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100

This Diversion author recently threw a big soiree for his publication day, which was attended mostly by Sothebys employees but also Keith and Michelle.

Who is Craig Inciardi?

100

This is the office zipcode.

What is 10018?

100

This is Ellie's height.

6'1

100

This was Toni's halloween costume this year.

What is Annie Hall?

100

This is the show Ashley's partner was on.

What is Jeopardy?

200

These are the first 5 TC Kraven books in order.

What are Of Prophecies & Pomegranates, Of Death & Desires, Of Forges & Fury, Of Myths & Muses, and Of Sirens & Storms.

200

This is the number of floors in our building that are gyms.

How many is 3 floors?

200

This is the item that Carl is frequently missing, as he walks around the office.

What are his shoes?

200

This is the name of Jonathan Sainsbury's design company.

What is 6x9 Design?

200

Name two of the snacks Diversion keeps in the office.

What are cashews, peanuts, kind bars, Nespresso pods, and sometimes Popcorners?
300

Name Randall Woodfin's co-author for SON OF BIRMINGHAM.

Who is Edward T. Bowser?

300
This is the total number of people who are in-office every Thursday.

How many is 9?

300

This is the name of the building super.

Who is Brian?

300

(At least) two people who work here play instruments. Who are they, and what instruments do they play?

Scott: Guitar

Keith: Banjo

300

Name a book that is currently on the NYT Hardcover Bestsellers List (do you read your emails from Sarah?)

THE WIDOW, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, THE CORRESPONDENT, ALCHEMISED, BRIMSTONE, MONA’S EYES, RETURN OF THE SPIDER, THE INTRUDER, TWICE, TAILORED REALITIES, NASH FALLS, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, EXIT STRATEGY, GONE BEFORE GOODBYE, BUCKEYE, 1929, HOW TO TEST NEGATIVE FOR STUPID, THE GALES OF NOVEMBER, THE LOOK, POEMS & PRAYERS, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, FAMILY OF SPIES, TO RESCUE THE AMERICAN SPIRIT,  THE GREATEST SENTENCE EVER WRITTEN, NOBODY’S GIRL, CONFRONTING EVIL, 107 DAYS, HEART LIFE MUSIC, OUTLIVE, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION

400

This is a now-famous romantasy author, who has published books with Diversion.

Who is Rebecca Yarros?

400

This is the number of "simple lessons" author Shaun Tomson shares in his book SURFER'S CODE.

How many is 12?

400

These are the three requirements listed on the sheet of paper by the elevator buttons, for if you're the last one leaving the office.

(1) Turn off the lights

(2) Turn off the A/C or Heat

(3) Lock up downstairs

400

This is the name of Keith's sons' band (keep up in Random or get left behind).

What is Meltdown?

400

The type of dwelling in which Carl lives.

What is a yurt?

500

This is WLA Books' title by Ben Markovitz, which got shortlisted for the Booker.

What is The Rest of Our Lives?

500

This is how old Dan's son is turning today. Did you pay attention during morning chatter?

What is is 14 years old?
500

Name any poster that is framed in the main area of the office.

White House on the Sea, The Six, I Curse You With Joy, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Royals of Malibu, War Queens, Backstaged (The Devil in Metal)

500

This is where Barry worked before joining WLA.

Spiegel & Grau

500

This is the meaning of the word Apotheosis (and the title of the third, upcoming April Daniels book), as mentioned a couple weeks ago in our editorial meeting.

What is the elevation of a person to divine/godlike status / he highest point in the development of something?