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Monopoly Rules

� You do not need to wait for the other player to finish reading before you take your next turn. As soon as you're done reading, go ahead and roll.
� Each property is represented by a shelf. For each grouping of shelves/properties you would read a certain amount of books from that shelf. Once you finish the amount of books you would then “Own� that shelf.
� If you land on an “owned� shelf you would have to read a certain amount of books above what the owner had to read.
� If one person “owns� all of the books in a group (think Mediterranean and Baltic) and another player lands on their properties they would be able to recommend at least one of the books that the player has to read.
� Utilities � For the Electric Company � Read a book where the characters have electric chemistry. For Water Works � Read a book that makes you cry. Books have to be 150 pages or more.
� If a player lands on an “Owned� utility, then the owner will recommend a book with electric chemistry or that makes them cry.
� Railroads � For Reading Railroad � Read whatever you want. For Pennsylvania Railroad � Read a book set in Pennsylvania. For B&O Railroad � Read a book that someone else thought stunk. For Short Line � Read a novella. Page minimum 150 for all but Short Line. 25 page minimum for the novella.
� If a player lands on an “owned� railroad, the owner will recommend a book for that specific railroad.
� Chance and Community Chest � there are 12 cards for each. If a player lands on one of those spots they will roll the dice a second time and then would “pull� the corresponding card and do whatever it says on the card. Once a card is used, it will be out of play unless needed to finish the game. Books for this would need to be at least 150 pages.
� Being in Jail � To get out of jail you would need to have one of the get out of jail free cards, roll doubles on one of your next three turns or read a book where a character is arrested or has been in jail. Books for this would need to be 150 pages or more.
� Just Visiting � Read a novella of your choice, 50 page minimum
� Free Parking � Read any book 100 pages or more
� Go � Read any book of 200 pages or more
� Luxury Tax/Income Tax � Read a book with a rich character, a really poor character or someone that works in a bank. 150 pages or more
� Each roll, you'll post your starting spot, the roll and your new spot on the board.
� When you finish your book you'll post the spot your on, book name, rating, when it was finished and a short review of the book. If you were supposed to read a book that had a specific element (water works utility, book that made you cry), then please mention that in the review.
� Re-reads are allowed.

Link to Frequently Asked Game Questions

Property/Shelves

Mediterranean Avenue - Favorites Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
Baltic Avenue - Fiction Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.

Oriental Avenue - 2013 Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
Vermont Avenue - Wishlist Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
Connecticut Avenue - Books I Own Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.

St. Charles Place - Ebooks Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
States Avenue - Maybe Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.
Virginia Avenue - Book Club Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 2 books if the property is owned.

St. James Place - Reviewed - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
Tennessee Avenue - 2012 Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
New York Avenue - Must Read Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 3 books if the property is owned.

Kentucky Avenue - 2011 Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
Indiana Avenue - 5 Stars - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 3 books if the property is owned.
Illinois Avenue - Re-Read Shelf - Must read 1 book to own. Must read 3 books if the property is owned.

Atlantic Avenue - 2010 Shelf - Must read 2 book to own. Must read 4 books if the property is owned.
Ventnor Avenue - Library Books - Must read 2 book to own. Must read 4 books if the property is owned.
Marvin Gardens - Recommended Shelf - Must read 2 book to own. Must read 4 books if the property is owned.

Pacific Avenue - Stand Alone Shelf - Must read 2 book to own. Must read 4 books if the property is owned.
North Carolina Avenue - Love Shelf - Must read 2 book to own. Must read 4 books if the property is owned.
Pennsylvania Avenue - Part of a Series Shelf - Must read 2 book to own. Must read 4 books if the property is owned.

Park Place - Never Finished Shelf - Must read 3 book to own. Must read 5 books if the property is owned.
Boardwalk - DNF Shelf - Must read 3 book to own. Must read 5 books if the property is owned.

Community Chest

2. Get out of Jail Free
3. Holiday Fund Matures - Read a Holiday themed book.
4. Yes Sir! - Read a book with a bossy character.
5. Go Directly to Jail
6. Laugh Riot - Read a book that makes you laugh.
7. Go Forward 3 Spaces
8. Fight Night - Read a book with a fight in it.
9. Advanced to St. Charles Place
10. You Inherit $100 - Read a book that was given to you or with a character in it that has inherited something.
11. Pay the Hospital - Read a book that takes place in a hospital or where someone goes to the hospital.
12. You've won a beauty contest - Read a book where a character is considered beautiful.

Chance

2. Advance to Illinois Ave
3. Fright Night - Read a book that scares you.
4. Get out of Jail Free
5. Play Ball - Read a book with a sports theme or athlete in it.
6. Go to Jail
7. Sing A Long - Read a book with a musician
8. Go Back 3 Spaces
9. Warm & Fuzzy - Read a book that makes you feel warm & fuzzy or that has a pet in it.
10. It's Your Birthday - Read a book you got for your birthday or where someone celebrates their birthday.
11. Great Job! - Read a book where the main characters works for a living.
12. Pay For School - Read a book that takes place in a school or where someone goes to school.

Tracking
Mediterranean Avenue
Baltic Avenue - Owned by Maddie

Oriental Avenue - Owned by Jade
Vermont Avenue - Owned by Maddie
Connecticut Avenue - Owned by Jade

St Charles Place - Owned by Jade
States Avenue - Owned by Maddie
Virginia Avenue - Owned by Maddie

St James Place - Owned by Jade
Tennessee Avenue - Owned by Jade
New York Avenue - Owned by Maddie

Kentucky Avenue - Owned by Jade
Indiana Avenue
Illinois Avenue - Owned by Jade

Atlantic Avenue - Owned by Maddie
Ventnor Avenue - Owned by Maddie
Marvin Gardens - Owned by Jade

Pacific Avenue
North Carolina Avenue - Owned by Maddie
Pennsylvania Avenue - Owned by Jade

Park Place - Owned by Maddie
Boardwalk

Water Works - Owned by Jade
Electric Company

Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad - Owned by Maddie
B&O Railroad - Owned by Maddie
Short Line Railroad - Owned by Maddie

Community Chest
2. Get out of Jail Free
3. Holiday Fund Matures - Read a Holiday themed book.
4. Yes Sir! - Read a book with a bossy character.
5. Go Directly to Jail
6. Laugh Riot - Read a book that makes you laugh.
7. Go Forward 3 Spaces
8. Fight Night - Read a book with a fight in it.
9. Advanced to St. Charles Place
10. You Inherit $100 - Read a book that was given to you or with a character in it that has inherited something.
11. Pay the Hospital - Read a book that takes place in a hospital or where someone goes to the hospital.
12. You've won a beauty contest - Read a book where a character is considered beautiful.

Chance
2. Advance to Illinois Ave
3. Fright Night - Read a book that scares you.
4. Get out of Jail Free
5. Play Ball - Read a book with a sports theme or athlete in it
6. Go to Jail
7. Sing A Long - Read a book with a musician
8. Go Back 3 Spaces
9. Warm & Fuzzy - Read a book that makes you feel warm & fuzzy or that has a pet in it.
10. It's Your Birthday - Read a book you got for your birthday or where someone celebrates their birthday.
11. Great Job! - Read a book where the main characters works for a living.
12. Pay For School - Read a book that takes place in a school or where someone goes to school.

Rolled 5+5=10
Start: Go
End: Just Visiting
Task: Read a novella

Man this one'll take me a while :/

Hi, sorry I didn't get notification of this feed until now ;(

Will roll now and see what I get.....

Rolled: 6+5 = 11
Start: Go
End: St. Charles Place
Ebooks Shelf -

Alrighty that's fine :) It'll be a while until I read a novella anyway, I believe. We'll see.

You know how the game works?

In theory! I haven't played before I am just following your lead ;)

Alrighty :) Let me know if there's any questions. In case you haven't noticed, I'm really obsessed with this game :p I'm currently playing 12 games spread between OG and B version :p

hahahaha yeah I just noticed you have signed up for another! Where do you find the time lol

Haha I don't :p I don't read specifically for challenges I just hope that what I read fits or I just wait :p

And I think I signed up for even another one. That gives me 13/14 games.

Completed:
- Post 8
Stars: ***
Review:
To be quite honest I don't really know what to make of this book.

When I first saw the illustrated cover I was intrigued as the book looked really eerie and foreboding and thought the book would be a horror, the synopsis really doesn't give much away. Whilst reading the book I was reminded of the X-Men series and Miss Peregrine definitely resembles Xavier.

For my own 35 years old mind the book was a little too far fetched but I can imagine if I had read this as a young adult I would have been engrossed.

Basically, the peculiar children all have their own unique gift and live in a special 'loop' like time capsule keeping them a secret from the outside world. The story follows Jacob who for years has been told fascinating stories by his beloved Grandfather of a lady who turns into a bird or the boy who has bees living inside him. As he grew older Jacob began to suspect Abes' tall stories were because of his wild imagination. But after the untimely death of Grandfather in suspicious circumstances he realizes he may not have been telling stories at all....

*Now owns St. Charles Place

Rolled: 4+3 = 7
Start: St. Charles Place
End:Tennessee Avenue

Read 1 book from 2012 shelf -
The Book Thief (shelved 707 times as 2012)

Updating :)

Hope I'm doing it right so far.... ;)

Yeah you are ;)

I can see how you get addicted lol

Precisely :p

Just Visiting Completion

Read: 26/6/16
Rating: 4 stars
Task: Read a novella
How it fits: 2 novellas

Review: I liked reading the two little novellas, with events in there we'd seen from America's perspective, which we now get to see through other's eyes. It's really awesome :) I learnt a bit more about Aspen, which was really good. I've never been too sure about him. And Maxon's novella, it was good to (view spoiler)[see the one-on-one talks he had with the girls at the start of The Selection. (hide spoiler)]

Rolled 6+3=9
Start: Just Visiting
End: New York Avenue
Task: Read 1 book from the must-read shelf

I'll get back to you on what book I'll use :) Shouldn't be too hard to find one.

New York Avenue Completion

Read: 26/6/16
Rating: 4 stars
Task: Read a book from the must-read shelf
How it fits: Must-read shelf

Review: This was definitely interesting :) So glad I read it! I was really surprised when (view spoiler)[Amberly and Clarkson came across his parents fighting, (hide spoiler)] and (view spoiler)[the fact she couldn't have children. (hide spoiler)] But I loved how (view spoiler)[he was testing them from the start, and he'd always had his eye on Amberly, right from when she cut her hair for him :) (hide spoiler)] One thing I didn't like was (view spoiler)[the way I compared the whole time to America and Maxon, and how both of their first meetings were them being vulnerable (hide spoiler)] and how (view spoiler)[Queen Abby's always drunk, and mistreating the girls! (hide spoiler)] But I liked the way (view spoiler)[he said all of that stuff, and their first kiss was exceptional :) (hide spoiler)] And while it's sad, it's also good to see that all stuff isn't what it seems at the start, what with (view spoiler)[during America's Selection, we see Clarkson and Amberly not too loving. (hide spoiler)] I like the way Amberly knew she wanted the crown, as well as Clarkson, while that's what America thinks she doesn't want. One thing I didn't like too much was the fact that (view spoiler)[Amberly was obsessed with Clarkson growing up. That's slightly strange, but good for her, it all working out. (hide spoiler)] Well, that was a lot longer than I expected :p So much to think about in this one!

Rolled 2+3=5
Start: New York Avenue
End: Illinois Avenue
Task: Read 1 book from the re-read shelf

Tennessee Avenue Completed
28/06 ****

Review:

This is definitely not the kind of book I would generally read and it definitely not for the faint-hearted.

The book is written with pain and suffering from the outset and takes place in Germany around the rise of Hitler and the Holocaust. I kept seeing it pop up on my newsfeeds and to be honest wanted to read it just so I could say I have, and see if I agreed with all the wonderful reviews by readers and critics alike.

I won't like I struggled with this, I opted for the audio version because the Kindle version was nearly 600 pages long and due to the subject matter I thought I may need to take a breather throughout. It did take me a few days to get through it, and I struggled with the hardship. The main character Liesel wasn't hard to like, she was a courageous and brave young lady who found the best way to survive in the harshest of times. I won't give you the full story as we all know what atrocities happened in Germany during WWII.

One of the things I did enjoy about this book and shows the wonderful mind of the author, is that the who book is narrated by Death. I found his twist on who body and soul collecting quite entertaining and it kept the unpleasantness of the topic and the act of death quite lighthearted when quite obviously it is not. I just kept humming along to 'Sympathy For the Devil' by The Rolling Stones.

* Now owns Tennessee Avenue

Maddison wrote: "Just Visiting Completion


Review: I liked reading the t..."

I really enjoyed this series, didn't think I would with it being YA. I will need to get ahold of these Novellas in case I need them for the challenge :)

Rolled 1+5=6
Start: Tennessee Avenue
End: Illinois Avenue
Task: Read 1 book from the re-read shelf
Book:

Illinois Avenue Complete
29/06

Review:

Oh my how I love this book.
I remember reading it for the first time at school when I was about 8 and I think my love of books took root!

It follows the story of Mary Lennox a lonely orphan who moves from the exotic signs of Indian to the cold and damp Yorkshire Moors. She is taken in by her Uncle who is a cripple and very rarely at home. The book is full of wonderful vibrant characters like Martha and Dicken (who has always reminded me of a male Snow White} he talks to the animals.

Mary discovers a secret garden that was her late Aunts, it has been locked up since she died but along with Dicken they bring it back to life along with her sickly Cousin who has been locked up in the big house for years as his Doctor worried he was born weak and sickly. As the garden grows as does the health and happiness at Misthlewhaite Manor.

A beautiful book for all ages.

* Now owns Illinois Avenue

Rolled 5+5=10
Start: Illinois Avenue
End: Marvin Gardens
Task: Read 2 books - Recommended Shelf

Okay updated Illinois and Tennessee for you :)

Thanks hon :)

No worries.

Marvin Gardens Completed
Kindle Ed - 05/07 ***

This book has been on my TBR shelf for what seems like forever. I first attracted to the beautiful cover art and intrigued with the synopsis as it gives very little away.

I started listening to this in audiobook version but quickly switched to my Kindle. One of the main characters Noah was supposedly from London but the accent by the narrator was painful. Being English myself and knowing the accent well it grated on me and I found it distracting me from the actual plot.

Without giving too much away Mara Dyer wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there or what has happened. After reading the opening scene , you as the reader have no idea where this book is going. Throughout I kept thinking is this a YA is it a Mystery is in Paranormal and I am still not sure how to classify it as it is all those things.

The book is wonderful and is full of twists and turns, there are various stories interwoven with Mara's and her family and I spent the whole book trying to find out what I was happening to her. The book definitely ends on a cliffhanger, which may again make you question everything you just read and if Mara is right about the assumption of herself. I probably will get around to reading book two but at a guess, it also will sit on my shelf for a while before I get around to it.


05/07 ****

Oh my how I loved this book! Alice Clayton's style of writing never fails to make me laugh out loud whilst reading or in this case listening as I went for the audiobook option.

I will definitely be reading the next book in the series :) it was hilarious. Private chef to the Hollywood Elite, Roxie Callahan loses her temper with one of her clients and ends up losing all the referrals she had for her new thriving business. Having no choice but to return to the town she grew up in and manage her Mums Diner whilst she goes to compete in a reality show. The book is filled with hilarious characters from Roxie's hippie mother to her high school crush and his Husband who become fast friends.

The book is fully of witty banter, hot men, and sweet romance what more could you want?

*Now owns Marvin Gardens

Rolled 4+1 = 5
Start: Marvin Gardens
End: Pennsylvania Avenue
Task: Read 2 books - Must be part of a series shelf

I'll update Marvin gardens for you when I get home.

Ok thanks :)

No worries

Illinois Avenue Completion

Task: Read a book from the re-read shelf
How it fits: Re-read shelf
Date read: 11/7/16
Rating: 5 stars

Review: Just awesome :D Couldn't remember too much from the movie, and I think I've only read the book once, so it was nice to get a memory-refresher :) So much happened in the book, it's crazy it was fit into 250 pages! And the last 50 pages, they still haven't figured out about the Basilisk and about Ginny. I actually forgot that (view spoiler)[Ginny opened the Chamber! (hide spoiler)] Loved this book :D Is it weird how every time I see a bare-leaved tree I think of the Whomping Willow? :p

Bummer I couldn't own Illinois because you got there before me. Oh well.

Rolled 1+1=2
Start: Illinois Avenue
End: Atlantic Avenue
Task: Read 2 books from the 2010 shelf.

First Atlantic Avenue

Task: Read a book from the 2010 shelf
How it fits: 2010 shelf
Date read: 12/7/16
Rating: 4 stars

Review: This book was actually pretty cool. Glad it was such a quick read. I liked the multiple POV. And I like the fact it's a book about people with powers. I wondered whether (view spoiler)[Tracey had invisibility before Jenna told her. (hide spoiler)] And it's pretty cool to read a story from the mean girl's POV rather than the bullied's. One thing I want to find out: (view spoiler)[What happened with Amanda and Tracey's friendship, and how come Tracey kept looking at Amanda at the end with little smiles? And I wonder where Tracey went while Amanda was in her body. (hide spoiler)] I'm glad this is a series, because I'm going to read the rest :)

Maddison wrote: "Bummer I couldn't own Illinois because you got there before me. Oh well."

Sorry!! I bet you everything in theory will all the games you are playing lol :)

Haha it's fine :)

First Pennsylvania Avenue Book
Task: Read 2 books - Must be part of a series shelf

18/07 **

Review
I had really high hopes for this book, I was in love when I first spotted the cover, but sadly I am left disappointed!

This book had so much potential and I am sure lots of other people will have loved it, but for me personally it reminded me too much of other series I have read. For example 'The Selection Series' for the Prince to the Court, and I couldn't help find a lot of Katniss from the 'Hunger Games' in the main character 'Mare' there were so many similarities throughout the book I kept losing track of the story and I was slipping back into the others.

Wow everyone's reading that book lately! And I agree with The Selection and The Hunger Games. I mentioned both of those in my review :p You're the only one I know though who's given it a bad review.

And that's a really easy property to read for!

Maddison wrote: "Wow everyone's reading that book lately! And I agree with The Selection and The Hunger Games. I mentioned both of those in my review :p You're the only one I know though who's given it a bad review."

I just couldn't get past the other books! I listened to the audiobook version, maybe if I had read it it might have been different but my mind kept wondering back to American and Prince Maxton, I enjoyed that series so much I think the similarities put me off. I may possibly do a re-read at some point.

Second Pennsylvania Avenue Book
Task: Read 2 books - Must be part of a series shelf
29/07 ****

Review
Another great book from Robyn Carr. Having withdrawal symptoms after finishing the Virgin River Series I thought I would give the Thunder Point books a try, I am not disappointed. All her books are easy and enjoyable to read, and I got through this one in a day. The book contains lots of different characters who have their own stories to tell, she almost weaves a web which links them throughout the series.

This book in particular, dealt with the difficulties of becoming a teenager, how horrible and cruel kids can be and starting over again. The characters of Cooper and Sarah from the first book also make an appearance as there their story continues. By the end of the book you feel like you know the whole town. I can't wait to get into book 3.

* Now owns Pennsylvania Avenue

Ah right. Well I'm reading Cruel Crown now, and I'm liking it :) Glass Sword starts tomorrow or the next day. So excited!

Updating.