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I'll try it.:) there's a wide enough variety here I can easily fit in the review books plus what I read for pleasure.43/35:
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads Obscura Burning, GR group YA LGBT Books, read Jan. 27Obscura Burning: 5
read a Read to Review book Mad Scientist Journal Autumn 2012, GR Making Connections r2r Mad Scientist Journal: Autumn 2012: 5
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made) PripYat: The Beast Chernobyl: 10
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge) AFRAID Jan. 27-28/had read only a chapter or two in 2012, now have completed the book Afraid: 10
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book The Warlord of the Air Jan. 29 The Warlord of the Air: 1
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N TRAPPED JAN. 29: 5 points (Jack Kilborn)Trapped
read a book by an author you've never read before HOUSE OF CORRUPTION Feb. 2-3 House of Corruption
read a book where the main character runs their own business Where the Dead Talk Feb. 5 Where the Dead Talk-1
read a book you saw on a blog Just past the trees Feb. 9 Just Past the Trees-5
I'm in ! Read 0/35+ points
I am not very good at challenges but I will try this one
I'm in!47/35
1 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day Stronger Than Magic
read a book with a red title Soul Control
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)
reread one of your favorite books
read a book by a dead author
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours Chasing the Witch
read a book with an animal in the title
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf
read a book by an author you've never read before For Love of Livvy
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book For Darkness Shows the Stars
read a book that has been made into a movie The Postman Always Rings Twice
read a book with a snow capped mountain on the cover
read a book where the main character wears glasses
read a book where the main character runs their own business Mark of the Witch
5 Point Tasks:
read a collection of short stories
read a book published the year you graduated HS
listen to an audiobook
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N Succubus Rising
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you
read a book you saw on a blog
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads The Summer I Turned Pretty
read a series backwards
read a Read to Review book
read a book set in a place you've been The Succubus Gift
read a book that will soon be made into a movie
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series The Maltese Falcon
The Thin Man
10 Point Tasks:
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title
read a book written before 1900
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a science fiction book Divergent
read a book by a celebrity or politician Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads
read a book not originally published in English
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a reviewThe Thin Man
I can do this!44/35
The Secret Desires of a Soccer Mom- Book by author I have never read before.
2. Love Me if you Must-Main character owns her own business.
3. Cyndi Lauper:A Memoir : Book by a celebrity.
4. Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons- Author last name starts with S
5. Pick Your Poison-First book on my to read list
6. The Road of Lost Innocence. The True Story of. Cambodian Heroine. Book not originally published in English.
7. The Rumpelstiltskin Problem- a collection of short stories
8. Come The Night-a read to review book
9. Iced Romance- word ice in title
10. American Psycho-made in to a movie
The Secret Desires of a Soccer Mom Love Me If You Must Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons
Pick Your Poison
The Road of Lost Innocence: The True Story of a Cambodian Heroine The Rumpelstiltskin Problem
I'll start working on it right away :)Great challenge, by the way.
I'm in 0-35+ challenge good luck and have fun LoP
This looks so cool!! I'm reading
, and am only 7% through,
This sounds like fun! I'm in =)42/35
1 Point Tasks:
5 Point Tasks:
10 Point Tasks:
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Okay, this is a very cool challenge:) have printed out the list and will see what i can do...
Gabby wrote: "This looks so cool!! I'm reading , and am only 7% through, so I'm sure it counts for "read a book with a red title" Actually, would it count for "read a book about a di..."Sorry Gabby, but no. It should be more real than a fictionalized "zombie-like" epidemic. Know what I mean? That's why it is worth more points. Something more like a tsunami, or a biological weapon...something that could actually, really happen.
Carrie wrote: "Never mind answered my own question sorry"I hope the answer you came up with is no. lol :)
I'm in :). Just curious to see how many points I can get. 124/?? Woo boo 29 books read for this challenge :) not bad at all!!! It was a fun challenge. Thank you Christina!!!
1 Point Tasks:
reread one of your favorite books
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf
if you have an e-reader, read a "real" book Kindling the Moon currently reading
read a book where the main character wears glasses
5 Point Tasks:
read a book published the year you graduated HS
Days of Blood & Starlight 2/4/13 ***** Daughter of Smoke & Bone 2/5/2013 *****
10 Point Tasks:
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads
read a book not originally published in English
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)
Paragon: The Propagation 3/8/2013 ***
Cristina wrote: Yes, Beautiful Creatures counts where it is. :)
Great!! Thanks :)
this is a great idea! since i'm home sick, i think i'll start!
I'm in... sounds fun :) :)Challenge Categories and Point Values:
1 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day
read a book with a red title
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)
reread one of your favorite books
read a book by a dead author
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours
read a book with an animal in the title
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf
read a book by an author you've never read before
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book
read a book that has been made into a movie
read a book with a snow capped mountain on the cover
read a book where the main character wears glasses
read a book where the main character runs their own business
5 Point Tasks:
Panchatantra:51 short stories with moral
read a book published the year you graduated HS
listen to an audiobook
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you
read a book you saw on a blog
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads
read a series backwards
read a Read to Review book
read a book set in a place you've been
read a book that will soon be made into a movie
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series
10 Point Tasks:
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title
read a book written before 1900
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a book by a celebrity or politician
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads
read a book not originally published in English
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a review
1st Edit[02/05/2013] : 5/35
2nd Edit[03/06/2013] : 15/35
I'm in too!! This sounds like it will be a lot of fun!! Great idea Cristina (no matter where the idea originally came from)!! :)
Doing it!1 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)
read a book by a dead author
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf
read a book by an author you've never read before
read a book that has been made into a movie
read a book where the main character wears glasses
read a book where the main character runs their own business
5 Point Tasks:
read a collection of short stories
read a book published the year you graduated HS
listen to an audiobook
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you
read a book you saw on a blog
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads
read a book set in a place you've been
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series
10 Point Tasks:
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a book by a celebrity or politician
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads
read a book not originally published in English
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a review
lol I read too much!
19/35
*Edit #2 - 24/35
*Edit #3 - 29/35
*Edit #4 - 30/35
*Edit #5 - 45/35
Will update as I go along :)
Cristina wrote: "Gabby wrote: "This looks so cool!! I'm reading , and am only 7% through, so I'm sure it counts for "read a book with a red title" Actually, would it count for "read a b..."No, I totally understand. After a while I was thinking you meant that :) It can still count for the "red Title" one which is cool, though :)
Sophie wrote: "Doing it!1 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day
read a book with a red title - The Assassin and the Pirate Lord
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, e..."
You cannot use the same book for multiple categories. A book can only be used once. Please see rule #2.
Cristina wrote: "Sophie wrote: "Doing it!1 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day
read a book with a red title - The Assassin and the Pirate Lord
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, ..."
Oh :(
164/??1 Point Tasks:
read a book by a dead author: Peter Pan (1/28)
read a book with a red title: Coraline (2/28)
read a book with an animal in the title: The Red Rooster (3/6)
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book: The Stoning of Soraya M. (3/14)
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc): Frost Arch (3/25)
reread one of your favorite books: The Canterville Ghost (3/26)
read a book that has been made into a movie: The City of Ember (3/26)
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf: Ursula (3/27)
read a book by an author you've never read before: The Mind Readers (3/27)
5 Point Tasks:
read a collection of short stories: Short Stories by Ernest Hemingway (2/5)
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you (New York): Wicked (2/10)
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N: The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen (2/16)
read a book that will soon be made into a movie: The Maze Runner (3/10)
read a book published the year you graduated HS (2002): The Lovely Bones (3/13)
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads: The Adoration of Jenna Fox (3/19)
read a book set in a place you've been: The Book of Madness and Cures (3/20)
read a book you saw on a blog: Birthmarked (3/25)
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series: Old Christmas and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (3/27)
10 Point Tasks:
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a review: Anja's War (1/29)
read a book written before 1900: Frankenstein (2/6)
read a Read to Review book: The Village of Lost Souls (2/12)
read a book not originally published in English: Pinocchio (Italian) (2/16)
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge): The Catcher in the Rye (2/21)
read a science fiction book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2/23)
read a book from Oprah's book club: The Road (2/25)
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made): Arena One (3/4)
read a western: Doc (3/13)
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title: Wrath of the Dodo (3/17)
read a book by a celebrity or politician: Loretta Lynn: The Coal Miner's Daughter (3/26)
1 Point Tasks:read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)
reread one of your favorite books
read a book by a dead author
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours
read a book with an animal in the title
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf
read a book by an author you've never read before
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book
read a book that has been made into a movie
read a book with a snow capped mountain on the cover
read a book where the main character wears glasses
read a book where the main character runs their own business
5 Point Tasks:
read a collection of short stories
read a book published the year you graduated HS
listen to an audiobook
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you
read a book you saw on a blog
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads
read a series backwards
read a Read to Review book
read a book set in a place you've been
read a book that will soon be made into a movie
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series
10 Point Tasks:
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title
read a book written before 1900
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a science fiction book
read a book by a celebrity or politician
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads
read a book not originally published in English
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a review
I am in.1 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day
read a book with a red title
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)
reread one of your favorite books
read a book by a dead author
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours
read a book with an animal in the title
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf
read a book by an author you've never read before
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book
read a book that has been made into a movie
read a book with a snow capped mountain on the cover
read a book where the main character wears glasses
read a book where the main character runs their own business
5 Point Tasks:
read a collection of short stories
read a book published the year you graduated HS
listen to an audiobook
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you
read a book you saw on a blog
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads
read a series backwards
read a Read to Review book
read a book set in a place you've been
read a book that will soon be made into a movie
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series
10 Point Tasks:
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title
read a book written before 1900
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a science fiction book
read a book by a celebrity or politician
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads
read a book not originally published in English
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a review
*NOTE: I am just doing this for funI'll put my points in a spoiler box, so I don't waste space:
23/??
(view spoiler)
Next Reading
By Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl for "read a book that will soon be made into a movie"
Ok, so I'm working on mine but I'm just going to list the ones I've completed and then I will add to this list as I finish more.So far I'm at 49/????
1 Point Tasks:
read a book with a red title - “Indulge” by Megan Duncan
reread one of your favorite books - “Savor” by Megan Duncan
read a book by an author you've never read before - Deadworld (Jackie Rutledge #1) by J.N. Duncan
read a book where the main character runs their own business - Witch's Bell Book Three (Witch's Bell, #3) by Odette C. Bell
5 Point Tasks:
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N - Doomed (Ancient Legends, #2) by Jayde Scott
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you - The Bridge by Allan Krummenacker
read a Read to Review book - Chosen (Daughters of the Sea #3) by Kristen Day
read a book that will soon be made into a movie - Beautiful Creatures , by Kami Garcia
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads - Devour by Andrea Heltsley (POSTED ON GR 3/21/13)
10 Point Tasks:
read a science fiction book - Dreams of the Queen (The Brajj #1) by Jacqueline Patricks
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge) - Charla by Alexander Beresford
Yaz wrote: "I'm in :). Just curious to see how many points I can get. 70/35
* if Beautiful creatures counts where is at then is 75/35 otherwise it would count for 1 pt. 73/35
1 Point Tasks:
read a romance f..."
Yes, Beautiful Creatures counts where it is. :)
This sounds fun. :) I don't read very fast so I'm not sure how far I'll get, but still fun.So far: 13 points.
Since I saw this today, and I keep track of the dates I've finished every book I've read so far this year (not very many at all really), I'll only count books I read after the start date of Jan 27th. Even though I'm joining the challenge now, is it still okay that I include those? Lmk.
1 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler, illustrated by Maira Kalman
read a book with a red title
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)
reread one of your favorite books
read a book by a dead author
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours Eggs by Jerry Spinelli
read a book with an animal in the title
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf
read a book by an author you've never read before Wonder by R.J. Palacio
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book
read a book that has been made into a movie
read a book with a snow capped mountain on the cover
read a book where the main character wears glasses
read a book where the main character runs their own business
5 Point Tasks:
read a collection of short stories
read a book published the year you graduated HS - Beautiful Creatures by Cami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
listen to an audiobook
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N - The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you
read a book you saw on a blog
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads
read a series backwards
read a Read to Review book
read a book set in a place you've been
read a book that will soon be made into a movie
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series
10 Point Tasks:
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title
read a book written before 1900
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a science fiction book
read a book by a celebrity or politician
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads
read a book not originally published in English
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a review
Question: Does Armageddon count as a disaster for 10 points? :D
Jill - yes, add all the books that apply that are within the challenge dateAs for Armageddon, ummmm, sounds like it would count!! Which one exactly? When I searched, I got too many results. :)
I'm reading Good Omens. And from what I've gathered so far, the whole thing is about Armageddon. :)
Yes indeedy then. As long as the events actually happen in the story and not just "talked" about.
Wait a second, Does beautiful creatures count for "read a book that will soon be made into a movie" or "read a book that has been made into a movie" Or both?
I'd say has been. Even though it didn't come out until February, the making of the movie was already done.But I'm not in charge of the challenge. :D
What I meant by "will soon by made into a movie" was : has not yet been released....not actually "going to be made" as in, still in the hands of the studios.Symantex. Ya got me. When I wrote this up, Beautiful Creatures was not yet released. So, that book counts for this challenge.
178/351 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day- Betrayals of Spring
read a book with a red title- The Sun Dwellers
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)- Frostbitten
reread one of your favorite books- Ink Exchange
read a book by a dead author- The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours
read a book with an animal in the title- The Dragon Witch
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf- Tiger's Curse
read a book by an author you've never read before- Wake
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book- Iron Kissed
read a book that has been made into a movie- Les Misérables
read a book with a snow capped mountain on the cover- The Dragon Empire
read a book where the main character wears glasses- 13 to Life
read a book where the main character runs their own business- Blood Bound
5 Point Tasks:
read a collection of short stories-
Shards and Ashes
read a book published the year you graduated HS- The Hunter's Moon
listen to an audiobook- Beautiful Creatures
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N- Shattered Soul
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you- Hush, Hush
read a book you saw on a blog- Stolen: A Letter to My Captor
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads-Daughter of Smoke & Bone
read a series backwards
read a Read to Review book- Taboo Kisses
read a book set in a place you've been- The Mark of Athena
read a book that will soon be made into a movie- The Sea of Monsters
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series- Lullaby Switched
10 Point Tasks:
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls
read a book written before 1900- Anna Karenina
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)- The Star Dwellers
read a western- Tying You Down
read a book from Oprah's book club- Where the Heart Is
read a science fiction book- The Moon Dwellers
read a book by a celebrity or politician- Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads- Necking with Louise
read a book not originally published in English- Saphirblau
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)- Crescendo
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a review- Vacant
Ha!!! Just realized what the date was! Ummmmm....I'll be working on tallying everything up shortly!
Wow!! You guys did great!!!Yaz, Miranda, and Kathy: Holy wow!!! Talk about over achievers!!!
Get your thinking caps on and come up with new criteria for the next point challenge.
I'm going to email each of you personally and you can respond with your ideas...the more the merrier. :)
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Advanced - 35+ points
Mid-level - 21 - 34 points
Novice - 0 - 20 points
Challenge Categories and Point Values:
1 Point Tasks:
read a romance for Valentines Day
read a book with a red title
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)
reread one of your favorite books
read a book by a dead author
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter as yours
read a book with an animal in the title
read the first book listed on your To Read shelf
read a book by an author you've never read before
if you have an ereader, read a "real" book
read a book that has been made into a movie
read a book with a snow capped mountain on the cover
read a book where the main character wears glasses
read a book where the main character runs their own business
5 Point Tasks:
read a collection of short stories
read a book published the year you graduated HS
listen to an audiobook
read a book by an author whose last name begins with S, K, or N
read a book by an author who lives in the same state as you
read a book you saw on a blog
read a book that has been recommended to you by Goodreads
read a series backwards
read a Read to Review book
read a book set in a place you've been
read a book that will soon be made into a movie
read more than one book by the same author back to back BUT NOT a series
10 Point Tasks:
read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title
read a book written before 1900
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a science fiction book
read a book by a celebrity or politician
read a book with mostly low ratings on Goodreads
read a book not originally published in English
read a book by an author you don't like (second chance challenge)
read a book that has no reviews on Goodreads and write a review
The Rules:
1. No sign up required, just start and then come back here and list the books you read, which category they fell into, and their point value (edit your original comment, please do not post multiple comments for each book you've read)...please ask if you don't understand what I mean.
2. You may only use 1 Book for each task and that book can only be used for 1 category.
3. Each book must be over 100 pages.
4. Rereads count.
5. If you are currently reading a book that falls into one of the categories and are NOT more than 50% done, it counts.
6. Books do not all have to be paranormal, but it would be cool if you fit in as many as possible. ;)
7. Have fun with this!!!
Whoever makes it to the top 5 when all the points are added up will get to chime in with category ideas for the next challenge!!
Challenge starts....NOW until 3/27. (2 months) How many points can you rack up in that time????
Idea for this challenge derived from : The Book Club Challenge Blog.