Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

A community run place for recommendations on books to meet certain quest goals.

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I can't add to the spreadsheet. do I need to give my information to a mod?

Cathy wrote: "I can't add to the spreadsheet. do I need to give my information to a mod?"

It's not run by mod's. This is community run.

Cathy wrote: "I can't add to the spreadsheet. do I need to give my information to a mod?"

Just make a comment with the book and the task/quest it is for and I'll get it in the spreadsheet!

I enjoyed these while reading for my bunny:

When God was a Rabbit (rabbit in title, pet rabbit)
The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes (rabbit in title)

Zee wrote: "I enjoyed these while reading for my bunny:

When God was a Rabbit (rabbit in title, pet rabbit)
The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes (rabbit in title)"

Got it! Thanks!

I'm looking for recommendations for a book with a chicken or duck in the story for clinomaniac; preferably either something short and quick, or something sci-fi/fantasy.

Bethany wrote: "I'm looking for recommendations for a book with a chicken or duck in the story for clinomaniac; preferably either something short and quick, or something sci-fi/fantasy."

I read Charlotte's Web and loved it :)

Chew, Vol. 1: Taster's Choice doesn't have a chicken (I don't think) but Vol 3 does and it's a GREAT graphic novel series!!

Also, suggestions: This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don't Touch It and Gregor the Overlander have 100+ "bugs" in them.

Could someone give some suggestions for "Someone is framed." I'm having trouble with that one.

Also, I think spoilers are kind of inherent with that task, so don't worry about that.

I used Clockwork Angel, a vampire is framed as the one behind the killing of humans to create automatons.

Megs wrote: "Could someone give some suggestions for "Someone is framed." I'm having trouble with that one.

Also, I think spoilers are kind of inherent with that task, so don't worry about that."

I read The Green Mile by Stephen King, a character is framed and imprisoned for something he didn't do.

Another request! I'm 1 book away from finishing Clinomaniac... I would like to request a suggestion for a short stand-alone with a tree on the cover.

Series with I, anyone?

Tati wrote: "Series with I, anyone?"

The two off the top of my head are the InCryptid series by Seanan McGuire and the invisible library series by Genevieve Cogman.

Oh, can there be an article before the 'I' word?

Tati wrote: "Series with I, anyone?"

The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare?

Tati wrote: "Oh, can there be an article before the 'I' word?"

Gosh, I don't know, but InCryptid is officially just InCryptid without an article.

You can ignore articles in titles and series unless it's said differently. :)

Oh, also the Illuminae files!

The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K Leguin. Good, short, trees! :)

ETA: Huh... I guess it's part of a series. I think GR updated that since I read it. You wouldn't know it's part of a series, it can totally be read stand-alone.

ETA 2: read the header here. :D

Bethany wrote: "Another request! I'm 1 book away from finishing Clinomaniac... I would like to request a suggestion for a short stand-alone with a tree on the cover."

Ray (user2637) wrote: "The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K Leguin. Good, short, trees! :)

ETA: Huh... I guess it's part of a series. I think GR updated that since I read it. You wouldn't know it's par..."

Oh, I've heard that The Left Hand of Darkness from this series was amazing as well! It's on my list eventually... But I ended up finding a novella and reading it for trees.

Will update the spreadsheet with recent recs soonish!

I series: Immortals after Dark

I'm looking for suggestions for things that bounce for the slingshot quest

Shanna_redwind wrote: "I'm looking for suggestions for things that bounce for the slingshot quest"

balls...

Megs wrote: "Could someone give some suggestions for "Someone is framed." I'm having trouble with that one.

Also, I think spoilers are kind of inherent with that task, so don't worry about that."

I'd be most grateful for any suggestions for a book with a cylinder on the cover. I have no idea where to look.

Zuzana wrote: "I'd be most grateful for any suggestions for a book with a cylinder on the cover. I have no idea where to look."

That's a tough one...

Read a book where someone dangles a reward to get someone else to do something.
Any suggestions?

Gavin wrote: "Read a book where someone dangles a reward to get someone else to do something.
Any suggestions?"

Took me a while to remember why I used The Queen of the Tearling.

Bad guy tells another guy that he'll return his wife to him if he helps him.

Gavin wrote: "Read a book where someone dangles a reward to get someone else to do something.
Any suggestions?"

A Court of Thorns and Roses would fit for this. Also Truthwitch (I've been reading a lot of fantasy recently).

Zuzana wrote: "I'd be most grateful for any suggestions for a book with a cylinder on the cover. I have no idea where to look."

I don't think I did this one, but maybe something with a spyglass, writing utensil, maybe even a tree trunk?

Thx for the suggestions!

RebeccaS wrote: "Zuzana wrote: "I'd be most grateful for any suggestions for a book with a cylinder on the cover. I have no idea where to look."

I don't think I did this one, but maybe something with a spyglass, w..."

Hey, that gave me an idea!
I kept thinking of a literal cylinder or tunnel...
Try this, the bird ledges are cylinders, I believe:

It's a very simple story, written for children, pretty much a 3 star read, from what I can remember.
But on the upside, you should be able to finish it quickly!
Who knows? Maybe you'll like it.

Gavin wrote: "Read a book where someone dangles a reward to get someone else to do something.
Any suggestions?"

Also I saw you've read first Lemony Snicket. If I remember correctly, Count promised children to free baby if they show up in his performance. That's only book in series I've read, but many something similar happens in later books

NOOOO! I already used the book up in another quest...
Any other suggestions?

Gavin wrote: "Hey, that gave me an idea!
I kept thinking of a literal cylinder or tunnel...
Try this, the bird ledges are cylinders, I believe:
Trouble at Betts Pets by Kelly Easton"

RebeccaS wrote: "I don't think I did this one, but maybe something with a spyglass, writing utensil, maybe even a tree trunk?"

Thanks for the suggestions!

For people who contemplate buying a kitty:

books (fiction) about fishing:
The Royal Wulff Murders
The Sound of Waves
Time Is a River
Dead Angler
Spartina
Ninety-two in the Shade


fish on the cover/title



Five Red Herrings
How I Came to Know Fish
Big Fish

Does anyone have suggestions for books with a car on the cover? I'm working on a zombie quest.

Angela wrote: "Does anyone have suggestions for books with a car on the cover? I'm working on a zombie quest."

Hi Angela, maybe you could check this list Cars on Covers?

Sara wrote: "Angela wrote: "Does anyone have suggestions for books with a car on the cover? I'm working on a zombie quest."

Hi Angela, maybe you could check this list Cars on Covers?"

Thank you!

Can anyone recommend some books with vegetables on the cover? So far, the only ones I've found are cookbooks.

Halli wrote: "Can anyone recommend some books with vegetables on the cover? So far, the only ones I've found are cookbooks."

I read , but really disliked it... so not that helpful I guess.

Halli wrote: "Can anyone recommend some books with vegetables on the cover? So far, the only ones I've found are cookbooks."

Man, this is a tough one! When I'm in the mood to browse I'll often go on my library page and scroll through noting relevant books to the task, but I'm on page 100 of most popular books and I haven't seen a single vegetable.

So many apples though.... so... many... apples...

Halli wrote: "Can anyone recommend some books with vegetables on the cover? So far, the only ones I've found are cookbooks."

AHA! I found some. I haven't read them... but it's a suggestion I guess?





These are books ABOUT food without being cookbooks:

Bethany wrote: "Halli wrote: "Can anyone recommend some books with vegetables on the cover? So far, the only ones I've found are cookbooks."

AHA! I found some. I haven't read them... but it's a suggestion I guess..."

Awesome, thank you for your help!

Halli wrote: "Can anyone recommend some books with vegetables on the cover? So far, the only ones I've found are cookbooks."

cozy-mystery with paranormal elements (sounds fun)