NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II discussion
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Mods September Challenge for BAPs - FINISHED books.
Required Books Totals, ‘Outliers’ & Goal Adjustments:
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Challenges
A Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge
Books-in-a-Series Yahtzee Challenge
Author Alphabet Reading Challenge
Participants and Total Books for September Challenge
Pick a percent level. So, Mandy could read 28, 33, or 39 books.
STATUS UPDATE
Participants and Total Books for September ChallengeTotal Read
Participant 7% 8.33% 9.9% So Far
Mandy 28 33 39 26
Lizz 14 16 19 17
Dawn 14 16 19 21
TEAM TOTAL 56 65 74 064
Plus, one "blinkie" used for Mandy's book,= 65 books!

Rules:Re-reads allowed. Any format (audio, ebook, graphic novel, book, etc.) acceptable.
Your Team just needs to select books from the sub-options in the Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge . How many books you read is determined by your goal.
Below is an example of a category's sub-options restrictions. The example we use is for Category #4 from the challenge:
4 – 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.Example of a Category's Sub-options Restrictions
Two (2) books per Book A Day Challenge sub-option. Using Category #4 as an example we have two (2) books with a red/blue/white cover, two (2) books set on the US, two (2) books with the US flag on the cover. Or two (2) books where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
That is a total of eight (8) books for Category #4. Some categories allow more, some are less.
1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
2 – One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
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Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
3 – Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
4 – 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
8– Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10 – 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12– 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
13– Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen – hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
16– Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20–20/20. Read a “number one book”: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
21 – Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
23–"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 – 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27– Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
Or you can use listopia: I searched for "turning 30" and got results like
Flavorwire.com's 30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Turning 30
or
The books of my 20s">The books of my 20s
Any book from those lists (or similar) will be eligible for this option.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
31 – Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>

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Day #1. first in the series
Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles #1) by Kevin Hearne [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/2]

Day #1. first in the series
Blood Bath & Beyond Immortal Bites Mystery #1 by Michelle Rowen [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/12]

Day #1 - first in series
Lost Lost & Found #1, by Nadia Simonenko [Dawn 9/16]

Day #1. One word title - or first in series - or works for #1 MC has first experience
Nightshade Nightshade #1, Michelle Rowen [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/17]

Day #1. first experience
In Flight (Up In The Air #1) by R.K. Lilley [Dawn 9/25]

Day #2 - second chances
Changing The Game by Jaci Burton [Dawn 9/26]

Day #2 - Romance book



Day #3 - love triangle
The Given & The Taken, by L.A. Witt [Mandy 9/23]

Day #6 - MC is a man.
Storm Front Dresden Files, Jim Butcher [Dawn 9/8]

Day #6 - MC is a man.
Hidden Faults by Ann Somerville [Mandy 9/28]

Day #6 - MC is a mother
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/9]

Day #6 - MC becomes a mother
Forged in Steele (KGI #7) by Maya Banks [Dawn 9/24]

Day #6 - rebellion/resistance to some regimen
The Pledge Pledge #1 Kimberly Derting [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/25]

Day #8 Magical Book
In a Witch's Wardrobe A Witchcraft Mystery #4 by Juliet Blackwell [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/10]

Day #8 - Magical Book
Pleating for Mercy A Magical Dressmakers Mystery #1, Melissa Bourbon [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/17]

Day #9 - post-apocalyptic future
The Breeders by Katie French [Dawn 9/18]

Day #12 - MC is named after 12 apostles - James
Mile High (Up in the Air #2) R.K. Lilley [Dawn 9/25]

Day #15 - faint light
Oath Bound, by Rachel Vincent [Dawn 9/9]

Day #16 Young Adult
Touch of Death (Touch of Death #1) by Kelly Hashway [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/3]

Day #17. made you smile
Bite Me If You Can Argeneau #6, by Lynsay Sands [Dawn 9/14]

Day #17 - made me smile
Phone Kitten by Marika Christian [Dawn 9/17]

Day #18 - MC professional bullriders
Roughstock: Blind Ride - Season One by B.A. Tortuga [Mandy 9/28]

Day #18 - MC professional bullriders
Roughstock: And a Smile- Season One by B.A. Tortuga [Mandy 9/28]

Day #20 - psychic
Shadows of Light by T.C. Collins [Mandy 9/5]

Day #20 - heighten senses OR works for set in U.S.
Dark Awakening (Dark Dynasties #1), by Kendra Leigh Castle [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/24]

Day #21 - part of its set in Vegas 9.3
Origin (Lux #4) by Jennifer L. Armentrout [Dawn 9/3]

Day #21 - both MC recovered addicts
Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James [Mandy 9/22]

Day #22 - Book has a strong police presence
Divided in Death In Death, J.D. Robb [Dawn 9/8]

#22 - Book has a strong police presence
Remember When, by Nora Roberts [Dawn 9/11]

#22 - MC is a policeman
Point of No Return by N.R. Walker [Mandy 9/14]

Day #23 - Starts with "V"
Visions in Death In Death #19, J.D. Robb [Dawn 9/16]

Day #23 - series starts with "W"
Firestorm (Weather Warden #5) by Rachel Caine [Dawn 9/19]

Day #23 - starts with "W"
Wight Mischief by J.L. Merrow [Mandy 9/11]

Day #23 - starts with "W" OR abdnormal life span - Day #30
Just A Taste Of Me by Stormy Glenn [Mandy 9/7]

Day #24 - read it in a day
Retribution (Dark-Hunter #20) by Sherrilyn Kenyon [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/4]

Day #24 - read it in a day
Roughstock: File Gumbo - Season OneB.A. Tortuga [Mandy 9/29]

Day #26 - Set in Australia
Sharing Paul by Jade Archer [Mandy 9/21]

Day #27 - three different trilogies
Forever Charmed (Halloween LaVeau #1) by Rose Pressey [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/3]Day #30 - abnormal life span
Cast In Courtlight (Chronicles of Elantra #2) by Michelle Sagara [Dawn 9/5]
Second Hand (Tucker Springs #2) by Heidi Cullinan [Mandy 9/1]![]()
Until Forever Comes by Cardeno C. [Mandy 9/13]

Day #30 - abnormal life span
Wake Me Up Inside by Cardeno C. [Mandy 9/13]


13/X
A. - Anne Greenwood Brown /

B. - Victor J. Banis /

C. - Cardeno C. /

D. - Diana Rowland /

G - G Garwood, Julie /

J. - Julie Leto /

K. - Jayne Ann Krentz /

L. - Lynsay Sands /

M. - Michelle Hodkin /

N. - Nora Roberts /

S. - Jessica Spotswood /

T. - Tami Dane /

V. - Vanessa Vaughn /


9/X

Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts [Mandy 9/3]
A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious by Mary Wine [Mandy 9/3]
Full Moon Mating by Stormy Glenn [Mandy 9/6]
Guarding Morgan by R.J. Scott [Mandy 9/6]
Spartan Gold by Clive Cussler [Mandy 9/9]

1-6-5-1-5
1. Opal Fire (A Stacy Justice Mystery #1), by Barbra Annino [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/21]
1. The Accidental Werewolf (Accidentally Friends #1), by Dakota Cassidy [❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ 9/23]

Grounded (Up in the Air #3) by R.K. Lilley [Dawn 9/25]
Secrets of the Demon (Kara Gillian #3) by Diana Rowland [Dawn 9/26]

For T in Author Alphabet Reading Challenge I finished
Blood of Eden9/3 Authors name Tami Dane

I am going to try and read 19 books for this month

Moonstone has very nicely broken down the "Book a Day..." challenge for all you lurkers: here.
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Daring to Dream 9/3 ****
A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious 9/3 ****
Full Moon Mating 9/6 ****
Guarding Morgan 9/6 ****
Spartan Gold 9/9 ****
(For aces - all #1s in series)


You are fabulous, B-o-B. That brings you all to 1/2 way done with the "Book a Day..." Challenge requirements.

Remember When #22
Lost #1
Bite Me If You Can #17
Dirty Little Secrets by Julie Leto - A-Z author challenge
Visions in Death #23

Also, I'm assuming you meant #22 for the In Death book.

The Breeders 9/18 which fits 9
Firestorm 9/19 fits 23 series that starts with w- weather wardens

Sharing Paul 9/21 for #26 (set in Australia)
Point of No Return 9/14 for #22 (MC is a policeman)
Until Forever Comes 9/13 for #30 (abnormal life span)
Wake Me Up Inside 9/13 for #30 (abnormal life span)
Wight Mischief 9/11 for #23 (starts with W)
Just A Taste Of Me 9/7 for #23 (series starts with W) or #30 (abnormal life span)
Shadows of Light 9/5 for #20 (character is psychic - I assume that counts as "highlighted senses"?)

Pack of Lies 9/18
B: Banis, Victor
To Die for 9/7
C: Cardeno C.
Love at First Sight 9/7
K: Krentz, Jayne Ann
Twist of Fate 9/4

We have doubles of sub-options in #23 & #30, but I'll move one of those books elsewhere, nearer the end.
Overall: 42/75 (highest goal, other goals for BAPs are 53 and 62)

Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland author: D

Dark Awakening9/24 for letter D for title
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Goal: Total number of your “Team within a Team” participants will need to read a percent of their total goal to earn Book Advantage Points (BAPs). The breakdown is as follows: Rules: Your Team must have a minimum of one-third (1/3) of your books from the first challenge, A Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge. You may then choose the rest, in any percent each of the next two NBRC challenges you choose.
• We will allow members to “double up” on days for the A Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge; however, not for the A-Z challenge, nor any Spell-It-Out. Of course, if you spell T.I.G.E.R. and C.A.T. (using two "T"s., that is acceptable).
• There must be at least one book in the remaining two challenges, unless you have met your goal in the first challenge.
• Yes, your Team may have only one participant.
• If one member wants to read more to make up another member’s percent, that is fine.
• You do NOT need to complete the selected challenges; just fit your books to the three you choose.
• To give you an advantage, we will round down instead of up to determine the number of books you read.
• Any Team participant at 70% or higher of her (or his) yearly TTRC ‘target goal’ by the August 18th Sunday Update will be considered an ‘outlier’ and will have their goal adjusted for the September BAP Challenge to below 70%. (Remember, this is based on the TTRC ending April 11, 2014. To be ‘on target’ on that day, a Team or participant would be at 35%.) • We will be happy to calculate your “Team within a Team” goal for you. Yes, you may adjust it, if more players wish to join after the start of the month.
• Someone who has had the summer off and is returning to school, has a new job, or has a special event planned in September, etc., may ask for special consideration of their goal.
• Referring to our challenges, choose books that fit: These links might help:
Reading Challenge Index
Monthly/Season Challenge Index
Spell It Out - is available in many of the challenges.
Your Team just needs to select books from the sub-options in the Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge. How many books you read is determined by your goal.
Below is an example of a category's sub-options restrictions. The example we use is for Category #4 from the challenge: Example of a Category's Sub-options Restrictions
Two (2) books per Book A Day Challenge sub-option. Using Category #4 as an example we have two (2) books with a red/blue/white cover, two (2) books set on the US, two (2) books with the US flag on the cover. Or two (2) books where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
That is a total of eight (8) books for Category #4. Some categories allow more, some are less.
*Here are A-Z Challenge. The Animal Alphabet Reading Challenge, Cooking & Cookware A-Z, and Herbs & Spices A-Z, etc. actually count as Spell-It-Out challenges. (hide spoiler)]