NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II discussion
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Participants:
Member 7% 8.33% 9.9%
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Elle 3 4 4
Britta 5 6 7
Jess 7 8 9
Deedee 12 14 15
Allison 12 14 15
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Team Total 39 46 50
For all team members goal, please look in spoiler(view spoiler)
Rules:
1. Joining the September Challenge is completely optional.
2. The challenge can be changed anytime until September 20 after which it is final. Members can drop out anytime before September 20 but can join in anytime by September 30
3. A Book A Day challenge must have atleast 33% of total books. The other two challenge should have a minimum of 1 book each. The rest of the distribution is up to the team/captain.
4. You don't have to join the original challenge. You can if you want to but it is enough if you post the books you've read here.
5. All Challenges have to be worked on as a team.
6. Any book finished on/after September 1 counts regardless of the start date.
Please post the books you've read for the September Challenge in this thread.
A Book A Day Challenge
Progress:
Day 1:
- MC has first experience
- One Word Title
- First in a series
Day 2:
- Romance Book
- Book that has a partnership (Police Partnership, Romance Sub-genres etc, 2 authors writing together like Ilona Andrews. Anthologies don't count). (view spoiler)
- Book about second chances
Day 3:
- Wheel on cover
- Love Triangle
- Three best friends
Day 4:
- Red, White & Blue cover
- Set in US
- US Flag on Cover
- Character fighting for independence/greater good
Day 5:
- Character is a sports fan
- MC has best buddy
- Character with a strong need for approval
- Star on cover
- Star on TItle
Day 6:
- MC is a mother/becomes a mother
- MC is a man (Ex: Dresden Files)
- Book about rebellion/resistance to some regimen
Day 7:
- MC is extremely lucky
- Game related book: Ex - gambling, bets, poker night
- Book with a tight deadline
Day 8:
- Magical Book
- Character predicts the future (visions, tarot cards)
Day 9:
- Book set in a post-apocalyptic future
- Character from a post-apocalyptic future
Day 10:
- Poetry Book
- MC is a writer
- MC is Portugese/Brazilian
- MC spreaks Portugese
- MC struggles to save precious item
A Book A Day Challenge
(Contd)Day 11: {Theme: Only one left}
- Only option left
- MC Only survivor
- Last of a set of events(Ex: 5th Wave)
- Last book in a series
Day 12:
- Book about Christmas/Christmas songs
- Cumulative title Ex: Once bitten, Twice Shy
- Character/Author named as one of 12 apostles
- Set in Israel
- Book with a zodiac/one of the signs on cover
- Book with a zodiac/one of the signs on title
Day 13:
- Book about Superstitions/Bad Luck/Occult
- Book about computer virus/hacking/technological
Day 14:
- Book where character moves to US
- Book based in 19th century America
Day 15:
- Book showing faint glow of light on cover
Day 16:
- Character (not MC) reaches 16 - Book has a sweet 16 party
- YA book
Day 17:
- Book set in Japan
- Book puts a smile on face
Day 18:
- Book about a professional sports person
- Character plays Golf
- Golf is part of the Title
- Golf is part of the Cover
Day 19:
- Book from medical genre
- MC is doctor/Nurse
- Book has someone dying from flu
Day 20:
- Book about a top student/perfect score
- Best seller
- MC has one of the senses highlighted
A Book A Day Challenge
(contd)Day 21:
- Character has drinking problem
- Character overcomes addiction
- Book set in Vegas/Character goes to Vegas
- Character/Setting is a Casino
- Black Jack or 21 game involved
Day 22:
- Book that is a police procedural
- Book has a strong police presence
Day 23:
- Title/Series name being with "W"
- Author First/Last name begins with W
Day 24:
- Book that was read in one day
- Book that takes place all in one day
Day 25:
- Book about a horse
- Cover has a horse
Day 26:
- Set in Australia
- Set aboard ship
- Historical taking place in 18th century
Day 27:
- Books from three different trilogy
- Book about a mathematical riddle/code Ex: Da Vinci Code, the Eight
Day 28:
- Black and White Cover
Day 29:
- MC is about to turn 30
Day 30:
- Character with an abnormal life span (older than s/he appears)
Day 31:
- Book about last chance
- Final book of a series
- Book about the end of a cycle
- Book about a new beginning
A Book a Day:
1 - A young girl moves to America from Ireland on her own, finds a job for the first time... I'd say it's a first experience. :)
4 - MC moves to America, most of the book is set in the US. Should count?
14 - MC moves to America.
23 - Title begins with W. ("Wildflower Girl")
31 - A new beginning. (Again, she moves to America.
Title challenge:
W for Wildflower Girl
Camp Gottaread:
Climb the intimidating heights of Mount TBR.
A Book a Day:
2 - Clary and Jace should work as a partnership.
4 - They're fighting for the greater good, stopping evil forces and all that jazz.
5 - Simon is Clary's best friend.
12 - There's a character called Simon.
15 - There is a rather distinct glow on the cover.
16 - YA book.
20 - The cover proclaims it's a bestselling book. Must be true then. :)
30 - Vampires, fairies, warlocks... rather many characters with abnormal life spans.
Title challenge:
C for City of Fallen Angels.
Camp Gottaread:
Swim the seas of series you've always meant to finish but never have.
A Book a Day:
1 - Technically Gogol intended for it to be a trilogy and he even wrote the second book, but he threw it in the fire before he died. So it's theoretically the first in a series.. Sort of.
6 - MC is a man.
20 - Chichikov was at the top of his class when he was younger.
Title challenge:
D for Dead Souls.
Camp Gottaread:
Climb the intimidating heights of Mount TBR.
A Book a Day:
1 - The book is about the author's childhood so it's basically all about the first experiences she's had.
4 - Set in the US.
6 - MC becomes a mother.
10 - It's an autobiography... so basically the MC is a writer, yes.
20 - MC was a top student.
Title challenge:
I for I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Camp Gottaread
Explore the tales of new named authors.
A Book a Day:
5 - Otto and Wing were best friends.
6 - Otto was a man... ish.. boy? Male dude.
7 - A tight deadline... were they were in a bit of a rush to stop the other side from taking over the world via a supercomputer. So kinda.
13 - There were a few supercomputers and a few good hackers in the book.
17 - A part of the book took place in Japan.
20 - Otto seemed to be something of a favourite student there... Plus he had a weird ability with numbers, though that probably doesn't count here.
23 - Author's last name is Walden.
Title Challenge:
O for The Overlord Protocol
Camp Gottaread:
Climb the intimidating heights of Mount TBR.
A Book a Day:
1 - First in a series.
2 - A romantic pairing is indeed involved.
3 - Three best friends, more or less.
4 - Set in the US. Plus they fight for the greater good.
16 - I'd call it YA.
30 - The fenris all had quite abnormal life spans.
Title challenge:
S for Sisters Red.
Camp Gottaread:
Climb the intimidating heights of Mount TBR.
A Book a Day:
1 - Again an authobiographical book about the author's childhood... plenty of first experiences there.
5 - Roald Dahl was very good at various sports in his day.
6 - MC is a man.
10 - MC is the author, aka MC is a writer. :)
17 - Puts a smile on one's face indeed.
Title Challenge:
B for Boy.
Camp Gottaread:
Read books you just discovered.
Not sure if I qualify or not. My ID says 34% of the way to the goal.I also looked at
Monthly/Seasonal Challenge Index
and found one that I've been doing all year now:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
I have a possibility of finishing it. :0) Level I for sure, it's the further levels that are questionable.
Deedee, the challenges have to worked as a team. So far, the three challenges that we are planning to do are:Book A Day Challenge
Title Challenge: Read the Alphabet
Camp Gottaread
For 9.9%, you have to read 17 books in September. But as a team, we have to read 52. It doesn't matter who reads how much as long we read 52 & 1/3rd of our books fit A Book A Day challenge.
I'll add your name to the list. So glad you are joining us! :)
I'm going to try to fulfill this challenge as well for the % one.
Reserved!
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
-----Fits:
--A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom Away:
1. One word title
6. Main character is a man (almost every character is a man :P)
23. W: William
--Title challenge:
H for Hamlet
A Winter Haunting by Dan Simmons
----Fits:
--A Book A Day:
2. I say it fits this because he's tried to kill himself (twice, so third chances? :P) but didn't succeed and got a second chance at life (or at another suicide attempt if you're thinking morbidly?)
4. Set in the US, mainly Illinois
6. Main character is a man
10. Main character is a writer
23. W: Winter
--Titles:
W for Winter Haunting, A
--Camp Gottaread:
Mount TBR - this one's been on my shelf for about 4 years.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
----Fits:
--A Book A Day:
1. One word title, also a first experience (Frankenstein hadn't created a monster before, after all :P)
6. Main character is a man
15. May be a stretch since it's more lightning than a light glow on the cover.
--Title Challenge:
F for Frankenstein
--Camp Gottaread:
Mount TBR - this one has also been sitting on my shelf for about 4 years.
Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds
----Fits:
--A Book A Day:
13: There's a virus affecting the ship and it's cyborgy captain
15. Faint glow of light on the cover
--Title Challenge:
R for Revelation
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson
----Fits:
A Book A Day:
1. First experience in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
6. Main character is a man in all of the short stories in this collection. Oh, 19th century literature :P
13. I've got to say that John in The Misadventures of John Nicholson seems to have his life driven by bad luck
--Title Challenge:
D for Dr Jekyll
--Camp Gottaread:
Mount TBR - this one's been on my shelf for ages too. Maybe I have a slight problem with buying books...
Listen to campfire tales - I think this would count because this was a collection of short stories that all seems to have a murder or a guy turning into Mr Hyde or something along those lines.
Welcome, Elle! Added you to the list.
Update: 9/13/13
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
A Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay
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.
First in the series, one word title, and first experience.
Title Challenge
C
Camp Gottaread
Climb the intimidating heights of Mount TBR
9/13/13
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
A Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay
2 – One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership. Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
Has a partnership.
Title Challenge
S
9/20/13
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
A Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Day
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.
The cover shows a faint glow.
Camp Gottaread
Explore the tales of new named authors (Read books written by new-to-you authors)
UPDATE:
Member 7% 8.33% 9.9%
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Elle 3 4 4
Britta 5 6 7
Jess 7 8 9
Deedee 12 14 15
Allison 12 14 17
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Team Total 41 48 54
So far, as a team, we have read:
Elle 2
Britta 3
Jess 5
Deedee ??
Allison 5
Total: 15
If anybody wishes to drop out of the challenge, please let me know by tomorrow. Participants cannot drop out after September 20.
Six books so far:04.
Touched by an Alien (Katherine "Kitty" Katt #1) (2010) by Gini Koch (Mass Market Paperback, 389 pages)
05.
The Optimist's Daughter (1972) by Eudora Welty (Paperback, 180 pages)
09.
Fundraising the Dead (A Museum Mystery #1) (2010) by Sheila Connolly (Paperback, 324 pages)
14.
Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was (The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox #1) (1984) by Barry Hughart (Paperback, 278 pages)
16.
The Black Tower (2008) by Louis Bayard (Hardcover, 368 pages)
18.
The Sandcastle (1957) by Iris Murdoch (Paperback, 336 pages)
I'm not sure which books go where in the accounting system.
Can I go back and enter all the books I've read in September or do I need to start today?
Jennifer, you can backtrack and count all books beginning from September. For the 9.9% goal, you have to read 9 books since your TTRC goal is 100. Would you like to join?
Mod
We haven't activated her, yet. Please let us know.
I would like to join. I will post my books tomorrow.
Mod
Added you, Jennifer, to your Team's page and the September Challenge section of the SU.
Thanks, Mods!Jennifer, could you use Britta's post as reference when you post? It'll help me place the books more easily. Thanks!
Affliction by Laurell K Hamilton
A Book a Day
1-One word title
2-Book about second chances (Micah get a second chance with his dad)
3-Love triangle (Anita, Micah, Nathaniel)
4-Set in US
11-Last book in series (Currently the last book)
22-Book with a strong police force
30-Character with an abnormal life span (Jean-Claude)
Title Challenge
Letter "A"
Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick
A Book a Day
2-Romance Book
10-MC is a writer & MC struggles to save precious item (Roman treasure in the garden)
Title Challenge
Letter "C"
Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
A Book a Day
2-Book about second chances (Tucker gets a second chance to fly)
21-Character has a drinking problem (Tucker)
Title Challenge
Letter "I"
Camp Gottaread
Read books from your TBR stack
Vampireville by Ellen Schrieber
A Book a Day
1-One word title
2-Romance book
4-Set in US
5-Character is a sports fan (Trevor)
16-YA book
Title Challenge
Letter "V"
Camp Gottaread
Read books from your TBR stack
Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris
A Book a Day
2-Romance book
4-Set in US
5-MC has a best buddy (Tara)
11-Last book in a series
20-MC has one of the senses highlighted (Sookie is telepathic)
31-Final book of a series
Title Challenge
Letter "D"
Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
A Book a Day
2-Romance book
3-Love triangle (Kelsey, Ren, Kishan)
16-YA book
30-Character with an abnormal life span (Ren & Kishan)
Title Challenge
Letter "T"
Camp Gottaread
Read books written by new-to-you authors
Boneman's Daughters
A Book a Day
2-Book about second chance (Ryan has a second chance with his daughter)
4-Set in US
6-MC is a man (Ryan)
7-Book with a tight deadline (There's a deadline for Ryan to save Bethany)
22-Book has a strong police presence
Title Challenge
Letter "B"
Camp Gottaread
Read books written by new-to-you authors
Almost there, Jennifer!!One more day to go! Has everybody updated their books read?
Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
A Book a Day
1-First in Series
4-Set in US
30-Character with an abnormal life span (Ethan)
Title Challenge
Letter "S"
Camp Gottaread
Read books written by new-to-you authors
I'm up to date but haven't made even my 7%! :( That's what I get for starting two giant books at once :p
UPDATE:
Member 7% 8.33% 9.9% Read
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Elle 3 4 4 3
Britta 5 6 7 7
Jennifer 6 7 8 8
Jess 7 8 9 5
Deedee 12 14 15 6
Allison 12 14 15 14
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Team Total 45 53 58 43
If we finish 2 books by today, we can get 5 BAP. Anybody upto the task? :D
Jess wrote: "I'm up to date but haven't made even my 7%! :( That's what I get for starting two giant books at once :p"LOL, Jess! I knew you wouldn't reach your target % but I'm not worried. I'm going to redeem your BIG books :)
Mod
I managed to finish
, which will work for a triple threat cupcake if we have any lying around.A Clash of Kings
For this challenge it fits...
4. Everyone seems to be fighting for some greater good
6. Rebellion or resistance - so many different kings fighting in the realm seems to count for that.
15. Faint glow of light around the crown
Title challenge: C
Yep, I got your last book too. Congrats, Allison & Jennifer!! You ladies hit your 9.9% Goal!! Awesome Job!!
NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II
Books mentioned in this topic
A Clash of Kings (other topics)Some Girls Bite (other topics)
Sisters Red (other topics)
Boy: Tales of Childhood (other topics)
Island of the Sequined Love Nun (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Eudora Welty (other topics)Sheila Connolly (other topics)
Barry Hughart (other topics)
Louis Bayard (other topics)
Iris Murdoch (other topics)
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Goal: This time,for a change, the mods want us to aim for a % of our TTRC goal. Here's the scale (and the reward):
9.9% = 9 BAP
8.33 to 9.8% = 7 BAP
7 to 8.2 = 5 BAP
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.
Magenta Mix-Up has chosen the following three challenges:
◈ A Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge.
◈ Title Challenge: Read the Alphabet
◈ Camp Gottaread
Challenge List:
Reading Challenge Index
Monthly/Seasonal Challenge Index