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R23: Team #3 ~ Snap Crackle Pop
Just a Hop, Skip & Click AwayHappy Reading!
Shelf Announcements ~ Check for the latest shelf announcement & review the requirements for each shelf
Captain's Log ~ Share team shelf stats prior to requesting a stamp
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 Rules ~ Rules of the game
Free Space Rules ~ Where to look when pickin' your free space book
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)
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
TRACKING POST
FREE SPACE ** STAMP REQUESTED
LEKEISHA* Dragon Actually BY G.A. Aiken read 051823, 4 stars, REVIEW
ROSINA* Kings of the Wyld BY Nicholas Eames read 051523, 4 stars REVIEW
STACEY* Kings of the Wyld BY Nicholas Eames read 051923, 3 STARS REVIEW
WEEK 1 042723: DETECTIVE ** STAMP RECEIVED **
LEKEISHA*Dark BY Kat Kinney, read 050423, 2.5 STARS, REVIEW
ROSINA* Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper by J.L. Bryan read 050323, 4 stars, REVIEW
STACEY*Stealing Shadows Kay Hooper, read 05/11/23, 4 stars REVIEW
WEEK 2 050423: MAY DAY ** STAMP RECEIVED **
LEKEISHA* Wall St. Jerk BYMegan Wade, read 050723, 4 stars, REVIEW
ROSINA* The Hunting Wives BY May Cobb, read 051223, 3 stars, REVIEW
STACEY* A Good Girl's Guide to Murder BY Holly Jackson, read 050823, 3 stars, REVIEW
WEEK 3 051123: COZY MYSTERY ** STAMP REQUESTED
LEKEISHA* A Dead and Stormy Night BY Steffanie Holmes, read 052623, 4 STARS REVIEW
ROSINA* Cold Sight BY Leslie Parrish read 052723, 4 STARS REVIEW
STACEY* Cold Touch BY Leslie Parrish read 052223, 3 STARS, REVIEW
WEEK 4 051823: FAE
LEKEISHA* Bloodfever BY Karen Marie Moning
ROSINA* Casting Spells BY Barbara Bretton
STACEY* A Court of Frost and Starlight BY Sarah J. Maas READ 052223, 3 STARS, REVIEW
WEEK 5 052523: BEWARE OF BEARS
LEKEISHA * The Bear Finally Finds His Mate by Harmony Raines
ROSINA *
STACEY*
WEEK 6 060123:
LEKEISHA *
ROSINA *
STACEY*
WEEK 7 060823:
LEKEISHA *
ROSINA *
STACEY*
Hi Lekeisha & StaceyGreat to meet you both.
Looking forward to Bingo....my favorite challenge...
First off I would prefer not to be captain this round. I am moving first week of May. We sold our house and bought a condo. Downsizing so lots to do.
Team names
Three Amigos
Terrific Trio
Mint to be Three
Triple Pack
Snap Crackle Pop
Sun Moon Stars
Any one picked their Free Space book yet.I am thinking either starting Jane Yellowrock series or Incryptid series
Have either of you read those series?
Rosina, it must be catchy, my sister closed on her new downsized place 2 days ago :)Good luck with it!
thanks Sandra....we get keys on Monday the 1st but don't move till friday the 5th and our sale closes the 16th.....so looking forward to the change towards retirement
My sister has 2 weeks till her sale goes through, so she's having the new place painted & spruced up before she moves in. She's so looking forward to not having to go up & down the "evil" stairs. She broke her leg on them 6 mths ago, and various kids have broken something/come to grief on them too.
She's still working but mostly from home, only needs to teach face to face 1 day a week and go to the Uni for the odd meeting etc.
ETA: I love retirement!!!!
Hubby retired last year and he is now going to work part time. I cut my hours last fall and now permanent part time...looking forward to much less stress and more time for travel and hobbies
Hi Rosina, haven't picked a free space book yet or read either of those series. Brain freeze right now on any possible team names, we'll see what Stacey has to say once she checks in
Hello teammates! Sorry I'm a little delayed. I am horrific at names, but I kind of like Snap Crackle Pop of the ones Rosina listed.I'd rather not be captain as I just finished captaining another challenge, but I can do it Lekeisha if you would rather not.
I'm still a little up in the air on my Free Space, but leaning towards Heir of Fire as I'm late to the SJM party and working my way through that series. I saw it on the shelves the other day. I have not read either of those series Rosina -- although Jane Yellowrock stares at me from my TBR on a daily basis. :)
Morning, It's been awhile but i can captain. Im fine with snap, crackle, pop
Added your name and let Steph know Lekeisha will be captain.First team with a name!
SHELF SELECTION POST:
1ST SHELF IS DETECTIVE
a character who is a detective or police officer; series or title contains “Detective” -or- Paranormal Detective/Detectives
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
HAPPY READING LADIES!!!
MY SELECTION POST:FREE SPACE WILL READ
, MEETS CRITERIA # 2 UNDER FREE SPACE RULESSHELF 1 WILL READ
, SHELVED 1 X AS PARANORMAL DETECTIVE
Thanks Lekeisha!Selection Post
Shelf: 1. Detective
Book: Stealing Shadows
How it Fits: Page 2 of the link
I think I will try
on page 6 of Paranormal Detective list.
R23: Completion Post ~ Shelf #1 ~ Detective(s)
Title/Author: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper by J.L. Bryan
Series: Ellie Jordan Ghost Trapper #1
Date Read: 5/3/2023
Shelf: Detective(s)
Location: page 6 of Paranormal Detective
Pages: 220
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Surpriseingly I really enjoyed this story. I was expecting a cozy mystery but it had more to it. I liked the science details on how to trap ghosts. The story is about Ellie Jordan who works in a ghost trapping agency. They go into haunted homes and remove the apparitions or help them move on to the afterlife. Ellis is saddled with a new employee, who she is not happy about. The home they are going in to remove the ghost has been bought by a couple who want to turn it into a B&B. The house is in Savannah and they have moved from Chicago. Their daughter Lexa first encounters the ghost and her father is a skeptic.
The story is well paced and the characters are likable. Will continue with the series.
SHELF SELECTION POST #2
Shelf #2 ~ 4 May: May Day
DIRECT LINK(s) ~ book released in May of any year; character, title or series name contains "May"; author first or last name begins with M or D
Rosina wrote: "R23: Completion Post ~ Shelf #1 ~ Detective(s) Title/Author: Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper by J.L. Bryan
Series: El..."
I think i have this on my tbr list somewhere. i know i have read j.l's Jenny Pox series and enjoyed it.
I think I have Jenny Pox as well...picked my FS read...Kings of the Wyld....its on the SOS bookshelf
Also for the 2nd shelf I choose The Hunting Wives author is May Cobb...
I can revise this post once I get internet at my new place this weekend
COMPLETION POST: DETECTIVE SHELF 1
READ: DARK BY KAT KINNEY, 050423, 2.5 STARS
REVIEW: This is a 2.5 read for me.
It took me a while to be able to get into the story. It was hard several times to decipher who was doing the speaking between the two main characters and there were flashbacks that didn't help. This wasn't a smooth read at all. The story just seemed all over the place, there wasn't any real character growth and I still have questions that weren't answered. It wasn't completely horrible, but I just couldn't connect with any character and am not really interested in continuing the series to see if it gets better.
Completion Post Week #2
Shelf: May Day
Book: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Completed: 5/8/23
How it Fits: Published May 2, 2019
Rating: 3 stars
Review: I would love to give this 3.5 stars, but Goodreads... I liked the mystery, and I thought it was unraveled in just the right amounts. There was good action, and for the most part likeable characters you wanted to root for. My main issue was the MC got a little too...righteous at times. She was supposed to be a HS senior, but felt she was smarter than everyone -- especially the adults. It was a little too over the top. Also, a good rule of thumb is not to confront the suspected killer (an adult man) alone, but what do I know....
Completion Post - Week 1Shelf: 1. Detective
Book: Stealing Shadows
Completed: 5/11/23
How it Fits: Page 2 of the link
Rating: 4 stars
Review: This was a little old school as its been out for a while, but it was entertaining with a few twists that made it difficult to figure out who the killer was. I do enjoy a little psychic with my mysteries though. I will probably add this to my endless lists of series to continue.
SHELF SELECTION POST
Shelf #3 ~ 11 May: Cozy Mystery
DIRECT LINK(s) ~ https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/... / SOS' Mystery & Suspensehttps://www.goodreads.com/group/books...
Hi ladies, new shelf posted. im working on my free space book right now. Finished my May Day a couple of days ago and will get a review posted. Mystery is not a fav genre of mine so we will see how this shelf plays out. Detective stamp was requested.
Completion PostWeek: 2
Shelf: May Day
Book: The Hunting Wives
How it Fits: author name May Cobb
Rating: 3 stars
Read: May 12 2023
Review:
I went into this book blind (didnt read the blurb). There were some parts of the story line that really didnt sit well with me, and they werent mentioned in the blurb. (view spoiler)
It is a soap opera read. A bunch of rich women bored with their husbands and their lifes doing reckless things. Sophie wants to be included in the club. Shes the new girl in town. Then half way through a teenage girl is murdered and then the story takes off.
The story itself is well written and told quite well. The twist at the end I didnt see coming. The suspense and trying to solve the murder mystery was quite good.
Selection PostWeek 3
Shelf: Cozy Mystery
Book: Those Who Hunt the Night
How it fits: found on SOS Mystery & Suspense
CONGRATULATIONS, Snap Crackle & Pop!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'detective'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Cocolicious!
Selection Post Free Space: Kings of the Wyld
How it Fits: SOS Bookshelf (Thanks Rosina!)
Week 3
Shelf: Cozy Mystery
Book: Cold Touch
How it Fits: SOS Mystery & Suspense list
i will be away for a long weekend. Leaving tomorrow and back on Monday afternoon. Going camping and hoping to get my cozy mystery book finished. Liking it so far. Have a good weekend and see you next week!
Rosina wrote: "i will be away for a long weekend. Leaving tomorrow and back on Monday afternoon. Going camping and hoping to get my cozy mystery book finished. Liking it so far. Have a good weekend and see you ..."
Have fun! Im camping next month and can't wait.
COMPLETION POSTMAY DAY SHELF 2
READ: Wall ST Jerk by Megan Wade, 4 stars, 050823
REVIEW:
This was a fun, quick read. Grumpy boss plus smart, quirky employee equals happily ever after. Becca is assigned as Ronan's new assistant. He is known for being a jerk and firing assistants for the most minor things. Becca is able to bring down his walls by being good at her job, helping to elevate her team members and by knitting. Roman is infatuated with her but doesn't act on his feelings until he believes someone else is trying to steal her away. Good writing, good characters, good chemistry, light drama/angst. I liked this author's writing style and will continue the series.
COMPLETION POSTFREE SPACE
READ: Dragon Actually, by G.A. Aiken, 051823, 4 stars
REVIEW:
I loved this book. I was sucked right in and can't wait to continue the series. It is actually two stories in one. Both are great stories with great writing, great world building and great characters. The first is Annwyl and Fearghus' story. I loved Annwyl and Fearghus' connection and chemistry. They were well written and well matched. Both are strong and fierce. Loved the drama, the fun and the sexy times.
The second story is about Fearghus' parents. It is just as great as the first story. Secondary characters also introduce us to Fearghus' family. Looking forward to the reading the next book
SHELF SELECTION POST
WEEK #4 ~ 18 May: Fae
DIRECT LINK(s): Fae https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/fae / SOS' Fae https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...
Hey team, I have requested our May Day stamp. New shelf posted. We are now one shelf away from bingo!
Unfortunately, Rosina didn't date her read on her review, and I know she's away this weekend.So you'll have to wait for the stamp Lekeisha, sorry.
Completion PostShelf: Free Space
Book: Kings of the Wyld
Completed: 5/19/23
How it Fits: Found on SOS bookshelf
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This is not a book I would normally pick up -- tbh I had never heard of it until it came up as a BOM in another group -- but it was fun! It was a mash up of everything fantasy, with no apparent rhyme or reason, so it didn't take itself too seriously. The road trip/quest went on a bit too long, but for the most part it was entertaining.
I'm trying to make a decision on my book for the Fae shelf -- I have soooo many options.....
Sandra wrote: "Unfortunately, Rosina didn't date her read on her review, and I know she's away this weekend.So you'll have to wait for the stamp Lekeisha, sorry."
Oh gosh. so sorry. Ive updated by review with the date read.
Rosina wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Unfortunately, Rosina didn't date her read on her review, and I know she's away this weekend.So you'll have to wait for the stamp Lekeisha, sorry."
Oh gosh. so sorry. Ive updated ..."
Updated stamping request to Missy Steph.
SOS: Serious Overload of Series
Books mentioned in this topic
The Serpent and the Wings of Night (other topics)The Cartographers (other topics)
Forbidden Mate (other topics)
Kings of the Wyld (other topics)
Cold Sight (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Harmony Raines (other topics)Karen Marie Moning (other topics)
Barbara Bretton (other topics)
Sarah J. Maas (other topics)
Steffanie Holmes (other topics)
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Captain: Lekeisha
Members:
Stacey
Rosina
Lekeisha