Book Nerds Unite discussion

~INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE!~

Challenge Prompts

1. Partridge in a Pear Tree
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 1 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes a partridge, pears, OR a pear tree.

2. Turtle Doves
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 2 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes turtle doves.

3. French Hens
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 3 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes French hens.

4. Calling Birds
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 4 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes singing or calling birds.

5. Golden Rings
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 5 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes a golden ring.

6. Gesse a–Laying
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 6 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes a goose.

7. Swans a–Swimming
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 7 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes swans.

8. Maids a–Milking
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 8 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes a maid or maiden.

9. Ladies Dancing
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 9 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes a dance or ball.

10. Lords a–Leaping
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 10 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes lords.

11. Pipers Piping
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 11 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes a piper, i.e. someone who plays the bagpipes.

12. Drummers Drumming
・ Easy: Read a book where the number 12 is important.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes a drummer or percussionist.

BONUS Prompts

B1. Partridge in a Pear Tree
・ Easy: Read a book that involves at least 1 big, family Christmas dinner.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 1 partridge.

B2. Turtle Doves
・ Easy: Read a book that includes 2 people standing under mistletoe.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 2 turtle doves.

B3. French Hens
・ Easy: Read a book that takes place in France during Christmas.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 3 French hens.

B4. Calling Birds
・ Easy: Read a book that includes a group of 4 or more people going Christmas carolling.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 4 calling birds.

B5. Golden Rings
・ Easy: Read a book where at least 1 person gets engaged or married over Christmas.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 5 golden rings.

B6. Gesse a–Laying
・ Easy: Read a book that includes a Secret Santa gift exchange.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 6 geese.

B7. Swans a–Swimming
・ Easy: Read a book that includes a Christmas vacation to a resort with a pool.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 7 swans.

B8. Maids a–Milking
・ Easy: Read a book that mentions leaving milk and cookies for Santa.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 8 maids or maidens.

B9. Ladies Dancing
・ Easy: Read a book that centers around a Christmas ball.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 9 ladies dancing.

B10. Lords a–Leaping
・ Easy: Read a book that involves a Christmas party (among friends and/or co–workers).
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 10 lords.

B11. Pipers Piping
・ Easy: Read a book that involves a live band or orchestra performing a Christmas concert.
・ Hard: Read a book that includes 11 people who play the bagpipes.

B12. Drummers Drumming
・ Easy: Read a book that mentions the song "Carol of the Bells" OR "The Little Drummer Boy."
・ Hard: Read a book that includes a drummer or percussionist.

Scoring

» Prompt Scoring:
Easy Prompt: 2 points
Hard Prompt: 4 points

» BONUS Prompt Scoring:
Easy Prompt: 4 points
Hard Prompt: 8 points

» Complete all BONUS Prompts:
All 12 Easy BONUS Prompts: 12 additional points
All 12 Hard BONUS Prompts: 24 additional points

» Attribute Scoring:
Current BOTM: 4 additional points
Past BOTM: 2 additional points
Buddy Read: 2 additional points per buddy
Review: 2 additional points
Christmas Book: 1 additional point (Not applicable for EASY BONUS prompts!)

» Page Count Scoring:
0–200: –2 points
201–299: 0 points
300–399: 2 points
400–499: 3 points
500–599: 4 points
600–699: 5 points
700–799: 6 points
Additional Pages: Get rid of the last 2 numbers, and Subtract 1

Posting Format
» Log in the books you read under this challenge according to following format:

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Task Number:
Prompt: Easy/Hard
Book (with link OR author):
Date(s) Read:
Read By:

Current BOTM: Yes/No
Past BOTM: Yes/No
Buddy Read: Yes/No (if yes, who?)
Review link, if any:
Christmas Book: Yes/No

Page Count:

How fits?: (How does the book qualify under prompt?)

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EXAMPLE:

Task: 4
Prompt: Easy
Book: I Am Number Four
Read: November 31– December 2
Read By: Asia

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: Yes, (NAME)
Review link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Christmas Book: No

Page Count: 400

How fits?: The MC's name is Four.

・ This is just a general log of each task and prompt.
・ Use these logs to see which prompts are left remaining.
・ You must still use the posting format above if you would like credit!

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1a. The One
1b.

2a. Born on the First of Two
2b.

3a.
3b.

4a.
4b.

5a.
5b. Believe Me

6a.
6b.

7a.
7b.

8a.
8b. The Selection

9a.
9b. P.S. I Still Love You

10a.
10b.

11a.
11b.

12a.
12b.

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B1a.
B1b.

B2a.
B2b.

B3a.
B3b.

B4a.
B4b.

B5a.
B5b.

B6a.
B6b.

B7a.
B7b.

B8a.
B8b.

B9a.
B9b.

B10a. To All the Boys I've Loved Before
B10b.

B11a.
B11b.

B12a.
B12b.

Task Number: 1
Prompt: Easy
Book: The One
Date(s) Read: Dec 2-3
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Christmas Book: No

Page Count: 368

How fits?: Title includes the number one; The Bachelor-style plot that involves choosing one girl to marry

April wrote: "Task Number: 1
Prompt: Easy
Book: The One
Date(s) Read: Dec 2-3
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.goodreads.com/review/s..."

Prompt: +2
Current BOTM: +0
Past BOTM: +0
Buddy Read: +0
Review: +2
Christmas Book: +0
Page Count: +2

Subtotal: 6
Total: 6

Task Number: 9
Prompt: Hard
Book: P.S. I Still Love You
Date(s) Read: Dec 7-10
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Christmas Book: No

Page Count: 337

How fits?: USO dance - Lara Jean dances with John and starts to really fall for him, meets her new ex Peter again

April wrote: "Task Number: 9
Prompt: Hard
Book: P.S. I Still Love You
Date(s) Read: Dec 7-10
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.goodrea..."

Prompt: +4
Current BOTM: +0
Past BOTM: +0
Buddy Read: +0
Review: +2
Christmas Book: +0
Page Count: +2

Subtotal: 8
Total: 14

Task Number: 2
Prompt: Easy
Book: Born on the First of Two
Date(s) Read: Dec 13-18
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://stonesoup.com/post/born-on-th...
Christmas Book: No

Page Count: 242

How fits?: Main character is the person in a prophecy because she was born on at the beginning of the 2nd month, February

April wrote: "Task Number: 2
Prompt: Easy
Book: Born on the First of Two
Date(s) Read: Dec 13-18
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://stoneso..."

Prompt: +2
Current BOTM: +0
Past BOTM: +0
Buddy Read: +0
Review: +2
Christmas Book: +0
Page Count: +0

Subtotal: 4
Total: 18

Task Number: 5
Prompt: Hard
Book: Believe Me
Date(s) Read: Dec 17-20
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Christmas Book: No

Page Count: 224

How fits?: Warner (male lead) proposes to Juliette (female lead) with golden ring

April wrote: "Task Number: 5
Prompt: Hard
Book: Believe Me
Date(s) Read: Dec 17-20
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.goodreads.com/re..."

Prompt: +4
Current BOTM: +0
Past BOTM: +0
Buddy Read: +0
Review: +2
Christmas Book: +0
Page Count: +0

Subtotal: 6
Total: 24

(Wait, what? I've only read the first 3!)

Asia (semi–hiatus) wrote: "April wrote: "Task Number: 5
Prompt: Hard
Book: Believe Me
Date(s) Read: Dec 17-20
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.go..."

Yess, I think it was initially meant to be 3 in the series, but she kept expanding it haha!!

The wait what was about Warner proposing to Juliette. Like, not surprised, but also totally surprised!!

She’s expanded it so much, and I can’t keep up! :(

Asia (semi–hiatus) wrote: "The wait what was about Warner proposing to Juliette. Like, not surprised, but also totally surprised!!

She’s expanded it so much, and I can’t keep up! :("

Yess! Oh no, I'm sorry for spoiling that! Yeah, they've grown a lot closer since the 3rd book, I feel. I think Mafi's still really attached to this series, she just keeps adding on!

April wrote: "Asia (semi–hiatus) wrote: "The wait what was about Warner proposing to Juliette. Like, not surprised, but also totally surprised!!

She’s expanded it so much, and I can’t keep up! :("

Yess! Oh no,..."

That’s okay. I honestly was bound to hear about it because you know the bookish community isn’t very good with book secrets, lol.

You think she’s done with 6 books or do you think she’ll end up adding even more?

Also do you think the series is worth continuing? Part of me wants to, but I’m not 100% sure

Asia (semi–hiatus) wrote: "April wrote: "Asia (semi–hiatus) wrote: "The wait what was about Warner proposing to Juliette. Like, not surprised, but also totally surprised!!

She’s expanded it so much, and I can’t keep up! :("..."

Haha, that's true! Hm, I feel like this novella is already good for the end of this series, but who knows? I totally wouldn't be surprised of Mafi announced Shatter Me #7 purely to continue this world. It seems she's pretty attached to it and these characters.

In my truthful opinion, the series is fine, but I honestly feel like books 1-3 were way better than the rest. Imagine Me (#6 in series) was...a mess TBH, and I feel like all the books after #3 in general sort of felt extraneous--they aren't necessary. They're fun reads, but the storylines get a bit wacky and might change your views on the series.

April wrote: "Asia (semi–hiatus) wrote: "April wrote: "Asia (semi–hiatus) wrote: "The wait what was about Warner proposing to Juliette. Like, not surprised, but also totally surprised!!

She’s expanded it so muc..."

Oh okay, thanks for the advice! :)

Task Number: 8
Prompt: Hard
Book (with link OR author): The Selection
Date(s) Read: Dec 29-31
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Christmas Book: No

Page Count: 327

How fits?: America befriends her 3 maids, who help her in terms of outfitting and companionship throughout the Selection competition

Task Number: B10
Prompt: Easy
Book (with link OR author): To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Date(s) Read: Dec 20-23
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Christmas Book: No

Page Count: 355

How fits?: Lara Jean hosts a Christmas party with her sisters; she invites her friends and neighbors--important plot point for her fight with Peter and Josh

April wrote: "Task Number: 8
Prompt: Hard
Book (with link OR author): The Selection
Date(s) Read: Dec 29-31
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Review link, if any: http..."

Prompt: +4
Current BOTM: +0
Past BOTM: +0
Buddy Read: +0
Review: +2
Christmas Book: +0
Page Count: +2

Subtotal: 8
Total: 32

April wrote: "Task Number: B10
Prompt: Easy
Book (with link OR author): To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Date(s) Read: Dec 20-23
Read By: April

Current BOTM: No
Past BOTM: No
Buddy Read: No
Rev..."

Prompt: +4
Current BOTM: +0
Past BOTM: +0
Buddy Read: +0
Review: +2
Christmas Book: +0
Page Count: +2

Subtotal: 8
Total: 40