SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

Welcome to SOS' 25th Round of BookShelf Bingo!

Please sign up here, not here. This thread is for random BSB chatter only. Many Thanks!

Our BSB R25 sign-up thread will open later this week. In the meantime, our chat thread is open!

Will you be sending out reminder messages like you have in the past? Only because I know between now and sign ups I'll completely forget.

Woohoo!! :-D
Can't wait!

Sarah wrote: "Will you be sending out reminder messages like you have in the past? Only because I know between now and sign ups I'll completely forget."

Steph will be sending a broadcast as she does every Bingo round.

Check in, in about 2 or 3 days time so you should be good Sarah :)

Don't forget to add any books you'd like to read to our SOS Bookshelves.

We're using a lot of our shelves this round, so this is a good way to have the right books all ready.

I'm probably looking right over it, but I can't seem to find how to add books to the SOS Bookshelves.
Could someone please link the relevant thread/tutorial?

Hey y’all. As Sandra mentioned, I’ll be sending a broadcast message once the signup thread is up and open, but to our bingo alert group members only. If you’d like to get broadcast messages and you’ve haven’t already joined make sure to signup there now.

↪ SOS’ Bookshelf Bingo Alerts Group

Victoria, you should be able to access our bookshelf here, then in the top left corner (above the shelf listing) you’ll see an option to ‘add book’. It’s a bit different from personal shelving, but similar enough it should make sense. Search for the book, use as many shelf tags as you’d like, any that fit the book, and save. If you run into any problems, lemme know and I’ll do what I can to help.

PLEASE make sure to shelve/tag any additions as ‘read’, not ‘to-read’ or ‘currently-reading’; those two tags are for group reads only. Thanks!

Thank you!

Thanks Steph!! :D

You’re welcome 😊

Sign-up thread is now open! 😁
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Just a head's up, y'all, our shelves for this round are a bit different. I've used a letter of the alphabet for each shelf - each letter (or letter combo) consists of (1) a spring-themed word and categories and (2) a few shelves, each fitting the letter of the shelf. You may choose your book from any one of those listed. Take a peek (R25 shelves) and let me know if you have any questions.

And, as Sandra mentioned, be sure to utilize the time before we begin to add books you may like to read to the group's bookshelf. Adds are allowed up until the first shelf announcement is posted. Please make sure to use the 'read' tag; 'to-read' and 'currently-reading' are exclusively for group reads. Thanks!

Anyone using Amazon's Beta "Your Books" feature (https://www.amazon.com/your-books)? I decided to check it out to see if it'd be any help choosing books for this round of bingo. It's kinda helpful when searching for specific words in a title or series. Also noticed they now show all of your highlights and notes, similar to GR.

I have a question about "P" "Pruning"- more than 3 books in the series left on TBR, would the 3 include the book I am currently up to? For example on the Guild Hunter series my next to read is book 13 and there are 16 in the series. So I technically have four books to read, but only three after 13. I know this is probably splitting hairs and me being neurotic lol.

I also realize that most of that particular series is PNR and would fit for that category.

I'm compiling books ahead of time so I don't find myself scrambling to pick.

Sarah, it would include the book you're up to, as you haven't yet read it.

And I have the same problem, with Guild Hunter, and planned to do the same.

Sandra wrote: "Sarah, it would include the book you're up to, as you haven't yet read it.

And I have the same problem, with Guild Hunter, and planned to do the same."

Got it!

Thank you! :)

I'm glad we're in the same boat, I'd love to finish it up now that we are getting to the end.

Steph wrote: "Anyone using Amazon's Beta "Your Books" feature (https://www.amazon.com/your-books)?"
I have checked it recently, and the series view is especially nice.
The one thing I'm missing is the filter option to hide all the books already read. It should be possible as Amazon can track that as well. Maybe that is something they will add in the future *fingers crossed*

Thanks, Sandra. That's what I was thinking for that one; 3+ books remain TBR in a series you've already started. Y'all enjoy GH! I'm jealous. I gobble them as soon as they hit my kindle, typically. I'm really enjoying my re-read of the series, too.

Speaking of this round's shelves ... what do y'all think of it? Like the shelf link/category combo or not so much? 😉 You're stuck with it this round, but I'd like to know for future rounds.

I like that view, too, Victoria. They should add it! IMO, they need someone who reads books to handle their kindle department. They could be doing so many things better - online and with the kindles, again IMHO. 🤨😆

Correction made to shelf announcement page: I caught an error I made on the list for "T". I'd listed "SOS-were-shifter" as an available shelf in error. The only shelves for that letter will be the 3 trilogy links included. No change to the spring-themed categories listed. Sorry & thx!

Steph wrote: "Thanks, Sandra. That's what I was thinking for that one; 3+ books remain TBR in a series you've already started. Y'all enjoy GH! I'm jealous. I gobble them as soon as they hit my kindle, typically...."

It's a series I've always enjoyed but let get away from me. It happened with Jane Yellowrock series too, I just have the last book left and Idk why I just haven't done it already. lol

I like the shelf link/category combo it gives me plenty to choose from. I'm usually a mood reader so having options was very helpful. Last round there were a couple calls where I felt a little boxed in with having to choose from only one or two lol. But that's really just me being that way.

Sarah wrote: "I'm glad we're in the same boat, I'd love to finish it up now that we are getting to the end."

What do you mean, getting to the end? No no nonono, that series will continue FOREVER!

I have two left to read in the series that I'm keeping for Bingo :-)
(And 4 in Psy-Trinity, while we're at it.)

Steph wrote: "I like that view, too, Victoria. They should add it! IMO, they need someone who reads books to handle their kindle department. They could be doing so many things better - online and with the kindles, again IMHO. 🤨😆"

Uuuuuhuh!!! There is so much potential, but they kinda shoot themselves in the foot with it... ah well, at least there is still Goodreads :D

Steph wrote: "Speaking of this round's shelves ... what do y'all think of it? Like the shelf link/category combo or not so much? 😉 You're stuck with it this round, but I'd like to know for future rounds."

I love it!! You're giving us a few (or rather, a lot of) options instead of only one category. I can believe setting up the list was a lot of work, but it's super appreciated!!!
I've been going through them and checking each shelf to see which book I'm going to read if it gets called (I love making lists, haha).

For the shelves that list a cover color, is there a percentage of that color that is needed to qualify?

Sarah wrote: "I like the shelf link/category combo it gives me plenty to choose from. I'm usually a mood reader so having options was very helpful. Last round there were a couple calls where I felt a little boxed in with having to choose from only one or two lol. But that's really just me being that way."

Oh no, you’re not alone. I’m right there with ya. I’ve mostly stopped joining challenges because being a mood reader made it feel more like a chore than something fun. I’m glad the new combo options are a help.

ETA: my OCDemoness and love of lists makes it a struggle to NOT join challenges though 🤪

Eldarwen wrote: "What do you mean, getting to the end? No no nonono, that series will continue FOREVER!."

AGREED! It must be never ending!

Victoria wrote: "There is so much potential, but they kinda shoot themselves in the foot with it... ah well, at least there is still Goodreads :D"

Right?! What a waste. It could be soooo much better.

Victoria wrote: "I love it!! You're giving us a few (or rather, a lot of) options instead of only one category. I can believe setting up the list was a lot of work, but it's super appreciated!!!
I've been going through them and checking each shelf to see which book I'm going to read if it gets called (I love making lists, haha)"

I’m so glad.

I love lists, too! I’ve got lists of lists 😆

Linda C wrote: "For the shelves that list a cover color, is there a percentage of that color that is needed to qualify?"

Not a specific percentage, but I’d say the majority (over 50%). You’re always welcome to post a cover here and we can yay/nay it beforehand, if you’re unsure.

thanks

Steph...I really like the shelf categories.....great job!...its like 2 games in one Bingo and a scavenger hunt.....
looks to be a fun round

Sarah wrote: "I have a question about "P" "Pruning"- more than 3 books in the series left on TBR, would the 3 include the book I am currently up to? For example on the Guild Hunter series my next to read is book..."

This is me overthinking a prompt. I only add the next in series to my TBR. So in the case of this Guild Hunter example, if Sarah had #13 on her TBR, but the others exist outside of her shelf, does it work, or do all the books need to be on your personal shelf?

Laura wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I have a question about "P" "Pruning"- more than 3 books in the series left on TBR, would the 3 include the book I am currently up to? For example on the Guild Hunter series my next t...

This is me overthinking a prompt. I only add the next in series to my TBR. So in the case of this Guild Hunter example, if Sarah had #13 on her TBR, but the others exist outside of her shelf, does it work, or do all the books need to be on your personal shelf?"

Oh... that's a good point Laura. I kind of do both - some series I put all the known books on my TBR, but some, like you, I add them as I get to them. But when I read this prompt, I was thinking the whole series being on your TBR by default even if they aren't physically on your TBR. That could be trouble...

Linda C wrote: "thanks"

You're welcome. I hope that was some help. One of us is always available should have any questions throughout the round.

Rosina wrote: "Steph...I really like the shelf categories.....great job!...its like 2 games in one Bingo and a scavenger hunt.....
looks to be a fun round"

Thanks so much, Rosina 😁

Laura wrote: "This is me overthinking a prompt. I only add the next in series to my TBR. So in the case of this Guild Hunter example, if Sarah had #13 on her TBR, but the others exist outside of her shelf, does it work, or do all the books need to be on your personal shelf?"

Laura, LaurLa and all - you don't have anything to worry about. If the book choice was being made off of a literal shelf (one with a link provided in the requirements) it'd matter. In that case, any book, no matter where in the series is fell, must be on the actual shelf linked. Just being a part of a series, which has one book shelved, doesn't qualify your choice unless it's also shelved as such. But, in this case, with the case of any "category" book choice made, just the fact that the book fits whatever criteria is listed qualifies the book.

You can search for, say, a book with a yellow cover and find one you'd like to read, but don't have on-hand or on any of your GR shelves. You can get that book from the library, as a KU loaner, buy it, whatever and it'd qualify as long as the cover was (mostly) yellow.

I hope that helps reassure you. Lemme know if I've made it any more confusing 🤪

Steph wrote: "Laura wrote: "This is me overthinking a prompt. I only add the next in series to my TBR. So in the case of this Guild Hunter example, if Sarah had #13 on her TBR, but the others exist outside of he..."

That helps. Thanks!

Great! You're welcome 😊

The only shelves you need to worry about are the SOS Bookshelves and the GR lists, like always.

No TBR shelves have been harmed in the production of this Bingo game.

😆✌🏼

🤣, Sandra, but nobody knows what will happen at the end.... And I like that there are a lot of options, so we can decide

Marisa wrote: "🤣, Sandra, but nobody knows what will happen at the end.... And I like that there are a lot of options, so we can decide"

Definitely Marisa :D

Eldarwen wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm glad we're in the same boat, I'd love to finish it up now that we are getting to the end."

What do you mean, getting to the end? No no nonono, that series will continue FOREVER!
..."


Wait... I thought book 16 was the final one... but now I'm thinking I was wrong which is great!

Any idea when teams will be up?

Sorry, y'all, it's just hit me that I've forgotten that crucial step 🤪 I'm working on finalizing our player list and geting the shuffle/team assignments shared ASAP. Stay tuned!

Heya Steph,

just a little heads-up in case you want to rectify but I'm sure we'll find the correct shelves even without that :-)
In the announcement post:

- the GR Gargoyle(s) shelves link to the GR Dragon(s) shelves
- the GR Nephilim shelf links to the GR Magic shelf

😬 Thx, Eldarwen, I'll fix those. That's the cost of cut/paste, ya gotta remember to edit the pasted link. 🙃

All fixed 👍🏼😊

What if we have a team member who hasn't checked in yet? I don't want to be pushy and send a PM after a message was just sent out yesterday. - She checked in, so never mind.


I think the link for GR Oracles might be incorrect. It goes to a shelf that says Half Oracles, and there are 0 books on it.

Just double checking. I have checked out from the library. It is neither part of a series, nor paranormal in any way (that I know of). Is it okay to read this one, or should I keep looking? - My mood is totally calling for something different, so never mind. :)