The Quasi-Official October Book Reading Game - the Sign-up Thread

[Geoffrey]

That's what happens when your schedule is upset with vacations and business trips - mid-September pops up and you're completely surprised by it.  It's time, once again, to sign up for the new month of the Quasi-Official Game, so let me know you're in ....

I'm not that big on rules, but you need some to keep everyone in line.  So here are the rules and how the game works:


When signing up:
1. Sign up runs from the 20th through the 28th
2. State your Usual genres
3. List any Deal-breakers (genres, cost, size, etc.)
4. If you want to use last month's information again, just let me know ....
5. Be filled with anticipation and a little dread

Picking a book:
1. You'll get your selectee's name and info on the 29th 
2. Pick a book you love and adore, is outside your person's usual genres, not a Deal breaker,
3. and that is no more than - $9.99 ...
4. You get to think about it and stew until the game thread is created on the first day of the month …
5. Stress out over whether your selection is good enough
6. Add a second selection if you want – or don’t – it’s all good. 
7. I'll create the game thread in the Book Klub on the 1st where you will post your selection(s).

Once you get your book:
1. Be surprised at the choice and maybe a little unsure
2. If you get two selections, let us know which one you’re choosing
2.5 Or choose both
3. Read your book (no cheating)
4. Come back to the thread often to tell us what you think. 
5. And most of all, have fun ...

Other rules
1. You have veto power over your selection - if its just too far out for you, ask for a new one - no one will hate you
2. If you're late to sign up, no worries, we have back-up selector minions - just PM me ...
3. If life happens and your selector doesn't give you a book by the 5th, a new selector will be assigned for you
4. We're all grown folks here, so just act like one ....

[Geoffrey]

I'm in, of course, but with a caveat this month:

Usual Genres:
Science Fiction; Fantasy; Alternate History; gay themed books.  You can find me on goodreads here.   

No Deal Breakers - I would love one of your favorite, go-to comfort reads

[Geoffrey]

and, our Annalog is traveling so she already PM'd me that she's in this month:

Usual Genres
Science Fiction; Mystery; Fantasy, I have an account on Goodreads

No Dealbreakers

[Leslie]

I am losing my reputation of being high maintenance, after four months with four successes, four successes that include: 11 books (10 ebooks and one audio), a cookbook on pre-order, and a TV series on DVD! So, take me on someone and let's see if we can keep the string going...

L

[Jeff]

Please include me, Geoffrey.

Goodreads.

[Tripp]

At first I thought I was going to be too busy in October to participate, but then thought, what the heck.  So, I am in.  Same usuals and deal breakers.  I want to add one thing for this month, nothing too technical, just a good story. 

[drenfrow]

I'm in again.  Same info as usual.

[Tuttle]

I'm in, same as usual.

[djgross]

I'm in again, same info.

Thanks for running the game, Geoffrey!    I've really enjoyed being nudged into different genres  

[kaotickitten]

I'm in again. Same info as last month.

[fadedrainbows]

I'm definitely in! I have to make up for last month!

[imallbs]

I'm in
Usual genres
Western European and American history and Mystery
Deal Breakers:
Fantasy, horror, romance

[Emily King]

I'm in, same as usual...

[ciscokid]

I'm in again, same info as last month.  Here is my Goodreads page http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4528649?shelf=read  (Someone let me know if I did this right)

I also want to mention that I'm going out of town tomorrow and won't be back until October 6th.  I won't have internet access, so whoever I'm matched up with will have to wait until after the 6th to get their book reccommendation....if that's ok.

[drenfrow]

I'm in again, same info as last month.  Here is my Goodreads page http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4528649?shelf=read  (Someone let me know if I did this right)

The link worked just fine.

[JimJ]

Is it too late to sign up?  If not, count me in.

Usual Genres:
Horror, Suspense, literary fiction.  Some sci-fi/fantasy.

Deal Breakers:
Romance, religious.

[Berrytastic]

its no surprise to know that i am in again, same as usual

[Geoffrey]

Hi Boys and Girls and others!  it's time again so here are our selectees for the October game.  Please note we're waiting until Saturday the first to list our selections and if someone didn't sign up in time, let me know and I'll stick you into the game - its not too late.....

Selector	Selectee	Genres	Dealbreakers
Annalog	Jeff	biographies, non-fiction, fact-based fiction or historical novels. Goodreads.	No erotica, please.
Berrytastic	imallbs	Mystery/Detective; American and Western European History This is supposed to be a link to my Goodreads list but I'm not promising anything.	No Deal Breakers
ciscokid	Tuttle	Fantasy, Science Fiction	I'm going to have to set some sort of monetary limit. This may be edited but for now lets say $5.   Nothing extremely depressing.
djgross	Annalog	Science Fiction; Mystery; Fantasy, I have an account on Goodreads	No Deal Breakers
drenfrow	ciscokid	Horror, Paranormal/Supernaturl Thrillers, Apocalyptic fiction, Some Sci Fi...my taste in books is actually pretty broad....these are just my favorites.	Homosexual romances, short story anthology(I like long, involved books), anything political
Emily King	fadedrainbows	Paranormal Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Chick Lit My Goodreads	No Deal Breakers
fadedrainbows	JimJ	Horror, Suspense, literary fiction, Some Sci-Fi/fantasy	Romance, Religious
Geoffrey	djgross	Mystery, suspense	No Deal Breakers
imallbs	Tripp	historical fiction; chick lit; family saga; drama; suspense; thrillers; religion is OK if it is presented culturally, not to convert.  This month, nothing too technical, just a good story.	Horror  and any creature that is typically associated with horror (vampires, zombies, werewolves, etc.).
Jeff	Leslie	I am losing my reputation of being high maintenance, after four months with four successes, four successes that include: 11 books (10 ebooks and one audio), a cookbook on pre-order, and a TV series on DVD! So, take me on someone and let's see if we can keep the string going...	No Deal Breakers
JimJ	Berrytastic	crime book reader and have recently discovered historical fiction such as pillars of the earth.	apart from a barbara cartland style romantic novel i am prepared to try most things .
kaotickitten	Emily King	Urban Fantasy; Paranormal; Horror; Mystery here is my Goodreads	Non-Fiction; Religious / political with the intent of change; Harlequin-style romance.  Chick Lit. I would prefer an indie or something less expensive, if possible.
Leslie	drenfrow	Mystery, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Science/History of Science	extreme violence/gore, extreme sadness, horror/scary stuff, You can check out my books on Goodreads: Donna's Books
Tripp	Geoffrey	Science Fiction; Fantasy; Alternate History; gay themed books.  You can find me on goodreads here.	No Deal Breakers  -  I would love one of your favorite, go-to comfort reads
Tuttle	kaotickitten	Christian Romances, YA fantasy	No Deal Breakers

[Jeff]

Yay. I know Anna will pick something I love and that I'll pick something that Leslie hates.

[KingAl]

Oh, shoot. Am I too late? If possible, I'd like to play again. Same info as usual.

[Geoffrey]

Oh, shoot. Am I too late? If possible, I'd like to play again. Same info as usual.

No, you're in.  I'll just insert you in as selector for DJGross

Usual Genres
Mystery, suspense

No Deal Breakers

[Annalog]

Jeff, I hope it will be OK with you that I won't be posting your selection until the 4th or 5th. My K2 is my only Internet access until late on the 3rd as I am at a hotel where the Internet access fees are more than I am willing to pay, especially when I only have a small amount of tiime available. (I am at an origami convention. Scheduled activities start at 8 AM each morning and continue until the beginning of Late Nite Folding. Last night was an early night for me, 1 AM, and I tend to fold later each day.) I am not sure that you want me to select your book until after I get a full night of sleep.

[Jeff]

Jeff, I hope it will be OK with you that I won't be posting your selection until the 4th or 5th.

Not a problem, Anna. Have fun at the convention.