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« on: October 22, 2011, 10:28:30 AM » |
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Its that time again .... We've become a small but active group so let's re-up for another month ....
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 ....
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It's The Quasi-Official Book Reading Game
 
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Geoffrey
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2011, 10:29:35 AM » |
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I'm in again .... Usual GenresScience 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 |
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2011, 11:00:58 AM » |
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I'm in, as always. Same info.
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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2011, 04:14:38 PM » |
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I'm in again. Here's a detailed profile: http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,85413.msg1345704.html#msg1345704I'll be honest, I am super, super busy so probably a shorter book is better for me than a long one. L |
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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2011, 07:01:43 PM » |
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I'm in.
Regular Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction (primarily classic science fiction)
Dealbreakers: Love triangle as primary plot element, extremely depressing
Other notes: I cannot commit to reading a book costing me >$5 on my current lack of income. Feel free to list options that cost more than $5, and I'll buy them if they're interesting enough after the sample, but please list at least one book that costs no more than $5.
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2011, 08:43:06 AM » |
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I'm in again  Usual genres: mystery/suspense No deal breakers My Goodreads account: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/3717899?shelf=readThanks for running the game, Geoffrey! |
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"I was super-glued to my Kindle for two days...
The balance between the suspense-filled action and
romance is spot on."
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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2011, 10:52:01 AM » |
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Please add me. I'm not crazy about books that don't have any real world connection. No erotica, please. Goodreads. |
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2011, 02:42:05 PM » |
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I'm in again, with all the same info as before, except I'd like to set a price limit of under $5. Christmas is coming up and I need to cut corners somewhere.  Here's the link to my Goodreads page. http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4528649-ciscokid |
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2011, 02:54:33 PM » |
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I'm in again. Same info as usual (except this month, I'd prefer a book that is not super long, as I am currently reading a whopper for this month's game.)
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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2011, 08:19:14 PM » |
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I have watched this game for the last couple of months, I think I have enough courage to play. Now let me see if I can get this right: Usual Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Crime, Mystery & Suspense. Deal Breakers: Fantasy, Horror (I'm kind of scared of the dark  ) Romance & Religion http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3259571-sincityreader |
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« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2011, 06:09:03 AM » |
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SinCityReader, welcome to the game! I clicked on your Goodreads link but it isn't going to your book list. I think it's because your profile data is set to private.
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« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2011, 09:47:59 AM » |
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Please count me in again. Same info as usual. Thanks!
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« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2011, 07:44:41 PM » |
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I am in this month again ,same as usual
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« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2011, 09:00:14 PM » |
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SinCityReader, welcome to the game! I clicked on your Goodreads link but it isn't going to your book list. I think it's because your profile data is set to private.
I think I fixed it now |
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« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2011, 11:26:06 PM » |
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I'm in again.
Usual Genres: Christian Romance, YA, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Deal Breakers: Erotica, M/M Romances
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« Reply #16 on: October 26, 2011, 07:08:04 AM » |
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Whoohooo! I'm in for the first time.
Usual Genres:
Fantasy and SciFi, with occasional forays into Historical Romance
Dealbreakers:
less than $5, okay? Other than that I'm game for anything.
Now, as per rule 5, I am filled with anticipation and a little dread.
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« Reply #17 on: October 26, 2011, 10:27:51 PM » |
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I'm in
New deal breakers? Horror (no that's the same), Fantasy (no that's the same), Romance (aha, there's the new one)
Same usuals. I apologize now to whoever gets me. I'm being kinda picky right now.
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« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2011, 09:25:07 AM » |
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Yay! I'm in again! |
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My usual genre: Paranormal Chick Lit Steampunk Historical Romance Fantasy novels
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« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2011, 04:26:49 AM » |
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Good morning everyone and happy, chilly Saturday (unless it's not chilly over there, then I'm just jealous). Here are the selectors and selectees for November. Please remember to stress out until the first when I'll post the game thread and then share your selection(s). If you didn't sign up in time, let me know and I'll squeeze you in the middle of the game - it's not too late .... | Selector | Selectee | Genres | Dealbreakers | | Angela | Annalog | Science Fiction; Mystery; Fantasy, I have an account on Goodreads | No Deal Breakers | | Annalog | ciscokid | Horror, Paranormal/Supernaturl Thrillers, Apocalyptic fiction, Some Sci Fi...my taste in books is actually pretty broad....these are just my favorites.
Here's the link to my Goodreads page. | Homosexual romances, short story anthology(I like long, involved books), anything political
I'd like to set a price limit of under $5. | | Berrytastic | Angela | Mystery/Suspense/Thriller; Sci-Fi; Fantasy; Young Adult; Christian Fiction | Gay/Lesbian; Excessive sex and/or violence; Politics; Anti-Christian; Romance novels of any kind | | ciscokid | kaotickitten | Christian Romances, YA fantasy Science Fiction, Fantasy | Erotica, M/M Romances | | djgross | 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
| | drenfrow | fadedrainbows | Paranormal Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Chick Lit
My Goodreads | No Deal Breakers | | fadedrainbows | Leslie | Here's a detailed profile | I'll be honest, I am super, super busy so probably a shorter book is better for me than a long one. | | Geoffrey | SinCityReader | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Crime, Mystery & Suspense.
Goodreads | Fantasy, Horror (I'm kind of scared of the dark ) Romance & Religion | | imallbs | djgross | Mystery, suspense
My Goodreads account
| No Deal Breakers | | Jeff | 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 | 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. | Horror (no that's the same), Fantasy (no that's the same), Romance (aha, there's the new one) | | KingAl | Tuttle | Fantasy, Science Fiction (primarily classic science fiction) | Love triangle as primary plot element, extremely depressing
Other notes: I cannot commit to reading a book costing me >$5 on my current lack of income. Feel free to list options that cost more than $5, and I'll buy them if they're interesting enough after the sample, but please list at least one book that costs no more than $5. | | Leslie | KingAl | Sci-fi/fantasy, Mystery/thrillers. Here's my Goodreads (except this month, I'd prefer a book that is not super long, as I am currently reading a whopper for this month's game.) | Romance | | Moppet | Jeff | biographies, non-fiction, fact-based fiction or historical novels.
Goodreads. | I'm not crazy about books that don't have any real world connection. No erotica, please. | | SinCityReader | 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 | | Tuttle | Moppet | Fantasy and SciFi, with occasional forays into Historical Romance | less than $5, okay? Other than that I'm game for anything. |
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« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2011, 02:58:44 PM » |
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Does the new game start on November 1st?
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« Reply #21 on: November 01, 2011, 03:54:35 PM » |
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Dunno about Geoffrey, but we JUST got our internet back after the big storm here on the East Coast. He might incommunicado still. But I DO already have your book picked out, Jeff. Just waiting for the thread to go up. |
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