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January 1-31, 2017
This is for all the Star Wars fans out there. Rogue One is the current movie out. We are celebrating it in this challenge. Choose your favorite character or anything Rogue One related using that name for your Acronym. Use the authors first or last name or a characters first or last name or the title or series title that starts with that letter. If you use the series title, please make sure to include that in your book list.
LEVELS: DARTH VADER: 8-10
Completed 9/9
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1/11E:
1/10A:
1/23T:
1/26H:
1/12S:
1/18T:
1/17A:
1/24R:
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CUPCAKE CHALLENGE
Who doesn't enjoy a good cupcake? You have all year to read as many as you can. Happy Reading!
CUPCAKE FLAVORS:
Red Velvet Cupcake—
1/24Chocolate—
1/10Vanilla—
1/12Carrot Cake--
1/17Green Tea/Macha—
3/1Lemon—
1/12Mocha—
2/1Peanut Butter and Jelly—
1/16Marble/Swirl Cupcake—
1/31Tiramisu—
3/31Apple Pie—
1/14Banana Cream Pie—
3/14Rocky Road /S’Mores—
1/2Salted Caramel—
1/27Cherry—
1/11Oreo Cookie—
1/9Coconut Cream—
6/19White Chocolate Raspberry—
5/19Nutella/Hazelnut—
1/8Dreamsicle/Orange Cream—
1/20Rainbow/Sprinkles—
2/25Pumpkin Pie—
2/2Bonus:
Superbowl—
1/23Seasonal Flavors:
Key Lime Cupcakes -
8/15Chinese New Year Cupcakes -
3/28Mardi Gras Cupcakes -
2/13Sweetheart Velvet Cupcakes -
2/3Conversation Heart Cupcakes -
4/12Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes -
7/27 Apple Chai Cupcakes -
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Duration: January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Read:26 books
Rules: Use character's first or last names. You cannot use middle initials. For the letter "X", any character with the letter X in his/her name is acceptable including initials.
Completed: 26/26
A:Aricles
1/12B:Ben
1/12C:Alexander Crossman
1/23D:Hugh Dylan
1/25E:Emmie
1/14F:Justin Foley
1/26G:Gabriel
1/11H:Helga
1/17I:Issac
1/14J:Jonathan
1/30K:Owen Kennedy
1/30L:Laska
1/20M:Lord Melre
1/28N:Natalie Grayson
1/31O:Oberon
1/16P:Mary Elizabeth Potter
1/31Q:Queen
1/8R:Eleanor Ruskin
1/27S: Sophie
1/24T: Thea
1/3U:Unseeling King
2/7V: Victor
1/9W: Wanda
1/17X:Landon Maxfield
1/10Y:Jane Yellowrock
6/25Z:Zelda
1/18https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Betty and Veronica
A Heart's Disguise (tbr) - shorter story 1/12
Moose
Alex (tbr) - sports 1/23
Jughead Jones
Pies and Prejudice (tbr) - food theme 1/25
Josie and the Pussycats
Rock Courtship (tbr) - musician 1/3
Riverdale
A Reckless Soul (tbr) - building on cover 1/24
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Level: Stately Snow Mountain
Completed: 26/13+
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1/102.
1/113.
1/124.
1/145.
1/146.
1/167.
1/208.
1/239.
1/2410.
1/2511.
1/2612.
1/2713.
1/2714.
1/2815.
1/3016.
2/117.
2/718.
2/1619.
2/2220.
2/2521.
3/222.
3/123.
3/324.
3/725.
3/926.
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Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
1/162. Read a book with a Blue cover
1/113. Read a book with a shifter of any kind
1/174. Read a book with a weapon on the cover
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READS
2/13 ****
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2/27 ***
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Featured Author Challenge > FAC: Darynda Jones (2017)
Challenge Task: Read one book written by our featured author, Darynda Jones.
Challenge Duration: The whole month of February.
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3. Lead Actor/Actress
✱Recommend a book where one of the MCs is famous or where the author or MCs names include Katherine, Jack or Meryl’s names OR choose a book that has a character you or others may ‘idolize’.
TBR-Tempest (Tempest #1)by Julie Cross—- Idolize 2/22
4. Adapted Screenplay-
✱Recommend a book that has been made in to a movie or adapted for television or has a square-shaped object of some kind on the cover.
TBR-Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, #6)——-has been made in to a movie 2/25
5. Foreign Language-
✱Recommend a book that’s set in a Country other than the United States or a book that has been translated in to another language.
New-The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini—— that’s set in a Country other than the United States 3/1
TBR-A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift (Mackenzies & McBrides #4.5)—-that’s set in a Country other than the United States 2/2
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February has been called the month of love, and if you're on Goodreads you probably love to read, so here's your reading challenge for this month:
1. Love your preference: Read an author you love
2/112. Love the classics: Read a classic romance or love story, or a book featuring one of the classic or iconic loves
2/33. Love your media: Read a book adapted from or to another form of media (such as television/movie)
2/255. Love your secrets: Read a guilty pleasure book
2/276. Love the drama: Read a book with a love triangle
2/77. Love your genre: Read something in what you would classify your 'favorite' genre
2/208. Love the cover: Read a book with a cover that you just can't get enough of
2/139. Love your shortcomings: Read a book you've started (or promised to start) before
Bonus: Love it or leave it: Try out a recommended book and post your thoughts. Did it tickle your fancy?
2/2 Loved it!Post your books now or post as you go. This challenge goes from February 1 through February 28
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Duration: February 2017
Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
2/202. Read a book with a Pink or White cover
2/33. Read a book from your favourite author, series or genre
2/114. Read a book with a couple on the cover
2/22https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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READS
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M: (Mageri #1)
3/7A: G.A. Aiken
3/10R:
3/19C:
3/4H:Colleen Hoover
3/9https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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East #1 Seed – North Carolina Tarheels:
TBR Ugly Love 3/9
NEW Unchained
South #1 Seed – Kansas Jayhawks:
TBR Six of Crows
NEW Coming in from the Cold
Midwest #1 Seed – Virginia Cavaliers:
TBR Sterling 3/7
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Duration: March 2017
Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
3/42. Read a book with a green cover in honour of St Patrick
3/23. It's International Working Women's Day on the 8th March,
3/74. It's Alien Abduction Day on the 20th March
3/3https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Pick a level and begin reading on March 15th!
Levels: Level 1 - Find any 10 items on your book covers.
Completed: 10/10
Categories:
Articles of Clothing:
Kilt-
3/27Dress
4/3Pants
4/5Modes of transport:
Limo-
3/24Animals:
Horse-
3/25Elephant-
3/28Homes/Buildings:
Castle-
3/31Household items:
Piano-
3/19Curtains
4/6Items Found in Nature:
Flower-
3/21https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Let's Go to the Circus Challenge!
Completed: 9/9
T:Twilight at Blueberry Barrens4/10
I:The Unyielding 5/17
G:The Sight4/26
H:Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race 4/12
T:Brilliant Devices4/7
R:Dream On5/24
O: Water & Storm Country 5/11
P:Blood Promise5/7
E:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows5/1
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READS
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Read a book from 10 different series. Be sure to identify what series they belong to, and what number in the order.
Completed: 10/10
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(Sunset Cove #3) 4/102.
(Devil's Isle #2) 4/263.
(Tangled #3) 4/134.
(Mercy Thompson #10) 4/175.
(Harry Potter #7) 5/16.
(Magnificent Devices #4) 4/77.
(Magic and Mayhem #2)4/3 8.
(The Heart of a Duke #3) 4/69.
(Against All Odds #2) 4/2410.
(Kowalski Family #2) 4/5https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
My goal may increase in two fold ...... I got lucky ... found time and interesting books. I again going back to crazy read ..forget review and all stuff.
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Duration: April 2017
Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
4/32. Read a book with a blue or purple cover
4/243. Read a book with a mystery theme.
4/104. Book with tattoos on the cover or it features a character with tattoos or a tattoo parlour.
4/17https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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I again going back to crazy read ..forget review and all stuff."
I haven't been reviewing lately, either.
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5/15 ***
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5/4 ***
5/19 ****
5/31 ****
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DURATION: May 1 - May 31, 2017
Here are the categories:
4a. Read a book that has a four-word title.
5/34b. D is the fourth letter in the alphabet so read a book that has a title that starts with D.
5/244c. Read a book with the author's first or last name beginning with D. David Estes
5/114d. Read the fourth book in a series.
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Duration: May 2017
Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
5/42. Read a book with a red, black or white cover
5/33. Read a book with a humorous theme.
5/44. Book with ghosts, ghouls or other dead supes.
5/15https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Reading with Friends Challenge
Reading levels: Nice Tan
Completed: 4/4
1.
( Tammy ~Witching Hour Reads~)6/222.
(Vaughn) 6/143.
(Sheri)6/154.
(Lexxie) 6/12https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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READS
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1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
6/82. Read a book with a green or blue cover.
6/12 *****3. Read a book in a series you've already started.
6/6 ****4. Book with mermaids or selkies or other waterborne supes or water on the cover.
6/19 ****https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Duration: July 2017
Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
7/62. Read a book with either a red or blue cover, or where mates (friends) go against each other, in honour of the big footy game.
7/113. Read a book that you got for free, whether from the library, a friend or a freebie from author, publisher or amazon etc.
7/104. Book with your favourite supe either on the cover or in the story.
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W:William Ritter
7/11H: Macen “Hammer” Hammerman
7/13I: Ilona Andrews
7/8T: Penelope Trudeau
7/6E: Emily March
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8/12.
8/12
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8/144.
8/6 5.
8/106.
8/157.
8/3
8/88.
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8/9 ****
8/1 ****
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8/21 ****
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8/15 ***
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8/14 ***
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8/23 ****
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DURATION: August 1 - August 31, 2017
Levels: Intermediate
Completed: 4/4
1. A: Arianna
8/212. C: Audrey Callahan
8/64. I: Ivy Kincaid
8/98. S: Stacy Justice
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Duration: August 2017
Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
8/32. Read a book with either a pink or purple cover.
8/93. Read a book that is first in series or that you really, really want to read but have been putting off.
8/214. Book with romance as the focus, any genre.
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9/28 ****
10/2 ****
9/14 ****
9/24 *****
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2. Time to Head to the Beach
TBR -
9/285. Great Balls of Fire
TBR -
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Level: Sort of scary
Completed:4/4
Shifters
9/14Immortals
9/28Warriors
10/2Fae/Fairies
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10/26 ****
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Duration: October 1 - October 31
Completed 5/5
-Pumpkin on the cover
10/10-Crow on the cover
10/4-Vampire on the cover
10/14-Twilight scene
10/26-Witch on the cover
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Spooky October 2017 Halloween Challenge
Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
10/162. Read a book with an orange or black cover
10/8 4. Read a book that reminds you of halloween
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Levels: Easy
It is time to clean up those TBR lists. Read only books that are already on your list.
2.Read the newest book on your list
11/136.Read a book on your list whose author's name begins with "N"
11/78.Read a book that is first in a series
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Duration: November 2017
Rules: Read at least 3 books from the options given
1. Read a book from the PNR/UF/Fantasy genre
11/112. Read a book with a dystopian or scary theme, possibly ghosts for All Souls Day.
11/193. Read a book with a Human with or without special abilities
11/154. Colours for Day of the Dead (Nov 1)
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This is a scavenger hunt challenge!
Typically, you will find a picture of the necessary thing on the cover of the books, but if you find the word in the title, that counts too! (It's on the cover, after all...)
Level:medium
Completed: 5/5
presents
12/17snow
12/22mountains
12/8cabin
12/28snowflake
12/13
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Books mentioned in this topic
Dashing Through the Snow (other topics)Frost Like Night (other topics)
Dashing Through the Snow (other topics)
Dashing Through the Snow (other topics)
Snowbound at Christmas (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Emily March (other topics)Ilona Andrews (other topics)
William Ritter (other topics)
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G.A. Aiken (other topics)
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I want to continue to finish series I have started. My goal for this year is 150.
COMPLETED: 170/150