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Team 7 - 7 Books for 7 Readers

Captain: Kayla
Lori
Ivelisse
Shelly
Tory



Bonus Points:
Earned: 2
Used: 0

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ALTERNATE LIST:
**titles exclude leading articles (a, an, the)

2. Published between 1950 and 1999
3. Title 'L'
4. Several authors
5. Cover: Green
6. Author 'Y'
7. Science Fiction
8. Title 'N'
9. Cover Item: Building
10. Author 'L'
11. Cover: Orange
12. Published 2020
13. Book with a funeral in it
14. New to You Author
15. MC travels by airplane
16. Title 'G'
17. MC has at least one child
18. Young Adult/New Adult
19. Europe
20. Author 'M'
21. Cover Item: Umbrella/Parasol
22. Non-Fiction
23. Number in the Title (Third Grave Dead Ahead or Every Fifteen Minutes)
24. Set on an island
25. Book to Movie/TV (must state how book qualifies: listopia, imdb, precis)
26. Africa
27. Title 'T'
28. Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible)
29. Author 'O'
30. Romance
31. Title 'Z'
32. Mystery/Thriller
33. Cover Item: Water
34. GR average rating >4.0
35. Set sometime before 1600 AD
36. MC is older than 60
37. Cover: Pink
38. Published 2001-2010
39. Set in a Fictional Location/Universe
40. Title 'E'
41. Cover: Black
42. Cover Item: Furniture
43. Published before 1950
44. Author 'D'
45. Cover Item: Mode of Transportation
46. Author 'H'
47. Title has a subtitle
48. Cover Item: Lamp/Candle
49. School/College/University
50. Author 'W'
51. Cover: Red
52. Award Winner (must state which/when)
53. South America
54. Cover Item: Dress
55. Cover: Brown
56. Re-read
57. Seasonal Theme (i.e Christmas, Halloween etc)
58. Author 'B'
59. Three Word Title (excludes articles like A, An, The) Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone
60. Published 2022
61. Set in a place you've visited
62. Cover Item: One person
63. Author 'R'
64. Title 'C'
65. Cover Item: Food/Drink
66. LGBTQ+
67. Cover: Blue
68. Author 'I'
69. Oceania
70. 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
71. Favorite Author
72. Cover: Purple
73. Fantasy
74. Author 'F'
75. Title 'G'
76. Set in the future
77. Published 2011-2015
78. Cover Item: Weapon
79. Set anytime between 1600-1837
80. Published 2021
81. Cover: White
82. Cover Item: Sun/Moon
83. Author 'P'
84. Author uses their middle name/initial (e.g. Robert J. Sawyer, Rita Mae Brown)
85. Cover Item: Hat/Helmet/Other Headwear
86. Title 'J'
87. Originally published in a language other than English
88. Two Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) Deadly Silence, The Hunger Games
89. Cover Item: Book
90. Set anytime between 1837-1901
91. Asia
92. MC is in their 20's
93. Title 'V'
94. Cover Item: Animal
95. Book that a teammate rated 5 stars
96. Less than 100 ratings
97. Published the year you were born
98. Cover: Yellow/Gold
99. Author uses a pseudonym
100. Author 'S'
101. Title 'B'
102. North America
103. Debut Novel or Debut Author
104. Book with a wedding in it
105. Cover Item: Jewelry
106. MC has a pet
107. Set in space
108. Published 2016-2019
109. One Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) The Witness or Divergent
110. Title 'F'
111. MC travels by train
112. Cover Item: Two or more people

A couple of things to keep in mind:

✸ 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.

✸ 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. - Kayla 3/3/23
✸ 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. - Shelly- 2/24/23
✸ One point can be earned for never picking a book from the alternate list. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90. )
✸ One point can be earned for always picking a book from the alternate list. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90. (Shelly is going for)

Hi! I'm Ivelisse... first time playing. Can't wait!

Hi Ivelisse !

Anyone have any ideas for a team name? Anyone want to be captain?

I've never played but I'll super involved in the chats as long as it's during the week... weekends do not belong to me but more to my two tornados who have sports/activities all weekend.

Hi all! I'm Tory. I think this is my second time playing. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Hi team! I’m Shelly. This is my second time playing. I’m excited

For the team name: (please forgive them, I’m not very clever)

Seven Books for Seven Readers
Snow White and the Seven players
Seven Books in Tibet
The Secret Seven

All plays on book titles

I like Seven Books for Seven Readers

I like that one as well!

Would anyone like to be Team Captain? I would but I’m not very organized and get a little overwhelmed.

I don’t mind except I’ve never played. Has someone who played want to Cap and I’ll backup?!

I can be captain. I've played a lot. lol

Week 1

Roll- 2 + 4 = 6
New Spot: 6

Criteria: 6th in a series or Author- Y ( Author's first, middle, or last must start with a Y )

✸ 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 list. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.
✸ One point can be earned for always picking a book from the alternate list. This point is awarded when your team rolls past 90.

Happy Reading All!

Thank you Kayla!

Thank you Kayla!

We pick a task to read? Is it ok for multiples to pick the same tasks or what is best tactic? Sorry for the questions.

So this week you can pick from two options. Read a book that is 6th in a series or an author that has a Y at the beginning of their first, middle, or last name. The extra bonus tasks I posted with it just give us extra points but can be completed anytime between now and the end of the game.

Ivelisse wrote: "Thank you Kayla!

We pick a task to read? Is it ok for multiples to pick the same tasks or what is best tactic? Sorry for the questions."

Ivelisse,
I might be wrong but you need to read a book that is the 6th book in a series. If there’s no way that works out for you then you must read a book that fits the alternate list Task #6. For this week that is An Author whose name begins with a Y. Those are the only choices this week.

by Yamile Saied Méndez works right?

absolutely perfect Ivelisse!

Hi I am Lori and this is my first time playing this. I don't even remember signing up to be truthful. Look forward to playing with y'all and learning more about my team mates.

Welcome Lori! so happy to have you here!

Good Morning,
What is everyone reading this week?

Good morning team!

I’m going to read:


Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse by Kate Young

Alternate #6, a Y author

I just finished my book!! I’m at a soccer tournament and need to write the review.

I decided on Skin for this week. Just started watching this again after many, many years.

Selection Post- Week 1


The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

Criteria: Author Y



HAHA I changed my book mid week. lol

Selection Post - Week 1

Week 1
Spot: 6
Book: Twice a Quinceañera by Yamile Saied Méndez
Qualification: Author Y
Finished: 28 January 2023
Rating: ★★★★

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Loved the book and how the Hispanic culture was incorporated. Nadia Palacio finds herself with all of the expenses of a wedding but no groom since she broke it off with her fiancé after 10 years. What do you do when everything is paid for but no wedding? Celebrate a quinceañera x 2. While changing the celebration from a wedding to a birthday, Nadia runs into her college fling Marcus. Both with feelings for each other but never fully expressed. Can they rekindle their feelings?

Wow amazing job Ivelisse!

Here is the example post:


Week 2
Spot: 13
Hell & High Water (THIRDS, #1) by Charlie Cochet
Book: Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet
Qualification: THIRDS #1
Finished: 11 Jun 2017
Rating: ★★★★

Review: Then just type your review right here!

Did we decide on a team name?

seven books for seven readers a few of us liked.. sorry

typing on my phone. not the best typing.

I like that one best, too.

COMPLETION POST
WEEK 1
SPOT: #6
BOOK: Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse - Kate Young

FINISHED: January 31, 2023
JUSTIFICATION: Alternative task #6 - Author’s name begins with a Y (Kate YOUNG)
RATING: 🍑🍑🍑🍑
REVIEW: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I really enjoyed this second book in the Marygene Brown Mystery series! Marygene bumps into a crispy corpse (badly burned body) while skinny dipping in the ocean and to make matters worse her dad is the sheriff! Also, a member of the community was out bird-watching and got pictures of Marygene with her telephoto lens. Not a pleasant way to begin her day. There are no recent missing persons reports so no one knows who the dead woman is. During the course of the investigation long kept secrets of Peach Grove residents begin to surface. Marygene’s Mama’s ghost knows more than she’s able to say except that it would be disastrous for Marygene to ignore the fact that she must help the souls or they may become vengeful. She’s having relationship problems at the same time as all of the murder drama, too.
I love Marygene and her friends and family. Marygene and her mama are working out their familial struggles, (better late than never). I’m not sure how I feel about the path her love life is taking, however that is totally a personal peeve of mine.
I will continue this series and I hope there will be a book four in the future.

Completion Post
Week 1

Week 1
Spot: 6
Library Lovers Mystery Series Book # 6
Book: A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay

Qualification: Read a book that is 6th in a series
Finished: 2/1/23
Rating: ★★★★
It has been quite a while since I visited Briar Creek with Jenn McKinlay and I have really missed that little corner of New England. This 4.5 star read was as delightful to read as all the other books in this series. Definitely some moments of humor wrapped into this cozy mystery. We get a good dose of romance in this book too and I won't give spoilers. As always Lindsey and her intrepid band of friends help to solve the mystery but this time, I guessed who it was very early on and I even came up with the right motive. If you are a fan of Jenn McKinlay's you will absolutely love this sixth book in this series. If you are new to the author maybe you would want to start with book one. They are all very easy and quick to read and you will want to read more. Let's see if you can solve this little cozy mystery before Lindsey and the police can.REVIEW: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Lori wrote: "Completion Post
Week 1

Week 1
Spot: 6
Library Lovers Mystery Series Book # 6
Book: A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay

Qualification: Read a book that is 6th in a s..."

Omg Lori! I loved this series! I only have to read The Plot and the Pendulum, book #13, to be caught up.

Week 1 Completion post:

Week 1- Spot 6
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich

Sixth book in the Stephanie Plum Series
Finished- 2/2/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I absolutely love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. This was a great quick such simple hilarious read for me. Stephanie is a bounty hunter that always finds her way into trouble and being taken, shot, or tortured. Thankfully with the protection of her hot shot cop boyfriend and her yummy mentor she doesn't get too badly hurt. This book was no different but Lula her side kick and her grandmother just make the book whole. Stephanie has to bring in her HOTTT mentor when he jumps bond to keep working on a case that he is directly involved with. I love Ranger and his ways of keeping Stephanie safe while trying to keep his sexual electricity in check. Such a good quick hilarious book

Lori wrote: "Completion Post
Week 1

Week 1
Spot: 6
Library Lovers Mystery Series Book # 6
Book: A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay

Qualification: Read a book that is 6th in a s..."

She is an author I've been wanting to read forever. I'm glad you liked it.

Shelly wrote: "Lori wrote: "Completion Post
Week 1

Week 1
Spot: 6
Library Lovers Mystery Series Book # 6
Book: A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay

Qualification: Read a book that ..."

Have you read any of the books in her other series' and I read a standalone of hers that was absolutely wonderful.

Week 1 Completion post:

Week 1
Spot: 6
Skin by Ben Mezrich
Qualification: X-files book #6
Finished: 2/2/23
Rating: ★★★

Review: This one was okay. It kept my attention throughout and was a pretty quick read. The ending was predictable. The characterizations seemed off at times. The storyline read like an episode, though maybe one of the lesser ones. Ultimately enjoyable enough.

Week 1 Spot 6:

Ivelisse: Twice a Quinceañera Author Y Review

Shelly: Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse: Author Y Review

Lori: A Likely Story #6 in Library Lovers Mystery Series Review

Kayla: Hot Six #6 in Stephanie Plum Series Review

Tory: Skin #6 in X-Files series Review

Week 2

Current Spot- 6
W2 Roll- 4 + 2 = 6
New Spot- 12

Spot 12-
Stand alone, #1 in a series, #2 in a series, #12 in a series or the alternative- Published in 2020

Happy Reading!

Kayla wrote: "Week 1 Completion post:

Week 1- Spot 6
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich

Sixth book in the Stephanie Plum Series
Finished- 2/2/23
Rating: 4 stars
Rev..."

I love this series! Another favorite that I’m only one book behind in. I’m glad you liked it!

Lori wrote: "Shelly wrote: "Lori wrote: "Completion Post
Week 1

Week 1
Spot: 6
Library Lovers Mystery Series Book # 6
Book: A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay

Qualification: Re..."

I have read the first book in her Hat Shop series and really enjoyed that one, too. I have her cupcake bakery series but haven’t gotten to it yet. However, I hear really good things about it too.

I think I’m going to try for the bonus point of reading books only from the alternate list. Last time I played I only used the number. I have several books that I want to read that were published in 2020. I’ll keep you posted.

Selection Post Week 2
Will be a standalone and it will be:
or \

If we need both, I am likely going to finish them both today or tomorrow.