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The 11th Annual Series-Read-Along Challenge - November/December 2023
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The aim of this challenge is to read as many series/sequels as you can before the new year. The team with the most points at the end wins. Bonus points will be awarded based on the position your chosen book occupies in whichever series it is part of (see 'Bonus Points' below)☺
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- The Short Version -Points:
* Points will only be given for pages read in November-December.
Types of Books + Page Counts + Points:
* The minimum page counts for points are:
~ Adult/YA without illustrations = 50 pages
~ Middle-grade/children's books without illustrations = 75 pages
~ Manga, graphic novels, plays, poetry, and books written in verse = 150 pages
* Books may be added together to reach these minimums, as long as all books are under the minimum.
* If both books are part of a series, then the average of the series positions will earn you points.
Reviews:
* A review or 4 detailed updates will be required for each book read.
* One book per comment on the review thread (unless adding books together).
* Maximum of 10 reviews per person in a day.
Re-Reads / Starting Again:
* Re-reads are allowed in this challenge.
Buddy Reads:
* Buddy reads must take place within this group to gain buddy read points.
* You must make at least 4 comments, including a reply to a buddy if possible.
* You may start up to 7 days before the start date, and 14 days after.
* GBRs also count.
Start Times:
* This challenge will begin and end on Goodreads time (PST) - 00:01 on November 1st 2023 PST, to 00:01 on January 1st 2023 PST.
Got a Problem? Noticed Something Wrong?:
* Please make a new post on your team's review thread, and let us know the problem ☺
Sign-Up:
* Please comment here to join, teams will be posted towards the end of September.
The Long Version - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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★ YA/Adult Books (without illustrations) - *1 point per 50 pages*
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(Maximum of 12 points per book)
★ Middle-grade/children's books (without illustrations) - *1 point per 75 pages*
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(maximum of 8 points per book)
★ Graphic novels/manga/poetry/plays/books written in verse/books which have some illustrations - *1 point per 150 pages*
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(maximum of 4 points per book)
★ Buddy reads MATCH your points score for pages, so a 300-page book (6pts) + buddy read (6pts) = 12 points.
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(Bonus points for buddy reads will only be given if the buddy read has taken place in this group.)
★ If books are long enough to count on their own (50/75/150 pages) they will be scored on their own.
If you read two novellas of 80 pages each, you will receive a 1 in the books read column as together they are over 100 pages, and 1 page point for each (2 points total), as each book is individually long enough to earn points. This applies to all types of points.
★ Bonus Points will be awarded based on series position for YA/Adult/Middle grade books as follows -
- Adult/YA (without illustrations) = 2x series position (up to a maximum of 12 points per book)
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- Middle-grade/children's books (without illustrations) = 1x series position up to a maximum of 6 points per book.
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- Graphic novels/manga/poetry/plays/books written in verse/books which have some illustrations - bonus points will be match page points.
SeriesPosi_|_#1_|_#2_|_#3_|_#4_|_#5_|_#6_|_#7_|_+#_|
YA/Adult___|__2_|__4_|__6_|__8_|_10_|_12_|_12_|_12_|
Childrens__|__1_|__2_|__3_|__4_|__5_|__6_|__6_|__6_|
Illustrated|=PP_|=PP_|=PP_|=PP_|=PP_|=PP_|=PP_|=PP_|
Hermione bonus points can be earned on books over 600 pages long, because Hermione loves a big book, and we love Hermione ❤️
Over 600 pages unillustrated book = 12 points
Over 600 pages unillustrated childrens/middle-grade book = 8 points
Over 600 pages illustrated/poetry etc. = 4 points
★ Mods will keep track of each team's points, using the following system -
Team Name:
__________|_Books_|_Buddy_|__Page___|_Bonus_|_Hermi_|__Total
__________|_Read__|_Reads_|__Points_|_Points|_Points|
Name______|___0___|___0___|_____0___|___0___|___0___|_____0
Name______|___0___|___0___|_____0___|___0___|___0___|_____0
Name______|___0___|___0___|_____0___|___0___|___0___|_____0
Team______|___0___|___0___|_____0___|___0___|___0___|_____0
* Please note - we will be tracking how many books you have read, but you will not receive points for this column. You will receive a '1' for each book posted which reaches the minimum page count for that type of book
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This challenge will be a team challenge. We will have a small number of teams, with a mixture of readers in each. When signing up please let us know whether you would like to be on a team, or whether you would like to go solo ☺
Teams should be posted by late October. If you sign-up after teams are posted, we will try to add you to a team, but we may not always be able to. You may be asked to join a waiting list. Please sign-up as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Thank you! ☺
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Team:
Kay-Mika
Christene Paula✨
Shannara
lj ♡
Melanie
Brooke
Brittany
Yolbooks
❀ Crystal ✿ -
Avni
Cinthia
Karen
Brianna
Courtney
☆☆Hannah☆☆
Fernanda
Sharon
Tawallah
Megan
Narnia Girl
Leah
Ro
Elaina
Brandee
akacya ❦
Edith
Lia
ellen
Helen 2.0 [mini-hiatus]
Patricia
As You Wish
Jill
Krystal
Jenn
Danique
Maddie
Katie
Saar The Book owl
Aneta
Dannii
Haley
V
Yesha- Books Teacup and Reviews
Sasha
Ashley
Ashley W
Girlwithbooks
Jamie
Sunny Summers
yadi
Isha
my link text
Solo:
Wolf (Alpha)
Kaz
my link text
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Q = just wondering how complete sets would be scored. For example a trilogy (1-3) boxset?
A = You can post them separately for 1, 2, and 3 points, or if you post them as a boxset, then you'll get the average which would be (1+2+3)/3= 2 points
Q = If a book is marked as a part of a series on Amazon but not goodreads, can we count it if we post the Amazon page link for that book?
A = Yes, if you let us know when you post I'll add the series to Goodreads ☺
Q = what if the book I read isn't a part of the series?
A = You can still read books which aren't part of a series, you just won't earn any bonus points x
I’m in for team please. Also just wondering how complete sets would be scored. For example a trilogy (1-3) boxset?
If a book is marked as a part of a series on Amazon but not goodreads, can we count it if we post the Amazon page link for that book?
Team please!! I just made a list of all the series I own and haven't read yet! How perfect!
Team please! I love the series challenge!!
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This will be a two-month team reading challenge which will run from November 1st 2023, to December 31st 2023 inclusively. Results will be announced on January 1st 2024.
To complete this challenge, participants will be split into teams. Each team will read books of their own choice (which fit the challenge guidelines), and points will be awarded based on the length of the book, and whether you have buddy read your book. You will also earn bonus points if your book is part of a series ☺
You may also choose to take part in this challenge as a solo participant if you would prefer not to be in a team for any reason ☺
Link to team threads = https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...