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R27 Team #5 ~ Page Pals
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's card after you've stamped it
Ok to Stamp? ~ Request ok to stamp 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 Request to Stamp thread
2c ~ Upon verification, stamp your team's card
2d ~ Share a link to your team's freshly stamped card on the Captain's Log
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 or Sandra) should you need us for any reason throughout the game
Hi everyone.....great to be playing again....
love all the recs I get from bingo...
I was captain last round so prefer not to be captain this round...
I'm in Mountain time zone...
ideas for team names
Page Pals
Between the Covers
Paperback Paradise
Bookish Bliss
Checking in...I can captain this time around unless Vi wants to do it.
I'm on Eastern time
For the names, I like Page Pals and Between the Covers best.
📌Free Space
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📌Shelf #1 - Valentine / vampire/s - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #2 ~ 5 Mar: Key / Kindle Unlimited - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #3 ~ 12 Mar: B - Boyfriend / booktok - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #4 ~ 19 Mar: O - One & Only / owned - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #5 ~ 26 Mar: G - Galentine / guilty pleasure - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #6 ~ 2 Apr: M - mate / made me cry
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📌Shelf #7 ~ 9 Apr: Q - quirky / queen - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #8 ~ 16 Apr: X/Z - XOXO / eXcited -or- Zealous / Z - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #9 ~ 23 Apr: A - Anniversary / Alpha Male - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #10 ~ 30 Apr: S - Secret Admirer / series to finish - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #11 ~ 7 May: Happy / humorous -or- Infatuation / 'In Death' - STAMPED
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📌Shelf #12 ~ 14 May: Relationship / romance/PNR, SFR, Romantasy - STAMPED
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Shelf #13 ~ 21 May: Lovers / LGBTQ
Deanna ~ Guardians of the Pack by Heather G. Harris 5/29 ★★★★ ~ Review
Vi ~ Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik 5/27 ★★★ ~ Review
Rosina ~ Bad Vampire by Lauren Dawes 5/27 ★★★★ ~ Review
Hi Deanna...Thanks for doing captain duties...
Will go look for a free space read....
Have you read The Vampire Knitting Club series? Read the first 2 and its a good cozy mystery read...
Added Deanna to the Captains list for Steph to edit.
For Free SpaceI'll read February BOM
For Shelf 1 Vampire
I'll read
Tagged 23x Vampire
Rosina wrote: "Hi Deanna...Thanks for doing captain duties...
Will go look for a free space read....
Have you read The Vampire Knitting Club series? Read the first 2 and its a good cozy mystery read..."
I've read all but the last book released in June. Loved the series.
Shelf #1Valentine / 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
Hey ladies! Sorry, I forgot to click the notify - uggh the GR changes to that is still irritating. Thanks Deanna for the message. Thank you being the captain ;)I live in the Netherlands so at least 6 hours ahead of East Coast if I got that right.
I like Page Pals too. I'm on another team game named Bookish Bliss so I am good with that :)
I have a pool of 3 books that I'm not sure which I'll read:Blood Mosaic (MPG Vampires) also FS
The Book of Azrael (tagged Vampires x222)
Balanced on the Blade's Edge No Vampires but may work for FreeSpace I think
Sorry Vi, Balanced on the Blade's Edge won't work for Free Space, unless its on one of the Best of Lists. Its not listed on the Group's Bookshelf.
Thanks Vi, its all good then :D
Team name please.Ninja starts tapping her ninja slippers .......
Completion Post - Free SpaceHow it fits: February BOM
Way of the Wolf
Rating: 3.5 stars
Read: March 1 2025
Review:
Luna is a mid 40s single empty nester property manager. She is a werewolf who has left that life behind. She takes a potion that prevents her from shifting.
Luna's meets Duncan whose is using a metal detector on the property and lives in his van. She feels that he is a werewolf who doesn't belong to a pack. The owners of the apartment complex send their son Bolin to intern with Luna and learn the business. He comes from a line of Druids.
I did enjoy this story and the writing. I will continue with the second story.
Sandra Page Pals is the winner for our team name.
Thanks Rosina, and done :)
Completion Post - V/Valentine/Vampire
Book: The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole
Pages: 572
Date Read: 28 Feb
Rating: 3 stars
How it Fits: MPG Vampires
Review: This was a weird experience for me - it was captivating at times but also frustrating. The world building was sooo unclear. It's like Earth but not? The so called MMC is supposed to be a God but also doesn't behave like one. It ended with a cliff hanger but I'm not invested enough to continue. The book could have used a tighter editing and made shorter though.
Vi wrote: "Completion Post - V/Valentine/VampireBook: The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole
Pages: 572
Date Read: 28 Feb
Rating: 3 stars
How it Fits:..."
Don't forget to add a review. From the rules:
❉ REVIEWS
After a member has finished reading their book, they must post a read date, a 1-5 ✮ rating and a review* on their team thread.
*Note: Your review does not have to win any awards for its grammar or prose, however all reviews must be longer than "I really dis/liked it." Include what you did/n't like about it, if you'll read anything else in the series or by the same author, and anything else that made it a stand-out or crapped-out read for you. Please do not simply link to your GR review. You may, however, share a link to it along with your review on your team thread. Link-only and 1-line reviews will not be accepted.
Ooh thanks Deanna. I forgot about that. I've edited and added a review.
Completion Post - V/Valentine/Vampire
Book: The Healer’s Way (Book 6): A Portal Progression Fantasy Series
Pages: 357
Date Read: 4 Mar
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: FMC Victoria
Review:
Mikael is still beset on all sides by enemies while trying to regain the Bulatov family lands and prestige. Outworlders continue to invade, and the other aristocrats have him under trade embargo. Still he faces each day with an upbeat attitude tackling each problem as it comes. More enemies just mean more possibilities for trophies. More outworlders just mean more opportunities to hire new mages to further his plans. The pigeon spy corps continue to grow. All of these books are full of action, humor, and the unique prespective of a 300 year-old archmagister healer starting over with his soul in a new body. Will definitely continue with the series.
Completion Post - V/Valentine/Vampire
Date Read: March 5
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: Tagged Vampire 23x
Review: I am really enjoying this series. Its a fun cozy series. In this episode Lucy's parents return from Egypt - they are archaeologists. Her mother has brought a hand mirror from one of the digs (she doesn't remember doing this).
Lucy is looking for a new shop assistant and in walks the perfect candidate. Lucy looks into the mirror and finds a girl trapped within. The story is Lucy wanting to get the girl out of the mirror and embracing her new found power. Rafe the vampire assists Lucy in this quest.
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
Ooh, that's serendipitous - the book I'm planning to read Wild for You is on KU. It's not PNR but hopefully that's ok.
Shelf #1 completions are turned in for verification!
Selection Post - Shelf 2- Key / Kindle Unlimited
Found on GR Kindle Unlimited
😊 WTG! Your request to stamp Valentine / vampire/s has been approved; if you have any issues stamping your card, let me know. Once you’ve stamped your card, go to the Captain’s Log and share a link with us. Thx!
Completion Post - Key / Kindle Unlimited
Book: Overtaken by K.F. Breene
Pages: 318
Date Read: 7 Mar
Rating: 5 stars
How it Fits: tagged kindle unlimited 40 times
Review:
This is the final book in The Warrior Chronicles series. Cayan and Shanti are pressing forward to force a final confrontation against Xandre when she is kidnapped by a group of his inner circle. For all his sight and careful planning, even Xandre can not predict what will happen now. A great end to the series although the ending felt a little rushed. I think I just expected a larger battle with all the discussions of the enemy army amassing. I loved seeing Cayan and Shanti together. Their relationship has come a long way in the series. Overall, a fun blend of action, romance, friendship, and humor. 5 stars
Completion Post - Key / Kindle Unlimited
by Blake CrouchDate Read: March 9 2025
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: Found on GR Kindle Unlimited - First page
Review: I remember watching this series in the mid 2010s. Quite enjoyed it. I think the book is different as I dont remember some of the things that happened. This is part of a trilogy and I will definitely continue with it. I have read a few of Blake Crouch recent novels and really enjoy his writing.
This starts with a FBI agent coming to Wayward Pines to look for 2 other agents that have disappeared. He uncovers that this place is not what it seems. Very interesting Sci-Fi concept.
Completion Post - Key/Kindle Unlimited
Book: Wild for You by Kristen Proby
Pages: 299
Date Read: Mar 7
Rating: 3 stars
How it Fits: Tagged kindle-unlimited x70
Review: It was an ok book - the romance and suspense both were underdeveloped without nuances. I had a friend who loved this series and but unfortunately, I didn't have the same feeling. Everything was too easy, no character development. A little disappointed.
Completion Post - Freespace
Book: When Sorrows Come by Seanan McGuire
Pages: 384
Date Read: Mar 7
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: #15 in October Daye series found in Best of UF Series
Review: A mellow book compared to the previous installments in that the conflict doesn't directly concern October. The focus on October and Tybalt's wedding was nice and it was demonstrated throughout how they make each other better. The amount of character/relationship growth from the first to now is amazing. This is one of the very few series that has consistent overarching plot with the same characters still going strong.
Shelf #3 ~ 12 Mar: B - Boyfriend / booktokRequirement: 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
Completion Post - Freespace
Book: Sin & Chocolate
Pages: 439
Date Read: Mar 9
Rating: 4 stars
How it Fits: #144 in Best of UF Series
Review:
I've had this series on my tbr for awhile because I have enjoyed other series by Breene. The world created was intriguing and in general seems well thought out although there isn't as much detail in book 1. I love Kieran despite his arrogance and manipulation, but Alexis is mostly annoying at this point. One moment she's frightened and trying to hide and the next she shows some courage protecting her wards. Hopefully, I'll like her more as her confidence grows. All in all, it was a good start to the series and peaked my interest enough that I will continue. 4 stars
Shelf #2 and Free Space completions are turned in for verification!
For shelf 3, I'll go with
with a single male on the cover
😊 WTG! Your request to stamp Free Space & K Shelf has been approved; if you have any issues stamping your card, let me know. Once you’ve stamped your card, go to the Captain’s Log and share a link with us. Thx!
Selection Post - Shelf #3 ~ B - Boyfriend / booktok
nope changingFound on GR booktok - tagged 22x
Single male on cover
Completion Post - B/Boyfriend/Booktok
Book: A Little Too Close by Rebecca Yarros
Pages: 347
Date Read: Mar 13
Rating: 3 stars
How it Fits: Solo Male on Cover
Review: It was an ok read. I wanted to read Yarros outside of the Empyrean series. It had everything for a quick read - minimal conflict, minimal character growth. I didn't read the first in the series but I didn't miss it much, so that was good.
Hi eveyone...hope you are enjoying your reads.....My choice for B - Boyfriend / booktok is a slog for me....I am going to switch that book out....
Hope you pick a good one this time Rosina!
Shelf #4 ~ 19 Mar: O - One & Only / ownedRequirement: 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
Sandra wrote: "Hope you pick a good one this time Rosina!"Thanks Sandra .....Im about 25% in and really enjoying the read...
Rosina wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Hope you pick a good one this time Rosina!"Thanks Sandra .....Im about 25% in and really enjoying the read..."
Yay!!
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Captain: Deanna
Members:
Deanna
Vi
Rosina