The Challenge Factory discussion

Captain ~ Susan A

Kme_17
Roger
Amanda A

Dice Roll (1 die Thursdays & Sundays US Central Time)
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R6: Spreadsheet

★Publication years, any edition so long as it is published in the given year.
★Covers must be at least 50%
★Locations as long as the book takes part in the given location at some point in the book.
★Author letters, first, middle, or last name must start with the given letter.
★Title letters, must be the first word in the title excluding the, a, and.
★Cover Item, must have the given item on the cover.
★The alternates with links are for shelves, your book must be on the given shelf.
★New item - Text item, your book must contain the given word and need to include the sentence with it and location when posting your review. Plurals will be ok to use.
★ Please link the proper edition when using publication year, cover item, and cover color.

The Alternates:
1. Mexico
2. White
3. 1999
4. Need to Buy
5. Title D
6. Cover Item Weapon
7. Author M
8. Text Item Garage
9. California
10. Purple
11. 2001
12. Read 2014
13. Title L
14. Cover Item Shoe(s)
15. Author J
16. Text Item Broom
17. Spain
18. Gray/Silver
19. 1995
20. Interesting
21. Title W
22. Cover Item Hat
23. Author H
24. Text Item Ambulance
25. China
26. Orange
27. 2000
28. Done
29. Title T
30. Cover Item Water
31. Author Z
32. Text Item Sidewalk
33. Nevada
34. Red
35. 2007
36. Made Me Cry
37. Title B
38. Cover Item Building(s)
39. Author K
40. Text Item Envelope
41. Tennessee
42. Brown
43. 2011
44. Ereader
45. Title E
46. Cover Item A Dress
47. Author I
48. Text Item Sink
49. New York
50. Pink
51. 2002
52. Favorite Author
53. Title R
54. Cover Item 2 People
55. Author S
56. Text Item Thunder
57. France
58. Black
59. 2014
60. Beautiful Covers
61. Title G
62. Cover Item Fire
63. Author B
64. Text Item Lace
65. Australia
66. Green
67. 2012
68. Cute
69. Title S
70. Cover Item An Animal
71. Author L
72. Text Item Midnight
73. Oregon
74. Multi-Colored (3 or More Colors)
75. 2009
76.Set Aside
77. Title C
78. Cover Item No People
79. Author A
80. Text Item Butterfly
81. Scotland
82. Yellow
83. 2006
84. Four Star
85. Title M
86. Cover Item Moon
87. Author F
88. Text Item Gloves
89. England
90. Blue
91. 2010
92. Priority Reads
93. Title G
94. Cover Item Flower(s)
95. Author E
96. Text Item Mountain
97. Illinois
98. Purple
99. 2013
100. Read Me
(view spoiler)[101. Purple
102. Author A
103. 2001
104. Author K
105. Set Aside
106. Text Item Ambulance (hide spoiler)]

Hi team!

Hi team I hope someone else can be captain/. I know Susan from another group. and am familiar by name with Kme_17 but don't think I know Amanda A.

I live in Milwaukee WI central timezone. I read mainly M/M books so hope this won't trouble Amanda A or Kme_17. I am very competitive and in the three round I played both type and have had two wins and one round I was on a first place team on one type and Second place team on the other by a matter of 5 minutes.

Oh hi Roger! I didn't relaize I "knew" any of my teammates.

I'm in EST and I also read mostly MM.

I played about 1/2 of a round before, not sure if it was speedy or regular. I was a fill in for a lost player.

I don't know what captain entails. If Amanda A or Kme_17 doesn't want to do it, I'll take it on.

captaining is easy as long as you have a decent computer. if you want to know more message jenne.

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "captaining is easy as long as you have a decent computer. if you want to know more message jenne."

Yep, I do have a decent computer. I'll wait to see if the others want the job before I contact Jenne.

Hi team! I am all for Susan being captain! :) The rolls are at midnight central time. I am EDT and rarely up at 1 am anymore. The last round was my first time playing both SS and SSS and I was on the winning team for SSS. Looking forward to this round!

I guess we should be thinking about a team name?

2 ready 2 read

Oooh...I like that!

Me too!

Hi guys looking forward to being on team with you all. Hi Roger great to be a team with you again. I love the name . Susan I am sure you will be a great captain.

I'll check with Jenne then about the captain duties and the team name.


Dice Roll: How is that usually handled? Does a specific team member roll, or just whoever is awake first at 12am CST?

I am in EST...I would say I am sometimes awake at 1 am, but mostly not, so usually I wouldn't be able to roll until about 7am EST.

I am usually awake at that time if you want me to roll for us I can just let me know.

Kme_17 wrote: "I am usually awake at that time if you want me to roll for us I can just let me know."

Yes please.

Susan A wrote: "Kme_17 wrote: "I am usually awake at that time if you want me to roll for us I can just let me know."

Yes please."

Just remember we can't roll until everyone has read and posted their books for the current roll. so try to get your book done and posted before the day of the next roll.

Susan A wrote: "Kme_17 wrote: "I am usually awake at that time if you want me to roll for us I can just let me know."

Yes please."

No problem :)

Ok guys we rolled 2. so we are on spot 2

going with 2 in the seris 362 pages

WEEK 1: Roll: 2
Read a book that is 2nd in a series OR Alternate Read: White

Book Choices

Amanda A All Roar and No Bite (Grayslake #2) review post 35
Kme_17: The Blood Alchemist (The Final Formula #2) review 30
Roger A Serving of Love (Of Love, #2) review post 29
Susan A: Fair Play (All's Fair, #2) Review post 28

I'm reading Fair Play, All's Fair, #2 250p

If you could note the number of pages please, that would be helpful. THanks

I will be reading A Serving of Love of love #2, 200 pages

I plan to read All Roar and No Bite (Grayslake, #2) - 278 pages

Week 1: Roll 2
Spot 2

, All's Fair #2

Finished: 3/19/15 ★★★★

Review
Josh Lanyon writes good mysteries. The characters are interesting and never perfect. Tucker & Elliot have to work at their relationship, but are fully committed to doing so. Although this book came to a satisfying ending, there is clearly room for this series grow.

Week 1 Spot 2
A Serving of Love , of love #2
Finished 3/20 5 stars

Andrew grey is one of my go to authors I love his style and the sex is usually good. he is not afraid to deal with conterverial issues. and in this one the issue is protesting someone because they are gay. Sebastian, deals with an ex who is HIV+, and Robert is a newly elected Judge to be. Sebastian make a quick kiss at a sports zone activity place and a local editorial asks if Robert is gay and tries to stir up trouble to sell more papers. there are issue with outing/versus coming out and this is a nice complex romance and continue with the Café Belgie setting of the first of four in this series.

week 1 spot 2



The Blood Alchemist by Becca Andre

finished 3/20
4 stars


This was a great read. A very fast pace read. It has great characters. Was a very action filled book. I did not read the first book and was a little lost at first but picked it up quickly. Will definitely read the other books in this series and from the author.

So, it's roll tonight yes? After Amanda posts review.

Kme_17 - you will roll again?

yes but can only be after Amanda posts her review and if she doesn't post before sunday ends we have to wait until Thursday to roll.

I will be done with my book tonight and have my review posted before midnight central time.

No problem

Week 1 ~ Spot 2

Finished: 3/21/15
Rating:★★★★
I enjoyed this installment in the Grayslake series. The story was entertaining with plenty of action, sassy humor and strong characters who protect those they love. Van and Lauren both had to overcome past issues and learn to trust each other. The chemistry between them was fun to watch. I look forward to the next book in the series and more shifter books from this author.

rolled a 3 so we are on 5

going with title D 352 pages

WEEK 1: Roll 2: 3
New Spot: 5
Read a book that is 5th in a series OR Alternate Read: Title D

Book Choices

Amanda A Dreaming of You (Title D) review 50
Kme_17 Die Again (Title D) review post 45
Roger Double Alchemy (Title D) review post 46
Susan A Burning Up the Ice, (International Men of Sports #5) review post 41

Burning Up the Ice, International Men of Sports #5, 170p

I plan to read Dreaming of You (Title D)

Week 1, Roll 2
Spot 5


Finished 3/22/15 ★★★

Review:

Pro hockey player rehabbing an injury at a small town ice rink finds he has a lot in common with the rink owner. This wasn't a bad story. There just wasn't enough to it. I expected some sort of conflict - -gay pro hockey player? Seems like there could be some trouble there. Living in different countries? Distance can be hard to deal with. Nothing. There was zero conflict in this book. So while I didn't hate it, or even dislike it, I wouldn't actively recommend it.

Week 1 Spot 5
Going with alternate title D

Double Alchemy 335 pages

Team --

Regarding this weekend Friday 3/28 afternoon through Sunday 3/30. My kids have a swim meet - morning, afternoon and maybe evening sessions. I will be mostly unavailable for posting things. Should be fine for reading - -lots of waiting (hours and hours of waiting in a bldg with spotty or no internet access). If they don't make finals, I should be good to make updates, but if they do, then I may not have time to do updates until Monday morning.

I am mostly a worrier -- odds are I'll have time to fit this in, but I don't want to leave you wondering.


Kme_17 -- are you okay with checking to see if reviews for Week 2 Roll 1 (Thursday) were posted and if they were, rolling on Sunday night? I'll be able to clean it all up on Monday morning at the latest and do the post your spot & reviews post.

Thanks

No problem Susan. Good luck to the kids for their meet.

Week 1, Roll 2
Spot 5
alternate title D




Finished 3/25/15

rating: ★★★★

Review:
I really enjoyed this one. I loved all of the Rizzoli and Isles book I have read before and this one did not disappoint. I really like that it had a great mystery. This one started in Botswana and then came to Boston six years later at a crime scene. A great mystery and a very fun read.

Week 1.5 spot 5

Alternate title D

Double Alchemy
rating 5 stars

Review:
This book started oput with a bang and kept me interested all throughout the 335 pages of it. Cade is a water Fey, A sprite, and Quinn is a warlock they are part of the modern world but hidden from it. Quinn is the Leader of the warlocks and warlock and fey Have an attraction that would put Spanish fly to shame. add in a love bond and you have hot sex magical battle and all around fun.

I finished my book yesterday and will post tonight.

Susan A wrote: "WEEK 1: Roll 2: 3
New Spot: 5
Read a book that is
5th
in a series OR Alternate Read:
Title D



Book Choices


Amanda A Dreaming of You (Title D)
Kme_17 [book:Die Again|2148..."
Uh Susan, Kme_17 is post 45 and My review is post 46.

Oops! I'll get that fixed when I get home.

Week 1 ~ Spot 5

Finished: 3/24/15
Rating: ★★★★★
Lisa Kleypas is a master at writing historicals. Sara Fielding is an author looking to research London's gaming halls when she winds up at Derek Craven's gambling club. Derek has put up walls around himself due to a troubled past but Sara eventually finds a way to break them down. Derek and Sara are a perfect match and their love story was very passionate and sweet. It hooked me from the beginning and moved at a fast pace which made it hard to put my Kindle down. Definitely a must read for Lisa Kleypas fans.