"What's your game" in 2019?

Set your own goals: Choose one type of game to play...or play a little of several...or play the same game more than once...or play them all!

Cards - Read...:

1. Ace (of spades): about someone who is a master, pro or expert at something
2. King (of diamonds): about royalty or a boss
3. Queen (of hearts): about love or about a tyrant, or read a fantasy
4. Jack (of all trades): about a tradeworker; or a book with protagonist who takes on more than one persona; or a story told from more than 1 point of view; or a book of short stories 
5. Ten (of clubs): a book with any kind of club or community
6. Nine (lives): a book involving survival or that takes place in more than one time period
7. Eight (infinity): the first book in a series or a book that seems long to you or a science fiction novel
8. Seven (lucky): a story that involves a gamble/gambling or food
9. Six (upside down): a book that presents another world or universe or a story in which someone's life is turned upside-down
10. Five (prime):  a book from the middle of a series or a companion novel
11. Four (H): a story involving animals
12. Three (odd) – a book that contains magic or a charm or a story that has a crowd
13. Two (double): a story with a couple, twins, or something that doubles

Monopoly - Read...:

1. Park Place: a story involving wealth or money
2. Boardwalk: a book involving an amusement park or the beach/ocean
3. Jail: a story involving freedom or a lack thereof
4. RR: a book involving land-based transportation
5. Electric company: a story that includes children
6. Water company: a story involving a body of water (not the ocean) or a storm
7. Community chest: a story that has instructions, directions or a map
8. Chance: a book that involves a game or risk
9. Free parking: a story that has someone/something stationary
10. Go!: a story involving any kind of trip or journey

Chess - Read...:

1. King: about someone or something that is coveted
2. Queen: about a protector, someone with superpowers, or someone (who seems) invincible
3. Bishop: a book involving religion or politics
4. Knight: a story set mostly at night; or a romance; or involving chivalry or something old-fashioned
5. Rook: a story that involves cheating or fraud or that has a castle
6. Pawn: about someone/something that appears "trivial" (at least initially), or a story in which someone is taken advantage of/used for a larger purpose

Go Fish!: Replace any four categories above by grabbing something from your TBR pile OR by trying a new author

"What's your game" in 2019?

Set your own goals: Choose one type of game to play...or play a little of several...or play the same game more than once...or play them all!

Cards - Read...:

1. Ace (of spades): about someone who is a master, pro or expert at something
2. King (of diamonds): about royalty or a boss
3. Queen (of hearts): about love or about a tyrant, or read a fantasy: City of Dragons by Hobb (9/28) 4.5 stars
4. Jack (of all trades): a story told from more than 1 point of view: The Invisible Ones by Penney (1//19) 4.5 stars
5. Ten (of clubs): a book with any kind of club or community: Ship of Magic by Hobb (7/18) 4 stars
6. Nine (lives): a book involving survival or that takes place in more than one time period
7. Eight (infinity): the first book in a series: The Bear and the Nightingale by Arden (8/19) 4 stars 
8. Seven (lucky): a story that involves a gamble/gambling or food
9. Six (upside down): a book that presents another world or universe or a story in which someone's life is turned upside-down: Ship of Destiny by Hobb (8/19) 4 stars
10. Five (prime):  a book from the middle of a series: Mad Ship by Hobbs (8/19) 4 stars
11. Four (H): a story involving animals: 
12. Three (odd) – a book that contains magic or a charm or a story that has a crowd
13. Two (double): a story with something that doubles: The One from the Other by Kerr (5/24/19) 3.5 stars

Monopoly - Read...:

1. Park Place: a story involving wealth or money: In the Name of the Family by Dunant (11/19) 2.5 stars
2. Boardwalk: a book involving an amusement park: A German Requiem by Kerr (5/12/19) 3.5 stars
3. Jail: a story involving freedom or a lack thereof
4. RR: a book involving land-based transportation: 
5. Electric company: a story that includes children
6. Water company: a story involving a body of water (not the ocean) or a storm: Dragon Haven by Hobb (9/22/19) 4 stars
7. Community chest: a story that has instructions, directions or a map: Blood and Beauty by Dunant (11/7/19) 3.5 stars
8. Chance: a book that involves a risk: City of Shadows by Franklin (1/29/19) 2.5 stars
9. Free parking: a story that has someone/something stationary
10. Go!: a story involving any kind of trip or journey: City of Crows by Womersley (4/17/19) 3 stars

Chess - Read...:

1. King: about someone or something that is coveted: Blood of Dragons by Hobbs (10/9/19) 4 stars 
2. Queen: about a protector, someone with superpowers, or someone (who seems) invincible: A Crown for Cold Silver by Marshall (2/13/19) 2.5 stars
3. Bishop: a book involving religion or politics:The Confessions of Catherine de Medici by Gortner (12/27/19) 4.5 stars
4. Knight: a story set mostly at night; or a romance; or involving chivalry or something old-fashioned
5. Rook: a story that involves cheating or fraud: King of Scars by Bardugo (8/9/19) 4 stars
6. Pawn: about someone/something that appears "trivial" (at least initially), or a story in which someone is taken advantage of/used for a larger purpose: Dragon Keeper by Hobb (8/19) 4 stars

Go Fish!: Replace any four categories above by grabbing something from your TBR pile OR by trying a new author

"What's your game" in 2019?  Nice theme!  I'll read for this challenge again.

Set your own goals: Choose one type of game to play...or play a little of several...or play the same game more than once...or play them all!

Cards - Read...:

1. Ace (of spades): about someone who is a master, pro or expert at something  Eight Hundred Grapes: A Novel by Laura Dave, 2/5/2019, 4 stars  (Father is a wine expert but when he quits daughter takes over.  She has always wanted to own a winery.)
2. King (of diamonds): about royalty or a boss
3. Queen (of hearts): read a fantasy  Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Allison Goodman, 3/23/2019, 4 stars
4. Jack (of all trades): about a tradeworker; or a book with protagonist who takes on more than one persona; or a story told from more than 1 point of view; or a book of short stories The Time Between by Karen White, 1/16/2019, 3.5 stars
5. Ten (of clubs): a book with any kind of club or community  Dearest Sparrow: & Other Stories of Altered Lives  by Joanne Johnston Francis, (Several tales about individuals connected with a camp), 7/16/2019 3 stars.
6. Nine (lives): a book involving survival or that takes place in more than one time period  Some Danger Involved (Barker & Llewelyn, Bk 1) by Will Thomas, 2/22/2019, 4 stars
7. Eight (infinity): the first book in a series Too Big to Miss (Odelia Grey, Bk 1) by Sue Ann Jaffarian, 5/13/2019
8. Seven (lucky): a story that involves a gamble/gambling or food The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See (tea), 7/9/2019, 4.5 stars
9. Six (upside down): a book that presents another world or universe or a story in which someone's life is turned upside-down What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty, 2/2018, 4 stars
10. Five (prime):  a book from the middle of a series or a companion novel  Ghost Story (Dresden Files, Bk 13) by Jim Butcher, 3/2/2019, 3 stars
11. Four (H): a story involving animals  The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side by Damien Lewis, 1/23/2019, 4.5 stars
12. Three (odd) – a book that contains magic or a charm or a story that has a crowd  Pierced by the Sun by Laura Esquivel, 3/6/2019, 3 stars
13. Two (double): a story with a couple, twins, or something that doubles   Lila: A Novel by Marilynne Robinson (Doll rescues the child Lila and Lila later marries a preacher), 1/21/2019, 2 stars

Monopoly - Read...:

1. Park Place: a story involving wealth or money
2. Boardwalk: a book involving an amusement park or the beach/ocean  A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline (Farm located on the coast with excursions to the beach.), 2/2019, 4 stars
3. Jail: a story involving freedom or a lack thereof Wither (Chemical Garden, Bk 1) by Lauren DeStefano, 1/15/2019, 4 stars
4. RR: a book involving land-based transportation
5. Electric company: a story that includes children  The Children Act by Ian McEwan, 1/30/2019, 3 stars
6. Water company: a story involving a body of water (not the ocean) or a storm  Earthly Remains (Guido Brunetti, Bk 26) by Donna Leon, 6/28/2019, 3 stars (Friend of Commissario Guido Brunetti dies in a storm, presumably an accident)
7. Community chest: a story that has a map  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, 1/13/2019, 4.5 stars
8. Chance: a book that involves a game or risk
9. Free parking: a story that has someone/something stationary
10. Go!: a story involving any kind of trip or journey

Chess - Read...:

1. King: about someone or something that is coveted
2. Queen: about a protector, someone with superpowers, or someone (who seems) invincible
3. Bishop: a book involving religion or politics
4. Knight: a story set mostly at night; or a romance; or involving chivalry or something old-fashioned
5. Rook: a story that involves cheating or fraud or that has a castle
6. Pawn: about someone/something that appears "trivial" (at least initially)  After Alice by Gregory Maguire, 2/4/2019, 3.5 stars  (Siam takes a pawn from a chess set and pockets it.)

Go Fish!: Replace any four categories above by grabbing something from your TBR pile OR by trying a new author 

1. Under a Silent Moon (DCI Louisa Smith, Bk 1) by Elizabeth Haynes (New author), 4/10/2019, 3 stars

2.  Looking for Alaska by John Green, 8/19/2019. 4 stars.

This looks like fun!  I think I'll join in too.

"What's your game" in 2019?

Set your own goals: Choose one type of game to play...or play a little of several...or play the same game more than once...or play them all!

Cards - Read...: - DONE

1. Ace (of spades): about someone who is a master, pro or expert at something - Cold Fusion by Harper Fox  2-22
2. King (of diamonds): about royalty or a boss - Miss Frost Cracks A Caper (Jayne Frost) (Volume 4) by Kristen Painter 11-10 
3. Queen (of hearts): about love or about a tyrant, or read a fantasy - Dark Kiss Of The Reaper by Kristen Painter  1-28
4. Jack (of all trades): about a tradeworker; or a book with protagonist who takes on more than one persona; or a story told from more than 1 point of view; or a book of short stories - A Cup of Normal by Devon Monk 2-11
5. Ten (of clubs): a book with any kind of club or community - The Serpent (The Immortal Dealers) by Sarah Fine 1-1
6. Nine (lives): a book involving survival or that takes place in more than one time period - Dry by Neal Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman  1-19
7. Eight (infinity): the first book in a series or a book that seems long to you or a science fiction novel - Keeping It Real [Quantum Gravity, Book 1] by Justina Robson 2-8
8. Seven (lucky): a story that involves a gamble/gambling or food - Starship Grifters (Rex Nihilo Adventure, Bk 1) by Robert Kroese 2-13
9. Six (upside down): a book that presents another world or universe or a story in which someone's life is turned upside-down  Martians Abroad by Carrie Vaughn  1-3
10. Five (prime):  a book from the middle of a series or a companion novel - Rough Justice [Cainsville, Bk 5.5] by Kelley Armstrong 2-9
11. Four (H): a story involving animals - That Olde White Magick (Abracadabra, Bk 2) by Sharon Pape  3-15
12. Three (odd) – a book that contains magic or a charm or a story that has a crowd  Blood Kissed (Lizzie Grace, Bk 1) by Keri Arthur 1-11
13. Two (double): a story with a couple, twins, or something that doubles - Blood Web: A Blood Curse Novel (Blood Curse Series) by Tessa Dawn

Monopoly - Read...:DONE

1. Park Place: a story involving wealth or money - Keeping Promise Rock by Amy Lane 9-3 
2. Boardwalk: a book involving an amusement park or the beach/ocean - Open Road by M J O'Shea 2-25 
3. Jail: a story involving freedom or a lack thereof - Slouch Witch (Lazy Girl's Guide To Magic, Bk 1) by Helen Harper 2-3
4. RR: a book involving land-based transportation - Atlanta Bound (Roadtrip Z, Bk 4) by Lilith Saintcrow 10-25
5. Electric company: a story that includes children - Beneath the Sugar Sky (Wayward Children, Bk 3) by Seanan McGuire 4-4
6. Water company: a story involving a body of water (not the ocean) or a storm - Swamp Monster Massacre by Hunter Shea  1-18
7. Community chest: a story that has instructions, directions or a map  The Serpent (The Immortal Dealers) by Sarah Fine 1-1
8. Chance: a book that involves a game or risk - Terminal Alliance by Jim C Hines 4-7
9. Free parking: a story that has someone/something stationary - To Capture What We Cannot Keep by Beatrice Colin 4-10
10. Go!: a story involving any kind of trip or journey - Time Shards by Diana Fredstli 4-19 

Chess - Read...:DONE

1. King: about someone or something that is coveted - Zombies Eat Justin Bieber by Rabe King 1-12
2. Queen: about a protector, someone with superpowers, or someone (who seems) invincible - Seti's Heart by Kiernan Kelly 10-2
3. Bishop: a book involving religion or politics - A Red Rose Chain (October Daye Bk. 9) by Seanan McGuire 7-26
4. Knight: a story set mostly at night; or a romance; or involving chivalry or something old-fashioned - The Vampire's Priceless Treasure (Nocturne Falls, Bk 11) by Kristen Painter 12-17
5. Rook: a story that involves cheating or fraud or that has a castle - The Fate of Mercy Alban by Wendy Webb 12-4
6. Pawn: about someone/something that appears "trivial" (at least initially), or a story in which someone is taken advantage of/used for a larger purpose - Selling Out (Quantum Gravity, Book 2) by Justina Robson 3-27

Go Fish!: Replace any four categories above by grabbing something from your TBR pile OR by trying a new author

"What's your game" in 2019?

Set your own goals: Choose one type of game to play...or play a little of several...or play the same game more than once...or play them all!

Cards - Read...:

1. Ace (of spades): about someone who is a master, pro or expert  The Illusionist's Apprentice -Kristy Cambron 1/3 4 stars
2. King (of diamonds): about royalty or a boss
3. Queen (of hearts): about love or about a tyrant, or read a fantasy The Mortal Word - Genevieve Cogman 2/3 4 stars
4. Jack (of all trades): about a tradeworker; or a book with protagonist who takes on more than one persona; or a story told from more than 1 point of view; or a book of short stories The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Stuart Turton 3/11 5 stars
5. Ten (of clubs): a book with any kind of club or community
6. Nine (lives): a book involving survival or that takes place in more than one time period Love and Other Consolation Prizes - Jamie Ford 3/30  4 Stars
7. Eight (infinity): the first book in a series or a book that seems long to you or a science fiction novel The Raven Tower - Ann Leckie 8/13 4 stars
8. Seven (lucky): a story that involves a gamble/gambling or food The Little French Bistro - Nina George 5/13  4 stars
9. Six (upside down):  a story in which someone's life is turned upside-down  Britt-Marie Was Here - Fredrik Backman 2/10 4.5 stars
10. Five (prime):  a book from the middle of a series The Beautiful Mystery (Chief Inspector Gamache, Bk 8) - Louise Penny 4/22       5 stars
11. Four (H): a story involving animals
12. Three (odd) – a book that contains magic or a charm Uprooted - Naomi Novik 5/18  5 stars
13. Two (double): a story with a couple, twins, or something that doubles

Monopoly - Read...:

1. Park Place: a story involving wealth or money
2. Boardwalk: a book involving an amusement park or the beach/ocean
3. Jail: a story involving freedom or a lack thereof
4. RR: a book involving land-based transportation
5. Electric company: a story that includes children   Good Me, Bad Me - Ali Land 2/14   4 stars
6. Water company: a story involving a body of water (not the ocean) Once Upon a River - Diane Setterfield  4/4  5stars
7. Community chest: a story that has instructions, directions or a map
8. Chance: a book that involves a game or risk Exit West - Mohsin Hamid 1/8  4.5 stars
9. Free parking: a story that has someone/something stationary
10. Go!: a story involving any kind of trip or journey   100 Days of Happiness - Fausto Brizzi 2/8  4 stars

Chess - Read...:

1. King: about someone or something that is coveted
2. Queen: about a protector, someone with superpowers, or someone (who seems) invincible
3. Bishop: a book involving religion or politics
4. Knight: a story set mostly at night; or a romance; or involving chivalry or something old-fashioned The Red Address Book - Sofia Lundberg 7/15 3 stars
5. Rook: a story that involves cheating or fraud or that has a castle
6. Pawn: about someone/something that appears "trivial" (at least initially), or a story in which someone is taken advantage of/used for a larger purpose The Other Einstein - Marie Benedict  1/22  3 stars

Go Fish!: Replace any four categories above by grabbing something from your TBR pile OR by trying a new author

I can get some TBR books read in these categories!

Set your own goals: Choose one type of game to play...or play a little of several...or play the same game more than once...or play them all!

Cards - Read...:

1. Ace (of spades): about someone who is a master, pro or expert at something
2. King (of diamonds): about royalty or a boss Romancing the Werewolf: A Supernatural Society Novella (The Supernatural Society) (Volume 2) :: Gail Carriger, G.L. Carriger
3. Queen (of hearts): about love or about a tyrant, or read a fantasy The Bartered Brides (Elemental Masters) :: Mercedes Lackey 4 stars
4. Jack (of all trades): about a tradeworker; or a book with protagonist who takes on more than one persona; or a story told from more than 1 point of view; or a book of short stories  In Fire Forged (Worlds of Honor, Bk 5) :: David Weber 3.5 stars
5. Ten (of clubs): a book with any kind of club or community City of the Lost :: Kelley Armstrong 4 stars
6. Nine (lives): a book involving survival or that takes place in more than one time period Frozen Tears (Novels for Adult Learners) :: Don Sawyer 4 stars.
7. Eight (infinity): the first book in a series or a book that seems long to you or a science fiction novel Torch of Freedom :: David Weber, Eric Flint 4 stars
8. Seven (lucky): a story that involves a gamble/gambling or food Three Mages and a Margarita (The Guild Codex: Spellbound) (Volume 1) :: Annette Marie
9. Six (upside down): a book that presents another world or universe or a story in which someone's life is turned upside-down The Silver Door (Moon & Sun) :: Holly Lisle 4 stars
10. Five (prime):  a book from the middle of a series or a companion novel A Darkness Absolute (Rockton, Bk 2) :: Kelley Armstrong 4 stars
11. Four (H): a story involving animals Hero in Her Heart (Flanagans, Bk 1) (Love Inspired) :: Marta Perry
12. Three (odd) – a book that contains magic or a charm or a story that has a crowd Mystic (Mystic, Bk 1) :: Jason Denzel
13. Two (double): a story with a couple, twins, or something that doubles The Love Story (Baxter Family, Bk 1) :: Karen Kingsbury
    4 stars

Monopoly - Read...:

1. Park Place: a story involving wealth or money The Baby Assignment (Baby Protectors, Bk 1) (Love Inspired Suspense, No 652) :: Christy Barritt
2. Boardwalk: a book involving an amusement park or the beach/ocean
3. Jail: a story involving freedom or a lack thereof Forty to Life :: Dave Jackson 4 stars
4. RR: a book involving land-based transportation Derailed (Windy City Neighbors, Bk 2) :: Neta Jackson, Dave Jackson 4 stars
5. Electric company: a story that includes children A Soldier's Heart (Love Inspired, No 396) :: Marta Perry
6. Water company: a story involving a body of water (not the ocean) or a storm
7. Community chest: a story that has instructions, directions or a map When You Reach Me :: Rebecca Stead 4.5 stars
8. Chance: a book that involves a game or risk Imprudence (The Custard Protocol) :: Gail Carriger 3.5 stars
9. Free parking: a story that has someone/something stationary This Fallen Prey (Rockton, Bk 3) :: Kelley Armstrong 4 stars
10. Go!: a story involving any kind of trip or journey Prudence (Custard Protocol, Bk 1) :: Gail Carriger 4 stars

Chess - Read...:

1. King: about someone or something that is coveted
2. Queen: about a protector, someone with superpowers, or someone (who seems) invincible Competence (Custard Protocol) :: Gail Carriger 3.5 stars
3. Bishop: a book involving religion or politics In This Moment: A Novel (The Baxter Family) :: Karen Kingsbury 4 stars
4. Knight: a story set mostly at night; or a romance; or involving chivalry or something old-fashioned All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy :: Jessica Clare 4 stars
5. Rook: a story that involves cheating or fraud or that has a castle Dune: House Corrino (Prelude to Dune) :: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson 3.5 stars
6. Pawn: about someone/something that appears "trivial" (at least initially), or a story in which someone is taken advantage of/used for a larger purpose Grounded :: Neta Jackson, Dave Jackson  4 stars

Go Fish!: Replace any four categories above by grabbing something from your TBR pile OR by trying a new author

"What's your game" in 2019?  Nice theme!  I'll read for this challenge again.

Set your own goals: Choose one type of game to play...or play a little of several...or play the same game more than once...or play them all!

Cards - Read...:

1. Ace (of spades): about someone who is a master, pro or expert at something
2. King (of diamonds): about royalty or a boss
3. Queen (of hearts): about love or about a tyrant, or read a fantasy
4. Jack (of all trades): about a tradeworker; or a book with protagonist who takes on more than one persona; or a story told from more than 1 point of view; or a book of short stories 
5. Ten (of clubs): a book with any kind of club or community - The 17th Suspect by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
6. Nine (lives): a book involving survival or that takes place in more than one time period
7. Eight (infinity): the first book in a series or a book that seems long to you or a science fiction novel
8. Seven (lucky): a story that involves a gamble/gambling or food
9. Six (upside down): a book that presents another world or universe or a story in which someone's life is turned upside-down
10. Five (prime):  a book from the middle of a series or a companion novel - The Medical Examiner by James Patterson
11. Four (H): a story involving animals
12. Three (odd) – a book that contains magic or a charm or a story that has a crowd
13. Two (double): a story with a couple, twins, or something that doubles - Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci

Monopoly - Read...:

1. Park Place: a story involving wealth or money
2. Boardwalk: a book involving an amusement park or the beach/ocean
3. Jail: a story involving freedom or a lack thereof
4. RR: a book involving land-based transportation
5. Electric company: a story that includes children
6. Water company: a story involving a body of water (not the ocean) or a storm
7. Community chest: a story that has a map  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
8. Chance: a book that involves a game or risk
9. Free parking: a story that has someone/something stationary
10. Go!: a story involving any kind of trip or journey

Chess - Read...:

1. King: about someone or something that is coveted
2. Queen: about a protector, someone with superpowers, or someone (who seems) invincible
3. Bishop: a book involving religion or politics
4. Knight: a story set mostly at night; or a romance; or involving chivalry or something old-fashioned
5. Rook: a story that involves cheating or fraud or that has a castle
6. Pawn: about someone/something that appears "trivial" (at least initially), or a story in which someone is taken advantage of/used for a larger purpose

Go Fish!: Replace any four categories above by grabbing something from your TBR pile OR by trying a new author

— only 3 more books to finish my mystery challenge this year so thought I'd do another!  I am going to adjust to include all genres as contemporary fiction is not one of my main genres, though I have read a lot of it in recent months.

Monopoly - Read...

1. Park Place: a story involving wealth or money— Murder at an Irish Wedding, wealthy family plans wedding of their famous model daughter but bribes many to keep their family secrets
2. Boardwalk: a book involving an amusement park or the beach/ocean: The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths
3. Jail: a story involving freedom or a lack thereof--A Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins, 3.5 stars, includes jail time and a quarantine
4. RR: a book involving land-based transportation-- The Wright Brothers by David McCullough,  4.5  stars, bicycle business
5. Electric company: a story that includes children—As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner, 3.5 stars
6. Water company: a story involving a body of water (not the ocean) or a storm: The Lying Game by Ruth Ware, 2 stars
7. Community chest: a story that has a map: The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
8. Chance: a book that involves a game or risk: Molly's Game by Molly Bloom,  4.5 stars, true story of poker game
9. Free parking: a story that has someone/something stationary: novella- Elevation by Stephen King, 4 stars, main character's mass/size remains stationery while he loses over 100 pounds by weight
10. Go!: a story involving any kind of trip or journey-- The Red Thread by Ann Hood, 2 stars, trip to China to adopt baby girls

DONE