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Juliet / jealous *For Juliet, read a book featuring an author or character named Juliet, Juliet in the series name or title, featuring a female character who defies family for love
* For jealous(y), read a book from either shelf: GR jealous/GR jealousy
Key / Kindle Unlimited
*For Key, read a book featuring a key on the cover, 'key' in the title or series name or 'key' in the author's name
* For Kindle Unlimited, read a book on the following shelf: GR Kindle Unlimited
Lovers / LGBTQ
*For Lovers, read a PNR book featuring a couple on the cover, 'love' in the title or series name, or a couple you think make a good couple
* For LGBTQ, read a book from either shelf: GR LGBTQ/SOS LGBTQ
Mate / made me cry
*For Mate, read a book with mate in the title or series name, a book featuring shifters, or a book set in Australia
* For made me cry, read a book on the following shelf: GR made me cry
Needed / new in 2024
*For Needed, read a book with 'need' in the title or series name, a title with a verb ending in -ed, or a book you need to read right now
* For new in 2024, read a book from either shelf: GR new 2024/SOS 2024 rls
One & Only / owned
* For One & Only, read a series finale, book #1 or a book with 'one' in the title or series name
* For owned, read a book from either shelf: GR owned/SOS auto buy
Partner / priority to read
*For Partner, read a UF book with two characters who are partners (unmarried couple, detectives, 'partners in crime', etc), 'part' in the series name or title, or written by an author whose first or last name begins with P
* For priority to read, read a book on the following shelf: GR priority to read
Quirky / Queen
*For Quirky, read a book featuring a quirky or eccentric character (wears unique clothing, having a strange habit or strong sense of humor, etc), a book with non-linear narrative (jumps between timelines or perspectives) or 'Q' in the author's name, title or series
* For queen, read a book on the following shelf: GR queen
Relationship / romance/PNR, SFR, Romantasy
*For Relationship, read a book written by more than one author, featuring two people on the cover, any PNR book
* For romance, read a book from either shelf: GR PNR/GR SFR/GR SFR2/GR romantasy/SOS PNR/SOS SFR/SOS UF+R
Secret Admirer / series to finish
*For Secret Admirer, read a book featuring flowers, gifts or candy on the cover, an author with initials S.A. or 'secret' in the series name or title
* For series to finish, read a book on the following shelf: GR series to finish
Touching / thriller (paranormal) -or- (supernatural)
*For Touching, read a book featuring two people of the cover hugging, kissing or touching in some way, 'touch' in the series name or title, an author's name beginning or ending with T
* For thriller, read a book from either shelf: GR paranormal thriller/GR supernatural thriller/SOS fantasy thriller
United / UF
*For United, read a book featuring 'unite' in the series name or title, author's name beginning or ending with U or an UF featuring two characters who unite to work together
* For UF, read a book from either shelf: GR UF/SOS UF
Valentine / vampire/s
*For Valentine, read a Valentine-themed book, 'Valentine' in the title or series name or author or character name starting with V
* For vampire(s), read a book from either shelf: GR vampire/GR vampires/SOS vampire
Wedding / warrior
*For Wedding, read a book featuring a character on the cover in a wedding dress, 'wed' in the title or series name, or characters who get married
* For warrior, read a book from either shelf: GR warrior/SOS warrior
XOXO / eXcited -or- Zealous / Z
*For XOXO, read a book an author or character whose name contains an X or O, series or title containing X or O or a book in a series you love
* For eXcited, read a book on the following shelf: GR excited
*For Zealous, read a book with Z in the title or series name, a character whose name begins with Z or written by an author you zealously follow by buying every book, subscribing to emails, following on socials, etc
* For Z, read a book on the following shelf: GR Z
Yearn / year 2023
*For Yearn, read a book written by an author with Y in first or last name, 'ear' in the title or series name, or featuring a character yearning for something ... missing family/member, friends, power, etc
* For year 2023, read a book from either shelf: GR year 2023/SOS 2023 rls
Shelf #1 ~ 26 Feb: V - Valentine / vampire/sRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
*For Valentine, read a Valentine-themed book, 'Valentine' in the title or series name or author or character name starting with V
* For vampire(s), read a book from either shelf: GR vampire/GR vampires/SOS vampire
Shelf #2 ~ 5 Mar: Key / Kindle UnlimitedRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
*For Key, read a book featuring a key on the cover, 'key' in the title or series name or 'key' in the author's name
* For Kindle Unlimited, read a book on the following shelf: GR Kindle Unlimited
Shelf #3 ~ 12 Mar: B - Boyfriend / booktok Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For Boyfriend, read a book featuring a book boyfriend, featuring a solo male on the cover or 'boy' in the title or series name
* For booktok, read a book from the following shelf: GR booktok
Shelf #4 ~ 19 Mar: O - One & Only / owned Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For One & Only, read a series finale, book #1 or a book with 'one' in the title or series name
* For owned, read a book from either shelf: GR owned/SOS auto buy
Shelf #5 ~ 26 Mar: G - Galentine / guilty pleasure Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For Galentine, read a book with a female only on the cover, written by a female author or with a fantasy Sapphic subgenre
* For guilty pleasure, read a book from either shelf: GR guilty pleasure/SOS guilty pleasure
Shelf #6 ~ 2 Apr: M - mate / made me cryRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
*For Mate, read a book with mate in the title or series name, a book featuring shifters, or a book set in Australia
* For made me cry, read a book on the following shelf: GR made me cry
Shelf #7 ~ 9 Apr: Q - quirky / queenRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
*For Quirky, read a book featuring a quirky or eccentric character (wears unique clothing, having a strange habit or strong sense of humor, etc), a book with non-linear narrative (jumps between timelines or perspectives) or 'Q' in the author's name, title or series
* For queen, read a book on the following shelf: GR queen
Shelf #8 ~ 16 Apr: X/Z - XOXO / eXcited -or- Zealous / ZRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
XOXO / eXcited -or- Zealous / Z
*For XOXO, read a book an author or character whose name contains an X or O, series or title containing X or O or a book in a series you love
* For eXcited, read a book on the following shelf: GR excited
*For Zealous, read a book with Z in the title or series name, a character whose name begins with Z or written by an author you zealously follow by buying every book, subscribing to emails, following on socials, etc
* For Z, read a book on the following shelf: GR Z
Shelf #9 ~ 23 Apr: A - Anniversary / Alpha MaleRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For Anniversary: Read a book published in your birthday month or featuring a character or written by an author whose name contains 'Ann'
* For alpha male, read a book from either shelf: GR alpha male/SOS alpha male
Shelf #10 ~ 30 Apr: S - Secret Admirer / series to finishRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
*For Secret Admirer, read a book featuring flowers, gifts or candy on the cover, an author with initials S.A. or 'secret' in the series name or title
* For series to finish, read a book on the following shelf: GR series to finish
Shelf #11 ~ 7 May: Happy / humorous -or- Infatuation / 'In Death'Requirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
* For Happy, read a "feel good" book (can be a humorous read, a cozy mystery, etc), "happy" in the title or series, or a smiling character on the cover
* For humorous, read a book from either shelf: GR humorous/SOS humor
*For Infatuation, read a book featuring a book boyfriend, written by an author you adore, or featuring a cover you love
* For 'In Death', read a book on the following shelf: GR In Death (yes, this is a nod to all my SOSers who gave me friendly pokes to start this series; for an 'In Death' book to qualify, it must be found on this shelf; if it's a book in the series, but not shelved here, it won't count)
Shelf #12 ~ 14 May: Relationship / romance/PNR, SFR, RomantasyRequirement: Choose a book using one of the following options ...
*For Relationship, read a book written by more than one author, featuring two people on the cover, any PNR book
* For romance, read a book from either shelf: GR PNR/GR SFR/GR SFR2/GR romantasy/SOS PNR/SOS SFR/SOS UF+R
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SHELF QUICK REFERENCE:
R27 shelves consist of a letter & shelf links. Each letter has options for your book choice including shelves & romance-related categories. You must choose a book that fits any one of the listed shelves or categories.
Anniversary / Alpha Male
* For Anniversary: Read a book published in your birthday month or featuring a character or written by an author whose name contains 'Ann'
* For alpha male, read a book from either shelf: GR alpha male/SOS alpha male
Boyfriend / booktok
* For Boyfriend, read a book featuring a book boyfriend, featuring a solo male on the cover or 'boy' in the title or series name
* For booktok, read a book from the following shelf: GR booktok
Couples / cozy mystery
* For Couples, read a book featuring both a male & female on the cover, book #2 in a series or a book within a duology
* For cozy mystery, read a book from either shelf: GR cozy mystery/SOS mystery-suspense
Desire / dual POV
* For Desire, read a book you've been anxious to read, 'desire' in the title or series name, or a book featuring a vampire/sire
* For dual POV, read a book from either shelf: GR dual POV/GR dual POVs
Eye-catching / enemies to lovers
* For Eye-Catching, read a book with a cover you love, a dude/tte on the cover you find catching or written by an author with the initials E.C.
* For enemies to lovers, read a book on the following shelf: GR enemies to lovers
Faithful / favorite author
* For Faithful, read a book with by an author you faithfully follow, by an author or with a character named Faith, or Faith in the title or series name
* For favorite author, read a book from either shelf: GR favorite author/GR favorite authors/GR favourite author/GR favourite authors/SOS favorite authors
Galentine / guilty pleasure
* For Galentine, read a book with a female only on the cover, written by a female author or with a fantasy Sapphic subgenre
* For guilty pleasure, read a book from either shelf: GR guilty pleasure/SOS guilty pleasure
Happy / humorous -or- Infatuation / 'In Death'
* For Happy, read a "feel good" book (can be a humorous read, a cozy mystery, etc), "happy" in the title or series, or a smiling character on the cover
* For humorous, read a book from either shelf: GR humorous/SOS humor
*For Infatuation, read a book featuring a book boyfriend, written by an author you adore, or featuring a cover you love
* For 'In Death', read a book on the following shelf: GR In Death (yes, this is a nod to all my SOSers who gave me friendly pokes to start this series; for an 'In Death' book to qualify, it must be found on this shelf; if it's a book in the series, but not shelved here, it won't count)