everyone else. Shannon and Nikk for sure, will have to see Shelby's avatar to be sure about which Shelby it is. I read Mainly M/M or fantasy.ETA: seen the avatar and I have been on teams with her before.
I've definitely played with all of you before and look forward to a fun round again . :) Nice to see everyone!
TrackingBONUS 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 lists. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
� Halloween Bonus: One point can be earned for reading a Horror/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy book for the roll on 10/27.
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/ Halloween/ 2 in 1) may overlap with a series bonus.
Bonus points won: 0
Bonus points used: 0/0
Rolls:
Week 1 roll 1 position 4 : Completion
Week 1 Roll 2 Position 8: Completion
did we want to choose a captain and a name. I am pretty terrible when it comes to coming up with names:some suggestions ( I apologise in advance):
The Speedy ones
One Speed - Fast
Serial readers
one book at a time
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Week 1 Day Thursday Dice Roll: 44. One Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. The Witness or Divergent)
I honestly don't remember how to be captain of one of these teams so I'm out. lolI like "One Speed - Fast"
Selection PostWeek 1 - Thursday
Rolled: 4
Space: 4
Living Out Loud by Christina Lee
Pages: 250
Qualification: Free Fall #4
I second One Speed - Fast :)As for Captain I'd prefer not to as my schedule is really wonky right now as far as times online are concerned.
I can be captain if needed but may need some help with the occasional roll and also need to remind myself of captain responsibilitiesI will be reading
this week.
Week:1 Roll:1 Roll: 4
Previous Spot: 0
Current Spot: 4
Bonus Points Earned: 0
Bonus Points Used:0
To Read
#4 in series
Alternate: 4. One Word Title excluding articles like A, An, The (i.e. The Witness or Divergent)
Reviews :
Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon Sapphire Flames Review
Shannon Living Out Loud Review
Shelby The Goal Review
Roger - president of NBR United Rise & Fall Review
One Speed Fast work for me that is how I read.
I will hopefully be able to get online sunday late morning to post my completion post As I am central time if I am the last to post I can roll right away and will be better about posting before but LD WEEKEND just ruined my online time.
Completion PostWeek 1 - Thursday
Rolled: 4
Space: 4
Living Out Loud by Christina Lee
Pages: 250
Qualification: Free Fall #4
Read: 8/30/19
Rating: ★★★★
I think I'm glad I haven't read the previous books that have these characters because I got to go into it without any opinions on either on of these guys. Ben is a repressed, sort of fucked up gay man who moved to San Fran to live his best life away from his horrible, sadistic, gross parents. Xavier is Ben's friend from childhood, his first kiss and also living in San Fran. Ben contacts Xavier and they start their journey. And oh what a journey it is. I've been skipping quite a few sex scenes in my books lately but not this one. No way, no how. Refreshingly sexy and hot. Not a lot of angst in this one, a bit but nothing ott. Very enjoyable read. Kind of loved it.
Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "I can be captain if needed but may need some help with the occasional roll and also need to remind myself of captain responsibilitiesI will be reading
this week."I can back you up....hopefully.
Completion post week 1:Rise & Fall by Charlie Cochet pages: 236
how it fits: #4 in THIRDS series
Read: 8/30/19
Rating: 5 stars
Review: the continuing saga of Dex Daley, Sloane Brodie, and the rest of the Destructive Delta team of THIRDS agents. This story starts with Dex and Ash in a car speeding to the hospital after the ambulance carry Sloane, their team leader. Destructive Delta is put on leave because their two strongest thierans have been gravely injured. They go against orders to make sure those who were responsible for targeting the team is brought to justice. During that operation Cael, Dex's brother and team mate, is captured and injured. Further intrigue is added to continue the series.
Shannon wrote: "Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "I can be captain if needed but may need some help with the occasional roll and also need to remind myself of captain responsibilitiesI will be reading [book..."
If Shannon can't, I should be able to if not too busy.
So I'm like 20pages away from finishing, but since I'm reading this book for The Floor is Lava in NBRC I can't finish it until my teammate posts her book complete. I'm sure she'll be finished tonight, so I'll post when I get home from work after my shift at the bar.
Week 1 - Roll 4The Goal by Elle Kennedy
Date Read: 9/1
Rating: ★★★�
So there were some elements of this I liked...hello Tucker...but there were a lot of elements that bugged me too. I wanted to like Sabrina more than I did but she really held back and wouldn't let herself go there with Tucker for way too long. I think the large gap I had between reading the first couple books in this series, and then reading this one didn't help either. Things that I probably should have known about from the previous book I had completely forgotten, so when things got to the pregnancy bit I was thrown for a loop. I read some reviews that mentioned the previous book, so clearly it was something I might have had a hint of if I had read these closer together. And well frankly I thought it was pretty poorly handled in this one. I mean the circumstances upon which she got pregnant, while I guess technically feasible, were pretty ridiculous.
Still the quality of the writing is good and I enjoyed all the friends around them. I'm happy to have finished the series finally. :)
No probs Shelby. I had to wait till this morning to start my boo due to the floor is lava but i am at 70% now so should be finished in the next hour or so. i changed my book to
and i am loving it!
Week 1 - ThursdayRolled: 4
Space: 4
Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews
Pages: 2384
Qualification: Hidden Legacy #4
Date Read: 9/1
Rating: ★★★★�
Its been a while since i read the first three books of this series so I didn't immediately remember all of these characters but that didn't stop getting sucked in to the story right away.I really liked Catalina and found her a very strong interesting heroine. The story itself drew me in as Catalina tried to solve the murder of her client's mother and found herself sucked in to a whole different world of trouble and loved thepace of the story in general. The world of this series is especially interesting and I love reading about the different powers. All in al I loved everything about this book and can't the read further in this series
Week:1 Roll:2Roll: 4
Previous Spot: 4
Current Spot: 8
Bonus Points Earned: 1 fits series number and alternate spot - North America
Bonus Points Used:0
To Read
#8 in series
Alternate: 8. North America
Reviews :
Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon Freaky Reapers Review
Shannon Edward Unconditionally Review
Shelby Rumpel's Prize Review
Roger - president of NBR United Belonging Review
Well I was kind of secretly hoping for 7 since the next book I have to read is a 7, but at least this way I can double with SS. :)
Selection PostWeek 1, Roll 2
Space: 8
Edward Unconditionally by Lynn Lorenz
Pages: 196
Qualification: Takes place in Texas
Completion PostWeek 1, Roll 2
Space: 8
Edward Unconditionally by Lynn Lorenz
Pages: 196
Read: 9/2/19
Rating: ★★★★
I originally read this back in 2012 so I was curious if I would love it as much as I remembered. And I almost did! I wouldn't give it five stars now but still liked it a lot. But...if Edward was so freaking rich why was he driving around in a freaking Mazda Miata? I don't know why that detail stuck with me but there it is. That said Edward was so unabashedly fabulous and Jack's first encounter with him and Winston actually made me laugh. I could just picture it so well. I had read these out of order initially so this go around I actually knew all the supporting characters which made the story so much better. Loved these two together, wish we had more time with them actually together but overall my favorite book by Lynn Lorenz to date.
week 1, roll 2spot 8
Book: Belonging by Alexa Land
pages 422
How it fits: Book 8 in the series Firsts and forever
read:9/2/19
Rated: 5 Stars
I love this series but after book 3 I stopped reading because it didn't work for my challenges. I loved this book because you cannot beat a double hurt comfort book. Add in an age gap of 17 years plus a madcap secondary character and many thing combine to make this a potent book. Gianni (Johnny) Dombruso lost his parents when he was 4 Nana Dombruso raised him on his brother's then. Alexzander (Zan) Tillane is a musical prodigy become pop star who mysteriously disappeared after leaving in the middle of a concert and has been living in isolation for over a decade. Gianni is a submissive with esteem issues. Gianni becomes Zan's deal with the world assistant when the previous assistant, Zan's son, has to quit for medical reasons. Zan has many problems basically stemming from being to long withdrawn from the world. When Zan emerges from isolation to win over Gianni he sets up a media frenzy when he is recognized. Chaos ensues even as love abounds.
And as it is set in California so in North America it qualifies for the 2 in 1
Completion PostWeek 1, Roll 2
Space: 8
Freaky Reapers by Amanda M. Lee
Pages: 335
Read: 9/4/19
Rating: ★★★★
This instalment crossed over two different series I am enjoying and which made it an extra fun read. The only down side was that though i am up to date in one series, for the other secondary series, this story was set about 4 or so books ahead so ther were a few spoilers involved. In this instalment, Poet is back in Detroit where she lived as a street kid for a couple of years prior to be saved by Max and brought to the circus and in many ways she had to face up to a lot of unfinished business from that time during this book along solving the paranormal mystery of the banshees.
I loved the interaction between Poet, Luke, Kade and the Grimlocks though I was sad there was no Aidan or jerry in this book. I also liked that we got to see other sides of the many characters and this made the book that much more fun. At this stage this is most the most recent and latest instalment of the Mystic caravan series having only been published last month but I really hope it is not the last book in the series and i am really enjoying this series and these characters and I am hoping to get to see them in more adventures
Completion PostWeek 1 - Roll 2
Space: 8
Rumpel's Prize by Marie Hall
Date Read: 9/4
Rating: ★★★★½
I really enjoy this series. The whole thing are quick reads, but I enjoy the fact that all the characters are misunderstood bad boys. Of course this time it's Rumpelstiltskin, the demon imp deal master. His deals are notorious as is the man, but he has a secret and he's determined no matter what to find battle the curse he's under. And he's determined that Shayera is the woman who can maybe finally be the one.
Shayera is determined to save her father from Rumpelstiltskin's threat and go with the imp. But she has a secret herself and it's made her life difficult for too many years. She has never been able to be close to anyone but her family for fear of their reactions to her nature.
I really enjoyed this story. I liked Shayera and Rumpel's reactions to each other and since these are fairytale stories you know it's all going to work out in the end.
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Week:2 Roll:1Roll: 4
Previous Spot: 8
Current Spot: 12
Bonus Points Earned: 1
Bonus Points Used:0
To Read
#12 in series
#1 in series
standalone
#2 in series
Alternate: 12. Female Author
Reviews :
Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon Every Witch Way But Wicked Review
Shannon How to Blow It with a Billionaire Review
Shelby Uprooted Review
Roger - president of NBR United Hell & High Water Review
Denise wrote: "You've earned your free pass, it's been added to the top post. :)"Thanks Denise :-)
Selection Post Week: 2 Roll: 1Roll: 4
Previous Spot: 8
Current Spot: 12
How to Blow It with a Billionaire by Alexis Hall
Pages: 352
Qualification: Arden St. Ives #2
Selection Post Week 2 Roll 1:roll 4
Previous spot 8
Current spot 12
Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet
Pages 297
Qualifiation THIRDS #1
Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Week:2 Roll:1Roll: 4
Previous Spot: 8
Current Spot: 12
Bonus Points Earned: 1
Bonus Points Used:0
To Read
#12 in series
#1 in series
#2 in series
Alternate: 12. Female Author
Reviews :
Nikk t..."
For 1 you can also read a stand alone
Thanks Roger. I wasn’t sure about that one which is why I didn’t add the option initially. I will add it in to the summery post when I get a chance
Completion Post Week 2 Roll 1:roll 4
Previous spot 8
Current spot 12
Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet
Pages 297
Qualifiation THIRDS #1
read: 9/6/19
Rated: 5 stars
Review: Hmmm this is the a good start on the series and I Find I want to read more. Dex is quite a character and the team he and Sloane are in is populated with interesting Characters. the action and mystery are well written, but the twist was telegraphed at least to me. lets just say the interconnection of many of the characters are very interesting. new update Dex is a character you have to read to even understand why he is such a loved character he seem so shallow but is so deep. Sure he into 80's music and didn't seem to age feeling wise after puberty Still has that quirky sense of humor as only is experienced by teen males and those who don't want to age past then.
Completion Post Week: 2 Roll: 1Roll: 4
Previous Spot: 8
Current Spot: 12
How to Blow It with a Billionaire by Alexis Hall
Pages: 352
Read: 9/6/19
Rating: ★★★★
I've been waiting to read this until book three came out and it finally did so I jumped on this one right away. I'll admit I didn't have to go back and read the end of book one so I would remember what was going on but I was glad to do it. Love these books. Caspian is so screwed up that it sometimes gets frustrating but heartbreaking at the same time. Must read the next book right away. Yay!
I'll have my book finished tonight. I'll probably not be able to post until I get home from work though.
Completion PostWeek 2 - Roll
Space: 12
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Date Read: 9/8
Rating: ★★★★�
Wow. I've enjoyed Naomi Novik's writing in the past, and this book was no exception. The quality of her world building is really stunning. This book caught me up from the very beginning. It's a wonderful fairytale, with hints at Beauty & the Beast and a few other fairytales, but really is it's own story once it gets rolling.
I really loved Agnieszka. She's never been anything special and yet somehow she ends up being more special than everyone else around her. But she's a humble country girl whose determined to do the right thing. Magic isn't going to change that. She stumbles, makes mistakes and yet still strives on to try to save the day. The romance in this story is really a side little bit of almost nothing. I actually liked that it wasn't played up too much. It left me wanting more between them, but still knowing that the Dragon was as caught in her web as he could be, no matter how much he resisted. He's a harsh, bitter man whose never really known kindness and Agnieszka is a breath of fresh air he's in turns exasperated and intrigued by.
This whole thing spilled out in a roller coaster of dark and twisty. I loved every moment of it. The Woods were the right kind of scary and evil. I loved that they were sentient and most of the time one step ahead. Such a great read.
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